Chapter 109 See you with the dagger in the picture
The "Water and Land Dharma Assembly" held in front of the Ganzhou government office in Zhangye City really helped the local Buddhist temple regain a lot of face. It once again showed local believers in Ganzhou that the power of the local Buddhist temple is still strong and the Dharma is still profound.
, at least memorizing scriptures is still smooth.
All the local Buddhist temples in Ganzhou sent elites to participate. Those "masters" were either extraordinary or friendly. They not only looked good, but were also proficient in Buddhist language and had allusions at their fingertips.
After all, although there are many fake monks in various temples, they do have real masters, otherwise they would not be able to establish themselves locally.
However, the monk who shone brightly this time was the "holy son" who had only been in Saigyou Temple for a few days and had recently become famous.
I don't know if it was a deliberately arranged repertoire. Many eminent monks came forward to "challenge" the Holy Son and recite scriptures in front of the Holy Son. After reciting them, the Holy Son was asked to repeat them again.
From the perspective of ordinary people, this is actually a very difficult job. It is true that many people have photographic memory, but those are comprehension memories. Not only that, such behavior consumes a lot of brain power.
Even if you can really have a "photographic memory", it is common for you to eventually collapse under the wear and tear of long-term fatigue battles and wheel battles.
However, this tantric "holy son" can do this effortlessly, which can only be described as miraculous.
Of course, this Holy Son is quite mysterious. When some eminent monks came to ask questions in Buddhist language, they kept their eyes closed and looked very mysterious.
It is said that the eyes are the windows to the soul. If the window is closed, the person inside will naturally know what that person is thinking, so they will naturally become humble and mysterious.
Within the scope of his authority, Fang Chongyong naturally wanted to do a favor for Xihang Temple. I was helping Fang Yanei, but I was building my hometown and contributing to my hometown.
But in fact, it is harmful to Xiaoya to play like this. "The Buddha said it can be said" is not one of the tricks of low-level monks.
The question now is just: where is the iron ore?
"Niu Shangshu is worried. I don't have a comprehensive plan in my heart. Now I have to go to the front line."
The local people in Yanzhuang came here with low spirits and left with satisfaction, which can be said to be a small thing.
Yesterday, news came that not a single mine had been found 70 miles south of Shandan. There was a lot of coal outside, and there were layers upon layers of it! The herdsmen from Shandan County had not yet gone to pick it up, and now outside
It has not been blocked by the government. The number of people who can confirm this news is very small, so it is definitely a fake!
"Returning to the minister, it is indeed the case. According to the guidance of the local herdsmen, it is just outside a certain cave in a mountain col. It is a small problem to collect a little and use it, but it must be a small-scale mining, and a mine must be opened, which still requires a lot of work.
Constructed.”
Fang Chongyong was awarded the Hexi Observation and Disposal Envoy and went directly from Shuofang to Liangzhou. Everyone could see what I was going to do.
Saigyouji did not extort or suppress anything, it was done fairly and openly, and no one could find fault with it.
Fang Chongyong laughed and patted Xihangsi on the shoulder, then crossed his arms and returned the salute to me.
Everything I did was watched by Fang Chongyong, Minister of the Ministry of Industry, and recorded in detail.
Modern people standing in our position may not be able to do any worse.
Everyone originally thought that those were all made-up stories, but they never thought that the Holy Son was really the "Buddha appearing as a saint"!
Fang Zhongyong waved his hands heavily, and Niu Xianke hurried in and out of the government office's study room.
If you are not completely sure, someone will do something stupid like killing a hundred enemies and losing a thousand to yourself.
We must really gather the power of exploration into the center of Chang'an. Even if the scale of the Ministry of Industry is enlarged a hundred times, the manpower will definitely be enough.
Wei Chen will inquire about the iron mine there, and will return to Chang'an to report on his duties soon. Yan Zhuang, the governor of Xihangsiyan, has not yet found out the location of the iron mine, but has not yet found the specific location, and is still looking for it.
, I hope the court can be patient for the time being.
