Chapter 7: The Abbot's Test (1)

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"What does the king command? But it doesn't hurt to say that. Although Zhishan knew that he must have been calculated by this pair of masters and apprentices, he was not ready to cheat, and when he saw Li Xian say this, he happily agreed.

"Hehe, the abbot master is really a believer, and the Shaolin Temple has been inherited for a hundred years, how can it be fortunate?" Li Xian first put on a high hat for Master Zhishan, it can be seen that the other party's expression is as usual, and there is no trace of pride, so he knows that this senior monk sees the discredit, fame and fortune of the incident very lightly, and his respect for him suddenly becomes a little heavier.

"In the past, Emperor Taizong pacified Luoyang Wang Chong (that is, Wang Shichong, also because of avoiding Taizong's secret, so omitting the word "world" in the middle), and could not be attacked for a long time, thanks to the thirteen monks such as the master of Tanzong of your temple to help each other, and captured Wang Renze, which made the people less suffering from war, because of this, Emperor Taizong Wen rewarded your temple, but the monks of your temple regarded fame and fortune as dung, and Master Tanzong abandoned the position of the general as a disadvantage, such a high wind and bright festival, my generation of laypeople sincerely admire......"

Although the other party no longer cares about fame and fortune, Li Xian is still cheeky and continues to wear a high hat: "Ahem, the abbot master should understand, my Tang Dynasty is quite martial arts, fierce warriors emerge in an endless stream, four Yi guests, all countries come to the court, but at this time, the Goryeo barbarians are small countries, and they do not accept the king, so that my Tang Dynasty swords and soldiers will rise again, and the lives of the people will be ruined. The heart of the master to serve the country, but also ask the abbot master to be in his spare time, instruct Xiao Wang martial arts, in this way, not only Xiao Wang is grateful, is today's saint, I should also sigh for your temple's loyalty and bravery, then your temple's reputation spread all over the world, my Buddhism is prosperous, believers are like clouds, isn't it the luck of all generations? ”

Zhishan didn't expect Li Xian to raise such a difficult question, and suddenly couldn't help but glance at Xuanzang with a wry smile, meaning to say: "Look at the good things you have done, you actually put Lao Wei on the stove." ”

In fact, what Li Xian said is not unreasonable, if Gaozong made such a request to him, or even the crown prince Li Hong made such a request, he would not hesitate to agree, but now it is Li Xian who raises this question, although this person is Gaozong's most favored son, but it is not enough to make him move, because no matter which aspect is inferred, Li Xian is not enough to become a competitor for the future imperial power, on the contrary, once Li Xian competes for the throne based on Shaolin Temple in the future, even if Shaolin Temple is not involved in it in the future, Relying only on this period of art cause and effect, it will bring disaster to Shaolin Temple.

On the one hand, as long as you maintain neutrality, you can let Shaolin pass on steadily, on the other hand, if you are not careful, it will bring about a catastrophe, the benefits and risks of the two options are really different, how can Zhishan not know how to choose?

As for Li Xian's saying that Shaolin's reputation spreads all over the world and Buddhism flourishes, this is just a big cake drawn by Li Xian, with the wisdom of Master Zhishan, how can he easily believe it?

But the problem now is that Master Zhishan has unmistakably agreed to Li Xian before, if he regrets it now, not only Master Xuanzang will laugh at him because of this, once it spreads, the Shaolin Temple will be discredited, not to mention that the other party is the most favored prince of the emperor and the empress, and he is also the highest governor above the name of the Luozhou region, although he has no real power, but if he wants to wear a small shoe for the Shaolin Temple, it is still effortless.

However, Master Zhishan is not an ordinary person, such a problem is still difficult for him, he just pretended to be difficult on the surface, thought about it for a while, and then said to a little novice who served to pour tea next to him: "Wu Neng, you will ask King Zhou for advice on your set of Arhat boxing." ”

Li Xian saw that the little novice was about the same age as himself, but he was relatively thin and weak, and his height was nearly half a head lower, but his eyes were quite energetic, so he knew that this little novice had a certain foundation in martial arts, but how could Li Xian be easily dismissed by a little novice? Seeing that the little novice had answered the promise, put the tea tray aside, and was about to walk outside, he suddenly shouted, "Wait." ”

Seeing this, Master Zhishan naturally knew that Li Xian was a little dissatisfied, but he only paused slightly, and then said with a smile: "Didn't the king think that the old man was perfunctory to you?" Oh, although my little apprentice is only six years old, he has learned art for three years, the basic skills are very solid, this set of boxing methods will come down, the law is strict, impeccable, the king has learned, only a few years of kung fu, you can fight several strong men with bare hands. ”

Li Xian didn't buy it, and said with a faint smile: "The master's words are wrong, please forgive Xiao Wang for saying bluntly, a set of Luohan boxing is a Shaolin introductory boxing method, how can it enter Xiao Wang's eyes?" If Xiao Wang wants to learn this kind of technique, there is no shortage of people in my palace, even if the talents in the palace are withering, there are many martial artists in the palace, why do you need to learn from a small novice? What Xiao Wang wants to learn is the secret of Shaolin that has not been passed on for a hundred years, such as the unique internal power of the marrow washing scripture, the Yijin Sutra, such as the Shaolin seventy-two stunts, this king is very interested in learning, and he hopes that the abbot master will complete it. ”

After finishing speaking, Li Xian bowed deeply to Master Zhishan, and then looked at the other party calmly, quietly waiting for the other party's reply.

