Sun Jingxiu and other large and small people were anxiously waiting at the gate of the Chief Secretary's Yamen.
They all knew that the Heavenly Master was having a showdown with His Royal Highness the King of Chu inside, and the outcome of the showdown would directly determine their future fate.
Originally, everyone was full of confidence because that was their Heavenly Master Zhang! Ever since the founding of the Celestial Master Zhang Daoling, no matter how the dynasties changed for thousands of years, Zhengyiyi has always been there, and no one has ever dared to be disrespectful to the Heavenly Master.
But today, the heads falling to the ground like dumplings really scared them...
According to the Chasi Yamen, not far from Zhangjiang Gate, many Taoist priests ran to watch the fun after the ceremony. As a result, they all vomited and returned home with pale faces.
Will you take the Heavenly Master seriously when you encounter such a madman who shakes the world and weeps ghosts and gods? He won't bully our Heavenly Master, right?
The flowers waiting for them all withered, and finally they saw the Heavenly Master and His Royal Highness the King of Chu holding their arms and laughing.
Sun Jingxiu and others couldn't help but feel happy, it seemed that the result was not bad.
Then he heard the Heavenly Master announce loudly: "Pindao has already talked with His Highness the King of Chu. The Emperor canonized Pindao as 'The Great True Man Who Zhengyi teaches, protects the country, explains the ancestors, is sincere, upholds the Tao and promotes virtue', and then calls him the Heavenly Master.
It’s really inappropriate. Poor Taoists are always uneasy. From today on, we will no longer use the word ‘Heavenly Master’. Please remember this.”
"..." The cows' noses felt as if they had been poured cold water on their noses, and they immediately fell into a daze. The title of Heavenly Master, which has been passed down for more than 1,200 years, was said to be unnecessary?
After a while, he said vaguely: "Follow the Lord's decree."
The more exciting thing was yet to come. Then I heard Zhang Maocheng say again: "In addition, the imperial court has decreed that Huguang's population has dropped sharply due to the war in the late Yuan Dynasty. It has not yet recovered, and a large amount of fertile land has been abandoned. Therefore, Emperor Hongwu decided to fill Huguang with people from Jiangxi. I
I am in solidarity with my country and have received the emperor's favor. I must resolutely follow the order and set an example for the people of Jiangxi!"
After a pause, he said loudly: "Therefore, Pindao has decided that except for the registered Taoists, all other believers will immigrate to Huguang!"
"Ah..." Now Sun Jingxiu and others couldn't hold it any longer, just because they didn't dare to ask questions in front of King Chu. All of them were shocked and exclaimed again and again.
"This is the final decree. You must implement it even if you don't understand it." Zhang Maocheng said calmly.
"Yes..." The Taoist priests responded sparsely.
Zhu Zhen looked on with great admiration. He was able to survive for thousands of years. He was indeed doing something right.
He originally thought that Zhang Maocheng had to announce a decision that went against his ancestors and a decision that betrayed his followers, and he would have to blow up the situation on the spot.
Unexpectedly, they actually held back, and no one dared to question the leader's decision on the spot. This was almost like a well-disciplined army.
It seemed that it was right not to completely break up with Zhang Maocheng. Thinking of this, he opened his mouth to relieve Zhang Maocheng's pressure and said:
"Why, you're not satisfied yet? What right do you have to be dissatisfied?!" Lao Liu's method of reducing stress was to pull his face, glare, and give him a head-on lecture.
"Don't you all have a clue? Ordinarily you shouldn't be standing here! Where should you be? Don't you have a clear idea?!"
The crowd's faces turned pale when they heard this. Of course they knew that if it weren't for their status as a Zhengyi, they would be queuing up to be beheaded outside Zhangjiang Gate at this time.
"Thank you, Master Zhang! He has made great sacrifices to protect you!" Lao Liu patted Zhang Maocheng on the shoulder, shaking the Taoist priest with a strong Wei and Jin style until he was shaken away.
