Three whips break the father-son relationship, please call me prince

Chapter 277 Li Jue: Uncle Gu, long time no see

"Buddha?"

"Even in the Tang Dynasty, we have to pay taxes every penny."

Jiangnan, Lingyin Temple.

The Commissioner of Taxation responded sternly to the angry questioning of the monk from Lingyin Temple.

"Monks from Lingyin Temple, since you are so ungrateful, don't blame us for being rude."

"Shaolin Temple is sensible, but you guys are so ungrateful."

The taxation official said coldly: "Catch them all and take them away. Check their accounts thoroughly."

"You are only a seventh-rank official, and the tax commissioner is only a fifth-rank official. You are so arrogant. Be careful of the consequences."

The monks of Lingyin Temple were very excited, especially when they saw the outside was surrounded by pilgrims and common people. They seemed to have nothing to fear and even threatened the Commissioner of Taxation.

What is karma?
Isn't it just relying on their relationship and influence with Lingyin Temple?

"Believe it or not, as soon as I leave Lingyin Temple, you will have to send me back respectfully."

The abbot of Lingyin Temple said arrogantly.

"Ah!"

The tax official laughed instead of getting angry, and said sarcastically, "What a big mouth you have."

"I am a seventh-rank official, but I have the support of the imperial court and the Holy Emperor."

"Your temple only worships Buddha and Bodhisattva."

"I would like to see if the Buddha you worship every day is as effective as you say!"

The official waved his hand and said, "Lingyin Temple is disrespectful to the imperial court, defying the majesty of heaven, and threatening imperial officials."

"From now on, Lingyin Temple is sealed off and no one is allowed to enter."

"Anyone who dares to disobey is against the court!"

"seal up!"

The big monk shouted, "How dare you!"

"The crooked official abused his power and committed violence, disturbing the holy land of Buddhism. It's simply..."

All the monks in Lingyin Temple glared at him angrily.

The group of monks holding sticks stood in front of the tax collectors and confronted them.

A huge conflict could break out at any time.

"Lingyin Temple has been very spiritual for many years. Why would the imperial court treat the temple like this?"

"Yes, that's really not right."

"How can this tax commissioner be so overbearing and rude? He has offended the Buddha and Bodhisattva. What should we do if the wrath of Jiangnan falls upon us?"

"I think the harvest land will not be good next year."

"Too arrogant and presumptuous, why didn't anyone from the government come?"

The pilgrims were also very excited, talking at once, and seemed to be outraged, but in the end they were afraid of the tax collectors' strength, and the monks of Lingyin Temple did not take any action, so they just accused, shouted, and stirred up noise.

"What?"

"What are you doing?"

At this time, the local authorities arrived.

Once it comes, it will form a three-way balance of power.

"Thank you, benefactor. You came just in time. The tax commissioner wants to arrest the monks of He Temple and seal off Lingyin Temple."

The host said: "I have never seen such an unreasonable official in the world."

"Please thank you for seeking justice for Lingyin Temple."

The taxation official couldn't help but frowned. This Xie Cheng was the deputy governor of Hangzhou, an official below the fourth rank, and a member of the Xie family.

He is also from the Jiangnan Xie family and currently holds a high position.

"Don't worry, I will enforce the law impartially and will not let the monks of Lingyin Temple suffer any injustice."

Xie Cheng was a Buddhist believer and had a very close relationship with Lingyin Temple. He was very polite to the monks.

In the crowd, a few young children climbed up the tree to watch despite the adults' opposition.

There were a few strong men hiding in the crowd. Their expressions changed slightly, and they hurriedly squeezed over, staring at one of the children from time to time.

"Erlang, I didn't expect to come to Hangzhou and see such a good show."

"Erlang, who do you think will win between the Commissioner of Taxation and Lingyin Temple?"

"Needless to say, the high officials from Hangzhou are here, and it's obvious that they're on the side of the monks. Lingyin Temple will definitely win."

The one called Erlang had the aura of a child king. He had dark skin, tanned by wind and sun, and had a sharp gaze, but he was very disdainful of the current scene.

"None of you are right."

"None of these monks can escape."

"That senior official will also suffer."

Li Jue said.

He was originally in Shanghai Prefecture, but this time he happened to follow the teachers of the school to the school in Hangzhou for exchanges.

As luck would have it, a group of people came to Lingyin Temple to visit again.

I just happened to come across this scene.

Although he was in Shanghai Prefecture, he was not very clear about the situation in Chang'an.

But he understood that it was his father who proposed the position of Tax Commissioner.

Dare to go against the tax commissioner? Despise the tax commissioner?
It's simply courting death.

"Ji Lang, are you so sure?"

A child said.

Li Jue said unhappily, "When have I ever lied to you?"

"Just watch."

A timid child said, "Erlang, let's go down. When the gentlemen come, we will definitely be punished."

"Don't be afraid of shit. If you're scared, get out of here."

"That's right. It's not like I haven't been punished by the teacher before. What does it matter if it's one more time or one less time?"

"If Erlang doesn't come down, I won't come down either."

The children were like monkeys, standing high and looking far, taking in the situation ahead.

"Nephew Gu."

Xie Cheng put on airs and said, "It's useless to make a big fuss about this matter, so why not give me some face?"

"How about we all take a step back?"

Gu Yuan is a member of the Gu family and is considered to be the leader of the younger generation of the Gu family.

