Xuanzang clasped his hands together and said respectfully: "Young Master Wang, I am deeply grateful to you for your great kindness. In the future, my Buddhist sect will be able to resolve disputes and resolve conflicts between the north and the south. All this is due to Prince Wang.
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Xuanzang was extremely excited at this moment.
For him, it was extremely happy to be able to travel west.
Because before when Li Yuan was the emperor, Xuanzang actually went to the imperial court to request to go westward, but was rejected by Li Yuan. When Li Shimin ascended the throne and proclaimed himself emperor, Xuanzang also went to the imperial court again, hoping to go westward to seek Buddhism, but the final result
, but failed without exception.
No one agreed with him heading west.
Because he was desperate and had no other choice, Xuanzang asked Wang Can for help. Xuanzang actually had a plan in mind. If Wang Can didn't help, he planned to leave Chang'an privately and go to the Western Regions.
This is his plan.
But now, with Wang Can coming forward, things may have turned around.
Wang Can chuckled and said: "It's a small matter, no problem. Master Xuanzang, would you like to come with me, or wait for news at home."
Xuanzang said: "I'd better wait for the news here. If I go to see His Majesty and make His Majesty angry, the consequences will be disastrous, and the gain will not be worth the loss."
"OK!"
Wang Can nodded.
He didn't say much.
Let Xuanzang stay at the house, Wang Can changed his clothes, and then left the Wang family and went straight to the palace. Wang Can went to the palace, and as soon as he arrived at the door, the guards at the palace entrance immediately led Wang Can into the palace.
As soon as Wang Can entered the palace, Li Shimin had been waiting for a long time. With a faint smile on his face, Li Shimin said: "Wang Can, it is rare for you to come to the palace. Once you arrive at the palace, there is something going on.
.The last time you came to the palace, it was about Buddhism. Now that the Buddhism issue has been resolved, there are other things."
To be honest, Li Shimin liked Wang Canlai.
The reason is very simple. The things Wang Can proposed are all beneficial to the government. For example, last year, Wang Can built a new city and took in countless people, freeing countless people from the plight of being displaced. Previously, Wang Can also proposed that Buddhist wealth can be lost.
On the oil issue, by suppressing countless Buddhist sects, the court collected a lot of money, which was of great help to the court.
Wang Can lifted up his robe and sat down, saying, "Your Majesty, I really have something to do here."
Li Shimin said: "But it doesn't matter."
Wang Can said: "Previously at my house, Master Xuanzang came to see me and asked for my help. He hoped that I could help him. Because he wanted to go west to Tianzhu to obtain the true scriptures in order to integrate the ideological differences between northern and southern Buddhism.
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Li Shimin heard this and explained: "Since Xuanzang has found you, he must have told me about my rejection of him. Wang Can, I rejected Xuanzang before. The reason is very simple. Once Xuanzang arrives in Tianzhu,
But it revealed the details of Datang, which is actually detrimental to Datang."
At this point, Li Shimin paused and then continued: "Furthermore, the so-called issue of Northern and Southern Buddhism is not a problem to me. It is a good thing for Buddhism to be divided. Once it is integrated and one family becomes dominant, it is not a problem."
Good thing."
Wang Can said: "Your Majesty's concerns are certainly justified."
Li Shimin smiled and said: "I know Mr. Wang is a person with ideas. My point of view may not be able to convince Mr. Wang. However, this matter can only be considered from the perspective of the country."
Wang Can said: "Your Majesty, there are indeed many possibilities for Xuanzang's westward journey. However, I have two questions at the moment."
Li Shimin said: "Mr. Wang, please speak."
Wang Can said: "As the successor, does your Majesty hope to be a lord of integrity?"
"of course not!"
Li Shimin said directly without thinking: "I will take charge of the Tang Dynasty and become the king of the Tang Dynasty. I will establish an eternal foundation for the Tang Dynasty and create a huge territory for the Tang Dynasty. Dealing with the Turks before was only the first step. Now
After the Turks were suppressed, the Tang Dynasty was rapidly recovering and recuperating. After recovering its national strength, the Tang Dynasty will inevitably expand its territory again, whether it is Tuyuhun or Goguryeo, they will be included in the territory of the Tang Dynasty."
Wang Can nodded and said: "Your Majesty, are your sights limited to these? In addition to Tuyuhun and Goguryeo, doesn't your Majesty have no ideas for Tianzhu further west?"
After Li Shimin heard this, he raised his eyebrows.
A light suddenly flashed in his eyes.
Li Shimin immediately understood Wang Can's thoughts. If it were said that Li Shimin had no such thoughts before, because he had been busy, but after Wang Can reminded him, the emperor's possessive desire grew out.
The whole world is not the land of the king.
Is it the king's ministers who lead the land?
Although Tianzhu is far away, it may not be impossible to enter the lobby.
As soon as Wang Can saw Li Shimin's appearance, he knew that Li Shimin had moved. He smiled and said, "Your Majesty, if there are no guns, guns, pistols and other weapons, just relying on cavalry, etc.
