Dao fruit.

Li Yan, the emperor, has no real power because of his age and experience, but he has read a lot of relevant information, and knows what the invasion of people from outside the sky means, so he heard the news brought back by Geng Chi and others , so he hastily asked in the court meeting that he had no intention of keeping it a secret.

"Where are those Taoist people? What happened to them? Could it be that the entire army was wiped out?" After thinking about it, Li Yan noticed another aspect and couldn't help asking. This issue is also the most concerned thing for the civil and military of the Manchu Dynasty.

"There is... no definite news." Geng Chi hesitated slightly, and replied.

Behind him, Lu Yang clasped his hands and said: "I was waiting for that Japan to be close to Guanfeng Island, but then a change occurred, and people from outside the sky came. Going to investigate again, it is already rare to hear any news."

It turned out that a few days ago, Geng Chi and Lu Yang, with the order of the court, and Lin Dingtian led a group of new soldiers, took a boat to Guanfeng Island. Later, the disciples of the Mohists arrived, dark clouds and wild madness The sand emerged one after another, covering the sea area around the island, making it impossible for outsiders to touch and investigate.

And because they were worried about being affected, Geng Chi and others returned to the voyage as soon as they made up their minds, intending to make a long-term plan.

It's just that this time I went back, but I didn't wait for a turning point. The sand and dust on the sea was always pervasive, and even formed an obstacle, like an invisible wall, preventing people from the outside world from going deeper into the sea area. No return, it is difficult to have specific information spread back.

After a long time, Geng Chi and others also knew that it was not a problem, so after contacting the court with the method of land veins, after a little discussion, they left Lin Dingtian to sit there, and Geng Chi and Lu Yang returned quickly. Go to the capital and narrate what you have personally experienced.

After listening to the description of the two.The ministers in the hall were all frowning, but Xu Jin said flatly: "The invasion of people from outside the sky must not be taken lightly. It has not been long since the world has changed, and the hearts of the people have not been completely stable. If there is another outsider If people make trouble, this matter will not be easy to deal with.”

Originally, it was inconvenient to discuss this kind of matter directly with the DPRK and China, but as the situation changed, all parties in the DPRK and China had already grasped the news.No matter how deliberately blocked, it will be self-defeating. Sometimes, the more blocked something is, the more stormy the city will be. Once all kinds of rumors arise, it may eventually lead to a worse situation.

It is fear that rumors change, beyond grasp.After discussion in the Political Affairs Hall, it was decided to bring the matter directly to the court, and at the same time send more spies, once it was determined that it was an invasion from outside.The first thing to do is to determine the situation and then specify a response plan.

After Lu Yang's voice fell, the civil and military officials in the court began to talk in a low voice, for a while.There was a low buzz in the hall, but no one stopped it, and soon a censor came forward.Said: "Since it is impossible to confirm what is going on in it, it is not good to really treat it as an invasion by people from outside the sky. What if those Daoist sects deliberately deceived people, knowing that the imperial court sent people there, and deliberately made such a thing to confuse us? Isn’t it right?”

"That's right, this gathering of Taoist sects is very strange. You know, there are grievances and grievances among the Taoist sects, and it is difficult to sit together easily. Why did they just gather together this time, and what kind of Pindan conference is to be held? It's even more coincidental." What's more, some people from outside the sky chose to appear at this time and this place, and they just happened to be seen by our court people, so the traces of the ax chisel are too heavy."

"That's right, your Majesty, all ministers, this matter should not be rushed, but should be discussed in the long term. Even if it is really an attack from outsiders, there will still be a door in front, allowing them to consume each other. In this way, when both sides lose, it will happen that the court Come out and clean up the mess."

Listening to a famous minister uttering his own judgment and thoughts, Li Yan couldn't help nodding, thinking that what he said was very reasonable, then his eyes fell, and he glanced at the several ministers in the front row, pondered for a moment, and then Question: "What do the ministers have to say? Now that the situation is unclear, we need to work together."

"Your Majesty, the words of Liu Shilang and the others are very reasonable, but the situation is not obvious now, so they are all speculations." It was Qiu Yan who replied, and he stepped out of the queue of officials, "Because of the news It’s not comprehensive enough, so many of the guesses at this time can get a situation that is beneficial to you, but you can’t ignore the unfavorable part.”

As he spoke, he glanced at several ministers who had spoken out, and waited until his gaze was withdrawn before continuing: "If it is really an invasion by people from outside the sky, then the court will not let this matter go, because Dari is the orthodox of China, and he is an example for the world. If you want to suppress the country and rule the people, the Daomen are also the people, and they are also under the rule, so how can you let them do their best?"

"The Taoist sect is also the people?" Li Yan sat on the dragon seat, chewing this sentence, and a thought came to his mind, "Qiu Zaizhi means to issue a government order to that Taoist sect?" Because it is in the court, it is naturally inconvenient Call him "Master Qiu".

