Tang Sanzang has already been imprisoned, so what's the point of mentioning this again?

Changsun Wuji said:

"Tang Sanzang was a monk, but his six roots were impure. He was charged with the great task of learning scriptures, but he failed to live up to His Majesty's expectations and returned to the world. This is a crime of deceiving the emperor. I suggest that he be executed on another day."

In his opinion, Li Shimin mentioned these things again because he was just angry about this matter.

As for Tang Sanzang, he had no background and was just an outsider. If he were to be beheaded, it would be no big deal.

"Yes, I also think it should be so." Other ministers agreed. Li Shimin shook his head and said:

"Then Tang Sanzang was just an ordinary monk. Although his conduct was faulty, he didn't obtain the true scriptures. I don't blame him."

The officials were immediately confused.

You must know that a few days ago in the court, after learning that Tang Sanzang had not obtained the scriptures, Li Shimin's face turned green with anger, and he immediately sent Tang Sanzang to prison.

Only a few days have passed.

The other party actually started to speak for Tang Sanzang.

The contrast is too great.

Among the officials, only Li Jing had a normal expression.

After all, he was the only one who followed Li Shimin to the Qin family a few days ago.

Knowing the inside story, he naturally knew why Li Shimin was so angry.

It's just that this matter involves gods and Buddhas, so he naturally won't talk nonsense.

"Your Majesty is saying that there are other reasons why the Mahayana Buddhist scriptures have not been retrieved?"

Fang Xuanling said.

Li Shimin nodded and said:

"Yes, this journey to the West was originally initiated by Buddhism, and the scripture seeker was personally selected by Guanyin Bodhisattva. I believe that Mahayana Buddhist scriptures can save all living beings, and I believe in Buddhism, so I ordered Tang Sanzang to go to the West to seek Buddhist scriptures."

"In fact, Tang Sanzang did arrive at Lingshan, but Buddhism broke the previous agreement and did not teach Buddhist scriptures. Whose fault do you think this is?"

As soon as these words came out, the expressions of the civil and military officials in the court suddenly changed.

Your Majesty, what do you mean by this? Are you blaming Buddhism?

You can't say this!

Gods and Buddhas are aloof existences that represent truth and belief. How can mortals blame gods and Buddhas?

What happened today? Could it be that the brain was stimulated by something?

Looking at the silent civil and military ministers, Li Shimin couldn't help but sneer. He knew that this would be the situation today.

After all, how could a mortal have the courage to fight against gods and Buddhas?

In fact, he didn't even think about starting a war with Buddhism, after all, he didn't have the ability.

He just wanted to use this to weaken the foundation of Buddhism in the Tang Dynasty. Even if he could not retaliate against Buddhism, he could still make the other party feel disgusted.

Changsun Wuji said:

"Your Majesty, this..., the Buddha did not preach Buddhist scriptures, it must be because Tang Sanzang was not sincere in his heart. I have already said it before, and it was not directed at Your Majesty. Moreover, the matter has already passed, so there is no need to care so much."

"That's right, Your Majesty, don't worry about it." The ministers also said something.

Li Shimin waved his hand and said:

"I know what you mean, but after all, Buddhism is at fault first. I have decided to demolish the temples in the Tang Dynasty from now on and turn them into cultivated land. Let the monks return to secular life and make a living by farming. There will be a lot of E

Tax night.”

As soon as these words came out of the court, there was an uproar.

Many ministers' expressions changed. They did not understand why Li Shimin suddenly had such great ill will towards Buddhism.

"No, Your Majesty. Buddhism values ​​tranquility and non-competition, and monks have always been compassionate. They encourage all living beings to avoid evil and do good, which is a great meritorious deed. Now that they suddenly want to demolish the temple, it is really against the principles of benevolence and righteousness.

"Yes, Your Majesty, this temple is dedicated to Buddha, Bodhisattva, and Arhat. If the temple is suddenly demolished and the Buddha is accidentally angered, the entire Tang Dynasty will be in danger."

