Chapter 65

Emperor Mingde and his ministers were also very curious about this question.

After all, it is easy to find a thousand monks, but it is difficult to find one.

If they can get a real eminent monk, it will be a blessing for them in Beizhao.

And now that Master Shikong has happened, the candidates for the eminent monks in the sacrificial ceremony need to be re-determined.

If they can get a little information from the system, it will save them a lot of trouble.

The system searched carefully and then said: [Host, I found it. Moreover, this real eminent monk is actually far away in the sky and close at hand. ]

After hearing what the system said, Emperor Mingde and his ministers became even more curious.

What does far away in the sky and close at hand mean?

If there is such an enlightened monk around them, why have they never heard of him?

At this time, the system continued: [This eminent monk is related to Master Shikong. ]

[He is Master Shikong's junior fellow, Master Huicong. ]

[They both once worshipped under Master Jizhong. ]

[Master Jizhong was also the number one master in Northern Zhao at that time. Later, because he was old, he wanted to find a disciple who could inherit his teachings. ]

[At that time, there were two disciples, and Master Jizhong was very fond of them. ]

[These two people are now Master Shikong and Master Huicong. ]

[And Master Jizhong actually favored Huicong more, because Huicong's Buddhist achievements were extremely high, strictly speaking, they were actually better than Master Shikong. 】

【But later, due to various complicated reasons, the robe and bowl of Master Jizhong were finally passed to Master Shikong. 】

【Originally, this was nothing, after all, they were all brothers from the same school, and Huicong thought it would be the same no matter who passed it on. 】

【But the fact was not like this at all. Although Shikong got the robe and bowl, he became more jealous of Huicong and made things difficult for him everywhere. 】

【Huicong did not want to be on the same level, so he finally left Huguo Temple and went to the nearby Qingjing Temple, where he is now the abbot. 】

Qingjing Temple?

Everyone was surprised to hear this name.

Because this Qingjing Temple was built next to the only way to Huguo Temple.

But compared to the grandeur of the Huguo Temple, that temple seemed a little shabby.

And every time they passed by there, they could see from a distance that there seemed to be very few pilgrims there.

Because most people went to the nearby Huguo Temple.

People were a little puzzled. Could there really be a real monk hidden in such a little-known temple?

Emperor Mingde was even a little confused.

Because every time he went to the Huguo Temple, he was either surrounded by people or went there in a sedan chair.

So he had no impression of this Qingjing Temple mentioned by the system.

Eunuch Cao whispered a few words in his ear.

Only then did he remember that there seemed to be such a temple.

But his idea was the same as that of the ministers.

If that monk is really so powerful, why would he be willing to stay in such a small temple that is unknown to the public?

Wei Yinuo also has the same confusion as them: [System, if Master Huicong is so powerful, why is he willing to stay in that small temple and is still unknown?]

System: [It is like this. Although Master Huicong has a very high level of Buddhist teachings, his personality is completely different from that of Master Shikong.]

[Master Shikong is usually keen on packaging and promoting himself, and is especially good at dealing with various dignitaries. In addition, his Buddhist teachings are not low. Over time, his reputation in Northern Zhao has become more and more famous. 】

【But Abbot Huicong didn't like these at all. He devoted himself to studying Buddhism and didn't like fame, wealth and power. In his daily life, he would go to the people who were suffering from the sufferings of the world to help them. 】

【He hoped to do it himself and truly save those who were suffering. 】

【For example, during the natural disasters in recent times, although Qingjing Temple was not as good as Huguo Temple and the incense money was not much, Abbot Huicong saved money and even organized the disciples of Qingjing Temple to go around to beg for alms, and use the money to help the victims. 】

【At the same time, he promoted Buddhism in the process to help the victims overcome the difficulties. 】

【So Master Huicong is a true example of spreading Buddhism to the world through his own practical actions. 】

【Although he is almost unknown among the dignitaries, he is a truly enlightened monk in the eyes of some poor people. 】

After listening to the system's words, Wei Yinuo was quite moved: [So that's how it is! So, even if the wine is good, it will be hard to find it if it is not well known! 】

Emperor Mingde and the ministers were also deeply touched.

Especially Emperor Mingde, this incident made him think of the court's employment problem.

It seems that the court will have to spend more time on the employment of people in the future.

Otherwise, there will be many cases like Master Shikong, where people with such bad morals will run rampant, while those truly capable people will be buried.

Today's harvest is huge!

After the court session, Emperor Mingde kept several ministers.

The matter of Master Shikong must be thoroughly investigated!

All the bad things he has done must be found out.

Once the matter is confirmed, such a big cancer must be immediately eradicated, and he must not be allowed to continue to harm Northern Zhao.

His private treasury must also be immediately verified and all the money must be collected into the national treasury.

This matter will be handed over to the Imperial City Division for handling.

The issue of temple management mentioned by Wei Yinuo must also be put on the agenda.

Emperor Mingde gave Prime Minister Li full authority to take charge of this matter, and the county governments in various places were fully responsible for the rectification of various temples.

For those monks like Shikong who were found in the process of rectification, who were wearing the cloak of monks but actually doing some immoral or even illegal things, they must be strictly investigated and punished without mercy.

As for Master Huicong, Emperor Mingde decided to examine him carefully. If he is really as the system said, then such a talent must be reused.

The harem.

Empress Defei ran back to her bedroom angrily and smashed the box of perfume powder to pieces!

Today, because of this box of perfume powder, she was embarrassed!

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