Mohist Tang

With the ringing of a bell, the hour of the hour arrived, and the Imperial Court Great Assembly officially began.

The ministers entered the Tai Chi Hall one by one and found their place to sit down. Mo Dun did not often Attending the Imperial court and had no fixed position, so he naturally chose his old position.

“Your Majesty is here!” With a sharp voice from Pang De, Li Shimin appeared in front of Dragon Throne.

“The ministers are waiting, See your Majesty!” The ministers bowed and shouted in unison.

“Ministers you may rise.” Li Shimin right hand raised falsely, and then the ministers got up.

“If there is something to tell, nothing to retreat.” When Pang De saw that the Imperial Court etiquette had been completed, he couldn’t help but shout out as usual.

However, when Pang De tone barely fell, he saw an old silhouette appear more and more, suddenly shouted: “Chen Fu Yi asks Your Majesty to destroy the Buddha!”

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Entire Court civil and military all looked at Fu Yi dumbfounded. No one thought that Fu Yi was unwilling to wait for a moment, and went straight to the subject. His proposition was even more radical. The abolished Buddha is directly annihilating the Buddha.

“Destroy the Buddha!” Even Li Shimin was taken aback. He naturally knew that Buddhism was a bit tricky, so he just wanted to beat it, but never thought of extinguishing the Buddha.

“Fu Yi, you are so bold, aren’t you afraid to offend Spiritual God?” Yu Zhining shouted angrily.

Fu Yi disregarded everyones gaze, and proudly said: “Buddha, the law of Yi Di! It was only in the Eastern Han Dynasty that it was introduced to China. If there is a Spiritual God, it is also the Barbarian Spiritual God. I can manage the land of the Central Plains.”

Many ministers who do not believe in Buddhism could not help but laugh. It has been only a few hundred years since Buddhism was introduced to Central Plains. It can be said that the foundation is not stable, and it can be ranked in the Imperial Court. People, there are a few who really believe in Spiritual God.

Yan Shigu on the side nodded: “According to the historical records of the Eastern Han Dynasty in Yongping ten years, Emperor Ming of the Han Dynasty sent Emissary to Western Regions to ask for Buddha statues and classics, and invited monks such as Kaye Moteng and Zhu Falan to Luoyang. , Established the first temple in Luoyang, Baima Temple, and completed the earliest translation of the 42 chapters of Buddhist scriptures in China in this temple. So far, Buddhism has been introduced to the Central Plains.”

Yu Zhining did not take a deep Breath said: “Although Buddhism is a foreign religion, it is beneficial to me Great Tang to lead people to be good and to persuade the world. If it is rushed out, it is not only in danger of angering the Spiritual God, if it is detrimental to the fortune of my Great Tang, you Fu Yi is not a sinner of Great Tang.”

Li Shimin hearing this couldn’t help but wince. Although he vigorously promoted the breaking of superstition, and the Mohist Family cracked many Daoist Immortal legends, but for Ghost God Fear cannot be cleared for a while, especially for the emperor, who thinks he has received the Mandate of Heaven, is even more taboo about Ghost God.

Fu Yi hearing this sneered: “There was no Buddhism before the Eastern Han Dynasty, but in the past, the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors reigned. The world is peaceful and the people live a happy life. However, there is no Buddha in China. Yin Tang was also a hundred years old, King Zhou was 17 years old, Martial King was 13 years old, and Buddhism did not enter China at this time. It can be seen that it is not because of the Buddha.”

Fu Yi quoted the scriptures and cited the example of Mingjun before Buddhism was introduced to the Central Plains one after another. Suddenly the words changed: “However, since Emperor Ming Emperor of Han Dynasty, Central Plains began to have Buddhism, but the reign of Ming Emperor was only ten. In the eight years, during the Northern and Southern Dynasties, there were more and more worshipping Buddhas in the Imperial Court, but the age was getting shorter and shorter. Only Liang Martial Emperor reigned for 48 years. He worshipped Buddha many times during his lifetime, but was starved to death in Taicheng, and the country died. It can be seen that the national destiny of the Imperial Court is not related to whether or not to worship Buddha.”

