Qingling Mountain.
King Kong Temple.
The leader of Buddhism and the holy land of martial arts.
Many chivalrous stories in the world of martial arts begin here.
This day.
The bells in the temple are ringing and the incense is flourishing.
The Zhike monks stood in two lines on the mountain path. Abbot Abbot Fang Zheng and the heads of the various courtyards were waiting at the gate with bows.
As early as a few days ago, King Kong Temple suspended believers from offering incense and waited for the arrival of Governor Eastern Depot.
At noon.
The monks who were investigating ahead hurried up the mountain and reported to Abbot Fang Zheng.
"It's coming, it's coming, let's say 30,000 or 40,000 soldiers, we can't even see the edge of the sky!"
"Amitabha!"
Fang's expression changed slightly, and he turned to look at the leaders of the Precepts and Sutra Houses: "Senior Brother Fang Ming, you must not conflict with the Governor, or let that guy find a reason to get angry."
"Junior Brother Fangyuan, if the Governor wants to go to the Scripture Pavilion, there is no need to stop him, just let him recite it!"
Jingming was more than eight feet tall, with a sinewy face and a string of fists and big black iron beads hanging around his neck. He couldn't help but curse when he heard the words.
"How can it be called the right way to have sex with a castrated dog like this?"
"The living is the right way!"
Fang Zheng said, "Junior brother, it is better to read more scriptures, practice less martial arts, and get rid of the bad energy in your heart as soon as possible, otherwise there will be disaster in the future."
Jingming retorted, "It is better for the Sa family to cause trouble in the future than for my senior brother to cause trouble now!"
"Amitabha!"
Fangyuan said, "Senior brother has misunderstood. The reason why the governor was allowed to enter Scripture Pavilion is not because of fear, but because he wants to use the Buddha's Dharma to save the governor. This is the supreme good and wonderful method."
Fang Zheng was slightly startled and nodded repeatedly.
"That's what the poor monk thinks!"
While talking.
The ground rumbled and shook, and a black line appeared in the sky in the distance. When I got closer, I recognized it as overlapping figures.
The flag with the word "zhou" was fluttering in the wind, and there was no need to shout any slogans or say any threatening words. Just the boundless sea of people walked past, and a sense of terror and oppression hit our faces.
The military formation stopped at Qingling Mountain, the cavalry patrolled around, and the infantry set up camp.
Seeing this, Fang Zheng said quickly, "I will go down the mountain to greet the Governor."
Even Jingming, whose temper was out of control, did not dare to talk nonsense anymore. His personal bravery in front of the military formation was like a mantis using his arm as a chariot.
The monks used Qinggong and quickly walked down the mountain.
Just as they approached the camp, hundreds of cavalry rushed over, and the young general leading them shouted sharply.
"The military camp is an important place, kill anyone who comes near!"
Fang Zheng clasped his hands together and said, "General, this poor monk is King Kong Temple. I have an agreement with the Governor, please let me know."
"It turns out to be Abbot Fang Zheng."
The young general heard about Fang Zheng's name, ordered his soldiers to surround the monks, returned to the camp in person to report, and came out after a while to say.
"The Governor has an order allowing Abbot Fang Zheng to go and pay homage. The rest of the people are waiting outside!"
The monks looked sullen. They were well-known in the world and received excellent hospitality wherever they went. They had never been left waiting outside.
"Please ask the donor to lead the way."
Fang Zheng winked, no matter what grievances he suffered today, he would have to swallow it for the sake of the stability of the world.
As the young general entered the military camp, he saw the auxiliary soldiers who were setting up camp and the soldiers who were practicing military formations. He couldn't help but shrink a little, and he no longer had the air of a "divine monk".
In the middle of the military camp, there is a black tent.
Fanzi Eastern Depot, who was on duty at the door, saw a proud smile behind Fang Zheng, which seemed to be a provocation.
Before joining Eastern Depot, they were scum and villains in the world. They were unlucky enough to meet Fang Zheng and didn't even have a chance to escape.
"Report to the Governor, Abbot Fang Zheng has been brought."
"Come in."
