Emperor Taizong's Growth Plan

Chapter 353 Tibetan Buddhism and the layout of Tianzhu
The front hall of the Hall of Mental Cultivation, in the cabinet.

As the power center of Dayun, the most capable group of young officials in the imperial court gathered here.

The palace people walked quickly, and moved the memorials handed over by the yamen, prefectures and counties of Yunguo into the cabinet.The cabinet officials sorted the various memorials into different categories, and after attaching their handling opinions, they ordered people to send them to the inner hall and hand them over to Xiao Chengyu for review.

The cabinet at this time is a rigorous administrative machine, and [-]% of Yun Kingdom's administrative orders come from this, playing the role of Yun Kingdom's brain, maintaining and coordinating the operation of the entire court.

Under the leadership of the palace staff, several monks walked quickly through the busy cabinet and went to the inner hall of Yangxin to have an audience.

The Indian monk Analud raised his head quietly, peeking at the scene in the cabinet, feeling inexplicably emotional in his heart.

The Yun Kingdom's cabinet replaced the rights of the Sangong Jiuqing and Shangshutai, so that all government orders were handled by the emperor, and the ministries in the court were reduced to pure executive agencies, strengthening the emperor's authority to an unprecedented level.

In the hands of a wise and mighty emperor like Emperor Yun, such a system must be able to maximize its advantages.

Thinking of this, Anaru's heart suddenly became a little heavy.

Although Tianzhu is big, it is separated by various countries, and the kingdoms are still running a state system that is close to enfeoffment.If Yunguo, a huge monster near Tianzhu, suddenly had the heart to look around, it would be a catastrophe...

In the inner hall of Yangxin, the call of the palace servants sounded, and Analu, who was a little distracted, suddenly came back to his senses, and hurriedly followed Liuhuai and other monks into the hall to meet him.

All the monks bent down together, made a big salute, and shouted in the middle of their mouths:
"Buddhist monks, pay homage to Your Majesty!"

Before the Buddhist sect, he was a foreigner, and relying on his superior status in Yunguo, when he visited the emperors of Yun, he often used Buddhist rituals instead of grand ceremony.

But now that Xiao Cheng is in power, he uses the butcher's knife to rectify the precepts, and supports Liu Huai and other monks who are willing to be the lackeys of the emperor. He has already made Buddhism tame, and he bowed respectfully.

On the dragon chair, Xiao Cheng raised his head slightly, looked at several people, and said:

"Be flat!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

At this time, the monks in the inner hall, except for Anaru from Tianzhu Buddhism, Huiqi, Liuhuai, Huili, Zhimi and other high-ranking monks from Yunguo Buddhism, all came.

"I heard that in the two Buddhist and Taoist debates a while ago, Buddhism won two games in a row, which is not bad!" Xiao Cheng nodded and said.

Liuhuai, Huili, and Zhimi three people heard Xiao Chengyu's praise, and their faces immediately showed joy.

"The two debates on the law and the scriptures, the great monk Anarud helped a lot... If it hadn't been for His Majesty's decree to keep Master Anarud, I am afraid that he would not be able to beat Taoism." Liu Huai hurriedly bowed and saluted, his words flattering typical.

Monk Hui Qi, who had slightly closed his eyes, twitched the corners of his eyes when he heard the words.

Anaru did provide assistance in these two defenses.

Compared with Yunguo Buddhism, Tianzhu Buddhism and Tianzhu Brahma have been fighting for many years, and they have more experience in the struggle.Therefore, based on the past experience of Tianzhu Buddhism, Anaru made a lot of points.

However, after hundreds of years of development, Yunguo Buddhism has many different meanings from Tianzhu Buddhism, so Anarud's help is limited to these.

These two debates were able to win against Taoism, mainly because of the previous two debates. Buddhism has learned a lot about Taoism. Win two games.

Liu Huai, as the great master of contemporary Buddhism, the nominal leader of this generation of Buddhism, now, in order to flatter the emperor, he even wants to lose the face of Buddhism!
With a fluffy sentence, all the credit of the Buddhist monks was placed on Analu's head, just to say that flattering remark.

Even Hui Qi, who has been getting used to Liuhuai and others for more than a year and has already gotten used to their temperament, almost didn't tense up at this time.

Even Ana Lv, who was preached, blushed at this moment, opening his mouth to speak.

Hearing this, Xiao Cheng frowned, couldn't help smiling, and said:
"Okay, don't slack off in the future!"

Having said that, Xiao Cheng paused, and then said:

"I called you here today, but there are actually two other matters."

Xiao Cheng waved his hand slightly, the palace servants at the side stepped forward holding the secret booklet and handed it to the monks.

"This secret booklet was just sent back by the Tubo mission yesterday, you can take a look!" Xiao Cheng said in a deep voice.

Of course, Liu Huai refused to let the ground go forward to take the secret folder, opened it and read it again, frowning slightly, a little puzzled, why His Majesty would show him this stuff now.

