Zhenguan: I, Dou Fengjie, will not be the first cuckold.

Chapter 87 A Scallion, A Lame Joke

Dou Fengjie was helpless when faced with a cunning official like Feng Dexia.

Even if they installed several probes and listening devices through the espionage system, they only obtained useless information.

Singers sang, dancers twirled, and bartenders served. Feng Dexia acted as if he had nothing to hide, talking about old, trivial matters, none of which needed to be kept secret.

The Heavenly Pillar King's imagination rivals that of the Melody Emperor, even going so far as to suggest that Murong Fuyun marry his daughter to Dou Fengjie.

Tsk tsk, when has it ever been the turn of a subject to arrange a marriage alliance?

"Since I can't communicate with the Court of State Ceremonial, can I try contacting the Eastern Palace?"

Tianzhu Wang once again unleashed his wildest imagination.

"It's not very useful. Even if the emperor allows the crown prince to hear the case, there are still three restrictions on Your Highness."

"To be honest, the Duke of Zan's suggestion is actually quite good. The three tribes of Tianzhu surrender to Tang, so what does it matter what about Tuyuhun?"

"A wise bird chooses a good tree to perch on. If you are willing to be a loyal minister, you can't let your clan be buried with you."

Feng Dexia said leisurely.

Military power, the power to appoint officials, and the power to establish diplomatic relations—these are things that the Crown Prince will not allow to interfere with unless the emperor intends to become the retired emperor.

Therefore, even if Li Chengqian wanted to help Tianzhu King, he still couldn't say anything.

Although Feng Dexia was cunning and shrewd, he still clearly stood on the side of the Tang Dynasty.

If we can successfully persuade Tianzhu King to surrender, no matter how powerful Dou Fengjie is, he won't be able to steal the credit from him, right?

"You don't understand. During the Sui Dynasty, the weak Tianzhu tribe offended the powerful Xiantou King. It was only because of the strong protection of Busabo Khan that the Xiantou King left with resentment."

Therefore, when the Sui army drove away Murong Paopao, Xiantou Wang did not hesitate to lead more than 100,000 troops to surrender to the Sui Dynasty.

Therefore, even if it costs his entire clan, King Tianzhu will protect Murong Fuyun.

Although there are many heartless and ungrateful people, there are still people like King Tianzhu who value loyalty and righteousness, which brings some light to the world.

Feng Dexia savored the small Tiansu pastry: "I've told King Tianzhu everything I could, so I haven't let down King Tianzhu's Qilian horse."

Feng Dexia simply wouldn't say what he shouldn't say, so as not to give others any ammunition against him.

Although the small celery was delicious, Feng Dexia had eaten it before. He chewed it slowly and carefully because he wanted good luck and hoped that one day he could also sit in the position of Junior Minister of Personnel.

The fifth rank is a huge hurdle that cannot be overcome without great merit. Does this mean I really have to brave the ice and snow to make a trip to Tibet and get the two countries to formally establish diplomatic relations?

On the Tuyuhun side, all the key points for gaining merit are in the hands of the Diankeshu (official business department), making it difficult for Feng Dexia to even get a share!

Dou Fengjie, bored, gave up on surveillance.

Dou Fengjie was hoping to find something to use against Feng Dexia, but he never expected that this cowardly and cautious man would leave Dou Fengjie with no way to make a move.

Looking at Li Tai, who was simmering in the courtyard, Dou Fengjie almost choked on his own saliva.

Others stand like pine trees, but he stands like a scallion, his body swaying wildly.

It's not that Li Tai doesn't work hard, it's just that his physical condition is really too poor. He's all fat and doesn't have much muscle.

Asking him to stand on a stake is better than carrying a mountain of meat.

Beside Li Tai, Jiang Shilang Li Chunfeng, dressed in a Taoist robe, muttered, "This Tai Chi should have originated from Taoism, fully embodying the meaning of Yin and Yang Tai Chi."

"Han Gongyue and Cheng Lingxi should have been part of my Taoist lineage."

It's hard to say whether Han Gongyue and his disciples were Taoists, but they certainly weren't Buddhists.

The Taoist and Buddhist schools are currently engaged in fierce competition, but in reality, they are both consciously or unconsciously influenced by each other, making it difficult to fully distinguish between them.

