A dynasty must have religious beliefs.
The Kaihuang years are relatively unclear. Although Yang Jian, his wife, and their children were all loyal believers in Buddhism, they never officially established Buddhism as the state religion because it would easily offend other religions, which was detrimental to the newly established Sui Dynasty.
Historically, Li and Tang established Taoism as the state religion because most of the Li family's matrilineal families were Xianbei aristocrats. The Han people passed on the patrilineal line of blood, while the Xianbei family passed on the matrilineal line.
So if they want to gain a foothold as a mixed breed, they need a justifiable reason. In addition, Taoism made contributions in the early days of Li Yuan's founding, and the Taoist ancestor happened to be named Li.
So Li Yuan simply recognized Taoist Li Er as his ancestor, which meant that our family was an orthodox Han Chinese.
The situation on Yang Jian's side is a little better. Both parents are Han. His daughter-in-law Dugu Jialuo's biological mother is the Cui family of Qinghe, an orthodox Han family. Li Yuan is not good. His daughter-in-law is Dou's Xianbei tribe. Her parents are also Xianbei. Li Yuan's mother is Still Xianbei.
Of course, in addition to this, there is a bigger reason, which is to determine the supremacy of imperial power, the essence of which is in the "Tao Te Ching".
The four words "inner sage and outer king" were first seen in the Taoist "Zhuangzi Tianxia Chapter", but the "Tao Te Ching" is a solid theory of inner sage and outer king.
Therefore, the way of inner sage and outer king is dark but not clear, depressed but not rising. Everyone in the world has his own way and his own way. It means that if you have the virtues of a saint internally and apply them to the outside, it will be the rule of a king. In vernacular, it means that the current emperor is a saint.
This is why, historically, the emperors of the Tang Dynasty were called saints by their ministers.
Yang Jian is the Supreme, and Yang Guang is His Majesty. Neither of them are saints. The word saint obviously represents perfection, a person who has complete knowledge and conduct and is the most kind. The common people will feel that our emperor is the best. This is a great way to centralize imperial power. Greatly beneficial.
In addition, Taoism advocates gentleness, emptiness, tranquility, and weakness, and opposes violence. It advocates the highest goodness like water, natural inaction, and Taoism. It opposes random behavior and rough intervention. It advocates frugality and opposes extravagance. It advocates modesty, tolerance, non-argument, low-key, tolerance, and opposes showing off. , publicity and high profile, etc.
This is of great benefit to governing the country.
As for Yang Ming, he is very inclined towards Taoism in his heart, but in the current situation, Buddhism is too powerful and it is inappropriate to establish Taoism as the state religion.
Taoism emphasizes self-cultivation, that is, being a good person, Confucianism's role is to teach, educate people and manage society, and Buddhism is to persuade people to do good.
Therefore, the path Yang Ming wants to take now is in line with Wang Tong's academic ideas, which is to transform from domineering to kingly, and to integrate the three religions into one.
Wang Tong in history died in a period of war like the Great Chaos at the end of the Sui Dynasty, but in this life, he has been staying in the capital, so he who should have died last year is still alive and well now.
Yang Mingsheng was afraid that he would die suddenly, so he pushed him to the position of offering wine in the Imperial Academy, which was also called Guozi Temple and was one of the eleven temples.
So among the candidates who participated in the scientific examination in previous years, the imperial court would select some eager to learn and study in the Imperial College. These people would be sent to various places in the future to serve as the academic masters of local official schools, that is, the principals.
If you want to spread knowledge, you must first have teachers. The knowledge spread by these teachers must be unified. How to unify it? Rely on the court.
"The Hongwen Museum was established in Menxia Province to invite celebrities from all over the world to enter the library, correct pictures and books, and teach students and disciples," Yang Ming said at the court meeting: "The temporary owner of the library is Prince Xian Ma Liu Xuan, who is responsible for the general affairs of the consulate, and there are thirty-six bachelors. , participate in the revision of the court system and etiquette, and if you have any suitable candidates in your mind, please recommend them."
This department, equivalent to the highest academic institution in the Sui Dynasty, would have a very strong say in the court.
So everyone began to recommend and recommend their own people.
There is no way, so far, the educated people are still concentrated among the wealthy families, with Hebei being the most important.
Among the thirty-six bachelors, nine came from the East Palace, including Li Gang, Li Baiyao, Wang Gui, Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui, Xue Shou, Yao Silian, Li Xuandao, and Ouyang Xun.
Yang Ming used a new department to bring the Donggong group into the court to discuss state affairs.
The remaining candidates have to be taken slowly. It is impossible to select them in a few days, but Su Wei's son Su Kui has come in. This person's knowledge is absolutely awesome.
There was also Wei Zheng from Menxiasheng. No one liked him, but this boy was Wang Tong's disciple and his academic philosophy met Yang Ming's requirements.
Of course, there is also the child prodigy Xu Jingzong who takes care of his father in the capital.
Pei Ju was very happy because he knew that he had guessed correctly. Yang Ming's future political direction would be Wang Tong's. In this way, Yang Jin, as Wang Tong's disciple, had a great advantage.
Because the successor king was originally the continuation of the current king's political philosophy, Yang Rui still followed Xue Daoheng's Confucian path, which was not suitable for the current situation.
Sun Simiao, who was hiding in Wangwu Mountain to make alchemy, did not need Yang Ming to urge him, but Yang Lihua.
