Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji said a few more things, but Li Yuan was not satisfied.

Li Yuan said in a deep voice: "Before the three armies move, food and grass will go first. If the food and fodder are not prepared, you will lose before the battle is fought. I intend to influence Emperor Wu of Northern Zhou and abolish Buddhism to seek weapons between pagodas and temples, and soldiers under monks. What do you think?"

As soon as this statement was made, Li Yuanji almost praised the emperors of the Sui Dynasty. The monks in the temple were a great fortune. Moreover, the royal family of the Tang Dynasty always respected Taoism. When Li Yuan founded the country, he respected Laozi as the great saint, and regarded himself as the descendant of Laojun. Since the founding of the country, he respected Taoism and even designated it as the national religion.

In the fourth year of Wude, Taoist priest Fu Yi submitted an eleven articles for the destruction of monks and nuns. Taoism used Lao Tzu's theory of transforming the Hu Sutra, saying that after Lao Tzu left the west and left without knowing where to end, he said that Lao Tzu went to India to change into Buddha and taught the Hu people to do Buddhism, and used this to defame Buddha.

There was even a rumor in the Li Tang Dynasty and the people of the country that the three religions should be reorganized, and Taoism should be the first, Confucianism should be followed, and Buddhism should be the last.

Li Yuan thought that his two sons would agree with him in this matter, but he did not expect that Li Jiancheng would object after hearing this: "Father, this matter is absolutely not allowed. Buddhism emphasizes equality of all sentient beings, and even Confucianism and Taoism are incomparable. All wise and wise men and wise men from ancient times to the present respect for Buddhism. Nowadays, monks may not be good people, some are misbehaving, some are lazy and pretend to study Buddhism in order to avoid taxes; but there are also some are full of dignity, strictly abide by the precepts, and their minds and ambitions are as clear and noble as pearls and jade. Now, if they are not distinguished from the wise and foolish, they may be burned together."

"Father, let alone the king who destroyed Buddhism since ancient times can succeed for a while, but never has a good ending. If it arouses the inspiration of the people who worship Buddha, it will be even more unworthy. Father, you should think twice about it."

Li Yuan was stunned and suddenly remembered his son's nickname: Visa Mententian. When he was a child, he was afraid that it would be difficult to grow up, so he named this name to protect Li Jiancheng. This was a natural thing during the Sui Dynasty when worshipping Buddhism. For example, Li Jing's nickname was called Medicine Master, while his brother Li Duan was called Medicine King.

Li Jiancheng has always believed in Buddhism since childhood, so when Li Yuan saw him objection, he hesitated and said, "Since that's the case, let's just wait."

Li Yuan was also a little relieved. After this incident, Li Yuan felt that Li Jiancheng was a bit kind.

In the capital city.

A year has passed in a blink of an eye, and the New Year is ushering in.

In the second year of the reform of the Great Zhao Dynasty, the fifth year of Wude in the Tang Dynasty was silently coming.

Firecrackers are ringing in Youjing City, full of the festive celebration of the New Year.

The same is true for the imperial family in Linshuo Palace. On this day, Li Chongjiu held a family banquet and everyone gathered.

The Li family is now growing more and more populous, and there is a lively table. On the main seat, Li Hu and Li Chongjiu and Mr. Li. Next is Yang Ehuang, Shi Deyun, Li Zhiwan, Su Miao. There are also Li Chongjiu and some children are ordinary, Li Ying and Niu Niu. Niu Niu still need to be carried by her husband to eat.

If you continue like this, if you add a few more children, it will be not enough for the Li family to have dinner. Now the room is in the middle of the room and your belly is slightly bulging. The second child is already three months pregnant, and this summer, the Li family will have to add children again.

Li Chongjiu was even more happy at the dinner table. Not only did Shi Deyun pregnant with her children, but she was already full of years old this year. Thinking that Yang Ehuang gave birth last year, she didn't go smoothly. Therefore, Li Chongjiu couldn't help but love this girl more.

His youngest daughter was lively and active by nature. Li Chongjiu became excited when drinking, so she hugged her in her arms. The girl was not polite and grabbed Li Chongjiu's beard.

During the meal, everyone was talking and laughing, and they were so happy. Li Chongjiu held his daughter and looked at Pingping and said, "My little daughter is still in her infancy, but the eldest daughter has become a big girl. I can't keep you this year. I have to marry, otherwise I will become an old girl."

There were laughter during the meal. Pingping couldn't help but feel ashamed when he heard Li Chongjiu say this. He lowered his head and kept shaking his head.

Looking at his daughter's expression, Li Chongjiu thought that all the daughters in the world were going to get married before they got married, so she smiled and didn't care.

