The bells in the temple rang again, and everything in Qianfo Temple returned to normal.
Since the host came back, no one was allowed to mention this matter in private, and the matter just fell into place. People outside did not know the inside story, but based on some clues, they also made some guesses: Lu Changshi
I met Master Jueming with General Xue just to cover up Master Kongji. Master Jueming didn't want to offend the two officials now, so he had no choice but to promise not to mention the matter again and not to hold Master Kongji accountable.
Naturally, the people hate this kind of thing the most. They can't help but criticize these officials in private for practicing favoritism and cheating the public and perverting the law because of their power. They also lament that Master Jueming has a compassionate mind and is able to bend and stretch. He is a weakling who cannot speak out even if he suffers a loss.
One party. Regardless of whether this fact is as they see it, in their eyes, the "truth" is what it is.
However, even though Kong Ji was "lucky" to escape the disaster and was "treated differently" by others, his heart was filled with unspeakable bitterness. He could only feel the cold outside the house, which was nothing more than that.
Only he knew about this matter, and it was framed.
Later, after senior brother Kong Neng said that he could make up for the money, he changed his mind because the disciples of Master Jueming begged him not to make a big deal out of it. Kong Ji didn't want to cause trouble at first, he just wanted to be here.
He stayed there peacefully for three years, learned to return to Beijing, and after much deliberation, he agreed to the other party. But senior brother Kong Nengshuo firmly believed that the matter had nothing to do with him, and he must seek justice for him, otherwise the monks of Qianfo Temple would become monks in the future.
Everyone will think that they are weak and can be bullied. In this case, they will be out of control.
He also knew about Xue Shao's garrison in Xizhou, but what he didn't expect was that Sanniang would also come, and Xue Shao would actually stand up for him and speak for him. The attitude of the people in the temple also changed, especially in
When Lu Changshi ordered the temple to be closed...
With the host, the rest of the people will naturally not talk about these things in front of him, but Kongji knows that it is just self-deception, and keeping silent does not mean that he has nothing to think about.
This matter seemed to have passed, but it also put Kong Ji into an embarrassing and difficult situation. Regardless of whether Kong Ji had done this thing or not, to others, it was him who did it, because the attitude of Chang Shi and the host had already changed.
It was explained that this matter was about to be overturned, and that it would not be pursued further because it was for the sake of General Xue, so it was just being shielded.
As for him, it actually doesn't matter whether he has done it or not, because he doesn't have to care.
However, Kong Neng was not welcomed by the abbot and the monks of Qianfo Temple. They thought that he was the one who added fuel to the trouble and provoked the trouble without taking it too seriously. In addition, unlike Kong Ji, who had no one behind him, he was even more offended.
He couldn't help but mutter in front of Kong Ji, "Of course I am not as blessed as my junior brother, but what I am doing now is because of my ignorance!"
Kongji felt uncomfortable after hearing this, and Youxin comforted him by saying, "Senior brother means well, but he does bad things with good intentions. How can he not know what is good and what is good?"
Seeing Kong Ji's innocent face, as if he was staying out of it, Kong Neng suddenly felt angry in his chest, and he couldn't help but raise his voice: "No need to say it again, I will never do such a thing again in the future. I did it for your own good."
, I, my senior brother, An Neng, can see you being framed by others? But what about you? You look so meaningless, and you still want to settle the matter, which is simply weak and incompetent! Senior brother, I don’t know how to say that you are the one!"
Kong Neng covered his face and gave Kong Ji a lecture. Kong Ji always felt that he was not doing well enough, which was causing trouble for others, so he suffered without saying a word. After thinking about it, he reminded him: "The meaning of hosting is
Don't mention it again in the future...Senior brother, just say less."
This made Kong Neng more and more excited. He snorted and said, "Let me tell you, what else do you have to be afraid of now? Since you have noble people to help you, why should you suffer the disadvantage of being dumb! You are in Yong.
You are also a famous Dharma master in the city, and now you still have to suffer from such cowardice? If you don't even say a word now, Master's face will be completely embarrassed by you! What's the use of reading so many Buddhist scriptures?"
