Chapter Seventy-One: The Divine Weapon, the Small Bamboo Plaque
Not everyone can remain calm in the face of the sparkling gold. The prefect of the pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info gasped, looked at the large pile of gold ingots in front of him and the seemingly humble envoy of the Heavenly God Sect, tried not to make his eyes attracted by gold, and asked calmly: "What do you mean by bringing so much gold to this official?" ”
"Returning to the Mansion, what Imam-sama means is that these are all a little bit of apology to your lords. This incident was a complete misunderstanding. The Celestial Cult and the Han people have always lived in harmony. Celestial Religion is also a good religion that persuades people to do good. We can't make it bloody and bloody because of a little unpleasantness. The Imam hoped that the Lords would spare the poor Celestials. They were also deceived for a while, and the Tianshen Temple was willing to compensate for the losses of the Han people, and also hoped that everyone would turn their hostilities into jade silk from now on, and meet each other with a smile and enmity. The messenger replied with a smile on his face.
"You're Hermes-Epitek?" The prefect picked up the teacup and asked condescendingly and suddenly.
"Yes, Xiaomin is a businessman, and he has always been Hermes-Epitek, Hermes-Epitek! On weekdays, there are some small businesses. Speaking of which, my brother was still an adult in the same year, and now he is also doing imperial history in Jiangxi. The messenger quietly stated his background. is afraid that these officials will turn their faces and do not recognize people, and they want money, and they also want their lives.
"You're late, and it's been more than a day since the official's recital was issued. Now it's in Jiayuguan! The Great Tomorrow Soldiers will arrive soon. You still take the gold back. Tell those Celestial Cultists that anyone who is willing to leave the Celestial Cult can stay. As long as you abide by the law in the future, you will be honest and honest. The official can not be blamed for the past. But the Celestial God Sect could not stay in Dunhuang. They can go west. This official will not be embarrassed. How is it? The prefect calmly stated his conditions.
"Ahh My lord, since they have been subdued, why should they rush to kill them all? The sage cloud, repay the grievance with virtue. Adults are compassionate and magnanimous. will definitely be able to influence the four yi, and the court will also recognize the leniency of the adults! The soldiers are also murder weapons, do you just watch the strife break out again, and there are countless casualties? The messenger was in a hurry. Immediately persuade.
"Do you think that today, Hermes-Epitek will still be able to live in peace with those Celestial Cultists? If you go out of the yamen of this lord now? Go to the street and shout that the gods are great, believe it or not, you will die on the street. Public grievances have arisen, and the Hermes-Epitek has also suffered numerous casualties. Do you think they're going to take it so easily? The prefect asked rhetorically.
"Are you really not afraid of the 100,000 believers outside the city who will be burned and killed inside the city? Moreover, the Celestial God Sect has been a family since ancient times, and their reinforcements are also coming day and night. At that time, I am afraid that there will be another war and the lives will be ruined! Can't adults be a little merciful? "The messenger is half threatening, half persuasive.
"My soldiers will arrive soon, and 100,000 believers will be nothing more than chickens and dogs, a rabble. If there is no internal response in the city, do you think a group of horse thieves and ordinary civilians can capture this Dunhuang City? You are Han Min, why do you have to lobby around for that group of Heavenly God Cultists who have no king, no father, and have forgotten their ancestors. Aren't you afraid of getting in the way of your brother's reputation? The prefect said coldly. I don't even look at the gold in front of me. Picking up the teacup, he gently blew on the tea leaves and stopped talking.
The envoy's face instantly turned cold and said, "Your Excellency is bent on going your own way. But I'm joking with my future! After saying that, he brushed his sleeves and left. The prefect put down the teacup and almost ordered this guy to be arrested and sent to prison.
The Celestial God Sect is not just such a wave of emissaries, just one on the front foot, and another wave behind it. Many of them were his colleagues and the gentry of the city. The prefect was overwhelmed and summoned all the officials and the Han gentry in the city and said, "I know that you all think that peace is precious. But do you think of the thoughts of the people of the city? And don't forget the two in Mingsha Mountain. If we are blinded by gold. Can you think of those two who are furious, and I will wait for the end? ”
As soon as the prefect spoke, the hall was originally bustling with people who were arguing endlessly. Many people were in a cold sweat in an instant. The people in the city can not care, but those two immortals really made it clear that they want to eradicate the Sect of the Heavenly Gods and promote the Dao Law. Otherwise, how could he be so wantonly manifested, and he could still invite the heavenly soldiers to come to the future, and promise to die in battle to be reborn in the Eastern Bliss. This must be the acquiescence of the Sanqing Patriarch and the Jade Emperor! Even if you don't settle accounts with you before you die, the underworld will not settle accounts with you one by one after death?
