Chapter 498 The old woman Nanxiu met with young Doctor Wei
Outside Chang'an City.
Chang He has already prepared his troops and is ready to go.
Upon seeing Wei Shuyu, he was filled with emotion.
"Shuyu, you've grown up."
Chang He patted Wei Shuyu on the shoulder: "If only my sons had half your talent."
"Uncle Chang is too kind."
Wei Shuyu bowed and said, "I have only achieved what I have today because of His Majesty's trust."
Chang He shook his head helplessly.
"You're more shrewd than your father."
"He's like a stubborn rock, impervious to reason."
"..."
Wei Shuyu's lips twitched.
How much do people dislike Lao Wei?
Everyone who strikes up a conversation with him will, intentionally or unintentionally, say a few sarcastic or critical things about Lao Wei.
"Alright."
After exchanging a few words, Chang He got straight to the point: "Just tell me, what do you plan to have your uncle do?"
"Uncle Chang..."
Wei Shuyu glanced at the soldier and said, "There are seven temples around Chang'an. I'll trouble Uncle Chang to investigate them all."
"What exactly are you investigating?" Chang He asked, puzzled.
"Investigate everything!"
Wei Shuyu said, "For any crime, whether it's illegal or illegal, or forcibly seizing land, we will investigate whatever is guilty."
"good!"
Chang He didn't ask any more questions.
As a soldier, the most important thing is to obey orders.
However, while Chang He remained silent, Wu Qiqi couldn't help but ask...
After Chang He left, she couldn't wait to speak...
"Wei Shuyu, you can't do this."
Wu Qiqi asked, "The other party is hiding so well, and you're searching so openly, how could she possibly give herself away?"
"Then how do you think we should investigate?" Wei Shuyu asked with a smile.
Well……
Although she knew the other party might be hiding in the temple, Wu Qiqi couldn't think of a way to force them out.
"You are indeed intelligent, but you are still quite lacking in military strategy!" Wei Shuyu joked.
cut.
Wu Qiqi pouted.
Time flies...
By the afternoon, Wei Shuyu had a stack of lists in his hands.
Xiangguo Temple exploited the people and made thousands of strings of cash.
Mingyue Temple was filled with lewd monks who specialized in seducing respectable women.
Daci Temple forcibly seized hundreds of acres of land from the local people...
this……
Wu Qiqi was stunned.
"It hasn't been long since the persecution of Buddhism, and these people are already causing trouble again?" Wu Qiqi said speechlessly.
"nature."
Wei Shuyu laughed and said, "Monks are human too. If they don't commit crimes, how will they make a living?"
"Do you really think that a huge temple can be supported by incense money?"
After the establishment of the Ministry of Commerce.
Rich people are all busy making money.
Because Wei Shuyu did not believe in Buddhism, merchants dared not openly associate with Buddhism.
At least the merchants near Chang'an were not particularly interested in Buddhism.
And officials...
Li Shimin was about to suppress Buddhism, so who would dare to be the first to do so?
The last person to stand out, Xiao Yu, has already been dismissed from office.
"So you mean..."
Wu Qiqi looked at the temples on the list...
Famen Temple and Foguang Temple.
Only these two temples were law-abiding and did not commit any crimes.
"Not revealing your true colors is the biggest mistake you can make!" Wei Shuyu said confidently.
The mastermind behind it all.
To put it bluntly, they are rats hiding in the shadows.
Rats wouldn't risk being caught by committing crimes against the wind.
"Let's go, let's go take a look at these two temples..."
Famen Temple.
It was first built during the reign of Emperor Huan and Emperor Ling in the late Eastern Han Dynasty.
Before the Zhou and Wei dynasties, it was called "Ashoka Temple". During the reign of Emperor Wen of Sui, it was renamed "Chengshi Daocheng". During the reign of Emperor Gaozu of Tang, it was renamed "Famen Temple".
"Amitabha."
Upon learning that his temple was surrounded by soldiers again, the abbot reluctantly went out to greet them.
"Greetings, Benefactor Wei. May I ask what brings you to my Famen Temple?" He said, his hands clasped together in mid-air.
"fine."
Wei Shuyu smiled and said, "I came here specifically to visit Famen Temple because I heard it has a long history."
Wei Shuyu walked straight in with his hands behind his back.
He looked up and admired the lifelike Buddha statues.
Famen Temple truly lives up to its reputation as a great temple.
Its architectural layout is truly exceptional.
"Seven Seven..."
Wei Shuyu extended his hand.
Wu Qiqi immediately handed over three lit incense sticks.
Wei Shuyu accepted it and then bowed three times to the Buddha statue.
Regarding Buddhism...
He didn't believe it, but he held historical sites in high esteem.
He wasn't worshipping Buddha, but rather this ancient building that has been passed down for over a thousand years!
"Oh, right."
Inserting the incense sticks into the incense burner, Wei Shuyu looked at the suspended object and asked, "I led the persecution of Buddhism, and you don't even have the slightest bit of life in you?"
"Amitabha."
