In front of him, the black armor army opened the way, and there were attendants who held festivals to follow. Under the protection of a group of Yu Linlang and the princes and ministers, this Li Shimin's royal palace slowly passed the Mingde Gate, which is two zhang wide and six zhang deep, and came to the Vermilion Bird Street, which is fifty zhang wide and about ten miles long.

This Suzaku Street is paved with bluestone, and it has long been cleaned spotlessly in order to welcome the return of Master Xuanzang. The merchants and shops on both sides were also crowded with people kneeling and watching the ceremony at this time, although there were crowds of people, but they still seemed orderly under the maintenance of the soldiers.

Although it was customary for His Majesty the Emperor to pass by, the people had to kneel down and salute; But today's people can't help but raise their heads with laughter, looking at the monk's bearing and the emperor's honor.

I saw that on this Suzaku Street, every other mile, there were always dozens of court musicians playing this cheerful music according to the proper etiquette. All kinds of high poles are also lit up to welcome the return of Master Xuanzang.

With the slow movement of the car, it was only the time of two incense sticks, and it was outside the Suzaku Gate. At this time, the representatives of the monks of the major monasteries in Chang'an City were arranged in order to welcome the return of Master Xuanzang with the highest etiquette of Buddhism. Of course, this very intelligent debate monk is also in accordance with the proper etiquette, on behalf of Hongfu Temple is safely listed.

After passing through this Suzaku Gate, you will arrive at this Daxing Palace. In the past, Master Xuanzang had only seen this Daxing Palace from afar, and today he came to it in person, and he roughly swept such a glance, which was not only solemn and solemn, but also showed the charm of a great country in luxury.

Outside the Taiji Palace, Li Shimin once again touched Master Xuanzang's hand and walked up the steps along the imperial road. All the civil and military ministers also entered in order, in turn, and the court band still played this beautiful court music in accordance with due etiquette.

When he arrived in this Taiji hall, Li Shimin immediately ordered a small yellow door, brought a carved mahogany show, plus a trace of futon, put it on the side of the throne, and personally invited Master Xuanzang to sit down. And many ministers and ministers also slowly sat down on their own futons according to the original custom.

At this time, Li Shimin looked at Master Xuanzang affectionately, and asked kindly: "Master went west to learn scriptures, why didn't he report to the imperial court to learn about it?" ”

Master Xuanzang folded his hands, bowed his body and saluted back: "When Xuanzang went, he also played it repeatedly, but unfortunately, his sincerity was shallow, and he could not obtain the permission of the imperial court. The sin of despotism is only deeply feared. ”

Hearing this, Li Shimin replied with a smile: "After the Master became a monk, he has broken off with the world, so he can entrust his life to seek the benefit of the Dharma, and I am very moved by this sincere heart!" ”

"This is all thanks to the blessing of Your Majesty. Xuanzang's westward journey to seek the Dharma passed through more than 100 countries, large and small, and brought back a large number of Sanskrit classics to pray for the benefit of the Tang Dynasty." Master Xuanzang replied sincerely.

"What are the books that the mage has carried?" Li Shimin asked him with surprise. At this time, above the court, the ministers also cast longing glances at Master Xuanzang, because they also wanted to know the answer to this question.

But seeing this, Master Xuanzang said politely: "This time, Xuanzang brought back a total of 224 Mahayana Sutras, 192 Mahayana Sutras, 192 Hinayana Treatises, 14 Theravada Sutras, 15 Sami Bottom (Positive Quantitation Sects), 15 Mass Sects, 22 Mishasa Sutras (Transforming Earth Sects), 17 Gyāsa Vedic Sects (Drinking Light Sects), 42 Dharma Tantric Sects, 67 Sabha Sutras (Saying Everything), 36 Cause Commentaries, and 15 Sound Treatises. He also brought back eight gold and silver Buddha statues, more than 150 relics of the Buddha's true body, and a rubbing of the Buddha's footprints."

With Master Xuanzang's gesture, I saw that many soldiers carried these eight Buddha statues, as well as a large number of scriptures written in Bayes. These eight Buddha statues are four gold and four silver, and vary in size, the largest gold Buddha statue is about three feet high, and the smallest is about one foot. Not only are they lifelike, but they are also kind and vivid. And these many Bayeux scriptures, carefully viewed, are also quite old, and there is a strong historical flavor in the thick atmosphere.

As Li Shimin and Master Xuanzang walked together, the Buddha statue and scriptures in the middle of the Taiji Hall. Master Xuanzang then personally presented more than 150 true body relics. I saw that in a golden treasure letter, more than 150 Buddhist treasures, through the sunlight, are not only colorful, but also dazzling.

When you look at it closely, the white ones are as fine as jade, the red ones are as crystalline as coral, and the yellow ones are as brilliant as beeswax. These relics are large and small, the big ones are as big as red beans, and the small ones are as small as corn. Hearing that this is a thing that Shakyamuni sits, and has a huge wishing power, Li Shimin also sincerely folded his hands and gave a salute.

"I never thought of a teacher, but I was able to bring back the treasures of Buddhism. Last time, I heard Wang Aiqing talk about the grand occasion of the uncovered conference of all departments in Tianzhu, which really made me envious. I heard that there are three Buddhist treasures, and I was full of joy when I received high courtesy, and I never thought that this time, the teacher could bring back so many Buddhist treasures, which is really gratifying. I don't know what the mage needs me to do, please tell me everything? Li Shimin looked at everything that Master Xuanzang brought back, and said to him majestically.

"This is all due to the blessing of His Majesty, which naturally makes the Buddha inclined to our Tang Dynasty."

One sentence made Li Shimin full of joy. I only heard this Master Xuanzang then said: "With so many scriptures brought back from Tianzhu countries, Xuanzang not only needs a place to translate the scriptures; It is even more necessary for some monks who are proficient in Sanskrit to work with Xuanzang to translate these Sanskrit classics into our Chinese to bless our Tang Dynasty."

Hearing this plea for the country, Li Shimin thought for a while, and then said to Master Xuanzang: "In this case, then I will deliberately grant permission, Hongfu Temple is the residence of the master, and how about setting up a translation institute here to translate Sanskrit classics?" ”

Hearing this, Master Xuanzang hurriedly bowed down and knelt down to thank Li Shimin for his immeasurable kindness......

After Li Shimin picked up Master Xuanzang with his own hands, but seeing his eyes rolling like this, he then said to Master Xuanzang: "Since this King of the Ring of the Sun of Tianzhu Kingdom can hold this uncovered conference for the Master, I am also willing to hold a water and land Festival for the Master, and ask the Master to go to the altar to explain the Dharma, explain the essence of Buddhism, and protect thousands of people in the Tang Dynasty, I don't know what the Master wants?" ”

Hearing that Li Shimin made such an arrangement, Master Xuanzang happily replied with one word, "good"

So, above the court, everyone was happy, and all of them were filled with this endless smile.

After the end of this court meeting, Li Shimin specially issued an edict: select monks who are proficient in Sanskrit from all over the country to participate in the translation of the scriptures. After some time of layers of selection, more than 20 people were recruited. Therefore, there were five disciples of Master Xuanzang later: Daoxuan, Shentai, Huili, Bianji, and Xuanying.

Hongfu Temple: It was built in the eighth year of Zhenguan, it was built by Taizong Li Shimin to commemorate his mother Queen Taimu, and then in Zhenguan for 19 years, it was the place where Master Xuanzang translated the scriptures. It still exists today......

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