In the back hall of the East Palace, the old man, who had not shown his head and quietly watched the excitement, smiled so much that the wrinkles on his face piled up.
Using scholars to treat monks is a really good move, but it is also really bad. Since ancient times, whoever has been targeted by these scholars will end well?
Hearing the indignation of the officials in the palace and loudly talking about how they were doing, the old man suddenly felt a little strange in his heart. These civil servants had never been so active in front of him, and they would only move after being whipped.
Conquering the world relies on swords, and governing the world relies on articles. In the past, I was a little too harsh on them!
Just as he was thinking about this, Ling Han in the hall shouted, "Bald thief!"
Hey, damn you! The old man was immediately furious. He hated these two words the most in his life and couldn't even hear them. When he first took control of Jiangnan, there was a scholar who wrote a poem with the word "bald" in it, and he killed his whole family.
Now, Ling Han actually calls the thief bald in public?
This guy, besides his head, is his neck also iron?
I was furious, and suddenly I heard Ling Han inside say that since the 13th year of Hongwu's reign, he has been surveying the world's acres of land. The Ming Dynasty has more than 86 million hectares of land, which is four times more than the previous Yuan Dynasty. It looks like a lot, but it's just the tip of the iceberg!
In addition to these, there are many acres of land in the world that have not been found out in the names of aristocratic families, as well as temple properties of many temples. Could it be that the whole world is royal land? What qualifications do their monks have to occupy the land without paying it back! Hidden population
And fatten yourself!
Not only are they all property of the temple, but I know that some monks have secretly accumulated a lot of land outside the temple by virtue of their status as monks. If they put on their cassocks, they are monks, but if they take off their cassocks, they are landlords!
In the back hall, the old man who listened silently swallowed the anger in his heart.
I think this old man is a capable minister and official, I will spare you this time! The old man gritted his teeth and cursed secretly.
Immediately, when I thought about how many acres of land in the world were hidden in the hands of monks in monasteries, I felt very angry.
These thieves are bald! The old man cursed in his heart.
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In the palace, the officials retreated, leaving only Ling Han, Fu Youwen, Fang Xiaoru, Huang Zicheng and others.
Seeing that they were tired, Zhu Yunxi ordered someone to serve them tea.
I'll leave this matter to you! Zhu Yunxi said on the throne, but I don't think it's appropriate to make a big fuss at the beginning. As you said, let the local officials report it, and then impeach it in the court. It will make too much noise!
There are more than 100,000 monks and nuns in the Ming Dynasty, and thousands of temples. If there is a big war, the local area will be unfair. We are checking the land and canceling their privileges, which is different from the extermination of Buddhism in the history books. We must not do a good thing but a bad thing, or a small thing to become a big thing.
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Zhu Yunxi seriously warned that although these people are good helpers, Fang Xiaoru and others do not really have much experience in government affairs after all. Moreover, once there is a fuss, the impact will not be good. If it spreads to the people, those who don't know will think it.
, the imperial court took a fancy to the monk's temple property and wanted to confiscate the property.
Why have the past dynasties been tolerant to these monks? Firstly, because there were too many believers, and they played a role in stabilizing the country. Secondly, many emperors in history believed in gods and Buddhas. Even now there are several Buddhist temples in the Forbidden City. Therefore, these monks were tolerated.
Monk, turn a blind eye.
Today I just want to give you a direction. You should discuss it in private on how to proceed in detail! Zhu Yunxi said again, not only that it is a perfect strategy, but at least it should not go wrong! Do you understand?
Please keep this in mind! Several ministers stood up and replied.
But don't be timid. With Gu Ting behind you, just go ahead and do it. You will discuss the details of this matter and repay Gu Ting. Whatever you need, Gu Ting will agree to it! Zhu Yunxi smiled again and said, in short, if you want one less privilege in the world, give it to
More land for the people!
What His Highness said is true! Ling Han smiled and said, those monks have no other skills, but their ability to confuse people's hearts is not small. If we really take action directly, it is inevitable that there will be trouble in some places where Buddhism is prosperous! If civil unrest is aroused,
I will never give up until I die!
