"Giddy up!"
A group of carriages sped along the brick road to Luoyang. In the middle of the carriage, Princess Changle looked out of the window at the trees on both sides of the river. She could not help but feel excited.
"Luoyang!"
Princess Changle's heart skipped a beat. She had never been to Luoyang before. As a princess, she did not have many opportunities to leave the palace. Meton's honeymoon could be said to be the biggest surprise for her. The carriage sped along. Princess Changle's mood was as happy as a bird released from its cage. She could not help but snuggle sweetly in Meton's arms.
Meton hugged her slender waist and said with a smile, "This is a good time to visit Luoyang. I heard that Luoyang's peonies are the best in the world. Now is the season to admire them. We can take a look at this grand occasion."
"It must be spectacular," Princess Changle said expectantly.
Meton nodded solemnly.
"However, although Luoyang's peonies are beautiful, there are many beautiful scenery along the brick road. We can't miss it." Merton said. Since they were out to play, how could they not be happy? There were many scenic spots along the way. Of course, Mount Hua was the most famous.
"Climb the mountain!"
Princess Changle could not help but be excited. Mount Hua was not too far from Chang 'an City. Princess Changle naturally knew of Mount Hua's reputation. When she heard that they were going to climb Mount Hua, she could not help but look forward to it.
The two of them drove to the foot of Mount Hua. At this moment, Mount Hua had not been built on a large scale. There were not many people who came for a spring outing.
To enter Mount Hua, they first had to pass through the Jade Spring Courtyard. The Jade Spring Courtyard was a branch of Taoism. There were not many tourists on Mount Hua. Naturally, there were not many people there.
Although Meton and Princess Changle were traveling light, there were many guards and maids in front and behind them. They immediately alerted the Taoist of the Jade Spring Courtyard.
"It turns out that the famous Merton and Princess Changle have come to Mount Hua. Your presence brings light to my humble abode." Taoist Yuquan said enthusiastically. Taoist Yuquan naturally knew that the School of Mohism and Taoism were on good terms. When he saw Meton, he was naturally more friendly.
"You flatter me! West Mountain Hua Mountain is a famous mountain in the world. Naturally, this Mo has heard of it for a long time. Today, I came because of its reputation. Sorry for disturbing you. "Meton returned the greeting.
"Not at all, not at all. Since the two of you have come from afar, why don't I be your guide?" Daoist Yuquan said enthusiastically.
For Daoist Yuquan to be so enthusiastic, he naturally had his own plans. At present, the son of the Mo Clan was like the sun at noon in the Great Tang. If it was announced that the son of the Mo Clan loved Mount Hua, it would definitely attract people. At that time, the Yuquan Courtyard would prosper.
Meton's eyes flashed. Of course, he knew what Taoist Yuquan was thinking, but he did not refuse. Mount Hua was a scenic spot in the future, so he did not mind helping him.
"Honorable guests, please!" Daoist Yuquan was pleasantly surprised when he heard this.
Meton nodded and turned to Changle beside him. He said softly, "Mount Hua is famous for its dangers. The road to Mount Hua is not easy to walk, but I promise you that this trip will be worth it."
Changle heard this and could not help but say proudly, "Don't worry, I am not a weak woman."
The facts proved that Princess Changle was not boasting. The road to Mount Hua was not as well-built as it was in the future. Some of the roads were very dangerous, but Princess Changle was not afraid at all. Instead, she became more and more excited.
"This is Wang Mengtai!"
"This is Wu Li Pass!"
"This is Yun Gate!"
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Taoist Yuquan introduced the beautiful scenery with enthusiasm. The scenery of Mount Hua was dangerous. There were many dangers along the way. Meton and Princess Changle were amazed.
Meton nodded secretly. These scenic spots had been built by Taoist temples and were almost the same as the scenic spots in the future. It could be said that they were very mature scenic spots.
"It is indeed a rare sight." Meton praised.
Taoist Yuquan showed a proud smile and said, "It is all thanks to the efforts of the predecessors. However, I have an even more thrilling scenery to introduce to you. That is the Thousand Feet Tower."
