The "Three Capital Discussions" in the West Zhenwu Palace in the main hall of the Long'an Prefecture magistrate's office had a strange atmosphere from beginning to end, making Jing Zhimo unable to figure it out.
First, the Supervisor Zhang Yunzhao invited Abbot Du Tenghui to participate in the discussion. Although it did not violate the rules of the Taoist sect, it was not in line with the practice of the West Zhenwu Palace.
Secondly, the list of candidates for Wujiyuan proposed by Zhong Xunzhao, both he and the chef agreed with it. In fact, it had been negotiated and approved by everyone in advance, but it was not approved in the "Three Capital Discussions"
, because Zhang Yunzhao, the prison supervisor, did not nod. And the reason why Zhang Yunzhao did not nod was actually because Abbot Du Tenghui raised an objection.
Finally, Zhang Yunzhao actually suggested that since the abbot and Sandu disagreed, he should simply ask the abbot to go to Wujiyuan to investigate and seek the opinions and suggestions of the Taoist priests in Wujiyuan on this matter.
Such an unconventional "Three Capital Discussions" was the first time since Jing Zhimo took office as the capital governor. Therefore, Jing Zhimo once again asked to see Zhang Yunzhao, the supervisor, with many doubts.
Before he could sit down in the prison courtyard, Jing Zhimo said anxiously: "Prison courtyard, we are discussing something today. Why is this happening?"
Zhang Yunzhao leaned back in his chair and said with a smile: "Do you think it's inappropriate?"
"It's extremely inappropriate! The 'Three Capitals' meeting' is used to determine the grand plan, and the abbot cannot interfere rashly. This is the rule of the Taoist sect. Today's discussion, the three capitals have approved all the offices of Wujiyuan, and it is inappropriate for Abbot Du to block it.
Why does the Prison Yuan condone it? It even asks him to go to Wuji Yuan for verification? Prison Yuan, this case cannot be allowed!"
Zhang Yunzhao smiled and said: "Master Nephew Du first arrived in Sichuan, and some things are not clear to him. Let him go down and have a look, which can increase his understanding of the following. This is a good thing."
"But what if he relies on the name of the abbot to put pressure on Wujiyuan and the situation changes?"
"We have to trust the comrades below. They will report the true situation to Master Nephew Du."
As soon as these words came out, Jing Zhimo immediately paused, and after a while, he murmured: "I'm just worried that my colleagues in Wujiyuan will not be able to withstand the abbot's illustrious reputation..."
Zhang Yunzhao stared at the scenery and said slowly: "That means that the experience of the comrades in Wujiyuan is not enough and is not useful enough."
Jing Zhimo trembled slightly, remained silent for a long time, and said: "I understand...but I heard that this transfer of appointment was approved by Master Chu of the Jade Emperor Pavilion..."
Zhang Yunzhao smiled, waved his hand and said, "This is a false rumor, you don't need to worry."
Jing Zhimo left the prison, still unable to let go, so he went to find Bai Tengming again.
Bai Tengming was so old that he had already passed his destiny. After listening to Jing Zhimo's detailed explanation, he couldn't help but smile: "It's just what I expected, so why should my nephew have doubts?"
Jing Zhimo asked: "Listen to what the Prison Court wants, if the people at Wuji Court cannot withstand Abbot Du's pressure... I'm afraid my nephew will be intolerable."
Bai Tengming asked: "What do you want to do?"
Jing Zhimo asked cautiously: "Can you send someone to Wuji Courtyard to keep a close watch?"
Bai Tengming said solemnly: "No, there is no airtight wall in the world. If the jail found out later, how would you explain it?" Seeing that Jing Zhimo still seemed to be hesitating, Bai Tengming's face became a little more solemn and said: "Nine years ago
, you will be sent from Xuanyuan Temple to our West Zhenwu Palace as the sutra master..."
Jing Zhimo stood up respectfully, saluted Bai Tengming and said: "Uncle, since I entered the West Zhenwu Palace, it has been my uncle who has taught me scripture lessons, taken care of my daily life, and taught me the principles of life. Master nephew, I am what I am today.
It all depends on the teachings of my uncle."
Bai Tengming waved his hand: "You have worked hard on your own. I just mentioned a few words from the side. Your scriptures are already excellent and can be taught to all Taoist children. I can't even talk about teaching. I know the original scripture hall.
How did the post of sutra manager become vacant?"
"I heard that he went to the southwest to educate the Li people. Later, he encountered Tubo people who harassed the border and unfortunately died."
Bai Tengming sighed and said: "Nine years ago, the abbot at that time was Li Yunchong. Like Abbot Du today, he was full of ambition and wanted to do something great. In order to decide whether to build a new Longshan Temple in Xingqingyuan of Jiangyou County, we had to negotiate with him.
There was a dispute in the Supervisory Court, just like today. Zhang Supervisor asked the abbot to go to Xingqingyuan to inspect it in person. The abbot went. The people in Xingqingyuan were instigated by the abbot and wrote a letter asking for the establishment of a Longshan Temple... As a result, there was no Longshan Temple in the end.
Stand up."
