hsntnovel Chapter 1971 Building a Temple
Chapter 1971 Building a Temple
Even book lovers know that in order to avoid the name of their ancestor Li Hu, the Tang Dynasty changed the tiger talisman for mobilizing troops into a fish talisman.
The bag that holds the fish token is called a fish bag. There are many kinds of fish tokens. Li Shen also has a fish token, but he cannot mobilize troops. It is a thing used to prove his identity.
This kind of fish symbol that proves one's status can only be worn by officials of the third rank and above and nobles. It is for the purpose of showing one's status.
Even Li Shen's father, Li Shimin, would wear a fish talisman every day.
However, in order to prevent them from being copied, fish symbols are placed in fish bags.
Li Shen had seen this fish bag more than once. As for the fish symbol inside, Li Shen planned to go home and look at it later, as the fish symbol was a secret.
Its length and size, the words engraved on it, and some of its mechanisms are unknown.
"If there is nothing else for you, Your Highness, I will take my leave."
After checking the things, Li Shen bowed and said.
"Then I wonder when Prince Ji will set off?" Li Chengqian asked hurriedly.
"I want the Ministry of War to mobilize 10,000 soldiers to Xizhou. I still have some things to deal with in Chang'an City. I will set off after I finish my personal affairs."
Li Shen replied that his plan to make money from football had not even started yet, so how could he leave?
"There must be a deadline." Li Chengqian said seriously.
"Half a month, I will set off within half a month. Please tell His Majesty that I will leave after I agree to leave."
Li Shen smiled lightly, revealing a mocking look.
Li Chengqian heard that this was telling him to stop complaining, and nodded awkwardly:
"Well, I have asked the Ministry of War to dispatch nearby troops to Xizhou. You can go there after you finish your personal affairs. The matter of Anxi is of great importance, so I will trouble you."
Li Chengqian spoke very politely.
After hearing this, Li Shen nodded, saluted again and turned to retreat, but after taking two steps back he stopped again.
Looking at Li Chengqian's evil smile,
"Your Highness, I suddenly thought of something and would like to report it to you."
"I wonder what's going on?" Li Chengqian had a bad feeling when he saw Li Shen's expression.
"Your Highness, His Majesty and the Queen are old. I went to Cuiwei Palace yesterday and saw that His Majesty and the Queen had gray hair on their temples. I felt very sad.
As a son, I only regret that time passes too quickly, leaving traces of the years on the faces of Your Majesty and the Queen.
Because of this, I couldn't sleep all night. Every time I thought of my aging parents, my heart was broken.
So he suddenly had an idea to build a temple and hire eminent monks to pray for his parents day and night, and for His Majesty and the Queen to be healthy and free from illness and disaster.
I have already chosen a location. We will build a new temple on the site of the old Jingjue Monastery beside the Qujiang Pond in Jinchangfang, south of the city. What do you think, Prince?"
Li Shen bowed and asked, and a sad expression appeared on his face when he mentioned his old parents.
After hearing this, the ministers all nodded their heads. Although Prince Ji behaved improperly and was treacherous and cunning, he was impeccable in filial piety.
He is more filial to His Majesty and the Queen than any other princes and princesses.
I'm afraid this is also the reason why Your Majesty dotes on Prince Ji. The emperor is also a human being. Who doesn't want to be surrounded by his children?
"Jingjue Ancient Temple?" Li Chengqian was stunned. He had heard of Jinchangfang before. What was Jingjue Ancient Temple?
"Your Highness Prince Ji, are you talking about the Wulou Temple of the Sui Dynasty?" Ma Zhou asked.
Li Shen nodded, "Yes, it is the former site of Wulou Temple."
The place Li Shen mentioned was originally called Jingjue Temple. Jingjue Temple was built here during the reign of Emperor Daowu of the Northern Wei Dynasty. Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty built Wulou Temple on the site of Jingjue Temple, but it was later abandoned.
"Your Highness Prince Ji is truly benevolent and filial. Praying for His Majesty and the Queen is a good thing. I agree with what Your Highness Prince Ji said."
Ma Zhou smiled after hearing this.
"Yes, yes, Prince Ji is indeed filial."
"Yes, this is an act of accumulating virtue and doing good deeds."
The ministers immediately echoed the voices.
Li Chengqian looked at everyone, then at Li Shen. He felt that it would not be that simple.
"Since you are praying for your majesty and the queen, then I naturally agree."
Li Shen smiled:
"I also expected that His Royal Highness would agree. Originally, I wanted to build it alone, but since ancient times, there has been an order of seniority and distinction between legitimate and illegitimate children. If I build it privately, wouldn't that be overstepping authority?
In this case, where does His Royal Highness the Crown Prince fit in? His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is the eldest son, so logically, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince should be the one taking the lead.
So I am reporting this to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince today. If His Royal Highness the Crown Prince does not want to repair it, then I will dare to fulfill my filial duty on His Royal Highness’ behalf.”
Although Li Shen said this with a smile, every word he said was full of swords and sabers, leaving Li Chengqian with no way to dodge.
Alas, Li Chengqian sighed inwardly, I said this guy is not so easy to deal with, look at this big knife coming straight at me.
As the eldest son, he naturally had to take the lead and set an example in renovating the temple.
Li Shen's meaning was very clear. If you don't want to be filial, then he will do it. But Li Chengqian is the crown prince, how can he not be filial?
The Tang Dynasty ruled the country with filial piety, and many officials were recommended to serve in the court because of their reputation for filial piety.
As the crown prince, how can I be the emperor if I am not filial?
But if I said I would repair it, I would definitely fall into Li Shen's trap, and he was just waiting for me to jump in.
"Your Highness Prince Ji, Your Highness the Crown Prince is busy with state affairs and has no time to care about other things. Your Highness the Crown Prince is naturally filial to Your Majesty and the Queen.
It is only natural to build a temple to pray for His Majesty and the Queen."
Zhang Sun Wuji stood up and said that he was reminding Li Chengqian that he must agree on this occasion. And the fact that the prince prayed for His Majesty and the Queen might even become a good story among the people.
"Duke Zhao is absolutely right. It is my duty to pray for Your Majesty and the Queen." Li Chengqian agreed immediately.
"If that's the case, then I'm relieved. Just as Duke Zhao said, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is busy with state affairs and has no time to care about other things.
I am willing to do it for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince." Li Shen said with a smile.
When Li Chengqian heard this, he frowned for no reason, looked at Li Shen who was smiling, and began to think.
He was wondering what Li Shen was up to.
"That would be great if Prince Ji is willing to do it for me. I will leave this matter to you. You must arrange for people to build it as soon as possible."
After thinking for a while, Li Chengqian still couldn't figure it out, so he nodded and agreed, "Since you are willing to do it, then you can do it."
"Yes, I will obey your order. But will you give me the money for building the temple first or after it is built?"
Li Shen asked again. His purpose was finally revealed, which was to make Li Chengqian pay.
Doing the job for you just means doing the job for you, but you have to pay for it.
But Li Chengqian was not stupid. He finally understood Li Shen's purpose, which was to cheat him of his money.
"Haha, money is not a big deal. I will ask the Ministry of Industry to send the stones and wood over. If you need anything else, just ask the Ministry of Industry."