Li Chengzhi asked with a dark face: "The monk only said one thing, is there another bad thing?"
"One more thing is..." The monk flipped through the book, "South of the house, there is a Xuanyin Temple. This was built by rebellious people and is not a good neighbor..."
Disobedient?
Li Chengzhi thought for a long time before he realized that the monks in the temple the monk mentioned believed in Mahayana Buddhism, not the mainstream Hinayana today.
This monk is quite funny. Are you afraid of sending a disciple to your opponent?
I don’t believe in Buddhism, so who cares what religion he believes in?
But whether to rent or not is a big question.
Li Chengzhi touched his short stubble: "Ape, are you afraid of death?"
Li Rui looked confused: "I'm not even afraid of the living, let alone the dead?"
With a "pop" sound, Li Chengzhi gave a high-five.
These words simply spoke to his heart.
If even ghosts and gods are afraid, what about the tens of thousands of rebel soldiers who were killed by me in Jingzhou?
I'm scared of you!
Li Chengzhi waved his hand: "Let's talk about it after seeing it!"
The monk was overjoyed: "Prepare the car!"
He explained all the taboos that should be mentioned, but the gentleman actually went to check it out, which meant that the deal was probably going to be completed.
Immediately, a coachman prepared the carriage, and the monk sent an accountant to accompany Li Chengzhi to see the house.
In order to deepen Li Chengzhi's impression, the accountant took him around the palace and walked along the royal road to the west of the palace wall to the Mansion Gate to the west of the north city wall. On the other side of the palace, that is, in the eastern section of the north wall, is Guangmo Gate, and
It's called Gumen. The house the monk talked about is about a mile north of Guangmomen.
Li Chengzhi had nothing to do, looking to his left at the government office along the street, at the temple with a Buddha statue higher than the archway of the government office on his right, and at the nuns along the street.
What a good guy, there are still people who are ogling him?
Not long after they arrived at the foot of the North City Wall, Li Chengzhi looked at Jin Yong City to the west of the building gate and recalled it hard.
If I remember correctly, Liu Bei's son Adou was buried here. Also, this Jinyong City was originally built by Cao Cao's grandson, Wei Ming Emperor Cao Rui, to escape the summer... Well, that is, the son of Zhen Mi, the most famous young woman in the Three Kingdoms... But no one expected that since Cao Rui, this city would become a prison palace for emperors?
Cao Rui's son, Cao Fang, the third emperor of Cao Wei, was imprisoned, and the fifth emperor, Cao Huan, the last emperor of Wei, was also imprisoned. Only Cao Mao, the middle of the two, could not bear the humiliation and drove a lonely chariot with the dignity of an emperor.
During the crusade against Sima Zhao, he preferred death to surrender and was shot dead in the street.
This is a heroic emperor and the origin of the allusion "Why did your Majesty rebel?"...
The Sima family is not much better. Since Sima Zhao's son Sima Yan, Emperor Wu of Jin, more than ten emperors, princes and queens have been imprisoned in this city, including the Demon Queen Jia Nanfeng. But only three of them came out alive.<
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Although Li Chengzhi doesn't believe in cause and effect, he still can't help but want to say: God's way is clear, retribution is not good!
After leaving the gate of the building, the imperial road leads to Mang Mountain in the north. To the west of the imperial road is the military parade ground. Occasionally there will be large military parades. Usually the imperial army and the Yulin army of the left and right guards practice here, and the Chinese army will occasionally come.
Yudaodong is the royal garden Guangfeng Garden, which mainly grows fruits and vegetables. It is said that there are hundreds of kinds of vegetables cultivated alone.
Bypassing the Guangfeng Garden, there is a crosswalk that leads directly from east to west, from which you can reach Mo Guangmen.
When I look again, this place is as different as clouds and mud compared to the city.
Although they are still built in the "li" system, most of the residences have no walls or courtyards, and the houses are low, dilapidated, small and cramped.
Only one temple and the house introduced to Li Chengzhi were more neat.
The temple wall is very high, and only a wooden pagoda can be seen in the temple, with a bronze bell nearly human height hanging on the top of the pagoda.
Half a mile further north is the "mansion!" that the monk called it.
I still don’t know whether I am Hao Hao or not. The first thing that comes into view is the densely packed tombstones and grave mounds.
I don’t know whether it’s because it’s really cool or it’s a psychological effect. Not only has Li Chengzhi stopped sweating for a long time, but he also gets goosebumps when the mountain breeze blows.
Li Chengzhi took a deep breath and asked Li Rui and Li You: "Are you afraid?"
