Catching Monsters

Chapter 561 This is slander
As long as Jiang Yun wants to promote the Three Pure Ones' Taoist teachings, he cannot avoid this problem.

Qingfeng Temple, Baiyun Temple, and even Tianqing Temple may launch a fierce attack on Sanqing Temple.

This matter is not a simple matter of personal grudges or affections.

Perhaps grudges and hatred can be forgotten with a smile.

Upon hearing Jiang Yun's instructions, Wen Chen nodded emphatically and quickly turned to leave.

Xu Suwen frowned and asked, "Husband, Qingfeng Temple is probably not something that can be dealt with by simply fabricating some charges."

Jiang Yun shook his head: "I don't expect to convict them with this kind of charge."

Xu Suwen was taken aback: "Then what is this?"

"Isn't he trying to poach my people?" Jiang Yun smiled faintly. "I'll capture his people instead."

"He digs his digs, I'll catch mine."

"After all, they are suspected of treason, and no one from Qingfeng Temple can be let go until the investigation is completed."

Upon hearing this, Xu Suwen's expression changed slightly. She knew very well that doing so would inevitably provoke a fierce counterattack from Qingfeng Temple.

She expressed her worries.

After listening, Jiang Yun slowly nodded and said, "My wife, when my magical power was weak and my skills were inferior to others, the Taoists of Qingfeng Temple and Baiyun Temple would slander me as a heretic."

"Now that I'm a second-grade True Monarch, if I still let them bully me, wouldn't all this magical power I've cultivated have been for nothing?"

"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."

After breakfast, Jiang Yun hurried to the East Garrison Command and sat down to rest in his study. Before noon, Qi Da arrived at Jiang Yun's study and poured himself a cup of tea as soon as he sat down.

"My lord, we're really lucky. We didn't have to go to the capital. There are a few death row inmates in the Northern Division. There are four of them in total. When the rebels in the south were causing trouble, they spread rumors that the Daoist had descended to earth, intending to rebel. They even raised a force of more than three hundred people and wanted to take over a county town..."

The Daoist Master has descended to earth. Hearing these four words, it really is a familiar trope, familiar to you...

"These four people wanted to cause trouble during the chaos, but the rebels were defeated too quickly, and the Northern Division captured them. Their identities to the outside world and their confessions to the Northern Division have always been that of Taoist priests."

"The people have been dealt with by Bei Si's methods and are completely subdued. I have already gone over and retrieved them."

It must be said that there is a reason why Zidane is appreciated by Jiang Yun. He is really good at handling things and can basically get the things assigned to him done.

Soon, a statement from the Northern Division was handed to Jiang Yun. After glancing at it, Jiang Yun said after a moment, "This statement is not enough. Since they are Taoist priests, they should have some connection with Qingfeng Temple."

"Go to the imperial prison and have them give you a new statement."

"It's easy."

Qi Da took a sip of tea and quickly ran off to do his business. In the time it takes for two incense sticks to burn, the freshly prepared confession was placed in front of Jiang Yun.

In this confession, they claimed to have been instructed by the Taoist priests of Qingfeng Temple to promote Taoism...

Jiang Yun nodded in satisfaction and rushed to the Northern Garrison Command immediately. He went to Li Wangxin and handed over the confession.

Li Wangxin sat in his study, his brows furrowed. Having been in charge of the Embroidered Uniform Guard for many years, he knew very well the credibility of this confession.

"Jiang Yun, sit down." After glancing at the statement, Li Wangxin said slowly, "I can approve this statement and let you arrest the person."

"However, once you do that, you and the Taoist sect will be locked in a life-or-death struggle."

Jiang Yun said respectfully, "If it won't cause any trouble for you, sir, then I can rest assured."

"Hehe." Li Wangxin chuckled, staring at the statement, and then signed an arrest warrant.

"Take it."

"Thank you, sir." Jiang Yun nodded respectfully.

Li Wangxin watched Jiang Yun's departing figure, a smile appearing on his lips. As the person in charge of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, Li Wangxin was well aware of the recent developments in the capital.

If the other party were one of the five major Buddhist temples, Li Wangxin would not dare to issue this arrest warrant so easily, but it is different if the other party is Qingfeng Temple.

His Majesty has been disgusted with the Taoist sect for many years. If we could use this opportunity to eliminate Qingfeng Temple, His Majesty would be very pleased.

