Ji Tang

Chapter 764 Daxingshan Temple
"Everyone, let's talk! What does the Taoist family want to do this time? Will it have an impact on Xuanzang's return?"

Chang'an, Daxingshan Temple.

In the Tathagata Hall, there are more than ten kind-hearted old monks.

Any one of these people will be highly praised by the world. Even the royal nobles will not dare to neglect him and will be treated as a guest.

But at this moment, they were frowning and their expressions were solemn, which showed that they had encountered something that made them all feel embarrassed!

"This matter suddenly spread all over the world. It must be the Taoists who did it deliberately and added fuel to the flames, as if they want everyone in the world to know about it. This doesn't seem like their doing!"

The White Horse Temple presided over the ceremony, and Monk Faming spoke up.

He was eating fast and chanting Buddha's name at Baima Temple in Songshan Mountain, but unexpectedly he was invited by a letter from Monk Zhitong of Daxingshan Temple.

Not only him, but all famous Buddhist monks and masters were invited.

"Fa Ming is right. This incident is full of weirdness. It happens to be just when Xuanzang is about to return. If it is not directed at my Buddhist family, I won't believe anything I say."

Everyone looked at each other in confusion, knowing that this was targeting the Buddhists, but what puzzled them now was, could they really calculate the specific time when the solar eclipse and the comet would appear?

The people who least believe in gods and Buddhas are not other people, but precisely those who claim to be devout followers of gods and Buddhas.The closer you are to the gods and Buddhas, the more you can understand how far away they are.

The Buddhists, who have long been in line with the culture of the Central Plains, believe that celestial phenomena are unpredictable.

But now, Taoism clearly tells the world that the celestial phenomena can be predicted, and it does not rely on the fortune-telling of gods and gods, but relies on arithmetic known to the world.

But how is this possible?

"The Taoists gambled everything they had this time. It can be said to be a desperate move. But why are they so sure that the solar eclipse and comet will definitely appear? What if an accident happens?"

"It's okay if it shows up, but if it doesn't show up, how can the Taoists compete with us?"

This is also what they are most confused about. How could such a desperate gamble be the decision made by those old foxes?

But it is meaningless to say this. Facts have proved that everyone in Taoism participated, whether it was the Longhushan guy or the immortal Yuan Tiangang, they all made the decision, otherwise it would not have spread so fast.

Taoism is inherently loose. How can it be so easy to twist it into a tight rope?

But now it can be said that most Taoist sects are involved and seem to believe deeply, which surprises them.

If they had been united so early, what would have happened to their Buddhist family?

"This matter should be related to that person!"

Monk Zhitong said suddenly.

who?who?
Zhitong did not play riddles and said directly: "Good Marquis, Ji Song."

Everyone was surprised and asked: "Why does this matter involve that person? Is he going to participate in the dispute between Buddhism and Taoism? How dare he?"

Zhitong glanced at them and said expressionlessly: "What is he afraid of? Don't you know what such an arrogant family is like now? Others thought it was the emperor's work, but who doesn't know who it is? Handwriting?" "Papermaking, printing, and the construction of academies, one by one, one by one, aren't they digging into the foundation of the family? But they are still doing well now, and living a good life."

When he saw someone looking strange, he wondered what these people were thinking.

"Put away your thoughts. That person must not be involved in this matter, otherwise I won't be able to save you."

Someone asked unwillingly: "Does he really want to be involved in this matter?"

"No, he does not want to participate in this matter, but just wants to use this matter to achieve his purpose!"

purpose?

Everyone was stunned, what was Ji Song’s purpose?He didn't even hesitate to offend their Buddhist and Taoist families?

"Heavenly Phenomenon!"

Monk Faming said helplessly: "This time the celestial phenomenon has already involved the one in the harem. Now he just wants to muddy the waters and use the dispute between Buddhism and Taoism to completely turn the unfavorable remarks about the harem into a natural celestial phenomenon that can be budgeted. "

"Once it is proven that this matter can be calculated by human power, and it can be known at any time when it will occur, then who will dare to use observable celestial phenomena to attack the emperor and the harem?"

"This is to completely smash the idea of ​​celestial beings' induction. This matter must have the support of the emperor. And the nobility, the royal family, and some literati will also support it."

"Once he succeeds in getting rid of this kind of remarks, the celestial phenomena this time can only be celestial phenomena, just like day and night, and everyone will become accustomed to it. In the future, no one will use celestial phenomena to attack the emperor, otherwise it will be with ulterior motives and deceive the public."

Monk Zhitong sighed. He had figured this out a few days ago, but so what?The emperor, nobles, and Taoists are united, what can they do?
"Did the Taoists just give in? What good would this do to them?" someone asked.

Faming chuckled and sneered: "Benefit? Being able to suppress Buddhism is the biggest benefit. Taoism is the state religion of the Tang Dynasty. As long as Buddhism does not completely flourish, it is the biggest benefit to them. Xuanzang is what they are most worried about. , once Xuanzang returns, he will surely attract the attention of the world."

"But at this time, Taoists suddenly appeared who thought they could control celestial phenomena such as solar eclipses and comets. What do you think they would do?"

Without waiting for anyone to answer, he said: "They will definitely support Li Chunfeng vigorously and completely turn him into a living god in the world. Li Chunfeng does not have to be comparable to Xuanzang, but after this time, Taoism will not be able to completely eliminate the influence of Xuanzang's return. But I managed to save my face and not lose too badly!"

Everyone suddenly realized, but they were still confused: "But are they so sure that there will be a solar eclipse and a comet that day?"

"There is no need to doubt it. Ji Song has already participated in this matter and must be fully prepared. Don't place your hopes on the other party's mistakes. We just need to do our own thing well and ignore the others."

"Are you just watching like this?"

At this time, Monk Zhitong said: "The royal family and His Majesty are already involved at this time. You must not act rashly. Once something goes wrong, the emperor can make us irreversible without Taoists suppressing us."

"The Tang Dynasty is not a body poison, and we are not aliens. The supremacy of imperial power is the rule of the Tang Dynasty, and we cannot touch it."

"This matter ends here. Let's all stay in Daxingshan Temple before Xuanzang returns!"

After speaking, he turned around and left without giving anyone a chance to speak.

Don't look at the Buddhists who open their mouths and say that they are good. It is good that they keep silent about Amitabha.But when it comes to disputes over ideas, they don't just use words. Buddhist monks are never weak.
Fa Ming glanced at everyone and said nothing, but sighed imperceptibly.It is said that Buddhists are not stained by dust, stay away from the world, and are indifferent to fame and wealth. But now look at these people, how can they show any purity of Buddhism?
Amitabha, Patriarch Bodhidharma, would you have thought that one day the Buddhism that you personally spread would come to this?

(End of this chapter)