Compared with the spontaneous anti-echo waves formed by other provinces, Shaanxi and Gansu were in peace. As early as after the rebellion broke out in Suzhou, the governor of Shaanxi and Gansu Fuji repeatedly ordered all prefectures to implement martial law. After learning about the rebellion in Suzhou, no one dared to slack off. Even if it was not considered for the people in the whole city, they should consider their own wealth and life. They all took active action, one hand was soft and the other was hard. While trying their best to appease the imams and Huigen in the city, they closed the city gate and organized the yamen soldiers Ding Zhuangyong to patrol the city.

After seeing the "Letter to Hui Min" published in major newspapers and the imperial edicts from the court, civil and military officials from Shaanxi and Gansu provinces all breathed a sigh of relief. However, no one dared to slack off. Instead, they stepped up their comfort and patrols in the city. At the same time, they also sent people to send newspapers to Hui Min or Hui Min villages in the countryside outside the city. No one was willing to die in a dawn in a confused manner.

Xi'an Prefecture, Weicheng.

The morning rain in Weicheng is light and dusty, and the green willows in the guest house are fresh. I advise you to have a glass of wine and go west to Yangguan without any friends. Weicheng's reputation is not because of this poem. For Hui people, Weicheng is also a holy place - it is the birthplace of Tianfang Buddhism Education and the birthplace of Shaanxi schools of the two universities in Hui people.

During the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty, Tianfang Education educator Hu Dengzhou, Ji Tianfang Education, created the Buddhist scripture education based on civilian education with Chinese characteristics, and recruited students for free, taught Arabic, Persian and *** classics, using scripture languages, namely, a unique expression form of ancient Chinese, Arabic, and Persian words, interpreting and explaining Tianfang classics, and forming a system in teaching structure, curriculum setting, teaching format, assessment, graduation methods, etc., laying the foundation for Tianfang Education.

Because Shaanxi is far away from the political center, its economy is developed, and the number of Hui people is large. In addition, the popularity of the Jingtang education quickly attracted Tianfang students from all over the country to study. Shaanxi naturally became the communication and training center of Tianfang Buddhism nationwide, and Weicheng is the center of Shaanxi.

There are twenty-six fangs in Weicheng, one fang and one zhenjiao temple. This shows the prosperity of the Tianfang Sect in Weicheng!

At the Zhenjiao Temple in Hujiaxiang, Imam Ma, who was in his early fifties, put down the newspaper in his hand and sighed softly. He was one of the nine disciples of Hudengzhou, named Ma Shouqing. He was highly respected in the Tianfang Sect. His disciples were all over Shaanxi, Gansu and Xinjiang, and they were all famous imams in various places. Suzhou was in chaos, and many disciples wrote to take the opportunity to start the matter.

He was quite hesitant about this. He knew very well about the thoughts of his disciples that the Qing Dynasty was currently facing the implementation of constitutionalism. Although it was not a change of dynasty, it was also an extremely important change. Once constitutionalism was implemented, the emperor would become a puppet. The cabinet should be the one who truly controls real power, or Yuan Qi is more appropriate.

The Qing court has adopted a high-pressure, exclusion and discrimination policy towards the Hui people for more than a hundred years. Although the shopkeeper of Yuanqi proposed equality and freedom of belief among all ethnic groups, in fact, the Hui people are also discriminated against and excluded. Shaanxi and Gansu large-scale immigration to Xinjiang and Anxi, and neither should Hui people be allowed to be.

The local government has piloted constitutionalism and established an advisory board, and all the Hui people were excluded. Not to mention the members of the Advisory House, even the members of the Provincial Advisory Board have not had a Hui people. He was extremely resentful about this. It was obvious that Yuan Qi also said one thing and did another.

Moreover, this time the Yuanqi Northwest Army fought westward and captured Mashhad. It was said that not only did the city of Mashhad seriously damaged, but the believers of the Tianfang Sect also suffered heavy casualties, which is enough to show Yuanqi's attitude towards the Tianfang Sect.

Suzhou suddenly broke out in chaos, and all the disciples felt that it was a rare opportunity. He wanted to take advantage of the empty troops in Shaanxi and Gansu, the Yuanqi army had not returned to the west, and the harsh winter climate was the opportunity to launch an incident, expand the influence, and fight for the legitimate rights and interests of the Hui people. He agreed with this.

However, what he was worried about was that once the situation expanded, it would be difficult to control. After all, there have been too many conflicts between the Han Dynasty over the years. Once it broke out, no one would be able to control it. What made him even more worried was Yuan Qi's attitude. Yuan Qi's ruthlessness in treating foreign tribes has heard of him. If he really wants to make things worse, the Hui people in Shaanxi and Gansu may suffer a devastating blow! This is also the reason why he is hesitant!

