Chapter 873: You are still believing in Buddhism, what's the use of what?
To be honest, Li Chunfeng didn't quite believe what Kong Qing said about the East Palace officials who had become gods and would immediately raise their swords against Buddhism and launch a religious war as long as they had a legitimate reason.
After all, he and these people are also colleagues. Although the relationship is not very close, they can be regarded as understanding.
In his opinion, among the subordinates of the East Palace, Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui and others can definitely be called models of civil servants, while Qin Qiong, Yu Chigong and others are brave enough to say that they can be defeated by ten thousand people, even if they are similar to
Non-staff personnel such as Zhang Liang and Hou Junji can be regarded as talents in various fields.
And most importantly, since His Royal Highness Prince Shimin defeated the former Prince Li Jiancheng outside the Xuanwu Gate, and was personally passed on to the throne by His Majesty Li Yuan who appeared at the funeral, and was able to control the power of the world, it can be said that the monarchs and ministers have worked together, practiced strict economy, and encouraged farmers to study hard.
Sang, recuperate and recuperate with the people, even the wise kings of ancient times could only do this.
Will His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and these ministers, who can be called the most upright dynasty, start a religious war that will surely spread to the whole world just because they want to expand their own beliefs?
So, with doubts in his heart, Li Chunfeng quietly began to investigate his colleagues...
"Brother Zhang..."
Just when Li Chunfeng relied on the guidance of his superb divination skills, he came to a certain position on the first floor of a restaurant owned by a beautiful cook in the West Market and just sat down when he heard the sound coming from the screen behind him.
Two voices chatting came from behind.
First, a hoarse voice said in an indignant tone.
"I just can't get angry. It's obvious that Li Cheng's score in the Mingjing exam this time is about the same as that of so-and-so. Why can he be admitted, while so-and-so has to wait for the next subject to continue!"
"Of course it's because of Li Cheng's pious relationship with Wenqu Xingjun!"
Another voice said with some complaints.
"Wen Quxingjun told us in a dream that our Confucian culture and education will be governed by him from now on. Only the scholars who believe in him will be able to win the imperial examination in the future, and all the scholars who do not believe in him will not be able to win...
Then Li Cheng went to the Taoist temple the next day to invite a statue of Wenqu Xingjun, and he would burn incense and pray all morning and night. But what about you, Brother Wu? You ignored him completely, as if there was no such thing, and asked someone
If it were Mr. Wenquxing, I wouldn’t let you, Brother Wu, win!”
At this time, Li Chunfeng heard the hoarse tone and continued.
"But how could someone who believes in Buddha turn to a Taoist temple to worship that Wenchang Xingjun?"
"If that's the case, then Brother Wu, don't complain!"
Another voice said again.
"After all, it is Emperor Wenchang in the Taoist temple who is in charge of the imperial examination now, not Brother Wu, your Buddha... But Brother Wu, I said something outrageous. You have believed in Buddhism since you were a child for so many years. It can be said that you have not reaped any benefits. On the contrary,
Because this matter has affected your imperial examination, think about it for yourself, is it worth it for you to believe in Buddhism?"
"..."
Li Chunfeng didn't expect that he would eat such a big melon just after he sat down.
The most important arm of His Highness the Crown Prince, his brother-in-law Wenquxing Zhangsun Wuji openly acted for personal benefit and mixed private goods in the imperial examinations. He knocked down Brother Wu who did not believe in him from the imperial examinations and admitted those who believed in him.
This is already considered fraud for personal gain!
How could his eldest son, Sun Wuji, do this?
…
Just when Li Chunfeng was feeling a little complicated, he heard the voices of two other people talking from next door. Judging from the content and tone of their words, Li Chunfeng felt that they should be members of the court.
"Brother Bai..."
An anxious voice sounded.
"This time, someone from your Ministry of Civil Affairs Examination actually got a mid-to-low grade in the evaluation. Is there something wrong with this?"
