With the conclusion of the son-exchange case, the fake Taoist priest whom the prince-in-law had found was also reported to the police.
It turned out that the fake Taoist priest's reputation had spread since he told Princess Duanmin's fortune, and many wealthy gentry and nobles in the capital came to see him.
The fake Taoist priest only planned to become the consort and fly away, but he was so blinded by the overwhelming wealth that he really thought he was a god and deceived everyone.
Some of these rich nobles wanted children, some wanted power, and some wanted immortality. The fake Taoist priests were afraid that their fortune telling would be inaccurate, so they directly made elixirs.
No matter what others ask for, the fake Taoist priest will take the money, calculate it with great enthusiasm, and then directly give the elixir.
Because he had made extremely accurate calculations for Princess Duan Min before, everyone believed in the elixir and regarded it as a treasure.
Naturally, they didn't know that this elixir contained extremely high levels of heavy metals, and the more they ate it, the worse it would be for their health.
Not long after, a squire who often took elixirs died suddenly. In addition, the truth about the consort's case came to light, so someone went to the Yamen to report the case.
After the Ministry of Punishment arrested the fake Taoist priest, all the money he defrauded was confiscated and the victims were compensated.
Although the court dealt with it in a timely manner this time and compensated the people's losses to a certain extent, the lives lost cannot be saved.
There have been many cases of folk deception in the past. However, the methods of these Taoist monks are extremely clever. Even if the government posts notices, it cannot prevent the people from being deceived.
For this reason, the courtiers all had a headache, but no one came up with any good solutions.
One day, an idea flashed in Emperor Chu Ming's mind, and he suddenly thought that he might ask the Saint.
Since the Holy Lady can reveal that the Prince Consort sent fake Taoist priests to deceive Princess Duan Min, she might also have a way to curb folk deception.
Therefore, Emperor Chu Ming specially chose a day when Chu Siqing entered the palace and drove to Tianyan Pavilion.
Emperor Ming of Chu deliberately asked in front of Tu Qingchen: "Master, many people in Chu believe in Buddhism, which has led to repeated bans on folk deception. What do you think are the countermeasures?"
Tu Qingchen chuckled secretly and replied: "Your Majesty, I think now that we have a common people's newspaper, why not use this newspaper to publish various deceptions to the public so that everyone can take precautions."
Emperor Chu Ming nodded: "The Imperial Master agrees with me."
Then, he unconsciously turned his eyes to his niece sitting aside.
Chu Siqing also said in his heart: "Yes, distribute the people's newspapers and periodicals to all parts of the country, and then ask the local county magistrates to let scholars popularize various deceptions to the people." 】
[We must also strengthen the management of Taoist temples and temples, strictly investigate fake Taoist priests and monks, and severely punish those who do not have Taoist certificates, ultimatums and other documents. 】
Suddenly thinking of something, Chu Siqing said to the system in his mind: [A Tong, help me open the system mall. I remember that there seemed to be an updated book in the mall last time that popularized ancient deceptions. 】
System: [Okay, host. 】
As soon as the system mall opened, Chu Siqing saw that there was indeed a "Encyclopedia of Folk Deceptions" inside.
Chu Siqing said excitedly: [Atong, just redeem this book for me. 】
System: [Host, you have successfully redeemed "The Encyclopedia of Folk Tricks", the points are -100, do you want to put them into the system space? 】
Chu Siqing hurriedly said: [Put it in the space first, Uncle Huang is still watching here. 】
Emperor Chu Ming and Tu Qingchen couldn't hear the conversation between Chu Siqing and the system. They only heard her say a few words, and then saw her start to be in a daze.
Tu Qingchen coughed and tried to wake up Chu Siqing who was in a daze.
Chu Siqing didn't know, but he knew it very well.
The emperor was just waiting to hear what the saint had to say, but he didn't expect this guy to slip up at the critical moment.
Chu Siqing came back to her senses and said to Tu Qingchen in her heart: "Tu Qingchen, I have the "Encyclopedia of Folk Deceptions" here. I will give it to you when Uncle Huang leaves. 】
Tu Qingchen:......
Haha, I really want to tell you that the emperor can hear it, but it's a pity that I can't.
Emperor Chu Ming was speechless.
What's going on? My niece actually trusts the Imperial Master more than she trusts him, the imperial uncle?
Although he was a little jealous, Emperor Chu Ming still found an excuse and left.
Chu Siqing immediately pulled out the "Encyclopedia of Folk Deceptions" from the system space like a magic trick.
Tu Qingchen took the book and looked at Chu Siqing with a complicated expression.
Chu Siqing was already used to his occasional convulsions, so she didn't find it strange at the moment.
After Princess Yu left with Chu Siqing, Tu Qingchen consciously went to see Emperor Chu Ming.
In the imperial study room.
After Tu Qingchen saluted, he took out the book from his sleeve and asked Eunuch Feng to present it to Emperor Chu Ming.
Emperor Chu Ming only flipped through a few pages of "The Encyclopedia of Folk Deceptions" and saw that it recorded the secrets behind famous Taoist techniques such as paper turtles swimming in water, lamp smoke turning into snakes, and will-o'-the-wisps disappearing. He was suddenly surprised and delighted.
As long as this book is popularized, those scammers will no longer dare to pretend to be gods among the people!
Tu Qingchen said: "Your Majesty, please forgive me, that copy of "Movable Type Printing" was also given to me by the saint."
Emperor Chu Ming was in a very good mood, and he waved his hand: "It doesn't matter, I have already guessed it. Since the saint trusts the Imperial Master so much, I will ask the Imperial Master to pay more attention in the future."
Tu Qingchen was slightly shocked, but he didn't expect that the emperor didn't say much about it.
Emperor Chu Ming thought for a while and suddenly asked: "Master, how about letting the saint go to court with you to listen to politics?"
Chu Siqing had given him so many surprises, and if her voice was used in the court, he might be able to gain more.
Tu Qingchen said worriedly: "Your Majesty, the saint is still young."
Emperor Chu Ming said: "The saint has no problem walking now. If I make an exception and allow her to eat and take a nap when going to court, it will be no problem."
Tu Qingchen nodded and said: "What your Majesty said is absolutely true."
Okay, you said that, what else can I say?
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Emperor Ming of Chu handed over the work of publicizing anti-fraud among the people to the Ministry of Rites, led by the right minister of the Ministry of Rites, and co-organized by the Senglu Department and the Daolu Department under him.
With the release of the new issue of the People's Daily, more and more people know the secrets behind various deceptions.
The imperial court also began to strictly inspect Taoist certificates, certificates, etc., and seized many irregular temples and Taoist temples.
When Chu Siqing went to the street with Princess Yu again, she saw a place where people gathered in a circle. She thought it was another Taoist priest performing, so she stepped forward to expose it.
Unexpectedly, when they took a closer look, they discovered that it was a scholar in Tsing Yi standing inside, loudly criticizing the Taoist who was playing tricks.
"Don't believe it, everyone, these spells of his are all fake!"
"Just use slaked lime to draw the appearance of a ghost on the talisman paper, and then soak it in ginger water, and the red mark will appear on the talisman paper!"
"He put realgar powder on his hands and rubbed it on the sword made of saltpeter, and it caught fire!"
The people who were watching began to point at the man.
"Ah? Are all these Taoist techniques fake?"
"I'll just say this is a fake Taoist priest who cheats money."
"I've seen this scam in the people's newspapers!"
