Yuan Shao, the father of Fanghua in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 876 Shameless

Taoism is not a way of transcending the world. On the contrary, in the beginning, the alchemists who followed the ways of Huang and Lao were actively involved in the world. It is normal to think about it. Which school of thought does not want to carry forward its own doctrines. Is it possible that they are really waiting for people to study in the mountains?
So Jixia Taoism developed Huang-Lao's thoughts to involve almost all academic fields at that time. Later, it conflicted with Confucianism in the management of the world. It was disliked by Confucianism before the Han Dynasty only respected Confucianism, so the struggle between the two sides was extremely fierce.

Later, in the early Han Dynasty, Huang Lao Taoism, which advocated "due to the great harmony of yin and yang, adopted the goodness of Confucianism and Mohism, and summed up the essentials of Ming and Dharma", competed with Confucianism for supremacy, and formed a theoretical system under the guise of the Yellow Emperor. Confucianism had difficulty in theoretically suppressing it at the beginning. A Taoist, so he came up with a plan.

What they want to do is to dig out the roots of Huang Di as the spokesperson of Taoism.

Because Taoist theory was almost all based on the Yellow Emperor. Many of the Yellow Emperor's book series at that time were political opinions. The Yellow Emperor had not yet been called a god like later generations, so the Confucian strategy came up with the idea of ​​making the Yellow Emperor a god. Bit.

However, the Taoists did not see the Confucian intention. They were overjoyed and joined the Confucians in boasting about the Yellow Emperor's canonization of gods. So as Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty consecrated Mount Tai to Zen, and through the emperor's sacrifice to heaven, Huang Lao, the Yellow Emperor and Laozi, was completely upgraded to a Taoist god.

In the eyes of the Taoists at that time, this was a huge victory for the Taoist school, because before, Huang Lao's deification of gods was only promoted by the Taoists themselves, but now it has the endorsement of the emperor and is completely recognized by the world!

However, what happened next was far beyond the Taoists' expectations. When the officials of the Taoist school took out the Yellow Emperor's Book to explain their political views, the Confucians finally jumped out and showed their fangs.

They say that governing the people is the business of human emperors. Since your Yellow Emperor has ascended to heaven and become a god, why would he interfere in human affairs?

Is he a god on earth or in heaven?
The Taoists were speechless. As a result, all the political books in the emperor's books became victims of the struggle between the two religions and could no longer be seen in the court. Thus, a situation in which Confucianism was the only religion in the world was formed.

Yang Feng sometimes wonders, is Yuan Xi really the one chosen by God?
When she faced Yuan Xi now, Yuan Xi saw this thought unconsciously revealed in her words, so he told Yang Feng the story of the Yellow Emperor.

It is no longer time for Yang Feng to fight to the death with Yuan Xi and completely deny each other. Over the past few years, Yang Feng gradually understood what Yuan Xi was trying to do through his experiences traveling around the world, and thus deduced what Yuan Xi was going to do. ideas to hold on to.

Because only in troubled times can the dominance of Confucianism be overturned and Taoism come to power again, so Taoism left the court and focused on the people, using alchemy and health-preserving methods to win the support of the common people and nobles. Finally, it formed at the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty. climate.

“This is why I oppose Taipingdao’s over-expansion and large-scale proselytizing.”

Yuan Xi walked to the city wall, pointed at the busy craftsmen on the dock and said, "Look, they are all working hard to survive."

For this reason, Taoists hated Confucianism and the Han Dynasty regime. They knew that at the level of rulers, they could no longer confront Confucianism openly, so they have been secretly poking and shaking the foundation of rule in an attempt to find opportunities.

After hearing this, Yang Feng was dumbfounded and said to Yuan Xi: "I have never thought of this, and I have never considered that there is such a entanglement behind the Yellow Turban uprising."

This is also the reason why Yuan Xi told Yang Feng that Zhang Jiao's uprising would definitely fail. Zhang Jiao's starting point was good, but the process was mixed with too many selfish desires of various forces. The Taiping Qing Ling Shu could not justify it in terms of principles or doctrines. , so it will inevitably end in failure.

"Allowing either party will lead the world to unknown chaos. Therefore, even if I reach a high place in the future, I will not allow Confucianism to dominate, but I will not allow Taoism to become the state religion."

The so-called rebellion, most of the time, the original intention is not so bright, the ultimate goal is to compete for the right to speak and the right to rule.

This strategy is very simple and direct, but it seizes the root of people's greed, making those who enter the game blinded by the interests and unable to understand, and thus completely defeated.

She had to admit that the depth of Yuan Xi's thinking in many aspects was more profound than what was explained in Zhang Jiao's Taiping Qingling book.

Then all your political opinions will be overthrown and replaced by something completely different from your way and your approach, even completely opposite.

"In places we can't see, there are countless people struggling to survive. They may not be able to understand what we just said in their lifetime, but they also have their own goals."

Yuan Xi sighed: "Nothing in the world is simple. It is just a struggle for dominance among countless people and means."

This is flattery.

If it were two years ago, Yang Feng would definitely be furious when she heard this, but now she has experienced so many things. Although she does not admit it verbally, she already regards Yuan Xi as a person similar to the ancient scholars. Then he subconsciously asked: "What is your path?"

Confucianism's classic operation of squeezing Taoism out of the court has been passed down to later generations. It has been used by people in all dynasties. People cannot shake you politically, so they put you on the altar, so you become a false god. Then no one cares about what you have said or done, and everything you have done in the world will be completely obliterated.

