Xu Qingyan naturally didn't know what Zhang Daoquan's nonsense meant. He just felt that Zhang Daoquan was deceiving him as an ordinary ignorant believer, and he was naturally unhappy.
Originally, he planned to test Zhang Daoquan's temperament before explaining his purpose. But after this conversation, Xu Qingyan felt that he had completely seen through Zhang Daoquan - he was just a smooth-talking liar.
From a certain perspective, Xu Qingyan was not wrong.
Therefore, Xu Qingyan stopped beating around the bush and asked Zhang Daoquan directly: "The locust plague is raging in Lu'an Prefecture now. What do you think?"
After Zhang Daoquan was stunned for a moment, he said the standard answer of the magicians: "The locust plague is caused by people disobeying God's will, and the locust god punishes it on behalf of God. So as long as the people are in awe, worship God and pray for blessings, they can..."
Halfway through the words, Zhang Daoquan thought he understood Xu Qingyan's purpose, and said with a look of sudden realization: "The imperial envoy sent Brother Xu here for the locust plague? Oh, this matter is not easy to handle, although the Second Immortal Virgin Mother Grandma
With vast supernatural powers and powerful magic, eliminating this locust plague is just a matter of hands. However, this locust plague arises in response to the situation. Even the Second Immortal Virgin Mother cannot easily violate the will of God. Therefore, this locust plague, the Second Immortal Virgin Grandma is probably
I can't help you, but if the imperial envoy just wants to offer sacrifices to heaven and pray for blessings, my grandma's temple can do their best."
Xu Qingyan snorted, and couldn't help but sarcastically said: "Is it hard to go against God's will, or is there nothing you can do about it?"
Zhang Daoquan looked as usual and said: "Of course it is destiny that cannot be violated."
Xu Qingyan snorted again and said: "But my lord wants to go against God's will this time and preside over Lu'an Mansion to cull locusts to eliminate the locust plague and benefit the people. My lord has already said that culling locusts is the right thing to do."
He must do good deeds, and if there is any punishment from heaven, he is willing to bear it and will never blame others. What do you think of my master's intentions?"
Zhang Daoquan couldn't help but be stunned, and couldn't help but confirm again: "The imperial envoy wants to cull the locusts?"
Xu Qingyan looked sideways at Zhang Daoquan and said coldly: "That's what I mean. My family has never expected your grandma's temple to help with this culling of locusts. But my family also knows that this locust plague is raging, from front to back.
The reason why people are so panic-stricken is also due to your Nainai Temple’s efforts to deceive people everywhere. Not only your Nainai Temple, but also the Locust Temple, the City God Temple, the Erlang Temple, and even those Buddhist temples and Taoist temples are all open-mouthed locust gods.
No one can escape the punishment of silence and deceive the public! My master sent me here this time to inform you, and also to inform you to inform the witches, monks and Taoist priests in Lu'an Prefecture, what you have done in the past
My lord does not want to pursue those actions anymore, but when my lord presides over the culling of locusts in Lu'an Mansion, if you ghosts and snake gods dare to make trouble again and confuse the public, don't blame my lord for being rude!! At that time,
Not only can you not confuse the public with your evil words, but you also have to explain to my family in front of the people. Do you understand what I say?"
Having said this, Xu Qingyan was ready to threaten and induce Zhang Daoquan again. This was what he was best at and the purpose of Zhao Junchen sending him here.
However, before Xu Qingyan could speak, Zhang Daoquan touched his palms and exclaimed: "It turns out that Wen Quxing wants to uphold justice for the people. That will be easy."
This time it was Xu Qingyan's turn to be stunned and couldn't help but ask: "What Wenquxing?"
Zhang Daoquan, with a serious look on his face, explained: "The Imperial Envoy was once the number one scholar in high school. I know this. If you are the number one scholar, isn't that the birth of Wenquxing? In this case, this time the Imperial Envoy will personally preside over the Lu'an Mansion.
In killing locusts, isn't it Wenquxing who upholds justice and makes decisions for the people? Although the people fear the locust god, if Wenquxing supports him, they will naturally not be afraid."
Xu Qingyan was stunned for a moment after hearing Zhang Daoquan's explanation.
But Zhang Daoquan continued: "Brother Xu, please tell the Imperial Envoy that I will definitely convince the Taoist friends from various sects in Lu'an Prefecture and let them work with me to explain the situation to the people. With us helping the Imperial Envoy, the people will definitely
You will be convinced. If someone dares to confuse people's minds, my grandma's temple will not be able to let him go without the imperial envoy's orders! Regarding this, please rest assured, the imperial envoy, there will never be any trouble."
After hearing Zhang Daoquan's explanation, Xu Qingyan was angry and funny, and asked: "You just said that this locust plague was caused by the force of nature. If you do this, aren't you afraid that you will go against the will of heaven and be blamed by the Second Immortal Mother?"
However, Zhang Daoquan's expression remained unchanged and he said: "Wenquxing has always been in charge of the civil affairs of heaven and knows the general trend of heaven's way best. Since Wenquxing personally presided over the culling of locusts, then whether the occurrence of this locust plague followed the trend or not, that is
It’s worthy of further study. Speaking of which, our Ming Dynasty has been well-controlled and the people have lived and worked in peace and contentment for many years. How can anything go against the way of heaven? It cannot be said that this locust plague is a private act of the locust god. In this case, it does not violate the way of heaven.”
Xu Qingyan was somewhat impressed when he saw that Dao Quan was overturning his recent remarks without a blushing face, and then was able to justify himself later.
How thick-skinned does this person have to be?
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When Xu Qingyan returned to the official residence and told Zhao Junchen everything about his conversation with Zhang Daoquan, Zhao Junchen couldn't help but become interested in Zhang Daoquan.
In Zhao Junchen's view, Zhang Daoquan is undoubtedly a leader in the industry of magic sticks. He not only consciously promotes the witchcraft and Shintoism he presides over to orthodox religions, but is also quite intelligent, eloquent, and thick-skinned. He is a talented person.
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The theory of "unification of five religions" and "sharing incense" advocated by Zhang Daoquan is sixty-seven times similar to the "Japanese movement" that arose in the late Ming Dynasty in another history, but it is not the same.
Maybe, this person will really succeed in the future?
Thinking of this, Zhao Junchen murmured subconsciously: "Lu'an Mansion is a remote place with little room for development. Talents are rare, but it is wasted."
Xu Qingyan didn't hear clearly and was curious, asking: "Master, what are you talking about?"
After Zhao Junchen pondered for a moment, he suddenly smiled and said to Xu Qingyan: "Qingyan, please make another trip to Tangnan Mountain to see Zhang Daoquan again. This time, remember to be more polite to him and ask him if he has gone to the capital.
If you have any ideas for development, bring him to see me."
Xu Qingyan didn't know why Zhao Junchen valued Zhang Daoquan so much, but he still responded.
Looking at Xu Qingyan's leaving figure, Zhao Junchen said softly: "Just think of it as an investment and a bet. There may be places where it can be used in the future."
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PS: Today’s second update, do you have any recommendations?