Xuanzang was stunned.

"Zhang Qian?"

He muttered.

"Yes, Zhang Qian."

Xu Fenglei smiled and groaned,

"Do you think that as a monarch with great ambitions, he would only have his eyes set on the country?"

"Shenzhou has been decided, so where is Your Majesty's gaze next? It's a new continent, it's a sea of stars! ”

"The Western Regions, this mysterious and treasure-filled region, is the New World in the eyes of His Majesty! And the Tianzhu country you want to go to, he is actually also very interested. ”

"From this point of view, it's not really difficult for you to get his approval out of the customs, as long as you ...... Catch his pain points and meet his needs! ”

Xuanzang's breathing was slightly short.

"Master please teach me!"

He replied,

"As long as the little monk can go to Tianzhu Kingdom to get the true scriptures, His Majesty has any needs, as long as the little monk can do it, the little monk will all agree!"

In order to obtain the true scriptures, he is willing to do whatever it takes!

"Hahaha, don't get excited, don't get excited......"

Xu Fenglei raised his hand and said comfortingly,

"Actually, Your Majesty's needs are very simple—"

"You have to pass through many countries when you travel through the Western Regions, right? I have heard that there are hundreds of large and small countries in the Western Regions, and their forces are intertwined. ”

"But what I heard has always been heard, until now, no one can say what the Western Regions is like, even if it is those Hu merchants who come and go, they are just focused on doing business, and they are vague."

"It's like an oiran, coming out after a long time, still holding the pipa and half-covering his face, do you say scratch your heart? Do you say it's uncomfortable? ”

Xuanzang was silent for a while.

"No heart, no discomfort." He said calmly, "The little monk is a monk, not close to women, and not interested in women. ”

Xu Fenglei: "......"

"It's a metaphor, don't you understand it?" He said speechlessly.

"The little monk can understand."

Xuanzang touched his bald head in embarrassment and answered honestly.

"So...... The veil of this beautiful woman, not only I want to lift it, but of course Your Majesty also wants to lift it. ”

Xu Fenglei said hesitantly,

"And you, Master Xuanzang."

"If you are willing to be the one who lifts the veil of the Western Regions, then I think Your Majesty should also be accommodating to your request for the true scriptures."

"What do you think?"

Xuanzang fell silent again.

Xu Fenglei took a sip of tea, and the old god was there.

"What the master meant, the little monk understood."

Xuanzang was silent for only a moment, then raised his head and asked,

"But how can we lift the veil of the Western Regions and satisfy Your Majesty?"

Crash.

As if it had been prepared for a long time, Xu Fenglei took out a roll of parchment from his arms and sent it to Xuanzang.

At the top of the paper, there are four big characters written -

To-do list!

Underneath, there are dense rows of text.

"Task 1 is to find out the distribution of power in the Western Regions and Tianzhu Kingdom, including but not limited to how many countries and forces there are in the Western Regions, where they are distributed, and what relationship they have with each other."

Xu Fenglei pointed to the parchment and said,

"Task 2, explore the geography of the Western Regions, depict its mountains, rivers, and cities, and make them on the map."

"Task 3, understand the customs, habits, and characteristics of the countries in the Western Regions, what are the characteristics of each country, and what style the local people have.

"Task 4, observe and explore the advanced technologies of the Western Regions, such as metallurgy, iron smelting, mining, planting and other technologies, as long as they are more advanced and efficient than Datang, or have different methods, record them all and bring them back to Datang."

"Mission Five......

"Mission 6......"

"Mission 7......"

Xu Fenglei read it one by one, and Xuanzang's face gradually became a little ugly.

"This, this ......"

He stuttered a little.

To complete all these tasks, he is afraid that he will not even have time to learn the scriptures!

"All these tasks come together to form a huge map of the Western Regions! Your Majesty will be able to see that mysterious region thoroughly through this map of the Western Regions! ”

Xu Fenglei drew an arc in the air, positive color channel,

"And you are the author of this picture!"

"Xuanzang, you can imagine how much favor and favor Your Majesty will receive if you can draw this map!"

"Don't say that you will be released, it is to give you the title of honorific and make you the highest status monk in the Tang Dynasty, Your Majesty may agree!"

This pie is painted!

Xuanzang's breathing was suffocated, and his heart twitched violently.

"......"

He swallowed a mouthful of saliva and said with some difficulty,

"But these tasks are too arduous, and the little monk is afraid that he will not be able to complete them, and he will live up to the expectations of His Majesty and the Grand Master......"

