Ji Tang

Zhang Shaoling returned to the post house and immediately wrote a handwritten letter asking Xun Ying to return to Dongnu Kingdom and asked Chai Shao to make the decision.

Looking at the Swift Eagle going away, Zhang Shaoling couldn't look back for a long time. The middle-aged Taoist priest on the side couldn't help but said: "Songtsen Gampo really allows us to preach?"

"Yes, not only did he personally invite us to stay, he also gave us reasons why we couldn't refuse."

"Disciple has no reason to refuse!"

The middle-aged Taoist priest's Taoist name is Xuan Zhongzi. He is Zhang Shaoling's predecessor, and he is called his uncle. The reason why Xuanzhong was sent here was that he was a steady man, which was recognized in the Taoist circle. After all, most of the people who came this time were young disciples. If there wasn't an older person watching, who knows what kind of trouble would be caused?
Regarding Zhang Shaoling's words, Xuan Zhongzi pondered: "It's not impossible to stay, but at most three or five people should be left behind. If there are more, I'm afraid it will cause trouble."

"This is exactly what I think. Let me ask my junior brothers. Those who are willing to stay can stay. If you really don't want to, just leave a few with a steady temper. After all, this place is close to the Tang Dynasty. If you are not careful, it may happen. caused disputes between the two countries.”

Xuan Zhongzi nodded and said: "I will arrange this matter for you, just do your own thing!"

The existence of Xuan Zhongzi is to remove all obstacles for Zhang Shaoling, not to let him involve too much energy in the secular world, but to focus all his thoughts on preaching.

The Taoist family spent a lot of money this time. Except for a few of the outstanding young people, all others were sent over. The team of hundreds of people can be said to be the elite of this generation of Taoists.

Three days later, without everyone's knowledge, Songtsen Gampo suddenly appeared in the main hall. Although the curtain was still blocking the room, no one dared to question this king who brought the power of Tubo with one hand.

There was basically no nonsense in the middle, and the order was directly announced, which was to confer Taoist Master Qingmingzi as the Tubo Grand Master, specifically to teach the prince. In addition, four more people have official positions. Although they are inconspicuous, they are only for the convenience of preaching in the future.

Regarding this resolution, the generals from all parties did not have much reaction. On the contrary, Tibetan Buddhism was a little anxious and hurriedly opposed it. But unfortunately, Tibetan Buddhism was introduced by Songtsen Gampo in order to disintegrate the Bon religion. From the moment we entered the plateau, it was deeply imprinted by him, because the foundation of Tibetan Buddhism is Songtsen Gampo himself. They There is simply not much room for discussion.

So, unexpectedly and naturally, it was promulgated without any resistance.

Lu Dongzan sneered in his heart when he saw those people who were jumping anxiously. He had long wanted to deal with them. If Tibetan Buddhism was of positive significance to Tibet at the beginning, it has already become degenerate.

Sure enough, when there are no external enemies, everything will fall. It's good that Taoism has come. In the Central Plains, Buddhism and Taoism have been competing with each other for thousands of years. This is good. Whoever is obedient will be supported. This is the real way of balance.

Moreover, this has been tested in the Central Plains. He also wants to see what kind of sparks will arise between Buddhism and Taoism in Tubo?
Amidst the resentment of the Buddhists and the indifference of Qingmingzi and others, a discussion ended in an anticlimactic manner.

A few days later, just when Zhang Shaoling and others were about to leave, a monk came to the post house. At this time, Zhang Shaoling had been waiting for a long time.

"Master really makes poor Taoist wait!"

As soon as he came up, Zhang Shaoling became the guest and said directly: "I thought the master would come earlier, but I didn't expect that he came just when Pindao was about to leave."

Zhang Shaoling didn't even look at Karmapa's ugly expression and just smiled.

"You know I'm coming, old lama?"

"What if you know? So what if you don't know? But you are already here, right? Is there any point in saying this?"

Karmapa Karmapa took a deep look at Zhang Shaoling and said, "Wouldn't it be better to just leave? This is not the place where you Taoists should come." "Oh? This poor Taoist doesn't believe it!"

"Ok?"

Karmapa Karmapa suddenly trembled, and his whole body was filled with aura that even Xuanzhong was surprised to see!
"Are you sure you want to take action? It's unreasonable, right?"

Zhang Shaoling was indifferent. He had studied Taoist esoteric teachings since he was a child, and his kung fu was among the best in the Central Plains. How could it be compared to a branch of Buddhism that had been established on the plateau for less than fifty years?
"I heard that you are from Baoxiang Kingdom? As far as Pindao knows, when Buddhism spread eastward, it was during the Han Dynasty. Although the Central Plains was not interested in Buddhism, it never expelled it and even allowed it to build Buddhist temples. Now It has become one of the only major religions in the Central Plains.”

