The Tang Dynasty in China, inside the imperial palace.
Li Er's face was so calm that it was almost dripping with water. It was so ugly, "They are really bullying people!"
Even though he knew that he was being plotted, he still had to act with them.
Fortunately, I performed well.
Unlucky, he and Datang couldn't get anything.
What's even more depressing and annoying is that I can't get anything and I have to cooperate with others to perform.
What kind of truth is this?
He couldn't understand that an old face looked like Shen Nanding, "If there is a chance, if they have that kind of strength, I will definitely make them look good."
Can gods and Buddhas be superior?
Is it okay to do whatever you want, no matter what?
He doesn't understand.
In fact.
You can really do anything.
Being strong means everything and can do anything.
At this time.
A guard came to report, "Your Majesty, there is a person who claims to be able to relieve your Majesty's anger, and I specially ask to see you."
"A person?"
Li Er was stunned when he heard this, "Did he tell me his last name?"
"Never."
The guard replied: "I will make it clear to you after seeing Your Majesty."
"Invite him in."
After Li Er hesitated for a moment, he continued: "I want to see what kind of ability he has."
In fact, Li Er is also trying to be a wise and useful king.
The Taoist's appearance was both expected and unexpected.
moment.
Jiang Que then appeared in front of Li Er. He cupped his hands and said, "I have met Your Majesty. I am a poor man, Jiang Que, and I have come here specifically to pay my respects."
"What's the matter with you?"
"I came here to relieve Your Majesty's sorrow, and at the same time, I came here to plan my own interests."
"Do you know that I am sad?"
"Although Pindao has never experienced what happened before, he has heard about it. Today's Water and Land Dharma Conference has further proved Pindao's suspicion. Therefore, I am naturally aware of your majesty's sorrow."
"You are very smart."
"Although this poor Taoist is a cultivator, he is still a human being."
"..."
Li Er looked at Jiang Qian seriously, as if he wanted to see something.
He didn't know Jiang Chi's whereabouts, so he didn't dare to act rashly, and he was also afraid that outsiders would know his thoughts.
After all, it is about Buddhism.
He did not speak any more, but looked silent. To be honest, Li Er was not sure whether this person was here to defraud him.
"Your Majesty, you don't believe me?"
Seeing Li Er's expression, Jiang Que didn't understand why.
He is not angry.
Li Er didn't believe it, which was completely normal.
If he believes it, then there is a ghost.
Hearing this, Li Er nodded slightly and asked, "Where is Daoist Jiang from?"
"Nothing else. I just want to get something back. I just don't want the human race to be the biggest loser."
"How can I trust you?"
"I can't prove this. Your Majesty needs to make your own judgment. I can't provide anything."
Even if you make an oath of heaven, it is of little use.
He is not from this world, and it is hard to say whether the laws of heaven in this world can control him.
Li Er: "..."
Jiang Chi's words really made it difficult for Li Er to be sure. He was not even sure whether Jiang Chi said this intentionally.
The world is huge.
Therefore, Li Er had encountered many people like Jiang Chi.
If true...
That would be terrifying.
Thinking about it, I still feel a little horrified.
He did not dare to agree easily, "What if he is a Buddhist sent to test me..."
The consequences would be unimaginable.
It's really hard to accept.
"Your Majesty, although you and Tang Sanzang are sworn brothers with different surnames, to a certain extent, the human race can gain the benefits of traveling west to obtain scriptures."
Jiang Que said: "But, have you ever thought about it, if everyone in the world believes in Buddhism and practices Buddhism on a large scale, who will farm and give birth, and who will protect the family and the country?
When the divine power is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, the imperial power will inevitably be shaken, the world will be in chaos, and the country will be ruined.
Your Majesty, please be careful with yourself. You want to be an emperor and a wise king throughout the ages. However, Your Majesty, have you ever thought about how you can be a wise king after the power of God becomes great?"
"..."
Jiang Chi's words actually touched Li Er's heart.