"What is the problem?"
A leisurely voice on the other side replied calmly.
"Liu County Magistrate, your political performance this year has been mediocre, and the Ministry of Punishment found two or three mistakes when you reported to the Ministry of Punishment. When the officials from the Ministry of Justice went to take the examination, they found that you were not doing your business, and you were actually taking the lead in building a Buddhist temple. I will give you a
It’s natural to be middle or lower!”
"Even if it's wrong to build a Buddhist temple, I'm still working anyway, while Magistrate Qian of the next county doesn't do anything all day long. The eucalyptus trees are piled three feet high. All day long, he goes everywhere to participate in poetry.
meeting……"
The anxious voice continued.
"But your Ministry of Civil Service Examination Department actually gave him a middle or upper grade, and promoted him to the Hanlin Academy!"
"There's nothing we can do about it!"
The leisurely voice on the other side continued.
"The person who presided over the Jingzhao examination this time was Fang, a close minister of the prince. He and Magistrate Qian were both followers of Lord Zuo Fuxing and fell in love with each other. In addition, Magistrate Qian, although not good at other things, was still a good writer.
Not bad, so I was transferred to use my talents..."
Having said this, the leisurely voice continued.
"And you, County Magistrate Liu, not only have mediocre achievements as an official, but also have no literary talent in writing poems and great craftsmanship in writing. You have no merit at all. How can you ask the officials to give you a good review? Besides, you actually believe it.
If you don’t believe in Buddha, Zuofu Xingjun and Youbixingjun, which officials should believe in, then your promotion is just a dream!”
"Brother Bai, you are a sensible person, please give me a few words of advice..."
Next, Li Chunfeng heard the anxious voice and continued.
"I no longer believe in Buddhism. Is it too late to go to the Taoist temple immediately and offer incense to Mr. Zuo Fuxing?"
"Um……"
In response to this question, the leisurely voice did not answer directly, but said "hmm" in a long tone. Then soon Li Chunfeng heard the sound of money clattering from next door, and then a satisfied voice sounded.
"Since Magistrate Liu is so sincere, I will tell you a few truths... Another close minister of the prince, Du, will review the examination soon. This person is a believer of Youbi Xingjun. If Magistrate Liu, you want to
If you want to pass the test safely, you can think of a solution on this point!"
"Brother Bai, thank you very much..."
Just after the satisfied voice finished speaking, a voice of thanks came from the other side.
"If I can pass the test safely, it's all thanks to Brother Bai!"
"..."
If Li Chunfeng's previous complaints about the two scholars involving Wenquxingjun Changsun Wuji were acceptable, then the words of these two lower-level officials were somewhat unacceptable to him!
I thought that only people like Changsun Wuji could do this kind of power-seeking behavior, but I didn’t expect that guys like you, Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, would actually start doing this...
This is how the world is declining!
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Half an hour later, Li Chunfeng, who was worried, appeared in a candy shop near Jinguangmen on the west side of Chang'an. After drinking two bowls of candy and waiting for a quarter of an hour, he divined the opportunity... Several people from the school grounds
The returning middle-level generals rushed in from the door and sat down in several seats behind Li Chunfeng.
"One bowl of sugar water per person!"
After ordering the sugar water, Li Chunfeng heard the generals and colonels starting to chat casually.
"Brother Zhou..."
A slender man wearing smart clothes said to a burly man standing next to him.
"It's still early now. Why don't we wait until we finish drinking water and then go to the Taiqing Palace in the south of the city to give Lord Wuqu Xing..."
At this point, Li Chunfeng noticed the other party paused out of the corner of his eye, and then continued.
"...How about we also offer incense to the two venerable gods, Lord Tianyongxing, to express our gratitude for their blessings on you?"
"Um……"
The burly man seemed to have the highest official position among these generals. He nodded after hearing this.
"That's how it should be!"
