If you just ask for books, even if you report it to the emperor, you can't convict Dai Wang. But why does Dai Wang want so many books?
Even if these books are not gold, silver, jewelry, or valuables, bringing back so many books every time a shrine is dealt with will easily arouse people's discussion, right?
Dai Wang, do you like books so much?
Ma Shunde frowned, doubts filled his heart, and he still couldn't solve it.
Daiwangfu·Library
Although there was sunlight and falling rain, there was an empty and lonely autumn atmosphere, with only a few people entering in a hurry carrying stacks of documents.
The library is just a large room, with several rooms connected in a row. The floor is paved with bricks. There are continuous bookshelves and full of books. Different categories are also labeled. As soon as you enter the door, the whole room is filled with the fragrance of ink. People who love books are indeed here. It's just a kind of enjoyment.
There is also a room next to it with tables, chairs, an ice basin, and refreshments. Copying books here is not a difficult task in summer.
What's more, the place where the library is located is already cool and not humid, which is a great relief from the heat.
Hui Dao, who was wearing a Taoist robe, was in the cubicle directing people to copy Taoist books. From time to time, he would have people sort them, or go to the library to read some books. Although he was not busy, he was not idle either.
The fragrance of ink is everywhere in the compartment, and it blends with the unique smell of books. After a while, you can't even smell the difference.
Until a sound of footsteps came from outside and approached, the door of the library was pushed open, and a gust of cool breeze blew in from the outside. Some people looked up and looked outside, and couldn't help but be stunned for a moment.
Huidao didn't rush him, he just walked out of the cubicle and stood in the big room of the library. From where he stood, he could see the scenery in the courtyard outside, and the little Taoist boy's voice rang in his ears: "Master, the imperial edict has been received in the front courtyard. , Benxuan of Qingyuan Temple and Master Liu were both granted the title."
"In the past, how could it be so easy? But now, with just one sentence and an imperial edict, Qingyuan Temple's Benxuan was repaid. It was just a pardon of sins. But the Yin Guan sect has one more person who can be sacrificed and exempted from tax. Taoist temple, this is really easy."
"You know, the Yin Guan sect has already entered tax-free Taoist temples everywhere."
When he said this, the little Taoist boy's face inevitably showed a hint of envy.
"It's not surprising that you can take a shade under the big tree." Hui Dao said lightly. Seeing that the little Taoist boy was still hesitant to speak, he smiled and said, "Don't envy others. It's not difficult for you, master, or me to get it."
It's just that the opportunity hasn't arrived yet.
Huidao didn't say the latter words.
Just when I was talking about this, I saw a person coming in outside the courtyard gate. He was as green as a bamboo and looked very good. Who else could he be if it wasn't Bai Lekang?
Master Huidao immediately stopped talking, and even the little Taoist boy didn't say anything more.
"Master." Bai Lekang entered the door, said hello first, then covered his mouth and coughed a few times, looking like he was sick.
Huidao asked: "Mr. Bai, do you want to borrow a book?"
The library here is not only accessible to the king. Some books can also be borrowed to people in the palace, but they need to be registered.
"Yes." Bai Lekang said: "But when I saw the real person, I remembered something. I wonder if I handed over the folding book? What is the content? But as mentioned below? You have met with His Highness the King of Dai quite a lot recently. Should you? Do you know that?"
"Mr. Bai, this is really difficult for Pindao." Huidao smiled: "I handed over the book, but Pindao doesn't know what the content is. After all, Pindao is only here to take care of these books. How can I interfere in political affairs?"
When he heard that the book had been handed over, Bai Lekang secretly breathed a sigh of relief and was a little dissatisfied, but he knew that he couldn't find anything else if he asked Huidao. Moreover, it is true that such a big thing cannot be known by a library guest.
Smiling: "Yang Shijie has been a prime minister. It is said that he is loyal to the emperor and cautious in everything. He is a rare minister who is always honest from beginning to end!"
