Emperor Sui Yang

Yang Lihua really cherished her life. Not only had she been sending people to urge Sun Simiao to make alchemy, but she was also encouraging the Taoist priests in the Taoist temple in Wangwushan to follow this path.

This is a Taoist profession, and monks are laymen and cannot enter this industry.

For a time, half of the Taoist temples in Wangwushan were refining elixirs, creating creations whenever there was a need.

Master Jiaxiang of Zhaoxuantong and Qihui, the great authority of the Taoist sect, have been in Luoyang for half a year. What Yang Ming means is that Master Jiaxiang is responsible for praying for the emperor and eliminating disasters, while Qihui, on behalf of the Taoist sect, gives Yang Guang a true king.

As it turned out, they both had the conditions.

What are you doing?Buddhism hopes to rebuild the White Horse Temple, and Taoism hopes to rebuild the Laozi Temple.

I came to you specifically to make money, why don't you let me spend money?
But what is surprising is that after Yang Ming proposed it at the court meeting, the majority agreed. After all, there are too many believers in Buddhism and Taoism, but the treasury has no money.

So Yang Ming asked everyone to collect the money, and then it went very smoothly.

This is really nonsense. Donating money to the country, everyone is scrupulous, and repairing houses for Buddha and Taoist ancestors, everyone is generous.

Therefore, since ancient times in China, many Taoist temples have been built and repaired with private funds.

White Horse Temple is the first government-run temple built after Buddhism was introduced to China. It is the "ancestral temple" of Buddhism in China, Vietnam, North Korea, Japan, and European and American countries. The first monk in Chinese history became a monk here. The location is Dongdu City is two miles to the west, with Mang Mountain in the north and Luoshui River in the south.

Laozi Temple is located at Cuiyun Peak in Mang Mountain. Because Taoist ancestor Laozi and Taoist founder Zhang Daoling once practiced Taoism at Cuiyun Peak, this is where the ancestral home of Chinese Taoism is located. This Taoist temple is not large in scale and was built together with the eastern capital Luoyang. Yes, it's new. What Qi Hui means is that it's too small. After all, Taoist temples are not as big as temples. This is the case everywhere.

They have even prepared the drawings. Of course, the very rough drawings probably mean that a new Sanqing Hall and Cuiyun Cave will be built in the area around Laozi Temple.

Laozi Temple is the Shangqing Palace in later generations.

Or it could be said that Luoyang is a treasure land of Feng Shui. The ancestral palaces of both Buddhism and Taoism are here.

The Ministry of Civil Affairs calculated that 200 million yuan was needed, and the White Horse Temple spent 150 million yuan.

Flowers come, flowers come. Anyway, the wool comes from the sheep. The last thing I will clean up is mainly you monks.

In the past six months, ground has been broken on both sides, and it will be completed probably in March this year, so Yang Ming asked Qi Hui in advance to discuss Yang Guang's road number.

"Tai Shang Da Luo Celestial Immortal Purple Extreme Immortal Saint Wisdom Zhao Lingtong Yuan Zheng Ying Yuxu Master Wu Lei Da Zhenren Xuandu Realm Longevity Emperor? Is this too big?" Qi Hui looked at Yang on the scroll with a confused look on his face. Ming had already written several Taoist numbers.

He was based on Emperor Jiajing.

"Is it big? Then reduce a few words," Yang Ming said with a smile.

Qi Hui directly changed only four words: "Wanshou Emperor is enough."

"That won't work. It doesn't sound good. Let's add the word Xuandu Realm," Yang Ming said with a smile.

Qi Hui grinned and said: "Yuqing Realm, Shangqing Realm, Taiqing Realm, and Xuandu Realm are collectively called the four holy realms. Daluotian of Xuandu Realm is above the Three Pure Ones and is the holy land of the Three Pure Ones. In Luotian Zixiao Palace, ancestor Hongjun lives and is sealed here. I don’t have the guts to add these three words."

"Is there such a thing?" Yang Ming smiled sheepishly. Jiajing was really shameless, giving himself such a big seal?
Qi Hui said with a look of disdain: "The Wanshou Emperor is not young anymore. To be granted such a title, we need to hold a big ceremony to worship the heavens, and invite accomplished Taoist friends to gather in the Eastern Capital to co-host the ceremony."

"Then please do it. As long as you seal it for me, the court will definitely give you accommodation," Yang Ming said.

Nowadays, Taoism very much hopes to use the power of the court to compete with Buddhism. Their only enemy is the monks. The foreign religions have suppressed their local religions, and the Taoist priests are very unhappy.

Especially this outsider who is richer than them, has better food, clothing, and housing, and is frantically robbing their followers.

At Honglu Temple, everything has been prepared. As soon as the White Horse Temple and Laozi Temple are completed, they will start to deal with the monks, nuns and Taoist priests in the name of Yang Guang, and return their fields to the court.

The name of the temple comes from Honglu Temple, which was formerly called a monastery. Later, during the Han Dynasty, white horses carrying sutras came to Luoyang, and foreign monks lived in Honglu Temple. Therefore, the monastery was later changed to a temple. A general term.

In February, last year's taxes were all paid. Although it was still much worse than before Yang Guang's expedition, it was much better than the year before, which was a good sign.

As long as the country gradually stabilizes, the revenue from the national treasury will only go up.

In addition, weaving mills, salt ponds, refineries, paper mills, and mines were gradually opened to the public, and the process of commercialization in the Sui Dynasty also began to take shape, and everything was developing in a good direction.

On this day, when Yang Ming visited Empress Xiao in Daye Palace, Yang Lihua happened to be there too.

He also took out several boxes of pills and showed them off to Yang Ming.

