The Ming Dynasty started with saving the eldest grandson

Chapter 306 Master-disciple talk
After the meeting at the Zhenfu Si Yamen ended, the speakers from various schools of Buddhism and Taoism did not leave Luoyang.

The meeting is over, but the trouble has just begun.

This time the court is obviously serious about it. The Buddhist and Taoist families cannot pass this level without giving specific plans.

The question is, how to cooperate with the imperial court in the education work.

This is not just about sending a few people to preach.

If one is not good, it may backfire and ruin the important affairs of the court.

Moreover, Buddhism and Taoism each have their own little calculations, and each faction within Buddhism and Taoism also has its own ideas.

It is very difficult to come up with a unified charter.

The two families sat together for a day-long meeting, but nothing was discussed.

On the second day, we consciously went our separate ways. Let’s unify our internal voices first.

"It's so stuffy in here, come out and get some air." The person who came was none other than Liu Yuanran. He walked up to Zhang Yuchu and said:

Looking at all the comrades who were so sanctimonious but didn't say a word, Zhang Yuchu felt extremely depressed.

"Are you disappointed?"

And used this as a whip to drive the Buddhist and Taoist families to serve the court.

And the current court obviously understands this.

Zhang Yuchu naturally knows what he means. Now that he has lost the power to control Taoist affairs, he should not worry so much.

What was so beautiful before is now so miserable.

At this time, someone behind him said: "Haha...why is Zixuan sighing?"

Liu Yuanran shook his head and said, "You are very smart and knowledgeable, but you don't understand officialdom."

However, the court's policy changed, and his prestige was lost overnight.

"I know what the teacher means. I wouldn't have cared about it in the past. The rise and fall of each faction is their own choice."

But now...

What Buddhism and Taoism fear is that they will be replaced by other religions.

"The situation is serious, but you comrades are still like this. I am really worried."

In the past, even without the support of the imperial court, just based on Longhushan's status and his personal reputation, what he said was very weighty.

Liu Yuanran smiled and said: "There are many rules in officialdom, one of which is that you should not seek political power if you are not in your position."

Many people in Taoism still don’t understand this truth, and they are still plotting against each other...

In the past, he relied on the inheritance of Longhu Mountain, his personal reputation, and the support of the court to become a Taoist leader for a period of time.

The point is that the current imperial court has truly grasped the weaknesses of religion.

“Even if it’s innovation, we hope to get the greatest results at the smallest cost.”

"If you do too much dirty work, others will take it for granted and think this is what you should do."

If you worry too much, no one will understand. Instead, they will think that he wants to fight for the right to speak.

Even if three martial arts and one sect destroy the Buddha, they cannot really shake the status of Buddhism. At most, they can just retreat and endure for decades.

"They just want Buddhism and Taoism to be obedient, but they don't really want to abolish the two religions."

Everyone should give him some face.

The deeper he understood the imperial policies, the more he felt that the Ming Dynasty was different from the previous dynasties.

Religion exists because people need it, and it is useless no matter how opposed it is by those in power.

Zhang Yuchu turned around and said, "Teacher, why are you out here?"

"Not only will they not be grateful to you, they will also slander you one day when you quit."

However, two more days passed and still nothing useful could be discussed.

He was so high-spirited at that time, thinking that he could create a career that was not inferior to his predecessors.

"But the situation is different now. The imperial court regards Taoism as one family and does not care about which faction..."

"If you dare to mess with a fat man, even if you have good intentions, you will be regarded as a struggle for power."

Zhang Yuchu said respectfully: "Please give me some advice, teacher."

"Buddhism and Taoism have been passed down for thousands of years and have been deeply rooted in people's hearts. Wanting to completely abolish them is tantamount to scraping bones to cure poison."

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but sigh: "Hey, it's difficult, it's difficult, it's difficult."

He was more worried about the future of Taoism than his personal honor and disgrace.

So I found an excuse to go to the yard to get some air.

In front of the teacher, Zhang Yuchu did not hide anything and said:

It is impossible to think that it will be as easy as before in the future.

Liu Yuanran said: "In the eyes of the court, nothing is as important as the word stability."

"Otherwise there wouldn't be this meeting."

Zhang Yuchu's eyes lit up and he said: "What the teacher means is that the imperial court will not implicate the entire Taoism just because of the lack of cooperation of individual factions, right?"

Liu Yuanran showed a childish and teachable expression: "Yes, but the premise is that when the imperial court takes action against the disobedient sect, other sects will not interfere."

A trace of struggle flashed in Zhang Yuchu's eyes, and he said after a long time: "Thank you, Teacher, for your guidance."

