"Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining the reward of the Longevity Creation Skill.”
In the royal study, the system's reminder sounded in Zhao Zhen's mind again.
This was already the third reward for the day, which meant that the deterrence value had exceeded 220,000.
When he broke through 200,000, he received the maximum level reward for the Instant Strength Technique.
Once the Power Instantaneous Rotation Technique was maxed out, there would be less time for it to circulate. It would circulate according to Zhao Zhen's will.
For example, Zhao Zhen's current physical strength was mainly based on martial arts techniques. However, if he wanted to use the Palm Lightning Technique, he only needed to use it directly. The Power Instantaneous Conversion Technique could directly transform his physical strength into Dharmic powers.
When his deterrence value broke through 210,000, he would receive a reward of 100 years of cultivation.
This should be because his cultivation had broken through to the Saint Realm, so the reward for his cultivation had also increased.
Although his physical strength had increased greatly, his cultivation was still at the Early Saint Rudiment Stage.
The previous two rewards did not arouse Zhao Zhen's interest.
The reward this time made him a little excited.
"The Secret of Longevity Creation is a cultivation technique that I cultivate. It is also the source of my strength. This set of cultivation technique could increase one's cultivation speed by ten times. If one cultivated it day after day without rest, one year would be equivalent to ten years of cultivation. It was really not bad!”
Zhao Zhen thought happily.
Zhao Zhen did not have much of a reaction to the fact that his deterrence value had broken through the 10,000-point mark in just a few hours.
Many of the monks and laymen of the Great Xiangguo Temple who cultivated were devoured by him, as if they had evaporated into thin air.
The Buddha statues in the temple were also devoured by him and disappeared.
This matter would definitely ferment quickly and even cause panic in the capital.
Zhan Zhao and the others would definitely go to the Joyful Sect to investigate if he didn't go out.
Once they found out that the Joyous Sect had been razed to the ground right under their noses, and that the disciples of the Joyous Temple, the eminent monks of the Daxiang Temple, and even him, the consecrator of the Imperial City, were nowhere to be seen, it would naturally shock the heroes of the Jianghu and the Imperial Army.
Therefore, it was normal for the deterrence value to break through three barriers in a row.
At the right time, Bao Zheng came to ask for an audience!
"Long live, this lowly subject has come this time to report two matters.”
"Report!"
"The Joyful Sect has been destroyed. According to Guard Zhan's report, it was the work of the royal family's Guardian sent by Wansui.”
Zhao Zhen didn't answer and continued to look at Bao Zheng quietly.
"The second thing is that none of the eminent monks from the Great Xiangguo Temple who went to the Joyful Sect survived. More than half of the monks from the Great Xiangguo Temple also disappeared mysteriously. This matter had already spread far and wide, shaking the capital and causing everyone to panic.”
Zhao Zhen nodded slightly, indicating that he already knew, but he did not say anything.
"The impact of the first matter isn't very big, but the impact of the second matter is very bad. However, I've sent people to investigate, but there aren't any clues. Therefore, I have come to ask for the emperor's decree. I hope that the emperor will punish me!”
"Since there are no clues and it will be difficult to investigate, it will become an unsolved case. As for the impact of this matter, it would naturally be overshadowed by the new policies.”
Zhao Zhen finally opened his mouth and calmly said these words.
"Long live, I'm afraid such a move isn't appropriate. After all, the Great Xiangguo Temple is a royal monastery…"
"So what? Their existence would only increase the burden on the imperial court, and their purpose would also conflict with the laws of the country. I will not waste my time and energy on this group of maggots for the sake of the so-called royal family's reputation.”
Although Bao Zheng was shocked by these words, as a wise man, he could understand the logic behind them.
Daxiangguo Temple pursued the tenet of Western Buddhism. Although it could guide people to be good, it emphasized putting down the butcher's knife and becoming Buddha on the spot. It did not hold the perpetrator accountable. It was unreasonable to promote good and evil. It was against the laws of the country.
Moreover, they enjoyed offerings and did not engage in production. The more monks there were, the more burden it would cause.
"This humble subject will take my leave. I will return to the National Affairs Office to continue discussing the new policies.”
Zhao Zhen nodded lightly, and Bao Zheng bowed and left the royal study.
Following Bao Zheng's departure, Zhao Zhen also walked out of the royal study and came to the outer room.
Zhao Zhen could clearly feel the recovery of the country's Fate, and the atmosphere was no longer affected.
The entire palace became clearer.
Even though the matter of the Great Minister Temple was still brewing, causing fear in the capital.
However, he could still feel the sudden change in the atmosphere of the entire capital.
Of course, he was probably the only one who could feel these invisible changes.
After feeling it for a while, Zhao Zhen also walked towards Chongde Hall.
"Bao Zheng, I didn't expect that you, as the Prefect of Kaifeng, who has always been known for being fair and impartial, would directly obey the decree of Wansui and not ask for a thorough investigation in the face of the changes in the Great Xiangguo Temple.”
The surprised voices of the Eight Virtuous Kings came from Chongde Hall.
"Eighth Wangye, although more than half of the monks in the Great Xiangguo Temple have mysteriously disappeared, with no corpses or bloodstains, no one knows what happened and there is no way to investigate. Moreover, what Wansui said makes sense!"
Bao Zheng replied.
"I also agree with Wansui. In the territory of the Great Song, there were many monasteries and monks. With the excuse of participating in the buddha, not only did they not engage in production, but they also needed incense money to mold the golden body of the buddha statue and so on. How serious was the consumption of the people's resources?”
"Apart from that, building a temple is also a waste of manpower. Why did they have to abduct the people and even various forces to work for them? Only the wise and wise would make such a decision. Not only must they support it, but they must also support it with all their might!”
"This is a true wise ruler! "I can already see that from now on, the direction of the Great Song will change greatly. Under the guidance of Wansui, we will definitely be able to recover the lost territory and recover our vast mountains and rivers!”
The others followed suit.
Zhao Zhen couldn't help but reveal a gratified smile.
Even if the Eight Virtuous Kings raised their doubts, they were actually mocking Bao Zheng.
The ten strategists were open-minded and were already on his side.
They had all become the pillars of the country with him as the center. They could be considered to be of one mind.
Naturally, it would be more beneficial to the implementation of the new policy and the establishment of a strong country!
This book is provided by FunNovel Novel Book | Fan Fiction Novel [Beautiful Free Novel Book]