Chapter 339 Capture (Part 2)
Fang Jun didn't know this monk, but he had heard his name more than once.
In the ninth year of Zhenguan, this man from Qin Dynasty named Aluoben brought ten boxes of scriptures along the Silk Road to Chang'an, hoping to spread Nestorian teachings in this magical eastern land. Go, let the gods he believes in as "divine and human" shine their divine light in the east.
It's a pity that people here hardly believe that...
Because the teachings of Nestorianism echoed the "policy of obscuring the people", His Majesty Li Er was very satisfied with this eloquent monk, so he arranged for Shangshu servant Shefang Xuanling to receive him with full authority, approved him to spread the teachings in the Tang Dynasty, and allowed him to build a temple in Chang'an One, initially called "Persian Temple", was later renamed "Daqin Temple".
It was that reception that created a good friendship between Aluoben and Fang Xuanling.
Although Fang Jun met Aluoben for the first time, Fang Xuanling often mentioned that this person was very knowledgeable, shrewd and smooth in dealing with things.
This is the reason why Li Junxian and Li Chongzhen brought Fang Jun out. A Luo is not an ordinary barbarian. His identity as the "Nestorian leader" is too sensitive. It is best for Fang Jun to establish a relationship with him. It cannot be done easily. Use violent means.
This ugly-looking Buddhist monk was named the "Dharma King of the Country" by His Majesty!
Fang Jun was helpless after being scolded by Aluoben, but he was not angry.
Although he has a bad temper, he knows that it is his fault. He is almost slandering Aroben's beliefs. It would be a good thing if he did not fight against him. For a religious person, faith is more important than life, and he deserves a few curse words...
Fang Jun had no choice but to smile: "Fang Jun, I heard that the priest and my father, Xuanling, were on good terms by bus, so I took the liberty to come to visit. I hope the priest won't be surprised."
"Uh... the prime minister's son?" Aluoben was stunned, looked at Fang Jun up and down, and said, "He doesn't look much alike..."
"..." Fang Jun's face suddenly turned darker, and he was so angry that he just wanted to give this guy a big slap in the mouth!
Is there anyone who talks like this?
You deserve a beating!
Seemingly realizing that his words were inappropriate, Aroben scratched his head awkwardly and said in his strange Chinese accent: "I'm sorry, I'm really not very polite. It's just that you unsheathed the sword and cocked the arrow. Surrounded Daqin Temple with murderous intent, just here to visit?”
The soldiers of the "Hundred Cavalry" have completely surrounded Daqin Temple. As long as the assassins are here, they can't fly, so they don't care if they waste a little more time.
"Haha, my father often taught the younger generation that they should learn from the broad mind, wisdom and magnanimity of the priest Aluoben when dealing with people. He also once talked about the teachings of your sect, advising people to be kind and indifferent to their nature. The most important thing is to cultivate their mind and nature, and be in harmony with them. Shi Wu Zheng. I am on business today, and I have been ordered by His Majesty to arrest the assassin, so I would like to take the opportunity to pay a visit and ask for advice in the future. ”
Fang Jun's posture was very low, but Aluoben, who had been in Datang for ten years, still clearly understood the meaning of these words.
Your religion is a good church. My father admires it very much, and I admire it very much. You are a smart person. You should understand that today I am on the order of the emperor to arrest an assassin. If you dare to stop it, you will inevitably end up with someone who cultivates your mind and cultivates your character and lives with the world. The teachings of Wu Zheng are inconsistent...
Arrowben was in a dilemma.
He didn't know if there was a so-called assassin in his temple. If he was really found out, it would be a serious blow to the reputation of Nestorianism, and he might even lose the trust and favor of His Majesty the Emperor.
No one knew better than him that the reason why His Majesty the Emperor agreed to him preaching in the Tang Dynasty was not because he had any interest in Nestorianism, but simply because the teachings of Nestorianism agreed with him to rule the people of this country.
Once Nestorianism's indifference to the world is broken, expulsion is possible!
However, if they block it, these arrogant and powerful generals will obviously not retreat despite the difficulties. They will definitely go in and search. When the assassin is really found, he will be even more passive...
