Wentang

Chapter 749
Next, Xuanzang told about what he had seen and heard on the westward journey, as well as the situation in Tianzhu.

"Tianzhu is not a country, but the name of the entire region. The two most powerful countries on it are the Jieri Kingdom and the Chaluqi Kingdom, which are respectively notified to the North Tianzhu and South Tianzhu, and there are dozens of small countries..."

"The king of Jieri is the hero. He conquered all countries and established Jieri Kingdom..."

Wang Ji said: "Isn't that similar to my Chinese Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period? Could it be possible that King Jieri was the first emperor of Tianzhu?"

Xuanzang shook his head and said, "The country of Chalou does not hesitate to give up. The two sides have won and lost several wars. When I returned, the two sides had agreed to a temporary truce on the border."

Wang Ji said: "Won't it be very troublesome when we call in the future?"

"Amitabha." Xuanzang called out the Buddha's name and did not answer directly, but the meaning was already obvious.

difficult?Yue Shan shook his head secretly, have you asked Wang Xuance about this?However, he didn't mean to underestimate Tianzhu. It was easy to defeat them, but the difficult thing was to rule afterwards.

Wang Ji seemed to have seen his thoughts, and said, "From your appearance, you must have an idea?"

Yue Shan said: "There are some ideas. King Jieri is indeed a great talent, but he is far behind Qin Shihuang."

"He subdivided Jieri Kingdom into more than [-] vassal states, and these vassal kings held great power. He was fine when he was alive, but once he died, the whole country would immediately fall apart."

"There is even a huge problem in the whole Tianzhu. It's okay without external force. Once external force intervenes, this problem can quickly make them perish."

Xuanzang said in surprise, "I didn't expect Duke Xia to know Tianzhu so well. May I ask what hidden danger you mentioned?"

Yue Shan did not answer directly, but asked: "Do you know the identity of the Buddha and why he founded Buddhism?"

Xuanzang nodded and said: "I know a little bit, the Buddha is the prince of Kapilavastu. He founded Buddhism because he saw the sufferings of the people and taught all living beings to touch the sufferings of all peoples."

Yue Shan nodded first, then shook his head, and said, "There is indeed no problem with what you said, but you missed the core."

"The biggest hidden danger in Tianzhu lies in the caste system. They divide people into four classes. Each class has different privileges and enjoys different treatment."

"A superior person will always be a superior person, and a child is also a superior person when he is born. He enjoys special treatment and lives a life of wine and meat."

"Inferior people will always be inferior people, and children are also inferior people. They can only be robbed and oppressed, and they will never stand up."

Wang Ji couldn't help but said, "Isn't this the theory of blood lineage? During the Shang and Zhou dynasties, we in China also had the theory of only blood lineage, and it was the same in the Jin Dynasty."

Yue Shan said: "Yes, it is the theory of bloodlines. Their theory of bloodlines is different from that of Huaxia. Even if we Huaxia people are servants, we are all descendants of Yan and Huang. If we are really talented, we have the opportunity to change our identity."

"Tianzhu is different. Their understanding of blood is that the ancestors of the untouchables are the untouchables, and they are also the untouchables back to the beginning. The ancestors of the superior people are the superior people, and the two sides are not the same ancestor."

Wang Ji was dumbfounded, and said, "Is this the case? Why don't the inferior people rebel?"

Yue Shan asked rhetorically, "Why didn't the civilians rebel before Chen Sheng and Wu Guang? Tianzhu just lacked a person who shouted, 'The princes and generals are better than each other'."

"And they also associate this bloodline theory with religion. Their bloodlines are determined by gods, and mortals cannot change them unless they betray your beliefs."

Wang Ji shook his head and said, "This is really...difficult."

Xuanzang also sighed, and said, "Duke Xia hasn't said anything about the Buddha's founding of Buddhism yet."

Only then did Yue Shan bring the topic back, and said, "Although the Buddha is a prince, his country is too weak. He is often abused by people from other countries, and he is always in danger of genocide."

"Through learning, he understood that the root of all this lies in the original religion, Brahmanism, and he determined to create a new religion with new ideas to replace Brahmanism."

"Buddhism's idea of ​​equality for all beings was established against the caste system of Brahmanism."

"It's just a pity that although Sakyamuni founded Buddhism with his extraordinary intelligence, he failed to meet an emperor who was willing to implement his will."

"Brahmanism still exists, and the shackles of the caste system still hang around the necks of Tianzhu people. I can even assert that as long as the caste system cannot be eliminated, Buddhism will sooner or later be defeated by Brahmanism and be completely driven out of Tianzhu."

Xuanzang couldn't help but clenched the rosary in his hand, and it took a long time before he called out another Buddha's name: "Ah, Mi, Tuo, Buddha."

It's just that the Buddha's name was especially long, and it was called out word by word.

