Only then did I recall that I seemed to have heard someone say that Bian Ji came to Chang'an from Da Zongchi Temple this time for this nonsense debate conference.
Lifting Shu'er's chin and getting closer to see the naughty smile between Shu'er's eyebrows and eyes, Fang Yiai knew that this girl brought up this matter on purpose.
"You did it on purpose, didn't you?" Fang Yiai said sourly. She and Li Zhi were preparing for the debate at Hongyuan Temple, but Shuer and Qingniang were often ridiculed and poked in the foot afterwards. More
He pretended to be angry and made the two of them smile a lot, and then they revealed the matter.
Fang Yiai and Li Zhi now have toothaches when they talk about debate during meetings.
"Hmph! You can't trust me or yourself." Shu'er pretended to be dissatisfied and opened her mouth to bite Fang Yiai's finger. After failing, she said.
"Isn't he just born with a good skin that can be compared to a Jiaofang Siling? In my eyes, you are better than him, huh?" Shu'er thought about the words, paused, and said, "Well, better than him
You are much more stylish. At least you are in line with my heart. I have been committed to you since I was a child. What do you think? I have a good taste, right?"
Seeing Shu'er looking like she was asking for credit and praise, Fang Yiai felt like she couldn't laugh or cry for a moment, so she nodded randomly.
Fang Yi felt a lot more at ease in his heart. Yaya, Shu'er compared Bianji to an actor in Jiaofangsi, which really relieved him.
"In addition to being more profound in Buddhism, he can't carry it with his shoulders or lift it with his hands. He can't distinguish between grains and animals. He is obviously a useless person who was born to eat and drink! Moreover, they say that the body, hair and skin are received by the parents and should not be damaged.
Also, as an only son, he still ordained and became a monk regardless of his parents' old age. Wouldn't he be an unfilial and vicious person? The Dharma taught by such a person is definitely not good." Shu'er said in a typical disgusted manner.
"Monks are now much richer than ordinary people. Not to mention the temples in the capital, but the Hongyuan Temple we often go to, and 60 to 70% of the land around a hundred miles around them," Fang Yiai said. "It's a big chaos.
At that time, war was raging, and many people had no choice but to send their children to temples to be tonsured and become monks in order to give their children hope of survival."
"It is these children who have survived in temples who will be more loyal to the promotion of Buddhism, and can more easily encourage people to embrace Buddhism based on their own experiences," Fang Yiai said.
"Ah, if the people all believe in Buddhism and become monks and nuns one by one, who will plant the land? Who will raise the silkworms?" Shuer asked with wide eyes.
"The emperor also thought about it. The ministers also thought about it, so they thought about thoroughly inspecting the temple and ordering some monks to return to secular life and go home, get married and have children, farm and do business." Fang Yiai said.
"Father has this intention, and there is a Dharma debate meeting in Chongfu Temple. Is it possible that it is because people who work for Buddhism have gotten wind of it?" Shu'er turned her eyes, looked at Fang Yiai, and said speculatively.
Fang Yiai rewarded Shuer with a kiss on her forehead and praised, "Smart."
"Since the Wude period, the former Taishi Ling Fu Yifu has written to the late emperor many times, requesting the emperor to thoroughly investigate the temples and Taoist temples that do not pay taxes but openly occupy large areas of fertile land and lease them to the people for farming and collect rents.
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"It was only because when the late emperor was in power that there were many internal and external troubles, and the state was not yet stable, the late emperor did not want to cause another trouble, so he suppressed the matter by writing a letter to Mr. Fu."
"Who knows, over the years, although the emperor has expressed dissatisfaction with Buddhism, Buddhists have not seen any reaction to the emperor's words. Not only have they not restrained much, but they have recruited more disciples. Even the strongmen who kill people and steal goods have become more widespread.
He put it behind the door wall. He also said that he put down his butcher knife and immediately became a Buddha, openly shielding the criminals and obstructing the government's investigation of the case."
"They keep talking about Buddhism's pure land, but many temples are doing things behind the scenes to hide dirt. Otherwise, why do you think the director of Chongfu Temple was suddenly replaced that year? Isn't it because they were covering up those who were involved in the assassination?"
Someone related to the emperor?"
"Why didn't my father just order the temple to be closed down?" Shu'er asked.
"It can't be that easy. Just like Dayu's water control, this matter can only be cleared and not blocked. The more blocked, the more likely it is to cause trouble. Even though the monks look kind-hearted and easy to talk to, there are also people among them who are really capable and don't want to deal with worldly affairs.
If we are really desperate, we will inevitably stir up chaos again." Fang Yiai said.
"Besides, the emperor also received favors from the monks when he was fighting in the north and south. If the emperor really ordered the closure of the temple, the foundation of the imperial court would be shaken if he was labeled as ungrateful."
"Then what should we do? Are they so cheap?" Shuer asked unwillingly.
"So, in the past two years, the emperor has been trying to free up his hands to knock on various temples. If the war in Xue Yantuo hadn't suddenly escalated, the emperor would have become angry with Buddhism by now." Fang Fang
Yiai said.