Although Kong Ji comforted himself that he didn't need to care about it, these were just illusions in his heart and things outside his body. But after hearing the words, his face turned a little pale, and he felt that he was as weak and useless as Kong Neng said. He lowered his head in silence.
Kong Neng saw that Kong Ji was still holding a Buddhist book in his hand, and couldn't help but said: "Junior brother's luck can't be compared to others. With the help of noble people, I can rest easy. I don't see why there is a need to study Buddhism hard every day. Who dares to do it just perfunctorily?"
Say you can’t do it?”
Kong Ji can endure it, but that doesn't mean he is stupid. He couldn't understand the meaning of Kong Neng's words. He couldn't help it anymore and asked: "Brother, what do you mean?"
His character has been questioned, and now even his Buddhist studies have to be questioned. Is it a perfunctory showoff?
Kong Neng snorted and said, "Are you really planning to let it go?"
Kong Ji didn’t want to talk to him anymore, so she hummed, clasped her hands together, closed her eyes and started chanting Buddha’s name. Seeing this, Kong Neng stamped his feet in anger, but he couldn’t really do anything. After walking around in the Zen room for a few times, he left in a fit of anger.
Already.
It was finally clean, and Kong Ji couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
After calming down, he couldn't help but think that if General Xue was willing to come forward, did it mean that he and Sanniang believed in him? Or maybe there was just another reason, and it didn't matter whether he was innocent or not?
But in fact, he really hoped that Qingrong could trust him as a person.
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Master Jueming also established evidence. Xue Shao and Lu Kaiyan handled the matter properly and did not make a verbal agreement just because it was a private agreement. This is naturally unreliable. Only when it is written down in black and white can there be evidence to rely on.
The money matter has been settled, and the only thing left that matters is the warm clothing for winter. Now that we have money, we can buy it, but it is too late to make it. Even if it is sent to the clothing store, tens of thousands of pieces of clothing cannot be rushed out.
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Azhen received a response and was about to leave the clothing store when she saw An Qilang and a handsome boy with handsome features walking out of the inner room. An Qilang recognized Azhen and greeted her, "Are you here with your wife?"
Azhen saluted, shook her head and said, "My wife is at home and hasn't gone out." Azhen couldn't help but take another look at the young man next to An Qilang. This young man had sharp eyebrows and starry eyes, deep facial features, and was tall.
Hu people. I didn’t expect that An Qilang himself was good-looking, and even his cousins were also handsome...
An Qilang introduced with a smile: "This is my cousin, Kogoro. This shop is also the shop of the An family. I just happened to come over to talk to him."
Yasugoro looked at Azhen politely and smiled. Azhen's ears were slightly red, and she nodded and called out, "I've met Yasugoro."
An Qilang asked: "What's the matter with you coming out alone?"
When Azhen asked him about it, she couldn't help but add another sentence, "My wife is thinking of finding someone to make garments. She asked me to come to the shop to find out how much we can make in ten days."
Seeing A Zhen return empty-handed, he knew that the deal was not settled. An Qilang asked: "How much does it cost?" It made no sense that even An's clothing store couldn't be driven out.
"It's probably more than 10,000 pieces at least..."
So many! Anshichiro and Yasugoro were both surprised.
Azhen nodded casually, not wanting to waste time by talking any more, so she hurriedly said goodbye and left.
An Qilang's mind was spinning very fast. Where was Lu Qingrong's identity? He wanted to know who these clothes were for. If he could take over this matter, not to mention it would be a big deal. If he had a good relationship with the officials, he would be able to do it in the future.
Maybe there are more ways to go... So, he soon came up with a plan.
The next day, Anshiro came to visit.
However, this time he did not come alone. He also brought his brother Anzaburo from home. Zhen even glanced back a few times and did not see Yasugoro yesterday. Thinking of this, she couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.
Songyue saw her looking around randomly and felt a little disappointed. She couldn't help but wonder, "What are you looking at?"
