Desert Eagle Suletan Khan

Chapter 180 Zizhu Temple on Zizhu Mountain

"Jiebo (Tibetan name for chieftain, meaning king, ruler), chieftain Mingzheng of Muya tribe arrived with 900 troops." In Bailiguan stronghold, Oju Delek reported to Dunyue Duoji.

"Yeah", Dunyue Duoji snorted with satisfaction. All the big heads in Kham District, the four soil tribes in Rong District (Suo Mo, Zhuo Keji, Songgang, Dangba), Dajin tribe (Zhongba, Badi, Bawang) , Dandong), Xiaojin tribe (Zanla, Wori, Muping), Laisu tribe, Zagu tribe, Wasi tribe, Wa tribe (Yutong, Lengbian, Shenbian), Muya tribe (Mingzheng) They all arrived, and it seemed that although they were defeated, they had not lost their influence over Kang and Rong.

"Instruct all ministries to train on the spot and set off for the expedition in three months," he ordered proudly.

"But Jiebo will set off again in three months. If the Mongols are prepared, the battle will be difficult to fight."

"It doesn't matter, the Mongols are fighting Zangba Khan, and it won't be decided for a while. The battle will take place in three months. Firstly, they will have time to collect sufficient food, grass and baggage; secondly, they can train their troops well." Dun Yue Duoji Smiling slyly, "Well, wouldn't it be more reliable to wait until more blood is shed by the Mongols and Zangba Khan?"

"It's a clever plan, but it will be worse in the end." Ojudel flattered him sincerely, and then reminded: "It's just that Qamdo is the gateway to Sichuan and Tibet, so it must be guarded tightly."

"You are just worrying. With the Chuosijia chieftain soldiers and the monk soldiers from Zizhu Temple here, how can the Mongols fly over Qamdo?" Dunyue Duoji laughed and disagreed.

Hearing him mention the monk soldiers of Zizhu Temple, Ojudel nodded repeatedly and said no more. Zizhu Temple is the residence of the current leader of the Yongzhong Bon sect, Master Sangye Lingba. The monks and soldiers in the temple are very capable of fighting!

The Bon sect is a traditional sect in the Snowy Region. It originated from the Gangdise Sacred Mountain area in ancient Zhangxiong (now Ali Prefecture, Tibet). It is a primitive religion in the Snowy Land. It has a long history and has been passed down to the present for more than 3,000 years.

Later, because there was no systematic practice, it gradually became weak. In order to revitalize the Bon sect, Buddha Miwo Tathagata improved the teachings, based on the Sutra, Esoteric, and Dzogchen theories, and took refuge in the Three Jewels as the foundation. He helped the world and saved people, guided people to do good, and founded the Yongzhong Bon sect. Everyone in the sect practices the Tathagata's righteous teachings taught by the Buddha Xingrao Miwo. It takes human beings as the "center" and regards all sentient beings as the objects of universal salvation. They strive to break through confusion and enlightenment, eliminate obstacles and confusion, and relieve the suffering of this life and the next. , obtain perfect liberation.

The Yongzhong Bon sect was revitalized for a time, but as the Shang Shung Kingdom was destroyed by Tibet and Buddhism became prevalent in the Snowy Land, it became weak again. More than ten years ago, after the Ladakhi king who believed in the Kagyu conquered and destroyed the Guge Kingdom built by the descendants of the Tubo royal family in the old territory of Shangshung Kingdom, the power of the Ben sect declined to the extreme. In the Shigatse area, only the Manri Temple remained. and a few temples. Thanks to the great monk Sangye Lingba of Fatai of Zizhu Temple, who had advanced cultivation and gained the trust of chieftain Baili, he was able to promote the Dharma in Kham and Rong districts, leading to its revival.

Every force has its own hero, and Sangye Lingpa is the great hero of the Yongzhongben sect!

Qamdo is the territory of Chief Chuosijia. Although "Kham" is only a human domain, there are many temples in this area, large and small, with more than 30 temples and 2,000 monks of various types. However, these temples are under the jurisdiction of Lang Song (abbot) of Qamdo Temple. As the head and core of the temples, the khenbu of each temple is appointed by it. The khenbu of each temple must take turns to serve as stewards and send drabas to the official village of Qamdo Temple.