Wang Ji gave Yue Shan a thumbs up under the table.Yue Shan glanced at him, and said to Xuanzang with the same expression: "We've been chatting for so long, and it's time for me to say goodbye. But before I leave, I want to ask the master for a Buddha statue. Is it possible?"

Xuanzang got up and clasped his palms together, saluted and said, "The poor monk thanked Xia Guogong for his guidance. Buddha statues are originally given to people who are destined. Please wait a little while, and I will go to pick them up."

After speaking, he turned and went to the study room where the scriptures were translated, and after a while, he came out holding a golden Buddha statue about a foot high in both hands.Put the Buddha statue on the stone table and said:
"This is the golden statue of Buddha I brought back from Tianzhu. The most mysterious thing is here."

He supported the lotus seat with both hands, and said to Yue Shan: "Please also ask Duke Xia to hold the Buddha's golden body and lift it up."

Yue Shan was puzzled, what is this for?But he still raised one hand and saluted first, saying: "Don't blame the Buddha, the disciples didn't mean to blaspheme." Then he grabbed the body of the golden statue of Buddha with both hands.

He was very pleased with his performance as Xuanzang, and said with a smile, "You lift up the golden body."

Yue Shan lifted his hands up vigorously, and suddenly found that the golden body and the lotus seat were separated.He was amazed. What does this mean?Is there something else hidden in it?
Seemingly knowing what he was thinking, Xuanzang pointed to the rosette and said, "Duke Xia, please take a look."

Yue Shan looked down and found a red bead the size of a peanut in the center of the rosette: "What is this?"

Xuanzang said respectfully, "This is the relic of the Buddha."

"Hiss..." Yue Shan and Wang Ji took a breath at the same time.

Yue Shan hurriedly said: "This is too expensive, I dare not take it."

Xuanzang motioned him to put down the Buddha's body, and then said: "I believe the Buddha will also agree with my decision."

At this time, Yue Shan also roughly understood what he meant, and said with a sigh: "Okay, I accept this Buddha statue."

Xuanzang smiled and said, "I'll wrap it up for you."

Coming out of the temple, Wang Ji smiled and said, "Your heart is destined to be black, and you have ruined the master's cultivation for nothing."

Yue Shan said: "Why, isn't this what you want to do?"

Wang Ji said without hesitation: "I think, of course I want to, but I didn't expect you to use this method to solve the problem of Buddhism. It's thanks to you to figure out how to bring the Buddha's hometown into the territory of Tang Dynasty."

Yue Shan said: "Just say whether it's easy to use or not."

Wang Ji nodded and said, "It's really easy to use. The biggest obstacle for Buddhism to integrate into Chinese civilization is that he is a foreigner. Turning the Buddha into a Tang Dynasty will completely solve this problem once and for all."

Yue Shan said: "Then it's over, so you won't be thinking about destroying Buddha every day in the future."

Wang Ji said unhappily: "I don't agree with that. I just want to restrict Buddhism. When will I say that Buddhism will be destroyed?"

After the joke, he said seriously: "I know you want to use the power of Buddhism to attack Tianzhu, but is it really feasible?"

Yue Shan said: "If you try it, you will know that the power of Buddhism is very powerful, and if you let it go like this, it will only cause internal friction. Find something for them to do, let them turn the blade outward, so that this power can be used, and it will also cause internal friction. Save them doing things every day."

Wang Ji said: "Your idea is very good, but I don't know if Xuanzang can mobilize the power of Buddhism."

Yue Shan said without any doubts: "Don't worry, it's best for him to have that ability. If he doesn't have that ability, someone will carry him to this step."

Wang Ji thought for a while and suddenly said, "You want to enter the palace?"

Yue Shan looked at Zhao Meng who was smiling in front of him, and said, "Do you think it's okay if I don't go?"

Wang Ji said sympathetically, "It's your father-in-law. Give me the Buddha statue, and I'll take it back for you." After taking the Buddha statue, he turned and left.

Yue Shan walked up to Zhao Meng, and said with a smile: "Why does the saint always send you to find me? It's too much work. How dare I not go if I just send a strongman here?"

Zhao Meng said with a smile: "Oh, you really hit the mark. The saint let me come because he was afraid that you would not come. Haha..."

Yue Shan pretended to be dissatisfied and said, "Then I really won't go today."

Zhao Meng hurriedly apologized and said: "Don't, don't, actually I want to take this opportunity to come out to get some air. Don't poke it out for me, and don't skin me if it gets into the ears of the saint."

Yue Shan shook his head and said with a smile: "Do you want to go to Shangzhuxiang and go back?"

Zhao Meng said: "Thank you, I have already been on it just now." He also stretched out a hand to gesture, and said: "A total of five pillars."

Yue Shan said: "The most important thing to pay homage to the Buddha is sincerity, not too much."

Zhao Meng said: "I don't dare to compare with you, I am just a common person, I can only express my sincerity in this common way."

