Eight Hills in the Eastern Jin Dynasty

The black robe smiled slightly, and said, "Yugong, Yugong, when you talked about Xuan, did you always follow the other party's topic like this, didn't you go straight to the topic and grasp the center of the debate?"

Yu Yue's complexion changed, and she suddenly realized something: "You mean, Buddhism has a way to solve the problem of more and more descendants of aristocratic families? Is it to let them shave or become monks? How is this possible, they are born rich , how can you be willing to give up these things and become a monk?"

The black robe said calmly: "Born with wealth, in the eyes of ordinary people, it is true that it is rich and rich, but on the other hand, it also means bearing the pressure of the family's reputation and the glory of the ancestors. Gong, you should have a deep understanding of this, otherwise why would you appear here now?"

Yu Yue sighed: "Yes, you are right. People in the world only say that our family is high and powerful, but they don't think that the pressure on our shoulders is so great. If we make a wrong step, the whole family may be lost forever. Think Wang Yu of the Wang family in Taiyuan, what a noble status, just because he didn't have a party attached to Liu Yu, he was accused of destroying his family, a century-old family, just like that. Why did I try so hard to please Liu Yu? It’s because I’m afraid of becoming the second in the royal family.”

The black robe nodded: "Because the aristocratic family and the gentry occupy too much land, resources, and control too much population, whether it's for Liu Yu who wants to gather the power of the whole country for the Northern Expedition, or for those who want to lead the bottom Liu Yu, the people's counterattack, you aristocratic families are the first to bear the brunt, and sooner or later you will be attacked. But then again, if your descendants are not increasing, occupying land and annexing more and more ruthlessly, how can you offend the whole world? Is it true that the people who have become the target of criticism? Liu Yu is just talking and doing things for these people who have long held grievances. It is still polite.

Yu Yue came to understand a little bit: "So, your solution is to let those children from distant branches become monks and become monks?"

The black robe said calmly: "In the long run, we must do this,

According to my idea, except for the eldest son who inherits the title, it is best for all children to become monks. In fact, many of your children were also fostered in the Tao of Heavenly Masters, Xiuxian asked. Switching to Buddhism, in fact, there is no difference. "

Yu Yue said bitterly: "It's a big difference. Going to Tianshi Dao is to learn Huang Lao's art, and some secret methods to prolong life. In addition, you also need to practice some methods of alchemy and dispersion to prevent yourself from being killed. People are poisoned. When they become adults, they will go home and inherit the family business. They will not become monks and become Taoists for the rest of their lives. But Buddhism is different. If you shave your head and accept the precepts, you will really be an ancient Buddha for a lifetime. Who Would you like your own children to suffer and suffer this?”

The black robe sighed: "The reason why Sakyamuni stands taller and sees farther than ordinary people like Yugong is that he is willing. If he is only greedy for the position of a prince, then I am afraid that after he becomes a king, he will be relative to you." Weak and small countries will also be destroyed and annexed by others, and finally the whole country will be enslaved, so how can it be better? Monk as a monk, give up the throne, can avoid fighting with other brothers, and even use the form of Buddhism to follow The rulers of other countries make deals to resolve their infighting for the throne."

Yu Yue's eyes widened: "That's what you said, except for the heir, other princes become monks?"

The black robe nodded: "Yes, becoming a monk doesn't necessarily mean that you have to cultivate hard, you can also maintain the previous life, drink and eat, and still be happy and rich. It's just that you have let go of your family and country responsibilities. There is no more power involved, no more children.”

Yu Yue frowned slightly: "If this is the case, there will be many people who are willing to live this kind of life. Anyway, as long as they are happy in this life, it is fine. As for the children and grandchildren, it is actually more of a responsibility to the family. That’s all. I know some descendants of aristocratic families, even if they don’t join Buddhism, they actually don’t want offspring, so as not to bear that kind of responsibility, and don’t have to be regarded as a threat to brothers and kill each other.”

The black robe smiled slightly: "After becoming a monk, he didn't ask about worldly affairs, and he no longer threatened the kings and generals of the world. Therefore, Sakyamuni changed from a prince to a Buddha. He was admired by the world and created a new world. If you learn Buddhism, just like Duke Zhou and Confucius in the Central Plains, the names of sages and sages will be passed down through generations, isn’t it better than when

Is it better to be a king for decades? After thinking through this point, you will understand what Liu Yu is after. "

Yu Yue sighed: "After talking with you like this today, I really understand what Liu Yu thinks, but he wants to cut off the roots of all our aristocratic families, and in the future he will destroy all the aristocratic families. Let us It’s no different from those lowly farmers, so it’s better to kill us, even if I only have one breath ~www.readwn.com~, I will never let his plan succeed. However, Buddhism sounds unreliable, It is also necessary for us to cut off all children and grandchildren. If there is only one eldest son left, what should we do if he dies unfortunately? Wouldn’t the family be cut off?”

The black robe smiled and waved his hands: "If there is a problem with the heir, you can welcome one of the original brothers back from the temple, and return to the common life to inherit the family business. This kind of thing is very common in Tianzhu, and people have been able to solve it long ago. Yes. Sending other sons and grandchildren to become monks avoids brothers in the family from killing each other, and also avoids more and more sons and grandchildren, annexing more and more lands, and offending the people of the world.”

Yu Yue gritted her teeth: "But in this way, the Daxing Temple will also support many people who are not productive and become monks? Isn't it also a kind of land annexation? The former Tianshi Dao occupied an area of ​​land. People, opening altars everywhere and not paying taxes, was already a big problem before they rebelled. If your Buddhism is like this, the trouble will probably be even bigger.

The black robe said calmly: "It's not that anyone can become a monk just by shaving his head. The number of temples and the size of monks can all be restricted by the government. For rulers, Buddhism can accommodate their non-inherited children and grandchildren to avoid Family conflicts, of course, need to send incense and money as the living expenses of these children. In addition, Buddhism can chant scriptures and pray for people, eliminate disasters and complete their careers, so that those good men and women have sustenance in their hearts and hope in life. Views will never be as full of hatred as they are towards your manor."