Li Tao suddenly asked: "Prime Minister Tiqi, do you know that the Great Cannibal forced the Kang people to convert to the Great Food Sect, what is going on?" ”

Tiqi replied: "Actually, this matter was raised by Qu Dibo when the Great Cannibal had just occupied Kangju City, but due to the dissatisfaction and opposition of the Kangguo people, Qu Dibo agreed not to mention this matter for the time being. For some reason, Qu Dibo suddenly brought up the matter again, and forced Sudden Faint to agree to the matter! ”

Li Tao didn't hide it, and said to Tiqi: "The Tang army will arrive in Kangguo after the beginning of spring, and I don't want any accidents to happen before the decisive battle with the big cannibals." ”

"The people of Kang have been practicing Buddhism for hundreds of years, and if they knew that the Great Cannibals forced them to follow the Great Food Religion, they would definitely not obey, and conflict would be inevitable. What if it ......"

"This is indeed a trouble, and we can't let the people of Kangguo go to death in vain." Li Tao pondered for a moment and asked, "Who is the most prestigious Buddhist in Kangguo?" ”

"Naturally, it's Master Hongde!" Tiche replied.

"Where does Master Hongde live?"

"Live in the Big Buddha Temple of Hongguang Mountain outside the city!"

"Alright, Prime Minister Tichi, let me think about this matter again, and when I think about it, I will come back to see you! I'm going to take my leave. Li Tao got up and said.

Coming out of the Prime Minister's Mansion, Amy Dan asked, "Li Langjun, it's getting late, let's find a place to live first!" ”

Li Tao nodded: "Okay!" ”

Emitan recommended: "There is a ...... in this Kangju city"

Before Amidan finished speaking, he was interrupted by Li Tao and said, "No need, let's go to the Big Buddha Temple of Hongguang Mountain to live." ”

"Big Buddha Temple?" Amidan was stunned.

"That's right. It's the Big Buddha Temple! Lead the way! ”

……

Hongguangshan Big Buddha Temple was built in Zhenguan four years, has a history of nearly 100 years, is the largest Buddhist temple in Kangguo.

The Big Buddha Temple starts from the archway of the mountain gate. On the central axis, there are major buildings such as Jinshui Bridge, Guanyin Standing Statue, King Kong Gate, Miller Bodhisattva Statue, Veda Bodhisattva Statue, Western Regions Big Buddha Statue, Daxiong Treasure Hall and Five Hundred Arhat Hall. There are bell and drum towers on both sides, with the hall, also supporting the construction of the release pond and the artificial waterfall, the white elephant by the Jinshui Bridge is assembled, the statue of Guanyin is supported by the king of heaven, and in front of the door of the five hundred Arhat Hall, there are 12 zodiac statues in a row. The whole temple statue is grand and solemn, and the temple is magnificent. Impressive.

Walk through the large archway with the plaque 'Jueshi Daci', and the stone steps go down to the arched Jinshui Bridge. The body of the bridge is made of stone arches, and there is a stone lion statue on the railings on both sides of the bridge. In the middle of the water spray lotus pond across the bridge, a white marble statue of Guanyin Bodhisattva is erected. The Four Heavenly Kings stood on either side.

The stone carving of seven zhang high and thirteen zhang wide imitation wood archway type King Kong door. Standing in front of the statue of Kannon. The diamond gate stone carving is divided into four layers, the bottom of the four sea dragon kings, the second layer is the vajra lux, the third layer is the four Bodhisattvas, and the uppermost part is the Buddha sitting. Between the arched doors on both sides of the Bodhisattva, the flying courtesans scatter flowers, and the two sides of the Buddha are surrounded by auspicious clouds.

The statue of the boy playing Miller in the King Kong Gate is made, and the back is for Wei Tuo. Maitreya is like a simple and lovely, and Wei Tuo is like a mighty and brave. The same gold-coated body, the statue sparkles. Follow the steps of seven groups of thirteen steps each under the support of the twelve disciples to reach the statue of the Great Buddha in the Western Regions.

