Chapter 1531 Five Major Crimes

Jin Dancheng.

Jiang Hao's strength has improved by leaps and bounds. Even if a monk in the Foundation Establishment stage reaches the peak of Foundation Establishment, he cannot be compared to a strong person in the Golden Core.

It's like a child versus an adult.

The foundation-building monk uses his spiritual power to activate his spells, and when his spiritual power is exhausted, he immediately returns to his original form, while the golden elixir monk can continuously provide spiritual power as long as he uses his golden elixir.

After taking the golden elixir, the body has also been greatly transformed, and cell decay has become extremely slow. This is also the biggest reason for the increase in longevity.

The spiritual power transforms the cells, allowing the body to become extremely light. Jiang Hao can now practice the method of soaring into the clouds, without having to worry about falling down mid-flight.

The reason why Jiang Hao dared to face the powerful Jin Dan before was mainly because his spells were powerful and he was qualified to fight monsters beyond levels.

When he opened the door, he saw many people standing in the hall, including Hu Xinyue, Xue Ji, Eagle King, Bird Immortals, and everyone from the Kaifeng City God's Mansion. They all came to protect him.

Everyone looked at Jiang Hao, and the Eagle King said in surprise: "Lord City God, you have reached the golden elixir realm?!"

"Haha, a lucky break." Jiang Hao said with a smile.

The others suddenly smiled.

"Congratulations to Lord Cheng Huang for your breakthrough!"

"Congratulations to Lord Cheng Huang for your success in cultivation and your early arrival in the fairyland!"

Jiang Hao smiled and waved his hand: "I have just entered the golden elixir realm, and it is still early to become an immortal. By the way, how long have I been practicing?"

"Nine days."

Jiang Hao nodded, "It really went by in a flash. I only knew how to continuously condense my spiritual power, and I had no concept of time at all."

Du Juan looked at Jiang Hao and suddenly asked, "Lord City God, why didn't you survive the disaster?"

"Overcoming the tribulation?"

"That's right, the cultivation of monsters and ghosts must withstand the test of thunder and calamity, and you seem to have made a breakthrough just like this." Du Juan said.

Someone looked at the Eagle King, who said, "When I broke through the golden elixir, I experienced six lightning tribulations. I was almost killed by lightning. I narrowly escaped death. Fortunately, I survived in the end!"

The Eagle King was still frightened when he said this.

Everyone else looked at Jiang Hao and listened to his explanation.

Jiang Hao thought for a while and said: "Every monk has different tribulations, such as wind from the sky, fire from the earth, thunder from the sky, and inner demons. I don't have a tribulation from the sky. I think it may be because of the merits from the sky in Henan for this disaster relief, and the merits are offset." Karma, if there is no karma, God will not send down disasters.”

"Also, I am the City God myself. I have become a god and am recognized by God. Naturally, I will not be tested by the heavenly tribulation."

"Any one of the above two conditions can avoid disaster. If I meet both conditions, I will naturally not suffer disaster."

"Even if you all have gods in your body now, just practice well and do good things in the future. Your strength will continue to improve, and you will not suffer from heavenly calamity. After all, you are all our own."

Everyone was pleasantly surprised after hearing this, and they all felt that joining the City God's team was the most correct choice.

"Thank you, Lord Chenghuang!" The Eagle King, the bird fairies, and the Fuchenghuang all saluted together.

After the congratulations were over, Jiang Hao asked everyone to sit down and asked: "I have been in seclusion for the past few days. How have the disaster relief arrangements in Henan been arranged?"

Xue Ji immediately said: "Everything has been arranged according to your previous instructions."

"After worshiping the City God that day, I announced several disaster relief measures on the spot, organized disaster relief, built water conservancy projects, carried out infrastructure construction, allowed the chamber of commerce to purchase grain, and set up the Hu Family Bank in Henan to lend money to the people."

"When the people heard these measures, they were delighted and kowtowed one after another, thanking the city god and the government for the arrangements. As for the detailed arrangements, please let me know, Madam."

