Mohist Tang

Mo Dun is not afraid of fear, and calmly said: “Although A certain Mohist is the brother of Mohist Family Son, today is also the representative of the Imperial Court to discuss Buddhist affairs. As everyone knows, The Buddhism has suffered many disasters. Your Majesty has a relationship with the Buddhism. I cannot bear the dilemma between Buddhism and the Imperial Court. A certain Mohist is specially ordered to negotiate the affairs of Buddhism.

“many thanks, Your Majesty concerns, Lao Nun Thank you! “Grandmaster Huiyuan said with a grateful expression.

The curl one’s lip that other monks couldnt resist. In their view, Buddhism is the most good and pure, compassionate, and the two martial arts destroy the Buddha. It was the fierce and cruelty of the Martial Emperor of the Northern Wei Dynasty and the Martial Emperor of the Northern Zhou Dynasty, coupled with the Confucianism and Taoism, which will cause two disasters by the Buddhists. The Buddhists can say nothing wrong.

Mo Dun’s eyes were swept, and the faces of the Buddhist monks were all in sight, and he couldn’t help but said loudly: “Buddha pays attention to cause and effect, and it happened that the ancestors of the Mohist Family once also had a motto. Please give your advice. “

“I’m waiting to listen to Mohist Family’s talk! “Grandmaster Huiyuan seriously said.

“Saint Mozi summed up countless grievances and hatreds, and sighed: There is no hatred for no reason in this world, and no love for no reason. “Mo Dun said loudly.

“There is no hate for no reason, and no love for no reason!” “Master Falin can’t help being frowned, he naturally heard the words of Mohist Family Son. How can the two martial arts destroy the Buddha for no reason? There must be cause and effect.

“My Buddhist family saves all beings, Be kind to the world and never ask for anything in return…” The Huichang master on the side could not help retorting.

Mo Dun said with a sneer: “Is it really not asking for a return? Then why does the Buddhist family collect incense money and why there are temple properties? “

“This is voluntarily offered by believers, I did not force it! “Master Huichang retorted.

“Why don’t the believers give me Mohist Family incense money for no reason?” “Mo Dun pressed hard step by step.

“Uh! “Master Huichang was speechless.

“The believers offered incense money to the Buddhists for the sake of peace, the blessing of the Buddha, and the promotion to the Xitian Bliss world after death. This is the reason. My Mohist Family does not have these, so naturally he will not voluntarily give me Mohist Family money. “Mo Dun explained it himself.

“Saint Mozi really is a man of great wisdom, who succinctly explained the essence of Dao of Karma. “Grandmaster Huiyuan said with emotion.

The other monks were silent. Since Grandmaster Huiyuan admits that there is no love without a reason, it naturally admits that there is no hate without a reason. In this way, the two martial arts will inevitably destroy the Buddha. For some reason, it is not that the Buddhists have always believed that they are innocent victims.

“Since you all agree with A certain Mohist’s words, then I will make a careful calculation with you. Between the Buddhists and the Imperial Court For the sake of. “Mo Dun heavily sighed in relief, he was afraid that these monks would stick to their beliefs, it would not make sense.

“I’ll wait and listen. “The monks are coldly snorted and said.

“The youngster believes that the biggest cause and effect of the Buddhism’s repeated robbery is that they have not fulfilled their responsibilities for the country. Although you are monks, you are also the people of China, Great Tang The people of the world must also be considered for this world…” Mo Dun said loudly.

Before Mo Dun finished speaking, Bianji standing behind Huichang master couldnt help but retorted: I Buddhism is a monk, the four elements are empty, the six roots are pure, and they don’t ask about common things in the world. “

Mo Dun suddenly face turned cold, staring at Bianji and said: “Whose land you are standing on, who is wearing clothes, who is eating food that is grown,… ……”

As Mo Dun asked rhetorically, Bianji’s face flushed, and he was speechless.

