Chapter 438 Mission

Seeing that Zhao Zhen was listening attentively, Gongsun Sheng continued: "I discussed it with Qiao Daoqing and Fan Rui. Let's not talk about anything else. Let's distinguish them on the clothes. A veteran of Tianshi, a high-level mage, and an outstanding practitioner. Those who wear purple robes, the superior wizards wear red robes, and the rest with permission. , can be used for casting spells, praying for blessings, etc. The middle-level mages can wear green robes, and the rest can be used for worshiping and celebrating birthdays with permission. The materials of soap, white and variegated robes should also be distinguished.”

"In each Taoist temple, there is a limit on the number of fifth-level Taoist priests based on the size of the temple. For example, in Daguan, there are three high-level magicians, five high-level magicians, thirty middle-level magicians, sixty low-level magicians, and several Taoist boys. . Those who have merit will increase in number, and those who have no merit will increase. , the number of Taoist priests in each temple changes every three to five years. If the small Taoist temple has outstanding achievements, it can be promoted to the middle Taoist temple, and the number of high-profile Taoist temples will also increase. Restrictions should be imposed. Those who have no merit should not preach."

"The incense money in Taoist temples is registered every day and is redistributed by the Taoist alliance. According to the size of each Taoist temple, excluding the basic consumption of maintaining the Taoist temple, the remaining money will be dispatched by the Taoist alliance based on the merits of each Taoist temple. In this way, each Taoist temple is naturally in control Among them. As for Buddhist temples, all living beings are equal, and there has always been no hierarchy in Buddhist robes. Junior disciples can ask Yuantong, Yuanguang, Guanghui and others to set regulations."

"The two Taoist temples in Xianfang are both small mountain gates. According to my original thought, the master of the small Taoist temple is just a middle-level mage wearing a blue robe. The masters of these two Taoist temples can wear red clothes before becoming immortal, and can The number of lower-level mages in green robes has also increased by four."

"In addition, both Buddhism and Taoism have secret techniques for refining elixirs and making utensils, which most consume gold and silver. In the case of Taoist elixirs, even if a lot of gold and silver are wasted, they may not be refined, and it is very expensive to practice. Taoists who practice alchemy have a lot of desire for money. In every village and city, there are also restrictions on the number of monks who can do things. The Taoist priests in this state must have a fifth-level master with blue robes to preside over them. He is a fifth-level Taoist priest in the state."

"In addition to the five levels, there are many elders with special skills in the temples and temples. They can also exchange for their contributions and get some rewards. As for those who are ascetic, they don't need to worry about the things outside their body, just maintain their basic needs."

Zhao Zhen listened and nodded repeatedly.

Zhao Zhen naturally wanted to have control over Buddhism and Taoism. This is why Gongsun Sheng and others were asked to investigate the Taoist temples.

Preventing criminals from hiding in temples and cultivating cults is just a superficial reason. After all, Zhao Zhen had read history books and already knew that there were many people who relied on preaching to rebel, so others could not say anything about it.

On the other hand, Taoist temples uphold kindness and are believed by the people, which can also stabilize the people's minds.

Buddhism cultivates the afterlife, Taoism cultivates this life, and Confucianism cultivates the body.

These three have their own uses for Zhao Zhen. Needless to say, scholars are indispensable in governing a place. If there really are ghosts and monsters in the border area, the use of both will naturally be indispensable. Even if there are no ghosts, it is still good to appease the people.

Zhao Zhen said: "What senior brother said is that this alliance will be implemented according to what senior brother said. I will ask Yuantong, Guanghui and others to determine the Buddhist affairs and promulgate them together."

While they were talking, they saw Zhao Yuanli walking in. Zhao Zhen asked: "What's the matter?"

Zhao Yuanli replied: "Wang Zhixian of Fan County sent someone to deliver urgent official documents."

"Please come in quickly."

After a while, Zhao Yuanli led a delivery man in.

After seeing the gift, the messenger took out an official document and handed it over a book.

