The butt determines the head.

What seems absurd to you may have other purposes behind it.

Just like why Buddhism can gain a foothold in China, Xiao Yan of Nanliang made an indelible contribution.

At the latest in the Eastern Han Dynasty, Buddhism had been spread from India to China, but it had never formed a real influence.

It was not until Xiao Yan, because of the situation facing Nanliang at that time, decided to use Buddhism as the state religion and fully promote the development of Buddhism in Nanliang, and entered Buddhism that he had been in China for hundreds of years, that he truly gained a foothold.

Of course, this process is also very special.

Before this, there was no saying that there was no quit drinking and meat. In later generations, Buddhists in India and Japan could drink and eat meat to ask for their wives.

However, due to the special circumstances at that time, Xiao Yan localized Buddhism from India, combined with Confucian benevolence and righteousness and loyalty to the emperor and patriotism, and created a new Buddhism that adapted to China.

The scene in "The Four Hundred and Eighty Temples of the Southern Dynasties" really happened during this period.

However, the situation Li Shimin is facing is different from that of Xiao Yan at the time.

"In this situation, Kuan'er, do you have any good solutions?"

After listening to the situation described by Li Kuan, Li Shimin felt a little headache.

In his eyes, whether it is Buddhism or Taoism, it has not brought any harm to the Tang Dynasty in a short period of time, and it can even be said that the contribution outweighs the disadvantages.

If you directly leave a ban, you will not only find it difficult to accept it in your heart, but will definitely be subject to particularly large opposition.

Don’t think that the emperor can do whatever he wants, then you can wait for the history books to record you as a foolish monarch.

"Of course there is! If there is no plan, I dare not mention this topic to you with Your Majesty."

At this time, it is not a pretentious occasion.

"Really? Tell me!"

Before he knew it, Li Kuan was no longer the "bad son" mentioned by Li Shimin. On the contrary, Li Shimin became accustomed to Li Kuan's various novel suggestions.

"It's actually simple, that is, to adopt a system of sanctions for monks and Taoists. Only monks and Taoists who have sanctions issued by the court are eligible to be exempted from corvee and taxes. In addition, the monks' sanctions must be confirmed and re-examined periodically to avoid some people using sanctions to get benefits and exempt taxes that should have been paid."

Li Kuan's system is not original.

After all, the practice of issuing identity certificates to monks was found during the Southern and Northern Dynasties.

However, a strict system was not formed at that time.

In history, it was not until the Tang Dynasty that it truly had a relatively complete system of sacrificial sacrificial sacrificial sacrificial sacrificial sacrificial sacrificial sacrificial sacrificial sacrificial sacrificial sacrificial sacrificial sacrificial sacrificial sacrificial sacrificial sacrificial

Now that Li Kuan throws out this thing again, he naturally has relatively perfect considerations.

In fact, what we do in the future is the best for the management of identity.

As long as Li Kuan learns a little, he will be enough to deal with the situation facing the Tang Dynasty.

"What do you mean is to control the number of monks and Taoists by issuing certificates? Indirectly reduce the influence of Buddhism and Taoism?"

Li Shimin could see clearly the root of the tutoring system at a glance.

"Yes, of course, this system must be coordinated with some corresponding measures. Otherwise, this system of licensing may become a tool for some people to make profits, and those who really need it may not be able to obtain it."

"What system is needed? What does the yamen rely on to determine whether to issue certificates to a monk or Taoist priest?"

Unlike ordinary utopians, when Li Shimin formulates policies, he will first consider how the policies are implemented.

It is actually not necessarily difficult to formulate a system of statutes.

But how to implement this quotation system?

This is a big problem!

There were so many prefectures and counties in the Tang Dynasty, it was impossible for monks from every place to come to Chang'an City to receive the certificate of tribute?

"Your Majesty, this question is actually not difficult. Guanshishan Academy is studying and considering the Chinese language level test during this period. In Chang'an City, there are more and more people and slaves from foreign countries. If these people want to join the household registration of our Tang Dynasty and become real people in the Tang Dynasty, they must pass the Chinese language level test.

Now that this exam has not been officially launched, it is just right to combine it with the quota system, which can solve the problem of how to judge whether to issue quota. At that time, the court can stipulate that any quota that applies for the quota of the court must pass the Level 4 assessment of the Chinese Level Test and pass the entry-level assessment of Buddhism. Only when these two conditions are met at the same time and the court has corresponding quota of quota will the quota be issued."

Li Kuancai doesn’t care how those monks will hate him at that time, he will definitely set various thresholds for you to make it easier for you to become monks who do not need to pay taxes.

"What is the concept of Chinese grade test Level 4?"

Although I know from the name that the Chinese grade exam is about, Li Shimin still asked curiously.

"The Chinese grade exam is divided into CET-6. CET-4 is considered to be able to use Chinese for normal listening, speaking, reading and writing, while CET-6 is considered to be proficient in Sinology. To join the Tang Dynasty, ordinary Hu people need to pass at least Level 3 of the Chinese grade exam, and to be able to enter a workshop as a helper, they need to be at least Level 2 of the Chinese grade exam.

As for the first level, it is a state where you can only write and talk in simple Chinese. No matter which workshop you go to, you can only be a slave without any rights. Of course, these are mainly aimed at the Hu people who want to join our Tang Dynasty. If they are Hu people who come to do business, it will be difficult to restrict them."

