Zhao Mengqi was well-informed and knew that the Japanese were having fun doing this, so he was not surprised at all.
He didn't care whether Kusano Qian really had Song ancestry, as long as it was worth using and he was obedient.
A Japanese was not worth his time and effort. After giving him both kindness and power, he was also handed over to Hou Tao for control.
After the matter was explained, everyone left, leaving only Gu Qing.
"Consultant Gu, how is the implementation of Lin'an's good monk certificate system now?"
"Back to Your Highness, most of the more than 600 monasteries have paid deposits, but there are still more than one-tenth, which means that more than 6,000 monks and nuns really have no money..."
"Oh? Don't the monasteries where these monks and nuns live help them out?"
"Most of these are wandering monks, and many of them have only a temporary relationship with the temple, so the temple will naturally be unwilling to do so."
"Then how do you deal with these monks and nuns?"
"Some chose to return to secular life, and some wanted to leave Lin'an, but they did not have good monks and could not get through the confinement, so they did not make it. The rest were more pious and probably really dedicated to the Buddha, so they were humble ministers. I don’t know how to deal with it.”
Gu Qing smiled bitterly. Although Zhao Mengqi had said that monks and nuns who had no money to pay would be forced to do hard labor to sweep the streets, but if he really did this, the Imperial City Department would really cause public outrage.
Zhao Mengqi pinched his chin, "Hey... five or six thousand, that should be enough."
What should be enough?
Gu Qing was stunned, "What do you mean by His Highness?"
"It's like this. Nowadays, many Japanese people believe in the Buddha. Especially after Zen Buddhism was introduced to the Japanese country a few years ago, it has been enthusiastically pursued by everyone from the shogun to the grassroots warriors. This is the time to add fuel to the flames and spread it throughout the world. It’s a great opportunity for the Japanese people, so I think we should help the Japanese country become a true Buddhist country in the East China Sea. Isn’t this far better than their primitive and crude Shintoism?”
“Your Highness’ intention is to send these more than 5,000 monks and nuns to Japan?”
"Exactly, for monks, converting more people to Buddhism is also their pursuit, and using Buddhism to eliminate the cruelty in Japanese nature is also for their own good. Such a happy thing, I think the monks and The Japanese are all very happy, and even the Buddha has to thank me..."
As Zhao Mengqi talked, he almost believed it. His face was solemn, like an eminent monk.
If possible, he would rather recommend Asan's caste system to the Japanese. Unfortunately, the Japanese often learn from Chinese civilization and are no longer so ignorant.
Gu Qing couldn't laugh or cry at this time, and was very embarrassed, "Your Highness, I'm afraid this is not good. How can those monks be willing to leave their homeland and go to a foreign country? If they do this forcefully, they will cause big trouble..."
"Do you think it's difficult?" Zhao Mengqi glanced at Gu Qing, "What's the matter in a foreign country? There's no such thing as a monk or nun, there's no home, there's so much emphasis on it, it's just a change of place to recite the Buddha's name. Besides, preaching the Dharma is not what a believer should do. By the way, it can also promote the friendship between the two peoples. Anyway, they have no money, so they have nothing to worry about. By the way, I heard that Japanese monks have a high status and can even marry wives..."
Gu Qing looked hesitant, "That's what I say, but monks are actually just mortals. Most of them are still attached to their homeland."
Scholars just worry a lot.
Zhao Mengqi had to teach Gu Qing by words and deeds to open up ideas.
"Hey, this is actually not difficult. You can stir up public opinion among the people in advance. Xuanzang's Buddhist deeds such as Xuanzang's study of Buddhist scriptures and Jianzhen's eastward journey should be publicized so that the monks, whether they are willing or not, have to save the Japanese country. It is our duty to get people out of the sea of suffering. Secondly, no matter whether you are a monk or not, as long as you are a human being, you will have desires and needs. Whether you are pursuing fame and fortune, or your ambitions and beliefs, as long as you give in to them, there is always a way to impress them..."