Xiao Cheng saw Liu Huai staying where he was, shook his head slightly, and said:
"Let's all take a look!"

Hearing the words, Liu Huai immediately bowed down and saluted, and circulated the secret in his hand to everyone.

On top of the secret papers sent back by the Tubo Mission, it is reported that in Tubo Kingdom, Buddhist beliefs have flowed into it, and it is quite popular among the people on the border between the two countries, and many Tubo people are believers.

Combined with today's matter that His Majesty suddenly summoned Buddhist monks, perhaps Liu Huai and Huili are still at a loss, but Huiqi, Zhimi, and even Analu are all moved in their hearts suddenly.

I'm afraid it's not His Majesty today who wants to use the hand of Buddhism to let the influence of Yunguo go deep into Tubo!

Thinking of this, Hui Qi's face was solemn, and Analv's mind was full of thoughts.

As for Zhimi, the excitement on his face could not be concealed, and he couldn't wait to bow down and salute, and said in a loud voice:
"Buddhist monks, respectfully listen to His Majesty's order!"

What Buddhist great master, Senglusi Zhengyin?It's just a moment of pride!

As long as I can seize the opportunity to promote the Buddhist faith to Tubo, after thousands of years, my name of wisdom fan will be revered by the monks of later generations like the great Indian monks who promoted Buddhism to Yunguo!
Xiao Cheng smiled slightly, nodded and said:
"In the Tubo Kingdom, in order to maintain their own rule, the various tribes ignorant the people, making it difficult for them to be civilized. They regard the mountains, rivers, sun, and moon as their gods and beliefs. Blood sacrifices are prevalent, and human heads and bones are used to make utensils. There are many barbaric customs."

"The lord of Tubo abandoned Nie Qi. He understood the overall situation and intended to make peace with me, Dayun. After thinking about it, I intend to send you, a Buddhist, to teach in Tubo."

Having said that, Xiao Cheng looked around at the crowd and said with a light smile:
"You guys, are you willing?"

Tubo's national power is not strong, but it occupies a plateau and has a long border with Yunguo. It is really inappropriate to waste too much time and energy on Tubo!
The religious methods of the Qing Dynasty were very useful, so Xiao Cheng naturally wanted to learn from them.

Hearing this, Liuhuai and Huili, who were a little confused at the beginning, suddenly realized at this time, and glared at Zhimi with dissatisfaction, secretly hating him for being extremely cunning, and showing his loyalty first.

In front of Xiao Cheng, Liu Huai was not to be outdone, and hastily expressed his loyalty:

"Your Majesty has compassion on the people of Tubo, and it is really a great merit to educate them! Liu Huai should do his best to help His Majesty educate Tubo."

Huili, who was stupid, scratched his forehead anxiously and held back for a long time before he blushed and said:

"The poor monk is the same!"

Hearing this, Xiao Cheng looked at Hui Qi again, raised his eyebrows and said:

"Master Huiqi, what do you think?"

In terms of original mind, Huiqi really doesn't want Buddhism to get involved too much in the struggles of the world and worldly affairs.But this is a matter of Buddhist preaching, and the Buddhist monks must be passionate.Even if he wanted to oppose it, he couldn't do it alone.

Thinking of this, Hui Qi sighed slightly in his heart, leaned over and said:
"Poor monk, naturally he obeys His Majesty's instructions."

When he first ascended the throne, His Majesty's foundation was still unstable, and the Buddhist sect could hardly resist his methods. Even the Ganye Temple, the most prestigious and powerful Buddhist sect in Yunguo in the past, was completely destroyed due to rebellion.

And now, His Majesty the Emperor, opened up territories to the outside world, defeated the Xia Kingdom, and forced the Li Dynasty to surrender.The new system was implemented internally, the prime minister was withdrawn, and the imperial examination was implemented.It is the time when the foundation is the most stable, the popular popularity is the most prosperous, and the imperial power is the most prosperous, let alone the Buddhist sect have any other ideas!

Apart from being respectful, crawling under the steps of His Majesty, and serving as a tool for His Majesty to stabilize the people, Buddhism has no other choice...

Seeing this, Xiao Cheng laughed with satisfaction, and said loudly:

"Since that's the case, after you go back today, discuss a charter in private!"

Speaking of this, Xiao Cheng paused, turned his head to look at Analu, and said:
"The second thing is related to Analud."

Anarud, who had been staying in the palace all the time, was disturbed when he heard Xiao Cheng wanted to use the influence of Buddhism to show his ambition for Tubo, but when he heard Xiao Cheng call his name, he was shocked and hurried back road:

"Yes, Ana is here!"

Xiao Cheng looked at Ana Lv, who was a little embarrassed in the palace, and said:

"I like the records of the customs and customs of the Thirteen Kingdoms of Tianzhu written by you very much."

Hearing Xiao Cheng's words, Anaru hesitated and said:

"Your Majesty, as long as you like it..."

