In fact, based on Zhang Yuelu's actual situation, it is okay even if she directly talks to the metropolitan. However, Xiaozhangtang's statement is only familiar to Taoists themselves, and the Holy Court may not know it. Zhang Yuelu has no intention to explain anything, just based on what he said.
The principles require an audience with the archbishop of this place.
However, the chief bishop had been in the Central Plains for a long time and often dealt with people in the Taoist sect. He also knew the concept of a high-ranking Taoist priest of the fourth grade of wine offering and the position of deputy hall master. He had no choice but to go and report it.
However, Zhang Yuelu did not wait for the archbishop, but for the cardinal deacon.
Although the Daxuan Dynasty did not establish a vice-capital, Jinling Mansion, as one of the most prosperous places in the world, has a vague meaning of a vice-capital and is the center of the entire Jiangnan. Therefore, the Holy Court attaches great importance to Jinling Mansion and established two capitals.
The bishop is responsible for commanding many churches in Jinling Prefecture. Each church has an archbishop as the principal and a chief bishop as the deputy. There is also a cardinal deacon above him.
This cardinal deacon is not comparable to the deacons of the Taoist sect. He is equivalent to the second-grade Taiyi Taoist priest of the Taoist sect. Of course, it is not just as simple as managing church believers. He is mainly responsible for business transactions. The last time the earth master and the national master took over the rotation of the great master
However, only Master Cihang has not yet arrived. The reason given by Master Cihang is to deal with the trade dispute between the Holy Court and the Taoist sect, that is, Master Cihang is negotiating with this cardinal deacon.
However, Master Cihang is Master Shenzhi after all. He is one level higher than Cardinal Deacon and usually does not care about these matters. Normally, he is in contact with Jiangnan Provincial Government. If it involves important business transactions, Jiangnan
The Taoist government has always been cautious. Even if the real person in charge of the government does not come forward in person, the chief deputy master or the second deputy master will do so.
Zhang Yuelu did not expect that the Cardinal Deacon of the Holy Court would be here. He only felt that the situation was completely out of his control.
This cardinal deacon is wearing a pure white robe with gold trim, a soft hat on his head, a golden key hanging on his waist, and a holy emblem on his chest. He looks quite young, but his actual age should be over fifty.
Zhang Yuelu could clearly feel the faint coercion coming from this person. Although she was not sure how the Holy Court divided realms, from the Taoist point of view, there was no doubt that he was a heavenly being.
Zhang Yuelu was thinking rapidly about how to face this cardinal deacon of the Holy Court, who was far above him in rank, when he heard a long laugh, holding a bamboo staff, wearing the crane cloak of a second-grade Taiyi Taoist priest, a lotus crown on his head, and a sword of wisdom.
Taoist priests descended from the sky.
It's Pei Xiaolou who has arrived.
Zhang Yuelu breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, she conveyed the news to Zhenwu Temple as soon as possible and left marks along the way, allowing Pei Xiaolou to arrive in time at the critical moment.
The cardinal deacon had stayed in Jinling Mansion for many years and had dealt with many high-ranking people in the Taoist sect. He knew from the look of his clothes that the person coming was of high status and was a real person from the Taoist sect, so he took the initiative to greet him.
The two of them saluted each other and exchanged names.
This cardinal deacon had lived in the Central Plains for a long time, and also gave himself a Central Plains name, called Shi Luosi, which has a somewhat transliterated meaning.
This was the first time for Shi Luosi to see Pei Xiaolou, but he was aware of the changes in the situation in Jinling Mansion. He had already known about the Jinque investigation team's arrival in Jinling Mansion. As soon as he heard Pei Xiaolou's name, he already knew this person.
The representative is the Jinque Investigation Team, and his attitude is much more solemn.
Pei Xiaolou slowly opened his mouth and said: "I have just received the news that there is a secret society of demons sneaking into your place. I hope that the cardinal and deacon will do it for your convenience and work with us to investigate thoroughly."
Shi Luosi said calmly: "I only saw believers worshiping in the church, and I didn't see any demons."
Pei Xiaolou said: "I probably saw it wrong. It would be better to check it out, so that I can feel at ease."
"A real person wants to break into the church without permission?" Shi Luosi raised his eyebrows.
If Pei Xiaolou really wanted to mobilize people to break into the church, it would not be difficult. Shi Luosi alone could not stop him. However, Pei Xiaolou could not bear the serious consequences of breaking into the church without permission.
