Daxia Lingxian

In the Chang'an Confucian and Taoist Heavenly Temple, the oldest statue of a Confucian saint is enshrined, and its name is: Holy One!

In the distant ancient times, it is said that the direct disciples of the Confucian and Taoist saints personally decorated the statues of Confucian saints for sacrifice.

The Holy Spirit is the most powerful and mysterious foundation of Confucianism with a history of 20,000 years!

It is not surprising that there are many statues of Confucian saints and gods, and they are enshrined in every Confucian temple.

But this statue of Confucian sage... is different!

The Saint is not only the oldest, but also a treasure of luck in Confucianism and Taoism. It has accumulated vast Confucianism and Taoism. It can be said to be a famous religious artifact, and has great power in suppressing promiscuous techniques and heresy!

It is said that if this treasure is used for fighting, it will be of little use against foreigners to defend the country.

It can be used to deal with strange and obscene techniques and heresy, but it is an extremely deadly weapon, like a divine power!

Some of the remaining ancient gods are afraid of this important treasure of the famous religion and do not dare to be too presumptuous.

The saint contains awe-inspiring righteousness, embodies the remnant souls of the Taoist thoughts of the sages and great virtues of the past 20,000 years, enjoys the fragrance of the hearts of Confucian scholars from ancient to modern times, and the royal luck of the past dynasties.

Even the Zhensi sect, which is best at idols and magic weapons, is in awe of the saints of Confucianism.

Fortunately, the sage is only enshrined in the Confucian Sage Main Temple in the capital, and is rarely invited to use it. Even if it is used, thirty-six Confucian and Taoist monks must work together to arrange the Confucian and Taoist 'Haoran Righteous Array'.

It is said that only Confucianism can inspire the power of the Holy Spirit.

According to the history of Confucianism and Taoism, the Holy Spirit has only been used three times in 20,000 years.

The first time, 18,000 years ago, was used to intimidate hundreds of schools of thought and suppress the Mohist religion that challenged Confucianism, making the Mohist religion irreversible.

Since then, Confucianism has been the dominant religion, binding the destiny of kings.

The second time was 12,000 years ago, when Xuanjiao and shamanism were suppressed, allowing Confucianism to completely tie up the destiny of the king and interfere with the power of the government.

The third time was eight thousand years ago, when the ghost officials of the underworld were suppressed and the nether world was destroyed, leading to the destruction of the underworld.

Each time these three times, the Holy Spirit was invited out, it was to suppress the "side sects" and "evil evil spirits" and maintain the sole authority of Confucianism.

As long as the dynasties of the past dynasties did not respect Confucianism, they would definitely be unstable.

As a result, all Taoism has declined, and only Confucianism is the most important.

As a result, "Everything is inferior, but reading is high."

Among all the monks, only Confucianism monks are most likely to enjoy the luck of the king.

It is difficult for a talented martial arts genius to become a strong martial artist even if he has practiced martial arts for decades.

However, as long as a scholar has passed the Jinshi examination, he can become an official, and he can even become a strong Confucian and Taoist scholar in a few years.

Is this fair?

Only Confucian and Taoist monks can achieve the phenomenon of being ordinary people a few years ago and becoming masters or even strong men a few years later.

The problem is that those who can pass the Jinshi examination are almost all children of Confucian and Taoist families.

Even if a few are not from Confucian and Taoist families, they must be related to Confucian and Taoist families and rely on the power of Confucian and Taoist families.

Otherwise, it would be as difficult as climbing to the sky if you have to rely on your own efforts to pass the Jinshi exam.

What's even more terrible is that the Confucian and Taoist family monopolizes a large amount of resources by virtue of its power, but it has the right to tax exemption!

The Great Xia has accumulated so much that it is difficult to return, and its momentum is almost exhausted. Confucianism can be said to have made an indispensable contribution.

But Confucian and Taoist monks will never admit this.

As for now, Zhou Tiren and other Confucian and Taoist ministers unanimously believe that Daxia fell into this situation because the emperor was stubborn, disobedient, and did not respect Taoism.

This Tao, of course, refers to Confucianism and Taoism.

As for their own questions...sorry, no.

At this time, everyone was silent for a moment when they heard Sun Shen's proposal to invite the Holy Ghost to deal with the Holy Ghost.

It's not that they don't want to do it, it's just because they are unsure.

It is recorded in the history books that the magic power of the Holy One is indeed very powerful, but after all, it has not been used for eight thousand years. No one is sure whether it is really that powerful.

Besides, even if the Holy Ghost is really as powerful as the history books say, is the so-called Holy Ghost even stronger?

Can holy ghosts really suppress holy ghosts?

