Chapter 2172 Zhao Zhen's wrist
Of course, there are both come and go. Xianjue's plan was very successful and to a certain extent resolved the rejection of Buddhism by the people of the Song Dynasty. He vaguely understood a truth that Buddhism should be different.
The emperors of the Song Dynasty were all changing the Song Dynasty, changing the original laws and literati. Why could not change the Buddhism? The biggest problem with Buddhism is that it did not adapt to the changes in the Song Dynasty.
This is an urgent question, but now I realize that Xianjue has begun to regret that he has not made changes to the Buddha early. The best way is to divide the Buddhism. Empressive monks are the main force of the Buddhism, while ordinary monks, even lower-level monks, are dragging the Buddhism down.
The greatest dissatisfaction of the people with Buddhism often comes from the largest number of lower-class monks. If you have the ability, you should make changes early. You have given up the best opportunity.
Now the people's respect for their own business far exceeds the previous resistance. Many people even plan to convert to Buddhism, which was something that Xian Jue dared not even think about before.
However, Xianjue also knew that such things would not happen too much. How could the emperor let Buddhism use this method several times to win people's hearts?
While heading west, he was thinking in his mind how to turn defeat into victory. Xianjue suddenly felt that maybe he should have a nirvana for Buddhism. There was no chance at first, but now it is different. The Emperor of the Song Dynasty gave Buddhism the opportunity to preach Tubo. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. As long as you seize it, Buddhism will transform.
Now there are only five hundred rao teams going to Tubo. If more Buddhists go to Tubo in the future, wouldn’t they gain more believers?
Xianjue understands people's hearts. The more things they can see everywhere, the more they become accustomed to, the less people know how to cherish them. But on the contrary, when these Buddhists that can be seen everywhere gradually leave the Song Dynasty and gradually move towards Tubo, the Song people themselves will not be able to sit still.
This is a good opportunity! When Xianjue left Ximen, he had decided that from now on, he would let all Buddhists in the Song Dynasty go to Tubo to do their best. Xianjue believed that the Buddhist children who came back from Tubo preaching would definitely be treated by the people of the Song Dynasty.
Even if you go back and forth to Tubo, you can get the courtesy of the people of the Song Dynasty without preaching. You must walk with your feet and practice hard along the way. Even if an old monk dies on the road, you cannot retreat!
In this way, the world will see the glory and height of Buddhism, and will surely make Buddhism rise again in the Song Dynasty!
At the same time, Xianjue also understood that after leaving Shendu City, Buddhism could still preach on the way westward. Buddhism was widely distributed in the Song Dynasty, with many monks in temples. Even if they were not popular, even if some monks returned to secular life, the number was still huge.
These people formed a team to go west to Tubo to spread Buddhism under the leadership of great monks and great masters. They could still preach missions in the Song Dynasty. The Emperor of the Song Dynasty did not allow religion to preach in the streets. But since Buddhism was allowed to go west to Tubo, could monks not preach on the way?
If Zhao Zhen stopped him again, the people of the Song Dynasty would only see the emperor's harsh criticism and narrow-mindedness towards Buddhism. Wouldn't the world be fair?
Suddenly, Xianjue's steps became lighter and the depression in his heart began to clear. Looking at the vast team of monks behind him, Xianjue felt much more at ease.
The monks who recite Buddhist scriptures and the waves of Sanskrit sounds made by knocking on magical instruments from time to time, this team traveling west is full of holiness.
Shendu City is very big, and there are many people after leaving Ximen. The people stood by and pointed at the team of 500 monks. The news spread quickly in Shendu City, and many people outside the city knew the purpose of their trip.
The people outside the city have decreased a lot compared to the people inside the city. "The city is rich and the city is poor". This is a natural phenomenon in the Shendu City, but on the contrary, the people outside the city believe in Buddhism are much less than those in the city.
They were all from the land in the Song Dynasty. They did not come with Zhao Zhen to move the capital. These families were still inexpensive and mostly worked hard for their livelihoods. They had already seen through the falsehood of Buddhism. They once believed in Buddhism, but there was no change. On the contrary, they gained wealth through continuous work.
These people believe more that they rely on themselves to live a good life, rather than worshiping Buddha and gods. Moreover, these people also understood a lot after entering the factory. The reason why the Song Dynasty has become today was not because of the court and the government? Didn’t it rely on the continuous production of these factories and the business of merchants?
These have nothing to do with Buddhism. The emergence of industrial civilization has caused a great impact on religious belief to a certain extent.
Only the rich will believe in Buddhism and worship Buddha. The poor can only work hard for their livelihood and think about how to fill their stomachs.
In fact, Buddhism and the wealthy families in Dongcheng should stand on the opposite side. The existence of capital is an impact on religion, one is providing material satisfaction, and the other is providing spiritual satisfaction.
It is the Dragon Boat Festival in May, and the gates of Shendu City are open. The people inside and outside Shendu are free to enter and exit. Whether they are doing business or watching the fun, they are heading into the city.
The journey of monks from Daxiangguo Temple to the west is just a flash in the pan, and today's lively atmosphere is far less than that.
After Xianjue and the monks crossed the Wuli Bridge, there was no crowd of people watching. They could only follow the official road to Shendu in the public carriage. From time to time, people looked at it, but they were just a new look.
This even more prompted Xianjue to reform Buddhism. Buddhism had reached a point where time had changed, and many monks who appeared with him showed dissatisfaction and depression.
Many monks left Shendu City for the first time, and even left Daxiangguo Temple for the first time. When they saw the carriages that were constantly heading to Shendu City, they showed surprise and envy on their faces.
These carriages include private houses and public, especially public carriages, which are amazing. Three horses are pulling three-carriage carriages on the road. The speed is not fast but the advantage is stability and uniform.
It takes only two hours to reach Shendu from Fan Yang, which is very convenient and fast.
Originally, these public carriages were operated by the imperial court, but later they were resold to merchants. After the sale, the price not only did not increase, but the service attitude and the things in the carriage were better.
There are also more carriages, and each carriage is also more frequent. The most convenient people are the common people.
Anyone who understands it knows that these public carriages are for the people to ride. If the people refuse to admit it and lose money, they will sue the government and the court to pursue the matter!
The carriages on the official road kept rushing to Shendu City, but the gate of Shendu City was already a little blocked, which was originally a scene that should not have happened. This was because the eunuchs from the Eunuchs, officials of the Ministry of Rites and officials who served as supervisors were blocking the door.
The reason is that they have to transport a huge stone tablet into the city, and the stone tablet belongs to goods and can only enter the city after the people are allowed to enter the city.
Chapter completed!