At that time, monk Zhang Heng went to Luoyang and presented the Taoist book "Lao Zi Xiang Er Zhu", which shocked all the officials.
Emperor Xiaohuan attached great importance to Huang Lao and the pagoda. When he was in power, he set up many temples to offer sacrifices. However, since the emperor succeeded to the throne, there has been no such thing as offering sacrifices to the suburbs. Under the influence of Emperor Xiaohuan, people among the people gradually became more popular.
Since then, people usually worship Huanglao and the pagoda together. The pagoda was introduced to the Han Dynasty from the west, but it failed to achieve the ideal religion.
Emperor Xiaohuan believed that the pagoda was also one of the gods, and worshiped it with the method of Huang Lao. Many monks and monks from the west had no choice but to accept this fact, and among the people, there were gradually some temples for worship, and believers
Gradually, in the border areas, there were more obscene worshipers and evil practices, which the emperor did not like, so many officials suppressed them. At this time, a monk suddenly came to write a book, causing all the officials to argue endlessly.
All the officials came from Confucian sects, and the Taoism established by Zhang Heng's father took Huang Lao as its origin and Laozi as its god. Now that Huang Lao has passed away, this is something that Confucian scholar-bureaucrats cannot tolerate. Of course, there are also
Many people believe that worshiping Huang Lao as a god denies his academic origin and has nothing to do with Confucianism. It is of great benefit to eliminate obscene worship and is acceptable.
When Song Dian reported the matter to the emperor, Liu Hong also fell silent. He had no good impression of these sacrificial religions, because he knew very clearly that the great chaos that would occur in the future was due to a group of traitors, led by Huang Tian.
In order to make a name for himself, he launched a rebellion against the Han Dynasty. Of course, they were quickly suppressed, but he caused very serious consequences for the Han Dynasty.
The former Han Dynasty admired the Yellow Emperor and listed him as a god and offered sacrifices to him. Laozi's theory only emerged in the modern dynasty. Emperor Huan also played a very important role during this period. However, Liu Hong, who knew the aftermath, did not agree with this.
The monks were not at ease. He thought for a moment and said, "Call Master He and me!" Song Dian immediately ran to ask He Xiu.
He Xiu was busy with private studies in various places. Hearing that the emperor had urgently asked the matter to Xing Ziang, he hurried to the palace. When He Xiu arrived at the palace, he still didn't know anything about it.
As we know, the emperor saw him and knew that he was busy with affairs, so he dismissed everyone and said directly: "Master He, there is a monk named Zhang Heng who wants to dedicate a Taoist book to me. I don't know what to do?"
He Xiu squinted his eyes, thought for a moment, and asked, "But Zhang Ling's son?"
"Exactly."
"Since this man has a book dedicated to Taoism, your Majesty just wants it. Now that the world is at peace, the people are not short of winter food, there are generals Zhang Huan, Duan Xuan and Lu Zhi, and tens of thousands of elite troops from the North and South are on the line, what is your Majesty afraid of?
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"It's not that I'm afraid, it's just that with traitors everywhere, I'm afraid that the country's strength will be damaged!"
"Hahaha~~" He Xiu laughed loudly, shook his head and said: "The country is weak and the people are suffering. Just now there are monsters causing chaos and rebels are everywhere. Today's big men have the appearance of civilized people. Where can monsters dare to cause trouble?
How many followers are there? The people have food and clothing, so who can rebel?"
When Liu Hong heard this, he was startled, and then he laughed and said, "Sir, would you like to meet this person with me?"
"Oh, the state affairs are heavy, and these trivial matters are nothing to worry about. I'll take my leave, old minister!"
He Xiu simply comforted Liu Hong and left in a hurry. The private school had just been established. Because there was no precedent, there was some chaos everywhere. There were many students and the officials did not know how to enlighten and teach. He Xiu forgot to eat and sleep. There was nothing to do.
Regardless of the monk, the emperor did not retain him. When he saw him leaving, he ordered Zhang Heng to be brought to the emperor.
Liu Hong was waiting in the Houde Hall. After a while, Song Dian led an old man with white hair and slowly walked in. This man had a childish face and white hair, as if he were a fairy. He really had some righteousness.
Liu Hong stood up, bowed, and asked the old man to sit down. This was the tradition of the Han Dynasty. For such old people, even the emperor paid homage to him, and he didn't have to return the favor!
The old man's eyes were slightly closed, as if they were open but not yet. Song Dian helped the man sit down slowly, and Liu Hong sat in front of him again. Zhang Heng slowly opened his eyes, but suddenly turned pale in shock and hurriedly leaned over
When he was about to salute, Liu Hong quickly supported the man and said, "I'm old, so there's no need to be like this!" The old man's eyes widened, and he looked at the emperor for a moment, his eyes full of horror.
The man Liu Hong saw had a strange look on his face. He looked at Song Dian in confusion, and Song Dian was also at a loss.
"I pay my respects to Your Majesty!"
"Your Majesty, I don't know, but when I opened my eyes just now, I saw a golden dragon flying towards me. It was unstoppable! That's why!" Zhang Heng said with some surprise, Liu Hong was stunned, and Song Dian beside him looked at it in horror.
The emperor was speechless, so Zhang Heng continued: "My father once met Emperor Xiaohuan and once said that the emperor's energy gathered to protect the royal city, causing him to lose all his power. When I see your majesty today, I should know the truth of this statement!"
Liu Hong smiled and said: "Is what I said is true?"
"It must be true!" Zhang Heng said with a solemn look on his face: "Your Majesty's aura of emperor is soaring straight into the sky, his merits frighten the heaven and earth, monsters and monsters cannot get close, and the evildoers in the world have nowhere to hide. These merits and virtues are no different from those of Taizu.
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When Liu Hong heard this, he was very happy. He shook his head with a smile and said, "I can't be like this. How can I dare to be as virtuous as Taizu? I am not worthy of the Tao. I am not worthy of the Tao!" Zhang Heng shook his head and lamented: "I am not worthy of the Tao."
I want to hand over the book of Taoism to Your Majesty in order to bring peace to the world, but now it seems that His Majesty is so majestic that it’s okay if you don’t read this book or not!”
"Hey, I have worked so hard to get to Luoyang from the land of Western Shu. How can I not read this book? Hand it over here!" Liu Hong was particularly happy at this moment and said comfortingly. Zhang Heng had a look on his face.
With sincerity, he said with some excitement: "Thank you, Holy Emperor!" Liu Hong's face almost burst into laughter. He took the book from his hand with a smile and read it seriously.
"Then the people will not fight, nor will they steal. If you don't see something you want, keep your mind from being confused, and don't want to look at it. For example, if you don't see it, don't let your heart be moved. If you are moved, you will warn yourself, that is, the way is gone and you will return. If the mind is disturbed, it will be gone.
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"Heaven and earth are not benevolent, and regard all things as cud. The heaven and earth are like the Tao, benevolent to all good things, and unkind to all evil. Therefore, those who are evil do not love all living things, and regard them as cud grass and the ears of a dog. The sage is unkind, and treats the people as cud.
Gou, the sage follows the law of heaven and earth, is benevolent to good people, and is not kind to evil people. When the king's government is evil, he is also regarded as a cud dog. Therefore, people should accumulate good deeds, and their spirit will be in harmony with heaven."
"If someone wants to harm someone, Heaven will save them. But mediocre people are just like the ears of a humble dog, and their spirit cannot reach Heaven."
After reading for a moment, Liu Hong's face slowly cooled down, he squinted his eyes slightly, frowned, and asked:
"If my government is evil, I will not be able to reach heaven?"