But he didn't know how to break the situation.
In comparison, the human race is really too weak.
It's simply not enough to watch.
"Both gods and Buddhas are powerful, and they all preach to the human race in order to gain luck."
Li Er said in a deep voice: "It's not a bad idea to drive the tiger to swallow the wolf, it's all a plan."
"I'm afraid it won't be as your Majesty wants." Jiang Chi said, "Nowadays, the Taoist sect is in decline and cannot compete with the gods and Buddhas."
"If we can't compete, how can the human race refuse?" Li Er sneered: "Besides, you seem to be a member of the same group. You must have your own purpose in coming here."
"The human race cannot refuse, but it can deal with it to gain more benefits."
Jiang Chi explained: "In addition, although I am a Taoist, I am different from those immortals, demons, gods and Buddhas.
What I seek is the Tao. I am not a member of the Sanqing sect, nor am I a member of the immortal system, nor am I of the Western Lingshan lineage.
I, Jiang Que, am a human monk and a member of the human race. In the process of executing the plan, I will naturally benefit from it.
For example, those skills, those cultivation resources, elixirs, magic weapons, etc.
The human race can also benefit from the spread of Mahayana Buddhism to the Eastern Territory, but gods and Buddhas must not interfere with the Eastern Territory.
The human race needs the right to speak, and so does the Tang Dynasty."
"So, you came here to seek cooperation from me?"
Li Er asked calmly.
"Exactly."
Jiang Qian continued: "Because Pindao knows that, Your Majesty, you really need someone to stand up for you.
You can't do it yourself, after all, you are the emperor.
In the entire Tang Dynasty, those ministers, civil servants and military generals may have managed the world.
But when it comes to people who plot against gods and Buddhas, I guess no one would dare, and behind these people, there are shadows of gods and Buddhas to some extent.
Therefore, none of them can be chosen by His Majesty.
Of course, Your Majesty, you do not have to choose me. I can only say that I am your best choice.
What do you think?"
Li Er: "..."
Even though he was reluctant in every possible way, Li Er had to admit one thing.
What Jiang Chi said was actually the truth, and he really had no way to deal with it.
After all, gods and Buddhas are very powerful.
Most of the people in the court have some unclear relationship with gods and Buddhas.
This doesn't work either.
The people close to him, as well as those close to him, are even worse.
They don't have the strength.
As for Li Er, he was unwilling to do it.
It's a pity that he is the emperor and the king of a country, so he is absolutely unacceptable.
It is impossible for him to go into battle in person.
At the same time, there is no way to go in person.
This requires an advocate.
Unless he, Li Er, turns a blind eye and fully cooperates with the spread of Buddhism to the East so that there will be no hindrance to Buddhism.
But in that case, Li Erqiangu's reputation as an emperor would be greatly threatened and would also suffer a big blow.
The monarchy has always been supreme.
When one day begins.
The power of kings is divinely authorized, after divine power overrides the power of kings.
The emperor doesn't make much sense.
By then, the world will have changed.
As an ambitious emperor, Li Er would never allow his Tang Dynasty to become a place where others could wreak havoc.
Not before.
He will never allow it in the future.
Jiang Que knew very well.
Naturally, you can understand the situation.
"Your analysis is correct and what you say makes sense."
Li Er suddenly raised his eyebrows, "So, may I ask Dao Zhang Jiang, what is your cultivation level?"
If he is a strong man, he can really cooperate.
But Jiang Chi is just an ordinary person, so there is no need.
"In the later stage of the Earthly Immortal Realm, there will be no breakthrough to the Great Perfection of the Earthly Immortal Realm."
Jiang Que said: "Although this level is not too strong, it is not bad at all. After all, my breakthrough speed is very fast. It only takes ten or twenty years for me to break through from a mortal to now."
"That's indeed a genius." Li Er nodded, "But I don't know where did you learn from, Taoist Master?"
"Without a teacher, you have to practice all by yourself."
