Chapter 114 Give you another chance!
Creak, creak
The wheels rolled on the flat road at a constant speed, making a rhythmic sound.
Exquisite incense warms the cabin.
Wearing a blue robe, Qi Hu sits quietly, closing his eyes to relax.
With his status in Chechi's country at this time, he didn't need to speak at all, let alone monitor him. He just showed a little attitude. There were many people down there who wanted to curry favor with the Imperial Master's Office, and they would rush to tell him about the news of the Buddhist scriptures team. .
He didn't need surveillance before, but now that the Buddhist scripture collection team has entered his Jinshan Temple, there is no need for it anymore.
Sun Wukong is smart and powerful.
He will not ask for trouble to avoid causing trouble.
He is not going to the palace with the scripture collection team on his back. After all, except for Tang Sanzang, the other three demons in the scripture collection team don’t need to sleep. As long as they want to, they can detect that Qi Hu has left Jinshan Temple. .
Maybe the other party is looking at him now
But only Sun Wukong can do such laborious things.
After all, it seems from his previous contact with all the members of the scripture collection team and the previous information he obtained from them.
Except for Tang Sanzang, no, together with Tang Sanzang, he felt that Sun Wukong was the most reliable.
Speak of.
The four members of the Buddhist scripture-seeking team he saw with his own eyes were quite different from the four people he remembered from movies and TV shows in his previous life.
The first is Tang Sanzang. Compared with the one in his memory, he is less of a monk and more of a cowardly and selfish character.
Then there is Zhu Bajie. Compared with the one in my memory, this one has a similar personality, but he looks uglier and has a tougher temper when he fights against Tang Sanzang.
Also Sha Seng, the one in my memory had no independent opinion and no sense of existence, just like a soy sauce guy.
And now the Sha Monk, with his figure that is almost three meters tall, red hair and blue face, and the terrifying image of several skulls hanging on his chest, just can't think of it. No sense of existence is possible.
And although this Drifter doesn't talk much, his appearance is very intimidating, and just looking at the other person's eyes, you can tell that this Drifter has a very smart mind.
Qi Hu felt that the other party was not unable to speak or interrupt in the experience-learning team, but simply did not want to talk.
As for Sun Wukong, although his appearance is much different from that of the Sixth Teacher in his memory, he seems to be even smarter and more murderous.
Although the other party was quite polite to him, Qi Hu could feel that even if the other party put on the monk's robe and hat, he could not hide his nature as a demon king.
In short, there is still a big gap between the current team and the four people in his memory.
Of course, this was similar to the team he had imagined before.
Think about the ferocious demon kings who killed countless people in the past. Even if they put on monk robes and shackles, they can never completely change their nature. At most, they can restrain themselves.
Learned about the experience learning team.
Qi Hu will act more cautiously next.
He went to the palace this time for the Buddhist scriptures team, as he said before that he would take them to see the king.
Before that, of course Qi Hu needed to inform the king first.
This also shows how much he values the experience-learning team.
Of course, it is also necessary to inform the king of other things at the same time.
Sun Wukong is too capable. If he wants the king to cooperate, he certainly cannot send people to deliver the message directly like before. Instead, he must meet the king in person and give instructions.
Even if he meets the king next and wants to help him embarrass the Buddhist team, he must be cautious and give subtle hints so that the team cannot tell that he is actually Sun Wukong!
Otherwise, Sun Wukong will not be easy to deal with.
When the carriage with the Jinshan Temple logo arrived at the palace, the journey was smooth and headed towards the depths of the palace.
At the same time.
The people below also hurried to the depths of the palace to inform the king.
Inside the deep palace compound.
A luxurious bedroom.
The middle-aged king was just about to go to bed.
I heard the voice of a familiar female officer calling from outside.
"Your Majesty is about to go to bed"
Beside the big bed, the beautiful concubine who was waiting for the king to go to bed suddenly looked unhappy and said: "What can't be discussed tomorrow?"
The female officer who reported the news was frightened when she heard the sound.
The middle-aged king's expression remained normal. He knew in his heart that he would not dare to disturb him at this time unless there was something important, so he asked: "What's the matter?"
The female officer immediately said: "Your Majesty. , the Imperial Master of Jinshanguan is here.”
“The Imperial Master is here?”
As soon as these words came out, the beautiful concubine and the middle-aged king were shocked.
The former did not dare to say anything anymore, while the latter was surprised and a little surprised, because before that, the Imperial Master rarely came to the palace, let alone come to the palace at such a late hour.