"But they are all from my Taoist lineage. I still hope that all sects can survive this crisis smoothly."

Liu Yuanran said happily: "Zixuan is indeed broad-minded and can serve as the representative of our Taoism in the Religious Department."

Zhang Yuchu was stunned for a moment and said: "Teacher, you..."

Liu Yuanran smiled and said: "You have been appointed to take charge of Taoist affairs before, so now you are familiar with the situation."

Zhang Yuchu smiled bitterly and said: "After what happened last time, I don't have the nerve to seek this position again."

"Besides, you have also seen the attitudes of other factions. They will not obey me."

Liu Yuanran sneered: "When will it be their turn to express their opinions on this kind of thing?"

"The person who really decides the candidate is the grandson's companion."

Zhang Yuchu nodded.

Chen Jingke's story has gradually spread.

Those who are well-informed basically know that he is the maker of Ming Dynasty policies.

The suppression of Buddhism must also be his work.

Whoever can enter the religious office has the greatest say.

But what does this have to do with me? Zhang Yuchu said doubtfully:
"Is it possible that the teacher and Chen Bandu know each other?"

Liu Yuanran shook his head and said: "How could I know him, but I know that he knows you and should have a good impression of you."

Zhang Yuchu said doubtfully: "Did the teacher make a mistake? I have never dealt with him. How could he have a good impression of me?"

Liu Yuanran said: "You are confused again. If he doesn't like you, why did he send that invitation?"

Only then did Zhang Yuchu remember the invitation that made him lose face.

At that time, in order to avoid meeting, he pretended to be sick, and he is still laughed at.

If someone else had mentioned this, he would definitely think it was a mockery.

But facing him was a teacher he respected very much, so naturally he wouldn't be like this.

Could it be that, as the teacher said, Chen Bandu posted the post because he had a good impression of him?
"Isn't he trying to divide us?"

Liu Yuanran asked, "Is it necessary?"

Zhang Yuchu fell silent. The difference in strength between the two sides was so great that there was really no need to make so many small moves.

Moreover, if we really want to divide and win over, one person who pretends to be sick cannot get through.

The other party can definitely use visitation as an excuse to come and visit.

Even if you don't bother to take action personally, sending someone to deliver some medicine can still have an effect.

But when the other party heard that he was sick, he made no next move.

After thinking about all this, he couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed:
"I misunderstood him. I will come to apologize in person some other time."

"By the way, explain to him the situation of Taoism and obtain his understanding."

Liu Yuanran couldn't help but shake his head. This disciple was too obsessed with academic research and always ignored some taboos in human relations. But that was not the case for me back then.

Thinking that he was talented and respected by the emperor, he was really high-spirited.

Then I was woken up by the cruel reality.

These things were only realized after being sent to Yunnan.

"If you go to visit me now, in the eyes of outsiders, it is flattery and a pursuit of wealth."

"In the eyes of the Taoist sects, you must be ready to betray everyone..."

"So, you don't have to do anything now, just watch."

Zhang Yuchu said resolutely: "For the sake of Taoism, I don't care even if I am misunderstood."

Liu Yuanran was shocked. He saw himself in this disciple.

For the ideal in his heart and for the sake of righteousness, he will do whatever it takes.

However, passion alone cannot solve the problem, you must master the correct method.

Obviously, this disciple still doesn’t understand this truth.

Then I can only give guidance as a teacher.

"Do you really think those people in the house are that stupid?"

Zhang Yuchu asked doubtfully: "Teacher, what do you mean?"

Liu Yuanran said: "They know the current situation better than anyone else. The reason why it has become like this is just to vent their dissatisfaction."

Suppressed by the court, ignored, and now a twenty-year-old young man is riding on his head.

Naturally, they have accumulated a lot of dissatisfaction in their hearts.

"They didn't dare to vent to the court, so they could only treat the matter passively."

Zhang Yuchu suddenly realized, I said that people who can be the talkers of various factions should not be so stupid, so that's it.

But then another doubt arose: "But they haven't been able to produce the charter, aren't they afraid that the court will be angry?"

Liu Yuanran said: "The court needs the power of Buddhism and Taoism. Naturally, it will not kill him with a stick. At most, it will impose some punishment."

"It's because of this chance that they dare to act like this."

Zhang Yuchu frowned and said: "The imperial court will not destroy Taoism, but it is still possible to destroy one or two sects, right? Are they not afraid of the knife falling on them?"

Liu Yuanran said: "It's just a fluke, or I think the court will not be cruel if the law does not punish everyone."

"Either they think that with so many factions being passive together, the knife will not fall on their own heads."

Zhang Yuchu still couldn't believe it. Isn't this too stupid?

