After hearing Huang Qiong's instructions, several eunuchs did not dare to say anything. He hurriedly cleaned up the floor, served Huang Qiong a new cup of tea, and then exited the Wanchun Palace. After several people were pushed out, the officials kneeling on the ground looked at me and me, but they didn't understand. This man who is famous for not rubbing his eyes with dirt would do something like this at this time. Why?
However, after the introduction of the two officials, they realized that Tibet was in such chaos right now. Not only slave owners, but also fighting each other for slaves, pastures, and craftsmen, even fighting for a woman can lead to bloodshed. There are often slave owners who, after losing the fight, decide to die together with the idea that if I can’t get it, you can’t get it either.
Before his entire army is destroyed, kill all the craftsmen in his hands. Today's snow-covered plateau cavalry has long been unable to threaten Daqi. It is too late to compete for slaves and pastures with each other, and there is no intention of expanding outwards. And because Tantra is extremely popular in the snow-covered plateau, almost everyone in Tubo believes in Buddhism and is extremely pious. Everyone is proud to have their heads touched by eminent monks.
But in today's snow-covered plateau, in addition to the slave owners attacking each other, the two religions, which originally came to the same destination by different paths and had the same origin, have become so hostile to each other. The White Sect, who originally wore white monk robes, with the support of the major local slave owners in Tubo and the full support of the Guge dynasty, the descendants of Tubo, dominated the snowy region unrivaled and firmly controlled the major temples.
But in recent years, a new sect suddenly emerged on the snowy plateau, called the Red Sect because it only wore a red monk's hat. Its founder was extremely talented and strategic. After several efforts and development, this new sect became increasingly prosperous and its followers increased day by day. It posed an extremely fatal threat to the White Sect that originally dominated the Snowy Region. Even some extremely powerful slave owners converted to the Red Religion.
Both schools believe that their own interpretation of the scriptures and theories is the most correct. The so-called teachings of the other party are all misinterpretations of Buddhist scriptures, and even fallacies. When the two factions were on the plateau, they were almost as powerful as fire and water. They only allowed the slave owners who believed in them to attack each other, but they still managed to maintain peace. But the private battle did not calm down for a day.
In order to compete for believers, the two religions have been secretly fighting endlessly. Maybe this time we arrived in Daqi, and when we met the local believers, the two groups didn't have too many taboos. After hearing the explanation, both the Minister of Rites and Yin of Chang'an were all dumbfounded. Although Buddhism has always had many sects, even the Buddhist disciples in China are divided into eight sects. But it's not like this.
Not only would they use fists and kicks at every turn, but they could still fight like this. I don’t know if there are broken muscles or fractures, but bruises on the nose and face are common. Except for the low-level monks, the people from the two religions who came this time were said to have great status in Tubo, and many people regarded them as gods. They started fighting as soon as they met. Is there such a virtuous and eminent monk here? Aren't you afraid of losing your dignity before you?
It is said that the Tibetan people have always been tough, but I didn't expect the Tibetan monks to be so tough. It’s just that everyone has already arrived, so we can’t rush them away, right? But how to deal with it, several officials were at a loss for a while. This matter is related to the national system. If it is not handled properly, it will cause the imperial court to be angry, and it may not be able to reap its own good fruits by then. It's just that the two wanted to kick the ball and push the matter to the other party.
Especially Chang'an Yin believed that this matter was a matter of the Ministry of Rites and had nothing to do with his Chang'an Mansion. How to deal with it was a matter of their Ministry of Rites. In the eyes of the Minister of Rites, his title as Minister of Rites is just a false title, with only a few officials under his command, not even a minister. There were no government officials or soldiers, and the Ministry of Rites couldn't handle the matter at all.
If these ferocious Tubo monks cause trouble, who are the opponents of these incompetent scholars from the Ministry of Rites? This happened on the territory of your Chang'an Mansion, and it is up to you, Chang'an Yin, to handle it. However, neither of them wanted to get involved with this hot potato. They wanted to once again use the superb football skills of Daqi officials and leave the matter to others to handle.
Seeing Huang Qiong's livid face sitting behind the Imperial Case. Invariably, they swallowed back the excuses in their mouths, but no one spoke. Let’s be clear, no one wants to take this job. And looking at the Minister of Rites and Chang'an Yin in front of him. These two are waiting for their own decision. If he were not present, Huang Qiong, who would have had to perform high-level skills again, couldn't help but feel a little annoyed.
Is this also called a thing? If you have to decide such a big deal yourself, what else does the court want these officials to do? If you cause trouble here, isn't it because you are afraid of taking responsibility when facing a group of foreign monks? No one wants to cause trouble for themselves at this time? If you can't afford such a big thing, what's the use of having second- and third-grade officials like them?
Huang Qiong, who was just about to get angry, raised his head and saw above his desk in Wanchun Palace. After he arrived in Xijing, the old man had sent someone 800 miles away to rush over with a plaque saying "Forbearance in Emergency". He could only suppress the anger in his heart. Even though he was dealing with these veteran officials, Huang Qiong also knew that getting angry might not really solve the problem. There are many ways they can fool you.
