Starting from Comprehensive Martial Arts: Bu Dao Lu

Chapter 722 Tang Dynasty (1)

With the guidance and care of the temple elders, Xuanzang grew up without worries!

However, neither the elders of Jinshan Temple nor the Eighteen Arhats who were guarding in secret realized that Jin Chanzi had already solved the mystery in the womb and recovered his memory.

As time went by, Xuanzang began to gain fame. Jin Chanzi was already well versed in Buddhism, and even if Xuanzang tried to hide his wisdom, his slightly revealed insights into Buddhism were enough to shock the monks in the temple. Soon, the monks of Jinshan Temple were completely convinced of Xuanzang's Buddhist wisdom. As Xuanzang won several Buddhist debates, his reputation began to spread throughout the southern continent. Even in Chang'an, the capital of the Tang Dynasty, the name of Master Xuanzang of Jinshan Temple began to be mentioned frequently.

The Tang Dynasty.

In a hall deep in the palace.

Emperor Li Shimin of the Tang Dynasty narrowed his eyes and said, "Father, elder brother, news has come from Huoyun Cave; in this catastrophe, the human race will be led by our Tang Dynasty."

As soon as Li Shimin finished speaking, an anxious voice sounded: "Is this news true?"

Li Shimin nodded and said, "Brother, the edict jointly issued by the Five Emperors of Huoyun Cave was personally delivered by Mr. Zhuge, the great sage of the Yangshan human race in the Earthly Immortal Realm."

The one who just asked the question was Li Jiancheng, the former crown prince of the Tang Dynasty! Li Jiancheng smiled and said, "With the edicts of the Five Emperors, our Tang Dynasty can also follow the example of the Zhou Dynasty. Taking advantage of this great catastrophe, the Tang Dynasty may be promoted to an imperial dynasty in the future."

Li Shimin also said with joy: "Brother is right. With the support of Huoyun Cave, our Tang Dynasty can still do something in this catastrophe."

The Emperor Li Yuan, who was sitting at the head of the group, pondered for a moment and said, "Big Brother, Second Brother, don't be complacent. The situation in the Earthly Immortal Realm today is different from the Conferred God Tribulation of the past. Moreover, the foundation of our Great Tang Dynasty is not as good as that of the Great Zhou Dynasty of the past. Therefore, although this great tribulation is beneficial to us, we must not take it lightly."

Li Yuan's words made the two brothers quickly regain their composure.

Whether it is the former crown prince Li Jiancheng or the current Tang Emperor Li Shimin, they are both top-notch heroes of the human race, and their wisdom and courage should not be underestimated! The Tang Empire was able to stand out in the imperial hegemony of Nanshanbuzhou and was promoted to the Tang Dynasty. These two brothers made great contributions.

The room was silent for a moment, and Li Shimin said softly: "Father, the great catastrophe of heaven and earth is coming, and the fortune of the world is flourishing. This is the time for our Tang Dynasty to accumulate its foundation. When it comes to the merits of civil governance, I can't compare with my elder brother, why don't you let my elder brother come out to govern the world!"

Li Shimin's words startled Li Yuan, and he turned to look at Li Jiancheng.

When the human empire was fighting for hegemony, the Tang Empire needed Li Shimin, who had made great military achievements and was wise and decisive, to lead the Tang Empire to victory. At the beginning, it was precisely because of this that Li Jiancheng had to fake his death to escape and make way for Li Shimin. And Li Shimin did not disappoint Li Yuan and Li Jiancheng's expectations, leading the Tang Empire to sweep across the world, pacify Nanshanbuzhou, and establish the Tang Dynasty.

Since the establishment of the Tang Dynasty, Li Shimin has been encouraging Li Yuan to let Li Jiancheng come out of retirement. Although Li Jiancheng was not good at military strategy, in terms of his talent in civil administration, the important officials of the Tang Dynasty could not compare with Li Jiancheng. Therefore, Li Shimin would always miss Li Jiancheng.

With Li Shimin's continuous lobbying, Li Yuan, who already felt somewhat guilty towards his eldest son Li Jiancheng, was at a loss!

