Mixed with salted fish in Hongwudang

Chapter 491 Fighting against cults is a duty!
Business in Wutai County is prosperous, but most of them are inns, restaurants, and shops related to Buddhist ceremonies.

After Wang Chuan from Jinyiwei's hundred households came here, he wandered around the county town, then led his men out of the city, and went to the posthouse dedicated to the imperial court to stay overnight.

"Brothers, the task assigned by the emperor's grandson this time is very important, you must be fully motivated, and remember not to make any mistakes!"

"Don't worry, Wangtou!"

"Our Jinyiwei relies on the emperor's grandson for support. Whoever dares not to do things for the emperor's grandson will be struck by lightning!"

Some people are loyal without thinking, while others are slightly worried.

"Wangtou, although the matter entrusted by the emperor's grandson is very important, what we are going to do is to investigate the Buddha. Shouldn't we offend the Buddha?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Chuan thumped the table heavily.

"Feng Cheng, what nonsense are you talking about!"

"No matter how big the Buddha is, can he be bigger than the emperor and the emperor's grandson?"

"We serve the emperor's grandson's rice bowl. Have you ever seen the Buddha send a bag of rice and half a catty of oil to your family?"

"But the emperor's grandson sent it!"

When Wang Chuan said this, his steely face gradually trembled, and his tiger eyes were filled with tears.

"Last winter, there was heavy snowfall, and the emperor's grandson was not idle. He led the people to drive the carriage to deliver rice and oil to us from door to door..."

"Did you forget this kindness so quickly?"

When Feng Cheng saw what Wang Baihu said, he was so ashamed that he wanted to find a crack in the ground and sneak in.

"Don't talk about Wangtou, I'm a fool, if I dare to mention Buddha, I will be struck by lightning!"

After Wang Chuan reversed Feng Cheng's wrong thinking, his tone became gentle again.

"Actually, you don't have to worry too much. The Buddha is a Buddha, and the monk is a monk. The emperor's grandson said that we are supervising these monks for the Buddha, lest they tarnish the Buddha's reputation!"

"As long as this thing is done well, not only will the Buddha not blame us, but it will also accumulate merit for us!"

As soon as Wang Chuan said this, everyone's eyes lit up.

Although they had long been prepared to run to the black with the emperor's grandson, they were still beating their hearts when they were asked to check the monk's account.

Now that they can still accumulate merit after hearing this, they immediately let go of the burden in their hearts, and have more expectations for the next work.

"Wang Tou, are you serious?"

"Of course it is true!"

"This is what Zhang Shenxian told us personally!"

When everyone saw Wang Chuan mentioning Zhang Shenxian, everyone immediately became happy.

"Since Zhang Shenxian said yes, it must be a good thing!"

"Wangtou, you can just give orders directly, we will do whatever you say!"

"it is good!"

"Who... you lead the two of you to investigate the properties of the dozens of temples on Mount Wutai..."

"Feng Cheng, take a few people to find out how much private property the abbots, abbots, monks and other monks in charge of the big temples have, and whether they have raised women outside and other dirty things!"

"Who else... Take a few people and go around the villages to find out if there are any illegal things like monasteries forcing people to die..."

"In addition, check to see if there are many monks who have been ordained illegally on the mountain, and if there are any important criminals wanted by the court!"

"promise!"

After assigning the task, Wang Chuan stayed at the station waiting for news from his brothers.

However, after only one day, he realized the seriousness of the mission.

"Wangtou, if you don't check, you won't know. If you check, you will be shocked. The fields in several nearby counties belong to the major temples on Mount Wutai..."

"Wangtou, I heard that many monks here have families, and have real estate and shops in various places..."

"Wang Tou, I just went to one village and found thirteen lives..."

Wang Chuan was so shocked after hearing the reports from his subordinates that he sent a report to the capital on the spot with the transmitter that accompanied him.

"His Royal Highness Cheng Huang Taisun, the trip to Mount Wutai is a serious problem. Currently there are not enough manpower, please send more manpower..."

Zhu Yunxi gave instructions on the spot after receiving Wang Chuan's telegram.

