Li Shimin said with a smile: "My brother never asks for grace, and this matter must be a big deal today!" ”

Pharmacist Li thanked him and said, "Don't dare!" ”

Originally...... Four years ago, Pharmacist Li met Xuanzang in Yangzhou.

At that time, Xuanzang had already expressed his intention to go to the West Heaven to seek the Buddha's legal code, and his ambition was stronger later.

In the first year of Zhenguan, after Xuanzang came to Chang'an, he asked to see Xiao Yu and asked to leave the customs.

Xiao Yu not only believed in Buddhism, but was also the left servant of Shangshu at that time.

Xuanzang went to see him, which can be said to be very popular.

However......

Yang Jian, Yang Guang, and Li Yuan did not like monks and Taoists, thinking that they did not produce and became monks only to escape servitude.

Therefore, not only are the conditions for ordination strictly restricted, but also the place where the monk is stationed in Xi is recorded by the official register, and it is not allowed to move without permission.

In the seventh year of Wude, Xuanzang wanted to go from Yizhou Daci Temple to Jingzhou Emperor Temple to preach, but he was not allowed to do so, so he had to travel privately.

Therefore, after he came to Chang'an, he applied to the Department of Criminal Affairs for customs clearance, but he was affected by his criminal record and failed to do so.

Later, he asked Xiao Yu for help, and Xiao Yu also asked Li Shimin for favor, but he was not allowed.

Xuanzang also came to ask Pharmacist Li for help a few years ago, but at that time, Pharmacist Li was the secretary of the Criminal Department, so it was difficult for him to make an exception.

Now that he has become the secretary of the Ministry of War, he treats this matter as an official matter of the Ministry of War.

He knew that Li Shimin had heard Xiao Yu state that Xuanzang intended to go west to seek the law, so he only chose to emphasize Xuanzang's character.

Then he said: "In the seventh year of Wude, Xuanzang went to Jingzhou Emperor Temple without permission. There is a precedent, when a minister serves in the criminal department, he is not allowed to be detained in accordance with the law. ”

"Passing through the office" is the equivalent of today's passport.

Li Shimin only bowed his head slowly and signaled to continue.

Pharmacist Li bowed slightly and continued: "After the elimination of redundant officials a few years ago, there were quite a few people who did not have the place to be invited, so they went to the north without permission. At that time, if Xuanzang had the idea of selfishness, he should be able to do it. However, he did not follow this path, so he knew that his heart was clear and could be expressed every day. ”

He saw that Li Shimin was still only slowly bowing his head and had no interface, so he continued again: "Now I don't mean to retreat and keep to myself, but will look at the Western Regions. The minister thought that if he went through the Western Regions, he must first clarify the local geography and folk customs. If Xuanzang set off from Chang'an and went to Tianzhu, preaching and preaching on the way, not only did he have in-depth contact with local scholars from all over the world, but also the monks walked asceticism, which could just count the number of steps and push the mileage......"

Before Pharmacist Li finished speaking, he was interrupted by Li Shimin's laughter: "It's a 'step count and push mileage'!" In this way, wherever Xuanzang travels, it can be drawn into a map, but? ”

Pharmacist Li bowed and said yes.

At this time, the emperor stared at the "my brother" in front of him: "Pharmacist, Shi Wen also mentioned this matter to me two years ago.

But he only knew that Xuanzang's westward journey was of great help to Buddhism, and he was not able to discuss the grand plan of the country, so I could not allow it.

Now if I approve your proposal, I'm afraid that it will be difficult to stop Youyou's mouth! ”

"Shiwen" is Xiao Yu's character.

Pharmacist Li said with a smile: "The minister does not dare to ask His Majesty to discuss the minister, but please allow Xuanzang to pass the pass." ”

Li Shimin laughed out loud: "My brother, this is to let me allow you to act cheaply!" ”

After a moment's thought, he nodded, "Very good!" Very good! In this way, Xuanzang will not be sent by the official, so that foreigners will not be wary. ”

He raised his hand and waved, "I'm right." ”

Pharmacist Li bowed to the ground: "The minister Xuanzang bows to thank Your Majesty for his kindness!" ”

After that, he wanted to retire.