This is the truth! Zhu Yunxi said with a smile, it is a good thing and it is beneficial to the country and the people. If you, my beloved ministers, do it well, you will naturally leave your name in history. But if you do not do it well, you will naturally leave your name in infamy!
When they heard that they could leave their names in history, these hard-headed civil servants all breathed rapidly and their eyes flashed with tears.
At this time, out of the corner of his eye, Zhu Yunxi saw the bastard standing solemnly at the entrance of the palace coming in, "Your Highness, here we come!"
Pass it on! Zhu Yunxi nodded, and said to several civil servants, this matter is only handled by you civil servants, I am afraid that you are not able to handle it. There are three helpers for each hero, so I will call you two helpers!
The civil servants turned back in surprise, their eyes even more astonished.
Outside the hall, Cao Guogong Li Jinglong and Jin Yiwei commander He Guangyi came in one after another.
Sir, please see His Highness Taisun!
Get up! Zhu Yunxi nodded slightly and smiled at the civil servants. Duke Cao Guo is in charge of Yingtian Mansion's city defense troops. If you need the cooperation of officers and soldiers, you can discuss it with Duke Cao and then find Gu Yongyin.
Gu Zai asked He to take command and mobilize a team of Jin Yiwei to coordinate and assist.
Zhu Yunxi had good intentions, but it seemed that these civil servants didn't buy it very much. Others were fine, Ling Han Fang Xiaoru and others did not have a good look at the emperor's eyes and ears like He Guangyi.
Your Highness, I have some humble opinions!
Li Jinglong, Duke of Cao State, said that Zhu Yunxi had informed him of this matter in advance. After listening for a while outside the palace, he saw that the civil servants only knew how to shout slogans, but did not say any specific methods, so they had some thoughts of showing off.
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Besides, this is something that the emperor's grandson has to do, and he, Li Jinglong, is responsible for making suggestions!
Zhu Yunxi took a sip from the teacup and said with a smile, "This is just for brainstorming, so it doesn't matter!"
If it weren't for Li Jinglong being a martial artist, he would really want to leave this matter to Li Jinglong. This guy is proficient in everything except fighting. He can do anything but lead troops.
My Lords, how is this matter going to be done? Is there a charter?
Li Jinglong is an outstanding prince. Whenever he speaks, the civil servants must listen attentively.
Just now, I listened a few times outside. If it is like you said, both the prosecution and the impeachment, this matter will be big! Then the court will argue, the people will discuss, the monks will be in panic all day long, it is a good job
It was a failure! This is exactly what Your Highness is worried about!
What is Cao Guogong’s wise opinion? Huang Zicheng, a scholar of Hanlin Academy, asked.
Don’t take it seriously! Li Jinglong smiled, there are some things in this world. If you reason with him, he will act rogue with you. If you act rogue with him, he will reason with you. When dealing with those monks, there is no need to be upright. Sometimes some small tricks can
On the contrary, you can get twice the result with half the effort!
With that said, Li Jinglong saluted Zhu Yunxi and said, Your Highness, if I have gone too far, please forgive me for speaking nonsense!
Tell me! Zhu Yunxi gave him an encouraging look.
The civil servants were frustrated, Li Jinglong was weak, and what Zhu Yunxi wanted was such a combination.
I would like to give an analogy to the Qixia Temple outside the capital. I have met the abbot of that temple several times! Li Jinglong smiled and said, Qixia Temple has hundreds of monks and tens of thousands of registered lay followers. If we investigate and deal with it rashly,
, with what crime?
I'm afraid that as soon as the adults here take action, he will mobilize the believers over there to beat drums and complain, causing a commotion!
Stop being pretentious and get to the point! Zhu Yunxi said with a smile.
Yes! Li Jinglong bowed and then said, he mentioned monk Daoran just now. He is not only the abbot, but also a famous landowner outside the city. I heard that there are several big villages, although they are in other people's names, they are his private property.
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During the day he is an eminent monk, but at night he is a flower monk! Taking off his cassock and putting on silk satin, he looks like a rich man!
As he said that, Li Jinglong smiled slightly, Daoran loved the romantic place the most, the more romantic the better! There is a boat on the Qinhuai River, which is wonderful every night. Daoran and the top of the boat had a fierce fight and never wanted to leave!