Lei Yue Longmen

The shaving was carried out without telling the court officials, and when there was a little bit of wind, the uncooked rice had already been cooked.

The Eldest Princess Li Pingzhu did not take part in court affairs, but when she heard the news, she immediately came to the palace to meet her.As soon as I arrived in front of Huafeng Gate, I saw that the high platform was full of people, and the story of "ten sons returning feathers" was passed down by word of mouth.On the high platform, ten princes and princesses who had already been ordained were facing the direction of Huafengmen, shivering, sitting in meditation and chanting scriptures.The eighth princess Li Jingshao, who was still in her infancy, was hugged by a wet nurse, crying loudly.The cry came down, and together with the mantra, it was extremely sharp and piercing.

Li Pingzhu couldn't help getting angry when he saw it, and broke into the palace without waiting for a summons.Going straight to the Wenhua Palace where Li Jingbai is located, she is at the mercy of the Shangyi Bureau, preparing for the second rain praying ceremony.Seeing Li Pingzhu rushing in angrily, he waved his hand calmly, let the maids go out first, leaned on the throne and sat on the chair, "Why is aunt here?"

When Li Pingzhu saw that she asked the question knowingly, he was anxious, "I ask you, you have never believed in ghosts and gods? Why do you listen to the words of the demon monk for a few days and drive your own brothers and sisters to become monks? How can such strange powers and chaotic gods be true?" Believe it? If everyone acts like this, wouldn't the world be in chaos!"

Li Jingchen was very calm, "If Auntie came here to Xingshi to inquire about the crime, then it is already too late, the emperor has already issued an order, and this matter cannot be discussed any further."

"I'm asking you!" Li Pingzhu gritted his teeth a little bit, "Your father is now in your hands, at your mercy. The throne will be yours sooner or later, why do you want to kill it?"

"Kill them all?" Li Jingchen's eyes turned cold, and he looked at Li Pingzhu, "Auntie should have said this to my father. Gu didn't kill anyone, he just became a monk. Compared with The end of my prince brother, they are much better."

Li Pingzhu choked for a moment, knowing that she had resentment in her heart, and she would not be able to please her if she was offended, so he lowered his voice and tried to persuade him, "Even if your father is not benevolent, King Dun, King Cheng, and King Wen are already dead. Yes, he also paid the price for what he did. But what are your younger brothers and sisters? Your rebellion? Why don't you let them go?"

Li Jing's expression was a little impatient, but?, she knew that unless this matter was explained clearly, this compassionate eldest princess would not give up.She pointed to the seat next to her and asked Li Pingzhu to sit down.But Li Pingzhu refused.

Li Jingchen didn't take it seriously, "Auntie, we haven't confided in each other for a long time, and I'm going to tell you this alone today. I let them become monks, but there were actually unavoidable reasons. This time, when Qixia Mountain was assassinated, He Yixin was killed by the investigation. Why didn't people investigate further? If I don't tell you, my aunt must know. Those arrogant soldiers who are alone will never allow the same thing to happen a third time. These princes are a threat after all. Gu's doing this is also to save their lives, and to give everyone a satisfactory explanation. In other words, if Jingpeng and the others don't go out, the only thing waiting for him is a dead end. Those people will also persuade Gu to kill them for their own benefit. If? Aunt is in my position, what should I do?"

Li Pingzhu was speechless, silent for a while, and said: "Then the four princes, Jingpeng, Jingbai, Jingheng, and Jingji, can become monks, and Jingyan, Jingji, Jingchun, Jingning, Jingyu, and Jingshao These princesses are not destined for the throne at all, why should they? Follow them to become a monk?"

"Auntie is wrong again. Who said they have no destiny for the throne? If? They have no destiny for the throne, then where does the lonely throne come from?"

Li Pingzhu's eyes widened.Li Jingxuan continued: "Let me tell my aunt a story. When the father was dying, he dared to risk the displeasure of the world to appoint me as the heir. As a result, countless people from all over the court opposed him. In a fit of anger, the father, I once told Taifu Tan that I want to order the death of the three princes, so that no one can threaten my throne! But Taifu Tan persuaded my father, why? I was also very puzzled at the time, because I was also worried that outsiders would say that I was alone. Succeeding to the throne is inappropriate. But Taifu Tan said something back then, and Gu still remembers it. Taifu Tan said: Gu is succeeded by his eldest daughter. Its shade is the beginning of all ages. But if the butcher's knife is swung down, this eternal sky may only be left with a lonely wind and moon. If the people of later generations try to follow suit, it will be a catastrophe for my Li family.

Therefore, what the father did not do back then, Gu would not do now.But if Gu doesn't kill them now, it's hard to guarantee that they won't make trouble for the second time or the third time. Human ambitions are endless.It's not because of compassion that Gu can still sit here today.then what should we do?Gu can only choose to let them become monks, and the princes and princesses are all treated equally, completely cutting off their thoughts.Gu doesn't want anyone to die, so he is willing to give them a way to live, but this is only Gu.If you want to blame, you can only blame them for being born in the emperor's family just like Gu. "

After hearing this, Li Pingzhu's heart trembled, and he remained silent for a long time. Then he said: "The ones who were born in the emperor's family? It's not just them, what about your sister Jingxi? Why don't you let her become a monk with her? After all, you still want to yourself!"