Xue Ji looked at Hu Xinyue with a smile.

Hu Xinyue looked at Jiang Hao and said: "According to Lang Jun's instructions, I asked Zhu Guang and Lizhi to return to Jinhua and send a message to their father Zhihe, asking the Hu family business to start buying grain in large quantities. It is estimated that the grain will be shipped in half a month. "

"At the same time, a large amount of gold and silver will be escorted. The merchants from the chamber of commerce and the bankers will follow. They will take the waterway, from Jinhua to Hangzhou, through the Grand Canal to the Yellow River, and directly to Kaifeng."

Jiang Hao nodded and said: "There are many rivers passing by on this road. Many rivers have not yet established river gods. Send a letter to Guiyuan and ask him to protect the fleet all the way. If you encounter other aquatic monsters, take out the city god's edict. Anyone who is willing to join the City God system can be taken back later. Anyone who dares to destroy it will be immediately notified to the local City God for execution. "

"Yeah!" The little fox nodded immediately.

"Is there any remnant of the locust plague?" Jiang Hao asked again.

Xue Ji immediately replied: "The locusts have been completely eliminated and the people have been allowed to plow the land. The bird fairies ordered the birds to peck the eggs so that there will be no more locust plagues in the coming year."

“The government has ordered us to replant some crops while it’s still early, harvest whatever we can, even if we only plant some cabbage, and then step up efforts to replant winter wheat.”

Jiang Hao kept nodding. Xue Ji arranged well and was a capable minister who understood agriculture.

Let's talk about the two people sent by Cheng Shoufu. They soon arrived in Henan. Wherever they passed, they saw crop fields gnawed by locusts everywhere. However, there were many people plowing the ground, and a large number of birds gathered behind them and kept pecking at the soil. Food.

The two of them went to a county, found out the informants buried there, asked about the situation, and quickly learned about the situation here.

The two went to the Locust Temple and found that it had indeed been changed into the Bird Immortal Temple, and many people came here to offer incense.

After investigating some other situations, the two of them quickly returned to the capital and reported to Cheng Capital about what they had discovered.

Cheng Guoxiang sat in the Grand Master's chair, listened to the two reports with his eyes closed, asked some more details, and then waved them away.

After they left, Cheng Shoufu opened his eyes and murmured: "I'm afraid not many people can achieve this level by themselves. Xue Ji is indeed worthy of being a capable minister and is called the Shoufu." It's a pity that you are so talented, but you are unwilling to rely on the Imperial Master. This is your biggest mistake, Xue Ji."

As he spoke, he took out a blank memorial from the side. He already had the manuscript in his mind and started writing it quickly. He didn't finish it until the evening. He read it again. Cheng Guoxiang said to himself: "With this memorial, Xue Ji will not be able to escape." The fate of being arrested and sent to Beijing, as for life and death, haha, it actually doesn’t matter anymore.”

The next day.

Court meeting in the Forbidden City.

The emperor sat on the throne, his eyes looking slightly tired.

"If anything happens, please report early and leave the court if nothing happens!"

As the eunuch shouted, Cheng Guoxiang took a step forward. After bowing to the emperor, he slowly took out a memorial from his sleeve. Everyone looked at the chief minister, wondering what the chief minister was going to play today. But getting the first assistant to take action is definitely a big deal.

"Your Majesty, Cheng Guoxiang, is participating in the performance of Xue Ji, the governor of Henan." The old man said unhurriedly.

The old man's voice echoed softly in the hall, and the Imperial Master glanced at Xue Ji with a warm smile on his face.

"The first assistant participated in playing Xue Ji. I remember there was a locust plague in Henan. Why did you participate in it?" The emperor looked at Cheng Guoxiang and said calmly.

Cheng Guoxiang raised his voice slightly and said: "I will report Xue Ji's five major crimes. One of them is that Xue Ji was so bold that he actually hunted locusts and destroyed the locust temple. How bold he was!"

