Back to the early Tang Dynasty as a fairy Chapter 890: Of course there are bad people among monks, just like Your Highness, you also have two bad brothers
Chapter 890: Of course there are bad people among monks, just like Your Highness, you also have two bad brothers
Whoosh!
With a slight sound of breaking through the air, a Qixiang car pulled by a sapphire cheetah flew from a distance at an unparalleled speed, passing over the top of the mountain below, and then disappeared into the distance.
Inside the Qixiang Car, Kong Qing, dressed in white, hugged the little kitten and looked up to the sky with a look of helplessness and sighed!
"Whether it's the Mango Pot or the Wind Bag, their basic attacks are too low. When facing these earth immortals, there's no way to easily defeat them... It's okay to protect yourself, but it's difficult to hunt down others.
!”
As he said that, Kong Qing stretched out his hand and gently pinched his eyebrows!
"Although Gu Chen can kill and kill Earth Immortals after upgrading, it depends on Pindao's cultivation level, and what Pindao can bully now... Alas! It seems that it is limited to parallel imports among Earth Immortals. Just like
The muscular monk who was not weak in strength was hit by Pindao's sword, but Pindao's sword edge did not completely cut open the opponent's muscles, which is proof!
If Pindao hadn't caught him off guard with the Golden Cloud Crown, I'm afraid it would have taken a while longer to win. Sigh..."
Kong Qing stroked the kitten with one hand and sighed again.
"If Xuanyuan Jian didn't ask for leave some time ago, why would Pindao have to compromise with that big curly hair... No! This matter has nothing to do with Xuanyuan Sword. He has been 007 for such a long time. It's normal for him to want to take a leave.
After all, Pindao is too weak!"
Having said this, Kong Qing sighed again.
"Alas! Why can a poor Taoist who works so hard not even be able to defeat a few monks? Is it true that the Taoist is just as tall as the devil?"
After hearing Kong Qing's muttering, the little kitten in his arms immediately raised his head, rolled his eyes cutely at Kong Qing, then jumped up, landed on Kong Qing's shoulder, and used his own
The furry little paws patted Kong Qing's face.
You stupid human being!
You have only been practicing Taoism for a few years and you are already showing off your power in the secret realm of Buddhist immortals. However, your progress is still too slow...
Really!
You can’t be too modest in life!
During the 'interaction' between Kong Qing and the little milk cat, the Qixiang Car quickly passed through the air, heading towards Baima Mountain outside Xiangyang City, which is the ancestral court of the Jushe Sect.
He flew quickly in the direction of the White Horse Temple where the monk was stationed.
"After the poor Taoist gathers together with Cheng Yaojin and Zhai Changsun and helps them warn the great monks from the Jushe Sect, basically the matter of the monk qualification examination will be over..."
A few hours later, Kong Qing's leisurely voice came out again from the secret place in the back mountain of White Horse Temple.
"...In order to ensure the fairness, justice and openness of this qualification assessment for monks and nuns, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince asks you to close the mountain for ten days from now on. No earthly immortals are allowed to leave the secret realm of the Pure Land without authorization and go to the world of mortals..."
All Bodhisattvas of the Kushe Sect, please accept the decree!"
…
On the 15th day of the twelfth lunar month in the eighth year of Taketoku, the exams in the Northern Examination Zone, which caused a sensation in the country, were finally completed. After this fair, open and just exam, the number of monks in the entire northern Buddhist sect dropped from the previous one hundred thousand.
It has fallen to the point where there are now less than 500 people.
In fact, if the temple slaves are included, Li Shimin's cleanup of Buddhist gates in Beidi this time is equivalent to an increase of nearly 300,000 Dingkou in one fell swoop!
Once the news spread, public opinion was in an uproar!
"Your Highness the Crown Prince!"
Xiao Yu, a staunch Buddhist believer, stood in the Jiade Hall of the East Palace and said to Li Shimin passionately.
"Buddhism educates people on an equal footing, and I have never heard of any serious fault. Now Your Highness has acted with thunderous wrath and returned the monks and nuns, both good and bad, to the secular world. I have always thought it was unacceptable..."
"Xiao Qing's words are too much!"
Regarding Xiao Yu's words, Li Shimin waved his hand indifferently.
"There are no good or bad people who can return to secular life... Aren't all the monks and nuns who passed the exams stayed, and their money and food were still allocated from the treasury? This is an act of worshiping the Buddha!"
"Your Highness, what you said is wrong!"
Xiao Yu, a Buddhist believer, immediately refuted Li Shimin's sophistry.
"There are a few monks who can pass His Highness's assessment. Such actions are not an act of worshiping the Buddha. They are clearly an act of destroying the Buddha..."
"oh……"
After hearing Xiao Yu's words, Li Shimin immediately raised his head from a few steps behind and said in a strange tone.
"If I remember correctly, it seems that Xiao Qing, you also took the monk and nun qualification examination, and you passed it successfully!"
"Exactly!"
In response to Li Shimin's inquiry, Xiao Yu admitted it without hesitation.
"I did take the monk and nun qualification examination, and I did pass it, but it's just because I took it in person that..."
"So Xiao Qing, what you mean is..."
Before Xiao Yu could finish what he said, he heard Li Shimin continue to speak in that weird tone.
"You, who are not even a monk, can easily pass the exam, but those serious monks cannot pass it... Xiao Qing, don't you think this is too ridiculous?"
"ah……"
Hearing Li Shimin's words, Xiao Yu blinked immediately.
What do you mean by this, Your Highness?
