Qifu Sifan and his entourage rushed back to Yuanchuan for several days. The smell of alcohol on his body could not be suppressed by the wind and snow.
However, there was not much drunkenness on his face, and his eyes were unusually clear.
"The emperor is just trying to draw fire from the bottom of the cauldron. It's a pity that all the tribes in Liangzhou have fallen into his trap and don't know it! In five hundred years, there will be a king, but there are so many heroes in China?" Begging Si Fan seemed to be facing the wind and snow. Talk to yourself.
All the loyalty and honesty at the banquet just now were wiped away.
A rider next to him stepped forward, and his cloak was blown away by the cold wind, revealing a handsome face, "The emperor has a lot of clever tricks. No wonder he was able to wipe out all the countries in more than ten years and establish the Northern Territory. Now there is Wang Meng in Guanzhong and Xue Qiang in Qinzhou. , there is Murong Chui in the Western Region, Yuan Chuan can't do anything, why not take advantage of the situation and move westward, like a bird escaping from its cage, it can fly high!"
Although he was the son-in-law of Si Fan, Murong Kai's status among the Xianbei tribes was not high.
The failure to encourage Murong Chui to rebel made him lose the confidence to speak in front of Si Fan.
"It's a pity that Yuanchuan and Yongshichuan are the places where dragons leap. My family has been running it for decades, but we have to abandon it..." Qifu Sifan exhaled a string of white air.
Murong Kai said cautiously: "If you give up, you will gain. Now we can use the power of the Liang Kingdom to move westward and further integrate the various departments. Once the time comes, great things can be accomplished."
The leader of the alliance is not the leader of the tribe. All matters in the tribe must be discussed with other chiefs. Only when these chiefs nod can they be implemented.
This was also one of the reasons why Qifu Sifan did not dare to rebel easily during the chaos in Liangzhou.
The wind and snow are getting lighter, and the chill is getting worse.
Qifu Sifan sighed, "That's the only way. From now on, you and I, my father-in-law, will work together to plan great things."
They have already killed Baima and formed an alliance based on their blood. The Western Expedition is a foregone conclusion. Anyone who dares not to go will not be able to hang out in Qin Liang in the future.
Although Qifu Si Fan is not afraid of the oaths of "forsaken gods and men, and no offspring will be allowed to reproduce", he is worried about being alienated from other tribes.
Without the support of other tribes, the Qifu tribe is just a small splash among the Liangzhou tribes.
The situation has become a success. If the Qifu tribe refuses, there will be no good life in the future.
Si Fan trembled in his calves when he thought of Wang Meng staring at him from behind. The bones of the tribesmen in Liangzhou who died at the hands of this ruthless man were piled up like mountains. There are still piles of skulls on both sides of the official road in Liangzhou. of Jingguan.
If he had not defected to Murong Chui first, I am afraid that the Xianbei tribes in Yuanchuan and Yongshichuan would have been dealt with by Wang Meng.
"My son-in-law can only have a place to live if he is taken in by you. My ambition in this life is to help you achieve great things. If you go against this intention, you will die without a burial place!" Murong Kai immediately patted his chest and said.
"Hahaha, okay, you are worthy of being a descendant of the Murong family!" Qifu Sifan glanced sideways at Murong Kai and laughed when he saw that his face was sincere and not hypocritical.
But this sentence just hit the pain in Murong Kai's heart.
How prosperous was the Murong family back then? What kind of hero is Xianbei?
Murong Ke was so majestic that he defeated Jie Zhao with two thousand cavalry, defeated Fuyu, defeated Goguryeo, destroyed Ran Wei, and competed with Liang for supremacy.
Now his son was living under someone else's roof, being driven around by others, forcing himself to smile, and being in constant panic all day long. Murong Kai felt a sense of sadness in his heart...
Gu Zang.
After enduring a bitter winter, when the ice and snow finally melted, Li Yue began to prepare to return to Luoyang.
But before leaving, there was one last thing left to do, which was to pay homage to the Buddhist cave in Mingsha Mountain.
