Prince of Tang Dynasty

Chapter 588 Two-pronged approach
Although Gao Ming was smiling all over his face at this time, his heart was already clouded.

"Damn it, I hate the family, hate nobles, and even set up land year restrictions, in order to prevent land annexation, and now these monks are so good, they actually became landlords under the eyes of Lao Tzu, it is really tolerable Intolerable!"

There is a reason for Gao Ming to be so angry, because the Tang Dynasty implemented the government military system. The biggest advantage of this system is that soldiers are also soldiers and farmers. If there is a war, they will go to fight, and if there is no war, they will go back to farm.

Li Shimin used this system to support 60 Tang troops without spending a penny.

However, in the late Tang Dynasty, due to the serious shortage of land, the military system existed in name only. Without soldiers and land, they could only rely on military chiefs from various places, that is, Jiedu envoys to survive. Over time, warlord separatism was formed.

Gao Ming would not allow such a thing to happen, so he would do everything possible to eliminate both land and land, so as to maintain the government and military system. After all, Datang's current finances are not enough to support 60 troops.

Therefore, Gao Ming became more and more determined to clean up the Tang monks, but when he thought of the huge number of Tang monks, Gao Ming still felt a little tricky.

"This matter must be done step by step, and there must be no rush, otherwise there will be a big mess."

Gao Ming is very clear that the reason why the group of monks in the Tang Dynasty is so large is because of the connivance of the royal family, and the most fundamental reason why the royal family is so conniving to the monks is the need for rule.

The monks preached "fruit retribution", which means that the suffering you suffered in this life is due to the sins you committed in your previous life. Only when you have suffered enough in this life can you live a better life in your next life.

To put it bluntly, it is to let the people submit to it, and this is exactly what the ruler needs.

In fact, the people of all dynasties, no matter how much they suffered, would not rebel. Only when they could not survive, they would choose to rebel. The role of monks can be said to be indispensable.

The power of belief is very powerful, and it is for this reason that many emperors are very tolerant of monks.

But Gao Ming disagrees with this, he thinks this is a temporary solution rather than a permanent solution.

In Gao Ming's view, instead of trying to make the people suffer, it is better to give them a good life. As long as the people's life is good, instead of rebelling, they will support the country wholeheartedly. This is the solution to both the symptoms and the root cause.

"Let the people believe in the country, instead of believing in ethereal gods and Buddhas, this is the way to strengthen the country!"

With this in mind, after the banquet was over, Gao Ming sent someone to call both Hegan Chengji and Zhang Sizheng to the East Palace, and gave them instructions.

"Aki, you take the left cavalry guards to collect the title deeds and property of temples and Taoist temples all over the country, and post a notice stating that all monks are empty, and no monks are allowed to own land and property in the future!"

"Yes, this subordinate will leave!" He Gan Chengji excitedly agreed when he heard Gao Ming's order, then turned and left the East Palace.

After Hegan Chengji left, Gao Ming looked at Zhang Sizheng again.

"Ah Zheng, you also took your right cavalry guards to post notices all over the country. All monks must pass the examination, otherwise they will not be able to live in temples, but can only be wandering monks or wandering Taoist priests!"

"Assessment?" Hearing Gao Ming's words, Zhang Sizheng frowned immediately, and then cupped his hands towards Gao Ming, "I don't know what the assessment the Crown Prince is talking about?"

Seeing Zhang Sizheng frowning, Gao Ming laughed.

"Haha, it doesn't matter anymore. Whether it's chanting scriptures or sitting in meditation, you can do whatever you want. My goal is to make 90.00% of the monks fail!"

"Uh..." Hearing Gao Ming's words, Zhang Sizheng immediately understood everything. He nodded immediately, then bowed to Gao Ming with his fists in his hands, and said, "I understand, I will take my leave!"

"Go!"

Seeing Hegan Chengji and Zhang Sizheng who left the East Palace one after another, a smile appeared on Gao Ming's face again.

"Two-pronged approach, although it may be slower, but the problem should be resolved satisfactorily."

Gao Ming felt that most of the monks and Taoist priests in the Tang Dynasty are lazy and lazy. This kind of people are not firm-willed and can't bear the life of eating and sleeping in the open.

After solving the problem of becoming a monk, Gao Ming suddenly felt a lot more relaxed. At this moment, he seemed to think of something suddenly, and immediately smacked his lips twice, then walked towards Su Wan'er's room with a smirk on his face.

Soon, Gao Ming came to the door of Su Wan'er's room, and pushed the door with a smile on his face.

"Hey, Wan'er, I'm back... eh?"

At this time, something unexpected happened to Gao Ming, because after he pushed the door, he found that it was not opened, so he frowned and pushed it again, but it still did not open.

"Who locked the door?" Thinking of this, Gao Ming stretched out his finger and knocked on the door twice, and then shouted inside: "Shi Shu Shi Jian, which one of you is inside, quickly open the door, I want to come in!"

Gao Ming was worried that he would wake up his daughter, so he shouted in a very low voice. After waiting for a while, he found that there was still no movement inside, so he frowned immediately.

"Didn't you hear that? It's impossible!"

Thinking of this, Gao Ming immediately came to the front of the window, poked a hole in the window paper with his fingers, then leaned over, and looked into the room with one eye closed.

The first thing that caught Gao Ming's eyes was Shishu standing by the bed. At this time, she was holding a small bowl with one hand and covering her mouth with the other, her face was full of tension.

In front of the servant was Su Wan'er who was leaning on the bedside. She was holding the child in her arms, but she was looking at the door nervously.

Seeing this scene, the corners of Gao Ming's mouth twitched immediately.

"They are treating me like a thief!"

Thinking of this, Gao Ming immediately coughed dryly twice, "Ahem... I saw it all, Shi Shu, put down the bowl now, come here and open the door for me!"

"Ah?" Hearing Gao Ming's words, Shi Shu's eyes widened immediately, then he looked at Su Wan'er nervously, and asked in a low voice, "Prince Princess, what should I do?"

"This..." Su Wan'er could only grit her teeth when she saw the servant's nervous expression, and then said to the outside: "Mr. Lang, I'm exhausted, you'd better let Sister Xin'er and the others serve you!"

Hearing Su Wan'er's words, Gao Ming immediately grinned.

"Haha, so you are worried about this, don't worry, I don't want you to serve me, so I came in and hugged my precious girl, I promise to do nothing but this, come and open the door!"

Su Wan'er: "..."

do nothing?Ghosts believe you!
(End of this chapter)