What do you mean by an exam that even I can easily pass... You must know that when it comes to familiarity with Buddhism, I am not bragging, my knowledge can surpass 99% of the monks in this world.
Your Highness, you shouldn’t compare ordinary people to me!
"Your Highness..."
Xiao Yu lowered his head and tried to explain to Li Shimin.
"Because I have been fond of Buddhism since childhood, I have been immersed in the essence of Buddhism for many years. Ordinary monks should not be able to compare with me, so Your Highness, you compare me with ordinary monks..."
"Xiao Qing, you are wrong again!"
Li Shimin lowered his head again and said casually while looking at the files on the table.
"Everyone in the world knows that Xiao Qing, you are extremely talented. You are a rare generalist who can understand all kinds of studies... By the way, Xiao Qing, you are also good at calligraphy. I know this very well. If you want to write a good calligraphy, then
The effort is not small, and Xiao Qing, you still have official duties to deal with. Studying Buddhism shouldn’t take too much time for Xiao Qing, right?
But those serious monks are not like that. They have nothing to do every day and only need to study Buddhism intensively. Under such circumstances, they can't even compare with you, Xiao Qing. What does this mean?"
Li Shimin raised his finger and tapped it lightly on the eucalyptus.
"Either they are stupid and incompetent, or they do not practice diligently. If these two kinds of monks stay, besides corrupting the atmosphere of Buddhism, will they have any other use?"
"..."
After hearing Li Shimin's words, Xiao Yu immediately felt that he was choked, and for a moment he didn't know how to reply to the other person's words.
You can't directly admit that you are a genius in practicing Buddhism. One day of study is worth one year of ordinary monks, right?
"Pei Sikong!"
At his wits' end, Xiao Yu turned to look at Sikong Peiji, who was standing next to him with an uneasy look on his face.
"Didn't you say before that His Highness's assessment was a bit unreasonable? Now that His Highness is here, Pei Sikong, shouldn't you also speak freely and convince His Highness..."
Before Xiao Yu finished speaking, Pei Ji saw Li Shimin, who had his head lowered, silently raising his head and giving him a cold look.
"Xiao Zhongcheng, you said it wrong!"
Pei Ji quickly waved his hands to deny it.
"I have never said that His Highness's assessment is unreasonable. In fact, in my opinion, His Highness's move has the potential to stir up the turmoil and promote the Qing Dynasty. It can be said to be a great good thing in sweeping away the old evils of Buddhism!"
"..."
Hearing Pei Ji's 'shameless' remarks, Xiao Yu felt his chest become even more congested.
Is there any mistake?
You, a guy who can even name his sons Master and Lawyer, can actually say such things without conscience... Where is your righteous faith? Has it been eaten by a dog?
"Pei Sikong is indeed an important minister of Aye, and his words are very public-spirited!"
Contrary to Xiao Yu, after hearing Pei Ji's words, Li Shimin nodded with relief.
"Since the Southern and Northern Dynasties, Buddhism has been suffering from deepening evils. In fact, the reason why I decided to assess the qualifications of monks and nuns this time is also because during this period, monks who committed crimes were discovered by the government everywhere.
Let Gu feel that this matter has reached a point where it is urgent to take action!"
As he spoke, Li Shimin raised his hand, pulled a document from a shelf beside him, and handed it to Xiao Yu.
"Originally, these things should not be allowed to be seen by others, but because Xiao Qing has always supported Gu and is Gu's right-hand man, Gu will not avoid suspicion. You can take it and take a look!"
An ordinary person, such as Pei Sikong next to Xiao Yu, would definitely take advantage of this opportunity to get off the ground, but Xiao Yu is an upright Buddhist after all, so although he took the document and read it carefully
, but still continue to offend Yan Zhijian!
"Your Highness, today you want to kill all the monks because of the mistakes of a handful of foolish monks and nuns. I still think..."
Having said this, Xiao Yu gritted his teeth and continued.
"Just like Shang Jun was born in Shun's house, and Danzhu grew up in Yao's palace, their evil deeds could not cover up the glory of Yao and Shun, just like the deposed King of Qi and the deposed prince did many evil things, but they could not cover up the glory of their predecessors.
Your Majesty, your radiance..."
"snort!"
Just when Xiao Yu mentioned Li Jiancheng, he saw Li Shimin, who was still looking relaxed, snorted, then raised his hand and waved it casually.
"Okay, this is Aye's last edict. I will definitely not object. Xiao Qing doesn't need to say anything. You can go down!"
"..."
Seeing Li Shimin's seemingly determined statement, even Xiao Yu could only agree with a stern voice, and then bowed to leave.
After Xiao Yu retreated, Pei Ji quickly seized the opportunity and said to Li Shimin.
"Your Highness, what I just told you about retiring from old age and returning home..."
"Pei Sikong!"
Li Shimin raised his head and glared at Pei Ji fiercely.
"You are an important minister that Aye relies on, but you want to retire before Gu has even ascended the throne. Why... Pei Sikong, do you think Gu's virtues are not as good as Jian Jian's and are not worthy of your loyalty, Pei Sikong?"
"of course not!"
Upon hearing Li Shimin's heart-wrenching words, Pei Ji quickly waved his hands.
"Your Highness, you are wrong. I just feel that the world is impermanent, so I want to..."
"Pei Sikong, you don't have to say anything!"
Li Shimin lowered his head again and answered impatiently.
"I still have many things to rely on you, Sikong. You don't have to mention the matter of getting old anymore, Pei Sikong!"