looked at Zhou Zeng and remembered the dates again, but heard this Master Xuanzang say: "Don't worry, even if you can't eat this year's, I will keep it for you, and when you return safely, you will be able to eat enough." ”

"Chen Maocai, take a good look, or Master Xuanzang is good to me, this is a high-ranking monk. How can you be as bitter and mean, open-mouthed, and when you squeeze me, it's a set! Zhou Zeng took the flattery of Master Xuanzang and ridiculed this Chen Maocai.

Chen Maocai, who was choked on a word, had nothing to say, and he could only stare at him dryly, looking at Zhou Zeng viciously!

"Okay, let's start talking about business" Between the words, I saw that Wang Xuance took out the draft of the Western Regions march map that he had sorted out over the past few days.

And Master Xuanzang saw that it was a plan to go out of the country, so he would smile and say: "I thought of Wang Changshi together." As he spoke, he also picked up the Western Regions marching map that he had personally drafted on the table next to him, and said to them: "Your Majesty's meaning, I think the three of you also understand it, the most basic purpose is to maintain peaceful exchanges with the countries of the Western Regions and the five Indian countries. And now, the countries of the Western Regions are basically subservient to our Tang Dynasty, especially this Yanqi, Khotan, and Shule, which have the best relationship with us; As for this Qiuzi country, although it is subservient to our Tang Dynasty in face, but there are constant small actions in private, not only secretly connected with the Western Turks, but also the current king Bai Su Vadai often has a heart of disobedience, so he should be more careful when he goes this time. ”

"Thank you Master for reminding me, I also heard the Ministry of War and the people of Honglu Temple mention this matter a few days ago, this time I went to respond immediately and do my best" Wang Xuance replied earnestly to Master Xuanzang's reminder.

Master Xuanzang nodded in agreement, then pointed to the Western Regions march map he had drafted, and said to them: "The biggest threat to the Western Regions is the Western Turks, although this Turk has been divided into two Turks, the East and the West, since the Sui Dynasty. In the fourth year of Zhenguan, the Eastern Turks were destroyed by General Li Jing in a battle, and some of the remaining fled to the west and established this Xue Yantuo. Last year, under the strife of civil strife, the Western Turks were pacified by our Tang Dynasty. Up to now, although His Majesty has established this Yibi Shekui as the Western Turk Khan, but within the Western Turks, there are many factions, and you should also be careful. After passing through these countries, naturally we will come to this Tochar, and after this Tocharian we will reach these five Indian countries. ”

"This place of rest and supplies along the road, along the Hexi Corridor, and the Western Regions Trade Road, is naturally quite sufficient, so there is no need to worry too much. As for the translation issue, the country has been very stable and prosperous in commerce and trade in recent years, so the countries in the Western Regions can naturally understand my words.

As for the five Indian tribes, you have also learned a lot of Sanskrit over the years, so you can naturally communicate with them. However, it is also necessary to bring an interpreter with you to the countries of the Western Regions, you can go to Honglu Temple to find an interpreter for this matter, and you don't need to worry too much about the rest."

Master Xuanzang not only took the initiative to tell them everything he knew; And the detailed precautions will be explained to them thoroughly, in order to achieve perfection.

What Wang Xuance didn't expect was that Master Xuanzang was so enthusiastic, and his own questions had not yet been asked, so Master Xuanzang had thought of them in advance, and answered their questions one by one. So I was also full of joy.

Later, after careful discussion and consideration with Master Xuanzang on the two Western Regions travel maps, as well as supplementation and improvement, the specific plan was also determined. According to this overall plan, if the road goes smoothly, they can basically return to Datang in the first month of the twenty-second year of Zhenguan.

But listening to this Wang Xuance asked Master Xuanzang again: "According to the teacher, what kind of national gift is the most appropriate to give to the nations?" ”

I saw that after a little thought, Master Xuanzang said: "These Western countries, with the prosperity of trade routes in recent years, have gained a lot, and they have what we have in the Tang Dynasty." So gold, silver and jade and the like, you don't have to think about it, not only do they look tacky, but they don't lack these things.

As for silk and jade silk, they also have a lot, and I think it is more appropriate in terms of culture. It is better to send our new translation of the Tao Te Ching to the nations; By the way, this set of tea sets is also very exquisite, and it can be produced by the Weaving Department and sent to other countries. It not only reveals the prosperity of our Tang culture, but also looks atmospheric and elegant."

Hearing this, the three of them not only felt that Master Xuanzang's proposal was very appropriate, but also that it was much stronger than these brocade clothes and jade silks. But listening to this Wang Xuance said: "Yes, the gift of the country should be like Nibora, which is not available in other countries."

With a burst of laughter from these four people, Wang Xuance presented the Son of Heaven as Chen, and it basically took shape.

When they were leaving, Master Xuanzang took the newly printed "Records of the Western Regions of the Tang Dynasty" from the table and said to them: "Although there is not much danger in this westward journey, everything is based on safety, and this book of the Western Regions of the Tang Dynasty will be given to you." The content recorded in it is all over the years, and I told you about it, and with this book, I can find the countries of the Western Regions and facilitate your travel. ”

Hearing these words of concern, the three of them were quite grateful. Thank you Master Xuanzang again and again. With Master Xuanzang's loud "Amitabha". After the three of them gave their salutes, they left the translation institute with joy.

After a few days of detailed sorting, careful thinking, and adopting Master Xuanzang's opinion. Wang Xuance also sorted out the rules and regulations of the envoys to the countries and the detailed rules.

It was another day of the Great Pilgrimage. With the slight cool breeze of the April morning, Wang Xuance was already full of confidence and waited outside the Daxing Palace early. With the sound of three net whips, all the ministers and ministers walked up the steps of the Taiji Hall in accordance with the proper order. With the arrival of Li Shimin's money, the court meeting began......

I saw Wang Xuance come out of the class and play: "Your Majesty, Weichen has prepared a detailed plan for the needs of the envoys to the world, as well as the national gifts to be given, and I implore Your Majesty to take care of it." Saying this, he took out the written note from his sleeve and presented it to Li Shimin.

At Li Shimin's suggestion, but when he saw a small yellow door, he hurriedly stepped down the imperial steps and took over this warm note from Wang Xuance's raised hands.

Li Shimin looked at the handwriting beautifully, planned properly, and suggested a reasonable performance, and nodded again and again, quite satisfied. Not only is I glad that I didn't misunderstand this person, but I am even more pleased with his talent and courage.

When I saw that the national gifts given to the countries were only a copy of the Tao Te Ching, as well as a set of purple pottery plain tea sets and two copies of Lingnan black tea. Li Shimin asked in surprise: Is the reward for the nations so small too thin? ”

And how should Wang Xuance answer? See the next section......

Knowledge: With Master Xuanzang's proposal, the Tao Te Ching, the first book in China to be translated into a foreign language, has been transferred to the countries of the Western Regions and all parts of India.

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