Among the concubines of Li Chongjiu, Shi Deyun and Pingping had been with him the longest. Seeing him like this, he asked gently in Pingping's ear: "Tell me, but I have a favorite man in my heart?"

Pingping heard Shi Deyun ask this, but he didn't say anything, just lowered his head and didn't say anything. Shi Deyun couldn't help but wonder. She knew that if her daughter's family had no attitude, she would neither nod nor shake her head, that would mean that there was one.

Shi Deyun couldn't help but feel overjoyed and asked quietly: "Pingping, I'll ask you who is it and let your father decide for you."

Pingping's face was flushed but he didn't say anything. Li Chongjiu also noticed his daughter's abnormality at this time, and looked at Shi Deyun with a look of inquiry. Shi Deyun shook her hand and signaled Li Chongjiu not to ask questions at this time. Li Chongjiu knew nothing.

After the banquet ended, Shi Deyun came to meet Li Chongjiu. Li Chongjiu asked, "Who is the person you like?"

Shi Deyun knew that she could not hide it from Li Chongjiu, "How can I answer if I can't speak? I asked her for a long time before she drew a Zhou character on the table."

"Zhou? Could it be a man with the surname Zhou? Who is this person? Do you know what you know in your heart?" Yang Ehuang asked from the side.

Li Chongjiu narrowed his eyes and snorted softly: "So it's him."

"Oh?" Shi Deyun, Yang Ehuang couldn't help but wonder who this man who entered Pingping's heart was.

Li Chongjiu immediately said to the two girls: "This person is Zhou Zhou, the governor of Liaodong County. When I went to Luoyang before, I saw the two fishing on the boat and looked kind. At that time, I had some doubts. Later, I transferred Zhou Zhou to Liaodong County for the sake of excuses. I didn't want the two to meet each other, but I didn't expect that Pingping really had him in his heart."

Shi Deyun smiled slightly after hearing this, and said, "Your Majesty, your method is really bad. If a man and a woman have feelings in her heart, they will separate the two of them, and they will add more longing."

After hearing what Shi Deyun said, Yang Ehuang also smiled and said, "Yes, Your Majesty, you really don't understand your daughter's thoughts."

Li Chongjiu said: "I don't understand. Just letting the two of them be together will not encourage love. I am lonely since I was a child, with a pitiful life experience, and I am just growing up under your knees. I am simple and kind, and I don't know that people outside are sinister. I am really worried that she will meet someone wrong."

After hearing this, Yang Ehuang nodded and said, "I understand. The emperor is afraid that Zhou Zhou would intend to approach Pingping at the beginning, so he has other plans."

"Not bad." Li Chongjiu was full of worry.

"Your Majesty, please be relieved. This matter is very simple. Let's try Zhouzhou." Yang Ehuang said from the side.

On the thirteenth day of the first lunar month, the official road leading to Youjing was flying snow all over the sky.

A carriage, guarded by dozens of cavalrymen, was walking through the snowy day. Both sides of the official road were covered with white mountains or woods. After finally passing by a village, there was no population.

Zhou Zhou sat in the carriage and looked at the snow outside the window. When he was passing by the village, he suddenly said, "Stop!"

The carriage stopped, and the cavalry guards on the side said, "Eunuch, Youjing is coming soon. We have delayed the negotiations due to heavy snow. If we delay now, we may not even be able to catch up with the saints who enter the palace on the Yuan Dynasty."

"There is no rush at this moment, and the people are exhausted. Everyone should take a break."

When the cavalry guards saw Zhou Zhou looking at the village, they asked for a long time: "Is there anything special about this village?"

Zhou Zhou looked at it for a long time before saying, "Didn't anyone tell you? Am I born and raised from Youjing?"

"I know that the humble official is the place where dragons and tigers gather, so I have such an assistant minister as an envoy."

Zhou Zhou looked at the other party and laughed: "In your eyes, is it the only Youjing City in the square that is considered Youjing? I tell you that this area within a hundred miles belongs to Youjing."

Zhou Zhou gestured with his hands, then sighed and said, "This village also belongs to Youjing."

"May I?"

Zhou Zhou nodded and said, "Yes, I am a member of this village. Since my father saw him, I have grown up in this village. Every grass and tree here is familiar to me. When I failed the county trial, I thought I would be a farmer for the rest of my life. It was ridiculous to think about it. The situation of a human being is really wonderful. If it weren't for what Lin Shangshu said at that time, I would have died with the plants and trees here in this life."

The guard heard this and said, "So that's it. Since the envoy has come here, why don't you go into the village?"
Chapter completed!