Chapter 361 The Little Scholar in Disguise and the Amazing Emperor 19
Cha Jiu, who was summoned midway, didn't know the whole story and was still sorting out the current situation.
However, she was not panicked when faced with the Queen Mother's sudden question.
After thinking for a while, she slowly said, "Although Buddhism has the supreme power to guide people to be good and relieve their suffering, I think its status is not higher than other teachings."
The Queen Mother's expression eased slightly.
Cha Jiu continued, "The teachings come from faith, and faith comes from the needs of people. Therefore, everyone's needs are different, and the teachings they pursue in their hearts are also different. Everyone has their own way, so how can we say that Buddhism has the highest status?"
Lin Qinglan bit her lip, not convinced, and argued: "Although everyone has their own methods, but when compared, there are also levels of superiority. The southwestern witch cult attracts evil spirits and raises insects to harm people for profit, which breeds greed in people; the longevity Taoist method deceives people into taking cinnabar pills, which harms people's lives instead. There are also some teachings that lead people to self-immolation and teach people to kill... In comparison, isn't Buddhism better?"
Cha Jiu laughed: "Ms. Lin, you are making a ridiculous argument. According to what you said, there are different levels of teachings, good and bad, why do you only mention the bad ones and not the good ones?"
"Just like the grassland people believe in the eagle god, that's because they make a living by hunting, they pursue courage and strength, and they long for a good harvest and a full stomach. If you ask them to convert to Buddhism and give up killing, they will starve to death."
When the Queen Mother heard this, she seemed to agree and nodded.
Lin Qinglan was panicking. Didn't the Queen Mother convert to Buddhism? Why did she support Cha Jiu?
The system was also very curious and couldn't help asking while Cha Jiu was drinking tea: "The Queen Mother wears Buddhist beads and has publicly stated that she has converted to Buddhism, but why doesn't she agree with Lin Qinglan's statement that Buddhism is the most important?"
Cha Jiu thought to himself, "The Queen Mother's belief in Buddhism is just a superficial effort. In fact, she still believes in the eagle god of the grassland."
That is why the Queen Mother showed displeasure when she heard Lin Qinglan disparaging her beliefs as "advocating killing and leading people to evil."
The system opened its mouth: "Ah"
How do you know this?
Cha Jiu explained it: "You have to look at the essence of the problem. The Queen Mother used to be the leader of the Grassland Iron Cavalry. She was an expert at manipulating political power. She chopped off more heads than you have cracked melon seeds..."
The system's small body shuddered, and it looked at the melon seeds in its hand with extreme horror, and quickly threw them away.
"...Even now that she has taken control of the Central Plains, she has never been lenient towards Yelu Zongzheng's enemies."
Cha Jiu spread his hands: "So if such an iron-blooded person says he wants to convert to Buddhism, do you believe it?"
"Then why does she pretend to be a Buddhist?" the system asked again.
"Because she wanted to set an example and guide the people to believe in Buddhism."
Buddhism teaches people to be content with suffering and not to fight or compete. It is very useful in suppressing refugees and uprisings today. For the sake of the stability of the Yuan Dynasty, the Queen Mother would naturally not miss such a "weapon".
The system sighed: "Tsk tsk, the Queen Mother is indeed an excellent politician."
Lin Qinglan was still racking his brains and thinking hard.
Her greatest chance of success is actually the Queen Mother's attitude.
But she couldn't understand. It was obvious that the Queen Mother believed in Buddhism, but she didn't get any support from the other party when she defended Buddhism.
Cha Jiu put down the teacup and slowly delivered the final blow.
"What's more, Buddhism itself teaches that all beings are equal, and people are not divided into high and low. Does Buddhism require itself to be superior to a single teaching? Miss Lin's comparison is a misunderstanding of the essence of Buddhism and an insult to Buddhism itself."
Fight back with the teachings of Buddhism itself.
Lin Qinglan was completely speechless.
The Queen Mother then exhaled the foul air in her chest and felt relieved.