"Then they are still holding a debate conference at this juncture? Aren't they afraid of attracting Father's attention?" Shu'er asked.
"Isn't there a saying in Buddhism, which is about sacrificing one's life for righteousness, and saying with great compassion, if I don't go to hell, who will go to hell?" Fang Yiai said without waiting for any emotion, "I guess these people in the debate conference will
The eminent monks who have achieved Taoism are those who are selected by Buddhists who want to use this grand gathering to persuade, or in other words, educate the emperor."
"What do they think of Father!" Shuer sat up angrily.
"The emperor knows what the foundation of Jiangshan Sheji is. If they do this, they will only make the emperor more upset, which will be counterproductive. Didn't you see that the Shaolin Temple that saved the emperor did not send any troops this time?
Is ginseng suitable for this debate conference?" Fang Yiai pulled Shu'er back into his arms and said unhurriedly.
"Well, then should I accept Sister Changle's post the day after tomorrow?" Shuer asked, lying on Fang Yiai's body.
"It's okay to listen. As long as you don't be fooled, I can't find a wife." Fang Yiai thought for a while and said.
"Don't worry, as long as you are here, even if I am fooled, you will fool me back again." Shuer said jokingly.
"Really? Are you so confident in me?" Fang Yiai pretended to be flattered and said with a smile.
"That's right, my husband was a prostitute who once rode a horse through the streets and engaged in verbal quarrels in court!" Shu'er held Fang Yiai's face in her hands and said proudly.
"Du He is the number one scholar." Fang Yiai said.
"You think I don't know, and you are just talking nonsense in private, but he has never defeated you." Shu'er said with a smile.
Early in the morning, Li Zhi from next door came over to have breakfast. After eating, he followed Fang Yiai and his wife, taking Jinqi Jinlin with him to Fang Mansion.
After picking up Fang Jue, Qin Liang drove his three children to Yu Mansion to continue their studies.
After chatting with the lady in the room for a while, Shuer took Qingniang and Li Zhi into the palace to visit Empress Changsun.
After the emperor returned to court after victory, all the generals who followed him on the expedition had a half-month holiday. During the holidays, unless summoned by the emperor, Fang Yiai did not have to go to court. When Mrs. Fang had to take Niu Saihua to attend the flower party, Fang Yiai also had to go to court.
I went to the hospital I haven’t seen for a long time.
At noon, Cheng Hualiang took him to Zuiran Tower.
When Fang Yiai arrived, Qin Huaiyu, Changsun Huan and Du He were already waiting in the box.
"Hey, I'm still observing my filial piety and abstaining from alcohol and meat." Looking at the rich and delicious food on the table, Fang Yiai swallowed and said indifferently.
"Filial piety should be kept in the heart, not in the mouth." Du He glanced at Fang Yiai and said with contempt.
"When I was in Xue Yantuo, I didn't see your boy abstaining from alcohol and meat to maintain his filial piety." Cheng Huailiang was also very disrespectful and directly poked at Fang Yiai's words and said.
"That's when I'm out on an expedition. Naturally, war is my top priority." Fang Yiai rolled his eyes, glared at the unkind Cheng Hualiang, and said, "People say you don't see red during the period of filial piety, but I want to keep it, and I have to have that.
Conditions."
"Alas, since ancient times, loyalty and filial piety have been difficult to achieve at both ends. You just have to bear with it." Changsun Huan said happily, and patted Fang Yiai on the shoulder hypocritically.
Fang Yiai sighed again because she had made a bunch of bad friends.
"Why are you sighing? Your boy can take a good rest with Ding You, and we will be busy. This time, the emperor seems to be planning to throw Huai Liang and Ren Gui into the army, so that they can train the newly recruited soldiers this year.
." Qin Huaiyu poured himself a glass of wine, raised his hand towards Fang Yiai, and said with some envy.
Fang Yiai took a dull sip of tea, looked around sadly at the people, and sighed with deep resentment, her tone full of melancholy and unwillingness.
"What are you doing! If you have something to say, please tell me something, and don't be so intrusive, okay?" Du He let out a weird cry, scratched his body with goosebumps, and said with a frown.
Qin Huaiyu, Cheng Hualiang and Changsun Huan were all rubbing their bodies in the same way, trying to get rid of the thick goosebumps on their bodies.
"My father said that the emperor was angry. On the grounds that my biological parents were still alive, I was not allowed to worry about my adoptive parents. I was asked to work while observing my filial piety." Fang Yiai said, "In other words, it is estimated that this year's training of new recruits will be
Among all people, I should be considered one of the best."
"The Emperor is angry? How did you offend the Emperor? Is it okay?" Qin Huaiyu frowned slightly and asked with concern.
Qin Huaiyu has been paying filial piety to his parents these days, and has not been out of the house much since he returned to Beijing. Qin Qiong was there yesterday, and the door of the Qin house was closed yesterday. It is possible that he did not hear about it.
"Your visit to Prince Qi's Mansion yesterday aroused the Emperor's attention? Didn't you already kneel down and get scolded yesterday? Why, the Emperor's anger hasn't finished yet? What on earth did you do in Prince Qi's Mansion to be so eye-catching?
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