It was only six years after the release of the Tang Dynasty that it was Journey to the West Chapter 223: Xuanzang entrusts Li Zhi, the younger brother of the Tang Dynasty, to worship immortals
Chapter 223: Xuanzang entrusts Li Zhi, the younger brother of the Tang Dynasty, to worship immortals
Chapter 223 Xuanzang was granted the title of Imperial Disciple of the Tang Dynasty, and Li Zhi worshiped the Immortal upon seeing the Tao [Please subscribe and vote monthly]
Yunyuan Mountain, Hualong Temple.
Su Chen came back with Li Bai and Xiong Yan.
The disciples immediately surrounded him.
Sun Simiao and Yan Liben, as well as Su Ao, Yun Zhongjun, Huo Wuhong, and even his disciple Yuan Tiangang also came from the palace.
They surrounded Su Chen and asked questions.
Sun Simiao said in surprise: "Master, you are finally back. It's really not as comfortable outside as at home."
Yan Liben said: "Master, please stand still. The way you looked just now inspired me so much that I need to paint a picture for the world to admire."
Su Chen was happy.
Stand still and let Yan Liben finish the painting before talking.
Su Ao came up and said, "Master, how many places have you been to in the past two years? Can you take me with you next time?!"
Su Chen said: "In the past two years or so as a teacher, I have been to two places, one is Qingcheng Mountain and the other is Lishan Mountain."
Su Ao was stunned.
Everyone else was also stunned.
Sun Simiao was surprised and said: "These two places are not far from Yunyuan Mountain, and Li Mountain is only three hundred miles away. Why did it take Master two years to go to these places?!"
Su Chen said: "As a teacher, I met Old Mother Lishan in Lishan Mountain and learned a lot. I will talk about the reasons later."
Mother Lishan?!
When everyone heard that he was a legendary immortal figure, they were immediately excited.
Especially Sun Simiao and Yan Liben. They had worshiped the Lishan Mother before, but they didn't expect it to be in Lishan Mountain.
Sun Simiao said in surprise: "My disciple has been to Lishan Mountain countless times just to ask to see Mother Lishan. Why haven't I seen her?!"
Su Chen said: "How can mortals peek into the Immortal Cave?"
Then he took out a Qiankun bag, opened the Qiankun bag, and poured out a large amount of immortal things.
When everyone saw it, they were all surprised.
Su Chen said: "This is a gift from Lishan's mother. As per the old rules, you choose one or two things you like and put the rest in the warehouse."
Then he put away the Qiankun Bag, which is a magic weapon for space storage and is very rare.
He carries it with him personally and can hold a lot of things.
The disciples were all overjoyed and each picked out what they liked.
However, almost all of them like it and can't put it down, which makes it a bit difficult for a while.
Su Chen looked around the entire Yunyuan Mountain and found that Yunyuan Mountain had undergone great changes in more than two years.
There is no change in the front, but the mountain in the back is already covered with flowers and grass, and the spiritual power is extremely rich.
Su Chen also noticed that the incense in Sanqing Hall was much weaker, and he suddenly became anxious.
He hurriedly said: "Why is there so little incense in the incense burner in the temple? When I am here on weekdays, it will be full every day!"
Yan Liben was a little embarrassed and angry, and said: "Master, when you first wandered around, the incense was still very strong. However, after about half a year, the incense gradually decreased. Recently, except for the mountain people, there are almost no people."
Anyone can go up the mountain to burn incense and worship!"
Su Chen was shocked.
He went out for a trip and gained experience during his travels. Unexpectedly, his business was completely abandoned?!
He was unwilling to give in and asked: "What's going on?"
The disciples all bowed their heads in shame, unable to express their feelings.
Li Bai and Xiong Zhu were very angry. This was their foundation, how could they lose it?!
It was Yuan Tiangang who came forward and said: "Master, everything was fine when you were here. But after you left, Buddhism gradually prospered. Now there are more than 800 temples in the entire Chang'an territory."