The reason he was able to become the Chief Commissioner of Taxation was not only because of his talent and knowledge, but also because he came from the Eastern Palace's staff group and returned to Jiangnan to take the position.

"Thank you, dear driver. In public, please address me by my official title, not nephew or not."

"There is only Gu Yuan, the tax commissioner, here, not the nephew Gu you mentioned."

Gu Yuan's tone was calm, but it sounded extremely harsh to Xie Cheng's ears. "Gu Silang, are you teaching me how to do things?"

Since there is no mercy, then let's use official status.

Xie Cheng said, "I am the deputy governor of Hangzhou, a fourth-rank official. You, Gu Silang, are only a seventh-rank official. Why don't you show courtesy to me when you see me?"

Gu Yuan cupped his hands and said, "Greetings, Mr. Xie. The tax commissioner is performing his duties. Mr. Xie, please do not interfere."

"Lingyin Temple is under the jurisdiction of Hangzhou. As the deputy governor, why can't I interfere?" Xie Cheng sneered.

"Oh?"

Gu Yuan said playfully, "Thank you, are you going to go your own way and stand up for Lingyin Temple today?"

"Why do you want to stand up for me? I am just upholding justice. If the high monk of Lingyin Temple has been wronged, should I not care?"

Xie Cheng said righteously.

"Then I have to remind you that you are the only one in the Xie family now."

Gu Yuan said: "Think things through clearly and think twice before you act. Don't fail to uphold justice and end up in jail."

"What do you mean by that? Threatening me?"

Xie Cheng was furious and said, "You are such a rebel. It is outrageous for a subordinate to contradict his superior."

"What a loud tone."

Just then, a voice was heard, followed by a burst of dense footsteps.

All the onlookers were driven away.

A group of soldiers surrounded the place.

When he saw these soldiers, Xie Cheng's expression changed drastically. His face turned pale and sweat appeared on his forehead.

Gu Yuan sneered, "Thank you, Biejia, I gave you a chance, but you didn't cherish it."

He stepped forward and said, "Commander-in-chief, Lingyin Temple intends to rebel against the imperial court, and its crime is punishable by death."

"I know that the Governor's Office has the responsibility to assist the Taxation Commissioner in his actions."

"Just do your job, I will see who dares to mess around."

Gu Yuan said: "Thank you for your help."

He knew that Lingyin Temple was an extremely tough nut to crack.

The General Administration can take over Huang'en Temple and Shaolin Temple.

That is close to the center, and the number of tax collectors under the general manager is much larger than that in Jiangnan.

If Jiangnan wants to take over Lingyin Temple, it can only ask for help from the Governor's Office.

Therefore, he had already prepared a backup plan just in case.

"What are you waiting for?"

"Capture them all. Anyone who dares to resist will be killed without mercy."

Gu Yuan said in a deep voice.

"Yes!"

With the support of the governor and his soldiers, the tax collectors became more valiant.

No matter how bold the Lingyin Temple was, it dared not make any move when surrounded by a large number of soldiers and horses, and had to surrender obediently.

"Erlang, you really got it right."

Li Jue had a smile on his face, and his eyes flickered as he looked at the soldiers of the Governor's Office.

Suddenly I saw someone hurrying towards me from a distance, and it was Mr.

He shouted quickly, "Go!"

He no longer cares about the subsequent progress.

Everything will turn out just as he expected, and the Commissioner of Taxation will surely win a great victory.

"What have you been doing?"

"If you're not careful, it's gone."

When the teachers saw Li Jue and the other children, they felt relieved but also scolded them with stern faces.

Seeing that something was wrong around him, he hurriedly left with his men.

Lingyin Temple was sealed off.

All the monks in the temple were arrested and taken to the Taxation Bureau's prison.

But the story is not over yet.

In the shortest possible time, Gu Yuan was under pressure from all sides. This pressure came not only from outside, but also from elders in the family.

"The more this happens, the more I will decide to build Lingyin Temple."

"If I don't do it, how can I get promoted?"

"How can I let Chang'an see that I am loyal and dedicated?"

"What a bunch of short-sighted people. It's better not to have such elders. They will bring trouble to me sooner or later."

Gu Yuan was determined. He withstood the pressure and investigated and clarified the matter of Lingyin Temple in the shortest possible time.

This was his chance. Lingyin Temple had been entrenched in Hangzhou for many years, and it would collapse in his hands.

Definitely a big name.

If he misses it, he will regret it for the rest of his life.

It doesn't matter if others curse him, but it is his achievement.

No one can stop him from getting promoted.

"Si Lang, someone is looking for you."

"Who?"

"do not know."

Gu Yuan thought that someone had come to beg for mercy again, but he found out that he was extremely wrong.

"Come with me."

The man said something and handed over a badge, and his expression changed drastically.

"please!"

He followed the person, and after many twists and turns, he came to a secluded place.

The surroundings were very quiet, but he could feel that there were countless pairs of eyes staring at him.

Soon, he saw a child sitting on the steps, holding a straw and randomly poking the ground to tease the ants.

The child looked up.

He opened his eyes wide in shock, in disbelief. He knew this face, too familiar.

I've seen it too many times when I was in the Eastern Palace staff.

He stepped forward quickly and knelt down: "Gu Yuan, the Secretary of the Hangzhou Taxation Department, greets Your Highness."

"Uncle Gu, long time no see."

Li Jue grinned.

(End of this chapter)