Early the next morning, as if they had communicated in private, countless people gathered at Jingshanfang.
Jingshanfang is located on the east side of Zhuque Street. Entering from Mingde Gate in the south of the city, after four lanes, you will find Jingshanfang. It is located in the middle of Zhuque Gate and Mingde Gate and is under the jurisdiction of Wannian County in the east of the city. The Daxingshan Temple family occupies the entire Jingshanfang site. You can imagine how big this temple is.
In the entire city of Chang'an, only the Da Zongchi Temple in the southwest corner of the city can compete with him. Da Zongchi Temple occupies Yongyangfang in the southwest corner of the city.
Even if it occupies a square of space, it is far from enough space for the people who gathered around today, so the entire Zhuque Street was blocked.
Among the people who came to watch, in addition to actively waiting for the money, there were also Buddhists who came to protect the temple. However, these people were relatively small and seemed to be alone.
Most of the dignitaries, court officials and military generals came by car in casual clothes, with servants clearing the way. Others could not and had to squeeze in. Even Yongchongfang, which is adjacent to Jingshanfang in the northeast, was crowded with people, and many people even stood on the courtyard wall.
The two magistrates of Chang'an County and Wannian County were sitting in a car together, and the government officials squeezed in through the way. The two of them are government officials and stand out among the people. Everyone is urging them to give orders.
Magistrate Wannian smiled and said, "Dear fellow villagers, the government is here to protect the people from injury, not to target anyone. As for the rumored grievances, Daxingshan Temple said that it was between them and the champion Hou Xiao's consort. For my personal grudges, let’s wait until Prince Consort Xiao comes to take the lead. Sorry, sorry.”
After finishing speaking, he worriedly said to the Chang'an County Magistrate next to him: "With so many people, it is difficult to maintain order. Everyone is crowded outside the wall, and it is easy for something to happen. This Daxingshan Temple is really stingy, why not Open the door and let everyone in to talk?"
The Chang'an County Magistrate glanced at the anxious people present, smiled slightly, and deliberately raised his voice and said: "Yes, yes, they don't even think about what the people want. Can this broken wall alone stop the people? People When they get angry, they tear down this wall at any time, so that it will be much more spacious."
Forehead……
When the people around him heard this, they suddenly realized that someone shouted: "Everyone, demolish this monk's temple. This broken wall prevents everyone from staying."
"Yes, take it apart, take it apart..."
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Just like a spark ignited a gasoline barrel, just do what you say, and the people immediately changed from spectators to participants. The wall of Jingshanfang, which is also the courtyard wall of Daxingshan Temple, was visibly blocked by the naked eye. The people demolished it layer by layer.
Wannian County Magistrate pointed at Chang'an County Magistrate and laughed and scolded: "You are still the bad one. The people have surrounded Daxingshan Temple for several days without daring to break the wall. You just said a word and demolished it. If you can't stop it later, the people will directly What if we demolish the entire temple?”
The Chang'an County Magistrate spread his hands and said: "The people's wishes, what can I do? I hope Lord Marquis will come over soon."
In Daxingshan Temple, Xiao Yue accompanied Xiao Yu, and Xiao Qi, whose leg was broken. Behind him, a group of Xiao family members were respectfully welcomed in by Daxingshan Temple. The abbot personally asked Xiao Yu to help settle the grudges. Xiao Yu also promised that he would stand on Buddhism's side.
"Erlang, why hasn't that traitor come yet?" Xiao Yu asked dissatisfied.
Xiao Yue replied in a low voice: "Eldest brother sent someone to send a message saying that a little later, something seems to have happened to the little princess Changle. Eldest brother said to go to the palace and have a look."
"Oh? Something happened to the little princess? What happened?"
"I don't know, it probably has nothing to do with today's events. He's probably sick."
But they didn't know why the little princess of Changle was sick? That's a meritorious service.
Xiao Rui's visit to the palace to see Chang Le was just a pretense. The real situation was that the emperor summoned him. It took two full days for the court to finally find out the clues. The Buddhists were indeed plotting to make money.
"Let's go, I've changed my clothes and I'll go take a look with you." Li Er was dressed in casual clothes, dressed like a wealthy businessman.
Xiao Rui was stunned for a moment, "Your Majesty, you summoned the officials here just to wait for you to go with them? Isn't it inconvenient for you to come forward?"
Li Er smiled and said, "Didn't the Prime Minister of the Fang already convey to you the official business of calling you here? The next step is private matters. If I hadn't called you over, I'm afraid you would have already started over at Daxingshan Temple. I and the Prime Minister of the House have already I’m also very curious as to what methods you will use to deal with Buddhism.”
