His Majesty Li Er groaned, took the teacup and drank it slowly, and only said in a deep voice after a while, "There is indeed a temple that is too magnificent and magnificent, and it costs millions of dollars, and it is not alarmist to be a royal palace." ”

Xu Hui nodded, stopped talking, and obediently fanned the wind.

His Majesty Li Er stretched out his hand and patted Xu Hui's waist and said, "I am not annoyed by Qi Lin's anti-Buddha words, but annoyed that he said them at the wrong time, and almost ruined the Three Teachings Lecture Conference, making it difficult for Cheng Qian." ”

Xu Hui pondered for a while, and said warmly, "Fortunately, there is nothing to do, and the three teachings are also successfully completed." Your Majesty is a 'Buddha in this world', how can you be angry and angry about such a trivial matter? ”

His Majesty Li Er suddenly smiled and said, "Qi Lin is a slippery head, I am afraid that I will be angry, so he will be clever and flattering, and he should be punished." ”

Xu Hui looked at his face, and knew more about His Majesty Li Er's heart, knowing that he said this on his lips, and he didn't know how beautiful it was in his heart, so he echoed, "Small punishment and big commandment, Your Majesty is magnanimous." The concubine also wrote a letter of reprimand, which will surely make him change. ”

His Majesty Li Er nodded, falling into a long thought.

It is not a question whether Shamen is beneficial to the country and the people, and the pros and cons are what the imperial court should consider and weigh. Of course, if the emperor believed in Buddhism, that would be a different matter.

But His Majesty Li Er is obviously not a Buddhist, and he regards Li Er as an ancestor, and does not allow him to abandon the Tao and become a Buddha.

His Majesty Li Er, who is familiar with history books, also knows a lot about the destruction of the Buddha by Erwu, and the result of the destruction of the Buddha is also obvious.

A large number of monks and nuns returned to the laity and were incorporated into the civil register, which not only provided sufficient labor for the society, but also conducive to the development of production. At the same time, it also provides an inexhaustible source of tax revenue for the state, and the source of conscription is also guaranteed.

The confiscation of monastic property provided a lot of resources to the state and strengthened the state's financial resources.

More importantly, the Northern Zhou Dynasty Emperor Wu Emperor's campaign to exterminate Buddhism established the political principle that Shamen must respect imperial power, cut off the possibility of political power, and established the tradition of separation of church and state in the Chinese dynasty.

To put it bluntly, under the circumstances at that time, for the stability and development of the country, His Majesty Li Er would also adopt similar measures. Maybe not too violent, but not too forgiving.

There are more than 30,000 Buddhist temples, and the number of monks and nuns accounts for one-sixteenth of the total population, which is unbearable for any monarch.

Of course, as fanatical as Emperor Wu of Liang, he believed in Buddhism, so that the country's economic and military strength was greatly weakened, the atmosphere was sluggish, and the national strength was strong outside the middle, which eventually caused the Hou Jing Rebellion, and finally starved to death in Taicheng.

However, the destruction of the Buddha by the Second Martial Arts was only carried out in the north, and Buddhism in the south was not affected. Roughly calculated, there are now more than 30,000 temples in the country, and there are more than 40,000.

Taking Chang'an as an example, almost every square has a temple view, and the big one can even occupy a square of land. Combined, there are more than 100 large and small.

With so many temples, how much money is spent, and how many monks there are, His Majesty Li Er doesn't know exactly, but he also knows that it must be a surprising number.

As for the belief of His Majesty Li Er, it is neither Taoism nor Buddhism, but to maintain the imperial power and ensure that the country will be eternal and passed on to all generations.

Therefore, whether it is Taoism or Buddhism, it is just a tool used by him, which is conducive to ruling and supporting, and unfavorable to suppressing.

Relatively speaking, because Taoism is conducive to the legitimacy and sacredness of the imperial power of the Tang Dynasty, His Majesty Li Er's advocacy can be said to have spared no effort. For Buddhism, he has a similar idea to Xu Qilin, suppressing Buddha rather than abolishing it.

