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    no. 217 The Shocking Chang'an City

    Huang Junming is very satisfied with the current performance of the Taoist priests of Tianxian Palace. Not only did today's morning class perfectly solve the possible disasters in Tianxian Palace in the future, but it also made the Taoist temples of the Tang Dynasty look like it. I believe that with the example of Tianxian Palace, Datang  Other Taoist temples will also undergo a major transformation following the method of Tianxian Palace. Moreover, Huang Junming took advantage of such a hidden danger to insert the influence of Taoism into the people at the bottom of society.  It can be said to be a good thing.

    On the second day, believers who came to Tianxian Temple to offer incense found a large notice board at the gate of Tianxian Temple, with a piece of paper full of handwriting pasted on it.  The curious believers formed a circle and looked at what was said on the notice board.

    "Hey, don't crowd, don't crowd!" Since the bulletin board is not too big and there are many people watching, a little pushing and shoving will inevitably occur.

    "What's written on it? Who in the front can read it and listen to it." Someone from the outside of the circle said.

    "Oh, don't crowd me yet. I'll read it to you. You guys are squeezing me here and there. How can I read it?" The person in front of the circle was obviously helpless. Before he could see clearly, he was pushed to the side by the people next to him.  , was squeezed to the side without saying anything, and then squeezed back by the people over there, and was caught in the middle back and forth, which was quite depressing. Fortunately, after listening to what he said, everyone froze in understanding and quietly  Waiting for him to interpret.

    "Everyone, listen up, this is what it says here. In the ninth year of Wude, Tianxian Palace's income and expenditure report. Income: Incense income is 270,000 guan. Sukofang income is 420 guan. Buddhist ritual income is 11,000 guan.  Thousand guan. The medical income is 16,315 guan. The gold shop’s income is 31,170 guan. The total income is 328,885 guan. In addition, His Majesty will reward you with a thousand guan.  Five hundred guans. Expenditures: The Tianxian Palace house repair expenses are 1,805 guans. The construction of the statues is 580 guans, and the food and cloth required for the daily life of the Tianxian Palace Taoist priests total 3,000 guans. The research expenses of the Tianxian Palace Academy of Sciences are 2,000 guans.  Thousand guan. Tianxian Palace Jinmuyuan spent one thousand guan on weapons and medicinal materials. In the ninth year of Wude, the balance of property totaled 322,000 guan."

    "Tsk, tsk, Tianxian Palace actually made so much money this year, it's almost as much as our Chang'an City's annual tax revenue!" Before the man who read the notice could finish his words, someone in the crowd said noisily.

    "Don't yell yet, there will be more later." The pilgrim who was reading the notice for everyone in the front was obviously dissatisfied with the noisy people behind him. He couldn't help scolding and continued: "The Social Welfare Regulations of Tianxian Palace: 1. General Provisions  : Because Tianxian Palace is a Taoist palace, it does not do corvee service, does not work, and does not pay taxes. However, thanks to the charity of the believers, the money is abundant. We Taoist people feel deeply guilty that we are in Taoism. We have very little expenses, except for the believers.  Praying for blessings, there is no more achievements other than the practice. We feel that we deserve such a huge amount of money. Therefore, we decided to take most of the remaining wealth from the people. Use it for the people. This regulation is specified to inform the world. 2.  This regulation applies to all people in the Tang Dynasty who are in difficulty and need help. 3. Specific measures: Elderly people who are widowed and lonely and have no source of income will be supported after verification by Tianxian Palace; orphans without relatives will be verified by Tianxian Palace. Raise them until they can  Disabled people who are working and have no support for life will be provided with daily living needs after verification by Tianxian Palace; Note: People with the ability to live on their own are not included in this category. Tianxian Palace will organize medical clinics from time to time to conduct free medical consultations in farmers' homes who are living in poverty.  Fees and medicines are free of charge. Tianxian Palace will organize science courses from time to time to teach skills to poor families who have the ability to live. In years of disaster, Tianxian Palace will open porridge shops and other facilities to help the suffering people escape from misery. 4. This welfare  The content of the regulations can be added at any time. If you have any questions or difficulties, you can ask any Taoist priest in Tianxian Palace. The third day of the first month of the first year of Zhenguan."

    The pilgrim read the whole piece of paper, and the believers who were still whispering fell silent. From the lines, they knew that Tianxian Palace was not a palace that loved money, but a palace that looked after the people and wanted to do practical things for the people.  Palace view.  Although these things seemed so fresh in their eyes, they really touched their hearts.

    How much does a Taoist temple cost?  Everyone will never know it, and although this Tianxian Palace was built only a short time ago.  But he can openly and honestly announce the income and expenditure of Tianxian Palace for a year. This righteousness alone has to be admired by everyone.  Not to mention the announcement of income and expenditure, Tianxian Palace actually decided to donate the remaining funds, other than the money needed by Tianxian Palace, to society. This is something that no one had ever thought of.

