Taipu Temple is behind Taichang Temple, enter through Zhuque Gate, walk a few steps and turn right to reach Taipu Temple.
The Taipu Temple in the early Tang Dynasty was responsible for raising and supplying horses, postpartum care of sows, and the continuation of the breeding of cattle, sheep, dogs and other miscellaneous animals.
To be honest, the government offices of Taifu Temple, Taichang Temple, and Zongzheng Temple, which are adjacent to Taipus Temple, hate having Taipus Temple officials working together.
Nothing else, just because there is a strange smell on their bodies, and every time the wind blows, the officials in the downwind government office can be suffocated to death by the smell coming from Taipu Temple.
Originally, Taipu Temple was supposed to be an unknown place and shunned by colleagues, but in the past two days, it has become inexplicably lively.
It's not because of any person, but because of two beasts.
kangaroo!
In the courtyard specially opened for the two kangaroos in Taipu Temple, there is a fence around it, and outside the fence, there is a group of officials who ran over to join in the fun.
"It's really miraculous. It's really unheard of to have a pocket in the abdomen." Wang Changxie, a veteran cadre of Honglu Temple, held a tea cup and commented on the kangaroo to Deng Hao, the minister of Taipu Temple, who was also a veteran cadre. "This thing is so magical. I really don't know what it is." When the baby was born, was it placed in the pocket of the female kangaroo as rumored?"
Deng Hao stroked his beard and thought for a moment, then said: "Actually, I don't know either. These two beasts often come out at night and day, and jump several feet at a time. They made me panic at first."
"Don't panic." Wang Changxue said with a smile: "This is captured from overseas. In the entire Tang Dynasty, you are the only one who has it."
"Yeah, so I'm under a lot of pressure." Deng Hao smiled bitterly.
He was originally a general on the battlefield, and he didn't know how to raise such a beast. Of course, he didn't dare to say this kind of complaint casually, because he was very lucky to be alive and to be able to live as a minister. .
At first, he belonged to Prince Yin, but when the King of Chu came to power, he did not commit suicide and took refuge with the King of Chu. Relying on his contribution to defeating Gao Kaidao, he was granted the title of Lord Rong Guo and served as the Minister of Taipu Temple.
For him, he was lucky to be able to escape the whirlpool of the heir apparent unscathed. The ambitions of the past were long forgotten.
"Jump!"
"Dance again!"
"So high!"
"Is this beast jumping instead of running?"
This group of idle officials stared at the kangaroo with great curiosity, and bursts of surprise broke out from time to time.
Deng Hao curled his lips and looked at Wang Changxie, "Take your people and leave quickly. This is not the East-West Market. Don't let me get impeached by the censor for neglecting my duties."
Among the nine temples, Dali Temple, Sinong Temple and Zongzheng Temple can be called the top three temples because they are usually the busiest and have the most things to do.
The remaining Honglu Temple, Taipu Temple, Taichang Temple, etc. will only be busy at specific times.
For example, at Honglu Temple, they would only work when there were envoys from foreign countries to pay their respects. At other times, they would translate and compile foreign materials and send them to historians.
Another example is Taichang Temple where the Great God of Dance is performed.
"No, let us see again." Wang Changxie sipped his tea gently, looking like he was taking care of himself.
Anyway, no envoys from foreign countries came to pay homage during this period, so he enjoyed his leisure time.
At this moment, Li Shinan, the Prime Minister of Taifu Temple, hurriedly came to report, "Your Majesty has arrived at Taifu Temple and will be here for inspection soon!"
After hearing this, within a moment, the officials who were fishing suddenly became like birds and beasts and dispersed, and the half stick of incense disappeared completely.
It's okay to fish, but if you are caught by the emperor, your job will not be guaranteed!
Deng Hao rolled his eyes and found a bamboo chair. Just as he was about to sit down, he heard the call of a maid outside.
"The Queen Mother has arrived!"
Queen Mother?
Deng Hao was stunned, why did the Queen Mother come here?
By the way, it must be because of the kangaroos!
