At the beginning of Emperor Zhenzong's accession to the throne, there were Empress Dowager Li and others who were hindered, and everything was inconvenient. This little emperor, regardless of his age, is also quite ambitious, plus someone assists, and he also knows how to work hard, and gradually, he handles everything very properly. Seeing that everything was on the right track, at this time, Emperor Zhenzong remembered a place, and this place was Shaolin Temple.

Since the Tang Dynasty, Shaolin Temple has been extremely respected due to the importance of the emperor. It is also the holy land of Chinese martial arts and the master of martial arts. With the continuous expansion of the scale, the development of Shaolin Temple has also reached a very prosperous period. The development and decline of Shaolin Temple is related to the safety of martial arts and social stability. Emperor Zhenzong also often heard people talk about the importance of the status of Shaolin Temple, and in the imperial court, he was able to completely control the situation. Suddenly thinking that he still didn't know anything about the situation of Shaolin Temple, Emperor Zhenzong immediately decided to send someone to investigate.

Emperor Zhenzong knew that this matter was very important, and in order to appoint a suitable candidate, a person must be reliable, preferably an expert, and have a good reason and opportunity. Emperor Zhenzong put a lot of thought into this, thought about it, and finally thought of Zhang Xiaochuan.

After thinking about it carefully, he immediately went to make arrangements, and Emperor Zhenzong sent someone to find Zhang Xiaochuan. As soon as they met, Emperor Zhenzong said to him with a smile, "Brother Xiaochuan, today, I have a good errand to send to you, I don't know if you want to?" Zhang Xiaochuan was quite happy to see Emperor Zhenzong, thinking that this matter must not be bad, so he also asked happily. "I don't know what good errand the emperor is going to send to me today?" "Shaolin Temple, have you heard of it?" "Shaolin Temple is a holy place for martial arts, how can people who practice martial arts not know about it? How could the emperor ask such a question?" "Since the Tang Dynasty, Shaolin Temple has been extremely close to the imperial court, do you know the reason?" "I have also heard a little, is it related to the rumors of the Shaolin Thirteen Stick Monks to protect the Tang King?" "Brother Xiaochuan is not bad, Shaolin Temple had the virtue of helping Li Shimin and protecting it back then. After Li Shimin became the emperor, he did not forget the kindness of Shaolin Temple to himself, and he began to vigorously support Shaolin Temple in all aspects. It was from that time that the Shaolin Temple developed rapidly, the temple became larger and larger, the fields were more and more, the incense was very vigorous, and it also began to enjoy a high reputation in the martial arts. ”

"Could it be that the errand that the emperor wants to send me is related to Shaolin Temple?" "Exactly, the status of Shaolin Temple is very important in the rivers and lakes, and Brother Xiaochuan must know more than me." At the beginning of the Great Song Dynasty, Emperor Taizu and Emperor Taizong emphasized literature and suppressed martial arts, and the relationship with Shaolin Temple was not as close as that of the previous dynasty. How can such an important place be ignored by the imperial court for a long time, yes, I want you to send an envoy to Shaolin Temple. "Let me send an envoy to Shaolin Temple?" As soon as Shaolin Temple was mentioned, Zhang Xiaochuan was immediately moved, he had already heard of Shaolin Temple, a holy place of martial arts, and yearned for it, but he never made the trip.

"Your Majesty, this is indeed a good errand, and Weichen is willing to go. Zhang Xiaochuan was happy in his heart, and he was also happy on his face. Thinking that his long-cherished wish for many years could be fulfilled immediately, he agreed without hesitation. "Don't rejoice too soon, though. Zhang Xiaochuan was on the rise, Emperor Zhenzong suddenly poured a scoop of cold water, Zhang Xiaochuan's smile immediately froze on his face, crying and mourning, and slowly said to him, "What does the emperor mean by this? I was just half happy, but your cold water fell from the sky." "Hahaha", Emperor Zhenzong couldn't help laughing when he saw Zhang Xiaochuan's expression. After laughing, Emperor Zhenzong asked him with a serious face, "Are you really willing to go?" "You don't regret it?" "Never regret it." ”

"In that case, I promise you. A gentleman's word, the horse is difficult to chase. However, there is one more thing to grieve you. "There is one more thing? Do you want me to be wronged? Won't you, Your Majesty?" Zhang Xiaochuan didn't expect this errand to be so complicated, he didn't know what kind of medicine was sold in this little emperor's gourd, and waited for his next step suspiciously.

