Journey to the West: The Rise of Martial Arts

Chapter 347
In the west of Chang'an City, trumpets sounded repeatedly, Li Shimin, surrounded by his ministers, rode a chariot and came to meet him outside the city gate. In the distance, he saw a golden light falling from the auspicious mist in the clouds, and he was terrified.It's not that he was frightened, but rather surprised that Master Xuanzang actually became a god and a Buddha after studying Buddhist scriptures for 14 years... But he is a hero of a generation, and he calmed down quickly, with a faint smile on his face, and got off the chariot Go quickly.

Xuanzang saw Emperor Taizong from a distance, hurriedly quickened his pace, rushed to Taizong, knelt down on the ground with a "plop", choked with sobs and said, "Your Majesty, I... have returned!"

Li Shimin breathed a sigh of relief, Tang Yudi was still the same Tang Yudi!But thinking that Yudi has become a fairy Buddha, I couldn't help but help Xuanzang up eagerly, and said with emotion: "Yudi, when you were leaving, you told me that you would return in three or four years. I didn't expect this trip That's fourteen years!"

Xuanzang is actually just a wanderer returning home. How many times he has been haunted by dreams, and after suffering, he has finally returned to the old capital of his hometown!However, seeing Emperor Taizong's enthusiasm and concern, his heart still warmed up, and he respectfully said: "There are many monsters and obstacles on the road, and the suffering is unspeakable. It violates His Majesty's deadline, and Sanzang is terrified."

Li Shimin couldn't see that Master Xuanzang still had some relationship with himself as a monarch and minister, so he didn't care, and said with a smile: "Where did Yudi say that, you are a great hero of my Tang Dynasty!"

Xuanzang, however, was so moved by the emperor Taizong's few words, he had the urge to "die for a confidant", took out something from his bosom, and handed it to Taizong: "Your Majesty, do you still remember this?"

Li Shimin took it over, "What is this?" After a long absence, for Xuanzang, the kindness of a lifetime can be remembered, but for him, it is actually just a play on the spot!

Xuanzang didn't realize it, and said with nostalgia on his face: "This is the land of my hometown that your Majesty gave me before I left. Your Majesty once said at that time, 'I would rather love a pinch of soil in my hometown than ten thousand taels of gold in another country'... "

Suddenly, Li Shimin's vague memory began to become clear. He nodded and said in agreement: "Remember, remember!"

"Today, I am fortunate enough to not disgrace my life. I returned with the scriptures and returned this land to His Majesty."

"well……"

The two held hands, looking like a harmonious and harmonious relationship between the monarch and his subjects.

The three monkeys had come over at some point, and seeing the old monk and the emperor chattering non-stop, they heard Zhu Gangli muttering: "What are the master and the emperor still talking about? It's already noon. Don’t rush to arrange a fast meal, I’m very hungry now!”

This idiot has a large intestine and a loud voice, and the strange appearance of the three of them has aroused discussions among the monks and officials early in the morning. However, Li Shimin has been busy "reminiscing about the past" with Xuanzang until he heard It was only after the sound of the pig's hyena that he turned around and found the existence of the three of them.

In the prosperous Tang Dynasty, when all nations came to court, Li Shimin had never seen anyone with weird looks, but when he saw the three of them, Zhu Ganglian couldn't help but twitched the corner of his mouth, "These three look like they are either immortals or saints. Yudi won’t give me a recommendation either!” What he was thinking in his heart was: “The people from Xiniu Hezhou really look very different from my Heavenly Kingdom!”

Xuanzang came back to his senses and called his disciples to come forward and introduce them. When he mentioned the abilities of the three sages, he couldn't help but feel elated, but he didn't notice that Emperor Taizong's eyes were shining.

The monkey watched from the side and frowned secretly. The Emperor of Tang Dynasty was not frightened by the appearance of himself and others, but showed such a strange expression. He didn't know what the situation was, so he secretly paid attention.

The civil and military men of the Manchu Dynasty and the monks all saw the scene of Xuanzang and others descending from the sky, and they did not doubt Xuanzang's words, and they were no longer afraid of the appearance of the three monkeys.