In the early years of Zhenguan, His Majesty Li Er had just seized power, and on the premise of stability, he abolished Gaozu's edict on the abolition of Buddha. He even invited Bopo to translate the scriptures in Daxingshan Temple, that is, to achieve political goals.

And four months after his accession to the throne, His Majesty Li Er summoned Taishi Ling Fu Yi to commend him for his prophecy about his ascension to the throne six months ago. During the conversation, His Majesty Li Er was quite impressed by Fu Yi's anti-Buddha remarks.

It was also in this year that Taizong of the Tang Dynasty sent the scholar to serve Shi Du Zhenglun to inspect Buddhism and clean up the law. In the same year, an edict was issued stating that those who had private monks would be sentenced to death.

In the second year of Zhenguan, His Majesty Li Er said that the courtiers Emperor Wu of Liang's father and son were good at Buddhism, and as a result, the country was ruined and the family was ruined, which should be used as a reference. He openly declared in the court, "The only thing I like today is the way of Yao and Shun, and the teaching of Zhou Kong." ”

Zhenguan for three years, the world is full of Yining (the year name of Emperor Gong of Sui) privately, and those who do not come out are beheaded.

It can be seen that His Majesty Li Er showed his generosity and tolerance on the one hand, and strictly controlled Buddhism on the other hand, which can be described as a carrot stick, both soft and hard.

His Majesty Li Er is not unaware of the evils of Buddhism. But the way of balance is his most handy strategy and means, whether it is governing government or employing people.

As long as the development of Buddhism is still under his control, it cannot be a threat, and it can even be used by me, His Majesty Li Er does not want to take too drastic measures.

Moreover, His Majesty Li Er is also aware of the power of Buddhism among the people, and even more knows that if he wants to oppose Buddhism and suppress Buddhism, he must also get the response and support of important ministers in the court.

Like Fu Yi wrote seven times, only one servant Zhang Daoyuan agreed with his words, and the other ministers did not express their position, and Xiao Yu was even more opposed to the book, and cursed Fu Yi to hell.

Therefore, in order to suppress the Buddha on a large scale, we must have a reasonable excuse and get the support of the ministers to minimize the chaos that may arise as a result.

Thinking of this, His Majesty Li Er looked up at Xu Hui, who was concentrating on cooking tea, and said, "When Concubine Ai sent a letter to Qi Lin, you can ask him if the words against Buddha were described by Lu Yuxian Chief. For Shamen, what else does Lu Yu Immortal have to say, and play it together. ”

Xu Hui blinked, feeling that this was not easy to understand, and he had to ask himself, why did he want his younger brother to play? However, she doesn't ask for details, so what's the point of splitting it into two things.

On the other side, Ake had stopped stroking the piano. Without him, her keen hearing made her sense that someone was approaching, and her face turned in the direction of the person who came.

Yahuan followed her gaze, only to find that a young man was quietly approaching, and when she saw the person coming clearly, she couldn't help but get up and remind, "Lady, it's His Royal Highness the King of Jin." ”

Ah Ke hurriedly got up, and with the support of Yahuan, he bowed down and bowed, "The folk girl greets His Royal Highness the King of Jin." ”

Li Zhi waved his hand helplessly and said, "No courtesy, no courtesy." Lone has slowed down, but he is still noticed by Miss Ake, interrupting this heavenly sound, sorry, sorry. ”

Ah Ke said, "Your Highness is serious, it is the people's daughter who failed to concentrate and was disturbed by the outside world. ”

Li Zhi walked into the pavilion and said with a smile, "Look, it's better to disturb the qin music alone!" As he spoke, he raised his hand and said, "Miss Ake doesn't have to be formal, please take a seat." ”

Ke bowed and thanked him, and sat down a little stiffly.