Li Kuan was not badly damaged by CET-4 and CET-6 in his previous life. He felt that learning English for more than ten years was not as good as a three-year-old foreign child.

Now is the time to let those Hu people suffer some damage.

"Kuan'er, wouldn't this be too harsh? They just want to become a monk..."

Li Shimin looked at the smile on Li Kuan's face and couldn't help but watch the monks for a second.

"Your Majesty, there is nothing harsh or harsh! If these people really yearn for Buddhism and pursue liberation in life, then they can definitely overcome the Chinese level exam or the entry-level exam of Buddhism. If you don't even know the words, how can people believe that you have really become a monk because of the teachings in the Buddhist scriptures?

As for the introductory exam of Buddhism, it is even more necessary. If you don’t want to enjoy the benefits of exemption from corvee and taxes, you can never take the assessment. But if you are really a monk, then the introductory exam of Buddhism should not be difficult at all.”

In Chang'an City, many people are so angry that they bit Li Kuan's teeth, but they dare not provoke him easily.

At this moment, Li Shimin had a deeper understanding of the mood of these people.

It’s really Li Kuan can always come up with some unexpected ways to solve problems or deal with you.

Before there is no surety of winning, few people are willing to take the initiative to cause trouble for themselves.

"Since you have a perfect idea, then you can organize it carefully. I will discuss it with Xuanling and the others after reading it! However, you must be mentally prepared. Once this certificate system is announced, all the temples in Chang'an City will probably not welcome you into it!"

"Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism are destined to compete with the science of Guanshishan Academy. My ministers never thought that they would become popular with them. But what if I was not welcomed? No one dared to openly oppose the sacrificial system announced by the court. Otherwise, these people will not obey management now, and after the scale is larger in the future, what if they have to create a Buddha or Taoist king?"

As soon as Li Kuan said this, Li Shimin completely decided to adopt Li Kuan's plan.

Imposing a tight curse on developing Buddhism and Taoism.

Even if many people in the royal family believe in Buddhism or Taoism, they cannot be lenient.

...

Just as the temple in Chang'an City was about to usher in the spell of tightening, in the distant South Asia, a monk who had been in his forties set out on his way home with faraway princes and nobles and monks.

This person is Xuanzang!

"Master, King Jie Ri has treated you very well. The monks in various temples also respect you very much. Mahayana respect you as the Mahayana Heaven, Hinayana respect you as the Heaven of Liberation. If we stay in India, we can live a very dignified life."

Although Xuanzang was alone when he left Chang'an City in the third year of Zhenguan.

However, when he arrived in Gaochang, he was appreciated by Ju Wentai, and even became sworn brothers with him and presented many horses and servants.

So when Xuanzang entered India, there was already a large team around him.

Many people think that Xuanzang came back from India alone, but in fact, if you think about it, you will know that it is impossible.

You should know that when Xuanzang returned to Chang'an City, he brought back 657 Buddhist scriptures and 150 relics of Tathagata's flesh, as well as seven statues of gold, silver or sandalwood carved Buddha.

He doesn't have room for his own travel, so how could he carry so many things alone and walk more than 10,000 miles?

Therefore, it is inevitable to have servants around you!

"I came to Tianzhu, and I was not seeking glory, wealth, but to obtain the scriptures. Now that this task has been completed, all the scriptures in Tianzhu, I have collected them. I must bring them back to the Tang Dynasty so that more people can see the true appearance of Buddhist scriptures and receive the true Buddhist teachings."

Xuanzang is a true Buddhist and has been working hard for Buddhism throughout his life.

How could an ordinary disciple understand his thoughts?

Otherwise, why would he, who is very talented, fall into the empty sect?

"Master is dedicated to Buddha, but it is better for disciples!"

"We have realized the mind, and the Buddhist Dharma is profound and profound. We cannot fully understand it throughout our life. The Buddha felt that the world was invincible a thousand years ago, and thought deeply about the way to liberation from the sufferings of life, so that my Buddhism was born. However, after all the sufferings of Buddhism, there are many schools. When we return to the Tang Dynasty, we must find out the original true meaning of the Buddha from the complex Buddhist scriptures and impart these true meanings to the people of the Tang Dynasty."

Although Xuanzang was full of concern about his return to China this time, his departure from the Tang Dynasty actually violated the court's regulations.

Because the Western Turks were dominating the Western Regions at that time, for the needs of national defense, the court strictly prohibited the people from leaving the Tang Dynasty without the permission of the court.

However, Xuanzang took advantage of the opportunity of the court allowing hungry people to eat everywhere and turned into a hungry people. He followed the team looking for food and sneaked out of Chang'an City and headed west.

To a certain extent, Xuanzang smuggled abroad!

After four years and traveling tens of thousands of miles, Xuanzang finally arrived at the birthplace of Buddhism, Tianzhu.

Now it is the fourteenth year after Xuanzang left Chang'an City, and he doesn't know what the Tang Dynasty has become.

Will you be punished when you go back?

Are there anyone in the court who remembers that they were not allowed to go abroad without permission?

Is the Tang Dynasty still the same as before?

Everything is an unknown number for Xuanzang.

However, for the sake of the belief in his heart, Xuanzang chose to return to China and left his comfort zone.

This approach is not something that ordinary people can understand, nor is it that ordinary people can do.

After all, it takes at least more than 10,000 miles to go back, and the various risks that need to be experienced are completely unthinkable for people in later generations.
To be continued...