My Brother-in-law is the Prince

  Chapter 183 Consummation of merit and virtue

  Zhang Anshi glanced at Zhu Di.

   After all, a few days ago, he didn’t have a clue yet, but now he said that he had already started to have an idea, Zhu Di naturally felt strange.

  Zhu Di now hates people like Xu Wen so much that he can't wait to tear them into pieces.

  So, he stared at Zhang Anshi and said, "What's the clue?"

  Zhang Anshidao: "It's hard to say now, but I want to come... It's only these days. When the minister has a letter of approval and has the person, he will report to His Majesty immediately, and he will never dare to delay."

  Zhu Di nodded in satisfaction and said, "That's great. Hurry up. Xu Wen is dead. I'm afraid these people will be panicked. Once they all hide, it will not be easy to find them again."

  Zhang Anshi said: "I obey the order."

  Zhu Di looked at Zhu Gaochi with emotion and relief.

   Zhu Gaochi's performance today gave him some comfort. This prince... is no longer just benevolent, at least he has begun to have the emperor's mind.

  Although he and this son have different ways of handling things, the prince accepted Zhang Anshi's suggestion and came up with such a marriage strategy, which shows that the prince has grown a lot.

   There is a favor in the palace.

  Zhang Anshi excitedly went to find his elder sister, Mrs. Zhang.

The concubine, Mrs. Zhang, has also obtained the will of the palace, so she began to make a fuss. First, she asked the maids what to do, and finally let them decide for themselves. Most of these maids were taken in by Mrs. Zhang. It can be said that without Ms. Just dry bones on the side of the road.

  The vast majority of people have been separated from their families, or their relatives have died in the disaster. Now when they hear that they are going to leave the palace, many people can't help crying.

  In the East Palace, although they worked hard spinning, in fact...it was many times better than the days outside. In addition, the Crown Princess was approachable to everyone, so she had already regarded the Crown Princess as their reliance.

  Since they can't stay and they want to go out to get married eventually, it's better to follow the arrangement of the Eastern Palace. At least with the natal family of the Eastern Palace, even if there are grievances, at least there is always a place to take care of them.

   Therefore, there are many people who are willing to marry a military officer.

  Ms. Zhang comforted them one by one, and then talked about the dowry. Since people from the East Palace get married, they can't be looked down upon.

  Although it is impossible for everyone to give a dowry that is too heavy, it is still much better than that of ordinary people.

The most important thing is the matter of the Federation. After all, the East Palace is too far away, and the Federation will represent the East Palace in Annan, and even in other places in the future. Of course, the leading eunuchs must be sent by the East Palace. What they are responsible for is to contact , and at the same time it is equivalent to the natal family of the maids, so Zhang must choose someone who is trustworthy enough.

  Zhu Zhanji looked blankly at many maids who had been haggard for the past few days, and some were secretly crying.

  He didn't understand, he always tilted his head to observe.

   It’s just that he wanted to ask Uncle to answer his questions, but found that Uncle didn’t have time to visit him at all.

  The affairs outside the palace were taken care of by Zhang Anshi. First, he asked Annan to send a list of unmarried military officers.

  Even if it’s just a small flag officer, this roster should be sent.

  In addition to this, it is about the military officer's age, appearance and so on.

  Although it is the order of the parents and the words of the matchmaker, Zhang Anshi is still determined to make an 'innovation'.

   That is to let the maids find a screen or bead curtain to block after they arrive in Annan, and then let the maids choose a husband. It is probably these military officers who go in one by one, and if there is a palace lady who likes them, they will be the first choice.

  As for those palace maids who did not make a choice, or the military officers who were not selected by the palace maids, they had to draw lots to deal with it.

   Even the step of choosing a husband is actually considered a rare progress, at least some people think it is bold.

   But Annan quickly responded.

   It is said that the morale was greatly boosted, and the four guards of Annan all smiled.

  The military officers were all grinning.

   Even ordinary soldiers suddenly felt hopeful.

  After all... They are stationed outside and have many opportunities to make meritorious deeds. It is a fantasy to become a general, but if they become a small flag or a small flag officer because of their meritorious service, there is still hope.

