Zhenguan's prosperity and fame

Chapter 327

In Chang'an alone, the amount of land in the hands of Buddhism has reached more than 3 mu, not counting the Taoist palaces of the Tang Dynasty.

There are countless golden Buddha statues in the temple, each of which is cast by melting gold.

If it is exchanged for money, it cannot be achieved without millions.

The involvement made Master Xuanzang and other monks in Daxiangguo Temple panic.

"Xuanzang, this is really a catastrophe for Buddhism!"

Seeing the sad look on the abbot's face, Xuanzang was speechless, and finally could only say "Amitabha!"

Sit cross-legged with all the teachers and brothers at the same time, pray to the Buddha in your heart, and ask the Buddha to forgive their sins.

Li Shimin received the news as soon as Buddhism's big move started.

Xuanzang visited the King of Qin, and then Buddhism changed.

Li Shimin secretly sent someone to supervise him, and was very curious about what the Buddhist sect would do next.

The news I received afterwards was shocking, "What? Tens of thousands of Buddhist monks have been expelled from various temples in Chang'an?"

Liu Sancheng explained: "Your Majesty, not only that, [-] all-gold Buddha statues were also handed over by the Buddhist sect."

Li Shimin couldn't help but wonder in his heart, "Buddha, what exactly do you want to do?"

The next day, Xuanzang led all the monks from the Daxiangguo Temple to seek an audience outside Qinwangzhuang.

Li Fangchen did not show up, Li Tai held the letter from the King of Qin, and said to Xuanzang: "Second Brother, I don't see the monks, let me give you a word, weigh it carefully!"

Xuanzang didn't dare to be sloppy, and hurriedly said: "His Royal Highness King Wei please advise!"

"Taiping Buddha is greedy for money, and he goes down the mountain in troubled times!"

Since ancient times, Buddhism has always maintained a state of seclusion.

They enjoy the fireworks in the world, but they don't worry about the country.

Where there are fighters, few Buddhist monks are seen.

During the war, there are not many pure lands. Because Buddhism does not teach killing, many people rely on Buddhism for protection during the war.

The passing army paid little attention to Buddhism.

To talk about the origin of Shaolin Temple and Li Shimin, it must be in Baiguwu many years ago, which was the temple property given to Shaolin Temple by Emperor Wen of Sui Dynasty.

Fifty miles to the northwest of the temple, because of its dangerous terrain, it is a place that military strategists must contend for. Wang Shichong took it as his own as a military fortress, and let his nephew Wang Renze guard it. To resist Tang Jun.

One day later, the monks of Shaolin Temple joined forces with Zhao Xiaozai, Sima Zhao Xiaozai, who was under Wang Renze's subordinates, and cooperated internally and externally, and captured Wang Renze and gave it to the Tang army. Forty hectares, water mill one.

With this achievement, Li Shimin has always been tolerant of Buddhism.

It is undeniable that Wang Shichong was once a great enemy of Li Shimin.

This place is easy to defend but difficult to attack. The appearance of Shaolin monks saved Li Shimin from a lot of trouble.

It's just that later generations have many misunderstandings about this story.

The key to the rise of Buddhism is because of Taoism.

Regardless of the Sui and Tang Dynasties, Taoism, as a native religion, had a profound influence in the Tang Dynasty.

And His Majesty Li Shimin, who is No. 1 in the world, also likes the way of checks and balances.

Since the Taoism is strong, then choose Buddhism to compete with it.

Taoism pays attention to inaction and advocates the way of heaven, but there are countless people with skills.

Relatively speaking, Buddhism, which hides from the world, is more likable.

It's just that Li Shimin became angry when a large number of monks from the Zhou Temple in Chang'an City were dismissed.

"What does Buddhism want to do? People, money, land, what else do they lack?"

After closing the booklet, Li Shimin really wanted to order someone to search all those magnificent temples.

