Paper Maker: This is the end of the Ming Dynasty in Liaozhai

Chapter 248 Purdue Temple and Master Cihang!

Ming army camp.

Lu Xiangsheng and many generals of the Ming army gathered together, everyone looked worried, and they were out of food.

"Servant, there is no food now, what should we do next?"

Li Chongzhen said sadly, if there is no food, the army may collapse at any time.

"I have already sent someone to Wuchang Mansion."

Lu Xiangsheng said calmly: "There will definitely be food arrangements over there, let's hold here first."

"Sir, what should the rebels do?"

Lei Shisheng on the side said, "Now that the spies have come to report that the rebels have arrived in Sinan Mansion, there are simply not enough soldiers and horses to stop the rebels."

Hu Zhongwu and Li Zicheng are different. Li Zicheng and his men are all hungry people, and they have been hunted down by them for many years. too much.

More importantly, this time Hu Zhongwu and the others evacuated Jingzhou Mansion and took away a large amount of food, gold, silver and jewelry. Once Hu Zhongwu and the others were relieved, it would become a serious problem again.

"We'll talk about this later."

Lu Xiangsheng shook his head and said, there is nothing he can do about it. These soldiers and horses fighting the rebellion in various places do not have special logistics and food supplies. Basically, wherever they go, they raise food and grass in the surrounding counties.

Because the imperial court has no way to mobilize so much grain and grass, and it is not necessary. It is more convenient to raise grain and grass in the surrounding counties instead of transporting it all the way, which costs a lot of money along the way.

It's just that Hu Zhongwu and the others were too ruthless this time, and they robbed all the wealthy households in the surrounding counties. If they want food, they can only grab the rations for the people's lives. But if they do this, they don't have to chase Hu Zhongwu and the others are gone, just stay and put down the rebellion.

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Beijing Normal University, Suzhou Hutong.

Under the night, in the Tianxiang Building, the lights were brightly lit, and there were laughter and laughter. Occasionally, a few drunken sons flirted with the women in the brothel passing by, causing a lot of coquettish and angry voices.

In a wing room, several young masters were all dizzy from drinking. Judging from their attire, they were all Confucian scholars.

At this time, one of them suddenly said: "Do you know? There is a new temple called Pudu Temple in Mingyufang. Their abbot, Master Cihang, is extremely capable."

"Mingyufang?"

Another man in a blue Confucian robe asked suspiciously: "Did those bald donkeys from Jinzhong Temple, Daji Temple, and Jinchan Temple come to ask for trouble?"

This capital city is not where cats and dogs can come in and eat. Every piece of land has its owner. There are already three temples in Mingyufang, and there are countless pilgrims. No one wants to have one more person to grab food. .

So if you want to build a temple in Mingyufang, you have to face those three temples first. Don’t look at all of them who are usually eminent monks, and they all shout that all beings are equal. My Buddha is merciful. A few of these bald asses are ruthless.

"How could it not be."

The man who spoke first shook his head and smiled, "The abbots of the three temples went to Pudu Temple two days ago to discuss Buddhism with Master Cihang. Guess what happened?"

Having said that, the man didn't continue to talk, but kept it a secret.

"Come on."

Seeing this, the blue-robed man hurriedly urged: "Don't be a fool."

Being urged by the blue-robed man, the man didn't continue to keep his promises, and said with a smile: "The abbots of those temples went to Pudu Temple, talked with Master Cihang about Buddhism for three days, and finally he was convinced by Master Cihang and worshiped him. under the disciple of Master Cihang."

"how can that be?"

Hearing the man's words, the blue-robed man couldn't help frowning and said: "The abbots of those families are not weak in Buddhism. How could they be convinced so easily? Didn't the people in their temple go to make trouble?"

You must know that there are countless masters in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon in the capital, and there is no one who can get a place in the capital. Those few can gain a foothold in the capital, and at least have first-class Buddhist practice. Admire.

Moreover, even if they are convinced, they are unlikely to be apprentices. After all, they have temples behind them, and worshiping Cihang as their teacher means that the temples behind them will also fall into Cihang's hands. I don't want to either.

"Go make trouble."

The man said with a strange expression on his face: "Then the people from those temples were all convinced by Master Cihang, and worshiped under Master Cihang's disciples together."

