Chapter 23 Two or three things about the Taoist temple
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It is a helpless act to borrow money from large households. If there is no other way out, how can ordinary people borrow usury? In fact, 90% of the people who borrow usury are farmers who have their own farmland. They use their land as their livelihood.
Mortgages and borrowings from large households were eventually unable to repay, and the land was occupied by large households, and they became tenant farmers, or directly sold themselves as servants of large households. It can be said that usury was one of the important factors that caused land annexation in this era.
Does the court have a solution to this problem? The answer is yes! The solution is the green crop warehouses set up by the governments in various places. But the problem now is that when farmers have difficulties, whether due to natural disasters or riots, they can apply for green crops from the government.
When lending money, it is always difficult to get what you want. Either the amount you get is very small, which cannot solve the actual problem, or it is simply delayed, and the long-term water cannot quench the immediate thirst.
This is what Zhao Ran wants to do, to see if it is possible to solve the shortcomings of the payment of young crops money, not only in Long'an Mansion, but at least in Guyang County, to put an end to this situation.
If this thing is done, it will definitely be a good deed that will benefit tens of thousands of farmers in Guyang County. Zhao Ran seems to have seen the bright prospect of explosive growth in the power of merit in his own Qi sea!
Zhao Ran invited Manager Li into the public room of Charity Hall, and then kept tinkering with money from his arms. Within a short time, the table in the public room was filled with white silver ingots, and Manager Li was stunned.
It's all straight--it's not just that Zhao Ran has money, but the way he looks penniless but keeps taking out money is so cool. Manager Li has never seen this before, and he respects Zhao Ran like a god from now on.
Showing such a hand can be regarded as strengthening Manager Li's confidence in continuing to do a good job in Charity Hall. Otherwise, he would not be able to find a suitable candidate who is both educated and ideal and who is also one of his own.
After discussing with Manager Li the many details of establishing the charity, Zhao Ran hurried back to Wuji Mountain without stopping.
Prison Warder Song Zhiyuan was handling official documents in the prison yard. Ever since he became a jailer, he had fallen in love with this simple and elegant courtyard. He almost never wanted to return home. He rarely returned to the luxurious manor he bought at the foot of the mountain.
After seeing Zhao Ran, he cordially called Zhao Ran in: "Why are you here, Junior Brother Zhao? Sit down first. After I finish processing these official documents, Senior Brother, let's talk."
Zhao Ran came to this prison many times. It was as casual and unceremonious as visiting the square hall at home. He made a cup of tea by himself and refilled Song Zhiyuan's teacup with water. While drinking tea, he looked at Song Zhiyuan's collection.
Various gadgets on the pineapple shelf.
After Song Zhiyuan finished handling the official documents on the case, he called Zhao Ran to come and take a seat. Seeing the smile that could not be suppressed on Song Zhiyuan's face, Zhao Ran couldn't help but ask: "Why is Brother Supervisor laughing? Is there some happy event?"
Song Zhiyuan leaned back in his chair. He laughed and shook his head: "There is no happy event, I just read an interesting story."
"Oh? I'd like to hear the details."
"It's not a big deal..." Song Zhiyuan pointed to an official document on the case and said: "The old teacher of the county school was appointed to the official position, and the seat was vacant. Kong County Zun reported a candidate to be appointed as deputy envoy of the school, but it was...
Familiar."
If a low-level official like a county scholar is nominated and recommended by the county, as expected, the emperor will usually approve it, and then the judge will take office. Of course, the matter involves a county's education, and the most important one is
The key is that the county's recommendation must first be reported to the court for review, and only after the Taoist Court has no objection can it be reported to the province.
Just acquaintances are acquaintances, and Song Zhiyuan just needs to say "yes" or "no". This procedure is very simple, but Zhao Ran is inexplicable. He doesn't see the point of the joke at all.
So Song Zhiyuan explained: "This person's name is Zhang Mengchun. Senior brother, I had not yet entered Taoism when I was young. I was studying in a private school at that time. This Zhang Mengchun was greedy and greedy. Senior brother, I couldn't stand it, except for the normal tying and etiquette." He never offered any money, so Meng Chun always punished me in public... I heard that he has been making no progress since he was selected as a scholar. I didn't expect to get news about him today."
Oh, I see, Zhao Ran understood. Regardless of whether it was the reason Song Zhiyuan said, in short, this teacher Zhang left a deep imprint on Song Zhiyuan's young mind. Unexpectedly, retribution has come now. Interview with Song Zhiyuan Showing a smile is definitely not a funny "laugh", but a derisive "laugh". Logically speaking, an old man like Song Zhiyuan would not talk about such things easily, but his "big revenge" has to be avenged. He couldn't help but share his joy with others, or show off, and Zhao Ran, who had a close relationship with him, was naturally the best listener.
