Chapter 613 The Patriarch of Chiyang, Arrives in Luoyang
Outside Luoyang City, flags and banners were fluttering, umbrellas were gathered, and lively musicians and soldiers lined up on both sides, creating a majestic atmosphere.
The surrounding people and traveling merchants didn't know who the big shot was coming, so they were frightened and took a detour into the city.
Under the leader's red-rimmed umbrella, several green-robed officials with black-collared collars gathered together and whispered.
In particular, Wang Shouzheng, the prefect of Henan Province, wiped the sweat on his forehead with his wide sleeves and looked eagerly at the end of the post road, quite eagerly.
Seven or eight fine knights appeared in the distance, wearing red brocade robes. They should be the first Tiqi.
Yang Shaozai has a long-lived battalion. Although he has never been out of sight, he has always been guarding him and never left lightly. As soon as the officials saw the red brocade robe, they knew that the young prime minister had arrived, and they all raised their feet to greet him.
The Tiqi who went ahead dispersed, and a large group of people came from behind. Except for the eight hundred personal guards, the others camped outside the city as usual.
This trip is worthy of their training in the past few years. After all, there are still differences between being outside and being on campus.
When fighting a war, marching is an important step, and setting up camp is also a huge test.
The personal guards surrounded Yang Lin and came on horseback from the middle, headed by Wang Shouzheng, the prefect of Henan Prefecture.
After he came forward, he bowed and saluted Yang Lin from a distance, and the officials behind him also looked cheerful.
When Yang Shaozai came, the government's backers also came, and the pricks who could not be controlled in the past lined up to pay money one by one.
The officials in the house were awakened by the knocking on the door late at night. When they opened the door, they saw that they were all servants sent by wealthy families to pay money.
The servants were even more happy. The money was nothing but their wages.
Ordinary people work for the government. Not only do they have to run errands, but they also have to take the blame. Everything that happens is entirely the fault of these temporary workers. The most important thing is that they are not paid a penny, not even a meal.
He left his wife and mother at home to suffer this crime. The baby at home was croaking hungry, the wife was sallow and skinny, and the rice vat was empty.
This is the common situation at home for most people who have their turn to do corvee work, but it is very different now.
Even if you want to do this job, you may not be able to keep it. Only if you perform well will you have a chance.
Nowadays, these servants are serious official positions. Although they are not officials, they are still better than ordinary people. The salary of key servants is not low.
This kind of change from heaven to earth, no matter who is best, it is our Yang Shaozai, so everyone looked happy and came to greet Yang Lin.
This enthusiasm made Yang Lin feel a little embarrassed, and he entered Luoyang City surrounded by everyone.
On the way, Yang Lin asked: "Who is the prefect?"
Wang Shouzheng said with a smile: "Go back to Shaozai, and you will be a lower official."
"Bring the official documents. If there is anything that commits crimes or goes against the government, just inform the imperial guards outside the city."
Wang Shouzheng twirled his beard and said with a smile: "Don't worry, Young Master, no one dares to defy the law of the country under the rule of a low-ranking official!"
What are you proud of? Yang Lin glanced at him angrily, is that your credit? Isn't that the majesty of Zhengzhou Prefecture?
However, Yang Lin was happy to have some leisure time. When he came to the imperial envoy's cabin prepared for him in Luoyang, Yang Lin flipped through the official documents. It was indeed good. There was nothing hard to chew on.
Many of the inks in these account books are new, and the paper is even a little soft. Some of them were just patched up last night.
However, since he had handed it over, Yang Lin would no longer pursue the case. The accountability system would continue anyway. Naturally, governors from various places, for the sake of the military's finances and their own official positions, strongly urged the governor's Yamen to collect the corvee money fairly.
It seems that the Henan Prefecture does not need to continue to crack down. This place is close to Kaifeng, and there are lessons learned from Xingyang, Zhengzhou. I believe no one will dare to commit crimes against the government.
When we get to Qinlong, we have another tough problem, and that's when it becomes a headache.
The residence hall of Luoyang Mansion is also a courtyard vacated by a large local family. It has a row of blue brick gatehouses, a black lacquer door and four whitewashed walls that seem to have been newly repaired. The copper ring on the door shines in the sun.
