"hey-hey,"
When she thought that all these things were caused by her father's host, Nannan felt a little embarrassed to face her host... She covered her face with her little hands and said as if she was hiding her ears: "Probably, it shouldn't improve too much, right?"
"No matter what, the combat power of quasi-sages and above is the top level in the entire three realms... Oh, brother Xuanzang, don't ask me, she is still young, she doesn't know!~"
Looking at his cute little girl covering her face and refusing to look up... Even if Chen Xuanzang knew her well and was immune to her cuteness, he couldn't help but feel pity and couldn't bear to ask any more questions...
"Okay, brother knows that Nannan is doing everything for brother's good... Don't worry, Nannan, brother will definitely work hard to become stronger, and he will not be bullied by the monsters on the road!"
"Yeah! My brother is the most powerful, my brother is the best!"
Nannan raised her head, raised her cute smile, clenched her fists and raised them to cheer Chen Xuanzang!
"I believe that brother will definitely go to Lingshan to eliminate all the false Buddhas who dare to insult Buddhism and bring Buddhism back on the right track! Nannan has confidence in brother!"
"So good!"
After Chen Xuanzang finished the last push-up in the group, he stood up and rubbed Nannan's hair... Nannan also rubbed the 3D-projected hair towards Chen Xuanzang...
"Nanny, I won't interrupt my brother's training! Brother, please keep working hard. In a few days, we will embark on a journey to the west and start a new mission!"
"Well, Nannan, it's up to brother!"
"Yeah! Brother is the best!"
With the last cheers, the light and shadow image of Nannan's little girl completely dissipated... and Chen Xuanzang continued to do standard movements such as lying on his back, standing up and running, strengthening his physical strength.
In the past eighteen years, his modified memory and personality have always had a firm belief...that is, to reach Lingshan, bring order to the chaos, and bring true Buddhism to the Three Realms!
Especially, after hearing the voices of countless unworthy masters and father Chen Guangrui, he became even more disgusted with today's Buddhism!
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Tang Dynasty, court meeting!
Li Shimin was sitting on the dragon chair, listening to the year-end reports of the major departments below... At the same time, on the phoenix chair next to her, Queen Changsun was also counting various information, as if she had become the second in command of the Tang Dynasty!
Oh, by the way, with the help of Heavenly Court, Li Chengqian did not become a lame rebel prince... Now he is closely following Li Shimin and Queen Changsun, learning the strategies of governing the country, and with the help of Li Jing, Married to Wu Meiniang!
As for why this happened... Li Jing would say that after learning about the legend of Wu Meiniang from His Majesty the Emperor of Heaven, he had already made up his mind to marry the queen to the prince?
In heaven, it is enough to have a queen! There is no need for an empress who will worship Buddha in the future!
Even if there is to be an empress, she must be His Majesty’s child!
Well, he is so loyal and stubborn!
"His Majesty,"
As reports from various departments were completed, Wei Zheng, the current Left Chancellor of the Tang Dynasty, stepped forward and concluded: "This year, the people's livelihood index in various parts of the Tang Dynasty has increased by 30%. The people live and work in peace and contentment, and their sense of belonging to the Tang Dynasty has increased by 130%... Datang Academy of Sciences, education and some It’s lacking, we need to invest more!”
"Another: After research by the Ministry of War, the number of troops is too large and needs to be reduced. Regulations on professional soldiers must be implemented... half of the excess military expenditures will be invested in weapons research and half in road construction..."
"The construction of heaven has been planted. It will take up to a hundred years for high-speed rail to connect with the world... Datang needs to carry out railway construction..."
"It is necessary to double investment in education. There are too few scientific talents, which seriously restricts development... It is recommended to start scientifically promoting national practice in primary schools and testing spiritual roots..."
Wei Zheng told the new five-year plan... Li Shimin nodded, while the queen listened and the prince took notes. It was a happy state and the country was prosperous and the people were strong!
"Yes! Wei Gong's policy is excellent and can be implemented accordingly... In addition, I suggest that the law can be changed to start a constitutional monarchy!"
"Your Majesty, no!"
Hearing this, countless ministers who had followed Li Shimin in the war and fought with the aristocratic families jumped out: "How can the most important weapon of the country be taught privately..."
Wei Zheng, Li Jing and others glanced at Li Shimin in surprise. Did they expect that he would have such a pattern?
You know, even though the Heavenly Court is now equivalent to a constitutional monarchy, it is only equivalent. The Emperor of Heaven still has the power of veto and decision-making power... Is it possible that this new system will be promoted to the Heavenly Court starting from the Tang Dynasty?
"Okay, I have decided on this matter!"
Li Shimin waved his hand and silenced everyone's voices: "I am a wise king, I admit it! Even my prince Chengqian will definitely be a wise king in the future!"
Li Chengqian raised his head and smiled shyly. Even in his 20s, this was the first time he heard praise from his father!