Seeing him pondering and silent, his disciple Wang Jiapeng said softly: "Yi Zhizu just published the "Letter to Huimin", but did not send troops. It was obvious that he could not send troops. After all, he still had to guard against the court. It was winter now, and it was snowing in the north and northwest. The court sent 20,000 new troops from the capital to Shaanxi, and it could not enter Shaanxi and Gansu for less than ten or eight days.

If someone destroys the railway along the way, it will not be a problem to delay for a month. One month is enough to make the whole Shaanxi and Gansu a mess."

"Imam Ma, you can't hesitate anymore." Imam Su Taikang said in a deep voice: "It is very likely that the court will implement constitutionalism at the beginning of the year. This is our last chance. We cannot be suppressed and excluded."

Someone immediately agreed, "What is said is that the imperial court's promotion of constitutionalism is a rare opportunity for us, and we Hui people must take a seat in the Advisory Bureau and the Supervisory Yuan."

After slowly scanning everyone, Ma Shouqing said, "Preparing constitutionalism is not about changing dynasties, but it is better than changing dynasties. For us, it is indeed a rare opportunity to fight for political rights and interests. I also don't want to miss this opportunity.

But have you ever thought about what would happen if the chaos in Shaanxi and Gansu is caused? Look at Suzhou, it is already red-eyed, and it is impossible to stop now."

Speaking of this, he sighed softly, "It's easy to get messy, but who is sure to control the situation? Suzhou has killed so many people, and there is no room for recovery. You can't be messy anymore. Otherwise, the Hui people in Shaanxi and Gansu may suffer an extinction blow! We cannot afford this risk.

Tianjin lesson plan, how did Yuan Qi deal with it? You should all know that more than 20 foreigners died, several churches were burned, and Yuan Qi killed more than 150 people and exiled more than 500 people. Do you think Yuan Qi is afraid of foreigners?

In addition, you must have heard of Yuan Qi's conquest of Japan, right? But do you know that Yuan Qi killed 30 million people in the entire Japan!

Now Yuanqi is expanding heavily to the outside world and needs to continue to immigrate, especially the Han people! If there are large-scale casualties among Han people in Shaanxi and Gansu, what will happen?"

After hearing these words, the crowd couldn't help but look at each other. Sushun was indeed jealous. Even if he wanted to stop it, he could not stop it. No one dared to guarantee that he could still control the situation once chaos arose. After all, the Hui people are not an army and cannot be banned.

It is also a fact that Yuanqi's large-scale immigration has been continuously immigrating to the northwest over the years. If there are large-scale casualties among Han people in Shaanxi and Gansu, how could Yuanqi not bring his anger back to the people?

Thinking about Yuan Qi's cruelty to the outside world and the harsh handling of Tianjin's lesson plans, it seems that it is not impossible to exterminate the Hui people in Shaanxi and Gansu. Everyone was shuddered and the room suddenly became quiet.

After a while, someone said timidly: "Just give up like that?"

"Switch it!" Ma Shouqing said in a deep voice: "Openly accuses the Hui people in Suzhou of violating their doctrines and killing innocent people indiscriminately, and calls on all Hui people to remain calm and take legitimate and moderate means to fight for their due rights and interests. We do not expect to be respected like Buddhism, nor should we be discriminated, excluded and suppressed. Since it is freedom of religious belief, religion should also be equal."

Wang Jiapeng whispered: "Imam Ma, will we be discriminated against and excluded by other sects in doing so?"

"For the prosperity of the sect, what is the point of enduring humiliation and burdening for a moment?" Ma Shouqing said in a deep voice: "Once one can win a seat in the Advisory Board and the Supervisory House, the status of the Hui people will be greatly improved."

Gansu Province, Ningxia Prefecture, Lingzhou, Jinjibao.

The fifth generation leader of the Protestantism of Tianfang Sect, the chief imam, and Ma Hualong, stood on the tall and thick wall of Jinjibao with a gloomy face, looking at the direction of Suzhou. He really didn't expect that Suzhou would be in chaos in just three days, and the court and Yuan Qi reacted so quickly.

Ma Hualong was born in a religious family. From his great-grandfather, seven imams to him, he was all famous imams in Lingzhou. His grandfather Ma Datian was also a student of Ma Mingxin. His family has always inherited Ma Mingxin's Protestant tradition.

Ma Hualong, who is proficient in Awen, Persian, Chinese, and loves martial arts. He is a master of both civil and military affairs. He was the leader of the sect at the age of 40 and became the fifth generation leader of the Imam. In addition to this identity, he is also a famous Huishen in Lingzhou. In order to facilitate communication with the government, he also donated a title of 1,000 generals.

He has been in charge of the sect for twenty years. He worked diligently, established education, and actively cultivated various talents. He not only opened up connections in Ningxia, Lingzhou, but also accumulated huge wealth. He also had a lot of talents in the sect, which allowed the Protestant Church to be carried forward again in his hands and reached a prosperous situation.