Yang Ming opened the delicate wooden box in his hand, looked at the golden elixir inside, and frowned:
"Refined by Sun Simiao?"

Yang Lihua shook her head: "He can't do it. He is too old after all. After more than a year, his elixirs still can't gather the essence of heaven and earth. This elixir was refined by Feiyun Guan Wu Zhenren. I heard that he is a young man." The disciples of Immortal Weng’s lineage are truly extraordinary.”

Yang Ming was stunned.

The Little Immortal is talking about Master Ge Hongge, a master of alchemy in the Eastern Jin Dynasty. Many Taoists who follow the path of alchemy respect him as their ancestor.

Ge Hong must be powerful, but later generations will use his signature to deceive the world and steal his reputation, not just young and old. Obviously, Yang Lihua was fooled. "Has aunt eaten?" Yang Ming asked.

Yang Lihua smiled and said: "I have taken three pills and I feel very good. I feel refreshed every morning when I wake up. It can be seen that the effect is remarkable."

What you are saying is a psychological effect. This thing is probably a chronic poison. Three pills are still fine. Can you try taking them for a month?

Empress Xiao was also very moved. She carefully collected the large box given to her by Yang Lihua and kept it for consumption.

Yang Ming was a little confused. He was the one who started the incident. His original intention was to deal with Yang Guang. Now it's over, AOE.

Advise them not to eat?Even if I tried to persuade others, I wouldn't believe it. Fortunately, this thing can't kill anyone in a short period of time. Let's eat Yang Guang to death first.

"Did you leave some for your father?" Yang Ming asked.

Yang Lihua smiled and said: "That's natural. With these elixirs, Amo will recover quickly. But don't worry, the matter between you and your son is a foregone conclusion. I won't interfere, but at least I have to let him get better. If I can Go for a walk and eat normally.”

"That's natural, that's natural," Yang Ming said quickly.

"I also left some for you. It is said that one furnace can produce about a hundred. You are still young, so I only left you ten. I will leave more for you next time it comes out of the furnace," Yang Lihua was in a good mood and said with a smile.

Yang Ming smiled and said, "Thank you very much, aunt."

Queen Xiao was also very happy and said with a smile: "Didn't it cost you a lot of money?"

"It's not much. A pot of elixir worth [-] pieces is worth this price," Yang Lihua said gruffly.

Yang Ming felt helpless. Women always spend money on weird things. If you eat well and sleep well, it is the best beauty medicine. Why do you need to ask for it from outside?
After chatting for a while, Yang Ming returned to the East Palace, crushed the pills and threw them away.

At the moment, the East Palace is making arrangements for Yang Jin's marriage. This kid has not yet married, so he has been living in the imperial city. Unlike Yang Rui, he has already moved out. Yang Ming doesn't know what he is doing outside.

He would not send anyone to monitor his son, but Yang Yinjiang would.

After visiting the crazy Feng Yuzhi, Yang Ming returned to the palace. It was very quiet here because everyone was at Pei Shuying's place to arrange things.

Changsun Wuguo took off Yang Ming's coat, put on his shoes, helped him wash up, and then carefully combed Yang Ming's hair.

Looking at the bronze mirror in front of him which was not very transparent, Yang Ming studied the oval face in the mirror which became more and more pleasing to the eye.

"I heard that your mother-in-law has moved into a new home?" Yang Ming asked casually.

The eldest grandson Wugou nodded and said: "I went back and took a look at the new mansion built by Mr. Xue in the clan. Everything is fine, but it's a bit big."

Sun Hong, the eldest son of Xue Guogong, is currently the new head of the Changsun family and Yang Xiu's uncle. After he took control of the clan, he had a very good relationship with Changsun Wuji, so he spent money to solve the family's housing problem.

In the capital and Luoyang, every inch of land is precious. Even if you have money, you may not be able to buy land. This is in Luoyang, the hometown of the Changsun family. In the capital, it is not easy for them to buy a good place.

Yang Ming smiled and said: "You are older and live in a spacious place. After all, you are in the East Palace and you are also a married woman. What is your reputation?"

"Your Highness, this is Zhao Xun," Changsun Wugou said.

Yang Ming nodded, thinking of someone in his heart, so he called Nuan Dong and said:
"Send a message to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the capital to ask Yun Zhaoxun to leave the palace and let Yun Dingxing support him."

Nuan Dong nodded and carefully backed out.

Next, Yang Ming's hands were dishonest. He went behind his back and started to make small moves on Changsun Wugou.

His hair hadn't been combed yet, so Changsun Wugou couldn't move, so he endured the subtle feeling coming from his body and finished combing it for Yang Ming.

"Huh~~~" Changsun, who was so nervous that his face was sweating, finally let out a breath and stood there blankly panting, waiting for Yang Ming's favor.

She has been in the palace for more than half a year, but Yang Ming has not touched her yet. She knows that this day will come sooner or later.

Yang Ming turned around with a surprised look on his face: "You don't sound like you're breathing well?"

Changsun said: "This is how I was when I was young, and this is what happens when I am panicked."

"Then can't you stop panicking? What's there to panic about?" Yang Ming said blankly.

Changsun stroked his chest, took a deep breath, tried to calm himself down, and then pursed his lips in embarrassment: "Your Highness is laughing."

"I'm not laughing at you," Yang Ming smiled bitterly and shook his head: "Be calmer from now on. Don't run outside in winter. Let the Imperial Medical Office take a look at it for you."

If it's a lung problem, Yang Ming can still think of a solution, but if it's a hereditary disease, he doesn't have that ability.

Changsun Wugou felt that Yang Ming disliked her, and lowered his head with a lonely expression. (End of chapter)