Destroying Buddha is a good thing for Taoism.

It is also a good thing for dynasty rulers.

Because Buddhist temples in the world really occupy too many benefits.

Buddhist monks do not have to pay taxes or perform labor service, and they also occupy a large amount of land, which is even better than the tyrant landlords.

Destroying Buddha can add more labor to the rulers and a large amount of allocated land, which means an increase in tax revenue. Coupled with the years of savings from Buddhist temples and the bronze statues, it is another impressive amount.

income.

As for the issue of faith, there is still a Taoist sect after the destruction of Buddha, so naturally there is no need to worry too much.

Therefore, for rulers who do not believe in Buddhism, destroying Buddha is undoubtedly of many benefits.

After losing the strong competitor of Buddhism, as long as the Taoist sect does not do something to destroy itself, they will naturally get opportunities for development from it.

Now Li Tang is in a split situation because Buddhism interferes with it.

In the Jiangnan area ruled by Kou Zhong, there is now a peaceful scene. Buddhism has taken advantage of this great situation to open the mountain gate, publicize Buddhism, gather believers, accumulate money, and make a fortune.

At present, Kou Zhong is still working hard to unify the world, but Buddhism is doing all kinds of things behind him that drags down his progress and is wasting his efforts. With a little guidance, Kou Zhong will definitely do the most suitable situation.

The right decision.

As for Li Shimin, there is naturally no need to say more.

After this time of destruction of the Buddha, the Buddhist sect will inevitably suffer a major blow. If it cannot get the resupport of the ruler, it will take decades to recover.

Taoist sect can take this opportunity to carry forward Taoist thoughts, and it is naturally no problem to prosper for a hundred years.

The road is already in front of Ning Doqi. Whether to walk like this depends on Ning Doqi himself.

Ning Doqi stood in front of Huo Yin, silent for a long time, then saluted Huo Yin and said, "Thank you, Immortal Lord, for your advice."

...

Chang'an City.

late at night.

In the Eastern Palace.

Shi Feixuan stood on the eaves, facing the cool breeze of late autumn, and looking at the bright moon in the sky. A faint feeling of anxiety suddenly appeared on her face, which was as holy and pure as the moon.

"Why are you suddenly restless? Is there something bad happened?"

Shi Feixuan frowned slightly.

Since Li Jiancheng took over the power, everything has developed under her expectations and control.

Taoist sect suffered a severe blow, and Buddhism became increasingly prosperous with deliberate support.

No matter from any perspective, the situation is very good now.

At present, she only needs to continue to support Li Jiancheng, help Li Jiancheng resist the pressure from Li Shimin, and wait patiently for Kou Zhong to defeat Li Shimin. Then even if she achieves her goal, she can withdraw.

As for why she didn't continue to help Li Jiancheng fight against Kou Zhong, it was naturally because she never thought of helping Li Jiancheng truly achieve her wish to unify the world!

She supports Li Jiancheng now just because she wants to cause trouble for Li Shimin and the Taoist sect!

Now the Taoist sect has been severely hit. As long as Li Shimin is solved, the so-called national religion of Taoism will become a rootless Ping. After Kou Zhong unifies the world, he may not be regarded as a national religion like Li Tang!

Moreover, because Li Tang established the Taoist sect as the national religion, Kou Zhong may have rejected the Taoist sect because of this.

If you take a step back, even if Kou Zhong will not reject the Taoist sect, at least he will not treat Taoist sect as well as Li Tang. In this way, their Buddhism and Taoist sect will return to the same starting line.

Even because the Taoist sect suffered a severe blow before, the advantages of Buddhism are even greater.

In this way, Buddhism can sooner or later surpass Taoism and become the world's largest sect again.

As for whether the Taoist sect will also use the same method to attack Buddhism, Shi Feixuan did not have too many concerns in this regard.

Because she knew Ning Dodge and knew that it was difficult for Ening Dodge to do such a thing with a gentle temperament.

If Ning Doqi was really a person who paid tooth for a tooth, he wouldn't have done anything until now.

To put it bluntly, she is bullying honest people.

But if you are not afraid of ten thousand, just be afraid of if you are.

She was worried that Ning Dodge would once again be affected by external factors, just like three years ago, so that she would make an unexpected decision.

There are only a handful of people who can influence characters like Ning Daoqi.

Unfortunately, the Qinglian Immortal Lord, who made her most afraid, was one of them.

Thinking of Huo Yin, Shi Feixuan's expression on her face couldn't help but become even more gloomy.

"I hope I'm overthinking all this."

...

After leaving Bashu, Ning Daoqi rushed back to Luoyang.

On the way back to Luoyang, Ning Daoqi thought about it and thought about it over and over again, but finally made up his mind to propose to Li Shimin the destruction of Buddhism.

Because he has figured out that the two gates of Buddhism and Taoism can coexist, but the Tao must be strong and the Buddha is weak.

Because the Taoist sect is more gentle and has a tolerance that embraces all rivers, compared with the Taoist sect, Buddhism is much more snobbish and selfish.

