248: Resolve to the righteousness, Tang Yun collects taxes
"never mind."
Cai Kangqiu's brows widened. He had just made a decision, that is, to give up.
Yes, he planned to give up on Tang Yun.
Since you can't decide how to choose, then don't take this multiple-choice question. Cai Kangqiu has the capital. Tang Yun's sword is too sharp, hurting others and hurting himself more, so he made this decision.
Now that I have made up my mind, the natural next step is how to replace the sword.
Cai Kangqiu wanted runes, and of course it would be better if Tang Yun and the runes were both in his hands, but he was no longer allowed to continue doing so.
You can't have your cake and eat it too, so choose one of the two.
The safest way is for him to personally take action, go to Xianghuo County, and secretly kill Tang Yun. Anyway, Tang Yun and Leiyin Temple are incompatible with each other now, so it will be easy to frame the blame.
But Cai Kangqiu can't move, he is guarding the forbidden area now, and he is not the only master.
If he leaves, the other party will definitely notice it, and the other party will definitely not help him hide the matter if something happens. No one can bear the responsibility if something happens.
So we can only settle for the next best thing and let our subordinates take action.
Fortunately, he still has a card in his hand.
After closing his eyes and thinking for a long time, Cai Kangqiu ordered in a deep voice: "Send an order for the chess pieces on Li Yi's side to take action and instigate them to use Tang Yanyue as bait to lure and kill Tang Yun.
Don't forget to move our chess pieces in Xianghuo County. Aren't they now being accepted by Leiyin Temple? It's a good time to blame those bald donkeys.
After killing Tang Yun, use the Ming Ya in his hand to absorb the runes. You must bring the Ming Ya sword and the runes on Tang Yun back to me... wait a moment."
He suddenly stopped and seemed to have thought of a better idea.
After going through it in his mind, Cai Kangqiu continued in a deep voice: "This matter is not urgent, Tang Yun is playing the strategy of courtesy first and then attack, which means that he is determined to get the runes in Leiyin Temple's hands.
We can wait until both he and Leiyin Temple are harmed, or he can get the runes in Leiyin Temple's hands before taking action, so that no one will suspect us."
The man in black hesitated for a moment and asked in a low voice: "Master Hou, do you mean to act according to the situation?"
"That's right, act according to circumstances."
Cai Kangqiu nodded slowly: "Tang Yun made a deal with me before. He will have to stay in Xianghuo County from now on. There is no need to be too anxious. Opportunities will be found sooner or later. Everything should be done safely."
"I accept your orders." The man in black nodded and quietly disappeared.
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Xianghuo County.
months~
When Tang Yun was facing off against Fozi, the other party took advantage of the situation and made a cross attack. After losing face, he seemed to understand that with his current power, it would be difficult to turn Xianghuo County into a monolith. During this time, he stayed in a simple way and became completely honest.
stand up.
Of course, this was just Tang Yun's deliberate appearance, because he knew very well what kind of Tang Yun the Fozi alliance needed now~.
But this does not mean that he is really idle. Not only is he not idle, but he is quite busy.
That night, Tang Yun went to Wang's house and had a good chat with some people. After gaining enough information, he came back satisfied.
Imperial jade seal!
Those remnants of the previous dynasty really know the whereabouts of the jade seal, but the time has not yet come.
In fact, even if the time comes, they may not be able to get it. Because of the last raid on Tang Yun, many high-end combat forces were instantly killed by him. This group of remnants has been severely damaged. If they are not completely sure, they will definitely not take action.
The Jade Seal is indeed in Xianghuo County, and it is still in a secret realm, and this secret realm has not yet been opened.
For Tang Yun, this was indeed a bit troublesome, but he could afford to wait for this little time.
He can afford to wait, but Buddha has been having a hard time lately.
As soon as he came out of the mountain, Tang Yun, who was at the height of the sun, was suppressed. Even though he had been practicing Zen for many years, the Buddhist disciple felt a little drifting for a while.
Not long after, something embarrassing happened to him.
It was indeed a good move to win over the local snakes in Xianghuo County at the beginning. Tang Yun's defeat undoubtedly proved that his move was correct. But when this moment of limelight passes, it will be difficult to stabilize this alliance.
They also wanted to enjoy the shade under the big tree, and Tang Yun was really bullying others, so he accepted your olive branch from Leiyin Temple.
And everyone has their own needs. Doesn’t Leiyin Temple also need to rely on local snakes like them to form an alliance in order to confront Tang Yun head-on?
This gave rise to disagreements.
Leiyin Temple really treats them as its subordinates. Not only does it ask them to donate incense money (protection fee?), it also asks them to pay alliance funds.
???
Who can bear this?
