King Wei was particularly shocked by this, not to mention that there was no plaque hanging on the mansion when he came here, and no one told him about it later.
So he asked: "Is that really the former residence of King Yu? Why has no one ever told me about it after I have been here for so long?"
Chen Changsheng said: "It's probably because it's been so long and there are very few people who remember it."
King Yu, I don’t know how many years ago that happened.
In addition to the fact that Qingshan City was invaded by rebels before, no one knew about it due to the confusion.
So, time really makes people forget a lot of things.
King Wei nodded, and then asked: "I would like to ask, Sir, if I live in Prince Yu's Mansion in Jingshi now, would it be inappropriate for me to live in that Mansion again?"
Chen Changsheng shook his head and said: "Young Master Wei, don't worry. The world is now different from Jingshi. People in Jing, Xiang, and Beimo have been integrated many years ago. There will be nothing wrong with such a thing."
People care too much.”
King Wei nodded and said, "That's good. It saves you trouble."
He came back to his senses and asked: "But I don't know where Mr. Chen is? Or is he a practitioner like Taoist Master Xuanchengzi?"
Chen Changsheng smiled and said: "Chen is just a tourist."
King Wei understood and immediately asked: "Then Mr. Chen must have been to many places?"
Chen Changsheng thought for a moment and said, "That's true."
King Wei immediately opened his mouth to ask questions: "In my early years, I had a good relationship with a martial artist. A few years ago, he suddenly told me that he was going to the fairy world. He took a small boat and went to the sea. When he left, he told me
I said, he went to Penglai Immortal Island."
"From then on, he never came back."
King Wei then asked: "I don't know, sir, have you ever heard of Penglai Island?"
After hearing this, Chen Changsheng paused and asked, "That old friend of Prince Wei is a swordsman?"
King Wei paused and said, "How do you know, sir?"
"Previously, Chen also heard someone talking about a swordsman who went to Penglai Immortal Island and went straight to the immortal world."
"Could this be true?"
Chen Changsheng looked at King Wei and asked, "It depends on what King Wei is asking about. Is it whether Penglai Immortal Island exists, or whether there really are immortals in the world."
After hearing this, Prince Wei smiled and said: "Of course it is Penglai Immortal Island. In fact, I am not interested in the so-called immortal way. It's just that the so-called Penglai Immortal Island will always make people curious.
"
Chen Changsheng thought for a while and said: "As far as Chen knows, the name of Penglai Immortal Island seems to be only passed down by people, and there is no way to study it, right?"
King Wei shook his head and said: "I don't know about this, and I have never looked up this."
Chen Changsheng said: "It's called Penglai Immortal Island, but it doesn't necessarily mean it's really an island of immortals."
He did know that island.
It's not some fairy island, it's just a place where the flying boat port is located.
It is like the hub between the human world and the world of immortality.
Xuanchengzi also agreed: "Mr. Chen is right. The so-called Penglai Island is just a name made up by someone's imagination."
Prince Wei paused for a moment and said, "Doesn't that mean that my friend lost his life if he left without returning him?"
Chen Changsheng said: "Everyone has his own destiny, and it may not always be the case. Prince Wei should also trust which of your friends is the one."
Prince Wei paused for a moment, then waved his hand.
Prince Wei sighed: "I don't understand. Everyone in the world wants to become immortals and live forever. Some even become crazy because of it. What's the good thing about becoming immortals?"
"The word practice has been stigmatized among those gods and ghosts." Prince Wei said: "Cultivation is practice, and immortality and immortality should be two different concepts. The purpose of practice is not simply for longevity or immortality.
It’s only right to become an immortal.”
Chen Changsheng heard this and said: "Prince Wei has a good understanding of spiritual practice."
Prince Wei smiled and said: "I have known the Taoist Master for a long time. We occasionally have tea and chat, and I always understand some truths."
The three of them chatted in the pavilion until the afternoon.
Prince Wei didn't care that much about this gentleman at first.
But the further we talked, the more surprised I became.
This gentleman seems to know everything.
Astronomy and geography, the Five Elements and Bagua, practicing immortality, politics, military, and economics, there is almost nothing that this gentleman cannot answer.
He was said to be a profound monk, but many times he spoke like a knowledgeable scholar. This contrast made King Wei even more curious about this gentleman.
My first impression was that the gentleman in front of me was very knowledgeable.
"Businessmen are lowly in today's world, but I am very optimistic about merchants. According to the previous records of the Ministry of Household Affairs, although the proportion of commercial taxes is not high, in fact, this force has been growing..."
"The movements of businessmen are also related to many things..."
Prince Wei paused for a moment, but then said: "But my views are in conflict with the world's principles. If you value business, it will be unpopular. And there is a saying that Taoist officials will not compete with the people for profit, but if there is no interest involved,
, how can this business develop, so it’s a headache..."
Chen Changsheng listened to King Wei's understanding of merchants, and then said: "Prince Wei has a new perspective on things, which is particularly valuable. The status of merchants is indeed low, but if they are controlled and utilized, they can indeed play a key role.
, even businessmen can affect the survival of a country."
After hearing this, Prince Wei paused and said, "But it doesn't necessarily have to be so serious, right?"
Chen Changsheng said: "If the commercial tax exceeds half of the annual treasury receipts, Prince Wei may be able to feel how much influence the merchants have."
After hearing this, Prince Wei smiled helplessly and said: "Sir, are you kidding? How can the commercial tax exceed half of the amount? This is impossible, impossible."
Chen Changsheng didn't say anything more but said: "Perhaps Prince Wei will be able to see some signs in the near future."
"What did you discover, sir?" Prince Wei asked, "Could it be that the merchants are going to prosper?"
Chen Changsheng shook his head and said: "But I can't say for sure. It's just a possibility. But in fact, some traces have been revealed for a long time. Prince Wei should know that Tang's Trading Company and the merchants are in troubled times.
It will definitely be of great use."
Prince Wei paused and then began to think.
He was a little unhappy when he mentioned Tang's Trading Company.
In his early years, he suffered a lot.
But he had to admit that Tang's Trading Company did have a lot of energy.
Seventy percent of the trade routes all over the world were opened by Tang's Trading Company.