The Big Buddha smiles kindly, looks at all sentient beings, the right finger is the 'fearless seal', the left finger is the 'wish seal', the overall form is solemn and complete, serene and dignified and meticulous, presenting the Buddha's compassionate dharma, which is the center of gravity of the Great Buddha Temple.

Master Hongde, the presiding officer of the Big Buddha Temple, personally received Li Tao and his party.

Venerable Hongde is the third presiding officer of the Big Buddha Temple, he has been a monk in the Big Buddha Temple since he was a child, and later traveled all over the world, visiting famous teachers and preaching the scriptures. He has been the presiding officer of the Big Buddha Temple since he was 30 years old, and he is the most famous monk in Kangguo.

Li Tao saw that the abbot of Hongde was still in good health at the age of eighty, so he couldn't help but salute solemnly: "How can Tao be virtuous, he actually bothered to host and come forward in person." ”

Master Hongde laughed and said, "I've been waiting for the donor for many days? ”

"How did the master know that I was coming to the Great Buddha Temple?" Li Tao asked curiously.

"Naturally, it counts!"

"Buddhism also tells fortunes? This is the first time I've heard of it! Li Tao said with a smile.

Hongde presided over the Zhengse Dao: "Buddhism does not deny the principles of fortune-telling, astrology, geography, and feng shui, which have their own certain truths, that is, life has numerology, earth has geography, and heaven has heavenly principles. ”

"Tao has been taught!" Li Tao suddenly asked, "Since the master knows that I will come to the Great Buddha Temple, then he must also know why I came, right?" ”

"If you come to enlightenment, sentient beings will fall into the three paths, and none of them will be outside of cause and effect." Hongde presided: "I just want to tell the donor that with good causes, there will be good results. ”

Li Tao sighed and said: "I can only say that I can do my best and obey the destiny of heaven, as the master said, life has numerology, heaven has heavenly reason, and some things can't be done according to people's wishes!" ”

"It's a good person who does his best and obeys the destiny of heaven, and it is already commendable for the donor to have this thought." Hongde presided over the appreciation.

Li Tao asked Hongde to preside: "To be able to hear the master's teachings, Tao is fortunate to have three lives, I wonder if Tao can temporarily live in the Big Buddha Temple, so that he can consult with the master at any time?" ”

"That's great!"

Hongde presided over the arranger and called the guest monk and led Li Tao and his party to the guest room to place an order. Li Tao, Emitan, and each asked for a squatter room, and Pei Yue and Li Bai shared a squatter room, which was next door to Li Tao.

In the middle of the night, two figures flashed in outside Li Tao's dormitory.

"Little master!"

"Atau!"

The ones who came in were Hua Yunxuan.

"Brother Li Shen, it's been a long time, how is it? The operation of the Western Regions is a bit eyebrow-raising, right? Li Tao said to Li Shen.

"Little master, according to your orders, the Shadow has arranged manpower in the Western Regions and the Nine Kingdoms of Zhaowu, which is basically a bit large. It's just ......" Li Shen said with some shame: "Most of the people we arranged are covering as businessmen, and they have just gained a foothold, so collecting intelligence is far less convenient than Chang'an and the mainland!" ”

"It's already good," Li Tao patted Li Shen on the shoulder and said, "This matter is not urgent, you have to take your time." But there is one thing you have to keep in mind, the entire Western Regions, including the Nine Kingdoms of Zhaowu, must be included in our intelligence scope, this place is very important to us, it can only be strengthened, not weakened, do you understand? ”

"I see, little master!"

"Not only now, but even after we drove out the big cannibals, we can't relax."

"Yes, little master!"

"That's right, Brother Hua! Are the brothers of the special forces all right? ”

"They're all lurking!"

"Lurking?" Li Tao shook his head and said, "This won't work, we have to find something for them to do." ”

"What's the matter? Atau, you command! Hua Wenxuan said excitedly. (To be continued......)