"Listening to Xiao Zhao, Miss Ake often plays and sings with Mrs. Zheng in that hook column." Li Zhi seemed to have pity, and said, "The people in the market are vulgar, and they have insulted Miss Ake's piano and bel canto." ”

"It's just for life." Ah Ke frowned imperceptibly, and said indifferently, "Singing on the front street, or entertaining the public in a restaurant, is more bitter and difficult than Vasher Golan." Fortunately, with Xu Lang's righteous help, he now has a place to live, a business to earn money to make ends meet, and he is not bullied, which is already satisfied. ”

"Qi Lin is indeed enthusiastic." Li Zhi said, "Wouldn't it be better not to let Miss Ake show her face?" ”

Ah Ke slowly lowered his eyelids and said, "Xu Lang once said that people are not noble and cheap, and their professions are different. With skills, ability, and self-reliance, what's wrong with the slave family not showing up? ”

Li Zhi snorted a little embarrassed and said, "It's good to be self-reliant, Miss Ake is ambitious, and she admires Lonely." ”

Ah Ke pursed his mouth, still with that faint expression, and said slowly, "Xu Lang has transferred the family teacher and slave family to a good place, and his free body is particularly valuable." Doesn't Your Highness think so? ”

Li Zhi sighed secretly in his heart, he originally wanted to suggest that Ah Ke and Zheng Tuantuan enter the inner or outer teaching workshop of Taichang Temple, but when Ah Ke said this, he naturally couldn't speak.

The teaching workshop in Taichang Temple is equivalent to the National Song and Dance Troupe, and the treatment is very good, and it belongs to the music official, and it is not in the lowly status. The main work is to lead the fashion trend of Datang song and dance art.

The foreign teacher's workshop is in charge of secular music, and it is also a royal offering, and some of them are music officials.

However, although the staff of the inner and outer teaching workshops are not lowly status, they are happy people, that is, the household registration system of people who have been engaged in art for life.

In feudal society, these literary and artistic workers did not have the scenery of later generations. No matter how good the treatment is, the status is low, and the word "drama" is the nickname.

Although Ake can't see, he is good at hearing and distinguishing colors. His Majesty Li Er had revealed this intention before, but she pretended to be confused and didn't understand. Now it just so happens that through Li Zhi's inquiry, it can be regarded as an indirect refusal.

Li Zhi looked at Ake, calmed down, and said, "Ake girl, can you please play a song for Lonely?" ”

Ah Ke nodded lightly, but his godless but big eyes looked in the direction of Li Zhi, and said, "I don't know what song Your Highness wants to hear?" ”

"It's the song "Erquan Reflecting the Moon"!" Li Zhi said, "It's like crying and complaining, and it's very touching. Lonely people don't know the sufferings of the people, listen to this song or have an understanding! ”

Ah Ke was silent for a long time, smiling slightly, and seemed to be a little relieved that Li Zhi said this.

She turned away, calm, stretched her hand forward, and with a deep, painful sigh flowed from the strings, as if she were walking on the bumpy road of life again, she wandered, wandered, and was unwilling to give in to fate.

Li Zhi stared at the slightly thin back, savoring the misery of struggling, resisting, and surviving at the bottom of society.

In the distance, His Majesty Li Er stopped his pen and listened attentively; Xu Hui also put down the scroll in his hand, showing pity and pity on his face.

After a long time, Xu Huicai sighed faintly, "This song is sad, and it feels like a gut-breaking feeling." Ake, this girl, her life is hard! ”

His Majesty Li Er nodded, as if he felt the same way, and said in a deep voice, "There is no loneliness and poverty in the world, and no one is not full of warmth, so it can be called a prosperous world, right?" ”

Xu Hui thought for a moment and said, "Your Majesty's standards are too harsh. The concubines thought that whether it was a peaceful and prosperous world or not, the people had their own measure. Now it is the world is peaceful, the government is clean and the world is peaceful, and the prosperity can be expected for a few more years. ”

His Majesty Li Er smiled and said, "Concubine Ai's words are extremely true. What is the prosperous age, I have the standard of me, the standard of the official and the official, and the standard of the people. Well, let's take the people's standards as the standard! ”

Is there anything lower than the requirements of the ancient people, as long as they can have food and clothing, and can be peaceful, they will be satisfied. But in all dynasties, there are few people who have even done this, isn't it strange?

