Chapter 152 Jungle Public Election
"Then how did you know?" Zhang Jiebin asked curiously.
Guo Jingzhong laughed when he heard this: "Of course I have witnessed it with my own eyes, when Master Lu performed the duties of right acting..."
When the three of them finished preparing their meal and returned to the hut, they saw the abbot and others looking embarrassed, and all of them standing nearby in fear.
The three of them were convinced, but they all pretended not to know. After everyone finished eating, Qian Xuzi said: "Shifang Jungle is the most important place for our Taoist sect. The old Taoist travels all over the world. He doesn't even need to inquire more. He just goes to the local Shifang Jungle to place an order.
Then you will know the rise and fall of a Taoist sect."
"Baoding is an important place in the capital. Although Qingxu Mountain is not the ancestral palace of Longmen, it is also the place where Longmen Sect flourished. How many senior Taoists received ordination here to teach the world?"
"The old Taoist would like to do one last thing before leaving. You all go back separately. At three o'clock in the morning, ring the bell and restart the general election in the Ten Directions Forest."
It turns out that in Taoism, special attention is paid to the jungles of the ten directions. The land is not divided into east, west, north and south, and the sects are not divided into Zhengyiquanzhen. Everyone who is a Taoist with a full-haired collar has the right to live alone, and at the same time everyone is protected.
obligation.
At the same time, there are also the rights and obligations to recommend and be recommended to serve as supervisors, three capitals, five principals, and eighteen heads. This is the most democratic, most philanthropic, and best display of Taoism in Taoism.
As the Taoist priests left, the news spread throughout Qingxu Mountain, and more than ten thousand Taoist priests became excited. The resident Taoist priests were all gearing up and contacting each other quietly, hoping to recommend Taoist friends of their own lineage.
And Taoist priests who are on the list are not exempt from the common practice. In addition to wanting to select more fair Taoist friends, there are also many who have become active and submitted applications to become permanent residents in one afternoon.
At three quarters of the hour, the bell rang, and more than ten thousand Taoist priests gathered outside the Patriarch's Hall.
This place was originally the place where Taoist priests from all directions held the three altars and held the great precepts, and stayed and stayed to study Taoism. There was a sound gathering effect all around.
Qianxuzi stood on the three altars, his energy sank into his Dantian, and he said in a loud voice: "Old Taoist Qianxuzi, temporarily appointed Youyanfa, is traveling all over the world under the orders of Zhenren Zhang and Zuozhengyi. Today, we are convening the Ten Directions in front of the Patriarch's Hall.
The Jungle Assembly, publicly elects the abbot, the supervisory court, the deacons, the three capitals, the five lords, and the eighteen heads."
As soon as this statement came out, the audience immediately started talking, and everyone found it incredible, especially since Qian Xuzi had been here for a long time, and many people knew about this Taoist legend, and many of them had listened to Taoism and asked for scriptures.
"Pindao, did you hear it right? Is it really an open election?"
"Master Lu is actually practicing Dharma at the right time. No wonder the Taoism is profound."
"What should I do? Pindao just submitted his application yesterday. Can he be elected?"
"Fellow Taoist, there is definitely no chance. It has been more than a month since Pindao submitted, so maybe there is still a chance."
A Taoist priest said solemnly: "This statement is wrong. Taoism is natural and uncontested. How can we mess up our Taoist mind just because of ordinary affairs?"
"Oh? This fellow Taoist looks so familiar. Have we met somewhere?"
"Isn't he the first person to submit an application in the afternoon and get it approved?"
"Hey, thief, you are so shameless!"
"Fellow Taoists, watch out, don't let these people who climb the dragon and the phoenix steal your high position..."
While everyone in the audience was having different opinions, the abbot and a group of deacons were also thinking about countermeasures. They were originally the top management of Shifang Jungle, managing the hundreds of Taoist temples on Qingxu Mountain. Although they were majestic, they could offend anyone.
Well, if you are re-elected now, there is a high probability that you will lose.
"Abbott, what should we do? This guy is too cunning. What is good suddenly turns into a bad move."