Zhao Zhen checked the sealing mud and opened the official document. After reading it, he couldn't help but be shocked. He handed the official document to Gongsun Sheng aside and said, "Senior Brother Gongsun, please take a look at it later."

Gongsun Sheng and the others looked at each other and looked at each other.

Gongsun Sheng said: "I'm ashamed that we didn't discover this group of cultists."

"Brother, you don't have to be like this. Didn't Wang Lun never discover it in Fan County? It was only when the two brothers Kong Changsheng and Kong Weisheng went to the countryside to explore the countryside that they discovered the clues. It is hidden so deeply that it cannot be discovered without going deep into the villages. Fortunately, Brother Chao Gai has already made arrangements, and Liu Xinmin is also very capable, and he was able to compile his own "The Book of Saviors of Heavenly Kings", Zhao Zhen said, holding up the book in his hand.

Gongsun Sheng took the book, flipped through it and said: "It's just a creation of some names and figures such as Po Kong Patriarch and Dakong Patriarch, etc., and compiled them into seven words, which are like songs but not songs, like poems but not poems. Very vulgar."

Zhao Zhen said with a smile: "Brother, don't underestimate this book. There are many ignorant people in the villagers in the mountains. If there are people with evil intentions who add fuel to the fire, it will be a big disturbance."

After that, he said to the postman: "You have been working hard all the way, so go down and rest for a day. Return to Fan County tomorrow with the official documents."

"Yuanli, please arrange for this brother to go down and have a rest. Treat him with good wine and meat."

After hearing this, the postman bowed and followed Zhao Yuanli down.

Zhao Zhen then continued: "Now Liu Xinmin is preaching, and Wang Lun has sent people to join the church to secretly inquire about the situation. Tomorrow I will take the Zuo Yongqi camp, You Yongqi camp and the bandit capture camp to visit Fan County. Let’s go meet Liu Xinmin. Xu Rongfu recommended him the day before yesterday and he is in Fan County. I just happened to go and meet him.”

Gongsun Sheng said: "Tomorrow I will also go with the high officials to see how Liu Xinmin preaches and hides it so well."

Qiao Daoqing said: "High official, in my opinion, this Liu Xinmin is just a greedy person. You read what is said in the book: all appearances are false, because all appearances are false, so those who have family wealth must not be stingy with money and silk. You must sincerely offer it to the King of Heaven. The King of Heaven will be happy to bless you, appear and prolong your life, and ascend to the Heavenly Palace after your death.”

"Those who have no wealth and wealth, and their bodies should also be exposed to falsehood. They must sacrifice their lives before the king of heaven, offer the goods they can get, and be driven by the leader. The king of heaven will also be happy."

At that moment, Zhao Zhen wrote a military order and sent Zhao Ji to various places.

On the second day, after packing up, Zhao Zhen rode on the Zhaoye Jade Lion Horse, took a group of sergeants and postmen carrying messages, and rushed to Fan County in a mighty manner.

In the county seat of Fan County, Wang Lun received the news from the postman in advance and took Yan Liu and a group of county officials to meet Zhao Zhen three miles outside the city. After seeing the ceremony, Zhao Zhen asked: "Where is Chao Tuan's training envoy?"

"My lord, Chao Tuanlian and his men are pretending to be marching and practicing. They have now stopped at Longwangzhuang Township, adjacent to Zhangzhuang Township." Wang Lun quickly replied.

After hearing this, Zhao Zhen nodded and asked, "Have we found out how many households in the villages have joined the religion?"

Wang Lun said: "The high official has found out. Fortunately, the two brothers Kong Changsheng, the Kongmu officer of the Sihu Military Department, discovered it early. This Liu Xinmin is not from this place. He has only been in Zhangzhuang Township for more than a month to worship a caller. He teaches the Shinto of the Duobao Heavenly King, claiming to be the leader of the Heavenly King's Case, and is now preaching in seven villages in Zhangzhuang Township."