In particular, Yuan Xi's move to divide the land in Qingzhou was obviously carefully considered in all aspects. This was something Zhang Jiao had not thought of, let alone done.

"In the final analysis, Taoism is still anesthetizing the middle and lower classes, while Confucianism is dedicated to deceiving the upper class. No one on either side can criticize the other."

Yuan Xi's idea not only shocked Mi Zhen, but also shocked Yang Feng who arrived a few days later.

"Going up and living a better life, and being able to take care of your family and keep them warm and prosperous in the process, may be the dream of most people in this world. Although this dream may not be realized in their lifetime, they don't have it either. So stop.”

"They are ordinary, but also great. As people who can see their plight, we should give them the opportunities and rewards corresponding to their efforts instead of deceiving them."

"Of course, within a certain limit, they pray to gods and worship Buddha. Whether they believe in Taiping Taoism or Buddhism, I don't care very much, but I don't want them to give their small family wealth to people who make money for nothing in the name of it. Liars who suck up their blood and sweat in the name of their doctrine." Yang Feng said weakly: "Taipingdao is not a liar, they also treat illnesses and save people, and they also help people."

The more she talked, the more uncertain she became, because most of the Taiping Taoists' money was indeed people's incense money, but could she guarantee that all the Taoists who received the money had repaid the people's prayers?

Just like what she saw when she was in Yanzhou, didn't Taiping Road become an accomplice to help local officials make money?
Yuan Xi saw Yang Feng's entanglement and confusion and said, "My words are a bit too much. Sometimes, people really need some psychological comfort."

"But if you use people's money to eliminate disasters for others, if the clay sculpture of the Dragon King receives incense and prays for rain but fails, it will be whipped. You have to think carefully about how to take the path of peace from now on."

"The reason why I support Military Advisor Zhuge and prevent you from participating in the division of Qingzhou territory in the name of Taiping Dao is also for this reason. This is obviously the effort of all our soldiers, subordinates, and all the people. Why should Taiping Dao be allowed to seize the territory? peach?"

"Even if you ask Taiping Dao to give me the title of emperor, I won't do it. Now I not only represent myself, but also the millions of people behind me. If you put me on the throne, I will not only get a false name." Besides, are there any other benefits?"

"If I want to conquer the world, I will rely on the joint efforts of millions of people behind me, not Taiping Dao. On the contrary, Taiping Dao needs to use my power to clear its name, right?"

After hearing this, Yang Feng took a long breath and said, "I admit that I can't defeat you this time."

"I will think carefully about what Taipingdao should do next."

Yuan Xi smiled and said: "I have always been very optimistic about Commander Yang, and I believe you can come up with a better way."

"And you came to Xuzhou not just for the land allocation in Qingzhou, right?"

Yang Feng nodded, "The war between Taoism and Buddhism in Xuzhou has begun to get out of control. Many believers are attacking each other. I'm here to see if I can calm the situation."

Yuan Xi smiled and said, "I'm on your side this time."

Yang Feng raised his eyebrows in surprise, and then heard Yuan Xi say: "A villain like Zhe Rong, who is treacherous and stabs his allies in the back, can be sealed by Buddhism and Taoism because of his ability to make money. Taiping Taoism at least still does some human affairs. Those bald heads don’t do anything at all now.”

"But they are so eloquent that they confuse many people and debate the scriptures. They are much more powerful than you Taiping Dao."

After hearing this, Yang Feng said helplessly: "I heard that they did find a lot of flaws in the Taiping Qingling Book. Even my capable alchemists can't defeat it. What can I do?"

Yuan Xi smiled and said: "This is because you are too honest. The things Taoism tells are too easy to be falsified. For example, when you talk about becoming an immortal, these can only be seen by living people. Have any of you seen it?"

"Buddhism teaches the six realms of reincarnation and hell. If you question it, people say that only the dead can see this. Are you dead?"

"What they are playing is a sophistical circular argument that you cannot falsify. It would be weird if you can prove it."

Yang Feng was a little stunned, "I can't change the teachings of Taoism, right?"

Yuan Xi said leisurely: "So Taoism kills people and Buddhism punishes the heart. What should you do with those who punish the heart?"

Yang Feng had a flash of inspiration and blurted out: "You are really insidious!"

Yuan Xi smiled: "Chengrang, I have told you the method. Commander Yang, just go ahead and do it. If anything happens, I will take care of it for you."

Yang Feng gritted his teeth. What do you mean by trying to cover up something that happened? It was just like using the scale. If something happened and he couldn't bear it, he would still have to take the blame, right?
She started to have a headache. Yuan Xi made it clear that he was letting her make her own decisions. Even if she crossed the line, she would still be held accountable!
Thinking of this, Yang Feng groaned angrily and turned around to walk under the city wall. Yuan Xi stopped her, "Why don't we have a meal together?"

Yang Feng waved her hands and said, "I'm annoyed when I see your face, so let's go."

Yuan Xi said: "You know Mrs. Du, right? She gave birth to a daughter for me, but you don't have any gifts to bring her?"

Yang Feng said angrily: "Bring your sister a gift, what do you lack?"

Yuan Xi smiled and said: "No, it's because only Commander Yang's gift is different."

Yang Feng was stunned for a moment, then understood, and snorted coldly: "You have a good plan."

Yuan Xi looked innocent, "Don't let the wealth flow to outsiders. Otherwise, what will happen to the next saint of Taiping Road? Will you marry and give birth to a child?"

Yang Feng couldn't stand Yuan Xi's shamelessness, so she cursed and went down to the city. Yuan Xi followed him with a smile.

(End of this chapter)