"Tianzhu and my Dayun were close neighbors before, but the roads were impassable and there was little communication. Now the small country in the south is all attached to my Dayun. There is no obstacle between the two countries, but more contact should be made!"

Previously, Yunyuan County in the southwest of Yunguo bordered Tianzhu, but after all, it was close to a plateau and the roads were rough. Caravans could travel, but it was not necessary to think about marching an army.

Since there is no threat to each other, formal official exchanges naturally do not need too much.

And when Analu heard this, he suddenly felt terrified.

The small countries in the southwest were wiped out, and the border between Yun Kingdom and Tianzhu was finally complete. The situation has long been different from the past.

After seeing the current prosperity of the Yun Kingdom, and what Xiao Cheng, the emperor of the Dayun Kingdom, said and did, Analu naturally had a terrible guess in his heart.

Perhaps, His Majesty the Emperor in front of him has already set his sights on the land of Tianzhu?

At this moment, Analu pretended to be calm, but the panic looming on his face obviously couldn't escape Xiao Cheng's eyes.

Xiao Cheng narrowed his eyes, suddenly looked at Monk Liuhuai, and said with deep meaning:

"I heard that the reason why all the schools of thought in this world have been able to develop and grow to this day is that they are constantly making progress and absorbing the essence of other schools to complement themselves. There have been four rounds of Buddhist and Taoist debates. The first two consecutive The defeat is probably due to the fact that my Dayun Buddhist sect has been trapped in the country for hundreds of years and monopolizes the belief!"

Monk Liuhuai blinked his eyes when he heard the words, and quickly echoed:
"What Your Majesty said is true!"

What Xiao Cheng said, in fact, even the monk Huiqi at this time couldn't help but nodded.

Taoism is a combination of Taoist ideas and legends of gods and ghosts in the Xia Kingdom, and it has only been two or three hundred years ago.As far as its own system is concerned, it is not comparable to the Buddhist school that has been passed down for thousands of years and has many schools that can already justify itself.

It's just that since the founding of Yunguo, it has only respected Buddhism.No one competes, this Yunguo Buddhism has no aggressiveness, it is like a flower in a greenhouse.Now facing Taoism, it is like suddenly facing the wind and rain, and it is difficult to parry.It wasn't until after learning the lesson that the monks realized their shame and prepared bravely, that they won the next two debates.

"And Tianzhu is the ancestral home of Buddhism, and there must be profound classics and scriptures handed down in the school. If we can learn from each other's strengths, that is the way to make progress!" Xiao Cheng continued.

"Yes, what Your Majesty said is true! Since the Tianzhu Buddhist sect can send Master Anarud to learn scriptures, then my Dayun Buddhist sect should also send monks to ask for advice!" Monk Liuhuai said.

He didn't understand why Xiao Cheng said this at this time, but he was very clear about his position.As long as His Majesty said it, I would nod and agree without hesitation.

Anaru was somewhat resistant at this time, and wanted to say that under the attack of Brahmanism, most of the scriptures and classics of Tianzhu Buddhism had already been lost.If it wasn't for this, he wouldn't be able to come to Yun Country for the reason of learning scriptures.

But just as the words came to his lips, Xiao Cheng continued:
"Just in time, I want to have more contact with Tianzhu, and I am going to order the Ministry of Rites to form a mission to visit the countries of Tianzhu. Monks who are going to Tianzhu for exchanges, let's go with the mission together!"

As soon as this remark came out, Anaru froze all of a sudden.

What is his purpose in coming to Yunguo?
Buddhism in Tianzhu is on the decline, and Brahmanism is pressing harder and harder.I came to Yunguo because I wanted Yunguo to support Tianzhu Buddhism, so that the kings of Tianzhu countries would be afraid, so as to curb the offensive of Brahmanism.

He was able to return to Tianzhu with the Yunguo mission, and was ordered by the Emperor Yun to take a group of Yunguo monks to Tianzhu for exchanges.What else can show Yunguo's support for Tianzhu Buddhism better than this?
Think about it again, if Dayun Kingdom, which worships Buddhism in the country, can extend its influence to Tianzhu, will the situation of Buddhism in Tianzhu be very different?
Many of the disciples of the hundred schools of thought in the Central Plains identify with their own schools more than they identify with their own country of origin.That's why when the Jixia Academy was established, so many students from all over the world came to Yunguo.

The same is true for Anarud, who grew up in Tianzhu Buddhism since childhood and has been influenced by the idea of ​​revitalizing Tianzhu Buddhism!Compared with his identity as a Tianzhu, he recognized his identity as a monk more.

Hearing that Xiao Cheng already intended to support Tianzhu Buddhist sect, the worries about Tianzhu's future situation that had just arisen in Anaru's heart disappeared immediately.

There was a flash of firmness in his eyes, and he clasped his hands together, made a Buddha ceremony, and solemnly said:

"If His Majesty can lend a helping hand, Analyo will be grateful... Tianzhu Buddhism, willing to be driven by His Majesty!"

(End of this chapter)