The little monk returns to the vulgar

Chapter 112 Meeting Master Bao for the First Time

"Bao Zheng?"

Daoran's face changed, the name was really scary.

Didn't it mean that Bao Zheng in history was actually a handsome guy with a white face? Netizens in my previous life misunderstood me.

Although Bao Zheng was still a young scholar at this time, he already had the feeling of a delicate heart. Seeing the change in Dao Ran's face, he asked, "Master, have you heard my name?"

Daoran wanted to say, not only heard it, but also sang it.

"Amitabha, the name Bao benefactor is not common. I have a little bit of divination and calculation skills, and you may be a high-ranking minister in the future."

When Bao Zheng heard this, he showed a little bit of joy, but soon recovered his calm, and said to Dao Ran: "Master Xie for your kind words, but I am just a scholar who speaks lightly now. Please take care of the matter of Suzhou City, Master."

It is normal to be happy, since Bao Zheng wants to obtain fame, of course he hopes to be a high-ranking official to show off his ambition.Bao Zheng wouldn't take it seriously if ordinary monks and Taoists said so, but Daoran is a god who shows his holiness in front of people, so it is quite credible for him to say so.

But I am happy, being a high official is a matter of the future, and now the city of Suzhou is turbulent, and if I am not careful, I will be doomed, so I should take care of the immediate affairs first.

Dao Ran could also clearly see this fleeting expression change.

As expected of Bao Qingtian, this determination is stronger than Shenxiu's.

Dao Ran was very interested in this future Master Qingtian, so he simply asked Bao Zheng to sit down and chat.

Bao Zheng is only 19 years old now, he has already been selected as a scholar, and is preparing to take the examination for the title of Juren.Bao Zheng was studying at Taihu Academy, and he was a classmate with Zhu Wei, the son of the prefect of Suzhou. Not long ago, he saved Zhu Wei's life, so he was highly regarded by Zhu Gongyuan, the prefect of Suzhou.

Zhu Gongyuan even wrote a letter of introduction for Bao Zheng, and after Bao Zheng passed the examination, he would be able to go to Beijing to pay homage to a certain important person.

This is an opportunity to reach the sky in one step, and Zhu Gongyuan regarded Bao Zheng as his real one.

This time Bao Zheng was sent to deliver the letter precisely because he felt that Bao Zheng handled the affairs properly and had excellent eloquence, so the chances of inviting Dao Ran to the banquet were higher.

It's just that Bao Zheng has a clever heart, and he has long understood the magistrate's thoughts, and when he heard Daoran agreeing, he opened his mouth to stop him.Zhu Gongyuan was indeed very kind to Bao Zheng, but no matter how great his kindness was, in Bao Zheng's opinion, it could not be greater than [-] human lives, so he did not want Dao Ran to attend the banquet.

"The magistrate Zhu is quite kind to Master Bao. If you do this, aren't you afraid of being called ungrateful?" Dao Ran asked.

Bao Zheng heard this, and said righteously: "Grace can be divided into big and small, and righteousness can also be divided into big and small. Perhaps the magistrate thinks that it is a good deal to exchange 30,000 people for Suzhou's century-old peace. But in my opinion, this move is like Ceding the land and bribing Qin. Kill [-] people today and [-] people tomorrow. If the people of Suzhou obey the monster every time, how many people can kill them?

"Besides, how can there be [-] death row prisoners in Suzhou City who can sacrifice blood to monsters? Many innocent people must be implicated. Master, you also said that it is up to the people to choose whether to sacrifice or not. I am deeply impressed, so I advise Master not to attend the banquet."

If Zhu Gongyuan knew Bao Zheng's words, his future would be ruined and he would end up dying.

In this day and age, the kindness of knowing you is similar to the kindness of parents, Zhu Gongyuan took such care of Bao Zheng, he was closer than his master.No matter what reason Bao Zheng betrayed Zhu Gongyuan, it would be ruined if he was known.

But Bao Zheng did it anyway, and it can only be said that it is reasonable for some people to be passed down through the ages.

"Amitabha, Master Bao understands righteousness, but the high-ranking officials and dignitaries in Suzhou City delayed sending invitations until today. I'm afraid they have discussed it overnight. Regardless of whether the monks are attending the banquet or not, they have decided to trade with monsters. Maybe last night Prepare the list of sacrifices." Dao Ran said.

