Destroy the Buddha?
The ministers gasped in shock.
Wei Zheng wanted to establish his power and kill the chicken to scare the monkeys!
He is warning everyone...
If you want to use heresy to deal with the Old Wei family, you must be prepared to pay the price!
Qin Tianjian is useful to the Tang Dynasty and cannot be destroyed!
Taoism is the ancestor of Li Shimin and can only be suppressed but cannot be destroyed!
Only Buddhism.
Taking in the people's fat and the people's ointment is inherently disgusting.
If this really comes to pass...
"Your Majesty, no!"
Xiao Yu immediately came out to retort: "Buddhism has nothing to do with the world, and rashly attacking them will cause turmoil in the world!"
Li Shimin didn't even look at the other party.
At this time, Old Wei would take care of everything for him.
"Xiao Yu."
Wei Zheng came out and said, "I know you are filial and good to the Buddha."
"But Buddhism reaches out to the court and wants to hurt the court officials. Its sin is unforgivable!"
Xiao Yu turned around and looked at Wei Zheng.
He is a devout believer and has an unparalleled obsession with Buddhism.
"Wei Zheng!"
There was a look of madness in Xiao Yu's eyes: "Aren't you afraid of thunder from heaven because you abused your power and framed Buddhism for your son?"
"A lightning strike?"
Wei Zheng didn't care, and instead laughed.
Soon, his eyes condensed.
"I always do things with a clear conscience!"
"If you dare, let the thunder strike and see if it can hurt me at all?"
well.
Lao Wei really dares to say that...
"Disrespecting God, you, Wei Zheng, are hereditary!" Xiao Yu pointed at Wei Zheng and gritted his teeth.
"What is God's will?"
Wei Zheng pressed forward step by step: "In my heart, public opinion is God's will!"
"The people said..."
"Buddhism confuses the public with its evil words, imposes excessive taxes, arbitrarily annexes people's land, and evades taxes..."
"Such evil deeds cannot be tolerated by heaven!"
Wow.
Everyone was shocked.
Everyone started whispering.
This crime was really serious, and Wei Zheng might have killed him if he wasn't careful.
"You're talking nonsense!"
Xiao Yu's beard trembled in anger: "If you don't have evidence, stop farting here!"
"evidence?"
Wei Zheng couldn't help but sneer.
He didn't!
but……
Li Shimin had already obtained it a few days ago.
"Your Majesty!"
At this moment, Li Junxian stepped forward and handed over a large stack of paper.
"This is evidence that Buddhist temples have maliciously misappropriated land in the surrounding state capitals of Chang'an!"
Um?
Everyone turned back to look at Li Junxian.
Now they finally understood.
It's not Wei Zheng who wants to destroy Buddhism, but Li Shimin who wants to attack Buddhism.
"Asshole!"
Li Shimin pretended to read it, and then slapped his palm on the case.
There was a strong evil aura on his face...
"Your Majesty, this may be a black sheep." Xiao Yu remained stubborn.
As a devout believer, sometimes I cannot judge things with common sense.
"individual?"
Wei Zheng responded with a sneer: "In the state capitals around Chang'an, except for the fertile farmland of officials, they have almost occupied them. Do you think this is an exception?"
"People sincerely worship the Buddha and do so purely voluntarily." Xiao Yu argued with reason.
"Bold Xiao Yu!"
"You don't care if Buddhism frames officials."
"You don't care if Buddhism annexes land."
"You don't care about Buddhist tax evasion."
"You don't care if Buddhism gathers people to make money."
"You speak for Buddhism again and again."
"Is it the imperial court that pays you a salary, or the temple that pays you a salary?"
Uh-huh.
Xiao Yu's expression suddenly changed.
He seemed to have forgotten that this was a court, and even more so that he was an official.
"besides……"
"Even if the earthquake in Chang'an doesn't help you donate a penny, you donate boxes and boxes of money to Buddhist temples every year..."
"Are they your father or your mother, who deserve such filial respect from you?"
Xiao Yu's face turned pale.
It’s okay to believe in Buddhism.
It's a bit too much to indulge him to this extent.
"enough."
At this moment, Li Shimin stopped the two from arguing: "Xiao Aiqing, you are too addicted to Buddhism. Go home and cultivate for half a year."
"His Majesty……"
Xiao Yu still wanted to make a few excuses.
"Back off!"
Li Shimin scolded him with a cold face.
Seeing that Li Shimin was really serious about it, Xiao Yu had no choice.
If it weren't for Wei Zheng, he would still be able to argue a few points.
But if Wei Zheng is here, it's really hard to beat him.
As for the resignation, he didn't care at all.
When it comes to the entire Tang Dynasty, who is the strongest is undoubtedly Xiao Yu.
Six times of dismissal and six times of activation!
As of the seventh year of Zhenguan, he had been dismissed three times.
"His Majesty."
At this moment, Fang Xuanling stood up again: "Buddhism's contribution to the Tang Dynasty is still not small. Please think again, Your Majesty."
Huh?
Fang Xuanling stood up and begged for mercy again.
What the hell is this?
Soon, some ministers figured out the meaning.
Now that Jiangnan is in a state of war, forcibly destroying the Buddha may cause a series of unnecessary troubles.
"What do you think, Ai Qing?" Li Shimin asked.
"Buddhism had a great influence on the Tang Dynasty. I think that small punishments and big warnings should be given." Fang Xuanling replied respectfully.
play.
Keep acting.
The ministers murmured in their hearts.
"How to punish a small person with a big punishment?" Li Shimin asked again.
“Lands forcibly annexed by Buddhist temples can be ordered to be returned.”
"But since you made a mistake, you have to be punished."
"For the taxes on these lands, I propose that as long as they pay five times the price, they will be exempted from punishment!"