"Dong Sheng once said that the locust plague was caused by the 'response of heaven and man' and was a punishment from God. It is necessary to set up an altar to burn incense and worship, and to practice virtue and destruction, instead of catching locusts. Killing locusts will harm the 'natural harmony'."

"Furthermore, the Locust God is a deity and is worshiped in every prefecture and county across the country, in order to protect the Locust God from causing disasters. However, Xue Ji actually ordered the destruction of the Locust God's statue. This move would offend the Locust God and lead to unpredictable disasters. , next year we will definitely suffer greater retaliation, bring greater natural disasters, and put the country in danger. This is Xue Ji’s biggest crime!”

The officials in the hall heard this for the first time, and many people took a breath. They didn't expect that Xue Ji was so bold.

Just as Cheng Shoufu finished speaking, there were whispers in the hall.

"That Xue Ji is so bold. He just hunts and kills locusts, but he dares to destroy the locust statue!"

"Yes, how can the Locust God just let it go?"

"If the whole country encounters a locust plague next year, Xue Ji will be the biggest sinner in the world!"

What a big hat.

Some people in the crowd were secretly frowning and anxious. It was Chen Yan, the second assistant. He and Xue Ji were close friends. They were supported by the officialdom and hoped that the country would be stable. Now that the first assistant was playing for Xue Ji, he became anxious and destroyed the Locust Temple. This matter It's no small matter.

Cheng Shoufu continued.

"Secondly, Xue Ji built the Bird Immortal Temple. All the destroyed locust temples had their plaques replaced overnight, and some statues of birds they had never heard of were carried in and named the Bird Immortal Temple for worship."

"Xue Ji is a mere governor, how can he dare to establish a new god? Your Majesty is the son of heaven, and you are the only one in the world who is qualified to establish a god. What is Xue Ji's intention in doing this!"

Cheng Shoufu picked up another big hat.

"Thirdly, Xue Ji privately ordered the use of the government treasury to provide relief to the victims without reporting it to the court. He also ordered the construction of water conservancy projects, roads and bridges."

"Fourth, Xue Ji colluded with businessmen and began to purchase grain from other provinces to make profits."

"Fifth, Xue Ji colluded with banks and wanted to borrow money from the people. He may be suspected of making huge profits from it."

The word "official" has two meanings, and it makes sense to say it above and also makes sense to say it down. People have two skins, no matter what they say, everything has two sides. Now that Cheng Shoufu deliberately framed Xue Ji, he naturally said the worst, and the guilt was huge, and every word was heartbreaking.

After listening to the concert, the emperor had a bit of anger on his face. Ever since the imperial master came to the court to help the emperor practice, the emperor has firmly believed that there are gods in the world. Now that Xue Ji has offended the gods, this matter is very serious.

Just when the emperor was about to speak, Chen Yan, the second assistant behind Cheng Shoufu, took a step forward, bowed to the emperor first, and then asked Cheng Shoufu: "Excuse me, first assistant, how is the locust plague control in Henan now?"

Cheng Shoufu paused for a moment. He couldn't lie about this matter. He turned to look at Chen Yan and said, "I heard that the locust plague has basically been put down, and only the relief work remains."

When Chen Yan, the second assistant, heard this, he immediately said: "That means Xue Ji's method worked."

Cheng Shoufu snorted coldly, "We are not talking about the locust plague now. Xue Ji did things regardless of the consequences, violated the saint's instructions to catch and kill locusts, destroyed the statues to anger the gods, and caused a major disaster in the future. Who will bear the consequences."

"But he also wanted to provide disaster relief." Chen Yan frowned.

"Disaster relief must also pay attention to methods. Xue Ji's method is not rescuing disasters, but burying greater disasters." Cheng Shoufu said solemnly.

The emperor saw the two chief ministers quarreling, and felt impatient in his heart. He said in a deep voice: "You two, please stop arguing. I will go to Henan with the Ministry of Punishment and Jin Yiwei immediately, and seize Xue Ji and bring him to Beijing for trial."