Chapter 21: Tianzun Says Fengdu Sutra to Kill Sins
"Dagou Town is a peaceful place, but this old man really embarrasses us."
"Isn't that true? I heard that Lao Tan also wants to run for mayor. I think he is trying to beat a toad, and his tone is very loud."
"We must handle it strictly, we must handle it strictly, otherwise if word spreads, people will think that we in Dagou Town have no ethics."
"Master Tan is not an ordinary person. The Tan family is also here. Please handle it strictly. Nothing will go wrong, right?"
"What can go wrong? People from the vigilante group are also outside. How can a small Tan family turn the world upside down?"
After a while.
The entrance of Zhang Family Ancestral Hall.
More than a dozen chairs were lined up in two rows, with the village elders and squires sitting at the front, and behind them a crowd of people, all watching the fun.
Zhang Heng and Mayor Bai are at the top.
In front of them, a dark-faced Zhang DaDa and his wife were kneeling in the middle.
As for Mr. Tan, this will not be a good time because he is being hung from the flagpole.
"Zhang DaDa, a member of the Zhang clan, is honest, diligent and capable."
"Zhang Xingshi, Zhang Bingdao's wife, did not care about her husband's hard work, and colluded with others, and was caught red-handed with her strong husband."
"Tan Nianyao is a strong man in Tongjian and a country squire in this town, but he has no thought of repayment and commits such evil deeds. It is unforgivable to be forgiven by God."
As soon as Zhang Heng opened his mouth, the surroundings fell into an eerie silence.
After saying this, the onlookers began to breathe heavily, because the verdict was about to come next.
"All you fellow villagers and squires, let's discuss this."
Zhang Heng pointed his hand forward, first fell on Zhang's wife Hongxing, and then turned to Tan Nianyao on the flagpole: "How should we deal with them?"
"Invade the pig cage."
The person who spoke was an old lady with white hair.
This old lady is quite famous in Dagou Town because she became a widow at the age of twenty. Not only did she never remarry, but she also raised two children.
In the early years, she even received a chastity arch as a reward from the court, which served as a model for women in the village, and she was also the most disgusted with people who were tough.
"Agree."
"Agree."
"Abstain."
"be opposed to."
"Agree..."
After a while, everyone started voting.
In the end, of the eighteen squires and village elders, thirteen supported it, three opposed it, and two chose to abstain.
"Patriarch Zhang has mercy, the mayor has mercy, the village elders have mercy, the squires have mercy!"
Upon hearing everyone's choice, Tan's family burst into tears.
There were also smart ones who jumped out of the crowd and knelt down in front of everyone, kowtowing like garlic: "My elders, it is human nature for a man to love a woman. It was that bitch who seduced my uncle and made him commit the crime.
We, the Tan family, have made such a big mistake. We, the Tan family, are willing to build bridges and repair roads to make up for our mistakes. Please, for the sake of the ancestors of our Tan family, spare my uncle's life."
Zhang Heng did not answer, but looked at Mayor Bai.
Mayor Bai had sympathy for Mr. Tan before, but just now he heard that Tan Nianyao was secretly planning to run for mayor.
Now his nose was twisted with anger. When he saw Zhang Heng looking over, he immediately said: "In troubled times, we should use heavy rules. Today we let Tan Nianyao go. Will we still let him go tomorrow if there is someone who has Tongjian?"
After saying that, his eyes gradually turned cold: "In my opinion, this trend must be stopped to warn the world."
"Invade the pig cage!"
"Invade the pig cage!"
"Invade the pig cage!!"
If Mayor Bai can become the mayor, he naturally has a group of supporters in the town.
As soon as he finished speaking, the sound of roaring mountains and tsunami erupted all around, as if if Mr. Tan and the two were not invaded the pig cage, Dagou Town would fall apart tomorrow.
"Be quiet."
Zhang Heng waved his hand.
The shouting suddenly stopped and died down within a few breaths.
The village elders narrowed their eyes, and even Mayor Bai couldn't help but look sideways. Everyone was waiting for him to speak.
"Does the Tan family have any objections to this verdict?"
Zhang Heng looked at the Tan family.
Of course the Tan family is not willing, but the situation is stronger than the people, so what can they say after this.
If you object, you will offend everyone present. Whether Mr. Tan is killed alone or everyone is killed, everyone has their own thoughts.
"The Tan family... have no objection."
The dozen or so Tan family disciples were all like roosters that had been defeated in a fight.
