After the Battle of Makino, China's theocracy was already in decline. As a nation with the supremacy of "pragmatism", the mainstream view of Chinese towards religion is to "worship ghosts and gods and stay away". Chen Cheng used to be a materialist, but now he is somewhat agnostic. He can't deny the existence of God, but as long as the gods have not appeared in front of him and have not shown incredible power, then he will not admit the existence of God.

For Wang Yue, Chen Cheng is a god. When he was in Luoyang, he was stabbed several times, and his blood was almost dry, but he was pulled back from the abyss of death by Chen Cheng. From that time on, Wang Yue believed that there were indeed gods in this world, and the gods were by his side and in front of his eyes.

Therefore, after those bald-headed monks preached what Western Hu gods were, Wang Yue personally went out and secretly observed for a period of time to see what was the difference between the Hu people's gods and his gods. However, those monks did not show any inhuman place, nor did they have any supernatural powers.

This made Wang Yue very disappointed, and it also made him believe that only Chen Cheng was the only true god in this world. The others, whether it is Huang Tian or Buddha, are just false gods. For the monks who preach false gods, Wang Yue's advice is, "Kill the leader, and the rest will be exiled to the Western Regions." ”

With the development of the Western Regions, more and more people are needed. Growing cotton is a job that requires a lot of cheap manpower, and the Western Regions Changshi Mansion has obtained a lot of manpower by fighting wars to capture prisoners and paying money to buy them, but it is still not enough. Over there, they often ask the court to exile more people, and the strong men are the best, and they don't dislike the old and weak women and children. Cotton picking, which is the most important work, can be done by children.

Most of the heroes and powers of Liangzhou are in the Western Regions Changshi Mansion, who have made a fortune in the population and cotton trade, and have been encouraging the imperial court to clean Guanzhong more vigorously, a few thousand people are too few, and it will be safe to get tens of thousands of people to pass.

"Throw the monks to the Western Regions? They're from the Western Regions! ”

Chen Cheng was not very satisfied with Wang Yue's suggestion, and after thinking for a while, he said, "Let's go and see first, what if there is really a god?" Although I know most of it is a lie, but what if? ”

So they went out with more than a dozen guards and went to the place where the monks lived in Chang'an City. It was a large mansion with three entrances and three entrances, in the East Market near Hengmen. There were two big stone lions standing at the door, Chen Cheng saw it, groaned slightly, pointed to the two stone lions and said, "In this courtyard, probably only these two stone lions are clean." ”

Wang Yue was used to some inexplicable words that Chen Cheng occasionally said, and the two Xiliang dragoons and the guards behind him were also used to it, so no one showed any discomfort. After Chen Cheng finished speaking, seeing that everyone was indifferent, he shook his head and said, "It's a pity, it's a pity." ”

Of course, no one understands why he said it's a pity.

Seeing so many warriors wearing steel armor and carrying horizontal swords coming over, the monks in the house had already noticed it and invited the chief monk to come out. The great monk's name is Zhiqian, a native of the Western Regions, who looks a little Caucasian and is very different from the Chinese.

But it's not quite right to say this, like Wuwei County is too Shouchengyi, he looks like a person from the Western Regions, but who said he is not Chinese?

Zhi Qian was accustomed to the visit of big people, so he did not panic after hearing the report, but tidied up his appearance, and then walked out the door, ready to greet the distinguished guests. Why did he know it was a guest? Steel armor is a militaristic weapon, and each collar has a number, and ordinary people may not be able to buy it even if they have money. Now Chen Cheng and his entourage are all wearing heavy steel armor, what is it if they are not nobles?

"The poor monk has seen the benefactors."

Monk Zhiqian has a good skin and looks like a virtuous monk. In other words, with a good skin, you can be a great monk. He behaves calmly, speaks in a low voice, and can give people a good impression just by opening his mouth. The celebrities and scholars and Confucians in Guanzhong who came to visit before had a very pleasant conversation with them.

But this time, the people Zhi Qian faced were completely different from those he had encountered before. Chen Cheng didn't care, while Wang Yue and the other guards were all hostile.

"You are not a poor monk, and I am not a benefactor." Chen Cheng smiled: "Living in such a big house, what kind of poor monk are you talking about?" ”

When Zhi Qian heard this, his spirits perked, this kind of fighting thing, he had encountered many times in conversations with great Confucian celebrities. The great Confucian who can't play a sharp edge is not a good monk! Zhiqian once stayed in Luoyang for a long time, and was well received by the government and the opposition, and he was never afraid to talk to others.

"The donor has a lot of wisdom, and it seems that he has a relationship with my Buddha!" Zhi Qian said with a smile: "If you come, you will be a guest, and the donor will please." ”

Chen Cheng was not polite to him, and walked inside with his feet. In this world, there are not many people who need him to take it seriously, and there are not many people who deserve him to take it seriously, and the monk is not on the list that needs to be taken seriously for the time being. Behind Chen Cheng, Wang Yue pressed the horizontal knife on his waist and walked in.

