Min Tian took a hard puff of his cigarette and continued, "I have always been obsessed with the study of Buddhism, and I heard that it represents the highest realm of Buddhism, so I am naturally very interested. This monk didn't know much about Hetian jade materials, so I tried my best to help him choose materials and bargain prices, and finally helped him buy a piece of good materials with high cost performance. ”

But it's a pity that he doesn't know much about the Xuanyu Holy Ring, only that Tubo from the Tang Dynasty is a Buddhist holy relic. And the most important thing is that his Xuanyu Holy Ring is an imitation! ”

Only then did Tang Yi understand why Min Tian said that these two were not the same.

However, even if it is an imitation, there should be a prototype, right?

At this time, Min Tian continued, "I thought that even if it was an imitation, there should be a prototype, so I asked him, but he said that he had seen the atlas from a senior monk in Tibet, and that the atlas was about the historical Buddhist ritual vessels. ”

Afterwards, Min Tian wanted to go to Tibet to find out. This is the power of interest, and Min Tian, who is very interested in Buddhism, does not feel that this is an impulsive thing in the slightest.

As a result, he really found the monk, for Min Tian, who was obsessed with Buddhism, the monk did not push back, but just told him that the atlas was indeed there, but it could only be seen by monks in Tibet, and outsiders could not see it.

Min Tian knew that this kind of thing couldn't be forced at all.

However, regarding the Xuanyu Sacred Ring, this high monk told him something he knew.

He said that the Xuanyu Sacred Ring appeared in the Tang Dynasty, specifically during the Songtsen Gampo period. Most people know the story of Songtsen Gampo and Princess Wencheng. Songtsen Gampo is equivalent to the founding emperor of Tibet, because starting from Songtsen Gampo, Tubo entered the imperial period, he raised troops to conquer, annex and expand, and unified Tibet, at the same time, in the history of Tibetan Buddhism, is also a pioneering figure. ”

"Songtsen Gampo was not a simple man, he created the Tibetan language, introduced Buddhist personnel from India, Nepal, and the Central Plains, and translated a large number of Buddhist scriptures. At the same time, he also welcomed and made a large number of Buddhist offerings and ritual utensils. ”

"Actually, I have also checked some information, during the Songtsen Gampo period, it can only be said that Buddhism arose in Tibet, not at its peak, and it did not even have a real foothold." Speaking of this, Min Tian paused.

Tang Yi said, "That's right, the Songtsen Gampo period coincided with the great changes in Tibet, but in fact, his energy was mainly to develop the strength of the empire. Until his death, the mainstream of Tibet was still Bon, not Buddhism, and it changed later. Moreover, there are historical sources that say that Songtsen Gampo was assassinated by the Bon. But more sources say that he contracted the plague and died. ”

Min Tiansheng was taken aback, many things he knew by checking a lot of information, but he didn't expect Tang Yi to come easily, how could a young man be willing to see these things now?

"Mr. Tang is really knowledgeable." Min Tian praised it from the bottom of his heart.

"Those who engage in antiques will more or less look at some historical materials." Tang Yi didn't explain too much, and then stretched out his hand towards Min Tian, motioning for him to continue.

"When Songtsen Gampo married Princess Wencheng, Tang Taizong Li Shimin also gave him a batch of copper, this batch of copper is amazing, and some gold and precious materials are smelted in it, I don't know what it is."

Tang Yi thought to himself, this must be the raw material for making the Xuanyu Holy Ring, and the lines on the Holy Ring must be because of this.

Sure enough, "At that time, Songtsen Gampo invited an Indian monk and a Nepalese monk to make ritual utensils with this batch of copper." Although I don't know the specific amount of this batch of copper, Li Shimin should not be too stingy, and it will definitely not be very small. However, all the copper materials only formed such a Xuanyu Holy Ring in the end! ”

At the time, Songtsen Gampo was so shocked that he wondered if the two monks had stolen the remaining copper, but after a survey of all the craftsmen involved, it was found that this was the case. The exact production process is no longer verifiable, but it is said that when the Sacred Ring of the Xuan Domain was made, all the participants had the feeling of leaving the real space and entering an ethereal space! ”

"At this time, the two eminent monks actually faced each other with their palms and shouted 'Xuanyu' in unison! Only then did everyone feel that they had returned to reality, but at this time, the two monks actually passed away. Although Songtsen Gampo didn't understand it, he carved the Sanskrit word 'Xuanyu' in the flat door-like place of the sacred ring. ”

"What kind of spells these two monks used, the participating craftsmen didn't know at all, they were just responsible for smelting the copper constantly according to the instructions. The statement and reference of this 'Xuanyu' eventually became a mystery. After the death of Songtsen Gampo, the status of Buddhism in Tibet was still not high. Later, this Xuanyu sacred ring flowed out of Tibet and is said to have reached Nepal. ”

It is also said that a high monk in Nepal received the Xuanyu Sacred Ring, and some people saw him incarnate as a Bodhisattva, and disappeared without a trace in an instant. After that, this Xuanyu Sacred Ring disappeared, some said to have returned to Tibet, some said to stay in Nepal, and some said to have entered China. There is also a saying that in the war at the end of the Ming Dynasty, this Xuanyu Holy Ring was actually obtained by Zhang Xianzhong, who revolted! However, there is no way to verify these! ”

Hearing this, Tang Yi's heart suddenly moved.

Zhang Xianzhong's statement reminded him that forty years ago, his grandfather Tang Zhanyun, who was working in 0503 at the time, was in the process of searching for Zhang Xianzhong's Daxi treasure with his colleague Jiang Yingnian, and accidentally encountered Huluan, so his whereabouts are unknown!

Zen Master Suji also said that he got the Xuanyu Holy Ring from the hands of a person surnamed Tang, could it be that his grandfather was taken away by Huluan and did not die, but accidentally found the treasure of Onishi and got the Xuanyu Holy Ring?

However, after giving the Xuanyu Sacred Ring to Zen Master Suji, it was a deathbed entrustment. In other words, after coming out of the treasure of Onishi, he has already known that his fate is not long in coming. So, what happened to him, and how did he meet Zen Master Suji?

Mess.

"That's all I know!" Min Tian sighed. No matter how scheming Min Tianping was, in the face of an object that he had been pursuing for many years, he still said everything he knew. However, this Xuanyu Sacred Ring is too mysterious, even if it is said so much, it is actually just a source, but it can't solve the key secrets.

At this time, Tang Yi also understood through Min Tian's speech and demeanor that although Min Tian was obsessed with Buddhism, to put it bluntly, it was an interest, and if he wanted to study it thoroughly, he was not necessarily a devout Buddhist. Because Min Tian obviously also has a strong material desire.

While Tang Yi was thinking, Min Tian spoke again, "Mr. Tang, I really have to thank you today!" In this way, Mr. Tan will do the east at noon, and I will do the east in the evening! ”

"Mrs. Min is polite!" Tang Yi immediately said.

"It's Mr. Tang who is too polite, maybe I still have something to ask for." Min Tian smiled a little unnaturally.