Chapter 200 Time changes and the world changes
Du Zhongxiao bid farewell to Zhiming and Yuchi Sanlang, stood in front of the city lord's mansion, and looked at the city of Khotan. Today, he knew what the Buddha's country was.
It was February, and flowers were blooming. Where Zhiming passed by, the flowers were spread out, and the people around him were greeted. The city was even more lively than when the New Year was in Tokyo. Men, women, young and old, and the streets were crowded with people. On both sides of the street, incense tables were placed all the way to Longxing Temple.
Emperor Zhongzong of the Tang Dynasty succeeded to the throne, changed the country's name from Zhou to Tang, and ordered the world to build temples and named it Longxing Temple. The Longxing Temple in Khotan was established at that time, mostly using Han monks, and was a symbol of the rule of the central court. Zhiming came to Khotan, which was actually equivalent to the spiritual leader of the Song Dynasty sect, representing the majesty of the central court, not just a wizard.
Du Zhongxiao was not familiar with Buddhism, so he went to Longxing Temple's deputy envoy Zhang Sheng, and other officials and generals stayed at the city lord's mansion. Today he gave lectures, and he gave lectures for three days and three nights. Three days later, Yuchi Sanlang ascended the throne, and a new era in Yutian began.
Back at the mansion, Du Zhongxiao sat idle in the study. Looking out the window, the poplar trees had sprouted tender buds, and unknown wild flowers were blooming by the wall, and the wind was no longer cold. Before he knew it, spring had arrived. Yutian was facing the south, and the cold wind from the north stopped, the sky warmed up, and the spring was everywhere. People took off their cold clothes and jumped happily, and the city seemed particularly energetic.
A new kingdom was built, and there were many things to do, and the most important thing was money. The Song Dynasty sent Yuchi Sanlang back, and there were some rewards, but it was far from enough to revive the kingdom. Zhang Sheng and Zhang Yutian had been for several months. The most important thing was to screen away the local tyrants, and to grant officials a wish, of course they also had to pay. At least in the city of Yutian, the king of Yuchi Sanlang had to be put on the airs.
When money and power are involved, things become complicated. Some of the local tyrants in the city of Khotan are selected into the royal palace, and each one is excited. Now if you take out the money, you will take back the capital and profit in the future, let alone the status that comes with it. Most of those who are excluded are worried and worried about being settled in the autumn. Can they become local tyrants under the rule of Hei Khan, or in the city of Khotan, who has no handle?
Du Zhongxiao didn't want to worry about these things, he missed home. He had been to Hequ Road for more than three years, and when it was time to hand over, it was time to go home. The railway was connected to Yizhou, and the Western Regions were connected to the Central Plains. It was already unbreakable and was no longer the extreme border area before. There were troops stationed, and the court could just send officials to manage it. Different customs, if you were unaccustomed to the rule of the court, you could come to Yutian, and the indigenous methods were practiced here.
In addition to being obedient and able to win over the hearts of the indigenous people, there is another reason for the reconstruction of Khotan, which is that the place is closed. The south is the vast Kunlun Mountains and the north is the boundless desert. The exit is Shule in the west, and the other is Shazhou in the northeast. Now Shazhou is still under the rule of Dangxiang, and the Hexi passage is closed. As long as the Song Dynasty occupied Shule, Khotan was actually sealed.
In the past, Du Zhongxiao had only a brief understanding of the Buddha's kingdom, which was determined based on history. Only after these days did he truly realize the difference. In a few months, Khotan revived Buddhism, the people were extremely crazy, and many families lost all their money to help build and repair temples. I don't know how many families sent their children to the temple and became novice monks. That kind of piety made Du Zhongxiao a little confused.
In Khotan, Yuchi Sanlang is the king and controls administration with local tyrants. Zhiming is the national teacher who controls religion, while the garrison is a military force, responsible for suppressing the local area. Since there are no foreign enemies, Khotan has few garrisons, but its status is important. For most things, as long as Zhiming and the garrison are unified, the local area can only implement them, and even the imperial court does not need to suppress them.
Outside the city, Hirasaburo changed into a new dress and shouted to the neighbors next to him: "Brother Yan, let's go to see the monk preach together!"
Brother Yan came out of the house and said, "Wait a minute, my wife is cleaning up and we are going to go together."