  Finally, there is no need to worry about the last one.

   Even Yang Shiqi, the deputy governor, also wrote a book, and he greatly appreciated it, but he was considering another level of problem.

   That is military discipline. The soldiers did not have a family and were away from home, which could easily lead to various problems, such as alcoholism and even indiscriminate killing. But if there are family members, such incidents can be greatly reduced.

  At the moment...the first batch of maids were escorted out.

  On that day, there was a lot of crying in the East Palace.

  Crown Princess Zhang couldn't help weeping, saying goodbye.

  Seeing that Mrs. Zhang was genuinely moved, Zhang Anshi hid obediently in the crowd, not daring to get close.

  Who knows, they were discovered after all, and Mrs. Zhang called to the bedroom: "Your idea is a good one, that is...they have served me for two years, but now they have to leave and go to a distant place. I am really worried."

  Zhang Anshi said: "Sister... only such a person can be trusted."

  Ms. Zhang raised her head and said: "Yes, most of them are lonely and helpless in this world. I am their sister and mother. I will have many sisters in the future."

  Zhang Anshi made a bitter face, and wailed: "Sister, we are the ones who are close. You have to distinguish which is more important."

Mrs. Zhang ignored Zhang Anshi's words, but said to herself: "I chose a few trustworthy and loyal eunuchs to go to the Federation, but I'm afraid it won't work with just a few of them... Your side is very useful. the hands on board?"

Zhang Anshi said: "In my opinion, let's pick a few more from those married palace people. You don't need to invite outsiders. If there are outsiders, you will be unfamiliar. Besides, if there are orphans of soldiers in the future, if there is no life, They can also be asked to find something to do in the Federation. The orphans and widows can at least survive with a salary. The other soldiers see that even if they encounter misfortune, the Federation is willing to help them, so they are more willing to serve. .”

  Zhang said: "This is a good idea. The money and food from the Federation will be paid by the East Palace. It cannot be handed over to others. The East Palace can suffer from poverty, but we can't wrong others."

  Zhang Anshi let out a cry.

Mrs. Zhang thought for a while and said, "It's a pity that Deng Jian is not here. If Deng Jian is here, things will go more smoothly with him. The girls from Henan... are coming soon, and the East Palace will do their best to train them. Spinning will let them Knowing how to be self-reliant, I still need to teach some knowledge, as well as the principles of caring for a husband and raising children. This matter cannot be done by others, and I, a sister, must do it myself. But after all, my knowledge is too shallow. Enter the palace, ask the godmother..."

  Zhang Anshi's body was shocked. When it comes to flattery, sister is also an expert!

  She is not knowledgeable enough, she is clearly rushing to please her mother-in-law.

Zhang Anshi smiled and said: "Yes, the Empress Dowager is also a student of the Empress Dowager Ci Xiaogao, she is very capable, and learning a little from her is enough to teach others a lot. It's a pity that I am a man, otherwise I will go study."

Mrs. Zhang glared at him, and immediately her teeth itch with anger: "What did you say... Sister has no other thoughts now. It doesn't matter what you do outside, but there is only one thing. You need to marry a wife and have children. Next year , I will definitely invite my father and mother to teach you not to get married."

  Looking at his angry sister, Zhang Anshi didn't dare to refute, so he could only nod resentfully.

   Mrs. Zhang snorted and said, "You miss those Annan soldiers getting wives, but ignore your own affairs. What's the matter?"

   Zhang Anshi had such a rare time to refute without words, and said: "Ah... yes yes yes yes."

But Mrs. Zhang said again: "There is one thing I will teach you to do. My father and mother gave me some jewelry. After thinking about it, I want to send some to Wei Guogong's wife. It happens that you are here. Help me Send it with my sister."

"what…"

   "What are you? You are not willing to do this? Forget it, I don't have a brother like you..."

  Zhang Anshi: "..."

  …

  Zhang Anshi obediently went to Wei Guogong's mansion.

  Xu Huizu did not go to Chengbei.

  Because His Majesty seems to have suddenly changed his mind.

