Chapter 549: Arent You Treating Me Too Well?
The old monk left. Chen Changsheng saw in him the rising presence of the Buddhist Sect.
In truth, Da Xiang needed the Buddhist Sect now.
The world was united, seeming peaceful, but it wasn’t truly so. After several major wars, countless people lost their fortunes. Many became outlaws, while others, seeing the Daoist Sect flourishing, formed new cults. The people’s minds remained barren.
Comparatively, Confucianism could serve the same purpose as Buddhism, and it was indeed the best choice.
But the one sitting on the Dragon Throne now didn’t trust the Confucian scholars.
Back when Prime Minister Wen was involved, the emperor had disposed of Wen after using him. That always made His Majesty wary of Confucian scholars. Now that some of their influence was finally cut off, he wouldn’t let them rise again.
So Buddhism became the best option.
This meant Buddhism’s rise suited the times.
Chen Changsheng understood this. The old monk understood. Most importantly, His Majesty on that high platform understood. All that was lacking was a reason.