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"Now the imperial court, looking at the past merits of the Zhang family and Zhang Dazhen's face, is showing mercy beyond the law. It just allows you to immigrate to a neighboring province, which is also a land of plenty. It also uses two acres of good paddy fields to replace one acre of your land. This
You can't find any good things if you plant a lantern, so you just have fun secretly."
"This is all won by Master Zhang Da for you. You are so lucky to have such a leader who sincerely cares about the believers!" Lao Liu changed the subject and threatened nakedly:
"If any of you are ignorant and unwilling to accept the leader's kindness, please stand up now. While the stall is still closed outside Zhangjiang Gate, I will add you a number and you can go see Sanqing today."
He walked up to Sun Jingxiu, looked down at the thin old Taoist, and said word by word: "Don't forget, you are still guilty! Don't be ignorant of good and evil!"
Sun Jingxiu could clearly feel that the other party wanted to kill him, which would be easier than crushing an ant. Under the strong pressure, he knelt on the ground, even saying that he did not dare.
"If you don't dare, just get out!" Zhu Zhen snorted coldly, and then ordered Wang Bi: "General Wang, please send Zhang Dazhen back to the front for a visit on my behalf."
"Yes." After what he saw and heard today, Wang Bi's attitude became more and more respectful.
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Zhang Maocheng originally wanted to leave this ghost place and return to his Longhu Mountain, but King Chu's intention was very clear. He had to stay in Nanchang until the matter was resolved.
On the way back to Zhengyi, Zhang Maocheng kept glancing at Wang Bi who was as bored as a gourd. Does it mean that I have given you so many benefits, but you have nothing to say to me?
Wang Bi had no choice but to sigh helplessly and said softly: "Master, don't go against your two highnesses. After spending time together these days, I finally understand that the two brothers are like Arhats who subdue dragons and subdue tigers and come down to earth to deal with all kinds of dissatisfaction."
"..." Hearing his tone, Zhang Maocheng knew that Wang Bi had also voted. Now there was no hope at all: "I heard that Hu Xiang is also ill?"
"Well, I think it will take a while, but it won't get better." Wang Bi nodded and said: "If you can preserve the reputation of Zhengyi under such circumstances, your Highness will really give face to the real person this time."
"Yes, we still need to build a good relationship." Zhang Maocheng nodded, and humbly asked for advice: "I think the general seems to be well respected by His Highness. I don't know how to teach me how to repair the relationship?"
"..." Wang Bi was silent for a long time, then he held back a sentence from his soul and asked: "Do you have a daughter? She is beautiful."
"The poor girl is still breastfeeding." Zhang Maocheng didn't know whether to laugh or cry. The two of them walked forward for a while. Just when Wang Bi thought that Zhang Maocheng had forgotten this topic, he heard Zhang Daren said leisurely:
"But I have a sister..."
"That's okay." Wang Bi nodded.
"What about King Yan?" Zhang Zhenren said again: "I can have another sister."
"His Royal Highness King Yan... is very dedicated." Wang Bi said in a low voice.
"Oh." Zhang Maocheng understood. It turned out that the fourth child was afraid of guilt, so he stopped mentioning it.
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In that room, Zhu Zhen took off his dragon robe, put on his green robe and corner belt, and came to Liu Lian's former official residence.
In the mourning hall, the incense candles were still there, and Liu Li, wearing sackcloth and mourning, was keeping vigil for her father.
Zhu Zhen walked to her side and knelt down on the futon. Tonight was the seventh day, and he had to accompany her for the last vigil.
"Uncle Junior." Liu Li leaned closer to him subconsciously.
"Is everything packed?" Zhu Zhen asked softly.
"Yes." Liu Li nodded. Tomorrow she and her second uncle will carry the coffin back home.
Although Zhu Zhen didn't want Liu Li to be bumpy on the road, as an only daughter, she definitely had to see her senior brother off on his last journey.
"Don't be too sad on the way." Zhu Zhen warned worriedly: "If you have anything to do, let the maid assigned to you do it. Don't be tired."
"Yes." Liu Li nodded and said softly: "My father's great revenge has been avenged. I really don't know how to thank my junior uncle?"
"What else can we thank you for?" Zhu Zhen smiled and said, "Go early and come back early."