The holy son who was rumored to be blind would always calmly reply to the monk who asked the question later: "Buddha said: Yes, it can be said."
Was it difficult to explore mineral spots in ancient times?
There is still some vitality, but the temperament underneath is lazy, as if he has eaten too much all day long.
It is divided into seven departments, namely the Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of Farming, the Ministry of Yu, and the Ministry of Water.
This "Holy Son" who practices in Zhang Yunyang will be rumored in the future that I am not even blind!
Seeing how pitiful I was, Governor Fang took me with him, and he was indeed appointed Governor of Qiang Bing.
If you only know a general idea and have no detailed clues, the difficulty of prospecting will skyrocket!
Obviously, coming to Qiang Bing to see if the smelting rumors there are true, and what kind of observation and disposal duties are required. Fang Chongyong has no other secret mission in Hexi, and even Li Linfu must know about it.
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Without the "little supernatural powers" around, no one dares to question Fang Laique's identity, and that's enough. The Xiao family are all outside the circle of magicians, and what should be said and what can be said are all agreed upon.
There are very few times when you are trying to demolish others, but you are more interested in demolishing your own.
Alas, that’s all it can do now.”
I was happy to find a place to collect coal in Yanzhuang. I thought that the use of coal to smelt iron ore in ancient times was not an accident.
I muttered for a long time to Ganzhou who put his ear towards me.
All kinds of actions show the childish methods of a "mature bureaucrat", which makes people dare to look down upon them.
From that memorial, we can see that Fang Chongyong's style of government was both professional and self-protective, sincere and yet leaving room for leeway.
Qiang Bing asked animatedly.
The memorial has been handed over. Is there any turning back when the bow is drawn? If the saint sees Yan Zhuang finding the iron mine, I have a good idea of what he will do in anger.
But in reality, even if the information is specific to that level, it is likely because the mineral point is within a hundred meters of the prospector in a simple terrain, but the prospector turns a blind eye to it!
In front of him was a group of local people who knew the truth but were silent. They followed suit and saluted together. The scene was spectacular.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! The overlapping and mutually interfering systems are designed to restrain the Jiedushi from abusing their power in border towns. So far, those systems are still operating abnormally.
, is there any little trouble?
Niu Xianke's official robe was painted white, as if he had been rolling around outside the coal pile. In fact, I did just come back from Shandan County.
"Buddha said: There are no heavy stones in Longshou Mountain north of Shandan! You can get them for metallurgy! One stone is worth 70% of gold!"
The ten-year-old governor, is it weird or not?
Looking at silence is because of fear of trivial matters, because if the Buddha wants to "show his holiness", it's okay as long as he doesn't have fun!
This does not mean that less than 40% of these temporarily "employed" monks cannot be "re-laid off". As for the remaining 20%, the government will arrange our livelihood, and soon there will be no plan.
It's worse than saying that we haven't determined the location of the mineral point within a ten-meter radius. That's not very definite news, it's a very large range, right?
Before I left, Fang Chongyong handed a memorial to Xihang Temple and said, "He just needs to sign it below. You will have someone send it to the center today."
That kind of ability is the quality that people who do small things must possess!
Niu Xianke crossed his hands and saluted.
In fact, it is difficult to understand. Even if Fang Chongyong arrives at the center, my roots are still in Hexi, where my relatives, friends, and youthful years are spread all over.
The Ministry of Industry at the center of Xiaotang had a minister and a minister, who were in charge of the promulgation of various projects, craftsmen, farming, water conservancy, transportation and other government orders.
Saigyouji was doubtful, crossed his arms and muttered to himself.
It is similar to the well-known "last elimination system" of Qiang Bingke in later generations.
To put it more complicated, there must be no clues. That kind of search method is different from finding a needle in a haystack! In fact, Ganzhou has no idea where the confidence of Xihang Temple comes from!
No local villagers or mountain people have ever seen it before. Basically, you can catch snails with eight fingers, so you are sure of it!
Recently, the Yanzhuang government office discussed with various Buddhist temples the matter of supplementary exams for professional qualifications, namely:
Xihang Si signed his name slowly and immediately stamped the seal of Yanzhuang Mansion before handing it over to Fang Chongyong.
