Chapter 136: The True Religion

Everyone didn't expect this matter to end like this, even Zhu Youjiao, the emperor, didn't expect it.

After returning to the harem, Zhu Youzhu sent a letter to his son as soon as possible.

Of course, Zhu Youzhu also knows that even if he doesn't say anything about this matter, his son will know about it, because there are more people who report to his son.

What is Zhu Houzhao doing at this time?

The answer is simple, he lies half-squinted in the recliner, ready to sleep.

Basically, he doesn't have to worry too much about the affairs of the northwest, Wang Shouren has already taken over the military reform, and as for the plan he proposed, Zhu Youzhu knew that it would take time to ferment, so he was not in a hurry to do it.

The local political affairs are what to do, and Zhu Houzhao, the prince, is idle.

"Your Highness, Sun Liang has sent something." Liu Jin cautiously came to Zhu Houzhao's side and said respectfully.

Zhu Houzhao nodded, and then stretched out his hand.

Liu Jin put the information on Zhu Houzhao's body, and then respectfully stepped aside.

This material is about the Quanzhen Teaching, which is the Quanzhen Path.

Zhu Houzhao's reason for asking for this information was very simple, he wanted to see if Taoism could be used. Of course, Quanzhen Dao is not popular in Daming, because Daming admires Longhu Mountain in Jiangxi, which has been established in the period of Emperor Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang.

The period between the Jin and Yuan dynasties and the fall of the Southern Song Dynasty was a period of misery for China's great subways, blood and fire, and misery, but it was also the heyday of the Quanzhen Dao.

The active promoter of the heyday was Qiu Chuji, and the opportunity for change was Genghis Khan's summons to him. However, the golden envoy, Xie Song hired, went alone to the call of Genghis Khan, who was in the western expedition to the Western Regions. At the age of seventy-three, he braved the hardships of wind, sand and heavy snow, and in 1219 he led his eighteen followers on a journey and after more than two years of trekking, he finally arrived at the military camp of Genghis Khan in the Great Snow Mountains of the Western Regions (present-day Kush Mountains in Afghanistan) in 1222.

Of course, the Quanzhen Sect has long since declined, and Zhu Yuanzhang looked down on the Quanzhen Sect, and said in the imperial preface to the "Da Ming Xuanjiao Establishment of the Zhai Jiao Ceremony": "Zen and Quanzhen are self-cultivation and self-cultivation, and they are just for themselves; Teach and be detached. It is specially designed for filial piety and kindness, which is beneficial to people and has thick customs, and its merits are great! ”

To put it bluntly, whether it is a monk or a Taoist priest, Zhu Yuanzhang does not agree, but the Heavenly Master of Longhu Mountain agrees with marriage and childbirth, filial piety to parents, and this doctrine has been respected by Zhu Yuanzhang.

In addition, Zhu Houzhao also knew that there was another reason for this, that is, the head of the Quanzhen Sect fell into the hands of a Jurchen named Wanyan Deming, who was a descendant of Wanyan Aguta. In this case, Wanyan Deming chose to unswervingly support the rulers of the Yuan Dynasty, and he was also killed in battle while protecting the last emperor of the Yuan Dynasty (not counting the Northern Yuan), Emperor Yuan Shun, on the run.

Zhu Yuanzhang stipulated that the Quanzhen Sect was not allowed to participate in any political affairs, but could only focus on self-cultivation and self-cultivation, and restricted its missionary activities, and also ordered that the Quanzhen Sect should never be in charge of teaching.

The Quanzhen Sect fell into a state of disarray and split into countless small factions, of which Zhang Sanfeng of Wudang was one of them.

Zhu Hou took care of these things for a very simple purpose, he wanted to see if he could find something usable.

The power of religion is powerful, preaching is a very serious matter, Zhu Houzhao wanted to try to see if he could preach in the grassland, the reason why he chose Quanzhen Sect instead of Longhu Mountain is also very simple, that is, the problem of foundation.

First of all, the Mongols believed in Quanzhenism, and they had roots in the Mongolian steppe, and secondly, Quanzhenism also had roots in the northwest.

Although the Quanzhen Sect is split, but the people are still very good, there are many branch factions, and its authenticity is the "Seven True Sect", that is, the Longmen faction of Zongqiu Chuji, the Suishan faction of Zongliu Chuxuan, the Nanwu faction of Zongtan Chuduan, the Yuxian faction of Zongmayu, the Yuanshan faction of Zongwang Chuyi, the Huashan faction of Zonghao Datong, and the Qingjing faction of Zongsun Fuji.

Another point that Zhu Hou values is the doctrine of the Quanzhen Sect.

Longhu Mountain pays attention to things that are conducive to rule, such as filial piety to parents, such as being able to get married and have children.

On the contrary, it is similar to Buddhism, which requires a monk, with the truth of the whole Lao Zhuang and the purpose of self-benefit, removing emotions and desires, seeing the Tao clearly, and making the heart quiet, so as to return to simplicity and become an immortal. In addition, it is also stipulated that Taoist priests must be monks and live in meditation and strictly abide by the precepts. And there are severe punishments for Taoist priests who violate the precepts, from kneeling on incense, expulsion to death.

Life is a "sea of suffering", family is a "prison" and a "fire house", and the love of husband and wife is a "golden flail and jade lock", persuading people to "jump out of the cage", see through fame and wealth, learn Taoism and alchemy, and leave the "sea of suffering".

Zhu Houzhao thinks that this doctrine is spreading in the grassland, and it seems to be very good, right? Let's stop fighting, let's cultivate immortals.

Isn't it appropriate for a veterinarian to be good at what he is good at, and then walk on the grassland?

Buddhism Zhu Youxiao has also considered it, but compared to Buddhism, it seems that the Quanzhen Tao is more suitable. Because they were kicked to the ground, and they were stepped on so many feet that they still can't turn over. Let the whole truth walk in the grassland, snow-capped mountains and deserts, they are willing to do it. In addition, people also have real skills, and the court has not dispersed so much suppression.

There are so many sects, and they can just be used. Looking at the information, the more Zhu Houzhao looked, the more he felt good.

"Liu Jin, you go and find Tang Bohu." Zhu Houzhao casually ordered, he felt that Tang Bohu should be able to know something.

"Yes, Your Highness." Liu Jin agreed, and then hurriedly turned around and went out to find someone.

Tang Bohu came soon, he didn't know what His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was looking for him, but these days he was basically accompanying the prince, and he often talked about poetry with the prince, especially painting. This time, maybe it was also for these things, so Tang Bohu didn't care about it when he came.

"Your Royal Highness the Crown Prince." Tang Bohu respectfully saluted Zhu Houzhao.

"Alright." Zhu Houzhao waved his hand, and then said with a smile: "I have said it a long time ago, there is no need to be so polite in private." ”

Tang Bohu hurriedly agreed: "Yes, Your Highness." ”

Zhu Houzhao nodded, and then said: "This palace asks you, do you know Chongyang Palace?" ”

"Back to His Royal Highness, the minister knows that this Chongyang Palace is the ancestral court of the Quanzhen Dao, also known as the Yang Wanshou Palace, enjoying the reputation of 'the ancestral court of the world' and 'the holy land of the whole truth', and it is the place where the ancestor of the Quanzhen Dao, Wang Chongyang, cultivated and left his soul in his early years." Tang Bohu didn't know why Zhu Houzhao asked, but he still said what he knew.

Zhu Houzhao pondered for a moment, then nodded, and then said: "This palace is boring these days, why don't Aiqing go to Chongyang Palace with this palace to have a look, and see what this Chongyang Palace looks like." ”

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