"Abbot, Abbot, there are more than 90 small and medium-sized temples in the 108 squares of Chang'an City. In the past few days, 80 of them have been destroyed. Seeing that more and more people are gathering around the temple, I don't want to think about countermeasures anymore. , I'm afraid that the people outside will come in and demolish our Daxingshan Temple." The abbot found the abbot in panic.
The old abbot stopped playing the rosary beads in his hand and said with a cold expression: "What a trick to hide the truth from the enemy! We all thought he would use the little boy worshiping Buddha as a knife. Unexpectedly, the little boy was just a cover. His real target was those who followed him. A lower-class monastery with which we have a relationship.”
"Xiao Rui is truly an evil star who has come to this world, and his moves are ruthless. We were careless and got caught."
The abbot said in panic: "Abbott, what should we do now? Xiao Rui incited countless people to come to collect debts, and the temple door was almost smashed. Some unreasonable people even started to tear down the courtyard wall. I have never seen anything like this in the world. What’s the point? They donated the incense money to Buddha, why should they take it back?”
The abbot sneered and said: "Those who come to our Daxingshan Temple to give alms are either rich or noble. Such people will not care about a few dollars of sesame oil, and they will lose face and beg for it. The people who come may not be our pilgrims."
The host was surprised and said: "Is that the gangster instigated by Xiao Rui?"
The abbot shook his head and said: "No, Xiao Rui used the money he got from plagiarizing other temples and gave it all to these people to win people's hearts. These people came together just to make money to build a good temple. They all have deep karma and will die after their death. You will definitely go to hell."
Hey, my abbot brother, what time is it? Stop quoting scriptures and tell me how to get rid of these unruly people.
"It's very simple. The people who come here are all greedy and ignorant people, not our believers. Buddhism has been introduced to the Central Plains for hundreds of years, and there are countless believers. I, the believers of Daxingshan Temple, are even more powerful people in Chang'an City. I sent people to Please, you still have to be powerful to deal with ordinary people."
The host explained: "Brother Abbot, the day before yesterday, Junior Brother sent someone to ask the Minister of Household Affairs for help, but he was captured by the court the next day."
The abbot nodded and said: "This shows that the imperial court is behind it. This is not a matter of the Daxingshan Temple family, but of the entire Buddhist sect. Only the Buddhist sect can withstand the suppression of the imperial court. Send someone to the Songshan Shaolin Temple to deliver a message. When Li Tang founded the country, When we attacked Luoyang, the Shaolin Temple contributed."
"Brother's brilliant plan, with Shaolin Temple coming forward, the emperor must not dare to get a bad reputation for not repaying kindness." The host agreed.
The abbot continued: "Inform all reliable believers in the city that Daxingshan Temple is offering prayer incense for them. If it is destroyed by this group of people and the blessings are cut off, don't blame us."
The host clapped his hands and praised: "Miaoji, for this reason, we are not afraid that they will not work hard. Let's see how Xiao Rui, alone, can deal with the high-ranking officials and nobles in Chang'an."
The abbot waved his hand and said: "No, you need someone who can handle Xiao Rui. Remember, his father Song Guogong Xiao Yu is devoted to Buddhism. There is such a big commotion, but Song Guogong doesn't react?"
The host shook his head, no! Weird indeed.
The abbot smiled, "It must be Xiao Rui who told people to hide it from his father. Send someone to find out the whereabouts of Song Guogong Xiao Yu privately, and then inform the Buddhist family about the death. Let's see how Xiao Rui gets through his father's test."
That afternoon, many groups of people quietly emerged from the secret passage of Daxingshan Temple and rushed to all directions for help.
At the same time, where is Xiao Rui? He didn't know that the enemy had a new plan. At this time, he was settling accounts with Prime Minister Fang Xuanling.
The whole city is going through a lot of trouble these days. The people in front are destroying temples, and behind them the yamen are following suit by confiscating homes and counting houses. Almost everyone has practiced the proficient process, and the common people who smash and fight are also very qualified. They only beat people and things, and never take a needle or thread for private use. This way the government can count clearly and distribute it evenly.