In fact, it was indeed for this reason. Empress Dowager Wan was devoted to living her old life in the harem and basically had no idea what was going on outside.
It wasn't until Jinyang told her that someone had captured two strange livestock from overseas that the Queen Mother became interested, so she started doing this.
However, in fact, she was not alone, she was followed by a large number of princes and princesses.
Deng Hao saluted each one and then explained the habits of kangaroos to the old queen.
Jinyang's big obsidian eyes stared at the kangaroo eating the fruit, his face full of surprise.
"This is the first time I have seen such an animal with a pocket on its belly."
"Well, it's my first time too." Li Chengzhao's face has the tenderness of a child, but also a hint of stability that is inappropriate for his age.
Commonly known as, serious and lively.
"Look, it jumps so high!" the princes exclaimed.
Deng Hao laughed and explained: "When the kangaroo jumped the highest, it was more than ten feet tall."
"So high!" The younger princes exclaimed. They had never seen such a magical animal before.
Queen Mother Wan also found it interesting and asked, "Is this animal docile?"
"It's quite docile." Deng Hao said: "As long as you don't hurt it, it basically won't attack people."
"It's interesting." Queen Mother Wan asked again: "I heard that this animal was caught from a big island in the extreme south?"
"Back to the Queen Mother, exactly."
"There are also rare treasures overseas." Queen Mother Wan watched the two kangaroos eating tender grass and fresh fruits with a smile.
The princes and princesses have already been fascinated by it, and they can't wait to masturbate it themselves.
The seventh son of the emperor, Li Chengxuan, grabbed his eldest sister's clothes and said timidly: "Sister, can we raise one?"
"No." It was Li Chengzhao who spoke, and he told his younger brother with a serious face, "The queen mother will definitely not agree."
Jin Yang also reached out to touch his little brother's head and said, "Qi Lang, please be good."
Li Chengxuan pursed his lips, unable to hide the look of liking in his eyes.
Li Chengyan, the second son of the emperor, said: "We can catch more in the future so that each of us can raise one."
"Second brother, this was captured from overseas. I heard it's far away." The third son of the emperor, Li Chenglie, said.
"How far is far?" The little princess Pixiu was in her brother's arms, blinking at Li Chenglie with her big eyes.
"Well, it's just far away." Li Chenglie pursed his lips.
"How far is that?" The little princess had the attitude of asking the question to the end.
Yongning smiled and said: "Sister, you will know when you grow up."
Li Chengying, the sixth son of the emperor, suddenly said: "One day, I will personally catch one and bring it back to my father."
"But my father already has two." The fifth son of the emperor, Li Chengjing, tilted his head and said.
"Fifth brother, what are you doing?"
"whee."
Seeing Wu Lang and Liu Lang making a fuss, Jin Yang said angrily: "Please be quiet."
The two little guys seemed to be very afraid of this lady, so they immediately stopped making trouble.
Here we are watching kangaroos, while Li Zhiyun is inspecting the minted money at Taifu Temple.
The money is very beautifully cast and the weight is moderate in the hand. It is really great.
"You did a good job." Li Zhiyun weighed the money and praised Chu Suiliang, the minister of Taifu Temple.
Chu Suiliang said: "This is made from the best mold. I plan to use this mold to cast money in the future. I wonder what your majesty thinks?"
Li Zhiyun thought for a moment and said: "We still need to keep improving, and we must not give people with ulterior motives the chance to imitate."
"yes."
"In addition, I will have people come for spot checks. If you find unqualified coins, you have to be careful." Li Zhiyun had a smile on his face.
Chu Suiliang said: "Your Majesty, don't worry, I will do my job seriously."
"Well, very good."
Previously, a batch of money had been invested, and the effect was very good. Merchants and dignitaries praised each other.
This batch is a new batch.
After watching Taifu Temple for a while, Li Zhiyun went to Taipu Temple. This time he put down his government affairs and came here mainly because a few kids heard about the kangaroos and wanted to come and have a look, so they took the trip.