Xuan Xuanzi knew that the emperor was not interested in these illusory avenues, so he continued the tea ceremony for Zhao Zhen: "Taoism emphasizes inaction and pure cultivation, returning to nature, but the world cannot do this, and of course your Majesty does not like this."

Zhao Zhen nodded: "That's right. They all went to Wuwei Qingxiu. Who pays taxes to the Song Dynasty, who handles political affairs for me, and who protects the country? If you have anything to say, just say it. Don't take this tea.

As a cover."

Xuanxuanzi did not blush when exposed by Zhao Zhen's words, but complimented: "Your Majesty is very knowledgeable about fire, so I will tell you the truth. I plan to let my Taoist disciples plant more tea, and ask the imperial court to issue a business brand..."

Zhao Zhen understood what Xuan Xuanzi meant. He wanted to find another way to make money. After all, the Taoist sect had many disciples and they needed a way to make a living, and growing tea and making tea also fit in with their status.

Zhao Zhen smiled and said: "Yes, I will approve your Taoist sect's tea business, but you must restrain the Taoist disciples. I don't want to see those loans of immortality money and deceptive Taoist tricks again, otherwise I will increase taxes!"

Xuanxuanzi smiled bitterly and said: "Your Majesty, you don't know. Almost all the Taoists who walk in the streets and villages and counties are fake. The real Taoist priests are either cultivating in the mountains or working in Taoist sects. Why go to the world to fight in the world?"

?”

Zhao Zhen asked strangely: "Didn't the imperial court issue a new ultimatum to your Taoist sect? Why are there so many people who are cheating?"

Xuan Xuanzi was embarrassed this time, and said helplessly: "There are more than ten thousand Taoist disciples in the world. Even issuing ultimatums takes time, and the officials have invalidated the original ultimatums, so many people pretend to be members of our Taoist sect and only need a Taoist robe."

That’s it… it’s hard to tell whether it’s true or false.”

Zhao Zhen was speechless for a moment. The chaos in the Taoist sect was actually his own problem?!

This is caused by the improper connection between the court and religion. Zhao Zhen has always regarded these issues as too simple. In his opinion, as long as religion is included under the court system, everything will be at ease.

Unexpectedly, in the past two years, folk longevity money and all kinds of pretense have emerged one after another. Officials have complained repeatedly and are miserable. But to deal with these people, they can only deal with them after they are discovered. Not to mention the low efficiency, it is not possible to prevent problems in the bud. This time Zhao Zhen

I just took the opportunity to talk to Xuan Xuanzi.

He touched his chin and showed a warm smile, but in Xuan Xuanzi's eyes, it was more terrifying than a ghost. The official must have thought of something else, and it must be unfriendly to him...

Sure enough, Zhao Zhen said: "Oh, so your Taoist sect is too big and bloated to manage. I have a good idea. Your Taoist sect's household registration is managed by the household department. Since the court has taken over it, it can provide special financial support."

Fei helps you manage the Taoist sect."

Xuan Xuanzi's body froze. Although he didn't know why the officials gave him free food, but from his understanding of the officials, there must be some trap. Others didn't know, but his sect was deceived by the officials.

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Although the changes in the Taoist sect applauded others, it was shocking to Xuan Xuanzi. The Taoist sects all over the world had become a tool to promote imperial power. Even the Taoist disciples' study of Taoism was included in the assessment. This was quite a big deal for the Taoist sect.

A heavy blow.

The only advantage is that Taoist land pays very little tax, so Xuanxuanzi came up with the idea of ​​growing tea and making tea. Otherwise, why wouldn't Taoist make more money than growing tea?

He sighed helplessly, who made him, Xuan Xuanzi, board the official's pirate ship? But if he didn't, the consequences would be even worse. The Buddhist Lou Shoujian is the best example. Not only was Buddhism in decline during the Song Dynasty, but even

Buddhist disciples must also be monks who have passed the imperial examination, otherwise their monkhood will be revoked.

Xuanxuanzi smiled bitterly and said: "Your Majesty shows sympathy for our Taoist sect. Xuanxuanzi should obey the imperial edict carefully."

