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

"His grandfather and uncle were both top scholars in the imperial examinations during the Song Dynasty."

"His father, Liang Shi, was also a capable minister,"

"To completely change the old corrupt practices,"

"It led to an unprecedented boom in Shandong's iron and steel industry."

"Di Qing was able to become the Privy Councilor back then,"

"It was Liang Shi who exerted his influence behind the scenes."

Zhao Yuan quipped, "This couplet is more suitable for hanging in the Swallow Tower."

"But it shouldn't be hung here in the main hall,"

"At the very least, it shouldn't be the main couplet on the gate of the Yellow Hall."

"Please leave a main couplet, Your Highness!"

The officials and gentry around them chimed in.

The clerk quickly brought over writing brush, ink, paper, and inkstone.

Zhao Yuan picked up his pen and racked his brains for a moment,

Write down a couplet by Emperor Yongzheng:

He devoted himself to the cause of Heaven, working tirelessly day and night.

Enjoying the people's joy brings harmony and pleasure.

"it is good!"

"Your Highness truly loves his people like his own children."

"This couplet hangs in the Yellow Tower,"

"They complement each other perfectly!"

“…”

In an instant, flattery poured in.

Those scholars on the outskirts,

Upon hearing the content of the couplet,

They also began to praise it enthusiastically.

After Zhao Yuan strode back to the car,

Yuwen often whispered to the officials around him:

"Please invite a renowned seal engraver,"

"Carve the emperor's couplets properly,"

"Prefect Liang's couplets need to be moved to a different location."

"Yes!"

The official immediately went to make arrangements for the matter.

The next place is Swallow Tower.

This building was destroyed during the Five Dynasties period.

This building is now part of a reconstruction.

Moreover, it is not far from the government office.

Including the former residence of Su Shi next door,

They were all sold to local wealthy businessmen.

Zhao Yuan went for a stroll.

Without Guan Panpan,

There was no Ma Panpan either.

There was, however, Chu Panpan.

He was summoned by the wealthy businessman Liu Mu to sing a song.

Chapter 1931 Inscription

When I heard the name,

It's obvious that he's just being pretentious.

Yuwen often listened to a little tune and whispered to Zhao Yuan:

"The imperial court has forbidden the keeping of government-run prostitutes."

"Local governments are successively cutting back on these operations."

"A minority of good people have reformed,"

"Most of them, however, were employed by wealthy families."

"This Chu Panpan used to be a courtesan in Xuzhou."

From the central government to local governments

Official prostitutes were all supported by the treasury at various levels.

Where would the Ming Dynasty have so much money?

They were all laid off at once.

But courtesans and musicians had no other way to make a living.

Those who are famous can work for wealthy businessmen.

Life was tough when I was unknown.

Regardless,

The new dynasty will no longer have any relevant government offices.

Officials have to pay for their own entertainment.

After having dinner and listening to music at the Swallow Tower

Zhao Yuan then headed straight for the south of the city.

Xiang Yu's Xima Terrace is long gone.

The officials temporarily cleared a platform on the mountainside.

Taitou Temple is right next to it.

It is said to have been built by Liu Yu.

Zhao Yuan asked, "How many monks are there in the temple?"

Yuwen Chang hurriedly said, "The one without a monastic certificate has already been ordered to return to secular life."

"Eighty percent of the land in Yamashita Terada was also confiscated,"

"Used to resettle displaced people."

"Now, only a little over a hundred monks remain at Taitou Temple."

"very good."

Zhao Yuan nodded.

Then we went to visit other scenic spots on the mountain.

Surprisingly, two temples and one Taoist temple were discovered one after another.

After Zhao Yuan inquired,

Upon learning that they were all founded during the Song Dynasty, he immediately said:

"Taitou Temple is an ancient temple,"

"Nature can be preserved,"

"The other two temples were completely demolished,"

"The monks were transferred to Taitou Temple to chant Buddhist scriptures."

"After the temple was demolished, its stone and timber,"

"It can be converted into an academy."

"Yes!"

Yuwen Chang didn't care about this.

Zhao Yuan asked for writing materials.

Inscribed the four characters "Nanshan Academy" and asked:

"Would local wealthy individuals be willing to donate money to build an academy?"

"This humble citizen is willing to donate one thousand strings of cash!"

Liu Mu immediately echoed this.

"I'll donate three hundred strings of cash!"

"Our Zhang family will donate five hundred strings of cash!"

“…”

In a few minutes,

There was more than enough funding to build the academy.

Some renowned scholars from Xuzhou were even willing to teach for free.

The academy whose name was personally inscribed by the current emperor!

They will surely become famous throughout the world in the future.

Those with the ability all want to get involved.

As for what happened after the temple was destroyed

There are ready-made methods for dealing with those Buddha statues.

A perfectly intact Buddha statue with a provenance.

It will be moved to another temple.

Damaged or ordinary Buddha statues

They were buried directly in a pit.

Later archaeologists,

Large pits dating back to the Song Dynasty are frequently unearthed.

The piles of things buried inside are all Buddha statues.

The reason for this is the rise of Neo-Confucianism in the Song Dynasty.

Temple destruction is a frequent occurrence.

Or perhaps the temple lacks sufficient funds.

Unable to repair the damaged Buddha statue

So they kept digging holes and burying them.

Zhao Yuan sat on the earthen platform halfway up the hill.

Watching the Xuzhou New Army

After some military drills,

That concludes today's activities.