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Chapter 908: The Great Mercifulness, Great Compassion, Great Power, Great Virtue Master Xuanzang
But it is said that Li Er advertised to the world, recruited monks, and built water and land conferences to save the lonely souls in the underworld.

The courtier responsible for this matter was Taishi Cheng Fu Yi, but Fu Yi was a Taoist priest before he became an official in the court, and he was a very strange materialist among Taoist priests.

His views on Taoism are usable but not credible, and he completely scorns Buddhism, believing that it is the law of the Western Regions and that barbarians invaded China.

If you put this kind of concept in a normal world without demons, you would naturally be an atheist with forward-thinking ideas.

But in this world of gods and demons where immortals, gods, and Buddhas exist, Fu Yi's ideas are somewhat unreasonable.

After personally visiting the underworld, Li Er felt quite troubled by Fu Yi's attitude, so he could only summon the prime minister Xiao Yu, the imperial servant Zhang Daoyuan, and Zhongshu ordered Zhang Shiheng to debate Fu Yi in the court.

After a debate on Buddhism, Li Er, who had already been inclined, pretended to end the debate.

The Water and Land Conference was held as usual, but the person responsible for screening the monks in the world was changed from Taishi Cheng Fu Yi to Wei Zheng, Xiao Yu, and Zhang Daoyuan.

After that, another ten days passed, and the number of monks in Chang'an City increased. Almost five out of ten monks were bald.

Elders and high monks from famous temples all over the world gathered here, wanting to show their skills at this rare water and land conference that only happens once a century, in order to promote the reputation of their temples and Buddhism.

Xiao Yu also reacted and said with a smile: "I wonder why this name is so familiar. Scholar Chen has experienced a strange experience. His son has been a monk since he was a child. He fasted and received ordination after he was born. This is a great anecdote both inside and outside the court."

In that mountain altar, countless bald heads gathered together in the sun. Three courtiers sat on the altar, discussing in low voices while looking at the information in their hands and the monks below, trying to choose one of them with great virtues. The eminent monk serves as the altar leader.

And these local governors, in order to make the monks they recommended fall into the eyes of the Holy Master, praised him in the recommendation letters one after another. They were full of all kinds of praises, and they almost said that he was the reincarnation of the Buddha.

The next day, Wei Zheng, Xiao Yu, and Zhang Daoyuan gathered monks at the Water and Land Conference outside Chang'an City.

Xiao Yu was slightly startled and said in surprise: "Is there a personal relationship?"

Zhang Daoyuan nodded and said: "Exactly!"

However, this move is indeed somewhat difficult, because eminent monks from all over the world are recommended by local governors.

Zhang Daoyuan looked solemn and nodded: "I really want to recommend Xuanzang."

The monks looked at each other, but they could only act as they were told. During this process, Wei Zheng and the other three watched with cold eyes, watching their every move.

"Master Xuanzang?"

Wei Zheng noticed his expression and immediately asked with a smile: "Master Zhang has someone you like?"

Under such circumstances, it is naturally not that simple to select an eminent monk with real qualities.

"Why, Mr. Zhang wants to recommend this person?"

Hearing this name, Wei Zheng's face showed surprise, and he immediately said: "Could he be the son of Chen Guangrui, the great scholar of Wenyuan Pavilion?"

Xiao Yu and Zhang Daoyuan looked at each other and both praised: "This is a great thing to say by Prime Minister Wei!"

So the three courtiers stood up and announced that they would ask the thousands of monks present to discuss the Dharma among themselves and nominate an eminent monk.

Xiao Yu, who was next to him, also turned his head and saw Zhang Daoyuan with a strange expression on his face. He pointed at a tall young monk in the corner in front and whispered to the two of them: "Two adults, do you know who this person is?"

Zhang Daoyuan said softly: "This person is the eminent monk of Jinshan Temple recommended by Jiangzhou, Master Xuanzang."

Wei Zheng and Xiao Yu followed his hand and shook their heads in confusion: "I don't know."

