After crossing Suqiao, you will reach East Street, which is almost the most prosperous place in the entire city of Tokyo.
They probably knew that Xuanchengzi had left Tokyo a short time ago, so he drove the ox cart past here. From a distance, he could see the tall gate of Daxiangguo Temple.
It is said that the mountain gate is actually a temple gate, but the rules of the temple are like this. The outermost gate is often called the mountain gate to show its extraordinary momentum.
Opposite the Buddhist Pure Land is the "famous" Xiao Tianshui Lane...
The brothels in the Song Dynasty seemed to be deliberately "set off" noble places. Whether it was the Daxiangguo Temple, the Imperial College, or a busy street, there would be a famous fireworks and willow alley around it.
Ye An's eyes followed the small window of the oxcart and looked out. In front of the Daxiangguo Temple, it was very busy. It was almost like a flea market, with all kinds of items available.
Boxes and cages, furniture, porcelain, silk, antique calligraphy and paintings, books and study rooms, birds and animals, pommel horses, good bows, swords and silk ribbons, and so on.
The Daxiangguo Temple, which was originally a majestic treasure, was surrounded by daily necessities and physiological needs, but it actually seemed much closer.
The handlebar said loudly: "Old immortal, young gentleman, today I happened to come across the Wan surname transaction in Daxiangguo Temple. If you are interested, you can go and have a look. You may not know that the things you like are in there. Pick two to take away.
That’s fine.”
Ye An nodded like a lucky cat. He had long known that the Wan surname trade at Xiangguo Temple was huge. "Tokyo Menghua Lu" records that "Xiangguo Temple is open for trade with Wan surnames five times a month."
Wanxing Trading is actually the largest gathering in Tokyo. There are five such trading gatherings every month, which can be said to be quite frequent, and the Grand Xiangguo Temple, which has been left in the world of mortals, is the host.
In Ye An's view, this is a very professional trading place that has surpassed Caoshizi and the ghost market. It is the best place for free trading.
Daxiangguo Temple has a very high status in the city of Tokyo. Not only did it receive the inscription and order from Emperor Taizong to be rebuilt, but its abbots were also appointed by the emperor.
And a series of activities of the imperial court, such as the recommendation of important ministers, the review of officials? Various royal tours and prayer activities are also held here? This is a royal temple.
But although Daxiangguo Temple is a royal temple, is it still a temple for the common people? Except for important festivals, this temple used to be open to the public almost every day.
Whether you are seeking marriage, education, or a child...you can go to the temple to pray for blessings, which fully demonstrates the closeness of the old Zhao family to the people. Even if a beggar goes to the temple to steal some offerings to eat, no monk will stop him.
This seems to be the difference between the Zhao and Song dynasties and the previous dynasties. In the end, the Song Dynasty treated the people in a very friendly and benevolent manner? This is also the reason why Ye An likes the Song Dynasty the most.
In Ye An's opinion, the reason why Daxiangguo Temple is so prosperous is nothing more than two things. First, it is in an excellent location. It is located on the prosperous and lively Dongmen Street, with Zhouqiao and the prosperous Bianhe River in front, and it is full of incense.
Secondly, is there enough space here? By the Song Dynasty, the system of separation of cities and towns had been abolished? The night ban was also abolished in Tokyo City.
Shops are located on the streets, all over the streets and alleys of Tokyo, and at bridge intersections? Allowing people to trade freely, so naturally people will go wherever the excitement is.
I originally planned to take Zhan'er Tie Erwang and three others to visit the Daxiangguo Temple? Who would have thought that Xuan Chengzi shook his head and said: "The Wan surname trades five times a month? There are many opportunities for fun? It is better to go back to the Shangqing Palace to settle down first.
yes."
Ye An nodded disappointedly: "Everything is subject to the master's arrangements!"
