And said you're not a fairy

Chapter 196

In the next month, in Linchuan Prefecture, Chuzhou Prefecture, and Shouzhou Prefecture, there was a young Taoist who traveled around the three prefectures and used talismans to treat people.

The young Taoist had a handsome appearance and an outstanding temperament. He was carrying an exquisite sword box, and was accompanied by a country girl in rustic clothes, as well as a donkey and a dog. Wherever they passed, people said that he was an immortal who traveled around the world.

This young Taoist has a profound Taoist practice. After the flood, no matter how serious the illness is, he only needs a yellow talisman to turn into talisman water and drink it, and the illness will be cured immediately.

Some people who were in critical condition or suffered external injuries could also be cured by a yellow talisman from this young Taoist.

And this Taoist is not greedy for money.

After he was cured, the Taoist priest refused all the belongings or food they offered as a thank you gift.

This made the people who received treatment from the Taoist feel extremely grateful.

They have met some Buddhist and Taoist masters in the past, like this young Taoist, who after treating the people, did not take any money or compensation, and did not even ask for the flour cakes and wild vegetables given by the people, but this was the first time they saw him. .

The common people were grateful for the young Taoist's kindness and asked him his name. They wanted to wait until the disaster subsided and everyone's lives recovered to build a temple statue for the Taoist to express their gratitude for his kindness.

The other party calls himself "Qing Ming"!
So the people who had been treated by the young Taoist all called him Immortal Master Qingming.

……

Wenshan County.

A large county located in the northwest of Chuzhou Prefecture and bordering Linchuan Prefecture, with more than a thousand households.

The population is more than [-], and the county seat has a population of [-].

But a month ago, an extremely huge flood swept through Chuzhou, Linchuan, and Shouzhou, and Wenshan County was naturally affected.

Except for some clever people who hid in the nearby mountains in the middle of the night and escaped from the disaster, after the floods ravaged the county town, the walls and houses of the county town were all washed away, leaving no one alive, and even the county magistrate was killed. During the flood, only a few people survived.

These people who escaped by going up the mountain, plus the few people who survived the flood, totaled more than [-] people.

"Taoist Priest, please stay for two more days!"

"Thanks to your appearance. If you hadn't used your magic talisman to save us and taught us how to prevent and treat the plague, we, the people in Wenshan County who were lucky enough to survive the flood, would not have been able to survive in the end."

"The people of Wenshan County will definitely remember your kindness to the people of Wenshan County and never dare to forget it."

On the ruins of Wenshan County after the flood, some people built simple thatched sheds using branches and hay collected from the mountains.

Hearing that Chen Yuan was leaving, Wenshan County Lieutenant Huang Zhong came to Chen Yuan's residence to persuade Chen Yuan to stay.

"Lord County Captain, Pindao has been here for three days. All the people who need to be treated have been treated. The methods to prevent the plague have also been told to you. What you have to do next is to find a way to survive and wait for the court to provide disaster relief. Spend this warm winter.”

Chen Yuan was in an exclusive straw shed designated for his own use, and he looked helpless.

A month has passed, and now the climate season has changed from autumn to officially entering winter. The weather that was originally warm is getting colder quickly.

Although the three prefectures of Chuzhou, Linchuan and Shouzhou are all located in the south, unlike the north, where the winters are harsh, the winter will not get very cold.

But for the victims who have just survived a flood and are in need of food, clothing, and even a shelter from the wind and rain, it may not be easy to survive this winter.

"The imperial court needs to provide disaster relief..."

"Ugh!"

This county lieutenant named Huang Zhong, who was very old and had not been washed for a long time after soaking in water, was somewhat rancid and smelly, had disheveled hair and looked like an old farmer, could not help but sigh.

A month has passed since the flood, but the people in Chuzhou, Linchuan, and Shouzhou still have not waited for any belated relief from the imperial court.

"Now in the court, the two factions Sun Xiangzheng and Gao Eunuch are fighting fiercely. I am afraid they have no time to control the floods in Chuzhou, Linchuan and Shouzhou."

County Captain Huang Zhong sighed.