Li Jingchen was tired of talking so much, he had no intention of explaining, and summoned the maids of the Shangyi Bureau to change clothes again.With the help of the maid, he took the next step to get on the walking chariot with one crutch.Li Pingzhu looked at her legs, and suddenly couldn't bear it again.Turning his face away, the corners of his eyes were a little moist.

"I have already explained everything that needs to be explained. If my aunt thinks it is inappropriate to do this alone, then you can file a letter with the courtiers. It's just that before you write the letter, is it necessary? Remind my aunt that the cabinet members from Wang Zhongxu down are all concerned about this." No objection. You also know that Wang Zhongxu has always supported the reduction of the clan's expenses. Over the years, the speed of the clan's branches and leaves has far exceeded the court's load. The cost will increase exponentially. Wang Zhongxu has long wanted to find an excuse to reduce it, but there is too much resistance to implement it. Now the prince and princess set an example by going to the temple to clean up, which is equivalent to saving a lot of expenses for the court. It is relatively easier for the children of the clan. Wang Zhongxu is like a mirror in his heart, wishing to do it alone. If my aunt thinks that the superficial tenderness of the emperor's family is more important than Yurui Jiangshan, then do it Well, let me put the words here, they have one and only one chance to become monks, if they miss it, they won’t have it again.”

"Sooner or later you'll be alone by doing this."

"Gu already is."

Li Pingzhu felt a chill in his heart, completely speechless.

As soon as Li Jingchen arrived in front of Huafeng Gate by chariot, a rider came to report that the hair of the prince and princess had been sent to Qixia Mountain to be burned.Everyone was eagerly looking forward to whether this Suzaku God? Bird would really appear as in the legend.

The elders headed by Wang Zhongxu really couldn't understand Li Jingchen this time, and they also participated in many royal sacrifices. This is the first time I saw someone offering sacrifices to Suzaku in front of Huafengmen, although Huafengmen is also called Suzaku. door, but that doesn't mean it's Suzaku, right? Isn't that blind worship?No matter how you look at it, it looks like a child's play.He dared to bet that if that old man Pan Suiyong knew anything, he must be watching a living joke.

"Old Wang Ge, stop complaining, hurry up and worship. I don't think the Empress Dowager is joking. Anyway, offering sacrifices is the same thing. It's different where offering sacrifices." Fu Mingqi saw it. very open.Wang Zhongxu bowed down and said: "That's not the way to say it. Now it's in full view, and the people in the whole city have seen it. Wen and Wu of the Manchu Dynasty bowed to the two palace gates here with their buttocks up. Didn’t you slap yourself in the face in public? I can’t afford to lose this person. If you ask for rain, it’s even worse, then you can’t give up the two doors. In the future, whenever there is a natural disaster or a flood, they will come to worship the door, what’s the point? Body? Tradition. I don’t know what the people in the Ministry of Rites eat, the standard is really not as good as the previous generation.”

Fu Mingqi sighed, and Wang Zhongxu asked: "Why are you sighing? If you have something to say, just say it, and let it go." Fu Mingqi: "Pay attention to the gentleness, pay attention to the gentleness." "Not gentle, but angry." Ming Qi sighed: "Recently, I often think that some people find him annoying when he's around, and miss him when he's not around." Wang Zhongxu's hat wings were almost stacked with him, and he pushed him a little. "Fuck you." Seeing his white beard laughing like an old child, he was also amused.Well, it's not bad to be able to have fun.

However, half an hour later, something unexpected happened.The sky, which had been clear just now, was suddenly filled with wind and clouds, thunder and lightning.After a while, the first drop of rain fell on Wang Zhongxu's face. He touched his face and slapped his hands in disbelief: "It's rain, it's really evil!"

"It's raining, it's raining! Suzaku has really appeared!"

Suddenly in front of Huafeng's gate, countless people cheered and shouted, and everyone rushed to tell each other to welcome the long-lost rain.Those who were waiting to see the good show shook their heads and sighed, "It's really weird, weird!"

Liang Yue put the umbrella on top of Li Jing's head, helped her to stand up, smiled and showed her two missing teeth, "Your Highness, it's really raining, two hours earlier than Master Qingyun said."

Li Jingxuan knelt until his knees were numb, watching thousands of silk threads stretching between the sky and the earth, extending all the way to the mountains in the distance.Squeezing out a symbolic smile, Xun regained his seriousness.

Two hours later, a quick horse came to report that the fire in Qixia Mountain was extinguished by the rain.Only now did Li Jingchen heaved a sigh of relief.

