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Chapter Eighteen

The smell of tobacco in the room was filled with a spicy flavor in the sweetness.

Princess Yuzhen frowned slightly and said seriously: "Don't be disrespectful to the invitation of the national teacher. Perhaps it is Buddhism and even foreign sects that are testing your attitude. As for Confucianism, you don't have to worry. Today's prime minister Zhang Jiuling is the leader of the scholar-officials, and he is also half of the disciple of the master."

Gao Mang nodded. He was a little kid and wanted to take charge of the Tianyun Department. Of course, everyone thought it was unreliable and was afraid that he would do whatever he wanted. It was normal to test it.

From this we can also see that although Tianyun Department has declined, its powerful influence is still there and is still deeply afraid of by all parties.

Suddenly thinking about something or avoiding Princess Yuzhen's fun-loving eyes, Gao Mang asked curiously: "By the way, senior sister, have you found out what happened to the case of the Yin soldiers' rebellion?"

Princess Yuzhen shook her head, and a little sadness appeared between her eyebrows: "The Yin soldiers came abruptly, I am afraid that they would not be involved. The information from Tianyun Department shows that Manichaeism is very suspicious."

Manichaeism?

Gao Mang was surprised. How could the Yin soldiers have something to do with Manichaeism?

Manichaeism was born in the middle of the 3rd century and was founded by the Persian Mani. It once had a great influence in Asia, Africa and Latin America.

In the first year of Yanzai in 694 AD, Manichaeism was officially introduced to China. Manichaeism found the theoretical basis for Wu Zetian to become emperor, so it was valued by Wu Zetian.

Perhaps because of this, Emperor Xuanzong of Tang ordered two years ago to prohibit Manichaeism from preaching in China. "It is an evil view, and it is a false saying to be Buddhism and deceive Li Yuan, so it is strictly prohibited."

After the Anshi Rebellion, Manichaeism emerged again with the help of the Uighur regime until Wuzong destroyed Buddhism and banned it again.

In the Song Dynasty, the Manichaeism was renamed to the "Ming Cult" we are familiar with, also called the Mo Sect or the Demon Sect. The most famous believer was Fang La, the rebellious Fang La in "Water Margin".

By the Yuan Dynasty, the Ming Cult became even more famous. The Red Turban Army that overthrew the Yuan Dynasty was the Ming Cult, including Zhu Chongba, the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty, and the prototype of Zhang Wuji in "The Legend of the Condor Heroes", the leader of the Ming Cult, the leader of the Red Turban Army, and the "Little Ming King" Han Liner.

After Zhu Chongba established the Ming Dynasty, he turned around and ordered the ban on the Ming Cult. At this point, the Ming Cult declined and withdrew from the stage of history.

Whether it is called Manichaeism or Ming Cult, this sect is indeed not simple.

Could it be that the Manichaeism created a conspiracy to rebel against Emperor Xuanzong of Tang?

When Gao Mang was out of his mind, he could only hear Princess Yuzhen continue: "The Manichaeism once had many believers in Persia and Daqin. There is a country called Babali. After the death of the Chinese people, they would fill the corpse with spices. The corpse was wrapped in gum and linen cloth, and buried in the stone chamber in order to resurrect again. Therefore, the Tianyun Department checked the relevant records of the Honglu Temple and suspected that the Yin soldiers were made by the Manichaeism tantra."

Babaliguo is Somalia in North Africa, and the corpses they dealt with are mummies.

Gao Mang couldn't help but suddenly realize that it makes sense to doubt Manichaeism in this way. Manichaeism not only has motives, but also has such means.

However, Gao Mang had personally contacted Yin soldiers. Yin soldiers and mummies seemed not the same species, because Yin soldiers were driven by energy.

Moreover, with the current strength of the Manichaeism, they have the ability to create so many Yin soldiers under the eyes of the Tang Dynasty?

With thousands of Yin soldiers, the Manichaeism wanted to challenge the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty. Isn’t this too naive?

Princess Yuzhen was thinking, and couldn't help but feel alert and warned seriously: "Junior brother, the water here is very deep. Without the emperor's order, you must not interfere, so as not to miss a big deal!"

