Chapter 70: 70: Sitting on the mountain and watching the tiger fight
Outside, Taoist Yuncheng let out a breath.
The Taoist boy behind him quickly held up an oil-paper umbrella to protect him from the rain, and asked in a low voice: "Master, where are you going next?"
"Go to the county government office."
The Taoist took long strides and headed straight for the county government office. The Taoist boy quickly followed.
A pair of stone lions were placed outside the Yamen of Genshui County, and the door was open. The guard in charge recognized Taoist Yuncheng and sang fatly: "Young man, please pay homage to the host."
"I am here today. If you have anything to do, please see Mr. Song."
"President, please wait in the wing for a moment. I'll ask the concierge to report it."
Although the visitor is a Taoist priest from the Xian family, the yamen has its own rules and it is impossible to let the Taoist just walk in.
Soon, the concierge received the order and politely invited Taoist Yuncheng to the living room for tea.
Song Wencheng, the magistrate of Genshui County in casual clothes, was waiting there, and there was another person, Ma Bi, the head catcher known as the "Shen Ma Kuai Dao" in the world.
Taoist Yuncheng knew that Ma Bi was Song Wencheng's confidant and didn't care.
The two parties were seated separately as guest and host, and their maids served fragrant tea.
After some pleasantries, Taoist Yuncheng said directly: "Master Song, I am here to tell you something about the evil deeds of the Ghost Spirit Sect."
Song Wencheng said "Oh": "I would like to hear the details."
The Taoist immediately started talking about things like the Ghost Spirit Cult forcing incense and exorcising ghosts to cause disaster.
After listening, Song Wencheng was noncommittal and asked: "These things happen among the people, but the host has witnessed them with his own eyes?"
The Taoist replied: "It was a Taoist priest who encountered it personally. Moreover, when the poor Taoist went down the mountain and walked in the countryside, he saw ghosts and gods enshrined in many houses."
Song Wencheng muttered: "President, you are also a Shinto monk, and you should know the king's laws and etiquette. The Ghost Spirit Sect is a major religion that arose in the prefectures and counties. With a license to teach gods, you can go to places to preach, travel to gods, build temples, etc. Those If ordinary people are willing to worship ghosts, the government cannot interfere, let alone stop it.”
The Taoist raised his eyebrows: "But ghost believers will do anything to harvest incense, and they will not hesitate to use ghosts to harm people and frighten people's hearts. Is it possible that the Yamen will just sit back and do nothing? If this continues, something big will happen sooner or later."
Song Wencheng sighed: "President, I understand your concerns. But so far, no people have come to beat the drum to complain. Therefore, the facts about the Ghost Spirit Sect need to be verified. Of course, I will dispatch Ma Captou will definitely give Yunshan Temple an answer if he leads the on-site investigation."
Regarding his official accent, Taoist Yuncheng had already expected it, and there was no surprise: "In fact, the Ghost Spirit Sect comes from the prefectures and counties, preaching the wandering gods in the counties and even building temples. I, Yunshan Guan, do not reject it, but there is a prerequisite. They cannot break the rules and poison the people, otherwise, how are they different from evil spirits? If they really do evil things, Yunshan Temple will have to kill the evil spirits."
After speaking, his expression was indignant and murderous.
Song Wencheng looked at him: "What do you mean by hosting?"
"Pindao hopes that you will come forward, take the lead, and find a place for both parties to sit down and have a good talk. If the negotiation is completed, everyone will be happy and avoid war. In this way, it will also be a good thing for the entire county."
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"Okay, the presiding officer is really tolerant, and I have agreed. Alas, to be honest, my life has not been easy recently. There are a lot of bad things, which makes me very worried. If I don't handle it well, I will have a black hair on my head. No guarantee.”
Taoist Yuncheng was too lazy to listen to these true and false official complaints, so he said: "Then I have to thank you, Sir. I will retire and wait for good news at Yuelai Inn."
"Walk slowly."
After watching the Taoist leave, Mr. Song let out a long sigh with a sad look on his face.
Ma Bi said: "Sir, regarding the actions of the Ghost Spirit Sect, I have already found out everything, and it is indeed what Master Yuncheng said. What kind of divine sect is this? They are all monsters and should be killed!"
Song Wencheng smiled bitterly and said: "So what? If you don't dare to kill, you may not be able to kill." "Are you just letting it go?"
"No. I have been in office for more than three years, how can I be a person who has nothing to do with my body? Before I leave office, I must give an explanation to the people of Genshui County."
Ma Bi hurriedly asked: "Sir, where will you be transferred?"
Song Wencheng shook his head and said: "We don't know yet. I guess it won't be a good place. I'm just a civil servant. Last month, I received a letter from the state and county, saying that Mr. Nie committed a crime and became a prisoner. He will be sent to the capital for punishment. Alas, in these troubled times, It’s really hard to do something.”
Ma Biran was silent. He was an upright and upright person. He had followed many adults. There was no doubt that Song Wencheng was definitely a good official. Although sometimes we are forced to make choices and muddy choices, but they are all helpless actions.
As for Mr. Song's transfer, he was more or less involved in last year's death row incident.
That matter is still an unsolved case.
After thinking for a moment, he asked: "Sir, what are you going to do about the Ghost Spirit Sect?"
Song Wencheng narrowed his eyes: "Let's talk first, and if we can't reach an agreement, we will fight. But we don't need to fight. Yunshan Temple and Ghost Spirit Sect are like fire and water, and they are not good enemies. In this way, we can just sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight." ”
Ma Bi's eyes lit up: "Your Majesty, I think so. Judging from my humble position, Yunshan Guan is very powerful. If we start a fight, we will definitely be able to defeat them and destroy the Ghost Spirit Sect. That would be great."
Song Wencheng snorted coldly: "It's just dog biting dog, it's better to lose both sides."
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Ma Bi's heart shuddered, thinking that he came from a sage-like background and was in charge of a humane government office. He didn't have much favorable impressions of the Shinto sect, and he couldn't stand the behavior of wealthy families in the city spending so much money to hire family gods.
They all cursed in private, saying that people who are obsessed with ghosts and gods will inevitably become lawless and chaos will breed.
But there is no way, after all, there are rumors in the temple that evil spirits have entered the palace and caused trouble to Chao Gang.
If the above is so, how can we put it below?
For Ma Baotou personally, if he had to choose between Yunshan Temple and Ghost Spirit Sect, he would prefer Yunshan Temple.
Over the years, the reputation of Yunshan Temple has always been good. Even if there are unclean hands and feet, the flaws are not covered up.
Of course, as a member of the public family, Ma Bi will always stand by Master Song.
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In the outer courtyard of Yunshan, Yun Ning found Yun Yi: "Second Senior Brother, this time Senior Brother came down the mountain, why hasn't he come back for so long? Without him as the host on the mountain, many things have gone haywire."
Yun Yi looked confused and said: "How long has it been since Senior Brother came down the mountain? I haven't kept track of the date, so I don't know very well."
Yun Ning: "...Elder brother said before he came down the mountain that he was going to talk to people from the Ghost Spirit Cult. I was worried that we might not be able to reach an agreement and start a fight. Eldest brother alone would definitely suffer."
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Yun Yi said: "Elder brother has always been prudent in his work and will not act rashly."
"Hey, it's useless to ask you. I'll go up the mountain to find Master."
Yun Ning said, holding up an umbrella and walking along the mountain path to the inner courtyard.
At this time, thunder was rolling, dark clouds were heavy, and a heavy rain was about to come.
Transition chapters, laying out the background of supporting characters, asking for nothing.
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