Han Shizu

Chapter 260

With the army at his side, the tentative extermination of the Buddha in the river went very smoothly. Facts have proved that in this troubled world, Buddhism has a great influence on the common people, especially those foolish people who have sustenance in their hearts.Only the officers and soldiers encircled and controlled Qiyan and Pujiu Temples, which aroused a wave of criticism among the people. Liu Chengyou was more determined to do it.

Regarding the disposal of the two monasteries, Liu Chengyou wanted to kill all the monks in the two monasteries in the name of pursuing "traitors" and based on the idea of ​​"rather killing the wrong than letting them go".Fortunately, Feng Dao, Fan Zhi and other ministers tried their best to dissuade him. After careful consideration, Liu Chengyou decided to accept the faithful advice.

However, capital crimes can be avoided, but living crimes cannot be escaped. Severe punishments will be imposed on the two temples to warn those who have different intentions.

Most of the thousands of monks in the two temples were dismissed and ordered to return to secular life and become naturalized. There are less than [-] monks who are proficient in Buddhism.All the money and food in the temple were exhausted, all kinds of bronze statues and all the instruments stained with gold and silver were basically confiscated, escorted back to the military camp, and prepared to be transported back to Tokyo to be smelted and cast.

All the land contracts owned by Buddhist temples were revoked, and all the households who allocated land and worked for them, as well as those monks who returned to lay life, benefited, and the people's morale improved a lot.Only according to the number of remaining monks in the temple, a certain amount of land is left for the two temples. In the future, monks will not only have to chant scriptures and Buddha, but also cultivate land and grow vegetables.

Originally, according to Liu Chengyou's idea, heavy taxes would be imposed on Buddhist temples, but considering that after such a wave of woolen mattresses, there will be no more oil and water for a long time to come, so let's stop for now.Moreover, the government also conducts regular inspections of Buddhist temples.
The above are only for the two big temples with a fairly deep heritage, Qiyan and Pujiu, while the rest of the temples or other small temples under the Hezhong Mansion were all demolished, and all the monks were expelled from the Buddhist temple.In the future, if most of the people in Hezhong want to worship the Buddha, they will have to go a long way. Whether they are pious or not depends on whether they can endure the long distance. Otherwise, they should work at home honestly.

This series of treatment measures is really extremely strict and ruthless for Buddhism.As for Yihe Zhongshi, it almost set the tone for the next extermination of the Buddha, and there are examples to follow when dealing with it.A severe winter for Buddhism is approaching, and judging from the rise and fall of Buddhism, the catastrophe is coming, and it is time to prepare for the catastrophe.

In the big camp, on the cleared space, there are large and small bronze statues, utensils, bowls, gold and silver, coins and other things, and the harvest of exterminating Buddha is most intuitively displayed in front of Liu Chengyou.

"Only two Buddhist temples have accumulated so much wealth." The indifferent exclamation made people chill.

Touching the smiling face of a Maitreya, Liu Chengyou said, "I don't know how much new money can be cast for this bronze statue?"

"Shipping back to Tokyo, Wang Xianggong must be overjoyed." Fan Zhi was beside him, looking at the emperor who couldn't move his eyes, and echoed.

"Order Yan Jinqing to send these gold, silver and bronze wares back to Kaifeng as the first batch of materials to return to Beijing!" Liu Chengyou said directly with a wave of his hand.

While "rectifying" the Buddhist temple in Hezhong, the withdrawal of troops has gradually begun.More than [-] people gather together, people eat horse chews, and the daily consumption is not a small amount.Moreover, seeing that the autumn harvest has come and the farming is busy, it is the time when there is a lack of labor. The conscripts and state soldiers are more or less thinking about the family's fields.

First of all, Liu Chengyou released more than [-] people's power collected nearby by Hezhong, Jinjiang, and Shanhua, and returned them to the villages and towns, each giving money and food.At the same time, due to war accidents, the autumn tax of the states will be reduced this year, and the casualties and hard labor labor will be exempted.
As a matter of fact, these lands in several states do not provide much taxation to the imperial court at all, and even if there are, most of them are intercepted by the localities. This generosity of "others", small favors, and exchange for a good reputation, the "Holy Lord Mingjun" Virtue is more and more commendable, at least on the surface.