   This is obviously the intention to still let King Zhao go to Peiping.

  Therefore, upon hearing that Zhang Anshi came to visit, he first went to see the female relatives of Wei Guogong's mansion, and then asked Zhang Anshi to come to the middle hall and taught them to prepare tea.

When the two met, it was unavoidably awkward. Xu Huizu said: "Gong'e bestows the soldiers of Annan's Four Guards. Your idea is very good. The Dudu's Mansion praises you. Sigh, the soldiers in the border town are too miserable." , not only must the head be pinned to the waistband of the trousers, but it is extremely difficult to even marry a wife, not to mention, she is a maid in the palace."

   "Inside and outside the government and the public, it is said that the common people suffer unspeakably, but the common people have the suffering of the common people, and the military households are killed at any time, and there are hardships in farming when they go far away. How many people know?"

Zhang Anshidao: "That's right, that's what my nephew thinks, that's why I came up with this idea. Of course, it's mainly my brother-in-law's support. My brother-in-law has always been sympathetic to the soldiers. He often tells me that the world is fought by the soldiers of Ming Dynasty." Yes, we must not forget our roots."

  Xu Huizu knew that Zhang Anshi was talking nonsense.

  However, he still nodded and said: "His Royal Highness is so gracious, the soldiers in this army, I'm afraid they can't thank you enough."

   As they spoke, the two remained silent again, not knowing what to say next.

  Amidst this embarrassment, someone finally came to report in a hurry: "My lord, Zhu Yong and Zhang Fu outside said that there is something urgent..."

  Zhang Anshi felt as if he had received an amnesty, and immediately said: "Hey, my nephew has always hoped to have a chat with Uncle Shi, but it's a pity... God's wish is not fulfilled. I'm afraid that something serious will happen to Qixia. My nephew will leave first and come to visit again next time."

  Xu Huizu got up and personally sent Zhang Anshi to the middle gate, and sure enough, he saw Zhu Yong, Zhang Fu, and Qiu Song waiting outside.

So he smiled and said to Zhang Anshi: "Next month is the old man's birthday, you want to come, my Xu Qin is still young, and there are many things going up and down in the house... For this birthday banquet, I am really devastated, you come a day earlier , the old man knows that you are someone with ideas, so you will come to help me when the time comes."

  Zhang Anshi subconsciously said: "Ah...this..."

  But soon, Zhang Anshi said: "Okay, when the sky falls, and my nephew will arrive two days earlier, I can't teach Mr. Shou Xing to come and arrange things in person. My nephew is most familiar with the matter of welcoming and seeing off."

   After finishing speaking, he ran away with Zhu Yong and the others.

   "Haha..." Zhang Anshi patted Zhu Yong's shoulder affectionately: "It's fortunate that you came to rescue me, brother, I have a thin skin, and I can't sit still there."

   "Brother, something really happened..." Zhu Yong said with a bitter face, "Our backyard is on fire."

  Zhang Anshi was taken aback: "What's the matter?"

   "Yao Guangxiao led a group of monks to beg for alms in Qixia everywhere, saying that he would do meritorious deeds..."

  Zhang Anshi scolded immediately: "That old bald donkey, don't you want to lose your face? He is trying to blackmail us! You too, the elder brother has sent so much sesame oil money, he is not satisfied, you should go chase him away."

  Zhu Yong said with a sad face: "We don't dare, we are not afraid of anyone, but him."

  Zhang Anshi sighed bitterly, "Follow me, and act according to brother's wink."

  Yao Guangxiao looked haggard at this time.

  No longer his former look.

  And the monk's robe on his body is also very worn out, with many patches.

  The accompanying monks and novice monks all looked like beggars.

   Zhang Anshi was shocked when he saw it.

   Those who come are not kind, and those who are kind will not come!

  At that moment, Zhang Anshi stepped forward and said with a smile: "Master Yao, you are..."

   "Alms for alms." Yao Guangxiao said.

