Martial Arts: Immortality Begins from The Deer and the Cauldron

Chapter 341 The Battle of Orthodoxy
  Moreover, in this world, the power of religion is much stronger than in real history. The reason is that religious power has a large number of masters, especially top masters.

Great masters like Fan Qinghui and Ning Daoqi could suppress a sect's destiny, and secular emperors had to pay attention to them.

All decisions must be made carefully before making.

But I am afraid that when the world is finally settled, when Li Yuan suppresses the Buddhist sect that is riding on his head, it is impossible for Li Shimin to seize the position of Li Jiancheng's successor.

In the process of Huang Yi's martial arts, Li Yuan promulgated the "First Lao Lao Later Interpretation of the Edict" in the eighth year of Wude (625 AD), one year before the Xuanwu Gate Incident, establishing the status of Taoism and officially announcing the order of the three religions as Taoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism, with Buddhism being the last of the three religions, began to formally suppress the status of Buddhism.

As a result, a year later there was the Xuanwumen Incident that shocked the world.

Of course, Li Yuan never imagined that his son and the Buddhists would actually kill Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji, and force him to abdicate.

Looking at the historical records on the day of the Xuanwumen Incident, Li Yuan, who was unaware at the time, was waiting for his three sons in the palace. Suddenly there was a noise, and then Yu Chigong, with a sword in his hand and blood all over his body, broke in with his soldiers and told Li Yuan that Li Jiancheng Li Yuanji rebelled and was executed by the King of Qin.

Li Yuan was shocked at first, but then calmly accepted it all, and soon abdicated the throne to Li Shimin.

Can you not accept it? What does it mean to let someone break into his imperial residence with weapons in hand and troops? This means that the entire palace has been controlled. If the emperor resists even a little bit, the drama of patricide and seizing the throne will immediately be staged.

Then the publicity to the outside world will be that the prince Li Jiancheng plotted to seize the throne and killed his father, while Li Shimin avenged his father, killed the conspirators Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji, and took over the throne of the emperor at the begging of hundreds of officials.

Thinking of this, Qin Ran suddenly felt that this scene seemed a bit familiar, like the Xuanwu Sect incident where Bo Lang struck everyone unexpectedly and put him to death, and the Buddhist sect's methods when they surrounded him and Song Que were actually similar. Somewhat similar.

Could it be that your Fan Qinghui's handiwork was also responsible for helping Li Shimin ascend to the throne and turn the world around?
  Think about it again, in this world of the Tang Dynasty, why did Buddhism have to support Li Shimin? It was inevitable for Buddhism to choose Li Clan. Li Yuan's original base was Taiyuan and Chang'an, which were relatively close, and Cihang Jingzhai's location, Zhongnan Mountain Emperor Tafeng, was on the outskirts of Chang'an. The geographical location was close, and the exchanges between the two were naturally convenient.

When the Li Clan rebelled and occupied Chang'an, could Cihang Jingzhai still choose someone else instead of the Li Clan at his feet? What's more, Li Clan's own quality is also the best among the princes.

From a geographical point of view alone, the alliance between Li Clan and Cihang Jingzhai was destined.

Later, when the imperial concubine Xuan Luoyang used the national jade seal to choose the real person, it was just a show. Of course, it cannot be ruled out that she did this show specifically to flatter Li Shimin.

As for Fan Qinghui choosing Li Shimin instead of Prince Li Jiancheng, it is very simple. Regardless of whether Buddhism supports Li Jiancheng or not, Prince Li Jiancheng, as the orthodox heir, will inevitably take over the entire new dynasty. Buddhism is just the icing on the cake.

But Li Shimin was different. If Buddhism could really promote him to the throne, it would be a timely help for Li Shimin, and the impact would be completely different.

Naturally, Li Shimin's own more outstanding talents than Li Jiancheng was also an important consideration for Buddhism in making this choice.

Of course, as an emperor for eternity, Li Shimin would not always be manipulated by others. After the real power was consolidated, he also supported Taoism and suppressed Buddhism. The Taoist power headed by Louguan Taoism developed to its peak in the early Tang Dynasty until after the Anshi Rebellion. Only then began to decline.

