Chapter 15: The Scenery of the Mission Enters the Mud Country, the Banquet Speaks of Religion (II)
"Alas, I have seen all this, how can there be so many words between our brothers, what should and should not be, don't see outsiders," King Deva also said politely.
"Please, I've asked the attendants to prepare for this banquet, let's talk about state affairs and private affairs together, and talk while eating. It's a good ......."
Therefore, this group entered the main hall of the palace of the king of Nibhara, and the king of Deva prepared this due feast early. With the beginning of the state banquet, the group entered a joyful and cheerful atmosphere......
Since Wang Xuance first met King Deva outside Minzhou City, nearly 20 years have passed, just ask, how many 20 years can there be in life; From the beginning of the unfamiliar, to the current familiarity, I believe that the intersection, even if it is the intersection between the two countries, is also without the constraints of etiquette, just like their own brothers, this is the charm of friendship, as long as I recognize your person, you are the most sincere friend in my life.
Look at the exquisite ingredients, perfectly displayed. I saw Wang Xuance say like this: "In those years, thank you to the king for giving me the Tang Dynasty, spinach, mustard and onions, now these three delicacies have greatly enriched the dining table of my Tang people." ”
"Brother Xian has won the award, it is your many missions to the southwest countries that have allowed the culture of the Tang Dynasty to spread to the countries, and let the good things of the countries spread to the Tang Dynasty, as for these three things, you really have to thank Princess Wencheng for her kindness, all of this is actually due to her, if she didn't let me give these three things to His Majesty the Emperor at that time, it is estimated that I, a rough person, would not be able to remember this." King Deva replied.
"Princess Wencheng! Does this still have anything to do with the princess? Wang Xuance couldn't help but ask strangely.
"Yes, at that time, all the countries paid tribute to the Tang Dynasty, and I was not far behind, taking advantage of the opportunity to be in Luoqi City, I asked Princess Wencheng, what she meant, to pay tribute to some things that the Tang Dynasty did not have, when I said these three crops, I still felt shivering" King Deva laughed and said.
"Haha, I never thought that today, these three crops are so gratifying to grow in my Datang." Wang Xuance casually replied to King Dewa's words.
In this way, in a detailed atmosphere and in an appropriate atmosphere, everyone began this diligent historical trend......
"This Tang Fandao, now it is busy and prosperous, I don't know what is the so-called matter of the virtuous brother's envoy to the countries this time?" King Deva asked again after toasting Wang Xuance with a glass of light wine.
"This time, Xuan Ce visited the countries on behalf of the Son of Heaven, on the one hand, to strengthen the exchanges and cooperation between our countries, consolidate the Tang Fan Road that has been opened, and make it more prosperous and smooth. On the other hand, in recent years, since Master Xuanzang returned to the Tang Dynasty, Buddhism has become increasingly prosperous in the land of China, especially the support of His Majesty and the Empress. Wang Xuance then uttered these detailed words......
When King Deva heard this, he came again with full sincerity, so he was very pleased. And Prapade and others, who accompanied him, were also quite pleased. Just listen to this Deva king said: "Virtuous brother can rest assured, as for the maintenance of the safety of the Tang Fan Ancient Road, as long as I Deva reigns for one day, I will spare no effort to protect the smooth flow of this road in my Ni Bo Luo, this to strengthen the exchange is naturally to, these years through this ancient road, my Ni Bo Luo materials, is also a steady stream of transmission from the Tang Dynasty, you don't see, my gorgeous royal clothes, has been changed to your Da Tang silk to do, and now I Ni Bo Luo can also make paper." ”
Speaking of this, Wang Xuance and the members of the Tang Dynasty delegation also smiled happily. Indeed, when they first entered the palace, they had already noticed a change in the costume of the King Deva, but it was only because of the too enthusiastic scene that they did not ask questions at that time. So, Wang Xuance returned like this: "The breeding technology of this silkworm has been brought to the land of Tubo through Princess Wencheng. The king can also introduce some and try some seeds in Nibora, so that the cost will be reduced a lot. ”
"Brother Xian's words and this king are thinking together, since last year, I have been in Tibet, from Princess Wencheng, to get a lot of seeds, as well as skilled craftsmen. This mulberry sapling, has also grown more than one person tall, next year, as soon as the spring begins, you can try to raise silkworms, I just hope that this mulberry silkworm can also thrive in my mud Bora. ”
At this point, everyone looked at each other and laughed happily.
I saw this Prapad answer: "What the king said is very good, my cheap man is already following the craftsman sent by the princess, learning the technique of this silkworm", but I saw that his face was filled with endless smiles and joy.
Hearing this sentence, Wang Xuance and the others were also smiling and very happy.
Then the king of Deva went on to say: "As for the matter of worshiping the Buddha, although this Buddhism originated from my Nibhara, but in the past few hundred years, it has been declining, and this king is still believing in this Buddhism, and most of the people of my Nibrahwa have also converted to this Brahmanism. ”
"O king, why did the people convert to Brahmanism, isn't this Brahmanism divided into four races, so that there is a hierarchy, isn't it very inappropriate?" Wang Xuance once again asked with a little doubt about this reform.
"The virtuous brother does not know that this Buddhism actually originates from Brahmanism; The biggest difference between the two is that in this theoretical nature, in this theoretical nature, it is also between this royal family or well-educated people, that they can think through and think thoroughly. And among these ordinary people, as long as they have a full stomach and do not go hungry, this is the greatest luxury, how can they have so much time or ideas to delve into the teachings of these religions. Although this Brahmanism divides the human race into four classes, in my mud Brahmana country, it is not as strict and rigid as the Alona Shun in the past, and the untouchables have become his playthings. In my case, I also pursue the policy of equality of all classes, as long as I do my own thing, there will be no deliberate pursuit and death. Moreover, this orthodox Brahmanism is very tolerant, so it has been circulating among the people, but Buddhism cannot replace it, and I am too lazy to continue to pursue these issues, so I advocate this strategy of a hundred schools of thought. King Deva explained to them in this way......
At this point, they seemed to understand the basic state of the country, and the king of Deva said again......
What did King Deva say to them? Please see the next ......
The editor said: Religion is just a carrier of the soul, there is no good or bad, only suitable and unsuitable! The premise is that this religion must be a religion that teaches people to be good~
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