"Mr. Du, I heard that Xiaojiu caused a disturbance in the Land and Water Conference yesterday, offending even Guanyin Bodhisattva?"
"It's a pity that I couldn't go, otherwise I would have been able to admire the grace of Guanyin Bodhisattva in person, and also see the embarrassment of the Pheasant Slave, hahaha——"
After the "Water and Land Conference", rumors spread throughout Chang'an City that Jin King Li Zhi destroyed the "Water and Land Conference" and even collided with the holy Guanyin Bodhisattva.
If Jin King Li Zhi is not severely punished, it will bring endless suffering to the Tang Dynasty. Many people who do not know the truth really believe the rumor.
Some people even say that Tang Emperor Li Shimin has imprisoned Jin Wang Li Zhi in the "Jin Prince's Mansion". As for the subsequent punishment, it is said that the result will be announced soon.
"His Royal Highness the King of Wei, some of the rumors about His Highness the King of Jin were released by our people when they took the opportunity, and some originated from unknown sources. They may have been spread from rumor to rumor."
Du Chuke stood in front of Wei King Li Tai and echoed, but in fact he was also very confused in his heart.
As for the rumors, he only knew a little bit about them when he woke up in the morning and overheard the discussions among his servants, but that didn't stop him from claiming credit in front of Li Tai.
"Mr. Du, Lao Jiu is nothing to worry about. He is just a stupid kid. It's just the prince's side. Why hasn't Wei Ting taken any further action?"
Over the past six months, King Li Tai of Wei has continued to be favored, and the rewards he received from Li Shimin were only a little less than those from the East Palace.
In the eyes of the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty, most people felt that His Majesty had already fallen in love with King Li Tai of Wei, and believed that it was only a matter of time before Yi Chu.
Who would let a lame person inherit the throne, let alone a huge country like the Tang Dynasty?
The King of Wei, Li Tai, was also very impressive. He was only twenty-one years old, and his cultivation in literature and Taoism had already surpassed the innate realm. Among the younger generation of literary and Taoism practitioners in the entire Tang Dynasty, only Changsun Chong could compare with him.
Li Tai's eldest son, Li Xin, was already two years old. Unfortunately, Princess Yan Wan of Wei had not yet given birth to a son. As the daughter of Yan Lide, Minister of Industry, she married Li Tai, who was only thirteen years old at the age of eleven.
After eight years of marriage, the relationship between the couple was relatively harmonious. At least through Yan Lide, Minister of Industry, Wei King Li Tai still received support from many people, so he simply kept Li Xin with Yan Wan for the time being.
In the battle to win the direct lineage, having a son to take over can be regarded as a small bargaining chip.
"His Royal Highness King Wei, I am not a talkative veteran. Mr. Wei seems to have not brought back any decent news in the past six months. If you think about his past actions, will it be..."
When a wise person talks, he always says to leave half of it and let others guess the rest.
Wei Ting, ostensibly a member of Li Chengqian in the East Palace, actually worked for Wei King Li Tai a lot in the past few years.
However, he had never been to Prince Wei's residence openly, and usually communicated with him through Du Chuke.
However, more than half a year has passed, and Du Chuke has not even seen Wei Ting.
"Hmph, that old fox, won't he follow me wholeheartedly until my father declares his will to the world?"
In the dispute between Li Tai and Li Chengqian, in Li Tai's mind, he has always been at an advantage, not to mention that his opponent has now become a lame man?
"As for Xiao Jiu, Mr. Du should encourage the people at Yushitai. Although Xiao Jiu has no ambition or power, he is still one of the legitimate sons..."
At the end, Wei King Li Tai added a sentence in a gentle tone. Du Chuke finally understood. His Highness, the King of Wei, who was "at the height of his love", didn't have any confidence in his heart?
…
East Palace, Prince's bedroom.
"Rong Xin, do you think Gu Wang's broken leg really deceived everyone?"
Li Chengqian was dressed in Hufu, with his hair disheveled, holding a wine glass in one hand and caressing a girl in red with the other.
"Your Highness, you are so bad. I have obviously healed you several times, but you insist on becoming so lame again."
This woman, who was called "Cheng Xin", was petite in stature, but had a pair of captivating eyes. When she spoke, her voice was so tingling that a man could break his bones.
"Hahaha, Gu Wang just likes the way you treat me every time. Every time you treat me, Gu's Xuan Gong becomes more advanced."
"Humph, the fourth child claims to be a genius, but he is only in the innate realm, but who would have thought that the power of the mysterious skills practiced by the lonely king is no less powerful than ordinary martial arts and spiritual communication."
Li Chengqian laughed wildly and drank the wine in his glass again, but the hand on Cheng Xin stopped.
"Congratulations, how many days has it been since you've been here with Gu Wang?"