    During disaster years, some wealthy people open porridge shops, but this is only to prevent hungry victims from rushing into their homes and snatching food. It can be said to be a helpless method. Of course, it cannot be denied that there are still some conscientious people.  The rich opened the porridge shop because they truly sympathized with the victims, but they did not promise it directly to everyone.

    Although the piece of paper in Tianxian Palace is thin and can be blown away by the wind at any time, it is like a stone being pressed against it.In the hearts of those present, no one can guarantee that one day they will be a widowed and lonely old man, no one can guarantee that one day their children will become begging orphans, and no one can guarantee that they will not be affected by accidents and will be healthy throughout their lives.  , no one can guarantee that they will have a mouthful of porridge and will not go hungry in the year of disaster.  But now Tianxian Palace is telling everyone, don’t worry, I will take care of the widowed and lonely old man!  I will raise the orphans who have no one to turn to!  I will take care of those who are physically disabled!  After a disaster occurs, you don't have to flee, you can have food when you come to Tianxian Palace!

    What is written on this thin announcement?  What is written is stability, what is written is love, and what is written is sincerity.  Why weren't the people present moved by this?  Why don't you applaud and cheer for what Tianxian Palace has done in your heart?

    "Damn, Tianxian Palace is so wonderful! Oh my god, why am I still crying?" A man in simple linen clothes in the crowd wiped his tears and said, "Although I don't have much money to chop wood and hunt, I must be better than those who are in poverty.  There are many better people out there. Anyway, I have decided to donate more incense today. This is something that benefits people. I feel at ease by donating the incense money! It will also do some merit for my unborn child."

    "It's time, it's time. I also want to donate more. The Taoist priests of Tianxian Palace are all good people." After hearing the words of the man in simple linen clothes, the old man in brocade clothes next to him agreed in agreement.

    Although the other people present did not say it, they secretly made up their minds to donate more incense so that they could help more people.  It’s a comfortable money spent and doesn’t feel bad!

    Not even an hour has passed, this notice from Tianxian Palace has quickly spread to every corner of Chang'an City. Whether it is street vendors, armor-bearing soldiers, or even Confucian scholars, officials and common people, when it comes to this matter, everyone is right.  What Tianxian Palace has done is called good.

    As long as the entire Chang'an City had time and nothing to do for the time being, they all packed up some money and walked towards the Tianxian Palace. They wanted to see the notice with their own eyes, and they wanted to donate a fortune in the merit box with their own hands.  For a portion of the incense money, they had to personally worship the various statues of the gods in Tianxian Palace.  It's like a pilgrimage.

    In the East Palace of Chang'an City, Li Shimin and Queen Changsun held up goblets, drank grape wine, and watched their sons and daughters playing and laughing around them.  So uncomfortable.  Today is the third day of the Lunar New Year, the court is not working, and Li Shimin is enjoying his leisure time.  Take this time to enjoy some family happiness.  Quite laid back.

    "Mr. Guanyin, why didn't my uncle come today?" Li Shimin said to Queen Changsun beside him.

    "It stands to reason that it should be soon. Since my brother said he would come over yesterday, he will definitely come over."

    "I haven't had much communication with Wuji in the six months since I came to the throne. Every time I talk, it's either political or political affairs. As time goes by, I'm afraid my relationship with Wuji has changed." Li Shimin is right, political affairs and  Their daily interactions are different. Although Li Shimin and Changsun Wuji have a very good relationship in normal times, above the court, they have a superior-subordinate relationship. As time goes by, the relationship between them as good friends may fade away.

    "Your Majesty, you are worrying too much. Aren't you here now?" Li Shimin had just finished speaking when a steady sound of footsteps came to his ears. Who could this be if it wasn't Changsun Wuji?

    "Haha, Cao Cao is here, but Wuji, you are late. I almost drank up this bottle of fine grape wine in order to wait for you." Li Shimin said to Changsun Wuji with a smile.

    "Your Majesty, it's not that I'm not punctual, it's just that a big event happened in our Chang'an City, and I just went to check it out. That's why I came late." Changsun Wuji explained to Li Shimin.

    "Oh? What's the big deal this Chinese New Year?" Li Shimin obviously thought Changsun Wuji's words were just an excuse.

    "Your Majesty, listen to me, most of the people in Chang'an City are heading towards the Tianxian Palace." Changsun Wuji continued.

    "Oh? Has the immortal master ascended to immortality? Or will there be another immortal next?" Li Shimin still doesn't believe Changsun Wuji's words, and said to Changsun Wuji jokingly.

    "Oh, Your Majesty, why don't you believe it! It's like this" Changsun Wuji told Li Shimin completely about the notice in front of Tianxian Palace.

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