Moreover, in this world, the power of religion is much stronger than in real history. The reason is that religious power has a large number of masters, especially top masters.
Great masters like Fan Qinghui and Ning Daoqi could suppress a sect's destiny, and secular emperors had to pay attention to them.
All decisions must be made carefully before making.
But I am afraid that when the world is finally settled, when Li Yuan suppresses the Buddhist sect that is riding on his head, it is impossible for Li Shimin to seize the position of Li Jiancheng's successor.
In the process of Huang Yi's martial arts, Li Yuan promulgated the "First Lao Lao Later Interpretation of the Edict" in the eighth year of Wude (625 AD), one year before the Xuanwu Gate Incident, establishing the status of Taoism and officially announcing the order of the three religions.
Taoism, Confucianism, Buddhism, and Buddhism were the last of the three religions, and they began to formally suppress the status of Buddhism.
As a result, one year later, the Xuanwumen Incident shocked the world.
Of course, Li Yuan never imagined that his son and the Buddhists would actually kill Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji and force him to abdicate.
Looking at the historical records on the day of the Xuanwumen Incident, Li Yuan, who was unaware at the time, was waiting for his three sons in the palace. Suddenly there was a commotion, and then Yu Chigong, with a sword in his hand and covered in blood, broke in with his soldiers and told Li Yuan that Li Jiancheng
Li Yuanji rebelled and was executed by the King of Qin.
Li Yuan was shocked at first, but then calmly accepted all this, and soon abdicated the throne to Li Shimin.
Can you not accept it? What does it mean for someone to break into the emperor's residence with weapons in hand and lead troops? It means that the entire palace is under control. If the emperor resists even a little bit, he will immediately stage patricide to seize the throne.
Drama.
Then the publicity to the outside world will be that the prince Li Jiancheng plotted to seize the throne and killed his father, while Li Shimin avenged his father, killed the conspirators Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji, and took over the throne of the emperor at the begging of hundreds of officials.
Thinking of this, Qin Ran suddenly felt that this scene seemed a bit familiar, like the Xuanwu Sect incident where Bo Lang struck everyone unexpectedly and put them to death, and the Buddhist sect's methods when they surrounded him and Song Que were actually similar.
Somewhat similar.
Could it be that behind Li Shimin's victory in turning the world around, was it also your work, Fan Qinghui?
Think about it again, in this world of the Tang Dynasty, why does Buddhism have to support Li Shimin? It is inevitable for Buddhism to choose the Li clan. Originally, Taiyuan and Chang'an, Li Yuan's base, are relatively close, and the location of Cihang Jingzhai is Zhongnan Mountain Emperor Tafeng
It is just on the outskirts of Chang'an, and the geographical location is close, so the communication between the two is naturally convenient.
When the Li clan rebelled and occupied Chang'an, could Cihang Jingzhai still choose someone else instead of the Li clan at his feet? What's more, the quality of the Li clan himself was also the best among the princes.
From a geographical point of view alone, the alliance between Li Clan and Cihang Jingzhai was destined.
Later, when the imperial concubine Xuan Luoyang used the royal seal to choose the true emperor, it was just a show. Of course, it cannot be ruled out that she did this show specifically to flatter Li Shimin.
As for Fan Qinghui choosing Li Shimin instead of Prince Li Jiancheng, it is very simple. Regardless of whether Buddhists support Li Jiancheng or not, Prince Li Jiancheng, as the orthodox heir, will inevitably take over the entire new dynasty. Buddhism is just the icing on the cake.
But Li Shimin was different. If Buddhism could really promote him to the throne, it would be a timely help for Li Shimin, and the impact would be completely different.
Naturally, Li Shimin's own more outstanding talents than Li Jiancheng was also an important consideration for Buddhism in making this choice.
Of course, as an emperor through the ages, Li Shimin would not always be manipulated by others. After the real power was consolidated, he also supported Taoism and suppressed Buddhism. The Taoist power headed by Louguan Taoism developed to its peak in the early Tang Dynasty until after the Anshi Rebellion.
Only then began to decline.