Yue Shan said: "Now I finally know why you have been able to serve the saint for so many years, you are a wonderful person."

"I thought you already knew."

"You are really not humble."

The two got into the carriage talking and laughing all the way into the palace, Li Shimin met Yue Shan in Zichen Palace as usual.

As soon as they met, he asked, "Go to see Xuanzang?"

Yue Shan was not surprised at all, and replied: "Well, I just saw it."

Li Shimin said: "I knew you would go to see him, how did the talk go?"

Yue Shan stated the content of the conversation between the two of them in detail, without any cover-up.There is no need for that, and I can't hide it.

It is impossible for Li Shimin not to send someone to monitor such an important place as Xuanzang's translation of scriptures.Since he is an important person, his conversation with Xuanzang will inevitably be eavesdropped, and it is estimated that the content of the conversation will reach his ears in a short time.

After listening to his words, Li Shimin fell into deep thought, and asked a question after a long time: "How can you be sure that Buddhism will not get rid of Tang's control after successfully invading Tianzhu?"

Yue Shan replied: "I can't guarantee it, but I think they should be given such trust. If we always hold an attitude of distrust, how can we conquer the world."

Li Shimin said: "You must know that you must be on guard against others."

Yue Shan said: "Scholars failed to rebel for ten years, and the handle of the knife is always in the hands of the saints. They have the heart but not the ability."

"In Tianzhu, they are like water without a source and a tree without roots. Without the support of the court, they can do nothing. For the people of Tianzhu, they are always outsiders, and they will not listen to them easily, and will even eat them back."

"Buddhism and the Tang court will benefit both. Buddhism's ability to mobilize people's hearts and its huge wealth will allow the army of the Tang Dynasty to go further, and the army of the Tang Dynasty will also allow them to save the Buddhist kingdom from suffering. Become Buddhist orthodoxy."

"Culturally speaking, the Tang Dynasty also needs to turn the Buddha Kingdom into our territory. Only in this way can our Chinese civilization truly devour the giant of Buddhism."

"It's not like it is now, where the two sides have already merged deeply, but they have become antagonistic because of the distinction between Hua and Yi."

Li Shimin did not express his position directly, but asked another question: "Can Xuanzang persuade Buddhism?"

Yue Shan glanced at Li Shimin, and asked in surprise, "Can he convince Buddhism that all lies in the sage, or does the sage really want Xuanzang to lead Buddhism?"

This time it was Li Shimin's turn to be surprised, and said, "What do you mean? Isn't it your plan to let Xuanzang lead Buddhism?"

Yue Shan shook his head and explained: "I mean to support Xuanzang to become the spokesperson of Buddhist interests, but it keeps them divided in thinking, and even exacerbates their internal ideological division."

"If Xuanzang is made the ideological leader of Buddhism, it will help him defeat other branches of Buddhism and make his thought the only one in Buddhism."

"It's very simple to let him represent the interests of Buddhism. In the future, if Buddhism needs to negotiate with the court, Xuanzang will come forward."

"When the time comes, those monks will naturally go to Xuanzang if they have anything to do. He can also use this right to mobilize part of the power of Buddhism in turn."

Only then did Li Shimin understand what he meant, and he said happily, "It's fine if you say no to it a long time ago. I thought you wanted him to be a real Buddhist leader."

Yue Shan rolled his eyes and said: "I'm not stupid, how could I do this. And I suggest that you build a temple for him, the saint, and let him spread his thoughts there, so that he will not be separated from other sects of Buddhism." faster."

Li Shimin said: "Okay, I will consider this matter. By the way, Xiang'er complained that you haven't come to teach him for two months. You are too irresponsible as a master, right?"

Yue Shan said helplessly: "Busy, I can't wait to split myself in half, I don't have time to go to the palace to teach him. If you really want me to teach him well, just hand him over to me, don't worry about it." Made me run back and forth every day."

Li Shimin smiled and said, "I have no objection, but aren't you afraid of criticism from all the officials?"

Yue Shan said indifferently: "It doesn't matter if they accuse you as you like, as long as you can withstand the advice of the officials and don't change the order."

Li Shimin gritted his teeth and said: "Okay, I will obey you once this time, you can take him away. I will pretend that I didn't see anyone playing this time."

Yue Shan said: "It should have been like this a long time ago."

Li Shimin said angrily: "This is related to the royal inheritance, I can easily decide. I don't bother to tell you, get out. By the way, the elephant is with the queen, you go and take someone."

Yue Shan resigned and left, and he smiled silently when he went out the door of Zichen Palace.Compared with the past, he likes the way of getting along with Li Shimin now, without suspicion, saying what he has to say, and occasionally making harmless little jokes.

Came to Qinzheng Hall with ease, and happened to see Changsun Wugou reprimanding Li Xiang.

(End of this chapter)