The Record of Swordsmen in the Late Sui and Early Tang Dynasties

Chapter 951 940 Li Shimin Talks about Xuanzang's Journey to the West
Duan Wuji urged his horse to the fork in Duanjiaji, he saw that iron bull riding on the side of the road waiting for him!

As soon as Tieniu saw Wuji approaching, he greeted him loudly from afar.

"I said brother! Why did you come out late today? To be honest, I have been waiting for you here for a long time."

Duan Wuji said with a smile: "I have to deal with some miscellaneous things at home, so I came out a little late.

I don't know what's the matter with the emperor, so he called our brothers back again. "

Tie Niu laughed and said: "What's the matter with him, let's talk about it when we go back.

Anyway, the time I stayed at home was not short, and it was time for a change of environment.

I don't think he's going to have any major problems, he just misses us! "

Duan Wuji grinned when he heard this.

"He misses us? What does he want us for? We are not beautiful, and we don't know how to talk.

In my opinion, he must want us to work for him!
Let's go back and have a look!Let's see how he uses us both! "

Tie Niu laughed and said: "He can use it as he likes, and he will sell the pile one by one.

Anyway, our brothers are not short of money now, if you give us some small jobs to do, our brothers will give him a blank look. "

The two of them were chatting and gossiping, while rushing forward.

It's spring now, when the flowers bloom in the warmth of spring, and the grass on the side of the road has grown two or three inches long ago.

Red or purple wild flowers are scattered in the grass, decorating the earth.

Now the farmers have already started to go to the fields. The farmers are holding the plows and driving the cattle to plow in the spring.

The shepherd boys are riding oxen and playing the piccolo, looking lively and cute.

Tie Niu said with a smile: "I said brother, look how beautiful the scenery is now!

Now is the best season for outings, so let's go for an outing while walking to the capital.

Such a great spring, if you don’t have a good outing, how can you do it? "

Duan Wuji laughed when he heard this.

"That's the same reason. Well, then let's walk slowly and enjoy the rural scenery!"

The two brothers didn't walk fast, they traveled to the mountains and rivers along the way, and ran straight to Chang'an City.

Seven or eight days later in the afternoon, the two of them had arrived on Chang'an Avenue.

I saw that the flowers on Chang'an Street were still blooming, and it was still a thriving scene.

The two of them saw that it was not too early, and they were not in a hurry to enter the palace to face the saint, so the two of them went back home.

When Princess Mingzhu saw Duan Wuji came back, she was overjoyed.

"Master, it's been a long time for you to go to your hometown this time! This trip will last three or four months. Are you tired of staying in your hometown?"

Duan Wuji shook his head.

"I stayed in my hometown very well, how could I get bored?
Oh, I mean pearls!Do you know what the emperor wants from me? "

Princess Mingzhu glanced at Duan Wuji and said: "I know, I won't tell you if I know, I'll let you just annoy me."

Duan Wuji laughed when he heard this.

"I mean Pearl! Look, I just came home, when did I make you angry?

Stop making trouble for no reason, tell me quickly! "

Princess Pearl smiled sweetly.

"It's not a big deal for my brother to find you. I heard that a monk recently went west to learn Buddhist scriptures. He wants you to see the lively scene of learning Buddhist scriptures."

After Duan Wuji heard it, he immediately understood.

"Then what does learning the scriptures have to do with Duan Wuji? Although I believe in Buddhism to some extent, the Buddha will never forgive me. I am a general who only knows how to defend my home and country, and I have killed countless people.

I think I will never have a predestined relationship with Buddha in this life. "

Princess Mingzhu laughed and said, "I knew you would say that, but what does it matter if you believe in Buddhism or not?

Anyway, my emperor brother believes in Buddhism.

Tomorrow morning, you go to the morning court and see what my emperor brother is looking for you! "

Duan Wuji listened and nodded.

"Well, that's fine! If that's the case, I'll go to see the emperor early tomorrow!"

After dinner, Duan Wuji went to rest early.

The next morning, Duan Wuji and Tie Niu went to court early.

Duan Wuji and Tieniu stood in the main hall, waiting for the emperor's arrival with all the ministers, the time is not too long, the emperor is about to go to court in the morning.