Fang Laique shouted, then his head tilted and he fainted.
Qiang Bingke put away the memorial and left the government office directly, preparing to return to Liangzhou Prefecture. This time when I came to Hexi, in addition to smelting iron ore, I was also awarded the status of "observation and disposal envoy".
You are laughing at my serious look, as if I am telling the truth. If Lang Junkexin had told you the truth last night, you would have almost believed it just now."
At the gate of Zhang Yunyang's courtyard, the dog caretaker arranged by Ganzhou shouted in a low voice and made a small bow.
That is the so-called "Is there anything new in the sun?"
To put it more complicatedly, it was not that Fang Chongyong set up a stage and asked Qiang Bingke to have the official document approved by the court before he signed it.
Fang Chongyong used his authority as Minister of the Ministry of Industry to send a professional team to find the suspected coal mining site, which really helped Xihang Temple a small favor.
Xihangsi took the memorial and opened it. Qiang Bingke said at the bottom of the memorial:
Saigyouji put away his smile and said confidently.
There is no further news that the Holy Son was originally a follower of the current governor Yanzhuang. When he was in Chang'an, he stopped the governor when he was begging. When they met, he said that he would soon go to Hexi to serve as governor.
Qiang Bingke waved his hand calmly, looking inferior.
Then I was pushed back by Zhang Yunyang, the expressionless abbot Facheng, and never came out again.
"Is there no place south of Shandan that produces coal?"
So in such a solemn and friendly atmosphere, the local Sutra and Esoteric Buddhist temples, which had not been at war with each other before, actually united to hold a water and land Dharma assembly that could be described as a "happy gathering".
Ganzhou sighed in his heart, Xixing Temple's brains are as good as those of a prime minister before he grows up.
"Well, that's really bad."
"Returning to the minister, I think the problem is small. Is it possible to do it in detail, or do we need to build related workshops? We can't confirm until everything is ready.
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"Yes, yes, Mr. Lang, it is like that.
His power is very small, but his official position is small, no more than the fourth rank.
Among them, there is one doctor, one member, and eight directors in the Ministry of Industry, each with different powers. Niu Xianke, the director of the Ministry of Industry, is the person in charge of forging, smelting, minerals and other businesses in Xiaotang.
That question can be generalized depending on the situation.
It can also be said that holding a stone to weigh it is less reliable than relying solely on your eyes.
Saigyouji crossed his hands and bowed respectfully.
"Please ask the Holy Son to come out and show your holiness! People's lives are in poverty. Please pray to the Buddha to save all living beings!"
"Those pebbles, is there any problem in making dry pebbles? What does he think?"
It is my duty to entrust you with this."
In the corner of the nearby temple, Qiang Bingke, who was hiding aside to watch the silence, complained to Anaye, who had not yet smiled like a shrimp in front of him, bent over and straightened up: "Fang Laique is really an actor.
material, then one look at the performance will tell you that it is a trick.
That also reflects the characteristics of the official system of the Little Tang Dynasty: an official is an official, a job is a job, and an envoy is an envoy!
After a while, Fang Laique, who was sitting in a wheelchair, was pushed out, his eyes wide open!
In those few days, a magical thing happened in Zhangye City. Although it was small, it was enough to attract people's attention!
On that day, the Yanzhuang Mansion welcomed a team of craftsmen sent by the imperial court to support Yanzhuang's retreat from smelting. The leader was one of the eight directors of the Ministry of Industry.
A person with a small official position may not have no power, and a person with a high official position may not be in charge. No official has a position. This is not just a decoration.
"Back to the envoy, I have sent several waves of people to Longshou Mountain to search, but so far there is still nothing to show. It should be said that not even a hair has been touched, and there are no clues."
Or you can send it to Chang'an... In short, everything will be decided by the Minister."
In Ji Ge's strategic plan, the management areas of the Jieduzhi and the Observation and Disposal Envoys do not completely overlap, but only partially overlap. In particular, the Observation and Disposal Envoys manage fewer prefectures and counties than the Jiedushi.
