The Tang Dynasty started from saving Empress Changsun

I don't know how many people were watching the court's movements. So many generals were mobilized at once, even people at the level of generals like Yu Chigong and Zhang Shigui were mobilized. It was impossible not to attract attention.

Observing the destination of these people, everyone was worried. Could it be an action against the gentry?
However, the gentry have been very honest in the past half a year, and they have retreated in the face of the persecution of the New Deal.

Reminiscent of the solar eclipse and the attack on the prince, everyone will inevitably have doubts. Could it be that the gentry did this?

The more they thought about it, the more they felt it was possible.

After Mochizuki Tan spared no effort to praise and kill, the world's impression of the gentry is one sentence: above the royal family, lawless.

Regardless of whether the story Mochizuki talked about is true or not, anyway, as Datang's only national propaganda tool, it can influence too many people.

Even if many people find it ridiculous, they will still choose to believe it if they have no other reference.

Such a powerful and arrogant gentry, how can they bear the anger of the New Deal?It seems that it is not impossible to target the prince.

Then more and more people began to believe that the emperor was targeting the gentry.

Under all kinds of rumors, even the gentry themselves became suspicious.

Wang Zhuo looked at the crowd suspiciously, and said, "It's not really your hands, is it?"

Cui Lun sneered: "Why, do you feel sorry for your Wang family's son-in-law?"

He was the representative sent by the Boling Cui family after Cui Gan's death, and he was Cui Gan's cousin.Because Wang Zhuo had insulted Cui Gan before, he targeted Wang Zhuo everywhere after he came.

Now Wang Zhuo is most annoyed when someone says something about the son-in-law of the Wang family, and he gets angry immediately.

Just as he was about to speak back, he was stopped by Zheng Song: "Come on, can you please stop making infighting when it's too late, do you really have to wait until the knife rests on your neck before you regret it?"

Both of them sat down resentfully and did not speak anymore.

Lu Xiu said: "It's useless to speculate. The most important thing now is to find out who attacked the prince. Haven't you heard the news yet?"

Cui Yun shook his head and said: "That person has controlled all the relevant personnel. No one knows what exactly happened. I only know that the prince went out in a micro-clothes and was attacked before the solar eclipse."

The others also shook their heads, unable to find out the details of the prince's attack.

"Tu Tut Tuk." At this moment, the knock on the door came to mind, and then the people outside said: "My lord, I am Wang Xiuqi, and I have important news to report."

Wang Zhuo was stunned for a moment, and said, "Come in."

Wang Xiuqi opened the door and came in, first saluted everyone.

However, most of the people who greeted him were contemptuous. The gentry may be arrogant, but it is still very contemptuous for him to take pleasure in killing maids like him.

It's a pity that this is a member of the Wang family, and there is nothing they can do.

Wang Xiuqi also knew that he was not welcome, so he simply saluted and ignored them, but said to Wang Zhuo:

"Lang Jun, the news just came back from the court that the murderer who assassinated Chen Jingke a month ago has been found."

Wang Zhuo frowned, and said displeasedly, "Such news is worth your fuss?"

Wang Xiuqi said calmly: "Listen to me first, the assassin who assassinated him was Prince Yin's personal guard captain named Jiang Zian."

"After the accident that year, the team leader was taken in by monk Huiqing of Baoyi Temple and became a monk...Huiqing sent him to assassinate Chen Jingke."

"The imperial court has found out the ironclad evidence that Huiqing took Jiang Zian in. Hearing that the court was very angry this morning, he ordered everyone in Baoyi Temple to be arrested and imprisoned on the spot."

"Not only that, but the whole of Buddhism has been implicated. The one who converted all 390 and eight Buddhist temples restored in the tenth year of Zhenguan to Taoist temples... There must be more moves in the future."

In April of the tenth year of Zhenguan, in order to pray for his seriously ill eldest grandson Wugou, Li Shimin ordered the restoration of 390 eight ancient temples, many of which were famous temples.

Afterwards, although Taoist Sun Simiao cured the queen's illness, these temples were not taken back, but kept.

This wave has all been changed to Taoist temples, and the blow to Buddhism is not insignificant.

The point is that this is tantamount to the imperial court expressing support for Taoism on the spot, which is the most fatal to Buddhism.

Although the imperial court supported Taoism for various reasons before, it did not attack Buddhism in turn.

For Buddhism, this level of support is not fatal. They have experienced several crises in history that were more serious than this.