Zhao Ran quickly joined in the fun: "In this case, this Zhang Xiucai has a poor character and it is difficult for him to serve as a role model for others. Senior Brother Zhao must pay attention to it and must not abandon his official career for personal reasons because of old feelings."
Song Zhiyuan was very satisfied, nodded and said: "In addition, when Zhang Mengchun was teaching, he focused on Confucianism, but rarely dabbled in our Taoist classics, which seems to be objectionable. Therefore, I should reject the county government and propose another proposal."
Confucianism is the political thought of the Ming Dynasty. Of course, some of its content was revised by Taoism. What should Zhang Xiucai teach if he does not talk about Confucianism? But when Song Zhiyuan said this, he was accused of unwarranted charges, so this Zhang Xiucai was regarded as It’s over. The causes that were sown unintentionally decades ago will reap the fruits decades later. It’s really a cycle of cause and effect, and God will not deceive me!
Two people decide a scholar's life with a few words, and then start talking about the next thing nonchalantly.
"Junior Brother Zhao, I have an official document here that I need you to handle." After saying that, Song Zhiyuan handed the official document to Zhao Ran.
Zhao Ran opened it and saw that it was also transferred from the county government, but it was an application for handling a case. There was a wealthy man named Zong Weiwu who set up a Taoist altar in his manor and preached the new meaning of the Sanqing Taoist ancestors, saying that there was no end to the sky. The calamity is about to happen, and the universe and the world will be destroyed. This person also claims that he is a disciple of Lu Xianzuo, who goes down to earth to save the world. Only by believing in himself can the world survive the calamity safely. The county government has received the real news and is preparing to search in the near future. Take it, please ask Wujiyuan to send relevant personnel to preside over this.
Zhao Ran couldn't help but smile after seeing this. Zong Weiwu had become obsessed with it for some reason and was really looking for his own death. This kind of case is handled by Fangtang, which is Zhao Ran's job and has only lasted for three to five years. We didn't meet each other, and we didn't expect that we would meet him just after he became the leader of the party.
After Song Zhiyuan finished talking about official matters, he gave Zhao Ran a few words of advice, and then asked, "Junior Brother Zhao, what's the matter with your visit?"
Zhao Ran then told the story about the Pingwu County police officers who broke into the charity hall to arrest people today. Of course, he did not hide the fact that the people were provoked and beat the officers. After finishing the story, Zhao Ran asked: "Brother from the prison, Ping Did Senior Brother know in advance that Wu County officers crossed the border to take people? Is there any official document from Zhongyang Academy informing our Wuji Academy?"
Song Zhiyuan shook his head and frowned. After thinking for a while, he asked: "Junior Brother Zhao, have you offended anyone?"
Zhao Ran said with a bitter face: "After much thought, it seems that only Du, the abbot of Xizhenwu Palace, can do it."
Song Zhiyuan comforted him: "If he takes action, it is somewhat possible, but don't be afraid. I have already inquired about it. This Du Neng is an outsider, does not understand the rules, and is unpopular in Xizhenwu Palace. Zhang Jianyuan treats him
He was also very dissatisfied. He wanted to cause trouble, but Zhang Jianyuan was the first to refuse."
After hearing Song Zhiyuan's comfort, Zhao Ran felt slightly relieved, and then asked: "Brother from the Supervisory Academy, what kind of background is the new Zhao Zhixing?"
Song Zhiyuan asked curiously: "Do you think he is suspicious? No way, this person came to Wujiyuan to experience, there is no need to embarrass you." After thinking about it, he still shook his head and said: "I heard that he was abandoned in Xuanxuan.
The orphan outside Yuanyuan Temple was adopted by a layman who was a fire worker in the temple. He grew up in Xuanyuan Temple since he was a child. Later, because of his talent and intelligence and his ability to read scriptures well, he was granted an ultimatum as an exception. Perhaps because of his birth background.
, he has always been self-effacing and rarely interacts with outsiders, and he will not have any conflicts with you. I think you should not be suspicious."
Well, Zhao Ran hoped that he was overthinking. Following what he just said, he mentioned the matter of the Green Miao Cang.
"Brother from the Supervisory School, I have set up a charity fund, and I plan to contribute a thousand taels, specifically to help poor families who have borrowed money and are unable to repay..." Zhao Ran explained in detail how he set up the charity fund, and asked: "Brother, what do you think?
, is that good?”
"Very good. Junior brother is merciful. This is a good deed."
"Senior brother, I think this is not a long-term solution. Well, I don't know what the details are about this green crop warehouse. Can you clarify my doubts for me?"
Song Zhiyuan was startled, hesitated for a moment and said: "There are some things, it's better not to take them too seriously." (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature, the novels are better and updated faster!