Chapter 160: Don't Let the Poor Monk Go? Poor monks go on a hunger strike!
"Amitabha! That's it! After the poor monk obtains the true scriptures, he will come to Gaochang to meet His Majesty! Spread the supreme Dharma......" Xuanzang replied with a straight face, but unfortunately Ju Wentai didn't listen to it at all! At this time, Ju Wentai had an idea: go?! No way!!
"Oops! That's what happened?! It's all my carelessness...... Merely...... Yesterday the holy monk didn't say that he was going to leave today, right? After Ju Wentai finished speaking, he walked to Xuanzang's side and said with a smile: "The holy monk will sit down for a while, but it's just ...... The monk did not say when he needed to leave, so he ...... I didn't pack the monk's bag......"
Xuanzang hurriedly sat up and said, "Amitabha! Anyway! Anyway! After finishing speaking, Xuanzang said: "The poor monk only needs a little water and a little steamed bread......
"Hey! The holy monk said this, but it's strange, isn't it? King Ju Wentai of Gaochang said with a slight change in his face, and Xuanzang hurriedly explained: "Amitabha! The poor monk didn't mean that......"
"Why don't you do it! The holy monk didn't say when he would leave, so he would leave two days later! Just to teach my people about the Dharma and give them a great opportunity......" After Ju Wentai, the king of Gaochang, finished with a smile, he said: "Holy monk, rest assured! In these two days, I have prepared all the things that the holy monks need for their long journey! When the time comes...... I personally sent the holy monk ......"
Xuanzang suddenly understood what Ju Wentai meant, and secretly said that it was not good! Hurriedly said: "Amitabha! Your Majesty! There are so many people in this Gaochang City, how can I finish it in two days? It's better for Your Majesty to let the poor monk leave now and stay ......"
Ju Wentai suddenly said loudly: "No! Do what I say! Xuanzang was taken aback by Ju Wentai, and Ju Wentai also realized that he had gone too far, so he hurriedly lowered his tone and said slowly: "Holy monk...... Why don't you stay in this Gaochang City? ”
Xuanzang said secretly: That's true! How is this good? Hurriedly said: "Your Majesty! The poor monk is just a small monk, how can He De be so valued by His Majesty?! Your Majesty, why don't you let the little monk go......"
"Humph! How?! Could it be ...... The holy monk is not as good as the Tang Dynasty? Ju Wentai put on a big hat for Xuanzang, and then said: "Although my kingdom is not as good as the Tang Dynasty, I will fully support the holy monks to preach Buddhism!" Isn't it much better than the Tang Dynasty? There are many and mixed sects in the Central Plains, and the holy monks will inevitably be hindered when they return to Chang'an to preach Buddhism! And...... I can also spread the Dharma of the holy monks in other small countries......"
"Amitabha! Your Majesty! The purpose of the little monk's trip is to go to Tianzhu to obtain the true scriptures and return to Chang'an to preach Buddhism! Since the little monk has promised His Majesty the King of Tang, he must not lie to him! Please also ask Your Majesty to let the little monk leave...... "Xuanzang is also as strong as a cow, no matter what this Gaochang King Ju Wentai says, he just doesn't agree to come down!"
Hearing Xuanzang say so surely, Ju Wentai was also angry, and said loudly: "Hmph! Come! The two walked in from outside the door, and hurriedly saluted and said, "Your Majesty!" ”
Ju Wentai pointed at the holy monk Xuanzang and said angrily: "Take down all the bags on the holy monk's body, and then lock them up in the Buddhist temple!" No one can let him go without my consent! ”
The two guards immediately agreed: "Yes! Immediately, despite Xuanzang's struggle, the two confiscated all the bags and scepters beside him! and dragged Xuanzang out......
Ju Wentai snorted coldly and said, "Hmph! This time, see how you go west, stay here! ”
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On the second day, King Ju Wentai of Gaochang came to the Buddhist temple and met the senior monks (old monks) of the Buddhist temple in the palace! When the senior monk saw Ju Wentai, he clasped his palms together and proclaimed: "Amitabha! The poor monk has seen Your Majesty! ”
Ju Wentai said with a smile: "The monk doesn't have to be polite! Ju Wentai didn't ask yet, but the monk asked first, and said, "Your Majesty! Was the holy monk of the Tang Dynasty imprisoned by His Majesty? ”
"Huh?! Why did the monk say this?! "Ju Wentai's face is a little unsightly, what does it mean that I have imprisoned the holy monk? I am protecting him, staying and preaching the Dharma in my kingdom!
The high monk advised: "Amitabha! Your Majesty! The holy monk of the Tang Dynasty is a rare disciple of Buddhism, and this trip to the west can also be said to have been guided by the Buddha! Your Majesty is so obstructive ......"
"Enough!" Ju Wentai's face changed, and he said: "The journey to the west is far away, and the road is dangerous, I am protecting the holy monk!" It's not what the monk said...... Imprison the Holy Monk! ”
Seeing that the senior monk was about to say something, Ju Wentai hurriedly stopped: "Okay! Monks should be busy with whatever they should be busy! I still have something to attend to! After finishing speaking, Ju Wentai walked straight to Xuanzang's residence!
