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Chapter 838 Buddha Mother
Wang Xian stood up when he was excited, and said with a heavy face, "Where did all the money in the world go, it was gathered in the hands of His Majesty through the depreciation of treasure notes, and this is how the martial arts of the Yongle Dynasty came about! The glorious city of Beijing! Only in this way can Daming still be able to cope with His Majesty's waywardness even after the treasury has gone bankrupt for ten years!"

"Then..." His Royal Highness's hands and feet were cold, and his voice was trembling: "How long can it last?"

"..." Wang Xian didn't answer, but the prince understood it.What he saw and heard along the way told him clearly and unmistakably that the people had reached the point where they were running out of oil, even if they were pressed on a mill, they could only squeeze out some bone dregs like leftover sugar cane...

"Tell me about the situation." It was already cool autumn, and the quilt needed to be covered at night, but the crown prince was sweating. He held Wang Xian's hand tightly, and asked with great difficulty, "Is it the end of the Yuan Dynasty?"

"I have never experienced the end of the Yuan Dynasty as a minister, but I feel that although it is not close, it is not far." Wang Xian said in a low voice.

"Qin and Sui's achievements will last for thousands of years, and they will all perish in the second generation," Zhu Gaochi tremblingly said: "Strictly speaking, they are also the second generation, so there will be... the worry of subjugation?"

"I don't dare to speak nonsense." Although experience told him that Ming Guozuo was still young, Wang Xian would rather the crown prince think that it was a blessing for the common people.

Zhu Gaochi's eyes darkened and he almost fainted. Wang Xian quickly supported him and called out in a low voice, "Your Highness..."

"I'm fine," Zhu Gaochi waved his hand, sighed, and held Wang Xian's hand and said, "Zhongde, I understand your painstaking efforts... I can't wait any longer, and I must persuade my father to be light-hearted from now on." Pay less, and rest with the people, so that Daming can continue to survive!"

"So, on behalf of the people of the world, I thank Your Highness!" Wang Xian took a step back and saluted the prince respectfully, but was supported by the prince.Zhu Gaochi choked up and said, "I should thank you."

"Your Highness..."

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In the next two days, the group stopped rushing and waited in Yuncheng to join the fleet as planned.Having nothing to do during the day, the prince wandered around Yuncheng County with Wang Xian, firstly to gain a better understanding of the sufferings of the people, and secondly, to visit Song Gongming's former residence.

In this era, the "Water Margin", which forced the people to rebel and acted on behalf of the sky, has become a household name, and the names of Yuncheng County and Liangshanbo are naturally recognizable... But legends are legends after all. There is no trace of Song Jiang in Yuncheng County, but It is obvious that more and more people are gathering, which is several times more than the day when they first came!
"It's only been two days." Seeing the bustling crowd on the street, the prince couldn't help but wondered, "How could there be so many people?"

"It is said that a Dharma meeting will be held here." Wang Xian looked worried, and he had been inquired about the changes in Yuncheng County a long time ago, "It seems that there is some kind of Buddhist mother who is coming to Yuncheng to teach the Dharma. "

"Buddha mother?" The crown prince was stunned. He had read a lot of scriptures, so he naturally knew that Buddha mother had many teachings: "Does it refer to Buddhism? Is it Shakyamuni's biological mother, Maya, or his adoptive mother's great love?"

"It's not..." Wang Xian shook his head, and just about to speak, he suddenly saw a commotion ahead, the sound of Buddha music, and then the people shouted: "The Buddha's mother has entered the city!" A group of young men and women in yellow shirts, holding banners, flags, blowing dharma horns, knocking on wooden fish, and carrying a huge Chengyu came from afar.

On the originally noisy street, there was no sound of people. All the people, men and women, watched the wind and worshiped.

Wang Xian hurriedly dragged the crown prince and hid in a shop. After a while, he saw the patriarch passing by, with the curtain floating on the pagoda, and a woman could be vaguely seen inside, sitting on the lotus throne...then For a moment, Wang Xian seemed to be back in Shanxi. He was in a daze when he saw Gu Xiaolian parading the streets dressed as a saint in Guangling County.

"Zhongde." The prince's voice called Wang Xian back from his fugue. Wang Xian recovered his concentration and realized that the team of the Buddha mother had passed. He looked at the prince and heard him ask: "What is the origin of this Buddha mother? So pious?"

Wang Xian shook his head, indicating that this is not a place to talk, and led the prince through the still excited crowd, back to the inn where he was staying, closed the door, and said in a low voice, "White Lotus Sect."

"Ah?!" The crown prince was taken aback. In his impression, the White Lotus Sect was a cult that hid in the dark and could not be seen.Surprised: "How dare they show off in such a way?"

It was useless for Wang Xian to answer, but the prince had the answer. Looking at the people who prostrated themselves in front of the Buddha's mother all over the street, one would know who the owner of Yuncheng is. "Is everyone a member of the White Lotus Cult?"

"Yes." Wang Xian nodded heavily. Poverty and despair are the breeding grounds for cults. The White Lotus Sect has been operating in Shandong for decades, and has already penetrated into thousands of households. It's just that I have never heard of such a Buddhist mother before. . "Back when Lin San was here, the White Lotus Sect never made trouble. With Ji Gang's protection, the imperial court knew almost nothing about the situation here."

