Journey to the West from My Backyard

Li Shimin, who returned to Yangjian, seemed to have passed away. He cherished his life even more than before.But even though his life was saved, the Jinghe Dragon King's ghost was haunting him, but he still couldn't get the slightest relief.Tang Taizong Li Shimin was also extremely troubled. In this case, the ministers around him gave Li Shimin a good idea.

The idea was to invite accomplished eminent monks from all over the country to come to rescue the souls of the Dragon King of Jinghe River, and Li Shimin also adopted this suggestion.Tang Taizong Li Shimin ordered the whole country, and all the famous eminent monks gathered in Chang'an.Under the call of the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, many well-known eminent monks also stood out.

Naturally, Master Xuanzang is also included in it. Speaking of which, Master Xuanzang is really rare.At a young age, he is very proficient in Buddhism and eloquent.In the process of teaching scriptures with other eminent monks, I can give a lot of advice to other eminent monks, which makes people feel ashamed.

Indeed, it was just as Tang Taizong Li Shimin thought.Master Xuanzang began to enter the Golden Luan Hall to recite Buddhist scriptures to Tang Taizong Li Shimin.It has to be said that Master Xuanzang is really extraordinary, even the soul of the Dragon King of Jinghe has calmed down a lot after hearing Master Xuanzang chanting sutras.

However, Master Xuanzang is also an ordinary human being after all. Even though his previous life was too extraordinary, he still couldn't really appease the soul of Jinghe Dragon King completely.On this day, the ministers went to court, and everyone was discussing how to solve the Jinghe Dragon King's death ceremony.

At this moment, two monks suddenly came outside the door.These two monks looked tattered and tattered, but they always made people feel that they were extremely extraordinary.But how could there be beggars in the majestic palace?Before Li Shimin moved, the guards around him decided to take the two eminent monks down.

"Today, the poor monk came here specially to solve the troubles of the Tang emperor. Why did the Tang emperor avoid seeing him?"

The old monk shouted to Li Shimin.

After listening to the old monk's words, Li Shimin became interested for a while, so he waved his hand to let the guards let the monk go.The two monks walked into the hall.

"The poor monk has seen the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty in the Eastern Land."

These two monks also only saluted Tang Taizong Li Shimin, but did not kneel down.Before Li Shimin could speak, the minister next to him was already furious.

"It's really courageous. When you see the majestic emperor, you don't kneel down. Is it the king's land in the whole world? Could it be the king's ministers on the shore of the land. How dare you be so rude?"

The royal history book came forward to reprimand.

After listening to Yu Shi's words, Li Shimin also waved his hand.

"Don't be in a hurry, these two are eminent monks at first glance. Since the two eminent monks keep saying that they can cure my illness, then I would like to ask, what can the two eminent monks do?"

Hearing Li Shimin's words, the monk shook his head.

"Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, let's not talk about this for now. This time, the poor monk and his friends came from afar to show the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty two treasures and sell them. I wonder if the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty is interested?"

The old monk said to Li Shimin.

Li Shimin is a majestic king, seeing what he said was so ignored by others.I was already very displeased, but these two monks were like beggars, and I didn't want to care about them like them.Not interested, he waved his hand.

"What treasure is there, why not show it."

Li Shimin said with some disdain.

Seeing Li Shimin, he didn't take it seriously, and the old monk's face was also unmoved.

"The treasure that the poor monk brought this time is the Jinlan Cassock. Your Majesty, please take a look."

Then the old monk had a flash of inspiration, and an extremely gorgeous cassock appeared in his hand.I saw that the cassock seemed to be made of high-quality material, extremely soft.But this is not the most important thing. I don't know how many gold and gemstones are inlaid on this cassock, it is absolutely extraordinary at first glance.Li Shimin is a majestic khan, and he has received countless tributes, but this is the first time he has seen such an exquisite cassock.

"This can be called an ingenious workmanship."

Li Shimin couldn't help muttering to himself.

"Your Majesty, let the poor monk introduce this Jinlan cassock to you. It is made of silkworm treasures. There are seven treasures inlaid on it. Water and fire cannot enter, and a hundred poisons cannot invade. People who wear this cassock can be invincible. Zhan, stay awake at all times."