They did practice some golden elixirs. The mixture of black and gold did not meet Yang Lihua's requirements at first glance, so Yang Lihua did not eat it.
It's a good thing you didn't eat it.
Yang Ming is also quite depressed. This thing is used to send his father back to the west, but he will not be happy if Yang Lihua is taken along.
But Yang Lihua is particularly obsessed with this, because in the eyes of women, golden elixir not only prolongs life, but also preserves beauty forever.
Slowly, more and more people know what Sun Simiao is doing, and there is an endless stream of people seeking immortality and medicine. One of the reasons why Taoism occupies a pivotal position in history is that people can cultivate immortality, which satisfies people. The desire for immortality.
In the East Palace, Yang Yinjiang has been paying attention to Sun Simiao's movements. She is about to become the queen, and she doesn't want her body to have problems.
"I made it clear to you in advance that you don't touch that thing," Yang Ming said sternly in the dormitory.
The reason why he was so serious was because he had persuaded Yang Yinjiang before to stop abusing drugs, but Yang Yinjiang agreed on the surface, but secretly continued to take it.
It is very, very difficult for people to change another person, and it is almost impossible to achieve it.
Yang Ming knew that taking medicine was not good, but Yang Yinjiang did not.
"Then why did you ask him to make the elixir? Aren't you keeping it for yourself?" Yang Yinjiang's expression was a little dissatisfied.
Yang Ming sighed and told her honestly, because Yang Ming knew that if he didn't tell the truth, Yang Yinjiang would secretly ask Sun Simiao for medicine.
"Can't golden elixir prolong life?" Yang Yinjiang said with a surprised look on her face.
Yang Ming said: "Have you ever seen anyone in history who really became an immortal?"
"Yes," Yang Yinjiang muttered, talking about some Taoist celebrities who had disappeared in history.
This is ridiculous. A missing person is a missing person. He insists on being passed down and transformed into an immortal. This has deceived generations of people.
Yang Ming said with a speechless face: "If you are not afraid of eating him to death, then you can eat it. When the time comes, I will adopt Yang Rui to someone else."
This was like hitting Yang Yinjiang's weak spot. She was dissatisfied and said: "If you don't want to eat, you won't eat. Do you need to scare people like this?"
"I'm afraid you can't change it," Yang Ming feigned anger: "Throw away all that pile of tonics. What kind of medicine do you take every day when you are good? Have you ever seen Ayun take it?"
I took the medicine just because I was afraid of dying in front of Ayun, Yang Yinjiang said: "Ayun doesn't know how to take care of his own body."
"You don't understand!" Yang Ming was really angry this time. You are really good at making excuses: "Throw it away now."
Yang Su and Yang Yue did not live to be old, but Pei Ju lived a long life. Historically, Pei Xuanji held important positions in the periods of Li Yuan, Li Shimin, and Li Zhi. He also served as the crown prince Zuo Shuzi for Li Hong. He was obviously a longevity man. people.
It shows that the living and eating habits of other people's families are suitable for longevity.
You can live to sixty, but there is no guarantee that others will live to eighty.
Yang Yinjiang knew that her husband was really angry this time, so she quickly ordered the maid to throw out all the tonics, and then kept taking them in front of Yang Ming.
"Ying Hui's wedding is coming soon. During this period, you go to the palace to make arrangements," Yang Ming said, "I will decide on his subordinate officials and allocate a group of young people from the clan to serve as his bodyguards."
Yang Yinjiang nodded quickly.
Yang Rui is about to get married. This kid has been looking forward to this day for many years. Naturally, the Wei family does not dare to neglect it. The big family members in the capital have all arrived and are busy with the matter of Wei Gui's marriage.
This is an out-and-out marriage. After all, everyone knows that Yang Rui will be the prince in a short time.
And Yang Ming himself was not idle either. He took a new concubine, the eldest grandson Wugu.
I don’t know why, but when Yang Ming and Changsun were sitting face to face, it was difficult for them to have the kind of thoughts between men and women, and there was no thought of touching hands.
Maybe it's because the other party's reputation in history is too great.
However, she was also a short-lived queen.
Li Shimin was a drug addict, and there was no way his eldest grandson was also taking drugs. He passed away at the age of thirty-six, which was too fast.
However, according to historical records, Empress Changsun was suffering from gas and lung problems. It was most likely a hereditary disease. Otherwise, none of her children would have lived a long life. Her four legitimate daughters all died young, and her three sons died very young. In other words, Li Zhi lived to be more than fifty years old.
Fifty years old is not called longevity.
In Li Shimin's family, there was a hereditary disease called wind disease. Wind disease and qi disease collided with each other, and the life span of the offspring was worrying. Fortunately, Wu Zetian improved it for them in the middle.
"I heard Wuji say that it's not good for you to keep your body small?" Yang Ming frowned.
Changsun Wugou nodded: "Sometimes I get sick, but it doesn't affect me."
Yang Ming gave a sigh of relief and said nothing more.
This was the fifth time they were alone in a room, but the eldest grandson was still a perfect person, and it was the same tonight. Yang Ming waved her hand and let her go down.
Next came Nuan Dong and Liang Xia, who had served Yang Ming for half his life.
Yang Ming always hoped that the two of them would get married, but they refused, saying that they would serve Yang Ming for the rest of their lives.
Alas, I can't resist, so Yang Ming wants them both tonight, and will give them a status in the future. After all, they are caring and considerate old people, and Yang Ming can't bear to wrong them.