"What? How can there be such a truth in this world? What's more, this is not Tianzhu. Old Lama, you are too lenient!"

Without looking at the other party's livid face, he said calmly: "Yes, in Tubo, you are indeed powerful now, but who are we? We are Taoists who have been passed down for thousands of years. What are we? We are just the younger generation of Taoists. That’s all.”

"Other poor people don't dare to speak arrogantly, but if you dare to be unreasonable in the future, then there will be no need for you to continue to exist."

"you dare!"

Karmapa Karmapa was so angry that he was shaking all over. From birth to now, no one has dared to threaten him like this. Why should he?
"You can try it!"

"To be honest, the Tubo poor Taoist had no intention of staying in the first place, but Songtsen Gampo begged, how could we turn a blind eye? What's more, do you really have no idea why he wanted me to stay as a Taoist to preach? "

Karmapa's expression changed, as if he had thought of something, and he said in disbelief: "Checks and balances? No, why? I teach Lamaism."

Seeing the other person's changing expression, Zhang Shaoling smiled and said, "Have you thought of it?"

"There is a saying in our Central Plains that if the water is clear, there will be no fish, and if the water is turbid, there will be no disciples. It is also said that a country will perish if there is no external danger."

"Your existence has made someone feel uneasy, and your actions have made more people dissatisfied. Do you want an enemy who will fight until death? Or do you want an enemy who opposes each other but supports each other?"

Karmapa Karmapa once again took a deep look at Zhang Shaoling and left without looking back.

"Will he agree?" Xuan Zhongzi asked worriedly.

He is not worried about power, but worried that they will take action against the remaining disciples. These are the treasures of each family. If they are damaged by these people, I am afraid that the old guys from the Central Plains will come immediately and destroy these guys. .

In the Central Plains, there are many people who stay away from home all year round but have high status. Although he has a low reputation, not everyone can afford to offend him. Even the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty treated him with courtesy and did not dare to neglect him.

If those guys go crazy, no one can stop them.

"Don't worry, the other party is a smart person and knows how to make a choice!"

Looking at the palace in the distance again, he wondered if he would have a chance to come back in his lifetime. But he did not regret it. He had already ordered Lu Dongzan not to see each other off. They were just passers-by. If possible, he would give more help to Qingmingzi and others, and they would not be disappointed.

At the highest point of the palace, beside Lu Dongzan stood Qingmingzi. He was canonized as Mangsong Mangzan's teacher, and his status was the same as Lu Dongzan. Although he does not have much real power, he has a lofty status, which will be of great benefit to future missionary work.

"The Zamp has allocated a piece of land for you at the foot of the Great Snow Mountain. You can build a Taoist palace there, and all your needs will be borne by the royal palace." But to Lu Dongzan's surprise, Qingmingzi refused.

As if seeing the other party's confusion, Qingmingzi said: "Don't bother the Prime Minister. The Taoist palace can be built, but not now. In Tubo, my Taoist family has no disciples and no reputation. Even if the Taoist palace is built tall and magnificent , It is also a castle in the air. When the wind comes, it will fall down!"

"There are only five of us, but we really don't need these now!"

Lu Dongzan was unwilling to accept it and asked: "How long will it take?"

"Wait until spring comes."

In Mingzhou, several large boats are slowly driving on the water on the Yongjiang River. The Yongjiang River is the river that leads Mingzhou Port into the inland. There is an endless stream of merchant ships coming and going every day, and sometimes it is even blocked. For this reason, the Mingzhou Governor's Office had to issue an order to restrict ships.

But today, on the river full of commercial ships, these large ships were driving as if no one was around, and there was an official ship in front of them clearing the way. You must know that Mingzhou is a city second only to Chang'an, and even Dengzhou can only be on par with it. Here, it is not unusual to see high-ranking officials and dignitaries. Who is behind any store that is not Beijing Tongtian?

There are also countless wealthy businessmen and wealthy people. In recent years, although their status is not as high as that of the previous dynasty, they have dominated the local area and their power is astonishing.

But even so, no one dares to act arrogantly and arrogantly on the Yongjiang River.

However, if someone saw Gou, the governor of Mingzhou, groveling to a man in Tsing Yi on a boat, he might not even dare to inquire, and might just turn around and leave.

Who is Gou Cishi? On the surface, he is the governor of Mingzhou and a fourth-rank official of the imperial court, but behind him, he has the background of the Ji family. In Mingzhou, he is truly unscrupulous.

But he was such a person, but he didn't even dare to breathe when he was around this young man. He even seemed to be trembling when he answered, for fear of making the other person angry if he didn't answer well.

"Qing Que, just make a fuss. Those who don't know may think we are some dandy kid from some family. Don't embarrass yourself. Third brother, can you please?"