Liu Sancheng persuaded: "Your Majesty, the Buddhist sect's move must have something to do with the Second Highness. If it wasn't for the Second Highness, this old slave really doesn't know that the Buddhist monks in Chang'an would have so much savings!"

"Did the monks from Daxiangguo Temple go to Qinwangzhuang today?" Li Shimin nodded slightly, and then asked.

Liu Sancheng said: "Go, His Highness the Fourth Highness came forward to send them away, and the Second Highness asked the Fourth Highness to bring a word."

"What?"

"Taiping Buddha is greedy for money, and he goes down the mountain in troubled times!"

Li Shimin hesitated slightly, "Is Yu'er knocking on the Buddhist gate? Or is she planning to help the Taoist gate?"

Liu Sancheng shook his head, not knowing, "This old slave can't guess what His Highness is thinking, but thanks to His Highness, His Majesty has recovered ten thousand acres of land and thousands of catties of gold!"

"This is true, I really should reward Yu'er."

There are tens of thousands of young and strong laborers. After the Buddhist clothes are removed, they are ordinary people.

Buddhism handed over more than 2 acres of land deeds, and also handed over those golden Buddha statues.

All the temples have replaced the Buddha statues with stone or wood.

Don't dare to get involved in things that waste people's money and money.

Xuanzang and other Buddhist monks have been thinking that His Highness King Qin asked His Highness King Wei to bring out the true meaning of this sentence.

After thinking about it, I am afraid that the key issue lies in the two words of peace and troubled times.

Why don't Buddhist monks want to be officials like Taoist priests?Or practice medicine in the world?
It's a pity that they can't do it, because they know better how much they have.

They eat fast and chant Buddha all day long, and publish scriptures. They don't know anything about other things.

"Why don't you ask all the brothers and sisters from Shaolin Temple to come forward?"

"Xuanzang, what do you mean?"

"Brother Abbot, the Tang Dynasty has changed, His Royal Highness King Qin does not want Buddhism to become useless."

"But, worshiping the Buddha is us"

Xuanzang said firmly: "The Buddha is true in my heart, but our Buddha is not the Buddha of Tang Dynasty!"

"Xuanzang, why don't you go to King Qin's Manor again, now that our Buddhist sect has been wounded, is it not enough to satisfy His Highness King Qin?"

satisfied?To be honest, Xuanzang himself was not satisfied.

He is devoted to Buddhist affairs, and he only thinks that this is what Buddhism should do.

How can the Buddhist sect that serves the Buddha be infected by the secular world and let the yellow and white things lose their minds?
It's just a pity that those monks who didn't have documents, maybe some of them sincerely served my Buddha, but they had to leave in the end.

Buddhist monks in the Tang Dynasty had to go to the government to file for the record and leave a document in order to verify their authenticity.

However, not many certificates are issued each year, which limits the key factors for the development of many monasteries.

Obviously, there is so much incense money and the land is getting bigger and bigger, but no one helps them take care of it. Due to the greed in their hearts, many monks without documents appear.

They are different from those monks with certificates, doing the lowest work in the temple, and the reason why they do this is because in the temple, they don't have to worry about the problem of starvation.

A few days later, Xuanzang came to Qinwangzhuang again.

After being interviewed by Li Fangchen, seeing Xuanzang's slightly nervous face, Li Fangchen asked with a smile, "Master, what do you want me to do?"

"Young monk dare not!" King Qin was joking with himself?Why did Xuanzang feel the coldness on his back, and he could break out in a cold sweat with just one sentence?

Li Fangchen sneered twice, not intending to let Xuanzang go, "Your Buddha is much richer than this king!"

Xuanzang prostrated himself and said, "Your Highness, please point out a clear path to Buddhism!"

"What? Are you unwilling? Do you think those things should belong to the Buddhist sect?"

Xuanzang shook his head and said, "I don't dare, the Buddhist sect has made mistakes. But now I have the intention to make up for my mistakes, and please Your Highness tell the Buddhist sect a way out!"

(End of this chapter)