Zuo Ci saw a bright smile on Wang Can's face, but his heart sank.
Now that the conditions are so difficult, he doesn't even know what conditions Wang Can will have in the future?
What Zuo Ci can be sure of is that Wang Can will definitely open his mouth and try his best to fight for benefits. But no matter what the conditions are, Zuo Ci has to endure it. As long as he can carry forward Taoism, it is within Zuo Ci's tolerance.
Therefore, Zuo Ci had no choice but to let Wang Can impose conditions.
Zuo Ci looked solemn and said in a deep voice: "Master Wang, the old Taoist has agreed to your request and promised to let Mr. Pang De and Sima Hui move to Yizhou within two years. It's time to talk about the conditions for the development of Taoism!"
When Zuo Ci said these words, he was filled with resentment.
Wang Can first gave him a difficult task to complete, and he would definitely put forward various conditions later.
Wang Can said: "According to Taoist Master Zuo's words, let's get down to business. Regarding the development of Taoism, I have positioned it as the state religion, the only officially recognized religion after the founding of our country."
When Zuo Ci heard this, he immediately became happy.
State religion! The only officially recognized religion!
Zuo Ci's face turned red, looking forward to the fact that after Wang Can founded the country, as his strength increased and his power expanded, the influence of Taoism would become even greater.
The deeper he thought about it, the more excited he became. The expression on his face was like that of Fan Jin, who was going crazy. Zuo Ci nodded repeatedly and said happily: "Master Wang, please continue, I am all ears." At this time, Zuo Ci nodded.
The resentment in my heart dissipated completely at once.
As long as Taoism can develop, everything else is easy to say.
Wang Can continued: "As the only officially recognized religion, Taoism must accept my appointment. The Taoist temples built in each county will also be brought under my command. Each Taoist temple can be promoted according to your teachings, but it cannot involve the government.
To manage the people, you should not encourage them, but to make them live and work in peace and contentment."
After a pause, Wang Can continued: "In other words, the Taoist temples built can preach, but they must maintain the stability of Yizhou and accept unified management."
Zuo Ci's face turned from clear to dark, and something changed immediately.
Accepting Wang Can's unified management means that Taoism has lost its basic freedom. Is there still the original meaning of Taoism?
Zuo Ci shook his head gently and said: "Master Wang, Taoism has its own teachings. If you act according to Master Wang's command, wouldn't you become a hawk under Master Wang? Moreover, if a layman commands an expert, it is easy for problems to arise. This is a problem for Taoism."
It’s a disaster, not a blessing. No, absolutely not.”
Wang Can frowned slightly when he saw Zuo Ci's resolute attitude. He thought that the old Taoist priest would succumb to the arrangements for the development of Taoism, but it seemed like he had to make a big move!
Wang Can continued: "Taoist Priest, would you like to hear what I have to say?"
Zuo Ci nodded and said patiently: "Master Wang, please speak, I am all ears!"
Wang Can said: "Taoism has a long history and is profound and profound. Which Taoist faction's theory does the Taoist respect?"
Zuo Ci was very happy when he heard Wang Can praise Taoism. He also heard Wang Can ask him what teachings he respected, and he immediately became interested. He straightened his body, sat upright under Wang Can, and said loudly: "Master Wang
, the old Taoist learned the Taoism of the Alchemy Sect and majored in the art of alchemy. If Mr. Wang is interested, we can hold a candle night talk and discuss in detail the development and origin of the Alchemy Sect. The old Taoist will explain it to Mr. Wang carefully.
"
After finishing speaking, Zuo Ci continued to talk: "I am an alchemist from the Alchemy Sect..."
Seeing that Zuo Ci was showing a tendency to be unable to stop, Wang Can hurriedly coughed twice and said, "Taoist Master, stop it, stop it. I'm just asking about the faction theory practiced by the Taoist priest, no need to go further."
Zuo Ci sighed and said, "If Mr. Wang is interested, we can discuss it in detail another day."
Wang Can nodded noncommittally and said, "I have heard that Yu Ji from Langya is also a famous Taoist priest. Does the Taoist priest know which Taoist theory Yu Ji practices?"
Zuo Ci raised his eyebrows and had a bad premonition in his heart.
He felt like a small fish in the river, swimming downstream, but eventually fell into Wang Can's trap.