After hearing this, Zhao Zhen frowned and asked, "Isn't there anyone in the seven villages who has complained?"

Wang Lun heard this and said quickly: "Mr. Sir, this village spans both sides of the Yellow River. These seven villages are all on the east bank of the Yellow River. Anyone who wants to report the news will probably be killed."

Zhao Zhen frowned even more after hearing this. He asked someone to take the map and asked Wang Lun to point on the map.

After looking at it, Zhao Zhen nodded and only ordered the army to enter the camp and rest.

After setting up the sergeants and horses, Zhao Zhen summoned Wang Lun and asked, "Can this Liu Xinmin know magic?"

"According to the spies' report, this guy used Fuluan to invite saints, cursed water to cure diseases, and cigarette lights turned into characters. He claimed to be able to know life, death, misfortune and blessings, and he had the true biography of the King of Treasures. All seven villages were moved by him."

"The lower official also inquired about the law of restraint set by this guy: Anyone who converts to Christianity must swear a heavy oath before the King of Heaven. If anyone betrays Christianity and leaves, he will go to the eighteen major hells after death, with mountains of swords and trees. Fire snakes and iron dogs suffer endlessly. There are also many names and forms such as the enlightenment, the magpie nest reunion, and the dragon girl offering pearls. Many villagers will not come to tell you."

"Now these seven villages have notices posted about Liu Xinmin. The spies secretly posted one here. Please take a look at it."

Zhao Zhen took the notice and saw that it read: Maintain the Dharma Realm, govern Yin and Yang, control the land and water resources of the world, and have many treasures and wishful thinking. Liu Yiyu, the minister in charge of the case of the Heavenly King, the scholars and the people knew:

Gai heard that those who convert to Orthodoxy will be blessed. Those who believe in the King of Heaven will go to Longhua’s meeting. This leader, following the personal instruction of King Chrysostom of Heaven, helps to save all sentient beings, so that the whole world can achieve peace and happiness together. This is the original wish to return to the King of Heaven and save all sentient beings.

This teaching has been going on almost since the beginning of the teaching. Moreover, how can a good man who believes in a woman not believe in the ear of the King of Heaven? Now, I am entrusted with the instructions of the king of heaven and the entrusted leader to persuade you and the people to change their minds and do good. How can you not believe in the King of Heaven? If you die, you will fall into hell.

All the common people need to fill in the register in person, and indicate the age, appearance, age, appearance, appearance, appearance, appearance, and appearance of the men, women, and family members one by one. On the day when this teaching was completed, Deir and others returned to the King of Heaven to absolve themselves of the sin of poverty and grant them a hundred years of blessings.

Those who do not believe in the King of Heaven and run away with their wives and children, the King of Heaven will be so angry that they will die in poverty and be relegated to the eternal hell, where they will never be able to regain their human body for eternity, and their regrets will never reach their ears.

Qieqie special edict.

After Zhao Zhen saw it, he couldn't help but smile bitterly. The people were so stupid and willing to incite. He said: "The people are innocent and should be pardoned. This Liu Xinmin has ulterior motives. After being captured alive, he needs to be executed in front of the people so that the people can see his face clearly. Besides Liu Xinmin, are there any other powerful people?"

"I don't know where this guy recruited four people, all with several kilograms of strength. They were named Protector Generals, and the leader was called Zhang Chi. He made a thick iron rod. The second brother, Ba Zeng, made a nine-tooth nail palladium. . The third child calculated Guang and made one stroke five. In addition to these four, there are also more than ten supervisors assigned to each village, with a total of more than ten backbones in each village. Most of the other bankers are waiting and watching.”

After hearing this, Zhao Zhen knew what was going on and sent Wang Lun back to the city.

On the second day, Zhao Zhen and his troops met up with Chao Gai and Han Bolong in Longwangzhuang Township. The two armies crossed the Yellow River and went to various villages to search for the backbone of the religious people. Then they all went to Jiaozhuang where Liu Xinmin was located.