Datang: Only by resisting the decree can we become stronger

"So it makes people foolish, seek merit and virtue in vain, defy the law and violate the law."

"He was in prison, and he still worshiped the Buddha and recited Buddhist scriptures in order to avoid his crime."

"The life and death of this person depends on nature."

"Punishment, morality, and blessing are all decided by the monarch."

"Buddhists falsely claim that the rich and the poor, the noble and the humble, are ruled by the Buddha."

"This is stealing the power of the master and arrogating the power of nature."

"Buddhism is rampant, and its evil result is that there are fewer diligent kings in the country and more selfish people."

"Stand in the five courts, look at the knees, those who are unfaithful and unfilial, gather together and connect with each other."

"So when it enters a family, it will destroy the family, and when it enters the country, it will destroy the country."

"Right now, this Buddhism has a tendency to spread rapidly in my Tang Dynasty."

"If there is no further check and balance, the foundation of Confucianism, ritual system, and morality in our Central Plains will be deeply damaged by it."

"The harm is very extensive, and it is by no means alarmist."

"That's why I want to ask, Master Pushe, do you dare to take care of this matter?"

Chapter 722

Hearing Fu Yi's words, Li Qiu couldn't help feeling admiration in his heart.

This was more than [-] years ago, and this old man was able to have such a deep understanding of Buddhism.

It is really commendable and not easy.

The same is true in fact, on the influence and harm of religion on a country.

Taoism is far from comparable to Buddhism.

At this moment, Fang Xuanling at the side hastily tried to persuade him.

"Master Fu."

"Don't be in a hurry."

"What you said makes a lot of sense."

"However, this matter has a huge impact."

"Looking back, I still need to discuss this matter carefully with your lords."

"Now that the year is approaching, North Korea-China affairs are really busy..."

Before Fang Xuanling finished speaking, Fu Yi blushed immediately.

Angrily, he got angry at Fang Xuanling.

The words are also quite fierce and harsh.

For this Taishi Ling, the Ministry of Rites has been deeply troubled by him.

It's a pity that this Fu Yi is old, and he is indeed very talented and knowledgeable.

What he said was not unreasonable.

They can't do anything to Fu Yi.

But the root of the problem lies in the fact that the Holy Majesty, the Empress, and many princes, princes and ministers value this Buddhism very much.

Whenever it is time to get rid of diseases, temples are always built wantonly.

So this matter, I really didn't dare to take care of it, and dared to mention it to the court.

Seeing Fang Xuanling's embarrassment, Tang Jian and others at the side tried to persuade him.

A voice came out quite unexpectedly.

"Master Fu, I think what you said is very reasonable."

Afterwards, following the voice, everyone looked at Li Qiu in amazement.

Especially that Taishi Ling Fu Yi, the expression on his face was even more shocking.

In his impression, Li Qiu was just a villain in the mouth of the courtiers.

Relying on hugging thighs and flattering, he has no bottom line to get to a high position.

In the history books, this is a typical jester.

So when he came this time, he mainly pinned his hopes on Fang Xuanling.

For this little baby Li Qiu, he didn't have any hope at all.

"Why, Li Xiang, do you think what I said makes sense?"

Li Qiu nodded at this time, "Not only does it make sense, but I will take care of this matter."

Hearing this, Fu Yi's eyes widened even wider, "Li Xiang, do you dare to take care of this matter?"

Li Qiu smiled at this time, "Master Fu, I said it before."

"As long as it's the responsibility, and it's really something that benefits the country and the people, I will definitely take care of it."

"Didn't you just say, Mr. Fu, that this Buddhism does not respect the righteousness of the monarch and his subjects, father and son, that he is not loyal to the monarch, and is not filial to his father."

"Wandering and eating, not engaging in production, shaving your hair and making clothes easier, evading taxes and servitude?"

"Then we will issue a government order ordering monks, nuns, and Taoist priests to bow down to their parents."

"At the same time, regardless of whether they are monks or not, as long as their age and physical fitness meet the requirements, they will all be arrested for corvee service or military service."

"No privileges!"

"At present, my Tang Dynasty is fighting everywhere. The people are in dire straits, and their survival is very difficult. They still have to look up to their parents, raise their children, pay taxes, and serve as military service."

"The monks in this group of temples are healthy and upright, why do they have to ask for food and money from the court to support them?"

"How can there be such a reason in the world?!"

Listening to Li Qiu's words, Fu Yi, who was over 70 years old, had red eye circles.

It was as if meeting the only bosom friend in the world.

While speaking, his fingers trembled uncontrollably.