Wang Zhongxu never believed in evil, so he chased after Gu Mian and asked, what is going on?Gu Mian said that the secret of the sky should not be leaked, so he walked away with a smile under the umbrella he had prepared in advance.Many years later, the two had known each other for a long time and got to know each other deeply, and it was only then that Gu Mian revealed a little truth to him.It turned out that the so-called Suzaku apparition was just a cover, and the real "appearance" was actually Master Qingyun.Although Master Qingyun doesn't know how to pray for rain, he knows "rain". He can predict the rainy period based on the softness and hardness of the soil, the dryness and humidity of the air, the thickness of the clouds, and the evolution of the wind.He calculated that heavy rain was coming that day, and His Highness just went on stage to make a show on that day, making a fool of himself for a while.Wang Zhongxu laughed and said three wonderful words in succession, "This can be regarded as repaying a person in his own way."

It rained heavily for a whole day and night, and the fly ash on the roof tiles was washed away, and the weather in the capital was completely new.But Qixia Mountain suffered heavy losses this time. All the trees on the main peak were burned down, and few other peaks survived.Both Qixia Temple and Zhenxia Palace suffered devastating blows, and the roof tiles were demolished, leaving only the walls.The ashes from the mountain flowed down with the rain, and formed a small stream that flowed into the river, stretching for several miles, almost blackening the river.Anyone who has seen it is heartbroken.

Li Jingzhu sent several groups of guards, but did not find Cen Zhu in the cave, but found a surprising number of books in the cave, which were piled up in the cave's large and small stone chambers, with traces of being listed around.The guards took the books and asked the eminent monks of Qixia Temple to identify them, and found that these books were indeed the collection of books in the temple, and they were the batch that Yun Zhong could move down in the future, but unexpectedly they were preserved.The guards roughly estimated that these books were stacked in batches in the stone chambers around the cave, adding up to [-] to [-] books.Including the [-] to [-] volumes moved down from the mountain, it is almost exactly the [-] Buddhist scriptures of Qixia Temple.

Li Jingyu suddenly had a strange idea, and it was quickly confirmed by Master Qingyun?

Master Qingyun said: "The old monk has indeed heard from Master Xuanyun, who was in charge of the scripture storage pavilion, that the senior monks of Qixia Temple once dug a scripture cave under the ground of Qixia Temple to prevent mountain fires, as a temporary transfer of books. But a hundred years ago, because of a big earthquake, the cave collapsed, so the old monk has never been able to see it.”

Li Jingchen was sure that the cave was the scripture cave.This tunnel goes deep into the shadyest hinterland of Qixia Mountain. There are openings on the left and right sides. One is for ventilation, and the other is for escaping from the other side when one side catches fire.The most brilliant feature of the tunnel is that more than one vertical passage has been opened between Qixia Temple and Qixia Temple.Li Jingchen once visited the Buddhist scriptures pavilion in Qixia Temple. At that time, he paid great attention to its winding and long and narrow layout. Now that I think about it, the Buddhist scriptures pavilion was built according to the trend of the tunnel, in order to be effective. Take advantage of those vertical channels.Li Jingchen's speculation is well-founded. At that time, Zhou Xiaochuan was the last one to come out of the cave, and Li Qixia Temple was completely engulfed by the sea of ​​flames. The time interval was very short.In such a short period of time, to send such a huge amount of Buddhist scriptures into the cave, Li Jingchen could not think of any other way except vertical landing.

"So, Abbot Qinglian went to the Buddhist scripture pavilion at the last moment to find the Buddhist scripture cave?"

"Amitabha." Master Qingyun said it all.

"Since there is such a tunnel under Qixia Temple, why have I never heard of it before?"

Qingyun said: "Don't tell me your Highness has never heard of it? Even the disciples of this temple don't know that there is such a passage under the temple, and even the old monk only heard about it when the master mentioned it occasionally. The only one in the whole temple knows I'm afraid there is only senior brother abbot, but it's a pity that senior brother abbot has already gone to bliss in order to protect the scriptures, so good."

Li Jingchen still doesn't quite understand, if Abbot Qinglian knew about such a tunnel, why didn't he tell his disciples in advance, in case of emergency?Or is it that he, like Master Qingyun, is half-aware of the existence of this cave, and just wants to try his luck at the last moment?

Everything is unknown, Abbot Qinglian seems to have evaporated from the world, and he has disappeared since then.Later, the guards picked up a very old sweat towel in the Buddhist temple. Master Qingyun recognized that it was a common item of Abbot Qinglian, and determined that Qinglian should still be alive and had been to this cave.That fact? It cheered her up.

Abbot Qinglian was old, and he couldn't sort out so many Buddhist scriptures by himself.Someone must have been there to help him.And according to what Master Qingyun said, when Qinglian entered the Sutra Pavilion, she was alone and dismissed all her disciples, so who would have been by her side at that time?The answer is ready to come.No matter whether it is predestined or wishful thinking, Li Jingchen is only willing to believe in such a result, and only accept such a result.