Prince of Chaos

Chapter 685

Dong Qichang gasped after hearing Zhu Changluo's words!
He never thought that the Taixi religion that Matteo Ricci wanted to spread would be so rebellious!
Dare to use religious power to suppress royal power, whether it is in the history of Ming Dynasty or in the history of 5000 years of China, it is an unforgivable taboo!

Religion can only be attached to the royal power, and it can only become a religion accepted by the rulers by following the secular morality after the secular.

Once religion starts to go astray, if you want to get involved in the kingship, you must first rule the secular world, then you will definitely be severely attacked.

In the Eastern Han Dynasty, when Taoism was just emerging, Zhang Jiao and other demon Taoists rebelled under the banner of "the sky is dead, the yellow sky should be established, the year is Jiazi, and the world is auspicious", which opened the prelude to the demise of the Eastern Han Dynasty—— The Yellow Turban Rebellion.

After that, the rulers and scholar-bureaucrats of the past dynasties began to be extremely vigilant against the power of sects. As long as there are sects under the banner of "weird power and chaotic gods" come out to deceive the public, the imperial court and local governments will spare no effort to attack and eliminate them.

Later, after Buddhism experienced several incidents of exterminating Buddhism in the Central Plains, it was considered to be honest and deeply integrated with the Central Plains culture.

Finally, in the Tang and Song Dynasties, the general trend of the integration of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism was formed, which is also the essence of Chinese culture in later generations.

Now, the Taixi religion wants to enter the land of Ming Dynasty, so the first problem that the Taixi religion faces is the problem of localization.

If the Taixi religion still followed the way of the Taixi Holy See, even if Zhu Changluo lost his mind and allowed the Taixi religion to preach legally, the literati would not easily agree.

Although, at the end of the Ming Dynasty, many scholar-officials followed Matteo Ricci to join the Taixi religion.

However, the reason why these people joined the Western religion was not at all to worship the Western God brought by Matteo Ricci. They were at most a psychological and cultural curiosity.

If you want these literati and bureaucrats to abandon Confucian morality and deep-rooted culture, fully integrate into Western religion, and be a devout Christian, that is simply a dream.

To put it bluntly, the behavior of these scholar-bureaucrats is actually the same as the transvestism popular in the Susong area. It is completely a psychological behavior.

In the final analysis, the reason why the scholars in the south of the Yangtze River are so deviant is because they are too full to eat and want to find a psychological satisfaction and stimulation, so they try these things crazily.

And the psychological basis of their madness is actually the confidence given by the great sage Wang Yangming.

As soon as Wang Yangming came out with his mind, he put forward the avenue of "unity of knowledge and action". After everyone saw this sentence, it was like enlightenment, and they instantly understood their own hearts, so they began to follow the desires in their hearts, just around the corner up.

In fact, this is a complete misinterpretation of Wang Yangming's great thought of "unity of knowledge and action".

Wang Yangming's "integration of knowledge and action" does not simply follow the original heart, he emphasizes more of a Confucian thought of joining the world for the country and the people.

As a result, such people misrepresented the scriptures.

Take Wang Shengren's words as a compass for his unrestrained and deviant behavior.

If so, Wang Yangming knew that after his death, so many people danced wildly under the banner of Xinxue, and he didn't know how to understand his feelings.

Maybe, he will regret it.

Of course, this cannot deny the value of psychology.

After all, Xinxue is also a sublimation of Confucianism. If it weren't for these selfish people enjoying the happiness brought by deviant under the banner of Xinxue, maybe this world would really be much better.

It is a pity that human greed, if there is no moral shackles and legal restrictions, there is no difference between man and beast.

Therefore, those great sages and Confucians who can cultivate themselves, cultivate the Tao, and educate the world are worthy of everyone's respect.

They sacrificed the pursuit of the ego and set up the ambition of the big ego.

Based on this alone, the Duke of Zhou, Laozi, Confucius, Mozi, Mencius, Xunzi, Han Feizi and other schools of thought are worthy of everyone's respect.

Because the morals and theories they created are the supreme treasures that guide this nation's endless life.

Therefore, they deserve the reverence of generations.

Now, the question goes back to the Tessian religion itself.

Dong Qichang said: "Please rest assured, Your Highness, I will organize all the great sages from all walks of life to discuss this matter, and thoroughly transform the Taixi religion into a sect suitable for our local Ming Dynasty."

Zhu Changluo said: "There is a Master Lao Dong, but there is no need to rush this matter, just follow the steps. It took nearly a thousand years for Buddhism to enter my Central Plains before it slowly merged with my Chinese culture. Therefore, Gu is not in a hurry to complete this matter overnight."