Needless to say.
Su Chen already understood that Buddhism must have squeezed out his incense!
As expected.
Yuan Tiangang continued: "After Buddhism flourished, people all over the world gradually felt that with the blessing of the Buddha, their wishes would come true, so they went to temples. Our Taoist temples gradually lost their incense!"
Yan Liben said: "Actually, it's not just that. We still have mountain people worshiping here, which is better. Three hundred miles away from Chang'an, there is almost no place for my Taoism to stand."
Yuan Tiangang's eyes were full of anger and tears, and he said: "The Royal Taoist Temple has been squeezed by Buddhism and has almost no power to fight back. After returning to secular life, half of the Taoists became monks again and joined Buddhism!"
Su Chen couldn't believe that such a big thing had happened in just two years.
The Dao Sect is already in such dire straits!
Buddhism is so powerful that it has almost become the state religion!
Incredible.
There is anger and helplessness in my heart.
The reason he did so many meritorious deeds was actually to establish Taoism and curb the development of Buddhism.
but.
Unexpectedly, in a little absence, Buddhism would make a comeback and even become stronger!
Su Chen's face looked a little ugly, but he felt helpless in his heart.
It's not that he is hostile to Buddhism because he is a Taoist, but he feels that Buddhism is not involved in production, is tax-free, and is always benevolent, righteous, and moral, but it is not what it looks like.
If we say that Taoism does not pay taxes, but Taoism does not expand, and Taoism is self-reliant.
There is also a tradition in Taoism that if necessary, one should go down the mountain to support justice and take it as one's duty to help the world.
Whether it is hanging a pot to help the world, telling people's fortunes, or even joining the army, these are all manifestations of Taoist people's support for justice and self-reliance.
There is an essential difference between Buddhism and Taoism!
Li Bai said: "Master, what should we do?"
Su Chen asked: "What is the situation in the Tang Dynasty today?"
Yuan Tiangang stepped forward and explained: "Master, His Majesty the Tang Dynasty is still campaigning against Goguryeo in Mobei. He has been advancing step by step and is about to win a complete victory. In the past two years, Jin King Li Zhi governed the country, and Wu King Li Tai supervised the country.
The two of them used their martial arts skills to manage the Tang Dynasty in an orderly manner."
Since Li Chengqian was demoted, the Tang Dynasty is now dominated by brothers Li Tai and Li Zhi.
They were also fighting openly and secretly, all hoping to accumulate enough political capital during the period when Li Shimin was on his own expedition!
I have to say, they are all very talented.
Needless to say, Li Tai's literary quality was so high that no one in the Tang Dynasty had any rivals. Hongwenguan networked with civil servants all over the world.
Li Zhi's words were slightly weaker, but it was his weakness that made others harmless and cultivated many party members in private.
The two fought openly and secretly, but they complemented each other and managed Datang very well.
Two of them followed the policy of Buddhism as the main religion, followed by Taoism, and the resurgence of the Tang Dynasty.
They used the official Tang Dynasty to manage the people of the Tang Dynasty, used Buddhist ideas to weaken the subjects, and then used Taoist ideas to win over the remaining people.
After Su Chen heard this, he nodded slightly.
Although he couldn't stand the growing power of Buddhism, he had to admire Li Tai and Li Zhi's methods.
Their method is very good, at least in their opinion, very correct.
The Tang Dynasty respected Buddhist culture, and the people believed in Buddhism, so there would be no trouble.
There are also many Buddhist spokespersons in the court. Supporting Buddhism is equivalent to gaining their approval.
Su Chen didn't want to think about all the nonsense. After all, he was back, and no one could threaten his three-quarters of an acre of land.
Wait until he stabilizes his position and then regain the lost position.
Su Chen said: "Who does Buddhism respect now?"
Yuan Tiangang said without thinking: "Xuan Zang of White Horse Temple, he has been named a first-grade great heavenly master, and he was already King Bingjian before, and now he has been named emperor's imperial younger brother."