The old monk said to Li Shimin.

Hearing what the old monk said, Li Shimin was also interested in this treasure for a while.

"May I ask the eminent monk how much this cassock is worth?"

Li Shimin asked the old monk.

"Haha, Your Majesty, my brocade cassock is the treasure of my Western Paradise of Ultimate Bliss. If there is no predestined relationship, even a thousand-dollar poor monk will definitely not sell it. If there is a predestined relationship with my Buddhism, the poor monk can give it to him for free .”

The old monk said to Li Shimin.

After listening to the old monk's words, Li Shimin shook his head and laughed.

"Eminent monk, I was joking with you today. Just now you clearly said that this treasure is for sale. But since the eminent monk said so, then you should take a look first. I am a civil and military hero in the whole dynasty. Who is destined for this brocade cassock? ah?"

Li Shimin asked the old monk.

"Poor monk, watching the civil and military affairs of the Manchu Dynasty, although they are all extraordinary in martial arts and witty. But after all, they are not close to my buddhist relationship, but the master Xuanzang in front of me is the best choice. Poor monk, I hope to make Xuanzang Master Zang try my brocade cassock, I wonder what your Majesty would like?"

The old monk said to Li Shimin.

Hearing what the old monk said, Li Shimin also nodded in praise.

In this way, Master Xuanzang put on the Jinlan cassock. Speaking of which, Master Xuanzang was a handsome young man with red lips, white teeth, and beautiful features, but he became a monk out of desperation.If he returns to vulgarity, I'm afraid that many young girls will admire him.

After Master Xuanzang put on the Jinlan cassock, his originally extremely handsome face matched with the colorful treasure clothes turned out to be extremely radiant for a while, and all the civil and military people in the room were stunned for a while.

"It's really shocking."

Li Shimin couldn't help sighing.

"Eminent monk, let's see if Master Xuanzang of the Tang Dynasty is worthy of this cassock."

Li Shimin asked the eminent monk.

"Haha, you really are an eminent monk who has achieved the Tao. The poor monk also keeps his word. This Jinlan cassock will be given to Master Xuanzang today."

"Okay, eminent monk. Now that the problem of Jinlan's cassock has been solved, you can now tell me how to solve my problem? I am the Son of Heaven. If you lied to me today, it will be The crime of bullying the king."

Li Shimin said to the old monk.

After listening to Li Shimin's words, the old monk shook his head.

"Your Majesty, how dare the poor monk lie to His Majesty? It's just that your Majesty's problem is caused by wronged souls. The people in Nanzhan Buzhou are dull and their lives are difficult because they don't have my Buddha's salvation. If you want to solve it, you have to , rely on Buddhism to transform it."

The old monk said to Li Shimin.

After listening to the old monk's words, Li Shimin felt very novel.

"Eminent Monk, this statement is wrong. There are many temples in our Great Tang Empire, and there are also many eminent monks. How can you say that our Great Tang Empire has no Buddhism?"

Li Shimin said to the old monk.

"Your Majesty, although the Tang Empire has Buddhism, can it save the soul of the Jinghe Dragon King for Your Majesty?"

The old monk's words suddenly became sonorous and forceful.

"Bold, dare to tease His Majesty like this."

At this time, the two generals under Li Shimin, Qin Shubao and Yu Chigong, stepped forward and reprimanded the old monk loudly.

"Wait a minute, let's hear what he has to say?"

Li Shimin waved his hand to stop the two men under his command.

"Your Majesty, I didn't mean to tease you. It's just that your Majesty only knows one thing, but not the other. Although there are many temples in the Tang Empire, all of them are Theravada Buddhism. The Hinayana Buddhism can only solve small troubles. But if you want to save the wronged soul, The prosperity of the country and the people’s peace depend on the Mahayana Buddhism. But there is no mention of the Great Tang Empire, and even the Nanzhan Buzhou does not have my Mahayana Buddhism, so all living beings are in such hardship.”

The old monk said to Li Shimin.

Tang Taizong Li Shimin couldn't help asking after hearing what the old monk said.

