"Hui Kong, how is it? Are you convinced of your loss? "
On the Vermilion Bird Avenue, after agreeing to let a group of people join the Heavenly Dragon Sect, Monk Du 'e turned to look at Hui Kong and said provocatively.
Hui Kong was expressionless. He was neither sad nor happy nor angry, and did not say a word.
Seeing this, Du E revealed a victorious smile and said, "Amitabha, Buddha is merciful. This poor monk will not compete with you for the position of the abbot of the Great Xing Shan Temple. You should guard your temple well. There is a Buddhist temple in Xinfeng County called the Heavenly Dragon Temple. This poor monk has been there recently. If Master Hui Kong is free, you are welcome to fight with this poor monk at any time!"
After saying that, Du 'e no longer paid attention to Hui Kong and turned to leave. But before he left, he looked at the vast number of believers in front of him and said loudly, "Amitabha, benefactors, those who have passed my test and can become a member of the Heavenly Dragon Sect, please go to the Heavenly Dragon Temple in Xinfeng County tomorrow morning. At that time, you will officially become a member of the Heavenly Dragon Sect, and I will preach to you on the spot!"
"Okay! Master is going to preach tomorrow, then I have to go no matter what! "
"Thank you, master! I will definitely go to the Heavenly Dragon Temple tomorrow! "
"Farewell, master!"
"Farewell, master!"
In the warm farewell of the people, Du 'e held the golden alms bowl in his hand and the Buddhist staff in his hand. With the attitude of a victor, he left!
"Let's go! Enter the palace! "
Li Chunfeng turned around and saw Li Yu was in a daze. He hurriedly said.
"Oh, oh!"
Li Yu came back to her senses and responded. She followed behind Li Chunfeng and after a few steps, she could not help but ask, "Daoist priest, why do I feel that this monk Du 'e is not here to fight with Master Hui Kong today?"
Li Chunfeng did not confirm nor deny, but smiled faintly and asked, "Why do you think so?"
Li Yu frowned and said, "I feel that he just wants to use Master Hui Kong's fame to attract more believers and let the people join his Heavenly Dragon Sect! However, he does have some ability. He was actually able to clear the water lotus and make Great Master Hui Kong willingly admit defeat! "
She was not a stupid person. On the contrary, she was very smart. At the beginning, Du E used the Clear Water Lotus to amaze her. But later on, Du E used the opportunity to create a Heavenly Dragon Sect to entice the commoners to join the sect. In Li Yu's opinion, this was somewhat impure.
Li Chunfeng was silent for a moment before he said, "I'm afraid that the Dragon Sky Sect's background isn't simple. Let's not talk about this for now. Let's quickly enter the palace and meet the Emperor!"
"Yeah, yeah!"
…
"Qing Shui Lian, Heavenly Dragon Church?"
Li Er had just finished his lunch and was about to take a nap in the Sweet Dew Hall when a servant came to report that Li Yu and Li Chunfeng were seeking an audience. Li Er did not reject the two of them and welcomed them with open arms.
Naturally, Li Er did not believe the rumors about him and Li Chunfeng that were spreading among the commoners. This was because he had personally experienced the situation during the solar eclipse. He knew better than anyone what Li Chunfeng had said at that time. However, after Li Chunfeng described what he had seen and heard on the Vermilion Bird Avenue, Li Er's interest was instantly piqued. He sat up straight and looked at Li Chunfeng.
"Li Shilang, in your opinion, is this Divine Monk Du E really the reincarnation of a Buddha?"
Li Er had always been interested in the Immortals. Although Li Zexuan had confidently told him that there were no Immortals in the world, but what if there were? It had to be said that Li Er had always had a trace of hope in his heart. However, it was just a fluke. He would not send a large number of people to search for the illusory Immortals like Qin Shihuang. Old Li was a person who knew how to restrain himself.
Hearing the trace of hope in Li Er's voice, Li Chunfeng quivered and hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, I dare to say that this Du E is not the reincarnation of a Buddha. The purpose of his battle with Master Hui Kong today is probably to attract the commoners to join his Heavenly Dragon Sect. Your Majesty, please understand!"
Li Er frowned and said, "Then how do you explain the Clear Water Lotus in front of everyone?"
Li Chunfeng cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, although I can't see the mystery behind the Clear Water Lotus, I think it's just a slightly better illusion technique! If Du E is really the reincarnation of a Buddha, why is he unknown before? Your Majesty, please don't believe in the reincarnation of a Buddha so easily! "
Whether it was for the benefit of Taoism or his responsibility as a subject, Li Chunfeng had to dispel Li Er's fantasies about the Immortals. Otherwise, if Li Er believed in Du E's' evil 'and summoned him and put him in an important position, it would be troublesome!
