Chapter 105 Negotiation
"Ha ha, young man, don't stain your clothes. It's good for the poor monk to come."
The old monk hurriedly smiled.
"It doesn't matter."
Liu Xia said and took over the pumpkin.
When the old monk looked at it, he didn't say much. He went back to the backyard with Liu Xia and put the pumpkin in the kitchen. The old monk smiled and said, "Thank you very much, young man. Come and have a cup of tea to quench your thirst.
Liu Xia was very kind. Anyway, there was nothing else to do, so she went to his room with the old monk.
The old monk's room is next to the kitchen, and the furnishings inside are extremely simple.
A wooden bed, a table, and there are Buddhist niches in the room, surrounded by fragrant fog.
There is nothing else in the room, but it is clean and spotless.
After sitting down, the old monk gave him a cup of tea: "This tea is not good. Let's take a sip."
Liu Xia picked up the teacup and smelled the fragrance of the tea. She took a slight sip, leaving a fragrance on her lips and teeth. She couldn't help admiring, "Good tea."
"If you grow it yourself, it's better than selling it outside. Listen to the accent of the clan, not a local, where do you come from?
The old monk held a string of Buddha beads in one hand, picked up the teacup and took a sip.
Liu Xia's accent has a strong northwest accent. After all, where did she grow up?
"I'm from Longdu."
Liu Xia said with a smile.
"Well, no wonder. Looking at the prince's demeanor, you will know that he is from a big place.
The monk smiled and said, but at this point, the old monk said, "Look at the prince's gorgeous clothes, he looks very rich and noble. It's just that there is a lot of anger between the eyebrows. In the long run, I'm afraid it will hinder the prince's cultivation.
"Thank you for reminding me, but people in the world can't help themselves. I never wanted to be like a monk, picking chrysanthemums under the east fence and seeing Nanshan leisurely. It's a pity that it's a natural hard life.
Liu Xia said with a wry smile.
"It's a good sentence to pick chrysanthemums under the east fence, and you can see Nanshan leisurely. The prince has this artistic conception, but I worry too much. Come on, have tea."
The old monk poured another cup of laughter for Liu Xia.
"The donor came all the way from Longdu. Although the scenery here in Wuzhou is not beautiful, it is also unique. The donor can go around.
"The scenery is really good, but although the scenery here is beautiful, it is not far from here, but it is full of desolation. I'm really not in the mood."
"Are you talking about near Qiu County?"
"It seems that the Zen master knows?"
"Ha ha, people come and go here every day. It's easy to know what to know. The thieves in Yuntianling Mountain are rampant, which can really be said to be the purgatory in the world.
"Yes, although the mountain thief is hateful, the most hateful is indeed the official."
Liu Xia said angrily.
"The prince is young and vigorous, but there is a saying that if the water is clear, there will be no fish. This corrupt official can't be killed. Because people are greedy. Otherwise, greed and infatuation will not become a taboo in Buddhism.
The old monk laughed.
"I know this, but people should also have good thoughts. Corruption is not something I can solve. It's an institutional problem. However, corruption is so bad that it can't be solved. I have seen with my own eyes how the people there are struggling in deep water and fire. If you can't do it with my help, I'm sorry for creating me. This place is called Fulong Temple, which is the place where Zen Master Huiming subdued the dragon. Although I don't have the same cultivation and wisdom as Master Huiming, I won't give up if I don't completely change the appearance here.
Liu Xia said lightly.
"Amitabha, it seems that it is inevitable that the life will be ruined again."
"This is a bad word. If I don't act, won't I be born here? I, the Buddha, am compassionate. It is also compassion to do good deeds every day. It is also compassion to slaughter demons and eliminate evil. If I go to hell because of this, I won't regret it.
Liu Xia said with a smile.
"Good and good, the benefactor is indeed a person with wisdom. I believe that the wish of the benefactor will come true.
The old monk laughed.
"Bear the master's good words. It's getting late. I'll leave first.
Speaking of this, Liu Xia turned around and prepared to leave.
"Please stay, donor. I also have some tea grown by myself. Shi mainly doesn't dislike it, so I take it on the road to drink. If the family can benefit the world, it is also the merit of the poor monk.
The old monk laughed.
"Thank you, Master."
Liu Xia was naturally not polite. He took a tea bucket made of a bamboo tube and bowed his waist to thank him.
"You are polite. The poor monk still has a sentence to give to the benefactor. Please don't be surprised."
The old monk laughed.
"It's good for the master to say it directly."
"Amitabha, it's going to change. Please pay more attention."
The old monk laughed.
Liu Xia was stunned and looked at the cloudless sky. For a moment, she didn't understand the meaning of the old monk, so she laughed and said, "I know, the master doesn't need to send it."
Coming out of the old monk, Cai Wei and others also finished praying. Dabao was still chanting scriptures, so he did not disturb him. He left Liu Liansheng here to wait for him, and they followed Song Yuanshan to continue to play.
When Liu Xia left the temple, Song Aolong, dressed in a casual suit, appeared in the old monk's room just now.
Seeing the old monk, Song Aolong bowed his waist very respectfully and said, "Sir, you asked me to come. What's the order?"
The old monk sat cross-legged ** with Buddha beads in his hand. He suddenly stopped and opened his eyes slightly and said, "Tell Tianyou, there is some muddy water. It's time to wipe out the mountain thieves in Yuntianling. Go ahead."