Think about it, after all, you have arrived in Tokyo, will you have fewer opportunities to play here? Seeing that a lot of time has been wasted along the way, Ye An will naturally not conflict with Xuan Chengzi.
However, Xuan Chengzi suddenly asked the driver: "Is that Lou Taoist who is known as the Reclining Buddha in the Daxiangguo Temple?"
Handlebar Style thought for a while: "But Reclining Buddha Lou Shoujian?"
"Exactly this person."
Chaozi smiled and said: "Here he is! I heard that he has outstanding Buddhist teachings, is good at discerning, and is good at teaching. People often come here because of his reputation!"
Xuan Chengzi looked ugly and said to Ye An: "This person is very talented in eloquence. He is thorough in the Dharma and loves entanglement. Once we meet, we must not compete with him!"
Ye An was a little confused, pointed to his nose and said: "Master, are you talking to me? What do I have to argue with him? What does his arrogance have to do with the kid? I won't pay attention to him!
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Xuanchengzi smiled bitterly and said: "I have had conflicts with him before, especially in the palace, concerning the dispute between Buddhism and Taoism. Now that you are my disciple, you are also an official and a scholar. It is inevitable that you will meet Lou Shoujian."
, if this person knew that you were the master’s successor, I’m afraid he would..."
"Making things difficult for me? No! I will eventually follow the path of literature, Taoism, Taoism..."
Before Ye An finished speaking, Xuan Chengzi smiled and said: "Oh? Do you believe what you say? Can you say that you are not a Taoist priest? I have prepared an ultimatum for you. You said that you are not a Taoist priest? What about that?
What about the purple clothes of Luo Shang? If you say you are not a Taoist priest, then who is the Taoist priest?"
Ye An was stunned. He seemed to have forgotten one thing. His identity as a Taoist priest had become a fait accompli and could not be changed.
Even if he takes up the literary path, even if he takes Wang Yuan as his teacher, he still has two identities.
From the time he became a disciple of Xuan Chengzi, the mark of Mr. Guanmiao's personal disciple has been stamped on his forehead, and he cannot touch it no matter what!
"Then the old monk is not difficult to deal with, right?"
"He has a great mouth!"
"Where's the brain?"
"It's easy to use your brain!"
"Where are the fists and feet?"
"Um... I've never heard that he knows how to box or kick."
"That'll be easy!"
Seeing Ye An smiling evilly there, Xuan Chengzi felt that his apprentice would definitely suffer in front of Lou Shojian, and he would suffer a big loss......
Ye An disagreed and looked at the Zisheng Pavilion of Daxiangguo Temple that was gradually going away. He didn't care about the reclining Buddha and the sleeping Buddha. He seemed to have some impression of the name Lou Shojian, but to be honest, there wasn't much trace. What does this mean? It means that he is not very famous.
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How capable can a person who has only been dealt with a few times in the historical data have? So what if he is an accomplished person? If you don’t provoke him, he can still cause trouble for you without hesitation?
The scene outside the car window slowly changed. Ever since the Daxiangguo Temple, heading east along Dongmen Street, Ye An became more and more surprised and strange along the way.
Iron Buddha Temple, Jingde Temple, Guanyin Temple, three Buddhist temples, but there is no Taoist temple. Only surrounded by these three places, can you see the Taoist Pagoda of Shangqing Palace...
Opposite the Shangqing Palace is a place called Peach Blossom Cave, which is most famous for its brothel.
Ye An was suddenly startled and looked back at Xuan Chengzi: "Has it reached this level? Have you started to block the Taoist gate?"
Xuan Chengzi smiled bitterly and said: "The Taoist sect has gained power since the Zhenzong dynasty. The Buddhist sect dare not quarrel with our Taoist sect in the temple. But now you should have seen that they are surrounding us! It's like a game of Go. We play the game to trap us."
! All the believers around are going to the temple, and my Taoist sect is naturally deserted. It has been a long time..."
"As time goes by, it will become dilapidated, or even leave on its own."