Although Li Tai followed Empress Zhangsun in believing in Buddhism, he could not refuse Li Chunfeng's request to introduce Dou Fengjie.

Upon meeting Dou Fengjie in person, Li Chunfeng realized that both he and Qin Ying's judgments were incorrect; Dou Fengjie held a certain degree of contempt for both Taoism and Buddhism.

The degree of contempt is listed in no particular order.

"Lord Zan, I have been entrusted by the Taoist community to ask you to be their protector."

Seizing the opportunity, Li Chunfeng bowed and greeted the Taoist priest.

"Although Buddhism is a bit greedy, at least you have a chance to live. Taoism, on the other hand, can easily lead to your death, so it's not very interesting."

Dou Fengjie waved his hand, completely ignoring the challenge.

"Where did you get the idea that my uncle 'died'?"

Li Tai, who had just sat down heavily, was panting heavily when he finally managed to utter a question.

My body is too weak; I can't even finish one round of simplified Tai Chi!

Dou Fengjie chuckled: "Taoists like to court death, which led to the emperors who supported them being killed by the elixirs offered by the Taoists."

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Both Qin Shi Huang and Emperor Wu of Han may have died from ingesting elixirs.

Li Tai's eyes widened: "No way? Don't those Taoist priests try taking it?"

Li Chunfeng's face darkened.

Taoism has only a few dark histories, but Dou Fengjie happened to dig them up.

Sun Simiao, who healed the sick and saved lives, was also a member of the Taoist school.

Many Taoist priests do not practice alchemy, yet those who do are often the most memorable.

There was nothing wrong with alchemy, but those Taoist priests dared to offer the medicine to the emperor without conducting long-term trials; their audacity was boundless.

Then, a lame joke was born: the emperor who supported Taoism was killed by the elixir offered by the Taoists, making it difficult for Buddhism not to become dominant.

It's no wonder the Buddhists are so shrewd; it's just that the Taoists' incompetent allies are too helpful.

If they could kill off just one emperor, all the previous efforts of the Taoists would be in vain.

Dou Fengjie understood this, and so did Li Chunfeng.

Dou Fengjie sighed, "They're so short-sighted! They think a single elixir is harmless just because it doesn't kill a person. Why don't they test it on livestock over a certain period and compare it to normal livestock?"

"Offering the emperor an elixir of immortality, without even considering whether the livestock that consumed it first also became immortals?"

The story of "even chickens and dogs ascending to heaven" in "Lunheng" is just a myth. Liu An, the King of Huainan in the Western Han Dynasty, committed suicide after being convicted of a crime. Wang Chong was just using it as a metaphor.

The "In Search of the Supernatural" also records the story of lying on ice to catch carp. Which fool would try lying on ice like that?

May that little bastard freeze to death!

"Your future is bright, but your foundation is unstable. It's best for you, with your small frame, to stay out of the major conflict between Taoism and Buddhism."

"Also, Master Qin Ying of Xihua Temple is a member of the Crown Prince's faction. It's best for you, Jiang Shilang, to stay away from him to avoid getting involved."

"Calendars, arithmetic, and the ecliptic are enough for you to study, so don't get distracted."

Dou Fengjie gave Li Chunfeng serious advice.

With Li Chunfeng's scholarship, he could make outstanding contributions in these fields, and becoming an authority was just around the corner.

Qin Yingyao, the abbot of Xihua Temple, is too forward-thinking. He will die a tragic death sooner or later, and his name will be impossible to defend.

Moreover, Qin Ying is a member of the Crown Prince's faction.

"Why did the Duke of Zanguo both obstruct Falin's selection as a great master and refuse to protect the Daoist teachings?"

Taking advantage of their close relationship, Li Tai asked one more question.

"Because Taoism and Buddhism are not my affinity; I only worship my own ancestors."

Dou Fengjie responded with a smile.

There has never been a savior.

If that were the case, Dou Fengjie wouldn't have been killed before he traveled through time.

If you absolutely must burn incense, you might as well make offerings to your ancestors.

As for the book "Lingbao Wuliang Duren Shangpin Miaojing", it was a relic left by his father. Seeing the object reminded him of his father, but it does not mean that Dou Fengjie was a devout Taoist believer.

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