"Master, you misunderstood. It's not that we are greedy, but that if we don't transport it away, the salt can only dissolve 100,000 shi at best, and the remaining 900,000 shi will be fished out by the court."
The man in black explained.
"Salt will dissolve in water, but the amount of dissolved water is limited. In the past, except for the cabin, workers worked hard to carry it outside. In this case, once it falls into the water, the salt will still dissolve very quickly. Fast.
But now when the imperial court transports salt and grain, it uses laborers to put the salt and grain into large iron cabinets, and then seal them tightly.
If the water wants to dissolve the salt, it must first enter the large iron cabinet. Only then can it be dissolved, right?
At the current speed of the court's mobilization of troops, the court's army can arrive at the scene of the incident in eight hours at most, and the salt can be fished out in five days at most.
If we don't move, the most we can do is delay the arrival of this batch of salt to the north for a few days, which won't solve the problem at all.
Not only that, doing this will also alert the enemy. Once the court notices and is prepared, it will be extremely difficult to do this in the future. "
"No, the imperial court has been undergoing constant changes over the years. Its control over local areas has also been deepening. In Beizhili, the imperial court has begun to appoint town chiefs and village chiefs.
It can be said without politeness that it can take up to ten years. The positions of imperial generals, town mayors, and village chiefs are all over the Ming Dynasty. By then, the imperial court's control over local areas will be greatly enhanced.
By then, let alone pulling down the Dog Emperor, those local tycoons who want to instigate unrest among the people are just dreaming.
Once the local tyrants lose control of the local people, in His Majesty's eyes, these tyrants are no different than fat pigs. "
The old monk continued.
"Buddha helps people with destiny, what is destiny, money and background. Under the banner of gods and Buddhas, realizing one's own wealth and freedom is the true meaning of Buddhism."
Since ancient times, Buddhism has prospered and declined just like the Han Dynasty.
Although Buddhism has always been a dog in the hands of rulers throughout the ages.
Even if he was rejected by the ruler, he would never openly confront the ruler.
But for thousands of years, no one has ever dared to reach out to Buddha's incense money so openly.
No one dares to arrest the disciples who have put down the butcher knife and escaped into the Buddhist sect without giving the Buddhist sect face.
Although we Buddhists shout about compassion, it is just a slogan. Who would do those good deeds unless they have no choice?
In this world, people who do good things with their heart are fools. Once you no longer have the energy to do good things, people will slander you.
Just like that door, when the country is in crisis, they use all their strength to save the country. The country is peaceful and the people are safe, who else remembers their benefits?
The most intelligent sect in the world is none other than our Buddhist sect.
Only those with money and power are qualified to be called "destined people".
Just use your words. Every time you do something good, publicize it.
I lived a carefree life in my childhood. I had so much money that I had no place to spend it. Even if I could coat the Buddha with a layer of gold, I would not help those who had no chance.
Usually when something happens, the first thing those stupid pilgrims think of is not us Buddhists.
When Buddhism flourishes, monks' lives will be easier. Buddhism is in decline, and the life of monks is worse than that of dogs.
If the little emperor doesn't let me live a good life, I won't let you live a stable life. As for the life and death of the people, what does it matter to the poor monk?
"What the master said, I have also heard from friends who went north to do business. However, I heard that the mayors and village chiefs, apart from reading out the imperial decree, just deal with trivial matters between rural neighbors.
The control of local powerful people over the local area has not been weakened at all. "
"The authorities are confused, but those who look at it are clear. Over the hundreds of years since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, people in southern counties have resisted taxes and rebelled. I think you know the root cause better than I do.
After the little emperor ascended the throne, that happened. Aren't they working together openly and secretly?
Now the town mayor and village chief have these responsibilities. Who can guarantee that they will still have these responsibilities in the future.
The little emperor has great ambitions, and he does not just hold military power in his hands. I still want to have the world in my hands.
Once the little emperor achieves this goal, it will be a blessing to the people of the world, but it will indeed be your doom. "
"The iron sheet is difficult to deal with, so send water ghosts to make holes in the iron sheet. If that doesn't work, use gunpowder to blow it up.
The dynasty is strong and the law comes first. Since ancient times, selling illegal salt has been a capital crime. It is up to you to decide how to choose. "
The old monk said.
Since ancient times, there have been many emperors who disliked Buddhism, but this was the only one who cut off the foundation of Buddhism's enjoyment in this way.
If you can't bring the other person down, or let him be involved in other things. The foundation of Buddhism in the Ming Dynasty may really be broken.
As for restoring the original ascetic rules of Buddhism and becoming an ascetic monk. That is absolutely not possible.
There are tens of thousands of monks in the world, but there are only a hundred who truly worship the Buddha.
The reason why Buddhism can flourish. It’s not about how many people believe in Buddhism from the bottom of their hearts, but because Buddhist monks live much better lives than ordinary people.
Ordinary people, most of them, have worked hard all their lives and have gained nothing except ailments.
It is truly a lifetime of hard work, all in vain in the end!
In contrast, if you chant sutras and recite Buddha's name, you will be able to live without worries about food and clothing. One day you will be lucky enough to become famous and turn around and become the so-called eminent monk. Where can ordinary people find such good days?
Human nature is driven by profit. In order to avoid the country's high taxes, people will choose to put land in the names of certain people.
In order to live a better life, escaping into Buddhism has become a choice for the poor.
As for the harm to the country, if you just talk about it, who will actually do it?
"The world is stable, and the Ming Dynasty's army is firmly in the hands of the little emperor, but it does not mean that everyone in the Ming Dynasty obeys the little emperor.
The little emperor's reforms affected the interests of many people.
In the entire Ming Dynasty, at least 80% of the local powerful people and 60% of the civil servants wanted to steal the little emperor and finish him off as soon as possible.
That is to say, with the support of the army, coupled with the previous rebellion of the people in the Jiangnan area, His Majesty arrested all the people behind the scenes and shocked the local powerful. Otherwise, do you think the little emperor can still sit firmly now?
Today's world seems peaceful, but in fact there are undercurrents. The Ming Dynasty has been established for more than 200 years. Relations between various places are complicated and powerful. In order to drain the people, they don't care even if they become slaves of the country.
The little emperor knew this very well.
So the imperial court turned its sword against those powerful locals.
But the local tycoons are not those who are obedient. If their interests are touched, they will bite. We just lack an opportunity right now. Once we succeed, the little emperor will have to change his strategy. "