When the Taoist sect and the Holy Court established Taoist temples and churches for each other, they established a rule. Although the church was established under the jurisdiction of the Taoist sect, it was equivalent to the land of the Holy Court. People from the Taoist sect were not allowed to enter without permission. In the same way, although the Taoist temple was established under the jurisdiction of the Holy Court,
The realm is equivalent to the land of Taoism, and people from the Holy Court are not allowed to enter without permission.
This is a red line. If Pei Xiaolou enters the church of the Holy Court without permission, it will be regarded as the Taoist sect provoking the Holy Court. The senior officials of the Holy Court will inevitably put pressure on the Taoist sect to protest. This matter is enough to alarm the chief minister, and there is no big deal.
The headmaster must alert the great master who is on duty. Even the master Donghua cannot protect Pei Xiaolou.
Of course Pei Xiaolou understood the meaning, and naturally he would not give anyone any excuses. He waved his hand and said, "Cardinal Deacon Shi's words are serious. I have no intention of doing so. Isn't this a serious discussion?"
"Since it is a discussion, I can express my attitude now." Shi Luosi said coldly, "I cannot be accommodating, so please forgive me."
"Are you really unable to be accommodating?" Pei Xiaolou asked again.
Shi Luosi stopped talking.
Pei Xiaolou nodded and changed the topic: "Deputy Hall Master Zhang, what is the identity of this cult demon?"
Zhang Yuelu understood and replied: "He is Marshal Feng of the 'Tianting', and he is also one of the murderers of the Yuan family massacre in Jiangling Prefecture."
Pei Xiaolou asked again: "Xu Lingguan, did you see this monster escape into the church here with your own eyes?"
Xu Lingguan nodded and said, "Replying to the Master, yes."
Pei Xiaolou said: "Very good, since the cardinal deacon is unwilling to accommodate, then forget it, I will report the matter to Jinque truthfully." While talking, Lei Xiaohuan finally arrived, and there were others who came with him.
A large number of spiritual officials and alchemists.
Lei Xiaohuan directly ordered: "Surround this place and don't let anyone go."
The spiritual officials accepted the order with a bang and did not enter the church, but surrounded the church outside.
Shi Luosi's expression finally changed: "What are you going to do?"
Pei Xiaolou said with a smile: "We didn't break into the church without permission. We just wanted to arrest the demons in the secret society. We are temporarily imposing martial law in this area. Please forgive me. We are imposing martial law on our own territory, and the Holy Court cannot do the same."
Do you want to object?"
Lei Xiaohuan strode forward. Pei Xiaolou stepped aside and heard Lei Xiaohuan say: "I have informed Jiangnan Daofu to activate the grand formation and prohibit all teleportation spells."
Taoist gates have formations in major towns to connect the earth's energy, mainly for various teleportation spells. After opening, not only the "Yin Yang Gate" cannot be opened, but also the Five Elements Escape Technique cannot be used, which is the "Xun Fu Array" and Zi
The mother talisman will also be affected to a certain extent. This is designed for wartime, but it cannot defend against artillery fire, nor can it prohibit the entry and exit of people. The real way to stop the army is to rely on the city wall.
It’s not that Daomen can’t design a formation to withstand artillery, but it’s that the consumption is too great. Except for Yujing, no city can support the huge consumption of the formation. Of course, the formations of Yunjin Mountain, Penglai Island, and Difei Mountain can be used.
Yes, but compared to big cities like Jinling Mansion, these places can only be regarded as small places, and the consumption is naturally small. Even the Imperial Capital can only be maintained in a corner of the imperial city, and cannot cover the entire city with the formation.
Such a huge formation will also be divided into many "small pieces", just like a chessboard. Lei Xiaohuan only opened the formation in this area and did not affect other places, so it was very fast and there was not too much wrangling.
As for the tunnels, because of the special location of the church, it is considered the territory of the Holy Court. If the church opens a tunnel privately, it is easy to have disagreements and disputes over the division of the "territory". Therefore, in this regard, the Taoist Gate will conduct regular inspections around the church to prevent any
Such things happen. In other words, the church is not authentic.
In this way, Marshal Feng was blocked in the church, with no way to go from heaven to earth.
Pei Xiaolou smiled and said: "I have heard for a long time that the teachings of your sect have three virtues. The Taoist ancestor of my Taoist sect has three virtues. The Supreme Master said: 'I have three virtues, which are called kindness, which is called frugality, and which means that I dare not be the first in the world.'
I hope that in some matters, cardinals and deacons will not dare to take the lead in the world. This is something neither the Taoist sect nor the Holy Court wants to see."
Shi Luosi looked deeply at Pei Xiaolou and said nothing.
Zhang Yuelu said softly: "Xu Lingguan, I have to work hard to guard this place during this period. Don't let Marshal Feng escape."