Good Landlord of the Tang Dynasty.

Summary

Li Chao proposed two methods to increase the court's revenue by a million strings of coins, with a potential third method that could yield over thirty million strings, land, and population growth. This third method involved eradicating Buddhism, which had become a burden on the Tang Dynasty due to its wealth and influence. Li Shi Min, initially hesitant, recognized the need to control Buddhism, suggesting limits on the number of temples and monks. Li Chao emphasized that while Buddhism should not be completely abolished, it must be regulated to prevent its unchecked growth, ensuring it aligns with the state's interests and contributes to the economy.

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