Zuo Ci felt something was wrong in his heart, but he still explained: "Yu Ji practices Taoist Fu Shui art. He practices the way of being in the world. He is good at curing diseases and saving people. It is different from the Tao art of my Danding sect."
Wang Can didn't wait for Zuo Ci to speak and asked again: "I heard that the old immortal Nanhua is also a Taoist figure and the main representative of Taoism. What kind of Tao does he practice?"
Zuo Ci was puzzled as he listened to Wang Can's questions one by one.
He knew Taoist figures such as Nanhua and Yu Ji, and he knew them in detail.
However, Wang Can was thinking about military affairs, so how could he know about these characters? This puzzled the old Taoist priest, but he did not know that Wang Can came from later generations, although he did not know the specific deeds of Taoist priests such as Nanhua and Yu Ji.
I understand, but the names of these famous figures are still impressive.
Zuo Ci's mind suddenly changed and he said: "Nan Hua also cultivates the way of joining the world. There was once a named disciple Zhang Jiao who joined the world to save the common people. Unfortunately, Zhang Jiao was ambitious but not talented, and he died in the end."
Wang Can added: "Nanhua Old Immortal and Yu Ji are representative figures. As for Zhang Daoling's faction, I won't say more. These people have different teachings, but they all belong to Taoism. If the Taoist leader wants to carry forward Taoism, he must not only respect Taoism.
Instead, it integrates the Tao of the world, integrates all Taoist theories, and creates a comprehensive Taoism. In this way, it will require the support of countless Taoist priests and countless financial support, and it must also accept my
jurisdiction.”
After Zuo Ci heard this, his heart became hot again.
Creating a new Taoist doctrine was a huge event. But when he heard that Wang Can was going to take over Taoism, he felt very uncomfortable. It was as if he was in a world of ice and fire, and he was suffering from both sides.
Wang Can stared at Zuo Ci and said: "Most of the Taoist disciples are immortals and hermits in the mountains, but there are many people who eat and drink. After I define Taoism as the official state religion, all Taoist disciples must go through the system
To study the teachings of Taoism, we should also recruit Taoist cultivators from all over the world to compile a Taoist scripture, which will serve as a model for Taoism in the world. Taoist Master Zuo, what do you think of me doing this?"
Zuo Ci was trembling and hesitantly said: "Okay, okay, okay!"
What a great achievement it is to gather all the Taoists from all over the world to compile the Taoist scriptures!
As long as a brand new Taoist scripture is compiled and he, Zuo Ci, is the presiding officer, it will definitely leave a huge mark in the history of Taoism. This is what makes Zuo Ci the most excited.
Taoism emphasizes having no desires and no demands, but as long as you are a human being, you cannot have no desires and no demands.
Wang Can's proposal to compile a new Taoist scripture is unavoidable for anyone who practices Taoism, and it is difficult to control it.
Once the Taoist scriptures are compiled, all the Taoist priests who participated will be remembered in the history of Taoism. This is a matter of eternal concern. Zuo Ci was convinced after hearing Wang Can's words. He insisted on it, but
I am already excited and thinking about inviting fellow Taoists in the mountains to participate in compiling Taoist scriptures.
Wang Can looked at the excited Zuo Ci and asked, "Taoist Master Zuo, are you willing to allow Taoism to accept my management?"
Zuo Ci went to compile Taoist scriptures, how could he refuse.
He nodded repeatedly like a chicken pecking at rice and said, "Yes, yes!"
Wang Can showed a smile on his face and said: "The Taoist priest is quick to speak and straightforward. Taoism in all counties will be under unified management, and Taoist boys will also undergo systematic study. However, the Taoist priest must invite people from all over the world.
Only by compiling Taoist scriptures can we determine the new teachings."
Zuo Ci continued: "That's it, that's it!"
Wang Can laughed in his heart. The so-called systematic learning would naturally make all Taoist priests loyal to him.
As long as you participate in learning, you must be loyal to Wang Can's ideas.
Once Taoism becomes Wang Can's official state religion, it will surely be slowly assimilated into Wang Can's power to consolidate his rule and weaken the power of his enemies. This is the biggest reason why Wang Can accepted Zuo Ci.
Ps: The fourth update is completed, it’s time to call it a day and take a break.
