"The so-called 'karma'. Perhaps the envoy could not understand it. I'll just tell you a little bit about it. "The high arch of the moment. A confident look on his face. It's like a row of academic masters. "The so-called word 'cause and effect'. The meaning is simple. It means cause and effect. And the word 'cause and effect' is added to the word 'retribution'. It's what kind of cause it is. What kind of result should be.

"So to speak. Maybe the two of you don't quite understand it yet. Here's an example. For example, a person does good deeds all day long. Then the Buddhists will believe it. This man will be rewarded in the end; But if one man does great evil. Then this person will also get bad retribution after all. That's it. “

"Your Excellency, Prime Minister. You understand what you mean. It should be what the contemptible people heard when they were in your country, 'Good people have good rewards.' The wicked have evil retribution'. This sounds like Buddhism advocating to the world that we should do more good deeds. Richard thought for a moment. Said to the high arch.

"Not bad. That's exactly what it means. Gao Gong nodded and said.

"But. There is another question in the contemptible heart. Richard asked Gao Gong suspiciously. This doctrine of exhortation to do good. What kind of connection does it have with being attacked by other countries? ”

"Huh. That's a big connection. Gao Gong said with a smile. This 'karma' is not just a Buddhist teaching sentient beings to do good and avoid evil. There is one more of them. That's karma. When the time comes, it will inevitably appear. Whether it's your life. Or your next life. There will come a time when it will happen. That's why. People who believe in Buddhism believe in one reason. If something happens. Good deeds are naturally due to the fact that they have done good deeds. And the evil deeds are naturally because of what evil things I have done. But the Buddhists don't force it. I feel that this is the reward that God has given to all beings. For better or for worse. It shouldn't be interfered with. ”

"That's what I said. The Prime Minister meant ...... "Richard, though he was not yet able to fully understand the meaning of the high arch. But he already understood the general meaning. "If the people there are attacked by another nation. They will only think that they have done something wrong. And this is the punishment that God has given them. ”

"Hmm. This...... That's probably what it means. Gao Gong said with some slurring. When Gao Gong said this. Very hesitant.

Originally. According to what Zhang Fan and Long Qing said before. It was to make these Portuguese feel that they would bring a lot of trouble to the Ming when they sent troops to invade India. Of course. In the end, they would have agreed to send their troops. But that must be very "reluctant". So come on. These Portuguese will inevitably feel in this matter. What they did was very sorry for the Ming Dynasty. And that time. The people of the Ming Dynasty also have a reason to get some benefits from them or something. Speaking of which, though. It can make these old treacherous and cunning people in the Ming Dynasty look at the benefits. There may not be many of them. But as long as there is. It's worth it. Anyway, the posturing is already pure and incomparable. And it doesn't cost anything. Why not.

And now. Gao Gong's words reacted to Richard's words as if to tell them. Feel free and bold to send troops against them. Even in the Ming Dynasty. Buddhism has many adherents. But at that time. They will only feel that this is the karma that the people of that place will endure. It was they who had done something evil to cause this.

That's exactly what the high arch was trying to say. But when he finished speaking, he realized that it was wrong. Of course. It's not just him. Even the civil and military ministers of the Manchu Dynasty next to him and Long Qing, who was sitting alone on the throne, also heard the question. Isn't that just telling them? Go and attack there. It has nothing to do with our Ming Dynasty at all. In this way. I want the benefit of a fart.

Thought of this. The people in the Imperial Palace have also changed. There wasn't much of a discussion. Instead, some people looked at Gao Gong, who was a little annoyed. The eyes of the other part of the people were looking at Zhang Fan on the side.

The person involved in such a topic is Zhang Fan. And the person who asked Gao Gong to come out to explain to Richard was still Zhang Fan. And now. The explanation of the high arch has such an effect. Everybody knows. It's not the fault of the high arch. After all, what Zhang Fan wants to talk about is "karma". Anyone in this hall today. It is estimated that it is now the same as the high arch said.

That's it. Everyone couldn't help but have some strange thoughts in their hearts. Why didn't Zhang Fan choose anyone else? But it was chosen to be explained by the high arch. It looked like it before. Zhang Fan just wanted to take revenge on Gao Gong harmlessly. After all, Gao Gong always thought about how to impeach Zhang Fan before. And now it seems. Zhang Fan's revenge is not as simple as harmlessness. If he wants to make a fuss about it. Let the high arch give people a kind of people who help other countries regardless of the interests of the country. Although it sounds ridiculous. But it's not impossible. After all, for the ministers above the main hall now. They hadn't seen anything like that. Or open the history books and take a look. In thousands of years of history, I don't know how many prominent people who held power for a while were ousted by such nonsensical reasons.

