Liu Jun also didn't expect that he would receive news from Wang Yan just as he cast the net.
"Are the members of the Red Lotus Sect expelled from the city?"
Liu Jun looked puzzled.
"What does this have to do with me?"
But Wang Yan sent a message: "These believers are the followers of the recently developed people who cannot be peeped."
Liu Jun was a little speechless. Wang Yan wanted to develop followers. Liu Jun originally only thought of this as a means to win people's hearts, but he didn't expect that this would arouse public anger.
When Liu Jun thought of this, he was suddenly stunned.
"Do you think there are any senior members of the Red Lotus Sect behind this?"
Wang Yan's news came back quickly: "Don't even think about it, it must be possible. I just don't know what their intentions are."
Liu Jun had gradually understood what Wang Yan meant: "You are saying that expelling these believers is just a means, and their purpose is actually something else."
Wang Yan confirmed Liu Jun's idea: "I'm afraid you have to meet with them to find out what they are thinking."
Liu Jun was stunned for a while, and then suddenly laughed. This was the rhythm he was familiar with. In this life, isn't everything he thinks about and seeks benefits?
"Okay, I'll go meet them right now and see what they think."
When Liu Jun arrived in the city, he first saw the expelled Red Lotus sect members. Although they were a little panicked at the moment, when they saw Liu Jun, they looked at him with bright eyes.
Sure enough, although Liu Jun's name could not be found, the titles could be seen.
With a slightly alienated smile on his face, Liu Jun promised that they would definitely live a better life in the future.
These believers believed it without hesitation, which also caused some shadows in Liu Jun's heart.
Faith is a double-edged sword. When people believe in you, you are omnipotent. When people don't believe in you, in their hearts, no matter what you do, you have an ulterior purpose.
Liao Weiren led Liu Jun to the Yamen. Apparently, all the officials in the Yamen had received the news and came out to pay homage to Liu Jun, the newly promoted external elder. Their attitude was extremely respectful.
Liu Jun also didn't expect that it was just Elder Liao who gave himself this name on a whim, but he didn't expect that he would have such power in the eyes of these people.
After a while, a servant came out to report that the county magistrate and other adults from the Red Lotus Sect were already waiting inside.
Following the servant to the inner hall, there were seven or eight people sitting at a round table. The person sitting at the head seat was not the county magistrate but an old man in his fifties or sixties. He was wearing a brocade robe and holding a steel bladder. He looked exactly like a rich man.
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Liu Jun had never seen this person before. Several other people looked familiar to Liu Jun. He thought that these people were the leaders of the Red Lotus Sect in the city and had been discovered by Liu Jun when he was investigating the situation in the city.
The county magistrate in official uniform stood up and introduced Liu Jun: "This is Deacon Wang who came from the general altar. He came this time because he received a report that the Red Lotus cultists in the city worshiped another evil god, so he found these people in the city.
When the leader asked, it turned out that these people were worshiping Elder Liu, so he asked me to be the middle man and let everyone sit together."
After saying that, he smiled apologetically and said, "I'm sorry, I have something to do with the county government, but I can't accompany you all. I'm sorry." After saying that, he walked backwards and went out.
Liu Jun also saw the majesty of the Red Lotus Sect for the first time, and the officials here seemed to be used to this attitude.
Seeing that Liu Jun was still standing there, Deacon Wang stood up quickly: "Elder Liu, please sit down quickly. I just learned about your appointment as elder. I didn't prepare a congratulatory gift. I hope the elder won't blame me. So, I'll do it myself
I’ll give you a cup of fine as an apology.”
As he spoke, he picked up the cup in front of him and drank it all in one gulp, keeping his posture very low.
The seat he was referring to was the seat occupied by the county magistrate just now. This was the chief seat. Forget it, it gave Liu Jun a lot of face.
Liu Jun's face was pale, he walked over and poured himself a glass and drank it all in one gulp.
