Chapter 75: Letters from the family are worth 10,000 gold
The boulder fell from the top of the mountain, and several soldiers who could not escape were smashed into a pulp. Two war horses were also hit by the boulder and flew up, falling into the bottomless cliff...
Zhao Hao spat, walked around the rock and continued forward, turning a blind eye to the large pool of meat under the boulder. Such a scene would always happen. Those Dali people who were not killed were already crazy and would attack the army whenever they had the chance.
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Traps, crossbows, rolling logs, stones, and all kinds of poisonous insects. There is clearly a drinking water place marked on the map that you can drink from. Once you get there, you will find that the place is either blocked or there are a few dead bodies or some rotten pigs lying in the water.
sheep.
The army marched very purposefully, moving forward arrogantly. The Shama tribe was destroyed, and the Fengpa tribe was also plunged into a sea of fire. Not only these two villages, there was no grass growing wherever the army went...
Zhao Ting has evolved to the point where he squats next to the dead body to eat. The famous noble man in the capital is now as unshaven as a soldier.
Zhao Hao himself was no better. Whenever he saw that ghost-like face while drinking water, he would miss his days in Tokyo.
The army stopped again. He heard that they had met a caravan from the Song Dynasty. Zhao Hao didn't understand that his people were committing all kinds of crimes in Jianchang Mansion by burning, killing and looting, but these merchants could continue to do business leisurely. Last time
The caravan manager I met even said business was good!
"Damn it, if you get this jade pendant of mine and sell it for less than 50 guan in the Tokyo market, I'll give you my head."
A burst of noise came from the front. Zhao Ting opened his mouth and laughed, pointing to the front and saying to Zhao Hao: "The enemy has appeared again."
Zhao Hao smiled and started to pack his equipment again. The mounting of the gunpowder bombs needed to be re-determined. Yesterday, a guy hung the gunpowder bombs on his chest. As a result, the goggles on him burned him for a day and exploded.
When he opened it, the tragic scene was almost impossible to watch, and the two brothers beside him were seriously injured. One lost half of his face, and the other heard that he would have to work as an errand in the palace in the future. Zhao Hao planned to teach such a bloody lesson
After absorbing it, he would wrap all the gunpowder bullets in silk cloth and hang them on his chest. As for the shiny armor with a goggle, he would not touch it.
The caravan came from the front and passed by Zhao Hao and Zhao Ting. The guy who looked more like a villain than a businessman asked in a high voice: "Brother, have you captured anything? If so, give it to me."
, it will be very heavy if it is left on you. My brother will exchange it for you at Doushaguan and I will definitely send it to your home."
After saying that, he patted the signboard behind him and said, "Sichuan Trading Company has a gold-lettered signboard. I guarantee that every penny will be yours."
Zhao Hao just shook his head. Zhao Ting took out an extremely beautifully carved one-foot-tall green Tara Buddha statue from the horse bag and said to the merchant: "Don't be greedy, this thing is not for sale, but I need you to give it to me."
He was sent to the mansion of the Qingche Governor in Ma Cheng Alley in the capital. Let’s talk about how much he wants!”
The shopkeeper smiled and said: "Green Tara is also called Dora Bodhisattva and Dora Avalokitesvara. There are twenty-one statues in total, all of which are incarnations of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva.
This statue has the appearance of a girl, with a green body, one side and two arms, showing compassion. Wearing a crown of five Buddhas on the head, various jewelry, various colored celestial clothes, and a heavy skirt on the lower body to show solemnity; sitting on the Bodhisattva seat on the lotus moon wheel
, the right foot is in a treading shape, and the left foot is curled up. The right hand is placed on the right knee outward, making a wishing seal, holding the Ubala flower, and the left hand is placed on the chest, also holding the Ubala flower.
Practicing this secret method can break the cycle of life and death, eliminate all demonic obstacles, karma, illnesses, etc., eliminate disasters, increase blessings, prolong life, and broaden wisdom..."
Zhao Ting had no patience to listen to what he said and said impatiently: "Tell me how much it is. In three months it will be my grandmother's birthday. She said she has always respected Buddha. I just want to give this Buddha statue to her as a birthday gift."
Grandma, what are you talking about?"
The shopkeeper showed his mouth full of yellow teeth and smiled and said: "Brother, don't be anxious. Listen to what I have to say. You must honor your ancestors at home. This is a great filial piety. Brother, how dare I accept money from brothers who are fighting abroad? I didn't say it.
, Brother, I will definitely deliver this."
Hearing what the shopkeeper said, even Zhao Hao, who had always been indifferent, was surprised. These merchants were all vampires and had always picked the flesh off mosquito legs. How could they do such a money-losing business?
Zhao Hao didn't say anything. Seeing that the shopkeeper hadn't finished speaking, he pulled Zhao Ting, who was about to thank him, and waited for him to continue.
Sure enough, the shopkeeper smiled and said again: "Brother turns out to be the young master of Qingche Governor's house, no wonder he is so talented.
I’m not talking about you, old brother. Since it’s a birthday gift to our ancestors, we must not take it carelessly. Brother, do you know that there are twenty-one Green Taras in total. Isn’t it a little too much for you to give one as a gift? Since you want
Give it away, give it all away, it shows your filial piety.
I have to say, brother, you are discerning. Whatever you ask for, Green Tara will always achieve it. She will be reborn in the Paradise of Ultimate Bliss and gain the ultimate happiness. Because of her speed in salvation and her bravery in destroying demonic karma, she is also
It is called "Save Suyong Mother".