"Illusion technique? Are you saying that the Clear Water Lotus is just an illusion technique? "
Li Er was curious and asked.
Li Chunfeng nodded and said, "Your Majesty, in Taoism, there are the Five Elements, Eight Trigrams, and Qimen Dunjia. In Buddhism, there are also supernatural powers and illusions. This Du E is from the Tantric Sect of India. As far as I know, there are very few high monks who don't know illusions. Your Majesty, please consider it rationally!"
Li Er nodded thoughtfully. After a short pause, he said, "If it's really an illusion technique, then this Du E is bewitching people. I'll send someone to investigate the origin of this Heavenly Dragon Sect and their intentions. You don't have to worry about it anymore!"
"Your Majesty is wise!"
Li Chunfeng cupped his hands and said.
"Your Majesty, in order to save the locust plague, Mister traveled thousands of miles to the various counties to provide relief. Now, there are many unfavorable rumors about Mister. Your Majesty, please help Mister to clear Mister's name!"
At this moment, Li Yu stood out and bowed to Li Er.
Li Er nodded and said, "I've heard about the rumors about the Duke of Yong 'an. I've already ordered people to investigate the source of the rumors. When the time comes, I'll definitely give the Duke of Yong' an an explanation. I'm not a muddle-headed ruler, I won't believe in slanderous rumors!"
Li Yu heaved a sigh of relief and said, "Your Majesty is wise! I'm impressed! "
Li Er couldn't help but laugh and said, "You little girl, what benefits did the Duke of Yong 'an give you for you to speak up for him like this?"
He always felt that Li Yu was very familiar. There was an indescribable feeling that was very close to him. That was why he gave Li Yu the title of a gold medal reporter. Moreover, his attitude towards Li Yu was more tolerant. If it was someone else who said this to him, he would definitely punish them for the crime of gossiping about the imperial court. However, since it was Li Yu who brought it up, he didn't have any thoughts of getting angry.
Li Yu quickly said, "Your Majesty, Li Yu isn't speaking up for Sir, I'm speaking up for justice! Even if I don't say anything, I'm sure Your Majesty knows what kind of person Sir is. However, the rumors about Sir are endless. Not only that, aren't there many rumors about Your Majesty among the people? "
Li Er's face darkened. Li Chunfeng had mentioned those rumors before, but he said it in a more tactful manner. Now that Li Yu said it again, it was the same as exposing his scars again!
"… Looking at everything together, I feel that there must be someone with bad intentions behind this. They want to incite the people to be dissatisfied with Sir, the imperial court, and even Your Majesty. Although I'm just a little girl, Sir said that everyone has a responsibility for the rise and fall of the world. I hope Your Majesty can treat this matter seriously and not let those evil people succeed!"
Li Er's face turned solemn. He had indeed thought about the mastermind behind this, but he didn't expect Li Yu to have such thoughts. He couldn't help but look at Li Yu with praise and said, "What you said isn't without reason. I'll order the Supreme Court to investigate this matter. You don't have to worry!"
Li Yu breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Your Majesty is wise! I'll take my leave then! "
"I'll take my leave too!"
Li Chunfeng said.
Li Er nodded.
After the two left, Li Er's face turned gloomy. The rumors that Li Chunfeng had told him earlier kept echoing in his mind.
"This plague of locusts is God's punishment for the emperor for killing his brother and imprisoning his father!"
"The solar eclipse earlier represented God's warning to His Majesty!"
"His Majesty didn't listen to Li Chunfeng's advice. He didn't practice benevolence and didn't repent sincerely. That's why this plague of locusts is caused!"
These rumors could be said to be a dagger dipped in poison, stabbing straight into Li Er's heart. As an emperor, Li Er knew the importance of the people's hearts more than anyone else. Otherwise, he wouldn't have said to Li Zexuan in prison, "The emperor is the boat, and the people are the water. The water can carry the boat, but it can also capsize the boat. "He agreed greatly.
It was because he knew the importance of the people's hearts that Li Er was so angry that someone was spreading rumors against him and shaking the hearts of the people!
Especially at the end of last year, the thousand-year-old Cui family was directly trampled by the angry people. Li Er deeply understood the importance of the people's hearts. Those who were spreading rumors now were similar to Li Zexuan's method of dealing with the Cui family last year. They wanted to use the power of the people and the power of public opinion to achieve their own goals!