I don’t know how much blood I saw on my hands, and I don’t know how many people’s heads, arms and legs they had cut off. These two people really didn’t shy away from this, and shook their heads with serious faces.
Just don’t be afraid!
Li Chengzhi nodded: "Go in and take a look!"
As soon as he walked in, Li Chengzhi's eyes lit up.
The monk really didn't lie. There is really no shortage of pavilions, pavilions, pavilions, boats and waterside pavilions in the house.
Although it looks older, the paint has peeled off in many places, and the yard is covered with weeds, the house still looks solid.
Li Chengzhi pointed to a three-story wooden building in the courtyard: "Go up and take a look!"
After boarding the wooden building, Li Chengzhi knew that the monk said it was too small. The house was at least fifteen acres in size. There were at least five or six courtyards, and there were three gardens alone. The largest lake had not yet dried up.
, the bamboo is as long as thigh thick.
"Whose house is this, and how could it be built in such a remote place?" Li Chengzhi asked suspiciously, "And it doesn't look so deserted that long ago?"
"It was originally the residence of Jia Cong, a wealthy businessman in Hexi Province. It was located outside the city and close to Tao City, so it was more convenient to prepare goods and do business, so Jia Cong built his residence here.
At the end of Taihe, because Jia Cong helped depose Queen Feng, the entire family was executed because she was disgusted with the victory over the late emperor. Only the youngest son Jia Can was corrupted and sent to the palace. After he ascended the throne, he returned to his mansion. Because Jia Can had no relatives or heirs, so
It has been empty until now..."
Is it actually the residence of a eunuch after Hu Shang?
Li Chengzhi asked curiously: "What is Jia Can's position now?"
"Zhonggei Shizhong (the eunuch in charge of the harem affairs and responsible for contact with foreign dynasties), and also Zhongchang Pharmacopoeia Yu (the medical affairs of the emperor and the queen)!"
Officials from the fifth rank are already very powerful. Furthermore, the official system of the Yuan and Wei Dynasties is relatively chaotic and the rules are not very large. The difference between internal officials, external officials, and middle officials is not very obvious. There are many eunuchs who serve as governors and governors.
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Li Chengzhi nodded and looked at the Tao market mentioned by the accountant.
Looking around, we can see thick smoke billowing from the northeast of the city wall, obviously pottery is being fired, and Li Chengzhi is even more satisfied.
To make ice, you need to build a pottery pond, and to make glass beads, you need to start a furnace. At least you don't have to go all over the capital to find potters and crucible clay.
"This is it!" Li Chengzhi said with finality, "Please also ask the clerk to make an appointment with Jia Dianyu as soon as possible. When the appointment comes, the deed (rental contract) will be answered on that day!"
"That's natural!" The accountant's eyes narrowed as he smiled, "I guess I can find Jia Dianyu tomorrow, and I'll let you know then..."
The two of them agreed that they were approaching Xishan, and if they didn't enter the city, they would be locked up. So without taking a closer look, Li Chengzhi took a carriage and prepared to enter the city.
He didn't sleep well last night and drank a lot during the day. Li Chengzhi started to take a nap as soon as he got in the car. But after walking a few steps, he suddenly heard the driver stop his horse with a "ha" sound.
Li Chengzhi subconsciously opened his eyes and found that when he arrived at the gate of Yinxuan Temple, there was a monk standing in the road. He looked to be in his early thirties and had a very burly figure.
When I met a monk at the gate of the temple, I figured I could figure out where he came from. He didn't believe in the same religion, and he didn't worship the same Buddha. To put it more deeply, he was almost an enemy. So the accountant said in a very harsh tone: "What are you going to do?"
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The monk ignored him, looked at the merchant flag of the Taoist Association on the carriage, and then stared directly at Li Chengzhi, the most conspicuous person: "I dare to ask Mr. Lang, but do you want to rent Jia Zhongguan's house?" p>
Li Chengzhi subconsciously replied: "So what?"
The monk folded his arms and said with a smile: "The monk is also kind-hearted. He came to remind Tan Yue that the house has never been quiet. There are howling wolves and foxes in the middle of the night. It is not a good place to live..."
Why don't you just say that there are ghosts screaming every night? If this is taboo, I won't be called Li Chengzhi?
A roadblock appeared out of nowhere?
Li Chengzhi couldn't guess the monk's purpose, so he gave him a cold look: "No effort, monk, no effort!"
This monk not only blocks the road, but also disrupts the hard-earned business?
The accountant was about to explode with anger. He called the coachman and wanted to fight the monk immediately, but Li Chengzhi stopped him.