Hirasara agreed and went to the courtyard of Yan Erge's house, sat together, and talked some gossip. When he looked up, he saw the house opposite and said, "That Tengsanlang is a green sect. Heihan was so arrogant and happy when he was there! Now Heihan has run away, I don't know what they look like."
Brother Yan said, "He went out as soon as the sky was dawn these days. I heard that he was meeting other church members, so I don't know what major issues he had."
Hirasaburo nodded: "These people have lived a good life before, but now they are naturally scared. Fortunately, the Song army did not pay attention to these matters, otherwise they should be arrested and punished strictly. When Black Khan was there, these people paid less taxes and did not serve in the service. How much benefit did they receive? Now that the king has come back to rule the world and establish a country with Buddhism, he should deal with them!"
Yan Erge said, "The king is a kind person. He thinks that they are also a citizen, and he says he is not blamed. But in my opinion, how can these people be content with their good lives? Just like Teng Sanlang on the opposite side, he has been discussing with people every day in the past few days, and something may happen."
Hirasaburo nodded and suddenly said, "Second brother, what do you think they are discussing?"
Brother Yan Erge said, "I heard that the Song army drove away Heihan and banned the temples of the Green Sect. They were dissatisfied. I thought they had discussed together that they would submit a letter to the government and let the temple be reopened. Now all Buddhist temples need to be rebuilt, so who would care about them."
Heizaburo heard this and thought about it and shook his head: "I don't think it's such a simple thing. If the Song army does not allow such a thing, will the king agree to it? They are not so stupid. If you make such a request at this time, isn't it okay to be troublesome?"
At this moment, when he saw Teng Sanlang coming back, Hei Sanlang deliberately whispered: "Brother of the Teng family, today the eminent monks in the Central Plains preach in Longxing Temple. Let's go and see it together! There have been no eminent monks coming to us for many years. Listening to it is a lot of merit!"
Teng Sanlang said: "I don't believe in Buddhism, how can I listen to those things! If you believe in it, don't bother us!"
Pingsanlang said: "Khotan is a Buddha's country, how can he not believe in Buddhism? In the past, the country was destroyed, but it was only a temporary disaster. Now that the calamity has passed, there are eminent monks in the Central Plains, and Buddhism will flourish in the future. The Black Khan is no longer here, so why do you still believe in the Green Sect!"
Teng Sanlang said: "Why do others believe in this kind of thing? Don't bother me if you make trouble for yourself!"
While talking, Tengsanlang heard the yard, closed the door and deliberately ignored Hirasaru.
Heishanro smiled and said, "This guy still knows to close the door! When Hei Sang was there, he recruited church members to his home every day, but it was not like this!"
Brother Yan Erge said: "They are worried in recent months and they all look like this."
Tengsanlang returned home and said to the Hun family: "I can't live in the city of Khotan for a day! I just left the street and the road was full of people who welcomed the monks of the Central Plains, and it was so crowded! I discussed with Qiu Yuanwai and others. After taking the Buddhist meeting these days, the inside and outside were loose. Our whole family moved to the upper reaches of Wuyu River. I heard that the land there was fertile and sparse, so I no longer suffered from this anger."
The woman had no knowledge and just said, "We have lived in the city of Gutian for generations. We don't know what is outside, so why did we move away? As the saying goes, the family is worth a lot of money, but suddenly move away. What should we do if we have something here? How should we live outside?"
Tengsanlang said: "Qiu Yuanwai is a big business, and he is willing to move. What else do we care about? Qiu Yuanwai agreed to pay for his family's things, and he sent someone to sell them slowly in the city of Yutian. The upper reaches of the Wuyu River said that there are many idle fields and water, so you can farm."
Hun's family said: "What does the city of Khotan look like? What does it look like in such a remote place? It's just that Black Sweat has left. What does it have to do with us? Just bow your head, why is it not for the rest of your life!"
Teng Sanlang said, "What do you know? When Hei Khan was there, we were all the best people, and we didn't collect taxes, so I don't know how happy we were! Now, those people remember it. Just now, I passed by Yan Erge's house opposite. He was sitting in the yard, and he was the one who was Ping Sanlang, who teased me there. If I had been slaughtered in the past, I could only endure it now. Not to mention, the Green Temple has been demolished and we have no place to go. How can this be done? Just farm, and no one in the local area has taken care of us!"
After hearing this, the whole family just cried and refused to move. After Tengsanlang said a few words, he got angry and made the whole family angry. She wiped her tears and packed things with the children.
Chapter completed!