If someone takes something privately or the people loot it, not only will the government punish him, but other people will look down on him, and he will be separated from the next temple and sent to prison.
Once when a temple with few people was being raided, the common people were too lazy to beat anyone. "Dear officials, all the monks inside knelt down and surrendered. The host is holding the account book and waiting for you to count it."
The official of the government laughed and said, "Everyone, this is not in accordance with the procedures. Only if you had a quarrel and fight with the temple, the temple was demolished because it was unreasonable and aroused public outrage. Only then can our government step in to calm the people's complaints and then confiscate the temple to compensate everyone. Otherwise We took the initiative to go in and take their account books and money, and it turned into a government settlement and the temple was turned over. That was a political incident, and we were justified and unreasonable. So, please forgive me, have you worked hard?"
The common people understood and said, "Understood! Everyone, let's not make things difficult for the officials. Just stick to the old rules and beat the bald monk even if he surrenders."
"I'm sorry, host and everyone, we are also following the process. There is no such thing as surrender in our work process. So... forget it, everyone, please be gentle. These monks look quite thin, and they must be beaten. .”
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In Xiao's Manor outside the city, Xiao Yu was playing chess with the Supreme Emperor Li Yuan and did not know anything about Chang'an City.
At this moment, a fast horse galloped over. Immediately, a middle-aged man went straight to Xiao Rui's home. When he saw Xiao Yu from afar, he knelt down and cried: "Uncle Qi, please go back to Chang'an City and take a look." Right. Cousin Xiao Rui, along with countless other people, threatened to destroy Buddhism and will soon wipe out all the temples in Chang'an City. I heard that he will attack Daxingshan Temple tomorrow."
The visitor is the son of Xiao Yu’s fourth brother’s family, and he has been a Buddhist since childhood. Only this Xiao family member can quickly enter the Xiao Family Manor without any hindrance. No one else can sneak in.
What? ? ? Xiao Yu suddenly stood up, walked quickly to the person who came, helped him up and asked: "Xiao Qi, are you telling the truth? What's going on? Why didn't anyone tell me the news about Chang'an City?"
Xiao Yu turned to look at the housekeeper and the guardian. Everyone, including the guard captain Li Junxian, lowered their heads and avoided them.
Xiao Yu understood instantly, turned around and smiled bitterly at Old Li Yuan: "Third brother, are you dragging me on purpose these days?"
Xiao Yu's wife, Dugu, is the cousin of old Li Yuan. In Xiaojiazhuang, no one calls old Li Yuan the Supreme Emperor, but everyone calls him Third Master. Xiao Yu naturally talked about the relationship between relatives. Li Yuan ranked third, so calling him third brother was more close.
Old Li Yuan persuaded: "Brother Shi Wen, you have believed in Buddhism all your life, and as a brother you don't want to interfere. But this time Rui'er is acting on behalf of the court, and Buddhism has crossed the line, so you'd better not get involved."
Xiao Yu retorted loudly: "Does the Tang Dynasty also want to learn from the previous dynasty and not tolerate Buddhism? The previous dynasty destroyed Buddha twice, what happened in the end? Facts have proved that destroying Buddha is wrong. The Buddhists teach all living beings with compassion, you..."
Old Li Yuan shook his head and said: "Well...the reason why I don't want you to get involved is not just because of politics. I am worried that you will not be able to bear the blow. You have believed in the Buddha your whole life, and you may have believed in the wrong one."
"Impossible! Who dares to say that Buddha is wrong...wait, is it the traitor? I can't spare him! I taught him to worship Buddha since he was a child, but I didn't expect that he would end up raising an unscrupulous and traitor! If you want to touch Buddhism, kill me first. "Xiao Yu walked out angrily.
"Uncle Qi, Uncle Qi, be careful with yourself." Xiao Qi, who reported the news, hurriedly followed.
Old Li Yuan reluctantly threw down the chess pieces in his hand and summoned Li Junxian, "Send someone to inform Xiao Rui to be prepared. We will do our best. In addition, inform Erlang that this Xiao Qi is so indifferent that he can't talk to the Buddhists at the critical moment." Stand together to deal with Xiao Rui? Take his official position and knighthood, and go home to farm."
