The Tang Dynasty started from saving Empress Changsun

Chapter 137 Contradictions
To put it bluntly, Chen Jingke's argument is selective absorption and assimilation, and this compromise method can be accepted by both Cheng Xuanying and Tian Shiwen.

Although Cheng Xuanying does not support targeting Buddhism, as long as he is allowed to absorb the excellence of Buddhism, everything else is acceptable.

Although the Louguan Sect is anti-Buddhist, after so many years of struggle, they also know that the possibility of expelling Buddhism is unlikely, so they mainly focus on belittling Buddhism and promoting Lao Tzu Hua Hu Jing.

The "Lao Zi Hua Hu Jing" written by Wang Fu was only a few thousand words in one volume, but now it has been expanded to more than ten volumes with nearly [-] words, which is basically the credit of the Lou Guan School.

Therefore, Tian Shiwen didn't have much opinion on this set of rhetoric, and was even very interested in Chen Jingke's idea of ​​annexing Buddhism, and asked:
"Everyone in the world knows that Buddhism came from Tianzhu, how can we annex them?"

Chen Jingke stretched out two fingers and said: "The two roads are carried out at the same time. If they can be completed, it will not be difficult to turn Buddhism into a side branch of my Chinese civilization."

Tian Shiwen lifted his spirits and said, "Which way is it?"

Chen Jingke said: "The first is to carry out ideological transformation, so that everyone in the world believes that Lao Tzu's transformation of Hoover is the way."

"Secondly, conquer Tianzhu by force. The Buddhist kingdom of Sakyamuni is the territory of the Tang Dynasty. Buddhism is naturally a part of my China."

Everyone looked at each other in blank dismay, actually wanting to occupy Tianzhu, this... is really a genius idea, but there is a big problem in implementing it.

Tian Shiwen said with some disappointment: "Tianzhu is west of the Western Regions, thousands of miles away from my Tang Dynasty, how can I conquer it?"

Chen Jingke smiled and said: "That's just a rumor. To go to Tianzhu from the Western Regions is actually a long detour and walk thousands of miles, and the distance is much closer by taking the normal road."

Tian Shiwen said in surprise: "Could it be that the little fellow Taoist knows the shortcut to Tianzhu?"

Chen Jingke didn't answer him directly, but said: "Realist Tian can ask the sage about this matter to see what he thinks."

What this means is that the Emperor Route knows, so go ask him.

Tian Shiwen was stunned for a moment, and slowly calmed down. This matter is so important that it cannot be decided by a few Taoist priests, it must be approved by the emperor.

But... to conquer the Buddha Kingdom, if he can really do it, then Tian Shiwen will have completed the unfinished work of dozens of generations of the Louguan Sect.

It's fine if you didn't know where Tianzhu was before, but now that you know, if you don't do it, you will be so sorry to the patriarchs.

The more he thought about it, the more excited he felt, and he must think carefully about how to persuade the emperor to use troops against Tianzhu.

Aren't you Fanbang Paganism very powerful, this time I will take a drastic step to see who will have the last laugh.

But let’s not worry about this. Even if Tianzhu is not as far away as imagined, it must not be close. It is not an easy task to send a teacher to another country, and it needs a long-term plan.

Well, since this fellow Daoist Chen proposed this strategy, he must have more ideas, and we will have more opportunities to communicate with him in the future.

Moreover, he is also the quasi-consort captain and has a great influence on the emperor. It is much easier for the two families to jointly promote this matter.

Let's leave things like this for the time being, let's talk about Journey to the West and Laozi Huahu first.

"Okay, I will discuss this matter with my little friend after I have asked the sage another day. Regarding the matter of Journey to the West, my Lou Guan Sect will do my best to support it."

Li Chunfeng and Cheng Xuanying naturally expressed their support.

One thing was confirmed, and then everyone began to discuss the issue of Taoist innovation.What was discussed just now was whether to change it, but now it is discussed why and how to change it.

Sun Simiao intended to help his disciples and gave him the opportunity to speak.

Chen Jingke was not polite either, pointing to Jiangshan quite vigorously, and said: "To be honest, because of the Yongjia Rebellion, the roads to the Middle Earth and the Western Regions were cut off. In the past few hundred years, my Chinese civilization has closed its doors to entertain itself. "

Seeing that Tian Shiwen wanted to refute, he stretched out his hand to stop him, and explained: "This point can be clearly known through comparison. It is also a religion, and Buddhism is braver than us."

"They dare to travel thousands of miles to China to preach, but what about our sect? In their own country, they are always overwhelmed by Buddhism."

"At least [-]% of the people believe in Buddhism, and there are very few believers. Outside of China, there are very few Taoists, and Buddhism is a great religion in thousands of miles around."

"This is a vivid example. No amount of reasoning can change the reality. Instead of denying it, it is better to sit down and think about what we lack than Buddhism, and then make changes."

Cheng Xuanying couldn't help but said: "Religion should seek peace of mind and detachment, how can it be competitive."

"Tch..." Before Chen Jingke could say anything, Tian Shiwen couldn't help but sneered first:

"Lao Tzu went west, Confucius traveled around the world... all schools of thought have opened forums to teach and spread theories, so they are all competitive?"

Cheng Xuanying was a little embarrassed, but he was more afraid to accept the accusations from above than his face. If it got out, he could just find a place where no one was around and live in seclusion.

Hastily said: "Tian Zhenren don't misinterpret my original intention, I..."

Tian Shiwen interrupted him, and said, "What's wrong with that? To spread the doctrines for the sages and educate all living beings, how can you be competitive? His Buddhism can travel thousands of miles to the middle land to preach, so why do we have to swallow our Taoism?"

"Fusheng Wuliang Tianzun." Cheng Xuanying recited a mantra without further explanation.

Chen Jingke was a little overwhelmed, why did he suddenly start spraying when he was fine just now?He didn't expect such a thing to happen, and he didn't know what to do for a while.

Sun Simiao came to the rescue in time, saying: "What both of you said is reasonable. Some people seek peace in the world, so they spread theories to educate all living beings. Some people seek personal detachment, so they pursue peace of mind."

"However, no matter what kind of theory it is, the purpose is to persuade people to be good so as to achieve peace in the world and the people to live and work in peace and contentment."

Tian Shiwen didn't dare not give him face, and said: "What the real person taught is that I misunderstood Master Xihua."

Cheng Xuanying sighed inwardly, and said: "My statement is also problematic, so that Tian Zhenren misunderstood it, let's just expose this matter."

Chen Jingke admired it in his heart, the master is the master, and the matter was settled in a few words.

But at the same time, he was also very puzzled, wondering if it was an illusion, Tian Shiwen seemed to have a lot of opinions on Cheng Xuanying.

What causes it?Is it because Cheng Xuanying is friendly to Buddhism?
"Cough." Just as he was thinking wildly, Sun Simiao gave him a dry cough and gave him a wink, motioning him to continue.

Chen Jingke restrained his thoughts, rearranged his language, and said: "If you want to innovate, you must figure out what the purpose and essence of religion are, so that it is convenient to start."

(End of this chapter)