Chapter 242 The Invisible Mountain
“I saw that the mountain was bright and bright, like a place where good and capable people lived. You said that the sea of suffering is scary and strange, and it must need some help. I wonder if there is anyone capable on that mountain? People can help... Taoist priest? "
The monk thought that Zuo Chen would be happy when he said this good thing, but suddenly he found that Zuo Chen's expression was full of seriousness, which did not look like a good expression.
“Can you explain it in detail?” Zuo Chen said.
Because he had seen the memory of the great master before, Zuo Chen knew that most of the Buddhas in this world were still dedicated to good deeds, and were serious about attaining the status of Bodhisattva, with the ability to suppress the sea of suffering.
But the old monk Kuhai is indeed a wicked person and must be guarded against.
“I was thinking about it.” The monk was lost in memories. As he spoke, he gestured, waved his hands in the air, and wrote a big mountain: “That was when the first batch of breeding was planted, and I was planning to While resting, I suddenly saw that big mountain appearing in the sky, calling me to go up.”
“Of course not.” The monk shook his head: “I think so. If I went up, I might not be able to get back down. I had so many things to do, and the people were still waiting for food, so I didn’t have time to leave!
“So I didn’t go back to the mountain at that time! , I just found someone to get three incense sticks, and after lighting them I said, "The great master has taken away his magical power, I can't leave for the time being." I want to persuade this mountain to move away.
"I originally thought this thing would disappear like before, but I didn't expect a golden person came down from above!"
Hearing this, Zuo Chen frowned even more tightly.
Someone actually came.
Just listen to the monk continue:
"It's big, golden, and it makes my eyes hurt. When you come, tell me, what is the great merit in the world that I have researched?" Before, it could only be regarded as a human journey, but now I can achieve the status of Bodhisattva in the Eight Sutras. As long as I am willing to follow him, I can sit on any lotus platform.
"I gave him three more sticks of incense and told him that I couldn't leave, so he left."
After the monk finished speaking, Zuo Chen became even more confused.
He just came to persuade the monk, didn’t say anything, didn’t do anything, and left directly?
“You didn’t say anything else?”
“You didn’t say anything else.” The monk said: “And I feel that the other party’s words seemed a bit awkward. No response, words Incomplete and very strange.”
Strange.
Why does this sound like an automated response?
The sense of déjà vu with artificial intelligence.
The monk also roughly saw what Zuo Chen was worried about, and asked cautiously:
"Taoist Master, aren't there good people on that mountain?"
"It's not sure yet, either great good or great evil. But you can't bet on the half probability."
Either the Eight Sutras of Buddha, or the possibility of the three enlightenment of the old monk in the sea of suffering, is a den of thieves Sex is actually a little bigger.
Just in case, it is better to let the monk stay in the world.
If this happens again next time and Zuo Chen is around, then Zuo Chen wouldn't mind going up there himself to take a closer look to see if he is a friend or an enemy.
I warned the monk a few more words, and the monk also took this matter to heart and said that he would never act rashly.
Not talking about this matter anymore, Xiao Changcheng made arrangements for a banquet. He wanted to entertain Zuo Chen and the others, so he directly arranged for his men to cook and serve wine.
His men were also unambiguous. They quickly moved to a nearby home and moved out several large tables. They put them together, killed chickens for meat, steamed rice and stewed noodles, and took out the newly brewed good wine. Send them up one by one.
If the dishes are compared to those served by other feudal lords, they are naturally not on the same level. Most of them are farm dishes, but the portions are large, so they are definitely enough to eat and fill you up.
The wine is of good quality. King Kang himself likes to drink wine. From last year to now, there is still a lot of good wine left to drink. They were buried under the big tree and in the pit. Now they are hosting banquets. Zuo Chen, of course, dug out several jars.
At the banquet, Bao Liancai drank too much and even called Xiao Changcheng brothers, with the attitude of "from now on, we will be a family in Xuzhou and Jingzhou", which was quite happy.
However, Zuo Chen could still notice that the expression on Xiao Changcheng's face was somewhat stiff, as if he was in a depressed mood.
When the banquet was halfway through, Xiao Changcheng was a little tired from drinking. When he went out to get some air, Zuo Chen also got up and followed Xiao Changcheng outside.
Seeing him leaning under a big tree, blowing the night wind, and sobering up, Zuo Chen followed him with a smile and came to Xiao Changcheng's side.
"Taoist Master."
Seeing Zuo Chen coming, Xiao Changcheng immediately seemed at a loss.
At this moment, he didn't look like the current leader of Xuzhou. Instead, he looked like the young man who was saved by Zuo Chen back then, reappearing his youthful youth.
Zuo Chen looked at him for a while.
This kid is only in his twenties, but he was forced to become a leader in troubled times.
“Don’t be nervous.”
Zuo Chen waved his hand, came to Xiao Changcheng’s side, and leaned against the tree with him:
"Are you tired from managing Xuzhou during this period?"
"It is indeed tiring. But I always feel that I am not tired in the right place." Xiao Changcheng sighed.
"How to say?"
"...I am not good at internal affairs. How much grain and meat do people need to eat every year? When these things are placed in front of me, I can only look at them. It's dark and I can't understand at all. These things can only be left to literati.