Wow...
Upon hearing this, Master Tan's wives and concubines immediately burst into tears.
Especially the youngest one, who just came in this spring and is only sixteen years old.
Of course, if you ask them to argue with the village elders and make a fuss, they won't dare.
These days, rules can really kill people.
"Elders."
While crying, a middle-aged man held on and said: "My father is usually afraid of water. Now he has made a mistake and wants him to pay off his debt. As a son, I can't say anything. I just want not to invade the pig cage, even if
It doesn't matter if it's a piece of straw rope, just leave some dignity for my father."
"The traitor, the traitor!"
Mr. Tan was hung up, even if he was pouted, everyone could understand what he meant.
The middle-aged man was a little scared when he saw this, but also found it difficult to say: "Dad, I have told you before that there are some things you cannot do. You like women and want to marry your concubine. I never say anything more. You just dislike the food at home."
It doesn’t smell good. Now that it’s in this state, how can we hold our heads high in the future?”
"alright."
Zhang Heng signaled the middle-aged man to step back, and then pronounced the verdict: "Zhang Xing is a close friend. After a public trial by the squires in the town, and the mayor watching, he was sentenced to have invaded the pig cage."
"Jianfu Tan Nianyao sentenced Bai Ling to commit suicide. After his death, he was not allowed to set up a tombstone and was not allowed to be buried in the ancestral grave. August 8, the eighth year of the Republic of China."
After saying that, he waved his hand and said, "Take it down."
"Bold, bold!"
Hongxing had been listening stupidly before, but it was only then that she realized that she was going to die. Fear and fear came to her heart, and she hurriedly cried to Zhang Dadan and begged: "I am your wife, please save me quickly, I will
I will definitely live a down-to-earth life with you, please give me another chance."
Zhang DaDa was kneeling on the ground blankly as if he had lost his soul.
He allowed the militiamen to drag his wife away without saying a word, as if the person calling to him was an unrelated stranger.
Plop...
Four people carried the pig cage and threw Zhang Xingshi into the river.
At the same time, Mr. Tan, who had a face as golden as paper, was also tied to a tree with a crooked neck, and he couldn't even think about his dignity.
"Master, I heard that people who die in vain are very resentful. I'm afraid Zhang Xingshi and Mr. Tan are not willing to die like this, and they will bother you later."
Zhang Heng said to Master Xu.
During the public trial, Master Xu was also in the crowd and knew what was going on with these two men.
Hearing Zhang Heng's words, he immediately nodded: "As long as I'm here, they can't turn into ghosts. When I cremate Mr. Tan later, I will add a handful of cinnabar to it. As for Zhang Xing's side, I will make one on the shore."
A ritual ceremony was held to send her soul back to her home."
After finishing speaking, Master Xu asked: "Tell me, why should I add cinnabar?"
Zhang Heng knew that this was Xu Zhenren's test, and replied: "The cinnabar reaches the yang, and the ghosts reach the yin. When the flames burn the cinnabar into the bones, there will no longer be any evil spirit to breed, and naturally it will stop turning into a resentful spirit.
possible."
Xu Zhenren asked again: "What should I do for the ritual ceremony on the shore?"
Zhang Heng thought for a while and replied: "First fast, then set up the altar."
"What kind of fast is Zhai?"
"Pure your body and quiet your body."
"What kind of altar is the altar?"
"Sun and Moon Yin Yang Altar."
"What's on the altar?"
"The deceased's memorial tablet, flowers and fruits, three teas and four wines, three meats and four vegetables, fragrant candles, rice and steamed buns, soul-calling flags, money for traveling, and soul-beating sticks."
“What scripture should be recited?”
"The Mysterious Scripture of Saving Suffering and Eradicating Sin from Taishang Cave's Xuanlingbao, or the Sutra from Yuanshi Tianzun to Destroy Sin in Fengdu."
"Gone?"
Xu Zhenren asked.
Zhang Heng was stumped at this time. He thought again and again and asked carefully: "Master, are there any more?"
Xu Zhen was furious and said in a deep voice: "To save the souls of female dead, we need to use Taiyi to save the suffering. Tianzun said that he can save the blood lake in Fengdu. This blood lake is a special place in the underworld to house the souls of wronged women.
, sent to the wrong one, it’s like sending a female prisoner to a men’s prison, what do you think will happen?”
Zhang Heng thought about it, and of course he felt great.