Gao Mang nodded quickly, but felt a little puzzled. If he could lead Tianyun Department to handle this case beautifully, there would definitely be a big bonus. Isn't this a good thing?

Although I can't figure it out, Gao Mang believed in Princess Yuzhen's wisdom. If the princess said she would not touch her, then don't touch her for the time being.

"Sister Sister, when will we go to Luoyang?"

"Three days later."

"Three days later?" Gao Mang looked surprised. Isn't this too anxious?

"Why, are you scared?" Princess Yuzhen sat cross-legged on the soft collapse, looking at Gao Mang opposite her with a smile.

Her hands were put together in the sheepskin warm-up treasure prepared for her by Gao Mang, not to mention that it was warm and comfortable.

Gao Mang said bitterly: "This is too hasty, I'm not ready yet."

"The more you prepare, the worse you are. Don't understand this principle?" Princess Yuzhen said angrily, "We have prepared for you for what you should prepare, and you are still worried."

Suddenly thinking about something, Princess Yuzhen asked, "Are the flowing beads dedicated to the emperor ready?"

Gao Mang replied: "It has been polished and worshipped on the altar of Laojun Temple."

Princess Yuzhen nodded slightly, thought for a while but seemed to have no explanation, so she sat up from the soft collapse.

Magu, who was serving on the side, quickly walked up and draped a sable cloak on the princess. He noticed that the princess' eyes looked at Ruo Cold for a few glances. Magu understood in a second and took the warm treasure over and put it on the princess.

"And, Taocha," Princess Yuzhen was not polite at all. "I heard that the deerskin gloves you sewed are also good, and the anti-slip boots you walk on ice and snow, take a look."

Magu, who was standing beside him, burying her head deeply in her chest, deeply repenting for "betraying" Gao Mang.

Gao Mang grinned, silly girl, these gadgets were prepared for you and made according to the size.

Gao Mang walked into his small workshop and took a moment to get back with a big backpack.

"Sister Sister, there is not much ritual tea anymore. I have prepared three or three taels for you, as well as a set of purple bamboo tea sets, four pairs of anti-slip boots, four pairs of deer leather gloves, and two pairs of cowhides for Sister Magu." Gao Mang said with a smile and handed the backpack to Magu.

The princess nodded with satisfaction, and Magu also looked at Gao Mang with gratitude.

"By the way," Princess Yuzhen walked to the door and suddenly turned around, "You can't escape when you read the "Laozi Hua Hu Jing" in your spare time."

Well, Gao Mang looked bitter and sent his senior sister to the gate of the courtyard until he couldn't see it.

During the Wei and Jin Dynasties, the battle between Buddhism and Taoism became more and more intense. In order to combat foreign Buddhism, Taoist priest Wang Fu compiled the "Laozi Hua Hu Sutra".

As the book says, Lao Tzu went to India after leaving Hangu Pass in the west. In order to educate the Hu people, he transformed into Shakyamuni and came to the world and founded Buddhism.

Oh, by the way, I later transformed into Mani and founded the Maniacism.

As soon as the "Laozi Hua Hu Jing" was published, it caused a lot of trouble and caused great indignation among Buddhists. In the Tang Dynasty, Wu Zetian and Emperor Xuanzong of Tang successively banned this book in order to build a harmonious society.

However, this book has such great influence that it can be banned. It has a large number of supporters in the Tang Dynasty and is still circulated on a large scale. It has always been a powerful tool for Taoism to suppress Buddhism.

There is another interesting phenomenon. In order to spread the teachings in the Tang Dynasty, some Buddhists and Manichaeists agreed to the "Laozi's Hu Sutra". After all, Laozi was a native of Middle-earth people.

This is Gao Mang's distress. He was born in the Taoist sect and was about to take charge of the Tianyun Department. His attitude towards the "Laozi Huahu Jing" largely reflects his attitude towards Buddhism and foreign religions.

Perhaps this is why the incredible mage asked him bluntly and tested his reaction.

Later, he went to Luoyang and visited Master Shan Wuwei to visit Master Shan Wuwei in the future, but he could not avoid this topic.

That's why Princess Yuzhen said that he couldn't escape.

It’s not that easy to serve a bowl of water.
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