After Dong Qichang heard Zhu Changluo's words, he was immediately blessed.

It turns out that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is still very wary of this Taixi sect.

With this central idea in mind, Dong Qichang instantly felt that the work was easy to do.

Dong Qichang replied: "I obey the order."

Zhu Changluo and Dong Qichang chatted for a while about Taixijiao, and finally, Zhu Changluo asked: "Today Gu and Xing Qing chatted about Jiubian. He should have looked for you today, right?"

Dong Qichang replied: "I did receive an invitation from Xing Junji, but I haven't had time to approach Xing Junji."

When Zhu Changluo heard Dong Qichang's answer, he just hummed, and didn't express any dissatisfaction, nor did he dislike them for procrastinating.

After all, the matter of Jiubian is not a trivial matter. If Xing Jie doesn't sort out his thoughts and plans, he can't talk to Dong Qichang about it.

Therefore, it is understandable to be slower.

Zhu Changluo said: "Gu today and Xing Qing mainly discussed the arrangements for the people who belong to the Nine Borders. Gu asked Xing Qing to discuss this issue with you, because in terms of culture and education, the cabinet and the Ministry of Rites are still the leaders of the imperial court. Therefore, this matter So Gu arranged for Xing Qing to meet you."

When Dong Qichang heard that Zhu Changluo told him about this, he was really moved.

Logically speaking, Zhu Changluo didn't need to say these things to him at all, he just needed to see the final result.

However, now Zhu Changluo explained the matter to him in advance.

It can be seen from this that, firstly, the trust and favor of His Highness the Crown Prince to him has reached a place where there is no need to add it, and second, His Highness the Crown Prince's emphasis on the Nine Sides has risen. The most important national policy degree.

Therefore, Dong Qichang must seriously carry out Zhu Changluo's will with Xing Jie, and arrange the affairs of the Nine Sides properly.

Dong Qichang bowed: "Please rest assured, Your Highness, I will definitely advance this matter with Xing Junji, so that the Nine Frontiers will be stable and the grassland will be attached. It will lay an immortal foundation for the prosperity of our Great Ming Dynasty!"

Zhu Changluo nodded in affirmation of Dong Qichang's statement, and then Zhu Changluo said: "Gu and Xing Jie mainly talked about culture and education and the arrangement of the people who belonged to the grassland, and there are some things that Gu also mentioned. Therefore, I want to talk to you again here."

Dong Qichang immediately made a respectful and listening attitude.

Zhu Changluo said: "Culture and education are of course the most important thing, as long as these are aimed at the descendants of these subordinate people. However, when these newly subordinate people learn the cultural and educational etiquette of the Central Plains, they will definitely feel extremely boring and restrained. So, Gu also suddenly thought of a problem."

"Since it is difficult for these adult dependents to learn the cultural and educational etiquette of the Central Plains, let's change our thinking. We can arrange corresponding songs and dances for them according to their respective tribal legends and customs. Let them enjoy while entertaining The wildness has also faded, and making them a people who can sing and dance is also a good prescription."

After listening to Zhu Changluo's words, Dong Qichang's eyes lit up. This method seems to be interesting.

Dong Qichang said: "The minister will arrange for the Jiaofang Division to participate in it, let the artists of the Jiaofang Division participate in it, offer advice and suggestions for them, and arrange songs and dances belonging to these attached people."

When Zhu Changluo heard that Dong Qichang wanted to involve the Jiaofang Division, Zhu Changluo immediately shook his head and said: "The Jiaofang Division is too restrictive, so it may not be suitable for them. I will show you the way. You can go to Xishan Huangzhuang to look for it. Zhuang now has a lot of new operas and singing styles. These are more down-to-earth, and may be easier to integrate the characteristics of the people of the grassland."

After Dong Qichang heard Zhu Changluozhi's trick, he also understood Zhu Changluo's mind in an instant.

The crown prince wants these grassland people to completely assimilate into human beings and harmless good people!

This holy heart and holy will directly catch up with the ancient sages!

Dong Qichang was amazed!
In fact, when it comes to Jiaofangsi, many people's first reaction is pronouns such as brothels.

But this is not the case. Although the Jiaofang Division has this business, it does not mean that this is the entire business of the Jiaofang Division.

Although Jiaofangsi is a very low-level authority and responsibility yamen, it is directly under the Ministry of Rites.

And the Ministry of Rites is also in charge of the cultural, educational, moral and etiquette work across the country, so the duties of the Jiaofang Division are naturally a lot more solemn.

The Jiaofang Division also assumes the responsibility of the Royal Orchestra and is responsible for playing music during celebrations or welcoming distinguished guests.

This may not be the same as the Jiaofang Division that many people know.

