Chapter 294: Supported! Back on track! (Ch 294)

Being taken advantage of.
This sounds unpleasant.
but.
Master Xinkong knows it very well.
For the future of Buddhism.
This is the best ending!
“At least.”
“That proves it.”
“My Buddhism still has value.”
“Instead of completely disappearing into the long river of history!”
Master Xinkong accepted this future.
perhaps.
Some monks would think so.
There is no need for Buddhism to be so humble.
Even if Taoism becomes the state religion.
“but.”
“I am a Buddhist.”
“It has also become a part of the Central Plains culture.”
“As long as we can hold out until the dynasty changes, there will be a chance for Buddhism to emerge!”
This would be what the young monks were thinking.
But Master Xinkong understood that it was impossible for Buddhism to survive the change of dynasties!
Just like when Buddhism was introduced to the Central Plains, some religions were squeezed out and disappeared.
Not to mention waiting for such a long time, even if it is only a few decades, the essence of Buddhism may be occupied by Taoism and the truth of its origin may be tampered with – just like what they did in Buddhism in the beginning!
“In this case.”
“All everyone will remember is Taoism.”
“Perhaps only history books will record that such a religion once existed.”
“As for the essence of that religion, it has already become a part of Taoism!”
Master Xinkong speculated that his future self had also thought of this possibility, which was why he took the monks to the West, wanting to leave a root for Buddhism in the Central Plains, hoping that it would take root again in the more distant future.
And now.
Yuguo’s approach.
Chen Huaixin’s decision.
This will provide another path for Buddhism in the future!
“We no longer need to helplessly leave our mark in the distant west.”
“We only need to cooperate with the imperial court, and we can spread the Buddhist teachings in the West again!”
“Then, wait until Dayu is free and send troops to the West.”
“Buddhism, which has already taken root here, will once again be integrated into the Central Plains culture!”
Master Xinkong thought in his heart.
He naturally understood why his future self did not refuse, because even if he was unwilling to cooperate with the court, Yu Kingdom could go to the West on its own and occupy the country of the West with absolute force.
In this way, the seeds of their Buddhism will have no hope of blossoming, and with the actions of Yu State, it may be possible that Buddhism will become another state religion!
“after all.”
“I, Buddhism, help Dayu.”
“Occupy another country.”
“Then there’s no way the court would be so stingy.”
“You won’t give us any reward?!”
When Master Xinkong thought of this, a look of anticipation appeared in his eyes.
That being said.
The Buddhism of the future.
Can it be considered as being supported by the imperial court? !
“only.”
“What will be the ending?”
“It all depends on how far we, Buddhism, can go!”
…
【What the businessmen saw. 】
[Naturally, the Taoists also knew about this.]
【Or rather. 】
【Because of the Taoist identity. 】
【Various news about the people. 】
[It was easy for them to hear it.]
【only.】
【This news. 】
【This shocked many Taoists. 】
[“The court escorted the monks away?!”]
[“And they are elite cavalry?!”]
【”His Majesty……”】
[“Are you planning to change the state religion?!”]
[This was the Taoists’ first reaction when they heard the news.]
【after all.】
【They are Taoists.】
[I have never been protected like this! ]
Such a huge difference in treatment.
[It’s hard not to let them have other ideas! ]
【“Not to mention.”】
【“Recently Taoism.”】
[“I did something wrong.”]
[“Your Majesty wants to suppress us.”]
[“That makes sense!”]
[Many Taoists thought of this and their faces were filled with worry.]
[As for the imperial court’s involvement in Taoism, the government decides who will be the leader.]
[This shocking news temporarily diluted my feelings! ]
【“Or rather.”】
【“Taoism today.”】
[“They are eager for the court to decide who will be the leader as soon as possible.”]
[“At least this way…”]
[“It proves that His Majesty still cares about them!”]
[“It will also give them some peace of mind!”]
[The Minister of Rites naturally knew how those Taoists reacted.]
[But it was precisely because of this that his face was filled with amazement. He admired His Majesty for sending troops to escort the monks. It actually achieved two goals at once! ]
[Before, some Taoists resisted the imperial court’s intervention in selecting the leader. Now, let alone rejecting it, they are all eager for the imperial court to make a quick decision and then immediately show their loyalty to Your Majesty! ]
[Even though many Taoists believe that Your Majesty cannot change the state religion casually, especially since the previous Taoist temple master has only been dead for two years, it is not likely that he will be forgotten so quickly! ]
【”but.”】
[“No one dares to gamble!”]
[“What if Your Majesty really wants to change the state religion?”]
[“Then how they treat other religions now will be repaid many times over by Buddhism!”]
【Thinking of this. 】
【The Minister of Rites felt even more so.】
[We need to support opposing religions occasionally so that people like Taoism can become more active.]
[Otherwise, if they think they have the merit of founding the country, they will just rest on their laurels and refuse to move, or even slowly turn into the aristocratic family that inherited the country, if the Taoist temple master knew about this, he would be so angry that he would come back to life! ]
【”after all.”】
【“We overthrow Chengguo.”】
[“It’s not for the sake of being superior.”]
[“Otherwise, if I become like this, I will be the most disgusting person.”]
[“The local tyrants and evil gentry of the previous dynasty can also laugh at us!”]
【The Minister of Rites did not think any further.】
[He planned to take advantage of the Taoist panic and work with His Majesty to select the leader.]
[This can be considered as giving the leader a chance to be accepted by the Taoist priests more quickly! ]
[“It is also possible…”]
【“Let Taoism get back on track!”】
…
【The ninth year of Jingping.】
【After half a year of turmoil. 】
[The leader who was chosen, with the help of the Ministry of Rites, stabilized Taoism again.]
【but.】
【Chen Huaixin knows very well.】
【For his test. 】
【Now is the real beginning! 】
“Unity of thought.”
[“It’s also a bloody process.”]
[“But my court is suppressing us.”]
[“At least it won’t cause Taoism to fall apart.”]
【Chen Huaixin looked at the memorial about Taoism and thought to himself.】
【Afterwards.】
[He no longer cared about religious matters.]
[Because what follows will only be internal religious disputes and will not affect Yu Country. ]
[He can also focus his energy on other matters. ]
【but.】
【Just then. 】
[The Minister of Revenue came to him with a sad face. ]
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