From the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties to the Tang Dynasty and the early Song Dynasty, the monasteries and Taoist temples lived quite well.

Di Renjie, a famous minister of the Tang Dynasty, once said: Today's Jialan, the palace has been made, the poor and extravagant are extremely strong, the painting is exhausted, the jewels are in the decoration, and the gems are exhausted in the wheel.

By the time of the Song and Yuan dynasties, some rulers began to realize that these 'monks' had too much influence on economic activities, so they began to control them.

In the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang also set the tone of strengthening control, and the monasteries and Taoist temples basically did not form a big influence, and only in a special historical period, they were rewarded because of the personal preferences of the rulers.

In the twenty-seventh year of Hongwu, Zhu Yuanzhang ordered that the land should be given to the people, and the taxes and grains should be exempted, and the permanent residence in the fields would not be exempted from apportionment, and the monks were not allowed to serve as errands.

This was a clear step forward, i.e., permanent land was subject to taxes, but monasteries and Taoist temples were largely exempt from forced labor, so they were still attractive to some people, and they often became "abysses of death", meaning places where fugitives were concentrated.

In the third year of Jingtai, the imperial court ordered that all temples and Taoist temples should be 60 acres for their business.

In practice, however, this is not the case.

In this kind of year, if it weren't for the Zhengde Emperor, the little eunuchs guarding the palace gate would be 'buying property' for their families, and the annexation of land was from top to small, and everyone had it.

In the Ming Dynasty, people who rented monasteries and Taoist temples abounded to cultivate their fields, but they rarely heard of temples and Taoist temples renting the land of others. What the facts are, you can see it.

This time the emperor's decree fell on the head of Jinyiwei, it was definitely not a gentle drizzle, but a violent storm.

Jinyi inspected the school in a team and did not come out, everyone on the street avoided it, or rushed into the teahouse and wine shop, or directly entered the official residence of the people, under the token of the Son of Heaven's pro-army, those who dared to obstruct without bowing their heads were all guilty of the same crime.

Among them, the most miserable are naturally the group of people who live in the homes of officials and have contacts with the government.

If you really want to talk about it, some people themselves believe in this set of things, they have a good personal relationship with a certain Taoist priest, and it is not uncommon for them to be invited to live at home, but it is a pity that at this special time, the two identities of officials and Taoist priests are waved in front of Jinyiwei, and many words are not clear.

You say that he did not plot to pay tribute, how can you prove it?

Mao Wenyu was born in the prison of the Criminal Department, and he learned a lot there, but he never included the fact that believing in the Tao and believing in Buddhism can alleviate the misery of life.

In the courtyard of Jinyiwei, the lights were bright, and the cries of the criminals were continuous, and there were really people who tried their best to shout injustice, but he was not moved, and said with a cold face: "Take it away." ”

From early morning to midnight, it was only a day and a night's work, and the next day the east was white, and everything was as usual.

It's just that the shopkeeper doesn't see any strange people coming to him today to ask for a cup of tea, and it's rare for the stalls to meet those guys who hold a flag and call themselves real people.

Even the boss who sold tofu brains felt a lot more empty around him after he started work, so he muttered: "What about the old fairy?" ”

"Where are there any immortals, the son is silent, and the strange power is confused. In the history books, all the kings and kings of the country who are superstitious about Buddhism will lead to misguided countries. The emperor is eloquent and strategic, and he has no good impression of immortality, this is the blessing of this dynasty, and it is the blessing of the common people in the world. ”

In the teahouse, the scholars gave a lecture to the businessmen on the side, they were famous, and ordinary people did not dare to offend, so they could only keep silent.

A businessman's fate is determined in a few days, and sometimes he always has to find some sustenance in these aspects, but the emperor's decree even transferred the monastery's land to the Academy of Sciences.

Fortunately, they were busy and didn't have time to pay attention.

The fact that the imperial court swept away these monks and Taoist priests showed that the Son of Heaven continued to work hard, which was also of great benefit to them, after all, the Son of Heaven still had to use them as people with real knowledge.

Not only that, in addition to the imperial examination, the imperial court also has the Shaofu, the Ministry of Industry and the Prime Minister's Ministry of Foreign Affairs to recruit foreign officials, and in the final published rules, they can also apply for the examination.

After being admitted, he is also an official.

It's just that they have to study those other books in addition to the Four Books and Five Classics, although it's a bit annoying, but as long as it's a fair exam, they're at least much better than those who don't know anything at all, right?

These policies are linked together, and it is natural that the emperor cherishes, recruits, and loves talents, so is it not worthy of praise?

After these news were announced, all the books on water conservancy, agriculture and mulberry, and industry in the library immediately became sought-after, and those who could not understand it thoroughly by a single person had to sit together and discuss with each other.

These people formed groups of three or five, delving into all kinds of knowledge, and when they were halfway through, someone said: "It is clearly stated in the detailed rules that the four books and five classics still account for half, and we must not neglect one or the other and leave behind our previous studies." ”

"It's the pole, it's the pole."