But no matter what, Buddhism chose Li Shimin now, but it got its due reward later and continued to flourish for a long time.

However, Buddhism's choice was contrary to Li Yuan's.

Although he cannot fall out, judging from the recent intelligence received, Li Yuan is also expressing his dissatisfaction.

First of all, Daming Zunjiao, who participated in the sneak attack on Shan Meixian and the girls, has been allowed to preach in the Li clan-controlled areas in the north. Although it is impossible to shake the status of Buddhism, these dog-like guys who can gain a foothold in the north will definitely gain Li Clan’s strong support.

According to intelligence, the masters of the Ming Dynasty Zunjiao and Zhao Deyan have become supporters of the princelings. The Changlin Army, which has received strong support, has become so powerful recently that it has overwhelmed Tiance Mansion.

Secondly, ten Taoist temples have been added near Chang'an City in recent years. Zhongnan Mountain was originally a holy land for Buddhism. It is estimated that there are nearly a hundred large and small temples including Cihang Jingzhai, while there are only less than ten Taoist temples.

But now, the power of Taoism has risen in the Li Clan's base.

Nowadays, Taoism is a sect second only to Buddhism, and Ning Daoqi is not the only one.

Although it is not mentioned in the original work of the Tang Dynasty, the Taoist sect was very prominent in the history of the early Tang Dynasty, and Taoist priests such as Qi Hui and Wang Yuanzhi also left their names in history.

It is certain that in this world of the Tang Dynasty, there will never be a shortage of Taoist masters, but they are just hidden.

Their high-end combat power, headed by Ning Daoqi, may not be as good as the Buddhist Fan Qinghui, the Four Holy Monks, Liao Kong, Shi Feixuan and others, but it is estimated that it will not be too far behind.

It's just that Ning Daoqi has always been the one holding the sign outside the Dao Sect, and the others are nowhere to be seen, which is worth pondering.

It can be seen that on the one hand, Li Yuan relies on Buddhism, but on the other hand, he is also looking for other forces to check and balance Buddhism.

Chang'an is currently at the center where all forces gather, which is very interesting.

Qin Ran was staying in an inn on the outskirts of Chang'an. He was eating alone in the lounge on the first floor and sorting out his thoughts.

This trip to Chang'an has three goals.

The first one is to see Li Clan's situation with his own eyes and collect various intelligence.

The second one is to sneak into Yang Gong's treasure house and take away the evil emperor's relics.

The third one tried to alienate the relationship between Buddhism and the Li clan, and provoked internal conflicts within the Li clan to intensify their struggle.

While he was thinking, Qin Ran suddenly felt something and looked up at the store door.

I saw the curtain of the store door being opened by a delicate hand like white jade, and then, an incredibly handsome young man dressed as a scholar walked in.

Qin Ran was shocked. Although this person was dressed as a man, he was clearly the Shi Fei Xuan he had seen before! Why is she here? Immediately afterwards, a petite young man wearing black clothes came in behind Shi Feixuan.

Dugufeng! ?

Qin Ran saw through this person's disguise at a glance. He turned out to be Dugu Feng, the top master of the younger generation of the Dugu Clan. Why did she get together with Shi Fei Xuan?
  Qin Ran's thoughts suddenly changed. The Dugu Clan, which was based in Chang'an, had defected to the Li Clan. Now it was mixed with the Buddhist clan. Could it be that he chose to side with Li Shimin in the battle for the crown prince?

At this time, Shi Feixuan and Dugu Feng also discovered Qin Ran, and their eyes lit up.

I saw a young man of about twenty-three or four years old, eating alone with a happy expression. Although his face was not exquisite, he was strong and strong, and exuded a strange masculine charm.

Shi Feixuan's heart palpitated even more. She felt that there was a strange power hidden in this man, which was constantly attracting her. This feeling was unprecedented.

(There is a small bug in the previous article. The deceased Rong Fengxiang was not the Ming Zunjiao, but a true preacher. His adopted daughter Rong Jiaojiao was the hidden child of the Ming Zunjiao. The previous article has been completed.)
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