When you are strong enough and hit your enemy hard enough, he will be afraid from the bottom of his heart.
This is far more effective than convincing people with virtue. It's just a pity that not everyone has the ability to do such a thing.
Although Su Shi is not in the north, all parties are wary of him because of his relationship. At least until Su Shi is eliminated, no one else dares to make any move.
All parties are trying their best to maintain a balance, and the world seems to have become much more peaceful at this moment.
In Bianliang City, people seem to have forgotten that the northern border is still not peaceful, and there are still many things that have not taken back the city. It is still a life of singing and dancing, and the rich are still living a life of extravagance and extravagance.
Prince Taifu Li Mansion.
Li Di's health became worse and worse.
This time, I had to stay in bed for half a month because of the cold.
The situation was just right today, so Li Di got dressed under the service of his servants.
"Master, your body is not fully recovered yet. Why don't you rest for two days before entering the palace." The old housekeeper below said with a distressed look on his face.
"How is this possible? His Royal Highness King Jing has not been taught by me for half a month. Besides, I know my body better than anyone else. It cannot be maintained well. It is just a waste of time." As he spoke, Li Di
He coughed heavily again, and a stream of blood that was thicker than before appeared in the handkerchief.
Li Di soon entered the palace in an official sedan and began to continue teaching King Zhao Xi of Jing.
In the eyes of outsiders, Li Di was just suffering from a minor illness, but only he knew that his body might not be able to survive for long.
But even so, Li Di has to endure it. Can he look at King Jing?
It's okay to grow up a little bit, no matter what happens, I will have to wait until Su Shi comes back.
Otherwise, King Jing, who is only eight years old, would still worry him.
He was afraid that someone in the palace would be harmful to King Jing.
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Jiangxi, Dehua City. (Jiujiang area)
The northeast will be Anhui Province in later generations, and the northwest will be Hubei Province in later generations.
Located at the junction of three provinces, this is Bailian's base camp.
The White Lotus Sect is a secret religious association that has spread among the people since the Tang and Song Dynasties. It originated from the Pure Land Sect of Buddhism. According to legend, Shi Huiyuan, the founder of the Pure Land Sect in the Eastern Jin Dynasty, formed the White Lotus Society with Liu Yimin and others at Donglin Temple in Lushan Mountain to chant Buddha together, and it was regarded as a model for later generations of believers.
During the Northern Song Dynasty, pure land Buddhist associations became popular, often called White Lotus Society, Lotus Society, or White Lotus Sect.
Rumor has it that the White Lotus Sect was either an illegal organization in the early days of Renzong, or Zhao Zhen even wrote an inscription for it, and everyone got along happily.
But I don’t know if it’s because the current leader Xie Fanyun’s strength has grown stronger and he’s a little shaky.
Or because I am getting older and a little confused, I even used the slogan "White lotus descends to earth, the sun and moon shine together".
Compared with the sun and the moon, this is something that even the emperor cannot do. For a small pope to have such great courage, the court cannot help but be afraid. This is why the court suppressed him and labeled him as an evil sect.
The activities cannot be held in public, and the current Holy Master Xie Fanyun is old, and his practice has accidentally gone awry. As a result, his physical condition is deteriorating day by day, and the selection of the next Holy Master has been put on the agenda.
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Bailian, which claims to have millions of followers, is such a huge force. How can it not attract people's attention?
Peeping?
Anyone who is qualified and has the hope to take over as the next Holy Master will be the Eight Immortals crossing the sea to show their abilities.
As the Holy Son, Ye Lengchan, who was raised by Holy Lord Xie Fanyun from childhood, is one of the more popular heirs.
There are many things to do when people are famous.
Just last year, news came from the church that the Holy Son Ye Lengchan actually got together with officials of the Song Dynasty and had the intention of seeking refuge with the imperial court.
As soon as the news came out, it quickly caused an uproar.
Coincidentally, Ye Lengchan was seriously injured at the time and was recuperating in Tianyou Hutong in Bianliang City. She did not come out to refute the rumors immediately, so the rumors spread more and more widely. Some people in the church proposed sending people to Bianliang City to investigate the situation. , if you are sure that Ye Lengchan really wants to join the imperial court, then you have the opinion to clean up the family.
Fortunately, after the New Year, Ye Lengchan rushed back and retreated to Dehua City, Bailian's base camp.
Ye Lengchan is very beautiful and has many admirers in the church. This is one of the advantages of being a beautiful woman.
When Ye Lengchan came back, she told her that she was harmed by the Deputy Saint Master Qin Xuan. If she hadn't encountered a folk holy hand to heal her, she would have died long ago.
While talking, Ye Lengchan showed the wounds on the body of the woman in the church and threatened to confront Qin Xuan.
The words came from the mouth of a beautiful woman, so people naturally believed them.
It is supplemented by wounds, which adds two points of credibility.
