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  1. Emperor Wuzong

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    Emperor Wuzong was an ardent and demonstrably enthusiastic adherent of Daoism (Taoism). This personal devotion played a critical role in shaping imperial policy, particularly concerning religious institutions. Wuzong was heavily influenced by his chief advisor, Zhao Guozhen, a staunch Daoist advocate who framed the monastic economy as a drain on imperial resources and a challenge to legitimate governance.
    The prevailing view held by Wuzong and his inner circle was that Buddhism, with its emphasis on monastic withdrawal and the accumulation of vast,…