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Guanyin watched Li Shimin's grand drive in the crowd and was quite emotional. She didn't know what would happen in the future when the Tripitaka Sutra was spread here. They said that the Buddha could see through the past and the future, but she could not see through the future.

At this time, Li Shimin had already got off the steam carriage, led many officials into the venue, and ordered the musical instruments to stop rocking.

The Tiance Army pulled the horse's head and looked around with a wary look. The soldiers of the Cangyun Army followed Li Shimin closely. The flags of the two armies complemented the banners arranged at the venue in Huasheng Temple.

The golden elephant of the Tathagata Buddha in the temple looks exquisite, the rows of Arhat sculptures look majestic and strong, various bottles and jars are filled with flowers, the incense burner is burning sandalwood, and the smoke is lingering.

Because of Li Shimin's arrival, Master Xuanzang had stopped his lecture at this time.

I saw Li Shimin leading the civil and military officials into the temple. They all took incense and inserted a few pillars in front of the golden image of the Tathagata.

Then Master Xuanzang led the monks to pay homage to Li Shimin.

After the ceremony, everyone sat down separately.

At this time, Changsun Wuji, who had followed Li Shimin, walked to the center, spread out the silk in his hand, and read loudly: "All the subjects listen to the decree."

After seeing everyone salute, Changsun Wuji continued to read loudly: "The emperor is entrusted by heaven to carry out the edict: the universe is vast, the ancient wilderness is vast, the righteousness of heaven and earth is vast, and the domain is vast, the world's humans, gods, immortals, Buddhas, demons, and ghosts, Everyone should live in his own place and do his own thing. This is all natural.

However, the ghosts and ghosts were causing trouble in the past, and I felt very sad in my heart. I have a real dragon to protect my body, but I still have this difficulty. What about the people in the world?

Therefore, we want to suppress it and make all the monsters and monsters return to their homes, and all the ghosts and ghosts will go there.

Today, those who hear the Buddha have prospered in many dynasties, promoted good and curbed evil, and helped the country. The Buddha is pure, benevolent and forgiving, and the fruit of the Buddha is empty. Since Zhou Wu, the five ancestors have been reincarnated and Bodhidharma has appeared. There are boundless magical methods that can eliminate all injustice and evil, and there are supreme transcendental scrolls that can save all lonely souls.

Therefore, we specially ordered a water and land Dharma conference to be held, and selected monks to participate in Zen and give lectures. Open the door of convenience, spread the boat of compassion, and help all living beings in the sea of ​​suffering, and avoid falling into the six realms of illness. Take advantage of my grand meeting to lead you back to the true path, escape from the mortal cage of hell, and reach the highest level of freedom and freedom, and travel to the West as you please! "

Li Shimin looked very uncomfortable when he heard the edict issued in his name, but for his own goal, he still held back and let Changsun Wuji read it to the end.

After reciting, the formal content of the Water and Land Conference will begin.

Master Xuanzang continued to sit up and gather the crowd to chant sutras and teach the Dharma, but Li Shimin himself only listened for a long time and then drove back to the palace.

The water and land conference continued like this. Seven days later, Guanyin finally returned from the South China Sea again. This time she put on a wooden robe and started to take action. The two first deliberately sold brocade cassocks and nine-ring tin sticks at high prices, and then caused a stir. Officials noticed and reported to Li Shimin.

Li Shimin received Yue Yuanzhou's instructions and of course fully cooperated. I bought these two free things and gave them to Master Xuanzang.

Then Master Xuanzang, wearing a brocade cassock and holding a nine-ring tin stick, began to teach again. Day after day, finally, seven or forty-nine days after the Water and Land Dharma Assembly, Guanyin appeared again and said that Master Xuanzang only knew Hinayana Buddhism. , did not know Mahayana Buddhism, and then started arguing with Xuanzang at the venue.

After getting the news, Li Shimin rushed to the scene quickly and then scolded him a few times.

Unexpectedly, Guanyin Bodhisattva looked directly at him and explained the reason for her argument: "What your master teaches is Hinayana Buddhism, which cannot save the dead souls from ascending to heaven. I have the Tripitaka of Mahayana Buddhism, which can save the dead from suffering and live a long life without deterioration. "

Li Shimin still remembered what Yue Yuanzhou said at that time, and the secret thought in his heart was indeed true, but his face showed joy, and he asked very skillfully and cooperatively: "Where is your Mahayana Buddhism?"

Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva said: "In the Great Thunder Sound Temple in the Western Tianzhu Kingdom, I, Buddha Tathagata, can resolve hundreds of grievances and eliminate countless disasters."

Li Shimin: "In that case, can you remember this method?"

Guanyin Bodhisattva: "Remember!"

Li Shimin was very talented in acting. He immediately beamed with joy and said excitedly: "Master, please come quickly and lead me to the stage to give a lecture."

But how could Guanyin teach Mahayana Buddhism here? She took Muzha to the high platform, and took a few steps upwards. Auspicious clouds appeared under her feet, and she went directly to the sky to reveal her true body.

Seeing this, more than 1,200 monks immediately knelt down and worshiped on the ground, chanting "Namo Guanyin Bodhisattva".

These monks originally missed "Namo Guanyin Bodhisattva". After all, Li Shimin had issued an edict, but somehow, Guanyin was above their heads at this time, and when they recited it, it automatically turned into " Namo Guanyin Bodhisattva'.

Li Shimin, who was on the scene, heard the monks talking like this, and his face immediately darkened. However, he reacted quickly and immediately returned to normal, but he did not kneel to Guanyin.

He was actually quite scared, but then he thought about it and realized that he now had a backing. There was no need for the majestic Emperor of the Tang Dynasty to kneel down, so he stood upright like this, just to give a symbolic blessing to the sky. Guanyin bowed her hands.

Li Shimin's behavior was in sharp contrast to the people present. Seeing him like this, several of the courtiers who followed him also bowed their hands along with Li Shimin and made the atmosphere a little awkward for a moment.

At this time, next to Guanyin, Venerable Hui'an, also standing on the head of the cloud, was Muzha. He immediately shouted: "How brave! You ordinary people don't bow to the Bodhisattva!"

At this time, a tall man next to Li Shimin, with a long flowing beard and handsome appearance, who looked much older than Li Shimin, came out. He looked up at the Guanyin in the sky and said, "So that the Bodhisattva will know that our Lord Tang Dynasty His Majesty the Emperor is the Son of Heaven. Although he is an ordinary person, he is recognized by heaven and earth. Moreover, I believe that worshiping the Buddha depends on sincerity, and Bodhisattva is an expert from outside. If you treat him with the courtesy of an ordinary person, you will be at a disadvantage."

"This is unreasonable. Who are you? You have a good mouth, but you can say such nonsense!" Mu Zha said angrily. He now wanted to go down and beat this person up.

At this time Li Shimin replied: "This is my military god of the Tang Dynasty, Duke Wei Li Jing is also him!"

Mu Zha's heart bulged: Li Jing?

His father's name just happens to be Li Jing. This guy has the same name as his father. It's really unreasonable.

Guanyin actually wanted to teach Li Shimin a lesson, but Li Shimin seemed to be full of weirdness now, so she thought about it carefully and said: "The monarchs and ministers of the Tang Dynasty are indeed rich in talents. The sincere words to worship the Buddha have won me the mysteries of the Buddha. You are truly destined to be my Buddha."

While she was speaking, she stopped Muzha who wanted to continue to criticize her. Then she raised her hand and saw a golden light suddenly appear in the air. In the light, a piece of paper fell down in front of everyone.

When Li Shimin took a look, he saw a few lines of golden words written on it: "Courtesy to the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, there is a wonderful article in the West. The journey is thousands of miles, and the Mahayana is diligent. If you return to the country with this sutra, you can surpass ghosts and come out of the crowd. If you have Those who are willing to go, seek the golden body of Zhengguo!”

After Li Shimin saw it, he was very happy and secretly thought that Guanyin did not dare to do anything to me.

So he immediately announced: "Stop the grand gathering for the time being, and wait for me to send people to obtain the Mahayana Sutra, and then with a sincere heart, cultivate good results again. Who is willing to follow my decree and go to the west to obtain the Tripitaka Sutra?"

There is no doubt that Master Xuanzang must have taken over the job.

In order to highlight Xuanzang's identity, Li Shimin also specifically recognized him as his younger brother. Anyway, he felt that having one more younger brother was not a big deal. After all, he had killed his own brother, so he still cared about having one more brother.

But superficial work still needs to be done.

Seeing that the dust had settled in Chang'an, Guanyin returned to the South China Sea after explaining some information about the nearby land and mountain gods.