"Authorize Wang Chuan to mobilize the military privileges of the Shanxi Guard, and ask Jin Wang to assist in handling the case if necessary!"

Seeing that the emperor's grandson had given him such great trust, Wang Chuan suddenly became courageous.

But instead of contacting the Weisuo Army, he went directly to Jinyang and asked King Jin to send someone to assist him.

When Zhu Yan heard that it was his nephew's matter, he agreed without even thinking about it, and sent the leader of the three guards to follow Wang Chuan back to Mount Wutai to handle the case on the spot.

With sufficient manpower, Wang Chuan immediately ordered people to block the road up Mount Wutai and strictly prohibited all visitors from going up the mountain.

Then, after consulting the emperor's grandson again and again, a dragnet search was launched on Mount Wutai.

In order to make it easier for them to handle the case, Zhu Yunxi also dispatched a large number of auditors from the capital to help them audit the property of the temple.

After more than ten days of hard work, they finally made significant progress and sent the dossiers to the capital.

This Jin Yiwei who galloped into the palace was one of the people who escorted the dossier.

Lao Zhu didn't rush in to join in the fun after he learned that Dasun had a backup, but ordered someone to move a small bench, and hid outside the door to listen to the excitement inside.

When Zhu Yunxi heard that his subordinates reported the investigation files back, the depression on his face was gone, replaced by full confidence.

"Since you want to go hungry, Gu will fulfill you."

"However, before that, I invite you to witness a big event with Gu!"

"Come on!"

"Bring up the Mount Wutai dossier!"

As soon as Zhu Yunxi's words fell, several Jinyi guards carried two large boxes to the hall.

Zhu Yunxi walked down the steps, tore off the seal with his own hands and opened the box, picked up the summary catalog on the top and read.

"Xiantong Temple in Wutai Mountain has the following temple properties on account..."

"97 hectares of fertile land, 980 shops, 320 million taels of silver, 300 million taels of gold, and [-] million catties of copper coins..."

When Yuanjue heard this, his old face turned liver-colored on the spot.

In fact, he, the host, didn't even know how much money the monastery had. After all, a lot of copper coins had been stored in the cellar for hundreds of years, and the rope through which the money was threaded had long since rotted away. Who would be free to count those things?
He is only interested in gold and silver, but he has not counted how many, he only knows a lot...

Seeing that Yuanjue was still holding on, Zhu Yunxi immediately asked with a smile.

"Master Yuanjue, do you have any objections to the property of your temple?"

Upon hearing this, Yuanjue recited a Buddha's name on the spot.

"Amitabha!"

"The poor monk devotes all his heart to the Buddha and never cares about these mundane affairs. These mundane affairs have always been taken care of by the poor monk's younger brother Yuancai..."

Zhu Yunxi smiled ambiguously when he heard the words.

"Oh, it turns out that you don't like mundane affairs, so can you continue studying?"

"According to the investigation, Tan Yun, the son of Yuanjue, the abbot of Xiantong Temple, owns 300 hectares of fields and houses, hundreds of houses, [-] servants, and ten shops in Dai County..."

"Master Yuanjue, can you explain to Gu what is going on with your son?"

When Yuanjue heard this, his forehead immediately felt sweaty, but he still said without changing his expression.

"Return...Report to Your Highness, this is the son of the younger brother of the poor monk's secular family. Because he was adopted under the poor monk's name, so...so..."

Zhu Yunxi sneered when he heard the words.

"Master Yuanjue, monks don't lie, you have to think about something before you say it!"

"me……"

"Gu knows far more than you can imagine, including how you met, knew each other, and fell in love with Tan Xiulian, the daughter of Daixian Tan Xiucai, Gu Ke knows everything!"

When Zhu Yunxi said the word "Tan Xiulian", Yuanjue fell to his knees with a plop like a deflated ball.

"The poor monk is guilty!"

"The poor monk is ashamed of the believers all over the world, of Buddhism, and of the thousand-year-old temple..."

Zhu Yunxi looked at Yuanjue with disgust.

"Drag out!"

"Send someone to look after him, and don't allow him to commit suicide!"

