"Of course I believe it."
"Where is the Buddha?"
"In my heart."
Tang Ping chuckled: "Old Tang, you are boring now."
"Then let me ask you, along the way, I have also seen a lot of chaos in Tianzhu. I don't think you don't know that among the Buddhist believers in Tianzhu, do you really think that Buddha can save the world?"
Tang Sanzang was silent for a long time before he said: "No, we can't save him."
"Then what can be saved?"
"Human!" Tang Sanzang said firmly: "The Tang Dynasty was the same as Tianzhu now more than ten years ago. Even because of natural disasters and wars, the people's lives were even more miserable."
"But because of the appearance of Tang Wang Li Shimin, because of your appearance, although I have not returned to the Tang Dynasty for a few years, I believe that their lives must be better than before."
"In that case, why do you still believe in Buddhism? Why do you come to the West to learn Buddhist scriptures?"
"Amitabha!" Tang Sanzang clasped his hands together: "Cultivating Buddhism is not only cultivating the mind. When I was in Shanghe Village, little friend Li Bai once told me that one of the things he learned from you is material and spiritual."
"The actions of the public to enrich the people can enrich the people materially, and Buddhism can enrich their spirit."
Tang Ping was stunned. He didn't expect that Li Bai had talked about this with Tang Sanzang, and that he would have remembered it. He really didn't know if Tang Sanzang would analyze to him that the construction of spiritual civilization was as important as material civilization if the conversation continued.
If he said again that he had to grab it with both hands and that he had to be hard with both hands, how should he answer it?
This philosophical question was still a little too advanced for him, so he simply got to the point: "So, can you help me with my Buddha-making operation in Tianzhu this time?"
Aluonashun and the others were promoting the idea of the Tang Dynasty monk inviting the Buddha to appear in the world, so Tang Sanzang's role would naturally be indispensable. If he was willing to cooperate with them, it would naturally get twice the result with half the effort.
"Of course I will help you."
"Oh?" Tang Ping didn't expect Tang Sanzang to be so straightforward. When he thought about it, his behavior could be regarded as pretending, and it was in front of the eminent monk Tang Sanzang, so he should be very resistant.
"Why would you want to?"
"Because the food in Tianzhu is indeed far worse than that in Shanghe Village." Tang Sanzang said with a smile. Looking at Tang Ping's astonished expression, he chuckled: "I believe in Buddhism and am not picky about food, but I am not stupid. A good portion is good. When food and bad food are put in front of me, I will naturally choose the food that tastes good."
"Also, Alonashun and his successor Yelona are not wise kings. I think Duke Ping already has plans to change the world in Tianzhu, right?"
"How can I see it?"
"Because as far as I know, although Duke Ping is lazy, he is not a master who is willing to suffer losses. Whoever offends you will avenge you on the same day without even taking revenge overnight."
"You came all the way to Tianzhu. If you just brought me back, I'm afraid you wouldn't have used so many methods. Although the ransom demanded by your opponent is a lot, it is just a drop in the bucket for you. And I'm afraid your methods have given me No matter how much money you have, you can make it back quickly."
"All this shows that Duke Ping has a bigger conspiracy when he comes here. We are old friends, so I will naturally choose to help you."
"Okay!" Tang Ping stretched out his hand: "There will indeed be something that requires your cooperation then. After all this is done, we should be able to return to the Tang Dynasty smoothly."
In the next half month, Tang Ping did not appear much, but the name that appeared most frequently in people's mouths in Wangha City was Master Xuanzang.
Tang Sanzang followed Tang Ping's instructions and began to hold various Dharma gatherings in Wangha City. These things were professional counterparts for him, and with the full cooperation of Aronashun officials.
Every Dharma conference is held with great fanfare. As time goes by, more and more devout believers come to Rajagaha to witness this grand event.
Hundreds of thousands of people even gathered outside the city of Rajgir.
"I never expected that Lord Tang Ping could create such a huge momentum!" Ragashri finally came. They were mixed among these believers and had no chance of being spotted.
"But, can his plan really succeed?" When he saw Wang Xuance, Raja Sri was stunned by Tang Ping's plan.
In the end, Zhen Yougan expressed his belief in Tang Ping and said that they were among the believers. If Tang Ping's plan failed, they would never be exposed without taking action. Only then did Ragashri come here with all his family wealth.
"Don't worry, when it comes to pretending, no one is better than him!" Zhen Youqian thought about how he was deceived by Tang Ping into looking for overseas fairy mountains.
That boy has made the overseas fairy mountains look good. Not only himself, but the entire fleet is convinced of this.
If he hadn't suddenly encountered a typhoon, his entire fleet would have been deceived by Tang Ping.
I guess Tang Ping will start building momentum soon.
And the reality was just as Zhen Youqian expected, late at night four days before the Buddha was invited to appear.
The entire city of Rajgir, whether it was Alonashun and his son living in a separate palace, or ordinary believers lying on the ground outside the city, all heard the sound of chanting sutras at the same time, and even Sanskrit chanting as BGM at the same time.
"This seems to be...the voice of Master Sanzang!" Aronashun met Tang Sanzang several times and attended one of his Dharma conferences.
Tang Sanzang was originally from Tang Dynasty, and he chanted sutras in Tianzhu language. His accent was quite different from that of the local monks, so he recognized it right away.
"Where did the sound come from?" Aronashun called the guards and asked.
