Chapter 183 Puppet
"In the private conversation between our brothers, we can call it whatever we want. Why do we have so many concerns? This person is not only proficient in the teachings of the White Lotus Sect, but also familiar with the essence of Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism. He is also clean and self-disciplined. The words "Tang Monk" are also appropriate."
After Tan Meng gave Tang Seng some comments, he asked again:
"Have you ever considered that it would be convenient for me to take root here when I entered his sect?"
"Forget it." Zhou Qinchuan kept shaking his hand. He was still able to get along with Tan Meng, but his friendship was not deep enough after all, so he could not say it too deeply, but his attitude still needs to be expressed.
"We ordinary people, for these Taoist sects, are better off messing with each other. Just live your own life."
Tan Meng nodded slightly, and continued to get entangled about the issue of joining the church, and instead talked about Tang Monk:
"If you want to talk about the leader of the Tang sect, no, it is better to call Tang Seng, the virtuous brother. Tang Seng does have a way of preaching. You haven't seen those believers regard him as a sage in the world, and wish you could offer it to your home. Tsk, you're so good at it.
It was just that he was not familiar with worldly affairs, and the power within the religion fell into Mo Qi's hands..."
While drinking millet porridge and pickles, Tan Meng casually talked about the power structure in Banshengcheng.
To sum up, it is actually very simple. It is nothing more than Tang Monk who is the nominal leader of the White Lotus Sect, but in fact it is just a puppet and a mascot, mainly preaching.
The people, money, and property in the teachings were all controlled by Mo Qi. When he was defeated, he was flirted with him, building a building to the city, and cheating the Han people in the Central Plains to come here to open up land and farm, etc., were all promoted by Mo Qiyi.
Although Zhou Qinchuan was a little confused, why did Tan Meng know so much about the White Lotus Sect and even choose Su Yourong to take care of Qin Qi next door. Xiao Ji went out to play after eating, and only the two of them were left, and he said so much.
But you still listen humbly and remember it in secret. Only by knowing yourself and your enemy can you be invincible in a hundred battles. Sooner or later, it will be no harm in knowing more about these secret things.
Tan Meng had very good eyesight and quickly noticed Zhou Qinchuan's doubts. He was silent and mentioned his past with shame.
He said that he had been captured here two years ago to open up land and farm, and later he tried every means to escape. Unexpectedly, he went out to the frontier and went to Shang to catch Mo Qi'er again.
Zhou Qinchuan was a student after all. After hearing Tan Meng's explanation, he left most of his doubts. He also thought that he could get closer to Tan Meng. He might as well call him when he escaped, after all, he was an experienced person.
Both of them wanted to get along with each other, and just sat around and chatted casually. Tan Meng was not young and had a wide range of knowledge.
He even guessed and said that since Tang Monk's surname was Tang and was the leader of the White Lotus Sect, he might be the descendant of Tang Sai'er, the female leader of the White Lotus Sect who caused chaos in the eastern part of Shandong during the Yongle period.
Tang Sai'er, who was in trouble at that time, was once very powerful and defeated the local garrison. The court finally dispatched elite troops from the capital to suppress him.
However, the leader Tang Sai'er was eventually gone. Although the Ming court later claimed to have captured his true body and imposed a punishment of lingchi, Tan Meng estimated that most of them had found a substitute to take the blame and used to torture to shock the people and ordinary religious believers who missed the net.
Zhou Qinchuan didn't know much about this, so he just listened to it as an anecdote in the countryside.
He thought to himself, if this Tang Monk was really a descendant of Tang Sai'er, he would be considered a good leader in the White Lotus Sect, but I don't know how many generations he could be considered a sect?
......
Just as Zhou Qinchuan and Tan Meng were talking about Tang Monk, Tang Monk was now in the small courtyard of Banshengcheng, where he was talking to two visitors.
The two of them had left-sided lapels and hair, both of which were Meng people. The leader was the Beiyuan Zhiyuan, and the current one, the Batu Grand General Manager Ala.
The three of them were talking and laughing, and they seemed to be having a good time, but they had been chatting for a while.
Ala sipped the tea before the seat and stood up and said goodbye:
"The first teaching is well-versed in ancient and modern times. I have gained a lot from one word. I wanted to ask for more advice, but I was plagued by mundane affairs and had to say goodbye. It's a pity."
"The Zhiyuan is too famous. I just read more miscellaneous books, so how can I get any knowledge? The Zhiyuan is willing to listen to my nagging. That is to give me face. If I have free time, I will open my mouth with a cup of tea and a mouth, and wait for the Zhiyuan to drive."
Tang Monk returned to the ceremony.
Ala laughed loudly, bowed his hand slightly, turned over to the horse, and left with the King of the Skies and several guards waiting outside.
"Zhiyuan is abominable. This person named Tang is named Bailian Sect leader, but is actually a puppet. It is even worse than Tuotuo Buhua at the beginning. I don't think your trip to the city will work."
King Saika and Ala walked with him and said in his ear.
"You can't say that, Amur An answered."
Ala shook his head and said, "The two of them hugged each other in a group. In order to win each other's trust, they had already agreed to make peace.
"Although this person in Tang is not as powerful as Tuotuo Buhua, he is alone, but among the ordinary White Lotus Sect, he has a high prestige, far surpassing Tuobuhua. Now Mo Qi and his confidants follow the army to fight the west, helping Yesen to handle affairs and make suggestions.
The Tang family is the largest in Bansheng City, and he can still speak. I am both in charge and in the general. As our source of food, we should not ignore it.
Just imagine if Mo Qi died on the Western Expedition, wouldn’t Tang’s family be able to become popular? We will make a good relationship early on, and it will be considered a good relationship.”
"I can't stand my words in the long term, but what I say is reasonable." The King of the Sporting Publication flattered him a little.
The group of people rushed out of the city regardless of the people on the road.
......
Yanshu stood silently behind Tang Seng, and after Ala and others disappeared from their sight, he asked in a low voice:
"Master, what are the plans of these Mongols?"
"No matter what he has, we should do whatever we should do. If he comes, he will have a cup of tea and chat for half a day, but it will be fine."
"But... Mo Qi is not here at this time. Should I take the opportunity to attack? It is also best to correct the source of the sect and let those who are the real leader of the sect know who is the real leader."
Tang Monk sighed, "Yanshu, I know you are loyal, but in the past few years, we have had more than a dozen of our own people secretly. Once we attack, they will all be exposed.
Have you ever thought about it? If things go wrong, they dare not do anything to me. I am unaware of my life. Most of you people will find it difficult to survive."
Yanshu knelt on one knee, "Wusheng Lao Mother, I am emptying my hometown. For the sake of the great cause of teaching, what is Yanshu's life?"
"Hehe, what is the empty mother of the old man who is living in a vacuum? It is used to deceive fools and foolish women. Why do you believe it?
Mo Qi has a deep foundation and even if he goes away, he still leaves many confidants. The city patrol guards are firmly controlled by their followers. How confident are we people?"
Chapter completed!