In the Zichen Hall of Yuanfu Palace, Zhao Ran sat opposite Chen Tianshi, while Li Dayin continued to stand behind the teacher as the background.
"I heard that Chen Tianshi just came back from Lushan. Was it because of his faith?"
"That's right. Seeing that it was the end of March, I went to Jiuzhou Pavilion to specifically check the credibility of Yingtian Mansion."
"How?" Zhao Ran also wanted to know the results of the two months since he took charge of Xuantan Palace. Although the project to renovate the roads and drainage ditches in the capital was originally intended to prepare for the next step of building a bridge, and the project was only completed.
Less than half, but he still wanted to know whether it was effective and how effective it was.
Chen Tianshi did not answer directly, but kept it secret and said, "I didn't pay much attention to the paving work done by Zhiran and Dayin at first, but who would have thought it would be so useful. Can Zhiran tell me?
How do you connect such an event with the growth of credibility?”
Zhao Ran bowed and said: "Actually, it is simple to say. Although we have not fully understood the ins and outs of faith until now, we still have a certain understanding of the nature and method of its production. In my understanding
Among them, as long as the believers can have a sense of happiness and gain, the believers will have the faith to make offerings. As long as the believers know that the happiness and gain come from Taoism, the faith will enter the Jiuzhou Fangyuan Ding. Of course, sometimes it increases a little
The sense of mystery will greatly increase their sense of happiness and gain, which is why I let the spiritual practitioners appear half-disguised."
Chen Tianshi thought about the so-called "happiness", "gain" and the so-called "mystery", and couldn't help but nodded: "It does make sense. Does Zhi Ran know what the credibility of Ying Tianfu is in these three months of this year?"
As soon as Zhao Ran saw Chen Tianshi's smile, he knew it must be good news, so he asked jokingly: "Isn't it lower than last year?"
Chen Tianshi laughed and said: "In the first three months of last year, Yingtian Mansion's credibility value was 2.8 million. This year it is already 3.2 million. Now there are still three days before the end of the month. At this rate, it is expected to reach 330,000."
One hundred thousand is not a problem. I am particularly concerned about the situation since February after Zhi Ran took office, so I specifically asked about the credibility value in February and March last year. The monks from Jiuzhou Pavilion took out the record and showed it to me. It was one hundred and sixty.
Ten thousand, and since February this year, this number has been two million. If the next three days are added, it is estimated to reach more than 2.1 million! An increase of 30%!"
Zhao Ran is also very happy. It can increase by half a million in two months. It sounds exaggerated, but if you think about it carefully, it is also true - the population base of the capital is too large, the density is high, but the starting point is too low, so casual
If you just do it, the accumulation of growth will be a figure that cannot be underestimated.
There are 3 million people in the eight counties of Yingtian Prefecture, and the two neighboring counties of Shangyuan and Jiangning account for another 1.2 million, which is equivalent to two Song vassals. The increase is 500,000, but it is only an increase on the head of each person in the capital.
It was less than half a gui. This was also the most attractive part of this position to Zhao Ran at the beginning. His meritorious power was also absorbed to the point where he would wake up from his dreams with a smile.
Tianshi Chen was in a good mood and kept talking: "So I just asked how Zhiran connected an ordinary little thing with the growth of his trust. I believe that if someone else were to be the abbot of Xuantan Palace,
It is absolutely impossible to do such a thing well in such a short period of time. Even if you do it, it will be difficult to achieve such a high level of confidence growth. It is not uncommon for good things to go wrong."
Zhao Ran hurriedly said: "Thanks to Lao Li...Senior Brother Li for his strong support, otherwise it would be absolutely impossible for me, an airborne abbot with no foundation, to initiate such a major event just after taking office."
Chen Tianshi looked back at Li Dayin behind him happily, nodded encouragingly, and then turned around and said: "I have calculated, if it can continue to grow like this, it is very likely that Yingtian Mansion's credibility will exceed 10 million this year.
It should be me and Dayin who want to thank Zhiran."
Zhao Ran was polite and courteous again, but smiled and said nothing about what Chen Tianshi said.
Ten million? Just kidding! Although he acquiesced to Chen Tianshi's request to "stabilize the declining credibility of Ying Tianfu" before taking office, he also expressed to everyone in the Xuan Tan Palace on various occasions that he would set a policy.
"The small goal is to grow from 8.3 million to 9 million", but in his mind, such a good "fertile ground for confidence", if it doesn't grow by 3 to 5 million, is it called growth?
Later, Chen Tianshi asked about the grand plan of Yingtianfu Yangtze River Bridge. Having just enjoyed the benefits, he immediately expressed his support and instructed Li Dayin to "do it well and assist Zhiran in completing this bridge that can inspire the trust of believers."
Tianshi Chen was obviously very interested. When he talked about what he was happy about, he simply invited: "Zhiran, come with me."
Li Dayin hurriedly went out to arrange for two sedans. Accompanied by eight monks from Yuanfu Palace, they lined up in a guard of honor and descended from Purple Mountain, heading south.
Zhao Ran was not used to riding in cars and sedans before, but after arriving in the capital, he was gradually forced to adapt to this mode of travel. When he came to the capital, the people were no better than those in other places. Almost all of them were well-informed, and they rarely avoided meeting those in power.
Not as good as that. If you see a person in a high position traveling alone, blocking your way in the street to discuss political gains and losses to show off your talents, this is not a small probability event. At the same time, it is also convenient for the palaces and palaces to visit various ministries and supervisors with ceremonial guards.
If you have more, you won't be unreasonably blocked by those concierges easily.
Along the way, the cars and sedans were traveling smoothly. Zhao Ran asked Li Dayin who was in the same car: "Where is Tianshi Chen taking me?"
Li Dayin smiled and said, "We'll know when we get there."
Usually this kind of pretense meant that he was in a good mood, so Zhao Ran was sensible and didn't ask further questions. He was thinking about whether to exaggerate his expression, open his mouth wide and close it, or cover his mouth and exclaim.
Sound better?
But he really didn't expect that Chen Tianshi would bring him into the imperial city this time.
From Chengtianmen to the north, through Duanmen to the Meridian Gate, the west side of the Imperial Road is the Sheji Altar, and the east side is the Taimiao Temple. Their destination is the Taimiao Temple.
After getting off the sedan chair at the Shrine outside the South Gate, monks from the Chaotian Palace on duty arrived and bowed three times to Chen Tianshi. Later, officials from the Ministry of Rites and Zongren Mansion came to greet them. Chen Tianshi said to them: "There is no need to alarm the emperor.
Just come and take a look."
The monks and officials on duty bowed in response and led Chen Tianshi, Zhao Ran, and Li Dayin inside.
Entering Nanjimen, you will see the main hall of the Ancestral Temple in front of you, the left verandah is the sacred storehouse, and the right veranda is the divine chef. Chen Tianshi continued to walk inside with Zhao Ran and Li Dayin, and came to the dormitory hall in the Taimiao Temple where the ancestors of the Zhu family were worshipped.
Chen Tianshi pointed to the dormitory and introduced it to Zhao Ran personally: "This is the nine temples. In the middle is Taizu, on both sides are Chengying Xianrui, Renying Xiaowu, Emperor Taizu's ancestors De, Yi, Xi and Ren, all of whom are enshrined.
The temple at the back..."
A large group of people gathered around, and Xiao Zuibu followed closely. While listening, they asked each other with their eyes: "Who is this young Taoist priest? He actually became Chen Tianshi's personal guide..."
Those who knew would answer with their eyes: "The one from Xuantan Palace."
It is unclear whether the person being told can understand it...