"The prison does not agree?"
"yes."
"Why?
"The supervisor has no opinion on whether Longshan Temple should be established or not - this is not the key. The key is that this matter was initiated by the abbot."
"I see...that sutra master, did he report to Xingqingyuan?"
"Yes, Xingqingyuan also received his reminder, but the Taoist priests of Heyuan made a wrong choice. They thought that with the abbot in front to protect them from wind and rain, they would not be blamed for any accidents. Speaking of which,
At that time, Master Zhang had just taken over the post of Supervisor of Xizhenwu Palace for only three years, and his reputation had not yet shown itself, so it was no wonder that Xingqingyuan made such a choice. Unfortunately, if you make a wrong choice, you will inevitably suffer the consequences of the mistake. Within one year, Xingqingyuan became the Supervisor of Xizhenwu Palace.
The eight deacons from the courtyard, down to Sandu, were all transferred to the Xuanwei Division in Western Sichuan. Only the abbot of Xingqing Academy, who was not involved in the matter, stayed there, guarding an empty frame. Zuo Tengfeng also died last year. He was
He was the last one to die... By the way, the sutra master who tipped off the information was the first to be transferred. As for Li Yunchong, who was the abbot of Xizhenwu Palace at the time, he resigned seven days before you came. He is now
How, I don’t know.”
Jing Zhimo took a breath of air, was silent for a long time, and said hesitantly: "I understand... but..."
Bai Tengming said: "Uncle Zhang's thoughts are not for you and me to speculate on, but remember, you must not interfere in this matter at will. I know your intentions, are you worried that this matter will involve your good friend?"
"Made my uncle laugh..."
"If that's the case, just relax. Didn't you transfer Yu Zhiyuan to serve in front of the Baima Mountain Army? Since he is not in the hospital, he has nothing to do with this matter. I will clear this up for you."
Jing Zhimo finally breathed a sigh of relief after receiving Bai Tengming's promise, thanked him and stepped back.
The news that Du Tenghui, the abbot of Xizhenwu Palace, was visiting Wujiyuan soon spread to Guyang County. Not only was Wujiyuan shocked, but the officials in He County of Guyang County were also busy. The purpose of Du Tenghui's visit was to check the status of Wujiyuan.
The appointment change of a high-ranking deacon involves the internal affairs of the Taoist sect, but it is related to the overlapping of power in the entire Guyang County. It is definitely the top priority in Guyang County since the beginning of this spring.
On May 18th, Du Tenghui entered Guyang County, and the three capitals of Wujiyuan, the eight deacons and the county officials greeted him ten miles outskirts.
Du Tenghui got off the carriage at the reception pavilion, and was introduced by Zhong Tenghong, the inspector of the Xizhenwu Palace dormitory who accompanied him. He bowed to everyone in Guyang County and returned the courtesy one by one. After greetings, the Guyang County officials returned to the county office.
, Du Tenghui rushed to Wuji Mountain with the Taoist priests of Wuji Academy.
Hearing that the abbot of Wujiyuan was bedridden due to illness, Du Teng would be unhappy, but he could not get angry because the old abbot had a strong background and he could not afford to offend him. He just wanted to have a good talk with him.
Was dismissed by him.
In the three days after Abbot Du went up the mountain, he kept asking people to talk. Luo Duguan, Yuan Duchu, and Zhu Du were naturally the first people to talk to, followed by Song Xunzhao, Jiang Gaogong and other deacons, and soon
, his true purpose of coming is clearly revealed.
In the past three days, if you want to say who is the busiest person in Wujiyuan, apart from Abbot Du, it is undoubtedly Zhao Ran. Every time Abbot Du finishes talking to someone, Zhao Ran will be recruited by the person talking to him.
They went over to talk again. Therefore, he was the person in the entire Wuji courtyard who knew the most clearly about Abbot Du's intentions.
On this day, Zhao Ran was summoned by Song Xunzhao again. As soon as he entered the dormitory, Zhao Ran saw Song Xunzhao's livid face, and Zhao Ran's heart sank.
The two sat facing each other for a long time, and Song Xunzhao finally spoke: "Abbot Du will call me over again today... He made it clear that this time, for the position of abbot of Wujiyuan, he prefers the man named Dong..."
Zhao Ran was shocked. Through conversations with the three capitals and deacons of Wuji Court in the past few days, he already knew that Abbot Du did not approve of the transfer list reported by Wuji Court. He initially guessed that Abbot Du might choose someone else to come to Wuji Court.
Serving as the Supervisor was what later generations called "airborne landing", but I never expected that this candidate would be the director in charge of the cell in the hospital. This was really unexpected.
"Where do we start talking about this? Deacon Dong is in charge of the cell, and I have never heard of any deacon being transferred to the prison!"
Song Xunzhao snorted and said: "But the Taoist sect has never had a rule that the deacons of the cell are not allowed to move to the prison."
"Did Abbot Du say this?"
Song Xunzhao responded in silence, his face full of anger, while Zhao Ran put his hand on his forehead and thought hard.
There was silence in the dormitory.
Thanks to brother yangzhigang for the reward every day.