It must be a big deal for the Imperial Master to leave so late.
Not daring to delay, the middle-aged king immediately sat up from the bed and ordered: "Change my clothes."
At the same time, he looked at the female officer and asked: "Where is the Imperial Master? ?”
Female officer: “Your Majesty, when I received the news, the Imperial Master’s carriage had just passed the third gate.”
soon.
The middle-aged king put on his clothes again and left the palace, leaving his beautiful concubine alone in her boudoir.
Finally it was her turn to accompany the king, but she met the Imperial Preceptor who came to visit at night.
I dare not complain to His Majesty, let alone the Imperial Master. I can only sulk in my heart.
Because the king will grow old, die, and change, but the national preceptor seems to be able to stay in office forever. This is almost the consensus of the middle and upper class dignitaries in Chechi Kingdom!
This is also the reason why the Imperial Master's Office does not fight for or care about anything, but its position in Chechi Kingdom becomes more and more prominent.
Not long.
Inside the royal study.
The middle-aged king once again met the national preceptor whom Bai Ri had just met.
"Your Majesty, please forgive me for visiting so late at night"
Looking at the king waiting in the study, Qi Hu raised his hands and said.
“The Imperial Master is a man among gods and immortals”
Hearing Qi Hu’s words, the king immediately smiled and said: “I want to get closer to the Imperial Master, so that I can get some immortality and live longer. After a few years, how dare you dislike it?"
Said.
The king took the tea cooked by the female officer, picked up the teapot himself and filled the teacups on the table. He smiled and said: "The imperial master invites you for tea. This is a new tea that has just been offered in Baima County, the tea town. It's called "Ya'erxian" has a unique taste."
Qi Hu naturally heard the meaning of the words of the king in front of him, and said nothing for a moment. He sat down at the tea table, picked up the tea that exuded the fragrance after the rain, and smelled a faint refreshing taste. He also nodded and said : "Good tea."
This tea is indeed not bad. Although Qi Hu didn't have much appreciation for tea in his previous life, he didn't know much about it.
But you can still tell whether it tastes good or not.
"The Imperial Master also thinks this tea is good, right?"
Hearing Qi Hu's words, the king immediately smiled, then looked at the female officer waiting outside and said: "Go, take yesterday's meal Half of the "Ya'erxian" offered by Baima County has been divided and is now being sent to Jinshan Temple"
After receiving the order, the female officer immediately got up and went to give the order.
Qi Hu didn’t say anything when he heard it, it was just a little tea, and he really thought it was pretty good.
Can be used for entertainment and drinking.
It’s a pity that this is just ordinary tea. I heard that the spiritual tea grown from the fairy roots of the spiritual tree not only tastes better, but also helps improve cultivation. I don’t know when I can drink it.
After some simple greetings.
Qi Hu then said: "Your Majesty, to be honest, those monks from the Tang Dynasty in the East are now in Pindao Jinshan Temple"
"Oh"
Middle-aged King There was a look of surprise on his face, but there was no surprise in his heart, because someone below had reported it to him before.
Different from the true nature of the former Imperial Master, not only did he corrupt and bring trouble to the country, but he was also in danger of taking away his inheritance.
But he was not worried at all about his new national master Qishan Zhenren. On the contrary, he wished that he could stay in Chechi Kingdom longer.
Because he knew that the other party was a true ascetic, a man among the gods, not a monk who was obsessed with women, property, and power like Ben Zhen.
And.
Because when people reach middle age, they feel that their physical condition has declined significantly compared to when they were young.
Looking at the Imperial Master whose appearance has remained unchanged for decades, and even his temperament has become more majestic day by day.
The king naturally had the idea of wanting to live longer like the national master.
He didn't dare to think about immortality, but he would definitely want to live a few more years, and his own national master was a man of immortality who could fly in the clouds and remain immortal for many years, so how could he not think about it.
Therefore, he relied more and more on the Imperial Master.
Furthermore, he somewhat understood why his father, who knew clearly the true nature of the Imperial Master and even the Buddhist monk's troubles and troubles, delayed the country, never paid attention to the Imperial Master, but instead valued him more and more.
I guess he has the same thoughts as him now, he wants to rely on the national teacher to live longer.
As for my national master, he is indeed a man among the gods, but in recent years, he has been away from the country and has been practicing in the fairy mountains outside.
This had worried him for a long time.
After finally meeting the other party this time, he naturally had to seize the opportunity to ask the National Preceptor for advice, or to express his thoughts on wanting the National Preceptor to help him extend his life and live longer.
