Daxia Lingxian

Zhang Tao certainly had his reasons for choosing Luo Ning and betraying the Confucian and Taoist group.

Friendship is only a secondary reason.

The most important thing is that the moment he saw the holy ghost, he felt an extreme sense of insignificance and humiliation.

This feeling immediately woke him up and made him understand how terrible it is to be an enemy of a holy ghost.

The boundless magic power displayed by the holy ghost's manifestation is definitely not a magic trick, but a true supernatural power!

He suddenly understood why the almighty emperor would choose to worship the holy ghost.

Zhang Tao and Luo Ning have been together for five years, and they know Luo Ning's character very well.

Therefore, he immediately made the decision to join Luoning and abandon his own camp.

Many times, betrayal is actually very easy.

At this time, Zhang Tao sat at the banquet and finally regained the feeling of getting along with Luo Ning.

He found that Luo Ning still hadn't changed. His personality is the same as before, but his strength has become unfathomable.

"Brother Luo, you will definitely not agree to these five conditions." Zhang Tao immediately stepped into his own role.

Luo Ning smiled and said: "You still understand me. I will not agree to any of these five conditions."

"What qualifications do they have to negotiate with me? Just based on that saint? Why do they have the authority of Confucianism and Taoism?"

Chong Zhen also showed a sneer.

Zhang Tao is somewhat embarrassed. After all, he is a Confucian and Taoist minister and comes from a famous religious family.

Luo Ning didn't give any face, and continued:

"They pretend to be superior and consider themselves to be noble gentlemen, but in fact, what ninety-percent of the world's Confucian scholars do is, in a nutshell, nothing more than self-deception, hypocrisy and shamelessness."

Zhang Tao smiled and his face turned redder.

However, he couldn't refute Luo Ning's words!

Luo Ning put down his wine glass, "The teachings of Confucianism and Taoism are good. Benevolence, justice, etiquette, wisdom and trust, every word is solemn. Which word is not the beauty of human relations? Which one is not a model for the world? Cultivating oneself, managing one's family, governing the country and bringing peace to the world is enough to be a sign of transcendence."

"But how many Confucian scholars themselves can do this? They use famous religion to deceive the world, steal reputation, fight for power and gain, and refuse to bow their heads to the common people. They are called Confucian scholars, but they are actually Confucian thieves."

"Those who claim to be famous religious saints and moral gentlemen may appear to be upright, but in reality they are unkind and dishonest. Those who are just fishing for fame and reputation, those who are arrogant and arrogant, those who are self-serving and inconsistent with their words and deeds. Those who are opportunistic and good at dancing. Those...are everywhere, nothing more than this."

"They keep saying they are loyal to the emperor and patriotic, benevolent and loving things, but few of them contribute to the country or pray for the people. The Confucian and Taoist families are as rich as the others, and everyone is extremely rich. There are many resources that cannot be used up, but they refuse to pay taxes and sit still. Look at the imperial court’s financial resources drying up and military spending cut off.”

"They don't pay taxes and earn nothing, but they share 70% of Daxia's royal fortune! They are undoubtedly the thieves who steal the country."

"They are the biggest beneficiaries, and they should be the most patriotic. But when Huang Taiji went south, they did not think about saving the country. Instead, they were busy collaborating with Huang Taiji, surrendering, and seeking glory."

"Even dog-slaughterers and husband-traffickers are deeply despised when it comes to dirty things. If we expect these hypocrites to govern the world, how can the world not be corrupted?"

After Luo Ning said this, he turned to look at Chong Zhen, "Emperor, can you agree to these five items?"

Chongzhen shook his head and said: "The Confucian and Taoist ministers have committed crimes against the country, and almost everyone deserves to be killed. It is certainly my fault that Daxia has fallen to this point, and it is also the fault of the Confucian ministers!"

"From what I see, the power of Confucian ministers should be abolished and a new talent selection ceremony should be established."

"I will not agree to any of these five items."

Chongzhen has clearly seen the faces of Confucian and Taoist ministers, and he is eager to use the power of holy ghosts to clean up these thieves who have made him powerless.

The Confucian and Taoist clique controls the power from the court to the local states and counties, from the cabinet elders and ministers to the state pastors, county governors, and county magistrates. Who is not a Confucian cultivator?

Even the generals in the army, the city gods, and the eunuchs in the palace often have their own private parties.

Confucian and Taoist officials relied on the royal luck to cultivate and enjoyed 70% of the royal luck in Daxia, but they did not pay a piece of spiritual jade!