Kong Yin, the Duke of Yansheng, first said: "The holy ghost is the treasure of the right way. It is majestic and upright, and all evils can be avoided. The so-called holy ghost, no matter how powerful it is, is definitely not the right way, it must be the devil's way!"

"Since it is a demonic path, the Holy One will definitely be able to suppress it!"

"It's just...it's just that if you're not afraid of ten thousand, just be afraid of the worst. How do you know that the holy ghost has no plot against the holy one?"

"That's why Kong believes that saints can only be invited, but they should never be invited lightly."

"If the holy ghost respects the famous religion, does not do anything that harms the world's orthodoxy, and does not let the people be superstitious and ignorant, then we don't have to trouble the gods and can live in peace, which is also the blessing of the holy ghost."

Confucianism cultivators have the right to speak, and their favorite word to criticize heterogeneous people is "superstition."

In short, not believing in them but believing in others is superstitious and ignorant. Many ancient Chinese customs were wiped out by them "changing customs" in the name of superstition.

Zhou Tiren thought for a while and said slowly: "This is a serious matter and we cannot take risks."

"Invite the Holy One to suppress the so-called Holy Ghost. Once defeated, our famous religion will not only lose its foundation, but will also fight to the death with the other party. The risk is too great."

Liu Guoyuan nodded: "I deeply agree with what the chief minister said. It is a matter of great importance to ask the saints to suppress it. If something goes wrong, the famous religion will be in danger and the world will be in danger."

The sentence "The world is in danger" seems that they are the guardians of the world, and Luo Ning is the person who harms the world.

Cao Jiaofang also said: "Although evil cannot defeat good, major events since ancient times have been full of twists and turns. We must not stumble because of the great righteousness in our hands."

"In my opinion, it should be three steps from inside to outside."

"First, send a document to officials in various states and counties to ask them to clarify the theories of holy ghosts and doomsday heresies, to ask people not to be superstitious, and to strictly prohibit illegal temple construction."

"Second, on the one hand, we invite the Holy Ghost to come out and secretly prepare a countermeasure with force. On the other hand, we send representatives to the palace to pay homage and test the Holy Ghost's attitude!"

"Third, notify Huang Taiji immediately and ask him to find a way to deal with this matter. If the Holy Ghost is powerful, he will not be able to secure the world."

Zhou Tiren nodded and said: "Well, what Brother Cao said is a safe approach and it is the best policy. Then let's do it."

"I and Mr. Yansheng will personally lead people to the temple and invite the saints to set up a large formation at any time. As for the representatives entering the palace..."

He looked at Wen Changbo and Zhang Tao and said, "Wen Changbo, you are a descendant of saints and a famous Confucian and Taoist official, so you can fully represent our feelings. Moreover, you also have friendship with that holy ghost, so I'll go to the palace to see you. .”

He was not afraid of Wen Changbo informing him.

Because in his opinion, Wen Changbo was a hereditary nobleman of Confucianism and Taoism, and he was born to be the simplest defender of Confucianism and Taoism.

People like Yan Shenggong and Wen Changbo were originally the biggest beneficiaries of the famous Taoism.

Fame, wealth, and the rise and fall of the family depend on it. Even if Zhang Tao and Luo Ning have some personal relationship, they will never ignore the orthodoxy and the dignity of Confucianism just for this personal relationship!

Therefore, Wen Changbo must be one of our own.

On the contrary, because he has some friendship with Luo Ning, he is the best representative candidate.

Not only Zhou Tiren thought so, but Liu Guoguan and others also thought so.

It is simply a joke to say that Wen Changbo betrayed the Confucian and Taoist group and renounced his family and his ancestors just because of his personal relationship.

Sure enough, Zhang Tao stood up and said without hesitation:

"For the sake of the eternal cause of the famous religion, I am willing to go to the palace to attend the banquet, meet with Luo Ning, and find out what is said and what is true."

At this time, his mood was very complicated. He hoped that the holy ghosts could live in peace with the famous religion and not let Confucianism and Taoism decline.

Zhou Tiren added: "Uncle Wen Chang, if we can negotiate with that holy ghost, we have five conditions. If the holy ghost can agree, it will be a blessing to the world and to Great Xia."

"Brother Liu, please tell me."

Liu Guoguan coughed and said calmly:

"First, the status of Mingjiao as the orthodoxy of the world cannot be shaken. This is the foundation of the world."

"Second, reading is the seed of knowing one's mind and nature, adhering to awe-inspiring righteousness, being public-minded and sincere, serving as an official to govern the world. This is the imperial examination ceremony, which is the eternal way and cannot be abolished."