I am weak, but I am not one of those foolish people who let you fool me.
The worst case scenario is that we break up and stop playing, okay?
They still don't believe it. If all the local gangsters in Xianghuo County gather together and pay for it together, they can't afford to hire a seventh-grade boss to be a bodyguard?
Buddha's shortcomings were finally revealed.
Like most disciples of sects, they have a high vision, see far, have a good character, and are stable. They are always very good in the general direction, but when it comes to small things and details, they pale in comparison.
Faced with these humiliating things, Fuzi seemed a little helpless. You can't be strong if you are strong. Otherwise, what's the difference between you, Leiyin Temple, and Tang Yun of Zhenwu Pavilion?
But if they weaken, these guys will definitely take advantage of it, and even lose the reputation of Leiyin Temple.
If Cai Kangqiu and Fozi could have a long talk one day, they would probably share their hearts with tears in their eyes. After all, they have both faced this disgusting multiple-choice question.
The difference is that Cai Kangqiu has the confidence to lift the table, while Fozi cannot lift the table even though Leiyin Temple is standing behind him. If you really want to talk about the background, there is the imperial court behind Tang Yun, right?
And as a genius, who doesn’t have a bit of arrogance?
If you call your parents when you have a problem? You will be looked down upon.
Of course, the most important thing is that Fu Zi didn't know that this was Tang Yun's deliberate attempt, so there was no way he could talk about flipping the table.
There are more and more wrinkles on the old monk's face. It is really difficult for him these days. Leiyin Temple and these aristocratic families are essentially trying to make money, but in different ways.
So when they really face these problems, it's really a headache to deal with them. After all, they don't want to suffer losses themselves, so all they can do is bite the bullet.
But Buddha is a genius after all. He has never eaten pork and has never seen a pig run away?
It doesn’t matter if you don’t know it, just learn.
Knowing their own bottom line, Leiyin Temple started a long tug-of-war with the local snakes. As the saying goes, the price is high and the money is paid back.
Both sides are holding on to their own conditions, constantly testing each other's bottom line, racking their brains, and trying their best to gain more benefits for themselves.
When the negotiations lasted for half a month, the two parties finally reached a consensus on all details and were waiting for the final decision to be finalized.
However, at this time, Tang Yun, who had been silent, finally jumped out to cause trouble again.
The reason for causing trouble is simple - to collect taxes!
Leiyin Temple has stood in Leihuo Prefecture for so many years. When did it pay taxes?
Let alone them, which sect in the world pays taxes to the imperial court?
Paying taxes means giving in, it means collaborating with the imperial court, and you will be looked down upon by fellow martial artists. Moreover, before the grandson Tang Yun, the imperial court and all sects were almost in a balance of power, and the imperial court would not impose too much pressure.
Unfortunately, today is different from the past.
A few years ago, sects were blooming all over the world, and everyone was proud to be admitted into the sect. But now, things are better, everyone has entered the martial arts academy, countless small and medium-sized sects have been forced to collapse, and a few large sects are struggling to survive.
Now it's good, Tang Yun took the opportunity to jump out and stab him.
And it's a soft knife.
The reasons are fair and square.
Leiyin Temple doesn't have to pay taxes, but why don't you just take over the temple built in the city? Why don't you just occupy the manhole and open a shop for businessmen, and they can still generate income?
In a sentence: Either go back to the mountains and forests, build a temple in the city, and then you have to pay taxes to me.
Fozi had already discussed with these local snakes, but suddenly Tang Yun came out to stir up trouble. He suddenly had an idea and was ready to use Tang Yun's east wind to divert his attention and make enemies.
However, at this time, the local snakes suddenly shrank their heads and pretended to be dead. They were all trying to evade the words. They made it clear that they planned to take advantage of Tang Yun's influence to suppress Leiyin Temple's limelight and strive for greater benefits for themselves.
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Da da da……
A young monk opened the door in a panic and said to the people in the room with a trembling voice: "Master, Master Buddha, the people from the Zhen... Zhenwu Pavilion are here."
"Follow me to meet Mr. Tang, whom we haven't seen for a long time." Fozi breathed out softly, smiled again, and walked out quickly with the old monk and others.
Although this is only a branch of Leiyin Temple, it is still majestic and impressive. It occupies a large area and is equivalent to two square districts in such a large county.
Tang Yun played with the riding crop in his hand, raised his head with squinted eyes, and looked at the two exceptionally tall Demon Suppression Tower and Demon Suppression Tower in the distance, with a touch of sarcasm hanging on his lips.
The vermilion door buzzed open, and a group of people filed out under the leadership of Buddha: "I don't know that when you come to this temple, you are not greeted at a distance, but you still look at the sea."
