From eunuch to emperor

Hao Zhiwen, Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites, came out and said: "Qizuo Your Majesty, three days later, Master Mojie will open an altar in the original Fuyi Temple. There are too many monks and people who come here attracted by the name. We ask Jingzhao Mansion to come forward to help maintain order."

The news that Mojie was going to open an altar to preach spread far and wide, and many people came here admiringly.

"Quintessentially, the Jingzhao Mansion assists the Ministry of Rites in handling this statement!"

The governor of Jingzhao came out to pay homage: "This humble minister leads the decree."

After the discussion was over, the empress withdrew from the court, and all the ministers dispersed and returned home.

...

Nanliang Jinling.

Li Chengdao looked at the secret report sent by Wang Wei in the imperial study, his face was full of disappointment.

Zhong Gui came in and said, "Your Majesty, the Minister of War, Yu Ziming, is asking to see you."

Li Chengdao put away the secret report and said, "No need to see each other, Xi Xia and Dong Zhou can't fight each other."

Minister of the Ministry of War asked to see him at this time, he must have heard the news that Xi Xia had declared war.

Li Chengdao learned the inside story from Wang Wei. This matter was completely an oolong incident, and it was not really a war.

Zhong Gui bowed and said, "This old slave is in command."

Zhong Gui withdrew from the imperial study room, and when he went outside, he saw a tall and thin middle-aged man, this person was Yu Ziming, Minister of the Ministry of War of Nanliang.

"Yu Shangshu, the superior said that there is no need to meet, Xixia and Eastern Zhou cannot fight."

Yu Ziming looked astonished, and asked, "Can't we fight? The Western Xia dynasty has declared war, why can't we fight?"

Zhong Gui said in a low voice: "Yu Shangshu, the superior knows more than us, let's go."

Yu Ziming knew that he might make mistakes, so he had to leave the palace and return to the Ministry of War.

In the imperial study.

Xuanjizi walked in, and Li Chengdao said disappointedly: "It turned out to be an oolong incident, what a pity..."

Li Chengdao sincerely hoped that Xixia and Eastern Zhou would go to war. At that time, the Long family army would be the main force, and they would fight Xixia to the death.

Xuanjizi said: "Xixia also wants us to go to war with Eastern Zhou."

Li Chengdao smiled helplessly: "Yes, we all hope that others will take the lead and reap the benefits for ourselves."

"I heard that when Mo Jie came to the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, he still wanted to open an altar to preach. What is Long Cheng'en trying to do? To snatch Kong Ji's proud disciple and divide Buddhist disciples?"

All he could think of was these, and he couldn't figure out what happened next.

Xuanjizi nodded and said: "The poor Taoist also thinks so, snatching away a strong Martial Emperor, and then controlling the Buddhist believers in the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, Xixia will suffer a lot."

"Pindao is worried that Long Chengen will extend his tentacles to the girders, and suggests that the emperor choose an eminent monk in Jinling, and also open an altar to contend with Xixia and Eastern Zhou."

Li Chengdao nodded and said in admiration: "The Taoist chief's suggestion is very good. Long Chengen has many tricks, so he has to guard against it."

"I immediately ordered the Ministry of Rites to find an obedient monk and build a national temple."

Li Chengdao was very worried that Long Chen would develop Buddhist believers in Nanliang and mess up the interior.

"By the way, I have drawn up twelve princes to participate in the assessment, and troubled the Taoist priest to be the chief examiner to select outstanding princes for training."

Li Chengdao selected twelve good ones from the princes in the harem, and wanted to select more qualified ones to train them.

The examiner is very important and must be impartial, not influenced by concubines and relatives in the harem.

After much deliberation, Xuanjizi is the most suitable monk.

"The decree of the poor."

Xuanjizi exited the imperial study.

...

When Long Chen returned to Long Shuai's Mansion from Daming Palace, he saw a little monk sitting at the door.

"The Great Pillar Kingdom."

Seeing Long Chen returning home, the little novice happily ran over.

"Little Xuanhui, why are you here?"

This little novice is Mojie's personal follower, and his dharma name is Xuanhui.

"The abbot came to ask if the Buddha statue and the name of the Buddhist temple are ready?"

After the renovation of the Fuyi Temple, the previous Buddha of Salvation moved away, and the temple name of the Shanmen disappeared.

Long Chen promised Mojie to help him reshape the Buddha statue and give him a new name.

"Okay, let's send them together."

"Come on, I'll take you on a ride."

