Yang Lihua really cherished her life. Not only had she been sending people to urge Sun Simiao to refine alchemy, but she also encouraged the Taoist priests in the Taoist temple in Wangwushan to follow this path.
This is a Taoist specialty, and monks are laymen and cannot enter this industry.
For a time, half of the Taoist temples in Wangwushan were refining elixirs, creating creations whenever there was a need.
Master Jiaxiang of Zhaoxuantong and Qihui, the great authority of the Taoist sect, have been in Luoyang for half a year. According to Yang Ming, Master Jiaxiang is responsible for praying for the emperor and eliminating disasters, while Qihui, on behalf of the Taoist sect, gives Yang Guang a true king.
As a result, the two of them have the conditions.
Why? Buddhism hopes to rebuild the White Horse Temple, and Taoism hopes to rebuild the Laozi Temple.
I came to you specifically to make money, how about you let me spend money?
But what is surprising is that after Yang Ming proposed it at the court meeting, the majority agreed. After all, there are too many believers in Buddhism and Taoism, but the treasury has no money.
So Yang Ming asked everyone to collect the money, and then everything went very smoothly.
This is really nonsense. Donating money to the country, everyone is scrupulous, and repairing houses for Buddha and Taoist ancestors, everyone is generous.
Therefore, since ancient times in China, many Taoist temples have been built and repaired with private funds.
White Horse Temple is the first government-run temple built after Buddhism was introduced to China. It is the "ancestral temple" of Buddhism in China, Vietnam, North Korea, Japan, and European and American countries. The first monk in Chinese history became a monk here. The location is
Dongdu City is two miles to the west, with Mang Mountain to the north and Luoshui River to the south.
Laozi Temple is located at Cuiyun Peak in Mang Mountain. Because Taoist ancestor Laozi and Taoist founder Zhang Daoling once practiced Taoism at Cuiyun Peak, this is where the ancestral home of Chinese Taoism is located. This Taoist temple is not large in scale and was built together with the eastern capital Luoyang.
Yes, it's new. Qi Hui means it's too small. After all, Taoist temples are not as big as temples. This is the case everywhere.
They have even prepared the drawings. Of course, the very rough drawings probably mean that a new Sanqing Hall and Cuiyun Cave will be built in the area around Laozi Temple.
Laozi Temple is the Shangqing Palace in later generations.
Or maybe we say that Luoyang is a treasure land of Feng Shui, as the ancestral palaces of both Buddhism and Taoism are located here.
The Ministry of Civil Affairs calculated that it would cost 2 million yuan, and White Horse Temple would spend 1.5 million.
Flowers come, flowers come, anyway, the wool comes from the sheep, and the last ones I will deal with are mainly you monks.
In the past six months, ground has been broken on both sides, and it will be completed probably in March this year, so Yang Ming asked Qi Hui in advance to discuss Yang Guang's road number.
"Tai Shang Da Luo Celestial Immortal Purple Extreme Immortal Saint Wisdom Zhao Lingtong Yuan Zheng Ying Yuxu Master Wu Lei Da Zhenren Xuandu Realm Longevity Emperor? Is this too big?" Qi Hui looked at Yang on the scroll with a confused look on his face.
Ming had already written several Taoist numbers.
He was based on Emperor Jiajing.
"Is it big? Then reduce a few words," Yang Ming said with a smile.
Qi Hui directly changed only four words: "Wanshou Emperor is enough."
"That won't work, it doesn't sound good. Let's add the word Xuandu Realm," Yang Ming said with a smile.
Qi Hui grinned and said: "Yuqing Realm, Shangqing Realm, Taiqing Realm, and Xuandu Realm are collectively called the four holy realms.
In the Luotian Zixiao Palace, ancestor Hongjun lives and is sealed here. I don’t have the guts to add these three words."
"Is there such a thing?" Yang Ming smiled sheepishly. Jiajing was really shameless, giving himself such a big seal?
Qi Hui said with a look of disdain: "The Wanshou Emperor is already quite old. To be granted such a title, we need to set up a big altar to worship the heavens, and invite accomplished Taoist friends to gather in the Eastern Capital to co-host the ceremony."
"Then please do it. As long as you seal it for me, the court will definitely give you accommodation," Yang Ming said.
Nowadays, Taoism very much hopes to use the power of the court to compete with Buddhism. Their only enemy is the monks. The foreign religions have suppressed their local religions, and the Taoist priests are very unhappy.
Especially this outsider who is richer than them, has better food, clothing, and housing, and is frantically robbing their followers.
Everything has been prepared at Honglu Temple. As soon as the White Horse Temple and Laozi Temple are completed, they will start to deal with the monks, nuns and Taoists in the name of Yang Guang, and return their fields to the court.
The name of the temple comes from Honglu Temple, which was formerly called a monastery. Later, during the Han Dynasty, white horses carrying sutras came to Luoyang, and foreign monks lived in Honglu Temple. Therefore, the monastery was later changed to a temple.
A general term.
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In February, last year's taxes were all paid. Although it was still much worse than before Yang Guang's expedition, it was much better than the year before, which was a good sign.
As long as the country gradually stabilizes, the revenue from the national treasury will only go up.
In addition, weaving mills, salt ponds, refineries, paper mills, and mines were gradually opened to the public, and the process of commercialization in the Sui Dynasty also began to take shape, and everything was developing in a good direction.
On this day, when Yang Ming visited Empress Xiao in Daye Palace, Yang Lihua happened to be there too.
He also took out several boxes of pills and showed them off to Yang Ming.
Yang Ming opened the delicate wooden box in his hand, looked at the golden elixir inside, and frowned:
"Refined by Sun Simiao?"
