Therefore, this time, the three saints of Xuanmen joined forces, with Xuantian and Laozi forming an alliance to establish the Han Dynasty. Based in Dongsheng Shenzhou, the two families directly controlled the national lifeline of the Han Kingdom, claiming themselves as the orthodox lineage of the human race. The rest were all considered unorthodox sects. Xiniu Hezhou was sparsely populated and inhabited by barbarians. Even with Amitabha's teachings, it was impossible to support the flourishing of Buddhist monks. This was a scheme set up by the saints of Xuanmen, a clear plan that even Amitabha had to take seriously.
However, under the Great Dao, all things are born, have their own origins, their own development, and their own demise...
The Shamen (Buddhist sect) is destined to prosper...
On that planet Earth, in the land of China, stands the Han Dynasty. This is a projection of the Immortal Realm. Since the establishment of Earth, the events that have occurred in the Immortal Realm have also occurred on Earth. Liu Bang established the Han Dynasty in the Immortal Realm, and there is also a Han Dynasty on this planet Earth.
It has lasted for more than two hundred years...
After Emperor Ai of Han died in June of the second year of Yuanshou (1 BC), the nine-year-old Emperor Ping of Han ascended the throne, and Empress Yuan ruled as regent, appointing Wang Mang as Grand Marshal.
Wang Mang was the nephew of Empress Wang Zhengjun, the wife of Emperor Yuan of Han. In 22 BC, during the reign of Emperor Cheng of Han, Wang Mang first served as a Gentleman Attendant at the Palace Gate and later rose to the position of Colonel of the Archers.
In the first year of the Yongshi era (16 BC), he was enfeoffed as Marquis of Xindu, appointed Cavalry Commandant, and Grand Master of Ceremonies and Attendant-in-Ordinary. In the first year of the Suihe era (8 BC), he succeeded his four uncles as Grand Marshal at the age of 38. The following year, Emperor Cheng of Han died. After Emperor Ai of Han ascended the throne, the maternal relatives of his grandmother, Empress Dowager Fu, and mother, Empress Dowager Ding, gained power, and Wang Mang abdicated and went into seclusion in Xinye. During this time, his son killed a household servant, and Wang Mang forced his son to commit suicide, which earned him praise from the world.
Two years prior, Wang Mang returned to the capital. One year prior, Emperor Ai of Han died childless. Empress Wang Zhengjun took control of the Imperial Seal, and Wang Mang became Grand Marshal, concurrently in charge of military orders and the imperial guards. He installed Emperor Ping of Han, gaining widespread support from the court and the public. One year prior, after repeated refusals, Wang Mang accepted the title of "Duke of Anhan," transferring his salary to over 20,000 people. Three years prior, Wang Mang's daughter became Empress. In the fourth year of the Yuanshi era (4 AD), he was granted the title of Chancellor, placing him above princes and dukes. He vigorously promoted rites and music, gaining the support of Confucian scholars and receiving the Nine Bestowments.
In 1649, Emperor Ping of Han died, and the two-year-old Ruzi Ying was made crown prince. The Empress Dowager ordered Wang Mang to rule in place of the emperor, calling him "Acting Emperor" or "Regent Emperor." In the second year of his regency (6 AD), people repeatedly urged Wang Mang to ascend the throne under various pretexts. In the first year of the initial period (8 AD), Wang Mang accepted Ruzi Ying's abdication and proclaimed himself emperor, changing the dynasty name to Xin and Chang'an to Chang'an.
This child was originally an incarnation of Ananda and Wen Tuoduo, disciples of the Buddhist sect. Within the Earthly Immortal Realm, the Eastern Continent of Shengzhou was directly controlled by the Xuanmen (Taoist sect), and even the will of Heaven was not in the hands of the Buddhist sect. Amitabha wanted to greatly promote Buddhism, but he could not go down this path. Therefore, the Buddhist sect set its sights on the Earthly Immortal Realm's projection planet. Ananda and Wen Tuoduo were sent by the Tathagata to be born in the Han Dynasty on the Earthly Star. The incarnation of Wang Mang intended to disrupt the court, seize imperial power, and establish Buddhism as the state religion. However, he was exposed by the Xuanmen disciples halfway through. Wang Mang's usurpation failed, the Han Dynasty was restored, and the Eastern Han Dynasty was re-established.
However, the Buddhist sect did not give up. They sent their disciples to be reincarnated as eunuchs and usurp the emperor's power. Taoism was naturally unwilling to accept this, so it sent its disciples to the mountains to marry into the royal family, thus becoming maternal relatives. The two sides fought for power, which led to the chaos of maternal relatives and eunuchs. Their mutual infighting made the Han Dynasty a mess.
During this period, the Confucian school, represented by the Penglai Island faction, did not engage in any major events, neither competing with the two sides nor favoring either. They only sought loyalty and righteousness, and their reputation surpassed that of the other two.
Subsequently, the eunuchs' power grew increasingly severe, and the influence of the empress's relatives was far greater. Coupled with the infighting between the two factions, the Daoist alliance with the Confucian school remained silent. Therefore, the Daoists began to doubt their allies. Finally, in 184 BC, the Daoists sent a disciple disguised as Zhang Jiao to launch a rebellion, intending to establish a new order. However, due to insufficient preparation, the rebellion failed and turned into chaos. Under pressure from the other two factions, the rebellion was suppressed, and the Daoists had no choice but to choose another leader. However, with the Han dynasty in decline, the Buddhist school, seeing no way to change the situation, also abandoned the weakened Han dynasty and appointed another leader to contend for the throne.
As the Han dynasty crumbled and chaos reigned, the Buddhist sect, harboring treacherous ambitions, sent its disciples to aid Cao Cao. One man emerged victorious: Cao Cao, courtesy name Mengde, also known as Aman or Jili, a native of Qiao County, Pei State (present-day Bozhou, Anhui). Ruthless and cruel, he took pleasure in killing, causing immense suffering to the people of China. With the secret assistance of the Buddhist sect, Cao Cao rapidly rose to power, establishing a stronghold in the north.
The Taoist sect lacked elite disciples, resulting in a significant decline in its power. After several unsuccessful attempts to select suitable candidates, they eventually appointed Sun Ce of Jiangdong, who later died in battle. As a last resort, they appointed Sun Ce's younger brother, Sun Quan.
Previously, Penglai Island also took action, represented by Confucianism, taking it upon themselves to "support the Han Dynasty and safeguard the orthodoxy of China," and established Liu Bei, a member of the Han imperial family, in the land of Shu. At this time, the three parties formed a tripartite balance of power, which is the origin of the Three Kingdoms.
Cao Cao's camp in the north, supported by Buddhism, learned from the mistakes of Li Si and used the emperor to command the other warlords, vying for supremacy and gaining a dominant position. Sun Quan in Jiangdong was only capable of defending himself and lacked the offensive power. Liu Bei in Shu had the will to restore the Han dynasty but lacked the strength, leaving only sighs of regret. (The details of the Three Kingdoms period are not elaborated here; readers can read the Three Kingdoms novel for their own time and interests. This is only mentioned for the sake of the text and should not be taken as definitive.)
The Immortal Realm, Penglai Island above the East Sea.
Inside the Dutian Palace, Xuan Tian opened his eyes. Chaos seemed to be evolving in his pupils, and his black pupils seemed to absorb everything. After a long while, his eyes regained their clarity.
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