Religion is not a necessity for the development of society as a whole. Because religion did not come into being with the birth of this society, religion is only a product of social stages.

In addition, it is very important that the spiritual and cultural needs of human beings are always changing, and modern information is like a mass, and no matter which religion, as long as a goal of belief is proposed, it cannot be easily changed, and such a goal of faith that will never change cannot keep up with the pace of the development of human society and meet the needs of the human spirit.

Therefore, when society reaches a certain stage of development, when human beings no longer need the role and function of religion, religion will disappear. A simple example is the totemic beliefs of the ancient ancestors.

Totems are undoubtedly the most sacred thing for the tribe, but in later generations they become relics, only artists and historians are interested in them, and they do not have any mystical power.

However, in Feiqian's era, the speed of information dissemination was still very slow, and the slow-paced and long-term imperceptible organizational structure like religion was still very suitable for the environment of the Han Dynasty.

In fact, the whole system of Confucianism is very good, and there should be a corresponding bonus in indoctrination and dissemination of knowledge, but now the relationship between Confucianism and the court of the Han Dynasty is still too close.

The White Tiger Guanhui held by Emperor Zhang of the Han Dynasty basically determined the dominance of Confucianism as the orthodox sect of the Han Dynasty, and the Confucian disciples rearranged the scriptures through the modern scriptures and changed the interpretation of the scriptures to adapt to the new changes and requirements of the Han Dynasty court, so as to obtain the support of the emperor, and adopted the children of the scholars with Confucian education and the local tyrants to rule administratively.

It is precisely because of this that Confucianism has flourished for a long time and has become an evergreen tree in the land of China.

As the saying goes, once you enter Confucianism, you are as deep as the sea, and you are enemies on the road of power and conspiracy, and if Confucianism and the regime are too deeply involved, it is inevitable that there will be a big problem.

Buddhism, there were monks in the Han Dynasty, but because of doctrinal problems, Buddhism did not have a market in the current period. And Buddhism is too Buddha-like, and everything follows fate. Not to mention anything else, just looking at the situation of those pure Buddhist countries in later generations can already make Fei Qian make a choice.

As for Christianity or *** religion?

From the point of view of exclusivity, this kind of Unitarianism is very suitable for aggression, and the doctrine that if you do not believe, then you will go to hell in the future, or simply let people go to hell now, is indeed very suitable for conquest, but it is not conducive to domination, and it is easy to exacerbate contradictions......

Therefore, Fei Qianqian thought about it and finally chose Taoism first.

Perhaps Zuo Ci is an opportunity, but more importantly, Taoism is more complex than Buddhism, and it is also more advanced in science and technology. The predecessor of the Taoist priest, the Fang Shi, was a chemist, a doctor, and even a social psychologist in ancient times.

The source of Chinese medicine is Fangshi.

And the source of the chemical industry is also Fangshi.

It's just that these alchemists ended up using their power in the wrong direction......

The surrounding Hu people have their own innate religion, but basically belong to primitive worship, most of them have no formed canonical teachings, and they also have their gods, such as the immortal heaven, such as the white stone god, such as some strange creatures, and all kinds of different things.

Although these Hu people believe in different gods, they all belong to tribal religions, or they can be called regional religions, that is, a small range of religious systems, leaving the tribe, or leaving this area, they are nothing, and they are not accepted by other tribes.

Now Fei Qian came into contact with Taoism in the Han Dynasty, Confucianism, or Confucianism, can only be called national religions, because these two sects are too close to the customs and concepts of China, so although they are not exclusive, but if they want to pass on to other regions, it is often difficult to spread successfully because of different cultural levels and cultural customs.

In other words, it is easy to adapt to the soil and water.

In order to spread outward, in addition to having preachers, it also needs a religious system that is more advanced than regional religions and has considerable appeal, and Taoism is lacking in this regard.

"It's a good way, it's a very good way. The name is famous, and the name is not very famous. ”

If you don't explain it, ordinary people can't understand it at all, let alone accept it.

So when Fei Qian looked at Zuo Ci, his eyes also became extremely complicated, and Zuo Ci was a little uneasy.

The banquet was invited, the meal was eaten, and the wine was drunk, so it was natural to talk about some serious things......

Fei Qian pondered for a long time before he said, "Zuo Zhenren, may I ask why you are excited?" Why defeat? ”

Zuo Ci's eyelids jumped, he half-lowered his head and thought silently, and said word by word for a long time: "...... The way, the way to prosper, the way to defeat the ......"