"I don't know much about farming. Ordinary farming is okay, but it involves more advanced seeds and the like. , I don’t know anything about it, I have to bother the monks to do it.
"In terms of marching and fighting...ha, I'm not as good as Coach Guo. Coach, he can do a good job in planning. This guerrilla attack is the coach's method. If you want me, I can only think of calling the boys over and doing a good job. To cheer them up, that’s all.
“At this moment, I don’t know what I can do or what I should do here. "Xiao Changcheng sighed.
Zuo Chen smiled and waved his hand:
"There is no one who can do everything. Most people think that I am Taoist. Subtle and omnipotent, but I am actually only good at the art of killing, not the art of soul, not the art of divination, and not the art of survey. As a result, there were many insects scurrying under my nose, but I couldn't catch them, which was very disturbing. ”
Listening to Zuo Chen comforting himself, Xiao Changcheng felt a little relieved, and then he smiled and said:
"Hey, I just can't find where I should be."
"Most people We are all here in New Spring City because of you. You don’t have to be good at everything, and no one can be good at anything. You just need to know who of the people following you is good at what they do.”
< br>"Thank you, Taoist Priest, for your advice."
Xiao Changxiang finally figured something out, and his expression relaxed a lot.
After a pause, Xiao Changcheng asked again:
"Taoist Master,
"But now there is a torrent of suffering approaching the world, which also makes me feel at a loss. I don't know what to do next, Taoist priest. Can you point me in the right direction? "
"Actually...I will indeed go to Kyoto during this period. ”
Zuo Chen told Xiao Changcheng that King Wei planned to lead his army to Kyoto and establish a parliamentary cabinet. He also told King Jing that he planned to send troops to support Xuzhou.
After hearing what Zuo Chen said, Xiao Changcheng's expression was slightly complicated. After a long while, he sighed:
"I thought that all the vassals in the world were evil people who were busy for their own interests, but I didn't expect that there were also People like King Wei and King Jing. "
"After all, they are both of the older generation. They know the hardships of the sea and chose to stand on the side of protecting the world before the big mistakes." Zuo Chen. Said: "So, Xiao Changcheng, what are you going to do?"
After a moment of silence, Xiao Changcheng said:
"Nowadays, Qingzhou is eyeing the tiger, and Xuzhou is full of waste and waiting for prosperity. I am afraid that King Jing will support me. I'm afraid it's hard to get rid of the threat of King Shou. If we have to enter Kyoto in one and a half months, I may not be able to go, but Coach Guo can bring some troops to support King Wei."
At this point, Xiao Changcheng's attitude was made clear.
The great catastrophe in the world comes first, and the main thing is to get through the catastrophe first, and other things can be put aside first.
Sighed again and said: "It's a pity that Qingzhou has General Tiandao. It sounds like he is quite capable, but I just don't know how long it will take him."
Hearing from Xiao Changcheng At these words, Zuo Chen's expression became a little subtle:
"Those people we arrested are actually the adjutants of General Tiandao."
Xiao Changcheng: "?"
"General Tiandao is also dead. There is a high probability that the Qingzhou Army does not have a leader. It is estimated that there will be no reaction during this period of time."
Xiao Changcheng: "??!"
I just felt that the difficult enemy was directly solved by the Taoist priest?
He looked at Zuo Chen and hesitated to speak. The words were held in his throat for a long time, and finally nodded, with a serious look on his face:
"The Taoist Master is indeed very powerful. He was able to solve my unspoken difficulty."
Zuo Chen glanced at Xiao Changcheng.
I always feel that something is wrong with what this brat said.
"Okay, don't be sad here, go back quickly, everyone is waiting for you to have a banquet."
Hearing Zuo Chen's words, Xiao Changcheng nodded repeatedly.
The two of them walked back by the moonlight, the lights dimmed.
......
After resting for a day in New Spring City, early the next morning, Xiao Changcheng gathered all the people who could speak in New Spring City and told them about General Tiandao. Death.
It also made other people feel dazed and confused.
There is a situation where you are just preparing to fight to the death with the enemy, but suddenly you find that the enemy leader has been easily eliminated by the experts on your side.
In the end, Coach Guo said:
"It can only be said that General Dao was unlucky that day."
This sentence also perfectly explained the thoughts of other people in Xuzhou.
Just as he was thinking about what to do next, Zuo Chen suddenly felt a slight warmth in his arms.
Take it out and see that there is a Thousand Miles Communication Incense spreading heat.
Zuo Chen took a look at the label and found that the incense was from Yan Wangsheng, and couldn't help but feel a little surprised.
Why did Yan Wangsheng, who was staying in Kyoto, suddenly burn incense for himself?
Looking at the people around him, Xiao Changcheng made a gesture of invitation, and then Zuo Chen held the message incense in his hand.
The flame on the top of the incense jumped up, and Zuo Chen's thoughts gradually drifted away, connecting with Yan Wangsheng far away in Kyoto.
"Mr. Yan, why did you contact me suddenly?"
"Taoist Master," Yan Wangsheng said nervously on the other end of the message, "something's happened! The layman from the library, Ulu, went to Qingzhou Huishan to arrange the formation!"
"Huh?"
< br>(End of this chapter)