Desert Eagle Suletan Khan

Chapter 188 Padmasambhava’s Great Compassion

With the name of a great scholar on your head, things will get more complicated. Sultan captured Baiyu and was about to take advantage of the victory to advance to Baili Guanzhai when two groups of monks came to see him.

The first group of people were the Khenpo Situ Choekyung of the Babang Monastery and the chieftain Chokyi Damba Tsering of the Derge sect, who currently belong to the Sakya sect. The purpose of seeking an audience was to request conversion from the Sakya sect to the Kagyu sect.

It’s a long story. Babang Temple was originally the main temple of the Kagyu Sect in Kham District, and together with Tsurphu Monastery, it was known as the two major resorts of the Kagyu Sect. In 1290 AD, Oluo of the Sakya sect led troops to burn down the Zhigong Temple, which was known as the "Zhigong Rebellion" in history. The Babang Temple and its branch temples were also burned down successively, and they had to convert to Sakya after reconstruction. Even though he changed his religion, he could still practice the original exercises, and the outside world still regarded him as Kagyu. For this reason, for the sake of his ally Zangba Khan, Chieftain Baili did not expel the monks in the temple, but only levied taxes on them.

Khenpo Chokyi Jong is a devout Kagyu monk. With the support of the new Dege chieftain Tenpa Tsering, he plans to change his status from Sakya to Kagyu. But the problem is that the Mongols came over. As we all know, Zangba Khan is Sultan Khan's mortal enemy, and the Kagyu sect has always supported Zangba Khan. If he changes his religion, will it offend Sultan Khan and bring trouble to the whole temple? To cause death?
Together, the two of them found that if they asked the Great Khan, it would most likely be a disaster, but if they asked the great and compassionate Padmasambhava, there might still be hope for the matter. So he brought a group of monks and followers to seek an audience.

"Amitabha, I am merciful and ask for your permission, sir." Chokyi Jung and Tenpa Tsering hit their heads on the ground with a thumping sound, and their foreheads even bled. Suletan couldn't help but sigh at the power of faith in this era. big. It also made him secretly vigilant. If he implemented reforms in the Snow Region in the future, he would definitely offend the interests of various factions. He had to be careful and do it bit by bit, otherwise there would be big trouble.

Looking at the two people kneeling in front of him, he had actually figured it out in his heart: Dege Chieftain Tenba Tsering was the first Chieftain of Kham to submit to him, and giving him face would help consolidate his rule in Kangrong; The temple is a popular resort for the Kagyu sect. If they can win their support, it can divide the forces supporting Zangpa Khan. Therefore, this matter should be agreed.

Agree is consent, but you still have to maintain your airs. The Great Khan looked at the two of them, his face sinking like water, "I heard that Babang Monastery believes in the Black Hat Lineage of Karma Kagyu and is closely related to Quyin Dorje, the national teacher of Zangba Khan?"

Chokyi Jung and Tenpa Tsering broke out in cold sweat upon hearing this.

After a long while, Chojijiong said, "Master Mingjian, Babang Temple does not only practice the black hat pulse, but also dabbles in the red hat pulse and other Kagyu branches."

"Yes, Master, we are definitely not in the same group as Zangpa Khan and Quyin Dorje," Tenpa Tsering also said.

Seeing that they were so nervous, Suletan was happy, and his tense expression began to relax, "Don't worry, you two. I am compassionate, and I also advocate freedom of belief. The people, monks and laymen are free to believe in which teachings and methods they believe. I will never interfere. Therefore, the conversion does not require my approval, you can make your own decision."

"You agreed?"

"Amitabha, great master, have mercy!"

After more than three hundred years, Babang Temple finally restored its faith. Chokyi Jung and Tenpa Tsering were beaming with joy and kept praising Padmasambhava for his great kindness and compassion.

Agreeing to the conversion of Babang Monastery released a very strong political signal: the great Sultan Khan only opposed Zangba Khan, and did not oppose the Kagyu and other sects. This influence is extremely far-reaching. At present, it has affected at least the second wave of visitors, the Khenbu of the Jonang sect in the Rangtang area.