But it is different now. The imperial court is completely in line this time, and the blow to Buddhism is even more deadly than the loss of four hundred temples.

So after hearing the news, everyone looked at each other in blank dismay.

Wang Zhuo couldn't believe it: "Buddhism actually took in Xuan...the rebel from that turmoil? How dare you send him to assassinate Chen Jingke?"

A trace of hatred appeared in Wang Xiuqi's eyes, and he said, "It's a pity that Jiang Zian's hands were not steady enough, so he didn't succeed."

Wang Zhuo warned: "I know you have a grudge against Chen Jingke, but it's troublesome now, don't make trouble."

"Also, I don't know how many pairs of eyes are staring at us, put away that bad habit of yours, and stop it recently."

Naturally, Wang Xiuqi knew what he was talking about, and quickly said, "Yes."

Wang Zhuo asked him a few more questions, such as the reaction of Buddhism, and then let him go out.

After he left, everyone started to discuss.

This matter is too big, and its influence is no less than that of the New Deal.

Zheng Song couldn't help saying with emotion: "Daoism and Buddha have been fighting for hundreds of years, is it finally going to be the winner?"

Li Hong shook his head and said: "It's hard to say, Buddhism is deeply rooted, and its influence is no less than that of our gentry. The imperial court will not destroy Buddhism for Chen Jingke."

Li Jin also agreed: "It is probably just a beating, and it is also a comfort to Taoism and Chen Jingke."

Everyone nodded in agreement, indeed.Now the imperial court is still implementing the New Deal, and it doesn't want extra problems.

At this time, Cui Yun suddenly said: "Not necessarily. You said that the imperial court suddenly sent five generals to sit in the area. Is it possible that it is not aimed at the nobles, but to prevent chaos in Buddhism?"

Everyone showed surprised expressions, guarding against Buddhism?
Li Hong said thoughtfully: "Unless the imperial court is really planning to take this opportunity to attack Buddhism..."

Wang Zhuo retorted: "Impossible, it's enfeoffment and a new deal, and the tribes that have surrendered must be relocated to the south for resettlement. It is impossible for the imperial court to take action against Buddhism at the same time."

There is one more thing he didn't say, that is to guard against the tyrants of the gentry.

Lu Xiu said: "No matter what the imperial court wants to do, we must be careful. Send news to each family, so that they must treat this matter carefully, and don't give the imperial court an opportunity."

Everyone is helpless, and it can only be like this.

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On the other hand, Chen Jingke heaved a sigh of relief when the matter of his assassination finally came to fruition, and he had an explanation to Yi Nu.

But the emperor changed nearly [-] temples into Taoist temples in one go, which was completely beyond his expectations.

"What do you mean by saint? Is it just a blow to Buddhism, or is there another reason?"

Wu Shusi pondered: "There should be all of them. Buddhism allows rebels to assassinate the emperor's relatives. This is a taboo that must be beaten."

"Furthermore, the Buddha's plan is related to the future. It is difficult to make any major progress in the short term with the strength of our Taoist family alone. The saint's move can be regarded as a push."

Chen Jingke nodded, indeed.

After being caught off guard again, Buddhism gradually gained a firm foothold and launched a counterattack step by step.

Although Taoism has such powerful tools as Journey to the West and Mochiyue Tan, it is difficult to make much progress for a while.

But enfeoffment is just around the corner, and Li Shimin has already selected three noble families and two clans as the first batch of enfeoffment targets.

It is not only an exploratory practice, but also a reassurance for the nobles.

So it is impossible for him to wait for Daofo to pull here, and just push it, and it will become normal.

"Is there anything else? With our Majesty's scheming personality, there must be other plans, right?"

Wu Shu covered her mouth and chuckled. She would be very worried when she heard Chen Jingke say that about the emperor before, what if it got out.

Now I just think it's funny, and then it's 'my family's real people are amazing, and saints should be pampered'.

"There should be other plans, but the information in my hand is limited, and there are not many that can be deduced."

"Well... But there should be another reason, in order to draw everyone's attention away from the things that the five generals mobilized, so as to facilitate the next move."

Chen Jingke questioned: "Can such an obvious action be diverted?"

Wu Shu spread his hands and said: "It doesn't matter if you can or not. The gentry are just fish on the chopping board now. It depends on when the saint wants to use the knife. They have no room to resist."

