Hearing this, His Majesty Li Er couldn't help but interjected: "You don't want him to set off to Tianzhu with the army, right?"
Hearing this, Xuanzang's expression changed, and the way he looked at Su Chen was different.
He was a monk, and he was very resistant to things like fighting and killing. If Su Chen really allowed himself to go with the army, wouldn't he be violating some Buddhist teachings?
This incident immediately gave rise to the suspicion of forcing someone to make things difficult.
"Nothing."
Su Chen continued: "My plan has two parts. One is to let Cheng Qian lead the troops to fight, and this will take almost exactly one year."
"Waiting for the first part, it will be Master Xuanzang's turn to appear. At that time, Master Xuanzang will only need to study Buddhism openly and have a good image among the people of Tianzhu. There is no need to set off with the army.
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After Su Chen's explanation, His Majesty Li Er roughly understood Su Chen's plan, and Xuanzang was no longer so worried.
As long as Su Chen does not allow him to have direct contact with the army, there is no problem in letting him go to Tianzhu to study and exchange Buddhism.
After all, this is what I have always wanted to do.
Even when he thought that an ordinary monk like him could actually participate in such a major national event, he felt a sense of pride in his heart.
In the past year, Buddhism in the Tang Dynasty has suffered too much suppression and has lost its vitality for development.
Regarding this, his inner ability was very low, but now that Su Chen took the initiative to let him go to Tianzhu, the place where Buddhism originated, to study, he couldn't be happier.
If he could combine the Buddhist teachings of the Tang Dynasty with the native Buddhism of Tianzhu, would it mean that he could create a new sect, and Xuanzang would be its founder!
After weighing the pros and cons, Xuanzang said solemnly: "The young monk will definitely live up to the expectations of Your Majesty and the Lord Protector, and will definitely complete this matter!"
"Okay, I'm also looking forward to the mage's good news."
Su Chen nodded and said.
Xuanzang asked: "Duke Protector, your plan is to use Tang Buddhism to control the people of Tianzhu. Do I need to make some changes for this before preaching?"
Su Chen nodded and said, "That's for sure. When the time comes, all you have to do is explain the differences between Tang Buddhism and Tianzhu Buddhism. I have some suggestions for you."
Hearing this, Xuanzang immediately straightened his back and his expression was very solemn.
"After this battle, the country of Tianzhu will definitely suffer great damage, and you can take the opportunity to promote the Buddhist theory of reincarnation and make them believe that the suffering in this life is the blessing in the next life, so that they can calm down.
, no longer harbor hatred.”
"Let them accept their fate and submit to their fate. This is your main task."
As soon as he finished speaking, there was a buzz in the imperial study room. None of the three people spoke and fell into silence.
Especially Xuanzang's reaction was the most obvious. His expression kept changing. He didn't know whether he was still entangled, unwilling, or relieved...
The theory of reincarnation mentioned by Su Chen changed his mind greatly. If everything goes as planned by Su Chen, then the future of Tianzhu Country can already be seen!
Their people will lose their vitality, become numb and stiff, and live like puppets.
Suffering in this life is blessing in the next life...
It’s frightening!
Xuanzang could not believe that the country of Tianzhu, which had accepted this idea, could still exist in the world.
The theory of reincarnation mentioned by Su Chen was not false. It was a concept recorded in Buddhist teachings, so Xuanzang was unable to refute it.
In this way, the concept of Buddhism will become Su Chen's knife to destroy a country!
At this moment, Xuanzang’s faith began to waver!
He began to doubt the so-called fate and reincarnation...
While Xuanzang's face was changing in various ways, His Majesty Li Er, who was beside him, showed no signs of anger and worry, but was just deep in thought silently.
He is an emperor and must be responsible for his people, so although Su Chen's approach is cruel, it is beneficial to his notice.
Although doing this will make the people of Tianzhu become passive and unmotivated, it is the best way for him to rule them!
Suddenly, His Majesty Li Er felt a little lucky.
It was also because he had listened to Su Chen's advice and suppressed Buddhism in the Tang Dynasty, preventing them from developing vigorously.
Otherwise, once the Buddhist concept of reincarnation is widely spread among the people, will the Tang Dynasty still be as prosperous as it is today?
Will the people still work hard?
In the eyes of His Majesty Li Er, the standard for a good emperor is never to do any earth-shattering undertakings, but to make the people live a happy life!
Seeing Xuanzang's face full of doubts and scruples, Su Chen asked: "Master, what do you think of what I just said?"
Xuanzang came back to his senses, sighed, and his eyes seemed to have lost their luster, and said: "Duke Protector, I have a question, please answer it."
"you say."
Putting away the Buddhist beads in his hand, Xuanzang looked sternly into Su Chen's eyes and asked: "What the Protector said are all my Buddhist ideas. I have no other ideas. I just feel that if I instill these into the people of Tianzhu,
The people are really too cruel."
"Duke Guoguo, do you think that my Buddhist theory of reincarnation actually has big loopholes?"
In response, Su Chen smiled calmly and said: "It's hard for me to say this. After all, I don't understand these very well, so I can't make an accurate statement."
Originally, Su Chen always thought that he was a staunch materialist, but after experiencing such a strange thing as time travel, his heart was actually shaken.
This kind of thing cannot be explained by his scientific knowledge, but he does not feel that it is unscientific. Maybe it is just that everything he knows cannot answer it.
Seeing that Su Chen did not give a satisfactory answer, Xuanzang continued: "Okay, since the Lord Protector cannot answer this question, let me change the question."
"Is the reason why the Protector and His Majesty previously suppressed the spread of Buddhism related to the concept of reincarnation?"
In fact, Xuanzang already had the answer in his mind, and he just asked it to make himself feel better.
But in fact, he guessed wrong.
Su Chen said: "That's not the case. The reason why Your Majesty and I stop the spread of Buddhism is not because of reincarnation, but because you don't allow monks to marry and have children."
"Let me ask you, if a country wants to continue to develop, what is most important?"
Before Xuanzang could answer, Su Chen continued to speak directly.
"It's the population!"
"If a country loses its vitality in population reproduction, it will soon be destroyed."
"If everyone becomes a monk, then who will govern the country and grow the food?"