The Prime Minister was trying to smooth things over: "Back then, the story of the Thirteen Stick Monks rescuing the King of Qin spread throughout the world. If someone comes from Shaolin Temple, it would really be inconvenient for His Majesty to show up. But now that we don't have this worry, it's okay for Your Majesty to just wear casual clothes and watch the excitement. of."
Xiao Rui suddenly realized, "I see. Prime Minister, you should be kinder and show up in official robes, with your support..."
"No, no, no, the prince-in-law misunderstood, so I put it on the carriage and changed it on the road."
puff……
Xiao Rui rode a horse in front to clear the way, and then a carriage followed slowly. Ever since he left the imperial city and stepped onto Zhuque Street, he was cheered and surrounded by the people. It was a lively journey.
Finally arriving at Jingshanfang, Xiao Rui was dumbfounded, "Is this Jingshanfang? Is this Daxingshan Temple? Who demolished the courtyard wall? Chang'an County? Wannian County!"
The two county magistrates, who were chatting in the cool air, squeezed out the crowd to greet them, "Master Marquis, I have neglected my duty. The people are so excited that we can't stop them."
Seeing the two of them holding back their smiles, Xiao Rui didn't understand. These two guys are also bad. Can't you stop them? In all likelihood, it was you who instigated it behind your back.
"Forget it, it doesn't matter if it's demolished, it will be demolished sooner or later. Everyone can still stand. Come on, follow me in."
Turning over and dismounting, Xiao Rui strode ahead. The gate of Daxingshan Temple had fallen to the ground. In the square, all the monks from the temple, old and young, were sitting cross-legged. They all looked like they were saying nothing, closing their eyes and chanting sutras.
Seeing Xiao Rui walking up with two county magistrates, the old abbot stood up slowly and walked forward firmly to meet them.
"Yuan Hui, the abbot of Daxingshan Temple, has met the champion."
Xiao Rui returned the gift with his hand raised, "Abbott, you are polite. After so many days of trouble, it's time to come to an end. Do you still need me to go through the process?"
Before Abbot Yuanhui spoke, the abbot behind him said angrily: "Xiao Rui, what are your intentions in inciting people to destroy my Buddhist holy land?"
After the host shouted, several people in gorgeous clothes walked out from the bystanders, some were officials, some were knighted, and some had strong auras, "Prince Champion, we are here today, and we cannot let you ruin the great cause." Temple.”
"Who is your Excellency?" Xiao Rui asked after seeing the tough attitude of the old man and everyone taking him as the leader.
"I represent the Li family in Longxi and the Tianshui lineage in the northwest."
Xiao Rui made a long sound, "Oh...it is said that another Buddhist holy land, Zhuangyan Temple, is in Lanzhou. From this tone, you were invited by Zhuangyan Temple to help you?"
"Huh, what are you talking about? We are all followers of the Buddha. If you want to destroy the Buddha, you have to pass our level." Everyone jumped out one after another.
Xiao Rui spread his hands and said, "Destroy the Buddha? Who said that the Buddha is going to be destroyed? I didn't say that. Chang'an County, what did you say?"
The Chang'an County Magistrate quickly bowed his head and said, "I don't dare. I have never said anything. I have always been dealing with people's disputes."
"Wannian County, you said that?"
Magistrate Wannian also shook his head, "I don't dare to be a lower-ranking official. I never said that I am here to deal with people's disputes."
Xiao Rui smacked his lips and said: "Listen, listen. We are all here to deal with people's disputes. Someone reported to the official that Daxing Shan Temple defrauded people's property, the amount was huge, affecting people's livelihood, and the crime was heinous. The people were furious and wanted to destroy Daxing. Shan Temple, regain the property that was defrauded. Because I am worried that people will gather together to cause group danger and disability, I specially brought Chang'an and Wannian counties to maintain order and uphold justice."
"What? Are you saying that you won't let me take care of you? Okay, let's go to Chang'an County and Wannian County. Wait until the people have vented their anger and send people to collect their corpses. By the way, remember to ask their families to collect the funeral expenses afterwards. Suddenly, the government ran out of money."
I... a group of people who came to help Daxingshan Temple were all choked and looked at Xiao Rui stupidly.
There was something wrong with the surrounding atmosphere, and many people were agitated, as if they might swarm up at any time, trample these monks to death, and demolish this huge temple at the same time.
The emperor couldn't help but smile and said to Fang Xuanling next to him: "Xuanling, what kind of chess player is the most terrifying?"
Fang Xuanling shook his head, and the emperor joked: "The chess players who disrupt the game are the most terrifying."
