Chapter 155: Faith Integration (Part 2)
The sects were naturally happy about the show of the powerful figures and quickly prepared to show their unique skills to let Governor Li see what the real Taoism is.
During this meeting, the Dai Sect was the one who had the advantage of the home court. They regarded themselves as landlords and were naturally not a problem when they were entertained. For a moment, the entire Governor's Mansion was full of incense.
"Master, our Dai Sect, is that all we have to do is it?" Xu Yunqian and Taoist priest Xu supported the elderly Taoist priest, looking at the noisy living room from a distance, and asked excitedly.
"What is our Dai Sect counting? Longhu Mountain, Maoshan, and Shangqing School, which one does not have its own temple? Our foundation is Mount Tai, and the roots of King Tianqi are also in Mount Tai. Now we are just barely living!"
Although the old Taoist's eyes were turbid, they looked at people very accurately.
"Look, the Shangqing Sect is the host of Zhenren Zhang, and the Zhengyi Sect is the master of Master Li Guan. The Lou Guan Sect has withered a lot, and there are only a dozen people, I guess the plan to join is not strong!"
"The Louguan School has always been close to Liu. I think it's not willing to cause more trouble. It's necessary to be cautious."
As the two discussed, more and more people gathered in the living room. As the contemporary descendant of the Dai Sect, Xu coughed and began to welcome these figures of various sects.
It would be fine if the small sects of other families were small, but as the most widely circulated Shangqing sect at this time, they had a very bad temper!
"What kind of tradition does the little Dai Sect dare to overtake us?"
Zhang Zhenren, the host of the Shangqing School, has a bad temper and is highly respected. He is in his forties and still has long black hair, wide sleeves and long robe, and looks like a fairy-like figure. Just a glance, he can't help but convince him.
Without a good look, how could anyone believe that a childlike face is the best standard for Taoist priests?
The Taoist priests gathered together, but they were so polite, but they were extremely narrow-minded. After all, this thing is exclusive.
Therefore, looking at the proud Dai Sect, he felt more and more contempt in his heart.
"Thank you brothers, I have worked hard. The reason why I summoned everyone to come this time is the order of the Governor's Office. I hope everyone will understand more!"
Taoist Xu said excitedly, what can many fellow Taoists say? They can only bow and express their gratitude.
"Why did Governor Li, the boy of Dai Sect, call us to come?" The Shangqing Sect has a great influence in the entire literati class and naturally has a high status. They look down on these sects that rely on mud legs.
Or, in their opinion, only by relying on the powerful and powerful scholars and officials can we eliminate the trend of Taoism's decline since the previous Tang Dynasty.
I have been coveting the orthodox position of Longhu Mountain for a long time, and the Taoist holy land is Maoshan.
"Zhang Zhenren is a little hurry. This conference was summoned by Governor Li. Just be careful not to be impatient!"
Taoist Xu said calmly and clicked Governor Li. Zhenren Zhang sat down unwillingly, his chest was fluctuating, and he was obviously anxious.
"Our Dai Sect is deeply trusted by the governor and presided over the conference. I hope that many seniors will support you!"
Then, the conference began to develop step by step according to the process.
First, we discuss the classic works of each school, and then the younger generation starts to discuss it, which is very lively.
The Tao Te Ching alone has many versions of the annotations, and then just a few words are wrong, and the understanding of each sect is different.
In this debate, the Qing sects were the winner. After all, they were good at Qing dynasties and liked to study these mysterious things. Instead, they abandoned Taoist traditions such as talismans.
After that, it was finally time to be castrated. A Taoist fusion organization must be established and major sects must actively support it.
"What is the benefit of this Chongfusi Sect for us and other factions?"
"The Chongfu Department, under the jurisdiction of the Governor's Office, has the position of Taizhu Ling, who is under the sixth rank, and is engaged in several entrusted with the local Taoist temples, fellow Taoists, have they violated the law or treason..."
"From today, the establishment and new construction of any Taoist temple will require approval from Chongfu Department. The scale and number of Taoist temples are stipulated. Every county and even every hill has requirements..."
When everyone heard this, they were all frightened. Such great power was simply a sharp knife hanging on their necks, which was incredible. This was much different from the past Xiaoyao.
Seeing that everyone's face turned pale, Taoist Xu continued:
"Of course, Chongfushi cannot control all the internal affairs of the Contemporary Consciousness, unless it violates the precepts and regulations."
Although I was relieved, the Taoist priests still frowned. The days of comfort are gone forever, and there is a mother-in-law in charge on her head, which is really annoying.
"The Taoist temple is divided into three levels, upper, middle, lower, and all the best ones have more than a hundred people in the domestic demand. The prefectures and counties allocate a fixed amount of 1,000 guan per year. Generally speaking, only one in several states is available."
"For those with average people, ten to hundreds of people, they are certified by Chongfu Department, and the prefectures and counties allocate between 100 and 1000 yuan per year."
"The inferior ones are less than ten people, and the number is about a hundred pillars a year..."
"This can also solve our urgent needs!" A little spectator said happily.
The Grand View naturally does not have to worry about the incense, but the small view of three or five people is often located between hills, with few pilgrims, and it is common for hunger to eat and fill. If you can get subsidies every year, it will be much more comfortable.
The Taoist priests present were stunned. The first time I heard that being a Taoist priest can still pay salaries like an official, which is unprecedented. It is so amazing.
In fact, Taoist Xu was also surprised by this kind of thing, and then he advised him that as a system, he certainly knew what impact this policy would have on the entire society.
It is difficult to guarantee that later emperors will not take any action to destroy Taoism.
"If you enjoy these benefits, you must give up all temple property and do not own any acres, except for incense money..."
Governor Li looked at Taoist Xu in a daze and said enthusiastically:
"Each county can only have a lower-class Taoist temple with less than ten people. The rest will be demolished and relocated to worship a small temple. It is still possible for the county government to do so."
"There is only one in each state, and it is a breeze for one state!"
"The best Taoist temples are all included in several states. Our 60 states in the Han Dynasty only need six. Any violations will be demolished!"
"Chongfusi, this is what he does!"
Li Jia has a clear understanding of these religious people. It is impossible to get rid of them, and it is even more impossible to support them. Then he can only draw a circle, limit it to death, and let it develop in his own hands.
The Song Dynasty also wanted to control it, but the means were disc cases, but it became a tool for the court to make money, which went against its original intention.
Chapter completed!