In fact, Buddhist exchanges between the Song and Japan were very frequent. Japanese monks often took merchant ships to study in the Song Dynasty, and many monks from the Song Dynasty went to the Japanese country to lecture on scriptures and preach the Dharma. However, the number of such spontaneous exchanges was still limited. Usually there are only a few or a dozen, but Zhao Mengqi plans to send thousands of monks there at one time. It is simply religious dumping.
Zhao Mengqi said a lot, and Gu Qing gradually came up with an idea, and immediately agreed to the task, "What His Highness said made me suddenly enlightened, and I will start working on this matter immediately after returning to Lin'an."
"Well, it would be best to put more thought, do more work, and provide generous treatment so that the monks who go to Japan will not have any resentment, so as not to sow the seeds of hatred in Japan. In addition, your Military Intelligence Department can also As for developing people among monks, with the status of a monk, it is very convenient to do many things..." ap.
As Zhao Mengqi spoke, he glanced at the door and poked half of his head. When he took a closer look, it was Zhao Han.
"Jian Niang, what's the matter?"
"Fourth brother...have you finished talking about things?"
Zhao Han stood nervously outside the door, his big eyes flashing, a little expectant and a little embarrassed.
Generally speaking, when Zhao Mengqi was dealing with business, Zhao Jian and the other ladies would avoid it and not disturb him.
However, Zhao Jian and the others had been waiting for a long time. They saw that Hou Tao and others had left for a long time, but Zhao Mengqi was still in the flower hall, so Zhao Jian, encouraged by Zhao Fei, came to the door to check the wind.
Anyway, the matter was almost settled. When Zhao Mengqi saw his sister's appearance, he smiled and said, "What are you doing at the door? Come in and talk."
Seeing that her brother had no intention of blaming her, Zhao Jian felt relieved, ran to her brother's side, shook his arm, and started acting coquettishly, "Fourth brother, they all say that Gusu City is very fun, but Jian Niang has been here for so long, but... I can only be locked up in the city, and I am almost sick from boredom. Fourth brother, can you take me out for a walk?"
Zhao Mengqi laughed dumbly, and lightly scratched Zhao Han's nose with his fingers, "You little fool, you have been used as a weapon again... Ruochu was busy with something, Qian Duo was injured, I guess it must be Madam Mo. , where is she?"
"She's outside, I'll call her."
Zhao Han said, running out like a small whirlwind, and not long after, he came back, "Oh, people are gone, so strange..."
Oh, that little clever guy was probably afraid of being scolded, so he hid first to watch.
Zhao Mengqi thought about it and shook his head helplessly, "Well, it's really unreasonable that I have been in Gusu for so long without understanding the customs and customs of this city. Then fourth brother will take you out for a walk today."
Firstly, he was unwilling to reject his sister, and secondly, he himself did not take a good look at this paradise on earth.
But Gu Qing tried to dissuade him, "Your Highness, you can't. We have learned from the past. The White Dragon Fish Suit is too dangerous. If there is any disharmony again, it will definitely shake the foundation of the country..."
"Okay, it's not that serious." Zhao Mengqi waved his hand, interrupting Gu Qing's words, "I can't be bitten by a snake once and be afraid of ropes for ten years. Is it possible that a few little ones will scare me into shrinking for the rest of my life? Are you a fool? If someone really attacks me again, it will be like luring a snake out of its hole, just in time to pull out all the demons and demons hiding in the dark. Don’t tell me that you, the powerful Secretary of the Imperial City of Song Dynasty, can do even this little thing. Not even there."
Zhao Mengqi expressed his attitude and also threw a provocation at Gu Qing.
Hey, why does His Highness always give people problems?
At this time, Gu Qing somewhat understood Hou Tao's difficulties and said angrily, "Since His Highness insists, I can only obey the order, but I need some time to make preparations."
"Well, that's no problem." Zhao Mengqi nodded, "Actually, not many people really know me. As long as I disguise myself a little, I'm afraid not many people will believe me even if I say that I am King Yan on the street, so there is no need to So nervous."
You put it lightly, but don't be afraid of ten thousand, just be afraid of the worst...
Gu Qing muttered in his heart and took the time to make travel arrangements.