"Third, holy ghost temples can be built, but the status of the holy ghost temple should not be higher than that of the Confucian sage temple or the Taimiao Temple. The number should not exceed a hundred."

"Fourth, holy ghosts cannot use the so-called great cause of faith to create personal worship. Holy ghosts have the same status as saints and receive courtesy from the court. During the four seasons and eight festivals, the Ministry of Rites performs sacrifices on behalf of the court, but it cannot be superior to the emperor."

"Fifth, the reincarnation of yin and yang and the power of rewards and punishments in the underworld are related to the avenue of heaven and earth. It is really not suitable for holy ghosts to interfere, and should still be supervised by the imperial court."

After listening to these five points, everyone couldn't help but nod in agreement.

In their opinion, these five articles are very kind and sincere towards the holy ghosts. At least they can accept the holy ghosts and are willing to pay respect to the holy ghosts.

This is already a big concession. But Zhang Tao frowned.

These five items will probably anger Luo Ning!

When the five articles are rolled out, it is actually just one sentence: the famous religion is as noble as before and still holds the power in the world. And no matter how powerful the Holy Ghost is, it cannot replace the famous religion.

Can Luo Ning agree?

Zhang Tao said directly: "First Assistant Prime Minister, if these five holy ghosts do not agree, or they anger him..."

Zhou Tiren sighed, "We are so sincere. As long as the holy ghosts really have the heart to protect the world, they should not object. What we strive for is the well-being of hundreds of millions of people in the world."

"This great position of belief in the Godhead is related to all the people in the world, the righteousness of heaven and earth, the good and evil of people's hearts, and the education of the world. How important it is! How can you only honor one person? Isn't that a huge superstition!"

"If a holy ghost seizes the throne of faith and monopolizes the world's incense by virtue of his magical power, wouldn't that mean he deifies himself and competes with heaven for profit?"

Deify yourself! Compete with the sky!

Or put it another way, when it comes to wars of words, even Buddhism has to bow down to Confucianism.

The Confucian and Taoist old husband was very talkative, and Zhou Tiren's few words gave Luo Ning the big label of "deifying himself and competing with heaven for profit."

This hat is really scary, even Luo Ning will not remain indifferent.

"That's right!" Sun Shen shouted, "If he doesn't accept it, then he is going against the grain, deifying himself and competing with heaven for profit!"

"At that time, as soon as the saint comes out, he will suppress the evil spirits!"

When the ministers heard the word "saint", their confidence suddenly surged.

The saint is just a trump card, the saint ghost also has to weigh it!

Soon, Zhou Tiren took Kong Yin, the Duke of Yansheng, into the Confucian Sage Temple in person to ask for the holy statue.

Wenchang Bo Zhang Tao took several Confucian officials to the palace to pay homage to the Holy Ghost and the Emperor.

In fact, everyone knows that now the Confucian and Taoist groups and Chongzhen are called monarchs and ministers, but they have actually parted ways and are doing their own thing.

The Confucian and Taoist groups have abandoned Chongzhen, making him completely isolated and lonely.

When the building was about to collapse, Chongzhen had no choice but to see clearly the innermost feelings of the Confucian and Taoist groups. He simply ignored the opposition of the Confucian and Taoist groups and respected the saints and ghosts to save the country.

The alienation between the monarch and his ministers is so heart-breaking.

Zhou Tiren suddenly stood up and said, "The Qing army has entered the pass and is heading south, and will arrive soon. Since Huang Taiji is not afraid of the holy ghost, he must have a countermeasure!"

"The world is in danger and the country is in trouble. This is the time for our generation to work so hard!"

"For the sake of the common people, why would I regret this life!"

……

In the Daming Palace, the grand palace banquet has begun.

But Emperor Chongzhen looked very embarrassed.

The Jingyang bell that summoned the ministers to the palace has been ringing for a long time. There are more than 1,200 ministers of fifth rank and above in Chang'an, but only less than 300 people have come!

The remaining thousands of courtiers pretended to be deaf and dumb and watched indifferently.

For the emperor, this was a real loss of face to his grandma's house.

Chong Zhen looked at the empty banquet in the hall and couldn't help but feel angry.

These thousands of ministers who refused to enter the palace to attend the banquet were either Confucian ministers or their associates. They were not only spread across the five government offices and six ministries, but even the internal officials of the twenty-four yamen!

It is equivalent to saying that not only the outer court controlled by Confucian officials abandoned him as emperor, but also many eunuchs in the inner court who were close to Confucian officials also abandoned him.

Zhou Tiren, Liu Guoguan, Cao Jiaofang, I trusted you so much at the beginning, but you slapped me in the face like this!