Zhang Anshi said with a wry smile: "Master Yao, Qixia is very poor now, and I almost can't afford to eat. There are so many people to feed, and I looked at the accounts of the commercial firm last night, and everyone was crying. I, Zhang Anshi, have done so many good deeds... now now…"

  Yao Guangxiao proclaimed the Buddha's name and sighed: "Hey, did Master Zhang misunderstand the poor monk?"

  Zhang Anshi said in his heart, can I still misunderstand you?

  Yao Guangxiao said: "The poor monk is really here for alms this time, and he needs to accumulate merit."

Zhang Anshi said: "You are a virtuous and eminent monk, and your merits are already full. How about this? I have three thousand taels of sesame oil money here. If we make a good relationship, two of these merits will add up to five. How about one and half of us?" ? There will be nothing more.”

  Yao Guangxiao shook his head and said: "No, no, Master Zhang misunderstood the poor monk. The poor monk really accumulated merits. Over the years... I am really ashamed. Now the poor monk has repented."

  Zhang Anshi felt that his heart was hurting, and he felt repentant, and it seemed that he had to pay more.

   Seeing Zhang Anshi's pained face, Yao Guangxiao said: "To be honest... I have a teacher who will pass away soon..."

   Speaking of this, Yao Guangxiao burst into tears: "Hey... the poor monk got his advice, and now he is on the right path. The only thing to be afraid of is that he is about to give up his mortal body and go to the bliss of the western heaven..."

Zhang Anshi said: "Oh, so that's how it is. That's very rare. Mr. Yao is sure that you only have such a master, right? Don't pop up a few more in a few days. If the master is about to pass away, you should really increase the money. Don't worry. , I am sensible, I will send 10,000 tomorrow..."

  Yao Guangxiao said: "Who do you take the poor monk for?"

  Zhang Anshi: "..."

  Yao Guangxiao sighed: "This master..."

  As soon as Zhang Anshi heard the four words of this master, Zhang Anshi's heart became cold. If there is one, there must be another...

Yao Guangxiao said: "Taught me a lot of Buddhism, I am his disciple, but his long-cherished wish in his life is to sit down and turn his body into relics. Although the poor monk converted to Buddhism, he did a lot of sins when he was young. Now that I think about it, if the master can’t be converted into relics, it must be that I, Yao Guangxiao, have committed too many crimes, which has affected the master and prevented him from consummating merit. Therefore, the poor monk must devote all his heart to the Buddha from now on. May the Buddha know the sincerity of the poor monk and accumulate merit. But master's long-cherished wish."

  Zhang Anshi finally heaved a sigh of relief silently, and he gradually understood a little bit.

  Yao Guangxiao has a master who is dying.

  Monks, the so-called eminent monks, at least in this era, people generally believe that the more eminent a monk is, the relics can be sintered after sitting down.

  The bigger the relic, the higher the merit.

  Now that the master is about to die, Yao Guangxiao is holding on to the Buddha's feet temporarily, in order to let the master get the blessing of the Buddha and really be able to burn the relics, so he makes a surprise attack.

  Zhang Anshi couldn't help saying: "What if the relics are not burned out?"

  Yao Guangxiao immediately said: "Don't curse my master, my master is a man of great merit."

  Zhang Anshi could only cough and said, "What if the relics are burned out?"

  Yao Guangxiao sighed: "If this is the case, not only the master's merits and virtues will be completed, but the poor monk will also be able to comfort his life. For the temple..."

  Zhang Anshi keenly felt that this was no longer just a problem of Yao Guangxiao and his master.

   After all, so many monks rely on that temple for food.

   Burning out the relics proves that there are eminent monks here, and the temple is effective. I am afraid that Yao Guangxiao’s sesame oil money...

   No wonder this guy...has a haggard look on his face, and now...he really started to work hard to accumulate merits for the assault.

  It's like a scholar who suddenly revises after an exam is about to take place.

  So Zhang Anshi secretly pulled Yao Guangxiao aside, and said: "Master Yao, if... I mean if... If I have a way to guarantee that you, the master, will burn the top-quality relics, do you believe it or not?"

  Yao Guangxiao looked at Zhang Anshi in surprise and said, "This relic...is related to merit, what can you do?"

