Lu Shaoqi and others nodded repeatedly. They learned about Lu Song's practices when they visited Su Jin.

The Luzon ancestral hall is very grand in scale, and the main hall inside is usually dedicated to Chinese ancestors.

If people are having a wedding or celebrating the New Year, they can bring their own ancestral plaques and place them in the ancestral hall to worship together to express the blessings of their ancestors.

As for the east and west side halls of the main ancestral hall, they are dedicated to the sages of various schools of thought and the gods of China.

This is what Lu Shaoqi and others had in mind.

I heard that after the Han Dynasty, great ancestral halls would be promoted across the country. In addition to existing temples, Taoist temples, and other messy City God temples in the city, no more would be allowed to be built. Then this would be a big piece of meat.

Even if he doesn't fight for himself as an outsider, Xuanyuan Guan has to step forward for the sake of the world's sect.

Liu Ximing had long seen the roles played by the three brothers, but thinking that Xuanyuan Guan had indeed contributed a lot in helping him appease Chongzhen's suspicions, he didn't want to care about it.

They just took advantage of this opportunity to report Xuanyuan Guan's favor, and they would no longer be able to use this matter to trouble the royal family in the future.

At that moment, Liu Ximing smiled directly and said:

"We Ming people don't tell secrets. Since Xuanyuan Guan has come to me for your request, I will grant your request. From now on, all the great ancestral halls and temples across the country will be handed over to the Taoist sect for management."

"Ancestor Department will be established under the Xuanyuan Temple to manage the work related to the grand ancestral hall. Taoist sects across the country will recommend talents from among their outstanding disciples to receive training in the Ancestor Department. After passing the training, they will be assigned to take up posts in these places. You see, this is

good?"

"Okay, okay," Dong Fuyu laughed and clapped his hands, "Your Majesty is so kind to you. Once our Taoist disciples understand it, we will definitely spread your Majesty's kindness to all directions."

Liu Ximing smiled and said: "Don't be too happy, Taoist Master Dong. You have also read my Datong Society. After all, what my Datong Society advocates is atheism. Religion can no longer play a major role in social life as it did in the past.

"

"Therefore, you must also be mentally prepared. At the same time, given the urgent need for talents in building the country, Xuanyuan Temple will also be very cautious in issuing ultimatums, and the quality requirements of personnel will not be relaxed."

"In addition, in order to prevent cults such as the White Lotus Sect from using religious banners to make money, the incense money income of all temples and Taoist temples in the world must be controlled by Xuanyuan Temple. The believers of each temple and Taoist temple form a believer assembly to jointly supervise the use of the allocated money."

How profitable it is to open a temple is a philosophical question.

Anyway, as far as Liu Ximing and later generations knew, the managers of any temple drove luxury cars.

Regarding this situation, the Han Dynasty wanted to contain it from the beginning.

Although he advocates atheism, Liu Ximing still holds a positive attitude towards the role of religion.

Regarding Liu Ximing's request, Lu Shaoqi and others looked indifferent.

They are all real Taoists. How could they know that there are still people who treat this as a business? This is really causing trouble for the people who come after them.

While discussing the affairs of Xuanyuan Temple, Weiwei Temple Minister Li Biao strode into the temple.

"Your Majesty, Zen Master Ou Yi Zhixu from the Pure Land Sect has come to report from Xuanyuan Temple, along with all the Buddhist masters. Hou Dingnan has also come to report. Jijiao Li Leisi, Tang Ruowang and others have come to seek an audience."

Weiwei Temple is responsible for commanding the imperial army and is specifically responsible for the palace guards.

"Haha, look, your old enemy is here."

Liu Ximing looked at Lu Shaoqi and others with a smile.

"Invite all the masters and the fundamentalists to enter the palace."

Ou Yizhi Xu Yu Yunqi Zuhong, Zibai Zhenke, Hanshan Deqing and other three people are collectively known as the four eminent monks.

As the Han Dynasty came to power and decided to establish Xuanyuan Temple to manage religious affairs and formulate religious laws, Ou Yizhixu had to be carried out by his disciples to support the scene.

At the gate of Qianqing Palace, the Buddhists bumped head-to-head with Li Leisi and others dressed in Confucian clothes.

Both parties were so preoccupied that they entered the Qianqing Palace under the guidance of the imperial guards before they had time to say hello.

"I am waiting to see His Majesty the Emperor"

Liu Ximing was sitting on the dragon chair at this time. When he saw everyone entering the hall, he nodded and said:

"No gift, give me a seat"

Zhixu was shocked when he saw Lu Shaoqi and other Taoist priests arriving first.

Although he had heard from many sources that Daomen was deeply involved with the Han emperor, Zhixu thought about it now and felt that he and others might have underestimated it.

