The legend of the king of crossing

Chapter 342 Tenryuji Temple

Kunming is the capital of later Yunnan Province.It is close to Dianchi Lake in the south.Surrounded by mountains on three sides.historical.It has the reputation of Spring City.Dali period.Kunming is called Shanchan City.It is one of the eight prefectures of Dali.Its scale is second only to the capital city of Dali.It is known as the eastern capital of Dali.It is also the political and economic center of eastern Yunnan.

Tianlong Temple, where Sarikong became a monk, is located in the southeast of Shanchanfu.It is one of the oldest temples in the city.Tenryuji Temple is not big.Compared with famous temples in the Central Plains such as Baima Temple, Daxiangguo Temple, Shaolin Temple, etc.At least two-thirds smaller.

According to the plan.I left the 60 people accompanying me and the ten royal horses that were too ostentatious in a Yi village called Cannes in the west of Stone Forest.Cannes Village is very small.There are only about a hundred families.The leader Xiaodan has a very close relationship with the great wizard Hongyuan.It is a promise.

Put on the horses of the Miao people in Wuhe Village.Twenty people including Yuan Ji and Fang Ling and I came to the long pavilion three miles away from Shanchan City.Tian Xiuyan and Hong Sheng who were leading the way came to me together.Reining in the reins, he said, "Young Master. Go straight ahead and you will find Shanchan Mansion. Go left for about a mile and you will find Changshui Village. Changshui Village is the last place you will enter Shanchan. It is also the place where you meet people."

"En. Go to Changshui Village first."

Although Changshui Village is not big.But it was very lively.The daily flow of people is far greater than the number of local villagers.Most of the villagers are Yi people.In a large wine shop in the north of the village.I saw Yao Zhaohui and Ye Dongsheng who arrived earlier.

"I've seen your son."

"Well. There is no need to be polite outside."

Yuan Ji said: "Chaohui. I got some city entry certificates."

"Sir. The subordinates are incompetent. Only got four."

I looked at the four certificates.Said: "It's ok. There is no need to delay. My husband, Xiuyan, Yao Chaohui and I will enter the city. The rest will wait in place."

Fang Ling saw that I didn't take her with me.He said urgently, "Brother. I want to go too."

"Ling'er. These certificates are all men's identities. You just wait here to avoid complications. I estimate that I can return before the city gate is closed in the evening at most."

Although not happy.Fang Ling didn't insist either.Just whispered: "Brother. Be careful."

"Ling'er, don't worry. No one here knows me. I'll be fine."

I said it easily.In fact, I was also uneasy.When leaving Lin'an.I don't think there are too many risks in this trip.But the closer to the destination.Feeling more and more nervous.The same goes for the rest of the dozen or so people.Although his face remained calm.Although everyone is skilled in martial arts.But deep down it's the same as me.Also always in a state of tension.Especially people like Shen Mo who know my identity.I know.They are not nervous about themselves.It's me, the emperor.

After we crossed the Yellow River.This emotion has already been expressed.As we leave.Tian Xiuyan said to me: "Young Master, Brother Hong Sheng is quite familiar with the Shanchan Mansion. He said that he will find a way to sneak into the city later."

When leaving Wuhe Village.The great wizard Hong Yuan once told his only son Hong Sheng.Swear to protect the son to the death.Otherwise, don't go back.

I thought for a while and said, "Okay. Safety first. Shen Mo. You are in charge here. Be careful."

"Yes, my lord."

Put on a mask.Yuan Ji and I left Changshui Village on foot.Go straight to Shanchan City.