In fact, Li Yuan also hoped that Li Jiancheng would come out of retirement. However, his eldest son was gentle on the outside but strong on the inside, and Li Yuan could not change his decision.

Li Jiancheng, the elder brother, admired Li Shimin's great talent and strategy very much! If he were the emperor of the Tang Dynasty, Li Jiancheng would ask himself, he would never have the courage to let Li Shimin come out of retirement. Although Li Jiancheng also wanted to make achievements in his heart, he thought for a long time and finally shook his head and said, "Second brother, I can't come out of retirement."

As he spoke, Li Jiancheng sighed lightly and said, "Father, second brother, although the Tang Dynasty has been established, its foundation is shallow. Now is the time for the Tang Dynasty to recuperate. If I come out, it will definitely cause unnecessary commotion. Therefore, it is better to be still than to move. Moreover, whether I come out or not will not affect my advice to the Tang Dynasty." Li Shimin sighed lightly and said nothing more.

Li Shimin understood Li Jiancheng's concerns! Li Jiancheng, the former crown prince of the Tang Dynasty, would have been one of the wisest monarchs in the history of the Tang Empire if he had not met Li Shimin, a genius and evildoer. What a pity! When two dragons meet, one of them will be injured!

Li Jiancheng has always been known for his virtue. Once he comes out, even if he has no intention, his old subordinates and some people with ulterior motives will secretly stir up trouble by using his name. The Tang Dynasty is now in its best period of development and should not have turbulence or setbacks. Therefore, it is not that Li Jiancheng does not want to come out, but that he is unwilling and dares not.

The Tang Dynasty is not only Li Shimin's Tang Dynasty, but also Li Yuan and Li Jiancheng's. The efforts they both put into the Tang Dynasty were definitely no less than that of Li Shimin.

Li Jiancheng was unwilling to come out of retirement, and Li Yuan just looked at Li Jiancheng with heartache and said nothing more.

Li Jiancheng was unwilling to leave the army for the sake of the Tang Dynasty, and so was Li Shimin. War was dangerous, and Li Shimin encountered countless dangers on the battlefield over the years.

At that time, when the Tang Empire was in the most critical period, even Li Jiancheng, the crown prince who was not good at fighting, led his troops to war, not to mention the brave and warlike Li Shimin.

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"Father, elder brother, Mr. Zhuge also brought the agreement between Shouyang Mountain and Buddhism."

Li Yuan and Li Jiancheng's eyes lit up when they heard this!
Shouyang Mountain brought the agreement with Buddhism, which means that the ancestral land of the human race gave the Tang Dynasty more power in the great catastrophe of heaven and earth than they imagined.

Li Shimin said softly: "According to the agreement between Shouyang Mountain and Buddhism, our human race will build momentum for Buddhism during the great catastrophe, and Buddhism will leave the several catastrophes of the great catastrophe to our human race to arrange."

Li Yuan nodded softly and said, "It is reasonable for our human race and Buddhism to have such an agreement."

Li Jiancheng frowned and asked, "Second brother, does Mr. Zhuge have any advice?"

Li Shimin laughed and said, "Sure enough, I can't hide it from my elder brother!"

"Father, big brother, Mr. Zhuge has secretly instructed that the Tang Dynasty can hold a waterway ceremony to build momentum for Buddhism. As for the catastrophe of the heaven and earth, the Tang Dynasty can just let it take its course. Zudi means that the human race should remain neutral and not go deeper into the catastrophe."

After hearing this, Li Jiancheng frowned and asked, "Second brother, does Mr. Zhuge have any other instructions?"

Li Shimin shook his head and said, "Mr. Zhuge's words were vague. He just told the Tang Dynasty to remain neutral and not to go too deep into the catastrophe. In addition, Mr. Zhuge also said that when the catastrophe of heaven and earth begins, the only way to educate and preach the human race is to rely on Buddhist methods. The Tang Dynasty does not need to side with Buddhism."

Li Yuan nodded and said, "In ancient times, the saints threatened the human race, so we humans shared the credit for enlightenment with the saints. Second brother, you should know that although Taoism is the state religion of the Tang Dynasty, Taoism, like Buddhism, is the tradition of saints."

(End of this chapter)