I have to say that Fu Yi is indeed well prepared, sharp in his words, citing scriptures, and comparing the regime changes before and after the introduction of Buddhism, refuting the influence of the national destiny. Say.

Yu Zhining could not help but groaned and argued: “Although Buddhism was introduced to the Central Plains too late, but it can spread so quickly in the Central Plains and be respected by the dynasties, it is enough to prove that it is beneficial to the Imperial Court.”

Li Shimin can’t help being nodded. Although Buddhism has its shortcomings, its biggest role is to persuade others to be patient. This is of great benefit to the rule of the Imperial Court. This is also the Tang Dynasty advocating Taoism, while Li Shimin still treats Buddhism Take tolerance measures.

“Perhaps there is a little benefit, but the harm is greater than the benefit. Please count the crimes of the Buddha!” Fu Yi said boldly.

“Quick play!” Li Shimin expressionlessly said.

“First, Buddhism does not produce production, monks do not farm, do not work, and sit and recite scriptures all day long, which is useless to the government and the wild.” Fu Yi seriously said.

Almost all courtiers are subconsciously nodded at this point. Now in Hundred Schools of Thought, Confucianism is in politics, School of Legalism decides cases, Medical School of Thought cures diseases and saves people, Mohist Family can be skilled craftsmen, even the previous cultivation seekers Daoist School, because of the Gunpowder of External Alchemy lineage, hair dyeing secrets, and Cement, has benefited the world a lot, but the Buddhist school is useless and has no contribution to society.

Secondly, Buddhism invaded the land, and the property under its name is not taxed. If things go on like this, the imperial courts land tax will gradually decrease.

Third, to enter Buddhism, it must be thrown away. Abandoned children at home, abstaining from human desires, there are three aspects of unfilial piety, and having no queen is the greatest. This is the sin of Buddhism.”

“Fourth, Confucius said: Respect Ghost God and stay away, Buddhism under the guise of Eighteen Levels of Hell, in the name of Ghost God, to terrorize the common people.”

“Fifth, shelter criminals…………”

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Fu Yi on the Imperial Court counted the sins of Buddhism sentence by sentence, and finally stood proudly: “If the Buddha really manifests his spirit and can bring down the calamity, then it will be added to the minister. This small official No regrets.”

In an instant, all the courtiers were silent for a while. What Fu Yi said was justified and well-founded. If it weren’t for the spirituality of Buddhism, many people would have nodded their approval.

For an instant, the situation was extremely unfavorable to the Buddhist school.

“The minister opposed. As far as the minister knew, Fu Yi was so resolutely opposed to Buddhism not for public benefit, but for private grievances.” Suddenly Yu Zhining said loudly.

“Private grievance?” The Imperial Court was not only in an uproar, but looked at Yu Zhining in confusion.

Yu Zhining showed a trace of endowed with extraordinary intelligence and said: “Replying to his Majesty, as far as the minister knows, the reason why Master Fu attacked the Buddhist school in this way was because of his lack of Entangled, ready to borrow money from the Buddhist temple, this is the result of resentment, and repeatedly attacked the Buddhist school.”

“This happened?” Li Shimin couldn’t help but stare suspiciously at Fu Yi.

Fu Yi couldn’t help blushing and said: “Replying to his Majesty, this small official did not borrow from a Buddhist temple. However, this is not the selfish intention of this small official Impeach Buddhism, and this small official Impeach Several of his crimes are all based on facts.”

Mo Dun on the side could not help but sigh. He had to say that Fu Yis attack was indeed lethal, but it was interrupted by Yu Zhining when he was interrupted. In an imposing manner, it is impossible to take down Buddhism in one go.

“Also, every time the imperial examination, the Beijing Inn is full, a house is hard to find, and the price is quite high. Many Buddhist temples let scholars stay overnight for free, and even choose the best of them for funding. The suspicion of scholarship, as far as I know, Master Yu has also stayed in a Buddhist temple.”

Fu Yi suddenly clenched the teeth when he saw this, and then burst out a sudden surprise.

Li Shimin hearing this, not the complexion sank, other Li Shimins dont care, but he is extremely sensitive to officials. If officials get the benefits of Buddhism, they will naturally favor Buddhism.