Chapter 117 Kill three birds with one stone!
"One city after another, countless people went there in person"
When hearing the middle-aged king on the side saying such words to Tang Sanzang, not only Tang Sanzang, who was under the throne, Sanzang himself was shocked, and Qi Hu, who was closing his eyes and concentrating, was also shocked at this moment.
It's just different from Tang Sanzang's momentary surprise and regret, and his tone of voice was too full.
Qi Hu’s surprise turned out to be joy and joy!
Tang Sanzang didn't know the exact size of Chechi Kingdom.
He still knew something. In addition to the largest, most extensive, prosperous and lively capital of Chechi Kingdom at his feet, there were dozens of other small towns in the entire Chechi Kingdom.
Moreover, these small towns are widely distributed throughout the Chechi Kingdom.
I think back then, when he had just killed the former National Preceptor Ben Zhen and became the National Preceptor, he traveled almost all over Chechi Country in order to solve the drought in Chechi Country.
At that time, he did not travel from city to city. Instead, he notified in advance and then performed the rain praying method in the largest town among several nearby towns.
Although he was already very proficient in the rain praying technique at that time, he could not hold up the Chi Chi State because it was too big and the towns were too far apart, so he had to use this method.
Notify the people in advance and ask them to prepare buckets, basins, tanks, etc. to catch the rain. Any container that can hold water is ready to catch the rain.
That’s it.
Qi Hu spent more than a year traveling around the country of Chechi in a very crude way.
If Tang Sanzang really did as the king said, he would travel throughout the Chechi Kingdom and hold Dharma meetings to repay all the sinful debts caused by those monks in the past few decades. In less than a year or two, Even if it takes two or three years, it will definitely not be completed.
If he could really stop Tang Sanzang's scripture-seeking team in Chechi Country for two years, no, one year would be enough. Even if it was only half a year, it would definitely be a great achievement.
Far beyond his previous expectations.
When he talked to the king before, he hinted that the king would embarrass the team, but he never said it explicitly, let alone how he wanted to embarrass the team.
Because he was afraid of leaving clues, Sun Wukong was too powerful.
At the same time, he also believed that the king, who had been sitting on the throne for decades, could clearly understand his thoughts.
really.
The king did not disappoint him.
For the first time, the group was directly expelled in public without any reservations.
Now they are directly enlarging their tactics to block the team for several years.
How can we not make Qi Hu happy?
If this happens, he won't be prepared to make any more extravagant moves.
Because the obstruction of the Buddhist scripture-seeking team is enough, too much is not enough.
On the contrary, he also sent people to vigorously assist Tang Sanzang's team to help them better complete the nationwide tour of the Dharma Conference.
In this way, he not only perfectly completed the task assigned by Zhang Tianshi; he was also able to further make friends with the scripture-collecting team, Sun Wukong and Tang Sanzang, and even Zhu Bajie and Sha Seng; and even in the end, he was able to make friends with others. Some merit.
Yes, although this nationwide tour of the Dharma Conference is a huge project, it will take a lot of time and energy.
But if it is completed, it will also be a great credit to Tang Sanzang and the scripture collection team.
Even helping Qi Hu from behind, I got a little bit of help.
If this happens, it will really be like killing three birds with one stone!
This moment.
Qi Hu, who was surprised, also opened his eyes and looked down at Tang Sanzang, whose expression changed slightly in the center of the hall, secretly expecting, will he agree?
But immediately, Qi Hu realized clearly in his heart: Tang Sanzang couldn't refuse.
The last time, it was Tang Sanzang who failed to live up to his expectations and wasted an opportunity.
This time, if he refuses again, there will be no room for return, and the king will directly expel them from Chechi Kingdom.
And Qi Hu will not help anymore as he said before.
So, as long as Tang Sanzang was not stupid, and as long as he still wanted to go west to learn Buddhist scriptures, he could not refuse.
For a while.
Just by looking at Tang Sanzang, whose face changed slightly and his chest rose and fell rapidly, we knew that he was extremely uneasy inside.