"I don't think this guy looks like him. Abbot, don't be deceived by him. How can anyone encourage Yin and Yang dual cultivation? Isn't this an evil way?"
"Abbott, does the abbot have the official seal? Don't let the criminals impersonate you and trick you into coming to Qingxu Mountain."
The abbot's face was also livid. Over the years, there have been many changes in the Supervisory Court and deacons, but he is the only one who is firmly on Diaoyutai. Moreover, although Shifang Jungle can publicly elect deacons and below, there has never been a precedent for the public election of an abbot.
Once this case started, the impact on the jungle in the world was still to come, but the impact on him was right in front of him.
The abbot heard this and scolded: "I am the Taoist priest. If I didn't verify the official seal, how could I let him run wild?"
"What can the abbot do to deal with this? Please teach me." The chubby head chef asked eagerly.
The abbot glanced at him sideways, withdrew his gaze, and said confidently: "There is no way, and we still need everyone's full support."
"Everything is in accordance with the abbot's wishes." All the Taoists said in unison.
The abbot said: "Okay, there is no rule without rules. No general election is allowed before the three-year term has expired. If there are no serious mistakes during the term, how can we please the public with a general banquet? Now he is forcing us to do so with the right to perform the law, such as
What can I do?"
When the Taoist Zhike heard this, he immediately understood, but kept silent. He was the first Zhike, and he was extremely smooth in greeting and greeting guests. He was also the first of the eight deacons.
The Taoist priest who patrolled the liao had a hot temper, so he didn't say anything to everyone, and said carelessly: "He dared to break the rules, don't blame me for being a poor Taoist, I respectfully ask the Patriarch to make a decision!"
He is also the first patrolman, in charge of all patrols, checking against lawlessness, and attaches great importance to rules. He is the second deacon after Zhike.
When the abbot heard this, he was overjoyed and said: "Okay, it would be best for Xunliao to come forward. The imperial power does not go up the mountain, and the Shifang Jungle is not established by the government, so he cannot be the master of my Shifang Jungle."
"What the abbot said is absolutely true. Please also ask fellow Daoists from the Xunliao community to speak up for us and restore peace to Qingxu Mountain."
At the same time, a group of Taoist priests gathered around the prison.
"According to Pindao, in this election, the Supervisory Yuan will definitely be able to take up the position of abbot." The leader of Yunshui Hall said.
"With a radius of hundreds of miles, as long as the Prison Court is mentioned, who wouldn't praise it?" The Taoist Master also agreed.
"Only when the Prison Court serves as the abbot, our Qingxu Mountain will be more prosperous." Master Jingzhu has the same feeling. He is a Zhengdao priest. Although he is one of the five masters, in this place where the Quanzhen sect has the upper hand, it can be said that he is the abbot.
It's like walking on thin ice.
The Supervisor smiled when he heard this. This was his second term as Supervisor. In order to better manage Qingxu Mountain, all the people in front of him were carefully selected by him from the list of permanent residents. Everyone was selfless and fully read.
Scholars of Taoism.
In addition to the three sects of the public, the abbot, and the supervisor, there are also some individuals who have outstanding abilities and are willing to contribute, but they do nothing but do nothing, do not like what they gain, and do not worry about what they lose.
For example, those in the three capitals are all said, the scribes among the eight chief deacons, the Huazhu among the five masters, and most of the eighteen heads.
These people are either skilled in Taoism and popular wherever they go, or they are dedicated to hard work and are willing to dedicate themselves without expecting anything in return.
Qian Xuzi quietly watched the discussion. About a quarter of an hour passed before he continued: "If everyone has no objections, the public election will begin, starting from the 18th..."
"Wait a minute, I have something to say."
A loud voice interrupted Qian Xuzi's words.
The Taoists heard the sound and looked around, but a tall and thin Taoist walked out.
"Isn't this a head?"
"Is it because you don't want to do the work of removing feces and cleaning toilets anymore?"
"That's terrible. You won't have to do it again in the future, right?"
This chapter has been completed!