Datang Happy Landlord

Chapter 724;

Chapter 670: Uninvited guest

After three days of marching, Li Yu's Anxiwei finally entered Nanyang Mansion on Henan Road, and the three elders from Taoist temples arranged to check all the places they passed along the way.

Three of the small temples are inhabited by monks less than monks. Although the Dharma is not very good, but after inquiring about the people nearby, there is no bad reputation, and after the investigation, there is no shady business. An elder commanded the clansmen to confiscate the excessive fields of the three small temples and hand them over to the household officials accompanying the army for registration and bookkeeping, and the excess money was also handed over to the household department treasury.

There was only one medium-sized temple, which was clearly targeted by the imperial court. It was wiped out by Li Yu's clan before it could organize a resistance force, leaving no one alive.

In Li Yu's words, it is to kill chickens and monkeys with the power of thunder, and those who dare to rebel against the imperial court will be killed directly, without wasting the court's food.

As for the Taoist temple on the road, I went in and checked it carefully, and didn't let it go easily because it was a Taoist temple. I killed seven fake Taoist priests who were peddling dog meat, and sealed up a Taoist temple.

On this day, the army finally entered the boundary of Nanyang and stayed in a small town north of the Danjiang Reservoir.

The three elders sit in the front, middle, and rear armies respectively, and the second elder is stationed in front of the central army tent. When he is free, he will not disturb the Patriarch. Therefore, Li Yu's trip this time is tantamount to traveling in mountains and rivers. Officials deposited some convincing capital.

"Lang Jun, the kitchen has prepared the food, can I eat it? I heard that there are fish in the Danjiang River tonight."

Li Yu looked at Tanchun who was accompanying the army;
"Hahahaha, I knew you were worried about it, so go ahead, go down and eat fish with your sister, I don't have to wait here."

"Hee hee, thank you, Mr. Lang, but the quarrel between slaves and maidservants is the quarrel, and I dare not leave the gentleman behind. The servants have served the gentleman for food and it is not too late to go."

Xichun followed suit and nodded without talking nonsense, and directly ordered the dishes to be served. After a while, a table full of fish feasts came in. After Li Yu's guidance, the back kitchen can now cook any dish with style, which is said to be the best in the world. The first is not too much.

Li Yu had just eaten a few mouthfuls before a messenger ran in;
"Report, please report to your lord, someone from the clan has arrived."

"Call in and talk."

"only."

After the messengers withdrew, the people from Lijiazhuang's messenger came in to salute;
"Meet my lord."

"Get up."

"Thank you sir, let me tell you sir, all the caravans on our Silk Road have returned."

Li Yu stared at this;
"Oh? You're back so soon!"

"Yes sir, the caravans didn't go back to their family, and they all lived in the eastern and western cities. The eastern and western cities of Nuo Da are now full of caravans on the Silk Road. The business in the past was stopped by His Majesty the Emperor. gone."

"It seems that many envoys and caravans from other countries have also followed."

The servant who came to report the letter was stunned, and he really didn't expect that Mr. Lang could guess these things.

"Returning to your lord, that's exactly the case. Many envoys came with their credentials and caravans. Not only are our caravans full of goods, but the foreign caravans along the way brought even more.

His Majesty the Emperor ordered all the caravans to rest for three days before opening the market. After the news of the return of the caravans was sent to the world, some buyers and sellers did not reach Chang'an City, so His Majesty ordered all the caravans to rest for three days. Give the merchants and big households in the world a little more time, otherwise the merchants in Chang'an City really can't eat so much food. "

Li Yu put down the sweet and sour fish in his hand, and nodded;

"That's right! In the past, if there were fewer visitors, the court could eat them first. Later, when there were more, the important ministers around His Majesty had to drink some soup. Later, they had to ask the merchants in Chang'an City to take advantage of it. Now No matter which one of his family can't eat and drink, all businessmen from all over the world can't eat it.

Your Majesty is extremely wise and unparalleled in the world, so of course he can handle it properly. Is there anything important happening in the Celestial Clan that I left? "

"If you go back to your husband, everything will be the same as before."

"Ah."

Li Yu didn't ask any more questions, and started eating and drinking again, and Xi Chun next to him waved his hand;

"Go back."

"It's a lady."

After eating and drinking quickly, Li Yu told the two personal maids to go out. When the two elders and Lin Wudi came in to discuss matters, they stood alone in the large tent of the Chinese army with their hands behind their backs and stared at the map hanging on the wooden stand. The big steward came in and didn't find it.

"The minister waits to see the lord."

"Oh, the two chief stewards are here, give me your seat."

"Thank you sir."

"I don't know why the Lord called me?"

"We have to act quickly, we can't waste too much time on Henan Road."

