Chapter 278: Imprison all the ministers to death, and then imprison Buddhism [Please subscribe and vote monthly]
Master Tianshu was a little confused at this time.
He was just being polite and invited Xu Maogong to Shaoqing Temple.
There is absolutely no such thing as sincerity in the conscience of heaven and earth.
after all.
Xu Maogong is a Taoist, how could he go to a Buddhist temple?!
Therefore.
Master Tianshu didn't take it seriously, but Quan was just being polite.
But, who knows.
Xu Maogong actually took it seriously, and it was already getting late. He had just donated all his wealth, and he was going to Shaoqing Temple?!
If Xu Maogong hadn't spoken for Buddhists just now, Buddhists wouldn't have to donate money or materials.
Master Tianshu will definitely suspect that Xu Maogong must have an ulterior secret when he goes to Shaoqing Temple at this time.
Even Wei Zheng, who knew that Xu Maogong was competing with him to kill the dragon, frowned and was a little confused.
He didn't understand why Xu Maogong went to Shaoqing Temple?
Li Shimin was very happy because he had solved a huge problem, so he already looked highly upon Xu Maogong.
No matter how you look at it, it looks pleasing to the eye.
Not to mention all kinds of rewards, he has already thought about it. When he gets back, he will ask the eunuch to draft the imperial edict and give out various rewards tomorrow.
Now that I see Xu Maogong going to the Buddhist temple, I just feel sad.
Because Xu Maogong donated all his wealth, he is probably homeless. Isn’t it necessary to stay overnight in a Buddhist temple?!
Li Shimin thought maliciously, but felt that the possibility was unlikely. It was probably Xu Maogong who really wanted to communicate with Buddhism.
This is normal, after all, Xu Maogong cultivates Taoism and pursues becoming an immortal.
Nowadays, when it is difficult to find the miraculous person and the Buddha appears as a saint, it seems that communicating with Buddhism is the best choice.
Li Shimin spoke for him and said: "Master Tianshu, since you have invited me and the British Duke also wants to go, then you can go first and I won't leave you here!"
When Master Tianshu saw Li Shimin speaking, he couldn't refute, so he had to put on a smile and extend his hand in vain.
"Since the British Duke is here, Shaoqing Temple naturally welcomes you, please come!"
Next, Master Tianshu took Xu Maogong to the Buddhist temple, but at this time, Wei Zheng actually stopped doing his job, did not discuss the strategy of governing the country, and expressed his intention to go.
Li Shimin said: "Prime Minister Wei, are you kidding? Why are you going to Shaoqing Temple?"
The civil and military ministers were stunned.
They didn't expect that Wei Zheng would also want to go to Shaoqing Temple. Could there be a treasure in Shaoqing Temple?!
But if you think about it carefully, it seems that you can understand it.
Maitreya Buddha appears today, and anyone who pursues immortality will not miss it.
Wei Zheng was a man with nothing but the desire to become an immortal.
Maybe he also wanted to find some opportunities in Buddhism.
Originally, no one else had any hope, but at this time both Xu Maogong and Wei Zheng wanted to go to Shaoqing Temple, which made many people who were interested in cultivating immortals have their thoughts.
Even Li Shimin is like this.
Anyway, with money, the problem of natural disasters can be solved, but some details need to be discussed.
Li Shimin didn't stop him anymore.
Let's just ask everyone to go back and discuss national affairs at court tomorrow morning.
Xu Maogong followed Master Tianshu, his face a little ugly, because Wei Zheng was with him, making it difficult for him to ask many questions.
Master Tianshu was in a state of disbelief at this time. He only felt that the time for the revival of Buddhism was coming.
Even if we don’t go to the West to obtain Buddhist scriptures, Buddhism can still flourish!
It was just that Master Tianshu thought that the two ministers would take the initiative to talk about Buddhism, but unexpectedly they followed behind him, just staring at each other.
I have no intention of discussing Buddhism.
Xu Maogong lowered his voice and said: "Prime Minister Wei, you usually criticize Buddhism, why are you here this time?"
Wei Zhengdao: "The British Lord is joking, you are still a Taoist, why did you go to Shaoqing Temple late at night? Could it be that you want to change the temple?!"
Xu Maogong snorted coldly: "My heart is devoted to the Tao, and it is indestructible. However, it is okay to go to Buddhism and learn a bit."
"What a coincidence!" Wei Zheng smiled, stroking his beard and said, "I also want to learn something!"
The two refused to give in to each other and competed secretly.
Following Master Tianshu, there were actually several people behind him, all of whom were big shots in the court.
Even people like Cheng Yaojin and Tang Jian, as well as Yuchi Gong and Xiao Yu were there.
Wei Zheng and Xu Maogong were shocked.
Master Tianshu was also startled, and his face became serious at the same time.
These people come to Shaoqing Temple, what do they want to do?!
Are you really optimistic about Buddhism?
impossible.
Fortunately, Tang Jian has always maintained a neutral attitude toward Buddhism. However, Xiao Yu has transformed from a former Buddhist believer into a Buddhist troll, and is very unfriendly to their Buddhists!
Cheng Yaojin is no different.
What do these people want to do if they all go to Shaoqing Temple?!
Xu Maogong asked in surprise: "Why are you following me?"
Cheng Yaojin took a lesson and joked: "I have nothing to do and I went to the temple to listen to the scriptures."
