Chapter 153: Emperor Yin expels Xiangguo monks

Liu Chengyou felt that Li Ye's words were reasonable, and he came to find the one-armed immortal again.

Now, Liu Chengyou is the emperor, and in order to avoid people's eyes, he still lets the one-armed immortal live in the Sikong Mansion, the original inspection school.

After seeing Liu Chengyou, the "one-armed immortal" bowed with Taoist etiquette: "Congratulations to the emperor, congratulations to the emperor, I finally got my wish!" ”

Liu Chengyou said: "The widow can have today, the great immortal is indispensable, what reward does the great immortal need?" ”

The one-armed immortal said: "The poor road travels all over the world, the heart is pure, the desire is few, the responsibility is to subdue demons and eliminate demons, and to help all sentient beings, and your Majesty has a fate, and can share your Majesty's worries, which is also creation." What reward is needed there? A mouthful of food to eat, a mouthful of water to drink is enough! ”

"Daxian's great kindness, the widow is unforgettable, Daxian rest assured, the widow will not treat you badly!" Liu Chengyou said.

The one-armed immortal said: "Originally, His Majesty ascended the throne, and the poor path has been completed, and he should leave here, but ......"

The one-armed immortal wanted to speak and stopped, but Liu Chengyou was in a hurry, and he hurriedly asked, "But what?" ”

"Your Majesty, forgive Poor Dao for being blunt, although you have been honored as the Ninth Five-Year Honor, there are still several catastrophes in your life, and Poor Dao is afraid that Your Majesty will not be able to cope with it yourself."

"Huh? Then there is Lao Daxian to guide the maze! Liu Chengyou said sincerely.

The one-armed immortal said: "Poor Dao is willing to share worries and solve problems for His Majesty, but as a cultivator, Poor Dao has lived in the house for a long time, I am afraid that it will attract criticism and be detrimental to His Majesty's prestige, so Poor Dao please move to Daxiangguo Temple, where it is cleaner, not only conducive to poor Dao cultivation, but also what Your Majesty commands, it is easier to operate there." ”

"But the Great Xiangguo Temple ......," Liu Chengyou looked embarrassed.

"What, Your Majesty is in trouble?"

"There is no difficulty, it's just that the Daxiangguo Temple is inhabited by high-ranking monks who preside over the royal rituals, and I'm afraid it's not appropriate for the great immortals to move over."

"That's not simple, as long as the host of the Great Xiangguo Temple is expelled, and the poor road can be presided over in the past!" The one-armed immortal said unceremoniously.

"I'm afraid this won't work, if the presiding officer of the Great Xiangguo Temple doesn't make any mistakes, he will be rashly expelled, I'm afraid it will be difficult to convince the public!" Liu Chengyou said.

"Is the crime of bullying enough?" The one-armed immortal asked.

"The sin of deceit? What do you mean by that? Liu Chengyou was puzzled.

"Your Majesty, think about it, this Great Xiangguo Temple should be to bless the country safe and sound, and bless the royal family for generations to come. But how did he bless him? In less than two months, there was the crown prince and Kaifeng Mansion Yin Xue in front, and then the first emperor Gaozu collapsed in the back, the Yellow River burst its banks, the locust plague flooded, and starved for thousands of miles, is this the result of the blessing of the Great Xiangguo Temple? Therefore, it is already a great grace of His Majesty not to kill the bald donkey of the Great Xiangguo Temple and expel him. The one-armed immortal said eloquently.

"In this way, there seems to be some truth in what Daxian said, okay, the widow will issue an edict to expel the monks of Daxiangguo Temple, and welcome Daxian to move to Daxiangguo Temple." Emperor Liu Chengyou said.

After Liu Chengyou came back, he discussed with Li Ye, and Li Ye was of course convinced of the words of the one-armed immortal, so he naturally supported it. They also told the Empress Dowager Li Sanniang about the plan to expel the monks of the Great Xiangguo Temple.

Li Sanniang thought it was inappropriate and asked the emperor to think twice.

Liu Chengyou brought the words of the one-armed immortal over and told the Queen Mother as they were.

The Queen Mother was also speechless.

In the early morning of the next day, Emperor Liu Chengyou proposed to investigate the dereliction of duty of the Great Xiangguo Temple and let the ministers discuss it.