But soon, Tang Sanzang saluted again and said: "Amitabha, I am sure, I hope your majesty will approve it!"
"I am sure!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Looking at Tang Sanzang to express his gratitude.
At this moment, it is estimated that except for the four masters and apprentices of the scripture collection team, all the ministers, the king, and Qi Hu in the court were all happy.
"Elder Tang really understands justice."
At this time, on the throne, the middle-aged king spoke again. Just looking at the king's smiling face, like a spring breeze, you can tell how much he is feeling at this time. Good: "As expected of an eminent monk from the Eastern Tang Dynasty."
"When the eminent monk has completed his salvation for the common people in our country, I will definitely withdraw the previous laws and regulations on Buddhism. If there is no restriction, I will not be able to prevent Buddhism from coming to my car late." Preaching and building temples in the country."
"I will keep my word."
Listen to the king in front of me calling him by his name from the beginning, to the mage, to Elder Tang, and now to the eminent monk
And the king What he has promised now is to lift the laws against Buddhism, and to no longer limit or prohibit Buddhism from preaching a series of things. These are exactly what he wanted to change and do when he first learned about the situation in Chechi Kingdom.
Now, there is no need to mention it again, the king mentioned it directly.
Hearing the change in the king's attitude towards him, Tang Sanzang said that he was unhappy, which was naturally a lie.
But
Eh.
It’s a bit hard to travel all over Chechi Country to hold Dharma conferences, but it’s worth it if it can change the whole Chechi Country’s attitude toward Buddhism.
For a while.
Tang Sanzang, who was in a complicated mood, finally suppressed other thoughts and saluted again: "I would like to thank Your Majesty in advance."
"It doesn't matter."
Seeing Tang Sanzang speak like this, the middle-aged king waved his hands and said with a smile: "My head is not yet faint. The crimes committed by those scum have nothing to do with the eminent monks. The eminent monks only need to help my country to die in vain." After the salvation of the people, it means great merit, and I will not be stingy with rewards."
"Your Majesty, Old Sun has something to say."
At this time, behind Tang Sanzang, Sun Wukong finally spoke up. road.
“Oh”
The middle-aged king looked at Tang San hiding behind him. Among the three weird-looking disciples, the monk with the smallest head, a fur face and a thunderous mouth, and was wearing monk's robes was a little surprised. He couldn't help but ask: "Who is he?"
Tang Sanzang He immediately introduced: "This is the great disciple of the poor monk, Sun Wukong. With his help all the way, the poor monk can get here"
"Humph"
Hearing what the master said , Zhu Bajie at the back immediately snorted, feeling dissatisfied. It was all the monkey's fault, and he couldn't do anything to himself and Junior Brother Sha
But Zhu Bajie is not lawless after all. He knows what this is. Occasionally, I also have a sense of proportion in my heart.
If he changes to another place, he must have a good talk with his master.
But now, he just snorted and had no words.
“It turned out to be the elder’s eldest disciple”
With Tang Sanzang’s previous decision to work tirelessly, the king, who was happy in his heart, was naturally tolerant of the Buddhist scripture-seeking team and said with a smile: “What do you want to say? But it doesn’t matter”
“Thank you, Your Majesty”
After hearing the king's words, Sun Wukong immediately stepped forward and said: "Your Majesty, this country has a vast land and countless people. It is really too big. If my master and I go to one city and one town to do it, I'm afraid it won't last long. It can’t be finished.”
“My master was ordered to go west to obtain Buddhist scriptures, not only by the order of the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, but also by the order of Guanyin Bodhisattva.”
Speaking of this, Sun Wukong clasped his hands and faced Nanbian bowed and continued: "If the delay is too long in the middle, I'm afraid it will be difficult for the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty and the Bodhisattva to explain."
Hearing this.
How could the middle-aged king on the throne fail to hear the thoughts of the monkey-like monk in front of him? His expression quickly changed from the smile on his face to dull, even expressionless, and then he spoke softly. Asked: "As you said, do you want to take back what you said before for your master?"