"Master Li, do you really mean what you said?"

"Do you really think so in your heart?"

Li Qiu nodded without hesitation.

"I am different from the scholar-bureaucrats in the court. I was born in poverty when I was young, and I have been living in the market."

"So I know more about the hard life of the people at the bottom, and the shame of this group of people who get something for nothing."

"Right now, the people of my Tang Dynasty are already in the most difficult time."

"But the battle against foreign enemies on the front line still can't be stopped, just to catch all these shameless idlers and serve them as corvee and military service."

"It's better than they have been hiding in the temple and eating free food."

Hearing Li Qiu's words, that Fu Yi was emotional, and directly bowed deeply to Li Qiu.

"Fu Mou is very grateful for Li Xiang's words today."

"I, Fu Yi, am content to be able to meet Mr. Li when my life is approaching."

"On behalf of the people of the later generations of the Central Plains, I pay homage to Li Xiang."

Seeing that he wanted to give him a gift at his age, Li Qiu naturally refused to accept it.

Immediately hold him up.

Then he said sincerely: "Actually, the people of later generations in the Central Plains should thank you, Mr. Fu."

"If you didn't bring it up, I wouldn't have thought of it at all."

Seeing them here like this, Tang Jian and Fang Xuanling on the side kept winking at Li Qiu.

It is to warn him not to talk too much before he understands the stakes behind the matter.

But Li Qiujun turned a deaf ear to it.

There was no other way, Tang Jian sighed and said, "Mr. Li."

"This kind of decree cannot be issued directly after our Shangshu Province decides it on its own."

"It still needs to be criticized by Menxia Province, Zhongshu Province, and even His Majesty."

"Before promulgating a decree, even His Majesty himself has to explain the reasons."

"So regarding this Buddhist matter, the order you just said is fine."

"But how do you write the reason in front of it? Please tell me."

Tang Jian is well aware of the classic ink in Li Qiu's belly.

If you ask him to compose poems, compose music, and publish a novel, no one can match him.

But if you want him to quote scriptures, make some articles, and write an imperial edict, he will be finished.

So Tang Jian's strategy of drawing salary from the bottom of the pot really worked.

In desperation, Li Qiu turned to Tai Shiling Fu Yi again.

He scratched his head slightly embarrassed.

"Uh, Mr. Fu, I don't have the slightest ink in my chest."

"It's just like Mr. Tang said, this government order document can't just write orders without reasons."

"Why don't you help Master Tang and think about it together."

At this time, Fu Yi took a deep breath, and then said very seriously: "In the past, I was really the one who misheard the words of the traitor and misunderstood Li Xiangyou."

"It is the blessing of countless people in my Tang Dynasty to have a prime minister like you who was born in the common people and can really do practical things for the people and the country."

"As for such sour articles, what's the problem?"

Chapter 723: Merchant and Merchant, Domestic Slave of Furong Garden

When there was no Buddhism in the five emperors and three kings, then the king and ministers would be loyal and have a long life. "

"Emperor Ming of the Han Dynasty first established Buddhist temples, but only the Sangmen in the Western Regions passed on their teachings."

"Before the Western Jin Dynasty, there was a strict law that prohibited people from shaving their hair to become monks."

"After Shi Le, the ban was relaxed, because the Buddha and the monarch were stupid, and the ministers were treacherous, and Emperor Wu of Liang was especially a warning."

"In the old days, Baosi alone confuses King You and leads to the destruction of the country."

"Today, hundreds of thousands of monks and nuns carve and paint clay Buddhas to confuse the world. It must be prohibited."

"If monks and nuns can marry each other, have children, raise them for ten years, and teach them lessons for ten years, they will be able to enrich the country and become soldiers."

"The four seas will be free from the calamity of being eaten by monks and nuns, and the common people will also know where the majesty lies."

After Fu Yi finished speaking, Li Qiu kept nodding.

"Master Tang, why don't you have the name on the government document now?"

"Next, I will trouble Mr. Fu to draft this decree and submit it as soon as possible."

"I think, in addition to those mentioned above, the existing temples and temples should also be controlled."

"For example, in each state, only one monastery is reserved, and the upper limit for the number of monks is set."

"Other existing temples have been demolished, or converted into residences for the common people, official government offices, warehouses, etc."

"For all the nuns, they will all be dismissed and let them return to their villages, engage in childbirth, get married and have children."

Seeing Li Qiu's decision, Fang Xuanling shook his head helplessly.

I sighed in my heart.

And Tang Jian had no choice but to bite the bullet and draft this government order under Fu Yi's supervision.