"promise!"

Yuanjue was dragged out like a dead dog by a few guards in Jinyi. During the period, he didn't shout, fight or struggle, but his eyes were empty like dead fish.

The others watched Yuanjue being dragged away until they could no longer see Yuanjue...

"Everyone, do you want to continue reading alone?"

No one in the hall dared to speak, not even a sound of panting.

Everyone held their breath, beating drums in their hearts, praying that their names would not be pronounced.

"The abbot of Tayuan Temple is out!"

"Lonely, to think about your Tayuan Temple..."

When the abbot of Tayuan Temple heard this, he knelt down on the spot.

"His Royal Highness please forgive me!"

"The poor monk firmly supports His Highness in collecting taxes on the monastery's property!"

"The poor monk not only supports tax collection, but is also willing to dedicate most of the land, houses, and shops to His Highness, leaving only a small amount of land for the daily use of the temple..."

When Zhu Yunxi heard the words, he stepped forward to help him up on the spot.

"Chan Master Faming really understands righteousness!"

"However, what you just said is wrong. It is not dedicated to Gu, but to the Ming court!"

"Although Gu is the grandson of the emperor, he is only in charge of the world on behalf of the people of the world, and cannot own the world on behalf of the people of the world..."

"What Your Highness said is that the poor monk has fallen into vulgarity..."

"By the way, since the Zen master is found to be so generous, then the floating wealth hidden in your monastery..."

Zen Master Fa Ming was so angry that his old face twitched when he heard this. He had donated more than half of his land, and the emperor's grandson was still not satisfied!

However, just as he was hesitating, the emperor grandson spoke again.

"By the way, how much money is there in your temple..."

"Oh, I found it, one hundred and eight..."

While talking, Zhu Yunxi deliberately tilted his body so that Faming could see the contents of the account book.

Faming only glanced at it, and when he saw a woman's name written on it, his face turned pale with fright.

"Your Highness, the poor monk is willing to donate all his floating wealth to the imperial court!"

Zhu Yunxi frowned when he heard this, and looked at Faming displeased.

"Since Master Faming is so generous, I would like to thank your monastery for your support on behalf of the people of the world!"

"Your Highness is serious!"

"The money in our temple is enshrined by believers, and now it is returned to the people's law of harmony..."

After Fa Ming said this, he hurriedly stepped back and stood aside, thinking that he was so dangerous that he was almost going to be with that old bald donkey Yuan Jue just now.

Once someone finds out that he has also committed lust and caution, his reputation will be lost, and the statement of the Tayuan Temple will also be ruined!
He decided to give up his position as the abbot when he returned to the monastery, and then hide in the back mountain to retreat to death!

With Yuanjue and Faming as examples, the other monks and priests in the main hall were very disturbed.

Only the two heads of Longhu Mountain and Wudang Mountain seemed to be okay. First of all, the relationship between the two was hard, and they had already opened up the relationship with the emperor and grandson.

Secondly, the lineage of Longhushan can't help marrying, otherwise how did this generation of celestial masters be born?

Yu Lianzhou from Wudang Mountain was even more fearless. Wudang Mountain was so poor that they didn't even have a decent Taoist temple, so no one could find out.

After Zhu Yunxi dealt with the abbots of the two great temples, it was much easier to deal with other people.

"Nanshan Temple?"

"Our temple is willing to donate all the land..."

"Golden Pavilion Temple?"

"Our temple is also willing to donate its property and pay taxes according to the rules of the imperial court!"

"Taiqing Palace?"

"My view is also willing to pay taxes in accordance with the emperor's grandson's order..."

"Shangqing Palace?"

"My view is also willing to pay taxes!"

"All true..."

"My church is willing to pay taxes in accordance with the emperor's grandson's decree!"

Zhu Yunxi called the names one by one, and the masters of every monastery and Taoist temple were willing to take the initiative to pay taxes or donate temple property.

As for the difference, it depends on whether the abbot and the abbot of the temple have a dark history, or whether they have a guilty conscience.