Suddenly, Li Chengqian's voice became a little gloomy, so gloomy that it sounded a little creepy to Ruan Xin.
"Your Highness, Your Highness, it has been nine months and seven days since I came here. I would like to thank Your Highness for your care and concern for me. I didn't expect that His Highness is the only person who can save me from this stubborn disease."
Chengxin said sadly, wiping away the non-existent tears with the silk handkerchief in his hand, while using the corner of his eye to peek at Li Chengqian who was looking around for the wine jar.
"Haha, there is no need to say more words of gratitude. You and I are just helping each other. Who is behind you? King Gu is not very clear, but as long as you are still useful to King Gu, King Gu will ensure your safety.
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"I know that I am from a humble background, and I know that I am not worthy of His Highness. However, since I know that Your Highness can save me, my life belongs to His Highness."
This is an extremely awkward pair of people, and it is an unreasonable conversation. It sounds full of gratitude but has no true feelings at all.
"Your Highness, I heard that Guanyin Bodhisattva appeared at Huasheng Temple yesterday. It turns out that those legendary gods and Buddhas are actually real."
The two were silent for a long time, and Li Chengqian drank three glasses of wine in a row until he was satisfied and found nothing to say.
"Hmph, even you demon clan can exist, so why not gods and Buddhas? It's a pity that your memory only stays at the age of seven, otherwise the lonely king might be able to get greater benefits."
Thinking about the satisfaction in front of him, and how his strength had been greatly improved in just nine months, Li Chengqian felt extremely excited.
The throne of an emperor, thousands of miles of mountains and rivers, what do they mean compared to greater magical power, or even longevity?
"Your Highness, the technique in your memory may only be suitable for my demon clan to practice, but you insist on..."
Cheng Xin wanted to continue, but was stopped by Li Chengqian.
He knew very well what kind of exercises Li Chengqian had practiced in the past many years.
If the other party is willing to secretly cultivate and support him, how can he really be thinking about him, Li Chengqian?
Especially the charming and charming Ying Xin in front of him was a chess piece placed by his opponent. Who would have thought that this chess piece would now be used by him.
Although Li Chengqian did not dare to guarantee that his heart would always be towards him, he was very satisfied with being able to obtain a set of demon clan skills from her.
It's a pity that this heart is restricted by some unknown means, and its memory only stays at the age of seven, and their clan doesn't seem to be good at fighting.
Although the level of the demon clan skills obtained is good, it is only a residual copy. Even so, Li Chengqian's strength at this time is already comparable to that of martial arts, and the true energy in his Dantian has begun to liquefy.
"Your Highness the Crown Prince, I heard that His Highness the King of Wei is there..."
As soon as he said "His Royal Highness, King Wei", Zhengxin noticed that Li Chengqian's face darkened.
"Satisfying, the lonely king can rely on you for other matters. Even in order to let you recover more memories, I have lost the lives of more than a dozen maids in the East Palace."
"However, regarding what the brothers of Lone King are doing, I hope you and the people behind you will not interfere! Qing Que is still a child who has not grown up..."
…
Huasheng Temple, Muni Hall.
"Xuan Zang, have you thought clearly?"
An old monk with a square mouth and long eyebrows, twisting Buddha beads in his hand, sat cross-legged.
"Master, I have made a great vow. Moreover, from the first moment I saw the true form of Guanyin Bodhisattva, I seemed to feel that the Bodhisattva came specifically to see me."
"The Mahayana teachings, the sound of thunder in the west, somewhere, I feel that that is the place where I should go, not only to obtain the true scriptures, but also there seems to be an unfinished destiny?"
Xuanzang replied calmly.
Strangely enough, since meeting Guanyin Bodhisattva, Xuanzang felt that his determination to go westward had inexplicably become stronger.
"Okay, then you can go into the palace tomorrow. This time Emperor Tang will marry you as a brother in public. The matter of learning Buddhist scriptures is not simply my Buddhist business."
"With the permission of the Tang Emperor, maybe you can also get the blessing of the Tang Dynasty's national destiny, and you can avoid some detours on your way west."
When the old monk saw that Xuanzang had given up his intention to leave, he stopped trying to persuade him.
"Master, Xuanzang has been listening to you preaching in front of you for nine years, and he still doesn't know the master's name. This trip to the west is high, the mountains are high and the road is far. I don't know when we will meet again. I wonder if the master can give him a name?"
Xuanzang leaned forward slightly and asked sincerely.
"Haha, my master's dharma title? I don't know how many years it has been since anyone mentioned it, so it's okay not to mention it. The day you intend to go west will be the end of our relationship, so take care of yourself -"
The old monk stopped talking, closed his eyes slightly, and remained silent for a long time.
By the time Xuanzang realized something was wrong and hurriedly stepped forward to investigate, the old monk had already passed away for a long time.