But without getting angry, Huang Qiong really couldn't cope with the shirk and inaction of these officials. Suppressing the anger in his heart, he thought about it for a moment, looked at the two officials who were waiting for his decision, pondered for a while and said: "Those who should seek medical treatment should see a few bruise doctors, even though they caused the incident themselves. , but we are a kingdom in heaven after all, so we still need to be generous."
"They don't need to pay for the doctor's money, soup and medicine. As for the items that were smashed in the Huitong Hall. If they should be compensated, a list should be made for them. Although they don't need to compensate according to the price, they can still Don’t let it go. Don’t think that just because they come from a cold and barren snowy plateau, these people are poor. The Tubo people have always been proud of their belief in Tantra, and many have donated all their property.”
"These Tubo monks are very rich. There are more losses on the list. Even if they don't need to compensate, at least let them know. The imperial court naturally has the way of hospitality. If they don't act like a guest themselves . The imperial court will not be too tolerant or indulgent to them simply because of their status. The imperial court's tolerance has limits, but it is by no means unlimited."
"If something like this happens when we meet, then don't arrange them together. Just find two Buddhist temples and place them in separate places. It's not a big deal, just deal with it how you want. In the past few days, so many people have come to Xijing City. Tubo people, the subordinates of the Chang'an Prefecture should cheer up. I have already written a letter to the Shaanxi Jiedu Envoy Division, and the Jiedushi Envoy Biaoying will be temporarily transferred to the Chang'an Prefecture for dispatch."
"If the Tubo people make trouble or violate laws and regulations, including those monks, arrest them one by one. If the Chang'an Prefecture can't handle it, it's still too late to raise it now, and I can replace it immediately. If the Chang'an Prefecture is soft-hearted, If the national prestige of the imperial court has fallen, then you should resign yourself. The imperial court can support idle people, but it will never raise waste. If you can't raise it early, you can't do it."
Hearing this Lord, the emphasis is on beating yourself up. Ever since he received the report from Huang Qiong, he knew that his fraud had been known to the prince, and he had always been a little frightened. Although the prince only gave harsh words and did not impose any punishment on himself, Chang'an Yin, who had been on tenterhooks these days, couldn't help but break out in cold sweat.
He knew that this matter was the last chance the prince gave him. If you don't do it well, you may be punished for both crimes. Now the emperor has handed over full power over the government affairs of Longyou and Shaanxi 2nd Road to this prince. Officials in both circles were promoted, dismissed, or even lost their heads, all with a word from this prince. Since this prince took charge of Longyou, how many officials have lost their heads?
Killing a second-grade Jiedu envoy is the same as killing a chicken, let alone a third-grade Chang'an Yin? I didn't know what kind of madness I had before, but I had to do it under the instigation of my master. Unexpectedly, he hit the prince's knife edge. Although the prince said he was going to deal with himself, the words he wrote on the paper were also heart-breaking.
It can even be said that it is no longer a simple warning, but a straightforward telling to myself. If I don't do well this time, I won't worry about whether I can keep my official hat on my head, or whether I can keep my head. After thinking about this, Chang'an Yin didn't dare to have any thoughts of shirk. Even if he was beating a drum in his heart, he nodded his head and agreed.
After beating Chang'an Yin, Huang Qiong took a sip of tea and then said to the Minister of Etiquette: "This time, you are the main one to receive the leaders, clan chiefs, and eminent monks of the Tubo tribes. The other yamen are just cooperating with you. That’s all. This alliance with the leaders and eminent monks of the Tubo tribes is crucial to the stability of northwest Daqi. Especially in the past few years, these tribes have been tormented by some people."
"Some people's eyes and hearts are obsessed with money. The imperial court appointed him to guard the important post of Xifan, but he used the rights granted by the imperial court to make money for himself, which made the imperial court look bad to the Tubo tribe. , the majesty has disappeared. The reason why I did this is to take the opportunity to ease and repair the relationship between the imperial court and the Qinghai Tubo tribes that was damaged by some people."
"Take this opportunity to appease the Tubo tribes and eliminate their hatred for the imperial court. This alliance is of great importance, and I cannot allow any mistakes. Don't worry about anything else, just get this thing done. It's a great achievement. If you need anything, just give it to me directly. I have already given instructions to the Shaanxi Appeasement Department and the Xijing Household Department, asking people to give money and giving money to people."
"If you don't do your job well and it affects the court's political affairs and even the stability of the northwest, then don't blame me for turning against you. You two are the court's officials, so I can tell you clearly. Now you are stable The situation in the northwest is the most important thing for the imperial court and me, and it is above all else. The reason why my father sent me to take charge of the northwest is for this reason."
Having said this, Huang Qiong glanced at the Minister of Rites, who was sweating coldly after hearing what he had said. He hesitated for a moment, and finally said something serious: "There are some things that I don't want to say more? You are also a veteran in the officialdom. You have to decide how to do things. If some people think that Xijing is a nursing home, they will feel uneasy. "
"All I have been doing all day is fishing in troubled waters and keeping the corpses on the table. I don't mind killing a few chickens to scare the monkeys in Xijing. Although the officials in Xijing have limited authority, they are also officials of the Qi Dynasty. In their positions, they must seek for their own interests. Responsibility. Since you can't do it, then give up your position as soon as possible. I don't believe it. Even if these yamen in Xijing are all Qingshui yamen, is it really true that no one is willing to do this? "
