I will never be Renzong

Chapter 104 On Monkhood

In the second year of Tiansheng's reign, on December [-]th, there was a court meeting in Xuanzheng Hall.

Ma Liang, the governor of the rebellious capital, said: "there are tens of millions of monks in the world, and many of them are evildoers. The people feel bitter. It is the old minister who asked to remove the monks who should be ordained every year. , and at the same time order that the person who committed the crime shall not be accepted as a Buddhist disciple in the future!"

Zhao Zhen smiled and said: "Dare to ask the Qing family, what is a monk who should be ordained, and why should he be a monk who should not be ordained? What standard should the court implement? I hope that after you go back and think carefully, give I answer!"

In the Song Dynasty, Buddhism and Taoism were established side by side, and Emperor Zhenzong worshiped Taoism, so Zhenzong built a lot of temples during his reign, and Liu E obviously believed in Buddhism more, so he often gave favors to temples.

Zhao Zhen came from a later generation, and whether it was Buddhism or Taoism, he always kept an attitude of respect and distance. There are some things that you believe in, but you don’t believe in them. But right now, Buddhism and Taoism have obviously affected the rule of the Great Song Dynasty.

And Zhao Zhen has long wanted to attack Buddhism and Taoism, but he didn't kill them all with one shot, but he wanted to set a standard for monks and Taoists in the world.

Ma Liang's preparation was obviously not sufficient, so he withdrew.

The privy envoy Cao Lili said: "Officials! This year, the front line visited the horses to report that the Liao Kingdom had a military parade and claimed to be hunting in Youzhou. I think that we should prepare military rations to train the army to prevent accidents!"

Deputy Privy Envoy Zhang Zhibai said: "Officials! The Liao Kingdom and our Great Song Dynasty have not been reconciled for a long time. Now the Liao Kingdom mobilizes troops because the officials have just been in charge of the government. The Liao people want to test whether the new monarch has any feelings for the Liao Kingdom. Hostility, that's why we sent troops to hunt, in fact, it was just to test our court's reaction, so I think that my Song Dynasty can't send troops to provoke! I hope the officials will think twice!"

Previously, when Liu E was listening to the government behind a curtain, he also sent envoys to the Liao Kingdom to express that he would continue to abide by the covenant and rest well. Now that the court is in turmoil, the Liao Kingdom also has spies in the Song Dynasty. some.

Wang Zeng said: "The officials! The Liao people are wild and ferocious! Although they are meant to test them, our government must be on guard against them!"

Seeing this, Zhang Zhibai said again: "Guan! If the imperial court suspects the other party's intentions after all, it is better to take advantage of the current breach of the Yellow River and send troops in the name of preventing the Yellow River from flooding. If there is an emergency, it will be enough to deal with it!"

Zhang Zhibai is worthy of being a famous prime minister. Seeing this, Zhao Zhen said: "In this case, Li Zunxu, the general of Youwuwei, will be named as the general of Guide from the third rank, and he will lead [-] troops to the north. In addition, the daughter of the princess of Ji Kingdom will be named Li Bing'er is a noble concubine, and the Ministry of Rites will choose a good day and auspicious time to send it to the palace!"

After the court was over, several fast horses came out of the palace at high speed, heading for different purposes.

Inside the Zichen Hall, a benevolent monk dressed in a monk's robe is holding a Buddhist bead and muttering calmly. He is Master Miaoyi, the abbot of Daxiangguo Temple.Sitting opposite him is the master of the Yuqing Temple, Heyang Zihe Daoist. He is also calm, picking up the float, and uttering a sentence of infinite heavenly deity at every turn.

"The official is here!"

The servant yelled loudly.

"Caomin Miaoyi pays his respects to the officials!"

"Crassman He Yangzi pays his respects to the official family!"

The two of them hurriedly stepped forward and saluted Zhao Zhen. History has proved that any temple or Taoist temple that goes against the imperial court will not end well.

"Both of you are outstanding figures in Buddhism and Taoism. How dare I treat you as such a great gift! If the old Buddha and Tianshi Zhang know, maybe I will be blamed?"

Zhao Zhen joked.

"The officials are merciful and deeply loved by the people. It is really a blessing for all people! The Buddha saves people who are destined, and the officials have a relationship with my Buddha!"

Master Miaoyi spoke first.