It's getting dark now. If we don't enter the city, we will really have to spend the night in this cemetery.
The monk was not annoyed and got out of the way with a smile. When the carriage passed by, he bowed to Li Chengzhi.
Li Chengzhi muttered secretly: How strange?
It was less than half a mile away from Guangmo Gate and arrived in the blink of an eye. Only when the carriage was clearly out of sight did the monk enter the temple gate calmly.
There was an older man standing in the courtyard, but looking at the crane's childish face, he looked a bit like a Buddha.
"How?" the old monk asked.
"I don't really listen to advice, but I look like a dude. If I really dare to move in, I'll naturally retreat after being scared!"
The old monk asked suspiciously: "Even if you are a son of an official, why do you come to this cemetery to rent a house?"
"Perhaps you can't stand the scorching heat and come to escape the coolness. Even if you can't scare away, you won't be able to stay long. Master, don't worry!"
"Well!" The old monk nodded, looked at the mansion and sighed, "I still need to persuade Jia Canhaosheng to dedicate this house to my Buddha as soon as possible... Such a geomantic treasure, it was born for me
The place where the holy religion flourishes..."
"Disciple knows!"
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After returning to his uncle's house, Li Shiliang wanted to serve him wine again, but Li Chengzhi refused.
Although he can drink, he doesn't like to drink.
No matter how low the alcohol content is, it is still wine. No matter how cold it is, drinking it will increase your blood pressure and cause your body to heat up. It is not painful enough on such a hot day.
Li Shiliang asked again about going to Gaofu, and Li Chengzhi only said that it was okay. They chatted for a few more words, and then the three of them took a rest.
Sure enough, it was because of drinking that he didn't sleep well last night. Although Li Chengzhi still sweated all night, he could at least fall asleep.
As usual, just after arriving at 6 o'clock in the morning, Li Chengzhi followed Li Chengxian out of the house. The excuse was that he wanted to continue to go to the selection department to ask questions, but in fact, Li Chengzhi couldn't stand the heat and wanted to find a cooler place to stay.
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Hearing that there were several guild halls near Luoshui in the capital that were famous for their wine and food, Li Chengzhi thought of going there to get away from the cold and experience Luo Jing’s delicacies.
As a result, as soon as one foot stepped out of the threshold, an official driver came towards him. There was an official flag on the vehicle and the word "Selected Ministry" was written on it.
"Is this Li Diancheng's residence in front?"
Hearing the official's call, Li Chengxian hurried up to greet him, bowed and said, "It's a humble abode. My father is not here, so I'm here, Li Chengxian!"
Li Chengzhi just slightly raised his hand, thinking it was his cousin Na Taileling's appointment documents.
I didn’t expect the officials in the selection department to be so dedicated, and go to work before the sun even breaks out?
This officer looks very majestic, but he is quite polite?
Just as he was sighing with emotion, he noticed that the official glanced around the two brothers, and finally fixed his eyes on his face. He got out of the car and bowed to him: "But Li Langjun of Jingzhou?"
Li Chengzhi blinked his eyes.
Are you here to find yourself?
Has your position as an elected official been decided?
Didn’t you say yesterday that it would be the third day of June?
How could Li Chengzhi dare to take such a big gift? He bowed respectfully: "I'm Li Chengzhi in Jingzhou!"
"Congratulations to Mr. Li Langjun!" The official said with a smile, "Your Majesty decreed that Mr. Langjun be appointed as Eunuch Hou Xinglang, with a rank of three hundred stones and a rank of seven!"
Li Chengzhi was stunned.
How can I be so virtuous and capable that I was only awarded an official from the seventh rank, but actually an official issued by an imperial edict issued by the emperor himself?
No wonder the officials from the selection department were so polite to me despite their high rank.
Eunuch, a history editor?
Li Chengzhi immediately thought of Ma Qian from Taishi Company. But as soon as the idea came to his mind, he was suddenly confused.
It seems that since the Eastern Han Dynasty, this institution has not compiled history. It only has a title, but it does the work of Qin Tianjian and Si Tianjian...
Hou Xinglang?
Li Chengzhi's expression changed.
Isn’t this the official who goes to work every night, sits on a high building and enjoys the cool breeze, looks at the stars all night, and looks forward to the cloudy sky every day?
Damn it, how did the emperor think of giving himself such an official title?
Even if he was granted the title of imperial doctor or imperial chef, Li Chengzhi wouldn't be so surprised. At least he does know how to do both, and has some involvement.
But what happened to Xinglang now?
There are countless stars in the sky, but he can only recognize two: the sun and the moon!