Mao Wenwen didn't pay attention to the policies of other aspects of the imperial court, and when the impact of this arrest was not as good as he expected, the wife of the family reminded him, "The emperor rejects monks and Taoist leaders, and accepts the disciples of saints. It's not about you, it's still hanging high, not to mention these self-benefiting strategies? From now on, these people will be driven out of the court, and they will be used by the emperor. This tightening and loosening method is precisely the subtlety. ”

"The emperor has never talked about it."

"You don't need to say it, so you won't say it."

Although he didn't say it, but after listening to it like this, Mao Wenyu still believed that the emperor always planned things first.

When he entered the palace to face the saint, he did not see anything unusual from the emperor's tone and movements, but after hearing the detailed report, he gave a slight commendation.

It can only be said that it is unfathomable.

"Language."

"Wechen is here." He was extremely respectful.

"You've arrested all of these people now, and some of them deserve to be convicted of capital crimes, but you have to control the rhythm yourself." Zhu Houzhao touched his chin, "This time it was a sudden attack, many people didn't have time to react, if there were really people with ulterior motives, their residences might not have some clues, and they didn't have time to explain the follow-up." You are tight on the outside and loose on the inside, secretly visiting, if you find something, come to report immediately! ”

Zhu Houzhao previously showed a certain belief in these ghosts and gods, which began since the establishment of the Academy of Sciences last year, and people at this age did not understand theology and science, and only believed in the left way when the emperor secretly believed in the left way.

Most of the notes sent from various places had long exhortations, but they couldn't find out the emperor's attitude.

Mao Wenwen naturally understands what the so-called ulterior motives are, some people try to influence the emperor, even if the probability of this path is not high, but since it is always right to try, there may be some vassal kings here.

Jinyi Weinan Town Fusi has received a report that some of the vassal kings have misbehaved, maybe they can take this opportunity to get rid of the disaster again!

The civil officials of the foreign dynasty only knew that the emperor's city was very deep, and they were scheming, but it was not specific, only Jinyiwei, only he Mao language, and only if he really did these things, he would understand the horror of the Son of Heaven.

"The emperor can rest assured, these suspicious people have gathered in Beijing in a short period of time, if they are all spontaneous and there is no one behind them, the ministers will not believe it. Chop the grass without removing the roots, the spring breeze blows and grows, the minister, it has been prepared in advance. ”

"Hmm." Zhu Houzhao couldn't help but admire, "You are more and more thoughtful in doing things." ”

"Emperor Xie's praise, these are what ministers should do."

"Any signs?"

Mao Wen paused, "At present, there are only some clues, and there is no evidence." ”

"It's okay, let's talk and listen to me first."

"Yes." Mao Wenwen bent down and took two steps forward, leaned beside the emperor and whispered: "Your Majesty, several of these people are from Shandong, Zhang Ge Lao forcibly pushed the Qingzhang Tianmu in Shandong, Ma Bin has also told several times, so far no less than 20 families have been killed and destroyed, and officials from all walks of life should also complain." ”

"They also have Shandong officials sent them??"

"The minister is looking for evidence."

Zhu Houzhao snorted coldly, "In order to obstruct my national policy, they really go out in any way, but the sky and the earth are big, I, the emperor, is the biggest, and there are no immortals to save him if I let him die!" ”

"That's natural, as long as it is verified, Your Majesty can handle it as a typical serious case, so as to deter officials in the world, and you must not disobey the yang and hinder it secretly."

Zhu Houzhao has also been following the affairs of Shandong, but whether he said that he was with it, it was basically a request that I knew, I heard it, and I understood.

He has authorized Zhang Xuan to do all these things.

He sat in Shandong, county by county, to listen to the reports of surveyors from all over the country, and all the county magistrates who did not cooperate effectively should first admonish and talk, and if they were serious, they would be dismissed, and once they were dismissed, they would not let you go home easily, but to check whether you had committed anything, otherwise why should you oppose such a policy that is beneficial to the people?

Under such a strong push, Zhang Xuan has already been scolded by the scripts everywhere, and he is basically no different from a thief.

But the battle game in the court is essentially to win the emperor's trust. Now that the emperor intends to resolutely implement it in his heart, Zhang Xuan's position is very stable.

things, of course, are also done.

Zhu Houzhao has already begun to get some results, he raised his eyebrows and said: "Under the Qingtian order, almost all counties and counties in Shandong have found hidden fields, and this is just the beginning, and the amount is no less than 500,000 mu. It's really cutting off people's money, such as killing their parents, haha, but these people don't know that I have worked hard all night, and I have never asked for anything for myself! I am for the Ming Dynasty and the foundation of my ancestors, and these accounts must be counted on my head, but I don't recognize it! Language, you have to check carefully, I want to see how much land they occupy, and for a few taels of silver, they want to bet their heads here on me!! ”