Westward Journey into Dragon

Chapter 472 The Buddhist Sect Wants to Occupy Mount Wutai

The next day, Emperor Liu Zhuang of the Han Dynasty held a court meeting. At the court meeting, Dr. Bo Yi said that more than a dozen ministers, including Cai Yin and Qin Jing, who had been sent to the west to pray for Buddhist scriptures, had returned and brought back a large number of Buddhist scriptures and Buddha statues. They were waiting outside the hall to be summoned.

Liu Zhuang immediately announced Caiyin, Qin Jing and more than ten Buddhist envoys to see him.Liu Zhuang was very happy to see the Buddhist scriptures and Buddha statues brought back by the envoys. He treated the two eminent monks, Shemo Teng and Zhu Falan, with great courtesy, received them personally, and arranged for them to stay temporarily at the "Honglu Temple", the official office in charge of foreign affairs. live.

When meeting two eminent monks, Shemo Teng and Zhu Falan, Liu Zhuang learned that the scriptures they brought were in Sanskrit, so he asked the two monks to help translate the scriptures, and the two monks readily agreed.

Although Shemo Teng and Zhu Falan agreed to help translate the scriptures, they said that they left their hometowns, like duckweeds without roots, and had no roots in the Han Dynasty. They hope that Liu Zhuang can let them build a Buddhist temple so that they can translate the scriptures with peace of mind.

Liu Zhuang very generously agreed to the request of the two, and promised that wherever the two monks liked, the treasury would fund the construction of temples for the two monks.

The two monks expressed their gratitude, and said that they would find a good land (Feng Shui treasure land) around Luoyang as soon as possible.

"I heard that among the Buddhist scriptures sent by Buddhism, the "42 Chapter Sutras" are the main ones, and there are also more than a dozen Buddhist scriptures such as "The Sutra of Breaking Knots in Ten Lands", "Buddha Jataka", and "Buddha's Walking Sutra", but they are all in Sanskrit. It may take four to fifty years to translate them all into Chinese, it seems that Shemo Teng and Zhu Falan are planning to fight for a long time, and they will not leave!" Jiao Demon King just came back from Beihai, and after going out for a tour, he brought it back received such news.

""42 Chapters", what the hell is this? Does Buddhism have this scripture?" The macaque king asked scratching his head.

"Haven't you heard of this Buddhist scripture?" Jiao Demon King stared.

"I've never heard of this classic in Buddhism." The Bull Demon King also frowned.

"Pfft!" Chen Xian spurted blood directly, thinking "42 Chapters", isn't it the scripture with the treasure map in "The Deer and Ding Tale"?Uh, by the way, I seem to have checked the "42 Chapters" on the Internet at that time, and it is said to be the first Buddhist classic introduced to China.

""The Sutra of 42 Chapters", the full name is "The Sutra of 42 Chapters Said by the Buddha", which is not yet available. It is a collection of 42 passages that She Moteng and Zhu Falan called a certain passage said by the 'Buddha'. , Compiled this "Buddha said 42 chapters". He also painted Sakyamuni Buddha statues to support, so that the three treasures of Buddhism, Dharma and monks in the East were full, which was the beginning of Buddhism's introduction to China. "Buddha said 42 chapters" gathered the Buddha 42 paragraphs of quotations about discipline, patience, renunciation, diligence, and emptiness, etc. The importance of discipline and patience is repeatedly emphasized throughout the article. It is supposed to be a foolish classic for believers to endure humiliation to please the Han Emperor. Strengthen the rule of the imperial power, so that Buddhism will be supported by the imperial power in the east." Chen Xian couldn't help explaining when he saw that his brothers were all struggling with the "42 Chapters".

"It was She Moteng and Zhu Falan who compiled the Buddha's words about precepts, patience, and severance into scriptures. It is indeed conducive to the rule of the imperial power and can win the support of the rulers. Hey, since this scripture has not yet been published, how do you know that the scriptures are in it? The content?" The Bull Demon King nodded and said, suddenly found something wrong, the book hadn't been made out yet, how did Chen Xian know what was written in it, he couldn't help asking with some doubts.

