Shi Yue had been wondering about the origin of this fiery red figure along the way, and was filled with doubts - this person had extremely high martial arts skills. If he was here to cause trouble, or even to assassinate Yan Jing, then he would have to be extremely careful.
He was thinking a lot, and he also wanted to enjoy the lush scenery. After walking for half an hour, the dark gate of Jile Temple appeared in front of him.
Hundreds of monks gathered in front of the mountain gate. They led hundreds of officials up the mountain with Yan Jing. They all clasped their hands and chanted the name of the Buddha, "Hamituo Buddha!"
When the monk delivered the Buddha's name, it was low but loud, extremely penetrating, forming an aura of awe-inspiring, which made all civil and military officials unconsciously infected, and their moods became ethereal.
The monk standing at the front is none other than Douji, the abbot of Kek Lok Temple! [
These days, Shi Yue and Daoji have become familiar with each other. After all, he is responsible for the security of the blessing ceremony. How can he neglect it? The monks in Jile Temple have been investigated by Shi Yue, but Shi Yue did not find any clues from these monks -
- This made Shi Yue very suspicious. Are all the monks in Jile Temple innocent?
Shi Yue was suspicious of this!
If these monks are all innocent, how will the Empress Dowager act? Does she expect external monks? That seems unreasonable, and it is difficult to save her successfully.
Therefore, Shi Yue was absolutely certain that there was definitely an insider in this temple, but he couldn't find out who the insider was, so he could only take strict precautions.
Although Yan Jing did not recognize the Taoji master of Jile Temple, he could tell who was the leader of this group of monks based on his demeanor and behavior.
He walked up to Daoji, clasped his hands, and said: "I have heard for a long time that Daoji is in charge of the great name. Unfortunately, my country is complicated and I have not had the opportunity to ask the master for Buddhist teachings. It is a pity. Today I led hundreds of officials to visit, and I will definitely listen to the master's promotion of Buddhism.
Pass it on to teach you and resolve your doubts!”
The presiding monk of Kek Lok Temple, Monk Daoji, is an eminent monk with a kind face and kind eyes, and a restrained temperament. At a glance, he has the aura of Buddha in him.
Listening to Yan Jing's words of "sincere love", he was neither humble nor arrogant, and said calmly: "The Buddha's Dharma embraces all things, everything in the world, the seven emotions and six desires, love, hate, and hatred, all turned into the word 'Buddha'. If the emperor has the heart to seek Buddha,
You will definitely be able to understand the true meaning of governing a country, and manage Yan in an orderly manner, so that the people will live in peace and happiness. Your Majesty, this is also your greatest merit."
There was a strong sense of persuasion in his words.
Although Yan Jing didn't believe Dao Ji's official talk, she would never offend him and say, "I have learned a lesson."
Daoji smiled faintly, waved his hand and said, "Your Majesty, please!"
Squeak...
The gate of the mountain was opened wide, and Yan Jing led the ministers and famous people to file in.
There are more than 1,000 monks in Jile Temple, the emperor, the queen mother, concubines, and ministers, a total of more than 200 people, and more than 300 famous people, which is more than 500 people. In addition to the emperor, the queen mother, and the eunuchs and maids around the concubines,
As well as more than 300 bodyguards around the ministers, that's more than 800 people.
The prayer ceremony at Kek Lok Temple should be solemn and quiet. There should not be too many people or too many people, otherwise it would appear to be dishonest.
Shi Yue was considering how many black-clad guards to bring into the temple, but he heard Tian Fen say: "There are heavy guards outside the temple, and the temple also needs to be quiet. With too many people, it seems complicated, so let's bring a thousand black-clad guards into the mountain gate to set up defenses."
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Shi Yue did not expect that Tian Fen would be so "vicious". This was completely paving the way for Kaba's assassination, but he was extremely confident in the black-clad guards under his rule. Even if there were a thousand people, he was confident that he could kill him in the shortest possible time.
Take control of the situation internally.
Monk Daoji said, "Deputy Commander Tian, do you believe in the Buddha?"
Tian Fen said: "Of course I believe it."[
Daoji asked Shi Yue again, "Does Shi Qianhu believe in Buddha?"
Shi Yue smiled mysteriously, "Sincerity leads to spiritual success."
"Shi Qianhu is the one who really knows the three flavors." Daoji looked at Shi Yue and cast an admiring glance. The implication was that he naturally didn't believe Tian Fen's words.
Shi Yue said: "What did Master Daoji teach me?"
Daoji said: "Beside the Buddha's Dharma, the Buddha's power reaches all over the world. Whether he is a scumbag or a despicable person, he will show his true form in front of the Buddha. Today's auspiciousness will fall from the sky at the Kek Lok Temple. In addition, the emperor's personal visit will surely alarm the Buddha.
Buddha bless the emperor, ministers, celebrities, Shi Qianhu, what else do you have to worry about?"
Shi Yue smiled slightly, frowned slightly, and then relaxed again, his eyes shining brightly at Daoji, his face showing reverence, and he clasped his hands together and said: "The master's words woke up the dreamer, and Mr. Shi is extremely ashamed."
Yan Jing laughed loudly, "I have heard for a long time that Daoji presided over the Buddhist teachings superbly. Today, I met him for the first time. I am lucky enough to listen to the Zen teachings. I am extremely lucky, extremely lucky. In this case..."
He looked back at Yan Jing and said: "Shi Qianhu will go into the mountain with five hundred guards in black to do something for you, my dear friends."
"The general will obey the order!" Shi Yue still agreed. He had strong confidence in the black-clothed guards he had trained. Even though there were only 500 men, he was still not alarmed by changes.
Shi Yue asked Lei Dahu and Sun Meng to follow him into the mountain, and asked Fu Qiang to lead his troops to guard the outside. He also whispered to Qiang, "If you see me, brother Lei, or brother Sun give a signal, you must rush in at all costs."
Come, kill someone if someone stands in your way, kill Buddha if you stand in your way, no matter who it is, they will be killed without any hesitation, do you understand?" It is obvious that there are many hidden meanings in Shi Yue's words.
Fu Qiang knew this very well and said, "Don't worry, Master Qianhu, I understand it from my heart!"
Shi Yue patted Fu Qiang's shoulder and walked in with Lei Dahu and Sun Meng.
One of the most precious halls in Kek Lok Temple is the Heavenly King Hall, which enshrines the big-bellied Maitreya Buddha. The Emperor, Queen Mother, Chu Yu, and other ministers all come to offer incense.
The second treasure hall is the Mahavira Palace!
Tathagata Buddha is worshiped here.
There is an empty hall in front of the Daxiong Hall. Yanjing, hundreds of officials and celebrities, according to the ceremony presided over by Daoji, stood in front of the Daxiong Hall, clasped their hands and chanted the name of the Buddha in their hearts.
Thousands of monks from Kek Lok Temple were sitting in front of the main hall, knocking on their alms bowls, closing their eyes and chanting sutras.
In front of the hall, smoke was lingering, and the Buddha's name was low and heart-warming. It was transmitted layer by layer, and the whole mountain seemed to feel the kindness of Buddhism.
At this moment, Shi Yue appeared in the front hall with a few confidants, hiding in a nook and corner, peeping at the dozen sedans.
The front hall was quiet and empty.
Suddenly, a monk with a fat head, big ears, and a burly figure jumped out of the Queen Mother's sedan, and a figure also jumped out of He Dan's sedan.
It's just that this figure has a thin lower body and a burly upper body, but is extremely tall. He is none other than Kaba! [
Lei Dahu was about to take action. Shi Yue frowned and said: "Don't move, so as not to disturb the grass and scare the snake."