C1525 The Buddhist Sect Was Rampant
C1525 The Buddhist Sect Was Rampant
The few of them arrived at the Daliang's Longjing together.
This city of the capital was still as grand and magnificent as it was in the past. The majestic city walls stood tall and tall, causing people to feel intimidated.
However, it was different from before. Even this enormous Longjing was the same as the other cities. It was a desolate scene everywhere.
"Where is he? At this time, the Daliang should still be at its most prosperous."
Lu Yu still remembered that before he regained his consciousness, his elder sister had taken him and shuttled back and forth in the city.
The Longjing City at that time was completely different from the current scene!
Suddenly, Lu Yu looked towards the easternmost part of the Longjing City, where there was a towering statue.
That was War God's altar. Originally, the Daliang would go there to pay respects every year.
But now, what stood on top of War God's Altar was not War God's statue, but an even bigger Buddha statue.
This Buddha statue seemed to be cast from gold. Under the sunlight, it was emitting a dazzling light as it walked around.
After that, Lu Yu saw countless grey-robed monks under War God's altar.
In front of these grey-robed monks, there were also countless mortals kneeling.
These mortals respectfully handed the money in their hands to the grey-robed monk, and their faces revealed expressions of respect and fear.
"You are the famous owner of the Longjing. Why is it that you only have a few common items? It seems like you are not very devout to my Buddha." A grey-robed monk said coldly.
Upon hearing this threat, a chubby tycoon in front of him immediately knelt down on the ground. He wailed, "Buddha, please forgive me. I have already sold more than ten banks under my name. I have used all of them to build the temple hall. My faith in Buddha, the heavens and the earth, can be seen! It's just that I really can't turn it around right now."
The fat rich man revealed his clothes. They were all patches!
In order to build those temples, these rich men had already scattered all the money in their homes. Now, even they would have to live a tough life.
"Get lost! Remember, you have to come and confess on time next month. Otherwise, you can go to the Poison Cliff Mountain to mine. " The grey-robed monk glanced at the fat rich man in disgust and kicked him away.
Although the fat rich man had been robbed of his money, he was still respectful and grateful to the grey-robed monk.
When the other rich men saw his appearance, a hint of envy flashed across their faces.
Those who were able to come here were all once rich and powerful people in the Longjing.
After these monks came here, they would have to ask for a large amount of money every month. If they didn't give it to them, they would demote their entire families to slave slaves, and if they didn't give it to them, they would kill their entire sect.
They had some money, but many poor people who could not afford it would be sent to the Poison Cliff Mountain to mine.
That place used to be a place where the Daliang was used to exile criminals. It was a long way and the environment was very harsh.
Many people had died before they even reached that place. It was said that after they died, they didn't even have time to bury their corpses, and directly threw them to the side of the road.
In comparison, they were already considered lucky to be able to survive.
"Alright, donate all the money and then offer incense together with this monk!" The grey-robed monk said in a clear voice.
The others immediately became excited and knew that this was the final moment.
As long as they completed their worship of Buddha, they would be able to obtain the Buddhist imprint. At that time, when those Buddhist cultivators saw them, it wouldn't be too difficult for them.