…
April is the most beautiful day in the world. The first imperial meeting of this month is held in the magnificent "Daming Palace".
Those who are attentive will find that today's court meeting is unusual. Many people who don't go to court all day long are actually standing on the Golden Palace.
For example, Prince Li Chengqian, King Li Tai of Wei, Tang Army God Li Jing, Qin Qiong, Yuchi Gong, Sun Simiao, Yuan Tiangang, etc., and even some envoys from foreign countries in Chang'an were also invited.
After the civil and military officials stood on both sides, Li Shimin, accompanied by Zhang Anan, the general manager of the palace, ascended to the Eight Treasures Golden Palace.
"Dear dear friends, everyone must have heard about the incident at Huasheng Temple the day before yesterday. Guanyin Bodhisattva appeared and pointed out that there is a true scripture in Lingshan Mountain in the West to save the people and strengthen the Tang Dynasty."
"Master Xuanzang also intends to go west to obtain the true scriptures for me and the Tang Dynasty. I have become brothers with Xuanzang. Today, all your ministers will come with me to pay a farewell visit to me, the holy monk of the Tang Dynasty——"
After Li Shimin finished speaking, he motioned to Zhang Ananda who was standing beside him. Zhang Ananda understood and sang loudly.
"The emperor's younger brother, Master Xuanzang, has an audience -"
The sound of Xuanzang's appearance was heard. Xuanzang, who was already waiting outside the palace gate, straightened his clothes slightly.
Xuanzang dressed up nicely today, with a newly shaved head, a brand new "Vairocana hat" on his head, a khaki monk's robe, a brocade cassock, and a nine-ring tin staff in his hand.
"Amitabha, the poor monk Xuanzang, pays homage to His Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty——"
Under the watchful eyes of the civil and military officials of the court, Master Xuanzang walked up to the Golden Hall calmly and recited the Buddha's name, looking like an enlightened monk.
"Haha, my dear brother, since you and I have become brothers, we shouldn't be so open-minded. Today in front of civil and military officials, how about I give you the surname 'Tang' and the Buddhist title 'Sanzang'?"
Tang Sanzang?
"Tang" refers to the country as the surname, which is considered a high honor, and "Sanzang" refers to the sutra as the title, which is quite appropriate.
"Tang Sanzang, thank you for your gift——"
"My dear brother, it is a long journey to the West. I have prepared a white horse outside the palace for you to use as your leg strength. In addition, this purple gold alms bowl is used for daily fasting. There is also a customs clearance document here to ensure that you have a smooth journey."
Zhang Ananda held a purple gold alms bowl in one hand and a customs clearance document in the other.
The purple gold alms bowl can be said to be a national treasure, but in the hands of Master Xuanzang, it was only used to hold rice and water.
That customs clearance document is no small matter. After leaving the Tang Dynasty, this thing is the best proof of identity when you encounter a country and cross the city, especially the Tang Dynasty is the most powerful country in the world today.
Master Xuanzang unfolded the customs clearance document and saw that it read:
"The Tang Dynasty was entrusted with the ultimatum of the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty: I will use my cool virtues to succeed Pi Ji, serve the gods and govern the people, and I will be worried day and night."
"The former was an old dragon from the Jinghe River who failed to save his life and was condemned by our emperor. He had three souls and seven souls. Suddenly, the underworld became a guest of impermanence. Because his life was still alive, he felt that the underworld king had sent him back to life. He organized a charity meeting and built a dojo to save the dead.
"
This shows the antecedents and reasons for seeking scriptures.
"Thanks to the blessing of the Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, who saves suffering, the golden body appears, indicating that there are Buddhas and sutras in the west, which can save the dead and transcend the lonely soul. In particular, the master Xuanzang traveled to thousands of mountains to ask for verses from the sutras."
These few sentences show that Xuanzang was not only the envoy and eminent monk of the Tang Dynasty who went to the West to obtain Buddhist scriptures, but also indicate another important background of Xuanzang’s Buddhist scriptures.
Xuanzang went to the West under the guidance of the powerful Guanyin Bodhisattva when he was seeking Buddhist scriptures. Invisibly, he was also building momentum for Xuanzang. If someone didn't buy into the Tang Dynasty, wouldn't there be Guanyin Bodhisattva standing by?
Finally, he wrote: "If you go to the Western countries and have good karma, and act according to the ultimatum, you must go to the ultimatum."
"In the 15th year of Zhenguan in the Tang Dynasty, it was an auspicious day in spring. The imperial document."
In the ultimatum, Li Shimin hoped that all the countries Tang Monk passed through would be able to provide convenience to Tang Monk for the sake of the Tang Dynasty.
If you don't follow the instructions, consider the consequences!
There is heaven above, protection from the gods and Buddhas of the earth below, and the powerful army, equipment and cavalry of the Tang Dynasty in the middle, which revitalizes the country's prestige and is powerful both inside and outside!