Generally speaking, the more black history, the more generous, I am afraid that Zhu Yunxi will pull out the old stories of their old millet and rotten sesame seeds, and ruin their reputation in front of the world's Taoists.

Zhu Yunxi didn't bother to take care of those immoral things, as long as they donated their property obediently and paid taxes to the court obediently, he wouldn't bother to take care of so much.

However, after cleaning up these old monks and Taoist priests, Zhu Yunxi announced some government orders.

"In order to put an end to corruption in the major monasteries, I have decided to send auditors to Taoist temples and monasteries every year from now on to check properties and account transactions..."

"At the same time, Gu will also hold regular exams to examine the mastery of the scriptures of the practitioners in the major monasteries and Taoist temples."

"If there are people who pretend to be numbers, I will definitely cancel their degrees for Buddha and Sanqing, and exile them for three thousand miles..."

As soon as Zhu Yunxi's words came out, everyone's expressions changed drastically.

If they were asked to hold their noses to pay taxes just now, it would have already made them very painful.Then the emperor's grandson's action is equivalent to wearing a magic spell on their heads, which is the kind of "curse" once a year.

"Your Highness..."

"Why, you don't want to?"

As soon as Zhu Yunxi finished saying this, he bent down and rummaged in the box, and the monks and Taoists present were so frightened that they confessed on the spot.

"No, no, I'm willing!"

"The grandson of the emperor is really an act of sagehood. This is an act of sincerely respecting and respecting the Buddha. How can we, as the guardians of the Dharma, be unwilling?"

"It's just that I hope that the court will issue more certificates in the future..."

This can be regarded as the only condition proposed by the monks and Taoists present.

In fact, all dynasties and dynasties have controlled these monks and priests who are not engaged in production, and issuing degree certificates is one of the means of control.

Lao Zhu's attitude towards Buddhism and Taoism is not very good. Since he became the throne, the total number of certificates issued has only been a few thousand. He is afraid that too many monks and Taoists will affect the court's tax revenue.

After hearing what everyone said, Zhu Yunxi felt 1 unhappy in his heart.

He was also unwilling to issue a certificate, and even thought about it in private, so that they would not see a new certificate for the rest of their lives!

But when he thought that he had just gnawed a large piece of meat from them, if he didn't give them some sweets, they would probably pretend to be dead when they went back.

Once they are unwilling to cooperate, then the subsequent tax collection and land collection will encounter a lot of resistance.

Therefore, Zhu Yunxi struggled again and again, and decided to give them a chance to pass on the incense.

"Don't worry, everyone, the number of ultimatums issued will definitely be more than before."

"However, if you want to get the ultimatum, you have to exchange it with someone from the White Lotus Sect."

"The head of the Xiangzhu level of the White Lotus Sect is counted as one degree certificate, the hall master is counted as two, the rudder master is counted as five, and the guardian level is counted as ten..."

"Whoever can kidnap Han Qing, the leader of the Bailian bandit, to see Gu, Gu will issue two hundred certificates to him on the spot!"

Two hundred ultimatums?
When all the monks and priests heard the two hundred ultimatums, their eyes glistened with excitement.Especially the head of the Quanzhen sect clenched his fists in excitement.

A single degree certificate can support a Taoist temple or temple, and two hundred degree certificates are two hundred Taoist temples!
Their Quanzhen sect has not recovered from the blows of Yuan Shizu's period, and has not recovered in these years.On the one hand, it is a blow to the prestige of the people, and on the other hand, it is also the official's disapproval, and they are unwilling to issue ultimatums to them.

Therefore, once they have two hundred ultimatums, they can grow stronger in an instant.Not to mention the restoration of the heyday of Quanzhen Sect, at least it will be able to gain a firm foothold in the northern region again.

When the others heard that Han Qing's head was worth "two hundred" certificates, they also secretly geared up.

This year's ultimatum is money, and the market value of a ultimatum is at least 500 taels, so there is no market for this!

"Please rest assured, the grandson of the emperor!"

"Eradicating the cult is the unshirkable responsibility of the decent sects of us!"

"When we return to the monastery, we will send our disciples down the mountain to search for traces of the White Lotus Sect..."

(End of this chapter)