As for Li Leisi, Tang Ruowang and other red-haired people, Zhixu didn't take them seriously.

"Your Majesty, I heard that the imperial court plans to re-manage the world's religious sects. This is why I came here today."

As soon as he sat down, Zhixu spoke first.

Li Leisi hurriedly echoed: "Your Majesty, we are here for this matter. I, the Society of Jesus, are absolutely loyal to His Majesty the Emperor. I also ask Your Majesty to have mercy and allow our religion to be included in the management of Xuanyuan Temple."

Liu Ximing smiled in his heart, Christian was more knowledgeable now and knew how to proactively ask to be managed.

But he just smiled at Li Leisi and looked directly at Zhixu without saying anything.

After three hundred years of suppression by the Arimei Dynasty, Buddhism at this time had entered a state of decadence. Not only did it have no successors, its influence in society was also much less than that of Taoism.

If we want to delve deeper into the reasons, the popularity of Mr. Yangming’s philosophy of mind may also have had a suppressive effect on Buddhism.

After all, Xinxue is too close to many Buddhist teachings. For scholars, it is better to believe in such a theory invented by a Confucian scholar than to focus on Buddhism.

Zhixu also knew this, so the purpose of his visit today was not to think of being able to be on an equal footing with the Taoist sect. Of course, if he could compete, he must compete.

"Your Majesty, I would like to ask the imperial court how Xuanyuan Temple plans to manage the world's sects? What does the imperial court think of my sect?"

Seeing Liu Ximing turn his head and look over, Zhixu spoke at the right moment.

Liu Ximing looked calmly and said: "I advocate atheism. Religion is just a supplement to social spiritual culture. I don't agree with this."

Don’t over-advocate, don’t over-denounce, just let nature take its course.”

"As for the management of Xuanyuan Temple, I have given instructions to Xuanyuan Temple. The management of religious sects must still prioritize harmony and focus on negotiation. To this end, the subordinates of Xuanyuan Temple will form a Dahan Religious Committee to select personnel from various sects. Manage religious affairs together with the imperial court."

Everyone present looked happy.

"Your Majesty, may I ask how the seats in the Han religious committee are allocated?"

"Your Majesty, what about the quota for my teaching..." Li Leisi looked at Liu Ximing eagerly, his face full of pleading.

Liu Ximing still said calmly: "Let's talk about the composition of Xuanyuan Temple first. In view of the national conditions of our Han Dynasty, Xuanyuan Temple currently only has the Senglu Division and the Daolu Division. Now since the Western Christianity also wants to be included in Xuanyuan Temple, then I will have I have to ask."

Li Leisi quickly lowered his head and said, "Excuse me, Your Majesty."

"Both Buddhism and Taoism are the religions of the Han Dynasty, which are quiet and inactive religions, while Christianity is a Western paganism, and it is an aggressive religion. Judging from the history of Christianity in Western Europe, you still like to override the royal power.

Above all, how can I trust you?"

"this……"

Li Leisi and others didn't know how to answer, but the shock in everyone's hearts was unparalleled.

The Emperor of the Han Dynasty was indeed as omniscient as rumored.

Liu Ximing did not make things difficult for Lei Si, he just smiled and said calmly:

"Of course, as I said a few years ago, Buddhism and Taoism have been suffering for many years and it is difficult to make any progress. It is not a bad thing to let Christianity interfere at this time, but you have to reassure me and the court.

.”

Li Leisi lowered his head with a grimace, "Your Majesty, please make it clear that we will do our best to win the trust of the court."

"First, all Christian missionaries must sever ties with the Holy See and become loyal to me."

"Second, the Christian God can only be ranked alongside our Chinese ancestors, and missionaries must not prevent believers from worshiping their ancestors."

"If these two items can be achieved, then I can agree to incorporate Christianity into Xuanyuan Temple."

"Wow"

Tang Ruowang, An Wensi and others who came with Li Leisi were very excited.

This is heresy!

This is blasphemy!

Tang Ruowang, An Wensi and others were filled with roars.

However, facing the guardsmen who were watching eagerly in the palace, the Jesuits did not dare to shout out, but their faces turned pale.

Li Leisi finally recovered from his dizziness and looked in the direction of the dragon chair with a pitiful expression.

"Your Majesty, these requests are really..."

Liu Ximing waved his sleeves coolly and said, "Forget it then. Let's talk about this matter after you have thought it through."

"Master Zhixu..."

"We are willing to accept His Majesty the Emperor's conditions!"

In the main hall, Tang Ruowang shouted, stood up with tears in his eyes, and kept making crosses on his chest with his right hand.
Chapter completed!