A glimmer of gloom flashed in Chen Jingke's eyes, and he said, "I hope to do it soon, and don't make me wait too long."

Wu Shu sighed, recently he asked Yang Tianlu to do a lot of things in private, no one knows the specifics.

But I think it was all prepared for revenge on Wang Xiuqi, I only hope that he can recover after venting his dark side.

Afterwards, Chen Jingke returned to his courtyard and told Yi Nu about the emperor's handling of Buddhism:
"This time we have avenged all our vengeance. From now on, you can take good care of your wounds and give birth to me some big fat boys when you recover from your wounds."

Yi Nu was both happy and worried: "Do you want to get your mother's consent first?"

Chen Jingke scratched her nose and said with a smile: "Now I think of asking my aunt for instructions, why did I dare to do it back then?"

Yi Nu said a little shyly: "It wasn't... the situation was different back then."

Chen Jingke smiled and said: "Don't worry, I have already agreed with my aunt, you and Yuzhu are both concubines."

Yi Nu jumped into his arms, Chen Jingke was startled, and said: "Be careful, be careful, your wound has just healed and don't burst."

Yi Nu didn't care about these at all, choked up and said: "My real man, I'm so happy."

At this time, Yuzhu came out of the house with tea, and said with a smile: "Sister Yi Nu is still injured, so I can't help but want to steal it?"

Normally, Yi Nu would definitely not admit defeat and joke around, but this time she just lay in Chen Jingke's arms and didn't say anything.

Seeing that Yuzhu's expression became weird, Chen Jingke said quickly: "Don't talk nonsense, I have agreed with my aunt, and she is happy to give you and Yi the status of concubine."

Hearing this, Yuzhu was stunned, and then with tears in her eyes, she asked in disbelief: "Really? Can I do it too?"

Chen Jingke sighed and said: "Really, don't think about it in the future, and stay in the temple with peace of mind."

Yuzhu also rushed over, hugged him from behind, and whimpered, "Wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooow

Chen Jingke was also quite emotional. Sure enough, a person's pursuit has something to do with his position.

Some people are not satisfied even if they are married with eight palanquins, and some people are satisfied with just a concubine.

It took a lot of effort to appease the two little maids, and he said again:

"The sage changed [-] temples into Taoist temples, and I plan to choose two to put under your name. When you have children in the future, you can inherit this Taoist temple."

Then the two little maids hugged him excitedly and wept bitterly.

They are concubines, and the children they give birth to are also concubines, and they have no right to inherit if there are legitimate sons and grandchildren.

Now Chen Jingke's two Taoist temples are under their two names, which is equivalent to their private property, and the profits of the Taoist temple are also owned by them.

In the future, Taoism can also be passed on to their own children. At that time, their children will change from bastards who look at people's faces to offshoots with free bodies.

The gap is very huge.

Of course, some people say that the status of a concubine is equivalent to that of a slave, which is not accurate.

Bastards are also legally recognized children, but their status is not as high as that of legitimate sons, but they are not the same as slaves.

What is really equivalent to a servant is a child born to a servant without a status, and sister Yihe Yilian is a child born to a servant.

Although their father declared that their mother was a concubine, businessmen were not qualified to take concubines, and their mothers were legally slaves.

That's why after their father passed away, the mistress of the house dared to sell them so brazenly, even taking away their surnames.

If it was a real concubine who gave birth to a child, the mistress would not dare to do such a terrible thing.

Chen Jingke's arrangement of property for Yi Nu and Yuzhu was not a whim, but after careful consideration.

He is not an ancient man, and he has no prejudice against his children.

But due to the rules of this era, it is not realistic to say that they are treated completely equally.

It is impossible for Xiao Sizi's child to be the same as the two of them's children. Even if he wanted to do this, the royal family would not agree, and neither would other people.

Rules are rules.

But within his ability, he can still provide more guarantees for the two of them and their children.

A Taoist temple is enough as an industry.If you give too much, it will cause unnecessary trouble.

Although some people say: If children are talented, there is no need to keep money.If the children have no talents, what's the use of saving money.

But everyone is an adult and knows what the starting line is.Since he has this ability, it is natural to work hard to create a higher starting line for all children.

Of course, he will definitely train his children to read and study in a limited way, and strive to succeed by relying on their own abilities.

But it is inevitable that there will be those who are dull in talent or do not want to work hard, so let them go to Taoist temples to spend their lives in peace.