In addition, another Deputy Saint Master, Han Bei, firmly believed in this statement and gave strong support, and the trend suddenly became one-sided.
Han Bei would stand up to support Ye Lengchan, but it was just to attack Qin Xuan.
We are all deputy saint masters now.
In a competitive relationship, if we can keep it going, everyone counts.
With Han Bei's support, Qin Xuan, who had been afraid to show his face for a long time, became the target of everyone's shouting. After this incident, Ye Lengchan also regained his position as the Holy Son.
In an inconspicuous courtyard in Dehua City, an old man with gray hair was sitting cross-legged, looking at the solemn-faced girl opposite. After looking at it for a long time, he finally let out a long sigh. .
"Father, are you feeling well?"
Xie Fanyun let out a long sigh, but it startled Ye Lengchan, who immediately asked with concern.
"My father is fine, but something will soon happen to you." Xie Fanyun shook his head, and said with a look of hatred for steel, "My father told you before that someone wants to compete for the position of Holy Lord. , let them fight, and when everyone is done fighting, your father will naturally speak for you and help you solve the final trouble, but why don't you listen?"
"Who Qin Xuan cooperates with is his business. Do you really think that the position of Holy Master of our White Lotus Sect can still be appointed by the imperial court?"
"On the contrary, as long as the time is right and we release the news about Qin Xuan's cooperation with the imperial court, he will no longer have any use in the entire White Lotus Sect."
"The original plan was very good, but why didn't you listen to the advice and insisted on getting through it? You went to the capital to ruin their plan, and almost lost your life there. What's more, you You actually have close contact with the officials of the Song Dynasty, you... do you really want to piss me off to death?"
Speaking of which, Xie Fanyun was really doing it for Ye Lengchan.
Growing up, I raised so many things
Year, it is impossible to say that there is no emotion at all.
In particular, Ye Lengchan is very talented. Whether it is martial arts or strategizing, she has shown a very outstanding side since she was a child.
With this qualification, Xie Fanyun was cited as the most suitable successor.
You may say that Xie Fanyun is arrogant, arrogant, or an idealist. This person truly has his heart for the people and the working people.
When he was young, he traveled all over the country and saw too many things where the powerful oppressed the people. At that time, he determined to do something for the people. Later, he had the opportunity to join the White Lotus Sect, and with his extremely strong talent, he worked his way up and became
A new Holy Lord.
Under his leadership, the White Lotus Sect has other slogans, such as the white lotus descends to the earth, and the sun and the moon shine together. And just recently, he released a new slogan, the white lotus descends to the earth, and all people turn around.
He wanted to benefit the people, but he couldn't stand the nobles bowing to foreigners and in turn oppressing the people of the same race. On this point, Ye Lengchan also had the same view, and this was where he was most satisfied.
In contrast, the other deputy saint masters only wanted to fight for power and wealth, and how to exchange for glory and wealth through promotion.
It was precisely because he had seen through the true nature of other people that Xie Fanyun put all his energy into Ye Lengchan, who was both his daughter and his apprentice.
She never thought that her repeated reminders were of no use at all. She was still so disobedient. She went to Bianliang City and caused so much trouble.
"Father, my daughter doesn't mean to make you angry. You are not in good health right now. My daughter knows a very powerful saint. He is
Even the prince's illness has been cured, why don't you go to the capital with your daughter and let him take a look at your health?"
Ye Lengchan didn't listen to Xie Fanyun's words of persuasion at all. She just noticed that her adoptive father's face was very pale at this moment, and she was frightened.
"The holy hand you are talking about is called Su Shi?"
Suddenly, Ye Lengchan heard such words, which made her expression change drastically. "Father, you...how did you know?"
Only Qiao Yu'er and Gu Xiang'er knew about Ye Lengchan's stay in Tianyou Hutong.
She knew very well that her adoptive father did not like to deal with court officials. On the way back, he repeatedly warned him not to talk to anyone about the matter. But now, Xie Fanyun still mentioned this person, and her first feeling was that she was being
Betrayed.
"Don't doubt the people around you for no reason. Have you forgotten that Qin Xuan had spread such rumors before, and the court official in question was named Su Shi."
After being reminded by this, Ye Lengchan came back to her senses, and then her expression changed. So, her adoptive father was testing her just now, and she fell into the trap?
As expected, Xie Fanyun then spoke: "Before, my father only had doubts, but now it seems that everything is true. Unexpectedly, unexpectedly, you actually got together with the imperial officials. Don't you know, for
What is the thing that Father dislikes the most?"
"My daughter had no choice at the beginning..." Ye Lengchan still wanted to explain.
But Xie Fanyun had no intention of listening. Instead, he shook his head and said, "If you had listened to me, you wouldn't have had these things happen if you stayed in Dehua City. Now it's better, you are making it impossible for Qin Xuan to come down."
Taiwan, he doesn't even dare to show up and confront you, that's because he has indeed colluded with court officials, and he knows he is in the wrong."
