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Chapter 580 0577 [I get promoted, you get rich! 】

The county town was not in chaos because of the officials' negligence of their duties, and was still in order.

However, the atmosphere is a little different than before.

Vaguely, there seems to be a restlessness before the summer rainstorm.

After entering the county town, Fang Qifu wandered around the city, seemingly aimlessly, but in fact his eyes kept scanning the shops on the street.

Not long after, he stopped in front of a grocery store.

Just because there is a small flame pattern carved on the southeast corner of the shop's facade.

The decorations are not big, with only a few strokes, so they are easily overlooked. Even if someone notices it, they won't care, just think it is a child playing.

But this is the Manichean way of contacting people.

As early as two years ago, Fang Qifu ordered his subordinates to secretly preach in Guangdong and Guangxi.

However, Mr. Fang Wu has always been in charge of Guangdong and Guangxi. Now that the fifth brother has been captured, he does not know the details of the believers in Guangdong and Guangxi, so he can only find it in this way.

The grocery store is doing good business and people are coming and going.

After waiting for a while and seeing that there were no more customers in the shop, Fang Qifu stepped in.

The shopkeeper was keeping accounts at the counter. When he heard footsteps, he asked without raising his head: "You can see what you want to buy."

Fang Qifu said: "I don't buy anything, I come here to ask for alms."

Hearing this, the shopkeeper raised his head and saw that he was wearing a tattered Taoist robe. He immediately shouted: "Where did you come from, you stinky nose, get out of here!"

"The light comes to the world and sweeps away all evil."

Fang Qifu folded his hands and took out the seal.

The shopkeeper's expression suddenly changed, and he hurriedly walked out from the counter, closed the shop door, and bolted the door.

After doing this, he also took a magic seal and asked with a respectful expression: "Qing Huo disciple Geng Xiao, may I ask which venerable person is in front of you?"

Manichaeism worships the color white, and the sacred object is the holy fire of light that will never go out.

After Fang La's restructuring, the disciples in the teaching were divided into five grades.

The fifth class is the most ordinary believers, who are not even considered followers.

The fourth to first levels are distinguished by the color of the flames, which are yellow, red, green, and blue. Above them are sixty-four generals, eighteen protectors, four envoys, sons of the Buddha, mothers of the Buddha, and holy men.

Qinghuo followers like Geng Xiao are already the backbone members of Manichaeism.

Fang Qifu said calmly: "The sky is shining brightly in the daytime, and the road is covered with fragrant flowers."

"Buddha?"

Geng Xiao was startled, looked at the other party with disbelief, and asked, "Do you have a token?"

Fang Qifu was not annoyed. He took out a bronze medal from his arms and waved it in front of the opponent's eyes.

Seeing the bronze medal, Geng Xiao immediately knelt down on one knee and said respectfully: "My disciple is blind and cannot recognize Mount Tai. Please forgive me, Buddha."

"Get up."

Fang Qifu raised his hand in vain, and then asked: "How many believers are there in Haiyang County?"

Geng Xiao answered truthfully: "There were originally about a thousand people, but during this period, the government went crazy and arrested people everywhere. Many believers were arrested. I don't know how many are left now."

"Arresting people everywhere?"

Fang Qifu frowned slightly, and immediately realized that there must be a traitor among the believers in Zhangzhou, and the level was not low. Otherwise, the Manichaean believers would be hidden among the people, and even if the government wanted to catch them, they would have nowhere to start. .

But now is not the time to dwell on this, he needs to quickly grasp the Manichaean congregation in Guangdong and Guangxi, and at the same time contact the Mother Buddha as soon as possible.

Thinking of this, Fang Qifu asked again: "Can I contact the protector of Zhangzhou?"

"can."

Geng Xiao nodded.

Fang Qifu ordered: "Arrange a place for me and notify the Dharma Protector to come see me."

The past few days of running for his life had exhausted his energy. He was exhausted and needed a good rest.