"No gift."
Tang Yun did not dismount, looked at him condescendingly, and suddenly smiled and said: "Yesterday, the Japanese official checked the accounts, and was suddenly shocked to find that there were many mistakes in the account books.
After careful investigation, I discovered that there are many areas in the huge Xianghuo County, prefectures and counties where people have never paid taxes, and they have been looking for the address all the way.
I never thought that it would be Leiyin Temple, a well-known and upright sect that has always abided by the law, is quite famous in Leihuo State, and is famous in the world. This is really surprising.
I think this is just an accident, maybe your temple has a big business, and all the eminent monks are busy studying Buddhist scriptures, so they forgot to take the initiative to pay taxes."
Yes, I was rude at the beginning.
First I will give you a sweet date from Leiyin Temple, and then I will give you a slap in the face.
Without waiting for Fuzi and the others to speak, Tang Yun said to himself: "Actually, I don't want to come over either. However, your temple is a martial arts sect, and everyone is a strong man. I'm afraid ordinary government servants will come over... haha."
As he spoke, he stretched out his hand to the side, and the warrior quickly handed over the file in his hand.
Tang Yun shook his head, looked at the end, raised his head to the Buddha, and said with a smile: "I don't have to worry about it. I didn't sleep all night yesterday, so I've done the math for you. There are a total of sixty-five temples in Xianghuo County.
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There are a total of forty-two of them located in the city, depending on the size of the temples in each place and the year each temple was established.
I have done the math and found out that the total should be replenished...396,350,000 taels of gold, and I will take the decision to wipe out the fraction for you."
Pa da ~
The file fell at Fozi's feet, and the breeze blew through the footer, revealing, by accident, a long string of numbers that made people feel numb.
Buddha smiled slightly, but he was not panic. He looked up at Tang Yun and said, "May I ask, sir, whose world belongs to you?"
"Isn't this the whole world that belongs to the king's land? Isn't it possible that Buddhists have never read books?" Tang Yun raised his eyebrows when he heard this and answered, while making a subtle sarcasm to the other party.
The Buddha was calm in his heart, looked around, and then said: "The poor monk thinks that this world belongs to the people of the world, and the world to the common people..."
"Do you think it's none of my business?" Tang Yun curled his lips and rolled his eyes.
"..." Fuzi was quite well-educated, but when Tang Yun pointed at his nose and scolded him like this, he still felt a trace of anger and opened his mouth to refute.
But Tang Yun struck first and blocked his words: "Even if it is as you said, the world belongs to the people of the world, but the people of the world are now protected by the imperial court, this city was built by the imperial court, and the land is owned by the imperial court.
People are protected by the imperial court, so you can't just sit back and enjoy the fruits of your emotions and reasons, right?"
A monk couldn't help but glared angrily: "But you can't pay so much in taxes. Your Excellency, this is deliberately making things difficult. Scholars, farmers, industry and commerce, I wonder which one you calculate based on?"
"Scholars, farmers, industry and commerce...are none of them."
Tang Yun tilted his head, and disdainful laughter spread around him: "Scholars have been living in poverty for decades, hardworking farmers are the foundation of the world, craftsmen make things convenient for the world, merchants have access to all corners of the world, scholars, farmers, industry and commerce have nothing to do with you bunch of bald donkeys?
You should tell me, what good things have you done for the world? If you talk about protecting the people, why do you want to stay in the city? You should go to the forbidden area.
Cultivating fertile fields should also be outside the city. Craftsmen... look at your hands that are not touched by spring water. As for merchants, don't you call yourself poor monks?
You haven't done anything. You recite a few nonsense scriptures every day, confuse the people, confuse the public with monstrous words, and also plunder the people's hard-earned money at temple fairs. They call it offering to the Buddha, but in reality they are feeding you bunch of rice bugs. What do you think I am?
How do we calculate it? Of course we calculate it as a slave."
The Buddha's smile faded, and a look of anger appeared on his face: "You... sir, you go too far to deceive others and tell lies. This will lead you to the tongue-pulling hell."
Tang Yun licked his lips, showed his white teeth, and said with a smile: "Don't go so far, I will ask you, do you pay this tax or... don't pay it."
The old monk twisted his rosary and asked in a deep voice: "So what if we make friends with each other? What if we don't make friends with each other?"
Tang Yun replied calmly: "If we hand over everything, everything will be fine. If we don't hand over, I will vacate this place for you. The world is so big, it doesn't matter where you go."
Buddha's face was solemn and he asked word for word: "What if I don't leave?"
Tang Yun's smile gradually faded, the riding whip was hung on the saddle, his iron hand touched the hilt of the sword, and he made a sonorous but murderous sound: "Then don't leave."