Seeing Xuanzang chattering with the emperor, Li Shimin laughed and said, "Elder Zhu, don't worry, I have already prepared a vegetarian banquet in Guanglu Temple, and it will start immediately after the scriptures in the Golden Palace." Banquet, no matter how much you can eat, I, Tang Dynasty, can afford it!" He is a hero of a generation, so he naturally has the confidence, the only thing that makes him a little bit grieved is that time does not wait for others, and he wants to borrow another 500 years from the sky!Looking at the living bodhisattvas in front of him, he couldn't help speeding up his pace, and he couldn't wait to ask these people some magic formulas for longevity. After all, Xuanzang taught his disciples how powerful he was. The technique of prolonging life is just a trivial matter!

Everyone laughed after hearing Taizong's words. Li Shimin and Xuanzang walked in the front, the three monkeys guarded the two sides, and a group of civil and military officials followed closely. The group went straight to the golden palace .The bells of the temple buildings along the way are constantly ringing, and the aftertaste is endless.

Although Houzi and the others have always regarded themselves as learners from the Eastern Tang Dynasty, and have walked on this land before, only after seeing the grand occasion in the city did they know the extraordinary and bustling nature of the Middle-Earth Empire—the streets There are row upon row of listed shops, rows of shops, and a variety of juggling arts.On the stalls, there are all kinds of antiques, porcelain, calligraphy and paintings, which are dazzling and have everything that one expects to find.

The Luan drove forward, the flags fluttered, the guard of honor played drums, and the horse team meandered forward.This formation has long attracted the people all over the city. On both sides of the street, there are tens of thousands of heads, and everyone is scrambling to squeeze in, wanting to witness the elegant demeanor of the Buddhist scriptures.

Xuanzang put on the brocade cassock in the Daleiyin Temple. He has an extraordinary demeanor. The three monkeys don't need to dress up, and their appearance alone is the focus.For a while, the common people were all pointing and discussing. At this moment, a melodious and moving piano sound suddenly appeared in the direction of Fengyue Pavilion in front of them.

The sound of nature, which reaches directly to the soul, resounded almost instantly in every corner of the noisy street. At the same time, a gentle voice sounded: "The desolate sword chapter, I want to live in poverty. The yellow leaves are still windy and windy, and the brothel itself Orchestra..." The wind chimes on the corner of the eaves were blown by the wind, and several women had already appeared on the high platform of the attic.

When Li Shimin saw it, he couldn't help joking: "I didn't expect that even the master of the neon clothes would be impressed by Yudi's demeanor, and I have no chance to let her play the piano and sing in person..."

Just as he was talking, the pig's eyes lit up, and he shouted loudly: "Lady, I didn't expect you to come here!" With a step on his feet, he was already in the air, and he was walking towards the balcony on the high pavilion. fly away.

"Hiss, by virtue of Yufeng, this pig-faced monk is actually a master of martial arts!" Many martial artists in the crowd couldn't help shouting.

The people who didn't know the truth shouted: "What kind of martial arts master, he must be a living Bodhisattva and a real Arhat like Master Xuanzang..."

Li Shimin, however, was puzzled by Monk Zhang Er, and looked at Xuanzang in a daze: "Brother Yu, why does this Elder Zhu call everyone a lady!"

Xuanzang blushed, and pondered: "Miss Gao is indeed the wife of Bajie's matchmaker, and this poor monk can testify..." He briefly explained the matter of Gao Laozhuang, "I just don't know how she came here. To Datang!"

However, Li Shimin became a little complacent: "What's so strange about this, I have heard of Nauszang Kingdom, how can it compare to the prosperity and prosperity of our Tang Dynasty, just look at the appearance of that Miss Gao, she seems to be in harmony with this neon dress." The leader of the faction has a lot to do with it."

"Neon Clothes?!" Monkey couldn't help frowning.

Li Shimin explained: "A martial arts sect in Jianghu," he said, thinking of the two attendants sent to Xuanzang back then, "By the way, the two attendants beside Yudi have already..."

Xuanzang couldn't help but think of the miserable experience of Zhongjie Nunnery. With grief from his heart, he recounted what happened to Liangjie Mountain back then, "It's okay for Layman Ren, but he was separated from us for a while before, and now he doesn't know where he is. where..."

A strange look flashed in the monkey's eyes, and he thought to himself: Yes, Layman Ren must have some old friends left in Chang'an City, and he just took this opportunity to check it out. There's an argument!

(End of this chapter)