The Imperial Palace, a side hall.

Zhao Ji frowned, staring at Emperor Maode's worried face without words.

Until now, he had not completely recovered from Emperor Maud's rebellious remarks.

Even if Dao Sifang is gone, those unruly people in the rivers and lakes should also have a restraint.

However, do martial arts!

Zhao Ji couldn't imagine how much trouble he would have if those people in the court knew about it. The Great Song Dynasty has a long history of literary and imperial martial arts, and it can even be traced back to the founding emperor Zhao Kuangyin.

Do martial arts!

This is the impact of the national policy of the Great Song Dynasty.

"Maude, you tell the truth to your father, did others tell you this, or did you think about it yourself." Zhao Ji's expression was gloomy.

Maude was uneasy and said in a low voice, "This is what Maude thinks of himself. ”

"You." Zhao Ji stared at Mao De deeply, and shook his head helplessly before he half sounded. He was too familiar with Maude, and if the other party lied, he would definitely not be what he is now.

Zhao Ji breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, and then expressed his worries in the puzzled look of Emperor Maode.

When Emperor Maud learned about it, her mood relaxed a little.

She had already thought about this and had a countermeasure.

Emperor Mao De said: "But the environment back then was completely different from now, now not only are there immortals who can destroy the world at every turn, but even powerful monks can ignore the army of millions. If I don't train my own monks, won't I be a mermaid in the future? ”

Zhao Ji smiled bitterly in his heart, not knowing how to answer.

How could he not know this, but if he knows, he will know, but what can he do about this kind of thing.

Zhao Ji sighed: "The ancestral system cannot be changed, and hundreds of officials will not open this mouth." ”

Emperor Maode's expression was solemn, and he said in a condensed voice: "Father, in the early Han Dynasty, the country was established with the art of Huang Lao, why did Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty depose the Confucianism of the hundred schools. ”

Zhao Ji's pupils constricted, and he said in a deep voice: "My Great Song Dynasty is different from the Han Dynasty. ”

Emperor Mao De Ji was unmoved and continued: "Because Confucianism at that time was more in line with the interests of the Han Dynasty and in the interests of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty.

Therefore, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty deposed the hundred schools of thought and respected Confucianism, and only then did Confucianism have the glory of Confucianism for thousands of years.

Now that the gods were born, Confucianism could no longer guarantee the interests of the Great Song Dynasty. In this case, why did my Great Song Dynasty accompany Confucianism to the dark? ”

Zhao Ji's face was gloomy and terrifying, his lips trembled slightly, and he wanted to reprimand Emperor Mao De for her boldness several times, but he couldn't help but stop when the words came to his mouth.

Because he also had to admit that Maude Diji's words were very reasonable.

With the birth of the gods, Confucianism was no longer able to maintain the rule of the Great Song Dynasty, and may even become a drag.

What's the use of just knowing and knowing?

Confucianism has already penetrated into every corner of the Great Song Dynasty, and once they also turn their backs on the Great Song Dynasty, there is really nothing to do.

"My father is worried about the reaction of the ministers of the court." Emperor Mao De seemed to have already guessed Zhao Ji's worries and smiled.

Zhao Ji took a deep breath before he could barely suppress the agitation in his heart.

He glared at Maude angrily, and snorted coldly, "You girl, you know what you're talking about." This matter will be stopped, and there will be no further mention of it in the future. ”

Zhao Ji didn't dare to let Emperor Maode say more, he was afraid that he would really be moved by Emperor Maode's words.

He knew too well what resistance he might encounter if he wanted to reform, and he knew too well what that meant for the Great Song.

Even if he knew that he didn't do anything, it was just like drinking a cup of chronic poison, but Zhao Ji couldn't care so much, and he didn't want to care so much.

At least this stable situation can last until I die, right?

Seeing Zhao Ji's expression, Emperor Mao couldn't help frowning.

She thought that Zhao Ji might object, but she didn't expect the other party to be so stubborn. Knowing that it is inviolable, he is still unwilling to make changes.

Emperor Mao De was unwilling and said, "Father." ”

Zhao Ji's face was suddenly full of anger, and he shouted: "Enough! ”

Emperor Mao was stunned by Zhao Ji's roar, and he didn't come back to his senses for a long time. She couldn't remember the last time Zhao Ji yelled at herself like this.

Zhao Ji also came to his senses after roaring, and when he saw Emperor Maode with a face full of grievances, he said impatiently for the first time: "Okay, you go down first, my father still has political affairs to deal with." ”

Emperor Maude's lips muttered, and finally her eyes drooped slightly, and she didn't say anything more, and said in a low voice, "Maude retires." ”

Seeing Emperor Mao De leaving, Zhao Ji couldn't help but sigh deeply.

My father is old, and I really don't want to continue tossing.

Emperor Maud returned to her courtyard, her expression no longer as she had left, only an endless coldness and a deep disappointment.

She never thought that Zhao Ji would be so stubborn, stubborn and desperate!

In that case, Maude had to do it himself.

Father, don't blame Maode, Maode just doesn't want my Great Song Dynasty to completely decline.

Emperor Maude's expression was grim, and her gaze outside the palace was full of mockery.

Sometimes, a knife will be more effective than a mouth.

Time never stops at anyone's will, and the two have never discussed this issue since the conversation between Emperor Mao De and Zhao Ji collapsed that day.

In addition to this, Zhao Ji still loves Emperor Maode as much as usual.

Time passed slowly, and the Buddhist water and land puja was going on in an orderly manner.

The full name of the Water and Land Puja is "Dharma Realm Holy Fan Water and Land Pudu Lent Victory Meeting".

Under normal circumstances, the water and land pujas are mainly based on the fasting of the Buddhas and sages of the ten directions. At the same time, all sentient beings of the six realms were rescued, and mandalas were set up so that the sentient beings attending the meeting could listen to the scriptures and listen to the Dharma at each altar with their causes and root instruments.

However, this time it was different, and the water and land puja was mainly due to the death of the Zen master Wuming.

Therefore, in addition to sacrificing to the Buddhas and sages of the Ten Directions, another important thing is to transcend the enlightenment of the famous Zen master and invite his golden body to be like the Great Xiangguo Temple.

And because it is important to worship the Buddhas, the transcendence of the enlightened Zen master was arranged on the first day of the water and land puja.

And on the eve of the water and land puja, Daxiangguo Temple welcomed a special guest.

Daxiangguo Temple, backyard meditation room.

Lingmengfan led Emperor Maude to Wuming Zen Master, and his expression was a little dignified. Because before that, she didn't know the purpose of Emperor Maud. It's just that the other party has the biggest secret of Buddhism, and Lingmeng Fan has to bring the other party here.

"I haven't seen you for a long time, but Emperor Ji has been fine lately." Without waiting for Emperor Mao De to speak, the room sounded out of thin air the hearty voice of the Zen Master Wuming.

Emperor Maude's pupils constricted, and she swallowed unconsciously.

Although he had already learned about the situation of Zen Master Wuming from Tian Yan, when he really saw this ghost-like state, he still couldn't help but feel a chill in his heart.

She took a deep breath and smiled: "It is really admirable that the Zen master can sacrifice his life and forget his death for the sake of Buddhism. There was nothing important for Mao De to come today, but he just wanted to say hello to the Zen master on behalf of the master. ”

Master!

Lingmeng Fan and Zen Master Mao De were stunned for a moment, and they didn't react for a while.

Maude Emperor's Master, who is that?