In a small courtyard in the middle, the peonies were in full bloom. A small table was set up in the courtyard. Yang Lin was sitting at the table, eating while listening to Wang Shouzheng's report on the situation in Henan Mansion.
A fresh soup made of green toon sprouts, fried golden eggs, crispy black mulberry ears, fresh and tender tofu diced mixed with minced chives, and minced pork minced meat is all poured over the freshly cooked noodles. The aroma is fragrant.
Wang Shouzheng reported with a smile and sighed in his heart, Yang Shaozai, who is famous all over the world, is really easy to get rid of...
"Don't worry, Young Master, the people from the Department of Dianjiao are already on their way. Soon, all the temples and Taoist temples in Luoyang will be under their jurisdiction."
Yang Lin nodded, took a mouthful of noodles, and said: "While controlling the big sects, don't forget some small sects. You have also seen the harm of evil cults in Jingchu and other places in the south of the Yangtze River. If there are any signs,
, we must cut it off in time, and more importantly, we must nip it in the bud and strengthen publicity and education.”
Wang Shouzheng bent down and said: "Don't worry, Young Master, all the subordinates will remember it."
At the small gate of the courtyard, Lu Qian poked his head in and saw that he was not discussing business, so he loudly said: "Young Master, Zhang Taoist from the Shangqing Palace at Cuiwei Peak in Beimang Mountain wants to see you."
Shangqing Palace is the largest temple in Luoyang, and is known as the first Taoist temple and the source of Taoism.
During the reign of Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty, he ordered the two capitals and states to build temples for worship, so the Shangqing Palace was also called the Xuanyuan Emperor Temple. Later generations also honored me as Taishang Laojun, so it was also called the Laojun Temple.
Yang Lin is the leader of the Zhengyi Sect and the master of the Yanqing Temple. He has a terrifying seniority. It was expected that the Taoist priests from the Shangqing Palace would come to see him.
"Let him rest in the flower hall for a while. After I finish talking with the prefect, I will go and meet him."
Wang Shouzheng quickly speeded up and recounted the details of Luoyang one by one. As expected, there were no ruthless people who dared to test the law.
This made Yang Lin a little regretful. One person from Xingyang would not be enough to kill a hundred people. Luoyang is known as Xijing, and there must be wealthy families and large temples with greater influence. Unfortunately, they are too honest.
After seeing off Wang Shouzheng, Yang Lin stood up and took his people to the flower hall to meet the guests.
The owner here heard that Taoist Zhang from Shangqing Palace was also here, so he quickly took his whole family and waited outside the gate.
Seeing a few Taoist boys walking over in the distance, Huang Yuanwai immediately greeted him and said with a smile: "Taoist Zhang, Xinnan is the master of this place. The Taoist priest has been practicing several times when he went up the mountain. It's just a pity.
It's a pity. I'm visiting my humble home today. I must come and sit down for a while and give you some advice."
Zhang Daozhang also recognized this Yuanwai. He made generous offers to the Shangqing Palace many times. He smiled and said: "Huang Yuanwai, your house has been lived by our Uncle Chiyang. It is a treasure land of Fengshui, so there is no need for guidance from this Taoist. That Chiyang
Master Yang, uncle, has great merits and virtues."
After saying that, he entered the courtyard with a smile, and was led by the guards to the flower hall. A yellow member was left standing outside, stomping his feet excitedly.
On the way here, Yang Lin felt a little happy. As the honorary leader of Taoism, he wanted to do something to help these people, but unfortunately they were too inactive. Taoism induces people to do good and does little harm to society. If the people have to have someone
In terms of spiritual sustenance, Yang Lin is more inclined to carry forward Taoism.
This Shangqing Palace is finally sensible and knows how to come to me, hoping to ask me for help.
I'm afraid that I'm just going through the motions and only care about myself, but I don't have the strength to do anything.
Yang Lin sighed and smiled in his heart, these veterans can really do it.
There is no other way. If it really doesn't work, we have to rush the ducks to the shelves. We can't let them continue to make progress.