Amid the sound of drums and music, the carriage stopped. Bai Tengming got off the carriage and saluted Zhao Ran: "Thank you for your hard work." Then he said to the people waiting behind him: "Thank you, County Magistrate Kong, thank you all."
Bai Tengming had always been an abbot of Xizhenwu Palace before. He had not been to Guyang County many times and was not familiar with the county officials and the county gentry. This was the first time for him to come to Guyang in the name of the abbot of Xi Zhenwu Palace. Except for Wuji,
In addition to being recommended by the official of the hospital, it can also be considered as patrolling the place.
At that moment, Zhao Ran introduced him one by one. Zhao Ran had been living in Guyang for eight years and was known as a local snake. Especially when he was the head of Wujiyuan, he launched a massive Qingmiao money reform, and he was once with these gentry.
After a fierce fight, everyone basically understood each other, so they were introduced to Bai Tengming one by one.
A Yamen servant brought the wine tray, and Zhao Ran and Kong County Zun accompanied Bai Tengming to drink. Then everyone returned to their sedans, mounted their horses, and continued walking towards Wuji Mountain.
When they arrived at the foot of Wuji Mountain, the officials of Kong County and the wealthy gentry in the county left one after another. They would not be present at the public promotion ceremony tomorrow. They would all come to watch the enthronement ceremony the day after tomorrow.
After dinner at Wuji Mountain, Bai Tengming was placed in the abbot's courtyard where the former abbot Shi Yuncheng lived. After washing up for a while, he called Zhao Ran to meet him. His purpose of meeting Zhao Ran was mainly to ask if tomorrow's recommendation was ready.
Prepare.
Zhao Ran couldn't help but laugh after hearing this. The entire Sichuan Province seemed a little too sensitive because of the vote-jumping incident on Ye Xueguan's major meeting.
In May, Xuanyuan Guan sneaked Xu Tenglong, the supervisor, to Qingcheng Mountain for the nomination of abbot of Xizhenwu Palace. This time, Bai Tengming personally attended the nomination of the abbot of Wujiyuan and the supervisor.
"Don't worry, Abbot Bai. I have been in Wujiyuan for eight years, and my colleagues in Wujiyuan still have certain feelings for me." Zhao Ran comforted Bai Tengming.
Bai Tengming shook his head: "Then you have to be careful. You must know that the most unpredictable thing in this world is the human heart. In this way, you, the three capitals of Wujiyuan, a few deacons, and the five masters and eighteen heads, I want one tonight
A meeting, please go and arrange it."
In fact, Zhao Ran had done what Bai Tengming did some time ago. He spent about half a month talking to all the Taoist priests who had received the ultimatum through various methods such as banquets, chance encounters, talking about things, caring for subordinates, etc.
, the approach is much more natural and less rigid than Bai Tengming's "night talk".
But since Bai Tengming was so dedicated to his duties, Zhao Ran couldn't dissuade his boss, so he asked Jin Jiu to look for him one by one according to the level of his job.
Bai Tengming talked all night, and when he got up the next day, his eyes were a little dark, which moved Zhao Ran very much - Abbot Bai went to great lengths to protect him.
The official ceremony of the Wuji Academy was held in the Sanqing Hall. All the ordained Taoist priests in the entire academy, including Junshan Temple and Longshan Temple, arrived. Fifty or sixty people gathered together, standing solemnly, waiting for Bai Tengming to appear.
Bai Tengming, accompanied by Zhao Ran and Liu Zhiguang, slowly walked into the arena. He walked to the statue of Sanqing and paid his respects. He turned around, looked at all the Taoist priests present, nodded and said, "Let's get started."
Because Wuji Academy currently has neither an abbot nor a supervisor, Zhu Doujiao, the most senior, presided over the recommendation. He walked out slowly and introduced to all the Taoist priests in the academy:
"Today, we have publicly recommended the abbot and supervisor of Wuji Yuan. After deliberation among the three capitals of this courtyard, we have reported to the Xizhenwu Palace for approval. The nominee for abbot is Zhao Zhiran, and the candidate for the supervisor is Liu Zhiguang. I would like to report to all my comrades to recommend for promotion.