Yang Lihua shook her head: "He can't do it. He is too old after all. After more than a year, his elixirs still can't gather the essence of heaven and earth. This elixir was refined by Feiyun Guan Wu Zhenren. I heard that he is a young man."
The disciples of Immortal Weng’s lineage are truly extraordinary.”
Yang Ming was stunned.
The Little Immortal is talking about Immortal Master Ge Hongge, a master of alchemy in the Eastern Jin Dynasty. Many Taoists who follow the path of alchemy respect him as their ancestor.
Ge Hong must be powerful, but later generations will use his signature to deceive the world and steal his reputation, not just young and old. Obviously, Yang Lihua was fooled.
"Has aunt eaten?" Yang Ming asked.
Yang Lihua smiled and said: "I have taken three pills and I feel very good. I feel refreshed every morning when I wake up. It can be seen that the effect is remarkable."
You think it's a psychological effect. This thing is probably a chronic poison. Three pills are still fine. Can you try taking them for a month?
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Empress Xiao was also very moved, and carefully collected all the large boxes given to her by Yang Lihua, and kept them for consumption.
Yang Ming was a little confused. He was the one who started the incident. His original intention was to deal with Yang Guang. Now it's better, AOE.
Advise them not to eat it? Even if you try to persuade them, they won’t believe it. Fortunately, this thing can’t kill anyone in a short period of time. Let’s eat Yang Guang to death first.
"Did you leave some for your father?" Yang Ming asked.
Yang Lihua smiled and said: "That's natural. With these elixirs, Amo will recover quickly. But don't worry, the matter between you and your son is a foregone conclusion. I won't interfere, but at least I have to let him get better. If I can
Go for a walk and eat normally."
"That's natural, that's natural," Yang Ming said quickly.
"I also left some for you. It is said that a furnace can produce about a hundred coins. You are still young, so I only left you ten coins. I will leave more for you next time the furnace comes out," Yang Lihua was in a good mood and said with a smile.
Yang Ming smiled and said, "Thank you very much, aunt."
Queen Xiao was also very happy and said with a smile: "Didn't it cost you a lot of money?"
"It's not much, a pot of elixir worth 100,000 guan is worth this price," Yang Lihua said gruffly.
Yang Ming felt helpless, women always spend money on some weird things. If you eat well and sleep well, it is the best beauty medicine. Why do you need to ask for it from outside?
After chatting for a while, Yang Ming returned to the East Palace, crushed the pills and threw them away.
At the moment, arrangements are being made for Yang Jin's marriage in the East Palace. This boy hasn't gotten married yet, so he has been living in the imperial city. Unlike Yang Rui, he has already moved out. Yang Ming doesn't know what he is doing outside.
He would not send anyone to monitor his son, but Yang Yinjiang would.
After visiting the crazy Feng Yuzhi, Yang Ming returned to the palace. It was very quiet here because everyone was at Pei Shuying's place to arrange things.
Changsun Wuguo took off Yang Ming's coat, put on his shoes, helped him wash up, and then carefully combed Yang Ming's hair.
Looking at the bronze mirror in front of him which was not very translucent, Yang Ming studied the oval face in the mirror which became more and more pleasing to his eyes.
"I heard that your mother-in-law has moved into a new home?" Yang Ming asked casually.
The eldest grandson Wugou nodded and said: "I went back and took a look at the new mansion built by Duke Xue in the clan. Everything is fine, but it's a bit big."
Sun Hong, the eldest son of Xue Guogong, is currently the new head of the Changsun family and Yang Xiu's eldest brother-in-law. After he took over the power in the clan, he had a very good relationship with Changsun Wuji, so he spent money to solve the family's housing problem.
In the capital and Luoyang, every inch of land is precious. Even if you have money, you may not be able to buy land. This is also in Luoyang, the hometown of the Changsun family. In the capital, it is not easy for them to buy a good place.
Yang Ming smiled and said: "You are older and live in a spacious place. After all, you are in the East Palace and you are also a married woman. What is your reputation?"
"Back to Your Highness, this is Zhao Xun," Changsun Wugou said.
Yang Ming nodded, thinking of someone in his heart, so he called Nuan Dong and said:
"Send a message to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the capital to ask Yun Zhaoxun to leave the palace and let Yun Dingxing support him."
Nuan Dong nodded and carefully backed out.
Next, Yang Ming's hands were dishonest. He went behind his back and started to make small moves on Changsun Wugou.
His hair hadn't been combed yet, so Changsun Wugou couldn't move, so he endured the subtle feeling coming from his body and finished combing it for Yang Ming.
"Huh~~~" Changsun, who was so nervous that his face was sweating, finally let out a sigh of relief and stood there blankly panting, waiting for Yang Ming's favor.
She has been in the palace for more than half a year, but Yang Ming has not touched her yet. She knows that this day will come sooner or later.
Yang Ming turned around with a surprised look on his face: "You don't feel like you're breathing well?"
Changsun said: "This is how I was when I was little. This is what happens when I panic..."
"Then can't you stop panicking? What's there to panic about?" Yang Ming said blankly.
Changsun stroked his chest, took a deep breath, tried to calm himself down, and then pursed his lips in embarrassment: "His Highness is making a joke."
"I'm not laughing at you," Yang Ming smiled bitterly and shook his head: "Be calmer from now on. Don't run outside in winter. Let the Imperial Medical Office take a look at it for you."
If it's a lung problem, Yang Ming can still think of a solution, but if it's a genetic disease, he doesn't have that ability.
Changsun Wugou felt that Yang Ming disliked her, and lowered his head with a lonely look on his face.