He has been paying close attention to the Hui Muslim riot in Suzhou and captured Suzhou. He knew more than anyone how empty the troops in Shaanxi and Gansu were. However, the court's reaction was too fast. Not only did it react quickly, but it also attached great importance to it. This surprised him and was very depressed!

He deeply felt that the times have changed. The connection of wired and telegraphs and the rapid development of railways have made Gansu, which was originally remote, no longer remote and closed!

Although the church was prosperous and he was a famous gentry in Lingzhou, he became a serious object of exclusion because of the suppression and prevention of the Tianfang Cult, especially the Protestant Church, and he did not even get one of the members of the Advisory Committee. The members of the Advisory Committee in Gansu were not elected at all, and were directly formulated by local officials.

With a broad vision, he knew very well that if he wanted to further develop the sect, he had to gain a legal status. The Qing court had been implementing high-pressure policies on Protestantism since Qianlong. He hoped that the implementation of constitutionalism could change this unfavorable situation. However, even the members of the Advisory Committee could not make it a good deal, which made him a little frustrated.

"Thirteenth Grand Master--." The great imam Yang Huaizhen quickly came up and handed over a telegram, "There are signs that Yuan Qi mobilized troops from Jiangning and Xuzhou to Xi'an. It seems that Yuan Qi and the court attached great importance to the Suzhou Rebellion."

After reading the telegram, Ma Hualong sneered: "Shaanxi and Gansu are empty and there are many people returning to the country. They are worried about returning to chaos and being out of control."

Yang Huaizhen tentatively said: "With the prestige of the Thirteenth Grand Master, with a shout of arms, it will inevitably be a response from all over the world. Not to mention Lingzhou, even Ningxia Prefecture is just around the corner."

After glanced at him, Ma Hualong said in a faint tone: "The new Yuanqi army, the new Eight Banners army successively sent troops. The idiots in Suzhou can't jump around for a few days. Now I just hope that I can't be implicated and it's time to burn the incense."

"Implication?" Yang Huaizhen said hesitantly: "The court will not implicate the entire Hui people in Shaanxi and Gansu?"

"The blood of the city of Suzhou was killed in the river. The court and Yuan Qi were not familiar with the situation of the Tianfang Sect, so it is hard to say that they would not be implicated." Ma Hualong said quietly: "Besides, our Protestantism has always been the target of the court's focus on suppression."

"What should I do?" Yang Huaizhen hesitated and said, "It's better to start first?"

"Look at it." Ma Hualong sighed, "Unless it is absolutely necessary, there is no need to take risks. Neither the Eight Banners New Army nor the Yuanqi New Army can compare with the Eight Banners Green Camp in Shaanxi and Gansu, and the gap is not a small part."

After a pause, he ordered: "Send the order and teach the children in the inner sect to follow the rules during this period. In addition, prepare a few fast horses, and I will go to Ningxia Prefecture."

At this critical moment, what should I do in Fucheng? Yang Huaizhen hesitated and said: "Thirteenth Grandpa, Fucheng County is now closed and the city gates are tightly guarded..."

"It's okay. I'll enter the city alone." Ma Hualong said in a deep voice: "Suzhou is back to chaos. We can volunteer to quell the chaos. If we don't help, we should donate some money and food to show our attitude. In order to avoid being implicated, the court and Yuan Qi attach so much importance to the chaos. I think it may be an opportunity for us..."

Opportunity? What opportunity? Yang Huaizhen didn't react for a while, and Ma Hualong had no intention of explaining it. He quickly stepped down from the village wall. Not only did he want to go to the capital, but if he had the chance, he also planned to go to Lanzhou to try his luck.

Shanghai, Zhennan Wangfu, Changle Bookstore.

Cao Gensheng quickly walked into the room and reported loudly: "The shopkeeper and Shaanxi Governor Mu Tushan called. According to the report of the Xi'an Prefect, the great imam of Weicheng in Tianfang Sect Ma Shouqing hoped to publish an article in the Qinchuan Daily, publicly accusing the Hui people in Suzhou of violating doctrines and killing innocent people indiscriminately, and calling on all Hui people to remain calm and take legitimate and moderate means to fight for their due rights."

"I came to the door with my own initiative." Yi Zhizu smiled. After receiving the telegram and glanced at it, he said: "Who is Ma Shouqing? What is his status in the Tianfang Sect? Not to mention a person who seeks fame, he is just a laughing joke."

Cao Gensheng hurriedly said, "I call back immediately and ask the Xi'an prefect to repay the other party's identity in the Tianfang Sect."

"Agree first!" Yi Zhizu said: "If the other party has enough status, you can invite him to Shanghai. I will meet him in person and send the original words to the Xi'an prefect."

"Overall imams do not have the courage or courage." Zhao Liewen smiled and said, "Congratulations to the shopkeeper, Ma Shouqing has written publicly, so there will be no large-scale rebellion in Shaanxi and Gansu."
Chapter completed!