At this time, another man came out of the cabin, with a slender figure and a beautifully groomed mustache. He has the aura of books all over his body, and he looks like someone who has read poetry and books.

"Bouxing, how can you finally come out and not even let me show off your dignity?"

Li Tai closed the paper angrily, glanced at Gou Cishi beside him and said, "Okay, you have nothing to do here, go and do what you have to do. I am not a man-eating tiger, what are you afraid of?"

"I don't know what Ziyi was thinking, asking you to be the governor of Mingzhou? I thought that was a position that would make a big difference in the court, but in the end you passed it up? Weird, weird!"

"Hehe, that's because the Duke of the State of Tao is interested in me, and His Majesty attaches great importance to me and entrusts me with important tasks. I have been working hard over the years. Not to mention that I have managed Mingzhou without closing the door at night or picking up lost things on the road, but I have made some achievements in people's livelihood."

"Nowadays, ordinary families have three meals a day, they have a surplus of food, and their children have books to read. Even beggars have not been lowered into official positions for many years. All idle people either go to work in workshops or work as sailors at sea. Now I can't even find anyone who is idle, I'm sorry, there are people everywhere."

"Okay, I have nothing to do with this matter, and I don't want to. If you have the ability, go to my elder brother. He is the emperor now, and you have nothing to do with me!"

Li Tai was so disgusted. Damn it, I'm here to cause trouble for you. Why don't you tell me about your political achievements? Although it is good, what does it have to do with this king? I came south this time just to have some fun, you have no eyesight!

"Okay, Governor Gou, go ahead and do your work. Don't pay attention to this guy. He just has enough to eat!"

Li Ke really couldn't stand it anymore and quickly sent Governor Gou away.

Li Tai didn't take it seriously and waved his hand. Governor Gou quickly saluted the two princes and left in a hurry, as if someone was chasing behind them.

"You, you, what can I say about you? You knew the rules when you were in Chang'an. The further south you go, the more lawless you become. Believe it or not, I'm going to write a letter to my eldest brother and father about you. 'Glorious' deeds along the way?"

Li Tai suddenly became excited, waved his hands and said: "No, my third brother, how could you cheat your younger brother like this? I just suppressed it in Chang'an, let me be prestige for a few days, otherwise it will be boring to return to Chang'an!" "

Li Ke rolled his eyes and never wanted to talk to this guy again. What Ziyi said back then was correct. Among his brothers, any one of them wanted to be the emperor, but Li Tai couldn't do it. Tortured to death?

"Everyone says that Jiangnan is good, and tourists only like Jiangnan. The spring water is as blue as the sky, and the boats are painted and sleeping while listening to the rain. The people beside me are like the moon, and the frost and snow are condensed on my bright wrists."

Li Tai recited a poem, but the meaning of the poem was obviously incomplete.

"This poem was written when Ziyi went to Jiangnan last time, but it is only half of it. I don't know if it has been completed now." Li Ke said.

"Who knows, that guy is just a bastard. He deceived you and me into studying in the academy. He was running around all over the sky, not only by himself, but also with the whole family. We must catch him this time. You can't beat him!" Li Tai said bitterly.

Li Ke rolled his eyes and said this every time, but when did he not see Ziyi like a mouse seeing a cat? He used to think that he could take revenge because his leg was lame, but he was no match for him even if he just sat there, let alone now that he was better?

"By the way, where do we live?" Li Ke suddenly thought of a serious question, which he almost forgot just now.

"Hey, it's been arranged a long time ago, just follow me!"

Looking at Li Tai's malicious expression, Li suddenly had a bad feeling.

When the two came to a sealed mansion, Li Ke shivered angrily, pointed at Li Tai and said angrily: "Is this the residence you mentioned?"

But Li Tai didn't take it seriously and stepped forward to tear off the seal on it. Gou Cishi on the side didn't even dare to say a fart, but he thoughtfully stepped forward to open the door for him.

"This is Brother Ze's former residence. As elders, we have come to his territory. Where can we live if we don't live here?"

Looking at the exquisite courtyard, Li Tai seemed very satisfied and said to Governor Gou on the side: "This is it. Send someone to clean it up quickly. If anyone asks, just say it was me who said so, and this place will belong to me from now on." Don’t leave the garden.”

"If you are not convinced, go to my elder brother. If you still don't want to, go to my father and mother. Anyway, don't bother me. I will beat whoever comes. If you don't believe me, you can try it!" Mrs. Li said domineeringly.

"Don't dare, don't dare. It's not easy for your two highnesses to live in separate gardens. I will go back and bring you the land deed."

"No, I am still short of this little money. Take my waist card and go to Changheji to withdraw the money. Don't say that I am taking advantage of you." After Li Tai finished speaking, he threw his waist card to the other party and said I just went to see my 'own' villa (end of chapter)