But no matter what, Buddhism chose Li Shimin now, but it got its due reward later and continued to flourish for a long time.
However, Buddhism's choice was contrary to Li Yuan's.
Although he cannot fall out, judging from the recent information received, Li Yuan is also expressing his dissatisfaction.
First of all, the Ming Dynasty Zunjiao who participated in the sneak attack on Shan Meixian and the girls has been allowed to preach in the Li clan-controlled areas in the north. Although it is impossible to shake the status of Buddhism, these dog-like guys who can gain a foothold in the north will definitely gain
Li Clan’s strong support.
According to intelligence, the masters of the Ming Dynasty Zunjiao and Zhao Deyan have become supporters of the princelings. The Changlin Army, which has received strong support, has become so powerful recently that it has overwhelmed the Tiance Mansion.
Secondly, ten Taoist temples have been added near Chang'an City in recent years.
Zhongnan Mountain is originally a holy land for Buddhism. It is estimated that there are nearly a hundred large and small temples, including Cihang Jingzhai, while there are only less than ten Taoist temples.
But now, the power of Taoism has risen in the Li Clan's base.
Nowadays, Taoism is a sect second only to Buddhism, and Ning Daoqi is not the only one.
Although it is not mentioned in the original work of the Tang Dynasty, the Taoist sect was very prominent in the history of the early Tang Dynasty, and Taoist priests such as Qi Hui and Wang Yuanzhi also left their names in history.
It is certain that in this world of the Tang Dynasty, there will never be a shortage of Taoist masters, they are just hidden.
Their high-end combat power headed by Ning Daoqi may not be as good as the Buddhist Fan Qinghui, the Four Holy Monks, Liao Kong, Shi Feixuan and others, but it is estimated that it will not be too far behind.
It's just that Ning Daoqi has always been the one holding the sign outside the Daomen, and the others are nowhere to be seen, which is worth pondering.
It can be seen that on the one hand, Li Yuan relied on Buddhism, but on the other hand, he was also looking for other forces to check and balance Buddhism.
Chang'an is currently at the center where all forces gather, which is very interesting.
Qin Ran was staying in an inn on the outskirts of Chang'an. He was eating alone in the lounge on the first floor, sorting out various thoughts.
This trip to Chang'an has three goals.
The first one is to see Li Clan's situation with his own eyes and collect various intelligence.
The second one is to sneak into Yang Gong's treasury and take away the Evil Emperor's relics.
The third one tried to alienate the relationship between Buddhism and the Li clan, and provoked internal conflicts among the Li clan, intensifying their struggle.
While he was thinking, Qin Ran suddenly felt something and looked up at the store door.
I saw the curtain of the store door being opened by a delicate hand like white jade, and then, an incredibly handsome young man dressed as a scholar walked in.
Qin Ran was shocked. Although this person was dressed as a man, he was the Shi Fei Xuan he had seen before! Why did she appear here? Immediately after Shi Fei Xuan, a tall figure wearing black clothes came in.
Petite young man.
Dugufeng!?
Qin Ran saw through this person's disguise at a glance. He turned out to be Dugu Feng, the top master of the younger generation of the Dugu Clan. Why did she get together with Shi Fei Xuan?
Qin Ran's thoughts suddenly changed. The Dugu Clan, which was based in Chang'an, had defected to the Li Clan and was now mixed with the Buddhist clan. Could it be that he chose to side with Li Shimin in the battle for the crown prince?
At this time, Shi Feixuan and Dugu Feng also discovered Qin Ran, and their eyes lit up.
I saw a young man of about twenty-three or four years old, eating alone with a happy expression. Although his face was not exquisite, he was strong and strong-willed, and exuded a strange masculine charm.
Shi Feixuan's heart palpitated even more. She felt that there was a strange power hidden in this man, which was constantly attracting her. This feeling was really unprecedented.
(There is a small bug in the previous article. The deceased Rong Fengxiang was not the Ming Dynasty Zunjiao, but a true preacher. His adopted daughter Rong Jiaojiao was the hidden child of the Ming Dynasty Zunjiao. The previous article has been completed.)