"That's right. When that Daomen met people from beyond the sky, the two sides have different positions. It is inevitable to fight hand-to-hand, and there will definitely be damage. No matter what the position of the Daomen is to the court, when facing people from beyond But the position is the same, they all want to protect the land of Donghua. At this time, if you sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight, the people outside the sky will certainly be weakened, and the Taoist sect that can protect Donghua will also be injured, so you can't watch the fire from the other side , and some support should be given, of course, these are based on the premise that the speculations of Geng Shumi Envoy and Lu Shangshu are true."

After Qiu Yan finished speaking, everyone in the court was in an uproar.

Immediately, a general yelled and asked: "Honor Dingguo, do you mean to let the court support Taoism? Isn't this putting the cart before the horse? Taoism is born, often occupying mountains as kings, and most of them don't pay taxes or do labor. The moths of the imperial court rely on their skills to hold people's thoughts hostage, and we are giving them face if we don't attack them, how can we support them?"

"That's right!" Another civil servant came out, "Not to mention anything else, these many Taoist sects often refuse to obey the king's way of teaching, and don't think about the way of sages and sages. The government's decrees have no binding force on them, and I'm afraid they really gave them support. , They reap the benefits, but they don't work hard, and they even cause troubles! Absolutely not advisable!"

The words of these two men, civil and military, also represent the consensus between the DPRK and China.

Li Yan is also worried: "It's really hard to grasp the affairs of this sect, even if you want to follow Qiu Xiang's instructions, it's hard to grasp."

"Your Majesty, gentlemen, this matter makes sense, but the communication between the imperial court and the Taoist sect is not enough, and the two sides have not reached a balance of interests." Qiu Yan was not affected by the words of the crowd, since he completely suppressed the aristocratic family, After monopolizing the power, there are no constraints in the court, and now he simply talks about benefits.

Qiu Yan said with a slight smile: "Ministers in the court, many of them come from aristocratic families, and the aristocratic families are counted as powerful. If they unite, they may not be inferior to the Taoist sect, but they are still in peace with the imperial court and even depend on each other. Due to the extraordinary reason, it is detached from humanity and should not be credulous, but this does not mean that the two sides will be hostile, I will not be talented, I would like to invite the heads of many sects to gather in the capital to discuss matters of religious reform."

"Religious...Reformation?"

As soon as he said this, he brought a relatively unfamiliar term, but most of the ministers in the court were well-informed, and after hearing it, they immediately understood that what "religion" represented was the meaning of Zongmen and Dajiao. Add the suffixes of change and innovation, and the meaning inside is not difficult to understand.

but……

Li Yan frowned, and asked subconsciously: "How to change..."

This is also the doubt of the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty. It is not so easy to govern this heretic sect, otherwise, someone would have done it long ago.

"Everything needs an opportunity, and this incident is undoubtedly an opportunity," Qiu Yan narrowed his eyes, "The Taoist sect and other sects are different from ordinary gangs in that they also have inheritance, each has its own thoughts, and the thoughts of those who worship the sect are different." It will have an impact, so they must be restrained in this regard, but they cannot be completely cut off, and some preferential treatment is given, but how to deal with it needs to be considered in the long run. It can be regarded as a benefit, but relatively, this tax is not exempt..."

These words were not said by Qiu Yan impulsively, but after careful consideration.

In fact, Qiu Yan in the court hall at this time is not the real body, but a portrait derived from You Zui. It is a painted skin, but it is full of humanistic spirit and humanistic network links. It has been saturated with humanity since its birth. Therefore, it can stand in the court.

"Although what Marquis Dingguo said is good, I'm afraid it won't be able to be implemented. After all, that sect may not buy it, let alone let them accept these conditions. This will definitely not work!" Proposal to be rejected.

This is not really an offense, on the surface it is just a matter of fact, but Qiu Yan does not intend to discuss these in detail here, so he waved his hand and said: "Of course there are still things that are worth discussing, so don't worry too much about these, the most urgent thing right now, It is better to call those who are responsible for the sect to come to Beijing, and at the same time find out the situation on the island..."

Having said that, he cupped his hands in the direction of the dragon chair and said, "Your Majesty, you might as well leave this matter to the minister."

Half-believing, Li Yan still agreed to Qiu Yan's request, and everyone else knew that this matter was just a cover, the emperor has no real power now, and the power is all in the Zhengshitang, and the Zhengshitang is what Qiu Yan said, since he has How can others change their minds.

"It depends on how the Duke of Ding can straighten things out."

After the court was over, Lu Su, the newly appointed servant of the Ministry of Rites, arrived at home, and said to his son who asked him, that the news of the court meeting had already been spread.

His son Lu Xiang frowned and said: "However, this sect involves huge interests. If the prince of Dingguo is allowed to do what he wants, our family's property will be..." (to be continued...)

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