Xuan Hui was a playful child, so she immediately climbed up, sat in front, and said happily, "The horses from Dazhu Kingdom are good."

Long Chen ordered He Juntao to send the custom-made Buddha statues and door plaques to the Buddhist temple, and He Juntao immediately asked someone to carry them.

After leaving the capital, in front of the Buddhist temple, the Buddha statue and door plaque were just delivered.

Mojie came out from the temple and said with a smile, "The general is here."

Long Chen got off the horse with Xuan Hui in his arms, and said with a smile: "It just so happened that the Buddha statue and door plaque were finished."

He Juntao instructed the craftsmen to hang up the door plaque. When Mojie looked up, he saw three big gilt characters: True Buddha Temple!

"True Buddha Temple? Why is it called the True Buddha Temple?"

Xuan Hui asked Long Chen curiously.

Long Chen said: "Master Mojie is the real Buddha here, and all the Buddhist teachings in the world will come from here. Only here is the real Buddha."

Xuanhui seemed to understand, but Mojie said: "The general values ​​the poor monk so much, I am really ashamed, the poor monk will definitely live up to his expectations."

Long Chen said with a smile: "Only the master can establish a true Buddha in the world, and only the master can spread the righteous Dharma."

After the door plaque was hung, a huge Buddha statue was slowly transported into the temple and stood on the main hall.

Xuan Hui looked at the Buddha statue and asked, "Dazhu Kingdom, what kind of Buddha is this? Why have I never seen it before?"

Buddhist temples all over the world worship only two Buddhas: the Salvation Buddha and the Refuge Buddha.

But the Buddha statue erected by Long Chen is different.

This Buddha has a compassionate face, a thousand hands and a thousand faces, a jade bottle and a willow branch in his hand.

"This is Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, who has thousands of hands and faces, and with great compassion, saves all sentient beings from the sea of ​​suffering."

"You can call it: Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva."

Xuanhui asked: "What about worshiping Guanshiyin Bodhisattva? Do you also have to believe in it and not violate it? If you don't respect it, will you also go to hell?"

Long Chen smiled and said: "No, Guanshiyin Bodhisattva came to the world with compassion. Those who believe in it can escape the sea of ​​suffering, and those who don't believe in it will not go to hell."

Xuanhui didn't quite understand, but Mojie bowed and said: "Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, people have thousands of faces, people have thousands of thoughts, contemplating Bodhisattva, seeing one's own mind, this is Avalokitesvara."

Long Chen praised: "Master's mind is clearly enlightened, and he has seen his mind."

Mojie laughed and said, "Thank you General for your enlightenment. Three days later, the poor monk will open an altar here and invite the General to come."

Long Chen smiled and said: "Certainly come!"

After leaving the True Buddha Temple and returning to Longshuai Mansion, Long Chen continued to practice Yinfeng Palm behind closed doors.

...

Three days later.

Long Chen changed into very formal clothes, got up early to wash up, and Xiang Ning helped to pack things.

"My lord, I want to watch the fun too."

"Okay, come with me, the Zhenfo Temple will be very lively today."

"Great, I'll call Xiao'e and Daiyu."

When Long Chen went out, Zhang Qian's group got all dressed up.

It was also an important day for the re-opening of the True Buddha Temple, the first time Mojie opened the altar to preach, and of course they cheered.

"My lord, I heard that there are many people today, and they must have weapons for self-defense."

With a dagger in her sleeve, Bai Tingting followed Long Chen.

"The Holy Majesty is here today, and the Shadow Guards and the Forbidden Army are here, so there will be no problem."

"Who knows for sure, there is nothing wrong with being careful."

When Long Chen went out, a group of female generals followed, and many servants in the house also went to join in the fun, Long Chen even granted them a day off.

After leaving the Longshuai mansion, the people of the capital took incense candles and went to the Zhenfo Temple one after another. It was really empty.

The chariots and horses of the dignitaries filled the road, and the gate of the city was blocked.

After walking for a long time, I arrived at the Zhenfo Temple, and there was already a sea of ​​people outside.

"Wow, there are so many people, maybe 10,000+."

"I'm afraid it's more than that. Look over there, the trees on the mountain are full of people."

"Is Mojie so famous?"

"My lord helped him to make a name for himself in the fight last time, and there were quite a few people who came to see the excitement."

Long Chen separated from the crowd and walked up to the stands. Here are the seats for the empress and court ministers, behind are the seats for the rich and powerful, and behind them are the seats for ordinary people.

Those who come from other places, even from Nanliang and Xixia, are even more peripheral.