Liu Minghua looked at Tang Xuanzang and continued: "At the time of crisis, there is a Hu man named Shi Pantuo, who is willing to walk with Tang Seng!" But after this Hu man entered the desert, he was also afraid of hardships and dangers, and left Tang Seng halfway through! In desperation, Tang Seng had no choice but to sneak through the five beacons alone and enter the eight-hundred-mile desert - Mohe Yanqi Desert!

During the crossing, Tang Seng was almost shot by the guards who guarded him. After all, this is a smuggling border crossing. After entering the desert, although there are no officers and soldiers to threaten it, the desert is more dangerous and terrifying! The mirage phenomenon in the desert is like a ghost and a ghost, haunting Tang Seng from time to time! And the desert wind and sand that covered the sky passed by him from time to time, and the environment was very bad! But unlucky, Tang Seng's only water bladder unfortunately fell to the ground? Hey, there's not a drop of water left! ”

Tang Xuanzang exclaimed and wrote to himself: "Hu Ren returned halfway...... Two water bladders are required...... So how about this master? ”

Liu Minghua said with a smile: "In this case, Tang Seng doesn't want to die in vain!" So he walked back more than ten miles, but in the end, he strengthened his confidence, turned back and continued westward! Five days later, when there was no water and he got lost, Tang Seng miraculously walked out of the desert! Arrive at the first stop in the Western Regions - Iwu! A few days later, Tang Seng arrived in Gaochang Kingdom. ”

Tang Xuanzang's hands trembled and wrote: "We must strengthen the Buddha's heart and ...... all the way to the west."

"Ahem, cough, ahem......" Liu Minghua saw Tang Xuanzang's "All the way to the west", and suddenly thought of a movie in the 21st century, and couldn't help coughing violently.

Tang Xuanzang looked at Liu Minghua a little strangely.

Liu Minghua smiled and continued: "I didn't expect that Tang Seng to be in Gaochang country. Again, there was an obstruction. When the king of Gaochang heard that Tang Seng was coming, he sent an envoy to greet him and became a brother with Tang Seng. He hoped to keep the learned monk in front of him by his side with hospitality. Tang Seng's westward journey was once again blocked, so he went on a hunger strike to show his determination to go west.

By the fourth day, Tang Seng was already very weak. Ju Wentai had no choice but to agree to let Tang Seng go, and provided a large number of supplies. Before leaving, Lu Wentai asked Tang Seng to stay for three years before he could leave when he returned from Tianzhu and passed through Gaochang Kingdom. Tang Seng agreed one by one. ”

Tang Xuanzang exclaimed: "King? Hunger strike? Three years? Tang Xuanzang recorded them one by one. Then he looked up at Liu Minghua expectantly, waiting for this master to continue to enlighten him.

Liu Minghua stretched his waist and continued: "All of a sudden, it seems to be developed? When he left Gaochang, Tang Seng had his own scripture-learning group for the first time. The total number reached more than thirty people! ”

Seeing Tang Xuanzang's excited look. Liu Minghua immediately poured another basin of cold water over: "Don't be complacent! It's a pity that this team only existed for a short time. A large avalanche and harsh environment followed. It actually took the lives of most people. In the end, only two disciples and Tang Seng survived. From this point of view, this Tang monk is really blessed with a great life and great creation. And the vitality can be called 'Xiaoqiang' as tenacious! ”

Tang Xuanzang worked hard to write, but raised his head again and said: "Who is this master, 'Xiaoqiang'?" ”

Liu Minghua smiled: "Xiaoqiang? Oh, it's a very cute little reptile, big supplement! Oh, let's not talk about that. Let's talk about the final ending - this Tang monk, after going through many hardships and crossing the land of more than 20 countries in 631, finally set foot on the land of Tianzhu and arrived at Nalanda Temple! ”

Tang Xuanzong said excitedly: "That's ...... And then? ”

Liu Minghua sighed: "Later? Tang Seng was going to Nalanda Temple, a Buddhist holy place that fascinated all Buddhists at that time. This was the highest institution of learning in the Tianzhu Buddhist world at that time! In this case, both the large and the small are carried out, and the Mahayana is the main one. After that, the Tang monk began to study for more than ten years in the earliest Buddhist country in the world. Tang Seng was warmly greeted when he arrived here! The monks of the Nalanda Temple heard that the Tang monk had arrived at the Vajra seat, and sent four elders to greet him, and more than 200 monks and more than 1,000 Tanyue came to greet the monk with a cover of flowers, and welcomed the Tang monk into the Nalanda Temple under the admiration of everyone.

When Tang Seng arrived at Nalanda Temple, it was the highly respected master of the precepts who abboted this temple. At this time, Jiexian was more than 100 years old, and it was said that he was waiting for Tang Seng to stay alive? It can be seen that he attaches great importance to Tang Seng. After studying in Nalanda Temple for five years, Tang Seng traveled around and traveled to dozens of countries, humbly asking for advice from famous teachers. Later, he returned to Nalanda Monastery and reported his studies to his teacher, Jiexian, who was praised by Jiexian. ”

Tang Xuanzang recorded excitedly, and his eyes flashed with excitement at the moment.

Liu Minghua said: "In the sixteenth year of Zhenguan, the king of the Tianzhu Dynasty held a Buddhist debate conference in Qunu City, inviting Tang Seng as the main commentator, and the participants were five seals and eighteen kings, 3,000 Theravada Buddhist scholars and 2,000 foreign Taoists. At that time, Tang Seng was talking, and everyone could ask questions casually. But no one can stump Tang Seng. This debate made Tang Seng famous and revered as 'Mahayana Heaven' by Mahayana and 'Liberation Heaven' by Hinayana. The king insisted on inviting Tang Seng to participate in the five-year, 75-day festival. After the meeting, Tang Seng decided to set off to return to Datang! After the news that Tang Seng wanted to return to the Tang Dynasty spread, the king of the ring did everything possible to keep him, and the king of Kumara of the country of Kamo said that as long as he stayed in Tianzhu, he would build a hundred monasteries for him. However, these generous treatments did not shake Tang Seng's determination to return to the Tang Dynasty! From this point of view, Tang Seng is still very patriotic and worthy of admiration!