He Yangzi thought to himself, and this old bald donkey can't steal the limelight, otherwise, it would be bad if the officials have any opinion about my Taoism.

"Officials don't change the year name at will, and understand the feelings of the people. It is an act of God's will. My Taoist school pays attention to Taoism and nature. The official's move conforms to the hearts of the people, which is really an act of nature. Therefore, the official family and my Taoist school also have a great opportunity. !"

He Yangzi stroked his beard and complimented him.

Zhao Zhen couldn't help but be full of black lines, thinking that this would work, but I don't want to be a monk, and of course I don't want to be a Taoist priest.

"Buddhist school or Taoist school! It's all about chance, but I'm greedy for the world of mortals, I'm afraid I'll disappoint you two! I've called you here today. I want to ask you a question. Where is Buddha University?"

He Yangzi said: "Taoism is consistent with the three religions, but each person's behavior is different, so there are three religions. Since ancient times, the emperor has no two ways, and the sage has no two minds. Why is there any difference?"

Zhao Zhen smiled again: "If I want to convert to Buddhism and Taoism, who should I choose?"

Miao Yi said: "My interpretation is the greatest, and the Taoism is the smallest!"

He Yangzi suddenly became unhappy, and said: "Since you want to talk about its size, let's explain it clearly as the master, and I will tell you about the roots of Taoism.

Since the chaos has not been divided, when the primordial mists have not been dissected, a little aura of nothingness has formed a ball of primordial light. Qing Dynasty, Sanqing and Sancai, three talents give birth to four images, four images give birth to five elements, five elements condense to give birth to all things living in yin and embracing yang, born innately and earthly to give birth to immortals, and life and transformation are endless.

My ancestor Taishang Laojun was 81 Hua, the leader of the myriad dharmas in Xuanzhong, and the teacher of the emperors of all dynasties, one yin and one yang are called Tao.I have never seen that one yin and one yang are called Buddhas. The ancient and modern clouds are the heavens, the earth, the human beings, the ghosts, and the Buddhas. .

Since the beginning of the world, the three emperors ruled the world, and the five emperors were kings, as well as the laws and regulations of various countries, there are no monks and Buddhists. Where did your Buddhist family come from, and where is it big? Tell me in detail! "

Miao said again: "There are only dozens of Taoist temples in the world, and my Buddhist disciples are spread all over the world, more than tens of millions! If your Taoist school is big, how can there be only Taoists with no more than a thousand ears? Whoever is big and who is small, speak with facts! "

Seeing that the bald donkey didn't understand the truth, He Yangzi said angrily, "It's extremely absurd! Buddhism and Taoism are not big or small. It's unfair for the master to compare the number of people today. Let me tell you a little bit about those who have ascended to Taoism." , Taishang Laojun ascended on a green ox, Emperor Xuanyuan ascended on a fire dragon, Ding Ningzi ascended on a white crane, Ji Ranzi ascended on a golden cicada, Huainanzi ascended on alchemy, Lie Xianzi ascended on a dragon, Jin Chanzi ascended on a green The Luan ascended, Yang Wuzi became a dragon and ascended, Wen Zhongzi ascended to the 42nd, Xu Jingyang ascended to the 32nd from his house."

"Since ancient times, all the wise kings have worshiped Taoism as their teacher, but how can anyone worship Buddha as their teacher? King Yao worshiped Guangchengzi as his teacher, King Shun worshiped Chisongzi as his teacher, King Yu worshiped Zhendingzi as his teacher, King Tang worshiped Yin Xizi As a teacher, King Wen worshiped Jiang Ziya as his teacher, King Zhouyi worshiped Yuan Tiangang as his teacher, Emperor Gaozu of Han Dynasty worshiped Zhang Liang as his teacher, Guangwu worshiped Deng Zhonghua as his teacher, Liu Xuande worshiped Kong Ming as his teacher, Emperor Gaozu of Tang worshiped Xu Maogong as his teacher, and Emperor Taizu of Song Dynasty Zeng He worshiped Mr. Miao as his teacher, and the Emperor Taizong worshiped Chen Tuan as his Mr. and gave him the title of Mr. Xiyi. In the past dynasties, Anbang’s achievements in establishing the country have spread all over the world. Where is your Buddhist merit, who is your virtue, and when did you come from it? Why don’t you say it?”

(End of this chapter)