"Bao Zheng?"

Dao Ran's face changed, this name is really a bit scary.

Didn't you say that Bao Zheng in history was actually a white-faced handsome guy, and netizens in my previous life misunderstood me.

At this time, although Bao Zheng was still a young scholar, he already had a bit of a feeling of seven tricks, and when he saw Dao Ran's face change, he asked, "Master has heard my name?" ”

Dao Ran really wanted to say, not only have you heard it, but you can also sing it.

"Amitabha, the name of the benefactor is not ordinary. The little monk is a little familiar with divination, and you may worship a high-ranking minister in the future. ”

Bao Zheng listened to this, and showed a little joy, but soon regained his composure, and said to Daoran: "Master Xie is auspicious, but now he is just a soft-spoken talent, and the master is still bothered about the affairs of Suzhou City." ”

It is normal to be happy, since Bao Zheng wants to gain fame, of course, he hopes to be able to be a big official and show his ambitions. If an ordinary monk said this, Bao Zheng would not take it to heart, but Dao Ran is a fairy figure who appears in front of people, and it is naturally quite credible for him to say this.

But happy is happy, being a big official is also a matter of the future, now Suzhou City is treacherous, the slightest carelessness will be a catastrophe, or take care of the immediate affairs first.

This flickering change in expression was also clearly seen by Dao Ran.

is worthy of Bao Qingtian, this concentration is stronger than Shenxiu.

Dao Ran was very interested in this future Qingtian master, so he simply asked Bao Zheng to sit down and chat.

Bao Zheng is only nineteen years old now, has already won the show, and is preparing to take the examination to make a name for himself. Bao Zheng studied at Taihu Academy, and was a classmate and friend of Zhu Wei, the son of the Suzhou prefect, and saved Zhu Wei's life not long ago, so he was very valued by Zhu Gongyuan, the prefect of Suzhou.

Zhu Gongyuan even helped Bao Zheng write a letter of introduction, just waiting for Bao Zheng to pass the exam, he could go to Beijing to worship a certain big man.

This is an opportunity to ascend to the sky in one step, and Zhu Gongyuan regards Bao Zheng as his real own.

This time, Bao Zheng was sent to deliver the letter, precisely because he felt that Bao Zheng was doing things properly and was very eloquent, and the chance of inviting Dao Ran to the banquet was greater.

It's just that he didn't expect that Bao Zheng is a clever and exquisite heart, and he had already understood the prefect's thoughts, and when he heard Dao Ran's promise, he opened his mouth to stop it. Zhu Gongyuan is indeed very good to Bao Zheng, but no matter how great his kindness is, in Bao Zheng's opinion, it cannot be greater than 30,000 lives, so he doesn't want to go to the banquet.

"Zhu Zhifu is also quite kind to the Bao donor, are you not afraid of being said to be ungrateful?" Daoran asked.

Bao Zheng listened to it and said righteously: "There are big and small favors, and there are big and small righteousness. Perhaps the prefect thinks that it is very cost-effective to exchange 30,000 people for a hundred years of peace in Suzhou. But in the next view, this move is like cutting land and bribing Qin. Kill 30,000 today, kill 50,000 tomorrow, if the people of Suzhou obey the monster's will every time, how many people can kill?

"And how can there be 30,000 death row prisoners in Suzhou City who can give blood sacrifices to monsters, it will inevitably affect many innocents. Master, you also said that sacrifice or non-sacrifice should be chosen by the people themselves, and I deeply admire it, so I advised the master not to go to the banquet. ”

If Bao Zheng's words let Zhu Gongyuan know, he would definitely end up with a ruined future.

In this era, the grace of knowing is similar to the grace of parents, and Zhu Gongyuan takes such good care of Bao Zheng that he is closer than his master. No matter what reason Bao Zheng betrayed Zhu Gongyuan, it was known that he would be ruined.

But Bao Zheng still did it, and it can only be said that it makes sense that some people can be passed down through the ages.

"Amitabha, the benefactor understands the righteousness, but the dignitaries and nobles in Suzhou City have not sent the invitation until today, and I am afraid that it has already been discussed overnight. Regardless of whether the little monk went to the banquet or not, they all decided to make a deal with the monsters, and maybe the list of sacrifices was prepared last night. Daoran said.