Chong Zhen was very angry, but when he saw the holy ghost Luo Ning sitting in the supreme position, his anger suddenly disappeared.

So what if those unfaithful and unfilial ministers betray their master and treason?

Now the holy ghost is in Chang'an, right here in the Daming Palace!

As long as His Majesty the Holy Ghost is here, they can't afford to make trouble!

On the contrary, if they offend the holy ghosts, it will be useless even if they repent and break their hearts.

Chongzhen affirmed that the Confucian and Taoist groups underestimated the Holy Ghost.

They are not stupid, but they have always been arrogant. It was their arrogance that made them make a fatal mistake: underestimate the power of the Holy Ghost!

They must have thought that even if the famous and precious holy being could not suppress the holy ghosts, he still had the foundation to compete with the holy ghosts.

So confident.

Chong Zhen didn't know how powerful the Holy Ghost was, but he was sure that the Holy Ghost could not suppress the Holy Ghost!

"Your Majesty the Holy Ghost." Chongzhen personally held the jade cup and toasted to Luo Ning, "I wish that your Majesty the Holy Ghost will live as long as heaven and earth, and that the great road will last forever!"

The queen, prince, princes, princesses, distinguished ministers and others all toasted to Luoning with utmost respect.

Luo Ning smiled and said, "You're welcome, Emperor. Since I'm here, I'll naturally teach you something."

He pointed to the south outside the palace and said, "I already know everything about the Zhou Mansion."

Of course Chongzhen knew what the Zhou Mansion was doing, as it was where Confucian and Taoist ministers gathered.

But unexpectedly, the holy ghost was sitting deep in the palace and already had full control over the affairs of the Zhou Mansion outside the palace.

Isn’t this the God’s eyes that are like lightning?

It's ridiculous that Zhou Tiren and others don't overestimate their capabilities.

"They sent Zhang Tao to see me and put forward five conditions." Luo Ning looked playful, "If the Qing army enters Beijing, I wonder if they dare to put forward five conditions."

Xia Zhi said: "His Majesty the Holy Ghost knows this! If the Tatars come, those Confucian ministers will never dare to be so bold. They are... bullying the Holy Ghost!"

Bullying my kindness? Luo Ning glanced at Xia Zhi, "What you said is very good. They are just... bullying me!"

After a while, Zhang Tao came into the palace to pay his respects.

"My minister, Wen Chang Bo, Zhang Tao, pays homage to Your Majesty and pays homage to the Holy Ghost!"

When Zhang Tao saw Luo Ning, he immediately had no doubts at all.

Luo Ning is a holy ghost!

Thinking of the shared experience in the Blue Star World, Zhang Tao couldn't help but sigh.

Speaking of which, Luo Ning was kind to him.

Without Luo Ning, he would still be a monster trapped in the tomb of the concubine. And Wenchang Bo's Mansion will still be occupied by Ruoshen.

But for the dignity of the famous religion, he still has to come.

"Brother Zhang, are you okay?" Luo Ning looked at Zhang Tao with an indifferent expression, thinking of their shared experience at Blue Star.

For the sake of his old friend, he would give Zhang Tao a chance.

As for whether Zhang Tao will choose, it depends on Zhang Tao's own destiny.

Whether to continue to be friends or enemies depends entirely on Zhang Tao's own thoughts.

Zhang Tao raised his head and looked at Luo Ning, who was both strange and familiar, and couldn't help but feel in a trance.

Holy ghost? Luoning?

At this moment, the person who put the greatest pressure on him in this hall was no longer Emperor Chongzhen.

But the friend from back then, Luo Ning!

In the blink of an eye, thoughts were changing in Zhang Tao's heart, and heaven and man were at war.

In an instant, he was sweating profusely, as if he had experienced a big battle.

He reacted very quickly, and in just a few breaths, he made up his mind.

Zhang Tao took a deep breath and smiled at Luo Ning:

"We haven't seen each other for more than ten years. Brother Luo is still as charming as before. Today we see you again. Brother Luo is so happy."

"Brother Luo of Haojiao knows that Zhou Tiren and others have invited Shengzhi to try to deal with Brother Luo. They also colluded with Huang Taiji to sell the seller for glory."

"...They put forward five conditions, saying that if Brother Luo doesn't agree, he will deify himself and compete with heaven for profit..."

"Deify yourself and compete with the sky for profit?" Luo Ning laughed when he heard this, "They are such big hats."

Luo Ning was very satisfied that Zhang Tao made the right choice.

He said to Chongzhen: "Emperor, this is one of our own, you can give me a seat."

"Come! Brother Zhang, you and I are old friends, sit down and talk!" (End of Chapter)