Zhongqin Hall.
Qi Qian was sitting on the dragon chair, with Prime Minister Yu Lao and other important ministers underneath him. The other two were Taicheng Zhenren from Jinhua Temple and Master Huiquan from Jade Buddha Temple.
In view of the fact that those monks and Taoists who suddenly 'rebelled' in the middle of the journey were confusing the public with their monstrous words, which intensified the people's belief in the water god, they were also a little numb. Thinking of what Qin Liuxi had said, they had no choice but to invite these two people. Come and have a morning meeting together and listen to the voices of the officials.
Qi Qian and Prime Minister Lin also wanted to invite Qin Liuxi, but she seemed to have disappeared. I heard that she was in retreat. They had no choice but to invite these two. After all, the scale of Jinhua Temple and Jade Buddha Temple were both First of all, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha is a thousand-year-old temple, and countless saints come to visit it every year.
Taicheng Zhenren and Huiquan are both highly accomplished people, and the temple behind them is very representative, so it would be a good idea to let them discuss it.
"The host and the real person heard it just now from behind the curtain. Nowadays, the number of people worshiping the water **** is increasing day by day, and it has become a new sect. The new dynasty has just been established. What Dafeng needs is recuperation, not turmoil. I don't think it's Buddhism or Taoism. The two sects are not pleasing to the eye, and they are eliminated for selfish reasons. In fact, the ranks of the saints of this sect are constantly growing. If left unchecked, once someone with intentions incites the people, it will cause disaster. "
Taicheng Zhenren and Hui Quan looked at each other and said, "To be honest, Saint, we have already understood that the water **** did exist a hundred years ago, but today's water **** has become an evil god."
Everyone’s expressions changed.
Prime Minister Lin immediately thought of what Qin Liuxi said about the terrifying existence that wanted to tear down the sky.
Qi Qian frowned and said, "Can the evil **** be eliminated?"
Taicheng Zhenren smiled bitterly and said: "Only Qingpingguan's Fuqiu Immortal Chang can get rid of her, but now she is in retreat, so we can't disturb her."
Prime Minister Lin said: "Then there is nothing we can do to him?"
Master Huiquan clasped his hands together, recited Amitabha, and said: "The Water God Sect can absorb saints so quickly only because the people in our Buddhist path are determined to preach and guide."
Master Zuo said: "It is true. If it were not for the preaching of Buddhism and Taoism, everyone would not believe in this water god."
“That’s right, you Buddhists and Taoists have unshirkable responsibilities, and you should vigorously clean up the sect.” Someone also said this.
Master Huiquan said: "This is what the poor monk and the real person want to say. Anyone who rebels will be led back to the right path."
The monks who helped spread the word and believed in the water **** were all bewitched by Silo, and it was their duty to lead them back to the right path.
"Yes, we will not sit idly by and ignore it." Master Taicheng also said with certainty.
He won't say more. When they seek political power, these officials think that the saints will lead to rebellion and turmoil when they grow stronger, but what they think of is that the more saints there are, the greater their will will be, and the harder it will be when the time comes. deal with.
“It’s easy to lead them back to the right path, but what if they go to a dead end?”
This questioning tone made Master Taicheng frown and feel a little unhappy. Just as he was about to speak with a straight face, there was movement in the void, and a slightly frivolous and uninhibited voice also sounded.
"Since you also know that it is a dead end, then just send them on the road. What's the problem?"
This sudden sound startled everyone.
Although Qi Qian was also shocked, he quickly recognized whose voice it was and calmed down quickly. He raised his hand to stop the secret guard from moving rashly.
The rest of the important ministers also stood in front of Qi Qian.
What evil **** can be more shocking and terrifying than this man who is as beautiful as a demon and seduces people's souls appearing out of thin air?
Qi Qian said, "No need to panic, sirs. This is the owner of the Palace of Eternal Life, and he is also a Taoist."
Zhenren Taicheng and Master Huiquan bowed to Fengxiu.
Feng Xiu nodded slightly as a greeting, then looked at the man just now and said, "Why are you panicking? I won't eat you."
Everyone: “…”
He looked at Taicheng Zhenren and said: "You shouldn't have told them so vaguely. If those traitors are really determined to go to death as he said, then let's fight to the death. Otherwise, we can fight to the death." , leaving them to help others do evil? "
Taicheng Zhenren laughed.
Master Huiquan was very obedient and did not answer. This fox came from nowhere, and the evil spirit and evil spirit all over his body were not gone. It was best not to offend him.
Feng Xiu looked at Qi Qian again and said: "We as monks will naturally deal with those monks, but those believers will have to be dealt with by your court. Mortals have selfish motives, and as long as their lifeblood is grasped, all gods will be empty. . Pass on the instructions. The water **** is an evil **** who eats and transports souls. Anyone who worships him will suffer misfortune and is not allowed to worship. Anyone who refuses to destroy the statue within three days after seeing the announcement will be slapped with a blackboard or whipped for two times. Ten taels of silver and a fine of fifty taels of silver. If the fine is not paid, he will be sentenced to corvee service. In addition, the rewards and punishments are clear, and there will be rewards for reporting. If someone reports someone who worships the water god, he will be rewarded with ten taels of silver. Who do you think this imperial decree will be issued? Dare to confess?"
Everyone thought about it and found out that this strategy could be used.
Human nature is selfish. When it comes to your own interests, you must take care of yourself first, and look at the punishment first. How harsh it is. Even if you beat it, you still have to pay a fine of silver. What can you do with the money?
There is also the report, which is simply poisonous. You can get a reward of ten taels of silver by paying tribute to the water god. If you use it sparingly, your family can live for a year.
“Thank you for your advice, master.” Qi Qian saluted.
Feng Xiu waved his hand and said: "No need to thank me, this is a bad move that Yu Changkong came up with. I just met him on the way and passed on a message to him."
Qi Qian was a little surprised, and felt warm in his heart.
"What if someone slanders others for the reward of silver? In addition, Yuhang in the south of the Yangtze River is rich. The most people who believe in this are the wealthy gentry, and there are officials to protect them. If they incite the people, won't they cause chaos?" The one who started it? said the questioning official.
Feng Xiu sneered softly: "You are stupid or not, you are not afraid that they will move, but you are afraid that they will not move. Your treasury is so poor that even the poor can't stay. If the officials and wealthy businessmen in Yuhang in the south of the Yangtze River want to incite the people to make trouble, why not rebel against the party? Are you going to raid their homes to solve the problem of empty treasury? If you raid a few more, the treasury will have money. Qi Qian, you are the emperor. Whoever you say is guilty is guilty. Why are you polite?"
Qi Qian: “…”
Isn't this teaching me to be a foolish king?
Shang Shu Qian jumped out immediately: "Your Majesty, I second your proposal!"
This move is much better than selling the harem concubine of a saint.
Everyone looked puzzled, but they also raised their hands and said, "My lord, I second the proposal."
Taicheng Zhenren glanced at Feng Xiu and thought to himself, "Those who are close to red are red and those who are close to ink are black. I believe this. I have the same dark heart as that little ancestor!" (End of chapter)