While these generals were talking, Li Chunfeng looked around quietly and found that when the slender man mentioned Wu Qu Xingjun and Tianyong Xingjun, everyone present showed respectful expressions. Presumably, these people should be the two of them.
A believer.
"Come!"
After the sugar water was served, a dark-skinned man sitting on the other side immediately picked up the bowl with a bold look on his face.
"Let me congratulate Brother Zhou for relying on his piety and bravery to win the favor of Mr. Wuqu Xingjun and become the Captain of Zhechong of our Zhechong Mansion, honoring our ancestors!"
After hearing his words, the people present picked up bowls of sugar water at the same time.
"Congratulations, Brother Zhou!"
"Where, where..."
The burly man also picked up the bowl of sugar water, smiling happily.
"Actually, I just took a step forward. With the talents of all the virtuous brothers, and the blessings of Lord Wuquxing... and Lord Tianyongxing, I believe that sooner or later, everyone will have such a day, Yin Sheng!"
"I accept Brother Zhou's good words!"
The generals agreed with a smile, and then clinked their bowls with each other.
"Drink victory!"
After saying the auspicious words, these generals began to chat casually again. From their conversations, Li Chunfeng discovered that it was not just them who were believers of Wuqu Xingjun and Tianyong Xingjun, but the entire army.
Most of the Twelve Guards of the Tang Dynasty, middle and low-level officers of the rank of captain and brigade commander or above, became their followers!
If you think about it this way, the two of them have now simply become the patron saints of the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty.
"Actually, it's a pity for Old Liu..."
During the chat, a person who had been silent all this time suddenly spoke.
"He is the oldest general in our Zhechong Mansion, and he was not shy during the war. However, because of his tough words, he insists on saying that he believes in Buddhism and slanders the two gods Wuqu Xingjun and Tianyong Xingjun.
You won’t end up with idle shots!”
"Be content, Lao Liu is pretty good!"
The slender man curled his lips and said in a disdainful voice.
"Although he has been idle, he has not committed any crimes yet. That Zhang from the Zhechong Mansion next door, just relying on the support of his superiors, actually dares to say that it is useless to believe in Wuqu Xingjun and Tianyong Xingjun, and should be believed in
The Buddha was right, and he even smashed the statue of Tianyong Xingjun. As a result, now he can't even get the idle powder, so he was directly punished by military law and kicked out with a military stick!"
"More than that!"
Another person added.
"It is said that the higher-ups were originally going to take his Yongye Tian and put him in a cell. If Zhang's boss had not shamed himself and went to the East Palace to beg, I'm afraid Zhang would be even worse off than he is now!"
"Deserve it!"
The other young man snorted.
"What's so good about believing in Buddhism? My father also believed in Buddhism back then, but during the Daye years... Humph! Anyway, now I have identified Mr. Wuqu Xing. He is a fair man, and I believe in him and I feel at ease."
"..."
After these generals left, Li Chunfeng's face was still confused.
If Qingwei hadn't reminded him, he wouldn't have known that Qin Qiong and Yuchi Gong had teamed up to control the army's beliefs and had begun to liquidate the Buddhists in the army.
…
Next, Li Chunfeng relied on his superb divination skills to discover followers of Zhang Liang, the Lord of Juutongue, in a flower building in Pingkangfang; he also discovered followers of Lord Junji of Tianma Star in the post station;
Followers of Five Grain Star Lord Cheng Yaojin were discovered in the fields outside the city...
From the mouths of these believers, Li Chunfeng found out that they suppressed Buddhism intentionally or unintentionally.
Finally, when the art of divination led Li Chunfeng to a slum in Chang'an, where he saw Emperor Ziwei appearing as a saint and sending officials from Chang'an to help the poor, Li Chunfeng had completely calmed down.
"Okay! It seems that someone is wrong! Qingwei is indeed right. From the moment he consecrated the prince and his subordinates to gods, it was destined that these gods and humans would fight with those outside the Taoist sect because of their faith.