“During the military parade last year, Chang’an Citys hundred surnamed Gao call, everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of the world. Whether it is the Hundred Schools of Thought or the common people, they all need to bear the responsibility for the rise and fall of the world. Buddhism is no exception. Otherwise, why do you think China will give Buddhist love for no reason. “Mo Dun seriously said.

“Mo Donor said that if the world needs Buddhism, I will not hesitate to abandon this fleshy body! “Grandmaster Huiyuan seriously said.

“Buddhists are willing to sacrifice for the country. “Falin master seriously said.

Falin is the three schools of Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism. I know that the purpose of Hundred Schools of Thought is all for the stability of the world, and the Buddhist schools want to integrate into Great Tang. , It must be in line with the idea of Hundred Schools of Thought.

“Bianji, you can’t lie down! “Huichang master scolded, Bianji is an elite carefully cultivated by the Buddhist school. Although Huigen is out of the ordinary, it is still far behind the well-known Mohist Family Son. It is not time for him to face Mohist Family Son directly.

Mo Dun hearing this astonished looked up at Bianjis immature face. He didnt expect to encounter a famous celebrity in history at this time. He immediately pointed out: “Master Huichang still teaches himself well. The discipline, so as not to invite disaster for Buddhism in the future. “

The Huichang master complexion changed, watching Mo Dun vigilantly and said: “My Buddhist children naturally have the Buddhist family to take care of them, so Marquis of Mo will worry about it.

Mo Dun smiled openly, but he kindly reminded him that as for the Buddhist school not taking seriously, he naturally wouldnt worry about it. Now, continue:

“Since the Buddhist school Willing to contribute to the country, A certain Mohist settled an account with the Buddhists. When the Buddhists were robbed, there were two million monks and nuns during the Northern Wei Dynasty and 3,000,000 during the Northern Zhou Dynasty. I will use the least two million monks and nuns as Buddhism. How about the bottom line of the robbery?” Mo Dun asked.

“Amitabha!” Grandmaster Huiyuan and Falin master could not help reciting the Buddha’s name in grief,

“Shen Court Academecian, how many fields and people would it take to feed two million people? !” Mo Dun asked.

Shen Court Academecian held a counter chip in his hand, crackled, and said, “An ordinary person needs about one catty of food a day, and two million people need two million catties a day. It takes seven absolutely catties of grain a year. The yield per mu in the Northern Wei Dynasty is about 300 catties. Excluding the seeds and the farmers expenses, its good to be able to save one hundred catties. That would require 7,000,000 acres of fertile land to feed two million. People.”

“7,000,000 acres of fertile land!” The monks couldn’t help being shocked. Originally, they thought they were very innocent. However, after Shen Hongcai’s calculation, they discovered that the Buddhists are probably not so innocent.

Mo Dun seriously said: “The 7,000,000 acres of fertile fields are almost equivalent to a Guanzhong plain that feeds the Buddhists, not to mention Buddhist clothing, scriptures, and monasteries. This takes up much manpower and material resources. Isnt this the reason?

A group of monks could not help being silent, but they did not refute Mo Duns words. They also knew that two million monks and nuns seemed to make the Buddhist family grow and develop, but the rulers were not willing at all. Seeing that so much labor becomes a monk and nun who does nothing to meditate.

“Since the two million monks and nuns are in danger of extinction, Shen Court Academecian, you two can calculate that based on the current development scale of the Buddhist school, how many years can reach two million monks and nuns. “Mo Dun turned his head and looked towards Shen Court Academecian on the side.

Shen Hongcai and Zu Mingjun glanced at each other, calculated silently in their hearts, and blurted out in a moment: “At most two hundred years, the number of Buddhist monks and nuns can reach two million.”

“Two hundred years?” The monks heart startled. If they had learned that the Buddhist school was so prosperous two hundred years later, they would be extremely excited, but at this moment all of them are worried, because once they reach two hundred The number of 10,000 monks and nuns is probably the moment when Buddhism is inviting disasters.