"This……"

Liu Yuanran said seriously: "Don't think of others as too smart, let alone think of others as rational."

“A lot of things you think are stupid are things that others think you should do.”

“A lot of things that you think are right are stupid to others.”

"If everyone could maintain their rationality and emotions, the world would have been peaceful a long time ago, and there wouldn't be so many disputes."

Zhang Yuchu was taught and said: "Thank you, Teacher, for teaching me. I understand."

Liu Yuanran continued: "Also, even if the imperial court is dissatisfied, it will not be cruel directly. There is a high probability that it will strike from the side first."

"If you still can't produce the regulations after beating them, you will be punished."

"Every family is waiting for the court's action to adjust their attitude."

Only then did Zhang Yuchu understand everything, and couldn't help but smile bitterly: "People's hearts are really complicated."

Liu Yuanran said: "The human heart is fundamental..."

As soon as he finished speaking, a young Taoist priest hurried in:
"Something bad is going to happen, something going bad is going to happen."

The two of them were shocked and quickly stopped the Taoist priest and asked what happened.

The Taoist priest didn't bother to salute, and gasped:
"There is a rumor circulating outside that Buddhism and Taoism have stolen the destiny of the country, making it difficult for each dynasty to survive for more than three hundred years."

After saying that, when the Taoist priest saw that the two of them were no longer talking, he ran towards the lobby.

Only the teacher and the student were left looking at each other.

Liu Yuanran sighed: "Here comes the beating. I didn't expect it to be so violent as soon as I hit him."

Zhang Yuchu nodded, and then said with admiration: "Teacher, you have guessed everything."

Liu Yuanran shook his head and said, "It's just a few more years of walking."

"If you really have a chance to enter the Religious Department, you will be far better than me after two years of training."

Zhang Yuchu said seriously: "I think teacher is more suitable for this position than me. With your wisdom, you will definitely be able to protect my Taoist safety."

Liu Yuanran smiled bitterly and said: "Why do you think His Majesty wants to confer me the title of Da Zhenren? I can't go anywhere except Yunnan."

He is the model recommended by the imperial court to educate the people, how could he be left in Luoyang.

He must go back to Yunnan and continue his education work.

"And everyone has selfish motives, and so do I."

"Rather than working for Taoism in the Religious Department, I would rather go back to Yunnan to preach."

"As Chen Bandu said that day, if I want to pass on my teachings, I must get a dojo that belongs to me."

"I already have a deep foundation in Yunnan and have been recognized by the court. How could I give up such a great opportunity?"

Hearing this, Zhang Yuchu could only give up this idea and said:
"Then I wish the teacher a long lasting path."

Liu Yuanran nodded and said, "By the way, when we go in later, you will tell everyone that you are going to see Chen Bandu to explain the matter."

No need to explain this time, Zhang Yuchu also understood the intention.

Before the board falls, visiting Chen Jingke will be misunderstood by his colleagues.

Now that the board is down, the blow is very painful and fatal, so someone needs to show mercy.

This is a humiliating job, and naturally no one wants to do it.

Zhang Yuchu took over this job, and everyone must accept this sentiment.

Moreover, he could also use this opportunity to test Chen Jingke's attitude towards him.

If, as Liu Yuanran said, the other party appreciates him more, then things will be easier to handle.

Even if the guess is wrong, it's not a big problem.

It's just a good opportunity to make friends with the other party.

Create favorable conditions for subsequent efforts to enter the religious ministry.

Sure enough, when he said in public that he was going to see Chen Bandu to find out information.

Precisely because of the rumors, the gossips of various factions had improved their attitude towards him a lot.
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It's not just Taoism that's anxious. Buddhism is also anxious and scratching its head.

And they feel very innocent.

Relatively speaking, Buddhism’s desire to preach is much stronger than Taoism.

After all, Buddhist teachings require that all sentient beings be saved. How can we save all sentient beings without preaching?

It's just that they have been domesticated for too long and the imperial court restricted preaching, so they behaved a little bit.

Now that the imperial court has relaxed restrictions and even requires them to preach, all factions are actually quite supportive.

So after the meeting, the various Buddhist sects sat together to discuss.

After a few days, we already have a general direction.

Naturally, they are also paying attention to Taoism and are very familiar with the progress of Taoism.

While laughing, I was also waiting to see the joke.

The court's attitude is so tough, you still dare to resist passively and wait to be dealt with.

Then the slate came down from the imperial court.

But why are the two families fighting together?

Obviously our Buddhism is very active and cooperative, right?

Then...it's all Taoism's fault. If it weren't for you, how could we be implicated?

(End of this chapter)