The Emperor's Son-in-Law

Duan Chun knew very well that the illiteracy rate in ancient times was no joke.

It has reached more than 90%!

This illiteracy rate is not an exaggeration at all!

Because there are only a few scholars, and books are controlled by aristocratic families.

It is very difficult to get access to books outside.

He had noticed this trouble at the farm, and his plan was incomprehensible to others.

He had to explain everything on the spot to make the people at the farm understand what he meant.

Duan Chun realized that this situation could not continue like this.

He could not achieve universal literacy, but he had to ensure that the next generation on the farm could be literate.

Only if you can understand his plan.

So he planned to find a quiet place within Shangxuanfang.

It allows the military dependents on the farm to learn skills in the shop, and at the same time, it also allows their children to have a place to read and become literate.

This allows them to work without worrying about their children.

It can also reduce the number of illiterates on the farm.

Now that Duan Chun has decided to develop his career based on Yuxiang Farm.

Then we have to cultivate future talents at the same time...

Unexpectedly, after asking casually, the guard pointed out that there was an abandoned Taoist temple in Shangxuanfang.

This is the Qingxu Temple.

As Zhang Wu said, Qingxu Guan was at its most prosperous a hundred years ago.

The Taoist temple was cared for by the previous emperor, and the entire Shangxuanfang developed under the name of Qingxu Temple.

The area of ​​​​Qingxu Temple is about half of the entire Shangxuanfang!

However, as the previous royal family became ignorant and immoral, Qingxu Temple was gradually left unattended.

But it still maintains the number of thousands of Taoists in the Taoist temple!

Until the founding of Dakang, His Majesty the Emperor did not believe in Buddhism and did not follow the path.

With a decree, most of the Taoists in the Taoist temple were dismissed and strict orders were issued.

Imperial officials were not allowed to worship this Taoist temple again.

Taoists who stay in Taoist temples and refuse to leave can only support themselves.

Duan Chun understands what His Majesty means. Everything in the world is waiting for prosperity.

These Taoist temples often support thousands of Taoist priests, and they need the support of the government and the people to survive.

This is an extreme waste!

Now, looking at this Qingxu Temple that has been abandoned for more than ten years.

The moss on the archway is densely covered, and there are only a few pedestrians outside the gate entering the Taoist temple.

Duan Chun shook his head and smiled, riding Xiaohuo towards the gate of the Taoist temple.

Outside the Taoist temple, a Taoist priest in his thirties, wearing a blue robe, was the receptionist. It was rare to see so many guests come today.

Moreover, the leading young man was dressed in brocade clothes and jade belt, and he had many personal guards behind him.

He hurried over to greet him.

"The poor Taoist Lingfeng pays homage to the distinguished guest."

"I wonder if the distinguished guest is here to offer incense or to give alms?"

Taoist priest Ling Feng bowed his hands and said.

"Taoist Master Ling Feng, please come to Qingxu Temple."

"It's to meet Taoist Master Zizhen."

"Please also ask the Taoist priest to introduce you."

Duan Chun replied with a smile.

With just a look, Zhao Changlong immediately reached out and handed over a piece of silver ingot.

"It's easy to talk about."

"Since your distinguished guest is here to pay homage to Pindao Master."

"The poor should lead the way."

Taoist Master Ling Feng accepted the silver ingot in surprise, stretched it out in front and led everyone into the main entrance of Qingxu Temple.

As soon as he entered the main entrance, Duan Chun looked at the clean courtyard inside.

But it still cannot cover up the broken scene of Qingxu watching the sunset on the west mountain.

The main hall and the wing rooms on both sides have not been repaired for many years.

The paint on the walls and pillars was peeling off, and even the roof tiles had not been renovated for a long time.

The courtyard was even deserted, with not a few people in sight.

Follow Taoist Master Ling Feng all the way through the arch of the west courtyard.

Duan Chun looked at the scene inside, which was clean but in disrepair.

I understand in my heart that Qingxu Guan will continue like this.

Within a few years, at least half of the Taoist temples here had collapsed.

If it encounters water, I am afraid that most of Qingxu Guan will completely cease to exist.

However, the area of ​​Qingxu Temple is indeed very large, from the gate to the present.

Duan Chun had already walked out of the courtyard.

There are at least four huge courtyard areas inside, plus countless architectural pavilions.

Walking all the way to the end courtyard of Qingxu Temple, Taoist priest Ling Feng kept trying to find out Duan Chun's identity.

Duan Chun did not answer directly, but responded politely.

Taoist Master Ling Feng became more and more curious, but he did not dare to ask in detail.

"Dear guest, my master is doing some cleaning inside."

"I dare not disturb you."

"You can just go in on your own."

Taoist Master Ling Feng lowered his head and saluted.

"Thank you, Taoist Master."

Duan Chun asked his guards to stay outside the door and pushed open the courtyard door.

Inside is a very quiet courtyard.

However, Duan Chun discovered that there were more than a dozen Taoist priests in green sitting in the corridors on three sides of the garden.

They sat quietly in various places in the small long corridor, with tables and cases in front of them.

There were thick books and scrolls placed on it, and they were all reading the books carefully.

Even if the door opened, no one would look this way.

All the thoughts seemed to be focused on the scroll.

Duan Chun was curious and walked along the courtyard to the steps of the main hall.

Looking at the main hall, there are also two long tables.

Two rows of older Taoist priests were also sitting there, reading seriously.

The number of Taoist priests in this small courtyard.

It was several times more than what he saw outside.

But here, he couldn't hear any sound.

Just like the three characters Jing Si Yuan on the horizontal plaque outside the courtyard door.

Duan Chun counted in his mind, there were twelve or three Taoist priests outside.

There are six Taoist priests in the main hall.

It seems that most of the remaining Taoist priests of Qingxu Temple are gathered here.

Just as the guards said, thousands of Taoist priests who were dismissed that year left Qingxu Temple.

But there were dozens of Taoist priests who refused to leave and were abandoned in the Taoist temple.

If it weren't for the donations from nearby residents, the Taoist priests would also go out to make a small living.

They can persist until now.

Duan Chun walked up the steps of the main hall and came into the main hall.

"Young man, I'm here to meet Taoist Master Zizhen."

"I wonder where you are now?"

Duan Chun cupped his fists and saluted and asked softly.

Still no one answered in the hall, but a forty-year-old Taoist priest sitting in the front row stretched out his hand.

Pointing to the entrance to the apse passage on one side.

"Thank you, Taoist Master."

Duan Chun walked towards the back hall, walked out of the passage, and passed through a horizontal wind and rain corridor.

Only then did a small courtyard appear.

Among the three thatched cottages, the main door opened, and there was an old Taoist with gray hair inside.

Sitting in front of the desk, writing furiously.

"Young man Duan Chun, come to see Taoist Master Zizhen."

Duan Chun said loudly.

"Guests, please come in."

The old Taoist priest said without raising his head.

Still concentrating on his business.

Duan Chun walked into the small courtyard and came to the main hall.

"Guests, please sit down wherever you like. I still have a little bit to finish."

The old Taoist priest said.

Duan Chun sat on the couch on one side and looked at the book in front of him curiously.

[Yin Yang and Five Elements Theory].

Duan Chun curiously opened it and read only one page, which contained some things he couldn't understand.

He lost interest, put down the book, and curiously checked the status of other books.

He wanted to find out about the Taoist priests like Qingxu Guan who refused to leave and stayed in the inner courtyard every day.

What do you study every day?