He's not stupid.

If you want to complete all the tasks on that map, and don't stay in the Western Regions for decades, it is undoubtedly a fool's dream!

Although the flatbread is fragrant, the work is really not easy to do!

"Is it difficult?"

Xu Fenglei's expression suddenly turned cold, and said,

"Can you go to Tianzhu for the sake of the true scriptures, thousands of miles away, overcoming difficulties and obstacles, can't you record a map of the Western Regions on the way and contribute to Datang?"

"Don't forget, you Xuanzang is not only a monk, but also a Tang man!"

"Dedication to the country, this is what every Tang person should do, isn't it?"

Xuanzang: "......"

He looked at the roll of parchment, stunned, and carefully looked at the requirements of each task.

Xu Fenglei was not in a hurry, waiting for him to speak.

Intuition told himself that Xuanzang would definitely agree.

Half an hour later.

"Hey...... All right. ”

Xuanzang gritted his teeth slightly, put away the parchment, got up and saluted,

"Taishi really has a problem for the little monk."

"But as you said, the little monk is also a Tang man, His Majesty is kind to let the little monk out of the customs, and the little monk should naturally be grateful and repay the kindness."

"Even if there are thousands of difficulties and dangers, the little monk must not back down!"

"These tasks, the little monk took it!"

His gaze began to become firm from this moment.

Once a thing is confirmed, once promised, then he will unswervingly do it and complete it!

Without such a heart, how can we learn from the scriptures and achieve the fruit?

Syllable!

"Good! I'm waiting for your words! ”

Xu Fenglei slapped the table and praised,

"I knew that Master Xuanzang would not let me down, I didn't look at the wrong person!"

"Hahaha......"

Xuanzang also smiled, but his expression was a little helpless.

"Oh yes, Xuanzang......"

Xu Fenglei said again,

"I have a personal request, could you please do me a favor?"

"Master, please speak." He folded his hands and said, "There are so many tasks, and I won't be overwhelmed by one more." ”

The task master belongs to yes.

"Actually, it's not that hard."

Xu Fenglei took out a drawing from his arms and said,

"I want you to help me find something in Tianzhu Kingdom."

"It's the thing on the picture, you must help me find it, and then bring it back."

Crash.

The drawing opens with a plant painted on it.

"Cotton...... Flower? ”

Xuanzang looked at it carefully and said,

"Yes, cotton."

Xu Fenglei pointed to the figure above and said,

"I don't know what this thing is called in Tianzhu Kingdom, but I call it cotton, and when ripe cotton is picked, it can be used as clothes, blankets, and bedding, and it is extremely warm."

"I've already written on it about its traits and characteristics, and you can find it according to this when the time comes."

"If I can find it, bring back its seeds, and then I will be grateful."

Cotton.

This is the treasure of ancient India in his eyes, and the treasure that has a gain for the Tang Dynasty.

In fact, the cotton of ancient India was coarse, far worse than the cotton of the Americas, but for now...... Datang did not have the conditions for sailing and landing in South America at all.

Otherwise, let alone cotton, some potatoes and sweet potatoes and the like brought him back!

Put aside the illusion and return to reality, in the current situation, it would be good to be able to bring back the coarse cotton of Tianzhu Kingdom.

"Okay."

Xuanzang nodded and agreed,

"For the sake of the little monk's wishes, the Taishi went to ask His Majesty, which is a favor to the little monk, and the little monk should repay the kindness."

"Don't worry, as long as the cotton is really in Tianzhu, the little monk will definitely bring it back for the Taishi."

Xu Fenglei grinned and patted him on the shoulder.

"Yes, good brother."

He said casually,

"We are really like-minded, seriously, can Buddhist disciples worship the master? Why don't we get married as brothers of the opposite sex? ”

Xuanzang: "......"

Can you pull it down......

Still like-minded...... It's good if you don't cheat me!

"Thank you Taishi for your love."

Xuanzang saluted,

"How can the little monk be able to worship with the Grand Master?"

"Taishi is proficient in Buddhism, and the little monk worships Taishi as a teacher, and it's almost the same."

When Xu Fenglei heard this, he couldn't help laughing.

Don't say it, Xuanzang's mouth is so sweet! It's all a set of sycophants.

The most important thing is that he can be a serious sycophant and can make people believe.

No wonder his disciple was able to hook up with Princess Gaoyang, didn't he have a teacher?

……

The big thing has been finalized, and after some small talk, Xuanzang bowed and saluted and left satisfied.