Mo Dun nodded, turned his head and asked the monks: “I dont know that the Buddhist school has a good strategy to solve the crisis of the Buddhist school 200 years later. Your Majesty deeply cherishes the grace of Buddhism, so naturally you will not touch the Buddha. Home, but who can guarantee that the descendants of the emperor will not move.”

The monks shook their heads in silence. Naturally, they originally wanted to make the Buddhism grow, but they didn’t know how to make the Buddhism go into the abyss step by step.

“Please give me some advice, please!” Grandmaster Huiyuan put his hands together.

Mo Dun nodded and said: “youngster believes that since two million is the bottom line for the extinction of Buddhas, the number of Buddhist schools must be halved at least to ensure safety.”

“1,000,000 monks!”

A group of monks thought for a while, not at all raised their objections. After all, compared to the current number of Buddhists, 1,000,000 is quite a lot.

Mo Dun look up to sky and heave a deep sigh: “1,000,000 monks. Last year when I waited for the Imperial Court to expedition to Tuyuhun, there were a total of 200,000 troops. By the way, Zu Mingjun, you were also involved. The manufacture of the trebuchet, do you know how many troops I have in Great Tang besides 200,000 West Expedition Force.”

Zu Mingjun stood up and said: “My Great Tangs soldiers and horses have 16 guard horses General The army, as well as the Zhechong Mansion, during the Western Expedition, the 16th Guards Army sent out a part of the conquest, and then drew out the soldiers and horses of the Zhechong Mansion from the world, a total of 200,000 soldiers and horses, and about 140,000 soldiers and horses stationed in the rest. p>

Mo Dun suddenly realized: “In this way, I have about 34 soldiers and horses in Great Tang, putting it that way, Military School of Thought is worthy of being the leader among my sons of Hundred Schools of Thought, let alone thought The money and food provided by my Great Tang to the Buddhist can actually feed three times as many soldiers and horses.”

Military School of Thought, like the Buddhists, does not produce and consumes huge amounts of money and food. Now the Buddhists consume As a ruler, they can imagine what they will think. If their hearts are not balanced, they will definitely look for Buddhism.

The monks could not help in an uproar. They naturally heard what Mohist Family Son meant. They had to make the number of Buddhist schools no more than Military School of Thought, and suddenly dropped from 1,000,000 to 34. Wan, although compared with the current 80,000 monks and nuns, there is still a lot of room for development, but it is far below their expectations.

“This impossible, the Mo donor is simply bully intolerably. I have many people who have a Buddhist heart toward me, and the Buddhist impossible shut it out.” Huichang master said in a furious rage.

“Yes, my Buddhism has nothing to do with the world, and I have a clean cultivation base. However, the Mo donor limited me to the Military School of Thought. Is it because I suspect that the Buddhist rebellion cannot be achieved.”

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With Mo Duns tone barely fell, a group of monks became furious and opposed, even Grandmaster Huiyuan and Falin master Can’t help but frowned on Mohist Family Son.

When Mo Dun saw this, his face showed hesitant expression and said: “Since everyone is opposed to restricting monks, there is also a compromise proposal below. I wonder if you can listen to me.”

“Mo donor, please say.” Grandmaster Huiyuan nodded and said.

“Since there are so many people who have a heart for the Buddhist school, it is naturally inconvenient for me to obstruct it. If I wait to set the rules, the Imperial Court will establish a monk status for the Buddhist school. The name is Dujuan. Only those who are proficient in the scriptures Only those who read Sanskrit can get it through. In this way, it can not only leave a way for the Buddha, but also select a person with wisdom roots for the Buddha. Isnt it the best of both worlds, but there is a bottom line The number of degrees cannot exceed 500,000. At this point, A certain Mohist can still convince the Imperial Court.” Mo Dun said with a smile that is harmless to humans and animals.

