Your universe is so fragile

Chapter 38
Zhang Jiao put on a clothed face, the middle process was naturally disturbed and complicated.

Even Zhang Jiao, who was invited in name, did not feel too comfortable.There were even some officials who didn't take the supernatural seriously, just thought that the yellow-robed Taoist priest in front of him was another alchemist pretending to be a magician, just like those people who fooled Qin Shihuang back then, and even secretly asked for bribes.

Zhang Jiao just pretended not to understand, but fortunately he was the one whom the emperor called to meet anyway, and more people were in awe of him in the hype vision, these guys dared not really make trouble at this time.

After all, after the court meeting, Zhang Jiao was led by an unknown official, walked through the bustling and majestic palace, passed by countless ministers who cast strange glances, and came to the main hall.

Emperor Han Ling sat on the jade throne, and Zhang Jiao was at the bottom, the distance between the two was extremely long.

The hall was not empty, the guards and eunuchs performed their duties, accompanied by a few officials and officials wearing official crowns, Zhang Jiao felt lonely standing in the hall.

"Poverty Zhangjiao, I have seen His Majesty."

Because he didn't know how to salute, Zhang Jiao simply saluted. Since he was wearing a Taoist robe, everyone present didn't think there was anything wrong with it.

Liu Hong had slightly chubby cheeks and a smooth beard. After seeing Zhang Jiao, his expression changed from impatient to interested. He smiled and said, "Master, I heard that you can make food out of thin air, right?"

Zhang Jiao knew that it was the only reason why he was able to come here, so he was not surprised that the emperor got to the point so straightforwardly, bowed and said: "Yes, Your Majesty. But this is not Taoism, it is bestowed by Si Chen."

"Si Chen? Which god is this? Don't you believe in the Taiping Taoism?" Liu Hong expressed doubts.

Zhang Jiao was a little surprised. Although he had been preaching for several years, he never expected that the emperor could tell a thing or two about Taiping Dao.

Obviously, he just learned about it when he came here.

And the emperor's act of taking the initiative to understand the way of peace made Zhang Jiao's heart a little hotter.

With the most humble attitude in his life, he respectfully said: "Exactly, but the reason why Taiping Dao believes in Zhonghuang Taiyi is because he pursues a peaceful and prosperous world under the rule of sages, just like Confucianism worships Zhou Gong."

"And Si Chen...is the only upright god in the world who shows his true works!"

As soon as these words came out, there was a buzz of low-pitched discussions in the hall, and there were even a few sneers.

Liu Hong didn't take it seriously, an eunuch beside him took a step forward, and said with a smile, "Since that's the case... why doesn't the great virtuous and good teacher let the true god manifest again, and conjure up October money and food for the drought-stricken people in Nanyang?"

Another eunuch also came out with a smile and said: "It's not that we don't believe it, it's because this matter is related to the people's livelihood. If it can be done, with the countless merits of a great virtuous teacher, it may be possible to be among the immortals in the future?"

Since it is not the court meeting now, but the common people face to face, the eunuch who is nominally unable to speak in the court hall is also much more casual.

What's more, they are the famous ten permanent attendants, the only swords that Emperor Hanling trusted, and everyone present has long been accustomed to such behavior.

Zhang Jiao frowned slightly and said: "The power of the gods is unspeakable, and the grace of the gods is unfathomable. Whenever Si Chen manifests, he will disappear in the upper world within a few days. It can help the people for a while, but it cannot help them forever."

As he said that, he raised his head and looked at Liu Hong with piercing eyes. He cupped his hands earnestly and said, "Back then, Zhuan Xu was so powerful that he separated the worlds of humans and gods from interfering with each other. This sign of distress can relieve the situation through cause and effect." , is already a mighty divine grace."

"What we should do is not to entrust all the responsibilities to Si Chen. We should use Huang Lao's learning to help the victims, reduce taxes, reduce corvees, and rest with the people, so that we can realize the real peace and prosperity!"

As soon as these words came out, Liu Hong's originally interested expression immediately attracted the elders.

He frowned, thinking that these old things are again, this great virtuous teacher is not as smart as he looks.

Do I not want to use Huang Lao's learning?The key is that the court is full of Confucian scholars from aristocratic families, what a fart I am!

Besides, is the study of Huang Lao really good?When I haven't read a book?The so-called resting with the people and taking less taxes is just handing over the money and food to the local gentry and aristocratic families for no reason. Not only does it not work, it even fails to maintain the status quo!

Since the mud legs at the bottom always have to pay for food, why can't they be in my hands?

Although the rule of Wenjing is tempting, but in this world where people's hearts are not ancient and rites are broken and music is broken, if you believe in the evil of this Taoist priest, the country will perish in two days!

It's not because of the continuous natural disasters!If the weather is smooth every year, I can also be a generation of Mingjun!
With these thoughts in mind, Liu Hong's mentality of having fun meeting Zhang Jiao immediately became impatient as if he was facing the chaotic court meeting.