"What about the emperor?"

Chen Yuan asked Huang Zhong, the county captain.

In his opinion, when natural disaster relief occurs in various places, the emperor should be informed as soon as possible and the emperor should make the decision.

After the emperor gave the order, neither the prime minister in the court nor Eunuch Sun could stop this.

"Hi, Your Majesty lives in seclusion in the Immortal Hall of the Harem and devotes himself to cultivating himself to become an immortal. It is said that he has not been in court for 13 years."

"The major affairs in the court are basically controlled by Sun Baigui, the Prime Minister, and the eunuch Gao Eunuch who serves His Majesty also has great power. The two sides are fighting fiercely in the court."

County Lieutenant Huang Zhong looked bitter.

"My lord, it seems that I do not support either Sun Xiang Sun Bai Gui or the eunuch Gao Eunuch."

Chen Yuan was a little surprised.

Although he was a scholar in his previous life, since he time traveled and met his master Lu Yan by chance, he entered the path of spiritual practice and became a practitioner, so he didn't care much about what happened in the court.

Before, I only had a general understanding of the situation in this world. For the first time, Chen Yuan learned in detail about the situation in the court of this world from the mouth of the county captain.

"It's no big deal to brag with the Taoist Priest. I believe the Taoist Priest won't spread the word."

Seeing that Chen Yuan was interested in this matter, County Lieutenant Huang Zhong said.

"In the early years, I joined the army during the war between the imperial court and the slaves. Later, I read a few books and became a county lieutenant, so I have some experience."

"In my opinion, Prime Minister Sun Baigui represents the power of the prime minister. Although Eunuch Gao Daofu is criticized by many scholars as a eunuch, he actually represents the imperial power, and behind it is the power of His Majesty."

"Since ancient times, either the prime minister's power has suppressed the imperial power, or the imperial power has suppressed the prime minister's power."

"It is most normal for the imperial power to overwhelm the power of the prime minister. The power of the prime minister overwhelms the imperial power. This rarely happens. Once it happens, it becomes a powerful minister."

"The battle between the prime minister's power and the imperial power was carried out silently and within a certain reasonable range."

"Like Eunuch Gao and Prime Minister Sun, they have been fighting for more than ten years, which has begun to affect Dayong's national strength."

"It has been a month since the floods occurred in Chuzhou, Linchuan, and Shouzhou, and there is still no news about the court's disaster relief. This will make the people of the three prefectures resentful."

"Now the whole of Dayong can be said to be suffering from internal and external troubles, natural disasters are happening all over the place, and there are still barbarian slaves watching covetously. I feel that if this continues, Dayong may be destroyed."

County Captain Huang Zhong sighed.

As a court official, even a county official, he was not like the disaster victims Chen Yuan had encountered before.

When the victims heard Chen Yuan mention the imperial court, they would only look at Chen Yuan with indifferent eyes, although they were not as eloquent and aware of the struggle above the imperial court as Huang Zhong, the county lieutenant.

However, Chen Yuan could see a hint of hidden resentment deep in their eyes.

They have long ignored the imperial court. The people just want to live. But once they reach the point where they can no longer survive, if they are instigated by someone who is willing to do so, they will definitely be like a spark falling into a pile of withered grass. Fire.

In fact, even if these people are lucky enough to survive the flood, if the court does not provide timely relief, these people will become refugees.

The people who became refugees had nothing left and just wanted to live, so naturally they didn't care about the court.

"Have you ever heard, sir, that His Majesty, who lives in seclusion in the harem, and the Prime Minister did anything disrespectful towards him?"

Chen Yuan thought for a while and then asked the county captain in front of him.

"Never."

County Captain Huang Zhong thought for a while and said.

"It seems that our Majesty is a figure like Emperor Jiajing."

Chen Yuan sighed.

"Taoist Priest, which dynasty and generation did Emperor Jiajing belong to? Why have I never heard of it?"

County captain Huang Zhong asked Chen Yuan.

"Cough cough..."

"This is a character that Pindao has read in a miscellaneous story book. Don't take it seriously."

