Chapter Thirty-Five: Pan Jinlian Has Been Targeted
In the blink of an eye, on the sixth day of the sixth lunar month, the Tiankuang Festival designated by Emperor Zhenzong of the Song Dynasty, Zhao Heng, arrived! Officials of all sizes in the city had a day off, and Bianliang in the capital celebrated it grandly.
The sixth day of the sixth lunar month is also the birthday of Cui Fujun at the Cui Fujun Temple in the north of Bianliang City. Many people in the capital go to offer offerings. There is no place more prosperous than here. And the most bustling place is Daxiangguo Temple. Because of the lunar calendar
The sixth day of the sixth lunar month is also a festival in Buddhist temples, which is called the "Jinguji Festival". On this day, the Daxiangguo Temple opens its gates to trade with all surnames. There are also Buddhist chanting and rituals in the temple, attracting many believers to flock in, making it very lively.
At noon, Wu Zhi gathered everyone together and had a sumptuous lunch. The food was delicious, and Feng Niang and Feng Shi were good at cooking. At that time, it was logical that servants could not eat at the same table as their masters, but
Now Wu Zhi seems to be the backbone of the family. When he said yes, everyone had no choice but to obey, and the nine of them happily sat around and had lunch together.
Fengshi, Dahu, Erhu and Liuyue were very honored and happy. From the trepidation of eating at the same table when they first moved in, they have gradually become accustomed to Wu Zhi's instructions and freedom. Xiao'e is so accustomed to it that she doesn't think so.
Wu Xiu, Feng Niang and Jin Lian were also surprised at first, but gradually they understood his intentions and silently accepted it. In fact, eating together with more people creates an atmosphere and a better appetite.
After lunch, since the court had a day off, Wu Zhi did not have to go to work, so he decided to take Jin Lian and others to the streets to play. But just as he was about to go out, Qian Mu came to the door with a waiter.
After bowing to each other, Qian Mu explained his purpose.
It turns out that on the day of Tiankuang Festival, there were many wealthy guests banqueting and drinking in Zhuangyuan Building. The limit of twenty bottles of wine a day had been sold out at noon. Now there are still many guests clamoring to drink "Zhuangyuan Chun" and "Zhuangyuan Alcohol".
"Lang", Qian Mu had no choice but to come over in person to see if he could replenish some goods for emergency use.
Wu Zhi pondered for a moment, then decided to make an exception and took out sixteen bottles of "Zhuang Yuan Lang" and twenty-four bottles of "Zhuang Yuan Chun" for him to take back. Qian Mu frowned with joy and said goodbye.
This accident reminded Wu Zhi that his sales strategy should be adjusted according to the festival. During the festival, he should increase the sales limit appropriately to capture customers and prevent the loss of customers.
After sending Qian Mu away, Wu Zhi took Jin Lian and others and went out. The four of them, Xiao'e and Liu Yue, also followed. Wu Zhi originally invited Wu Xiu and Feng Niang to go with them, but they hesitated for a moment and smiled slightly.
, and did not agree, Wu Zhi had no choice but to give up.
The road was bustling with people and it was a festive scene.
The four of them walked and walked, Jin Lian and Wu Zhi walked side by side in front, Xiao'e and Liu Yue followed behind. Jin Lian was particularly happy today, sometimes smiling and talking to Wu Zhi in a low voice, sometimes turning back to Xiao'e and Liu Yue.
Yue exchanged a few words with each other, looking forward and thinking, and felt very happy.
The group of four people, handsome men and beautiful women, laughing and chatting, attracted much attention along the way, and passers-by stopped to look at them.
After passing through the Baokang Gate, the four of them entered the inner city of Tokyo and stepped onto the Xiangguo Temple Bridge. They saw the rippling water of the Bianhe River passing through the bridge. People were bustling on both sides of the bridge. Pedestrians on the bridge were crowded with each other. Wu Zhi and Jin Lian got off.
Continue walking across the bridge, then turn left and walk slowly along the avenue in the direction of Daxiangguo Temple.