Five times.
Cruel.
Li Shimin has only been on the throne for seven years, and he will make up for five years at a time.
This is a blow to Buddhism.
"allow."
Li Shimin nodded: "Wang De, make a decree... I built a temple and devoted myself to the Buddha, but I was deceived. My heart is very painful..."
Following Li Shimin's decree.
"Cheng Yaojin obeys the order!"
Suddenly, Li Shimin shouted again.
"I'm here!"
"Qintianjian, Taoism, and Buddhism spread rumors, affecting the stability of the country..."
"I order you to bring everyone on the list to justice!"
"But those who resist or protect will be killed without mercy!"
There was endless chill in Li Shimin's voice.
Wei Zheng made suggestions for him, so he naturally had to vindicate Wei Zheng.
the most important is……
Qin Tianjian, Buddhism, and Taoism stretched their hands to the palace and ministers.
The chicken must be killed to scare the monkey.
"No!" Cheng Yaojin accepted the order.
"My lords, do you have anything else to report?"
Just when everyone thought the matter was over, Changsun Wuji stood up again...
"His Majesty!"
"Wei Zheng entered the Tai Chi Hall with a dagger and begged your Majesty to convict him!"
Um?
Everyone was dumbfounded.
Is there something wrong with you?
Lao Wei's momentum is so strong now, how dare you challenge him?
"Why do you think so of me?"
Changsun Wuji said righteously: "If we don't punish Wei Zheng severely today, what will happen if everyone follows suit in the future?"
Fine.
You are stubborn, whatever you say makes sense.
"Wei Zheng, as a servant, went to the palace with sharp weapons and knew the law and broke the law. His crime will be increased by one degree."
"But if Wei Zheng accepts the advice and has merit, the merits and demerits are balanced, so let's forget about it."
Li Shimin said a lot of words eloquently, but he just didn't deal with it anyway.
The ministers nodded.
Just say it.
How could His Majesty punish Old Wei?
Wait...why are we nodding?
After finally catching Old Wei's pigtails, shouldn't we agree and punish him by making him sit in jail?
Damn it.
Such a good opportunity was missed.
"My lords, do you have anything else to report?"
Li Shimin asked again.
When no one spoke again, the morning session ended.
Tai Chi Hall.
All the ministers withdrew.
Li Shimin and Wei Zheng stood at the entrance of Tai Chi Hall, looking at the scenery of the palace...
"Xuancheng..." Li Shimin suddenly spoke.
"I'm here!"
Wei Zheng saluted Li Shimin.
"There are some things that I can't explain in court, about Uncle Yu..." Li Shimin hesitated to speak.
He saw with his own eyes that Wei Shuyu had a sudden change in Tai Chi Hall and killed several guards.
If this matter is not discussed, there will be a gap between the monarch and his ministers.
"I understand what your Majesty means."
Wei Zheng nodded: "But your Majesty..."
"If you can ascend to the throne of God, will the gods and Buddhas be of any help to you?"
No.
Li Shimin ascended to the throne of God all because of his own ruthlessness.
"Dare you ask your Majesty again?"
"No matter how brave a person is, can he conquer the world?"
no.
In front of thousands of troops, it makes no difference who is brave.
"I have one last question for Your Majesty."
"Do you think I will rebel?"
Um?
Li Shimin turned around sharply and looked at Wei Zheng.
Won't!
In Li Shimin's heart...
Anyone in the entire court could rebel, but Wei Zheng would not.
One: Wei Zheng offended the civil and military officials of the dynasty, who would follow him?
Second: The energy behind Wei Zheng is Shandong.
Since ancient times, there have been no emperors in Shandong!
Shandong is the holy land of Confucianism.
Confucianism has always maintained a neutral attitude.
Li Shimin would rather believe that the Confucian family would rebel than that the Confucian family would support Wei Zheng's rebellion.
"I am your Majesty's minister!"
"Shu Yu's path will not be exceeded even half a step."
"If he dares to have any different intentions, there is no need for His Majesty to take action."
"I shall act upon my righteousness to destroy my relatives and bring my head before His Majesty..."
"But what Shuyu did was all for the Tang Dynasty."
"If Your Majesty is still afraid..."
"I am willing to die on my behalf."
"I just hope that Your Majesty can spare Shu Yu from the death penalty..."
Wei Zheng bowed solemnly to Li Shimin.
Li Shimin stared at Wei Zheng for a long time before sighing.
"Xuancheng doesn't need to be like this."
Li Shimin stepped forward to help him.
However……
Wei Zheng still maintained his bowed posture, motionless.
"Xuancheng."
Li Shimin used strength again.
Wei Zheng remained motionless.
Damn it.
Li Shimin's anger immediately rose.
You little brat.
I am still impressed that you are upright and a loyal minister.
You are a fucking traitor and traitor.
"I forgive Shuyu!"
Li Shimin flicked his sleeves and took back his supporting hand.
"His Majesty."
Wei Zheng finally spoke, but he still kept his bow: "Shu Yu has no fault in the first place, why should he be pardoned?"
"..."
Grass.
When I call you a traitor and a traitor, I am only praising you.
You are a bastard.
Extra-large bastard!
Li Shimin's expression changed constantly...
Finally, as if he had made up his mind, he glared fiercely at Wang De, who was serving beside him.
Wang De was like a frightened bird, taking several steps back.
He hit the wall with a thud and fell.
He patted his butt and stood up, continuing to retreat...
It wasn't until he took about twenty steps back that he looked at this place from a distance.
"I was fooled this time and almost harmed Shu Yu." Li Shimin's mouth twitched for a long time before he said softly.
"Your Majesty is holy."
Wei Zheng straightened up.
"Your Majesty, the weather is getting colder. Don't get cold. It's time to go back to the palace..."