"In short, there is a way." Zhang Anshi said in a low voice: "Say it, I will scare you to death. In fact, besides Confucius, I also occasionally dream of the Buddha. The Buddha admires me very much. See If you see me, I will smoke... No, if you see me, you will say that I have a predestined relationship with Buddha."

  Yao Guangxiao's expression became more and more strange.

   Zhang Anshi didn’t say that Kong Shengren was fine, but what he said... reminded him that Zhang Anshi could actually write stereotyped essays. This guy is young, ignorant, and he is not as good as a scholar in the world.

  Yao Guangxiao is not sure whether the master can burn the relics. After all, there is no quantitative standard for merit.

   I'm afraid there are still many people who will laugh at Yao Guangxiao for committing too many crimes in daily life, and then question the rationality of this Jing Nan!

  So Yao Guangxiao said seriously: "There is one thing, do you know?"

  Zhang Anshi said: "Please tell me?"

  "Many people say that poor monks do evil."

  Zhang Anshi nodded, actually agreed,

Yao Guangxiao said: "This is an excuse for them to satirize the poor monk for his many crimes, so that they think that the poor monk encourages His Majesty to calm down, which is going against the sky. Think about it... If the relics cannot be burned, will Your Majesty also lose face? ?”

  Zhang Anshi nodded: "That makes sense, people nowadays like to gossip the most."

  Yao Guangxiao shook his head: "It's fine if scholars criticize, but most of the believers in the temple are those real ordinary people. If even these people... think like this, it will shake the foundation."

  Zhang Anshi couldn't help looking at Yao Guangxiao seriously: "Master Yao said so much, what does it mean?"

Yao Guangxiao said: "The poor monk wants to tell you that you have boasted about Haikou, and when you can't burn the relics, it will be all your fault. If your majesty blames the blame, the poor monk will say that you came up with a bad idea, but you can't do it." Don't be afraid, Your Majesty trusts you, and your brother-in-law is the crown prince, at least His Majesty will arrest you and beat you up, scold you for a few hours, and this matter will be over."

  Zhang Anshi: "..."

Yao Guangxiao looked more calm at this time, and said with a smile: "Okay, the burden on the poor monk has finally been lifted, oops... suddenly I feel lighter, and it is true that Master Zhang and my Buddha are destined. The thing is really wonderful. By the way, do you still count the ten thousand taels of sesame oil money you just said?"

  Zhang Anshi: "..."

Seeing Zhang Anshi's sullen face, Yao Guangxiao said earnestly: "Don't have any pressure, you are still young, what are you afraid of? My master, like me, used to be in Beiping Mansion. Your Majesty knows him well. He is going to pass away, and you have fulfilled his wish...you can be considered to be loyal to His Majesty."

  Zhang Anshi gritted his teeth and said, "Damn it, I..."

Yao Guangxiao squinted his eyes: "Benefactor Zhang, think about the benefits, maybe the relics will be burned out? I think my master still has merit... Besides, if it can be burned out... the poor monk will be right." You are so grateful...Okay, the poor monk is hungry, so I won’t beg for alms today, let’s go to the inn to have a good meal.”

  After Yao Guangxiao left, Zhang Anshi returned to the side of Zhu Yong and the others.

  Zhu Yong saw that Zhang Anshi's face was not right, so he said with concern: "Brother, what's the matter?"

  Zhang Anshi said with emotion: "Brother may have been fooled."

   Zhu Yong said: "Brother, who fooled you? As long as it is not Yao Guangxiao, we must vent our anger on Big Brother."

  Zhang Anshi shook his head: "Stop rambling, prepare some guys for me... Oh, and Qiu Song... You go follow my recipe and make a stove... Let's make merit."

  Zhu Yong was surprised and said: "Kindness... what kind of merit?"

  Zhang Anshi said: "Stop talking too much, we are going to burn the most powerful relic in the world."

  ...

   "Your Majesty, Your Majesty..."

  Yi Shiha tiptoed into Ouchi's bedroom.

  Zhu Di glanced at Yi Shiha: "What's the matter?"

  Yi Shiha said: "Great Zen Master Huizhen...it's over."

  This matter...Zhu Di knows a thing or two.