The third year of Emperor Xianzong of Mongolia (1253).Kublai Khan set off to Yunnan.The Mongol army captured the capital of Dali with little effort.Occupied the entire territory of Dali in 1254.After Kublai Khan entered the city.Order Yao Shu to split the silk as a banner.It says stop killing.Order the streets and alleys separately.So the army and the people are stable.Duan Xingzhi, the last ruler of Dali, fled to Shanchan.After being captured alive, he was sent to the northern Mongolian court.Then drop.At that time, Mongolian Khan Mengge adopted Kublai Khan's suggestion.Use barbarians to control barbarians.Apply a soft policy.Give a golden talisman.Order Duan Xingzhi to return home.And ordered him to be the hereditary general manager of Dali.Continue to lead the original ministries.Many officials of the former Dali Kingdom were also sealed.Become chieftains from all over Yunnan. 1260.Duan Xingzhi made another pilgrimage to the north.Died on the way.Mongolia sent envoys to hang sacrifices.His posthumous title is "Xiang Yi Tian Ding Xian Wang".the following year.Kublai Khan ordered Duan Xingzhi's second brother Duan Shi to succeed him as the governor of Dali.Duan Shi, like his elder brother, is also very loyal to Mongolia.Won Kublai Khan's appreciation."Show the best" to him. "To show the benevolence of equal treatment".

Duan Xingzhi is one of the three brothers.Only the third son, Duan Heng, insisted on refusing to surrender.They disappeared on the day Dali City was destroyed.According to the data analysis in Xianwen Pavilion.Except Song Lizong and Duan Heng's personal bodyguard Duan Donglou.No one ever knew that the head master of Tianlong Temple, Monk Jian Xing, was the third prince Duan back then.

When entering the city.The soldiers guarding the city gate just casually glanced at our ID cards.Let us pass.In ancient times, ID cards had no photos.So in many cases it is unrecognizable.

Yao Chaohui, who conducted a detailed investigation of Shanchan City, said: "Young Master, most of the soldiers guarding Shanchan Mansion are soldiers from the original Dali Kingdom. There are about [-] soldiers. The only soldiers from Mongolia in the city are the commander-in-chief Ge Yue and his subordinates. One thousand mixed Mongolian and Han soldiers. A few months ago, after the Mongolian army defeated the Sheliwei rebellion, most of them returned to Dali City and the Chuanzhong area at the border with our dynasty."

"En. Zhaohui. Have you heard about the whereabouts of Sheliwei?"

"Young master. The subordinates don't know."

Tian Xiuyan said as he walked, "Compared to three years ago, Shanchan City is much more depressed."

"Wars are always like this. Only by unifying the world can the people be able to live a good life. Only then can all places be on the road to prosperity."

Kunming during this period.It cannot be compared with Hangzhou at that time.From the perspective of the scale of the city.Even without the Mongol invasion of a decade ago.There is no last year's rebellion.Shanchan Mansion is only equivalent to a small and medium-sized city in the Song Dynasty.

Yao Chaohui is familiar with the road.Even though it's only been once.But like a local.Take us to the sidewalk.Take a shortcut.Soon came to Tenryuji Temple in the southeast direction.

The big hermit is hidden in the city.The Mongols and Duan Shi must have never thought of this.Duan Heng was right under their noses.

The Zhike monk of Tianlong Temple saw Yao Chaohui coming.Hastily put his hands together and said: "The benefactor is looking for the presiding master of this temple again."

"Exactly. Please pass it on, Master."

Zhike monk was called a master by Yao Chaohui.Seems to be quite useful.Busily welcomed the four of us into the temple.

After a while.The Zhike monk came out and said, "Benefactor Yao. Please."

Turn left from the walkway next to the main hall of Tenryuji Temple.We met the Master of Visibility in a monastery in the back.That is Sherikong.It's just that no one in the temple knows the name of Sheri Kong.

Seeing Yao Zhaohui coming again.Sarikong, who was sitting in front of a Buddha statue, was expressionless.Still closing his eyes slightly, he said, "Benefactor Yao. We have nothing to talk about. Please go back."

"Master, I'm not looking for you this time. It's my young master looking for you."

"Your son." Sheri Kong raised his head.

"I was looking for you." I whispered to Yuan Ji and the others. "Stand back. I'll have a private conversation with the master."

"Yes, my lord."

"Sheri Kong. Oh. No. I should call you Duan Heng."

"Who are you?" Sheri Kong suddenly revealed his eyes.He scolded in a low voice.