Zhou Yi waved his hand casually and used Dragon Grasping Skill to open the tent door.
This inadvertent move made Fang Zheng feel in awe, and he opened the door with his true energy from a distance of two or three feet. No wonder there were rumors in the world that Eastern Depot Governor's true energy was as deep as the ocean.
"The poor monk Fangzheng, pays homage to the Governor!"
"According to the laws of the country, if you have no official position or fame, you must bow down when you see our family."
Zhou Yi said, "Does Abbot Fang Zheng abide by the laws of the country?"
"The poor monk obeys the law carefully."
Fangzheng changed his voice and said, "However, the poor monk has entered Buddhism and does not care about the secular world. He only worships the Buddha and does not kneel to officials. Grand Ancestor once offered incense to King Kong Temple, but the monks in the temple have never knelt down!"
"How can our family be compared with Grand Ancestor? It's just a joke with the master."
Zhou Yi's eyes flashed fiercely, and he said with a smile, "Master, please sit down."
"Thank you, Governor."
Fangzheng sat down cross-legged, clasped his hands and said, "The name King Kong Temple comes from Indestructible Vajra Divine Skill. There are sages from past generations in the temple who have learned from their practice. The poor monk asks the Governor to read it."
"This matter is not urgent for now."
Zhou Yi said, "Our family has been ordered by His Majesty to find out whether the Jianghu sects are entrenched in one side and wantonly occupying acres of land without paying taxes. What do you think of this matter?"
"Duke, after becoming a monk, a monk only worships Buddha and chants sutras, and does not produce food, so he does not need to pay taxes."
Fang Zheng changed his voice and said, "Those martial arts sects outside Buddhism, which run industries such as escort agencies, are quite wealthy and should pay taxes according to the law!"
Zhou Yi understands that this is the condition offered by Fang Zheng.
The two religions, Buddhism and Daoism, support the inventory of land and acres, and will also help with the inventory of Jianghu sects, but they must ensure their own tax-free privileges.
"Master, what a plan! By doing this, isn't it like using the imperial court to identify dissidents?"
"This is the best way to get both."
Fang Zheng said, "There has never been a saying in the world that monks pay taxes. If the imperial court imposes taxes, hundreds of millions of believers will definitely support Buddhism and oppose land quota and even the New Deal!"
"Hmph! What's the use of ordinary people's opposition?"
Zhou Yi said in a cold voice, "Master, please don't think about respecting yourself with public opinion. Our family will only find it ridiculous. When the time comes, we will arrest a few hundred people who make a lot of noise, and the rest will be scattered."
Fangzheng remained silent, thinking about how to persuade.
The two sects of Buddhism and Daoism are the leaders in the world, and they have met in private after the collapse of the Sky Sword Sect.
After several discussions, a plan was made to abandon other sects in the rivers and lakes to ensure the privileges of Buddhism and Daoism. As time goes by, no sect in the rivers and lakes can compete with the two sects.
"My family was fleeing famine and almost starved to death. Fortunately, we got help from the temple and survived."
Zhou Yi said slowly, "Since then, our family has a good impression of Buddhism. We burn incense in temples and worship Buddha in temples, so what the master said is not beyond negotiation!"
The influence of Buddhism and Daoism is far beyond that of ordinary sects.
There are tens of millions of Buddhist and Daoist believers in Daqing. They are really desperate and secretly instigate large-scale civil unrest. It is hard to say that Zhou Yi can handle it safely.
Fang Zheng said quickly, "Master Governor, please clarify."
Zhou Yi asked, "Let me ask you, master, how many sects are there in the world, openly or secretly?"
Fang Zheng made some calculations. "Thousands."
Zhou Yi asked again, "How many of them have innate inheritance?"
"Less than twenty."
Fang Zheng said, "The Du Gong seeks the innate Dharma, and there is a complete inheritance in the temple. You can recite it as much as you want, without any hidden secrets!"
Zhou Yi shook his head slightly and continued to ask.
"All innate true energy has attributes. How many of them are the most yang and strong?"
"Less than five at the moment."
Fang Zheng said, "Perhaps there is a legacy left behind by the sages that a lucky descendant can obtain. Even a poor monk doesn't know about this."