After deliberation for a while, Wei Zheng suggested: "I think Buddhism has its own internal communication, so it's better to let them make their own selections."

Suddenly, Zhang Daoyuan looked surprised, as if he had seen something unusual.

Zhang Daoyuan shook his head and said in a low voice: "Xiao Xiang didn't know that Chen Xuanzang was destined to the Buddha when he was in his mother's womb. When he was five years old, the Buddha himself appeared and a heavenly dragon came to earth to teach him merits."

"Eight years later, when Chen Xuanzang was only thirteen years old, he went to Jiangzhou alone to avenge his parents' blood. When Chen Xuanzang came back to life, Master Xuanzang returned to Jinshan Temple and practiced silently for ten years."

"At the age of twenty-three, Master Xuanzang came out of the mountain and traveled around the world, subduing demons and eliminating demons, and saved countless lives."

"The people thought of his compassion and felt his majesty, so they called him the Great Merciful, Great Compassionate, Great Mighty and Great Virtue Master Xuanzang!"

Wei Zheng and Xiao Yu looked at each other and said in surprise: "Is this happening?"

The latter pulled out the recommendation letter from Jiangzhou and frowned: "It's not written clearly in the recommendation letter!"

Zhang Daoyuan coughed and said in a low voice: "This person is involved in Chen Xueshi's matter, and because the former Jiangzhou governor was impersonated by thieves for thirteen years, everyone in Jiangzhou and even the court made mistakes, so he is hidden and not mentioned."

Wei Zheng was furious when he heard this: "What a concealment!"

Zhang Daoyuan quickly comforted Wei Zheng and said with a smile: "Although it was not mentioned in the recommendation letter, no matter officials or people inside and outside Jiangzhou, everyone knows the name of Master Xuanzang. These monks from famous temples all over the world are more or less familiar with it." Know the name of Master Xuanzang.”

"...If you don't believe it, look at it!"

As he spoke, Zhang Daoyuan pointed to the monks below.

Wei Zheng looked up and found that the monks who were about to debate Master Xuanzang had serious expressions on their faces, as if facing a formidable enemy. The opponents who were discussing the Dharma with Master Xuanzang looked even more embarrassed, and some even turned ashen. Quite angry and frustrated.

"Sure enough, Buddhism is profound!"

Wei Zheng looked surprised and hurriedly asked his servants to go down and eavesdrop.

Not long after, the servant came back with a strange look on his face. Wei Zheng and the others were curious and immediately asked the guards to repeat the remarks.

The servant hesitated for a moment and whispered: "Master Xuanzang is indeed sharp in words and profound in Buddhist teachings, but... it's just that his temperament seems to be quite free and easy. When discussing the Dharma, he often does not follow the routine."

Wei Zheng asked with great interest: "How can you not play your cards according to the routine?"

The servant didn't dare to say anything, so he could only lean into Wei Zheng's ear and whisper what he saw to Wei Zheng.

Wei Zheng was shocked when he heard this, then he stopped laughing and couldn't help but shake his head.

Xiao Yu was curious and said hurriedly: "What's going on, Prime Minister Wei, tell me quickly!"

Wei Zheng smiled and whispered: "Chen Xuanzang's opponent is the disciple of the abbot of Lingquan Temple. His Buddhist teachings are profound and his speeches are exquisite, but Master Xuanzang sneered at him and refused to debate with him."

"The other party was furious and said that Master Xuanzang did not abide by the rules and precepts. He also said that when Master Xuanzang was stationed at Lingquan Temple, he smelled the smell of roasted chicken in Master Xuanzang's room."

"Master Xuanzang is also a wonderful person. Not only did he frankly admit to the affair, but he also revealed the scandal that the abbot of Lingquan Temple kept a vixen and was almost sucked dry by the vixen. The abbot's disciples turned red with shame and ran away. "

Hearing Wei Zheng's words, Xiao Yu and Zhang Daoyuan couldn't help laughing.