Song Aolong was suddenly stunned, but he didn't ask much. He hugged his fist and said, "I understand."
After saying that, he retreated to the door and disappeared.
It was already late to return to the Song Palace.
Cai Wei and Yao Wenxin bought a bunch of things and were very excited.
Dabao came out of the temple and kept silent.
On the way back to the room, Liu Xia asked curiously, "I said, are you just hungry?"
"Oh, I haven't worshipped the Buddha for a long time. Today's chanting the scriptures makes the poor monk feel deeply guilty for the crimes committed these days."
Dabao said with a serious face.
"Well, you are suddenly so deep that I'm a little uncomfortable. So you mean that in the future, you will have to wash your mind, eat fast and recite Buddha, and become a monk again?"
Liu Xia asked.
"Amitabha, the poor monk just feels self-reproach. You still need to recite the Buddha's name, and you don't have to eat fast. I heard that in order to entertain us tonight, the royal palace specially prepared the most distinctive banquet here. It's a sin not to eat."
Dabao Bai looked at Liu Xia and said.
Liu Xia is speechless at the moment.
When he returned to the room, Liu Xia opened the old monk's tea and poured out some of it. This tea has a beautiful taste, which is really rare.
Even if it is the tribute tea of the imperial court, it has no taste.
While tasting tea, outside the door, Li Tianyou was heard shouting, "Weir Li Tianyou, see the prince."
At that moment, Liu Xia hurriedly got up and went out of the door, helped Li Tianyou up and said, "Don't be so polite. I got a bucket of good tea today. Come in and taste it with me. I promise that as the head of the Song family, I'm afraid you haven't drunk it.
Song Tianyou and Liu Xia entered the room. Liu Xia poured him a cup. Song Tianyou picked up the teacup and couldn't help but be shocked. Then he hurriedly smiled and said, "It's really good tea."
Then he laughed and said, "Today, Weichen has something to do, and he didn't accompany the prince. Did the prince still have a good time?"
"Oh, I'm a guest. You should be busy with yours. Today, the son of the world takes us to have a good time eating, drinking and having fun. There is no need to worry about the Duke of Song. However, let's talk about business. I'm afraid I can't stay here for long.
Liu Xia said with a smile.
"What's the prince's order?"
Song Tianyou hurriedly asked seriously.
"Well, you are the head of the Song family. You must have guessed the purpose of my coming this time. First of all, I naturally want to meet Mr. Song, who is famous all over the world. Second, do you know that I'm here to borrow money, food and horses. You don't need to say more. Just give me a happy word. It's better to borrow it or not. Don't say those useless things, otherwise you will be too tired."
Liu Xia said with a smile.
Song Tianyou smiled awkwardly and said, "The prince is really a quick talker. It's just the meaning of the imperial court?
"You don't need to worry about this. You know the situation of the court better than I do. I think your majesty is determined this time, otherwise he would not have brought me here. To tell you the truth, although I have never seen those mountain thieves, judging from the situation around Qiu County, I'm afraid it's not easy to deal with. You know better than me about the equipment of the army stationed in Wuzhou. If you really fight with those mountain thieves, if it's not the plain battle, the advantage in the number of people will be gone. I need a well-trained, well-equipped team that is good at mountain combat. The owner of the Song family is rich. If you give me 5,000 yuan, I don't think it's too much. If you give me 100,000 yuan, I won't think too much. Anyway, I'm a wild goose. If you want to be an iron rooster, it's impossible.
Liu Xia said with a smile.
"The prince said so. If I don't give the prince face, won't the prince say that the Song family is stingy? In this way, I can give you 50,000 soldiers and horses, and be responsible for half of the military food. Then I came forward to gather the Wuzhou clan and raise 20,000 yuan for the prince. A total of 70,000 people, what do you think, prince?
Song Tianyou hesitated for a moment and said.
Now, Liu Xia doesn't know it anymore.
He originally thought that sending Tianyou would be able to escape in every way, but as a result, the degree of generousness was beyond Liu Xia's expectation.
"What? Is the prince dissatisfied? It's just that it's really a busy autumn season now. If there are more people, I'm afraid it will delay this year's harvest.
Song Tianyou smiled awkwardly.
"No, no, no, satisfied, satisfied. The Duke of Song is really generous. I'm extremely satisfied."
Liu Xia hurriedly smiled.
"To tell you the truth, this group of mountain thieves has indeed become the heart of my Song family. The so-called side of the couch, how can you allow others to sleep soundly? I have always had the intention to suppress bandits, but I don't have the intention of the court. My Song family should also think more about it. After all, it's too close to Longdu. In case of suppressing the bandits, the group of mountain thieves fled out of Wuzhou and harassed Tianbao Province. I can't afford it either.
Song Tianyou said with a sigh of relief.
"What do you mean, Mr. Song?"
Liu Xia asked.
"To tell you the truth, this is what my father means."
"Well! In that case, thank you very much. Now that the soldiers and horses are borrowed, I also have to meet Qiu County. It's just a pity that I don't know if Mr. Song is free. I really want to meet him.
Liu Xia said with a smile.
"Ha ha, hasn't the prince added his father today?"
"Oh? When?"
"The prince was dissatisfied and said that the tea you are drinking now was planted by your father."
Song Tianyou said with a faint smile.
After listening to this, Liu Xia couldn't help saying, "What!! It's a pity that I still want to teach him a few tricks.