Once the National Protector Chongdao Temple was established, the status of Taoism as the state religion was officially established in the organization, and branch temples began to be built in various places. Coupled with Wan Lei's example, many people in the world began to join Taoism. For a time, Taoist believers became
Counting in the tens of millions.
Some people are happy, but others are worried. As the old enemy of Taoism, Buddhism's good days are coming to an end, so it is natural to be unconvinced. Many monks and believers stood up to protest, and even large-scale petitions broke out, and eminent monks from all over the country went north.
Peking wants to lobby Wan Lei.
In addition to Buddhism, Islam and Confucianism are also joining in the fun. Even some old Taoist forces that have lost power, such as Zhengyi Sect, are also making noise. For a time, public opinion against establishing Taoism as the state religion is rampant. In this regard, Wan Lei is absolutely
He will not compromise and change, even if thousands of people oppose it, he must establish Taoism as the state religion. This is a matter of principle that he keeps his word.
On August 12, Buddhist representative Pu Qia, Zhengyi Sect leader Zhang Yuchu, Confucian representative Kong Gongjian and others were finally able to enter the Huayuan to meet with Wan Lei to discuss the aftermath of establishing Taoism as the state religion.
"The Chongdao Sect was originally a branch of the Quanzhen Sect and was not an orthodox Taoist religion. The Chongdao Sect was established as the state religion. This move is difficult to convince all Taoist believers in the world. I would also like to ask His Majesty the President to take back the order." After the pleasantries, Zhang Yuchu said seriously, starting from his
It can be heard from his tone that he still regards himself as the authentic Taoist sect and is not willing to fall behind the Taoist sect.
"What Zhang Zhenren said is absolutely true. The Taoist sect is not the authentic Taoist religion. However, for more than a thousand years in China, Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism have coexisted. Each dynasty and each generation has used Confucianism to educate the people, supplemented by Buddhism and Taoism.
If this is the case, where are the principles of teaching?" Kong Huajian also looked worried. As a descendant of Confucius, he saw that Confucianism was about to be squeezed out by Taoism, so he was naturally unwilling to accept it.
"Mr. Confucius said it is absolutely true that governing the world is nothing more than Taoism and legality. Ruling the country with Confucianism and supplementing it with Buddhism and Taoism to educate the people is a good strategy for governing the country." Pu Qia also echoed, as a representative of Buddhism
, of course, they no longer dare to expect to establish it as a "state religion" like the Yuan Dynasty, and only hope to maintain the coexistence of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism.
Representatives of the three factions all opposed the establishment of the Taoist sect as the state religion, but Wan Lei just glanced at them coldly and said calmly: "Establishing the Taoist sect as the state religion is not a decision made by me alone, but is written into the national constitution. Do you think it's just based on this?
With these few words of yours, can the Republic of China amend its constitution? You think too highly of your own strength."
Wan Lei sneered and said: "Establishing Taoism as the state religion is one of the national policies of the Republic of China. Thousands of congressmen across the country participated in the voting to determine this national policy. Do you think that with your existing influence?
Can we force the parliament to submit a constitutional amendment?"
"In addition, you think you are smart people, and the members of the House of Representatives and the Senate of the Republic of China are fools. Let me tell you bluntly, the bill to establish the Taoist sect as the authentic Taoist religion and then establish Taoism as the state religion is
It was passed unanimously. Why was it passed unanimously, because the Taoist sect is beneficial to the country and the people. And your Confucianism, Zhengyi Sect and Buddhism, in more than a thousand years, have you ever done any good deeds that benefit the country and the people?"
"Let's talk about Confucianism first. Ever since Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty deposed hundreds of schools of thought and only respected Confucianism, Confucianism has occupied an orthodox position in thought for more than a thousand years. However, for more than a thousand years, China's territory has basically remained the same as it was during the Han Dynasty.
There has been almost no expansion in terms of size, and the people's lives have not improved. Anyone who is not a fool will not choose the conservative Confucianism as the state religion."
"Let's talk about Buddhism and Taoism. In order to promote their own religion, the two sects are always working in various courts and constantly attacking each other. This is nothing to criticize, but the superstitious ideas promoted by Buddhism and Taoism really do not agree with me, Dahua.
The cultural outlook of the Republic of China on rejuvenating the country through science and education.”
"In the Republic of China, science and education are our top priority, and enlightening the people's wisdom is the first priority. In the past, Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism coexisted in various dynasties, just to better fool the people. Although Wan is not talented, he will not repeat the strategy of a single man to fool the people.
, if you know the overall situation, go back and restrain the congregation so that there will be no more trouble. You must know that those who stand on the opposite side of the country and the people will only end up with ruin."
After listening to Wan Lei's righteous words, Zhang Kong and others' expressions suddenly changed. They knew that Wan Lei was determined not to take back his life. However, Zhang Yuchu was still unwilling to accept it and said: "The Chongdao Sect is just a branch of Taoism.
, is now established as the state religion, where will the various Taoist sects be placed?”
"This is an internal matter of your Zhengyi Sect, and I will not care about it. I will only reiterate one point, the Chongdao Sect is now the authentic Taoism, and no other sect is allowed to claim to be the authentic Taoism. If anyone dares to openly violate this
, I will classify it as a cult and suppress it the most severely."
"Your Majesty, the President, you can't say that. Our sect has always been the authentic Taoist sect. Your Majesty cannot deprive our sect of its status with just a piece of paper." Zhang Yuchu became anxious.
"Famous status?" Wan Lei sneered, "Famous status is earned by oneself. Our Republic of China advocates fairness and justice, and rights and obligations are equal. The Taoist Sect can achieve today's glory because it has contributed to the success of the Republic of China."
He has made great contributions to the country’s industry and made his greatest efforts to the country’s civilization and prosperity.”
"Whether you are of the same sect or Confucian or Buddhist, you are just profiteers. We in the Republic of China do not welcome profiteers who want to get something for nothing. We only admire people who are practical. You don't want to think about what you have done for the country and the people. You just want to ask for this and that.
Only ghosts will give you your status."
"Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism also contributed to the people." Kong Gongjian said hurriedly.
"It's just some minor achievements, not enough to be compared with Chongdao Hall. Since its establishment, Chongdao Hall has been silently conducting scientific research for our Republic of China. Whether it is a train traveling across the country or a ship sailing on the sea, Chongdao Hall belongs to Chongdao Hall."
Invention. In addition to machinery manufacturing, Chongdaotang is also committed to research in agriculture, medicine, chemical industry, etc. These researches are all beneficial to the country and the people."
"Let's not talk about anything else. As far as agriculture is concerned, Chongdaotang's Biological Research Institute has improved seeds and developed fertilizers and pesticides, which has enabled our country's agriculture to continuously increase production and income. Keeping the people fed is an immeasurable merit. I dare you to ask, can you
Can you do this? If you can't, then just step aside obediently and stop causing trouble for the country."
"Those are nothing more than cunning tricks. You can't just rely on these to govern the country." Kong Gongjian was very unconvinced.
"It's really funny to say that you are cunning and cunning when you don't know how to do it. In my opinion, the prosperity of a country depends not on power and calculation, but on the so-called cunning and cunning."