When Bao Zheng heard this, not only was he not surprised, but he sighed and said, "Master's eyes are as bright as a torch, that's true. The magistrate has decided to send all the criminals in the prison to monsters, regardless of their crimes. Other nobles in Suzhou City have also sent servants Go around hunting beggars, refugees, and tenant farmers who can't pay taxes."

It's really dark enough, after all, it's a feudal society, and these people don't even need an excuse to ignore human lives.

"Do you think they can succeed?" Daoran asked.

"Of course not, they are missing the most important link." Bao Zheng said.

"Which ring?" Daoran asked.

"Until now, they still don't know how to deal with immortals, gods and monsters. Please forgive me for being rude, although the dignitaries in Suzhou have seen the power of immortals, gods and monsters, they have not yet corrected their identities.

"The magistrate actually sent me to invite the master to the banquet instead of coming in person. It can be seen that he still thinks that his official status is more noble than that of you, the master. If you are so arrogant, what will happen to you when you meet a monster who treats ordinary people like ants? ?”

Bao Zheng was right. When a person is born with clothes, hands, food and mouth, he will definitely take it for granted.The powerful have been in power for a long time, and they hold the power of life and death over the common people. It is difficult to reverse the mentality of such a superior.

From Zhu Gongyuan's point of view, sending his most valued disciple to invite Daoran was considered a great deal of face.But if it was Grand Master Pang, Zhu Gongyuan would run over and kneel down to greet him.

Is Dao Ran's status comparable to Grand Master Pang's?
At least in Zhu Gongyuan's opinion, Dao Ran is not as good as being a grand master.

But in fact, in the eyes of the black mountain old demon, all grand masters are just mortals like ants.

These are two intersecting chains of contempt. If the rich and powerful in Suzhou are really confused, they are not negotiating with monsters, but giving snacks to monsters.

Daoran took a deep look at Bao Zheng. He was born in two generations and experienced the era of information explosion in his previous life, so he can see through the problems of these powerful people.As an insider, Bao Zheng was able to see so clearly, ten times better than that stupid Nie Zhengyan.

Really worthy of Mr. Bao.

"Amitabha, Master Bao means that if I go to the banquet, it is very likely that Zhu Zhifu will wake up, and it will increase his chances of negotiating with monsters." Dao Ran said.

"That's right, Master, please use the reason of feeling unwell to refuse to attend the banquet. Now we can only procrastinate. As long as we procrastinate for a while, maybe there will be a turning point?"

"How do you know?" Daoran asked.

"I'm just guessing according to common sense. Since the demons are real, and your Dharma, Master, is also true, then the gods and Buddhas in the sky should also be real. It's like the imperial court knowing that someone under the rule is in trouble, and they will definitely send troops to suppress it. The Buddha will never Watching mortals being slaughtered by monsters?"

It was the first time that Bao Zheng showed a lack of self-confidence since the beginning.

For this talented scholar who has studied sage books, yesterday's experience has already shattered his three views. If he hadn't been strong-willed and intelligent, he might not be able to stand in front of Dao Ran and talk freely.

He can see clearly the dignitaries in Suzhou City, and he has strong confidence in grasping people's hearts.

But when it comes to the gods and Buddhas in the sky, Bao Zheng can't guarantee whether his guess is right. What if the legendary heaven is different from the mortal court?The rules and ideas of mortals may not apply to immortals.

Bao Zheng's guess was right, Tianting would definitely not let it go.But Daoran had another idea, and said to Bao Zheng: "Bao Shizhu is extremely intelligent, so this is indeed the best policy."

Bao Zheng was overjoyed and asked, "Master, have you decided not to go to the banquet?"

"No, if you don't go, little monk, you will inevitably be told by Zhu Zhifu that you are ineffective, and those beggars and tenant farmers who were arrested will not be released. If this matter drags on for a few days, even if the monsters don't come, many innocent people will still die. Common people. Since this is the case, it is better to cut the mess quickly and let the little monk settle this matter completely." Dao Ran said.

Bao Zheng frowned upon hearing this, is there any other solution to this matter?
This master Daoran, probably wants to save all the dignitaries in Suzhou, right?
(End of this chapter)