"Yes, Buddha, please come this way."

Geng Xiao gestured with his hand and led Fang Qifu out of the back door of the shop.

After walking in the streets and alleys for a while, the two finally came to an alley.

Geng Xiao introduced him flatteringly: "This small courtyard is the disciple's residence. The wronged Buddha will stay here for the time being, and the disciple will buy you some wine and meat."

"it is good."

Fang Qifu nodded with satisfaction, very satisfied with Geng Xiao's cleverness.

Not long after, Geng Xiao bought wine and meat.

Fang Qifu was so hungry that he opened the wine seal, picked up the wine jar and took a big gulp.

"call!"

After taking a deep breath, he grabbed a roast chicken and tore into it.

Geng Xiao said with a smile on his face: "Buddha, please eat first. I will contact the Dharma Protector immediately and buy some golden sore medicine for you at the drugstore."

"Let's go."

Fang Qifu waved his hand.

"Disciple, please take your leave first."

Geng Xiao bowed his waist, turned around and left the bedroom.

After leaving the courtyard and closing the door, he slowly straightened his back and the smile on his face disappeared instantly.

He stood there with a look of ecstasy on his face, tremblingly took out a copper lock from his sleeve pocket, fastened it on the two copper rings on the wooden door, and then locked it.

After doing this, Geng Xiao hurried out of the alley and headed straight for Zouma Street.

Zouma Street is the most prosperous street in Haiyang County. There are many shops, restaurants and casinos. There are two tile shops at the end of the street. Every evening, the whole street is full of tourists, rubbing shoulders with each other.

A quarter of an hour later, Geng Xiao stood in front of Zhuolou's door.

After all, he had an idea and did not go directly to the government office, but came to Zhuo Tower.

Others only thought Zhuo Lou was a restaurant, but Geng Xiao understood what Zhuo Lou was.

Why?

Because he is the traitor. He entered Manichaeism earlier because his family was poor and he was oppressed by officials and landlords all the time, which made him feel suffocated.

After coming into contact with Manichaeism, my brain became hot and I joined the religion.

He was a smart man, and he came to his senses not long after joining the religion.

The so-called Holy Kingdom of Light, where everyone is equal and there is no hierarchy, simply doesn't exist.

Otherwise, why would the Dharma Protector enjoy the blessings in a high-end mansion all day long, while his disciples would have to work hard to survive just by moving his fingers?

He opened a shop and worked hard to sell goods. The money he made was taken away by the Dharma Protector before he could warm it up.

Especially some time ago, he learned through Di Bao that the Qi army was overwhelmingly attacking the city and plundering the land, as if entering an uninhabited country. In just a few days, most of Fujian's territory was conquered. He knew that the collapse of Manichaeism was imminent.

Once the Qi army completely captures Fujian, it will definitely attack Guangdong and Guangxi next.

By then, he, the backbone of the sect, would definitely not be able to escape death.

After thinking about it for a long time, Geng Xiao simply surrendered.

Not only was he guaranteed that he would not be liquidated, but he would also be given a ten-gun reward for every Manichaeist he surrendered.

This made Geng Xiao extremely happy. He informed all the followers he knew and received thousands of dollars in rewards.

With this money, I won’t have to worry about anything for the rest of my life.

Unexpectedly, Fang Qi Buddha, a disciple of Manichaeism, suddenly came.

This is simply pie in the sky!
Zhuo Lou's business is still so good, even though it is already afternoon, the lobby is still full.

After Geng Xiao walked into Zhuo Tower, he walked straight upstairs and arrived at a private room in the southeast corner of the third floor.

Not long after sitting down, the private room was pushed open, and a man dressed as the shopkeeper walked in.

"Shopkeeper Hu."

Geng Xiao cupped his hands.

Shopkeeper Hu asked with a smile: "Brother Geng came here this time, but did he catch another fish?"

Geng Xiao lowered his voice with excitement in his tone: "This time it's a big fish!"