The group of guys in the hall may not be afraid of the laws of the Ming Dynasty and the government, but when it comes to ghosts and gods, there is nothing that they are not afraid of. Seeing that everyone didn't speak, the prefect waved his hand and said, "No matter what you had in mind before, this official has to work as one now, and guard the city before the arrival of the imperial army." Once it is lost, we will wait for the jade to be burned. Do you understand? ”
"Understood, understood!" A group of bigwigs in Dunhuang City wiped their sweat beads and left one after another. The prefect sighed, and his mood was not relaxed at all.
After a night, the Tianshen Temple in Dunhuang City was surrounded by Han people and the defenders. Outside the city wall, there was also a large group of Heavenly God Sect believers, who surrounded Dunhuang City tightly. And the more you get together, the more you get together. Obviously, the surrounding tribes and the Tenjin cultists in the villages are gathering under the leadership of the preacherents of the Tenjin Temples in various places. Although the city has not yet been attacked. But the siege equipment is already being made. But the officers and soldiers of the Ming Dynasty don't know if they have set off now?
At this time, the documents sent by Dunhuang City had been sent by the messenger to the Yamen of the command of the Handong Left Guard overnight. The commander was a naturalized Mongol who believed in Buddhism. After receiving the urgent documents from Dunhuang, he almost fainted, and the poor commander was an old man in his sixties, and his hair turned white every day because of the harassment of Turpan. Now that it's coming out again, I feel that my heart is about to go wrong. Handong Zuowei can't control this. He was immediately sent to the yamen of the governor of Gansu on a fast horse.
The governor of Gansu, Yamen, got the high-level documents and couldn't wait to eat the Dunhuang prefect raw. Originally, he was going to see the filial piety of the prefect of Dunhuang, and gave him a middle and upper evaluation. When the term expires, it is naturally better to change places. I didn't expect to poke out such a big basket when I was about to come. The governor Zhao Jian sighed, and immediately sent the documents to the Shaanxi and Gansu Governor's Mansion. and summoned the commander of Ganzhou to make Su Huanzhen come to discuss.
Speaking of which, the generals of the Ming border still have a little right to speak. After all, the soldiers are fierce and dangerous, and Qiu Ba is also more "bullish". From time to time, there are rebellions. The eight guards of Kansai are foreigners, and they don't listen to the tune. Therefore, it is also necessary to contain the Ganzhou command guard. Dunhuang is now in rebellion, and Turpan will definitely take the opportunity to send troops to come. The governor of Gansu, Yamen, has the responsibility to guard the land, and he can't save it. Otherwise, the court would not let him go. It is better to ask the "parties" about this matter of sending troops. The allocation of grain and grass, and the date of dispatch of troops, all need to listen to opinions. If this group of men and horses is accidentally folded outside Jiayu Pass, Zhao Jian, the governor, will not be able to escape the involvement.
The commander of Ganzhou Wei is a veteran in his sixties, and he is located at the border all the year round, which can be regarded as a war. A man with white hair but a tiger's back. The complexion is ruddy, and at first glance, it looks like a veteran. is obviously a martial artist, but he can talk about the Tao of the Occult Theory, burn Dan and practice mercury, and be proficient in the way of Huang Lao. This is the reason why the governor and the old general have a good relationship. The old general does not have the vulgar atmosphere of a martial artist, but is like an old Taoist priest, funny and elegant, and does not fight for fame and fortune. I also took a real road number myself. It's more memorable than his real name. Usually he is more obedient to Shangguan's explanation. It's okay to lead troops. At least the soldiers under him are much stronger than those of the other guards. Therefore, when the governor thought of sending troops, he first thought of his old man.
"My lord, Xia Guan also received a private letter from the Dunhuang prefect asking for help." Master Su Huanzhen sat in the flower hall with Governor Zhao Jian, and handed over a letter respectfully.
The governor was puzzled for a while, and took the old general's letter and read it. His face changed immediately. Frowning, he asked, "Is what you say in this letter true?" ”
The old general nodded and said, "It may be that the national teacher has arrived in Dunhuang." Don't forget, my lord, there is a big mountain in Gansu. As a true immortal on land, if the national teacher asks for a flight promotion, how can he not come here? ”
The Governor was silent. Half a sound before nodding and said, "There is a rumor, saying that the national teacher is coming to the west." It's just that his old man's dragon can't see the end, who can know where he is? The Western Regions was originally a Buddha country and an old domain of the Han and Tang Dynasties. It is not surprising that the national teacher suppressed the Celestial Cultists there and promoted the Dao. It's just how there can be two? ”
Su Huanzhen was excited, and said with a red face: "Could it be that the national teacher and Wudang Zhang Zhenren have traveled to this Gansu together, and are ready to go to Kunlun to seek immortals together?" ”
"Old general, don't think about what Cheng Immortal asked. As long as the group of Heavenly God Cultists who besieged Dunhuang were defeated, even if it was the Ming Dynasty, it would also make a great contribution to the Daomen. Are you afraid that the two immortals will not come to see you? "Of course, Lord Governor Zhao Jian knows what this old general is thinking. Funny authentic.