You won’t know if you don’t look at it, but you will be shocked when you look at it.
The Buddhist caves are extremely beautifully built. The Buddha statues have a benevolent face and a bit of majesty. On the murals in the caves, the sun, moon, flying sky, and Buddha are all lifelike.
"The great monk has great talents. It would be a pity to stay in Dunhuang. Why don't you come back to Luoyang with me and become an official?" Li Yue admired him deeply.
The entire Buddhist cave was designed, planned and coordinated by himself and could be completed in such a short period of time.
Knowing the subtleties of things, if this ability is used in governance, it will definitely benefit one party.
Li Yue flocks to talented people, the more the better.
"When the young monk was young, he thought wholeheartedly about becoming an official. Now he has finally fulfilled his long-cherished wish. In order to repay your majesty's kindness, the young monk will promote Buddhism in the government and educate all people. What does your majesty think?" Le Zun turned Li Yue's army. Just chatting to death.
"Hahaha, the great monk is indeed a master." Li Yue knew what he meant and stopped trying to persuade him.
Le Zun changed the subject, "But the young monk did have someone recommend it. I wonder if Your Majesty dares to use it."
"Is there anyone I don't dare to use?" Li Yue became curious.
Anyone who can be recommended by Le Zun is definitely not an ordinary person.
"Bring him to see Your Majesty." Le Zun said from behind.
Not long after, a thin and unsteady man was brought over. He was young, in his twenties. From his appearance, it was obvious that he was not from the Central Plains. He had stubbled hair, and he should be a monk.
"This person is proficient in Buddhism. Your Majesty wants to rectify the ascetics and make them available to the court, so this person is the only one." Le Zun said seriously.
Li Yue looked this man up and down, but he really couldn't tell that this man had such great ability.
"What's your name?" Li Yue was worried that he wouldn't understand and wanted someone else to translate.
However, he raised his head and said calmly: "Kumaroshi."
"Kumozhi?" Li Yue had vaguely heard of this name. The name of Kumarajiva in the Eight Tribes of the Dragon was changed based on this person's name, and he had a very important position in the Samana.
Le Zun put his hands together and said, "This man is from a prominent family in India. He became a monk at the age of seven. He first learned Hinayana. Later he went to Jibin and Shale, where he met a famous Mahayana monk from the Shache Kingdom. He switched to Mahayana and read extensively in Mahayana sutras and treatises. Although he is young, He has long been famous among the countries in the Western Regions. He was captured by General Lu and sent to this place. If he returns to Daliang, the hearts of the Western Regions will also return to Daliang. Comparing this young monk to him is like a rotting firefly to a bright moon."
Monks do not lie. Whatever Le Zun says, he will never lie, and there is no need for it.
"The great monk is serious. The young monk has no knowledge of worldly affairs and only understands Buddhism. Your Majesty has pacified the Western Regions. All you need to do is be lenient and abstain from killing, and the hearts of the Western Regions will return to their original state."
Kumarajiva speaks a pure Liangzhou accent, and his voice is gentle, making you feel like a spring breeze.
The superficial framework of the Western Region has been built, but the core has not.
It is precisely because of the bond between Samana and Samana.
The Persians invaded Tianzhu, and the Tianzhu people who were proficient in Buddhism willingly became lower castes, which shows that Buddhism still has many merits.
This method of Persians can be used in rivers, grasslands, and even other conquered lands in the future.
"As a great kindness, I will build Daxing Temple in Guzang to enshrine Buddhist teachings, translate Buddhist scriptures, and appease the people of the Western Regions." Li Yue wanted to make Guzang a holy place for Buddhism in the Western Regions and strengthen his control over the Western Regions.
Forget it in China, don’t promote it, don’t encourage it, just treat it coldly.
"Your Majesty promotes Buddhism, and the great beams will surely make the country long and lasting." Kumarajiva's eyes fell on Li Yue's face, which was deep and clean.
"I would like to borrow your kind words."
(End of chapter)