Even if the Tang Dynasty is powerful, it may not be able to sweep all directions. But now, there are enough new weapons to sweep all directions. So even in more distant territories, you can give it a try. It just so happens that Xuanzang's
Going on a mission is just an opportunity."
Li Shimin leaned forward slightly and said, "Mr. Wang, what should I say about this matter?"
Wang Can said: "If you suddenly go to attack Tianzhu, you are unfamiliar with the place and don't know anything. However, if someone goes to Tianzhu in advance, they can learn the news about Tianzhu. First, it is
Folk customs; second, the strength of Tianzhu; third, the road map to Tianzhu. If you understand these three aspects clearly, once the Tang Dynasty wants to attack, it will be a smooth journey."
After a pause, Wang Can continued: "Furthermore, Xuanzang's trip to Tianzhu cannot be completed in a short time. It requires enough time. Maybe it takes several years to come and go. Exactly a few years.
As time passed, the national power of the Tang Dynasty increased countless times. By then, perhaps Tuyuhun and Goguryeo would have been wiped out. The Tang Dynasty was already powerful enough to dominate Tianzhu in the western region."
"Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!"
Li Shimin's face was filled with a bright smile.
Today, Li Shimin is even more ambitious.
First, the relationship between him and Li Yuan was not as bad as in history, and Li Yuan stayed at Wang Can's house all day long. His days were full and busy, and his body was strong. This made Li Shimin feel at ease and did not bear too much guilt.
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Second, the Tang Dynasty had defeated the Turks, leaving the Turks in a state of collapse. Under such circumstances, the Tang Dynasty did not have the historical Wei River Alliance, and there were no powerful external dangers.
Third, Li Shimin has now successfully taken charge of the government and has successfully mastered everything. The world is not as turbulent as in history, and the national power of the Tang Dynasty has now recovered and begun to prosper.
Everything is better.
Therefore, Li Shimin naturally had more ideas, and he had the idea of expanding westward.
Li Shimin thought for a while and then said: "Mr. Wang, just tell Xuanzang. As long as he can complete the three points mentioned by Mr. Wang, I will allow him to travel to the Western Regions. We will even arrange for people to protect him in Tianzhu, the Western Region."
Wang Can shook his head and said: "Your Majesty, it is definitely inappropriate to arrange for protection. Once Xuanzang is arranged for protection, then Xuanzang will go west to Tianzhu, even if he enters Tianzhu, he may be considered to have intentions. At most, it is
Choose one person to go with Xuanzang. Because the number of people is small, they will not be suspected when they arrive in Tianzhu. Moreover, those who go with Xuanzang can only be monks, not lay people. This is to ensure that Tianzhu can not doubt Xuanzang.
From the roots of Xuanzang in Tianzhu."
Li Shimin said solemnly: "But such an arrangement is not easy!"
Wang Can said: "This is what Xuanzang has to consider. Whether he takes the rest of the monks with him is his business. Your Majesty only needs to give him the task. This is the condition for the court to agree to his going west to Tianzhu. If he
If he agrees, then everything is easy to discuss. If he disagrees, then he will never leave Chang'an. Of course, if he is willing to inquire about information for the court, then various places will also assist him and help him go to Tianzhu to ensure that he has a smooth journey."
Li Shimin said: "Sir, what you said makes sense."
After a pause, Li Shimin continued: "All this will get rid of Mr. Wang."
Wang Can smiled and said: "Understood!"
Li Shimin said: "Thank you very much, Mr. Wang."
Wang Can said: "Your Majesty, you don't have to be like this. I am just doing something within my ability. Moreover, what I hope is that the Tang Dynasty can truly prosper."
Li Shimin said: "I will definitely achieve this step."
Wang Can stopped staying and stood up to say goodbye. After leaving the palace, he went straight back to Wang's house. When he saw Xuanzang waiting in the study, he said: "Master Xuanzang, your Majesty agrees that you go west to Tianzhu."
When Xuanzang heard this, he quickly thanked Wang Can.
At this moment, Xuanzang was extremely excited.
Wang Can said: "Your Majesty agrees to your going to Tianzhu, but there are conditions."
Xuanzang said: "Master Wang, please make it clear."
Wang Can said: "The first is to understand the folk customs of Tianzhu; the second is to find out the strength of Tianzhu; the third is to clearly remember the road map to Tianzhu. This is His Majesty's arrangement, as long as you agree, then,
Your Majesty agrees that you go to the Western Regions. In addition, even if you want to take people to the Western Regions, the imperial court will support it. As long as it is within the territory of the Tang Dynasty, it will provide you with all the conveniences. In short, your journey to Tianzhu will be smooth.
No one dares to stop it."
After Xuanzang heard this, he hesitated for a moment, but the next moment, Xuanzang nodded and said: "Young Master Wang, I am willing."
Wang Can said: "Okay, then there's no need to say more."
Xuanzang stood up and said goodbye. After bowing respectfully, he turned and left.
Wang Can looked at Xuanzang's leaving figure with a smile on his lips. With Xuanzang going to Tianzhu first, the Tang Dynasty in this life will build a more powerful Tang Empire.