"I came from the future." Chen Xian said something in his heart, and said with a smile: "The secret of heaven must not be revealed!"

""Buddha Jataka", a Buddhist scripture that tells about the deeds of Sakyamuni's previous life, and promotes its greatness, "Buddha's Walking Sutra"; a Buddhist scripture that narrates the Buddha's deeds and proclaims Buddhist principles in poetry, plus " 42 Octopus". Tsk tsk, it seems that the Buddhist scriptures sent by Buddhism this time are not dry scriptures and teachings, and it seems that they do not plan to make a big move in the east, but just lay the foundation for the early stage publicity." Jiao Demon King laughed.

"Without the five spirits corresponding to heaven, earth, gods, human beings and ghosts, it is impossible for Buddhism to enter the east in a large scale. Just like this, it will destroy the Buddha three times. Without the five spirits to suppress luck, if you want to enter the east, you don't know what disasters will be caused. Tribulation." The Bull Demon King shook his head and said.

"Second brother really hit the spot. The two bald donkeys, Shemo Teng and Zhu Falan, really planned to hang on. They even forced the Emperor of Han to promise to build a Buddhist monastery for them on the grounds that they were homesick and couldn't concentrate on translating scriptures." At this time, the macaque king's ears moved, and he laughed.

"Shameless!" All the demon kings cursed after hearing the news from the macaque king.A strong man with a half-step Da Luo can't translate the scriptures calmly, shit!

"Although the sending of Buddhist scriptures to the East this time is only to lay the foundation for the large-scale expansion of Buddhism to the East, but to lay a solid foundation, we must choose a place with good geomantic omen, but you know where they chose, let's go and send them a big gift there!" Lion Camel benevolent.

"Since we want to lay a solid foundation for Buddhism, we must choose a place with excellent geomantic omen, either the dragon's lair or the phoenix's lair. There are only a few places in Luoyang, and it depends on whether the emperor of the Han Dynasty will give it or not. The Taoist priests at Taishitai It's not for dry food." The Bull Demon King laughed.

"Old Lion, you have no friendship with Buddhism. Why give them a big gift? You might as well give it to my brother! In other words, after being your brother for so many years, you haven't given me anything as decent as it!"

"Hey, you heartless stinky monkey, every time you celebrate your birthday, the birthday gift I gave is taken away by the dog? Well, if you really want what I gave to Buddhism, you can give it to you. Are you sure you want it?" ?” The Lion Camel King said angrily.

"Yes, of course!" Monkeys like to be greedy for cheap, and don't take advantage of them. They are bastards. After hearing the question from the lion camel king, the macaque king ignored the previous scolding and nodded repeatedly.

"The ritual utensils of Buddhism include evening drums and morning bells. I plan to send a big bell to Buddhism. Since you want it, I will send it to your Taoshan with great fanfare!" Lion Camel King said with a smile.

The macaque king had a black thread on his hair, and said in an embarrassing way: "This is a good thing, you should give it to Buddhism!"

After laughing and making trouble for a day, news came the next day that Shemo Teng and Zhu Falan had chosen the site for the establishment of a Buddhist monastery, which was just north of the Sanli Royal Road outside the Xiyong Gate in Luoyang.

The memorials of the two monks, Shemo Teng and Zhu Falan, had just been sent to Liu Zhuang in the early court. Tai Shiling, the chief of Taishitai, who was in charge of recording history, calculating calendars, and observing astronomical phenomena, immediately opposed it, saying that it was one of the dragon veins of the Han Dynasty, which was related to For the fate of the country, if Buddhism establishes a Buddhist monastery in that place, it will swallow up the fate of the Han Dynasty, so that the Han Dynasty will not last long.

