Chapter 908 The Great Merciful, Great Compassionate, Great Powerful Master Xuanzang
But it is said that Li Er advertised to the world, recruited monks, and built water and land conferences to save the lonely souls in the underworld.
The courtier responsible for this matter was originally Taishi Cheng Fu Yi, but Fu Yi was a Taoist priest before he became an official in the court, and he was a very strange materialist among Taoist priests.
His views on Taoism are usable but not credible, and he completely scorns Buddhism, believing that it is the law of the Western Regions and invades China.
If you put this kind of concept in a normal world without demons, you would naturally be an atheist with forward-thinking ideas.
But in this world of gods and demons where immortals, gods, and Buddhas exist, Fu Yi's ideas are somewhat unreasonable.
After personally visiting the underworld, Li Er felt quite troubled by Fu Yi's attitude, so he could only summon the prime minister Xiao Yu, the imperial servant Zhang Daoyuan, and Zhongshu ordered Zhang Shiheng to debate Fu Yi in the court.
After a debate on Buddhism, Li Er, who had already been inclined, pretended to end the debate.
The Water and Land Conference was held as usual, but the person responsible for selecting the monks in the world was changed from Taishi Cheng Fu Yi to Wei Zheng, Xiao Yu, and Zhang Daoyuan.
After that, another ten days passed, and the number of monks in Chang'an City increased. Almost five out of ten monks were bald.
Elders and eminent monks from famous temples all over the world have gathered here, hoping to show off their skills in this once-in-a-century water and land conference to promote the reputation of Shanmen and Buddhism.
The next day, Wei Zheng, Xiao Yu, and Zhang Daoyuan gathered monks at the Water and Land Conference outside Chang'an City.
In that mountain altar, countless bald heads gathered together in the sun. Three courtiers sat on the altar, discussing in low voices while looking at the information in their hands and the monks below, trying to choose one of them with great virtues. The eminent monk serves as the altar leader.
However, this move is indeed somewhat difficult, because eminent monks from all over the world are recommended by local governors.
And these local governors, in order to make the monks they recommended come into the eyes of the Holy Lord, praised him in the recommendation letters one after another. They were full of all kinds of praises, and they almost said that he was the reincarnation of the Buddha.
Under such circumstances, it is naturally not that simple to select an eminent monk with real qualities.
After deliberation for a while, Wei Zheng suggested: "I think Buddhism has its own internal communication, so it's better to let them make their own selections."
Xiao Yu and Zhang Daoyuan looked at each other and both praised: "This is a very good thing said by Prime Minister Wei!"
So the three courtiers stood up and announced that they would ask the thousands of monks present to discuss the Dharma among themselves and nominate an eminent monk.
The monks looked at each other, but they could only act as they were told. During this process, Wei Zheng and the other three watched with cold eyes, watching their every move.
Suddenly, Zhang Daoyuan looked surprised, as if he had seen something unusual.
Wei Zheng noticed his expression and immediately asked with a smile: "Master Zhang has someone you like?"
Xiao Yu, who was next to him, also turned his head and saw Zhang Daoyuan with a strange expression on his face. He pointed at a tall young monk in the corner in front and whispered to the two of them: "My lords, do you know who this person is?"
Wei Zheng and Xiao Yu followed his hand and shook their heads in confusion: "I don't know."
Zhang Daoyuan said softly: "This person is the eminent monk of Jinshan Temple recommended by Jiangzhou, Master Xuanzang."
"Master Xuanzang?"
Hearing this name, Wei Zheng's face showed surprise, and he immediately said: "Could he be the son of Chen Guangrui, the great scholar of Wenyuan Pavilion?"
Zhang Daoyuan nodded and said: "Exactly!"
Xiao Yu also reacted and said with a smile: "I wonder why this name is so familiar. Scholar Chen has experienced a strange experience. His son has been a monk since he was a child. He fasted and received ordination after he was born. This is a great anecdote both inside and outside the court."