The guard also looked confused and said with awe: "I don't know, I only know that it came from the sky, but I couldn't see anything in the sky. What's even more amazing is that it can be heard clearly throughout the city and even outside the city. ."
"Where are the Tang San Tibetan people?" Aronashun asked again.
"I just went to see it. Master Tripitaka was sitting in the guest house and chanting sutras... The content of the chanting was exactly the same as in the sky."
"Is it true to invite the Buddha to appear in this world? If so, we need to increase troops to the border and use his momentum to attack other forces..."
Compared with Aluana Shun who had to think about various influences, the Buddhists inside and outside the city of Rajagaha were much simpler. Everyone knelt down on the ground devoutly and chanted along with the voice coming from the sky.
Some of those who were still doubtful at first are now convinced that the reality of Buddha will definitely appear in a few days.
"Is this true?" Ragashri opened her eyes wide. She didn't really believe in the existence of gods and Buddhas, but now such a "miracle" really made her doubtful.
"False!" Only Zhen Youqian insisted, he was the most certain person.
If Tang Ping really had the ability to call upon gods and Buddhas, the two people who lived on a deserted island wouldn't have nearly died of starvation.
It's just that many believers outside the city didn't know that the person who recited the sutras yesterday was Tang Sanzang. After all, not everyone had attended his Dharma meetings and heard him recite sutras.
By the next morning, with Alonashun's deliberate push, everyone outside the city knew that the person who recited the sutra last night was the Tang Dynasty monk invited by King Alonashun.
For a time, countless people faced the city of Rajgir and chanted the Buddha's name, and the reputation of King Arunashun also reached its peak.
At night, no one was able to sleep. They believed that the miracle last night was not a coincidence. Maybe there would be another miracle today. Of course, they couldn't miss it.
What did not disappoint everyone was that at almost the same time as last night, a miracle appeared again.
First, believers outside the city of Wangha found a star-like light point suddenly appearing in the sky, and then in an instant, countless such light points appeared.
There were them all over the city of Rajagaha, and then these light spots flew towards the city of Rajagaha very quickly.
The speed was so fast that no flying bird they had ever seen had such speed.
And those starlights flew to the sky above the guest house where Tang Sanzang lived in Wangshe City, first hovering for a short time, and then flew directly into the sky and disappeared.
The cycle goes back and forth, giving people the feeling that countless stars are gathering on the guest house.
"What's this?"
"I do not know!"
"I understand. This is probably the wish of our believers. It was originally invisible, but now that Master Xuanzang has gathered it together, it can be seen."
"Master Xuanzang sent our vows to the Land of Ultimate Bliss to invite the next Buddha."
"That makes sense!"
The believers who heard it felt that this statement was reliable. After all, as one of the believers, who didn't long for the Buddha's appearance to have something to do with him?
"Everyone, please kneel down quickly and thank Master Xuanzang and His Majesty the King. You must be more sincere!"
"It makes sense, everyone, come and say goodbye!"
This night, almost everyone inside and outside the city of Rajgir spent their time kneeling and worshiping.
When daybreak arrived, Alonashun burst into laughter when he heard Tang Ping begging to see him.
If this continues, his reputation in Tianzhu will be unmatched, and the unification of the entire Tianzhu will be just around the corner.
"Hello, Mr. Ping Guo. I have been busy these days and I have neglected our distinguished guests. Please forgive me."
"What did His Majesty say? We have good food and good accommodation in Rajgir. It really feels like going home."
Tang Ping said with a smile: "It's just..."
"What difficulties does Mr. Ping Guo have? Your difficulties are our difficulties. If you tell me, I will definitely find a way to solve it for you!"
"There are indeed some small difficulties!" Tang Ping rubbed his hands: "I think His Majesty the King also saw it last night. Master Tripitaka has given the believers' vows to the Buddha. But to invite the Buddha to appear in this world, only the vows are not enough. ."
"Then I wonder what else Duke Pingguo and Master Sanzang need?"
"Actually, I don't really need much, I just need to prepare some sacrifices." Tang Ping took out a list from his arms and said, "These sacrifices all have special requirements, and Master Sanzang must prepare and purchase them in person. ."
Arona understood that he was asking for money. His son extorted so much money from the other party. Although he didn't give it back in the end, the relationship was still settled.
If Tang Ping and the others really followed his side in everything and didn't fill any obstacles for themselves, then he would have to wonder if they were up to something.
Now that the other party came to ask for money, it made him feel relieved.
It's just that this list...isn't it too long?
"There are a lot of things, and His Majesty the King has many things to do, so I won't report them to you one by one. Just look at the last one." Tang Ping took the end of the list and said steadily: "I only need a thousand taels of gold, which is enough. "
Aluonashun twitched the corner of his mouth and said that repaying a thousand taels of gold was enough!
But if he doesn't pay the money, once word spreads, believers outside the city may overturn the city of Rajgir.
"Since it is necessary to invite the Buddha to appear in this world, we should naturally pay for it. Don't worry, Duke Ping, I will ask someone to send the money right away."
Even Aronashun, who stole such a large sum of money from Harsha's family, was heartbroken.
But if you think about it, it would be impossible for Tang Ping and the others to get out of Tianzhu alive.
After all, he can ask the Buddha once, who knows if he can ask the Buddha a second time?
The whole of Tianzhu only needs one king who can invite Buddha, so Tang Sanzang and Tang Ping must die.