When Bao Zheng heard this, not only was he not surprised, but sighed and said: "The master's eyes are like torches, it is true." The prefect has decided to give all the criminals in the prison, regardless of the size of the crime, to the monsters, and other nobles in Suzhou City have also sent their servants to arrest beggars and homeless people, as well as tenant farmers who can't pay taxes. ”

It's really dark enough, after all, it's a feudal society, and these people don't even have to find an excuse to disregard people's lives.

"Do you think they'll make it?" Daoran asked.

"Naturally not, they are missing the most important link." Bao Zheng said.

"Which link?" Daoran asked.

"Until now, they didn't know how to deal with fairies and demons. Please forgive me for being rude, although the dignitaries and nobles in Suzhou have seen the power of immortals, gods and demons, they have not yet corrected their identities.

"The prefect actually sent me to invite the master to the banquet instead of coming in person, which shows that he still feels that his official status is more noble than that of you, the master. is so arrogant, what will happen when you encounter a demon who treats mortals like ants? ”

Bao Zheng is right, when a person is born with clothes and food to open his mouth, he will inevitably take it for granted. The powerful have been in power for a long time, and they have the power to kill the people of Limin, and it is difficult to reverse this mentality of the superiors.

In Zhu Gongyuan's opinion, sending his most important protégé to invite Dao Ran is already very face-saving. But if it was Master Pang who came, Zhu Gongyuan would run over and kneel to greet him.

Dao Ran's identity is comparable to Master Pang?

At least in Zhu Gongyuan's opinion, Dao Ran is not as good as being a court master.

But in fact, in the eyes of the old demon of Montenegro, what Taishi is just an ant-like mortal.

These are two intersecting chains of contempt, if the magnates in Suzhou really can't figure it out, then it's not to negotiate with the monsters, but to give the monsters snacks.

Dao Ran glanced at Bao Zheng deeply, he was a human being in two lifetimes and had experienced the era of information explosion in his previous life, so he could see through the problems of this group of powerful people. Bao Zheng, as an insider, can also see so clearly, which is really ten times stronger than the stupid Nie Zhengyan.

It's really worthy of Lord Bao.

"Amitabha, what Lord Bao means is that if I go to the banquet, it is very likely that it will make the prefect of Zhu Ran wake up, and it will increase his chances of negotiating with the monsters." Daoran said.

"Yes, please ask the master to excuse himself from the banquet on the grounds of physical discomfort, now there is only a delay, as long as it is delayed for a while, maybe there will be a turnaround?"

"How so?" Daoran asked.

"It's just a common sense guess below, since the demons are real, and your Dharma is also real, Master, then the gods and Buddhas should also be true. It's like when the imperial court learns that there are people in rebellion under its rule, it will definitely send troops to suppress it. The Buddha never watched mortals being slaughtered by monsters, right? ”

From the beginning to the present, Bao Zheng is the first time to show an unconfident demeanor.

For this Xiucai, who has studied the books of sages and sages, yesterday's experience has shattered his three views, if it weren't for his firm will and intelligence, I am afraid that he would not be able to stand in front of Dao Ran and talk eloquently.

He can see the magnates of Suzhou City clearly, and he has a strong confidence in grasping people's hearts.

But speaking of this Heavenly God and Buddha, Bao Zheng didn't dare to guarantee that his guess was right, what if the legendary Heavenly Court was different from the mortal court? The rules and ideas of mortals may not be applicable to immortals.

Bao Zheng guessed correctly, Heavenly Court would definitely not let it go. But Dao Ran had another idea, and said to Bao Zheng: "Bao Shi is very smart, so it is indeed the best policy." ”

Bao Zheng was overjoyed and asked, "The master has decided not to go to the banquet?" ”

"No, if the little monk doesn't go, you will inevitably be told by the prefect that you are not doing things well, and those beggars and tenant farmers who were arrested will not be released. If this matter drags on for a few more days, even if the monster doesn't come, many innocent people will still die. In this case, it is better to cut through the mess quickly and let the little monk put an end to this matter completely. Daoran said.

Bao Zheng frowned when he heard this, is there any other solution to this matter?

This Dao Ran master, shouldn't he want to overtake the powerful people in Suzhou?