"The Thousand Feet Tower of Mount Hua?" Meton was moved. He did not expect that the famous scenic spot in the future had been built in the Tang Dynasty.
Under the enthusiastic guidance of Daoist Yuquan, Modun and Princess Changle ascended the stairs. They saw that the so-called Thousand-Foot Pagoda was actually a large fissure in the cliff face. It was sunken into the massive rocks on both sides. It could be said to be extremely spectacular.
"The One-Line Sky of Mount Hua is really a work of God. It really deserves its reputation." Princess Changle looked at the blue sky above the crack and could not help but sigh.
Taoist Yuquan could not help but show pride and said, "There are a total of 370 steps here. Each step was built by myself and my disciples."
Meton praised, "Taoist Yuquan's painstaking efforts will not be in vain. In the future, this place will definitely be known as the famous scenic spot of the Tang dynasty."
They passed through the thrilling Thousand Feet Tower. Meton and Princess Changle witnessed the dangers of Mount Hua. Then, they went to the Hundred-Feet Gorge, the Flying Sparrow, the Laojun Furrow, and other dangerous places. Princess Changle, who was deep in the palace, had never seen these wonders. She could not help but shout excitedly. There was no sign of fatigue at all.
They came in high spirits and returned in full satisfaction. At this moment, although the back of the mountain was not excavated, it was even more dangerous. Meton could not help but be reluctant to go back and forth.
"The danger of Mount Hua is really worthy of its reputation. Today, I have really opened my eyes." Meton sighed.
Daoist Yuquan, who was at the side, could not help but show traces of pride. However, his tone could not help but become a little gloomy. "Mount Hua is the most dangerous peak in the world, but the terrain is too steep for ordinary people to climb. As a result, there are very few tourists. Such a beautiful scenery can only be hidden deep in the mountains. It is truly a waste of natural resources. I heard that Marquis Mo has the ability to turn stone into gold.
Taoist Yuquan had been looking at Meton for a long time. When he knew that Meton was coming, he immediately realized this was an opportunity. That was why he was so enthusiastic.
Meton pondered for a moment and said, "Although the danger of Mount Hua is amazing, in my opinion, there are still two shortcomings."
"Merton, please give me some advice." Taoist Yuquan said solemnly.
Meton said seriously, "One is dangerous, and the other is not dangerous enough.
"Dangerous, and not dangerous enough!" Taoist Yuquan could not help but stare at Meton with his mouth agape. He could not understand Meton's two contradictory statements.
Meton nodded solemnly and said, "First of all, this danger is the biggest characteristic of Mount Hua. However, some of the dangerous places on Mount Hua are not protected at all. If you encounter careless people, it is easy to have an accident. This is why people are afraid of Mount Hua, or they are dissuaded by others. This is the reason why not many people are willing to come here."
Taoist Yuquan was suddenly thoughtful. He cupped his hands and asked, "Then, according to Merton, how should Mount Hua be changed?"
"Most of the dangerous places on Mount Hua are cliffs. We can install waist-high iron chains on the cliffs. Firstly, it can protect tourists. Secondly, it can allow tourists to climb up the mountain with the iron chains and reduce physical exhaustion. After all, Mount Hua is so dangerous and climbing is very tiring." Meton pointed out.
The reason why he had returned so quickly today was because there were many places that did not have any protective measures. He was not willing to let Princess Changle take any risks. As a result, he had not ventured into many dangerous places. Moreover, if they had continued, Princess Changle's physical strength would have been exhausted.
"In this way, with safety assurance, ordinary tourists can save energy and climb the mountain easily to experience the dangers of Mount Hua. When that time comes, Mount Hua will definitely be the first choice of the people in Guanzhong for spring excursions." Meton said with certainty.
It must be known that only ordinary tourists were a tourist attraction's springtime. All along, Mount Hua had only been a place of exploration for a group of curious people. Naturally, there were very few tourists.
Taoist Yuquan was suddenly enlightened and said, "Merton is right. I will definitely install iron chains later."