"But, can you guarantee that my grandson, great-grandson, or even the grandson ten generations later will be a wise king? If there is a foolish king who harms the Tang Dynasty, harms the people, or even harms the entire human race, I am afraid that he will be a wise king." Even in the Jiuyou Underworld, it’s difficult to face our ancestors!”
"So, I have decided to limit the power of the king! Implement a constitutional monarchy and return power to the people!"
As soon as this statement came out, it was deafening and enlightening!
Many ministers at the scene, you look at me, I look at you, they all don’t know what to say... They don’t know whether to praise His Majesty for his broad mind, or whether to say that he is a fool!
"This matter is very important. It will take several court meetings before we can agree that Your Majesty should not be too impatient for the time being."
Seeing that a discussion was about to break out in the palace, Wei Zheng hurriedly spoke and put the matter down for the time being... Then his face became serious and he raised a more important issue!
"Your Majesty, there is one more matter that needs to be dealt with immediately!"
"Oh? Mr. Wei, come quickly!"
Li Shimin frowned slightly, had something big happened in the world?
"Your Majesty still remembers the oath of the Weishui River ten years ago!"
Wei Zheng cupped his hands and said.
"How could you not remember that this matter, like the Weishui Alliance, is all about me? It is a lifelong shame for the Tang Dynasty... Wait, ten years?! It's time to journey to the west?!"
Li Shimin was gritting his teeth just now, but after reacting, he immediately showed a surprised look and asked in disbelief.
Wei Zheng nodded solemnly: "Indeed, the time has come! In three days, it will be the day when Chen Xuanzang becomes an adult and the oath comes true!"
"His Majesty!"
Among the generals, Qin Shubao, who had been cured by Li Jing with heavenly medicine and regained his fighting strength, stood out and said, "I will kill Chen Xuanzang right now!"
"Count me in!"
"Yes! I, the Tang Dynasty, cannot accept his Buddhist birdiness!"
"Journey to the West? Journey to the West is nonsense! The human race should strengthen itself and does not need Lao Shizi's scriptures!"
"Anyway, His Majesty only promised to travel to the west, but he never guaranteed the safety of those traveling there!"
All the generals jumped out one after another, and immediately went to kill people with Qin Shubao... Seeing these murderers rushing out of the palace, clamoring to take action, Li Jing frowned and shouted angrily: "Give them all to me. return!"
"Li Xiang!"
Everyone stopped, but Qin Shubao looked at Li Jing unwillingly: "You are stopping me, maybe the Tang Dynasty is not afraid of Buddhism, but the Heavenly Court is afraid?"
"Shut up! If there could be a war, the Heavenly Court would have sent troops to conquer it, and it would be your turn to speak!"
Li Jing angrily rebuked: "Buddhism's journey to the west is of great concern! Now Heavenly Court has fallen out with Buddhism, and they are both trying to use this journey to the west to weaken the opponent's strength... It is easy to destroy Buddhism, but preserve your strength and fight against the devil behind Buddhism. That’s a huge trouble! How can major military and political issues be solved by a single act of bravery?”
"But... I am the Tang Dynasty..."
Qin Shubao is still unwilling... Is the oath of the Weishui just let go?
"Okay, come back to me!" Li Shimin said angrily: "It's me who's swearing, and it's me who's embarrassed... I haven't even gotten angry yet, so why are you arguing?"
"His Majesty!"
"return!"
Li Shimin reprimanded angrily again. The generals were unwilling to accept it, but they did not dare to disobey Li Shimin's order... In the end, they could only lower their heads one by one, returned to their positions unwillingly, and continued to discuss matters.
Li Shimin was too lazy to pay attention to these idiots and looked at Wei Zheng and Li Jing.
"Prime Minister Left, Prime Minister Right, do you have any idea?! If we just let Buddhism travel to the west, I really won't be willing to do it!"
"Nothing!"
Wei Zheng shook his head and said: "Your Majesty has sworn an oath, and Heavenly Court has made a perfect arrangement for this journey to the West! Heavenly Court's purpose is to use this journey to the West to completely bring Buddhism under Heavenly Court's control! So, even if If the Tang Dynasty doesn’t want to, the Heavenly Court will also promote this journey to the west!”
"this……"
After hearing this, Li Shimin knew that no matter how unwilling he was, he could only admit this fact!
"Then we can only benefit Buddhism!"
Li Shimin gritted his teeth and said... Wei Zheng saw his angry look and the resentment on the faces of all the ministers, so he comforted him: "Your Majesty, there is no need to be like this... If the Heavenly Court plan succeeds this time, Chen Xuanzang will become the master of Buddhism!"
"If our plan fails, even if we retrieve the true scripture, it will still be too late to destroy the Buddha!"
"That's right, that's all it can do."
Li Shimin sighed and could only accept the result...
"Then how will this land and water conference be held? Does the Left Prime Minister have a plan?"
"It's already been planned."
Wei Zheng nodded and told his plan: "During the Tang Dynasty's unification of the world, too many soldiers died... I have joined forces with the Ministry of War to count the number of people who have died in these years..."
