Chapter eight hundred and fifty fourth imperial decree
Tang Dynasty, Chang'an, Daci'en Temple.
Xuanzang was sitting in the Main Hall, meditating with a group of Buddhist monks.
He muttered words, clasped his hands together, and flicked a string of rosary beads with his thumbs.
After returning from the Pure Land of the West, Zen Master Xuanzang's status has soared. In Central Plains Buddhism, Xuanzang is no less than the Buddha Sakyamuni.
Even if Sakyamuni came in person at this time and pointed at Xuanzang's nose and scolded him for not being a true Buddha, then there would definitely be more people on Xuanzang's side than Buddha.
He led the monks on two expeditions to the west. Although the first one was unsuccessful, he came back defeated in Baoxiang Kingdom.
But Zen Master Xuanzang's performance at that time was noticed by everyone.
This journey to the west brought Zen Master Xuanzang's prestige to its peak.
At this time, a young novice came in from outside. He looked around, then walked to Xuanzang, lowered his head and whispered something in his ear.
Xuanzang nodded and said, "I understand" without even raising his eyelids.
At this time, Xuanzang, who looked calm on the outside, was already extremely nervous in his heart.
Li Yu took action again, but the sequelae of the civil strife in Buddhism had not completely disappeared.
But he himself understood this truth, but Xuanzang wanted something.
Maintaining the current situation is not in line with his Li Yu.
Xuanzang turned to the little novice monk again and whispered: "The serious Taoist priest will come to Chang'an in the near future. Don't go down the mountain and go out. Wait for the serious Taoist priest to leave before you come out."
All the disciples bent down and nodded.
At this time, many strangers suddenly entered Daci'en Temple. They were riding tall horses and wearing gorgeous clothes.
If you look closely, you will find that not only are they dressed strangely, they also have armor on them even in early summer.
The monks of Daci'en Temple can tell at a glance that this is the personal bodyguard of Emperor Li Shimin of the Tang Dynasty - "Eagle Dog".
There is only one situation when these people appear, and that is when the emperor comes.
Sure enough, after the hawks and dogs cleared the way, guards were standing on both sides of the road to Daci'en Temple.
"Royal brother."
"His Majesty."
Li Shimin came down from the palace and greeted Xuanzang.
Both of them know that the other wants to take advantage of them.
Li Shimin and Xuanzang walked to a big poplar tree.
Li Shimin sat down at the stone table under the tree, stretched out his hand and said: "Zen Master, please!"
Xuanzang didn't refuse too much. He also sat down next to Li Shimin.
Li Shimin smiled and said: "Zen Master, have you ever heard about the unusual movements in Maoling some time ago?"
Xuanzang shook his head slightly.
Li Shimin's face darkened. The entire Six Dynasties knew about this, but in Chang'an City, Xuanzang said he didn't know.
He made it clear that he had seen through Li Shimin's thoughts.
He was not prepared to serve as a spearman for Li Shimin.
Li Shimin is even better than him. Since you refuse to admit that you know, I will tell you again.
It's impossible to leave anyway, you have to serve Datang.
After briefly talking about it, Li Shimin said: "This matter happened in Chang'an, and I have to take care of it."
Xuanzang sneered in his heart, acting as if he didn't want to participate but had to.
In fact, it might have been fine originally, but it was the destruction of Maoling by the Tang Dynasty that caused so many problems.
Some people have long suspected that since Maoling is so dangerous, why not circle it and send troops to handle it.
The answer is very simple. The royal family of Li and Tang Dynasties hoped that some tomb robbers could open Maoling and then pick up the leaks themselves.
Therefore, although he attaches great importance to it, he will never send troops to guard it, lest those experts who are afraid of the national power of the Tang Dynasty dare not come to Maoling to try.
It has been a long time since Huo Qubing happened, but the mysterious man that night disappeared mysteriously.
It's been so long and I haven't heard anything from that person.
The more this happens, the more anxious Li Shimin becomes.
He's been a little angry lately, and it's because of this.
When he was anxious, he wanted to find someone to help him. After much deliberation, Buddhism was a good choice.
First of all, there are many eminent Buddhist monks, most of whom are concentrated in Chang'an.
Secondly, since they are all in Chang'an, it is easier for me to control them.
Things like the Ming Cult people making trouble in Tokyo would never happen in Chang'an.
Chang'an was heavily defended and had strong soldiers and horses. In Chang'an City, Li Shimin had absolute confidence.
He asked himself whether he could control the whole of Chang'an, except Maoling...
Seeing that Xuanzang refused to take any advice, Li Shimin stood up, patted his butt, and said: "I will come back another day to cultivate my moral character and try to see the Buddha as soon as possible to see what he is like."
"Best farewell to Your Majesty!" Xuanzang bowed his head and said.
Not long after he walked out, the imperial edict arrived.
Xuanzang was confused. Didn't you just leave? Why did you get another imperial edict?
When the eunuch who announced the edict finished reading the imperial edict, Xuanzang was stunned. Li Shimin asked him to find out the identity of the person who came out of Maoling some time ago.
Xuanzang frowned slightly. If he had known this, he might as well have agreed and taken matters into his own hands.
It's not a bad thing now, after all, I still have to run errands, and the most annoying thing is that I have to really check it out.
At this time, in the warrior Xun's mansion, Zuo Ci, Baimao and Chibi were sitting together.
The warrior Xun looked at the three people in the pavilion from a distance, feeling worried. They were studying next to Li Yuan's mausoleum with a cowhide roll map every day.
This undoubtedly frightened the warrior Xun, fearing that they would dig up the tomb of his old master Li Yuan.
Although they are not as professional as the gold-touching captains of the Wei Dynasty, digging out Maoling is even more idiotic.
At this time, a maid came with a tea tray. Warrior Tong stopped her with his hand, and he took the tea tray and walked towards the pavilion where the three of them were.
These three were friends of his son-in-law Li Yu, and the samurai Yu received them very warmly at first.
But as they got along for a long time, Samurai Yu became a little reluctant. The three of them discussed mechanisms, tombs, etc. day and night.
Just at the foot of the warrior Xun is Li Yuan's mausoleum. In order to stop the mouths of all living beings, Li Shimin also fully prepared Li Yuan's burial objects.
Li Yuan's mausoleum is also called Xianling.
There were also many treasures buried in the Xianling Tomb, so the warrior Yu believed that these three dangerous elements were planning to attack the Xianling Tomb.
The warrior Xun decided to persuade him, otherwise, there might be a fight with each other.
Because Li Yuanfei was the old master of the warrior Xun, who had followed him to conquer the north and south, and established the Tang Dynasty.
Moreover, Samurai Yu and Li Yuan had a very good personal relationship, and they were close friends both in public and private matters.
Even though these three were close friends of his son-in-law, the warrior Yu did not allow them to dig Li Yuan's grave.
At this time, he did not know that these three people and his son-in-law had great appetites, and they had no interest in Xianling.
Moreover, Li Shimin is still alive. As long as he has not lived enough, no one will dig his father's grave.
Risks and rewards are not proportional. If you dig this Xianling Mausoleum, it will be difficult to find a place to stand in the Six Dynasties, and there will be very few things that can be dug.
The warrior Xun came over with a tea tray, and the three of them silently shut up and stopped talking. Zuo Ci smiled and said, "How dare you bother the Marquis to do this in person?"
"Yes, you are too polite." Bai Mao said these polite words, but he picked up the tea and drank it without any politeness.
Warrior Xun rolled his eyelids and said in a deep voice: "You have been here for a long time, and I haven't asked you yet what you are doing here."