Fei Qian patted his hands lightly and praised: "Zuo Zhenren is a good ......"

Taoism, in fact, had no enemies at the beginning, and his enemies were only himself.

Taoism is one of the indigenous sects in China, with "Tao" as the highest faith. Taoism in ancient China ghost and god worship concept, based on Huang Lao Taoist thought as the theoretical basis, inherited the Warring States period since the evolution of the immortal arts, on the whole, is a polytheistic religious system, the main purpose is the pursuit of immortality, to become immortals, to help the world and save people.

Zuo Ci couldn't help but be a little surprised when he heard Fei Qian ask such words. Zuo Ci now, although it is said that yesterday's pretense was pierced by Fei Qian, but there are many county orders and county guards who have seen over the years, but basically they either ask for prescriptions, or they tell about their distress, or even seek immortality, but like Fei Qian, who directly points to the central idea of Taoism and asks about the essence of Taoism, he is the first person......

Zuo Ci looked at Fei Qian, and said with some uncertainty: "Could it be that General Fei is also a celestial honor?" ”

Fei Qian smiled and shook his head slightly, it was always difficult to say in front of his face that Lao Tzu just didn't believe in God, so he said in vague words: "Offering is just a ceremony, and Tianzun is at ease in people's hearts." ”

When Zuo Ci heard this, his eyes suddenly lit up, and he muttered a repeat, and couldn't help but raise his palms to Xuan Tianzun, and praised: "The general is really wise, and this statement has a deep meaning...... Well, the offering is just a ceremony, and the heavenly deity is at ease in the hearts of the people...... Well, goodness, great goodness, the deep meaning of 'Taoism and Nature'......"

Oh?

What do I mean?

Okay.

Fei Qian blinked, and could only smile. In fact, isn't this the technique used by almost all religions in later generations? Just like the Western religion "God is with you", and the Buddhist "everyone can become a Buddha" doesn't mean the same thing?

Fei Qian waited for Zuo Ci to calm down a little before he said: "If you want to know the Tao, there is only one. Can Zuo Zhenren be a person of enlightenment? ”

Zuo Ci was stunned for a moment and was silent.

This is a major problem for Taoism, and it is also a very big obstacle on the road to the spread of Taoism. There are too many immortals in Taoism, so many that even people in Taoism are not clear, like what is Shangshang Taiyijun, Wuji Taishang Yuanjun, East Wangfu, West Queen Mother, etc., each has a detailed description, in order to be true and credible, but the question is when the people don't even recognize the words, can so many gods and monarchs be distinguished?

If the "Three Stands" are the dream of most students who study the scriptures, then the establishment of a sect is naturally the basic aspiration of religious people, and the most unfortunate people will regard the dissemination of doctrine as a part of their own lives.

Therefore, when Fei Qian said the words of "Ming Dao", Zuo Ci's heart couldn't help but beat violently, to his level, his understanding of the Tao Sutra is beyond the ordinary Taoist, so the disadvantages in Taoism are also clearer, but although Zuo Ci understands, he has not been able to come up with any way, just like being in the mountains, knowing the depths of the clouds, but not knowing the depths......

"Dare to ask the general, why do you know the way?" Zuo Ci did not happily agree immediately, but leaned forward slightly, stared at Fei Qian tightly, and asked word by word.

Since Fei Qian proposed to "understand the way", then there must be a certain method, and even the morality that can create a new school, otherwise it will only be just words, just talk, and cannot really be practiced.

At this moment, Zuo Ci was even more nervous than Fei Qian, because in his heart, he actually hoped that Fei Qian could come up with some new theories to solve his long-standing doubts......

"The difficulty of the Tao is that immortality can't ......be proven," Fei Qian nodded, and said lightly, "I don't know if Zuo Zhenren thinks so?" ”

At the beginning, in order to firmly grasp the hearts of the ruling class, or to borrow the fear of death from human beings, and at the same time to comply with the requirements of the ruling class, the concept of immortality was proposed, but this theory of immortality achieved the rise of Taoism, but it also became an obstacle to Taoism.

Because this is too easy to prove to be false, even if there are other excuses to cover up the repair, but the ruthless reality is always slapped in the face again and again......

The first person whose face was beaten to the point of ping-pong was naturally Qin Shi Huang.

It is precisely because of this that once the ruling class finds out that it has been deceived, the monstrous anger will naturally not be borne by Xu Fulai, who fled......