"Why, Mr. Zhang wants to recommend this person?"
Zhang Daoyuan looked solemn and nodded: "I really want to recommend Xuanzang."
Xiao Yu was slightly startled and asked in surprise: "Is there a personal relationship?"
Zhang Daoyuan shook his head and said in a low voice: "Xiao Xiang didn't know that Chen Xuanzang was destined to the Buddha when he was in his mother's womb. When he was five years old, the Buddha himself appeared and a heavenly dragon came to earth to teach him merits."
"Eight years later, when Chen Xuanzang was only thirteen years old, he went to Jiangzhou alone to avenge his parents' blood. When Chen Xuanzang came back to life, Master Xuanzang returned to Jinshan Temple and practiced silently for ten years."
"At the age of twenty-three, Master Xuanzang came out of the mountain and traveled around the world, subduing demons and eliminating demons, and saved countless lives."
"The people thought of his compassion and felt his majesty, so they called him the Great Merciful, Great Compassionate, Great Mighty and Great Virtue Master Xuanzang!"
Wei Zheng and Xiao Yu looked at each other and said in surprise: "Is this happening?"
The latter pulled out the recommendation letter from Jiangzhou and frowned: "It's not written clearly in the recommendation letter!"
Zhang Daoyuan coughed and said in a low voice: "This person is involved in the matter of Chen Xueshi, and because the former Jiangzhou governor was impersonated by thieves for thirteen years, Jiangzhou and even the imperial court have made mistakes, so they are hidden and not mentioned."
Wei Zheng was furious when he heard this: "What a concealment!"
Zhang Daoyuan quickly comforted Wei Zheng and said with a smile: "Although it is not mentioned in the recommendation letter, both officials and people inside and outside Jiangzhou know the name of Master Xuanzang. These monks from famous temples all over the world are more or less familiar with it." Know the name of Master Xuanzang.”
"...If you don't believe it, look at it!"
As he spoke, Zhang Daoyuan pointed to the monks below.
Wei Zheng raised his eyes and looked up, and sure enough he found that the monks who were about to debate Master Xuanzang had serious expressions on their faces, as if facing a formidable enemy. The opponents who were discussing the Dharma with Master Xuanzang looked even more embarrassed, and some even turned ashen. Quite angry and frustrated.
"Sure enough, Buddhism is profound!"
Wei Zheng looked surprised and hurriedly asked his servants to go down and eavesdrop.
Not long after, the servant came back with a strange look on his face.
Wei Zheng and the other two were curious and asked the guard to repeat the discussion.
The servant hesitated for a moment and whispered, "Master Xuanzang is indeed sharp-tongued and profound in Buddhism, but...but he seems to be quite free and easy. When discussing Buddhism, he often does not follow the routine."
Wei Zheng asked with interest, "Why do you not follow the routine?"
The servant did not dare to say anything, so he could only lean close to Wei Zheng's ear and whispered what he had seen.
Wei Zheng was shocked when he heard this, and then he laughed and shook his head.
Xiao Yu was curious and hurriedly said, "What's going on, Prime Minister Wei, tell me quickly!" Wei Zheng smiled and whispered, "The opponent of Chen Xuanzang is the disciple of the abbot of Lingquan Temple. His Buddhist teachings are profound and his speech is exquisite, but Master Xuanzang sneered and refused to debate with him." "The other party was furious and said that Master Xuanzang did not abide by the rules and regulations. He also said that when Master Xuanzang was affiliated with Lingquan Temple, he smelled the smell of roast chicken in Master Xuanzang's room." "Master Xuanzang is also a wonderful person. Not only did he frankly admit the matter of wine and meat, he also brought up the scandal that the abbot of Lingquan Temple kept a vixen and was almost sucked dry by the vixen. The abbot's disciple was so ashamed that he blushed and covered his face and walked away." Hearing Wei Zheng's words, Xiao Yu and Zhang Daoyuan couldn't help laughing. After laughing about this, Xiao Yu shook his head and said, "Although this is a wonderful thing, Master Xuanzang did violate the rules and regulations. If you and I recommend him as the leader of the altar, I am afraid that people will criticize him, right?" Wei Zheng laughed and said, "Don't worry, Prime Minister Xiao. After the other party escaped, Master Xuanzang also wrote a poem." "It is said that wine and meat pass through the intestines, but the Buddha remains in the heart. If the world imitates me, it is like falling into the devil's way." "After writing the poem, Master Xuanzang chanted a Buddhist name, and then turned around and left. My servant He chased after Master Xuanzang, but failed to find him. Instead, he found a golden lotus where Master Xuanzang had stood before. "
Xiao Yu and Zhang Daoyuan looked surprised: "... Golden Lotus?"
