Wen Jin cleared his throat and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Master. I am not a Jianghu person. Whether this matter is a big deal or a small matter, let's discuss it later."
"Queen, please go to the old Taoist temple in Qingcheng Mountain and say as you go." The old master was rejected, but he was not in a hurry.
At such an old age, he really didn't take rejection seriously.
Zhou Lingfeng and Kun Yuan escorted Taoist Yun Lan to find Xiao Yuchen.
Wen Jin and Han Xian, together with the old leader and others, found a narrow path and walked up the mountain.
The old master said as he walked, "These people in the sect are all practitioners of Taoism. If there is a sect in the mountains to restrain them, they will behave according to the rules.
"If we capture them all after this incident, it will be a big blow to Liang Guo's prison, right?"
When Wen Jin heard this, he couldn't help but glance at the old man.
Although this old man is so old, he does not understand the worldly world.
Instead, he could see the problem at a glance.
He is right, there are so many people who know Taoism, no matter what their level of cultivation is, to ordinary people who don't understand Taoism, they are all "superpowers".
Which prison in Daliang can hold so many "superpowers" without causing chaos?
Or, keep them separate...
Then every prison where they are held faces tremendous pressure and challenges.
No matter where Xiao Yuchen arranged them, the prison would not be happy.
Or there may be unscrupulous officials who collude with these law-abiding people to do illegal things, which are hidden and difficult to manage.
It would be better to directly integrate the Qingcheng Mountain Taoist Sect and directly manage it from the central government.
Either appoint Si Tianjian to manage it.
Or she could recruit them herself and turn this place into her direct lineage.
The group of people walked slowly up the mountain.
After the old master finished speaking, he said no more. In the quiet mountains and forests, only the light and slow footsteps of the people could be heard.
Wen Jin was thinking about the question just now.
Are you handing over the Qingcheng Mountain Taoist Sect to Si Tianjian?
Or did she collect it herself?
Sending everyone back home... It's not like she hasn't thought about it.
But the concerns are still the same as being held separately.
Let these people return to their hometowns and farm the land, right?
They have become accustomed to the leisurely life in the Taoist sect. Who can work hard to farm the land in a down-to-earth manner?
When pressed, they will violate morals and laws, steal or rob, or do other illegal things...
They all have more conveniences than ordinary people and are harder to catch.
"Letting them leave, without the constraints of the Taoist sect, is like letting a tiger return to the mountain.
“Unless every place can provide them with jobs that are decent and provide them with enough to eat.
"Otherwise, we should leave them in the Taoist temple to practice not only Taoism but also morality.
"When you pass the test of virtue, even if you go down the mountain, you will benefit the people instead of harming the world!"
Zhou Lingfeng's former master on the side said, stroking his beard.
The group of people happened to arrive at the entrance of Qingcheng Mountain Taoist Temple.
Wen Jin smiled.
"The words of the leader have reached my heart. The thoughts of the Taoist priest also coincide with my thoughts.
"After fighting so many battles, I have really learned a lot about Taoism that I didn't understand before. I also have more awe.
"Before practicing Taoism, cultivating the mind is the key. Being virtuous and talented will benefit the people. Having talent but not being virtuous will harm all people!"
When the old man in charge and the other disciples heard this, they all smiled and nodded, and then bowed their hands to Wen Jin.
Wen Jin waved his hand, "But I am not a Taoist practitioner, so I am afraid it will be difficult for me to take on the important responsibilities of the sect.
"The leader is highly respected, and this position is still yours. But in order to supervise the Taoist sect, I will directly take charge of the affairs of the Taoist sect.
"Elders, what do you think?"
Several eldest disciples looked at the old master.
The eyes under the old master's white eyebrows were slender and shrewd.
He stroked his white beard and said, "The leader is not the leader, it's just a title. It was the Queen who saved the lives of us today.
"We who practice Taoism believe most in cause and effect, and we also pay attention to repayment. Failure to repay kindness is detrimental to our practice.
“Since you have the heart to repay, you must achieve it before the cause and effect can be settled.
"So, from today on, we must treat the Queen as our leader. We must respect the Queen!"
Such an old leader actually paid a grand tribute to a junior like her.
Wen Jin quickly went to help him, and many of the top disciples behind him also stepped forward to salute.
"Everyone, you have broken me!"
Wen Jin supported the old leader and asked the others to get down quickly.
Wen Jin suddenly had so many Taoists under his command, and they were also the elders of people like Zhou Lingfeng.
Wen Jin suddenly felt that the burden on his shoulders was heavier.
The old master took Wen Jin to visit the Taoist temple.
Several other elders followed, watching and introducing as they walked.
While Wen Jin listened to the old master's introduction, he thought that taking over the Taoist temple might be useful to Yue'er.
When Yue'er gets older, she may show interest in Taoism.
Such a large Qingcheng Mountain Taoist sect must have many essences of Taoism that are useful to Yue'er.
Wen Jin was thinking about it when suddenly a smiling and festive-looking Taoist priest ran over and hugged Wen Jin and others.
He handed the leader a brochure and said, "I'm urging you again. I saw our people were arrested. They were so anxious that they were blocked at the foot of the mountain. They said they wouldn't give it today, so they smashed up the Taoist temple!"
Wen Jin was stunned when he heard this. Does the Qingcheng Mountain Taoist Sect still have enemies?
She was about to ask.
Unexpectedly, the old master directly handed the booklet in his hand to her with both hands.
"Your Majesty, Qingcheng Mountain will be under your Majesty's control in the future. I beg your Majesty to take care of such mundane matters..."
Wen Jin opened the book and took a look... On a certain day of a certain year, a certain month, the Taoist temple spread 200 stones of rice, 20 pieces of coarse cloth, and 20 measures of rapeseed oil at the foot of the mountain...
Wen Jin became more and more speechless as he turned back and forth...
Do these experienced Taoists rely on credit to support so many of their disciples?
"Your Taoist temple is so big, isn't the incense good? You even have to pay on credit?"
The old master immediately held up his hands and said, "Your Majesty made a mistake, it was not 'your Taoist Temple'. Now this Taoist temple belongs to your Majesty!"
All the elders followed him and bowed.
Wen Jin: "..."
Hey, did you blackmail her?
How can I repay her kindness? This is to make her a big grievance and repay the Taoist temple's debt!
"I see that the Taoist temple is ancient and clean. There should be a constant flow of pilgrims. How can it be so...poor?"
Are you still relying on credit?
The old headmaster said sarcastically, "None of us are good at managing such secular affairs, so Yun Lan and his disciples are in charge of the incense, rituals, merit boxes, and offerings from believers. He keeps holding the account book and saying that he cannot make ends meet... …Last year, we held many more rituals for this purpose. However, we still could not pay off the debts.”
Wen Jin didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "Let a thief guard the money bag... I'm really being sold and paid for by someone else."
She flipped through the account book again and said something to reassure the elders.
"Okay, since the Qingcheng Mountain Taoist Temple will be under the jurisdiction of this palace in the future, you don't have to worry about this matter. I will dispatch the female officials from the Financial Secretary to clean up the matter.
"In the future, I will also arrange for dedicated personnel to manage the Taoist temple's revenue and expenses. The elders can just meditate on the Taoism and lead the disciples to enlightenment.
"People from outside the country really shouldn't worry about such mundane things."
After Wen Jin finished speaking, several people burst into tears of gratitude and bowed to express their thanks again.
