The Tang Dynasty was an open and tolerant dynasty that could accommodate all things in the world.

As long as it exists, it is reasonable, and it will be accepted.

Exotic headdresses, makeup, and clothing colors have all become the objects of imitation by Datang women.

Those costumes, headdresses and makeup that were not very unusual in foreign countries, after they came to the Tang Dynasty across the ocean, they became a fashion that the whole country competed for.

In terms of dressing up and customs, Datang never rejects new things, and even has a welcoming attitude. Something new means scarce, it means being the focus.

This is the self-confidence of a great power.

The source of self-confidence lies in the fact that Datang has an invincible army in the world, these exotic new things, they are not begged by Datang, but the prisoners of war lined up to come to Datang with ropes, and were seen by the ladies at a glance, thinking that the headdress is good, the clothes are good, and they can learn from it.

It's the same with religion.

Under the open-mindedness and tolerance of the Tang Dynasty, the people of the Tang Dynasty do not reject foreign religions.

For example, Buddhism is actually a foreign religion, but people are very sensible, and after coming to the Tang Dynasty, they never behaved properly, took the initiative to change the rules to cater to the people of the Tang Dynasty, and created the purpose of reincarnation for goodness to cater to the rulers.

As a result, Buddhism, a foreign religion, has flourished in the Tang Dynasty and can compete with the state religion Taoism.

Nestorianism is also a foreign religion, and its influence is not small.

In fact, in the early Tang Dynasty, not two major religions were active in the land of the Tang Dynasty, but three major religions, and Nestorianism was one of them.

Nestorianism is the precursor to Christianity, which was born in the Assyrian Empire, later Syria. It has been more than 200 years, and then it was not allowed by the Roman Church, so it fled to the Persian Empire, and under the protection of the Persian king, Nestorianism, Manichaeism, and Yuanism were called the three major religions in Central Asia.

Due to the great reputation in the Western Regions and the wide range of followers, in the ninth year of Zhenguan, the Jingjiao messenger crossed the Western Regions and came to the Tang Dynasty.

I have to say that when Jingjiao came to the Tang Dynasty, he started with a deck of peerless cards, and the two kings added four twos.

When Jingjiao first arrived in Chang'an, Li Shimin and the then prime minister Fang Xuanling and hundreds of civil and military officials went out of the city to greet the envoy, Li Shimin Longyan was happy, and gave the envoy of Jingjiao a Chinese name, called "Aroben", which means "the messenger sent by God".

Later, Li Shimin approved the envoy to build the Daqin Temple in Yiningfang in Chang'an City, and 21 believers were allowed in the temple to develop believers in the Tang Dynasty, and the imperial court also allocated funds every year to help the development of Jingjiao.

When the son and the prime minister personally went out of the city to greet them, allocated land and allocated funds, and allowed them to develop themselves tolerantly, they didn't even mind that they shared the cake of Taoism and Buddhism.

This hand is good enough, but with a little bit of competition, it may now be the biggest competitor of Buddhism and Taoism.

It's a pity that a good hand of cards just makes them play it badly, and it's very bad.

Buddhism guides people to be good, drives away evil spirits and eliminates disasters, Taoism teaches people to maintain health and longevity, and if you have good luck with medicine, you may be able to become a god.

The two religions have their own purposes and styles, no matter which one they are, is it a little moving to listen to the ears of the people? This Bodhisattva can deal with it, this old gentleman is worth handing, and he sends money and makes a wish.

And Jingjiao, from the moment they appeared on the land of the Tang Dynasty, their first step was wrong.

They set their sights on the merchants in developing a market for believers.

Because Nestorianism began to develop in Central Asia, most of its followers were local merchants.

Merchants were rich, and Nestorian took money from the merchants and used it to win over the people.

The purpose of Buddhism and Taoism is to seek the welfare of the people, but the purpose of Nestorian is to develop the economy, referred to as "making money".

