Chapter 354: Lao Zhang is in trouble again

Inside the Changping Public Security Office.

Yan Shaoting's eyes flickered as he looked at Xu Wei.

Xu Wei frowned and pondered, then nodded: "It's really difficult!"

Seeing the two supervisors say this, Xiao Junpeng, who was kneeling on the ground, looked puzzled.

He immediately raised his head and clasped his hands together.

"Your Excellency, Si Cheng."

"Since the Nanlu Zen Temple is now associated with the White Lotus Sect, why not send troops directly to the border and completely wipe out the Nanlu Zen Temple!"

"Everyone in my Changping Public Security Division's militia is eager to fight and seek merit. Now is a great opportunity for the brothers to achieve the great feat of wiping out the White Lotus rebels' nest!"

Xiao Junpeng knelt on the ground, but shouted loudly.

The expression on his face showed that he was afraid that Yan Shaoting and Xu Wei would be unwilling to send troops.

This, on the contrary, made Yan Shaoting and Xu Wei stunned, and they couldn't help but look at each other.

Xiao Junpeng swallowed the saliva in his mouth and looked at the two of them eagerly.

The reason why he proposed to send out the militia to clear out the Nanlu Zen Temple was entirely for his own future.

The matter of his useless cousin in Nanlu Zen Temple has now been exposed. Although the stupid cousin has escaped and his whereabouts are unknown, if he does not express his opinion, this matter may become a handle for him in the future.

The only way is to destroy the entire Nanlu Zen Temple!
Only you can prove your innocence.

Yan Shaoting sat down with a frown and glanced at Xu Wei.

Xu Wei waved his hands behind his back and looked sideways at Xiao Junpeng who was kneeling on the ground.

"Xiao Shuli, did you just say that the abbot of Nanlu Zen Temple, Fochun, is the governor of Shuntian Prefecture?"

Xiao Junpeng nodded immediately: "Yes, that Fochun is the governor of Shuntian Prefecture."

Xu Wei turned around and glanced at Yan Shaoting.

Yan Shaoting nodded silently.

At the beginning of the Ming Dynasty, Emperor Taizu Gao established various regulations in view of the chaos at the end of the Yuan Dynasty.

Among them are regulations specifically for monks.

The ordination certificate management system was implemented at the beginning of the country. Starting from the 17th year of Hongwu, the court added new regulations that all monks and Taoists holding ordination certificates in the world must undergo an assessment every three years. Any monk or Taoist who failed the assessment would have their ordination certificates revoked and their monk or Taoist status revoked.

Although like other policies of the imperial court, the system regarding the management of monks and Taoists soon became a means for some people to profit.

Starting from the Jingtai period, as long as monks and Taoists donated five stone of grain, they could directly obtain certificates of ordination issued by the court and government.

Later, the government simply regarded this as a way to increase revenue.

Whenever a disaster occurred, they would simply issue blank certificates and exchange them for food.

But that is, of course, another matter.

What I want to say now is that when the system of monks and Taoists throughout the world was implemented, the court also established a set of special institutions for officials to manage monks and Taoists throughout the world.

For example, regarding Buddhist affairs, the imperial court set up a special Monks Registration Office starting from the Ministry of Rites to manage Buddhist affairs throughout the country. At the same time, the Monks Registration Office also had branches in the two capitals, thirteen provinces, and prefectures and counties throughout the country.

There is a Buddhist Affairs Office in the prefecture.

There is a Buddhist monk department in the state.

There is a Buddhist Association in the county.

According to later experience, monastic and Taoist institutions at all levels were line-management institutions, while local prefectures and counties were block-management institutions.

These are two lines.

Once the monks in the temple obtain their certificates of ordination, they will come under the jurisdiction of the regulatory agencies, and the local government will be helpless.

Not to mention that the current monk Fochun of Nanlu Zen Temple is also the chief monk of the Shuntian Prefecture's Buddhist Affairs Bureau.

This Du Gang is the highest person in charge of all Buddhist monks in Shuntian Prefecture, and is responsible for all Buddhist affairs in the prefecture.

Although the imperial court also had regulations, the scope of Du Gang's authority was: if there was adultery or theft, but it involved military and civilians, in Beijing, the case would be reported to the Ministry of Rites for review, and outside the capital, the case would be decided by the officials.

Judging from the current events at Nanlu Zen Temple and Dongguanzhuang.

The lowest level agency responsible for handling this matter has to be Shuntian Prefecture.

If it goes up a level, it will have to be handled directly by the Ministry of Rites.

No matter what, it has nothing to do with the Changping Public Security Bureau.

Xiao Junpeng hadn't figured out the relationship here yet, and he saw that the two main officers, Yan Shaoting and Xu Wei, had remained silent.

He was so anxious.

Don't ruin your bright future because of that good-for-nothing cousin.

Xiao Junpeng immediately patted his chest with both hands and said, "Please rest assured, guests and Si Cheng, as long as you give me the manpower, I can flatten the entire Nanlu Zen Temple before dark today!"