Zuo Ci was silent, and after a long time, he nodded slowly, as if the bones in his neck had rusted, difficult and painful, and said, "Dare to ask the general, how to solve it?" ”

This is the fundamental doctrine of Taoism, Zuo Ci is also distressed by this, overthrowing the theory of immortality also overthrows the foundation of Taoism, but this immortality is indeed a huge gap that cannot be crossed in front of him.

At this point, Buddhism and Western sects have taken advantage of the shortcomings of Taoism, and have not shied away from death in this life, and have exaggerated the blessings of the next life or eternal life after death, so as to circumvent this practical problem.

In Zuo Ci's expectant gaze, Fei Qian said slowly: "This matter, it is difficult to say, easy to say, it just depends on how Zuo Zhenren is willing to choose......"

Zuo Ci took a long breath and was silent.

Zuo Ci knew what Fei Qian meant, but it was difficult to make this decision.

Originally, Zuo Ci came to Pingyang to borrow some small tricks to fool Fei Qian, and then get some benefits from Fei Qian, and be a Zuo Immortal in a dashing manner, but he was recognized by Fei Qian.

Therefore, from Zuo Xianren to Zuo Zhenren, it is equivalent to the status of a doorman, and it is replaced by the level of the so-called ordinary consultant of the company in later generations, and now when Fei Qian says such a sentence, it also means that if Zuo Ci really wants to know what kind of strategies and measures Fei Qian has, he must be based on Fei Qian, and he has become a subordinate from a doorman.

The doorman, or the guest general, is relatively free, and there are not so many constraints, even if Zuo Ci is unhappy for a while, he can leave at any time, just like Guan Yu leaving Cao Cao and Liu Bei leaving Yuan Shao, there is no question of betrayal.

But once you express your devotion to the Lord, it will be different, and those who betray the Lord will undoubtedly label themselves as traitors, and wherever they go from now on, they will attract contempt for them.

Zuo Ci's eyebrows kept beating, and after a long time, the pursuit of Taoist teachings was finally overwhelming, and he left the table and bowed down a little helplessly, saying: "If the general can not be compassionate and teachable, he will be able to solve difficulties and be poor...... Mercy drives the ...... for the general"

Fei Qian hurriedly stepped forward, helped Zuo Ci up, and then asked Zuo Ci to sit down again, Fang said: "Yuan can be relieved, a certain will definitely help Yuan to put here, open a sect, and teach the ...... of Guangdao" It's not that Fei Qian intends to embarrass Zuo Ci, but there must be such a distinction between primary and secondary, otherwise when there are many people on Zuo Ci's side in the later stage, it will be difficult to control it if he loses this name.

Zuo Ci raised his palm, originally wanted to make a head, but halfway through, he was a little unaccustomed to changing it to arching his hand, and said, "...... Please also advise the general......"

"Since immortality can't be obtained,...... Fei Qian nodded, and said word by word, "It's even more superborn!" ”

“…… Surpass...... Sheng......" Zuo Ci was stunned and muttered and repeated.

The current Taoism, in addition to lamenting the shortness of life, uses the bait of immortality to exempt the Chinese people from the horror of being ghosts after death, there is no corresponding remedy for the defects and regrets that arise at all stages of life, let alone talking about the situation of the afterlife, so it does not have a strong attraction.

Buddhism has the ability to do good deeds and accumulate virtue to eliminate karma, and Christianity also sells indulgences, no matter what, it is also to give people a little psychological sustenance when they encounter regrets and regrets, while Taoism is a hard state of "going with the flow......

Especially in terms of life and death, "the Buddha advocates that there is no life, and the Tao seeks immortality". Although immortality comes from the longing of people's nature of being happy to live and fear death, the tree is a religious doctrine and is easy to be falsified from two aspects: logically speaking, since there is life, there is no reason for immortality; Judging from the empirical facts, there are no immortal people through the ages. Taoism's doctrine of immortality, especially physical immortality, has always been refuted and criticized by other opposing sects.

Therefore, the doctrine of "immortality" must be reformed, and if it is not changed, it is equivalent to setting up a huge target, and there are not many means to fight back when others fight......

“…… Superbirth, superbirth! Zuo Ci muttered and repeated, a smile slowly appeared on his face, and then the smile spread, and he laughed loudly, "Super life!" Yes! The remnants of the body are completely transformed, and the immortal body is reshaped! Yes! Hahaha...... When you get the Jindan Avenue, it is the beginning of transcendence! You can enjoy the longevity of heaven and earth! You can swim in the clouds! Hahaha......"