Zhao Zhiran entered Wujiyuan in April of the twelfth year of Jiajing and became a Huo Gong layman. He lived in the house and dining room. He received an ultimatum in the first month of the thirteenth year. In June of the fourteenth year, he moved to the Jingzhu of the Sutra Hall and in November of the Fangtang.
In the winter of the 15th year of Jiajing's reign, the Junshan Temple was opened for Wujiyuan. The results were outstanding and the people from all over the world admired him. In March of the 20th year of Jiajing's reign, he was promoted to the capital, and also served as a guest in the living room... This person was in charge of Zhaodu, with outstanding talents and character.
Conflict and live in harmony with fellow comrades...
Liu Zhiguang entered Wujiyuan in November of the 58th year of Zhengde and became a layman of Huo Gong. He received an ultimatum in March of the first year of Jiajing. In August of the sixth year of Jiajing, he moved to the Sutra Hall. In May of the 14th year of Jiajing, he became the sutra master of the Sutra Hall...
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After introducing the resumes of the two nominees, Zhu Dou asked: "Do you have any objections?"
Hearing these words, Zhao Ran himself didn't feel any difference, but Bai Tengming's eyelids jumped twice involuntarily, and he couldn't help but look at Zhao Ran, who was at the head of the queue.
All the Taoist priests present were silent and no one answered. After a short pause, Zhu Dou said again: "Since there are no objections, let's start the public recommendation and ask Abbot Bai of Xizhenwu Palace to supervise it."
The Taoist boy on duty hurriedly handed out bamboo sticks, and prepared pens and ink in four corners of the hall. The Taoist priests walked over one after another, took up pens and wrote the names of the chosen people on the bamboo chips in order.
Zhao Ran and Liu Zhiguang were the first to complete the filling, and after they put the bamboo chips into the two ballot boxes placed at the front of the "Abbot" and "Supervisor", the other Taoist priests walked over to vote.
The voting process for more than fifty people was relatively simple and was completed quickly. Four Taoists stepped forward to open the ballot box, poured out the bamboo chips inside, and counted them separately.
The final result was that Zhao Ran received fifty-seven votes for the abbot and two votes for the supervisor.
Liu Zhiguang received fifty-seven votes for the supervisor and two votes for the abbot.
It is unknown which two people voted bamboo chips into the wrong ballot box, which caused this situation. However, the difference between the two votes did not affect the final result, and both of them successfully passed the popular vote.
Liu Zhiguang was extremely excited. He came over and saluted Zhao Ran: "Thank you abbot. I am here today only because of the abbot's help. The abbot is the noble man of my life, Liu Zhiguang!" From this moment on, he finally changed his mind and did not dare to call him again.
Zhao Ran is "Junior Brother Zhao".
Zhao Ran smiled and said: "What are the words of the Prison Court? From now on, the preaching of Wuji Court will depend on the methods of the Prison Court."
Liu Zhiguang was full of confidence and said: "Abbott, don't worry, everything will be done according to the abbot's plan and will never embarrass the abbot. Furthermore, with the abbot sitting in charge of Wujiyuan, what's wrong and what's wrong?"
Yes, the abbot can give you guidance and correction at any time."
Zhao Ran said: "You are just saying that you are lazy. You still have to bear the burden that you should bear. I also have to deal with the affairs of the cultivation world of Long'an Mansion here. I don't have so much energy to take care of your part. What I want is great."
This is not a puppet prison, but a prison that really does things in a down-to-earth manner. Whenever something happens, you should remember one thing: what you do can bring benefits to the people of Guyang, and what you do can be regarded as standing up for the people of Guyang County.
On the other hand, remember this, nothing will go wrong in anything you do, and even if you make a mistake, I will be there to support you."
After hearing Zhao Ran's promise, Liu Zhiguang felt even more comfortable, and kept nodding his head: "Abbott, I understand, just look at me!"