Just listen to Azhen mutter: "Why doesn't An Qilang bring his cousin?"
Song Yue rolled her eyes at her and said with a smile: "He must have something to do with my wife. Why did he bring his cousin here? According to you, wouldn't his whole family have to be brought too? You really are."
Azhen smiled sheepishly and couldn't help but think, it wasn't because the Yasugoro yesterday was so good-looking. Who wouldn't like to look at good-looking people more often? Moreover, Yasugoro was so young.
Kind... not as cold and serious as A Lang, and a bit more tough than that "male fairy" Gu Langjun... In short, she just felt that it was very different.
Songyue reminded her: "Okay, okay, stop thinking about it here, go ahead and wait for your wife."
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Qingrong and An Qilang were just talking about business here.
An Qilang said that he happened to meet Azhen when he was talking to Kangwu Lang in An's store yesterday, and he probably guessed something. "If you don't mind, madam, my brother and I thought of a way yesterday."
Qingrong nodded and said, "It's okay for Mr. Anlang to speak frankly."
"Although Anjia's clothing store is also big in Xizhou, it's probably impossible to sell out so many pieces of clothing. Besides, these stores deal with people like Madam. Ordinary people won't come to this store.
When making clothes, the savings can be used to buy a lot of clothing materials."
Qingrong nodded when she heard the words. An Qilang made it clear that the labor cost was very high, and she wanted so many pieces, so it would be impossible to make them and it would be very expensive...
An Qilang continued: "Why don't Madam invite some female workers from outside? The An family has a group of female embroiderers. Now that winter is the slack time for farmers, they can just free up their hands and feet to help with the production.
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Leisure time?
Qingrong suddenly had an idea, raised his eyebrows and said with a smile: "What Mr. An Lang said makes sense. I think it's getting late. It's such a coincidence that Mr. An Lang and his cousin have arrived. Why don't they stay for a light meal? The general is also here today."
I'll be back soon. I've heard of Mr. Anlang's reputation a long time ago, and the general is also wanting to meet him."
An Qilang and An Sanlang were filled with surprise when they heard this, and they responded: "I don't dare, I don't dare, I'm so grateful to the general, I really don't deserve it!"
Qingrong ordered Songyue to send a message to Xue Shao, saying that it was a difficult matter at hand. She had a solution and asked him to come back to discuss it. Songyue naturally did not dare to delay and went to the outer city barracks to find it in person.
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When Xue Shao saw that Qing Rong had sent people to look for him, there must be something urgent, so he quickly returned home. When he entered the house, he saw An Qilang and another Hu Shang waiting for him. When they saw Xue Shao, they were happy.
, quickly stood up to greet him, Xue Shao didn't know what Qingrong meant, but he thought she must have a purpose in inviting someone here, so he waved his hand and said politely: "No need to be polite."
Qingrong stepped forward, smiled and briefly told Xue Shao what An Qilang and the others had just said, "But I think it is the slack season now, farming and grazing are closed, and the Dark Sun Festival is still early. Now is the time when everyone
When I have some free time, I think it would be better to invite the female relatives of each household to come and make some simple sewing work, volunteer to participate, record it in the book, and then pay the money for each piece of silk."
Xue Shao was a little surprised and felt that this was not impossible.
An Qilang was heard cheering from the side, "My wife, this method is very good! Firstly, there is no need to worry about the manpower, and the cost is not high. Secondly, now there is no more farming, ordinary people have received it
This difference can be paid in multiple portions to subsidize the family."
Xue Shao thought for a moment. The population of Xizhou was only more than 40,000. If calculated in this way, it would not be too much but not too little... He thought it sounded feasible, but he was also worried about whether it would be practical.
Qingrong said: "It's natural to say it and do it differently. An Langjun's cousin Kang Langjun is in the clothing industry. The details are very clear. If the general thinks it's worth trying, why don't you invite him again at that time?
Lu Changshi came to discuss it together?"
Xue Shao agreed and said to Qing Rong: "You should think more carefully."