Looking at Ju Wentai's departing back, the monk shook his head and muttered, "Your Majesty is in love!" Amitabha Buddha ...... and then turned and left......
"Holy monk! How was the rest yesterday? Gaochang King Ju Wentai looked at Xuanzang and asked with a smile, Xuanzang got up and said, "Amitabha...... Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness! If Your Majesty is willing to let the poor monk go......"
Gaochang King Ju Wentai knew that Xuanzang wanted to leave again, so he said bluntly: "Okay!" What is leaving without leaving?! In the future, the holy monks will stay in my Buddhist temple or preach the Dharma in the capital, and never let the thought of leaving! Haha......"
"Your Majesty! This is absolutely unacceptable! The poor monk is a disciple of Buddhism, and he should preach the compassion of my Buddha and save the suffering people of the world! How can you be in a corner? I also hope that Your Majesty~ understand, let the poor monk go west...... "Xuanzang looked at this situation, and without Ju Wentai's approval, I am afraid it will be difficult to go out!"
In this case, it can be regarded as a tearing of the skin of the two parties! Ju Wentai was stunned, in a corner? Does this mean that my country is not as big as the Tang Dynasty? Ju Wentai has to compare with the Tang Dynasty in everything, which is actually a sign of lack of confidence, but it is also where he can't compare......
"Humph! Holy Monk! I'll tell you the truth! Want to go to Tianzhu? I'm afraid I can't!! There are only two paths in front of you right now! 1. That's what I said, stay in the Gaochang Kingdom, and I will give you the right to preach Buddhism!! ”
"As for the second one...... Hehe...... "Ju Wentai didn't say, he was sloppy! Xuanzang hurriedly took a deep breath and asked, "Amitabha...... What is the second way? Please let your majesty know! ”
Ju Wentai smiled and said, "Holy Monk...... Do you remember how you came out? Did you go to Tianzhu at the behest of Li Shimin, the king of Tang? Or is it ...... The holy monk ran out secretly......"
"Amitabha! The little monk did sneak out! But the little monk has already received the support of His Majesty the King of Tang to preach Buddhism, but ......" Xuanzang hadn't finished speaking, Ju Wentai interrupted Xuanzang's words again and said, "Oh?! Agreed?! AgreedWhy...... Will they send people to chase and intercept the holy monks? Hahaha......"
Xuanzang stubbornly said: "Amitabha...... That was because His Majesty the King of Tang thought that the road to Tianzhu was dangerous, so he did not issue an official document for customs clearance......"
"Hahaha...... It's ridiculous! Although I am the king of Gaochang Kingdom! But it's also Han Chinese! How could I not know that all of the Central Plains believe in Taoism!? Taoism is the first major religion in the Central Plains, on the contrary...... But Buddhism is in decline! After Ju Wentai finished speaking, he continued: "Hmph! How long did the Tang Dynasty start? Internal and external turmoil! Although there are many talents, the economy is in ruins! How is it possible to agree that you will go to Tianzhu to learn the scriptures and then go back to preach the Dharma? Can't get enough to eat, and still preach Buddhism? ”
"Amitabha! Your Majesty! Now the people of the Tang Dynasty can eat, and the poor monks also understand that they can travel west! Xuanzang himself was also shocked, in fact, Ju Wentai was right! It seems that King Tang agreed, but in fact, King Tang did not agree! He even sent people to chase and intercept his westward journey, and he was blessed by the Buddha if he could sneak out!
Ju Wentai smiled and said, "Oh?!" If so...... So...... I still have to talk about this second way, which is that I will send you back to Chang'an! Since you said that Li Shimin agreed with you to go west to seek the true scriptures, then send you back to ...... Presumably, Li Shimin will send someone to expedite you to Tianzhu's ......"
"Amitabha Buddha ......" Xuanzang recited the Buddha's name and did not speak! Ju Wentai thought that Xuanzang had compromised, so he smiled and said, "Haha...... Wouldn't that be better? The holy monk's return to Chang'an will be blocked in thousands of ways, but in my kingdom, it can make the holy monk better preach the Dharma......"
Seeing Xuanzang reciting the scriptures with his eyes closed, Ju Wentai smiled proudly and left! Unexpectedly, someone came to report in the afternoon, saying: "The holy monks of the Tang Dynasty are on a hunger strike!" ”
As soon as he heard that Xuanzang was on a hunger strike, Ju Wentai was taken aback, and hurriedly put on his clothes to take a look! As soon as he walked to the door, Ju Wentai stopped and thought: Could it be that this holy monk did it on purpose? The stratagem? Let's wait and see! I don't believe you can really go on a hunger strike......
Ju Wentai said coldly to his subordinates: "You go down!" Carefully observe the holy monk's every move, if something happens, you will be killed!! ”
"Huh!? Be...... Be! The subordinates hurriedly rushed to the Buddhist temple, imprisoned Xuanzang's door, and stared carefully! didn't even dare to blink his eyes, for fear that if this Xuanzang made a mistake, his head could say goodbye to his neck......