After that, we will make a unified improvement in response to these, so as to achieve the goal of seeking Buddha rather than seeking oneself, and the purpose of equating Li Xingchen with Buddha.

You know, linking the upper echelons to the heavenly gods and Buddhas is extremely helpful for rule.

This is also the reason why the prime minister suggested that Li Xingchen go to Xingye Temple for a walk.

However, about this kind of thing, it can only be understood, not spoken, and it is not good to say it openly.

Li Xingchen's mind turned, and he instantly understood the prime minister's original intention, and said in a deep voice: "Okay, let's go for a walk tomorrow and see how prosperous Buddhism has become." ”

This idea coincides with Li Xingchen's thoughts on the day he first ascended the throne.

How to keep the people in awe of the future rulers of the Great Wei seems to have no best second way except to be linked to the high gods and Buddhas.

If the rulers can solve what they want, it will not be long before the mentality that the rulers are stronger and more powerful than the gods and Buddhas will sprout in the hearts of the people, and the respect for the gods and Buddhas will naturally be transferred to the rulers.

Now Buddhism is getting stronger and stronger, which is not a good thing.

If it is used by people with intentions, it will be a great internal worry for Great Wei, and there will be civil strife.

It is necessary to suppress Buddhism while diverting the people's admiration, so that Buddhism and other offerings can be restricted, rather than the current Buddhism being dominant.

"Then let's go to Xingye Temple and have a look."

Li Xingchen before. He had heard that Xingye Temple was full of people and the incense was vigorous, but he had never seen it to what extent.

I don't have anything to do in the afternoon, so let's go and find out first, so I can make a plan for Buddhism.

Gao Yuli also had a dead face and wanted to follow.

Li Xingchen knows that girls like fortune telling.

During this period, this girl is estimated to be suffocated in the palace, so she can take it to play.

The three of them changed out of their gorgeous costumes and dressed in coarse linen clothes, disguised as ordinary people.

However, Li Xingchen and Gao Yuli's appearance is too outstanding, and although they are ordinary, this temperament is still unusual at a glance.

Helplessly, Li Xingchen brought another half-section mask, and Gao Yuli was covered with gauze, and the three of them left the palace.

At this time, Lin Miaorong took medicine from the imperial doctor, and planned to go to the harem to find the sixth princess, but saw Li Xingchen and them sneaking out of the palace.

Looking at Li Xingchen's kicking posture and those words, Lin Miaorong made a lot of good impressions in his heart, and he chased after him while he was curious.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty."

Li Xingchen stopped, turned his head to look, and asked in surprise, "What's the matter?" ”

"Your Majesty, are you going to pay a private visit? I wonder if I can take the little girl for a ride?

The little woman is Lin Miaorong, the sister of the Marquis of Dingyuan, who did not grow up in Beijing since she was a child, and just came back some time ago, and she doesn't know much about the capital, so I don't know if she can take this opportunity to travel with His Majesty? ”

Gao Yuli glanced Lin Miaorong up and down, and muttered, "I don't know, cousin, let's go by ourselves, it's uncomfortable to bring more burdens." The tone was full of vinegar.

Looking at a large bruise next to Lin Miaorong's nose, Li Xingchen felt funny.

No matter what, they were injured in the palace, and now they rashly refuse the proposal to travel together, which would seem to be too unkind.

After a moment, Li Xingchen nodded.

"Anyway, it's a lot of people."

"Cousin..."Gao Yuli pouted.

"If you are not satisfied, and you like to be quiet, go yourself." Li Xingchen gave advice.

Gao Yuli was speechless, and reluctantly took Lin Miaorong on a trip together.

The four of them got on their horses, and an hour later, they saw a tall temple.

The whole body of the temple is composed of blue brick and tile houses, and the top tile cover is golden yellow, surrounded by smoke, which looks very solemn.

The capital is the face of the entire Great Wei Dynasty, and all the buildings in the capital are strictly designed and planned, including the occupation and construction of the temples in the capital.

Li Xingchen was surprised, he never thought that Li Zhen would make the temple so huge, could it be that the old man believed in Buddhism?

When he got closer to the temple and saw the huge crowd at the door, Li Xingchen became more and more surprised, and he had the kind of excitement that he had rushed to the market in his hometown before he crossed over.

"What day is it? Or is it bustling with people every day? Li Xingchen looked sideways at the prime minister.

According to a rough estimate, there must be at least more than 10,000 people outside Guangguang Temple, and the number inside is unbelievable...

"It's impossible, although it was very lively before, it won't be as lively as it is today." The prime minister was puzzled, "Young master, wait a minute, I'll inquire and see what's going on." ”

There are many people here, and the prime minister does not dare to call his name, so he can only change his words.

The prime minister jumped off the horse, pulled a random person, asked two questions, and rushed back.

"Young master, what a coincidence, it is said to be the Buddha's birthday, which is the Buddha's birthday."

"No wonder there are so many people." Li Xingchen secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

If there are so many people in ordinary times, then Buddhism is too terrible, and the scale of Buddhism must be limited by the most coercive means, otherwise in a few years, less than half of the population of the Great Wei will become monks.

Or, there are people who take advantage of the many believers in Buddhism to induce them to rebel.

"Let's go, let's see." Li Xingchen said in a deep voice.

The prime minister hesitated, "Young master, it's all crowded now, why don't you change the time?" ”

"It's lively when there are more people!" Lin Miaorong looked excited, she had been studying medicine with her master in the mountains since she was a child, and it was rare to see such a lively place, she was very interested.

Li Xingchen nodded.

"Well, I just... No, I also want to see what kind of demons the so-called masters of Xingye Temple will do on the event day.

And what are these people asking for? Now is the best time to be crowded. ”

Li Xingchen almost said that he was calling himself me, so he hurriedly changed his verbal language.

Seeing that the emperor insisted, the prime minister naturally would not be disappointed.

What's more, the purpose of their visit this time was to listen to what they wanted, and to see how the old bald donkey of Buddhism deceived people.

All four of them dismounted, gave some money to take care of the servant, and squeezed into the crowd.

Outside the gate of Xingye Temple is a large square, at this moment there is a very high platform on the square, and there are more than a dozen monks in monk robes sitting on the platform in the futon chanting words.

The people below folded their hands and chanted along, their expressions reverent.

Li Xingchen patted a person on the side and asked, "What are you reading?" Chanting scriptures? ”

The people frowned at him, and said in an extremely impatient tone: "It is a curse to eliminate iniquity, and those who follow it will eliminate their own sins and increase their lifespan, auspiciousness, and blessings."

If a person who is not guilty of sin reiterates this mantra often, he will be able to be reborn in bliss and become a bodhisattva in the future. ”

Li Xingchen was dumbfounded.

Just reciting a mantra to get rid of sins? Bliss as a bodhisattva?

There will be no one in the world that day.