As for the Imperial Prefecture and Jinshan Temple’s status in the country, many officials and nobles try to cling to them.
Compared to his longevity plan, it is nothing at all.
Now he is even wishing for more people to cling to the Imperial Preceptor. Anyway, the Imperial Preceptor will definitely not rebel, and this can also entangle the Imperial Preceptor and make the other party's bond and entanglement with Chechi Kingdom even tighter!
It’s not like the Imperial Master will be gone one day and never come back.
"It seems that those monks are somewhat lucky"
The middle-aged king smiled and said: "They were able to enter Jinshan Temple and be entertained by the national master."
Hearing These words. Qi Hu was not surprised by the reaction of the king in front of him.
He was more aware that the king beside him valued him more than before. It was just because he felt that he was getting older, had begun to fear death, and wanted to live longer.
This is also human nature. Ordinary people who are busy all their lives are afraid of death, let alone a king who stands at the top of a country, with rich clothes, fine food, beautiful clothes and power at his fingertips.
But it is not difficult for him to renew the lives of mortals.
Although he doesn't know how to refine things like longevity elixirs, he does have elixirs.
That thing is really good for monsters and ascetics, and it has immediate effects on mortals.
As for whether it can increase life expectancy? Or what is the effect?
He doesn’t know either.
Because now he doesn’t know whether there is a fixed life span for mortals!
In short, as long as the other party listens to him and does well, he doesn't mind giving some elixirs or something.
"Pindao has some connection with one of those monks."
Qi Hu put down the teacup in his hand and said, "So."
In the next time.
Qi Hu then told the story about his connection with the Buddhist scripture collection team, and also expressed his intention to bring the Buddhist scripture collection team to the palace for an interview.
Less than an hour.
Qi Hu left the palace, sat in a carriage, and walked slowly towards Jinshan Temple.
The second day.
Morning.
In the backyard guest room.
Zhu Bajie watched the last boy who served the meal retreat, looked at the dazzling array of vegetarian dishes and rice on the table, and swallowed the saliva that subconsciously flowed from his mouth. They gathered around the table and said happily: "This Taoist priest is really enthusiastic. He knows that I, old pig, have been hungry for a long time."
As he said that, Zhu Bajie immediately picked up the big rice bowl and started to serve the rice.
"This belongs to Master"
"This belongs to senior brother"
"This belongs to junior brother Sha."
Passing the last bowl of rice to Sha After the monk.
“The rest is mine, old pig”
As he said that, Zhu Bajie picked up the big rice bowl. Tang Sanzang shook his head and cursed: "Take it easy, leave another bowl for me!"
Not long after.
The table of food was swept away.
Zhu Bajie touched his belly, lay on his back in contentment and said, "Master, the food in Jinshan Temple is good, let's rest for a few more days this time?"
Tang Sanzang didn't hear it, Ignoring Zhu Bajie, he just looked at Sun Wukong and asked: "Wukong, what do you think about what the Taoist said yesterday? Should we go to see the king today?"
After hearing the master's words, Sun Wukong, who was also lying down, immediately sat up and said, "See you, of course I want to see you! That Taoist Qi was right, as long as he can make the king change his mind and issue an order, this country's middle school The people will definitely no longer be hostile to us."
"Only by meeting the king can we know the king's thoughts. We must meet him, and we will meet him today."
"Yes. "
Hearing what his eldest disciple said, Tang Sanzang immediately nodded: "That makes sense, let's meet with the king first."
While Tang Sanzang, the four masters and apprentices were discussing the reception, When you get down to work.
"Bang bang bang"
There was a knock on the room door suddenly.
"Wuneng, go and open the door!"
When Zhu Bajie was summoned by Tang Sanzang and opened the door muttering dissatisfaction, he looked at Qi Hu in front of him who was wearing a blue robe, and his face suddenly became sad. He smiled.
"How well did Elder Pig rest last night?"
Looking at the big black fat man Zhu Bajie in front of him, Qi Hu asked.
"Okay"
When the cook came, Zhu Bajie immediately put a smile on his face and said, "I slept well, but the food was a little uncomfortable."
"Oh"
Hearing this, Qi Hu suddenly laughed and said: "Why is this so unpleasant?"
Zhu Bajie touched his bloated belly and said, "I'm eating less."
He finished his words.
“You bastard!”
A stern scolding came from behind. Tang Sanzang stepped forward, pushed Zhu Bajie away in disgust, and looked at Qi Hu immediately Zuo Yi said: "Let the Taoist priest laugh."
