Originally, the language barrier was just a false proposition. Ximen Qing just said it to set up obstacles for Xueer and make her want to quit.
Because the Japanese nobles are all proficient in Chinese, why is there a language barrier? Of course, fake nobles like "Fujiwara Yoshitaro" naturally cannot speak it. This is why Ximen Qing asked Kinoshita Fujikichiro to master Chinese as soon as possible. Under Ximen Qing's
In the plan, Kinoshita Tokichiro is really an important part.
Unexpectedly, Xueer went around and around and refused to give up the idea of going to Japan. Ximen Qing was also very helpless.
But think about it, letting Xueer learn Japanese has two advantages: first, to see how perseverant this annoying little elf is. If she can't learn it well, Ximen Qing will certainly have a reason not to let her follow;
If this annoying little goblin could master Japanese, maybe he could really help Ximen Qing... at least he could get some information from some noble women that Ximen Qing couldn't get.
After making up his mind, Ximen Qing agreed: "Xue'er, as long as you study well, I will take you there!"
Xueer cheered and went out; Ximen Qingzi went to the back garden to find Wu Song, Lin Chong, Lu Zhishen and others to discuss matters. When he asked about it in the afternoon, this annoying little elf actually packed some clothes and went to the other village.
No need to ask, I am looking for Juzi to learn Japanese.
Ximen Qing touched his head, this annoying little goblin is really determined? He acted too fast!
I just don’t know if Kikuko will be troubled. The last time Ximen Qing came over, Kinoshita Tokichiro’s study progress was a bit behind. Although Kikuko didn’t say it on the surface, Ximen Qing could tell; this time there is snow.
The child is so quirky, I'm afraid Juzi can't bear it.
Ximen Qing shook his head, he'd better go and have a look in a few days! Ximen Qing had some experience in learning foreign languages before traveling through time, so he might be able to help.
Although there are still several months until spring, there is still the Chinese New Year in between, which actually leaves little time for Juzi.
However, in order to carry out "business" in Liao Kingdom as soon as possible, Wu Song, Lin Chong, Lu Zhishen and others will leave before the New Year. It seems that this year will be spent in Xiongzhou.
Another reason is that the borders will be looser around the Spring Festival to make travel easier.
Both Wu Song and Lin Chong went out as husband and wife, but Master Lu was alone and single, but he was quite comfortable.
Ximen Qing and Ma Rulong have discussed that this plan is still in its initial stage, so let’s not talk about it with King Zhao Kai. Since the last palace opening ceremony, King Zhao Kai has been in a state of excitement and is very interested in the emperor.
The city secretary does not have much involvement in the affairs.
Just as he was thinking about it, King Zhao Kai of Jia sent someone to post a message asking Ximen Qing to come over.
Ximen Qing couldn't figure out what King Jia was thinking about right now, but it should be roughly how to get more favor from the officials.
What he didn't expect was that King Zhao Kai went out of his way to find him, backed away from him, and then made a request that was ridiculous.
"Is there any chance...I mean it's possible..." Zhao Kai tentatively asked Ximen Qing: "For my father to turn to Buddhism?"
Ximen Qing didn't say anything. After observing for a long time, he decided that Zhao Kai was very serious.
This father and son...
Zhao Ji wanted Zhao Kai to believe in Taoism, but Ximen Qing was able to fool him. Unexpectedly, Zhao Kai in turn asked Ximen Qing to find ways to make Zhao Ji interested in Buddhism.
"Your Majesty, why did you say this?" Ximen Qing responded with a slight smile: "But do you still remember what the official said to the Prince after he got the official's secret order?"
"Freedom of belief." Zhao Kai naturally remembered: "But now is indeed a perfect opportunity..."
Ximen Qing shook his head decisively and pointed out Zhao Kai's problem unceremoniously: "Your Majesty made a mistake. This is not a good opportunity right now."
Zhao Kai looked at Ximen Qing in astonishment. Ximen Qing refused to agree. He had some premonitions; but now Lin Lingsu is in prison, Shenxiao Sect has disappeared, and more importantly, the officials have just issued an edict to cancel him.
The title of the Daojun Emperor.
If now is not a good opportunity, what other good opportunity is there?
"Belief cannot be forced." Ximen Qing explained: "If you try to force, or guide, it is not a good thing, and it may cause counterproductive effects."
"The so-called faith means that only if you believe, you can still look up and worship."
Although Zhao Kai found Ximen Qing's explanation new, he seemed to be able to accept it.
"Buddhism is a completely different thing for the officials from the past, and it needs a big change." Ximen Qing continued: "And the officials have not given up their belief in Taoism now, they just feel that they have fallen into the evil of Lin Lingsu.
I was speechless, so I canceled the title of Dao Lord and Emperor. If the prince is planning to use some means to influence the officials at this time, I'm afraid it will be counterproductive."
After listening to this, Jia Wang Zhao Kai, a fifteen-year-old boy, actually let out a sigh that was extremely befitting his age: "The Imperial City envoy's trick... is there no way to do it with his magical plan?"
Ximen Qing cursed in his heart, it turned out that he was a scheming figure in this young man's mind.