"So that's it." Zhu Gaochi nodded seriously, only to feel that the scene of starvation and death in front of him overlapped with the scene of believers all over the street, turning into a huge powder keg, and the spark that could cause a big explosion was just sitting on the chair. Yushang, the White Lotus Buddha Mother who is worshiped by all the people.

After pondering for a moment, the prince raised his head and asked in a deep voice, "When will the ceremony be held?"

"Tomorrow's hour, open space outside the city." Wang Xian replied softly.

"Let's go and have a look." The prince made up his mind.

"Your Highness, the son of a thousand gold, you can't sit down." Wang Xian advised, "I have already sent people to sneak in, and I will report to Your Highness the situation of the ceremony tomorrow."

"I have to go and see for myself," Zhu Gaochi resolutely said, "I have to see with my own eyes, what is this White Lotus Buddha Mother capable of and what exactly she wants to do."

"Your Highness, proceed with caution!" Wang Xian persuaded.

"You don't have to say it." Once Zhu Gaochi made up his mind, there was absolutely no reason to change it. He smiled and said: "Besides, we are in casual clothes and it's easy to look at. Who knows our identities?"

"Hey, okay..." Wang Xian knew that he couldn't persuade him anymore, so he had no choice but to go out and carefully prepare for tomorrow's security matters.

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The next morning, the prince went out with the company of Wang Xian and Ling Xiao. He didn't have to think about how to go, because the crowds were all heading in the same direction - from the west gate of the county seat.

After leaving the west gate of the county seat, and within two miles of walking, I saw a vast mountain field, densely packed with at least 10 people, and more people rushed over from all directions.Looking at this situation, the prince's scalp is numb. I really can't imagine what it will be like when these 10 people rise up.

"Unexpectedly, this Buddha mother has such a terrifying appeal!" Zhu Gaochi couldn't help but exclaimed.However, this remark attracted angry reprimands from the surrounding believers: "Bold, don't be disrespectful to the Buddha's mother!" "You dare to question the Buddha's mother?!"

"My lord, be careful." Wang Xian hurriedly told the prince, pulled him and squeezed in. With Zhou Yong and others secretly helping each other, they squeezed into the depths of the crowd in a short while, occupying a high point with a good view .The believers who were squeezed away glared at Zhou Yong and others, but seeing their ferocious appearance, they could only curse a few words.

"Master, let's just watch here." Wang Xian looked ahead, he could see the erected altar here, but it was still a little far away, and he might not be able to hear the voice of the Buddha's mother clearly.

"Go further." Zhu Gaochi disagreed.

"I'm afraid they won't be able to squeeze through..." Wang Xian looked puzzled: "Look, the front is circled."

The prince took a look, and sure enough, he saw a dozen or so steps ahead, there was a wall surrounded by sorghum stalks, and he was about to give up.

"As long as you ask for a talisman of the Buddha's mother, you can go to the inner circle to watch it." Someone nearby heard their conversation and reminded them kindly.

"Thank you." Wang Xian gave the man a hard look.It never occurred to her that this Buddhist mother is quite economical, and she even sells VIP tickets.

The prince really ordered: "Go and get one."

"Hey..." Wang Xian had no choice but to follow suit.

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A moment later, Wang Xiangao held up a piece of yellow paper with a peach talisman drawn on it to lead the way, while the prince and Ling Xiao walked behind.It's amazing to say that, when the crowd who were originally unable to get through saw the yellow paper, they all obediently moved out of the way, even more amazing than the Dragon Lord's water-dividing beads.

The three of them arrived in front of the sorghum pole fence, and a man with a red scarf on his head guarded the entrance. After checking the yellow paper, he let them in.

As soon as he entered the inner circle, the people inside were not so dense, and the prince was relieved.He is obese and has trouble walking. He is crowded and shoved outside.

"This thing is quite useful." The prince couldn't help admiring in a low voice.

"That's right, 500 taels of silver a piece." An old man with the appearance of a gentry next to him said with a pained expression on his face.

"Ah!" The prince looked at Wang Xian in surprise, seeing him nodding with a wry smile, he realized how much he had paid for this yellow paper.

"What, you think it's too expensive?" The others quit, accusing the old man of being ungodly: "This is to catch up with the arrival of the Buddha's mother, and you can't get 1000 taels of silver normally!"

"That's right, if you think it's too expensive, let me! I'll give you an extra 100 taels!" Another man with the appearance of a wealthy businessman directly offered the price.

"That can't be done!" The old man held his chest tightly and refused flatly: "I have to take it back to the town house!"

"This thing..." After listening to their conversation, the prince was very curious.Halfway through the speech, seeing the glaring stare at him, he hurriedly changed his mind and said, "What's the use of this talisman?"

"You don't know?!" Everyone looked at him like an idiot.

The crown prince shook his head, and Wang Xian quickly explained: "My master came from the south of the Yangtze River out of admiration, and I have never seen a magic talisman before."

"Oh..." Everyone saw that the prince was so devout, and explained to him: "This dharma talisman was drawn by the Buddha's mother. Aphrodisiac..."

"My God!" The prince was shocked, "That's really not expensive..."

"Of course!" Everyone nodded together, and they were about to speak out, but when they heard the sound of a gong, they all shut their mouths and turned their heads in unison to look in the same direction.

(End of this chapter)