Big fish?

Shopkeeper Hu's eyes suddenly lit up and he asked hurriedly: "Are you the protector of Zhangzhou?"

Geng Xiao shook his head and softly uttered three words: "Fang Qifu!"

Shopkeeper Hu was stunned for a moment, and then a burst of ecstasy surged from his heart.

He originally thought he was a Dharma protector, but he didn't expect it to be the Seven Buddhas in the first place.

This is not a big fish, this is simply a giant whale!
"really?"

After coming back to his senses, shopkeeper Hu asked quickly.

"This... I think 80% of them are Fang Qi Buddha."

Geng Xiao didn't dare to speak too fully. After all, he had never seen Fang Qifu and didn't know what he looked like.

It all depends on the secret words and tokens in the religion.

However, Manichaeism has a strict hierarchy. The higher the level, the more serious the brainwashing is. They will never dare to pretend to be the saints of Buddhism.

Moreover, based on the news in Qingzhou Daily during this period, he felt that the other party must be Fang Qifu.

hiss!
Shopkeeper Hu took a deep breath and asked with a slightly excited tone: "Where is Fang Qifu now?"

Geng Xiao didn't answer, just smiled.

Seeing this, Shopkeeper Hu immediately understood and promised: "Don't worry, as long as you help me capture Fang Qi Buddha alive, it will be a great achievement, and your benefits will definitely be indispensable. Have you and I treated you badly recently?"

"Never."

Geng Xiao shook his head.

This is true. After arresting someone and verifying their identity, they will reward them immediately without any delay.

Thinking of this, Geng Xiao said: "Fang Qi Buddha has been temporarily stabilized by me and is in my home. If you want to take action, hurry up."

Shopkeeper Hu said with excitement on his face: "Okay, when Fang Qifu is captured alive, I will be promoted and you will get rich!"

Fang Qifu was the leader of the thieves appointed by His Majesty. In order to search for Fang Qifu, Kuang Dushuai mobilized more than 20,000 soldiers and tens of thousands of civilians.

If he can capture him alive, apart from other things, he will definitely have no problem being promoted to Qianhu.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but feel excited.

After leaving Zhuolou, shopkeeper Hu took a carriage all the way to the government office.

The clerk on duty at the door saw him and came up to talk with a smile: "Shopkeeper Hu, why are you here at the government office today?"

Shopkeeper Hu, who was usually kind and amiable, was extremely domineering today and pushed him away: "Get out of the way!"

Without waiting for the official's reaction, he strode into the government office.

All the way to the lobby, when he saw that there was nothing behind the desk, he shouted: "Where is Li Zhizhou?"

"Who disturbed the court?"

Upon hearing the sound, Li Du, the prefect, walked out of the study at the back with a sulky look on his face.

When he saw the person clearly, his face relaxed and he chuckled, "I wonder why Shopkeeper Hu is here?"

As early as after Zhao Ji was captured, Li Du secretly defected to Qi through shopkeeper Hu, otherwise he would not have cooperated with him in arresting the Manichaeans some time ago.

Shopkeeper Hu didn't waste any time and said straight to the point: "The leader of the Manichean thief, Fang Qifo, has fled into the county. I also ask Li Zhizhou to send troops immediately to follow me to capture the leader of the thief."

"Fang Qifu?"

Li Du was stunned for a moment, then he was overjoyed and said: "Shopkeeper Hu, wait a moment, I will order all the troops right now."

He is self-aware and knows that his official reputation is not good.

And today's officials are people who can't help but hate corrupt officials.

Even if he had surrendered to Qi early and would not have his house confiscated and tried, this official would probably be done for.

So during this period, he seized the time to make money and strive to become a rich man in the future and return to Tokyo to enjoy happiness.

Who would have thought that a turning point has come!

If he could capture the Seven Buddhas of the thieves alive, he would not be able to retain his official position as magistrate with this merit.

(End of this chapter)