  This Huizhen actually entered the Beiping mansion together with Yao Guangxiao when Zhu Di was the king of Yan. Because Empress Xu believed in Buddhism, Huizhen presided over all the religious affairs in the palace.

  After the success of Jing Nan, Zhu Di conferred on Huizhen.

   Speaking of it, Zhu Di and his wife are quite familiar with Huizhen.

   "This person is Yao Guangxiao's master." Zhu Di said with emotion: "I didn't expect..."

  Empress Xu frowned: "What a pity..."

   "The servant has heard some gossip." Yi Shiha said cautiously.

  Zhu Di frowned: "Huh?"

  Yi Shiha said: "Many people... secretly say that Huizhen has been in poor health since she entered the capital with Her Highness. This is clearly because of...doing evil..."

  As soon as these words came out, murderous intent flashed across Zhu Di's eyes. In front of Empress Xu, he hid the cold front in his eyes, and walked to the window with his hands behind his back, pretending to look at the scenery outside the window.

  Empress Xu said: "Zen Master Huizhen has always been aloof from the world, but because of his relationship with His Majesty in Beiping Mansion, does anyone dare to spread rumors like this?"

  Yi Shiha said: "These are from Jin Yiwei's investigation. A few days ago, a scholar was arrested. This scholar... talked about it in the wine shop... he said it with his nose and eyes, what he said... what..."

Zhu Di turned around suddenly, and said angrily: "Okay, don't talk about it, and Ji Gang, what to do with a scholar, so many people are talking, can it stop everyone's mouth? If they want to scold anyway, then Let them scold, do I still care about these guys with only one mouth? If Jin Yiwei can only do this kind of thing, what use do I need them for?"

  Yi Shiha was so frightened that he didn't dare to vent his anger, and hurriedly said: "Your maidservant, let the imperial prison release you."

  Zhu Di said: "I am not worried about those scholars, but those ordinary people. Among the people, most of them are good men and women. If they believe such demonic words, wouldn't they treat their emperor as a monster?"

  Yi Shiha said: "Servant... slave..."

  Zhu Di sighed heavily: "Call Yao Guangxiao here."

  Yao Guangxiao came very quickly. He seemed to have known that His Majesty would summon him a long time ago, but now he was relaxed. He met Zhu Di and saluted.

  Zhu Di said: "The matter of Huizhen..."

   "Your Majesty, Zhang Anshi said that he is familiar with the Buddha, and he will definitely be able to solve this matter." Yao Guangxiao said: "I think... since Zhang Anshi boasted about Haikou, it shouldn't be a problem."

  Zhu Di: "..."

  Yao Guangxiao smiled: "I don't want to blame you, and... such things can only be determined by fate. Instead of worrying about it every day, it's better to think about it."

  Zhu Di's face softened a little: "What you said is also reasonable, but I understand it. But...this matter...may become a topic for others, that's all...Let's leave it to fate."

  …

  Zhang Anshi brought several brothers into the temple.

  The monk Huizhen has reached the end of the lamp.

   Zhang Anshi probably started to prepare the formula after reading it.

  In this temple, he only knew one monk, Kong Kong, so he asked Monk Kong Kong to help him.

   According to the prescription, Huizhen's 'food' was prepared.

   Kongkong looked at a bowl of such a thing, and was a little worried: "Benefactor Zhang, give this to the great Zen master...will it..."

Zhang Anshi said: "Don't worry, I, Zhang Anshi, never do things that are not sure, let the great Zen master suffer a little bit of grievances, eat this for three meals a day, anyway... It's not a few days, I will definitely suffer a little bit Suffering, you can eat bitterness, and you can become a Buddha after you die, and in the future... I will teach him to sit down and shock the world."

  Kongkong proclaimed the Buddha's name, and then went to feed Huizhen the 'medicine' himself.

   This medicine is really powerful, within two days... Huizhen passed away.

  Suddenly... There were a lot of discussions inside and outside the capital, and it seemed that a Zen master began to affect people's hearts all of a sudden.

  …

   Ask for a monthly pass.

  (end of this chapter)