The Tang Dynasty started from saving Empress Changsun

Chapter 139 Let the world bathe in the grace of China

"What kind of religion does the country and the imperial court need?" Chen Jingke glanced at the crowd and said in a deep voice:
"Here we have to distinguish a conceptual issue. The country and the court are not the same. The country actually refers to the Chinese civilization, while the court..."

At this point, he paused for a moment, and did not say the following words, but said: "You seniors are all masters of the Tao, so you should be able to understand what I mean."

Everyone's expressions were stunned, and they naturally understood what it meant.

The difference between the two is indeed too great. The Chinese civilization has been passed down for thousands of years, and the imperial court has changed countless times.

But it takes a lot of courage to speak out in public.

No, not just courage, but confidence, even if the emperor knew about it, he would not be held accountable.

What exactly is the confidence of this fellow Daoist Chen?Let the emperor use the first princess to marry him, and dare to say such outrageous things in public.

Chen Jingke ignored their strange gazes, and continued: "So we have to treat the two separately, not to confuse them."

"For the Chinese civilization, the theory it needs can be summed up in four sentences: establish a heart for the world, establish a life for the people, inherit the knowledge of the past, and create peace for all generations."

"Bang." Tian Shiwen slammed the table, ignoring the frightened people, and said excitedly:
"Okay, a good one will set up a heart for the world, a good one will build a life for the people, a good one will inherit the sage's knowledge, and a good one will bring peace to all generations."

"Little friend has fulfilled all my wishes in four sentences. This is the highest ideal that my Taoist sect should really pursue."

Li Chunfeng also praised: "This statement is not only for theories of various schools, but also can be used as an ideal and ambition for our generation. I want to use it as a motto, and I hope you will allow it."

"If Master Li likes it, just use it." Chen Jingke naturally would not disagree.

I thought in my heart, Hengqu's four sentences are too suitable for the appetite of ancient literati, and directly touched their itching.

Not only Tian Shiwen and Li Chunfeng, but also other people were greatly shocked, even Sun Simiao was no exception.

It was also the first time he heard these four sentences, but he guessed right away that they might be said by people from Chen Jingke's hometown.

But he also admires the person who can say this sentence very much.It must be a highly respected master, and I wish I could not get along with him.

Yin Wencao on the side also looked at Chen Jingke with admiration for the first time, and he was ashamed of this kind of magnanimity.

Even though he was a take-it-yourselfer once, Chen Jingke was still a little ecstatic, but he immediately calmed down when he thought of everyone's identities and achievements.

Compared with this roomful of bosses, he really has nothing to be ashamed of.

After everyone calmed down, he said: "Since everyone agrees with what I said, you can compare it with my Taoist teachings and see what is wrong."

Everyone was deep in thought, there were too many things that were not done properly.In the past, they were still complacent about their achievements, but now they have a reference standard to know that they are still far behind.

"In fact, the core teachings of our Taoism have gone astray. As a religion, we actually pursue 'being out of the world' instead of educating all living beings."

"Who will believe in us if we are independent and self-admired? If no one believes in a religion, what's the need for it to exist? If it doesn't change, it will die out sooner or later."

"Religion can only survive if it is rooted in the people. This is also the best way to get rid of the influence of emperors and generals as much as possible... Buddhism is the best example."

"There are many monarchs who exterminated Buddhism in history, but they still survive tenaciously. The imperial court relaxes the restraint a little bit, and it will soon be revived."

"Why? Because they are rooted in the people and in the hearts of the people...so religion must have the same characteristics as the plague and be able to spread quickly."

"On this point, we must make changes. Only in this way can Taoism continue to exist and pass on the teachings of the sages."

"We want to make Taoism more aggressive and more proactive in preaching to the people."

"Not only the folks in Middle-earth, but also Siyi is where we spread our beliefs."

Chen Jingke said loudly: "We are obliged to let the whole world be bathed in the grace of Chinese civilization, and all of this will be initiated by our Taoists."

The people who were infected by Hengqu's four sentences were easily mobilized and expressed their support.

It was Tian Shiwen who reacted most violently, and said loudly: "Well said, this is the real Taoism, my little friend awakened the dreamer with a word, I really wish I had known you earlier."

"I'm putting my words here. This time, my Louguan sect will be reformed with Zixiao's view on the horse. If the real person doesn't dislike it, I am willing to be a pawn."

Sun Simiao was overjoyed, and said: "Tian Zhenzhen is too polite, Taoist innovation is not a matter for one family, and it should not be decided by one family, it needs the joint efforts of my fellow Taoists."

"My Zixiaoguan's attitude has been made clear just now, seeking common ground while reserving differences, so no one is a pawn for another, and some only work together through thick and thin."

Tian Shiwen said in admiration: "The real man is so virtuous and upright, so I am convinced. What I said just now is also true, real man, please wait and see."

In this way, the two largest factions of Taoism today, the Maoshan Sect and the Louguan Sect, officially became allies of Zixiao Temple.

Next, even if the other branches of the Taoist sect disagree, they can force innovation by virtue of their size and influence.

Sun Simiao and Chen Jingke were naturally very happy.

However, the two of them did not get carried away. Although the goal has been achieved, they still have to continue talking about the Taoist reform.

Chen Jingke regained his composure, and then said: "As for the imperial court's expectations of religion, I have already said before, to uphold justice and promote truth, goodness and beauty. We have done a good job in this regard, but it is not enough."

"I suggest that you should refer to Confucianism and Legalism, but you can't copy it mechanically. You should improve it based on reality and add some things of your own..."

Chen Jingke hates Confucianism very much, but he will not deny the excellent parts of Confucianism.

The Confucian moral system was not fabricated by Confucius out of thin air, but formulated by him after summarizing the customs and habits handed down from Chinese civilization for thousands of years, and it is a part of Chinese civilization.

The real way is to take its essence and discard its dross.

Everyone also agrees with this point, especially Cheng Xuanying is the most supportive.

The convergence of Confucianism and Taoism actually began hundreds of years ago. During the Jin and Southern and Northern Dynasties, Kou Qianzhi, Lu Xiujing and others established the Taoist ethical system by referring to Confucianism.

Now they imitate their predecessors and absorb the strengths of Confucianism and Legalism, without any psychological burden at all, and no one can criticize them.

Just when everyone was getting excited, Yin Wencao suddenly raised a question.

He pointed at the top and said, "What should they do? Are they going to be arrested like ordinary people, drink Mengpo soup, and be judged by judges?
(End of this chapter)