Over the years, even though he was the emperor, he had suffered enough from the misfortune and anger of these gentlemen who were accustomed to working in secret, forming cliques, and being selfish.

As long as they oppose many things, they will definitely not be able to do it!

His name is the Emperor of Daxia, and he seems to be supreme, but in fact he often has to fight with his ministers, and most of the big things happen because of his inability.

Now with the support of holy ghosts, we can just deal with these "benevolent gentlemen" who are prosperous in the court, and abolish the hegemony of Confucianism and Taoism!

Chongzhen said to Zhang Tao: "Uncle Wen Chang, go back and tell them that His Majesty the Holy Ghost and I will not agree to any of these five conditions."

"Not only do I refuse to agree, I also issue an edict to abolish the privileges of Confucianism and cultivators, abolish the famous religion and only respect Taoism, and then let hundreds of schools of thought speak out!"

He looked at Zhang Tao and said forcefully:

"From now on, the national talent promotion ceremony and the correct path for selecting officials are no longer exclusive to Confucianism!"

"Confucianism cultivators will no longer divide the destiny of the imperial court. Officials, titles, famous weapons, and virtuous people will live there!"

"From now on, Confucianism and cultivators will pay taxes and serve as errands..."

After speaking, he looked at Luo Ning and said, "What do you think, His Majesty the Holy Ghost?"

These are things that Chong Zhen has wanted to do for a long time, but he has always hidden them in his heart, and today he can finally say them out.

Luo Ning smiled slightly, "The emperor is right, national affairs should be like this."

He pointed to the north, "Huang Taiji's army is about to enter Yongzhou, and the matter should be over."

The fate of the Confucian and Taoist group was decided with just one word from the great Taoist Taiwei Wuji Xuanyuan.

Zhang Tao sighed secretly in his heart, as if he saw the great cause of Confucianism and Taoism that had been forged for 20,000 years suddenly collapsed.

If the ancestors of Confucianism and Taoism and the sages of all ages knew this, I don't know how sad it would be.

"I obey your order!" Zhang Tao saluted Chongzhen, "Your Majesty, I retire!"

"Brother Luo, say goodbye!"

Zhang Tao immediately left the palace and told Zhou Tiren and others about the attitude of the Holy Ghost and the Emperor.

He told it truthfully and did not hide anything.

But his position is no longer in the Confucian and Taoist group.

A dead Taoist friend is not a poor Taoist. All he can do now is to protect the Zhang family.

When the Confucian and Taoist group heard the news that Zhang Tao had been brought out of the palace, there was an uproar and the public was furious.

"Be a martyr for defending Taoism, today! Let's go together!"

"The world has been raising men for thousands of years, but the rewards can only come today! Kill yourself to become a benevolent person, and you will only die!"

"The atmosphere of evil is overwhelming, and the righteousness is overwhelming! The devil is one foot high, and the Tao is ten feet high! Your sword is sharp, and my sword is not bad at all!"

"Twenty thousand years of famous teachings, forty generations of great sages! Thirteen Bibles, two hundred volumes of mantras! A great cause! A towering virtue! How can it be destroyed today!"

The entire Confucian and Taoist forces in Chang'an were completely destroyed.

Even the Confucian and Taoist forces around Chang'an also rushed to Chang'an.

Zhou Tiren had already invited the saints, twelve first-level officials with real Confucianism and Taoism, to carry the three-foot-high holy statue. Surrounded by thousands of Confucianism cultivators, they played and sang sacrificial songs. Walk slowly towards the palace.

The ritual songs performed by the Confucian cultivators were as tragic as if they were ready to die, and the tragic feeling of a strong man gone forever and never coming back.

The grandness of the formation and the luxury of the lineup were extremely shocking.

The entire city of Chang'an was shocked by this scene.

The twelve Confucian and Taoist masters are surrounded by more Confucian and Taoist sages and Confucian and Taoist masters. They are all important officials of the imperial court, but now they are carrying a holy statue and leading thousands of officials to invade the palace!

The troops and horses controlled by the Confucian and Taoist forces even controlled the entire Gyeonggi region.

The exclusive status of Taoism for thousands of years has created a confident and arrogant sense of superiority among the Confucian and Taoist groups, as if there are really hundreds of gods protecting them.

They have nothing to fear except the unreasonable and uncivilized Yi and Di tribes!

Luo Ning was sitting in the Daming Palace drinking wine, but he knew every move outside.

