Water Margin: The opening scene involves assassinating Emperor Huizong of Song and forcibly taking L

“My third brother studied with the Crown Prince, passed the imperial examination in the same year, and became an official in the same year.”

"To have eyes but not recognize gold inlaid with jade is truly a disrespectful act."

The merchant at the next table quickly stood up.

He bowed and greeted Old Liu, the wealthy man.

The other guests also stood up.

They all bowed and greeted each other.

Even the innkeeper,

Let the chef prepare a couple more good dishes.

They also gave away a free bottle of fine wine.

Although Old Master Liu pretended to be reserved

He barely spoke a few words the whole time.

But she was already bubbling with joy inside.

He secretly felt that his life had not been in vain.

I really want to go to Tokyo right now!

He also dreamed of taking the imperial examination when he was young.

...

As merchants brought in more and more goods...

In addition to rice and wheat, there are also purchase restrictions and controls.

The remaining goods were released a few days before the Lantern Festival.

The entire city is visibly recovering its vitality.

"As expected of the capital city, it is truly extraordinary."

Old Master Liu leaned back in the carriage.

Enjoy the view through the lifted carriage curtain.

Liu Wen said worriedly, "It's windy outside, let's close the curtains."

"It's alright,"

Old Master Liu was quite carefree.

"My days are numbered,"

"Every extra look is a good look."

"I'm back in Tokyo now,"

"There definitely won't be a next time,"

"I just hope I don't die here."

Liu Wen hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.

In the end, I didn't try to persuade them any further.

The street scene slowly flashed by.

Old Master Liu muttered to himself.

"What a pity, I was daring and willing to take risks when I was young,"

"But they did not encounter a true dragon,"

"Now I can only benefit from my son's fame."

"In this life, one depends on fate and luck."

"The rest depends on your skills."

“My second and third brothers are both lucky and capable,” Liu Wen said.

Old Master Liu shook his head.

"Your second brother is too short-sighted,"

"He was adept at navigating the power struggles and infighting within the bureaucracy."

"Managing official documents and account books is of course no problem,"

"But it would be a stretch to ask him to govern a region,"

"Let alone having the power to command the wind and rain in the halls of power."

"Your third brother is too ambitious and unrealistic,"

"They seem to have made some progress in the past few years,"

How far we can go depends on our future fortune.

Liu Wen thought to himself,

You're all talk and no action.

His eyelids are even worse than his second brother's.

Neither of them knew the way.

The carriage arrived at Duting Post Station in a daze.

This place used to be where envoys from the Liao Dynasty were received.

It is currently being used as Shi Qian's intelligence office.

They went over and inquired.

A guide will be immediately provided.

He led the two of them straight north.

The official leading the way was also responsible for providing introductions.

"On the west side of this street are the Kaifeng Prefectural Government Office and the Censorate,"

"The Censorate has now been renamed the Inspectorate."

"The Xijingling Palace is to the east of this street,"

"The memorial tablets of the former Song emperors inside have been moved out,"

"The south side is to be demolished and sold to merchants to use as shops,"

"The northern section will be temporarily reserved for officials who did not bring their families."

"North of Jingling Palace is the Ao Temple,"

"The Zoroastrian idols were chopped up and used as firewood,"

“The monks’ quarters are temporarily used to house some officials of the Crown Prince’s Palace.”

Old Master Liu thought it was too shabby.

"Even if they don't grant me a mansion,"

"There's no need for officials of the Crown Prince's Palace to live in foreign temples, is there?"

The guide officer explained with a smile.

"The temple is close to the Eastern Palace,"

"Go out to the intersection and head north,"

"Walk along Gaotou Street for a while and you'll reach Donghua Gate."

"Although the temple was abolished,"

"The Zoroastrian novices inside had nowhere to go,"

"It's perfect for doing odd jobs like lighting fires and sweeping for the officials."

Old Master Liu found it strange.

"Between a cluster of government offices and the imperial city,"

"Why is there a foreign temple sandwiched in there?"

The guide said, "In earlier times, there was a Persian nobleman."

"He led his followers to Kaifeng."

"The nobleman and his entire family are granted a residence outside the imperial city."

“A temple was built on the original site.”

"The nobles and their followers were settled in the north of the city,"

"Living in the area of ​​Wazi in northern Zhouzhou,"

“There’s a Zoroastrian temple over there too,”

"I don't know which year it was demolished."

"There are plenty of foreigners in Tokyo,"

"It becomes difficult to identify after several generations of intermarriage."

"I see."

Old Master Liu's knowledge and experience greatly increased.

Chapter 1682 Taiping Temple

The leading officer continued,

"In the early years, even Indian princes came to Tokyo,"

"Having heard the profound wisdom of the Dharma,"

"I have been staying at Taiping Xingguo Temple."

"The Indian prince also brought Buddhist treasures,"

“Every time we hold a public lecture, hundreds or even thousands of people come to listen.”

"The Indian green bean that has become famous over the past few decades,"

"These are the bean seeds brought by the Indian prince."

Old Master Liu nodded and said, "I know about big green beans."

"My family used to grow them too,"

"The taste isn't as good as local mung bean noodles,"

"But unexpectedly, it was brought by a prince."

The guide officer then said,

"The temple was not large, but it housed many officials,"

There is no available space.

"The old gentleman may stay temporarily at Taiping Xingguo Temple."

"Although that place has also been abandoned,"

"But the monks' quarters are still standing."

"A monk without a certificate of ordination,"

"After leaving the monastic life, he stayed in the temple,"

"To receive guests from all over the world."

"The monks' quarters were simple and serene."

"The vegetarian meals include both meat and vegetables,"