His tone became cold, and he said directly: "You think I don't know about these problems? But the great virtuous and good teacher only considers the low-level people, why has he ever considered my difficulties?"

Zhang Jiao was taken aback by these words.

Does the emperor have any problems?

Liu Hong stood up, and didn't bother to talk nonsense with this little mud-legged Taoist priest. The other party had never seen the world at all, and his head was empty, so it was useless to talk.

He said bluntly: "If a great virtuous teacher can summon tens of thousands of stones, it can solve the urgent needs of the government and the people, and live thousands of refugees in the world. This policy of governing the country should be corrected one by one by a great virtuous teacher."

"If you can't, all the ministers and ministers of the court will be rich and rich, so they won't bother the great virtuous teachers."

As soon as these words came out, there was a slight snigger in the hall, and everyone looked at Zhang Jiao as if they were watching a funny show.

At the moment when knowledge is controlled by the aristocratic family, Zhang Jiao, who has only read a few enlightenment books and the Taiping Jing, shows timidity among these civil servants and generals who have read poetry and books.

This kind of behavior also made Zhang Jiao no longer mysterious in the eyes of everyone, and no one believed in his feat of summoning food in Ye City.

After all, there have been countless alchemists who have juggled magic tricks for hundreds of years from the Qin Dynasty to the present.Although some people do know some small spells, ordinary black dog's blood and rooster's blood can be broken with a single poke, and it is useless at all.

Zhang Jiao remained silent, bearing the naked eyes of everyone.

After all, we still have to change the food ourselves.

But Zhang Jiao really didn't want to disturb Si Chen by setting up the altar like a buffoon just to prove himself.

He clenched his fists secretly, and suddenly said again: "Since this is the case, if the poor Taoist can conjure up tens of thousands of stones of food, can your majesty distribute them to the victims and people in various places? This merit is shared by Si Chen and your majesty." In other words, all people in the world will accept His Majesty's kindness."

Still stubborn?
Liu Hong raised his eyebrows, but he didn't believe in Zhang Jiao anymore, so he didn't bother to lie, and said jokingly, "If you can really summon up ten thousand stones of grain, why don't you just put them in Luoyang and pay taxes this year."

Zhang Jiao's breathing became a little heavy, and his whole body trembled slightly.

The old Taoist disturbed Si Chen Jingxiu and turned out tens of thousands of stones of grain, just to pay you a year's tax?

Then what am I trying to figure out!

It's better to distribute food by yourself in one place!
He was extremely disappointed in his heart, and finally cupped his hands, and said in a stiff voice: "Since that's the case, I hope Your Majesty will take care of himself, and forgive the grassroots to leave."

After finishing speaking, he turned his head and wanted to leave regardless of the etiquette.

But the guard directly raised his halberd and crossed it, blocking Zhang Jiao's way.

The eunuch who was the first to speak said coldly: "Wait a minute, is it that alchemists in the imperial palace come and leave whenever they want?"

Another eunuch said quietly: "If you can't call out that mountain of rice grains as the prefect of Yecheng said, according to the story of the young man who communicated with ghosts, you will be punished for the crime of deceiving the emperor and abandon the market!"

Liu Hong stood on the high platform without saying a word, and looked coldly at the yellow-robed Taoist priest below, as if he was looking at a cricket that was overwhelmed and fell into despair after the cowhide was blown to pieces.

A minister below shook his head and sighed: "Back when Ximen Bao ruled Ye, there was also a story about He Bo marrying a wife. How could the prefect of Ye be coaxed by you? It's really a vegetarian meal!"

After saying that, another Gongqing snorted coldly: "Hmph, I don't know which Mao God's name was used, Si Chen? Another adulterous sacrifice!"

The last sentence completely ignited the anger in Zhang Jiao's heart.

He doesn't care about being laughed at by others, and he can allow himself to be slandered... But he absolutely doesn't allow anyone to dare to blaspheme the only god who is merciful to the world and saves the world and the people.

What guts, confidence, and face do these people have to point fingers at God and speak slanderous words? !
Zhang Jiao turned around in an instant, furious, his eyes wide open, his fingers closed like swords, and he said sharply, "Wait, shut up!"

With such a violent reaction, shouting and cursing, the others didn't respond, but it shocked Liu Hong, who is aloof.

Immediately, he turned into anger from embarrassment, and said coldly: "The court is yelling and screaming, presumptuous! Come, take down this demon way!"

Zhang Jiao didn't show any weakness, he just took out the talisman from his bosom and was about to break out.

Then, Zhang Jiao's complexion changed, and he was shocked to find that the talisman in his hand was in the palace, and it couldn't attract the slightest aura of heaven and earth.

This is... the fate of the Han Dynasty?
Seeing that the guards' weapons were about to join him, Zhang Jiao kept thinking about countermeasures in his mind, but there was nothing he could do.

Suddenly, everyone's movements stopped.

In all corners of the country, in Kyushu, inside and outside the world, in the ruling and opposition fields, and in the ears of common people and ministers, a sigh resounded at the same time.

"Ugh……"

(End of this chapter)