"Yes, yes. The lower officials must live up to the grace of the court and no longer be entrusted by the adults. As long as the grain and grass are ready, the lower officials will immediately send troops. I must let those barbarians know that I am a great tomorrow," Su Huanzhen replied with a smile on his face.
"Hmm!" It's the first time that the governor has seen a soldier talk so well, and he will send troops when he says he will send troops. Immediately, a big stone fell from my heart. Said happily: "This official will immediately prepare grain and grass for your ministry and pay silver." You can also tell them where there are two immortals in Dunhuang, the national teacher and Wudang Zhang Zhenren. Blessed by the gods. Sure to win. If you fight bravely to kill the enemy, the two real people will naturally look at it. Immeasurable merit, blessing depends on their performance. ”
"It's a great way to boost morale. The adults are really rich in five cars, and their knowledge is extraordinary! The old general slapped his horse with a smile.
"Alright, you go and get ready! The battlefield is dangerous, so be careful. I might have to go to the Governor's Yamen. You are only pioneers. Later, the eight guards of Kansai will be dispatched, and the mainland army will go out to meet the thief army in Turpan! Naturally, the governor did not dare to forget the troubles under his rule, and sent the old general away with a sigh. Returning to his seat, he pondered.
The northwest of Daming is restless, and it is not a day or two. Wang Qiong was recommended by his colleagues to be the governor of Ganshan, and the sun and the moon sighed. When I received the Dunhuang emergency document sent from below, I was also stunned. He sighed. Xin said: "It's time to come, it's finally here." The Celestial Cult is aggressive. The entire Jiayu Pass is simply a powder keg. And now it's really erupted. Master Wang Qiong waved off the messenger and immediately returned to the signing room to discuss with a group of staff.
"No matter what, this soldier has to be drawn! Otherwise, how to explain to the court and the people? It's just that how to get the Kansai Eight Guards to send troops together is more worrying! Master Wang Qiong sighed and said. Immediately began to urgently summon the commanders of the guards and the two governors to come to the yamen to discuss. How to solve the siege of Dunhuang.
On Mingsha Mountain, Lichen and Xuanxuzi were also playing chess while talking about the situation in front of them.
"Is Daming winning or losing this battle?" Xuan Xuzi fell and Yunzi asked in a low voice.
"The Ming Dynasty can't be defeated, how can the poor road be worthy of the people of this city?" Lichen sighed.
"You're still going to meddle in the human conquest, the last time you took back the Heavenly Soldiers, you should know it! Rely on the Tao Law to fight and kill. What a taboo in monasticism! Do you still want to emulate the story of the Yellow Turban Zhangjiao. Do you know what happened to them? It's a book from Nanhua that is taught by real people! Xuan Xuozi persuaded.
"Why should you be too careful, the poor Dao has this." Lichen took out a bamboo plaque. Hand it to Xuan Xuzi Dao.
"You're so well-intentioned! Why can't you give up this earthly thing like this? Xuanxuzi sighed, handed the bamboo card back, and said: "In this way, the soldiers are brave, the generals dare to fight, and a big victory can be expected." It's just that the Western Regions are not at peace again! ”
"How has the Western Regions ever been at peace? The Taoist merit is three thousand, if it is consummated. Hongdao is the easiest. Even if the Taoist friend is successful in cultivation. Don't you think about a few of your disciples and the luck of the Dao Unified Qi that has been passed down? Lichen said with a smile.
"You're so calculating!" Xuan Xuozi smiled bitterly and shook his head. But he no longer refused. Taoist merit is also the key to enlightenment. How can Xuanxuzi make this merit fly away easily?
Lichen picked up the bamboo card, and after calling softly, a Tsing Yi Taoist boy immediately came forward. Lichen commanded: "Go and give it to the Lord, and order him to do it at once, and the more the better." Then they were enshrined and chanted for three days. If you have a sincere will, you can also help. ”
The Taoist commander of Tsing Yi immediately took the order and left. After a while, Qingyangzi, the master of the audience, took a bamboo card with both hands and was stunned.
It's no more than three inches long and no more than an inch wide. It's not as thick as a copper coin. The front is carved with the image of Taiyi Immeasurable Salvation Tianzun, and a hymn: "Taiyi Immeasurable Voice Saving Suffering Tianzun". On the back, there are only three columns of birth, territory, and life to be engraved.
This is the "magic weapon" that the two immortals made the Ming army reborn and become brave and invincible? (To be continued.) )