"Wait!"

How could Li Shimin hold back his curiosity? He asked, "I wonder how my brother plans to let him get through the pass?" ”

Pharmacist Li smiled slightly: "Now Li Daliang is the governor of Liangzhou, and Yumen is under his jurisdiction." The minister's second son and his second son have not seen each other for a long time, and they intend to go to Guazhou and go hunting together. ”

"Out of the hunt!" Li Shimin's eyes flashed instantly, and then dimmed again: "Now even if I intend to hunt, I can't get my wish!" ”

Although Pharmacist Li privately felt sorry for the "bearded dragon" in front of him, he still kept the courtesy of the ministers in front of him: "Your Majesty is good at valuing the dragon body, which is really the blessing of the community!" ”

Let's ......

Li Dejian and Li Dejiao were excited when they learned that they could go out to hunt.

However, on this trip, they were ordered by the Holy Father to send Xuanzang out of the Yumen Pass.

Since it is hunting, it is natural to bring the jade-clawed white falcon with you.

In addition, the golden monkey and the South China tiger cub obtained in Guizhou six years ago were not with them at the moment, although they had gone to Yangzhou and Lingzhou with their brothers.

Just because the baby monkeys and tiger cubs have grown, and the previous Chang'an mansion is only ten acres, and it is located in the prosperous area of the imperial capital, which is not suitable for raising wild animals.

The golden monkey was originally with Xue Guwu, and then he hurried into Beijing for the palace to teach shooting, so he left the golden monkey and the three South China tigers in Lingzhou, entrusted to Li Daozong's care, and was trained and raised by several Kunlun slaves who knew the nature of tigers.

At this time, Zhang Baoxiang and Xi Junmai were in Lingzhou, and they and Xue Guwu heard about the hunting trip to Yumen Pass, and everyone was itching.

Unfortunately, Pharmacist Li didn't allow it, and the three of them had to give up.

Li Daozong is different, he is the younger brother of today's son, and when he was a teenager, he followed Li Shimin to discuss Liu Wuzhou, Ping Dou Jiande, and destroy Wang Shichong, and has always been one of the emperor's closest members of the imperial family.

What's more, Li Shimin knows very well that the more complicated the entourage of Li Dejian and Li De Award is, the easier it is for Xuanzang to be confused.

So Li Daozong wrote a letter asking for a request, and it was easily granted.

This luggage Daozong not only carried an eagle and a dog, but also brought a golden monkey and a South China tiger, and was accompanied by several Kunlun slaves.

They traveled south from Lingzhou, turned west to Xiongzhou, and headed westward to Liangzhou.

Li Dejian, Li Dexian, and Xuanzang traveled westward from Chang'an, passed through Qinzhou and Lanzhou, and arrived in Liangzhou, where they met Li Daozong.

At that time, Li Daliang was the governor of Liangzhou, and Ganzhou, Suzhou, Guazhou, and Shazhou were all under his jurisdiction.

Among them, Liangzhou, Ganzhou, Suzhou, and Shazhou are the four counties of Hexi in the Han Dynasty, and they are Wuwei, Zhangye, Jiuquan, and Dunhuang in today's Gansu.

Guazhou is today's Guazhou, Gansu, where Yumen Pass is located, and here is the throat of entering and exiting the western border.

Li Dejian, Li Decheng and Li Daliang's sons Li Shouyi and Li Fengyi reunited and were extremely excited.

Although Li Daozong and Li Daliang's son did not know each other, they were both young people in their twenties, and he was the eldest among them, so they quickly became acquainted with each other.

However, Li Daozong was the governor of Lingzhou after all, and he was the king of the county, so Li Daliang personally arranged a banquet to entertain him.

For a while, the hall was full of silk and bamboo, and the drums were singing; The crowd is staggered, and the seats are full of joy.

The Governor's Mansion also set up a banquet for the entourage and others in the outer compartment, and everyone was also in high spirits and lively.

This trip Xuanzang was mixed in the personal guards of Li Dejian and Li Dexian, he was diligent in walking all the year round, and his skin color and physical fitness were no different from those of martial artists.