As expected of an inner city, people come and go, and the area near Daxiangguo Temple is even more crowded and lively. Today, people of all kinds come to Daxiangguo Temple to offer incense, pray, and go shopping. Whether they are royal family members or high-ranking officials and wealthy people,
Households, no matter they are literati or traders, men or women, beautiful or ugly, old or young, they all come empty-handed with piety and expect to return with a full load.
A stick of incense in front of the Buddha reflects the eternal events in the human world.
Daxiangguo Temple, formerly known as Jianguo Temple, is the most famous Buddhist temple in Bianliang City, Tokyo. This temple was built in the reign of Emperor Wenxuan of the Northern Qi Dynasty and during the reign of Emperor Taizong of the Song Dynasty. Emperor Taizong personally inscribed a plaque "Daxiangguo Temple". The name of Daxiangguo Temple The host was granted the title by the emperor, and various royal tours and prayer activities were often held here, so it is still a royal temple. With the name of "Royal Temple", the incense of Daxiangguo Temple is naturally very prosperous. Even so, Xiangguo Temple is also open five times a month for Wanxing trading, that is, ordinary people can trade goods in the temple. Wanxing trading is very popular with the public.
In every transaction involving thousands of people, the trade "market" in Xiangguo Temple had a complete range of goods, covering the needs of the people at that time for eating, drinking, playing and having fun.
The "market" starts in front of the temple gate, where birds, cats, dogs and the like are sold. In short, "rare birds and exotic animals, everything is available".
Second, Sandaomen sells general merchandise needed for daily use. After entering, you will find that the stalls are not chaotic, but are set up with colorful tents. Although they are open-air stalls, they are very orderly. People can buy here Puhes, screens, washing utensils, fruits, preserved wax and even bows and swords, etc., can definitely meet various needs.
The stalls near the Buddhist temple are fixed stalls that already have names, such as Mengjia Daoguan, Wang Daoren Honey Fried, Zhao Wenxiu's pens, Pan Gumo, etc. New and old customers will buy what they need when they need it.
Behind the Buddhist hall, in front of the Zisheng Gate, is a favorite place for literati and poets. Books, antiques, calligraphy and paintings, as well as local specialties, spices and medicinal materials sold by retired officials from various places are sold there. All kinds of literati and poets like to shop there. goods. The back corridor is a divination and fortune-telling stall.
As a royal temple, Xiangguo Temple is definitely not short of money for incense. However, under the general situation of economic development throughout the country in the Song Dynasty, the temple cannot fall behind. Since there are stalls selling things in the temple, there will be people shopping, so the temple began to Those who set up stalls and those who go shopping prepare meals for fasting and earn some "food expenses".
The corridors on both sides of the main hall of the temple are also busy. Sisters and nuns from various temples are selling embroidery, scarves, flowers, pearls, hair and face, hats, ribbons, etc. So it is impossible for real outsiders to know. Completely detaching yourself from the secular world, training your mind in the secular world, and having Buddha in your heart is the state.
The gate pavilion and Zisheng Gate of Xiangguo Temple each have 500 gold and bronze Arhats, Buddha's teeth, and anything to eat or make offerings. All must be approved by the abbot of the temple before they can open the door. You can't just go in with your things.
Xiangguo Temple is a royal temple with a large scale and many monks. The buildings in the temple are also brilliant and magnificent. It is known as "the golden sky shines brightly, and the clouds disfigure the face." Hall, Five Hundred Arhat Hall, pagoda, bell tower, drum tower and other temples, the entire temple has a rigorous layout and is majestic.
The chef of Xiangguo Temple is very good at cooking. Even if there is a large-scale vegetarian party, three to five hundred portions of food, tea and fruits will be ready in a short time. For this time, the money for incense should be indispensable.
With the prosperous Wanxing trade, Daxiangguo Temple has become the largest and most prosperous commercial center in Bianliang, Tokyo.
Today is the day when the Daxiangguo Temple is open to trade with all surnames. Starting from outside the gate, the entire Daxiangguo Temple is a bustling scene inside and outside, with people coming and going, and it is very lively.
