Tiangong Temple, in front of the Hall of Ten Thousand Buddhas.
"The body was burning from the inside out, so we still have to find out what he ate and drank. Was he poisoned?"
Li Xuan put forward her opinions very accurately.
There are actually many ways to achieve this similar situation of self-immolation, but since it burns from the inside out, it can only be caused by someone being tricked from the inside out.
Dai Xing nodded silently, he was quite impressed by Li Xuan.
Li Xuan is not an old official, nor does he have much experience in criminal punishment, but his perspective on the problem is still very accurate.
"If you want to accurately find out the cause of death, you still need to conduct further anatomy on the corpse. This requires bringing the corpse back to Dali Temple." Dai Xing shook his head and frowned and said: "Although there are many strange things in the world, but they can There’s not much that makes people burn inside out.”
"I must have drank something by accident!" Although Li Xuan thought of some things in her mind, they were all burned from the outside in, and very few from the inside out.
Li Xuan looked towards the depths of the hall, where many Taoist priests and monks were looking at it from a distance.
"Fortunately, this is just a place for the Dajiao ceremony. If it happened in the palace, it would be fatal." Li Xuan couldn't help but shake her head.
Although Tiangong Temple has many masters and masters with high skills, their status is relatively inferior. The real top masters and monks are now in front of the prince in the palace.
"Someone is doing this right now. It's really deplorable." A huge sneer appeared on Dai Xing's face.
Didn't he know how sensitive this matter was? It was precisely because of this that he had to solve the case faster.
Li Xuan turned her head and looked at Zongxuan, who was wearing a green official robe and was under the command. He was standing cautiously to the side at this moment, with cold sweat breaking out on his forehead.
"In your order, what are you planning to do next? Tiangong Temple can no longer be the location of the Water and Land Dharma Assembly. Should you consider changing the location?"
"Your Majesty, Mr. Dai Lang, this is not a matter decided by the lower senses." Zongxuan ordered Yu Ji to wipe the cold sweat from his forehead.
"If you can't decide, go and ask for instructions. I will go and express my condolences to the monks and Taoists here, and then I will return to the palace to deliver the order. What do you want to do? Hurry up." After Li Xuan finished speaking, he quickly walked towards Tiangong Temple. Go inside.
Many of the monks and Taoists inside come from the Taoist and Buddhist sects.
Louguan Taoism, Qingcheng Mountain, Maoshan Qingzong, Jiangxi Longhushan, Henan Qingniu Temple and other major Taoist sects, as well as Wutai Mountain, Lingtai Mountain, Wuhuashan and other major Buddhist sects.
Many famous temples and Taoist abbots from the east and west capitals of Luoyang and Chang'an also came here.
No matter which eminent monk he is, no one is easy to mess with, let alone the murder cases that are happening now.
The pressure on Dai Xing's shoulders is heavy. If the case cannot be solved quickly, the Queen will blame him. Even though he has a good background, he can be dismissed from office in an instant.
Li Xuan originally came here to comfort the real masters participating in the Water and Land Dharma Assembly on behalf of the Queen of Heaven, but now that such a big thing has happened, it is no longer easy to announce the decree publicly.
Although the Tang Dynasty established Taoism as the state religion, among the Taoist sects, the status of each sect was still different.
In today's world, the real leader in Taoism is Zhongnan Shanlou Guan Tao.
Louguan Dao has been helping the Tang Dynasty since the founding of the country, and is the most loyal ally of the Tang Dynasty in the Taoist sect.
In recent years, although the influence of Qingzong on Maoshan has become increasingly widespread, it still cannot compare with the status of Louguan Taoism in the court and among the people.
Chang'an is right under Zhongnan Mountain, and the people of Chang'an have been affected by Zhongnan Mountain all year round.
"Please tell me that Li Xuan, the king of Nanchang, has paid his respects to Dao Yuanzhang, the real person in Louguan." Li Xuan made a very polite ceremony, and the Taoist boy standing in front of the door immediately went to report.
Although this place is just one of the partial sacrifices, the high-minded virtuous people staying here are not easy to provoke, and it is probably difficult for people from Dali Temple to ask questions.
