Datang: Li Shimin begged me to rebel

Xuanzang was stupefied, but Master Jiexian, who was nearly a hundred years old, told him that it was said by the Tibetans who surrounded the Nalanda Temple.

"Xuanzang, you are from the Tang Dynasty, and I don't need to say more about the relationship between Tubo and the Tang Dynasty. You should understand that it depends on you whether the Buddhist holy land of Nalanda Temple can be preserved." Master Jiexian said in an old voice .

"Yes... this disciple will do his best." Xuanzang proclaimed the Buddha's name before speaking.

"Go." Master Jiexian waved his hand.

"Master Jiexian, if I can't prevent this catastrophe, what should I do?" Xuanzang said softly.

Master Jiexian did not answer Xuanzang's words, but just sat there silently and began to chant sutras.

Xuanzang paused for a moment, then turned and left.

Leaving Nalanda Temple, Xuanzang soon saw the Tubo army surrounding here, who took him directly to the King of Qin, where Li Ke on the Ganges River in the north of Nalanda Temple was located.

Li Ke saw Xuanzang wearing a gray monk's robe on the King of Qin.

Xuanzang is about 1.8 meters tall, and he is very strong. His appearance is quite in line with the description of Tang Monk in Journey to the West. He is very handsome. It is normal for female fairies to have thoughts about him.

"My minister Xuanzang has met His Highness the King of Qin." Xuanzang made a Buddhist salute to Li Ke.

"Master, you are welcome." Li Ke smiled, "Please sit down." Li Ke pointed to the seat next to him and said.

"Thank you, Your Highness." Xuanzang bowed, announced the Buddha's name, and then sat down. Li Ke asked the maid to make a cup of tea for Xuanzang.

"I heard that the master taught himself the Indian language in Nalanda Temple, and he was translating Buddhist scriptures?" Li Ke asked.

"Yes." Xuanzang nodded.

"How about studying?" Li Ke looked at him and asked.

"I have mastered the Indian language, and I am translating scriptures." Xuanzang said softly.

Li Ke looked at him, he was a top student. Li Ke didn't know much about other aspects, but at least he had a talent for language.

And being able to translate scriptures and write "Da Tang Western Regions", he must be not bad in terms of knowledge, talent!Speaking of which, there are still a lot of talents in these Buddhist temples in the Tang Dynasty. All Buddhist temples must be literate.

Although they read Buddhist scriptures, they are actually like normal historical classics, and these monks also have to read them.

Li Ke is sure that Xuanzang must have read the Four Books and Five Classics.

"I heard that the reason why the master went to Tianzhu to seek Buddhist scriptures is because the Buddhist scriptures passed down to the Central Plains have different interpretations, so you want to come to Tianzhu, so you go west to seek the Dharma to solve your confusion?" Li Ke asked with a smile.

To be honest, now that he has traveled here, Li Ke is naturally interested in Xuanzang, but this kind of interest is more of an interest in meeting a historical figure. Li Ke admires what he has done. , but that’s all. Regarding his achievements, as far as Li Ke is concerned, he does not make any comments, because to him, these things are worthless.

"Yes." Xuanzang was silent for a moment. To be honest, he only knew about Li Ke. on the Buddhist scriptures.

"Master, I don't know if you have an idea to become an official. I can replace my father as an official for the master." Li Ke asked with a smile.

Xuanzang was stunned for a moment, why did it feel like the conversation turned to some unknown place?Although he might have some talent, Xuanzang didn't feel that he was worthy of His Royal Highness King Qin traveling thousands of miles to recruit him.

"Your Highness, please make amends. The poor monk's ambition is not here. What's more, the poor monk has little talent and learning. There are so many officials in the Tang Dynasty, and their abilities are far superior to the poor monk. So, thank you for your appreciation." Xuanzang said respectfully. .

"Oh? That's not a problem. The master can learn a language in such a short period of time, which proves that the master has an extraordinary talent in this area. The so-called natural talent must be useful, the master must have a talent in Tang Dynasty A suitable position." Li Ke said with a smile.

Xuanzang: "..."

He was a bit confused by Li Ke. He didn't just evade it tactfully, it should be said that he refused, but His Royal Highness King Qin actually solicited again... This... made him a little speechless, but he was indeed The ambition is not here.

"Your Highness, the poor monk really does not have this ambition, and the poor monk has never been in contact with such political affairs, so I am really sorry." Xuanzang rejected Li Ke head-on.

"It's okay, let's chat. Since the master's ambition is not here, then what is the master's ambition?" Li Ke looked at him with a smile and asked.

Religion has always served politics since ancient times. If religion had no use for politics, it would have been annihilated long ago.Even in the West, where theocracy was greater than the monarchy at a certain period, it was actually useful for politics, otherwise, some people would oppose it.But if you want religion to serve politics, you have to convince its leaders.

Xuanzang is not now, but when he returns to Datang from here, then he will definitely be the leader of Buddhism.

Therefore, Li Ke naturally had to find a way to "persuade" him.

"The vast Buddha Dharma can save all sentient beings." Xuanzang said with a calm expression and a serious expression.

"If this is the case, then I think it is more important for Master to serve in the court than to translate scriptures here." Li Ke said with a smile on his face.

Xuanzang's expression was silent and serious: "If you don't understand Buddhism well, how can you talk about the vast Buddha Dharma and save all sentient beings."

He didn't say anything superfluous, but the implication was that he felt that what he was doing now was more important.

"Is that so? Then let me ask another question. Which one is more important, the master, the vast Dharma or the salvation of sentient beings?" Li Ke looked at him and asked.

"How can we talk about saving all living beings if we don't broaden the Dharma?" Xuanzang looked at Li Ke.

"Oh, isn't the purpose of the vast Buddha Dharma to save sentient beings?" Li Ke continued.

Xuanzang: "Your Highness's words are correct, so the poor monk is here to translate the scriptures, trying to make himself deep in the Dharma, and then broaden the Dharma to save all living beings."

"Oh, is that so? In other words, the master thinks that the Buddhist scriptures in Nalanda Temple in Tianzhu are more profound than those in Tang Dynasty, right?" Li Ke took a sip of tea.

"It's natural. Master Jiexian's practice of Buddhism is extremely profound, and the poor monk may not be able to compare with him in his whole life. That's why the poor monk is here to learn." Xuanzang said solemnly.

Hey, Li Ke couldn't help but wanted to sigh. You said, I didn't want to find the weakness in your words, but you insisted on putting this loophole in my mouth. How can I be embarrassed?