BookMe #2002 - The Tathagata thought it was a good plan
#2002 - The Tathagata thought it was a good plan
The Guanyin, dispatched by Buddha, found the dilapidated temple and the Pure Light Buddha possessing the Buddha statue.
"Has there been any situation in Fengxian County these past few days?"
Guanyin asked Jingguang.
"Reporting to Bodhisattva, everything is normal in Fengxian County, and Chu Hao and others have not made any unusual moves."
Jingguang replied to Guanyin. Of course, this Jingguang was actually Sun Wukong in disguise. After reporting, he turned around and smiled playfully.
"Well, very good, come with me to the Heaven-Sacrificing Ceremony to meet the Buddha."
Guanyin nodded. This Jingguang was a spy from the Western Paradise, so Guanyin naturally wouldn't doubt his words.
Guanyin brought Jingguang to the Heaven-Sacrificing Ceremony and stood next to the Buddha. Guanyin whispered to Buddha.
"Buddha, everything is proceeding smoothly!"
Hearing this report, the Buddha was completely relieved, and a smile appeared on his face.
At this time, the Jade Emperor, who was in the main seat, spoke and asked the Marquis of the County.
"Marquis of Fengxian County, you are holding such a Heaven-Sacrificing Ceremony, with all the people of Fengxian County gathered together. What is the purpose?"
"Reporting to the Jade Emperor..."
The Marquis of the County had just opened his mouth and hadn't had time to say anything when he was interrupted by Buddha.
"Marquis of Fengxian County, now that I am here with the Jade Emperor, you can speak the truth and don't need to be afraid."
Buddha's meaning was very clear, which was to let the Marquis of the County explain the situation.
Of course, the situation that Buddha was referring to was naturally the rhetoric of the Western Paradise. As long as the Marquis of the County said it, his plan would be considered a success.
"This..."
The Marquis of the County was still a little hesitant.
Now, whether it was the Heavenly Court or the Western Paradise, there were so many gods and Buddhas present, and there were even the Buddha and the Jade Emperor sitting in command.
Even if he, a Marquis of the County in the mortal world, had the courage, he would inevitably be afraid in the face of so many gods and Buddhas.
"Reporting to the Jade Emperor and Buddha, my Fengxian County has not seen a drop of rain for three years, all because I have angered the Jade Emperor, and the Heavenly Court has brought disaster."
The Marquis of Fengxian County said to the Jade Emperor and the gods of the Heavenly Court.
"Why doesn't We know about this?"
The Jade Emperor naturally denied it outright. If he hadn't known about these things for a long time, he might have jumped up in anger.
"How could the Heavenly Court bring disaster? This is slander."
"Absolutely not, this was not done by Our Heavenly Court."
"How could Our Heavenly Court bring disaster to the people of the world."
The gods of the Heavenly Court also denied it one by one, and looked at the Western Paradise with angry eyes.
"Amitabha, don't be in a hurry to defend yourselves. Let's listen to the Marquis of the County finish speaking before making a judgment."
Buddha was secretly delighted, but on the surface, he still pretended to be calm and serious, and spoke to the Heavenly Court in a tone of persuasion.
"The Marquis of the County can continue."
Seeing the Jade Emperor and the gods of the Heavenly Court so angry, the Marquis of the County seemed afraid again. Chu Hao patted him on the shoulder and nodded to him.
"Three years ago, during the Heaven-Sacrificing Ceremony, because of a moment of anger, I overturned the offering table, causing the fruits offered to the Jade Emperor to be eaten by dogs.
This is indeed my fault, and it damages the dignity of the Jade Emperor, but if I were to punish the people of Fengxian County because of this, then it would be a bit too much.
The Jade Emperor has set up three things in the Pixa Hall: dogs licking the noodle mountain, pigs eating the rice mountain, and candles roasting the chains. Only when these three things are accomplished will rain be brought to my Fengxian County.
Wouldn't it be hopeless for rain to fall in my Fengxian County, and wouldn't the people of my Fengxian County have no way to survive."
The Marquis of the County mustered up his courage and said those words in one breath.
The Jade Emperor and the gods of the Heavenly Court had already stopped listening, because this slander was too outrageous.
"When has there ever been pigs and dogs in Our Pixa Hall? How could We do such a ridiculous and childish thing?"
The Jade Emperor naturally shook his head and denied it, and this was obviously a very low-level slander. He, the Jade Emperor, would not be so bored and idiotic.
"The Heavenly Court acts according to its own laws and rules, and the Jade Emperor cannot act arbitrarily. This is impossible."
"The Jade Emperor governs the three realms, how could he do such an absurd thing."
"This matter is slandered too lowly, it is really deceiving people too much."
The gods of the Heavenly Court were also extremely angry, and they all denied and defended themselves again.
"Amitabha, the Jade Emperor and the gods of the Heavenly Court, please calm down for now. We still need to carefully analyze this matter.
As far as I know, this Marquis of the County has no grievances with the Heavenly Court. How could he slander the Heavenly Court and accuse the Jade Emperor? He is just a mortal, unless he has eaten the gall of a leopard.
Also, so many people can testify that Fengxian County has indeed had no rain for three years. Look at their haggard appearance with no food or clothing. This matter is definitely not false."
Buddha hypocritically acted as an intermediary to analyze the whole matter, but wanted to confirm the guilt of the Heavenly Court, making their arguments useless.
In the eyes of the people of Fengxian County, the Marquis of the County is a good official with absolute authority, and they also believe his words.
So, as long as the Marquis of the County insisted that the Heavenly Court did it, then the Heavenly Court would not be able to defend itself and could only take the blame.
"The Heavenly Court is too much, actually treating human lives like grass."
"It turns out that the Jade Emperor is bullying the people of our Fengxian County."
"How can such a Heavenly Court control the three realms, such a Jade Emperor is not worthy of being the master of the three realms."
The people were naturally extremely angry after hearing the words of the Marquis of the County, and they all condemned and scolded the Heavenly Court and the Jade Emperor, creating a chaotic scene at the Heaven-Sacrificing Ceremony.
"This..."
The Jade Emperor and the gods of the Heavenly Court also had ugly faces in the face of the accusations from the people. They couldn't explain it now, and even if they did, the people wouldn't believe it.
"Buddha, look at the Jade Emperor and the gods of the Heavenly Court, their faces are extremely ugly."
Guanyin said to Buddha, the gods of the Heavenly Court and the Jade Emperor did seem a little embarrassed at the moment.
"It seems that this matter has been accomplished."
Buddha nodded with great satisfaction, everything was about to achieve his goal.
But at this moment, Chu Hao saw that the time was almost right and hinted to the Marquis of the County.
After receiving the hint, the Marquis of the County immediately spoke again.
"Everyone, gods, and people, what I said just now was explained to me by a golden-bodied Arhat sent by the Western Paradise.
But after investigation, I found that things are not like this. What the golden-bodied Buddha said was a deceptive ghost story.
The culprit that caused our Fengxian County to have no rain for three years is actually the Western Paradise and the Buddha!"
When the Marquis of Fengxian County said this, it seemed that the anger in his heart was too strong, causing him to temporarily forget his fear. He stretched out his finger and pointed directly at the Buddha.
The words of the Marquis of the County immediately reversed the situation. The Jade Emperor and the gods of the Heavenly Court finally breathed a sigh of relief, while the Buddha and Guanyin and others were directly stunned.
Seeing that the plan was about to succeed, the Marquis of the County suddenly went back on his word. Even Buddha and Guanyin didn't know what was happening.