On the side, watching all this quietly, Qi Hu, who had not spoken a word during the whole process, couldn't help but secretly thought that it was true.
He guessed that Sun Wukong would definitely jump out and would not let his master Tang Sanzang be dragged into the Chechi Kingdom for a few years.
But it is not a good thing to anger the king at this time. He is really offended. Unless he uses his magical power to help his master cross the country of Chi, it will be really difficult.
Don't use magical powers easily, especially when your opponents are mortal humans.
So, even if Sun Wukong hasn’t spoken yet.
Qi Hu could guess what the other party was thinking, and he probably wouldn't reject it outright. He probably wanted to use a discount method.
You will find out if you keep waiting.
Qi Hu can quickly analyze Sun Wukong’s thoughts.
But Tang Sanzang couldn't hold his breath anymore. Seeing the king's face quickly turn gloomy, his heart suddenly began to beat a drum. He immediately stepped forward, reached out and pulled the corner of Sun Wukong's clothes, and persuaded him to shut up. .
But Sun Wukong ignored him and just gave his master a reassuring look.
Looking at his eldest disciple's eyes, although he was often disobedient, he was still very reliable in doing things. Tang Sanzang felt entangled in his heart and let go of his hand. Of course, the main reason was that Tang Sanzang was afraid of being entangled and ugly now.
As for Sun Wukong, he didn’t care about the king’s changed expression. He just continued: “Your Majesty misunderstood. Of course Lao Sun didn’t mean that. Lao Sun meant that your Majesty didn’t mean it before. He said that the treasury is empty and he can’t hold a big dharma ceremony.”
“What if Lao Sun gets the money and doesn’t use a cent from the treasury to hold a big dharma meeting?”
Hearing this? talk.
On the throne, the middle-aged king suddenly understood, his face suddenly became clear, and he smiled: "If you can get money, it will be a good thing to hold a big ceremony. Although I can't help you, master and disciple, I will never To obstruct you."
"As long as you can fulfill your promise and repay the debts of the monks in our country who have been discipled by your group of Buddhist disciples for many years, I don't care what method you use."
"I keep my word, and I hope you can return with success as soon as possible."
"At that time, I will personally pick up the wind for you."
Hearing the king's words.
Sun Wukong chuckled and said: "The old Sun has finished his words."
The throne stood aside.
After listening to Sun Wukong’s words, Qi Hu couldn’t help but secretly thought that he had guessed it right.
Sun Wukong did not refuse, but wanted to think of a way to speed up the mission.
It’s just that if Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie and Sha Seng three really want to get money, with their strength and magic, they can easily get a lot of it.
But the key now is that they are traveling westward with their master and are not allowed to use magic power easily.
Not to mention directly helping them get through their own difficulties.
So, it is not easy for Sun Wukong and the Buddhist scripture learning team to make money without breaking the rules.
Just when Qi Hu was surprised by Sun Wukong’s actions and secretly analyzed it.
I saw the monkey head turning his head and looking over, and winked at him.
For a moment.
Qi Hu immediately realized that this guy was trying to distract him again.
It was only then that he realized that he was the national master of Che Chi, and that he had a lot of involvement with them. It seemed that there was a way to get money from him, and it seemed that it was not against the rules.
Sun Wukong is really smart and his brain is very flexible.
However, my Jinshan Temple has never been involved in production. It relies entirely on funds from the palace. Normal expenses are fine, but it is naturally impossible to get large sums of money.
The Imperial Preceptor's Office does have some assets, which were given to them by powerful people in the country or people seeking connections to curry favor with them.
But it’s not much.
Sun Wukong came to the door, and it didn’t hurt to help him a little. Anyway, he knew how long it would take to walk through the entire Chechi Kingdom and how difficult it was.
Even if Sun Wukong is partially funded, it will still take a long time for the Buddhist scripture collection team to complete the entire Che Chi Kingdom’s salvation ceremony.