Hezhong Mansion is mature this year, and it is a good year, but it has been the most severely wounded by the war, and the young and strong people have suffered the most casualties.And judging from the abundant treasury in the river under Li Shouzhen's rule, it can be seen that even if the people are ripe, the lives of the common people are very hard.Liu Chengyou's imperial edict to benefit the people can be described as a rain of rain. At least with some hard work, this winter may not be so difficult.

After the labor service was completed, the conscripted local state and town troops were also released in batches.Taking time out, Liu Chengyou met with some local generals and schools. Although the loyalty of Fangzhen's army is open to question, in the early stage of this counter-insurgency campaign, these soldiers and horses were basically able to withstand it.

In the hall, the atmosphere was relatively relaxed. More than a dozen military officers gathered together in twos and threes, talking in low voices. They were of all kinds, and their military ranks might vary in rank, but they all had one common characteristic, youth.

These people are all military officers who have made military achievements in this counter-insurgency war.In fact, for most of the officers and soldiers of the Forbidden Army who enlisted, they only got a round of enlistment qualifications.The victory of the army is more about group merit and individual performance. Among tens of thousands of troops, it is really not that easy to stand out, unless you enter the protagonist mode.And these officers are all outstanding people.

Among them, Zhao Kuangyin is the most inferior regardless of his seniority, status, or military position. In fact, until now, he still has some doubts in his heart, why the emperor called him by name.Up to now, he is still an unknown person. Thinking about it carefully, beheading Li Chongxun is considered a credit, but Zhao Kuangyin himself feels that it is not a great credit.
While thinking about it, he glanced around the magnificent government hall, paying attention to the generals, observing them silently.Spotted a handsome officer who was alone, with a smile that made people feel like a spring breeze, he walked forward and waved his hands to say hello: "I'm Zhao Kuangyin, I've met this dear friend."

Zhang Yongde was not in a good mood in front of a quiet and handsome man. The conflict between him and Li Chongjin became more and more serious. They were both relatives, so he felt helpless.Perhaps Guo Wei's exhortations and exhortations have had the opposite effect, and Li Chongjin's jealousy towards Zhang Yongde has become more and more serious.This time with the army, the two didn't communicate much, they just met and exchanged a few words.

Zhao Kuangyin came up, although he was not very interested, but seeing his kind smile, out of good demeanor and self-restraint, he saluted: "Zhang Yongde!"

Hearing this, Zhao Kuangyin suddenly showed a touch of surprise, and said in an admiring tone: "Your Majesty's Commander Zhang, who rushed into the city with the fire, followed Liu Du's commander to break through the government office, rescued the warehouse, and Yongde, who was personally commended by His Majesty. Brother?"

Zhang Yongde was a little surprised by Zhao Kuangyin's flattering response, a little embarrassed, and said reservedly: "A meager effort is not enough."

As he spoke, he glanced up and down at Zhao Kuangyin a few times, and said thoughtfully, "Zhao Kuangyin? Brother Zhao must have captured and killed Li Chongxun."

There was not much change on Zhao Kuangyin's face, not to mention his arrogance. It seemed to be a trivial matter: "Brother Zhang actually heard that he is not famous? It's my honor."

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"Brother Zhang, do you know what the emperor called me to wait for?"

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When Zhao Kuangyin and Zhang Yongde chattered and called each other quickly, they were accompanied by the servant Zhang Dejun singing: "Your Majesty is here!"

Immediately interrupted the two people who were chatting happily, everyone immediately lined up neatly, and the atmosphere in the hall suddenly became solemn.

Liu Chengyou's footsteps were windy, stepped into the hall from outside, and sat in front of the seat with his robe lifted.

"Your Majesty, I will see you!" A group of generals bowed in unison.

"Free from courtesy!" Liu Chengyou's voice was short and powerful.

Scanning the more than ten generals in the hall, Liu Chengyou's eyes were full of love.Ma Quanyi, Yang Ye, Fu Zhaoxin, Gao Huaide, Li Chongju, Zhao Yanjin, Wang Hanlun, Li Chongjin, Zhang Yongde, Zhao Kuangyin
Either the second generation of officials or the second generation of the army, even Yang Ye's family is a powerful one in Linzhou.The only grassroots is Ma Quanyi, but he is the earliest confidant general who followed Liu Chengyou, and he is also the one with the highest military rank in the field.

After a little deliberation, Liu Chengyou spoke and delivered a speech: "You are all young heroes in the imperial army, rising stars, and the cornerstone of the Han army in the future."

　I was planning to take a leave of absence, but I forcibly controlled it.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)