This Fang Xuanling's son is very annoying. Not only does he not look like his father, he is not as gentle and knowledgeable as his father. He talks beautifully, but he is very aggressive and tough!
A Luo really couldn't imagine the serious consequences of trying to stop him and then being found as an assassin in the temple. He could only stare at Fang Jun with a pair of blue eyes, and said: "If the assassin cannot be found, I will definitely ask him." His Majesty the Emperor cannot impeach you, even if you are the son of the Prime Minister, even if you have friendship with the Prime Minister!”
Fang Jun didn't care about his harsh words and said with a smile: "Look at what you said... I didn't say that there must be an assassin in your temple? It's just a routine search. This is for the sake of your reputation. After all, no one wants to be known as harboring an assassin, right? You and my father are old friends, so I will naturally help you clear yourself of the suspicion..."
Arrowben's blue eyes widened, why is this boy so shameless?
Do I still have to thank you?
Fang Jun turned around and waved his hand: "Hurry in and search! But be careful, be careful with all the bottles..."
"Hundred Cavalry" perked up after hearing the order, and Li Junxian personally led the team and rushed into the temple.
The brigade is divided into small teams, with five people in each team. They search separately, but they look after each other and rely on each other. They can not only quickly search every corner, but also support each other in emergencies. They are quite organized.
Li Junxian is not good at conspiracy and being a spy, but he is still very good at training soldiers.
A Luo was worried. He was afraid that these tough soldiers would be rough and tear down the entire temple. I wanted to go in and watch, but was held back by Fang Jun...
"Priest, you are knowledgeable and knowledgeable. My father often praises you, but I don't know where you are from?" Fang Jun chatted about his family affairs with a smile.
Aluoben was a little impatient, but there was nothing he could do about being entangled by Fang Jun. He couldn't throw away his sleeves and leave, right? After arriving in the Tang Dynasty, he found that although the distance between nobles and commoners was not as high as in his hometown, class distinctions still existed.
"My hometown is in Damascus..." Aroben said helplessly, looking anxiously into the temple, fearing that these arrogant soldiers would cause damage to his temple. Moreover, there are many believers from West Asia who are not very proficient in Chinese in the temple. If there is a conflict, the consequences will be disastrous.
"Damascus?" Fang Jun's eyes lit up: "It is said that Damascus is rich in famous swords, but unfortunately I have never had the opportunity to see them. I wonder if the priest has a collection?"
Fang Jun is not a sword enthusiast, but he has always heard of the famous Damascus sword. In later generations, this was the first of the three most famous swords in the world, surpassing both the Malay Krystal sword and the Japanese sword!
Aluoben looked at the excited Fang Jun with an idiot look: "Do you think I can afford to collect it?"
"Um..." Fang Jun was a little confused: "It's expensive?"
“It’s not just a question of whether it’s expensive or not, of course, it’s very expensive…” Aroben said.
Fang Jun was speechless. This man's logic was so poor.
"In my hometown, a real Damascus sword can be worth a thousand gold coins, or the equivalent value of 10,000 slaves! It requires wootz steel to be transported from Tianzhu to Damascus. It was made on the banks of the Lada River, and it took three skilled craftsmen to work continuously for three months to create a Damascus knife. It is not certain that a high-quality Damascus sword can be made, but the probability is definitely not more than 30%! Therefore, every Damascus sword is a priceless treasure, and only the most noble nobles and upper-class members of the church can own it! The so-called Damascus knives that are circulated are just defective products. It is impossible to sell the top quality ones! ”
Fang Jun asked: "Aren't you a member of the upper class?"
In his opinion, Aluoben was able to go to the east, get the emperor's support in the Tang Dynasty, and develop this desert that no god had ever set foot on. How could he be considered a high-end person in Nestorianism?
But he never thought about it. After all, there are few people in the world who have the perseverance and greatness of Xuanzang. For their own beliefs, they can travel thousands of miles to Tianzhu to learn Buddhist scriptures. But people like Aluoben are most likely to be ostracized. , unable to stay in his hometown any longer, he had to travel across mountains and rivers to the east to try his luck... Just when Aluoben's face was extremely ugly, a shout suddenly came from the temple, followed immediately by the sound of ice blades hitting each other!
(End of chapter)