After all, the elegance of these Yangchun Baixue is definitely not comparable to the mundaneness of the rural Liba people.

Therefore, this has also led to many people's misinterpretation of the Jiaofang Division, thinking that the Jiaofang Division is a management bureaucrat, and there are some mothers in it.

In fact, they are serious government agencies, the ones with establishments.

Dong Qichang replied: "I understand that I have already dealt with the cultural and educational work of the people belonging to the grassland, so that they can live and work in peace and contentment on the land of Ming Dynasty."

Zhu Changluo said: "Master Dong has worked hard. It takes ten years to grow trees and a hundred years to cultivate people. This is a cause of supreme merit, and it is also a cause that needs to be persisted for a long time. I hope your Ministry of Rites will not deal with this matter. Otherwise, you will be alone. Only you are asking!"

Dong Qichang said: "I will definitely live up to the holy will!"

Zhu Changluo hummed: "Okay, it's getting late, and I won't keep you for dinner, let's get off work and go back earlier."

Dong Qichang thanked En and resigned.

After returning, Dong Qichang didn't have time to rest. He immediately called the servants of the Ministry of Rites who were not off work and the heads of the Senglu Division, Daolu Division, and Jiaofang Division for a small meeting.

Sitting in the lobby of the Ministry of Rites, Dong Qichang looked at the two ministers sitting next to him and the relevant persons in charge of the Senglu Division, Daolu Division, and Jiaofang Division standing below.

Dong Qichang said: "Everyone sit down. Today, the Pavilion called you here to explain something."

The two servants and the heads of the various departments paid homage: "Please show me."

Dong Qichang looked at the Minister of Rites on the right and said: "Yong Yun, today the Japanese Pavilion discussed Matteo Ricci's Taixi religion with His Highness in the palace. His Highness promised Matteo Ricci earlier, as long as Matteo Ricci can bring back Taixi from Taixi." Classic, His Highness will allow the Taixi religion to preach."

"Since ancient times, you have never joked. Since Your Highness has agreed to Matteo Ricci's request, it is natural to keep his word. However, the situation of Taixi Sect is complicated, which is different from Daoism and Buddhism in Ming Dynasty. Taixi Sect is the only one in Taixi. The denomination can not only control the secular world in Thailand and the West, but its leader even calls himself the Pope, overriding all the countries in Thailand and the West, and the appointment and removal of the kings of all countries must be crowned by the Pope to inherit the throne."

"So, Your Highness is also deeply worried about this, worried that the Taixi Holy See will use religion to interfere in our Ming Dynasty's state affairs. Therefore, Your Highness requires this cabinet and the Ministry of Rites to complete the localization reform of the Taixi Church, so that it can be separated from the Taixi Holy See, and act The rites of the Central Plains are the law of the Central Plains, and the teachings of the good world.”

"I thought that Yongyun, you have learned a lot, and you have a lot of knowledge, and you will definitely have your own opinions on this matter. Therefore, this pavilion intends to entrust this important task to you, and you will lead the Senglu Division, Daolu Dao Dao, an eminent monk under the name of the company, participated in the work of reforming the Taixi religion. Try to change the Taixi religion into the same secular religion as Taoism and Buddhism."

"Let the believers of the Taixi religion also learn to practice by burning incense and praying, and meditating and chanting scriptures. Make them cut off the idea of ​​getting involved in the government of the court. Do you have confidence in Yun?"

Dong Qichang looked at Feng Qi, the right servant of the Ministry of Rites, waiting for Feng Qi's answer.

After listening to Dong Qichang's words, Feng Qi stood up and replied: "Don't worry, Mr. Ge, I will definitely complete the tasks assigned by Mr. Ge, and will seriously reform the Thai-Western religion, making it the same secular religion as Taoism and Buddhism. "

Dong Qichang looked at Feng Qi's attitude, and Dong Qichang was very satisfied.

Feng Qi is a real person, and his official style is very similar to Yu Jideng, the former minister of rites and now the chief constitution of the Metropolitan Procuratorate.

Every time Dong Qichang saw Feng Qi's appearance and his attitude in doing things, Dong Qichang felt that he was not the minister of the Ministry of Rites, but the minister of the Ministry of punishment.

After hearing Feng Qi's answer, Dong Qichang said: "Then it will be hard to use Yun." After saying this, Dong Qichang did not forget to explain the more important thing, "There is also the translation of Catholicism about Taixiism. Don’t translate it according to Tessie’s way. For example, the first sentence in the Our Father, “God said that there be light, and there was light.” This sentence must be translated as “God said that there should be light, and with the permission of the Son of Heaven, There is light'."