"Then according to the eminent monk's words, where is the Mahayana Dharma now? I can send someone to fetch it."

Li Shimin asked the old monk.

After listening to Li Shimin's words, the old monk laughed.

"Your Majesty, the Mahayana Dharma is in Daleiyin Temple in Lingshan, Xitian. It is a hundred and eight thousand miles away. Not to mention the long and rugged roads along the way, there are countless demons and ghosts. If you want to get the Dharma back, But it's so hard."

The old monk said to Li Shimin.

After listening to the old monk's words, Li Shimin was a little embarrassed for a while.But at this moment, the two monks in front of them suddenly seemed to have changed.I saw the stars flickering in front of my eyes, and then the two monks disappeared suddenly.

Everyone looked forward, and saw a white woman standing in the sky above the sky, holding a mutton-fat jade bottle in her hands. Beside him was an extremely mighty man. Wearing silver armor, holding Qibaoqin gold and palladium.

"Well, this is Master Guanyin and Marshal Tianpeng."

Then someone shouted.

Avalokitesvara is naturally in the mortal world, known to everyone, and the name of his compassion has spread far and wide to Nanzhan Buzhou.Li Taibai, Marshal of the Canopy, was not so well-known in the human world.But after Li Taibai made so many contributions in the heavenly court, the Jade Emperor authorized Li Taibai to build temples in the mortal world, so the people below recognized the two gods at a glance.

"Greetings to Guanyin Bodhisattva, Marshal of the Canopy."

At this time, all civil and military officials and guards bowed down to Li Taibai and Guanyin. Li Shimin is the emperor, although he would not kneel down like other ministers, he also bowed to the two gods.

"The emperor of the Tang Dynasty is very polite. Today, the poor monk is just following the order of the Buddha Tathagata of the Western Paradise to donate the Jinlan cassock to those who are destined. Now that the matter is over, the poor monk will take his leave first."

Guanyin Bodhisattva said to Li Shimin.

Seeing that Guanyin Bodhisattva wanted to leave, Li Shimin was shocked.

"Bodhisattva, Bodhisattva of Compassion, don't leave here. How should you obtain the Mahayana Dharma that you just mentioned? No matter how difficult it is, I will not hesitate at all costs."

Li Shimin said to Guanyin Bodhisattva.

"Hey, Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, it's not the poor monk that I deliberately made it difficult for you. It's just that the Lingshan Mountain in the West is a thousand miles away. If it weren't for someone with great perseverance and perseverance, I'm afraid it would be impossible to complete such a task. Poor monk I don’t want to either, but in the end the bamboo basket fetched water in vain.”

Guanyin Bodhisattva sighed and said to Li Shimin.

"Who is willing to go to Xitianling Mountain for me to fetch this Mahayana Buddhism?"

Li Shimin said loudly to all civil and military officials.

But what was extremely surprising was that the audience was completely silent at this time.Just kidding, none of the ministers of civil and military affairs are fools, all of them are human beings, and their hair is empty.Everyone knows that it is a journey of hundreds of thousands of miles. If you are lucky enough to make it back, it will probably be decades away.

Even if I have the determination to go for so many years, I have listened to Guanyin Bodhisattva all the way.There are so many demons and ghosts, I'm afraid it will be a narrow escape by then.

"Okay, I have raised you ministers. I usually eat the king's salary and worry about the king. If the king wants the minister to die, the minister has to die. I didn't expect you to come here today just to retrieve a mere scripture. It’s so embarrassing, it really disappoints me.”

Li Shimin said furiously.

Suddenly, Li Shimin looked at Master Xuanzang.

"Master Xuanzang, I have always heard that you have practiced in Jinshan Temple for many years. You have a great wish in your life, which is to let the world respect Buddhism. Now that Guanyin Bodhisattva has appeared today and told us that Mahayana Buddhism is in Daleiyin Temple in the West Heaven, I wonder what your opinion is?"

Li Shimin said to the eminent monk Xuanzang.

After listening to Li Shimin's words, Master Xuanzang was silent for a while, and then Master Xuanzang also bowed to Li Shimin.

"If Your Majesty does not give up, I would like to take the Mahayana Buddhism to the west and bring it to Your Majesty."