The civil servants and generals reported various things to the emperor, and the emperor dealt with them one by one. After handling all the official affairs, the emperor announced his retirement.

All the civil servants and military generals left, only Duan Wuji and Tieniu were left in the whole hall.

Li Shimin said with a smile: "I said, two virtuous brothers, do you know why I called you two back?"

The two shook their heads.

"Your Majesty, our two brothers are just about to ask about this matter. What is the matter with you looking for us?"

Li Shimin smiled wryly after hearing this: "Since you left, some things have happened in the court.

It's really hard to say.

You two don't leave at noon today, just listen to me slowly.

Just listen to the stories I tell you, and you should listen to me carefully.

Come on!Hurry up and serve tea. "

The three monarchs and ministers sat together, and while drinking tea, Li Shimin talked about some things that happened after Duan Wuji and his brothers left.

Li Shimin said with a smile: "Since the Great Tang Dynasty was established, a very interesting thing happened in our Great Tang Dynasty, let me tell you about it!
The thing is like this: One of the four generals who opened the Tang Dynasty in our court, Yin Kaishan once had a daughter who married a young man named Chen Guangrui.

After the two got married, within a few days, Chen Guangrui took his new wife to Jiangzhou Mansion to take up his post.

However, when passing the big river, Chen Guangrui was killed by the boatman Liu Hong!

That Liu Hong usurped Chen Guangrui's wife and went to Jiangzhou to take office under Chen Guangrui's name.

He has been an official there for more than ten years, but he has never been discovered by the court. Speaking of it, this is also a strange case.

Chen Guangrui's wife was pregnant at the time, and later gave birth to a baby boy in Najiangzhou.

Fearing that the child would be killed by Liu Hong, Chen Guangrui's wife had no choice but to put him in a big wooden basin. The wooden basin floated along the river and finally reached the Jinshan Temple.

The old abbot of the temple came down after saving him, and named him Jiang Liu'er.

This child grew up in the monastery and learned to chant scriptures from the old Zen master since he was a child. He is very Buddha-nature.

After the child grew up, he knew his own life experience.

He went to the government to report the case, and the government did justice for him, and Liu Hong had already been executed.

That Jiang Liu'er was also a poor child, who lost his father before he was born, and after avenging his father, his mother committed suicide again.

Jiang Liu'er was overly sad, so she was shaved and sent to Jinshan Temple.

This child is talented and smart, and now he is a little monk.

The child's name is Chen Xuanzang.

Alas, it is also a poor child!If he hadn't encountered such a big change, he wouldn't have been so desperate to become a monk!

I said, two good brothers, this Chen Xuanzang is now in Guanglu Temple in our capital.

As soon as I have free time, I will lead all the civil and military officials to the temple to listen to his lectures.

He explained the scriptures, which is really broad and profound!

I have received a lot of education from him, which has broadened my heart a lot! "

After hearing this, Duan Wuji asked with a smile: "Second brother, you are the emperor of a country, how can you believe in those things?
What is the reason for this?Can you tell us more about it? "

After hearing this, Li Shimin smiled wryly and said: "I didn't believe in these things before, because after the Chinese New Year I got seriously ill, maybe it was because of working day and night, my heart and mind were haggard!
To tell the truth, I am not lightly ill!

Two virtuous brothers, if you say something unlucky, you two will almost lose sight of me.

I was on the sickbed, and I kept dreaming about a dragon claiming my life.

It made me restless day and night, and I was in a trance. I really had no choice but to think of a way to comfort my spirit.

That is to order Yu Chigong and Qin Shubao to guard the gate of the palace day and night for me.

With these two lovers guarding the gate of the palace for me, my mental state is a little more stable.

These two people are important ministers in the court, if I ask them to guard the palace gate for a long time, firstly it is unrealistic, and secondly, I cannot explain it.

Later, I thought of a way to ask the painter to draw the faces of two people and paste them at the gate of the palace.

Well, this effect is not bad, and from then on, I can no longer use them to stand guard.

It's just hard work for the two lovers, nothing can be justified.

During my illness, for some unknown reason, as soon as my head touched the pillow, I dreamed that my imperial brother Jiancheng and imperial brother Yuanji were demanding my life.