As an emperor in a feudal society, in a world where gods and Buddhas are flying all over the sky, Liu Zhuang prefers to believe in Fengshui and the country's destiny, but you are not joking. He has promised two monks, Shemo Teng and Zhu Falan, to see No matter where in China, the treasury will fund the construction of temples for it.

"Three miles outside Xiyong Gate, that's really where the dragon veins of the Han Dynasty are located. It seems that Buddhism is not only satisfied with a dragon's lair, but also wants to use the fortune of the Han Dynasty to replenish its strength?" Bull Demon King laughed.

Chen Xian, who came from a later generation, knows that the site of the White Horse Temple is only three miles outside the Xiyong Gate, so it makes sense if it is really related to the fate of the country.After all, there were fourteen emperors before and after the Eastern Han Dynasty, but they passed on the country for less than 200 years (195 years). However, the Tang Dynasty, which named Lao Tzu as its ancestor and regarded Taoism as the state religion, passed on for nearly 300 years, while the Xia, Shang and Zhou Dynasties, which had no sects, were handed down from generation to generation. Both are more than 400 years old, and Guozuo of the Eastern Han Dynasty is indeed not long.But Buddhism developed rapidly. After Shemo Teng and Zhu Falan, some Indian monks came to preach, build temples, and translate scriptures. In less than 200 years, there were three or four hundred more temples, and the scriptures were also translated. Hundreds of copies.

Behind the prosperity of Buddhism is the weakening of the Han Dynasty. During the Southern and Northern Dynasties, Buddhism was at its peak. There was an emperor who wanted to become a monk. Well, the Northern and Southern Dynasties were never unified.

From this point of view, Buddhism, which does not need to pay taxes, seems to be a moth of the country, sucking up the country and nourishing itself?
Chen Xian rested his chin and thought, of course he knew that this was unscientific. Although the rise and fall of a country had something to do with sects, it was not certain. Buddhism could not be killed with a stick.

"It seems that in a short period of time, there will be no major disputes between Taoism and Buddhism, and they will only fight over the land in the future." Chen Xian said.

"Do you want to say in the next sentence, it's not exciting to watch, let's break up, and then you can go to accompany your female Taoist friend? She really values ​​sex over friends!" The macaque king teased with a smile.

"I didn't say anything about breaking up the partnership, brother monkey, don't wrong me!" Chen Xian did have that thought once, but he didn't say it, because he didn't want to be guessed by the macaque king, but he couldn't admit it, so he quickly argued.

"Hmph! The villain complained first, and dare to slander me and wrong you!" The macaque king laughed.

After fighting and making noise, time passed, and in the evening, Peng Demon King rushed back, and all the demon kings celebrated again.

For a month, Taoism and Buddhism were very quiet, but Chen Xian was bored. Apart from guessing the boxing game with his brothers every day, he practiced martial arts, and the days were very monotonous.

During the period, the awesome demon king went back to Cuiyun Mountain to visit his wife and children, but he turned around quickly, which made Chen Xian very suspicious. It was fake for several demon kings to invite him to see the fight between Taoism and Buddha, and they were afraid of plotting in Luoyang is true.

However, Chen Xian was not very curious, nor did he delve into the details. Every day, he saw the bully demon king, the dragon demon king, and the macaque king. The four demon kings who had been famous for a long time, or the demon kings with all-hands and eyes, left early and returned late, and the guess in his heart became more and more firm.The most important thing is that he found that there are more and more great monks in Luoyang City, just like going to a market, which proves that his guess is not groundless.

After Chen Xian knew this, he didn't often stay in Luoyang City. He went around Luoyang and occasionally went to Luoshui to have a tryst with Mingxi.

From spring to summer, the weather is getting hotter.On this day, Chen Xian and his five elder brothers were chatting under the shade of a tree. Talking about the frequent appearance of monks in Luoyang recently, the lion and camel king asked: "A few elder brothers, is there something to do to us?"

