Great Tang Southern Emperor

"Sir, don't worry, I haven't finished my words yet." Li Zhendao: "This is only a part of the reward. The most important thing is that when I return to Beijing this time, I will prepare to speak to my father and ask the court for funding to gather Taoists." Great sage, collect the Taoist classics from all over the world, and use this as a basis to eliminate the chaff and save the essence, and help them to compile a "Wanjuan Taoist Collection" that integrates the theories of various schools of Taoism and incorporates the essence of each school, so as to promote the inheritance of Taoism."

"That's good." Cen Wen said with joy on his face: "Taoist people are pure-hearted and ascetic, and don't have much demand for material things, but "Wan Juan Dao Zang" is a collection of the essence of Taoist classics, which is a treasure related to inheritance , I think Taoism should be satisfied with this reward."

"It's natural, they have this plan." Li Zhen said with a smile: "Speaking of it, I have to thank Li Chunfeng. When he visited the king, he once mentioned that several Taoist masters were in a gathering. There was this proposal.

But later, after their research, they found that there were many difficulties. Since ancient times, Taoism has been founded by Zhang Daoling, the celestial master, and now there are many schools. For thousands of years, there have been countless sages and celebrities. Up to now, they can't count how many classics there are in the whole Taoism.

Just counting these classics, if only relying on the power of Taoism, not to mention how much money it will cost, but just the time, it will take at least three years.

After the statistics are completed, each faction has different philosophies. How to integrate them together to form a reasonable outline is another difficult task. It is estimated that they will quarrel for three to five years to complete.

Combining ideas together can be regarded as the initial completion of the preparatory work, and only then can the compilation be started, but this step is also the most difficult. Even if all the power of Taoism is gathered, it is not an easy task.

According to the statistics given to me by Li Chunfeng, if the whole book was edited by Taoists themselves, it would take at least 30 years from the beginning to the end, and the money required would be huge.

After obtaining this data, almost [-]% of the Taoist suzerains gave up their plans.

The words are very regrettable. "

Don't think that writing a book is easy. In ancient times, some large-scale works were often completed in units of years. For example, it took ten years to write "Siku Quanshu" and six years to write "Yongle Dadian". With the support of the state's rights, if there is no state support, this time will be extended by at least three times.

Moreover, "Wan Juan Dao Zang" is different from the above two books. The reason why the above two books can be used in such a short time is mainly because these two books are not academic works, but an encyclopedia-the collected books, one word It is not easy, and the whole part, the whole article, or the end of the original work are compiled according to the original work, so as to ensure the documentary value of the original work as much as possible.

Saying this without writing it is very similar to modern books such as "Encyclopedia of the National University of China" or "Encyclopedia Britannica". At most, they just add their own understanding, but this rarely happens.

But "Wan Juan Dao Zang" is different. This is not an encyclopedia, but a real academic work, and it is still a big book that brings together different ideas of different schools of Taoism. There must be many difficulties, not to mention the early data collection. It is a very difficult job to say how to integrate the ideas of various schools without conflict. Even if the strength of the entire sect is gathered, it cannot be done easily.

"It's a pity that a book that can be handed down to the world cannot be published because of the difficulty of compilation." Cen Wenwen nodded clearly: "So, Your Highness wants to mobilize the power of the country to help them compile the book?"

"Yes, nothing can stop the power of the state." Li Zhen said to himself: "It is indeed difficult to compile the "Wan Juan Dao Zang" with the power of Taoism itself, but if it is supported by the state, then things will be much simpler .”

"But that's the case. It takes 30 years for Taoism to compile itself. If the imperial court presides over it, ten years at most will be enough." Cen Wenwen said with a smile: "Your Highness has this important gift, and I believe Taoism will not say that you are stingy." .However, the heavy rewards have been mentioned, so what about the heavy restrictions? Are we going to use the method of restricting Buddhism to restrict Taoism?"

"It's not impossible."

"..." Cen Wenwen choked for a moment: "Your Highness, don't be joking."

"I'm not kidding, I meant it." Seeing Cen Wenwen's hesitant expression, Li Zhen added with a smile: "Of course, there are definitely not as many restrictions on Taoism as there are on Buddhism. It is not good for those who are established as the state religion of the Tang Dynasty to be too restrictive, but there are still necessary restrictions."