There was a bit of sourness in his tone as he said: "Master has not been named the Imperial Disciple by His Majesty the Emperor, but that monk has actually been named the Imperial Disciple. Even the King of Wu and the King of Jin have to call him Uncle Wang when they meet!"
Li Bai and Xiong Zhen couldn't bear it after hearing this.
Li Bai even said: "His Majesty, the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, is fatuous. He is so blind and disgusting. Master, please let me go to the Emperor to argue with you!"
Xiong Zhen said: "Count me in."
Su Ao said: "But I feel that who is the emperor? How dare he call his master a brother?!"
As soon as these words came out, everyone was stunned and nodded in agreement.
Even Li Bai and Xiong Zhen stopped making trouble.
They all thought it made sense.
The emperor is nothing, why should he be his younger brother?
So beautiful to him!
Su Chen didn't care about this, and he didn't want to have much to do with the emperor.
It would be better if you can enjoy some benefits, but you don’t have to be involved or responsible!
It's pretty good now.
The disciples were all discussing current affairs angrily. They might not have cared much about it before, but now that Su Chen is back, they also want to argue.
Su Chen didn't have that idea. He was thinking, "Xuan Zang has really been named the imperial disciple. This is very similar to Journey to the West. I must figure out the situation!"
Su Chen went down the mountain again.
This time, he will enter the palace.
This was the first time Su Chen wanted to enter the palace, but he calculated that Xuanzang was in Shaoqing Temple in the Daming Palace.
If you don't enter the palace, you won't find anyone.
"Master, I will go with you."
"I'll go."
"I'll go too."
When Su Chen expressed his intention to go down the mountain and enter the palace, all his disciples expressed their intention to follow him.
However, Su Chen only brought Yuan Tiangang with him this time, and he needed Yuan Tiangang to lead the way.
When you go to see Xuanzang, you must do it openly and honestly, so as not to be accused of bullying others.
Go down the mountain and enter the palace.
Yuan Tiangang's identity was very easy to use. The guards guarding the Daming Palace always felt that Su Chen had seen him somewhere, but they couldn't remember it for a while.
However, they did not dare to stop Yuan Tiangang.
Even though Taoism is in decline now, Yuan Tiangang is still the Great Celestial Master, the master of the Royal Taoist Temple, and even the Imperial Heavenly Supervisor.
Su Chen first went to the Royal Taoist Temple and saw that it was quite glorious, but sparsely populated.
"I remember that Wu Zhao seemed to be practicing in the temple, but is he still there?!"
"I have long been transferred to Shaoqing Temple to lead hair training."
Su Chen was speechless. This was really in decline. Even Wu Zhao changed his territory!
While patrolling the Royal Taoist Temple, an excited voice suddenly came into my ears.
"Tianshi Yuan, Xiao Wang is here again to ask for a fortune."
Yuan Tiangang had a headache when he heard this. When he turned around, he saw a teenage boy looking at him expectantly.
Su Chen swept over and his face straightened.
This son has the appearance of an emperor!
Yuan Tiangang said: "Master, this is Jin Wang Li Zhi."
Li Zhi?!
Su Chen nodded slightly, knowing what he was doing.
Li Zhi said again: "Master Yuan Tian, please help Xiao Wang do his fortune telling."
Yuan Tiangang said: "Your Highness's problem cannot be solved by a poor man."
Li Zhi still wanted to pester him, but when he saw Su Chen, his eyes immediately straightened and he rubbed his eyes.
He knelt down on the ground in surprise, kowtowed, and said: "Little Wang Li Zhi, pay homage to Lord Wugou Celestial Master."
He recognized Su Chen.
They were overjoyed, and the surrounding royal Taoist temples, as well as the many eunuchs and maidservants passing by the Daming Palace, were all stunned when they saw King Jin kneeling.
Recalling what King Jin had just said, he was immediately dumbfounded.
Master Wu Guo?!
Could it be that that person exists?!
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