Zhou Yi nodded slightly, that man was definitely not fighting alone, otherwise he would not have a big plan.
"What if you add to that... that you are good at driving evil ghosts?"
Fang Zheng frowned slightly and replied after a moment, "There is only one sect of this kind, Three Yang Sect. Its techniques are as strong as they are yang, and its methods are sinister and weird."
Zhou Yi said, "How come our family has never heard of this name?"
"Back then, before Grand Ancestor established the world, he fought and fought with the pseudo-dragon. The pseudo-dragon was supported by the Three Yang Sect."
Fang Zheng recounted. "After the pseudo-dragon was defeated, Grand Ancestor ascended the throne and proclaimed himself emperor. He ordered a strict investigation of the Three Yang Sect and beheaded all the members of the Yiying cult, almost wiping out this Heretical Devil."
Zhou Yi said in surprise, "Why is it close? Grand Ancestor can clean up the world, but what can he do to the mere Jianghu sects!"
"Three Yang Sect has an extraordinary heritage and is one of the branches of the White Lotus Sect."
Fang Zheng said, "Grand Ancestor may be able to destroy Three Yang Sect, but White Lotus Sect can't. This is a giant of the evil way, and its inheritance is second only to Buddhism!"
Zhou Yi raised his eyebrows, how could he not understand what Fang Zheng said.
White Lotus Sect can't compare to Buddhism, Grand Ancestor can't do anything about it, how can Eastern Depot compare to Buddhism?
At the same time, it is almost certain that the one in the harem is the remnant of the Three Yang Sect, or the traitor of the White Lotus Sect. Even His Majesty may know about this and chose to join forces in order to survive.
"What our family and master said is not to be mentioned to anyone, otherwise there will be Family Extermination disaster!"
Zhou Yi said, "Let's talk about taxes. Our family will report to His Majesty. Buddhism calls on believers to support the new deal, and some land taxes should be reduced or exempted."
Fang Zheng bowed and said, "Thank you, Lord Governor."
Zhou Yi reminded, "Someone else has proposed to the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China to limit the number of tax-free acres for monks. This is generally a burden to the gentry. Master must support it when the time comes!"
"Everyone in the Buddhist sect is loyal to the country and the dynasty."
The official looked happy and granted him a tax-free amount, which was equivalent to the recognition of the monk's status from the court and the law. Even if he lost some acres of land, it didn't matter.
Zhou Yi picked up the teacup and said.
"In three days, our family will go up the mountain to visit and debate scriptures with the master in the temple."
"The poor monk is always at your service."
Fang Zheng stood up to say goodbye, and when he was about to go out, he suddenly asked, "Excuse me, Lord Governor, where is the temple that gave you porridge back then? We are both Buddhist disciples, so the poor monk should take good care of you!"
"Ding Mountain, Lotus Temple!"
Zhou Yi's eyes flashed with amusement. Instead of giving porridge, Lotus Temple ordered the monks to drive away the refugees.
I was young at that time, so I walked a few steps slowly and received a few severe sticks.
Originally I wanted to lead the troops to destroy Lotus Temple, but now that Fang Zheng and Jianghu Zhengdao have taken action, I can just stand aside and watch the fun.
Three days later.
Zhou Yi led the troops to climb the mountain, and King Kong Temple had soldiers everywhere inside and outside.
Even if you have a good relationship with Fang Zheng, you still need to be careful of sieges and traps.
After King Kong Temple Scripture Pavilion stayed for less than half a month, he met the Lord Evergreen Temple who took the initiative to visit him, so Eastern Depot the Governor reached an agreement with the two sects of Buddhism and Daoism in the Great Hero Hall.
At this time, it's hard to tell who is good from evil!
at the same time.
Ministry of Revenue Zeng Shilang wrote that Buddhism and Daoism occupy huge acres of land, and a large number of people rely on it every year.
It should be restricted by the law of tax exemption for gentry, so as not to affect the court tax!
Emperor Zhengtong was overjoyed when he heard this, and repeatedly praised Zeng Shilang for not being afraid of Buddhism and Daoism, and for daring to speak and do things.