At the same time, the excitement and fighting spirit are also high in the heart.

Taishi has agreed, and within a month, he will ask for a customs clearance document for him, that is to say, he is about to leave the Tang Dynasty and go to the dream Buddha country!

Ready, ready!

Go back to Xingguo Temple and prepare well for the long trip!

"Sir, who is this Master Xuanzang?"

The maid in yellow stepped forward to collect the tea and asked curiously.

Xu Fenglei drank the last sip of tea.

"A man with great wisdom and perseverance, a man who can go down in history."

He whispered,

"In the future, his name will resound throughout the world and be remembered for generations to come."

Xuanzang in history just took the Buddhist scriptures and wrote a "Tang Dynasty Western Regions", which can be praised by future generations.

Now, he has given him so many tasks.

If he can really complete the map of the Western Regions, then he will not only have a transcendent status in Buddhism, but also leave a strong mark in history, and even ...... Surpass Zhang Qian!

I'm looking forward to it.

……

Taiji Palace, Honglu Temple.

Tang Jian, who was plump, was holding a piece of caramel in his mouth and was reading a book leisurely.

This is the most idle institution in the Datang administrative department.

There are no foreign guests on weekdays, so there is basically nothing to do, and I go to work every day just to get off work.

"Tang Jian, so comfortable!"

A voice suddenly came from outside the hall.

Tang Jian raised his head slightly, and when he saw the appearance of the person coming, the fat on his face couldn't help but tremble.

"Ah...... You?! ”

"See...... I've seen the Grand Master. ”

He hurriedly got up and saluted, and several dozing scribes around him were also frightened, and hurriedly got up and saluted.

Good boy! The master is here!

In their place, how can any officials visit on weekdays? A heavyweight like Xu Fenglei has never been seen before!

This is like a man of God!

"Hahaha, no need to be polite, no need to be polite."

Xu Fenglei raised his hand and motioned for everyone to get up, and then looked at the environment in the hall, and praised,

"It's good, it's good."

"This kind of yamen is what I dream of, there is no, I touch the fish every day, read books, pass the time, and receive a fortune."

"When I don't want to do it one day, I will come to your Honglu Temple to ask for an errand to do, how about it?"

When Tang Jian heard this, the cold sweat on his face broke out.

"Taishi said that he was laughing, Taishi, you said that he was laughing......"

He wiped the sweat from his forehead and shouted to the little official behind him,

"What are you doing in a daze?"

"Why don't you go and pour tea for the master!"

"Yes, yes......" The two officials woke up like a dream and hurriedly touched the teapot.

Yes, the teapot was cold, and it had to be re-boiled.

"Come on, I'm too lazy to drink your oil tea here, I can't get used to that taste."

Xu Fenglei waved his hand, tugging at Tang Jian's sleeve and said,

"Get me some snacks."

Tang Jian looked a little embarrassed, took out a piece of earthy yellow caramel from his sleeve, offered it hesitantly, and said flatteringly:

"Taishi is not dirty, please try it."

Xu Fenglei threw the caramel into his mouth and chewed it twice casually.

"Don't fool me with this thing!"

He snorted softly,

"Hand over your honey!"

Tang Jian; “@#￥%……*@##”

"Master, just spare me...... Where does this Honglu Temple get honey? ”

He said helplessly,

"If you really want to eat honey, I'll take you home later, I have a nest of good honey, how about you taste it?"

Xu Fenglei raised his eyebrows and pinched the fat on his face.

"That's it! I won't tease you, your little honey, let's keep it for yourself! ”

He waved his hand and said,

"I'm looking for you, there's something wrong!"

When Tang Jian heard this, he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

It's good to have something.

I'm not afraid that the leader has something to find, but I'm afraid that the leader will come to find fault if he has nothing to do.

"You say, you say."

He replied.

"Customs clearance documents, the kind that can go out of the Tang Dynasty, do you have one here?"

Xu Fenglei asked.

Tang Jian was stunned.

“…… Uh, yes, yes. ”

He answered,

"What do you want this thing for? Your official seal is better than a customs clearance document. ”

Xu Fenglei pursed his lips.

"Stupid, of course not for my own use."

He stretched out his hand and said,

"Since you have, can you take a look?"

"Okay, wait a minute." Tang Jian instructed the scribe behind him, "Go, go and get a blank customs clearance document." ”

The scribe answered.

Soon

A square booklet was sent to Xu Fenglei.

……

(End of chapter)