With his hands clasped together again, he said, "Buddhism emphasizes the purity of the six senses. Why get angry over such a trivial matter?"
“Benefactor Wei eliminated some fake monks who used the temple to swindle and deceive people.”
"I am more than grateful."
Wei Shuyu glanced at the abbot with surprise.
It seems that this suspended state has some visual appeal.
"If I beat you up, would you be angry?" Wei Shuyu asked with a smile.
"Amitabha."
He muttered again in mid-air, "Benefactor Wei, your words are too harsh. This old monk has a calming sutra here that can help you eliminate your harshness."
"Yeah?"
Wei Shuyu smiled and said, "I know that Buddhism emphasizes a peaceful mind."
"But I also believe in keeping my word!"
Wei Shuyu waved his hand: "Little Jiji, I'm leaving him to you."
"Okay."
Choi Shin-ki was immediately motivated.
He immediately perked up.
He pulled out a brick, grinned slyly, and walked towards the suspended structure.
"How dare you..."
Upon seeing this, the other monks in the temple immediately stepped forward.
"Anyone who dares to hit the abbot, this humble monk will fight you to the death!"
"Wei Shuyu, your destruction of Buddhism has angered the Buddha, and you will suffer retribution!"
"Amitabha Buddha, this old monk is willing to take the blame on behalf of the abbot, is that alright?"
The monks all spoke up.
The group of monks gripped their staffs tightly, looking ready to fight to the death at any moment.
"Get out of the way, or I'll lead my troops to raze your Famen Temple to the ground!" Cui Shenji said stubbornly.
"Amitabha."
He clasped his hands together in mid-air, stopping the conflict between the two sides.
"The Buddha said, 'If I don't go to hell, who will?'"
"If I were to take a beating, it would be able to quell Master Wei's anger."
"This old monk is willing."
The words were spoken.
He hovered in mid-air in front of Choi Shin-ki, pointed at his bald head, and shouted...
"Come on, knock some on this old monk's head!"
"..."
Wei Shuyu was stunned.
Are you sure you're a monk?
Are you the damn boss of Causeway Bay?
Most people might have been fooled.
But who told you to run into Choi Shin-ki?
Choi Shin-ki wasn't tall enough, so he jumped to take the shot...
Bang.
He was suspended in mid-air and his head was split open.
He fell flat on his backside.
He touched his bald head blankly; it was bleeding...
"..."
You brat, you actually hit me?
I am the abbot, the abbot of a famous temple!
"Excuse me."
Wei Shuyu stepped forward to help him up from the air: "Little Jiji's head got caught in a door when he was little, so he may have misunderstood what I meant."
"I was just asking him to donate some money for incense."
"..."
Choi Shin-ki stared wide-eyed.
You're lying! I've never had my head slammed in a door!
"It's alright, it's alright..."
He waved his hand while suspended in mid-air.
What can you do after you've already been beaten?
Didn't you see there are thousands of soldiers surrounding the area?
"Dr. Wei, there has been a slight mishap outside Famen Temple."
Just then, a soldier rushed over to report.
"What accident?"
Wei Shuyu frowned.
"The Imperial College troops were stealing vegetables in the surrounding area when they were surrounded by hundreds of villagers..." the soldier replied awkwardly.
"..."
Wei Shuyu's face darkened.
You guys really know how to give me things to do.
They're all sons of noble families, what's a few coins to them?
Just as he was about to go out and help, Wei Shuyu stopped in his tracks.
"Master of Suspension, would you be willing to step in and mediate?"
Wei Shuyu thought for a moment.
Famen Temple is the local strongman here.
Instead of trying to mediate, it's better to let them make peace.
It is a major taboo for soldiers to clash with civilians.
If things go wrong, I could be impeached by the Censorate again...
"This old monk..."
He didn't say more than a few words while suspended in mid-air before pretending to faint.
You hit me, and now you want me to help you?
Dream on!
"..."
Wei Shuyu looked at the other monks.
“Benefactor Wei, it’s not that we are unwilling to step forward.”
A highly respected monk bowed and said, "It is truly your persecution of Buddhism that has tarnished our reputation."
"Now, the villagers in the neighborhood don't give us a friendly look."
Wei Shuyu remained silent.
This can be considered a minor negative impact.
"However, Nanxiu, who delivers vegetables to our temple, has a good relationship with the nearby villagers."
"She happens to be at the temple today, so let's ask her to help mediate..."
After saying this, the high monk instructed the young novice to go to the temple kitchen to fetch someone.
"This is troublesome."
Wei Shuyu bowed.
While waiting, I donated a few strings of cash.
soon……
The young novice monk brought back an elderly woman who was nearly fifty years old.
The old woman's face was sagging, her temples were turning gray, and her former beauty had faded. Her hunched back seemed to bear witness to the crushing weight of reality she had endured.
She lowered her head, her eyes filled with fear, and her body trembled slightly.
The moment her gaze fell upon Wei Shuyu, she hurriedly waved her hands in greeting...
"This old woman, Nanxiu, greets Doctor Wei."
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