Two fat monks blocked the way and shouted: "In the land of Buddhism, you must not carry a murder weapon with you!" ”

Wang Yueli ignored these cultists, sneered and bumped into them. "Bang", a monk was knocked into the air and fell to the ground. The other monk was punched in the nose and fell on his back in a long stream of blood. Seeing that this group of people was so vicious, the other monks all stopped coming forward.

Zhi Qian's face changed slightly, and he shouted to the monks around him: "Don't you retreat? ”

The monks glanced at Chen Cheng and the others fiercely, and reluctantly retreated. They were able to escape from the middle environment of Luoyang, so they naturally had the courage and courage. Since entering Chang'an, it has always been sought after, and now when I see someone coming to the door to spread wild, I am naturally extremely angry.

Zhi Qian saw that Chen Cheng's identity was extraordinary, and he had a rough idea in his heart. I know that if we pass this hurdle today, the missionary cause will be unstoppable. But if you can't get through, it's all over.

He stretched out his hand to Chen Cheng and said, "General, please go this way." ”

Chen Cheng smiled: "Oh, do you recognize me? ”

Zhi Qian said respectfully: "The general is awe-inspiring, although I have never seen it, but I can see it at a glance." ”

It's really Chen Cheng's appearance is too distinctive, and if he can be as majestic as him, there are few people in Chang'an City. Coupled with the soldiers in steel armor behind him, it is not difficult to guess his identity.

Chen Cheng laughed and said, "The monk will still be angry!" ”

"A little carving insect skill, compared with the general's martial arts, what can it be counted?"

Zhi Qian led the way in front and led Chen Cheng up to the lobby. The guards guarded the gate and the backyard, and they were divided under the lobby. When those monks heard that it was the general who had arrived, they all put away the anger on their faces and made kind looks. Now in Chang'an City, they are the largest generals, even if they are angry, they don't dare to show it.

In fact, instead of being angry, they are now rejoicing. If you can convince the general and lead him into the Buddha Gate, then the Buddha Gate will be able to flourish in Guanzhong and Liangzhou!

Chen Cheng sat down on the futon at the top of the hall and asked, "What is the name of a monk?" ”

Zhi Qian said respectfully: "The poor monk Zhi Qian is a member of the Yue clan. ”

"Yue's?" Chen Cheng said with a smile: "It's a little far away from China, why did you come so far?" ”

Zhi Qian said without hesitation: "It's to spread the Dharma!" ”

"What is Dharma?"

"Dharma is the truth of the world! Understanding the Dharma allows us to understand our minds, but we are not bound by them! A look of yearning appeared on Zhi Qian's face, "The Buddha loves and pities the world, so he descended the Dharma, so that we can transcend the sea of suffering and no longer suffer from the suffering of samsara!" ”

Chen Cheng has some contradictions in his heart, on the one hand, he does not believe in Buddhism, but he feels that believing in Buddhism is not a bad thing; On the other hand, he knew that the Buddha did not exist at all, but he also wanted to have a transcendent being who could explain what was happening to him. This contradiction in his heart made him not yet decide how to deal with these monks.

As Wang Yue said, send them all to the Western Regions to grow cotton, or let Buddhism spread in China?

Zhi Qian noticed that Chen Cheng seemed to be a little absent-minded, he was still talking with great interest, he had debated with people many times, and he was already familiar with Buddhist theories. However, if he could really speak wildly, and the ground was surging with golden lotus, then Chen Cheng would definitely treat him as a guest immediately.

After talking for a while, Chen Cheng became more and more bored when he listened, he stretched out his hand to interrupt Zhi Qian, and asked directly, "Where is your Buddha?" ”

Zhi Qian smiled and said, "The Buddha is in the western sky, in the world, and in your heart." Buddha's teachings are everywhere, so Buddhas are everywhere! As long as you have a mind, where is not the Dharma, where is not the Buddha? ”

Chen Cheng shook his head and said, "Monk, I don't play with you. If you have what you can do, show it to me. Whether it's a Buddha or a Bodhisattva, if it really exists, just ask them to come out to me. If not, then I'm sorry, and you will not be allowed to beg for food in the land under my rule, nor will you be allowed to preach to others! ”

Zhi Qian's heart tightened, and suddenly he felt a rolling murderous aura rushing towards him. He pondered for a while and said, "How can the Buddha despise others in the Western Heavens? It is revealed, ordinary people are mortals with the naked eye, how can they recognize the true Buddha? ”

Chen Cheng said with some disappointment: "In other words, you can't call Shakyamuni over?" ”

Zhi Qian smiled: "The great general has also heard of the name of the World Venerable? ”

Chen Cheng snorted and asked, "I'll ask you again, will you be like a god?" ”

"Huh?"

"It seems that you won't be able to come to the palm of the gods, so Tong Zigong, Golden Bell Jar, and Yijin Jing will not be able to?"

"This .........," Zhi Qian shook his head and said, "I have never heard of these things that the general said. ”

"If you don't know any of these things, what's the use of you? Hmph, let me plant cotton! ”

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