Honghuang, my disciple ruined Journey to the West

Chapter 77 The Water and Land Ceremony Held!

Above the Nine Heavens, the Heavenly Court, the Lingxiao Palace.

Gazing at the Haotian Mirror, the Jade Emperor and others were all watching the grand occasion of the Water and Land Ceremony.

"Huh, that Guanyin's smile is really annoying, isn't it just a water and land ceremony, look at her."

"There is also that Vajra Poulder, who is obviously a Buddhist Vajra, whose status is slightly inferior to that of Guanyin, but he is holding his stinky feet out of the sky. I seriously suspect that he became a Buddhist vajra by holding his stinky feet."

These immortals in Tianting are either sneering or hot wind, or they have a cold attitude, and their eyes are full of contempt.

Like a person in the Buddhist sect, he is just a pile of poop, which stinks to the sky.

"Okay, all the immortals, don't talk too much, it's just a mortal water and land ceremony, and it's not very interesting." The Jade Emperor was disgusted, but in fact his bones were sour.

This is the prosperity of Tianding Buddhism. If Tianding Tianting is prosperous, how could the Jade Emperor be like this.

It's already showing off everywhere!

If you want to hold a conference, you must call people from the Buddhist sect to humiliate them face to face.

Of course, the Jade Emperor can only think about it, it is not so easy to get the favor of heaven.

Now, what the Jade Emperor is most concerned about is when and how much fruit the yellow plum plant that Tathagata gave him will bear fruit, which is more practical.

How did he know that Nezha among the immortals knew that the Jade Emperor had been tricked by the Tathagata when the Jade Emperor returned to the heaven from the underworld to show off Huang Zhongli.

In Nezha's opinion, that Huang Zhongli is not as good as the fairy fruit and big cucumber in his master's vegetable garden!
clang!
The sound of the bell ringing rang throughout the Xiangguo Temple, and the noisy sound was quieted down amidst the peaceful and heavy ringing of the bell.

Prime Minister Xiao Yu stepped out and said in a loud voice: "Your Majesty has finished paying homage to the Buddha. Next, we will select eminent monks to preside over the Water and Land Dharma Assembly. The eminent monks are all selected from the major temples and temples in the Tang Dynasty, and five are now elected!"

"Among the five, there will be an eminent monk who will be awarded the position of great Zen master, who will give lectures on Buddhism and preside over the Water and Land Dharma Assembly! Unless the Dharma is profound and virtuous, he cannot live there!"

"As for how to choose, it needs to be decided by drawing lots."

"In the first round, those who draw the red lottery form a group, those who draw the black lottery form a group, and those who draw the green lottery go directly to the next round. In these three rounds, different contents are compared to select the host of the Water and Land Ceremony. !"

Seeing the noisy discussion below, Xiao Yu looked displeased and shouted: "You wait for silence!"

"Next, five eminent monks are invited to board the treasure platform and draw lots to divide into groups. Your Majesty will announce the content of the first competition!"

At this time, four eminent monks came out from the Buddhist hall of the Xiangguo Temple. All of them were solemn, wearing clean Buddhist clothes, and their faces were peaceful. Except for Chen Xuanzang, the other three eminent monks were all very old and had Buddha's light in their eyes. It is obviously a deep study of Buddhism.

There are also two monks with white beards and white eyebrows, who look old and ancient!
Seeing those older monks, Guanyin couldn't help showing a bit of ridicule.

"Those senior monks are quite familiar with Buddhism, but at such an age, if they want to go to the Western Paradise to learn scriptures, I'm afraid they can't afford it."

"Chen Xuanzang, the reincarnation of my Buddhist disciple Jin Chanzi, is the most suitable!"

Pofa King Kong also agreed, but he was somewhat suspicious: "Just now, the Prime Minister of the Tang Kingdom said that there are five eminent monks, why is there one less?"

Hearing this, Guanyin was also slightly puzzled.

Could it be that the young monk gave up his qualification to compete for the host of the Water and Land Ceremony?

It shouldn't be, if you can become the host of this grand water and land ceremony, you will definitely benefit from it. high position.

How to give up?Unless it's a fool!
Prime Minister Xiao Yu also saw that something was wrong, and after glancing at the four eminent monks, he felt a little panicked.He has figured out the details of the four eminent monks in front of him, but he doesn't know about the one who didn't come.

I only know that it was recommended by His Royal Highness, but it was recommended by His Royal Highness, so it's time to come now.

If the king of Tang is annoyed, His Royal Highness will not end well, will he!

"I remember that there is another eminent monk named Fa Hai, why didn't you see him? Do you still invite the eminent monk to show up?" Xiao Yu didn't get angry, but raised her voice in a respectful voice.