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As for Fang Chongyong’s role, it is not an “unlimited guarantee”. That is, you think the problem is small, but the skills to eliminate Xihang Temple’s deceitful people are too low, and you are also deceived.
"I'll leave everything to Niu Shangshu."
Fang Chongyong saw this clearly and had high hopes for Xihang Temple!
Endorsements still determine the outcome, but when the number of endorsements is agreed upon, the bottom 20% of the unqualified candidates are eliminated!
"Hey, what you said was polite. Now it's him who begs you, but you who beg him.
"Really? It turns out that no one really wants to do that."
Before Qiang Bingke left, Xihang Temple found Qiang Bing and asked in a deep voice: "Is there still any clue about the search for iron ore in Shandan County?"
"Okay, you got it. He's coming here. You don't have any small things for him to do."
On the surface, the position of the observation and disposal envoy has nothing to do with the army. But in reality, the observation and disposal envoy can not only lead troops, but also cannot interfere in local affairs and report directly to the emperor.
The melon-eaters bowed and kowtowed and dispersed. Who knows how the news will spread, but there is no doubt that this year's solemn autumn will be fierce.
Ganzhou said very frustrated.
Saigyouji lowered his voice and waved to Qiang Bing.
Saigyouji appears to be full of confidence, but actually he is still very anxious inside.
The saint who came here said that the Buddha told him in a dream that he was going to Qiang Bingke to practice cultivation, so he came to Zhang Yunyang to become a monk. It is said that as long as I open my eyes, there will be a "little prophecy" that will not necessarily come true!
However, a few days later, I suddenly opened my eyes without warning and said to Abbot Zhang Yunyang: There are no caves 70 miles south of Shandan County. Platinum is produced. It can be lit to keep warm in the winter. People can get it themselves. This is the Buddha.
Illuminate all living beings!
Niu Xianke said very "well-behaved".
Besides, some iron ores look ordinary or strange, and even the color and shape of the ores are different because of the same reasons for their formation. However, if you don’t pick it up and weigh it, you will feel that the density is significantly smaller than that of special stones.
Anaye stopped laughing and explained, her face turned red.
Everything is ready, all we need is the east wind, now all we need is the hammer!
It was originally a very simple and clueless problem. Saigyouji peeled off the cocoon and broke it down into big problems. Then he left the complex ones and easy ones and concentrated his efforts on solving them.
A long time ago, Ganzhou Nacai said: "Wonderful, Shijun's move is so wonderful! How could you have thought of it? It's strange that Shijun has to make a fuss around the Holy Son!"
In the Kaiyuan period, the government affairs of the Xiaotang Dynasty were basically in charge of the prime minister, and Ji Ge was especially involved. But I was very afraid of the prime minister's deep involvement in military affairs. He often had nothing to do with military affairs, and even if he informed the prime minister, he would directly issue secret edicts.
Posted in form.
Niu Xianke is only in charge of smelting, and even the exploration of minerals is under my management. Of course, the so-called "management" actually means that the local state government will report it before it is discovered, and then the central government will send people to verify it.
Yes, it can be said, but you know it, so there is no suspicion of opportunism.
Even those who have a reputation as "mediocre" in history are likely to be people with outstanding talents. Our victory is not limited by the times. It is more likely that the infighting in ancient official circles has not yet reached its peak.
situation.
Fang Chongyong asked with a smile.
Sure enough, there are not many people guarding Qiang Bingke today, waiting for the Holy Son to "open his eyes" again!
"Niu Shangshu, Fang Shijun, is rude to me."
"Let's go do something. I want to tell you what you don't have."
However, with or without the blessing of "white technology", ancient prospecting was mostly done by "low-level people". The so-called "professionals" may not actually have weaker search capabilities than the locals.
As long as the smelting workshop is completed, even if the quality of the iron there is higher than that of Chang'an, it can make weapons. Even if it cannot make agricultural tools, it will still be broken. This can greatly improve the local people's livelihood, which is a bad thing that benefits the country and the people.