The Juenang sect is another major sect in the Snow Region. It originated from the Phuntsokling Monastery in the Juemonang area of ​​Shigatse. Because its doctrine of "other empty views" in its teachings is completely different from other sects, it has been marginalized and gradually weakened. He had to seek refuge with the powerful Kagyu sect. The leader of this generation, Taronatha, was a good friend of Zangba Khan’s national teacher Quyin Dorje. Like Quyin Dorje, he supported Zangba Khan and also received support from Zangba Khan. He became very prosperous in Shigatse. There is potential for revival.

Taranatha was a man unwilling to be lonely, and worked hard to expand the influence of his sect in various places. Rangtang was the fundamental monastery of the Juenang sect in Kham, including Zangwa, Zebuji, and Choerji monasteries. For the sake of Zangba Khan, Chieftain Baili also did not kill them all, but just levied heavy taxes.

Suletan Khan from the Huite tribe came over. He is Zangba Khan's mortal enemy. Once he takes control of Kham, will it be detrimental to our Jue Nang faction? The khenpos of Zangwa, Zebuji and Choerji monasteries gathered together and decided to go to the Mongolian military camp to reward the troops and test their attitude towards the Jonang sect.

So, these monks prepared in embarrassment. They were very embarrassed. Chieftain Baili only respected the Ben sect, and either arrested, expelled, or levied heavy taxes on the monks of other sects. I only scraped together a hundred sheep and a few belongings, and bravely came to the Mongolian military camp to reward the troops.

As soon as they arrived, they found out the news that the Great Khan had agreed to the conversion of Babang Temple, and their hearts suddenly fell to the ground. To say that the one who supported Zangpa Khan the most was the Kagyu. The Great Khan did not even pursue the Kagyu, so how could he embarrass Jue Nang? No wonder people in the snowy land are spreading rumors that Suletan Khan is the physical body of Padmasambhava, and he is truly compassionate, Amitabha! As soon as the stone fell to the ground, it turned from inquiring into a real reward.

Sultan was very happy when he heard that a monk came to reward the army, which showed that he was well-received. After taking a look at the gift list, I felt happy. The Juenang sect was considered a big sect, so why were they so stingy in their actions? One hundred sheep are not enough to fill the teeth of an army!

Although he felt that the courtesy was light, he did not dislike it. He still accepted it with a smile and ordered others to treat him warmly. After all, he is now the reincarnation of Padmasambhava, and every move he makes must look like a great master. Is it the behavior of a great scholar to despise the poor and love the rich?
Khenbu from the Jue Nang sect in Kham walked into the big tent, which really shocked Suletan. Are these people monks or beggars? The Khenpo of the Zangwa Temple has a half-worn robe that is white in color, showing that it is old; the Khenpo of the Zebuji Temple has patches on his robe; and the Khenpo of the Choerji Temple has more patches on his robe.

He felt pity in his heart: He had long heard that Baili Chieftain only respected the Ben sect and exploited other sects very heavily. It was true! Well, that traitor Bai Li is not good to them, so I will be especially good to them!
"In recent years, Baili Mo has harmed the world, and you have all suffered." He first expressed sympathy for the miserable state of the monks, then boasted about his bright prospects after taking control of Kangrong, and then smiled and ordered a banquet for the monks.

When they heard that there was a banquet to be held, all the monks were excited, and the meal was like a whirlwind.

"Everyone, please don't be impatient and eat slowly." Sultan smiled kindly and ordered someone to bring them a gift list. "You are a gentleman who comes and goes without a trace. If you give me gifts, I should also give you gifts in return."

The monks opened the gift slip and saw that the value of "three hundred sheep, one hundred horses, one hundred cows, and fifty camels" was several times the gift they had given. His eyes couldn't help but become warm, "Amitabha, Suletan Khan is really the reincarnation of Guru Padmasambhava. He saves the suffering and is compassionate!"

(End of this chapter)