From Cihang Jingzhai giving up Li Shimin and instead supporting Li Jiancheng, we can see the nature of Buddhism.

Therefore, in Ning Daoqi's view, destroying Buddha may not be a blow to Buddhism, but rather a protection for pure Buddhist thoughts.

Qin Wang Mansion.

Li Shimin was discussing state affairs with a group of civil and military officials in the study. When he heard that Ning Daoqi was back, he immediately sent someone to invite Ning Daoqi over.

After Ning Daoqi arrived at the study, Li Shimin smiled and said to Ning Daoqi: "Where has the national guru been recently? Why is there no news?"

Everyone is also very curious about Ning Daoqi's recent movements. After all, Ning Daoqi is the national teacher of their Tang Dynasty and the strongest among the forces in the Tang Dynasty. It is extremely important to the Tang Dynasty. If there is any unexpected change in Ning Daoqi

, that's not a trivial matter.

Ning Doqi faced everyone's curious eyes and replied: "I went to Bashu."

Bashu?

When everyone heard Ning Daoqi's answer, they couldn't help but think of the news they heard a few days ago.

The Qinglian Immortal Lord, who had disappeared for three years, suddenly arrived in Bashu a few days ago, and temporarily lived in a restaurant in Jinshan County. He told fortunes every day, but it really caused a lot of sensation.

Everyone did not expect that Ning Daoqi had actually gone to Bashu during the few days after he disappeared.

When Li Shimin heard Ning Daoqi's answer, a subtle look flashed across his face and asked, "Has the national master asked the Immortal Qinglian for hexagram?"

When everyone heard this, they looked at Ning Daoqi and immediately became a little expectant. Now they are almost in a dead end. Perhaps the hexagram that Ning Daoqi asked the Qinglian Immortal Lord can bring them some vitality and changes.

maybe.

Ning Daoqi heard Li Shimin's words and looked at Li Shimin with a slightly complicated look and said, "I did ask the Qinglian Immortal Lord for a hexagram. This hexagram should have been for my Tang Dynasty, but it's a pity that Qinglian Immortal

You said that you would not tell fortunes for Li family again, so this hexagram was not successful."

When Li Shimin heard Ling Doqi's answer, he sighed and said, "I should have expected it long ago."

Everyone around them showed surprise on their faces. Like Ning Daoqi, they never knew that Huo Yin refused to tell fortunes for Li family.

It is no wonder that when someone suggested asking Huo Yin for hexagram, they were rejected by Li Shimin.

Just as everyone was thinking this way, Ning Daoqi suddenly changed his mind and said, "But I asked the Qinglian Immortal Lord for another hexagram."

Li Shimin asked curiously when he heard this, "What did the national master ask for?"

Ning Daoqi glanced at Li Shimin deeply and replied: "Destroy Buddha!"

Destroy Buddha!

When everyone heard Ning Daoqi's answer, their faces showed a look of surprise, but after being surprised, everyone immediately began to think deeply about the feasibility of this matter.

The great situation of the Tang Dynasty will fall to this point today, it can be said that it is all because Buddhism is making trouble behind the scenes.

Everyone did not think about destroying Buddha before because they focused all their energy on Li Jiancheng and Kou Zhong.

Now that they heard Ning Daoqi mention the matter of destroying Buddha, they suddenly felt that the matter of destroying Buddha seemed to have many benefits, and at this time they would be even more beneficial but not harmful.

Before dealing with Li Jiancheng and Kou Zhong, the culprit of Buddhism should be killed first!

Fang Xuanling looked at Li Shimin and said, "Buddhist occupies a large number of people, fields, and gold and silver. They don't have to pay taxes and serve. They have taken over the benefits of the world. We assist His Highness to work hard to conquer the country.

, but instead became a wedding dress for them in Buddhism!”

Du Ruhui immediately said, "Your Highness, Buddhism is a major problem and should be dealt with as soon as possible!"

Everyone expressed their support for Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui's statements, and agreed with the destruction of Buddha!

Li Shimin looked around everyone, then raised his hand and slapped the table, and said in a deep voice: "Destroy Buddha!"

...

Pengcheng.

Kou Zhong, who was on the front line, was not in a hurry to attack the Central Plains. Because the weather became colder, the soldiers did need to rest for a while and adjust their state. It would not be too late to launch a full-scale war after the beginning of next spring.

And while Kou Zhong's army was resting, something suddenly came from the Central Plains that surprised him but felt reasonable.

Li Shimin is leading a vigorous campaign to destroy Buddhism!

"This is a good thing."

Kou Zhong was quite surprised.

Over the years, he has been leading a large army to fight in the east and west, and the logistics pressure has been extremely high, which is also a major reason why he chose to rest and recuperate at this time.

Insufficient military pay and insufficient military resources, insufficient land allocated to poor people, which led to insufficient tax revenue. Behind him, there were too many messes in the Jiangnan area. Although the Song family has been working hard to help him solve these problems, how many

Some are willing but not enough.

Originally, he planned to slowly recuperate and restore his vitality, but Li Shimin's actions gave him great inspiration!
Chapter completed!