Yuchi said respectfully: "I supervised the construction of Shaoqing Temple. Let me go and check it. Is it difficult to understand?"
Xu Maogong's cheeks twitched. These two old bastards gave him a headache when they were in Wagang. Unexpectedly, they also gave him a headache in the Daming Palace!
Xu Maogong looked at Xiao Yu and said: "Old Duke, you criticize Buddhism so much, why are you following me?"
Xiao Yu said concisely and comprehensively: "If you don't go, how can you criticize it?"
Xu Maogong was speechless.
Master Tianshu and other monks all had dark faces.
I want to drive people away, but I don't have the courage.
Xiao Yu was the most important Duke of the country and had a respected status. When he stood up after the banquet, it was Li Shimin who helped him up.
Touch him?
They don't have the guts yet.
Xu Maogong lowered his voice and said: "Wei Zheng, look at the good things you did. You insisted on following me and attracted everyone!"
Wei Zheng snorted: "Can't you just leave the job of slaying the dragon to me?"
Xu Maogong said: "You want to be beautiful. That is my lifelong pursuit. I would rather give up glory and wealth in this life, and it will definitely succeed!"
Wei Zheng said no more.
He was not willing to give up, and he thought that if he gave up the fate of three lives, he would have a better chance than Xu Maogong.
I didn’t expect that Xu Maogong was so confident and dedicated so much. He donated all his wealth just for the boundless merit!
but.
Wei Zheng also couldn't figure out what Xu Maogong wanted to do when he went to Buddhism.
When you get the merit and you can slay the dragon directly, why go to Buddhism for that?!
I can't understand.
Wei Zheng couldn't understand, but he felt that just keeping an eye on Xu Maogong was enough. Anyway, he would do whatever Xu Maogong did.
Don't fall behind others.
This night.
Xu Maogong and others went to Shaoqing Temple and shocked the Buddhist people. Many people inquired about the purpose of their visit to Buddhism.
As a result, Xu Maogong just listened to the scriptures all night and left drowsily the next morning.
The others were not much better. They came here out of curiosity, and they all followed suit.
In the end, Xu Maogong really just listened to the scriptures all night and confused them all!
Wei Zheng was even more confused, but he was sure that Xu Maogong definitely wanted something from Buddhism, but he just hadn't shown it yet.
He was not in a hurry and just followed slowly.
Next.
Xu Maogong fulfilled his promise in court and donated all his wealth. Li Shimin did not let his family live on the streets, and also rewarded them with some fields and mansions.
Other civil and military ministers also donated money and materials. Some who were not qualified to attend the banquet also donated some money and materials without knowing why.
When the final summary was made, Li Shimin looked at the more than six million taels of silver written on the account and fell into deep contemplation!
He was very pleasantly surprised. This time he had enough money to solve natural and man-made disasters and build many public facilities!
but.
Li Shimin also looked a little ugly, because Xu Maogong only donated more than 3 million taels of silver from his net worth, and other ministers also donated 3 million taels!
If they donated all of it, wouldn't it be more than the Tang Dynasty's annual income in decades?!
Li Shimin took a breath when he thought of this.
At the same time, he became more wary of aristocratic families.
"Fortunately, I made plans in advance. Master Tianshi is really good at calculating. Fortunately, there is Tianshi. Otherwise, in ten or eight years, my Tang Dynasty will become someone's Tang Dynasty!"
Li Shimin secretly thought that he was in danger, and at the same time, he became more determined to speed up the eradication of the famous family!
actually.
This was also done deliberately by Su Chen, asking Xu Maogong to donate money, which aroused Li Shimin's vigilance and accelerated the pace of eradicating the aristocratic family.
Datang can enter prosperity faster and become more stable!
Now, his goal has been achieved.
The other side.
Xu Maogong also secretly admired Su Chen in his heart. If it weren't for Su Chen's suggestion, he wouldn't have known how to accumulate merit!
After scattering all the money, I thought I would end up living on the streets, but the emperor still had a lot of rewards.
Even though he may not become rich, he can still be content with a small amount of wealth, and have a good reputation and boundless merit!
Even if you can't become an immortal in the next life, you will definitely be rich and powerful!
Xu Maogong was very excited, but he also frowned, "What is the most important thing in Buddhism that the King of Heaven said?!"
"I'll go there a few more times, and when they can't stand it anymore, I'll take the opportunity to take away the most important things from Buddhism and go to heaven as soon as possible."
The disaster relief work is proceeding in an orderly manner. With money, all processes have been accelerated!
In the next three days, Xu Maogong will go to Shaoqing Temple after work.
And as long as he went to Shaoqing Temple, Wei Zheng, Cheng Yaojin and others would follow him.
but.
For three days, Xu Maogong listened to the scriptures and made them all collapse!
Then, Cheng Yaojin never left again.
Another day passed and Yuchi Gong didn't go either.
In three days, no one will follow except Wei Zheng.
Two days later, Wei Zheng also gave up. He could not focus all his energy on this. He had to accumulate merit, otherwise he would be outdone by Xu Maogong!
After all, in this disaster relief, Xu Maogong spent the most money, had the greatest influence, and accumulated the most merit by saving people!
He can't compare!
Wei Zheng even suspected that Xu Maogong deliberately used this to hold him back!
finally.
No one is following.
Xu Maogong interrupted Master Tianshu, who was eloquently preaching, and asked: "Master Tianshu, I have been here for so many days, but I still don't know what is the most important thing in your Buddhism!"