"Respect the order of the master."

"People from the family reported that all the caravans on the Silk Road have returned. There are many envoys and caravans from foreign races along the way. This time the imperial court will definitely collect taxes. The summer harvest is just around the corner. The imperial court has money and food, so it should be unbearable."

The second elder pondered for a moment before speaking;
"I understand the meaning of the Patriarch. General Cheng also sent soldiers to communicate with him, and also accelerated his pace. It seems that His Majesty the Emperor has notified there in advance."

Li Yu calmly looked outside the big tent;

"I also understand what uncle means. He is afraid that he will not be able to keep up with the big things when he goes back. I am very clear in my heart. If the temples in the world are not cleared up, His Majesty will not send troops easily, so he will speed up his pace. Only one person on Henan Road It’s because the area is too large, and in a place where Buddhism flourishes, I’m afraid it will take more effort.”

Lin Wudi's common-sense advice;

"Uncle, we can also divide the army into three groups like General Cheng, so that we can finish it quickly. Otherwise, if we sweep across like this, I'm afraid it won't be completed in three months."

"Oh, I see."

After dealing with his nephew, the second elder turned to ask Li Yu;
"I don't know what Mr. Lang thinks?"

"I agree, you can teach each of the three elders to lead an army, divide them into three sides, one way to the north, one way to the east, and one way to the northeast, all divided by Nanyang.

In this case, you can go back before the autumn harvest, and then ask the court to officially start the plan to capture gazelle on the prairie. There are still many things to do in the future! "

"My lord understands. Tomorrow, when marching, pass on the news to the elders of the front and rear armies. When they return to the central army's tent to discuss matters, the next stop is Nieyang County, and they will be divided into three groups. I would like to ask your lord, can you do it?"

"Yes. The second elder just makes arrangements."

"I know it."

Li Yu tapped his fingers on the table;

"The three-way march is carried out according to the previous plan. As long as we encounter those who oppose the imperial court, we have a reason to kill them. I am not a man sent by the imperial court. I will not pay attention to any benevolent means, and it is impossible to feed my family with food. Those bald monks."

The second elder stood up with Lin Wudi and agreed;

"Respect the order of the master."

"However, those true monks who are dedicated to practicing Buddhism, let's not make a fool of ourselves."

"It's Mr. Lang."

"Oh, and the two Taoist temples the day before yesterday, if we passed by, we really wanted to let go of those wicked people, so I decided that the Taoist temples must not be let go, and all of them must be investigated. , What to do, what to do, whoever uses the name to do evil to fish and meat the common people, will not let go, no matter Western Buddhism or Middle Earth Taoism, they will all be treated equally."

"It's Mr. Lang."

"Ask my lord, Shaolin Temple..."

"You don't need to go into Shaolin Temple. It is an authentic Buddhist school. I believe it is a holy place dedicated to Buddha."

"Amitabha!"

As soon as Li Yu's words fell to the ground, an old Buddha's chant sounded outside the large tent of the Chinese army, and the frightened Second Elder and Lin Wudi stood up and stood in front of Li Yu.

In his busy schedule, Lin Wudi didn't forget to quickly take two Tie Shuo from the military tent and give one to the second elder. The dozen or so guards in the big tent cheered and surrounded the three of them. Neatly pointing to the outside of the tent.

The soldiers around the big tent of the Chinese army surrounded Li Yu's big tent without orders!There was no chaotic scene, everything ended in an instant, the third and outer third floors of Li Yu's place were filled with Tieshuo bows and arrows!

"Amitabha, thank you, my little father-in-law, for enforcing the law impartially, regardless of what is inside or outside, the old monk is so polite."

Before the sound hit the ground, an old voice also sounded from the northwest corner of the Chinese army tent;

"Immeasurable Heavenly Venerable! Brother Dao, are you safe and sound?"

"It turns out that the Venerable Master and his disciples have arrived, and the poor monk is being polite."

"The poor man returned the courtesy."

Li Yu was stunned when he heard that, he didn't expect that someone in the ten thousand army would approach the tent of the Chinese army without reporting!
However, what was even more astonishing was yet to come. Li Yu's familiar voice from the top of the Chinese army's big tent came down clearly;
"Greetings, Master, Yu'er, accept the archers, don't mess around."

Li Yu, who came back to his senses, then agreed;

"It's Master."

After agreeing, Li Yu waved his hand, and the second elder ordered the messengers to go out and pass on the order. All the soldiers put away their stance as if they were facing a big enemy, but they still didn't dare to relax. A team of 50 people who were in charge of guarding that night came in neatly. , surrounded Li Yu tightly!
Only then did Li Yu look outside carefully, outside the tent with countless torches, three old monks with kind eyebrows and benevolent eyes, without any long belongings, the Shangguan patriarch above Li Yu's head also jumped down and stood at the door of the large tent of the Chinese army, followed by two A son came running out of nowhere,

The three senior brothers who followed Li Yu also appeared beside the Shangguan patriarch at the same time.