Hearing this, the faces of everyone present showed strange expressions. Although there are many strange things that happen every day in this capital, there are not many such strange things.

"How about going to this Pudu Temple tomorrow, guys?"

At this time, another person spoke.

"Okay."

Hearing this, someone responded immediately, they usually don't have a lot of things, they just have a lot of time, how can there be so few fun things for them.

"Then go have a look."

The man in the blue robe also said with a smile.

...

The next day, a group of people got together early and headed towards Pudu Temple in Mingyufang.

But when we came to Pudu Temple, there was already a huge crowd of people. A large number of pilgrims came to Pudu Temple to burn incense and make wishes. The group managed to squeeze into the backyard gate of Pudu Temple.

"Several benefactors, the backyard of the small temple does not accept guests, please forgive me."

At this time, a little novice stopped several people and performed a Buddhist ceremony.

"Little master, we want to meet your abbot, may it be convenient for us?"

The blue-robed man cupped his hands and said.

"I don't know if the benefactors are old with my abbot?"

Hearing this, the little novice replied, "Young monk, so I can go and report."

"Little master, I am Mou Xizhong, a supervisor of the Imperial College. They are Ma Yuanzheng, Shang Dashao, and Ren Dongxiu. They are also my classmates. I heard the abbot's name and want to come and visit."

The blue-robed man Mou Xizhong cupped his hands and said.

Hearing what Mou Xizhong said, the little novice quickly said: "Several distinguished guests, wait a moment, let the little monk go and report."

After finishing speaking, the little monk hurried into the backyard.

After a while, Mou Xizhong and the others met Master Cihang of Pudu Temple.

Mou Xizhong looked at Master Cihang, his face was white and beardless, his smile was kind, and he exuded a kind of gentle aura, which made everyone who approached him feel a kind of peaceful thought.

Sure enough, he is an eminent monk!
Feeling his peaceful state of mind, Mou Xizhong said silently in his heart.

Looking at the lambs in front of him, Cihang also had a smile on his face. After a pause, Cihang asked with a smile: "I don't know why some benefactors want to see the old monk?"

"Master, I heard that your ability is extremely high."

Mou Xizhong clasped his hands and said, "I've been waiting for a long time and failed. It's really tormented. I hope the master can show us a clear way."

These people usually want money and wealth, and their only pursuit is fame. Unfortunately, the imperial examination is not so easy. They can spend money to enter the Imperial College, but the imperial examination is not something they can control.

Because what they want is not just Zhongju, but second-class or even first-class, because it is difficult for ordinary third-class Jinshi to get ahead. They are merchant families. Although the family is rich, their family background is not good. The hall has been finalized, and it is impossible for them to slowly climb up in decades.

And given their family background, it is also difficult for them to be promoted quickly as the top three. After all, the court also has rules, and it is impossible to use money to clear the way all the time, and those who can quickly promote them are not what they can climb.

"The benefactors have found the wrong person. I am a monk, but I don't have the ability to point the way to the benefactors."

Cihang said calmly: "The benefactors still need to study at ease."

"Master, we have worked very hard."

Mou Xizhong cupped his hands and said, "I hope Master will take pity on us."

"Several benefactors, I can only do my best. If it fails, I hope all benefactors will not blame you."

Seeing this, Cihang smiled lightly.

Hearing Cihang's words, Mou Xizhong and the others also laughed. If you want to get along in the capital, you will naturally have to deal with high-ranking officials and dignitaries, but these temples have natural advantages.

It is very difficult for them to get in touch with those big shots, but these temples are not that difficult. The family members of those big shots often come to the temple to burn incense and make wishes, so the temple can easily get in touch with those big shots.

Now that the Purdue Temple has just been established, it is time to form good relationships everywhere. If they can form a good relationship with the Purdue Temple now, there will be a lot of benefits in the future.

In fact, it’s not just Pudu Temple, they often go to other temples and Taoist temples, but those temples that have been built for a long time are not something they can get in touch with. Only newly established temples like Pudu Temple are possible for them to get in touch with. relation.

Because the current Pudu Temple also needs to find a way to get in touch with those big figures in the court, and the best way is to combine interests. Only when the temple can bring a lot of benefits to those big people, those big people will protect the temple from wind and rain. .

