Chapter six hundred and forty third draw down the road
When the people present in the Green Forest heard the abbot's words, they had all kinds of reactions, but the most people cursed in their hearts that the treatment of these monks was so good, they had tens of thousands of acres of land (one hectares in the Tang Dynasty were fifty acres, and a thousand hectares were fifty acres of acres), and they didn't have to pay grain taxes, and there was also the territory granted by the royal royal family. No wonder so many people rushed to be monks. Although they were in the Green Forest, they enjoyed national treatment. Who wouldn't do such a good thing?
Bai Fan smiled, "The abbot misunderstood. This is the imperial court's decree to Buddhism. All monks who are in the Tang Dynasty treat this way. Although Shaolin Temple is a hero in troubled times, it is ultimately in Buddhism.
Your Majesty said that the achievements of monks and soldiers back then must not be forgotten today. Thousands of monks and soldiers are also heroes of the Tang Dynasty. Wouldn’t they bury heroes when sitting in the mountains and forests eating vegetarian food and chanting Buddha?
Now the Tang Dynasty is surrounded by enemies, and it is the time to use people. Therefore, all Shaolin monks, regardless of age, joined the army. They are supported by the court to form a powerful army in the Tang Dynasty, which is dedicated to dealing with the wolves of the four barbarians and promoting our country's power.
As for the previous rewards, it is the exclusive fief of this powerful army. In addition, the fief of a thousand households of monks' army is added. This is a great preferential treatment. You must know that a duke like Brother Shubao has only a few hundred households of real titles. Even this marquis is envious of such treatment."
Bai Fan painted a big pie vividly like this, and a dignified marquis actually looked like a merciless businessman. This style almost made the Shaolin abbot spit out a mouthful of old blood.
What do you mean to envy? You are the richest man in the Tang Dynasty, what a big deal!
The 50,000 acres of land were originally from Shaolin. In the words of the court, although the land was preserved, our people were deceived into the battlefield, with a thousand households and fiefs? Haha, on average, less than one household on each person. Isn’t this abstaining from people?
"Marty, the monk soldiers are old and have been killed too much back then. Now they are chanting scriptures and eating vegetarian food to eliminate evil karma. How can they pick up the butcher's knife and go to the battlefield to kill the enemy? Please forgive Shaolin Temple for not being able to do it."
Bai raised his eyebrows and snorted coldly: "So, do you want to serve the country? You have to take the rewards of the country for nothing and occupy the resources of the country. When the people of the country need people to stand up to protect them, do you hide behind as turtles?
How can such a good thing be like this? Two ways are either according to the imperial decrees, either under the age of fifty are not allowed to become monks, and they all return to secular life and serve the people. The development of Buddhism must be supervised by the state. Monks farm and feed themselves, which is no different from the people. They pay grain taxes as usual. In this way, joining the army will not be mentioned.
Or as I just said, the monks join the army and Shaolin can understand Buddhism with peace of mind, and your position as the leader of Buddhism will not change."
Abbot Tanzhi clasped his hands together and shouted the Buddha's name. His voice couldn't help but feel a little higher, "Lantian Hou, should the court really be forced to force each other? Shaolin Temple worked for the King of Qin back then, and wasn't it for the country? If it was spread, wouldn't it make the people feel disheartened?"
"Hahahaha, abbot, you and I know this in my heart. According to my words, you and I will be happy to everyone. If you really have a stingy relationship with you, do you think Shaolin Temple can withstand it?"
"Thousands of monk soldiers are absolutely unable to accept this move by the Marquis. Are you insulting their honor? Are you not afraid that they will go to Chang'an to find His Majesty to judge? After all, monk soldiers are also veterans of the Tang Dynasty." Abbot Tan Zhi said in a deep voice.
"What? Threat us? This marquis has brought an army of 20,000. If you dare to reject the imperial court's laws and insist on occupying the mountain as king, don't blame us for being rude." Bai Fan was a little angry.
At this time, the people in the green forest around were dissatisfied and asked to help Shaolin Temple.
"Lantian Hou, Shaolin Temple belongs to Green Forest. How could you lead the army to threaten it?
The court does not involve green forests. This is a rule that has always been true. If you do this, we really can't stand by and watch." An elder of the Emei Sect said.