Even Su Chuo, who had no magic power, had a calm and calm expression. She peeled a pomegranate with graceful movements, completely unmoved by external objects.

When the queen, concubines and princesses saw Su Chuo, they felt ashamed and felt at ease.

"Your Majesty!" A familiar old voice came into the palace, "I and other ministers are loyal to the country. The sky is clear and you can learn from it. Please take back your orders!"

It was Zhou Tiren and others.

The sound of sacrificial songs was getting closer and closer, and more than a thousand Confucian officials gathered around the three-foot-tall ancient holy statue covered by red cloth. It stood in darkness and silence, with great momentum and solemn atmosphere. Amidst the smoke, the low and melancholy song of sacrifice is like the sound of heaven, echoing throughout Chang'an City:

"...The great thing is to proclaim the saint, the Tao is respected and the virtue is respected...the god's character is like that, and the saint's appearance is revealed..."

The Confucian ministers sang together, with sad and solemn expressions, and all the passers-by who watched were moved!

A powerful and solemn aura condensed, containing the power of royal destiny, and turned into a scene of law like the will of heaven, covering the entire city of Chang'an!

"Drink!" More than a thousand Confucian officials suddenly shouted together, with a sound like thunder.

They saluted solemnly together and shouted: "Your Majesty, please take back your life! The famous religion and Taoism are the foundation of the world and must not be abolished!"

Chongzhen said sternly: "You are rebelling! Your life and death are beyond my control! His Majesty the Holy Ghost is here, and if you don't kneel down and worship, you will die!"

The white-haired Zhou Tiren said loudly:

"Your Majesty! The holy ghost has made great contributions to the world, and the court should respect and offer sacrifices to it. However, the country has its own laws and the court has its own rules and regulations. There is a moderation in everything, and going too far is not enough!"

"Your Majesty honors the Holy Ghost as the Great Virtuous Taoist Lord of Taiwei Wuji Xuanyuan, who is above the Son of Heaven and equal to heaven and earth. This is really too much!"

"This not only puts Lord Shenggui at a disadvantage, but also puts Daxia at a disadvantage."

Luo Ning drank alone without raising his head.

Chong Zhen suddenly stood up, pointed to the north, gritted his teeth and said:

"The generals and defenders are like clouds. Huang Taiji's three million army seems to have entered an uninhabited country. The front has reached Yongzhou!"

"In a few days at most, the Qing army will break through Chang'an!"

"But you! You!"

"For your own selfish reasons, you are still here forcing the palace to invade and gathering people to rebel!"

"Your sage's book has been read into the dog's belly!"

"The Great Xia is in danger. As long as you still have a trace of loyalty, filial piety and integrity, you should kill yourself in the palace and apologize to the world!"

Liu Guoguan said loudly with a look of grief and anger:

"I must not take your Majesty's words seriously! I am sincere, but Your Majesty abandons me like a worn-out shoe. I have no way to serve the country, and my heart is cold with cold teeth! What more can I say!"

Cao Jiaofang said: "Your Majesty regards my ministers as enemies and bandits, which really makes me sad! Your Majesty goes his own way, how could you ever have the intention to issue an edict to sin against yourself? Is your Majesty the only one who has the country reduced to this?"

Chong Zhen was too lazy to say any more.

When it comes to quarreling, have they ever lost?

Even if he is the emperor, he will definitely not win the argument.

Zhou Tiren showed a look of compassion, looked up at the sky with his blank eyes, and sighed:

"How painful it is for the king and his ministers to be separated from each other! How painful it is!"

"Stop it!"

"Your Majesty! Although I am a minister of the Xia Dynasty, I will live in the world and enjoy the wealth of the Xia Dynasty. But for the sake of the common people in the world, I can only... sacrifice my small loyalty to fulfill my great loyalty, and sacrifice my small loyalty to keep the big one!"

"It is only Spring and Autumn that knows that I have sinned against you!"

After Zhou Tiren finished speaking, he suddenly looked at Luo Ning and shouted:

"Lord Holy Ghost! Now that things have come to this, can't Lord Holy Ghost say a word?"

"If Lord Holy Ghost does not change the laws of our ancestors, we will not cause trouble to Your Majesty! We should respect Holy Ghost!"

Luo Ning raised his head casually, his expression as pale as a white cloud.

His voice seemed to come from the depths of the distant void:

"You are not worthy of being a Confucian."

Not worthy of being a Confucian?

When more than a thousand Confucian cultivators heard these four words, they were stunned for a moment.