Three Taoist priests in ordinary clothes came from the northwest direction, they were the strange masters and apprentices that Li Yu met on the road.

Li Yu is a person who is afraid of death, but when he saw that there were only three people in the other party, his heart was completely at ease, and he waved his hand;
"Except for the chief manager, everyone else has stepped down."

In the quiet night, Li Yu's voice was exceptionally clear, and hundreds of members of the Li clan agreed in unison;

"only!"

The members of the Li family just withdrew from the tent, and did not leave any of them. They stared at the monk and the Taoist priest, while the Second Elder and Lin Wudi remained in the large tent of the Chinese army, holding Tie Shuo tightly.

Li Yu walked out of the tent with a smile;

"The three masters came from afar, and I haven't greeted you from afar, so please forgive me!"

The three old monks who had just walked ten steps away stopped neatly, bowed down together to return the salute, and the oldest monk at the head responded with a smile;

"Amitabha, don't dare to trouble the young master!"

"The priests are here too. It's really lively tonight. I'm so polite."

The leading old Taoist priest nodded and did not speak, but the middle-aged Taoist priest who was used to socializing spoke;
"Don't dare."

"Going through the door is a guest, all masters and priests, please talk in the tent, please!"

"Amitabha."

"Infinite Heavenly Venerate."

"My lord please."

"Brother Dao, please."

Li Yu cupped his hands generously, and then called outside the tent;

"Come and watch the seats!"

"only."

A group of uninvited guests entered the main camp of the Chinese army. The position of the chief of the Shangguan family was arranged on Li Yu's left hand. Li Yu's five senior brothers all had swords hanging from their waists and stood neatly by their side to guard them.

The guests and hosts were seated at the bottom, the three old monks were on the east side, and the old Taoist priest who couldn't tell how old he was on the west side, and the two middle-aged Taoist priests stood quietly behind them.

Lin Wudi made a gesture, and the soldiers who came in to arrange the seats did not leave, but retreated and leaned against the guards in the tent, all pressing their hands on the handles of the Tang sabers at their waists.

Only then did Li Yu see clearly the uninvited guests tonight. The three old monks were all wearing shabby monk robes, and their ages should be around a hundred years old. One of the old monks with white eyebrows had a very evil spirit, which was quite different from the other two benevolent brows. .

The three Taoist priests on the other side all looked calm, neither happy nor sad. The two were 50 to [-] years old, and the old Taoist priest who was the leader who didn't speak could be almost a hundred years old.

"Come on."

"people at."

"Have some tea."

"only."

Not long after, tea was brought in from outside, and Li Yu ordered again without waiting for everyone to speak;
"Call the kitchen to cook some food, don't be shy about anything."

"only."

Li Yu kept staring at the monks and Taoists and found that no one was showing any emotion, Li Yu smiled and said;
"These three Taoist priests have also been mentioned by the leader. They said that they came from Chuanzhong, and their teachers are also from the Qinggui family in Chuanzhong. I wonder if they know each other?"

The old Taoist picked up the tea and tasted it carefully, looking extremely comfortable, the big apprentice behind him responded;

"Family teachers seldom go down the mountain to contemplate, so their ears don't know."

"Oh, Chuandi is not small, it's really not easy for everyone to know each other."

After Li Yu finished speaking, he turned to look at the monk in the east;
"I don't know if the three masters came from the Buddhist holy land of Shaolin Temple?"

"Amitabha, no, it's just that he was entrusted by the abbot's ancestor to visit the young man. It's not an exaggeration to say that he came from Shaolin Temple."

"Oh? But the monks of Shaolin Temple want to fight against the imperial court? So three masters are sent to find the way?"

After Li Yu finished his sarcasm, the old monk's expression darkened by a third, but he didn't do anything other than change his expression, and he still sipped the tea in a leisurely manner.

It was the leading old monk who spoke;
"Amitabha, my young master should not talk nonsense. No matter how the dynasties change, Buddhism will not resist. It is too late for Buddhist disciples to recite the Buddha's name. Why do you care about external affairs? Please learn from me!"

"That's good. Since you are kneeling down to worship the Buddha and Bodhisattva, you should serve the Buddha with peace of mind, with nothing outside your heart."

"Amitabha, great kindness!"

The movement of Li Yu's right hand hitting the table was watched by the three old monks, and they all secretly speculated in their hearts, not only did this boy think..., but also his behavior was exactly the same as his father?
(End of this chapter)