Zeng Zhiyuan, who had been an official in Beijing for less than a year, became a popular person in His Majesty's eyes.
Orthodox for five years.
end.
Hall of Diligent Governance.
Emperor Zhengtong looked through the Surveillance Bureau's secret music and looked happy.
"The twelve water villages in Tuojiang River, which did not respect the imperial decree and refused to pay the fishery tax, have all been wiped out, and 670,000 taels of gold and silver have been obtained..."
"Little Yi's work is very much to my liking!"
Emperor Zhengtong closed the memorial, and since the middle of the year, Surveillance Bureau has been wiping out sects everywhere.
There are tens of thousands of troops sweeping across the area in the open, and there are Buddhist and Daoist religions secretly supporting them. Any sect that dares to resist the tax will be defeated in a short time, and their families will be confiscated and exterminated.
After wiping out twelve sects, the remaining ones no longer dared to raise any objections and paid taxes obediently.
Now Zhou Yi has begun to encircle and suppress water bandits and bandits in various places. Although the gains are not as good as those of the Jianghu sect, they have also solved local worries and have hundreds of thousands of taels of internal funds.
Emperor Zhengtong was almost reluctant to call Zhou Yi back to Beijing.
Eunuch Yuan looked on with jealousy. He ransacked his house and exterminated his family every day. How much money would Eunuch Yi have to make? He touched the banknotes on his sleeves and put down his thoughts of snitching.
"It's almost time, I still have important things to do."
Emperor Zhengtong ordered, "Send the order to Little Yi to return to Beijing as soon as possible!"
"According to the order."
Eunuch Yuan had just exited the hall, and Eunuch Wei immediately appeared.
"Your Majesty, our family is secretly keeping an eye on Eunuch Yi. This is an official who has had contact with him."
"Mr. Hard work."
Emperor Zhengtong read the directory and kept the names in mind. These people would never think of becoming officials in the capital, "They are both civil and military, and they are all from famous families. Little Yi is quite thoughtful."
Eunuch Wei asked doubtfully, "Since Your Majesty knows this, why do you still condone it?"
"Who in the world doesn't have other thoughts?"
Emperor Zhengtong put the list aside. "Even the person next to you is like this, so how can you criticize an outsider harshly? As long as you can do things well, I will not hesitate to reward you!"
Eunuch Wei reminded, "Your Majesty has become more and more dependent on Eunuch Yi. This time, leading 30,000 troops abroad is something that has never happened before in this country."
"What I want to do is something that has never been done before in this country!"
Emperor Zhengtong said quietly, "What's more, the internal servants are leading the troops, which makes me feel more at ease. A single edict can relinquish military power. If it were a general of the country, I would rather leave the Jianghu sect alone!"
Eunuch Wei said, "Your Majesty is still worried about the north?"
"Pacification Office came with news that he built a big city on the grassland, which is almost the same as the capital city. How can I not be worried?"
Emperor Zhengtong sighed, "Internal and external troubles, heavy pressure, sometimes I even think about giving up reform..."
Eunuch Wei stood in obeisance. He could have stayed out of the fights between the royal family and the court. However, he had several heart-to-heart chats with Emperor Zhengtong, and gradually turned from a monarch to a good friend. Only then did he take the initiative to jump into the game.
"Since your Majesty has great ambitions, he should endure what ordinary people cannot endure!"
"Sir is right."
Emperor Zhengtong collected his thoughts and stroked the white hair on his forehead. "Time flies by quickly, I must not slack off at all. All the troubles in the court will be clarified one by one and eliminated one by one!"
"If you want to bring peace to the world, you must first sweep the entire house!"
"Now that the land inventory is coming to an end, before I implement the new policy, I should clean up my house first..."
Eunuch Wei said, "Your Majesty, why are you recalling Eunuch Yi at this time? It would be safer to put him outside and recall him after the incident in the palace."
Emperor Zhengtong turned his head and looked in the direction of Palace of Earthly Tranquility, shaking his head slightly.
"Don't worry, Little Yi is smart and won't join forces with her!"