Yan Shaoting couldn't help but shook his head and sighed, "Xiao Shuli, do you know that there is a saying in the court called abusing power?"

Xiao Junpeng was stunned for a moment.

He knew what it meant to abuse one's power, but what did this have to do with Nanlu Zen Temple and Dongguanzhuang.

Yan Shaoting had no choice but to continue, "The abbot of Nanlu Temple, Monk Fochun, is the chief of the Shuntian Prefecture's Buddhist Affairs Department. The affairs of Nanlu Temple can only be handled by Shuntian Prefecture or the Ministry of Rites. As for my Changping Public Security Department..."

I don’t have that power.

Xiao Junpeng said anxiously, "But my dear guest, the Nanlu Zen Temple colluded with the White Lotus Sect and even set up an altar privately. This is a heinous act. Doesn't our Public Security Bureau have the power to deal with it?"

Yan Shaoting narrowed his eyes and nodded: "Anything involving the White Lotus Sect, the Changping Public Security Bureau naturally has the right to deal with it, but can Xiao Shuli confirm the relationship between the Nanlu Zen Temple and the White Lotus Sect?"

Although he could indeed use this as an excuse to order the militia to raze that damn Nanlu Zen Temple to the ground.

But there is no evidence.

By then, it may become a hidden danger.

People in the court could then accuse themselves of abusing their power and using military force recklessly.

Xiao Junpeng was still somewhat reluctant.

He opened his mouth and wanted to ask the Public Security Bureau to send troops.

But Xu Wei stretched out his hand to stop him: "This matter is not just the business of the Changping Public Security Bureau. Half of Dongguanzhuang is still under the jurisdiction of Huairou County. There is also Shuntian Prefecture above Huairou County. We in Changping should take care of our own affairs first."

Say it.

Xu Wei did not forget to glance at Yan Shaoting.

The two looked at each other.

They both saw a hint of expectant smile in each other's eyes.

Only Xiao Junpeng was left dumbfounded.

Zhou Yunyi stepped forward and said, "Sir, Xiao Shuli said today that his cousin had stayed at the Nanlu Zen Temple, and that the temple seemed to have something to do with the White Lotus Sect. Since the Public Security Bureau already knows about this, should they report it to the court?"

This is the rule.

In particular, everyone knows how the Ming Dynasty started.

The imperial court has been suppressing the White Lotus Sect with great force over the years, aiming to wipe it out completely.

Sometimes, they would rather kill someone by mistake than let him go.

It's not that the imperial court and government officials are greedy for merit, but that these people are too good at misleading people and deceiving the ignorant people.

Yan Shaoting nodded immediately: "You and Xiao Shuli will be responsible for this matter. Sort it out and send it to Shuntian Prefecture before the end of the year."

Seeing that Yan Shaoting was still concerned about the White Lotus Sect and had made arrangements, Xiao Junpeng felt a little relieved.

Just when he received the order to go out and prepare the documents and send them to Shuntian Prefecture.

Yan Shaoting raised his hand, frowning. Everyone looked at him.

Under the gaze of everyone.

Yan Shaoting said slowly, "We must be on guard against the White Lotus Sect. Regardless of whether what Xiao Shuli's cousin said is true or not, the fact that there are rumors of the White Lotus Sect in this area of ​​the capital shows that it has been gaining momentum recently. Since the beginning of the year, the towns of Xuanfu and Datong have been reporting that the situation at the border is not good. If this group of evil spirits collude with those outside the border, it may endanger the safety of the capital."

Xu Wei nodded immediately: "These evil people do not engage in production, and they always deceive and exploit the people, taking the opportunity to create unrest in various places. They are the most hateful. As the guest said, we must be on guard!"

Yan Shaoting immediately stood up and said, "Pass the message to the militia and Xiao Que'er!"

Xu Wei and the other two were immediately shocked and bowed their heads in obedience.

Yan Shaoting said in a deep voice: "I have asked the brothers to intensify their training, especially as the New Year is approaching. We must not let our guard down before and after the New Year. All patrol teams must complete the handover and not give the thieves any chance to exploit loopholes!"

"Yes!"

Zhou Yunyi and Xiao Junpeng received the order and immediately turned around and left the court to arrange various matters.

Xu Wei stayed in the court.

"Are you planning to push this matter to Shuntian Prefecture?"

As he spoke, Xu Wei had a strange smile on his face.

Yan Shaoting said sternly: "This should be the jurisdiction of Shuntian Prefecture. It is our duty and responsibility. How can the Changping Public Security Bureau overstep the boundaries?"

Xu Wei smiled and stepped forward, picked up the teapot from the side and poured a cup of tea for Yan Shaoting.

He laughed softly and said, "After all, this matter may really be related to the White Lotus Sect. If so, it would be a safe move for us not to get involved in this matter. As for Shuntian Prefecture, anyway..."