Obviously, someone wanted to destroy his' roots'. Naturally, he couldn't just sit there and wait for death. He had to fight back!
"Zhao Song! Previously, I asked the Hundred Cavalry Division to investigate the rumors about Li Zexuan. How's the investigation going? "
After a long silence, Li Er suddenly opened his mouth and asked coldly.
Zhao Song bowed and said, "Your Majesty, so far, we've caught five people who deliberately spread rumors and incited the people. However, these people are very tight-lipped and refuse to admit to their crimes!"
Li Er's eyes were cold as he said, "Then, use torture! As long as we can confirm that they're deliberately inciting the people, then use torture, regardless of life or death! "
Li Er could feel that in the peaceful kingdom, there was actually a huge unstable factor hidden in it. He had to do something, or else when the person in the dark finished all the arrangements, it would be too late for him to make a comeback! At this time, why would he care about the life and death of those 'suspects'?
Zhao Song shuddered, he understood that Li Er was really angry. He quickly bowed and said, "This old servant obeys!"
Li Er thought for a while and ordered, "This Dragon Sect also needs to be thoroughly investigated. Immediately send out a spy from the Hundred Cavalry Division. Before tomorrow night, you must give me a result!"
Zhao Song cupped his hands and said, "Understood!"
"Other than that, order the Wu Hou government to strengthen the patrols in Chang 'an City, to prevent people from using this opportunity to stir up trouble! Order the Yanhuang College's Ma Zhou, the recent Datang Daily needs to focus on the current rumors and refute them. Do not let the people be misled by scoundrels and do illegal things! "
After a moment of silence, Li Er ordered again.
"Understood!"
Zhao Song cupped his hands and said.
Li Er waved his hand and said, "Send the order as soon as possible!"
"This old servant will take his leave!"
Zhao Song cupped his hands and left the hall.
… … …
"Dragon Head, we already have 3,000 followers in Chang 'an City. With these followers, we can establish a firm foothold in Chang' an City and develop more followers!"
Xinfeng County, in a secret room under the Sky Dragon Temple, the monk Du 'e no longer had his previous arrogance. Instead, he respectfully reported to a masked man.
So this man was the Dragon Head of the Dragon Sect! Previously, the rumors about Li Zexuan and Li Er in Chang 'an City were spread by him.
The iron masked man nodded and said, "En! You did well! We are new here, so we need the support of a group of followers to establish ourselves in Chang 'an City. But in your opinion, is it really impossible for Abbot Hui Kong to cooperate with us? You guys are from the same sect, and he won't even give you this bit of face? "
Du 'e performed a Buddhist bow and said, "Dragon Head, although Hui Kong is a member of the Tantric Sect, he has lived in the Central Region for decades and has long regarded himself as a Tang person. In my opinion, he will definitely not cooperate with us!"
Hearing this, the iron masked man sighed and said, "What a pity! Hui Kong has quite a reputation among the nobles in Chang 'an City. If he can be used by us, our plan is at least half successful! "
"Haha! Dragon Head, why are you so disheartened? "
Du E smiled and said proudly, "Since Hui Kong is not willing to cooperate with us, then we will develop our own followers. Today, this poor monk used some means to recruit three thousand followers for my Dragon Sect. In time, this poor monk's reputation and connections in Chang 'an will definitely surpass Hui Kong's!"
The iron masked man nodded. After a moment of silence, he said, "In that case, we will have to trouble you! There is not much time left for us. Li Zexuan is more astute than others. We must complete all the arrangements before he returns to Chang 'an. Otherwise, he will definitely see through us! After everything is done, the position of Nation Master will definitely belong to you. At that time, why do you have to go back to India to suffer? "
Du 'e said with joy, "Thank you, Dragon Head! I will do my best to help Dragon Head accomplish your great task! "
"Mm!"
Due to the cover of the mask, the iron masked man's expression could not be seen. He continued, "Your Jade Lake Holy Water is very good. Remember to prepare more. The followers of the Dragon Sect will increase. When the time is right, I will order all the followers of Qingzhou, Qizhou, Cangzhou, and Jizhou to come to Chang 'an!"
Du 'e narrowed his eyes and said with a somewhat evil smile, "Dragon Head, don't worry. I have a lot of Jade Lake Holy Water here. I guarantee it will be enough!"
"Hahaha! Good! Tomorrow's lecture will depend on you! "
The iron masked man laughed loudly.
"Yes, Sir!"
Du 'e smiled and cupped his hands.
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