After laughing about this incident, Xiao Yu shook his head and said: "Although this matter is wonderful, Master Xuanzang did violate the rules and precepts. If you and I recommend him as the altar leader, I'm afraid he will be criticized, right?"

Wei Zheng smiled and said: "Xiao Xiang, don't be anxious. Master Xuanzang composed a poem after the other party escaped."

"It is said that after wine and meat pass through the intestines, it remains in the heart of the Buddha. If people in the world follow me, it will be like falling into the devil's path."

"After composing the poem, Master Xuanzang recited the Buddha's name, then turned around and left gracefully. I, the servant, chased him, but could not find Master Xuanzang. Instead, where Master Xuanzang had been standing, Found a golden lotus."

Xiao Yu and Zhang Daoyuan looked surprised: "...Jinlian?"

Wei Zheng stood up and said: "Yes, I am also very surprised. I am about to go and take a look, but I wonder if you two adults want to go with me!"

Xiao Yu and Zhang Daoyuan stood up one after another: "That's natural!"

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In the Tai Chi Hall, Li Erduan sat on the dragon chair and looked at a golden lotus in the jade box in surprise.

Below, Wei Zheng, Xiao Yu, and Zhang Daoyuan handed over their hands to report and told Li Er everything they knew.

Wei Zheng said: "In addition to the golden lotus blooming here, at three o'clock last night, golden auspicious clouds appeared in the sky, about ten meters in radius."

"Sudden rains and strong winds were blowing, but the auspicious clouds remained motionless. They alone shrouded the inn where Master Xuanzang stayed. It was extremely mysterious."

"I believe that your Majesty convened the land and water conference to save the ghosts in the city who died in vain. In this case, it is best for the eminent monk who presides over the conference to possess supernatural powers in addition to Buddhism."

"Master Xuanzang is one of the most powerful practitioners in Buddhism in the world today. I thoroughly checked the local newspapers last night and found that Master Xuanzang's deeds of subduing demons and eliminating demons can be found everywhere in every state in the world."

"This matter has been verified by many parties and is definitely not false. Your Majesty, please take a closer look!"

Li Er stroked the leaves of the golden lotus, nodded and said: "Of course I believe what Wei Qing said. Someone came and drafted an imperial edict to give Master Xuanzang of Jinshan Temple the post of Zuo Seng Gang and Right Seng Gang, the great interpreter of the world." !”

"Let him build a Zen couch, decorate it with merits, organize the music, choose an auspicious day, and host the Land and Water Conference on the 7749th!"

Wei Zheng and the others kowtowed and received the imperial edict, then left the palace and headed to the inn where Chen Xuanzang was staying.

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In Ziwei Palace, Lin Zhongtian and Nie Changchuan sat in front of the silver light curtain, looking at the scene in the light curtain with interest.

Nie Changchuan sighed: "With my character, it will definitely not be a problem to preside over the water and land conference, fulfill my master's mission, and save the innocent souls of the underworld, but traveling westward to learn scriptures, that may not be possible..."

Lin Zhongtian smiled and said, "Do you want him to go?"

Nie Changchuan thought for a while and said calmly: "If the purpose is to cultivate, I naturally want him to go through it."

Lin Zhongtian nodded and said: "Then we can only intervene with external forces..."

As he spoke, he raised his hand and a silver light suddenly bloomed in his hand, connecting to the world of Nie Changchuan's reincarnation.

At the same time, in the inn, Master Xuanzang was sitting cross-legged in meditation, performing magical powers.

Suddenly, a silver light burst out before his eyes, and a spiritual thought came into his mind, and he said leisurely: "Chen Xuanzang~"

Chen Xuanzang suddenly opened his eyes, his whole body glowed with golden light, his eyes were like torches, scanning all directions, and he shouted coldly: "Who?"

The voice said leisurely: "I am the manifested Buddha, the heavenly dragon who bestows merit, and I am also the nameless sweeping monk under the Jiaoshan Temple..."

"It's you?!" Chen Xuanzang was shocked and frightened. He couldn't help but said, "Who are you and why are you helping me?"

(End of this chapter)