"Anyway, Zhang Juzheng has so many lice now that he's not afraid of being bitten!"

Yan Shaoting sipped the tea and muttered something with a smile.

Xu Wei smiled immediately.

"I was quite worried just now that the guest would listen to Xiao Junpeng and order troops to clear out the Nanlu Zen Temple."

Yan Shaoting just narrowed his eyes and shook his head.

Although he could do so, the matter was not clear at the moment based only on the rumors Xiao Junpeng had mentioned, and it would not be easy for the Public Security Bureau to intervene so early.

Especially since this matter also involves the affairs of monks and Taoists in the court.

It is more likely to be related to the evil White Lotus Sect.

You can't interfere easily.

Although the Ming Dynasty currently has many problems, there are some problems that I cannot touch at all now.

Instead, it would be most appropriate to let Zhang Juzheng, the prefect of Shuntian Prefecture, handle the current matter.

I just don't know whether Zhang Juzheng can make use of this incident to make something of it.

But from the current perspective...

"I'm afraid that Prefect Zhang is going to be in trouble."

While refilling Yan Shaoting's tea, Xu Wei said something in a low voice.

Yan Shaoting looked up immediately and the two looked at each other again.

The two smiled silently.

Anyway, Zhang Juzheng had a solid foundation and was thick-skinned, so no matter how many bad lucks happened to him, he would not be a problem.

At this time, Xu Wei frowned slightly.

Yan Shaoting held the teacup and glanced at Xu Wenchang.

"Mr. Wenchang seems to have something on his mind?"

Xu Wei's eyes flashed and he looked at Yan Shaoting with hesitation.

After a while.

He then said, "It's just that the guest just ordered the militia to intensify their training and be on alert. It doesn't seem to be because of the Nanlu Zen Temple or the White Lotus Sect's connection?"

Yan Shaoting frowned.

He looked at Xu Wenchang with a smile on his face.

Under the other party's gaze, Yan Shaoting nodded.

"Although the White Lotus Sect has always been a major threat to the imperial court, these people are just evil and wicked people. As long as the imperial court hears the news, it will send troops to suppress them immediately. They have never gained any strength in recent years."

Seeing Yan Shaoting say this, Xu Wei also nodded.

Although the White Lotus Sect had been secretly causing trouble since the founding of the Ming Dynasty and had repeatedly instigated local unrest, it had never had a major impact.

Over the years, the imperial court has always had the upper hand.

Moreover, the imperial court actually knew that as long as the local people lived in peace, even if the White Lotus Sect could deceive the people, the people would not be deceived by these evil spirits unless they really could not make ends meet.

After all, not everyone is willing to get beheaded for no reason.

Just like every change of dynasty.

Although it seems that people everywhere are rising up, how can they achieve anything without those ambitious people pushing them from behind?

People.

They have always been used.

But when Xu Wei saw Yan Shaoting nod in agreement, his brows furrowed even more. "Since the White Lotus Sect is not a concern, and this is the capital, why would the guest have such concerns and worries?"

Yan Shaoting was naturally worried.

Although he didn't know the details, he still remembered that after the Chinese New Year, in the 42nd year of Jiajing, the capital had been under martial law.

I don’t know why there is martial law.

But the reason that martial law could have been imposed in the capital must have originated from the north.

What's to the north?
Andabu!
Since last year, Xuanfu and Datong have been reporting to the court that the situation at the border is quite abnormal and the Anda tribe has been trying to harass the border.

Yan Shaoting slowly expressed his concerns.

He sighed deeply.

"If it were in the past, the Anda tribe would never have repeatedly harassed the border without taking a penny of money or food."

"In the past, whenever the Anda tribe or the grassland tribes came to the border, they would come with great force, determined to break through the border, sweep into the border, and plunder our border people and property."

"Since the beginning of this year... no! Since last year, there has been unrest outside the Great Wall, but there has never been a major war. This is very wrong!"

Yan Shaoting said this with deep worry.

In the Central Plains today, the mortal enemy still comes from the north.

As for the so-called Japanese invasion in the southeast and the trouble caused by the chieftains in the southwest, they were actually nothing at all. Although the Ming army was often defeated, the imperial court had the upper hand overall.

Only north of the Nine Borders!

Xu Wei's brows trembled, and his voice became nervous: "My guest, do you mean that the Anda tribe outside the Great Wall has been testing our dynasty for the past two years?"

"That's right!"

Yan Shaoting nodded heavily, his eyes solemn: "In my opinion, they are trying to test the defense and distribution of our border troops and want to find out the current situation in Xuanfu and Datong."

Xu Wei frowned and couldn't help but say, "If this is true, once they feel they have figured out the situation, that's when they'll attack us in full force!"

Yan Shaoting stood up slowly: "This is what I am most worried about right now. The court is now busy rectifying its internal affairs and opening up sources of income in the southeast. Although military supplies have been sorted out once, the armaments of the nine borders are not yet complete..."

So now is the best time for the grassland!

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