My spirit was about to collapse, and thanks to Master Chen Xuanzang chanting sutras for me, my condition gradually recovered.

Master Xuanzang said that what he recited was the scriptures of Xiaocheng Buddhism, and he could not completely save the souls of the dead.

Do you know where the Great Accomplishment Buddha Dharma is? "

Duan Wuji and the others shook their heads.

"He can get what he likes, and it has nothing to do with us brothers being a penny!

Our two brothers only care about state affairs, family affairs, and world affairs, so we are not interested in Dacheng Buddhist scriptures!

Our two brothers are not monks, why care about those useless things? "

Hearing what Duan Wuji said, Li Shimin smiled helplessly.

"I didn't know anything about these things before, but since I came into contact with Master Chen Xuanzang, I have learned a lot about these things.

I tell you both to speak!Also let you both grow a little knowledge.

Where are the Mahayana Buddhist scriptures?There is Leiyin Temple in Xitian.

However, our Great Tang Dynasty is tens of thousands of miles away from the western sky. During this journey, we have to pass through many countries. Some countries are relatively peaceful, but some countries are in war. It is conceivable.

Master Xuanzang is a monk who recites scriptures, so how can he do it without a few servants on his way?

I'm going to pick some servants for him to use.

It will take ten or eight years to go, and I am afraid that no one wants to go.

This matter cannot be forced, it can only be done on a voluntary basis.

Due to the danger along the way, it is necessary to find a few people with excellent martial arts skills.

I have been worrying about this matter for many days, and I can't think of a suitable candidate.

That's why I called you two brothers back. I know that you two have a lot of tricks, and you will definitely be able to think of a good way for me. "

Duan Wuji and Tieniu understood what the emperor meant when they heard it.

"I said second brother, when will Master Chen Xuanzang leave?

How long will it take to find these people who have learned from the scriptures? "

Li Shimin laughed and said, "Master Xuanzang will go to the west for more than a month. Let me tell you, my dear brothers, can you two find three or five suitable candidates for me during this time?"

Duan Wuji grinned when he heard this.

"The two of us should search carefully! It's really hard to say whether we can really find a candidate that the second brother is satisfied with.

However, we will do our best in this matter and try to satisfy the second brother. "

Hearing what Duan Wuji said, Li Shimin couldn't help laughing and said: "Then from tomorrow on, you should quickly find someone for me.

When I find enough candidates, I will watch it seriously!I hope you find someone who will satisfy me. "

Duan Wuji laughed when he heard this.

"Okay! Let's settle that.

Then let's go back quickly!Let's figure it out after lunch!
It is indeed not an easy task to find a few suitable candidates.

Wait until a month later, and we will report to you again! "

Li Shimin laughed and said, "One month is a long time, it shouldn't be a problem to find three or five people in such a long time, right?
As long as they are willing to go west with Master Xuanzang, I will definitely not treat them badly.

I said you two should go back after eating at my place. You see, it is already noon now, and it will be a bit late to go home for dinner. "

Duan Wuji laughed when he heard this.

"I said second brother! We just came back from home, and we ate in your palace, how embarrassing it is."

"Hi! What's so embarrassing! Isn't it just to have a meal with me?
Tell you both, I know you two eat a lot, don't worry, I will definitely make you both full.

Don't talk about having a meal with me, the two of you will find pastries to eat when you get home. "

Duan Wuji laughed when he heard this.

"I said second brother! Our two brothers will not be so stupid.

We are all our own people, how can we brothers not be full?If you don't eat enough, won't you embarrass your second brother? "

Li Shimin smiled slightly.

"Let's go, let's go to the restaurant for dinner! Our monarchs and ministers have not been together for many days.

It is also necessary to have a meal together. "

The three of them came to the restaurant where the emperor had dinner, and seventy or eighty dishes had already been served.

Li Shimin said with a smile: "I have limited food, don't look at my face, just eat as much as you want.

If you just don't eat, these things will be thrown away in a while. "

Duan Wuji and Tieniu sat beside the table with Li Shimin, and the two picked up their chopsticks like a gust of wind.

The items on the table decreased rapidly, and when the two of them were full, the items on the table were almost finished.

The two said goodbye to Li Shimin, and walked straight to the house.

(End of this chapter)