"Then Liu Bao is indeed driven by people from the White Lotus Sect."
Qian Xuanzhong became very interested when talking about this matter. It was obvious that he had encountered something extraordinary and had some experiences with the White Lotus Sect.
"At that time, I separated from the Taoist priest, so I went to the Shiya County government and spent ten coppers to have a beggar on the street take Liu Bao's head to the government office to report it to the government.
The result is just as Taoist Master expected, these White Lotus Sect people have not colluded with the government, at least they are hiding in the shadows in Shiya and even Guangyong territory, and their power is not very strong."
As Qian Xuanzhong narrated, Chen Yu gradually understood the context of the whole incident.
At the end of March at that time, the White Lotus Sect used money to bribe many warriors from other prefectures in Xizhou, but most of them were of the lowest rank and could not gain publicity.
For example, Liu Bao is not Tongjin Little Chengdu, and he is not even ranked in the affluent city of Songcheng.
It is not surprising that such people are weak-willed and can be bribed and driven.
The key is that what he did after being bribed is really outrageous.
"Daozhang Chen didn't know that he later went to several other counties. The traces of these guys are all over Guangyong, and even appear in other major cities in Xizhou."
The implication is that Chen Yu knows that the killings committed by these people are too horrific and can be seen in all major states. He listened silently. The only thing that puzzles him now is that the White Lotus Sect paid such a high price to bribe these warriors to go to remote countryside to massacre.
To cause chaos, what exactly do you want?
Qian Xuanzhong couldn't explain this clearly. He had faced off against the members of the White Lotus Sect many times and killed many evildoers, but he had never been able to understand the other party's motives.
It seems that they just want to muddy the water.
"Gold worth two thousand taels of silver is not a small amount..."
But then I thought about it, there shouldn't be many gangs worthy of the White Lotus Sect's money. Those who are too powerful can't be hooked up, and those who are too weak can't be looked down upon. There are only gangs like Liu Bao's, although they are not in the eyes of big shots, but
Among the ordinary warriors, there are three Tongjin level masters sitting in charge, which can be considered a moderate force.
"Songcheng..." Chen Yu pondered. This city located in Taiding Prefecture is famous far and wide - after all, it has a red street.
Approaching Taoyang, General Song was fishing in troubled waters...
Thinking of this, he vaguely caught something.
However, this feeling was fleeting, and I quickly settled it in my heart and stopped thinking about it.
After taking a sip of tea, Chen Yu continued to listen to Qian Xuanzhong telling his epic, ups and downs adventure story.
"Those White Lotus Cultists are extremely hateful. I met them again just outside a village. When I saw those people brandishing butcher knives, I dodged and rushed forward..."
The sound is gentle and vivid, making people feel like they are immersed in it.
Unexpectedly, after being labeled as an excellent martial artist, a young chivalrous man, an ancient doctor, and a senior physician, Qian Jushi would also have the title of eloquent speaker.
Chen Yu once again lamented this person's versatility and couldn't help but want to applaud him.
On the side, I really couldn't listen to what the Qing Yi Jian was saying. Taking advantage of the other party's dry mouth, Taoist Jiang intervened.
"White Lotus Sect? Is this the one in Hejian that Daoyou Chen and Master Qian are talking about?"
"Exactly." Qian Xuanzhong kept talking, and after replying, he was about to continue the previous topic, but was interrupted by Taoist Jiang with a smile.
"That's true. I joined them for a while when I went to Pindao in the Central Plains. It must have been seven or eight years ago."
Oops, is there a White Lotus cultist right in front of me?
Qian Xuanzhong and Chen Yu looked at each other, somewhat unresponsive.
"Hahaha, why do you think this is nonsense?"
After a hearty smile, Taoist Jiang told his story. Just listening, the expressions of the two of them became strange, because the White Lotus Sect in the other person's mouth seemed to be quite different from what they met and heard.
difference.
…
The White Lotus Sect was originally the Holy Sky Sect, also known as the Holy Lotus, Holy Mother, etc. Later, at the end of the previous dynasty, about thirty years ago, a yellow-robed Taoist who called himself White Lotus Holy Gong appeared in the world.
The White Lotus teachings were perfected and promoted under his hands, and coincided with the war, thus attracting a large number of followers.
According to Taoist Jiang, most of the original White Lotus teachings came from Taoist sects, and they were pure and subtle Taoism, rather than the current mess that is mixed with many things but cannot distinguish the essence.
What is purity? Heaven and earth are in the heart, seek purity.
At that time, we paid attention to one [feng] and the other [kind]. Those who were in peace were given porridge and good deeds, those who were miserable and weak were given good intentions, those who were rich were given rice, grain, and money, and those who were officials were given righteousness.
The White Lotus Sect originated from the Central Plains. When it first prospered, it was connected with Zhengyang Temple, Zhenwu Mountain, etc., and even had disciples going back and forth to practice.
When Taoist Chiang was practicing, it happened to be the time when the third generation of Holy Duke Bailian was in office, and the White Lotus Sect was still a serious folk orthodox Taoist sect.
But I don’t know when it started, about six or seven years ago? Or four or five years ago? In short, by that time Taoist Chiang had returned to the southwest and broke away from the White Lotus Sect. I had also heard from afar that there was turmoil within the White Lotus, and some of the people who had been hiding in the past years were fighting.
They stole the Taoist tradition and began to act recklessly and aspire to the position of great treasure.
"So, the White Lotus Sect was still a good sect in the beginning?"
Qian Xuanzhong had a look of disbelief on his face. After all, he had dealt with this sect too much and knew very well what the White Lotus Sect was like today.
To say that it is still a Taoist sect is an insult to the reputation of the Taoist sect.
Rape, fornicate, plunder, burn, kill, loot, confiscate and destroy homes, etc. You can only imagine, but they can't do it without them. They are just a pile of evil people.
"Today's poor Taoist Bai Lian doesn't know. When the master had important matters, he left in a hurry and didn't pay much attention to the changes during the period."
Taoist Jiang sighed, joining the White Lotus Sect was not a temporary deception, but there were many like-minded people. Unfortunately, the current White Lotus Sect was obviously far from what he remembered.
Seeing the middle-aged Taoist priest's sentimental look, Chen Yu ordered another pot of plum wine, and the three of them raised their glasses and drank together.
Sweet and sour, the taste is not bland.
It just lacks a bit of wine flavor.
Several people chatted all over the place, mainly Taoist Jiang and Qian Xuanzhong said that Chen Yu was just a listener.
From time to time, Qing Yi Jian would smile even more happily when he held it up.
Compared to the two of them, his experience was indeed much duller, but he didn't care, and he didn't even envy the other person's twists and turns in his life.
The so-called colorful does not necessarily mean rough and tumble.
…
“See you again later!”
"Just say goodbye, don't think about it."
"Fellow Taoist, go slowly, layman. I still keep this bronze sword, Pindao. I will go to Qiyang to pay a visit later."
"Hahaha, you can come here if you like, Mr. Chen. There aren't many at home, and the vegetarian food is better than the ones in Pingcheng."
All feasts in the world come to an end, and each of the three of them has his or her own way forward.
Returning to Chengyuyuan, Chen Yu put the four books in a cloth bag, then he kept asking about the location of the Sensitive Fangtai Pavilion and walked towards it excitedly.
I hope there will be more Taoist scriptures on medicine for the five internal organs, so that I may be able to find out more about the functions of other organs.
Nowadays, the only thing that is clear is that the liver is involved in the absorption and strengthening of spiritual fluids.