"Don't the Buddhists want to build momentum? Don't they want to hold a huge water and land conference? I decided to take this opportunity to save the sacrificed sergeants..."
"But if this happens, doesn't it really help build momentum for Buddhism? By then, people will all believe in Buddhism..."
Queen Changsun said worriedly... She was the first person to be wary of Buddhism, so naturally she was most worried about the dangers of Buddhism!
"Queen, don't worry. Since I have a plan, how can I let the Buddhists take advantage of me!"
Wei Zheng's eyes shone with wisdom: "I am prepared that at the end of the Buddhist Water and Land Conference, Your Majesty will immediately announce the establishment of the Heroic Spirit Monument! And announce that every year, a grand sacrifice will be held, one year for Buddha, one year for Tao... "
"In this way, although the Buddhist sect will gain some momentum in the first year, as long as the Taoist sect is not blocked in the second year, the people will understand that regardless of Buddhism or Taoism, they can help worship their ancestors! Save the souls of the dead!"
"At that time, we will secretly promote the disadvantages of using Buddhist methods to offer sacrifices, and from the third year onwards, the Tang Dynasty will no longer use Buddhism..."
"Then people will gradually come to believe in Taoism instead of giving their offerings to Buddhism!"
Li Shimin patted the dragon chair and said with great excitement!
The plank road is built openly, but Chen Cang is buried secretly! Wei Zheng is worthy of being a god. This plan can be said to have eliminated the effects of all Buddhist affairs invisibly!
"Just do what the left minister says! Ministry of Industry!"
"I'm here!"
Yan Liben came out of the queue and bowed in response.
"The Ministry of Industry must fully cooperate with the leftist prime minister's plan and must erect a monument to the heroic spirit within three days!"
"I obey the decree! The Ministry of Industry will not delay the left prime minister's plan!"
Yan Liben responded loudly, his eyes also flashing with anger!
——
So, three days later, it was already the end of the year, and it was the third day of Jiaxu in the ninth month, a good day in Guimao. Chen Xuanzang, under the orders of the King of Tang Dynasty, led Master Da Chan to gather 1,200 eminent monks from unknown sources to perform the Miao Sutra at Huasheng Temple in Chang'an City.
When Li Shimin, the king of the Tang Dynasty, was about to leave the court in the morning, he led many civil and military officials to leave the Jinluan Palace in a phoenix chariot and a dragon chariot, and went to the temple to burn incense. How can I see that Luan Jia? It’s really—
One day of auspiciousness and thousands of auspicious lights. The benevolent wind is light and gentle, and the sun is very beautiful. Thousands of officials wear rings on the front and back, and the flags of the Five Guards line up on both sides. Holding gold melons and holding axes, they are facing each other; crimson gauze candles, royal incense, and mist. Dragons are flying and phoenixes are dancing, and eagles are flying. The Holy Emperor is upright, and the loyal minister is good. Jiefu passed Shun and Yu for thousands of years, and Sai Yao Tang brought peace to the world for generations. I also saw the crank umbrella and rolling dragon robe, shining with light; the jade chain, the colorful phoenix fan, and the auspicious mist flying. Pearl crown, jade belt, purple ribbon and gold medal. There are thousands of troops to escort the troops, and two detachments of generals to support them. The emperor bathed in pious respect for the Buddha, took refuge in the good fruits, and loved to smell incense.
It has to be said that in order to confuse Buddhism and promote his reputation for trustworthiness... Li Shimin tried his best to open the treasury to handle this water and land conference! Of course, more importantly, it is also to pay tribute to the soldiers who died serving the court!
Seeing that the land and water conference had been held for seventy-seven and forty-nine consecutive days, no matter the king, the people, or the monks were exhausted, when it was about to end...
Suddenly, an old monk with a leprosy head and a young monk squeezed into the water and land assembly platform!
Before the crowded people could get angry, they saw the old monk with a scabby head patting the high platform and shouting loudly: "Monk, you can only talk about Hinayana teachings, but can you talk about Mahayana?"
Xuanzang lowered his head and looked at the person... In his mind, he recalled what he had read in Journey to the West... The plot of the twelfth chapter at the beginning seemed to be right in front of him!
So, this leprosy-headed monk is Guanyin?
Close your eyes slightly, then open them...open your eyes! Scanning his eyes, it turned out that the leprosy-headed monk was just a fantasy, and his true body was none other than the Bodhisattva wearing a white gauze nun's robe!
"Since Guanyin Bodhisattva came to listen to the young monk's sermon, why did he pretend to be a monk and tease him? Could it be that the Buddhist teachings spoken by the young monk are so inferior that they are not as good as the Bodhisattva's ears, and he doesn't even bother to show his true body?"
As soon as he said this, the entire audience fell silent... No one expected that the speaker, Chen Xuanzang, would actually say such words!
Guanyin? Guanyin? That is the image of a perfect female monk... Is the guy in front of me wearing dirty monk robes and having a leprosy hair really the compassionate Guanyin?
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