It's just that there is one thing that everyone has never thought of. is also the reason why many people are now focusing on Zhang Fan. All of them. I didn't think about it. Zhang Fan will take advantage of this matter. Through one of the Buddhist doctrines, let the high arch go into the trap. Let's be honest, though. Now everyone who has realized it is thinking about it. I think Zhang Fan's move is ingenious. Who could have imagined that? The trap of impeachment could be hidden in such a Buddhist doctrine that exhorts people to do good.

This method. I guess no one ever thought of it. Now Zhang Fan has done just that. This has to make everyone look at it with admiration. Of course. If this matter is a method that Zhang Fan came up with on the spot just now to deal with Gao Gong. Then everyone's evaluation of Zhang Fan will be much higher. After all, this kind of thing really smells like a stroke of genius. It's not something that ordinary people can imagine. And if Zhang Fan was just in the Ming Dynasty when Richard and Joanna had just arrived. Zhang Fan began to plan for this. If you come up with such a countermeasure. The ministers were also impressed by Zhang Fan. It's just too much to guard against.

And the high arch at this time. Stand there motionless. A stinky expression. It was as if he had just swallowed something extremely unclean. But because at this time, you have to take care of your own identity and etiquette. I can't vomit and vent happily. In short, today's high arches make people look awkward. looks extremely aggrieved. At this moment, Gao Gong's heart was very remorseful. He kept blaming himself. Why did he agree with Zhang Fan's recommendation to him just now? Why did he fall into the trap set by Zhang Fan so easily? But there is more regret. Gao Gong is also comforting himself. After all, the trick Zhang Fan used just now was too unexpected. And. Most importantly. Gao Gong didn't think. Zhang Fan plans to do something to himself with this reason. For one, this matter is a bit too far-fetched to talk about. Second, the high arch is now a high authority after all. is not afraid of what Zhang Fan wants to do to him.

And Zhang Fan now. Although there was no expression of joy on his face. But in his heart he was already happy. Speaking of this matter, it was really what Zhang Fan thought of temporarily. However, Zhang Fan never planned to talk about this matter in his heart. Or rather, impeachment of the high arch and so on. All Zhang Fan wanted to do was to use this matter to ridicule Gao Gong. There were no other plans. But when he saw what Gao Gong looked like now. He was very happy in his heart.

"That's what I said. If we get sick and attack India. Your country won't get in the way, will you? Richard didn't know what Gao Gong, Zhang Fan and others were thinking now. That's what he knew. Attack India. It is now possible to create even larger colonies for one's homeland.

"That's a good thing to say. But not now. Zhang Fan stood up at this time and said. This is no longer the case. If your country does not come at all, I will greet us. If you ask, you will directly send troops to attack India. I'm never going to ask about it. Although I have a lot to do with it. But another country is another country. We don't care about other countries' affairs.

"But now. Now that you have come. Explained the matter to us. And if we just pretend we don't know. In the future, if the news spreads outside. Let those people in the land of Buddhism and my Ming Dynasty know that we didn't care about it after hearing about it. Wouldn't it greatly damage the prestige of our emperor and my Ming court? ”

All right. Zhang Fan said this, but it solved the embarrassment of the high arch now. Richard and Joanna, who heard Zhang Fan's words, had a surprised expression. How could they possibly have imagined. Obviously, I didn't want to cause trouble, so I came to the Ming Dynasty to discuss things with the Ming Emperor. It has developed to the present, but it is now such a scene. But the two don't regret it. Whether it's a diplomat like Richard. Or Joanna, a soldier from an aristocratic family. They all understand that regret will not solve any problems.

"If so......" Richard was already looking for a solution.

"Two noble envoys." Long Qing spoke. "There's so much at stake. You'll have to think about it. The two noble envoys must have been tired from coming from afar. In addition, it is not early today. It's better to leave it at that. Let's discuss it again in the future. ”

"Since Your Majesty said so. So be it. Richard didn't insist. After all, the other party is the emperor. And since Long Qing said so. There must be room for negotiation.

Scattered. But except for a problem of corruption, which was solved. The other two things have not been resolved. And Zhang Fan was about to leave and rush home. But he got a signal from Longqing that he wanted him to stay.