Wang Can did not care about Li Shimin's dealings with temples all over the world. In fact, with the power of the imperial court, they did not directly destroy Buddhism, which is already lucky for Buddhists all over the world.
Wang Can has no bad feelings towards Buddhism, and he doesn't have much favorable impression either.
It's just that Buddhism occupies countless resources and decorates the temples with splendor and splendor. However, thousands of people are in misery, life and death are uncertain, and Buddhism has not seen any action.
This kind of Buddhism should be dealt with.
By disposing of these Buddhist gates and releasing countless volunteers, countless people can survive.
Wang Can didn't care and was just busy with his own affairs.
However, Wang Can did not interfere, but the court's policy was quickly formulated and then implemented, and an inventory of all temples in the Tang Dynasty began.
Whether it is the Songshan Shaolin Temple or the many temples in Chang'an City, all are thoroughly investigated, and as long as they are illegal and extremely wealthy, all will be dealt with.
This situation caused a big shock.
Taoist people applaud and applaud.
In Buddhism, everyone is in danger.
Because one temple after another resisted the imperial court, they were immediately exterminated. If they cooperated, it would be easier to deal with. But if they did not cooperate, they would all be dealt with.
This situation occurs on a large scale across the country.
However, even if some situations occurred, they were eventually suppressed, because not all temples wanted to fight to the death with the imperial court. Many temples could not bear it and had no choice but to hand over the land under their jurisdiction and give them money.
depression to luck.
In particular, local officials in various places have vigorously promoted this matter.
After all, there is oil and water to be fished for.
Therefore, countless officials continued to deal with it, and this result was achieved in a short period of time. Countless lands were released by states and counties in the world. After the government obtained the land, it was then granted to the people, so that the people had the opportunity to farm.
land.
For ordinary people, this is a good thing.
Because there is cultivated land.
Because I can live.
When the nationwide investigation of Buddhism was in full swing, inside the Ci'en Temple, there was the Medicine Master's Hall in the backyard.
The great monk Long Hai sat cross-legged and took the main seat.
Below, a group of people were sitting.
They are all elderly monks, many of whom are abbots of various temples in Chang'an.
One of them, about fifty years old, has a fat head and big ears, and is extremely handsome. He is sitting in the first place on the left side. He is the abbot of Qinglong Temple, named Master Puji.
Monk Puji looked at Long Hai and said: "Brother Long Hai, the imperial court is suppressing Buddhism, and this kind of treatment is almost going to destroy our Buddhism. This matter cannot continue. If it continues, Buddhism in the world will be completely destroyed."
To be destroyed.”
When the others heard this, they all agreed.
Everyone nodded in agreement.
They are all in a difficult situation now, because every temple has handed over the land it controlled and paid countless amounts of money to protect itself.
That's why the temple can be saved.
Otherwise, the temple would have been sealed long ago.
Long Hai said in a deep voice: "Everyone, each of your temples has its own way of survival. Originally, you and I took different paths. I, Ci'en Temple, live by alms. Even if I have money, then
It is also used by the people. Building bridges, repairing roads, and providing relief to the people are all things that Ci'en Temple does. Therefore, Ci'en Temple is not affected because we have no money and land. This is the road of Ci'en Temple. Now
But you came to ask me, what should I do?"
Everyone frowned when they heard this.
Because Long Hai had rejected them, which was something difficult to handle.
Monk Puji said: "Brother Long Hai, I know that we are on two different paths. But you don't know the current situation. According to the news from the court, the emperor's original disposition was only to confiscate the land and
Hand over some money. But now, the local people have stepped up their efforts and resorted to a series of measures. We can no longer bear it. This is tantamount to confiscating the house and exterminating the family. If no arrangements are made, I am afraid Buddhism will really decline.
Already."
When Long Hai heard this, he frowned.
Even though he did not agree with the management methods of various temples, Long Hai was born in Buddhism after all. Today's Buddhism has been greatly suppressed, and Long Hai is also in a very difficult position.
If we don't handle things well, it will be difficult for Buddhism to be safe.
Long Hai said in a deep voice: "Now that things have developed to this point, the best way to stop this matter is to ask the Supreme Emperor to come forward. Because the Supreme Emperor Li Yuan has no hostility towards Buddhism. If the Supreme Emperor comes forward, this will
One thing can be solved. As far as I know, the Supreme Emperor Li Yuan lives in Wang Can's home in Yongxingfang."
He made suggestions.
This is the only solution Long Hai can think of.
Upon hearing this, the great monk Puji immediately said: "In this case, the only choice is to go to the Wang family to visit the Supreme Emperor. Alas, our hope now lies in the Supreme Emperor. If the Supreme Emperor fails here, everything will be extremely troublesome."
After a pause, Master Puji said: "I sincerely ask you all to go to Yongxingfang to meet Li Yuan with me. As long as the Supreme Emperor gives permission, everything will go smoothly."
After Long Hai heard this, he was originally planning to say something later.