At this moment, a Taoist with a golden crown and clear face wearing a purple Taoist robe walked out of the inner hall.
"It turns out to be Lingjizi, come in." Master Yuan Zhang waved to Li Xuan. Li Xuan saw several Daoist masters inside at a glance.
"I've met Uncle Yuan Zhang, I've met all the real people!" Li Xuan folded her hands together and pinched the Ziwu Jue.
Although Li Xuan is a clan king, even if he is a half-entered Taoist sect out of filial piety to his mother, he will not be looked down upon by these real Taoist sect high officials. The main reason why he can be remembered by Master Yuanzhang is Because he has a good teacher.
"Come, this disciple of Wei Xuanzang, the one who successfully prayed for rain at Longhu Mountain a few days ago." Master Yuanzhang cordially introduced Li Xuan to the many high officials present. Not to mention anything else, he focused on his role in Longhu Mountain. The fact that the mountain prayed for rain was successful was enough for Gao Guan present to accept it much more easily.
Longhushan Tianshi Dao is also one of the ancestral temples of the Taoist sect, but it is much inferior to Zhongnanshan Louguan Dao.
Louguan Taoist Zun Yin Xi is the founder and the real Wenshi of Taoism.
Laozi's "Tao Te Ching" of five thousand words was written at his invitation.
This is the historical story of Laozi crossing Hangu Pass to the west and leaving behind five thousand words of the Tao Te Ching, and the Purple Qi traveled thirty thousand miles to the east.
Master Wen Cao, the master of Louguan Taoism, is in the palace, guarding the prince's coffin. The person in front of him, Master Yuan Zhang, is his younger brother.
"That is also a blessing from heaven and earth. The great merits of the masters of Longhu Mountain are great." Li Xuan was very cautious. He did not dare to take credit for himself.
After hearing what Li Xuan said, all the real people present nodded with satisfaction.
Li Xuan has high hopes for Daomen. Compared with the ineffective clan surnamed Li, the Daoist sects are his natural allies.
Li Tang respected Taishang Laojun as his ancestor, Taoism was the state religion, and Queen Wu had always been close to Buddhism.
Once the Wu clan becomes emperor, the suppression on the Taoist sect will be extremely intense, and eventually the accumulated dissatisfaction will reach its extreme.
Li Xuan did not expect the people from the Dao Sect to help him directly rebel. It was not easy for them to help him open the city gate at some critical moments or help him find a way to escape.
On the contrary, if Dao Sect really has the power to rebel, then it is Li Xuan who is really worried.
"Come, this is Master Jingxing from Wangwu Mountain, this is Master Qingzheng from Kongtong Mountain, and this is Master Wenle from Wudang Mountain..." Master Yuanzhang began to introduce the Taoist high crowns present to Li Xuan one by one.
Now, just outside the door, an eminent monk was inexplicably burned to ashes by the flames. No one knew what happened.
However, these Taoist priests were still chatting and laughing, and seemed to have taken everything lightly.
The Water and Land Dharma Assembly was originally a place where Buddhism and Taoism competed. The imperial court arranged them together with clear intentions.
Li Xuan saluted everyone present very politely, and then said with a wry smile: "Originally, I came here today according to the order of the Queen of Heaven to express my condolences to all the uncles and Buddhist monks. Now that this has happened, outside It’s inconvenient to bring those things in, please forgive me, uncles.”
"It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter. I have an idea. Can the reconnaissance at Dali Temple outside yield any results?" A Taoist priest asked Li Xuan casually.
"It seems to be poisoning. The fire poison erupted from the inside out, and finally burned the whole person to ashes." Li Xuan's face became slightly solemn, and the expressions of everyone present also changed involuntarily. Things like fire poison have always been In the Taoist sect, a monk suddenly died of fire poison, causing great trouble.
"How can a Buddhist monk be so easily poisoned and die? I'm afraid there are other things involved." Master Yuan Zhang shook his head slightly, and his eyes fell on Li Xuan. Li Xuan nodded knowingly, this matter should be In other words, he already had a plan in mind.
"Masters, don't worry, I won't let dirty water be poured on Taoist disciples."