As Xiao Yuzheng's confidant for many years, Li Wangxin didn't care whether the matter was right or wrong, or whether he was in the right.

His Majesty's happiness is the most important thing.

Inside Qingfeng Temple, many disciples were conducting their morning prayers. In the square in front of the main hall, prayer cushions were laid out, and they were sitting cross-legged, practicing the Taoist Heart Sutra.

At the same time, Qingyangzi was sitting with Lingguzi in a side hall of Qingfeng Temple.

Listening to Chen Xuzi, who was in charge of contacting and recruiting people, report the situation: "Two Celestial Masters, of the more than one hundred Taoists recruited by Jiang Yun, fifty have already agreed to transfer to our Qingfeng Temple."

"They should arrive before tonight. The others are also wavering, but if we persuade them a little, they will probably all come."

"Yes." Qingyangzi nodded, a satisfied look appearing on his face, and slowly said, "Also, is the Taoist temple next to the Sanqing Temple under construction?"

“It is already under construction,” Chen Xuzi replied respectfully.

Qingyangzi sighed slowly and said, "I'll dig up his foundation and see what he can use to fight me."

"If the imperial court discovers that we are building a Taoist temple, we can then argue our case."

“If they don’t let us build, they must demolish all five newly built Sanqing Taoist temples.”

Ling Gu Zi, standing to the side, said with some concern, "This Jiang Yun is no pushover; he will definitely retaliate. After all, he is the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard."

"So what if he's the commander? Can he just arrest everyone from Qingfeng Temple and send them to the imperial prison?"

Before the words had even finished, a disciple dressed in a blue Taoist robe stumbled in from outside.

He almost tripped over the threshold.

"It's terrible, it's terrible, Grandmaster! A lot of Imperial Guards have arrived outside. They're carrying arrest warrants and claim they want to take the people from Qingfeng Temple back."

Upon hearing this, Qingyangzi narrowed his eyes slightly, a hint of anger appearing in them: "I'll go out and take a look."

The front and back gates of Qingfeng Temple, as well as the side walls, have been sealed off by the Jinyiwei of the Eastern Garrison Command, making it completely impenetrable. Not even a mosquito could fly away from here.

Jiang Yun, on the other hand, stood with his hands behind his back in front of Qingfeng Temple.

At this moment, two young Taoist priests guarding the gate took off their swords and confronted several hundred Imperial Guards.

The two young Taoist priests' legs also felt a little weak, after all, the brightly dressed Imperial Guards almost filled the entire street.

These numerous Imperial Guards, dressed in flying fish robes, were perfectly aligned and exuded an imposing aura.

Soon, the gate of Qingfeng Temple slowly opened, and Qingyangzi, dressed in a Celestial Master's robe, slowly walked out from inside.

He glanced at the large number of Imperial Guards outside the door, took a deep breath, and knew that Jiang Yun was serious.

His gaze slowly fell on Jiang Yun, and he said through gritted teeth, "Jiang Yun, what are you trying to do? You're just fabricating some evidence and trying to arrest everyone in Qingfeng Temple? Is there no law anymore?"

With a serious expression, Jiang Yun took out the arrest warrant and the confession, and said, "Master Qingyangzi, I am handling this official business. These traitors claim that they were instigated by your Qingfeng Temple."

"I am ordered to invite everyone from Qingfeng Temple back to investigate this matter thoroughly."

"If Celestial Master Qingyangzi leads the many Taoists of Qingfeng Temple in resistance, then I have reason to believe that this matter is true. At that time, it will not be as simple as just arresting people."

Jiang Yun's voice was full of confidence, which was evident from his higher cultivation level than his opponent.

"You...this is slander." Qingyangzi's expression changed, and he took a deep breath, saying, "I must go to His Majesty and demand an explanation!"

After all, he was a Taoist who cultivated himself every day; how could he compare to a Jinyiwei leader like Jiang Yun?

Qingyangzi was well aware that this matter was a struggle over the orthodox lineage.

He had already lost when he still hoped for justice and the law.

Jiang Yun said expressionlessly, "Arrest them."

Soon, many Imperial Guards rushed forward and subdued the two Taoist priests at the entrance, and then the Imperial Guards filed in one after another.

There are actually some fourth and fifth-rank experts in Qingfeng Temple, but they dare not actually make a move against the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

The arrest warrant that Jiang Yun was holding was not forged.

If these Taoist priests really dare to rebel, then it will save Jiang Yun a lot of trouble.

(End of this chapter)