In terms of purpose, Jingjiao fell behind, and in the development process of Jingjiao in the Tang Dynasty, there were many shady and shady methods, such as bribing low-level officials, using charlatans to attract the people, and so on.

In today's Lin De year, Jingjiao has been in the Tang Dynasty for decades, but the development of the sect is not as good as year by year.

The exclusion of Buddhism and Taoism is one of the reasons, and many officials have seen the essence of Nestorian Christianity and have become disgusted with it, which is also one of the reasons, and the bigger reason is that Nestorian Christianity's methods of making money are becoming more and more disgraceful, and the people at the bottom have begun to hate it.

At this moment, the young man downstairs and the shopkeeper Wu were obviously an unpleasant confrontation between the sect and the believers.

To join the sect is to pay money to the sect, and the shopkeeper Wu is a believer in the Nestorian Sect, but the price of the Nestorian Sect has increased this month.

In the world of the Western gods, there is probably inflation.

After listening to Sun Congdong talk about the past and present life of Jingjiao, Li Qinzai's brows furrowed even deeper.

Monks from outside will recite sutras, but the premise is that you don't disturb others by chanting sutras.

Downstairs, the shopkeeper Wu was already a little angry: "I can't get into this teaching, quit!" ”

The young man smiled contemptuously: "Do you remember the vow you took when you joined the Church?" Since you have entered my Jingjiao, it is not easy to quit, just come, say go, when we Jingjiao is your benefactor of Qinglou? ”

Shopkeeper Wu also smiled: "Don't forget, this is the Tang Dynasty, a place where there is a king's law!" ”

"Do you believe it or not, if I don't violate the royal law, I can make Ling's Qinglou unable to open?" The young man laughed wildly.

Shopkeeper Wu blushed, but stopped talking.

He knew that the young man was not threatening him, and the indiscriminate methods of Chang'an City could indeed make his Qinglou unable to open.

Throwing dung, releasing snakes, blocking doors, spreading rumors, they dare to do anything, and many times the government can't do anything about them, because they can't catch evidence.

Upstairs, Li Qinzai was holding on to the railing, and his face became colder.

"These bastards, no one can cure them?" Li Qinzai asked.

Sun Congdong smiled bitterly: "There is really no one who can cure it, unless the Son of Heaven speaks and completely drives Jingjiao out of the Tang Dynasty." ”

"Who gave them the confidence?"

"The Marquis of Li County has not heard of Jingjiao, in fact, Jingjiao is also very smart, they not only attract merchants and people, but also have their followers in the court."

Li Qinzai was slightly moved: "In the court? What rank of officer? ”

"From the small to the chief, to the squire, there are also some idle county men, and after the county uncle and other meritorious deeds, they all entered the Jingjiao."

Li Qinzai didn't squeak, and coldly watched the confrontation downstairs become more and more intense.

Squinting at the young man at the leader, the more Li Qinzai looked at it, the more unpleasant it became.

Shopkeeper Wu was speechless, obviously intending to swallow his anger, but the young man saw his thoughts from his expression, and couldn't help but become more and more arrogant, turned around and laughed before leaving.

"Shopkeeper Wu, at this time tomorrow, I will come to withdraw the money again, may your business be prosperous, free of illness and disaster, haha!"

As soon as he finished speaking, suddenly a black jar of wine fell from the upper floor, and smashed it on the head of the rampant young man impartially.

There was a crisp bang, the young man screamed loudly, blood suddenly gushed out of his head, the young man was smashed to the point that his brain was dizzy, his body shook a few times, and several accomplices behind him hurriedly supported him.

"Who? Who dares to plot against me? The young man's eyes were red and he looked around.

Everyone's eyes looked upstairs, but they saw Li Qinzai leaning on the railing, staring blankly at his hands, and muttering, "Damn, my hand slipped......"

Sun Congdong behind him sneered and praised: "Li Xianhou's hand is so accurate!" ”

(End of chapter)