神道設(shè)教shén dào shè jiào[of feudal rulers]educate the people with the divine doctrine; fool the people with superstitious beliefs of gods and ghosts
? 宜急立高廟，稱臣奉祠，所謂～，求助人神者也。(《后漢書·隗囂傳》) It is imperative for you to establish the Temple of Emperor Gao and pronounce yourself his subject and worship at the shrine. This is what they call“educating the people with the divine doctrine，”or seeking assistance from the Deity. |