The result was not unexpected by Liu Chengyou, the prime ministers Su Fengji and Su Yuqi, the privy envoys Yang Wei and Guo Wei, the three envoys Wang Zhang, and the guards and pro-army commanders Shi Hongzhao and other veteran and important ministers unanimously opposed.

The reason, of course, is to follow the edict of the previous emperor, and everything is in accordance with the old system and cannot be changed.

Emperor Liu Chengyou said: "I also know this, but first there was the emperor's brother Yin Chengxun of Kaifeng Mansion who died unexplained, and then there was the late father Emperor who was sick and unprepared. Daxiangguo Temple as the first temple of the royal family, the monks gathered, enshrined Juwan, should ensure that the Han wind and rain are smooth, the country and the people are safe, and the royal blood is thousands of generations. But in fact, the Yellow River burst its banks in the front, the locust plague flooded in the back, the emperor's brother was in his prime but the superstar fell, and his father's attempt to start a business collapsed in the middle way...... Wait, isn't Daxiangguo Temple a little responsible? ”

As soon as these words came out, the ministers were speechless, looking at each other, Guo Wei sighed secretly: "It seems that I have underestimated this young emperor!" ”

The same is true of the hearts of the other ministers!

Liu Chengyou continued: "How can I be virtuous? Fortunately, can't you do something for the former emperor and the imperial brother? Besides, since the so-called senior monks of the Great Xiangguo Temple cannot pray for the royal blessings, you are the monarch and minister of the Han Dynasty; If you can't get rid of disasters for the world and protect the people, what's the use of raising him? ”

After a pause, Liu Chengyou changed his words and said, "Of course, if everyone here thinks that this move is inappropriate and does not agree to do so, I will also respect your opinion. ”

This sentence is called killing two birds with one stone, which not only seals the mouths of the elders and ministers, but also gives them enough face.

The privy envoy Yang Wei said: "Your Majesty, you are right, but there are many monks in the Great Xiangguo Temple, if all the sins are punished, it will offend the gods, and secondly, the hundreds of thousands of monks of my Han Dynasty will be resentful, which is not conducive to the major affairs of the Han Dynasty." Your Majesty, please think again. ”

"What Lord Yang said is extremely true, and His Majesty will think twice." Su Fengji and Su Yuqi played at the same time.

"Then according to Aiqing, what should I do?" Emperor Liu Chengyou asked.

Guo Wei said: "According to the minister's opinion, the first emperor gave amnesty to the world, and it is not appropriate to set up a prison, and the first evil should be punished, and the cooperation will never be done, so as to show the emperor's grace, and the monks and people who believe in Buddhism in the world have no complaints." ”

"Master Guo is reasonable, I think it's okay!" Liu Chengyou said.

The elders and important ministers above the court all agreed with Guo Wei's opinion. Unexpectedly, Liu Chengyou said again: "For the sake of the foundation of my Han family, the ministers advised me to be sympathetic to the feelings of the people and love the people. Otherwise, just like that, the sins of the monks of the Great Xiangguo Temple will be forgiven, but in order to set an example, the presiding officer of the Great Xiangguo Temple and the related people will be expelled from the capital, what do you think? ”

"Very good, the Emperor is wise! The emperor's house is benevolent and generous, which is the blessing of the Hou Han! The ministers said in unison.

"Then please ask Prime Minister Su Yuqi to draft a decree and immediately expel the presiding officer of the Great Xiangguo Temple and the left and right protectors of the Great Xiangguo Temple." Liu Chengyou said.

"Obey the order!" Su Yuqi said.

Therefore, the imperial court sent a central official to pass the decree of the Great Xiangguo Temple, expelled the presiding abbot and the left and right protector monks, and ordered other monks to take caution, devote themselves to eating fasting and reciting Buddha, and pray for the blessing of the Han Dynasty.

In this way, the Great Xiangguo Temple has no leader, the emperor issued an edict to welcome the one-armed immortal who is famous in the capital to sit in the Great Xiangguo Temple, the royal temple, but it is presided over by a Taoist priest, such a ridiculous thing, although the monks are not convinced, but the experience of the former presiding abbot is still there, who dares to forget?

Although the ministers felt that it was inappropriate, there was another matter that they were more concerned about at this time, and they had no time to take care of the affairs of the Great Xiangguo Temple, so it was not over.

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