"It doesn't matter."
Qi Hu smiled and shook his head and said: "With the size of Elder Zhu, it seems that Pindao has not thought carefully. I will definitely prepare more meals next time."
"Hehe."
Hearing Qi Hu Then, Zhu Bajie, who had just been scolded by the side, suddenly said happily: "The Taoist priest understands us, old pig. I thank you here, hehe."
"Go"
At this time, Sun Wukong stepped forward, gave Zhu Bajie a vicious blow, and then looked at Qi Hu and said, "Taoist Master, did you say yesterday that you would take my master to the palace to meet the king?"
"Of course."
Hearing Sun Wukong's words, Qi Hu nodded and said: "Pindao entered the palace last night and finally convinced His Majesty. Your Majesty is already willing to meet several elders. If the elders consider it, , you can enter the palace now and meet His Majesty."
"Amitabha."
Hearing that Qi Hu entered the palace overnight, Tang Sanzang immediately bowed and said: "Let the Taoist priest worry, our teacher The disciple has decided to meet the king today to try to resolve the king’s misunderstanding and the resentment of the people in the country as soon as possible”
“I’m sorry, Taoist Priest”
Hearing Tang Sanzang's words, Qi Hu smiled and said: "They are all from outside the country. The elder is being polite."
"In that case, let's go."
Said, Qi Hu Then he took Tang Sanzang, one of the four masters and disciples, onto the carriage, and the others followed, heading towards the palace.
Qi Hu is with me.
Not long after.
The four Buddhist scripture collection teams arrived outside the court hall.
When Tang Sanzang, who was wearing a bright cassock, tall, handsome and very handsome, walked into the court.
All the civil and military officials and the middle-aged king on the throne were quite surprised. They thought to themselves: "The Tang Dynasty is worthy of being the Tang Dynasty. The monks are all good-looking."
But they looked like monkeys. Sun Wukong, the big black fat man Zhu Bajie with the head of a pig demon, and the three brothers Sha Seng, who is three meters tall, has red hair and blue face, eyes like copper bells, and several skulls hanging on his chest, like evil ghosts and monsters. When entering the palace, all the ministers and officials were a little shocked.
I couldn't help but subconsciously look at the Imperial Master who was sitting at the bottom of the throne.
Fortunately, the king had been notified in advance by Qi Hu last night. Although he was surprised when he saw it, he was still okay. He looked at the handsome monk and said, "Are you the monk Tang Sanzang from the Eastern Tang Dynasty?"< br>
“Amitabha!”
Hearing the king’s inquiry, Tang Sanzang immediately saluted respectfully and said, “Your Majesty has a wise eye. This poor monk is Tang Sanzang who has met your Majesty.”
Master. Saluted.
Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie and Sha Seng could only follow suit and salute.
The middle-aged king glanced at the four monks below. After seeing the other three weird-looking monks, his eyes fell on Tang Sanzang again. He said coldly: "I guess you, the monk, should also know something about our country." I don’t want to see you, but since the Imperial Preceptor intercedes on your behalf, I will give the Imperial Preceptor some face.”
“Tell me, why did you come to see me?”
"Well said, everything is easy to say!"
"If not said well, don't bother the Imperial Master, and leave as soon as possible before I change my mind."
Listen The king said this.
Tang Sanzang's expression suddenly changed, but he was capable after all. He took a deep breath, calmed down his mind, bowed again and saluted, and then said: "Your Majesty, I am a Buddhist."
A quarter of an hour later.
When Tang Sanzang finished speaking.
The middle-aged king on the throne finally opened his eyes, looked at Tang Sanzang and his disciples expressionlessly and said: "I think you are from the Eastern Tang Dynasty, get out!"
The words fell. .
Several soldiers in full body armor and holding weapons standing outside the main hall immediately walked into the main hall.
The expressions of Tang Sanzang’s master and disciple suddenly changed drastically.
The throne bows down.
Qi Hu, who was dressed in blue robes, stood up at the right time and cupped his hands: "Your Majesty."
"That's fine."
Looking at Qi Hu who spoke out, the middle-aged king spoke again on the throne: "For the sake of the Imperial Master, I will give you another chance. You go back and think about what to say, and then come see me again."< br>
"That's it, get out!"
After saying that, the king waved his hand.
Tang Sanzang and his three disciples, who had just entered the main hall of the court, had no choice but to walk out of the court gate under the coercion of a group of armored soldiers.
(End of this chapter)