On May 27, the second year of Zhenguan, Jishi. Tai Chi Palace, outside Daji Palace. In the gorgeous morning glow, the Longmen Immortal Meeting was officially held.
Li Shimin had already ordered people to build a high platform here and set up banquets. Taoist priests from various sects entered the hall one after another. Disciples from Maoshan, Longmen, Laoshan, Xuanduguan and other major sects were at the forefront, and the less famous local sects were The seat is towards the back.
There were about forty or fifty people in total, old and young, men and women. The disciples of the big sects who come to participate are often the younger generation. For example, Maoshan only sent two disciples. One of them is Lu Chunliang, who is only in the late stage of Bigu. Although the other one is older, he looks to be in his thirties. At the age of 10, he entered the Yin Shen realm for the first time.
On the other hand, in those small sects, the Taoist priests who came to participate in the Immortal Association were all white-haired and looked like immortals. They were probably not the masters of the sects, but also elders.
This is also the weakness of the Tang Dynasty today. The Tang Dynasty was founded recently, and its prestige and foundation are not deep enough. It is difficult for those powerful and powerful monks to surrender sincerely. Their attitude towards the Tang Dynasty is surprisingly consistent, and they are willing to get close, but they do not follow his advice.
On the contrary, those small and medium-sized sects that lack resources want to seize the opportunity to express their intention to join.
"Strange, the time has come, why hasn't Your Majesty started the Immortal Meeting yet?"
"Didn't you see that the top position is still vacant? That's the seat of Longhu Mountain!"
"It turns out that Zhenren Li hasn't arrived yet. Haha, what a big arrogance, how dare you make the emperor wait for him!"
"I heard that Master Li broke into Qinglong Temple yesterday and rescued a bad guy, the captain, from the evil Buddha. Could it be that he was injured?"
"Hmph, it's a pity that I was practicing in seclusion yesterday, otherwise I wouldn't have allowed that demon monk to be arrogant?"... The sun was rising, but Li Shimin still didn't announce the start, which made everyone start talking.
Most people are discussing Li Daoxuan and the evil Buddha Maha. Many people praise Li Daoxuan for bravely breaking into the dragon's pond and tiger's den and escaping unharmed. However, some people are skeptical about this and think it is exaggerated.
What's more, they even think that Li Daoxuan is trying to gain fame and fame. Wherever there are people, there are rivers and lakes, and Taoism is not a pure place. In order to compete for cultivation resources, there will be many intrigues. The reason why many people come to the Longmen Immortal Association is to become famous and be appreciated by the emperor.
As a result, before the Immortal Meeting even started, Li Daoxuan's name had already resounded throughout Kyoto. Whether it was the people on the street or other Taoist priests, they were all talking about Li Daoxuan.
Not everyone has participated in the Celestial Master Ceremony at Longhu Mountain and witnessed Li Daoxuan's attack. For many people, they have only heard of the name.
At this time, seeing that His Majesty had repeatedly delayed the start of the Immortal Meeting in order to wait for Li Daoxuan, some people couldn't help but feel jealous.
"Father, why haven't you come here yet?" Princess Changle beside Li Shimin asked with her little face raised.
Today she put on the most beautiful little dress and tied her hair into long braids, decorated with golden tassels. She thought of meeting her husband, so she dressed up for a long time.
As a result, she looked left and right, her big black and bright eyes looking back and forth in the crowd several times, but she didn't see Mr.
Li Shimin touched her head and said, "It's almost time." He gave Gao Quan a look, Gao Quan nodded, and immediately arranged for someone to go to Xuandu courtyard to investigate.
"Father, why should we wait for others? Aren't we all your subjects in the world? As a subject, you dare to be late. Why don't you punish him?" The speaker was Prince Li Chengqian, who is about ten years old this year. , as the crown prince, was also ordered by Li Shimin to attend the Longmen Immortal Meeting to show his sincerity.
