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Chapter 226 Drought ()

Magistrate Lei has been waiting for this moment! Immediately whispered: "To return to the princess, these grains are all donated by Baiyun Temple on their own initiative."

As for how to make Baiyun Temple "take the initiative", there is a lot to consider.

For example, Magistrate Lei took the initiative to visit from time to time and lamented the suffering of the people's livelihood in front of Master Pushan. From time to time, he mentioned the heroic performance of the princess in slaying the bandits that day. This year, the princess once again led her personal guards to inspect the fourteen counties. Magistrate Lei's waist became straighter and his confidence became stronger.

In a word, Baiyun Temple "donated" half of the money and food that believers offered to the Buddha. Therefore, the Taiping Granary is full. Enough for Pheasant County to survive this year's drought.

Jiang Shaohua snorted and raised his brows with a half-smile: "Baiyun Temple is quite generous."

Magistrate Lei smiled without changing his expression: "Buddha is compassionate. It is also necessary to protect believers."

Jiang Shaohua smiled slightly.

So, what can happen if everyone is too lazy to do anything? Whether it's a spur or an incentive, in short, during this year's inspections of the counties, the county magistrates' attitude towards doing their jobs was much more positive. So good!
Jiang Shaohua's manic depression caused by drought has quietly dissipated a lot.

It took one day to inspect the granary. On the second day, County Magistrate Lei made positive suggestions: "The incense in Baiyun Temple is strong, which is the most effective. Why don't the princess go to Baiyun Temple to offer a stick of incense to the Buddha and pray for rain. Maybe. , the Buddha appeared, and it soon started to rain in Nanyang County.”

Jiang Shaohua thought for a while and said: "I have never believed in Buddhism, and I don't like to go to Buddhist temples. However, what Magistrate Lei said is not unreasonable, so let someone make arrangements for me to go to Baiyun Temple."

County Magistrate Lei perked up and responded with a smile.

The calculations in his mind were moving quickly. As the county magistrate, he was able to control Baiyun Temple because of the power of the princess. When the princess comes to Baiyun Temple, he can also shake the entire Baiyun Temple.

Jiang Shaohua knew what Magistrate Lei had planned, but he didn't say it clearly.

She went to Baiyun Temple not only to support Magistrate Lei, but also to show the people of Pheasant County.

God refused to rain, so the princess personally burned incense and prayed to Buddha to pray for rain for the people. When a severe drought comes in the future, the fields fail to harvest, and food and clothing are scarce, people will probably not have much thought to believe in and worship Buddha.

When the time comes, the county government will open a warehouse to release grain and publicize the princess' benevolence, and the people will know that she, the Nanyang Princess, can feed them. The day of return is not far away.

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The princess's visit to Baiyun Temple is also a big event for Baiyun Temple.

This Nanyang Princess has plans and tricks. I dealt with Master Pushan last year and suffered a heavy loss, so I dare not underestimate him. After getting the news, the whole temple was immediately ordered to prepare.

Today's Zhike monk is called Ci Huai. Compared with his senior brother Ci En, Ci Huai's personality is much gentler and softer. Master Pushan gave the order, and Cihuai immediately got busy, leading a few monks to clean the inside and outside of Baiyun Temple.

Ci'en is now chanting sutras and worshiping Buddha beside Master Pushan, and her previous arrogance has been tempered a lot. There is still a lot to say in private.

"The princess will come to Baiyun Temple tomorrow. How does master plan to deal with it?"

Master Pushan glanced at his disciple lightly: "The princess came to burn incense, worship Buddha, and pray for rain for the people of Pheasant County. This is the kindness of the princess. We can just go as usual."

"That's it?" Ci En was a little aggrieved, with a hint of resentment on his face: "In the past six months, Magistrate Lei has used his power to bully others. Our Baiyun Temple has accumulated incense for many years, and Magistrate Lei has taken away a lot of it. Those few The food in Taiping Granary belongs to our Baiyun Temple. When the princess comes to Baiyun Temple, Master should say something. "

Master Pushan glanced over again: "In your opinion, what should I say?"

Ci En immediately became energetic: "All the grain donations have been donated. It is impossible to ask for it back. Then we have to leave a reputation and let the people know about it. In the future, when the county government opens a warehouse to release grain, I will be grateful." This is our Baiyun Temple." Master Pushan sighed: "Your efforts in cultivating your character are really not enough. Just stay in the Zen room tomorrow and don't show up."

Ci En: "..."

Ci En's eyes widened in disbelief, and his mouth opened wide: "Master! What did the disciple say wrong?"

"You always consider Baiyun Temple, and you are not wrong in yourself." Master Pushan whispered: "What you are wrong is that you did not see clearly the princess's temperament."

"If Baiyun Temple wants to continue to be popular, it must bow to the princess and act according to the princess's wishes. Otherwise, disaster will surely come."

Ci'en's face changed again and again, and she gritted her teeth and said, "Are you just letting others bully you? In two days, Mrs. Xue will come to Baiyun Temple. Does the princess dare to force the Baiyun Temple in front of Mrs. Xue?"

Master Pushan did not want to waste any more words and gave a brief order: "If the princess has not left Pheasant County for a day, you will not come out for a day."

Ci En: "..."

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The next day, Jiang Shaohua entered Baiyun Temple. Liu Hengchang of Song Yuan led all his troops to accompany him.

Eight hundred tall and strong guards, armed with sharp weapons, were guarding the inside and outside of Baiyun Temple. Baiyun Temple suddenly had an aura of awe and chill that it didn't usually have.

Whether it is intentional or not, this mark of power is very solid.

Master Pushan led his disciples in the temple to greet him: "Poor monk Pushan, I would like to welcome the princess." The disciples put their palms together and bent down to salute.

Jiang Shaohua smiled gently: "Everyone, get up!"

In fact, looking at Baiyun Temple from another perspective, just like the Tang family in Xi'e County and the Ma family in Yang County, they are also the top big families in Nanyang County. As long as you bow your head honestly, obey the palace's orders, and don't hesitate when it's time to take it out, the princess's tolerant heart will always tolerate it.

Seeing that the princess was friendly and easy-going, Master Pushan understood the situation and respectfully welcomed the princess into the Buddhist hall.

Jiang Shaohua accompanied Empress Dowager Zheng in the palace in her previous life. Empress Dowager Zheng worshiped Buddha devoutly. Jiang Shaohua had seen a lot. She kneaded incense and worshiped Buddha and made wishes. Her movements were calm and elegant, and there was nothing wrong with them.

Master Pushan didn't know the reason, he just thought that the princess had practiced it in private, and he was quite pleased: "The princess cares about the people, and specially prays for rain for the people. The Buddha is grateful for the princess's kindness, and the rain will definitely fall."

Jiang Shaohua responded with a smile: "I just hope that as Master Pushan said, it will rain earlier and the drought will be relieved a little, so that the people can harvest more food."

Master Pushan clasped his palms together and said, "My Buddha is compassionate."

Jiang Shaohua smiled lightly: "In my heart, Baiyun Temple is the incarnation of Buddha."

The implication is that if the Buddha does not send rain and the people's fields fail to harvest, then they have to look to the Buddha to make up for it.

Master Pushan said again, "Oh Amitabha Buddha": "One day, Baiyun Temple will definitely set up a porridge shed to provide relief to the people."

You can only have one princess for fame and fortune, and you can't be too greedy.