Unexpectedly, Master Zhishan's face changed when he heard this, and then he said with a wry smile: "I don't know where the king heard about such exercises? It seems that the king has been peeking at me Shaolin for a long time, otherwise how can he understand it in such detail? Don't hide it from the king, I Shaolin has been inherited for a hundred years, and the marrow washing sutra and the Yijin sutra exist, but such a profound internal skill requires at least 30 years of internal strength to practice, in addition, the requirements for qualifications are extremely harsh, and the king is not suitable at all, not to say that it is the king, even the old man has only heard of his name, and he can't practice the first layer of entry at all. And my Shaolin stunt, now there are only more than ten doors, how can I say seventy-two? And even if it is more than ten stunts, it will take more than ten years of penance to achieve success, and the suffering in them is unbearable even for ascetics, not to mention that the king is a noble man and enjoys the glory of his body, how can he endure such suffering? The old man persuaded each other hard, but it was not a broom to cherish himself, but a piece of kindness, and I hope that the king will think twice. ”

Li Xian naturally heard the kindness in Master Zhishan's words, but there was naturally a trace of prevarication, although this prevarication was extremely weak, Li Xian could understand it.

However, Li Xian obviously didn't want to give up the opportunity in front of him, so he laughed and said, "How do you know if it's suitable if you haven't tried everything?" Although Xiao Wang is young, he also knows that he has to endure hardships in the bitterness, so Xiao Wang is willing to practice penance under the Shaolin Gate, and he is also ready to endure hardships, if Xiao Wang really can't bear such suffering, he voluntarily quits, and then no matter when, it will no longer affect Shaolin, Xiao Wang is willing to swear to the sky, I don't know what the abbot master wants? ”

Master Zhishan saw that Li Xian was glued, and he was helpless, and secretly thought that it would be better to accept it like this, but he couldn't just teach him superior martial arts, and set some tests for him first, so that he would retreat from the difficulty, and then he would be no wonder.

Master Zhishan had already made up his mind, so he smiled bitterly and said, "Since the king said so, what else can the old man say?" Naturally, he obeyed orders. ”

Li Xian was overjoyed when he heard this, and immediately bowed and prepared to apprentice.

Unexpectedly, Master Zhishan suddenly put his arm around Li Xian, forbidding him to salute, and at the same time said: "Wait, please forgive the old man for being rude, in fact, the old man still has something to say." ”

Seeing this, Li Xian's previous ecstasy suddenly vanished, his brows suddenly furrowed, and a pair of eyes looked at Master Zhishan unkindly, but he was calm by nature, and he did not attack immediately, but silently waited for the other party's next explanation.

Master Zhishan suddenly saw a chilling light shoot out of Li Xian's eyes, and he actually felt a trace of awe-inspiring for no reason, and after thinking about it, he finally figured out that this son was a big evil star, although the murderous aura had not yet been cultivated, but it could make him feel a potential danger.

Feeling a little uncomfortable, Master Zhishan, who had always been as calm as water, actually had a trace of panic, and explained with a forced smile: "The king, please calm his anger, the old man has no other intentions, because my Shaolin advanced kung fu has extremely strict requirements for practitioners, the old man will set up three test levels for the king next, as long as the king passes, he can be awarded divine skills, but once he fails, it means that the king is not suitable for practicing this kind of kung fu, if he is forced to practice, I am afraid that if he is small, he will not be able to practice, and if he is ruined, he will be seriously injured and killed." ”

"Oh? It turns out that the master is going to test the little king, so, the little king wants to see if he can be suitable for practicing the best kung fu in your temple, if not, he can only complain that the little king's bloodline is not talented enough, and the master must be blamed. Li Xian smiled, with a hint of deceit on his face, and said to Master Zhishan.

"The king said this, the old man is honestly afraid, the king is the prince, the bloodline is the most noble person in my Tang Dynasty, and the high talent is also rare in contemporary times, but it may not be suitable for the way of martial arts, of course, this matter is not allowed by the old man, and it must be determined by passing the test, this is the rule set by the patriarch of Bodhidharma, Hugh said that it is the king, even if I am the fifth ancestor of Zen Buddhism, Master Hongren, I dare not break the rules."

Master Zhishan naturally knew that Li Xian had bad intentions in his words, if he followed his words and said that his bloodline was not suitable for cultivating Shaolin martial arts, wouldn't it be even the Son of Heaven and the Empress who were scolded together? As for Li Xian's talent, he has been praised by the Son of Heaven before, if he casually says that Li Xian's talent is not good, wouldn't he be working against the Son of Heaven?

Therefore, Zhishan only attributed the reason for Li Xian's refusal to learn Shaolin martial arts to the rules set by the Bodhidharma Patriarch, so that Li Xian can only blame the Bodhidharma Patriarch, and the Daruma Patriarch is the Zen Patriarch, even the Tang Emperor is respectful, and he Li Xianyan dares to blame indiscriminately? This is a stupid act that offends thousands of Buddhas in the world.

Li Xian saw that Zhishan blindly shirked, and knew that he did not pass the so-called test of the other party, and there was no possibility that he would agree to the request of the apprentice, so he said proudly: "In this case, the abbot master will come up with the question, and Xiao Wang will do it." ”

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