As soon as I heard Puji's words, I swallowed the words that came to my lips.
Long Hai had contact with Wang Can.
This is not an easy person to talk to, especially Wang Can himself is a wise man. Puji wants to see the Supreme Emperor Li Yuan, but with Wang Can's level, he can't even hope to see Li Yuan.
Long Hai didn't say much.
In order to solve the crisis in Buddhism, Puji and others hurriedly left Ci'en Temple and went to the Wang family's residence in Yongxingfang. When they arrived outside the Wang family's residence, Puji immediately knocked on the door.
After a while, the door opened.
The concierge stuck his head out.
When the concierge saw a group of great monks coming, especially this group of monks were still young, all of them were in their fifties or sixties. The concierge had seen dignitaries who came to the Wang family, including Yuan Tiangang and other Taoist masters who came to the Wang family.
But it was the first time for the monk to come to Wang's house, so he asked, "Who are you looking for?"
Puji said a word of Amitabha, and then said: "I would like to ask the donor to inform the Supreme Emperor. Puji of Qinglong Temple and the other monks ask for an audience and go to the Supreme Emperor to take the time to meet him."
After hearing this, the concierge rolled his eyes and said, "Wait!"
He turned around and entered.
However, the concierge did not inform Li Yuan. Instead, he went straight to the study where Wang Can was and reported to Wang Can that a group of monks had come and asked to see Li Yuan.
Wang Can's mind turned and he understood immediately.
The imperial court suppressed Buddhism, and the Buddhist monks were unable to resist it. However, they couldn't resist it even if they wanted to. After all, local officials dealt with it extremely harshly, leaving no room for hiding in major temples.
If local officials don't get involved, things will be difficult.
But it's different now.
Local officials understand the local situation and are equivalent to the local emperors. Under this premise, various temples cannot escape at all, so when they have no other choice, they hope to use Li Yuan to reverse the situation.
After all, Li Yuan is the Supreme Emperor.
As long as Li Yuan is willing to come forward, even though Li Shimin is strong, he still has to consider Li Yuan's feelings. Therefore, in the end, Li Shimin may stop promoting the policy of suppressing Buddhism.
Wang Can thought for a while and asked the concierge to tell Li Yuan.
The concierge did not dare to delay, so he went to the back hill of Wang's backyard. Although the back hill of Wang's house was not very wide, it was enough for planting, so Li Yuan, Xu Fu and others were busy in the back hill every day.
The concierge came to Li Yuan's side and said: "The Supreme Emperor!"
Li Yuan stopped, leaned on the hoe in his hand, and asked, "But why did Wang Can ask you to come?"
The porter shook his head and said: "Your Majesty, it's not that the young master has something to do. It's that a group of monks came from outside the house. They all look to be in their fifties or sixties, quite old. They came to visit and said they had something to see you."
"see me?"
Li Yuan raised his eyebrows, a little surprised.
He doesn't care about worldly affairs now and doesn't care about outside things, but no matter what, someone comes to see him.
Li Yuan said: "Did they say anything?"
"No!"
The concierge shook his head and answered.
Li Yuan frowned and thought quickly in his mind. After a moment, Li Yuan suddenly thought of something. He heard someone said that the imperial court was now clearing away the land occupied by Buddhist temples all over the world, as well as the Buddhist money.
After all, Li Yuan was an emperor.
As soon as I thought about it in my mind, I understood.
It must be that the imperial court purged Buddhism, which resulted in great suppression of Buddhism and the decline of Buddhism. Therefore, the abbots of these temples came to the Wang family and talked to him about the matter, hoping that he would come forward to solve the crisis in Buddhism.
After Li Yuan figured it out, he ordered: "Go and tell them that I won't see any guests."
"yes!"
When the concierge heard this, he turned around and left.
Li Yuan looked at the leaving figure of the concierge and snorted in his heart. Because he understood that the monks in these temples wanted to use it specifically, so they came to him. This was something Li Yuan didn't like.
He doesn't like to be taken advantage of.
This time, the concierge still went to see Wang Can first and told Li Yuan's decision. Wang Can didn't say anything and just asked the concierge to convey the news.
The concierge came to the door. After opening the door, he saw the great monk Pu Pu and others, and said directly: "The Supreme Emperor just said that he will not see you. So you can go back."
Wow!!
When everyone heard this, they all started talking.
Everyone was excited.
They pinned all their hopes on Li Yuan. Originally thinking that they could see Li Yuan, they stated the problems they encountered and asked Li Yuan to come forward to solve them. But now, Li Yuan did not see them at all, leaving them with no chance.
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The expression on the face of the great monk Puji was also extremely solemn and revealed a touch of determination.
Something must be done.
Pu Ji took a deep breath, lifted up his robe and sat down at the door. He looked at the concierge and said, "Please benefactor, please inform the Supreme Emperor. We must see the Supreme Emperor when we come here. If we can't see the Supreme Emperor, we will all be here."