"How to say?"

"The specific terms are basically the same as Buddhism, but the Taoism is a weakened version."

Li Zhen gave an example: "For example, [-]% of the incense money from Buddhism is taken away, but only [-]% is collected from Taoism. The amount of land distributed to each person in Buddhism is the same as that of ordinary people, but the amount of Taoism is higher than that of Buddhism. Twenty percent. Another example is taxation. The tax per person of Buddhism is also the same as that of ordinary people, but Taoism is only [-]% of that of Buddhism. Or in terms of the size of the temple, the size of the temple is [-]% larger than theirs... and so on , although there are restrictions on Taoism, but compared to Buddhism, their life is much better."

"..." Cen Wenwen took a deep look at Li Zhen and didn't say a word—Taoism's treatment is indeed a little more lenient, but after all, Li Zhen put a noose on Taoism. Keeping it firmly in the hands of the court can only become a sharp sword in the hands of the court, and it is impossible to hurt Datang.

What's more, the treatment of Taoism seems to be better than that of Buddhism, but as the saying goes, the treatment of Taoism is better than that of Buddhism, what do you make Buddhists think?After a long time, will they hate Taoist people?This is to provoke a dispute between the two factions.

In the future, even if Taoism becomes bigger and there is a Buddhist sect, there can be one more rope to restrain Taoism, which will benefit and cause no harm.

But as a person who has been greatly favored by the Taoist sect, he can turn his face and deny others in a blink of an eye, and include Taoism in his calculations-Cen Wenwen knows that this is Li Zhen who is slowly transforming from a prince to a qualified one. change of monarch.

Counting one's own savior is indeed an expression of ingratitude to a person, but if this person is the king of a country, it is a good thing for the country.

This is the reason why the king is ruthless.

Chapter 661 Shocking Remarks

Chapter 24 Shocking Remarks

Cen Wenwen is very pleased. The former Li Zhen is excellent, especially in terms of vision. His vision is far-reaching, unprecedented, and there will probably be no one in the future. With a king who can see far enough, it is difficult for those countries to not develop. up.

But Li Zhen is not without flaws, that is, too much affection, which is unqualified for a king. A king can't trust anyone, let alone pour his feelings on anyone, including his own son— ——This is what Li Shimin did very well. He seems to have unlimited support for Li Zhen, allowing Li Zhen to control hundreds of thousands of troops. Do not believe.

But Li Zhen can't do this. He trusts his confidants unconditionally, and he can't let go of those who treat him well. This is very bad. The reason why the king is ruthless is that It is to build a line of defense in the heart, so that one's king's heart cannot be lacking, and the Buddha's full amount can be easily taken advantage of by the enemy.

Now it seems that Li Zhen has realized his shortcomings, and he is taking action to correct them slowly. Once he corrects the shortcomings in his heart, coupled with his forward vision... no one will Know where his limit is.

Cen Wenwen didn't know how far the Tang Dynasty would go under the leadership of Li Zhen, but it was predictable that once Li Zhen became emperor, he would become an eternal sage far surpassing Qin Huang, Han Wu, and even his father. The territory of the Tang Dynasty will also far exceed that of the Han Dynasty, and it will be unparalleled in the world.

"What about the aristocratic family and Confucianism?" Cen Wenwen continued to ask, "The aristocratic family and Confucianism framed His Highness in every possible way. Now that they are all in decline, Your Highness wants to take advantage of the victory and pursue it?"

"Let's forget about the aristocratic family." Li Zhen shook his head and said, "I don't mean to kill them all. Although the aristocratic family is bad in every way, there is one thing that cannot be denied, that is, the aristocratic family has been passed down for thousands of years and has a profound foundation, which also represents my family. The essence of Yanhuang culture is that if I destroy them, I will cut off the root of my Chinese culture. It is easy to cut off the root, but I don’t know how many years it will take to restore it again.

Of course, this king is not a good person. If the aristocratic family wants to survive, they must agree to this king's condition. "

"What conditions?" Cen Wenwen asked subconsciously.

"Break up."