"In the translation of this scripture, it must be emphasized that the authority of the Son of Heaven is higher than that of Taixi God. Because, in the near future, the crown prince will personally issue an edict to confer Taixi God as one of the righteous gods of the Ming Dynasty. Therefore, In the translation of these scriptures, the supremacy of my Son of Heaven must be reflected!"

After Feng Qi heard this, he replied: "The humble job understands."

Dong Qichang added: "There is also the issue of the Christian name. Taixi religion is only a tentative name, and Taixi God is also a tentative name. When translating, you, Senglusi and Daolusi must brainstorm and give this new The sect chooses an appropriate name, and also names a new set of rules for its god system. You must not directly use the title of gods from other sects."

Hearing Dong Qichang's words, Feng Qi was a little surprised. He really didn't expect Dong Qichang to treat this Taixi sect so seriously.

However, Feng Qi also understood when he thought of what Dong Qichang said earlier that Taixi theocracy was higher than secular kingship.

Feng Qi is also a traditional scholar-bureaucrat. If it wasn't because the crown prince Jinkou Yuyan promised Matteo Ricci, based on these words, Feng Qi would definitely define this so-called Taixi religion as an evil sect that endangers the country and make it a Hebailian religion. Wait for the same street mouse!

However, the problem now is that the crown prince opened the mouth of gold, so no matter how difficult this matter is, he must find a way to do it.

Otherwise, it is broken promises.

And the crown prince is the holy prince of the supervisory country, and he has the same appearance as the emperor. Therefore, the crown prince's words are also an imperial decree. As a minister, he can only do his best to complete it, not question it.

Therefore, Feng Qi can only follow Dong Qichang's request and try his best to reform the Taixi religion brought by Matteo Ricci.

After explaining the matter of Feng Qitaixijiao, Dong Qichang set his sights on the fuselage of Li Ting, another servant.

Dong Qichang said to Li Tingji: "Er Zhang, there is another thing I want to ask you. Opening the Western Regions is already an imperative national policy. But before opening the Western Regions, we must ensure the stability of the Mobei Grassland on the Nine Frontiers. Therefore, this The Pavilion is going to entrust you with the task of educating the people of the prairie who belonged to the Nine Borders. I hope you can uphold the heart of heaven and obey the will of the people. Properly arrange these prairie people who are attached to them so that they can integrate into the Ming Dynasty as soon as possible. in life."

"This time I called the Jiaofang Division for the same reason. The Jiaofang Division is in charge of rites and music, and there are many masters who are proficient in rhythm. This pavilion hopes that Erzhang can adapt to local conditions and formulate rules for these grassland people who have come here. The folk rites and music that belong to them make them a kind-hearted family who keep their own way and can sing and dance well."

After Li Tingji heard Dong Qichang's words, his eyes widened, and he felt that he had heard it wrong.

Turn the ferocious prairie people into a kind-hearted people who keep their own place and can sing and dance well?What are you kidding?
Who doesn't know that these ferocious prairie people only need to be as tall as a wheel, ride a horse, carry a machete, and hold a bow, and they will be a brave and capable prairie cavalry.

Isn't it a bit whimsical for such a law-abiding person to be able to sing and dance?
Looking at Li Tingji's expression, Dong Qichang knew what he was thinking.

Dong Qichang said: "Easy things are not up to us. Since we are in a high position and eat the king's salary, of course we have to share the worries for the king. Although the people of the grassland are used to being wild, they are also the seedlings of my China in the final analysis. Just ignore the temporary prejudices. Let them fend for themselves on the barren grassland. This is not in line with the way of a saint!"

"Therefore, we must understand the essence of the sage's self-cultivation, self-cultivation, family governance, and peace of the world, so that there is no distinction between teaching, so that we can set our minds for the world, plead for the lives of the people, inherit the knowledge of the past saints, and create peace for all generations! When it is difficult for a while, you will shrink back, refuse to contribute to the court, and refuse to practice the sage's deeds. This will disappoint the hearts of scholars like me."

Dong Qichang threw out such a big reason, and hit Li Tingji on the head, knocking Li Tingji dizzy.

However, to Li Tingji, this is not empty talk?

Who can't say beautiful words?But those are the people of the prairie who don't accept the king's transformation. How can they be educated when they say enlightenment?

It’s so easy to educate. It’s been more than 2000 years since Confucius, so why haven’t people in the grassland been educated?
Aren't they still riding tall horses every now and then, wielding machetes in their hands, wantonly attacking the Great Wall in the north, and plundering the wealth within the Great Wall.

It can be seen from this that these people are not disobedient to discipline at all.

Wanting them to keep themselves safe and be good at singing and dancing is simply a fantasy!
Anyway, Li Tingji felt that this was not going well.

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