Xu Hui glanced at His Majesty Li Er, and said meaningfully, "The blind girl is miserable, but she can also struggle to survive and support herself. The monk does not plow and eat, does not weave but wears, and is aggressive and strange. ”

His Majesty Li Er opened his mouth slightly, looked at Xu Hui, and was speechless for a while.

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Chang'an, the palace of the king of Wei.

"My father gave a mansion in Luoyang, and I heard that there is a square of land in the east and west, and there are 300 acres of marsh." Li Tai shook his head and said, "It's too big, it takes a lot to repair, and I don't want it." ”

Before he went to Luoyang, Dad had prepared the spicy mansion, as well as the lake, Xu Qilin was envious, jealous, and hateful!

Li Sipang was about to leave in ten days and half a month, and Xu Qilin found an excuse to come, which could be regarded as seeing off in advance, and not rushing to join in the fun when there were many people.

"If you use the swamp as a pond, then build an embankment, plant trees and plant lotus, it can be described as the grand scene of the capital 'Weiwang Pond'." Xu Qilin smiled faintly and said, "Literati and ink writers recite poems, and they also promote the name of the prince. ”

Luoyang Shengjing Wei Wangchi, Wei Wang Dike, you hurry up and repair it, I can also go to Luoyang after I go to visit. Look how good I am, I've come up with all the names for you.

Li Sipang's eyes lit up, and he nodded again and again, as a literary and artistic youth, he is good for this. Besides, why not be famous in the world and not spend your own money?

"The name of this Wei Wangchi-" Li Sipang waved his hand humbly, "When the world hears it, won't it laugh?" ”

Whatever, it doesn't matter what the name is, Wang Bachi is not bad.

Xu Qilin smiled and said, "After some time, Xiaguan will also go to Luoyang." Dayingku will focus on operating in Luoyang, and His Royal Highness needs a lot of help. ”

Li Sipang smiled and said, "This is natural, why be polite." After a pause, he asked curiously, "Qi Lin is anti-Buddha, is it true or false?" ”

Xu Qilin scratched his head and said a little helplessly, "It's actually fake, but now it seems that it's about to come true." ”

Li Sipang said: "It may be feasible to suppress Buddha, but it is difficult to oppose Buddha and destroy Buddha." Although Qi Lin debuted, he should not be reckless. ”

Xu Qilin laughed and said, "Is a monk a Buddha?" Is the bronze statue a Buddha? Shamen is also divided into many cases, and some are not all anti-all. ”

Li Sipang was puzzled and asked, "Qi Lin has already made a calculation?" Let's hear about it. ”

Xu Qilin pondered for a while and said, "In short, a Buddha is a Buddha, a monk is a monk, a monk who does not like to work hard and does not do the right thing, they cannot represent the Buddha, and what they do is not in line with the true meaning of the Buddha." ”

"Among the sects of Shamen, Zen Buddhism is good, living in mountains and forests, polluting little dust, and does not set up a Buddhist hall, only a Dharma hall, and advocates self-cultivation and self-food, rather than begging for food."

Li Sipang nodded and praised, "Qi Lin knows Buddhism very well, and it is indeed a foolproof strategy to divide it in this way." ”

Xu Qilin smiled bitterly and said, "Where did you come from, where did you have the spare time to study Buddhist scriptures, all of which are learned from Cai Huang and others." The old monk Daolin was always chattering, and he was so annoyed that he found some helpers and prepared to start a war with Shamen, which happened to open up the newspaper's reputation and sales. ”

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