Lu Qichang and the others laughed, and Sha Wenchen also felt that something was indeed fishy.
"Yes, Zhaoti Temple is a national temple, and the national master is still here. How could the prince attack Zhaoti Temple?"
"This must be Long Chengen's trick. I'm going to appease those monk soldiers."
Sha Wenchen felt that he was a little ridiculous for actually believing Long Chen's lies.
Lu Qichang said: "Those monk soldiers don't listen to us. General Sha should go and report to the king. This matter requires the intervention of the national adviser."
After the Qiuzitang incident was exposed, the monk soldiers in the army became the object of hatred and contempt.
There is a great conflict between these monk soldiers and other soldiers. If they are not handled well, it is easy for them to fight internally.
Long Chen said that Shi Haoran destroyed Zhaoti Temple. If the monk soldiers believed such rumors, the consequences would be serious.
The best choice is to let Kong Ji come out to refute the rumors and appease these monk soldiers.
Sha Wenchen thought it made sense and said, "Okay, I'll go see the king."
When Sha Wenchen arrived at the backyard of the prefect's mansion, the guard stopped Sha Wenchen and said, "General Sha wants to see the king?"
Sha Wenchen did not dare to quarrel and said politely: "Yes, I have something to ask to see the king."
Although Sha Wenchen was a cavalry general, his own cultivation was not good and his fighting ability was average.
Shi Le promoted him to general because there was really no one available.
Because he was incompetent, the guards' attitude towards him was average.
"General Sha, wait a moment, let me report."
The guard entered the backyard. After a while, he came out and said, "General Sha, please."
Sha Wenchen thanked the guard and immediately entered the backyard, where Shi Le was instructing Kong Ji to practice.
"The general will pay homage to the king and meet the national advisor."
Shi Le ignored Sha Wenchen, and Kong Ji's attitude was also very cold.
Sha Wenchen stood aside and waited for Shi Le to finish speaking before turning around and asking, "What's the matter with you?"
Sha Wenchen reported: "Long Chengen spread rumors outside the city, saying that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince destroyed Zhaoti Temple. The monks and soldiers in the city were restless, and the general asked the national advisor to come out to appease him."
Sha Wenchen felt that these words were of no importance and were just some rumors.
But the expressions of Shi Le and Kong Ji suddenly changed.
They immediately realized that this was probably true.
"When did you say that?"
Kong Ji's eyes were sharp and his face was trembling slightly. He grabbed Sha Wenchen and asked.
Sha Wenchen looked at Kong Ji in astonishment and said, "What I just said, don't worry, Imperial Master. This is a rumor spread by Long Chengen."
Shi Le stood there stunned for a while, then immediately spoke out to persuade: "Master, don't worry, Long Chengen has many tricks, who knows the truth or lies."
Monk Kongji tried hard to suppress the anger in his heart. He knew that this matter was probably true.
Because Zhaoti Temple has now become a stain on Xixia, everyone wants to distance themselves from Zhaoti Temple.
It is not impossible for Shi Haoran to use Zhaoti Temple to win people's hearts.
Reason finally defeated anger. Monk Kongji let go of his hands, clasped his hands and said, "My Buddha is merciful, your king is wise, and Long Cheng'en is full of tricks. This must be a counter-intuitive plan."
"The poor monk will go to appease the monk soldiers and ask General Sha to lead the way."
Sha Wenchen looked at Shi Le, Shi Le nodded slightly, and Sha Wenchen immediately led the way out.
After the people left, Shi Le immediately found Ma Fang and ordered: "Immediately fly an eagle to send a message, what is going on over there in the royal city!"
Shi Le also felt that this matter was probably true and he had to confirm it.
Ma Fang said in embarrassment: "Your Majesty, Yangcheng is surrounded. Dugu Jiali's arrow skills are so good that our Faith Eagle can't get out."
The flying eagles released by Shi Le before were all shot to death by Dugu Jiali. The secret report reached Long Chen. Shi Le said that he would release the flying eagle again, which made Ma Fang very embarrassed.
Shi Le said: "Then let her fly at night. I don't believe she can still shoot at night."