"Although I am not young, I have not given up on the imperial examination, so I borrowed his books to read and keep myself energetic." Bai Lekang's tone was very sincere.
"Mr. Bai has such a heart, it's because of the kindness of our ancestors -" Hui Daowen looked at it and said: "It's in the eleventh row of shelf B, go and get it quickly."
The little Taoist boy quickly fetched it. Bai Lekang thanked him and then left.
Seeing Bai Lekang's figure leaving the yard, Huidao shook his head and asked Tong: "What changes can you see with your newly learned physiognomy?"
After entering Beijing, Hui Dao changed his original method and passed on the Tianji technique.
The Taoist boy recalled what he had just seen and said uncertainly: "This Mr. Bai, who is originally a noble man, might be able to win the same Jinshi title and become a magistrate."
"I am in these two departments. Not long ago, most of my nobility was stripped away. Now...well, it seems to be the sign of death now?"
Huidao was quite satisfied with the answer and sighed: "The streets of the capital are bustling with people, and people from counties and counties all over the world are gathered together, some with high carriages and horses, some with common people and blue shirts, each with his own destiny."
"Mr. Bai has been struggling for more than ten years. In fact, recently, his knowledge has basically matured. Although he is not qualified for the first or second rankings, he can be admitted as a Jinshi, so he seems to be flourishing."
"It's just that after trying to climb a mountain, I fell short of success. When I faced the final blow, I lost my temper and chose the road of death."
"But there are many people like this. They are entirely to blame. You don't have to sympathize."
Seeing that the Taoist boy didn't seem to understand, Hui Dao ordered others: "Bring the new Taoist book to the prince."
By the way, Bai Lekang borrowed a book casually, put it in his residence, and went out. At this moment, there were footsteps, and he saw that it was a maid, walking with a basket. She had bright eyes and white teeth, although she was not stunningly beautiful.
But there is something touching about it, which makes me dumbfounded.
The maid seemed to have realized something, and looked back, but Bai Lekang quickly calmed down, calmly swung the folding fan, and walked out of the side door without looking wrong.
There were guards guarding the door. Generally, maids and servants would need a sign to go out, but Bai Lekang's status was quite special. No one stopped him when he went out. He walked leisurely and gradually moved away from Prince Dai's mansion.
There is a fork in the road ahead, with many shops. Not far away is a butcher's shop, and there is a big willow tree. When I turn this place, I immediately stop my leisurely pace and start walking faster.
"Huh?" After walking more than ten steps, there was a flash of silver light. He was startled, hesitated for a moment, then trotted over, saw that no one was around, and picked up the piece of silver that someone had dropped.
I threw it in my hand, at least five taels, enough for a meal of flower wine!
"Mr. Gui asked me not to go to him directly after I leave the house. I can just use the money to go shopping and have fun."
Thinking of the beautiful maid he had seen in Dai Wang's palace, a fire suddenly surged up, making Bai Lekang a little unbearable.
"Alas, when I entered the palace, I seemed to be treated well, but I didn't even send a maid. I had to go out to put out the fire."
"However, it is indeed a royal palace. It is as beautiful as clouds. I wonder if there are more in the palaces of Prince Qi and Prince Lu."
Bai Lekang was familiar with the streets and soon arrived at a street with many brothels. Since there was no shortage of money now, he went straight to Baihua Tower without even looking at the wandering orioles who might have noticed him in the past.
After entering the building, I found a beautiful girl and went to the room.
It wasn't until nightfall that I came out of the brothel. After seeing that no one was following me, I breathed a sigh of relief and ran out drunkenly.
After walking for a while, he came to a house door. He didn't knock on the door. He stopped and pushed it gently, and the door opened. Inside was a back garden, where you could see pipa and green bamboo growing there.
He walked along the corridor, stopped in front of a wall, and knocked gently according to the code. He heard a "pop" sound, and a secret door suddenly opened, giving way to a dark road below.
"It's a bit dark!" Bai Lekang swallowed a few times and stepped on it.