"You have to be a monk there for half a year. Emperor Zhenzong said in a rather gentle tone, Zhang Xiaochuan listened, but he was already shocked. "Ah, Your Majesty, you don't really want me to be a monk, do you?" "Of course it's true, are you willing?" Zhang Xiaochuan was already blushing, but Emperor Zhenzong's face was even more solemn. "Your Majesty, this, this。。。。。。 Zhang Xiaochuan had an embarrassed expression on his face, he didn't ask clearly just now, so he hurriedly agreed, and now his intestines are about to regret it.

"Hahaha, look at what scares you, you must be a monk, but。。。。。。 "But what, Your Majesty, don't sell it, hurry up!" Zhang Xiaochuan heard what Emperor Zhenzong said, and even more so he heard the turnaround, and couldn't help but urge him. "But you don't have to shave when you go. "Long live my emperor, long live, long live, long live, thank you. Zhang Xiaochuan sighed in his heart, and if there was an amnesty, he immediately began to shout long live. "There's one more thing, you listen to me. "No, your majesty, what else do you want?" "This matter is very important!" Emperor Zhenzong's expression was very serious, but Zhang Xiaochuan was blindfolded.

"During the Shaolin Temple, you must chant the Buddha well, pray for the emperor, and pray for the Great Song Dynasty. Pray that the Buddha will bless me with peace and peace in the Great Song Dynasty, and that the country will be stable forever! Also, this trip is very important, you must carefully observe the every move of the monks of Shaolin Temple, see if they have any different intentions, and report to me in time. "Your Majesty, are there any other tasks, are there any other requirements?" Emperor Zhenzong stared at him a few times, Zhang Xiaochuan was straightened by the sight, and his heart beat at an accelerated pace. "There are no other requirements for the time being", after hearing this, Zhang Xiaochuan was relieved, and reluctantly smiled and said to Emperor Zhenzong, "Your Majesty, Weichen must live up to his mission." "That's best, then you can choose a day." Zhang Xiaochuan walked out of the palace gate, couldn't help it, and began to blame Emperor Zhenzong. Emperor Zhenzong had already laughed on the dragon chair after Zhang Xiaochuan went out, he liked this scene too much. Such an atmosphere made him feel very relaxed and happy.

Choosing the auspicious day of the zodiac, Zhang Xiaochuan led a mighty team and marched towards the Shaolin Temple. Emperor Zhenzong gave Shaolin Temple an extremely rich reward, and Zhang Xiaochuan's trip was to appease on the one hand and probe on the other.

Shaolin Temple was not far away, although Zhang Xiaochuan walked very slowly, and arrived in two days. I saw that the mountain gate of Shaolin Temple is very magnificent**, and its reputation is outside, and it can't help but make people awe-inspiring when they get here.

After getting the message, the abbot led the monks to meet him at the door in the morning, only to see that he was tall, with white eyebrows and long beard, and his bearing was extraordinary. After saluting each other, Zhang Xiaochuan followed everyone into the temple. I saw Shaolin Temple, the layout is neat, the temples and pavilions cover each other, it is very spectacular. The monks on the martial arts field are powerful, muscular, and extraordinary, and they can see Zhang Xiaochuan in admiration.

Entering the main hall, the abbot gathered the monks, Zhang Xiaochuan read out the emperor's holy decree to comfort the Shaolin Temple, Zhang Xiaochuan gave the emperor the meaning to the abbot to understand, and specially emphasized: he is here to participate in Zen and Buddhism for the emperor, but there is no need to shave. After hearing this, the abbot smiled knowingly, and said to Zhang Xiaochuan in front of everyone, "From today on, you will be my Shaolin disciple, you are my junior brother, and the Dharma name is Jinghuo." Zhang Xiaochuan thanked the abbot, sent back the entourage who came to present the reward, and the deacon monks arranged a place for him to live, and Zhang Xiaochuan began the life of Shaolin Temple.