They are tired enough.
It just so happens that it can also bring you closer to the experience-learning team.
This is the thought.
So Qi Hu also gave Sun Wukong a reassuring look.
"That's it"
At this time, the middle-aged king said: "Then Elder Tang, please go down and prepare. This matter is important and should not be taken lightly."
"Yes"
"The poor monk retires"
Hearing the king's urging, Tang Sanzang immediately saluted and said that he would go out with his three disciples.
The king suddenly thought of something at this time, and immediately said: "Wait a minute, I heard that you are still living in the Guoshi Temple. It is not good to disturb the Guoshi. I will arrange a place for you to live."
It’s just that he hasn’t finished speaking yet.
Zhu Bajie immediately said anxiously: "Thank you, Your Majesty, but there is no need. We lived very well in Jinshan Temple!"
Isn't it comfortable?
The room is big, the food is good, the sleep is good, and he doesn’t have to cook by himself. How could he not like it?
Zhu Bajie just finished speaking in a hurry.
Sun Wukong also immediately said: "No need to trouble Your Majesty, we will live at Jinshan Temple."
I heard Tang Sanzang's two disciples speak.
The king obviously had a clear mind and did not speak. He just looked at the national advisor who was also sitting on the throne.
Meet the King.
Qi Hu said softly: "Your Majesty, don't worry about this, just let them live in the Pindao Temple."
Hearing what the imperial master said, the king nodded and also Nothing more was said.
soon.
Tang Sanzang led his three disciples out of the main hall of the court.
Go towards the location of the carriage.
All the way to the carriage where we came.
Zhu Bajie muttered: "It's already dinner time, and the king doesn't even arrange a meal for us." Then he stepped forward and opened the door of the carriage, urging the master to go in and return to the temple early to have a fast meal.
Unexpectedly, Tang Sanzang just shook his head and said: "Wuneng, please bear with me, we will wait for Taoist Master Qi."
Zhu Bajie, who suddenly felt hungry and uncomfortable, was dissatisfied, but he could not change anything and could only leave. Go aside and complain.
Aside.
Seeing this, Sun Wukong stepped forward, stood next to Tang Sanzang and said: "Master, this matter is not trivial. We are afraid that we will have to stay in Chechi Country for a year and a half."< br>
“Alas”
After hearing the words of his eldest disciple, Tang Sanzang immediately sighed and said: "Master, I don't know, but there is nothing I can do. Those black sheep caused trouble and implicated you and me, master and disciple. They really are not worthy of being a son of a man."
Hearing The master immediately complained.
Sun Wukong didn’t say anything. He already knew what kind of character his master was.
I complained for a while.
Until his mouth was dry, Tang Sanzang stopped and sighed: "Just a little longer. It can be regarded as atonement for my fellow disciples. It is a good thing. Although it is a little slow, I think the Bodhisattva and the Buddha will know this and be considerate of us.”
Within the main hall of the court.
On the throne, the middle-aged king looked at the courtiers and said, "Is there anything else?"
"If there is anything, just report it, if nothing happens, withdraw from the court."
Your Majesty I just finished dealing with the Dongtu monk's matter, and I felt extremely happy.
The ministers did not want to spoil His Majesty's mood at this time, so they suppressed the memorial in their sleeves and said nothing.
"That's it"
Seeing the silence of the ministers, the middle-aged king said: "Then let's disperse the court"
Said.
The king immediately looked at Qi Hu aside and said, "Master, please stay, I still have something to ask."
Hearing the king's words.
All the ministers were not surprised and left the palace gate one after another.
Qi Hu followed the king all the way to the imperial study.
The nearby maid hurriedly started making tea.
Soon, the entire imperial study room was filled with the fragrance of tea.
The middle-aged king declined the service of the female official, reached for the teapot and poured two cups. He handed one cup to Qi Hu's table opposite and said with a smile: "Master, please give me tea."
(End of this chapter)