In 641, Tang Seng bid farewell to the king of the day and prepared to return to China. He decided to return to Chang'an through Gaochang Kingdom. According to his agreement with Ju Wentai, Tang Seng was originally going to stay in Gaochangguo for three years. But Tang Seng learned on the way back to the east that Ju Wentai, the king of Gaochang, was no longer alive? So, naturally, this agreement was canceled. Two years later, Tang Seng returned to Middle-earth and was warmly welcomed by the court and the people. Well, this is the dream I had last night - the dream of a man named Tang Seng who went to the west to learn scriptures! ”

"Amitabha, Xuanzang is here to thank the master for enlightening!" Tang Xuanzang bowed deeply to Liu Minghua.

Liu Minghua shook his head and said, "I'm not a master. Just call me Minghua. Well, to give you something, it's something that can discern direction. Also, I have time these days, and I will tell you some knowledge about survival in the wild, and how to rely on the stars to discern directions at night. I came with my grandmother today, but I don't have much time. ”

Tang Xuanzang took the things that Liu Minghua handed him, and under Liu Minghua's guidance, he turned around in place a few times. Discover the pointer inside this amazing thing, always pointing in one direction. He was pleasantly surprised: "Ah, with this thing, it is not easy to get lost in the desert!" ”

Liu Minghua patted Tang Xuanzang and smiled.

Tang Xuanzang said again: "That's right, master...... Minghua, you just said Sun Wukong and Zhu Bajie...... Who is that? ”

Liu Minghua said: "Oh, that's a mythical story of a Tang monk learning scriptures. It is said that Tang Seng not only subdued the four major disciples on the road: Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, Sha Seng, and Little White Dragon. He also brought with him the three treasures of Guanyin: a brocade bat robe, a nine-ring tin staff, three golden hoops, and a golden bowl given by the emperor. On the way to learn the scriptures, the gods opened the way, and the white dragon traveled royally, what kind of majesty is this? Hehe, of course it's impossible, it's just a myth! ”

In mythology, the destination that Tang Seng wants to reach is the Da Lei Yin Temple in Tianzhu in the West, and he meets the Buddha. In reality, the destination of Tang Seng on his westward journey is not Leiyin Temple, let alone Rulai. The real Rulai is that Shakyamuni and Tang Seng have been separated for thousands of years, and Tang Seng will certainly not see such a thing there. ”

Tang Xuanzang was fascinated for a while, and then asked again: "Minghua, is this ...... What about Tang Seng after learning the scriptures? Can I dream about it? ”

Liu Minghua said: "In the mythological story, it is said that after the Tang monks and apprentices sent the scriptures back to the Tang Dynasty, they were brought back to the West by King Kong, and several people were given positions. The real situation is that after Tang Seng returned to China, His Majesty asked Tang Seng to return to the secular auxiliary government, but Tang Seng politely refused, and his mind was on the scriptures brought back by the translation. After Tang Seng returned to China, most of his time was spent on translating Buddhist scriptures, and he translated nearly 100 Buddhist scriptures and more than 1,000 volumes in his lifetime! Both the quantity and quality of translations are unprecedented, and it can be said to be unparalleled.

After returning to China, Tang Seng also wrote an important work, that is, "The Tang Dynasty Western Regions", which recorded the social and historical changes and the situation at that time in the vast regions of West Asia and South Asia. ”

Tang Xuanzang opened his mouth wide, looking yearning.

Liu Minghua sighed with emotion: "Use a poem "Seeking the Law" to describe Tang Seng!

During the Jin, Song, Qi, Liang and Tang dynasties, the monks sought the law and left Chang'an.

There are hundreds of people who go to the ten, and the latter knows that the former is difficult!

The road is far away and the sky is cold, and the sand river is tired of covering the sun.

If the sages do not understand the purpose, they will often be easy to read. ”

Tang Xuanzang was surprised for a while and said, "Good poetry!" Minghua, that ...... And then? ”

Liu Minghua rolled his eyes and said, "And later?" Later, a generation of Buddhist master Tang Seng passed away! On the day of the burial of Tang monks, more than one million people were buried, and more than 30,000 people slept beside the tomb. After Tang Seng passed away, it became a mystery where the master's bones were sent. Hey, to have this ending, to have this fame, is a lifetime in vain! ”

Tang Xuanzong exclaimed: "Huh? Passed away? This...... How does the Dharma spread? Does Tang Seng have an apprentice? ”

Liu Minghua sighed: "Apprentice? I think there is! There is one who is said to be a prodigy of the Hu people, and he will never forget it. It's just that Hu Ren is a bit unreliable after all, right? Of course, there are also apprentices of Datang. This apprentice is very powerful, and he is a famous 'three-car monk' in history! ”

Tang Xuanzang was confused and said, "Ah, the three-car monk? Why? ”

Liu Minghua smiled: "Three-car monk? It is a car of gold and silver ingots, a car of wine, and a car of beautiful women. Got it? ”

"Huh? Such a 'three-car monk'? My disciple is like this? Tang Xuanzang trembled all over, and had the urge to vomit blood!

PS: It took a few hours to check the information in this chapter, and this "making up the number of words" is much harder than the original! Tang Seng, it is admirable, so I wrote two chapters. Ask for a recommended ticket and a commuter pass! (To be continued......)