The reason why it has such great power is that Changdu Temple is the official temple of Chuosijia Tusi. The "Lang Song" in the temple is served by the chieftain's brother, who is responsible for the management of the official village of Chuosijia Tusi in Zhoushan Township. , bordering Ganzi to the west and south, Rangtang to the north, Markang to the east, and Daikin to the southeast are all Bon temples in the vast land.

"Jie Bo, Qamdo Temple has arrived," the steward ordered the bearers to get off the sedan. Because the temple is built on a mountain more than 3,000 meters above sea level, the four bearers took turns carrying the two-person sedan, and they were still sweating from exhaustion.

Chuosijia Chieftain Zili lazily got out of the sedan chair and yawned loudly, "This thing from the Han people is so good! It's effortless to climb the mountain." I glanced at the scenery, and saw the mountains, the green mountains, the gurgling water, the lakes and the mountains. Then I looked at the temple gate, and the words "Chamdo Lorbu Temple (meaning: Seaside Treasure Temple)" were clearly listed. I couldn't help but sigh, "Our ancestors still chose the place and chose this Feng Shui treasure place!" "You are here. Please follow the young monk to the side room to wait. Lang Song is offering incense to the Buddha in the main hall." Wenbu in the temple hurriedly said meet.

"It doesn't matter, I'll go see my second brother. You don't need to pay attention to me." Zili chuckled and left for the Main Hall. His second younger brother is Lang Song from Qamdo Temple.

The Mahavira Hall stands majestically and is resplendent; the prayer corridor looks like a sleeping dragon; the hall is filled with carved beams and painted pillars, and is blessed with three Buddha statues: Miwo Tathagata Buddha, Seramaisan and Seragamuscan. They stand in the main hall with kind eyebrows and kind eyes. People admire. A thin figure was offering incense, respectfully and not daring to be disrespectful to the Buddha.

"Second brother, uh~ Lang Song," Zi Li called softly.

The figure turned around and saw that it was his brother. He clasped his hands and said, "Amitabha, it turns out that Zili Zongben (Tu Qianhu) is here. What do you want to do with this young monk?"

"Lang Song, Baili Jiebo has received a military order and ordered me to send troops to guard Qamdo and seal the Sichuan-Tibet border," Zili said anxiously.

"In this case, if Zongben doesn't go to the military camp, why do you come to my place? I only have a total of two thousand monks in charge, and I can only gather four to five hundred monk soldiers at most, so I can't help much."

"You don't have it, but Zizhu Temple does. I want you to go to the sacred mountain and ask the great master Sangye Lingba to send monk soldiers to help me defend the city. You and he are chess friends, so you have to do this." Zi Li's words are full of supplications.

"Amitabha, there is no need to be anxious, Zongben. I will go to the Holy Mountain right now. The Yongzhongben sect has already joined forces with Baili Tusi, and the great master will definitely give his permission," Lang Song said calmly.

The sacred mountain refers to Zizhu Mountain in Qamdo. In the early Yuan Dynasty, the Bon sect believed in natural gods such as mountains, rivers, etc. After improvement, although they also believed in Xingrao Miwo Tathagata Buddha, they still worshiped natural gods, especially mountains, and regarded them as communicating with the divine world. of ladder. There are four major sacred mountains in the sect: Gangdese Holy Mountain in Ngari, Benri Holy Mountain in Nyingchi, Zizhu Holy Mountain in Qamdo, and Meili Holy Mountain in Deqin.

The Yongzhong Bon sect originated from Gangdise Mountains, but its incense is most popular in Zizhu Mountain. Zizhu Temple was built on Zizhu Mountain at an altitude of 4800 meters. It was built by the second generation of Tibetan king Mutri Tsenpu. The word "Zizhu" in Tibetan means the top of the six mountains. It is composed of six peaks with protruding peaks, tall and steep peaks, rugged rocks, and stacked Zen temples.

Because the mountain is too high and dangerous to climb, an eminent monk once said, "Only those who are destined to enter Zizhu Temple can enter it." Lang Song from Qamdo Temple was naturally a destined person. After receiving Brother Nai's order, he went there immediately.

(End of this chapter)