This is all they are asking for, as long as they can get in touch with those big shots through Pudu Temple, their family's money will have a place to use.

After reaching a consensus, the atmosphere between the two parties suddenly improved a lot. After a while, Mou Xizhong and the others left with a smile and left a large amount of incense money at the same time.

...

Just after Mou Xizhong and the others left, the little novice who was waiting on the side asked in confusion: "My lord, why are you so kind to those mortals?"

"It's none of your business."

Hearing this, Cihang's originally kind and gentle smile became cold and ferocious: "I asked you to find a way to spread the reputation of Pudu Temple. How are you doing?"

"Returning to the Lord, we are already doing it. Now in the capital, the reputation of Pudu Temple is known to everyone."

Hearing Cihang's words, the little novice said quickly.

"That's good."

Hearing this, Cihang's expression returned to kindness and gentleness, and he smiled softly: "If I can succeed, you can also enjoy the glory. If someone misses my affairs, you just want to die, you know?"

"My lord, don't worry, the little ones will never dare to miss the big things of the lord."

The little novice said hastily.

"Go out."

Cihang calmly said: "Today's porridge donation continues, there must be enough porridge, and my good name must spread throughout the entire capital within a month, do you understand?"

"My lord, if this is the case, the money in the temple will not be enough."

Hearing this, the little novice has a bitter expression on his face. Drought is happening everywhere now. There are too many refugees in the capital, and the capital is short of food. The price of food is too expensive. The temple spends thousands of taels of silver every day to buy food. There is not so much silver at all.

"No money?"

Ci Hang said coldly: "Don't you guys think of a way? Could it be that I have to do it myself?"

"Don't worry, Lord, we will do well."

Hearing Cihang's words, the little novice was frightened instantly. He still dare not forget the cruelty of Cihang's killing spree.

"Go."

Cihang waved his hands and said.

Hearing this, the little novice immediately left the room as if he had received an amnesty.

...

As time passed, as Pudu Temple continued to give out a large amount of porridge, the reputation of Pudu Temple spread throughout the capital, from high-ranking officials and dignitaries down to traffickers and pawns. Everyone knew that Master Cihang of Pudu Temple was a A living Bodhisattva who helps the world and saves the people, for a while, the incense of Pudu Temple became extremely prosperous.

.........

Nanjing City.

In the scientific research institute, Hou Xun and many Mohist disciples surrounded an engine covered with various magic lines, staring intently at the engine. At this time, the engine gave out a slight vibration, and then a dozen gears on the side also rotated rapidly stand up.

"Success!"

For a moment, everyone couldn't help jumping up excitedly!

"Dean, we succeeded."

Huang Xiang who was on the side said excitedly: "The time has come for our Mo family to prosper."

This engine was made by Hou Xun by combining Mohism's mechanism technique, Taoism's weapon refining technique, and Buddhist weapon refining technique. The power of this engine far exceeds all previous engines, and the power is hundreds of times stronger. thousand times.

"First install this engine on the mechanism doll."

The corner of Hou Xun's mouth is also slightly raised. Since the last time the mechanism beast broke through the city of Nanjing, his attention has been attracted to the mechanism beast. After all, compared to other things, once the Mohist mechanism beast is equipped with an engine, it can play The force that comes out is stronger.

So he has been trying to find a way to completely combine the engine with the Mohist mechanism beast, but the effect really disappoints him, because the power of the engine is too weak, although it can activate the Mohist mechanism beast, but the action is too late.

Not only is the power of the engine weak, but the fuel of the engine is also a problem. Like the giant mechanism beast that attacked Nanjing City last time, it is okay, with a large internal space, which can hold a lot of fuel.

But the mechanism beast he is going to build now is a two-foot-tall Mohist mechanism puppet. It is impossible for this kind of puppet to hold too much fuel, because according to his idea, it is for warriors to enter it to control the mechanism puppet.

The mechanism puppet's defense is strong and its strength is also extremely strong. Coupled with the warrior's sensitive response, as long as the fuel is not exhausted, this Mohist mechanism puppet can completely sweep an army of [-] by itself.

For this reason, he spent a lot of time on the engine and fuel. Fortunately, Su Hao opened up all the spells for him, combined the strengths of Mohism, Taoism, and Buddhism to solve the problem of the engine and fuel, and created this engine.

(End of this chapter)