"Separation?" Cen Wenwen was taken aback, and then exclaimed: "Wonderful, everyone has a selfish character. Before they were one, they would naturally consider it for the big family. But if they are separated, that big family will be divided into dozens." There are hundreds or even hundreds of families, each family has the idea of ​​each family.

In this way, even if the aristocratic family wants to merge in the future, the hearts of each family will not be able to get together.

Moreover, now is a good time to use this trick, as long as our attitude is a little tougher, with the current decline of the aristocratic family, it is inevitable that they will not listen. "

"Hmph, as long as the family is divided, the aristocratic family will no longer exist. Why don't we just let us squeeze it?" Li Zhen also laughed and said: "In another ten years or so, people in the world will no longer have the concept of aristocratic family. At least half of it must be cleared."

"Your Highness is wise." Cen Wenwen was really convinced this time.

"What about Confucianism?"

"Confucianism... don't mention it." Speaking of Confucianism, Li Zhen's complexion changed, and he became angry: "From now on, there will be no such concept as Confucianism..."

If the aristocratic family made trouble for me because I moved their cheese, and the Buddhist school made trouble for me because I was a Taoist disciple, then the Confucian school made trouble for me.

I have never attacked Confucianism in public. Although my behavior is indeed inconsistent with Confucianism, if I succeed to the throne in the future, it may affect the dominance of Confucianism, but it is only possible. Because of this, Confucianism You just came here to make trouble for yourself, and you even flirted with an aristocratic family, wanting your own life - your reaction was a little too extreme, right?

Besides, learn the art of literature and martial arts, goods and the emperor's family - no matter how good Confucianism is, you are only a courtier, and no matter how bad you are, you are also a king. Now the courtiers interfere with the actions of the monarch for their own self-interest, and even want to kill the monarch. What's the use of coming to the school that can already eat back at the master?It's better to push it directly to start over.

"What does your highness mean?" Cen Wenwen was shocked: "is your highness planning to depose Confucianism? Your highness can't, although Confucianism has all kinds of mistakes, but they are the same as the aristocratic family, they are also masters of Chinese civilization, if they are abolished , I am afraid it will not be of any benefit to Datang."

"I didn't say I would abolish Confucianism." Seeing this, Li Zhen said slowly, "Of course I won't abolish Confucianism. What I want is to abolish all the classics derived from Confucianism and restore the purest Confucianism in the Spring and Autumn Period. And then bring hundreds of schools into the court to compete with Confucianism."

"This...Your Highness can't." Cen Wenwen was even more horrified, and quickly persuaded: "In the past, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty had many schools in the court, and the various schools fought with each other, which led to instability in the court and delays in government affairs. Therefore, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty It took great courage to dismiss the other hundred schools of learning, leaving only Confucianism—although Confucianism has various problems, there is one thing that cannot be denied. Compared with other hundred schools of thought, Confucianism The doctrine of the golden mean is the school most suitable for controlling the world."

Li Zhen said unceremoniously: "It's because Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was too lazy, or he was too lacking in courage."

"Your Highness, be careful." Cen Wenwen was taken aback. He looked around quickly and saw that no one was listening, so he whispered: "Your Highness, why do you dare to say anything? Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty has no courage? He If he had no courage, how could he send troops to the Xiongnu and confine the wolf to Xu?"

"Of course I know that he is very courageous in war, but he is only a little bit better at fighting. If we really want to talk about the ability to govern the country... Tsk tsk." At this point, Li Zhen said: "Don't say I look down on him, Han Emperor Wu's ability to govern the country may not even rank in the top ten among all the emperors in China."

The main reason why Emperor Wu of the Han was able to rank alongside Qin Shihuang and Li Shimin was that he wiped out the Huns and sent them to Europe. The family fortune that came down was completely ruined——During the Wenjing period, the imperial court praised Huang Lao's governance skills, adopted the policies of "light corvee and thin tax" and "rest with the people", and emphasized "bettering the people with virtue". At that time, the society was relatively stable, and Huang Lao The doctrine quickly made the people rich.

Therefore, in the later period of Emperor Jingdi, the country's granaries were full, and a large amount of copper coins in the treasury had not been used for many years, so that the ropes that wore the money were rotten, and the amount of loose money was beyond calculation, which shows how rich the treasury was at that time.

Chapter 662 The title gentleman went on a blind date