There are many things she cannot say as the Queen Mother.
But now Cha Jiu has said it all for her!
It's so refreshing! It's so refreshing!
No wonder my son likes it, the top scholar is really a wonderful person!
At the same time, Yelu Zongzheng didn't know that his mother had also fallen for Cha Jiu's talent.
He walked towards his own tent, but his eyes suddenly turned cold when he saw the tent next to him.
“Who arranged the tents?”
The accompanying guards quickly called the person over.
The eunuch in charge of arranging the tents came running over tremblingly: "Your Majesty, it was I who arranged the tents."
Is there something wrong with his arrangement?
But he followed all the palace regulations!
Li Bin's maids were still busy moving things into the tent next door.
Yelu Zongzhen strode into the tent, leaving only one sentence.
"Bring Xiao Shunzi here."
Xiao Shunzi hurried over and knew what was wrong at a glance.
"How can you arrange for Concubine Li to stay in the tent next to your Majesty?"
“Who should be assigned then?”
"Of course it's Master He Yanyang!"
The eunuch in charge of the camp was confused.
The tent next to His Majesty was not filled with the concubines close to him, but with the court officials.
What is the reason?
However, he still did it, but another thing also troubled him: "Where should I arrange the tent for Concubine Li?"
Xiao Shunzi thought without hesitation: "Any corner, the farther away from His Majesty, the better."
If it weren't for the fact that the imperial concubines had to be brought along on the autumn hunt, I'm afraid His Majesty wouldn't even want to see Concubine Li.
The eunuch made the arrangement with doubt.
As a result, when Yelu Zongzhen came out of the tent and saw the new arrangements, he really didn't say anything.
Alas, the Sacred Heart is unpredictable.
The Imperial Palace is a place of fear and trepidation!
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The hunting officially began on the second day of camping.
Cha Jiu changed into the riding suit that Yelu Zongzhen had prepared for her. It had silver patterns on a green background and looked very heroic.
She thought for a moment, then sat back in front of the bronze mirror and braided her hair into the style she had seen on the grassland tribesman yesterday.
When she came out of the tent, Yelu Zongzhen was stunned.
Under his burning gaze, Cha Jiu shyly touched her hairstyle and said, "Is it ugly? I just made it up based on everyone else's style..."
"No, it looks very good." Yelu Zongzheng's voice was a little hoarse.
He didn't lie.
It looks really good.
Cha Jiu's hair was originally smooth, black and shiny. Now it was braided on both sides and tied up behind her head. The middle of the braid was decorated with three or two exquisite silver clips. It looked neat and heroic.
Coupled with a vibrant green riding outfit, he looks like a young and handsome boy from the grassland.
If he were placed in the grassland, I'm afraid that as soon as he left the tent, he would be fought over by those women to be their son-in-law.
"Why did you suddenly think of dressing like this?" Yelu Zongzheng asked in a hoarse voice.
Cha Jiu looked at him with clear eyes and said frankly: "Since I follow Your Majesty, I naturally want to be closer to Your Majesty. Although I am not as brave and skilled as the clan officials who followed you from the grassland to conquer the world, I can imitate you in terms of clothing habits."
After hearing these words, Yelu Zongzheng's heart was filled with eagerness and his eyes were filled with excitement.
The emperor's loud laughter once again spread throughout the camp.
Attracted by the laughter, people looked over.
When the grassland tribesmen saw Cha Jiu, they all showed surprise in their eyes.
The Han officials had different expressions. Some despised Cha Jiu for disrespecting his Han identity and dressing like a barbarian to curry favor with the emperor; others regretted that they had not thought of doing so and thus lost the opportunity.
Lin Qinglan watched from afar as the cold emperor laughed heartily for the young courtier again, feeling mixed emotions.
There is both jealousy and disdain.
She was jealous that Cha Jiu always tried every possible means to win Sheng Xin's heart.
But if the same method was presented to her, Lin Qinglan would never do it.
It's really devaluing yourself.
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