Call of the Heroes of Chaos in Another World

Chapter 2567 Wu Qi, the Second Sage, and the Governor-General of the Great Han Dynasty (Part 1)

Chapter 2567 Wu Qi, the Second Sage, and the Governor-General of the Great Han Dynasty (Part 1)

"That's enough." Wang Yu turned around and looked at Zhunti.

"Since the Imperial Advisor is so kind, and his words are beneficial to the country and its people, I grant your request."

A flash of joy crossed Zhunti's eyes, and he bowed deeply: "Your Majesty is wise. On behalf of the countless believers of Mahayana Buddhism, this old monk kowtows to express his gratitude for Your Majesty's grace!"

“However,” Wang Yu said, his tone shifting slightly.

“Since Vajra Temple has been granted Mahayana teachings, it must undergo a complete overhaul. The temple name can be changed, but it must be submitted to the Ministry of Rites for approval.”

"All rituals and traditions within the temple shall be in accordance with the Mahayana Dharma. The imperial court will dispatch special envoys to be stationed there to supervise. All matters concerning the issuance of ordination certificates, large-scale Dharma assemblies, and changes in land ownership must be reported."

"Is it possible for the Imperial Advisor to do this?"

"We will obey Your Majesty's decree!" Zhunti replied without hesitation. "Mahayana Buddhism must strictly abide by the laws of the court and become a model for protecting the country and its people!"

Throughout history, during times of chaos, many religious sects have seized the opportunity to encroach on territory, defying the regulations of the imperial court and using various means to expand their influence.

However, the chaos will eventually end, and few sects like these will fare well at that time.

Having learned from past mistakes, Zhunti naturally took them to heart.

"it is good."

"For specific matters, the Grand Preceptor may consult with the Ministry of Rites, the Ministry of Revenue, and the Governor of Hexi to discuss the regulations in detail, and then submit a draft to me for my review."

Wang Yu waved his hand, indicating that the matter should end there.

"Thank you, Your Majesty. This old monk takes his leave." Zhunti bowed again, maintaining a respectful demeanor, and slowly withdrew from the Xuanzheng Hall.

As he stepped out of the palace gates and faced the rising sun, a profound smile finally appeared on his calm face.

With the acquisition of Vajra Temple, Mahayana Buddhism was finally able to take root in the Han Dynasty.

The arrangement of the Vajra Temple did not cause any significant disturbance to the upper echelons of the Han Dynasty.

A religious sect has limited impact on the current leadership of the Han Dynasty.

Moreover, it is not necessarily a bad thing for the Han Dynasty that such a sect has formed a deeper connection with it.

Taking ancient Earth as an example, the reason why Buddhism was able to develop and grow rapidly after being introduced to China was that, after being localized, its ideology was to some extent beneficial to the ruling class.

If it were harmful, it would be the Three Wu and One Zong persecutions of Buddhism.

While Vajra Temple controls Mahayana Buddhism, it is Longhu Mountain that is truly affected, as the impact on them is the most direct.

Longhu Mountain is located in the western part of Henan Road, while Jingang Temple is located in Hexi Road. In a sense, the two are already neighbors.

In the past, Longhu Mountain was able to firmly suppress Jingang Temple. This was because Longhu Mountain at that time was not only suppressing Jingang Temple. Yangji Daogu, another top Taoist sect, was also located in Hexi Dao, just like Jingang Temple.

Although the Deva and Mandalas hold conflicting philosophies and are outwardly friendly but inwardly at odds, they are quite united on the issue of Kongo-ji Temple.

With both sides suppressing it, the Buddhist sect's influence in the original Great Cang has always been very limited.

However, nowadays, Yangjidao Valley, because it had sided with the small court of Hexidao, has been completely destroyed by Zhao Song when it seized the entire Hexidao.

Conversely, Longhu Mountain, due to its long-standing stance, is now in a very awkward position within the Han Dynasty. At this juncture, if Mahayana Buddhism wants to formally establish a mountain gate in the Han Dynasty that truly represents its identity, Longhu Mountain can no longer remain passive.

After the Han Dynasty took over Henan Province, Zhang Jiwei was already stationed in Tianjing at Longhu Mountain. After receiving news of the Jingang Temple incident, Zhang Daoling and Zhang Longjing personally set off to Tianjing.

Of course, the two Zhangs setting off for Tianjing was a later event.

………………

The Great Qian Dynasty, Xingbei Circuit.

At this moment, Tian Qi's Crown Prince Tian Yinqi, along with his minister Chunyu Kun and general Tian Pan, were stationed at a port in Xingbei Road, escorted by a pair of elite guards.

"Your Highness, we've arrived." Chunyu Kun reminded him, looking at the dark figures that were beginning to appear on the beach.

"Alas, Tian Wen has ruined the country!" Tian Pan said with a grim face as he watched the dark silhouette of the warships getting closer and closer to the shore.

Last year, before the Lunar New Year, under military pressure from Jiang Chaoyu, Tian Qi had no choice but to send Tian Wen as an envoy to the Han Dynasty in an attempt to obtain their assistance. However, the Han Dynasty proposed to establish a port and its surrounding thirty li of coastline as a concession, and even grant Tian Wen the right to control the port's military and political power.

Agreeing to this condition will inevitably create various hidden dangers.

But at that time, facing the constant eastward pressure from Jiang Chaoyu's troops, and with a major battle about to break out, they could not really anger the Han Dynasty. They could only choose the lesser of two evils and temporarily agree.

However, not long after the people were sent to the Great Han again, and even before they were on their way, news came that a great change had occurred at the end of the Great Qian Dynasty.

Upon receiving that news, the entire Tian Qi court was stunned.

With such a drastic change occurring within the Great Qian Dynasty, the focus for the foreseeable future will inevitably be on stabilizing the internal situation, rather than continuing to threaten and kill them.

If we agree to these conditions now, we will definitely suffer a huge loss.

Even when facing the Great Qian, they still have to rely on the Great Han. However, if they are free from worries in the short term, there is no need to rush to agree to such a humiliating treaty. They should wait and see how things develop before making a decision.

If one party wants to delay, they can find countless reasons to drag things out.

However, the people were already on their way and were almost at the South Han River Road. Even though they sent people to intercept them as soon as they received the news, they still failed.

The pursuers chased them all the way to the capital of the Han Dynasty, but by the time they arrived, the official documents between the two sides had already been signed several days earlier.

Once the credentials were signed and presented, the matter was settled.

If the Great Qi were to renege on the agreement, not only would their national credibility be completely destroyed, but more importantly, violating the treaty after signing it would be tantamount to directly stomping on the face of the Great Han.

Given Tian Qi's current situation, they naturally wouldn't have the guts.

Even if they were unwilling, they had no choice but to accept it reluctantly.

Therefore, after receiving news that the Han army was about to arrive, how could Tian Yinqi, Chunyu Kun, and Tian Pan, who came to greet them, possibly have a pleasant expression?

Tian Wen, as the envoy of Tian Qi, also took the biggest blame for this incident and was impeached by the entire court of Tian Qi.

As for the Han Dynasty, since the other side has already signed the letter of credence, this place is now their concession, so they can simply send troops there.

As for that unlucky fellow Tian Qi, what does he have to do with the Han Dynasty? How wonderful this beautiful misunderstanding is for the Han Dynasty! They couldn't wait to take advantage of such situations a few more times.