Chapter 5504 The popularity of Buddhism is planned
The ancestor nodded with satisfaction: "What the black-robed Venerable said is quite accurate. Indeed, no matter who wins the world, if he wants to be in the world for a long time, he must let the people accept his rule, be content with the status quo, and accept that there are people who are here to rule.
To manage and rule oneself on one's own head, one has to make the people accept their fate, and the people, or human beings, are essentially greedy and selfish.
, cannot be changed. They will not think about why others rule them, but they will think about why I don’t rule others. Others can sit on the throne of God’s king, so can I, so he can take his place, and the princes will be at peace with each other.
Kind of, hearing these words makes people's blood boil, and they just think that one day they can sit on the throne, but they don't want to think that most of them will become withered bones."
Doupeng sighed: "So, Confucianism invented this theory of kings, kings, ministers, fathers, sons, and sons. It requires people to be content with their destiny and accept the fate of being ruled by heaven and the emperor. This is conducive to ruling the world and long-term peace and stability.
, but this theory is too hypocritical, because the common people at the bottom may accept their fate, but the upper-class nobles, clans, and those who have the ability to compete for the throne,
They don't believe this. They all know that the so-called emperor is just a mortal like themselves. He can sit on the throne of God, why can't I? So there will always be ambitious people who want to stand on their own to incite these people at the bottom.
Setting off a monstrous war and causing countless people to die for their own ambitions and desires, this is a cycle of chaos, something that cannot be avoided for thousands of years."
The black robe sneered and said: "We in Middle-earth have experienced countless cycles of chaos since ancient times, so we have the Zhou rites and the emergence of Confucianism, in order to avoid or reduce this kind of situation as much as possible.
Compared with the ancient times, where conflicts and killings occurred every day, this cycle of chaos has become much better. Of course, when I was a Confucian and a celebrity, I also imagined that there was a way.
People can be eradicated through mana spells
This kind of desire and ambition in the heart allows people to truly become peaceful and be able to be at ease with the situation and comply with destiny like in the Tao Te Ching. But later I found out that I was wrong, because human desire and ambition are innate.
, this is also the reason why human beings can continue to develop, continue to become stronger, and finally defeat beasts, drive away ghosts and gods, and become the rulers of heaven and earth. If human beings have no desires, they will have no thoughts and souls, and they will be nothing more than a body.
It’s just a walking corpse.”
The ancestor smiled slightly: "Okay, black-robed venerable, there is no need to say any more. If you continue to talk, it may involve some principles and secrets of our divine alliance, which is not good for you. You'd better talk about it first.
This is the influence of Buddhism on the world, how could they possibly replace Confucianism?"
The black robe nodded, thought for a while, and said: "This Buddhist school? Compared with the various schools of thought in the Central Plains, the biggest difference is that it has invented the theory of reincarnation, heaven and hell, and how to treat people after death.
The story is described vividly. Although our Taoists in the Central Plains also have similar expressions, which can make people cultivate immortality and become gods, but
Since humans have dominated the world, very few people have seen things that can truly ascend to immortality. This is also the consequence of the War of Conferring Gods. In order to avoid another war in the Three Realms, ghosts, gods, demons and immortals are prohibited from entering the human world. However, as time goes by, people do not
I no longer believe in the existence of gods, except for organizations like us who secretly cultivate immortals."
Doupeng said coldly: "So, mortals who no longer see divine power and miracles gradually lose their sense of awe. You must know that before Zhou Dynasty, in the ancient times, ghosts and gods could punish those who did not have a sense of awe at any time.
Mortals, let them die miserably. However, from Zhou Dynasty onwards, only emperors in the world can make ordinary mortals die miserably. The desire for power and the throne often makes some careerists take risks. This
These are the consequences of people having no fear."
"But Buddhism, through this kind of propaganda about reincarnation after death, can make people feel awe again. Fotucheng and others used various miracles to make people believe that he has magic power, while Shihu is the Buddha who makes mortals reborn in awe.
The greatest tool of the heart, because this devil and tyrant can create living things in the world.
The hells on earth are born, so we can give the people of the world the most terrifying reality propaganda. The various Abi hells preached by Buddhism are nothing more than this. If someone disrespects the Buddha and goes to hell after death, he will have to return to the suffering in the world.
If you go through it again, it will be more terrifying than being executed directly."
"So Fotucheng preached that the sea of suffering is boundless and that when you turn back, you will find the shore. He also preached that all living beings are equal and accept the hardships. The sufferings and sins endured in the world are to eliminate karma and accumulate blessings. If you are a good person in this life, you will definitely have blessings in the next life.
Yes, this is completely different from the concept propagated by Confucianism, which is based on loyalty and filial piety, accumulating blessings for descendants in order to obtain sacrifices from descendants.
It was completely different. Because of the chaos in the world, many families were closed to death, and some were forced to move. Their ancestral graves were dug up, which meant that the inheritance of blood sacrifices was cut off. So Confucianism gave many people in the Central Plains even
It was abandoned by the gentry, and generations of people have believed in you, and in exchange they have lost their wealth and left their hometown, so why should I still believe in you?"
"At this time, Buddhism had the opportunity to expand greatly. Buddhism was introduced to China during the Eastern Han Dynasty, but few believed in it for hundreds of years. Until the Five Hus invaded China, the rulers of the Hu people also needed a different set of policies.
For the Chinese Confucians, the value system of Zhou Li not only needs their ability to persuade people to obey, but it is also best to have foreign theories.
, because the Wuhu themselves have no established values and beliefs, only ancestors and shamans. They can only rule the roost with force and violently kill them. This is not enough to rule the people of the Central Plains. Buddhism came from Tianzhu in the West and has its own special characteristics.
It is a theory that can persuade people to do good and not to resist. This is undoubtedly the theory that the barbarian monarchs want."
The ancestor smiled and said: "Yes, but Buddhism also has a side that confronts the rulers of the world. If Buddhist temples are built, tax-free land is enclosed, and monks and nuns are accommodated, sooner or later they will still have to compete with these rulers for population, so the Buddha's picture
Cheng was very careful at first, not to compete for those mature men who could produce and pay taxes, but to take in some of the poor people.
Shihu didn't want to support the old, weak, women and children who were left alone because of the war, and was happy to give them to Buddhist temples. Therefore, Fotucheng relied on these people who had weak production capacity and could barely support themselves to become the first batch of disciples.
Monks and nuns have also opened many temples. If Shi Zhao hadn't finished so quickly, maybe his plan would have been more successful." (End of Chapter)