The Bull Demon King waved his hands and said with a smile: "It's not clear yet, so it's hard to say!"

"Let's hear it, it's okay to guess, let's have a bottom line!" The Lion Camel King continued to ask.

Although Chen Xian and King Yu Tamarin did not speak, they also stared at the Bull Demon King with burning eyes, wanting to know the unit.

The Bull Demon King rested his chin for a while and said: "It's okay to tell you this, but you just listen to it, and don't take it too seriously!"

"Brother Niu, don't act like a monkey, tell us quickly!" the Lion Camel King urged.

"This matter is also a guess, and there is no conclusion yet. Luoyang has recently been full of dragon energy, and there are rumors that the ancestral dragon's slough is sleeping nearby." Bull Demon King said.

"Ancestor Dragon has fallen for hundreds of Yuan Hui, and his body may have turned into a mountain. What does it have to do with us?" King Yu Tamarin asked.

"Although the body of the ancestral dragon has become ossified, the dragon ball that has been nourished for hundreds of millions of years must still shine brightly. It is a treasure that is not inferior to the top innate spirit treasures. It also has the aura of the ancestral dragon and can suppress all spirits. It is comparable to the innate treasure. "The Bull Demon King explained.

"This matter is unreliable. Zulong, Fengzu, and Qilin King, the three innate powers who ruled in the chaos, the strongest under the saints, since they left behind sloughs, they must be preparing for resurrection. How could it be so easy? Let people find out the clues?" King Yu Tamarin shook his head and said.

"If you talk about the patriarchs of the three clans, the one with the highest chance of resurrection is Fengzu. If you want to talk about their visions, the phenomenon of Fengming should also appear first." Lion Camel King also said.

"Ancestor Dragon is the strongest among the three, so it may not be the first to resurrect and show a vision!" Jiao Demon King retorted.

"We're just discussing the reason for the bursting of dragon energy. We suspect it's the slough of the ancestral dragon. How did it turn into a debate about which patriarch of the three clans will be resurrected first?" Chen Xian asked with his hands on his forehead, feeling a little headache.

"There is also the possibility of the ancestor dragon's resurrection. After all, the world is in chaos, and it is the best time for those who have passed away to return." Bull Demon King said.

"Oh!" Chen Xian replied indifferently, thinking that if the patriarchs of the three clans are really revived, it will definitely change the pattern of the world, and I don't know what Journey to the West will look like?After all, after the conferment of the gods, the saints were grounded, and no one can control the three beings who are closest to the saints. Will they restart their desire to dominate the world?
"However, it's not easy for them to be resurrected. They are too strong. Whether they are physical bodies or primordial spirits, even if they start to recover, they don't have a Yuanhui time, so don't try to move." The Bull Demon King shook his head.

"Damn, just recovering requires a Yuanhui..." Chen Xian was a little hairy, and secretly thought that if the saint was killed, how long would it take for Dao to revive him that day?
"Okay, let's not talk about this. After all, there is no shadow. Just listen to it. Don't take it too seriously. Let me tell you something. I just heard from me that Buddhism wants to occupy Mount Wutai and turn it into a It is a Buddhist holy place." The Bull Demon King waved his hand.

"Although Mount Wutai is not as good as the Five Sacred Mountains, it is still a great paradise. There are many monks cultivating there. How could it be given up to the Buddhist sect? By the way, the Buddhist sect wants to show off its prestige, so maybe it is deliberately provoking it?" Peng Demon King laughed.

"Buddhism is now full of holy families, and there are good reasons. It will definitely win Mount Wutai, succeed in provocation, and cause a fight." Bull Demon King laughed.

"What's the reason?" Chen Xian asked curiously. Although he knew that Wutai Mountain was eventually turned into a Buddhist holy place, he was still very curious about the reason why the other party moved into Wutai Famous Mountain.

"There is a stupa of King Ashoka on that mountain, and Manjushri lived there again..."

(End of this chapter)