Jiang Chi explained: "That's why I need more cultivation resources, more exercises and spells. I can gather the strengths of others, cultivate my own way, and carve out a path of my own."
That's it.
True and false, false and true.
After being mixed into it, Li Er couldn't tell whether it was true or false.
But there are really more.
He does not have any masters, at least not in this world.
In this case, Li Er can naturally go and check it out.
I also believe that what Jiang Chi said is true, and there is no way he would lie to himself about such a trivial matter, because he can't lie either.
"Then you are really a genius."
Li Er praised: "There is no problem in cooperating with you, but..."
"Your Majesty, please speak."
Jiang Que smiled slightly, "Since we have the basis for cooperation, then everything else is not a problem, what do you think?"
This is natural.
Li Er cannot deny it.
but.
To plot against the gods and Buddhas is obviously to make yourself uncomfortable.
See this.
Li Er continued: "With your cultivation in the late stage of the Immortal Realm, I'm afraid it's not enough to compete with the gods and Buddhas, right?"
Li Er is still clear about the division of cultivation realms.
Earthly wonderland.
It can only be said that he is much stronger than ordinary people.
After all, he can be regarded as an immortal.
In fact, it is nothing compared to the truly strong.
Not even comparable.
That Guanyin Bodhisattva has the cultivation level of Da Luo Jin Immortal Realm, which is just a fairyland, not even a heavenly immortal.
How can we compete with the powerful Buddhism?
It's simply impossible.
Can't compete.
Li Er naturally doubted this.
If Buddhism discovers his intentions, it may implicate him, and it may implicate the entire Tang Dynasty.
You know, this also has a criminal record.
The Shang Dynasty was put to death in this way, so there was a story of the rise of the Zhou Dynasty and the destruction of the Shang Dynasty.
But it's not just a story.
This is still a fact.
A very scary real problem.
There is simply no way.
Jiang Chi's eyes flickered and he said calmly: "Your Majesty, there is no need to worry. Although Pindao's current level is not high, he will get better in time.
In addition, at the beginning of the westward journey, the secret of heaven was already in chaos, and even Buddha could not be counted as specific, let alone other people.
At the same time, poor Taoists will make plans in the dark instead of showing them openly, let alone foolishly declare war on Buddhism.
Therefore, Your Majesty, please rest assured."
In this case, Li Er was relieved a lot.
I also felt relieved secretly.
I thought to myself, "This is feasible. The most important thing is that I won't be leaked.
Even if he is hit, I and Datang will not be implicated, and at a critical moment, it may be able to help me solve certain problems."
After thinking about these situations.
His Majesty Li Er began to feel comfortable.
He was very satisfied with Jiang Chi's attitude.
Also give yourself enough face.
Unlike those in Buddhism, even if they have real calculations, they will not tell you anything.
Not even saying hello back, you need to understand it yourself. Once you can't understand it, the result will be...
Very deceiving.
Definitely.
There is no doubt about it.
Jiang Que looked calm and continued: "The immortals, demons, gods and Buddhas are all very powerful, but now that the great calamity is coming, it is the opportunity for Buddhism to spread eastward and flourish.
At the same time, it may not be an opportunity for the human race.
If we can seize this opportunity, the human race may become very powerful in the future."
"How to proceed exactly?"
Li Er asked curiously: "Or should I say, Director Jiang, you already have a plan?"
How can I get the benefits?
"Pindao, there are several ways here, but I don't know if Your Majesty is willing to implement them."
Jiang Que said: "Of course, these methods are only effective within the Tang Dynasty, but they can easily offend people.
As for the journey to the west, Pindao would try his best to delay Tang Sanzang's journey to the west to obtain Buddhist scriptures, and would try to wait until later for the opportunity for the great spread of Buddhism to arrive.
During this time, Your Majesty, you can make some preparations.
I wonder what your Majesty thinks?"
"oh?"
Hearing this, Li Er raised his eyebrows and said, "The plan is a good one, but it's just a specific method.