Wei Zheng stood up and said: "Yes, I am also very surprised. I am about to go and see it. I wonder if you two adults want to go with me!"
Xiao Yu and Zhang Daoyuan stood up: "Of course!"
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In the Taiji Hall, Li Er sat on the dragon chair and looked at the golden lotus in the jade box in surprise.
Below, Wei Zheng, Xiao Yu, and Zhang Daoyuan bowed and reported, telling Li Er everything they knew.
Wei Zheng said: "In addition to the golden lotus emerging from the ground, at three o'clock last night, a golden cloud suddenly appeared in the sky, about ten meters in diameter."
"The sudden rain and strong wind blew, but the cloud remained motionless, covering only the sky above the inn where Master Xuanzang stayed. It was extremely magical."
"I think that your majesty convened the water and land conference to save the ghosts of the city of wrongful death. In this case, the monk who presided over the conference should have supernatural powers in addition to Buddhism."
"Master Xuanzang is one of the most powerful masters in Buddhism today. I checked the local reports last night and found that all the states in the world have indeed reached There are stories of Master Xuanzang exorcising demons everywhere. "
"This matter has been verified by many parties and is absolutely true. Please Your Majesty, please look carefully!"
Li Er stroked the leaves of the golden lotus and nodded, saying: "I naturally believe what Wei Qing said. Come, draft an imperial edict to grant Master Xuanzang of Jinshan Temple the positions of Left Monk Leader, Right Monk Leader, and Monk Leader of the Great Chan Capital of the World!"
"Ask him to build a meditation couch, decorate the merits, organize music, choose an auspicious day, and preside over the 49-day water and land assembly!"
Wei Zheng and the other two kowtowed to thank him, received the imperial edict, and then left the palace to go to the inn where Chen Xuanzang stayed.
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In the Ziwei Palace, Lin Zhongtian and Nie Changchuan sat in front of the silver light curtain, looking at the scene in the light curtain with interest.
Nie Changchuan sighed, "With my personality, I can preside over the water and land conference, fulfill my master's orders, and save the souls in the underworld. But going west to seek scriptures may not be a problem..."
Lin Zhongtian smiled and said, "Do you want him to go?"
Nie Changchuan thought about it and said frankly, "If the purpose is to practice, I naturally want him to go."
Lin Zhongtian nodded and said, "Then we can only interfere with external forces..."
As he said that, he raised his hand and waved it, and silver light suddenly bloomed beside his hand, connecting to the world of Nie Changchuan's reincarnation.
At the same time, in the inn, Master Xuanzang sat cross-legged in meditation and practiced his magic.
Suddenly, a silver light burst out in front of his eyes, and a divine thought came into his mind, saying slowly: "Chen Xuanzang~"
Chen Xuanzang suddenly opened his eyes, his whole body was shining with golden light, his eyes were like torches, sweeping all around, and he shouted coldly: "Who?"
The voice said slowly: "I am the Buddha who appeared in spirit, the Tianlong who granted the power, and I am also the nameless monk sweeping the floor under Jiaoshan Temple..."
"It's you?!" Chen Xuanzang was shocked and terrified, and couldn't help asking, "Who are you and why are you helping me?"