"Your Majesty, please think twice."

Li Shimin couldn't help but frowned as he looked at the ministers who suddenly appeared to dissuade him one after another.

He didn't expect that it was just a preliminary proposal and that there were so many opponents.

It seems that I still underestimate Buddhism. The other party may not only have a strong influence in the secular world, but also infiltrate the influence into the court.

And these ministers who spoke out fiercely were either supporters of Buddhism or loyal to Buddhism, Lu.

Li Shimin felt a sense of irritation in his heart and stood up suddenly.

"enough!"

There was sudden silence in the court hall.

Li Shimin's eyes slowly swept over the ministers and said: "I said, demolishing temples is not disrespectful to gods and Buddhas, but these monks spend all day doing nothing, meditating and reciting sutras, which really has no benefit to the national economy and people's livelihood. Demolish temples and let monks return to secular life.

It is also to save land and increase tax revenue, which is really a good thing that benefits the country and the people."

Fang Xuanling said: "Your Majesty is right, but demolishing temples and allowing monks to return to secular life, how is this different from destroying the Buddha? Moreover, these monks are not at fault, and the matter is unreasonable. This move really damages the name of virtue.

How will it be recorded in the history books of future generations? I hope Your Majesty will think twice."

Li Shimin couldn't help but take a deep look at Fang Xuanling,

He did not expect that Fang Xuanling would also speak for the Buddhas.

It's quite hidden. He didn't have Mi Ran before.

However, Fang Xuanling had to worry about what he said.

After all, there is only one emperor through the ages, but this is his obsession.

Wanting to directly destroy the Buddha without any reason really has the reputation of harming the virtuous.

It seems that I still take it for granted. It is not that difficult to take revenge on Buddhism.

Li Shimin couldn't help but think of his son-in-law.

The consort is an immortal. The consort is an immortal. There must be something to do about this.

Li Shimin snorted coldly and said:

"This matter will be discussed later, but I am ordered to demolish Hongfu Temple and convert the temple into a Taoist temple."

Just demolishing a temple has no impact, so the officials naturally have no objections.

This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! After hurriedly retreating from the court, Li Shimin went straight to the Qin family.

Western Heaven, Paradise.

Zhundi's face was a little gloomy, he looked at Jieyin next to him and said:

"Senior brother, the journey to the East has begun. Except for the Taoist Li Huanzhen, the others seem to have great backgrounds."

"What's the origin?"

Jie Yin's heart moved and he asked.

"These people seem to be related to Chan Jiao, Jie Jiao, and Hell respectively."

Quasi causeway.

After a moment, he could hear the deep meaning in Zhunti's words, and his face suddenly darkened.

"You mean, for the purpose of traveling eastward to preach, explain, and intercept, the underworld actually united together?

"good."

Zhundi nodded and said.

"But Yuanshi has always been arrogant and looks down on low-born creatures. How could he allow the alliance between Chanjiao and Jiejiao?"

Jie Yin said a little surprised.

What's more, during the Conferred God War, due to the doctrinal discord between the Three Qing Dynasties, the Chan Sect joined forces with the Western Sect to send all the disciples of the Jie Sect to the list of gods, causing the huge Jie Sect to be destroyed directly.

Yuanshi also directly united with Laozi and the two of them to jointly suppress Tongtian.

This is a huge hatred. Even if Yuan Shi is willing to put down his airs,

"What's impossible? This journey to the east to preach on the surface is to promote Taoism, but in fact it is to divide my destiny in the West and cut off my foundation of Buddhism."

"Once successful, there will be endless benefits, and each religion may become stronger as a result. As long as the benefits are there, nothing is impossible."

Zhunti said with a somewhat angry expression.

"Furthermore, senior brother, don't forget that Yuan Shi still remembers the many disciples of the Chan Sect who were transferred to the West by us. Now that he has the opportunity to take revenge on Buddhism, how could he miss it?"

He was silent for a while, feeling angry inside.
Chapter completed!