Crowned the New Han Dynasty

Chapter 1123: If the Buddha flourishes, his fortune will decline

Seeing Bei Gongchun's expression, Zhang Bin advised instead: "General Bei Gong, there is no need to worry. Although Shi Le is determined to implement it, the situation is not optimistic. After all, there are many aristocratic families in Jizhou, and the things advocated by Buddhism are innate to them." Contradictory.”

"I'd like to hear the details!" Bei Gongchun's interest was aroused at this time, and he asked no matter what else.

Zhang Bin was not surprised, as he spoke eloquently: "I wonder what General Beigong thinks this Buddhist temple looks like?"

"Buddhist temple?" Bei Gongchun was stunned for a moment, and then replied: "This Buddhist temple is naturally a place where Buddha is enshrined. It is a place where monks recite Buddha's name. Is there something wrong?"

Zhang Bin said with a smile: "Most people think this way when they look at Buddhist temples. It's just that the name 'temple' is not that simple. It is actually the name of an official office. Without the permission of the imperial court and local officials, where can we go?" It’s something ordinary people can use.”

Beigong Jun understood immediately after hearing it: "So, if this temple wants to be built, it actually needs the convenience of the government."

Zhang Bin nodded and said: "Now that Buddhism is prosperous, why did so many eminent monks not go to Jiangzuo to associate with aristocratic families, or go directly to Luoyang to give lectures in solemn places?"

"The big families in Jiangzuo have a lot of influence in the court and in the local areas, and many of them sit in court to exercise power. It is naturally convenient to have them as friends." Beigong Chun also understood what he meant, "As for the land of Luoyang Needless to say, as long as you have a good reputation and are treated politely by the government, the rest will naturally fall into place."

"But even so, after the restoration of Han Dynasty by Zhaolie and the revival of Xuanwu, how many Buddhist temples have there been in the past few decades? Ordinary people always talk about which temple is famous, but they have never thought about which temple is famous. There are only a dozen temples in total, but since the decline of the imperial court’s authority, temples have sprung up in various places like mushrooms after a rain. The reason for this, General Beigong, must be able to think of it!”

"I think it's because without the constraints of the imperial court and the government, these Buddhist temples can be built at will, so they pop up one after another." Bei Gongchun said, showing a look of doubt again, "But there are so many monks. Yes, it’s not necessarily a bad thing. These Buddhist scriptures are also methods for people to seek purity. Even if there are more of them, it’s not necessarily a bad thing, right?”

"Of course it's a bad thing, but it's a big bad thing!" Zhang Bin said, but his expression became serious, "You can't confuse Buddhist scriptures, Buddhism, and the Buddhist temple. It can be seen that Na Shile, in order to use Buddha to replace Xia, treated the Buddhist temple However, with the extra favor and the encouragement of Ming Dharma Monk, Nie Daoren and others, in the end, the Buddhist temple not only had a lot of fertile land, but those who became monks were also exempted from corvee, so that in the same village, three or four out of ten When they are in their prime, they all enter the temple to avoid worldly affairs!”

"Oh?" Bei Gongchun's eyes widened, "That is to say, they all went to become monks?" Then he immediately realized the problem, "Then Jizhou was originally caused by natural and man-made disasters. The refugees are scattered in all directions, and there are still so many of the limited young and strong who go to become monks, so there are fewer soldiers available?"

"That's right. The Shi family in Jizhou is actually showing signs of defeat. When people enter the temple, their luck is taken by Buddhism, and their own foundation is basically unstable. In this way, if everyone around them is weak. The power is still alive for a while, but the land of tigers and wolves in Youzhou is now fixed on the grassland in the north, subduing Pingzhou in the east, and destroying the Xiongnu in the west. The next step is to go south, can the Shi family survive forever? "

"No wonder, no wonder you, Zhang Bin, left without hesitation and came straight to Youzhou. What a sight!" It's just that the other party can see so much from a Buddhist matter. Not only can they get a glimpse of Shi Le's intentions, but also see the day of his downfall, and then act decisively. This is not something ordinary people can do.

"General Beigong, in his heart, I am afraid he still despises what I have done." Zhang Bin chuckled, then waved his hand, not letting Bei Gongchun explain, and said directly: "This is nothing, just as I said at the beginning, with I will keep my plan. If it is not used, it will be useless for me to stay. What is the so-called increase and destruction of the clan? But having said that, with the accumulation of Youzhou, the majestic trend is unstoppable. If Shi Le uses my strategy, his life will only be extended for a few years, and he will be defeated sooner or later. In the final analysis, whether this counselor can be famous in history depends on being the master of others."

Bei Gongchun said with a smile: "It seems that Zhang Jun actually wanted to leave a name for himself when he went to the underworld, otherwise he wouldn't be able to go anywhere?" Zhang Bin didn't hide it, nodded and said: "That's right."

Bei Gongchun guessed again and said: "Then you came to a certain family not to ask for advice, but to ask a certain family to say a few words for you in front of Mr. Mo, so as to introduce you to General Chen?"

Zhang Bin said: "Yes and no."

"Then a certain family is confused."

Zhang Bin said bluntly: "I would like to ask, is Eunuch Mo eager to destroy the three kings? If so, then I would like to ask the general whether this matter is urgent."

These words made Bei Gongchun very surprised. The old eunuch's thoughts had never been mentioned in front of outsiders. However, Zhang Bin said it outright, but he did not dare to accept it easily, in case the other party was hiding something. Trap, trying to make a cliché.

Zhang Bin said with a smile: "General, you don't have to be so careful. I am sincerely asking for advice. I am afraid that it will affect General Zhengbei's thoughts because of the intention of Duke Mo. If you want to be promoted, you must plan something. If you can It’s the best to do what you like, even if you can’t, you have to prepare in advance.”

"You are so straightforward," Bei Gongchun thought for a while, but still shook his head and said, "I can't answer on behalf of Mo Gong."

"Then, I hope we can agree on a time with Mo Gong," Zhang Bin noticed the other party's expression and said with a smile: "I know Mo Gong wants to be clean now. I don't want to disturb him here, but meet him in another place. He met to discuss the matter."

"Where?" Bei Gongchun was a little curious. He already knew that this Zhang Bin was not in vain. This meeting should be a temporary meeting. After all, he and the old eunuch had just arrived. Unless Zhang Bin could predict, Otherwise, how can we respond in advance?

But in such a short period of time, Zhang Bin still mastered, or inferred, enough information to come and contact him, so Bei Gongchun was really curious about where the other party wanted to make an appointment to meet Mo Anjie.

"Outside the city, there is an altar called Xinqi, which is called the place of dragon sacrifice. It is said that the emperor's dragon body is now buried there..."

　My eyes have been swollen and painful for the past two days, and I have tried to use the computer as little as possible, so I haven’t made any changes until I recover.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)