Chapter 1406: Bluntly Speaking
The state religion of the Sui Dynasty was Taoism, but in the Tang Dynasty, no state religion has been established yet, because when the pilgrims intended to establish Buddhism as the state religion, they were worried about the riots of the ministers. After all, the foundation of Taoism was deeply rooted in the world of Kyushu.
It is impossible to change the state religion easily. This Taoism has been passed down since the Qin Dynasty, so even if Li Shimin wanted to change it, it would be difficult. However, he relied on Buddhism because Buddhism saved his life in the first place.
Li Shimin held the Water and Land Conference, which was a manifestation of his inclination towards Buddhism. This time, there were more than a thousand Buddhists present, but only ten people took the stage to preach and recite Buddhism. One of these ten was Chen Xuanzang.
According to Li Shimin's intention, that is to select a holy monk from these ten great masters, and then settle in the palace to exorcise him. That is to be careful of the appearance of Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji, because Li Shimin will dream whenever he falls into a dream recently. The two brothers came to claim their lives.
Chen Xuanzang in the Water and Land Conference was Chen Yi of the Chen family, the son of Chen Guangrui. Strangely enough, Chen Guangrui hated Buddhism and believed that Buddhists were all hypocritical people. Otherwise, how could he let his wife harm him.
But Chen Xuanzang didn't think so. He believed that Buddhist teachings were the truth, and he had great respect for Buddhist Bodhisattvas and Buddhas. However, everything he did was not supported by Chen Guangrui. However, there was an ancient law that said filial piety comes first among all good deeds.
Whether you believe in Taoism or Buddhism, one thing remains unchanged throughout the ages, that is, the destiny of the father is greater than heaven. Even if Chen Xuanzang’s achievements are high, he still has a father. If Chen Xuanzang did not want his father for the sake of Buddhism, Then he will not achieve anything in this life.
So, Guanyin, who was flying over Chang'an City, was so angry! If it weren't for Chen Guangrui's constant instigation, Chen Xuanzang would have become the first Buddhist master in the Tang Dynasty, and he would also be able to take on the important task of learning scriptures.
Unsurprisingly, with the help of Guanyin, Chen Xuanzang stood out from the ten great masters and became a holy monk of the Tang Dynasty. He entered the palace hall and came to see Li Shimin and receive a reward from Li Shimin.
At this time, Chen Guangrui and Dao Xi were also in the main hall. In the morning meeting today, Chen Guangrui's idea was to let Dao Xi help Li Shimin exorcise the demon. Chen Guangrui knew that Dao Xi was not a mortal and could help Li Shimin.
But little did he know that his son had also come to the hall today, and as a holy monk came to exorcise Li Shimin, which meant that he helped Li Shimin transcend the souls of Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji.
"You son of a bitch, you still don't kneel down when you see Your Majesty." Chen Guangrui shouted loudly when he saw that Chen Xuanzang only bowed to Li Shimin and did not kneel down.
Chen Xuanzang bowed to Chen Guangrui and said respectfully: "The poor monk pays homage to my father." Although Chen Xuanzang didn't like Chen Guangrui in his heart, he had been reminded by Bodhisattva many times not to be rude to his father.
"What? You saw me and pretended not to see it, did you?" Daoxi stood in front of Chen Guangrui and said playfully to Chen Xuanzang.
If we say who Chen Xuanzang is most afraid of, then it is definitely Daoxi in front of him. It really means that no matter how old you are or how successful you are, if you don't like someone, you will be slapped on the head, and Chen Guangrui will not do it. Say more.
And Chen Guangrui also made it clear that Chen Xuanzang would rely on Daoxi to discipline him in the future, but Daoxi was still busy practicing and dating Xiaoxi, so he had time to discipline Chen Xuanzang. Even if he did not discipline Chen Xuanzang often, Chen Xuanzang was afraid of it. So.
"Meet Uncle Daoxi." Chen Xuanzang didn't even dare to say the word "poor monk". After all, this is the Jinluan Palace. If Daoxi slapped him in the face in public, it would be a disgrace to Buddhism, and Chen Xuanzang also knew that Daoxi was not a mortal. .
"Haha. I didn't expect that the holy monk turned out to be Chen Aiqing's beloved son. Like father, like son. Chen Aiqing is the number one scholar in the Tang Dynasty, and his beloved son is the number one mage in the Tang Dynasty. Haha." Li Shimin. Laughed loudly.
Of course, with Li Shimin's eyesight, how could he not see that Chen Xuanzang was very embarrassed at this time, and Chen Guangrui did not seem to support Chen Xuanzang's entry into Buddhism.
"Your Majesty doesn't know something. The thing I regret most in my life is that I gave birth to this son. I didn't listen to the teachings. I didn't read the good books of sages. I had to read some scriptures. I confuse the public with my evil words. It's hard to wait for the elegant hall." Chen Guangrui said directly. It just belittles Buddhism.
If Chen Guangrui has no relationship with Daoxi, then Chen Guangrui will undoubtedly die as soon as this sentence comes out. Even if Buddhism owes Chen Guangrui a karma, but a mortal wants to ask Buddhism for karma, isn't this a joke?
"Master Chen, what are you saying?"
"Pa" Daoxi walked up to Chen Xuanzang, slapped his face on the forehead, and said loudly: "How do you call your father? You are so ungrateful. This is what your Buddhist Buddha taught you. ?”
Chen Xuanzang was directly confused, and Li Shimin was also confused, and Guanyin in the sky was even more confused. This Dao Xiguo really hit him as he said, without any ambiguity.
Daoxi and Chen Guangrui have a very close friendship. After all, Chen Guangrui is the first friend Daoxi met in the human world. How can he let his friend be bullied by Buddhism, even if it is rude? After all, Buddhism is the ultimate I also owe Chen Guangrui some karma.
"How can you be so rude in the Jinluan Hall, in front of the Holy Emperor!" A middle-aged man wearing a python robe shouted angrily. This man was none other than the founding general, Cheng Yaojin, who was also Cheng Qiansui of the Tang Dynasty.
Not only was Cheng Yaojin a little angry, but even Li Shimin was a little annoyed. After all, this was the Jinluan Palace, and in front of him, he actually attacked a pilgrim monk. Isn't this a slap in the face of Datang?
Daoxi had never seen any scene before. No matter it was a small scene, it was just a group of mortals. He walked out directly and glanced at all the officials in the Jinluan Palace, as well as Li Shimin.
"It has only been more than ten years since the founding of the Tang Dynasty. Have you, those in power, already begun to get carried away? Have you become arrogant? Even if Chen Xuanzang became Buddha, he still has a father. As long as his father is alive, he is a son. Why? ?Are you guys all beasts without a father?" Dao Xi can speak out no matter where he is, not to mention a mortal's Jinluan Palace, even the Lingxiao Palace.
Cheng Yaojin and the ministers who were fighting for Chen Xuanzang were all blushing when Daoxi said it, but they could not refute it. However, at this time, one person said: "Although your words are reasonable, this is the Jinluan Palace. In front of I'm afraid it would be inappropriate for Your Majesty to use violence!"