Bai Fan looked back at the Shaolin people. Many people seemed to have put down the big stone in their hearts when they saw Green Forest help.
"So this is your Shaolin plan. The Buddhist rules can't protect you anymore, so I can use the green forest as a protection? No wonder so many green forest colleagues gathered here today. It turns out that there were premeditations."
Li Yuanba behind him drew out the peerless sword behind him.
He shouted: "You guys rely on their identities and martial arts to ignore the laws of the court? Look at me, I will fight against traitors for the country today!"
As soon as the peerless sword came out, the atmosphere in the entire hall suddenly became different. Many Green Forest Sword Cultivators felt that their swords were trembling constantly, as if they had seen something terrible.
Even the Shaolin guardian elder, Master Huiming, raised his eyebrows. Li Yuanba's cultivation level was so high, and this sword made him feel a heartbeat.
Bai Fan waved his hand to stop Li Yuanba and looked at Abbot Tanzhi again, "Abbot, I am here to perform official duties and don't want to tear apart. The Tang Dynasty Green Forest was a life-saving grace for me, Bai Fan, and I don't want to force me too much. I slaughter the Green Forest present. I, Bai Fan, can't do such an ungrateful thing.
As for matters, Shaolin Temple is in Buddhism and must abide by the new rules of the Tang Dynasty Buddhist.
I believe you have heard about Wulu Temple. Thinking of Shaolin’s reputation, I advise you to consider it so that you will not break up. At that time, not only will Shaolin not be able to maintain its reputation, but it may not be able to maintain its reputation. It would be a pity. After all, it was the hard work of Bodhidharma, the ancestral temple of the Tang Dynasty, the Zen ancestral temple of the Tang Dynasty.
Upon hearing this, Abbot Tanzhi felt a little nervous. No one knew how many secrets Bai Fan had in his hand, but the unknown was the most terrifying thing. He only dared to guess too much but not to count it. After all, over the years, he knew how many black accounts Shaolin had, and he knew the best.
Gradually, the sweat on Abbot Tanzhi's head fell. There was no room for Bai Fan's two roads. This was to be forced to go to a desperate situation!
"Amitabha, Marquis of Lantian, Shaolin dared not resist the Dharma, but he asked the court to remember the merits of monks and soldiers, and how could he give a glimmer of hope?
I don’t want to fight alone, so I want to make a bet with Marquis Lantian according to the rules of Green Forest? I wonder if the Marquis may be able to be able to be able to adapt to it?" The old monk Huiming spoke, after all, only the abbot came forward and could not withstand Bai Fan’s power.
Bai Fan nodded: "Since the master has spoken, Fan cannot give face. I have been doing this business today in private. It is for Green Forest to deal with it according to Green Forest's rules.
If there are three people here, you shall draw the road down the Shaolin Temple, whether to fight one by one or a group fight, we will follow you. As long as you can drive the three of us down the mountain, not only will I take the Shaolin matters, but I can also ask Your Majesty for love with the Buddhist Majesty."
"Okay, the marquis is righteous. Such preferential treatment and concessions are given to me, this is to give me face to the Green Forest." The people from the Kuang Dao Sect shouted.
The old monk Huiming looked bitter, and Bai Fan and his wife wanted all the senior officials of Shaolin to take action. Not to mention that there was Li Yuanba, if that sword came out, how many casualties would Shaolin have to suffer.
"No, the Marquis misunderstood. The Marquis's martial arts skills are the best in the world, and the King of Chu is also the best hero in the Tang Dynasty. We are definitely not a match. No one in Shaolin Temple dares to reach out to you."
"It's okay, Qin can also fight on his behalf." Qin Shubao said, pulling out the heroic sword in his hand, and suddenly the golden light in the hall shone brightly, and a righteous energy soared into the sky and headed straight for the sky.
Huiming was a little surprised to hear Qin Shubao faced the challenge, because Qin Shubao was a top master, and he was confident that he could take him down. However, when the magic sword was released, it looked like a peerless master. How could he fight? After all, he was over 100 years old and not as young as Qin Shubao, he might have lost the entire temple if he missed it.
"No, General Qin misunderstood. We are not going to attack the three of us, but we have other rules to ensure fairness and justice."
Today's second chapter, thank you for your support.
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