The night in Drunken Immortal House was bustling, but the night in the temple in Luoyang was cold, just like the last quarter moon that had just risen. Even the light did not bring any warmth.
Some people were chanting silently. They were too nervous during the day and needed to relax.
Some were still crying sadly. They could not feel the light of the future and wanted to return to the secular world.
The sound of knocking on the wooden fish in the temple did not stop. The monks took out the oil from the lamps hidden in the cellar and calmed down to copy the scriptures.
In the face of the catastrophe, they were calmer than ordinary people. There were many comforting words written in the scriptures.
While many monks and Taoists were feeling at ease, a monk and a Taoist were sitting on the southern wall of the imperial city in Ziwei City.
The two were drinking wine, eating steamed eggs with sea urchin and freshly steamed crabs, and drinking aged yellow wine.
There were palace maids and eunuchs standing not far away, ready to listen to orders at any time and record what the two said.
They were more respectful. The monk was Shan Wuwei, who came to Chang 'an two years ago, and the Taoist was Princess Jinxian's master, Ye Fashan.
Others were anxious, but they were not, not to mention afraid.
Shan Wuwei had helped to promote the good of the Tang Emperors, which was the condition that he had exchanged with Li Yi.
Li Yi provided paper and ink, and Princess Jinxian helped to print the books.
Ye Fashan had also met Li Yi before, and they had a good relationship.
"When I first arrived in Luoyang, I didn't expect Li Yi to be so popular. Buddhism and Taoism will eventually face a catastrophe. "
Shan Wuwei scooped up a spoonful of steamed eggs with sea urchin and revealed a satisfied expression as he talked about the current situation.
"This catastrophe may last a hundred years. Li Yi will not let outsiders interfere with the imperial court, and he does not want the people to believe in Buddhism and Taoism."
Ye Fashan said as he took out a tool to eat the crab meat. He came with Li Yi's team.
In the past few days, he had been strolling around the various monasteries and chatting with other people.
He had a high status. When the people attacked the temples, he stood and watched. The people only cared about taking things and did not hurt anyone.
At night, he returned to Ziwei City and met Shan Wuwei who had also experienced the same thing. The two of them discussed and went to the tower to drink.
Shan Wuwei slowly nodded, "If they did not go to Long Ze and pay ten percent of the tax, how would there be today's catastrophe?"
He agreed with Ye Fashan's words. Li Yi did not allow others to interfere with the imperial court's work.
Bi Goo used to have a good relationship with you guys, so you guys asked him to cancel the tax and used that as an excuse to see Li Yi's reaction.
Who was Li Yi? How could he allow Buddhism and Taoism to override the national laws of the Tang dynasty?
Look at the temples and monasteries of the capital, which one of them didn't pay taxes? If you have land, you have to hand it over. The Merit Box will be managed by the imperial court. When the time comes, you will get a share of the money, and the imperial court will take the majority.
You said you lacked the money to print the books, but Princess Jinxian didn't ask for your money to print the sutras.
You can't do it in Luoyang. If we didn't confiscate them in the past, you would have saved a lot of money.
Ye Fashan ate a mouthful of crab meat, "It's not just Buddhism and Daoism. Li Yi also oppresses Confucianism. Even the Temples of Confucius have to pay taxes. If the descendants of the clans wish to become high-ranking officials, they have to take the imperial examinations."
Ye Fashan said with certainty. He had guessed Li Yi's thoughts.
Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism all had to reduce their influence.
"Next year, the imperial examinations will only include the Analects of Confucius. The year after next year, they will probably change to other books and break away from Confucianism." Shan Wuwei gave his own analysis.
"By then, Buddhism and Daoism will be at peace. Let's see how Confucianism and the clans will deal with it!" Ye Fashan sighed.
He lamented Li Yi. Little by little, he dealt with all the other matters that could affect the imperial court.
He figured out the key thing was … money.
Only with money could one raise an army. With money, one could let the people live a good life.
And the way to make money was through work. One could make valuable things with work, including cooking.
"It's hard to find someone like that in a thousand years." Shan Wuwei commented on Li Yi.
He looked at the history of the Tang dynasty and above, including his own, and found that no one could do what Li Yi did in such a short time.
"Let's go into seclusion tomorrow!" Ye Fashan continued to eat the crab meat and wanted to hide.
"Seclusion!" Shan Wuwei agreed. If they didn't go into seclusion, it was time for them to fight Li Yi.
It was guaranteed that they wouldn't win. And regardless of whether they won or lost, their status in the hearts of the people would drop.
The people didn't care who you were. If you fought Li Dongzhu, you were a bad person.
Let whoever came up with the idea go. He didn't mention anything about discussing the Dao with Li Yi.
…
The sky brightened again. The people continued to live their lives. Some people excitedly talked about yesterday's situation.
People continued to clean the temple, but no one offered incense. Even if a small number of people still believed it, they were afraid of being beaten.
Princess Jinxian arranged for people to send things to the monks and Daoists. Many senior monks and Daoists announced that they would go into seclusion.
No one was a fool. If they rushed to the front at this time, they would definitely be in trouble.
Whoever came up with the idea had to think of a way.
Weren't there people who came down from Mount Song to Luoyang Palace? They were powerful.
Maybe when Li Yi saw them, they would show their power. Li Yi would kneel and beg for mercy, right?
And at that moment, the people who had previously united to deal with Li Yi were quarreling with each other as they shirked their responsibility.
This was especially so for the hosts. They had thought of other solutions, but they never expected the people of Luoyang to have such a reaction. It was too intense.
From the looks of it, they were sending themselves to their deaths. They felt that it was impossible to find the powerful person behind them. They could only do it themselves.
When they woke up early in the morning, their faces were filled with worry. Everyone had a meeting and argued endlessly.
Everyone in Drunken Immortal Residence woke up late in the morning. After taking a bath and participating in entertainment activities yesterday, they were relaxed and slept soundly.
At around nine, everyone woke up and found a place to eat.
Li Yi had already finished eating. He had deliberately woken up early. He was afraid that there would be a bunch of questions for him while eating, affecting his eating.
He brought Princess Yongmu to look for wild vegetables, far away from other people.
"Li Lang, do you think they will cancel the Dao discussion? It hasn't been confirmed. It's just rumors. "
Princess Yongmu held a small spatula and said worriedly.
She was eyeing someone else's property. If they didn't compete, where would she get it?
Li Yi was slightly taken aback as he looked up at the sky. "It's really possible! If no one is willing to compete with me, what will they do if they become cowards? "
Li Yi was also worried. He had already made preparations and was waiting to use someone else's property to provide benefits to the people.
Xiaolan looked at the two of them and her eyes darted around. "Rumor has it that if anyone dares to not compete, they will be evil. Those temples and monasteries should not be left."
When she spoke, she emphasized the word 'rumor'. When the time came, they would not admit it.
Do you want to compete? I'll force you.
"It's just that this is too despicable. It's as if I want to snatch their property. Am I that kind of person?"
Li Yi was still in a difficult position. If he were to go knocking on their door when they were giving in, it would appear unmagnanimous.
On the other side, Su Yi also raised the same question.
"This rumor can't be taken seriously. If they want to withdraw, what can we do?"
"Can't be taken seriously? Hmph! "Yao Chong sneered. He knew how to scheme against people.
"Yuanzhi, do you have a way?" Bi Goo asked.
"Why do you need me? They have experts who know the reason. "Yao Chong shook his head slightly.
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