"Deacon Wang, you're too polite. Let's get down to business. What do you mean?"
When Liu Jun said this, everyone in the room looked a little strange, especially Deacon Wang, who looked at him blankly, with a gloomy expression on his face.
In his opinion, a person like Liu Jun is really just a fool. He has never come into contact with such a person. Generally, such a person will not achieve much at all and can only act arrogantly in the village. But in front of him
This person is a great genius. If he is annoyed, let alone doing things, it is still unclear whether he can walk out of this door today.
Liu Jun seemed to have seen what he was thinking: "Don't worry, even if we can't reach an agreement, I won't take your life right now. You all must know my information. They sent you here, except for me."
If you get some stigma, you should be replaceable at any time in their eyes."
Deacon Wang became even more depressed after hearing this. Although he didn't want to admit it, Liu Jun's words did make sense. Although he was now a deacon in charge of one side, he had just taken over and did not have a large number of confidants, nor had he communicated with others.
There are interests involved.
He couldn't help but think that if someone else took his current seat, it might not have any impact.
He glanced at the people present from the corner of his eyes, but saw that they were all sitting upright, as if they didn't hear anything. He couldn't help but snorted in his heart, but when he looked at Liu Jun, he had a smile on his face.
"What did Elder Liu say? I just came here to ask about the situation, but from what I understand, your approach is somewhat inappropriate."
"Oh~ What's wrong?" Liu Jun seemed not to understand the meaning of Deacon Wang's words.
Deacon Wang was still smiling: "They joined our Red Lotus, but worshiped other idols. If it weren't for Elder Liu's sake, expelling them would be the lightest punishment. In serious cases, they might be cut into pieces and melted by fire.
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"So that's it," Liu Jun frowned and said with some doubts, "Although they are worshiping a wooden sculpture, this wooden sculpture refers to me. Isn't it okay for me as an elder to have some people who follow me?
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His eyes swept over Deacon Wang's face: "Or do you mean to cause trouble for me?"
Deacon Wang's face was a little stiff, and then he had an exaggerated look on his face: "Elder Liu, you have wronged me. Everything I did was within the rules, but as an elder, you doubt that I have any suspicion about the Holy Spirit?"
The loyalty of teachers is really sad.”
Liu Jun was very impatient. This Deacon Liu talked in a roundabout way without getting to the point at all. He had already read through his mind.
Liu Jun didn't even sit down, and clasped his fists at Deacon Wang: "Since Deacon Wang is not sincere at all, forget it. I have something to do, so I will leave first."
After saying that, he turned around and left.
When Liu Jun left, Deacon Wang seemed to have won a victory and pretended to retain him: "Hey, Elder Liu, what's wrong with you? You haven't said anything yet?"
Liu Jun ignored him at all. When he arrived at the county government courtyard, his figure flashed and disappeared into the sky.
Seeing Liu Jun walking away, Deacon Wang sat back in his seat and sighed: "Perhaps I said something wrong, which made Elder Liu angry. Before the matter was settled, I made him angry. I can't go back now."
How to make a business trip?"
These local leaders exchanged glances with each other, and a middle-aged man stood up: "Deacon Wang, I can't blame you for what you do. Elder Liu is young and energetic. He didn't even look at us when he came in. I'm afraid he understands your kindness."
It won’t work.”
Deacon Wang waved his hands repeatedly: "Hey, you are serious. Elder Liu is already an innate master at a young age. He has the capital to be strong. An old man like me should have retired long ago."
"How old is Deacon Wang? You are in your prime and have rich experience. You are the backbone of the Holy Religion. If you even retire, it will be a loss to the Holy Religion."
Several people in the room were talking more and more enthusiastically, and they had already agreed to go to an art gallery in the city later. One of them, a middle-aged man, seemed to be the same as the others, but he became more and more silent. He had at least dozens of taels of silver in his hand.
The delicious wine gradually lost its taste in my mouth.