As soon as these words came out, Gao's face changed. Li Shimin glanced at the prince indifferently, and his sharp gaze immediately made the prince sit upright, not daring to take a breath.
"Cheng Qian, please remember that a king must not only be powerful, but also kind, and must know how to treat virtuous subordinates." Li Cheng Qian said quickly: "Thank you for your teaching, I understand!"
"After the grand meeting is over, you will be punished to copy King Wen's chapter in "Historical Records of Zhou Benji" a hundred times." King Wen of Zhou personally invited Jiang Ziya to serve as Corporal Li Xian. Li Shimin also wanted the prince to learn from Corporal Li Xian. reason.
Li Chengqian could only agree, but he felt even more resentful towards the late person. Chang Le made a face at Li Chengqian and said with a smile: "Brother Prince, you are not allowed to say that to your husband. He is very powerful. Be careful that he turns you into a big fat insect!" Li Shimin tapped Chang Le's head lightly. The intensity was very gentle, and he whispered: "At the banquet, please pay attention to etiquette." It was said to be a scolding, but it sounded like doting.
The comparison between the two immediately made Li Chengqian even more depressed. ... After waiting for another moment, suddenly there was a noise outside the palace, and with the sound of a Buddhist trumpet, Li Shimin's expression changed slightly.
The demon monk did come after all! In order to ensure the success of the conference, he ordered Li Chunfeng to set up a large formation outside the palace last night, hoping to trap the demon monk for a period of time until the Immortal Conference could be completed smoothly.
Now it seems that the formation has been broken.
"Amitabha!" Evil Buddha Maha and his three disciples walked in. The soldiers along the way wanted to stop them, but Huan Yanzhen swept them away coldly, and they froze there unable to move, showing a look of horror.
"It's a Turkic monk!"
"Why did this monster monk come to the Longmen Immortal Association? His Majesty only invited Taoist disciples."
"Huh, I think the ones who come are not good, and the good ones don't come!" For a moment, the Taoists present were on guard, looking at the demon monk with undisguised hostility.
Buddhism and Taoism are implicitly opposed to each other, and the Tang Dynasty and the Turks also have enmity. This evil Buddha Maha will naturally not be welcomed by the Taoist sect.
Maha put his hands together, Buddha light bloomed all over his body, and a divine ring appeared on the back of his head. He looked like the Buddha walking out of the mural, which shocked everyone.
Two generals, Yuchi Gong and Qin Shubao, immediately guarded the emperor with their eyes fixed and their hands on their swords.
Li Shimin waved his hand to stop the two of them, and said calmly: "Today's Longmen Immortal Meeting, I only invited Taoist disciples. As a member of the Buddhist sect, you might as well please come back for the time being. I can forgive you for the crime of breaking into the palace." Huan Yan Zhen sneered and said: "Yesterday, my master let Li Daoxuan go for your majesty's sake. I have already made an appointment. I will ask your majesty to agree to something at the Longmen Immortal Meeting today. Is your majesty going to break the promise?"
"Hahaha!" Li Shimin laughed loudly and said, "I have never made an appointment with you. It's just wishful thinking." There were also some ministers in the court who participated in the Longmen Immortal Meeting, including those who were known to be forthright and admonishing Wei Zheng is called.
Wei Zheng was not afraid and reprimanded: "You came here without telling me. It's already disrespectful. Now you forcefully break into the palace and refuse to worship you. Is it possible that the Turkic country is full of barbarians like you who don't know etiquette?" Facing this world-famous minister, Maha's eyes moved slightly, and his calm voice echoed in everyone's ears like a bell.
"Master Wei, who is famous all over the world, should also know that the heaven above does not worship the master of a small country."
"After the Weishui Alliance, I, Turk, was the master, and Li Tang was the minister. Since ancient times, only subordinates have to kneel to the Lord. How can there be any reason for the Lord to bow to his subordinates?"