“This…” The monks couldnt help but focus on the number of 500,000-degree memorials, and the Buddhists themselves must be able to read scriptures and Sanskrit. Mastering the scriptures is basic common sense, not subconsciously nodded.

Reading scriptures and Sanskrit is naturally not difficult for a group of high monks, but they dont know that more monks are in the temples, and they only master these after a few years of experience. Let the secular people recite the Buddhist scriptures, I am afraid that only true piety and single-minded Buddhist believers can do it, and more people have already given up midway.

Among the monks, only Grandmaster Huiyuan and Falin master looked at Mo Dun sharply, seeing Mohist Family Sons plan thoroughly, but if so, they both looked at each other. It didn’t stop it.

Because this is indeed good for Buddhism, it greatly improves the quality of Buddhism, although the number of Buddhism is limited, but thinking of the tragedy of the two martial arts destroying the Buddha, the two fell silent.

“How many people are reading and literate in the world? The Hundred Schools of Thought has almost been used up, and how many people can there be in Buddhism…” Naturally, Bianji wouldn’t be so kind to Mo Dun, suddenly Helping the Buddhists so much, I couldn’t help but refute that all the scholars Hundred Schools of Thought have selected talents, so there are no talents left to the Buddhists.

Mo Dun said with a sneer: “Nowadays Confucianism has private schools, official schools, Medical School of Thought, Medical Academy, Mohist Family has compulsory education, and even the Military School of Thought, which is usually called a big soldier. I have already begun to require reading and literacy, and the establishment of military academies to train officers. If Buddhism wants to rise and embark on the road of revival, if it still wants to hold on to the incompleteness, I am afraid it will be more difficult. Besides, Zu Mingjun behind me has been committed to Compulsory education for the whole people, if the Buddhists have the heart, you can do something. When the time comes, you will not worry about believers who are not literate.”

Master Falin was silent for a while, and Grandmaster Huiyuan was far away in Shaolin. Chang’an City changes, and he stretches out Chang’an City but knows how brilliant the results of the Hundred Schools of Thought contending in Chang’an City in recent years are. In contrast, Buddhism is indeed far Inferior.

Some Buddhist methods used daily to attract believers have nowhere to hide in front of the Hundred Schools of Thought. The failure of the Great Mercy Temple is the best example. If the Buddhist school does not change, and Compared with the Hundred Schools of Thought who are advancing together, I am afraid that Buddhism will be behind the entire era. .

“Buddhism saves all sentient beings, but the Mo donor wants the Buddhism to set its own threshold. This is against the Buddhist teachings. Please forgive the Buddhism for not being able to do it.” Huichang master shook his head and retorted.

“Once the Imperial Court issues a degree certificate, it is to recognize the identity of the Buddhist family and enjoy certain privileges of exemption from corvee and taxation. A certain Mohist still says that, there is no love for no reason in this world. To enjoy these privileges, but not want to pay any price, is too taken for granted.” Mo Dun ruthless retorted.

“And A certain Mohist reiterated once again that those who do not issue salvation are because the Dharma is not refined, so they can’t blame others. Besides, it is not impossible to cultivation, just like ordinary people, they have to serve and pay the tax. If the cultivation is reached, the Imperial Court will naturally issue a renewal certificate. It will not be too late to serve the Buddha at that time. Mo Dun added.

“This is acceptable to Buddhism, after all, this move is also good for Buddhism!” Grandmaster Huiyuan said in a final word. The destruction of Buddhism by two wars caused heavy losses to Buddhism, but Buddhism widely recruited believers, regardless of aptitude, resulting in fish and dragons mixed in together. It is not unreasonable to repeatedly corrupt the reputation of Buddhism. Although this move restricts Buddhism The development of the family, but it can exclude some of the people who are playing the y_ to make up the numbers from the Buddhist school, which is of great benefit to the long-term development of the Buddhist school.