Chapter 75: A Conversation between Fan Zhen and Emperor Wu of Liang

"It doesn't matter. I just went. Your Majesty will not do anything to me. Fan Zhen said confidently.

Chen Qingzhi smiled: "That's true. Your Majesty is very magnanimous. He won't do anything to you. That is, let you talk to him. For example, your "Theory of Divine Annihilation". You can tell Your Majesty. Maybe Your Majesty can give you the title of Marquis. ”

Fan Zhen thought to himself: What Chen Qingzhi said is. It is impossible for His Majesty to have such a mind. If "The Theory of Divine Annihilation" is seen by His Majesty. I'm afraid I'm going to be crushed.

"Huh. Worship the prime minister. I don't have any extravagant hopes. You let me die, I like it better. Because, there is nothing to die. If I die, I will live for a lifetime. Well, I can die too. Fan Zhen scolded.

"Alright, you can just come with us." After speaking, Chen Qingzhi took Fan Zhen to the carriage.

In the car, Chen Qingzhi asked, "I don't understand." Why do you like to go against the court so much? Today, most of the princes and ministers of the imperial court believe in Buddhism. But what do you want to advocate for the "Theory of Divine Annihilation"? I heard that when you were in the Kingdom of Qi, you mentioned your proposition to Xiao Ziliang, the king of Jingling. You even scared Xiao Ziliang so much that he was about to be confused. But what about this? ”

Fan Zhen thought to himself: It seems that I have long been famous in the world.

Fan Zhen replied: "Yes." His Royal Highness King Jingling is more pedantic. He has no people in his heart. He thinks that by believing in Buddhism, he can get good fruits. However, didn't he also end up depressed? I heard that the emperor of Wei, Yuan Ke, was a believer in Buddhism. even set up the nun's niece Hu Xuanzhen as a concubine. Now, although our Emperor Liang is not like this. However, he was also not opposed to Buddhism. If it goes on. Our Liang Kingdom is also in danger. ”

How so? Doesn't Buddhism exhort people to do good? Does it need to be so? Chen Qingzhi wondered.

"Not necessarily. The monks of the Buddhist temple, who do nothing, ask the people to give money. Is such an organization good? Don't be funny. Fan Zhen scolded.

Chen Qingzhi retorted: "Mr. Fan Zhen, are you too extreme? If this is the case, are temples and Taoist temples all liars? How can you think so? ”

Fan Zhen thought to himself: Temples and Taoist temples are all liars. They have nothing to give to others, but they deceive the people with strange powers.

Chen Qingzhi thought: Is Fan Zhen too extreme? Not necessarily.

A few days later, Chen Qingzhi and Fan Zhen took a boat to Jiankang City.

Fan Zhen saw that the people on the street were much happier than before.

The vendors on the street are also selling: "Baked cakes, two pennies each." ”

"So cheap?" Fan Zhen asked the person who sold the biscuits.

"That's right. Tong Su is not bullied. The bread seller said.

Fan Zhen thought to himself: It seems that Xiao Yan does have a set of governance. At the time of Qi, Jiankang City was not as prosperous as it is today. Jiankang City has always been depressed before. Xiao Yan must have gotten some kind of genius in the world.

"Get me two." Fan Zhen gave the bread seller four pennies.

Chen Qingzhi asked, "How is it?" Your Majesty is indeed capable, right? The people of Jiankang City are now living and working in peace and contentment. The people all think that His Majesty is a generation of Ming Jun. ”

"Really? You said. I believe it all. However, when Your Majesty sees my "Theory of Divine Annihilation", I am afraid that my life will be gone. Fan Jin laughed at himself.

"Don't worry, Your Majesty won't kill you. I should still give you an official position. Because, Your Majesty also knows that you are a talent. Chen Qingzhi said.

"How can I not believe it? If Your Majesty really wants to give me an official position. Why do I need you to spy on me? Fan Zhen asked.

"Because Your Majesty wants to see how you are drunk. Especially hope can nurture you. You are a genius of the world. But you're too bohemian. This is what prevents you from succeeding. Chen Qingzhi said.

"My lord, act like you're very successful. Which family are you from? Fan Zhen asked.

"Mr. Fan Jin. I'm not from a noble family. I'm just a cloth coat. There is no illustrious family background. Chen Qingzhi smiled.

"That's right. It seems that His Majesty really does not look at his background in employing people today. Just look at it. Fan Zhen was pleased.

"So. Your Majesty will definitely reuse you. You're relieved. But you can't be too sharp. In that case, His Majesty may change his mind. Chen Qingzhi said worriedly.

He thought to himself: When Fan Zhen saw His Majesty, he must be speechless and endless. Fan Jin's bizarre theories can be described as shocking.

His Majesty can not be angry with him, even if he has a good temper.

Fan Zhen thought to himself: I don't plan that Your Majesty can give me an official and a knight. I just want to let Your Majesty know the hypocrisy of the scholars.

Fan Zhen entered the palace and met Xiao Yan.

Xiao Yan saw that Fan Jin's face was a little pale, as if it was withered.

He thought to himself: Fan Zhen must have done a lot of practical things for the people. Otherwise, he wouldn't be so emaciated.

"Who are you?" Xiao Yan asked knowingly.

"I'm Fan Jin." Fan Zhen replied.

"Fan Jin? Cattle people. I've heard of you for a long time. Your "Annihilation" is wonderful. It is said that gods and Buddhas do not exist. You are the same as Wang Chong of the Han Dynasty, you are all ruthless! I admire you too! Xiao Yan admired.

Fan Zhen said: "In this case, can Your Majesty ban the Buddha's way?" Wechen feels that Buddhism and Taoism are all hindering social progress. It should be outlawed. Your Majesty, what do you think? ”

Xiao Yan thought to himself: Why is Fan Zhen so calm. Isn't he afraid that I will put him to death?

"Fan Jin. The way of Buddhism is not progressive. It's not your turn. I have my own judgment. But you are walking your "Theory of Divine Annihilation" in your hometown, and you are suspected of misleading the public. Are you convicted? Xiao Yan said angrily.

Fan Zhen thought to himself: Your Majesty has finally revealed the fox's tail. He just wants to deal with me! That's what he's for. Corporal Lixian is all famous. His Majesty has always had the temperament of a literati. Similar to Xiao Ziliang, King of Jingling.

"Wechen is not guilty. Wechen just wants the people to know who the liar is. The people farm all year round and don't have much income, but they still have to give it to the temple. Isn't that exploitation? Fan Zhen scolded.

"Fan Jin, you are talking to the Emperor of Liang. Not talking to your men. You don't have the right to be so presumptuous. I can't let you continue to be arrogant. You can't go on like this any longer. Xiao Yan said angrily.

Fan Zhen thought to himself: Anyway, I have already regarded death as home. It's better to start scolding him today.

"Really? Are you crazy? Your Majesty. Wechen is just telling the truth. Your Majesty, you reuse Shen Yue. Let Liang have Zhongxing meteorology. However, you are oblivious to the pleasures of the nobles. Is such an emperor worthy of my respect? What's the difference with Adou? Fan Zhen scolded.

Xiao Yan thought to himself: It seems that I need to teach him a good lesson.