But after waiting for a while, Fa Hai was still nowhere to be seen.Not only the Prime Minister Xiao Yu felt weird and flustered, but the common people standing outside Xiangguo Temple also talked about it.

"What's going on, isn't there five eminent monks, why is one missing?"

"I don't know. Could it be that eminent monk who had a stomachache and is still squatting in the hut? Haha!"

"No, no, it should be that eminent monk who knew he didn't know much about Buddhism, and was afraid of being exposed, so he ran away secretly from behind the temple."

These voices reached Prime Minister Xiao Yu's ears, making him look ugly.Today is the day when the Water and Land Ceremony will be held. If such a thing happens, wouldn't it be a shame to the royal family?
Even the person recommended by the prince cannot make the emperor and other ministers wait.

So Prime Minister Xiao Yu with a gloomy face went to Tang Wang Li Shimin.

The report said: "Your Majesty, there is one eminent monk missing. I don't know where he is. How about the Water and Land Ceremony go on as usual, and wait for the monk to be found, and then he will be punished for neglecting and deceiving the emperor!"

however.

What made Prime Minister Xiao Yu depressed was that when he came to report, Tang Wang Li Shimin seemed not to hear him, and was still chatting with Empress Changsun, and the chat was very happy.

"The Xiangguo Temple, which was built by Jingde, is really grand and magnificent, with an extraordinary atmosphere. It is perfect for the Water and Land Ceremony." Tang Wang Li Shimin said with a smile.

Empress Changsun respectfully said: "Your Majesty, what you said is true!"

"But the construction of this temple and ancestral hall was not the work of Mr. Jingde alone. Many soldiers and civilians were also used, and they all need rewards."

Li Shimin nodded and said: "When the Water and Land Ceremony is over, I will definitely reward you for your merits."

"Oh, by the way, Empress, I heard that you have been feeling unwell recently, have you ever consulted an imperial physician?"

Empress Changsun said: "Your Majesty is worried, I have already read it, prescribed a few medicines, and I am recuperating. The imperial doctor said that it will be back to health in a few days."

Li Shimin smiled and said: "It's so good! When the Queen recovers from her illness, she will definitely accompany me to the Imperial Garden. Not long ago, a small overseas country paid tribute to some rare and beautiful fruits. The Queen wants to accompany me to try something new."

"And the precious beasts, which have never existed in the country, are eye-opening."

Here, Li Shimin and Empress Changsun were having a heated chat, but they didn't see Prime Minister Xiao Yu at all, as if they were not thinking about the Water and Land Ceremony at all.

Xiao Yu wanted to interrupt several times, but couldn't!

The main reason is that as a courtier, it is not easy for him to interrupt, for fear of offending the king of Tang.

And the common people below were stunned.Everyone was a little confused. They didn't know why the Water and Land Ceremony did not proceed. Could it be that His Majesty the King of Tang was waiting for the eminent monk who didn't come?
It shouldn't be, even if you are an eminent monk, it is impossible to let Tang Wang wait. He is the king of a country, how can he wait for you, a mere monk.

And because the imperial guards were all here, all of them were staring at each other. Although the people had doubts, they didn't dare to speak nonsense, so a very strange scene happened outside the Xiangguo Temple.

The emperor was chatting with the empress very enthusiastically!
The ministers and the common people all kept silent, with depressed and puzzled faces on their faces!

This made Guanyin and Venerable Shanlai in the dark quite upset.

Guanyin's face, which was originally full of smiles, suddenly turned dark: "Damn it, what are you doing, why doesn't the Water and Land Ceremony continue?"

Pofa King Kong replied: "I don't know, there is one monk missing. Originally, the king of Tang appointed five eminent monks to choose the host of the water and land ceremony, but now there is one less eminent monk."

"I don't know where the eminent monk has gone."

Hearing this, Avalokitesvara's face was filled with anger, and he said in a deep voice: "How can this be reasonable? The mortal monks have not arrived for such a grand and magnificent water and land ceremony. Isn't it just a child's play, how can it be worthy of practicing the Dharma of my Buddhist school!"

Even Lingshan, the Buddhas gathered on the Great Hall of the Great Hero, were all stunned.

The originally lively and solemn Water and Land Ceremony fell silent because a monk didn't come.

Looking at the golden light curtain, Tathagata frowned slightly.

He turned around and said: "Such a monk, neglecting Buddhism, was elected as an eminent monk. It can be seen that the Tang Kingdom lacks teachings and the people are ignorant. The Buddhist scriptures of Wuling Mountain cannot solve their difficulties, open their hearts, and understand their wisdom!"

The Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, Arhats, and Vajras below all respectfully said:
"Amitabha! The words of the Buddha are great good!"

(End of this chapter)