Yao Chaohui came to Tianlong Temple last time.It's just that I was entrusted by someone to come to see Master Sherikong.Sherikhon's real name was not mentioned.

I smile.He sat down on a futon opposite Duan Heng.And he handed Duan Heng a letter saying: "Duan Heng. I am the current Emperor Zhao Xuan of the Great Song Dynasty."

"Ah." Duan Heng was taken aback.Stare at me carefully.Involuntarily took the letter.I froze on the spot.

"Duan Heng. You asked Duan Donglou to bring this letter to Emperor Lizong back then. That's right."

"That's right."

"The first emperor was unable to keep the promise for some reason. He passed away the year before last. Today I am here in person."

When Duan Heng saw this letter, he confirmed my identity: "It's been more than ten years. I didn't expect the emperor of the Song Dynasty to come in person. The poor monk is very polite."

I said bluntly: "Duan Heng. I won't talk to any relics, Buddhist monks. I'm here this time. I will only talk to Duan Heng, the third prince of Dali. Do you understand?"

Duan Heng's heart fluctuated endlessly.The already numb heart seems to have begun to recover with my arrival. The name "Duan Heng" has not been heard for more than ten years.Plus the sense of my adventurous presence.After a while, he said, "Dali Duan Heng met His Majesty the Emperor of the Song Dynasty."

"Okay. Duan Heng. It's extremely difficult for me to come here. Not to mention the thousands of miles from Lin'an to here. Just because this is the territory of the Mongols, it is enough to show my sincerity."

"That's right. Duan believes in the sincerity of the emperor."

"En. Then I will briefly explain the purpose of coming here in person. Duan Heng. The current situation is very simple and clear. There must be a life-and-death battle between Song and Mongolia. Although Dali has been ruled by Mongolia for ten years A long time. But it is not solid. Otherwise, Duan Donglou will not be able to call more than [-] people to revolt together in a few years. After I ascended the throne, I will work hard. I vowed to recover the old mountains and rivers. Your land of Dali is also one that I want to recover Place. I can promise you to send troops to Dali and expel the Mongols. If you are willing to cooperate with Duan Heng. Then after the matter is completed, I will promise to separate Dali City as an autonomous prefecture of your Bai people. But I want to take back Dali as a whole of."

"Autonomous state. What do you mean?"

"The so-called autonomous prefecture. It is the place where your Bai people are self-governing. You will be the leader. The imperial court will not send any other officials. The autonomous prefecture can enjoy a high level of self-management rights. It is a relatively independent state capital under the unification of our dynasty."

Duan Heng was not reconciled to having only Dali City govern itself.Said: "Your Majesty, it is up to you. Even if you defeat Mongolia in the future, my Dali Kingdom will no longer exist."

"Dali Kingdom. Duan Heng. Do you think there is still such a country now? Duan Donglou. That is to say, rebelling against the rebels was your last attempt for Duan Heng. After the failure. Do you think there is still a chance? Not to mention the Mongols. It is the strength of your second brother Duan Shi. It is not something you can compete with."

"This......"

"Duan Heng. What I said is right. After I defeated the Mongols. On the land of my Huaxia clan. Of course, including your Bai people. There is only one emperor. There is only one court. There is only one political power. The autonomous prefecture I am talking about is Under the leadership of this sole regime. A state capital with full autonomy. We can discuss the details of its power distribution in the future. Duan Heng. Just think about it."

The light in the room was extremely dim.Only the two candles in front of the Buddha statue flickered faintly.Duan Heng's face turned blue for a while.It will be red for a while.Illuminated by candlelight.It actually looked a little hideous and weird.

I went on to say: "Duan Heng. How to go in the future. You choose yourself. If you agree, then I will high-five you; if you don't agree, it doesn't matter. Just pretend that I have never been here. No matter whether I and Which one wins and loses in Mongolia. I will keep your identity a secret. You can rest assured to be your host master of Tianlong Temple. Alright. I won’t say more. I will give you a quarter of an hour to think about it.”

I cross my legs.No more words.