We are famous religious saints and have read the books of saints and sages, but you actually say that we... are not worthy of being Confucian?

We don’t deserve it, so who does?

After a brief period of shock, everyone's hearts ignited with raging anger!

Scholars can be killed, but not humiliated!

But Luo Ning pointed at the holy statue and said, "You are carrying this statue, but you are insulting Saint Kong 20,000 years ago."

"You hypocrites who refuse to bow your heads to the common people have tarnished the righteousness of Confucianism. How could you ever be true Confucian scholars?"

"You are called Confucian scholars, but you are actually Confucian thieves."

Luo Ning's heart-wrenching words struck everyone with daggers, making them so angry that their eyes were about to split!

With a sound of "Boom!", the anger of the Confucian and Taoist monks was ignited, like fire burning the sky!

The terrifying realm of Confucianism, Taoism, and Daoism rolled up like a turbulent wave, and the situation changed dramatically in the blink of an eye!

"It is tolerable but what is intolerable..."

Zhou Tiren's voice sounded faintly, and he suddenly opened the red cloth covering the holy statue!

"Boom—" The golden light of the holy statue shines brightly, like a midday sun, shining brightly in the sky!

At the same time, thirty-six Confucian and Taoist masters performed tricks together and silently recited the Confucian and Taoist mantras.

"The sky has its destiny"

"Benevolence, justice, propriety, wisdom and trust..."

"What is benevolence? What is righteousness..."

More than a thousand Confucian officials recited the poem together, and everyone looked sad and their eyes were filled with pain.

The tragic, solemn and solemn atmosphere is earth-shattering!

In an instant, the aura of awe-inspiring fell out of the air, and a force like the cooperation of heaven and earth enveloped him!

On top of the huge statue, the figure of a tall old man suddenly appeared.

This old man's manners are ancient, his face is chaotic, and his eyes are looking down at the people with a faint look of compassion!

The breath of countless sutras lingers, the vague and ancient faces change, and the sound of reading resounds loudly. It seems that there are thousands of Taoist hearts and thousands of thoughts, condensed into a vast righteousness as vast as the sea!

The phantom of the old man stands upright between heaven and earth, as if he is a god standing tall with heaven and earth, equal to the heaven, earth and the universe!

The entire sky above Chang'an City was bathed in thousands of golden lights, and the sound of reading resounded throughout the sky.

Amid the sound of reading that day, the whole world seemed to be purified.

When more than a thousand Confucian officials looked at the tall old man's shadow, their eyes filled with excitement and tears, and they couldn't help themselves!

Holy one, the Holy One has appeared!

"Please Tao Ancestor suppress the evil god!" Zhou Tiren and others shouted together.

In the midst of everyone's attention, the tall old man with a chaotic face raised a golden hand with flashing characters and grabbed Luo Ning!

Even the Emperor Chongzhen felt a sense of despair when he saw this golden hand that resembled the will of heaven.

Is the Confucian holy treasure so powerful?

However, such a powerful magic weapon can only be used to suppress "evil heretics" and cannot be used to deal with Yi Di.

How ironic is this?

Luo Ning looked at the righteous golden hands and suddenly smiled.

He is now a strong man who has successfully overcome the tribulation, has achieved a small degree of success in Lingdao, and practices the Wish Force Technique. Naturally, he can see the magical power of this golden hand at a glance.

So, not only did he not take action, he also didn't even move.

There was even a hint of joy in his eyes.

Tonic again.

More than a thousand Confucian officials suddenly opened their eyes in disbelief.

They watched helplessly as the golden hand not only failed to suppress Luo Ning, but instead turned into streaks of golden light, sinking into Luo Ning's body and being absorbed by him!

How can it be!

Zhou Tiren and others immediately stood frozen on the spot.

Luo Ning chuckled lightly, "This Confucianism and Taoism are very good and can distinguish between good and evil."

After speaking, he pointed his hand and said, "Your holy ancestor is angry and wants to punish you hypocritical Confucians who harm Confucianism and tamper with the teachings."

Everyone was startled when they saw the phantom of the tall old man once again waved his golden hand, pressing it towards Zhou Tiren and other Confucian officials!

The eyes that looked down at the people showed boundless anger!

Amidst the sound of reading, the figures of more than a thousand Confucian officials were all shrouded in the shadow of this palm.

"How can this be?"

Zhou Tiren and others were stunned, with extremely horrified eyes!

why?

Why! (End of chapter)