Wu Zhi and his party also became interested. They climbed up the steps from the palace-like temple gate with a plaque inscribed by Emperor Taizong himself: "Daxiangguo Temple". Entering the temple, they saw the large square in front of them filled with There are various stalls with a dazzling array of goods. There are crowds of people in front of the stalls, and there are all kinds of shouts and bargains. On both sides of the corridor, various monks and nuns sell embroidery, collars, flowers, pearls, heads, hats, ribbons and other items. Here, pedestrians coming and going stop to choose and bargain from time to time, which is also very noisy.
Wu Zhi and his party looked around with great interest, then slowly approached the palace door with the four gilt characters "Protect the Country and Bless the People" written on the forehead, climbed up the steps, and entered through the palace door. The inner courtyard is also a huge square. The lively scene is roughly the same as that of the front courtyard. It is also bustling. A hundred meters away, facing the palace gate is the majestic and tall Daxiong Palace. Behind it, the surrounding Heavenly King Palace and the Octagonal Glazed Palace. The Buddhist Sutra Tower, Master Hall, Five Hundred Arhat Hall, Buddhist Pagoda, Bell Tower, Drum Tower, Monk Room, Zhaitang and other palaces and houses are arranged in order, with strict layout and majestic appearance. Pines and ancient cypresses are planted everywhere in the front and back of the house. Bamboo and weeping willows are lush and green, and the whole temple is splendid and magnificent. Next to the temple, there are various stalls everywhere, with pilgrims, tourists, diners, and bargain hunters all following their goals. What is needed is the same, full of people and extremely complicated.
Wu Zhi led everyone into the Main Hall and asked the monk in charge for twelve sticks of incense. They divided them into four parts and gave them to Jin Lian, Xiao'e and Liu Yue. The four of them twisted the incense to worship and make wishes. After the incense was offered, Wu Zhi took the incense sticks from his body. He took out a five-hundred-penny banknote and put it into the donation box. Upon seeing this, the host at the side smiled happily, nodded and bowed, and saluted.
After walking out of the Main Hall, Wu Zhi led the three of them to continue walking around the temple slowly. When they were tired, they would sit down and rest. When they were thirsty, they would buy some tea to moisten their throats. When they were hungry, they would also buy some preserved fruits to satisfy their cravings. Golden Lotus, Xiao'e and Liu Yue They are all in high spirits and can never see enough.
"Brother Dalang, it seems that someone is following us!" As he was walking slowly, Xiao'e next to him suddenly grabbed Wu Zhi's arm, shook it, pointed behind him, and said softly.
"Don't worry about them, let's go!" Wu Zhi looked back and saw a group of people surrounding a young man in brocade clothes and jade robes, pointing behind Wu Zhi and others. Wu Zhi frowned, feeling a little worried. Angry.
In fact, this group of people, Wu Zhi and the four met head-on when they walked out of the Main Hall. There were eight of them. When one of them, the young master in Jinyi, saw Jin Lian, his eyes suddenly lit up and he couldn't move away. Staring straight at Jin Lian.
The beauty of Golden Lotus is obvious to all. Everyone loves it, and flowers bloom when they see it. Gods and Buddhas will also be moved when they see her. It is normal for ordinary people to have such a reaction when they see her for the first time, so Wu Zhi didn't take it seriously at the time. Jin Lian and others continued to wander around, but they seemed to be being watched!
When they were wandering around the temple, Wu Zhi had already noticed that this group of people had been following the four people, walking and stopping. There were many people in the temple, and Wu Zhi didn't want to disturb Jin Lian and others' fun. Although I was unhappy, I had no choice but to endure it and did not have an attack.
As the sun set in the west, the four of them walked out without finishing their thoughts, preparing to go home.
When the four of them walked out of the Daxiangguo Temple and slowly walked back along the temple wall, suddenly, the group of people behind them suddenly quickened their pace, shouted and ran to the front, and immediately took Wu Zhi away.