Struggle in the early Tang Dynasty

This person is Gao Jianwu, the King of Honor.

Back when Yuan Gai Suwen launched a coup in Pyongyang, Guo Ye rescued the only son of King Yingyang, King Rongliu.

Later, Gao Jianwu was brought back to Datang on the grounds of helping others restore the country.

Unexpectedly, His Majesty Li Er thought that it was not suitable to have a bad relationship with Yuan Gai Suwen at this time, so he issued an imperial decree to let Gao Jianwu become a monk.

Later, Guo Yeping Baekje destroyed Goguryeo, reformed the land, and the whole Goguryeo became the territory of the Tang Dynasty.

Gao Jianwu's dream of restoring the country is completely over.

If you think about it carefully, this is tantamount to agreeing to help others get back the robbed item first, but in the end taking the item as your own.

Therefore, in a sense, Guo Ye really felt sorry for Gao Jianwu.

He gave a dry laugh and said, "Great Monk, don't you want Donghua National Buddhism to be the state religion?"

"I dare not invite you to those who are willing."

"no!"

"Don't rush to say no..." Gao Jianwu said: "Listen to my reasons first. I know you think Buddhism is too cowardly to preach suffering in this life and enjoying happiness in the next life. However, our teaching can be changed!"

"Change the doctrine? Then you are not a traitor to Buddhism?"

Gao Jianwu said: "Actually, it can't be regarded as reform. You know, there are many branches of Buddhism. Some branches mainly advocate the use of force to protect Buddhism. I can promote the teachings of these branches."

Guo Ye said: "But those branches are not popular now, right? And... there is no evidence to test, is it because you say that the transaction is a doctrine? Honor the Dharma King, let's open the skylight and tell the truth, you are not actually a pious Buddhist, right? ?”

"You are right." Gao Jianwu admitted frankly: "The reason why I want you to accept Buddhism as the state religion is not because of belief. It is because of other reasons."

"what reason?"

"Fame after death! I'm in my 70s this year, and I don't have much time left. You have to think about how you will be judged by the world after you die, right? King of subjugation? Prince of ruin? These titles are too ugly."

Guo Ye said: "So, you want my Donghua country to adopt Buddhism as the state religion. With such merits and virtues, people in later generations will always call you a good monk when they talk about you."

"That's the truth, I hope King Donghua will fulfill it! I know this request is a bit inappropriate, but it's because I helped you a lot more than 20 years ago. Can you just agree? "

"This..." Guo Ye rolled his eyes and said, "It is definitely not acceptable to use Buddhism as the state religion. But... you want to leave a good reputation, but I can satisfy it."

"what do you mean……"

Guo Ye smiled slightly and said, "Rongliu Dharma King, are you willing to grow your hair back?"

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Three days later, the morning court will be over.

The civil and military ministers came to court and found that today's situation is very wrong.As the king of Donghua, Guo Ye accepted everyone's worship as a matter of course.

But what kind of thing is Gao Jianwu, the King of Rongliu?How dare he sit on the ground next to King Donghua and watch everyone kowtow?

However, Guo Ye quickly answered people's questions.

He said loudly: "Everyone, today I want to announce a big happy event to everyone. This happy event is the state religion of our Donghua Kingdom, I have already confirmed it! And the first leader of my Donghua state religion is Gao Jianwu !"

Qian Badao: "No way? You want to make Buddhism the state religion?"

"Of course not." Guo Ye said: "In fact, Gao Jianwu is no longer a disciple of Buddhism."

"Then what is the state religion of my Donghua Kingdom?"

"Holy religion!"

The so-called saints can also be called Scientology.His teachings are very simple. Guo Ye was taught by immortals, and he was awarded the king of Donghua for his meritorious deeds.

Now, the great Donghua King is willing to selflessly teach the people of the country all the methods passed down by the immortals.

People who learn the method taught by the immortal are regarded as the disciples of the immortal.

Since everyone is related to immortals, of course there is no need for any other religion to be the state religion.

The entire Donghua Kingdom regards immortals as their ancestors and establishes holy religion.The rest, whether it is Buddhism, Confucianism or Taoism, are all foreign religions.

Because Guo Ye is the head of the country, he can no longer serve as Pope.Rongliu Wang Gao Jianwu, as the first person to convert to the holy religion, can be the first Pope.

The common people have no resistance to joining the holy religion.The fact that Guo Ye was taught by an immortal when he was young has long been known to everyone.

Who wouldn't be happy to get the knowledge imparted by immortals for free?

As for the rejection of other religions...you still believe in other religions after you have obtained the method of immortality?Isn't this equivalent to deceiving the master and destroying the ancestors?Of course not!

Ever since, the Holy Cult was successfully established in Donghua Kingdom.

On the surface, the establishment of the Holy Cult is unremarkable, even child's play.However, in later generations, people discovered that the existence of the holy religion is one of the most important reasons why Donghua Kingdom has survived for thousands of years...

Chapter 17 The Rise of Feng Changqing (1)

Donghua Kingdom, inside the military camp on the outskirts of Xinhua City.

"I want to see General Qian! I want to see General Qian!" There were bursts of shouts, making people upset.

Qian Ba ​​smiled embarrassingly, and said: "It's this kid again, alas, His Highness really laughed. Don't worry, I'll let someone drive him away."

"slow!"

Guo Shoujing stopped him and said, "Uncle Qian, who is making a scene outside? Could it be that there is some grievance? According to my nephew, you'd better meet him."

"Hey! What kind of grievance? Think about it, Your Highness. I only care about the military and don't care about civil affairs. Even if that person really has a grievance, there will be a department in Donghua City to deal with it, and it will never be found on me."

"What the hell is going on then?"

"You really want to know?"

"My nephew was sent by your father to practice by your side. I want to see everything. If it's convenient..."

"What's inappropriate? If His Highness is really interested, let's meet this person."

Then, Qian Ba ​​said loudly: "Bring him in!"

"Here!"

With little effort, a sergeant was brought into the tent.

When Guo Shoujing saw this man's appearance, he couldn't help but burst out laughing, and said, "General Qian, I understand, I completely understand. If you are really kind to my nephew, tell me all about it."