The Beginning Shocks the Emperor Wu: Did You Write This Poem?.

Summary

In a heated court discussion, Hui Fa, the temple master, expresses outrage over foreign missionaries attempting to convert followers from Buddhism. Wu Di, intrigued yet skeptical, contemplates the situation as officials debate allowing the missionaries to operate. Tensions rise as Hui Fa fears losing influence and revenue to the Cross Church. Chen Ping An warns the court about the true power of the Cross Church, revealing that their Pope holds more authority than kings in foreign lands. He exposes the church’s deceptive practices, leading to a search that uncovers pamphlets promoting their doctrines, which he claims are stolen from Buddhism. The court is left in shock, realizing they have been misled by the Cross Church.

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