Chen Yuan coughed quickly.

He forgot that there was no Emperor Jiajing in this world, he was a time traveler.

However, just after he heard the county captain Huang Zhong explain the situation in the court, he was keenly aware of the strangeness in it, because if the current Prime Minister Sun Baigui in the court is really a powerful prime minister, then the current His Majesty is It will be suppressed and there will be no respect for it.

Whether he can stay on the throne or not depends on the words of Sun Baigui, the prime minister.

But when I asked the county captain Huang Zhong, Huang Zhong said there was no such sign, which could only mean that Sun Xiang's party and Gao Eunuch's party were fighting endlessly in the court, and they were deliberately condoned.

Naturally, this person can only be the current His Majesty.Yongming Emperor Jiang Xun!
In today's Dayong, Jiang is the emperor's surname.

What the emperor is best at is the art of imperial power and the method of checks and balances.

We will not allow any force in the court to have the opportunity to become powerful.

In the court, there was Sun Baek-kyu, the Prime Minister's party, and the eunuch party he supported fought and suppressed each other. This way, he did not have to worry about his rights being emptied out by others, and he could sit firmly on the Diaoyutai and practice in the harem with peace of mind.

This is the trick used by Emperor Jiajing in the previous generation!

However, Emperor Jiajing did not go to court for 24 years, and he also completed the transformation from a vassal king to an emperor, firmly sitting on the throne, and he could be said to have reached the pinnacle of imperial power.

Chen Yuan did not know the specific situation of the current emperor, and Chen Yuan could not tell who was better in terms of Emperor Yongming or Emperor Jiajing.

However, one thing that makes Emperor Yongming better than Emperor Jiajing is that there were no immortals in his previous life, and the so-called seeking immortality was nothing but a lie in the end.

But in this world, there are immortals and gods.

His master Lu Yan is.

"I don't know if this Yongming Emperor has practiced in the harem for 13 years. Has he achieved anything famous?"

Chen Yuan secretly said in his heart.

"I see."

County captain Huang Zhongdao.

"If you want me to say it's all my fault, it's that damned Imperial Master and those bull-nosed Taoist priests of the Celestial Master Path. They confused Your Majesty and made Him indulge in Taoism all day long, and didn't even care about state affairs..."

Then County Lieutenant Huang Zhong said angrily.

After hearing this, Chen Yuan stood there awkwardly, because strictly speaking, he was also a Taoist priest.

It's just that he is not from the same lineage as the Tianshi Dao officially supported by the Dayong court.

After scolding, Huang Zhong, the county captain, immediately realized that Chen Yuan, who saved them in front of him, was also a Taoist priest.

He quickly explained with a hurried look: "Taoist Master, I'm sorry, I'm not scolding you. You are our savior. Naturally, you are different from the bullshit of Tianshi Dao."

Chen Yuan touched his nose. He knew that the reason why Huang Zhong, the county lieutenant, hated Tianshi Dao and the national master Zidu Zhenren who created the Tianshi Dao lineage was entirely because it was Zidu Zhenren and Tianshi Dao. The existence of Emperor Yongming made Emperor Yongming hide in the harem all day long and practice. He did not go to court for 13 years. He saw the fall of Dayong Dynasty, but he was unable to do anything.

Chen Yuan shook his head. What Huang Zhong, the county captain, said made sense, but he was not a truly understanding person.

It can be seen from this sentence that what he blames is Tianshi Dao and Guoshi, but not Yongming Emperor.

But in Chen Yuan's view, the existence of the National Master and the Tianshi Dao only existed because of the needs of Emperor Yongming.

Moreover, as far as Chen Yuan knew, the current His Majesty did not only favor the Taoist sect, but also the Buddhist sect.

The two largest Buddhist temples in Dayei Kyoto, Bailong Temple and Lanke Temple, were built with the support of His Majesty. Although the abbots of Bailong Temple and Lanke Temple were not national masters, they were given the title of "Master" Because of his title, he was often called into the palace to give lectures.

This is what Chen Yuan knew when he talked with the Qiman Taoist at Shenhuo Temple on Aoshan Mountain.

