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Elder Chen said angrily,

"That treacherous Tong Guan is acting perversely and against all reason,"

"They somehow found a member of the royal family to support a fake emperor,"

"They even robbed the maritime merchants doing business in Fuzhou."

“I’ve already asked those maritime merchants,”

"Tong Guan was merely forcing the gentry and temples to provide grain,"

"We don't dare to use weapons against them like we do against maritime merchants."

Li Bing sighed, "The situation was unclear last year."

"That's why I resigned my official post and returned to Quanzhou."

"But now it's clear,"

"The old Song Dynasty will surely perish, and the new Ming Dynasty is unstoppable."

"Brother Danian, do you have any plans?"

"What else can you plan?"

Elder Chen said,

"The Quanzhou garrison has long been in disrepair,"

"If Tong Guan brings his troops,"

'Just like last time when they refused to accept grain,'

"Summon the monks from all the temples to fight to the death."

"If they are soldiers of the Ming Dynasty,"

"Then open the city gates immediately to welcome them."

"Whether it's defending the city or surrendering it,"

"All of this is to ensure the safety of the people of Quanzhou."

Li Bing immediately flattered him:

"Brother Danian has the people's well-being at heart, and I admire him greatly."

Elder Chen laughed and said, "The heavenly army of the new Ming Dynasty has arrived,"

"It's inevitable that talented people will be needed to govern local areas,"

"At that time, I will certainly recommend my worthy brother for a position."

Chapter 1814 The Wrathful Vajra

"Then thank you, Brother Danian,"

Li Bing stroked his beard and said,

“We former officials of the previous dynasty should not serve two masters.”

"But how can that tyrannical ruler be considered a proper monarch?"

"They were as cruel as Jie and Zhou, and deserved to die and their kingdoms to perish!"

"Now our Great Ming Dynasty has a Holy Emperor in power,"

"How can virtuous and ambitious people of the world not go to assist a wise ruler?"

"That makes sense."

Elder Chen nodded and said.

Chen Yuanlao had three great hobbies in his life.

He enjoys Buddhism and Taoism, writing poetry, and running schools.

He also adapted Guan Zhong's famous saying to write "It takes ten years to grow a tree, but a hundred years to cultivate a person."

From then on, these eight characters were used exclusively in the field of education.

The two chatted idly along the way.

We soon arrived at Yanfu Temple.

How should I put this temple?

It's already become a conglomerate!

It was first built in the early Western Jin Dynasty.

By the end of the Northern Song Dynasty,

It has a history of nearly nine hundred years.

It itself has 54 courtyards,

It also acquired more than 50 surrounding Zen temples.

To form a group-operated Zen forest.

The total area of ​​Yanfu Temple is

It's even bigger than the Xichan Temple in Fuzhou that Zhang Shun confiscated!

Elder Chen and Li Bing arrived outside the temple.

Immediately, a monk greeted them.

Not long after entering the temple, he met with the abbot, Zen Master Huisui.

The three of them went together to the abbot's room.

Zen Master Huisui personally brewed tea to entertain his guests.

After discussing the past and present, Zen Master Huisui said,

"This winter, we pray for wind, yet we still have to sacrifice animals,"

"This is truly contrary to the meaning of compassion."

"This humble monk wishes to uphold the Buddhist precepts,"

"Change the Taoist rituals at Zhaohui Temple,"

"From now on, no living beings will be killed when praying for wind."

“Only vegetarian food is used for the sacrifice.”

"this....."

Elder Chen hesitated for a moment and said,

"I have no objection,"

"I'm afraid those maritime merchants and ship owners might have some complaints."

Zen Master Huisui said, "Then let's hold the Water and Land Ritual next year."

"Invite all the major ship owners here to discuss this matter."

Zhaohui Temple, also known as Tongyuanwang Temple.

At this time, the Mazu belief was not yet mainstream.

The officially recognized sea god is King Tongyuan.

In Quanzhou, every summer and winter,

They would hold sacrifices to King Tongyuan to pray for a stable monsoon season.

Tongyuanwang Temple was originally a Taoist temple.

However, it has now been merged into Yanfu Temple.

Buddhist temples not only successfully merged with Taoist temples,

Furthermore, they wanted to incorporate Taoist sacrificial rituals.

Modified according to Buddhist precepts...

This demonstrates the strength of Buddhism in Fujian!

Elder Chen immediately changed the subject.

"That scoundrel Tong Guan robbed merchants in Fuzhou a few days ago,"

"It is very likely that troops will be sent to Quanzhou to requisition grain."

"The old Song Dynasty has lost its power."

"We must never again aid and abet evildoers."

"I have already dispatched soldiers,"

"To maintain sentry posts on both land and sea,"

"Once they encounter Tong Guan's army,"

"We request that Yanfu Temple send out its monks to assist us."

Zen Master Huisui said, "Amitabha Buddha,"

"Tong Guan's exploitation was excessive, and the people of Fujian suffered greatly."

"Although Buddha is compassionate,"

"There are also those with fierce, wrathful eyes,"

"If Tong Guan sends troops again,"

"The monks of Yanfu Temple will certainly do their utmost to help!"

"Then I'll leave it to the Zen Master!"

Elder Chen was immediately relieved.

The two ate a vegetarian meal inside the temple.

He then respectfully took his leave and departed.

On the way back to the city,

Nearly half of the people I encountered were monks.

Some people are not monks.

But he deliberately dressed up as a monk.

Or perhaps they bought a degree certificate.

He doesn't even shave his head.

He would go out dressed as a wandering ascetic.

There were also many artisans, apprentices, and tenants who devoted themselves to the temple.

They were all dressed as monks.

Chen Yuanlao and Li Bing were used to this.

One of them grew up in Fuzhou.

One who grew up in Quanzhou

It's become commonplace.

Back at the prefectural government office, Elder Chen handled a few official matters.

He then strolled to the back of the house and lay down to rest.

He has already sent his trusted confidants to Zhejiang.

To find out what the situation is like over there,

If the Ming army enters Fujian