Although the installation of iron chains was not a small project, it was also very beneficial to Yuquan Taoist Temple. Ordinary tourists were also the temple's ideal pilgrims. Once a large number of ordinary tourists were attracted, Yuquan Taoist Temple would definitely prosper. The incense would be strong.
Meton did not propose to support the iron chains of Yuquan Taoist Temple. These Taoist temples were not low-paid government offices. They were all very rich and had an endless stream of pilgrims. They also had the support of the court, so they naturally did not lack money.
Taoist Yuquan saw that Meton had no intention of donating the iron chains. Although he felt regretful, he could only continue to ask, "What does Merton mean when he says it is not dangerous enough?"
Meton's group had just returned to the Southern Sky Gate of the Southern Peak. He pointed to the cliff on the side and said, "Why do people like to go sightseeing? They only pursue adventure and exploration. The most attractive part of Mount Hua's danger is naturally the cliff. If Taoist Yuquan can imitate the Shudao and carve a Sky Plank Road on the cliff, iron chains will hang horizontally, and stone strips will form a foot-long path. The bottom will be fixed by iron pillars, and the top and bottom will be cliffs. It can allow cultivators to stay away from the mortal world and cultivate in peace. It can attract an endless stream of adventurers. "
"Taoist Yuquan can imagine that once such a dangerous place is built, Mount Hua will probably immediately become the world's number one tourist attraction. When that time comes, won't the endless stream of tourists disturb your cultivation?"
"Sky Plank Road!"
Taoist Yuquan's breath suddenly stopped. He could not help but be shocked by the scene described by Meton. If the Sky Plank Road that Meton mentioned was really built, countless people would flock to explore under the word of mouth. The status of Mount Hua would definitely soar and naturally overshadow other famous mountains. As for disturbing his cultivation, Taoist Yuquan naturally would not let it go. In his opinion, nothing was more important than making Mount Hua famous.
"But will it work? If so, I'm afraid it will cost a lot. "Although Taoist Yuquan was tempted, he did not let it go to his head.
Meton shook his head and said, "If it was before, it would be extremely difficult. But now in Chang 'an City, the Taoist External Elixir Sect has developed a new type of building material, cement. Once it solidifies, it will be as hard as a rock. I believe that Taoist Changsheng will certainly help you if Taoist Yuquan asks for help. With the help of cement, the construction of the Sky Plank Road will definitely be shortened by more than half, and it will be much stronger. "
"Cement!" Taoist Yuquan was immediately tempted. Mount Hua was not far from Chang 'an City, and he had naturally heard of the cement of the Taoist External Elixir Sect. With the help of this magical weapon, the possibility of building the Sky Plank Road would definitely be greatly increased.
"Thank you, Merton, for your advice." Taoist Yuquan was sincerely convinced. With Meton's advice, he believed that once the transformation of Mount Hua was completed, it would definitely attract tourists from all over the world.
Meton bowed back and said, "Taoist Yuquan, you are too polite. The Mohist Sect and the Taoist Sect have always been on good terms. I just talked and did not do much. Later, I will ask the Mohist Sect to install iron railings on Mount Hua and make a grand report about the Sky Plank Road. On the one hand, it will make Mount Hua famous, and on the other hand, it will also raise some donations for the Sky Plank Road."
"Great!" Taoist Yuquan said gratefully. Although Meton did not contribute a penny, for Taoist Yuquan, it was invaluable. With Meton's plan, he believed that in the future, Mount Hua would be several times better than it was today.
Even Princess Changle, who was standing to the side, could not help but look at Moton with shining eyes, feeling proud of her husband.
However, the next day, Princess Changle felt the aftereffects of climbing the mountain. Princess Changle, who had never worked so hard before, felt sore all over. She rested in the Yuquan Taoist Temple for three days before setting off again.
When they set off again, all the citizens in Chang 'an City were shocked by Meton's idea of the Sky Plank Road in the Mohist Sect's Mohist Sect.
"Mount Hua will prosper!"
All the people who had read the Mohist Sect's Mohist Sect exclaimed. If it were someone else, they would have scoffed at it. However, after the success of the Mo Family Village, no one doubted Meton's ability anymore.
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