"Tang Sanzang, thank you Your Majesty——"
After Master Xuanzang read the customs clearance document, he burst into tears of gratitude and performed a deep Buddhist ritual.
Xuanzang's journey to the west was well arranged, and officials from the Ministry of Rites arranged for him to go on his way. Li Shimin also wanted to end the court meeting, so he took the opportunity to see Master Xuanzang off.
At this time, a censor suddenly stood up.
"I have this memorial to you——"
"Well... if you have anything to do with me, just let me know."
Li Shimin had no choice but to sit down again.
"I want to impeach King Li Zhi of the Jin Dynasty for disrespecting etiquette and law, blaspheming the gods, and putting our Tang Dynasty in a state of eternal disaster. I respectfully request that your Majesty impose a severe punishment -"
This is a fifth-grade Shi Yushi who belongs to the Guanlong family. He also has another identity, that is, he is a disciple of Wei King Li Tai.
As soon as he opened his mouth, five or six more censors stood up. Although the memorials were of various kinds, the contents were surprisingly consistent. They were all about impeaching King Li Zhi of Jin.
After the impeachment, the Golden Palace fell into silence.
"Xuancheng, you are the person in charge of the 'Water and Land Conference'. Please tell me about what King Jin did."
Li Shimin did not make any judgment and glanced at Wei Zheng who was standing beside him.
"Well... Your Majesty, His Royal Highness Prince Jin indeed made a big fuss at the 'Water and Land Conference', and even fought with the attendants of Guanyin Bodhisattva. Perhaps, he will be resented for this."
Wei Zheng was unwilling to comment on this matter. He had heard a lot of gossip in the past two days, but it was far more exciting than what he, a person who had seen it with his own eyes, said.
"Where's King Wei? You should also tell me."
Li Shimin still did not judge, but asked Li Tai, who had not taken the initiative to attend the court meeting.
"Father, I have never seen it with my own eyes, but there is no smoke without fire, and there is nothing out of the blue. Since the ninth brother has made the public angry, it may be difficult to cover up the public's anger without punishing him..."
Wei King Li Tai said, with a hint of worry about the country and the people on his fleshy face.
"Well, what Tai'er said is true. Where is the prince, what do you think?"
Li Shimin seemed to have just noticed Li Chengqian sitting beside him. Ever since he developed leg disease, Li Shimin rarely asked Li Chengqian to come to court.
When Fan Zhen came to court, he was even given an embroidered dragon pier and placed it under the golden platform.
"Father, I didn't go to the scene either, but I know the pheasant slave well. He is not a person who will cause trouble at will. If he has reached the point of fighting with others, then the other party's words and deeds must be too much.
Too rude!"
Li Chengqian was still sitting on the embroidered dragon pier, but what he said clearly meant to protect Jin Wang Li Zhi.
"Hmph, you have a deep relationship with the Pheasant Nu brothers? A thirteen-year-old prince, in front of thousands of people, dares to openly fight against the attendants of Guanyin Bodhisattva. Does he still have any respect for the gods in his heart?"
"Since so many people came out to impeach him at the Yushitai, and Wei Shizhong saw it with his own eyes, then the guilt of King Jin cannot be escaped. Even if we don't use Tang law, I will use family law."
"Drawing up the decree, King Li Zhi of Jin caused a "water and land conference" and blasphemed the gods. He was exiled to the Western Regions for three years. If he is not pardoned, he will execute it immediately and withdraw from the court——"
After Li Shimin finished speaking, he stood up from the throne and walked away without giving anyone a chance to intercede.
"Hey, Xuanling, there are still some things that I haven't had time to tell His Majesty. Let's go into the palace together?"
Li Shimin's sudden anger caught the entire court off guard.
Changsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, Kong Yingda and others who were standing in the front group gathered together more than ten people and went to the "Lizheng Hall".
With such an obvious move, everyone would know that he was talking about Prince Jin.
The strange thing is that no one among the generals followed him. Even Qin Qiong, who usually had the best relationship with the King of Jin, walked out of the golden palace calmly and calmly.
…
To the west of Chang'an City, there is a long pavilion ten miles away, with white clothes and black horses, and a scholar with long hair.
"Amitabha, His Highness King Jin is here to see the poor monk off?"
The former Master Xuanzang, now Tang Sanzang, saw clearly the appearance of the man in the pavilion and hurriedly jumped down from the white horse.
"Xueying Palace" in Huashan and "Huasheng Temple" in Chang'an. This was the third time that he and Jin Wang Li Zhi met.
"Haha, Master Xuanzang, Pheasant Nu is not here to see him off. Reading thousands of books is not as good as traveling thousands of miles. Pheasant Nu plans to go to the West for a walk with Master Xuanzang..."