Chapter 177: The backhand appears and Jinglian is born
There is no need for Jia Lan to remind Lin Shixian that the changes in the inner court have long been anticipated. After all, this is how he walked with the enemy following him all the way.
He knew that the other party had a back-up plan, but neither he nor Jia Lan knew what the back-up plan was.
The infield is a bait they set out after discussing it in advance.
He has been very careful, and he has checked all the small caravans he has absorbed, but the opponent's endless strange moves still make him passively suffer the beatings, and he has to fight hard. He has been holding back his anger for a long time, and wants to expose the opponent's Lushan.
True face.
"Nichiren comes down to earth, and all people will stand up!"
Suddenly there was a shout outside the inn, followed by a burst of orderly footsteps. The posture was in sharp contrast to the chaos of the Yangshan bandits under the Chen Shan brothers.
Lin Shixian and Jia Lan looked at each other, each seeing the shock on the other's face.
It’s actually the Pure Lotus Sect!
The Pure Lotus Sect was originally a branch of the White Lotus Sect. The White Lotus Sect was originally founded by Buddhist monks and believed in not killing, stealing, sexual misconduct, lying, and drinking alcohol. Because of its simple and clear teachings, it attracted many people from the lower classes to participate.<
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Although the White Lotus Sect was born out of Buddhism, it is different from the Buddhist principle of "cultivating the afterlife". The White Lotus Sect believes in "retribution in this world". It naturally has a pursuit of material things, and this pursuit is often contrary to the current order. Over time, Bailian's people became a factor in local instability.
Especially during the Zhu Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang witnessed all the events at the end of the Yuan Dynasty, and became even more wary of Bai Lian, and ordered all places to search for Bai Lian's people.
The Pure Lotus Sect is a branch that branched off from the White Lotus Sect. It is said that this branch originated from Tang Saier, the mother of Nichiren Buddha during the Yongle period.
According to the Pure Lotus Sect, Tang Saier did not die at the hands of officers and soldiers, but ascended to enlightenment and became the mother of Buddha. Zhu Di, who brutally suppressed the people, also suffered retribution. His sons and grandsons did not live long, and even his great-grandchildren did not live long.
He was defeated in Tumubao and was captured by the Yuan people for many years. His humiliation was comparable to that of the two emperors of Huiqin.
However, this branch disappeared from the world for more than two hundred years after Yongle, and did not resurface until the fall of the Ming Dynasty.
The Pure Lotus Sect is different from other White Lotus branches. They believe that human nature is inherently evil, with greed and violent desires, and unjust pursuit, which will attract divine punishment, that is, various natural disasters and celestial phenomena.
They admire respect for heaven and earth, reverence for nature, reverence for heaven and earth. Only with reverence can there be order and ethics, so that the world can be governed.
They believe in Nichiren Buddha, saying that she is the reincarnation of the Emperor of Heaven's daughter in the human world, and can clarify people's hearts and guide lost people back to the true way.
Just like this, Jinglian Sect can be considered a normal sect.
But the problem is that their core teachings are very extreme. They believe that one day the goddess will return to the human world to welcome the emperor. At that time, the universe will be restored, everything will be renewed, and everyone will be rearranged and ordered according to their merits.
At that time, there will be no difference between immortals and mortals. Those who have gained the Tao will all become immortals, while those who have lost their virtue will return to the void and return to chaos until the next reincarnation.
In order to welcome the coming, this land needs to be purified.
Jia Lan had come into contact with this group of people from a distance when he was traveling in Nanzhou, and at that time he felt that they were a group with great energy.
These people went deep into the mountains and fields to cure diseases and fast, sowing good relationships. In the southern part of the world, the people had been trapped by the barbarians for a long time, the state and county officials were not practicing good practices, and the subordinate servants were rampant with false prestige. Therefore, the highly respected Pure Lotus Sect was elected by the people in remote areas.
Make the decision to unite the people in the name of preventing barbarians.
It is by relying on the blessing of the Pure Lotus Sect that the people living on the border can live and work in peace and contentment despite the harassment of the barbarians.
But the government doesn't see it that way. The Pure Lotus Sect's protection for the people at the bottom also harms their interests. It's just that the vast and sparsely populated land in the south is beyond the reach of the government.
Moreover, the Pure Lotus Sect’s style of conduct also scares these people.
On the pretext of cleaning up the filth to welcome the Emperor of Heaven, they often acted in extreme ways, often using white lotus to purify the world when dealing with barbarians.
What I'm talking about is something like a combination of arson and fire to achieve the purpose of physical destruction.
It is precisely because of this evil reputation that the Pure Lotus Sect has considerable influence in the southwest border.
Now they actually traveled across the state and provinces to reach the boundary of Shuntian. It is obvious that their plan is not small!
Contrary to what Jia Lan thought, Lin Shixian, as an internal guard, naturally knew much more than Jia Lan.
It is said that under the turbulence, there must be a deep pool.
There must be a huge backstory behind the Jinglian Sect's ruthless actions. He had vaguely heard from his family friends who served as Xiu Yiwei that the people of Jinglian were so elusive that even Xiuyiwei had no way of tracking his whereabouts.
The friend repeatedly warned that if you encounter the Pure Lotus Sect, you must stay away, otherwise you may risk your life.
Lin Shixian smiled bitterly in his heart: "Brother, brother, Shixian is now carrying the emperor's mandate, and there is absolutely no way he can retreat from it!"
"Master Jia, we are completely in trouble this time."
Jia Lan looked over in confusion. Lin Shixian's originally resolute face was filled with a helpless expression.
"This is a disciple of the Pure Lotus Sect. They are engaged in a business that is said to be called White Lotus Purifying the World. To put it nicely, it is nothing more than a business involving red knives. Now I have really hurt you." p>
Lin Shixian looked at Jia Lan and said in a very serious voice: "Listen to me, the other party seems to have only a hundred people. It's too late to leave now..."
"Brother Lin." Jia Lan interrupted him: "Believe in yourself and others. With confidence, you will never be frustrated."
"You are quite free and easy." Lin Shixian raised his hand to wipe the sweat and smiled.
The two of them were lying on the drum tower, looking at the hundreds of Jinglian soldiers outside the inn.
These people were dressed very simply, with only a plain robe, no cotton armor on their bodies, and white cloth turbans tied on their heads.
They stood neatly in front of the inn door, silent. Although there were not many people, their intimidation was not weak at all.
Ou Baihu, who was guarding the gate of the inn to confront them, had a solemn expression on his face.
Even Lin Shixian on the Drum Tower could clearly feel the evil spirit coming towards his face.
"These people really regard everything as a stupid dog." Lin Shixian looked gloomy.
"Brother Lan, there is something about these people that makes me feel very uncomfortable." Qin Keqing's solemnity was clearly conveyed through his consciousness.
Jia Lan also noticed that although it was very subtle, the feeling given to him by these people was indeed somewhat similar to the temperament of Zhang Laodao.
Lin Shixian picked up the weapon that was placed on the ground and pulled it out.
Jialan looked a little funny.
Such a gentle and polite person actually likes to use the embroidered spring knife.
"Are you afraid?"
Lin Shixian held the knife and asked Jia Lan the same question.
Jialan shrugged: "My answer is still the same eight words."
The two looked at each other, smiled, and spoke at the same time.
"If you want to benefit the country, you will live and die by it."