Looking at Xuan Xuanzi's miserable appearance, Zhao Zhen felt a little unbearable, but he knew deeply that religion can only be regarded as a help when it is restrained, otherwise it will be like a wild horse that is unbridled and difficult to control.

In fact, placing the Taoist registration of all Taoist priests in the world under the management of the Household Department can not only control the number of Taoist priests, but also manage and restrict them.

Taoism advocates nature, has elements of dialectics and atheistic tendencies, advocates tranquility and inaction, and opposes struggle; it advocates Taoism following nature, being omnipotent, doing nothing naturally, and living in harmony with nature.

Ironically, the Taoist gods were all sealed by my father. The original Taoists did not respect gods. What they pursued was a more lofty and mysterious path...

Both Confucianism and Taoism pursue reality from the perspective of reality rather than unreality, and from the perspective of humanity rather than ghosts and gods. Confucianism pursues humanity, while Taoism pursues nature.

In Zhao Zhen's opinion, the most fundamental reason for his father's pursuit of immortality is the pursuit of the illusory immortality!

Zhao Zhen suddenly came up with a good idea, turned to Xuan Xuanzi, who was thinking hard about what trap the officials had set for him, and said: "Don't your Taoist sect also admire Huang Lao's learning? I think your Taoist sect should focus on development!"

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Xuan Xuanzi glanced at Zhao Zhen strangely. The young emperor in front of him said: "Your Majesty is talking about the Huang Lao Taoist school of the Han Dynasty?!"

Zhao Zhen nodded and said: "That's right, they are the Huang Lao Taoists. I think they are the ones who can truly see the great ways of heaven and earth. They also discovered gunpowder, right?"

Xuan Xuanzi nodded slightly and said: "What your Majesty said is true. Gunpowder was indeed the first to be discovered by our Taoist sect. Huang Lao's studies are mostly about those strange techniques and techniques of governing the country in the court."

Zhao Zhen smiled: "Huang-Lao's school was founded by the emperor and Laozi. It is mainly based on Taoist thought and adopts the characteristics of Yin-Yang, Confucianism, Legalism, Mohism, etc. It draws on the strengths of others and emphasizes yang and strength. This is very important to today's great people.

Song is very useful.”

The emperor's words made Xuan Xuanzi grin from ear to ear in surprise. When did officials respect Taoism so much?

How did he know that what Zhao Zhen values ​​​​is actually the foundation of Huang-Lao's learning. Huang-Lao's learning, with two major themes: technological invention and political thought, is the Taoist school that the Song Dynasty needs most!

Huanglao Taoism is based on the metaphysical "Tao" and combines metaphysical health preservation, alchemy, numerology, military art, strategy, etc., with a strong purpose and operability. In Zhao Zhen's eyes, this is instrumental Taoism.

Of course it echoes the current development of the Song Dynasty!

Even the officials valued Huang Lao's studies, and Xuan Xuanzi was certainly happy. After all, this was an aspect of Taoism. As long as Huang Lao's studies were managed well, officials would definitely pay attention to Taoism!

"What your Majesty said is truly unparalleled governance. I must keep it in mind and let my Taoist disciples study hard and use Huang Lao's learning to help the Song Dynasty prosper!"

Zhao Zhen nodded with a smile and said: "Da Shan, I hope you will learn and promote Huang Lao's learning in order to change the Song Dynasty's current neglect of strange and obscene skills. Do you understand what I mean?"

Of course Xuanxuanzi knew in his heart, didn't the officials just want to improve the status of craftsmen? The previous methods of improving them in the imperial examinations basically failed, and many courtiers did not buy it. Now it is necessary to let Taoist sects promote Huang Lao's learning. In the final analysis, Your Majesty

I just pay more attention to those strange skills and tricks.

Of course, Xuan Xuanzi would not object to the matter of killing two birds with one stone. He bowed to Zhao Zhen and said, "I understand, and I will definitely live up to the official reputation!"

Zhao Zhen's understanding of Tao was relatively poor. He could not find Bei very quickly due to Xuan Xuanzi's deception, but he could clearly guard Mingtai. No matter how much Xuan Xuanzi preached the alchemy skills of Huang Lao's school,

Zhao Zhen would smile and retort: ​​"You should keep the elixir made from this stone for yourself!"
Chapter completed!