"Actually, to say the least, it is not a good thing for officials to believe in Buddhism." Ximen Qing said seriously.
It seems that it’s time to teach this young man like you a lesson!
Zhao Kai suddenly looked at Ximen Qing's serious look and seemed a little unaccustomed to it. He smiled and took a sip of tea: "Buddhism is boundless, how can it not be a good thing?"
Ximen Qing turned his head and thought for a moment, then asked: "Does the prince know that there is a country called Dali?"
Jia Wang Zhao Kai laughed and said: "Why does the Imperial City Secretary ask this? Dali is a small place, bordering the southwest border of the Song Dynasty. It has been protected by the Song Dynasty in all dynasties, so that it will not be annexed by Tubo."
Ximen Qing smiled slightly again: "Does the prince know that Dali governs the country according to Buddhism? All Dali kings in the past generations believed in Buddhism and were deeply familiar with Buddhism."
This bit of knowledge about Ximen Qing is naturally from a novel before time travel, but if you think about it carefully, the time in the novel is still very close to the present... Although many descriptions in the novel are the author's
Imagination, but the basic elements should have some basis.
Sure enough, King Zhao Kai nodded and was quite surprised: "The Imperial City Secretary is more knowledgeable than I thought. This is true. It is said that the country in Dali is governed by the teachings of Buddha and Ru, and the people are gentle and gentle. I am the great one."
Song Piusi is actually peaceful."
"Then several Dali kings abdicated the throne after doing this, and went to Tianlong Temple to become monks..." Ximen Qing struck while the iron was hot: "Does the prince know about this?"
Zhao Kai took a breath and seemed to understand what Ximen Qing wanted to express by constantly asking questions.
The fifteen-year-old boy couldn't help but imagine what kind of impact it would have on the entire Song Dynasty if one day the official suddenly announced his abdication and he went to become a monk at Daxiangguo Temple.
Unlike Dali, a small border country, the Song Dynasty had a vast territory, and the officials suddenly gave up their jobs. They were afraid that what was waiting for their successors would be unrest everywhere, and those neighbors with ill intentions would suddenly invade the border.
Zhao Kai admitted that although this outcome is not 100%, there is still a high probability.
"I understand." The fifteen-year-old boy nodded: "It seems that I did think wrong before, but what should I do if my father comes to find someone like Lin Lingsu again?"
"With the official here, the prince can rest assured." Ximen Qing said with a smile: "And not only should we prevent Lin Lingsu and his ilk, but we should also take the initiative to introduce one or two real Taoist masters to the official family to avoid similar problems from the source.
.Respecting the beliefs of officials and not letting them indulge in them is the best approach."
Zhao Kai said: "What the Imperial City Envoy said is true, I will leave this matter to you... In addition, the new year is coming soon, shouldn't the Imperial City Envoy's accounts be cleared?"
Ximen Qing knew that what Zhao Kai mentioned was that during the Chuixue Tower period, a certain amount of money had to be paid every year as the funds of the Imperial City Department.
When asked about this, Zhao Kai just changed the subject... This matter didn't seem to be a big deal.
This is because Chuixuelou has been doing well in the past six months. Although it has not reached the level of daily income, Ximen Qinggang had a confrontation with the magic fortune teller Jiang Jing some time ago. If Hei Caiyou's 100,000 yuan is not included, Chuixuelou will not be able to make money this year.
You can also earn tens of thousands of dollars.
Thinking of this, Ximen Qing felt that Cai Jing welcomed him as a guest. I'm afraid it was because he had blackmailed Cai You, and the old fox was happy instead. After seeing the father and son, they really didn't get along, and they had become enemies.
"When I get back, I will ask someone to turn over the money and use it as funds for the Imperial City Department." Ximen Qing cupped his hands and said, "Five thousand guans and a penny will not be less."
King Zhao Kai shook his head and said: "It was then, and it is now. The price was set when you were the commander. Now that you are an official and an envoy of the imperial city, naturally it cannot be this price.
Already."
"Then what does the prince mean?" Ximen Qing cursed in his heart, but then he thought about turning over the profits from Chuixue Tower. Instead of controlling it himself, most of it would be used in the big plan in the north?
Zhao Kai chuckled and seemed to have regained some of his youthful naughtiness: "Tell me, how much profit will your Chuixue Tower make this year?"
However, Ximen Qing still made a look of pain: "Chuixuelou's profit this year is less than 20,000 yuan, so the prince will show mercy. But in order to support the funds of the Imperial City Department, no matter how much money is made, I will accept it!"
"Professional businessmen, profiteers, there is no business without crookedness." King Zhao Kai chuckled: "I have never done business, but you Chuixuelou is prosperous, I still see it, not to mention the fact that your shop displays the treasures of my father.
That tax-free warrant...you think this king is an ignorant boy!"
Ximen Qing spread his hands and looked helpless: "Although I have made some money, the expenses are also high! There are hundreds of mouths in Xiaguan's house...it's difficult!"
"Come on!" Zhao Kai frowned slightly and shouted: "Don't cry poor in front of me..."