Ma Fang did not dare to disobey the king's order, so he had no choice but to make arrangements.
Shi Le was worried and felt that Shi Haoran was too hasty in doing things. He knew that Shi Haoran wanted to win over the people, but Kongji was still there and there were still 100,000 monk soldiers in the city.
If you attack Zhaoti Temple rashly, the consequences will be serious.
Kong Ji followed Sha Wenchen up to the city wall, and heard several loud-voiced Long family soldiers outside the city shouting:
"Shi Haoran killed the bald donkey of Zhaoti Temple, and your family is gone."
"All the lewd donkeys in Zhaoti Temple have been slaughtered, you are finished!"
"You will also be killed by Shi Le, and you will not have a good death!"
When Kong Ji walked up, the monk soldiers immediately gathered around and started shouting:
"Abbott, they said that Zhaoti Temple was destroyed and it was the prince who did it."
"We are fighting desperately here, but the Crown Prince attacks us!"
"We will fight back to the royal city and rescue our brothers."
The monk soldier was very excited, and Sha Wenchen behind him secretly took two steps back, trying to keep a distance from the monk soldier.
Kong Ji looked at the Long family army outside the city and scolded him sternly: "Long Chengen is very scheming and is best at sowing discord. You believe what he says!"
"Zhaoti Temple is the national temple of Daxia and the foundation of Daxia. How could the Crown Prince attack us!"
After Kong Ji reprimanded him, the monk soldiers in the city slowly calmed down.
"That's right. Who dares to attack us?"
"If we don't help, Daxia will perish!"
These monks still spoke arrogantly, feeling that the Great Xia court would not be able to survive without them.
Kong Ji frowned when he heard that, the reputation of Zhaoti Temple was already bad, and he might become an outcast at any time.
These monks are so arrogant, which is definitely not a good thing.
"It's all gone, feel free to prepare for war!"
Monk Kongji was about to drive away the monks when he heard a voice coming from outside the city: "Master Kongji, move slowly!"
Kong Ji turned around and saw Long Chen arriving at the city gate with a smile on his face, holding a small bamboo tube in his hand.
"National Preceptor, I have a secret report here, please take a look."
Long Chen threw the small bamboo tube up, and Kong Ji reached out to take it.
Opening the bamboo tube, there was a secret message from Zhe Er.
The story of Shi Haoran's destruction of Zhaoti Temple was clearly written, and Monk Kongji already knew in his heart that this was true.
"Long Chengen, you still want to sow discord! If you have the ability, just attack the city!"
Monk Kongji secretly received the secret report, and the anger in his heart was almost uncontrollable.
Long Chen chuckled and said, "You can judge for yourself whether it is true or false."
"Yangcheng is too strong. If you have the ability, come out and fight. I will still say the same thing, I promise not to kill you!"
After saying that, Long Chen turned around and left.
The monks in the city heard Long Chen's arrogant words, but they were helpless.
Kong Ji and Long Chen had fought several times, but they were no match at all. Kong Ji could only suffer.
"Go back, don't listen to their nonsense!"
Monk Kongji angrily rushed down the city wall and walked quickly back to the backyard of the prefect's mansion. Shi Le looked slightly embarrassed and asked, "How is it? Are you all calmed down?"
Monk Kongji did not answer, but presented the secret report in his hand to Shi Le.
"This is what Long Cheng'en gave to the poor monk. Please, Your Majesty... take a look at it."
Monk Kongji tried his best to suppress the anger in his heart and prevent himself from exploding.
At this time, he must not fall out with Shi Le and must work together to help each other.
Shi Le opened the secret report. After reading it, he said in a deep voice: "National Master, this must be Long Chengen's trick. Don't fall for it!"
Monk Kongji nodded slightly and said, "I know this, so don't worry, Your Majesty."
Shi Le tore up the secret report and wanted to say something to Kong Ji, but he didn't know what to say.
"National Division..."
"The poor monk was afraid that his disciples would cause trouble again, so he resigned."
"Go, Imperial Master."
Monk Kongji left the backyard and returned to his mansion.
After the people left, Shi Le became furious and cursed: "You bastard! This is what happened! Are you trying to kill me?"