Once the ancestors of your family enshrine the twenty-one statues at home, Green Tara will definitely bless your family with long-term blessings and prosperity."
Zhao Ting scratched his head and said with a little regret: "It's a pity that I only got one."
The merchant took a step forward happily, put his hands on Zhao Ting's shoulders and laughed: "Brother, this is such a coincidence. Brother, I specially invited twenty Green Taras from Huanglong Temple in Dali, which are carved from green sandalwood.
It is made, the fragrance is fragrant, and it is studded with gems of various colors. It perfectly complements the Bodhisattva in your hand, brother, and makes a complete set.
When I invited these Bodhisattvas, I was still wondering why the eminent monks from Huanglong Temple only gave me twenty statues. It turns out that this is the foundation. It seems that these Buddha statues are destined for you, brother. Brother, I dare not stand in the way of human transformation. These twenty statues are
The statue is yours!"
Under Zhao Ting's wide-eyed eyes, the merchant picked up twenty large and small Buddha statues from the carriage behind and placed them on the ground. He also placed the statues in Zhao Ting's hands there. They were indeed all Dorothy statues.
Guanyin statue.
The merchant smacked his tongue and said to Zhao Ting: "What a fate, brother, I don't dare to make any money for these twenty Buddha statues. I only charge some errand money and material money. Do you think three thousand guan can be achieved?"
Zhao Hao was about to speak, but Zhao Ting stopped him. He nodded and said, "It's a deal, but I don't have that much money in my hand. You can ask my mother for it after you send it to the capital."
The merchant nodded with a smile and said: "Who is going on an expedition to carry three thousand guan of money on his body? I didn't get so much money back when I robbed the palace in Cochin. As long as the brothers draw a pledge, the things will naturally arrive.
Delivered to your house before your ancestor’s birthday.
You can also write a safe letter to your family, and the steward of the caravan will also send it to you. Hurry, the army is about to leave. If the brother next to you has family members in Tokyo, he also wrote that we will run away.
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Zhao Ting forcibly suppressed his rolling emotions and started to write a letter with charcoal. He had thousands of words and didn’t know where to start. He only wrote the four words "Parents in Peace" and tears started flowing down. Zhao Hao on the side was also holding a pen.
Standing aside in a daze.
The merchant babbled to the side and said: "I know you are feeling uncomfortable, brother. My brother has also experienced this situation. When he was among the dead in Jiaozhi, he begged the gentleman in the army to write a letter, but he couldn't say a word.
Let me tell you, pick up the good stuff and write it down, pick up the happy things to talk about. Don’t let your family members worry. Since we have joined the army, our life and death can only be determined by our fate..."
Zhao Ting wiped away his tears and began to write furiously. As expected, he picked out some nice and pleasant things to say as the merchant said...
The merchant left with two letters. Zhao Hao and Zhao Ting watched the merchant disappear and then came back to their senses.
"Do you really believe his lies?" Zhao Hao threw the horse bag on the back of the horse and asked Zhao Ting.
“I don’t believe a word you say about Buddha statues!”
"If you don't believe me, why would you spend three thousand guan to buy a Buddha statue?"
"The war has been going on for three months, and a letter from home is worth ten thousand gold. When I came out, I heard from my father that my mother had never slept peacefully for a day... Three thousand strings can settle my mother's heart, and it is worth it no matter how happy she is!"
Before the two of them could express too much emotion, they heard the broken gong voice of the Marquis of the Army: "Get up, damn, the army will continue to move. The injured and injured have been sent away by the caravan. As they walked further inside, they encountered merchants.
The lower the team's potential, boys, take care of yourselves. If you get injured in the future, you may not be able to be sent home by a merchant..."
Zhao Hao helped Zhao Ting rehang the gunpowder bombs and led the horse to continue walking on the rugged mountain road. This time he no longer worried about rolling logs and rocks falling from the cliff. There were already scout brothers climbing to the top of the mountain to protect the top of the army.
Lu Qingqing organized a huge caravan in Dousha Village. The caravan was full of the best craftsmen and strong laborers in Dousha Pass. He was going to the capital and asked to bring the craftsmen and resources to build a mausoleum for his father.
Yes, so as not to cause any trouble to the court.
The news that the emperor was going to stop the construction of his mausoleum spread like wildfire. The merchants and officials of Doucha Pass were not willing to let go of this opportunity to please the emperor. After Lu Qingqing came out with a word, everyone followed suit. In just half a month,
This team of nearly 500 people was already ready to go.
The leader of the team was naturally the second housekeeper of the Yun family, Lao Zhao. Lao Zhao was trembling with excitement at having this honor and swore to the sky that he would lead the team to build the emperor's tomb properly. For him, this was a supreme honor.
If another emperor built the mausoleum, both the craftsmen and the people would not be able to avoid it. This kind of thing could easily go wrong. When Lei Yungong served as the mausoleum envoy, he was implicated in the case of corruption of ink, and no fewer than a thousand craftsmen were dispatched.
There will be no such troubles in building the mausoleum for the current emperor. People like me do not take any money from the official family. The people who pay me are the officials and merchants of Douchuan. They are nominally voluntary and will only have merit. Even the envoys of the mountain mausoleum are greedy.
It had nothing to do with them, and the emperor would not bury people like themselves, so they were very calm.
Lu Qingqing smashed the wine bowl in his hand to the ground, and bowed down Yingying: "I only hope that you can complete the mausoleum of His Majesty with all your heart. When you return, I will definitely prepare a wine to celebrate!" (To be continued)