In Chen Yuan's view, the root of all this is because of Emperor Yongming himself.

This Yongming Emperor may be a good player in playing imperial power. Even though he has lived in seclusion in the harem for 13 years, he can still control the situation in the court and firmly hold power. However, for Dayong and the people of Dayong, he is not Not a good emperor.

emperor!

The country's honor, disgrace, and prosperity are all tied together, so how can we act recklessly?

"It's okay, Pindao knows that the adults are not scolding Pindao."

Chen Yuan smiled and waved his hand, looking unconcerned.

"There's no need to stay. Pindao still needs to go to other places to treat people, so I'll say goodbye."

Then Chen Yuan said again.

He was not a good person in his previous life!
But seeing with his own eyes the tragic situation of the people in Chuzhou, Linchuan and Shouzhou, he could not remain indifferent and could only do what he could.

As for how many people he can save with his own strength, he can only say that he will try his best!

"Yes, it is a blessing for us, the people of Wenshan County, to meet a Taoist priest."

County Captain Huang Zhong said with emotion.

He also knew that most of the people who survived the flood in Wenshan County were cured by Chen Yuan using magic talismans, and it would be meaningless to keep Chen Yuan strong.

Wenshan County wants to keep Chen Yuan, but other places need Chen Yuan more.

"Your most important task now is to survive. The real test has just begun. Mr. Huang, I hope you can lead the people of Wenshan County to survive this flood."

While Chen Yuan was packing his things, he said solemnly to County Lieutenant Huang Zhong.

"I will definitely live up to the Taoist Master's trust."

County captain Huang Zhong cupped his hands and said.

……

After seeing off County Lieutenant Huang Zhong, Chen Yuan walked out of the hut with the sword box on his back and went to pick up the gray donkey tied to the side. He happened to meet Xue Niang who was coming back from outside, followed by Xiao Huang.

"Have you done everything I told you?"

Chen Yuan asked Xue Niang.

"Don't worry, Chen Yuan, aren't you still worried about what Xue Niang is doing?"

Xue Niang assured her by patting her chest.

The so-called explanation is actually that wherever she goes, Xue Niang will promote the seven methods of preventing and treating the plague summarized by Chen Yuan.

"That's good."

Chen Yuan nodded.

"I did what I could. Whether they survive or not is up to them."

Chen Yuan looked outside the hut and could only vaguely see the broken walls and ruins of the former Wenshan County town. Chen Yuan sighed.

After saying that, he rode on the gray donkey, followed by Xue Niang and Xiao Huang, and walked out of Wenshan County.

A month has passed, and now the mud accumulated in many places has dried up, and he can continue riding his gray donkey.

"Master Immortal, why didn't you tell us that you were leaving?"

"That is, even though we were hit by floods, our family members died, and we didn't have much money, we were still able to send the immortal master a ride."

"The Immortal Master saved our lives, and we will definitely remember the Immortal Master's kindness in this life!"

"Have a good trip, Master Immortal."

After Chen Yuan walked for a while, he found that some people appeared on both sides of the road. They were wearing rags, gray-headed faces, and skinny people. The people shouted to Chen Yuan who was riding on a donkey.

Chen Yuan was moved for a moment, although this was the first time he had experienced such a thing.

But we can see the simplicity in the hearts of the people. They know who treats them well, and they want to repay them in the best way they can.

"Everyone go back!"

Chen Yuan felt heavy in his heart and shouted as he walked.

After walking three miles for a full quarter of an hour, the skinny people gradually disappeared from the surrounding area.

The number of people who had just come to see Chen Yuan off was at least 2000.

In the entire Wenshan County, the number of people who survived the floods was only 300.

In other words, when Chen Yuan left, almost all the people in Wenshan County came to see him off.

"Is he the one who used our White Lotus Dao magic to save the people?"

Chen Yuan, who was in a somewhat gloomy mood, did not notice two sneaky figures in the crowd.

　ps: The emperor’s surname Liu in the previous article was changed to Jiang. Everyone should know.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)