Although Li Chunfeng was not a Taoist who specialized in combat, he had been cultivating his Qi for a long time. His physique and reaction speed were better than the average person's. In comparison, the hooligans were worried that they would attract the attention of the patrolling Marquis, so they did not bother him too much. After a short fight, Li Chunfeng and Li Yu escaped from the deserted alley.
"Taoist Li, why are you in Chang 'an City?"
Li Yu, who had just survived a disaster, did not need a few days to recover like the other weak girls. She had a big heart, and in just a short while, she was back to her usual lively self. She looked at Li Chunfeng and asked.
Li Chunfeng replied, "I need to go to the palace for something. Miss Li Yu, you are a girl, and you are alone. It is best that you don't do such dangerous things alone in the future!"
"So what if I am a girl?"
Li Yu rolled her eyes and mumbled softly. She didn't argue with Li Chunfeng because he had just saved her life. If it was someone else, she wouldn't have been so polite.
"Haha! Taoist Li, are you going to the palace to meet the Emperor because of those rumors? "
Suddenly, Li Yu rolled her eyes and smiled. "Haha, Taoist Li, you don't have to worry. The Emperor is a wise man, and he knows what is right and what is wrong. Why would he believe those rumors?"
Li Chunfeng looked at Li Yu and said in a serious tone, "I don't care about my own reputation, but I will not allow someone to use my name to do such a thing! If I don't clear the rumors soon, I will not be able to eat or sleep in peace! "
"Stealing the sky and changing the sun? Daoist Li, have you also noticed that someone behind these rumors is trying to take advantage of this opportunity to create trouble? "
Li Yu raised her eyebrows in surprise when she heard this.
Li Chunfeng nodded solemnly. "Although the locust plague has engulfed the entire Guanzhong area, the imperial court has been actively helping the people. The people are far from being in dire straits, and there will not be so many people slandering the Emperor and the Marquis of Yong 'an. If there is no one behind this, I will not believe it!"
"Taoist Li, you are right! Shall I go to the palace with you? I've also been investigating the source of these rumors these past few days. It's a good opportunity to report to His Majesty! "
Li Yu thought for a moment and looked up at Li Chunfeng.
"Yes! Let's go! "
Li Yu was the top reporter of Datang Daily. She had the right to go to the emperor's palace and have an audience with the emperor. Therefore, Li Chunfeng did not reject her request.
The two of them walked towards the Imperial Palace in the north.
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"Hall Master, why don't we chase after them? If we really fight, that Daoist priest is definitely no match for us! "
After Li Yu and Li Chunfeng left, the five hooligans walked out. One of them looked at the direction where Li Yu left and asked in confusion.
The slightly plump young man frowned and said: "If we do our best, we can definitely keep both of them here, but if the commotion is too big, it will definitely attract the attention of the patrolling Martial Marquis. At that time, how will we escape? Before doing anything, don't forget that we are in Chang 'an City. If something happens and the Dragon Head blames us, none of us can bear the responsibility! "
The other four people quickly cupped their fists and said: "Yes, Hall Master!"
The slightly plump young man nodded and said with a look of pity: "But it's a pity that we didn't manage to catch Li Yu! That girl spends all her time in the workshop of Strange Interest Pavilion. She must know a lot of secrets there. If we can catch her alive, it will be a great achievement! "
A young man with a protruding mouth and ape-like cheeks came forward and said with a fawning face: "Hall Master, Li Yu will definitely return to Lantian County before nightfall. Why don't we set up an ambush on her way back and kidnap her?"
The so-called Hall Master heard this and was tempted. However, he immediately shook his head and said: "That's not right! A few days ago, Third Brother ambushed a scholar in Lantian County. After he failed, the Dragon Head severed the tendons in his hand. The Dragon Head strictly ordered us not to cause any trouble near Chang 'an City. If we don't have absolute confidence, we can't do anything! "
"Yes!"
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"Eh? Why are there so many people in front? Could it be that there's a commotion? "
When they reached Vermillion Bird Avenue, Li Yu saw that there were many people in front of them. She was excited and curious.
Li Chunfeng frowned and said: "Let's get down to business. Miss Li Yu, let's go to the palace first!"
Li Yu pouted and mumbled: "Aiya! Master Li, we'll reach the palace after passing through Vermillion Bird Avenue. There's no rush. Let's go and see what's going on. It won't take too much time! "
As she spoke, she tugged at Li Chunfeng's sleeve and looked at him pleadingly.
Li Chunfeng sighed helplessly and said: "Forget it! Let's go and see! But once we're done, we'll have to go to the palace immediately! "
"Okay!"
Li Yu quickly nodded in agreement.
The two of them walked towards the crowd in front of them. When they got closer, they realized that there were more people than they thought. They could not squeeze in at all.
"Hey! Uncle, what's inside? "
Li Yu stood on her tiptoes impatiently. However, she could not see anything. She had no choice but to ask the middle-aged man in front of her.
"Uncle? Little girl, do I look that old to you? "
The man turned around, pointed at his face, and said in disbelief.
Li Yu was so angry that she almost suffered an internal injury. But in order to know what was going on in the crowd, she could only force a smile on her face. She said, "Ugh! No! Big brother, you look so young! Can you tell me what's going on in there? "
The man was finally satisfied. "Hey! Inside! There are two Godly Monks fighting inside. It's so exciting! "
"Godly Monks? Fighting? "
Li Yu's eyes lit up when she heard that. She quickly asked: "Which two Godly Monks are they? What are they fighting about? "
The man pouted and said: "Why do you have so many questions, little girl? I still want to see the fight! If you want to know, go and see for yourself! "
After that, he turned around and ignored Li Yu.
"I …" Li Yu opened her mouth.
Li Yu opened her mouth. If it was not for the fact that it was inappropriate for a girl to scold someone in public, she would have already yelled at the man. "Master Li, can you help me squeeze to the front to see what's going on?"
Li Yu was amazed by Li Chunfeng's lightness skills when they were fighting with the hooligans in the South Alley. Li Yu believed that Li Chunfeng would be able to help her squeeze to the front in this situation.
Li Chunfeng was speechless. He said: "The fight between the Godly Monks is just a smokescreen. What's there to see? Let's just go to the palace! "
Li Yu tilted her head and suddenly laughed. "Master Li, Buddhism and Taoism are at odds. As a Taoist, don't you want to see what these two Godly Monks are capable of? The art of war says that only by knowing yourself and your enemy can you win a hundred battles. If you don't go and see, how can you know yourself and your enemy? "
Li Chunfeng was stunned. He realized that he could not refute because what Li Yu said was the truth.
In fact, the conflict between Buddhism and Taoism did not happen when Buddhism came from the east. As a foreign religion, Buddhism and Taoism had the same purpose when they first arrived in China. Therefore, the relationship between the two religions was relatively harmonious. However, as Buddhism and Taoism continued to be perfected in China, the two religions gradually formed an independent religious consciousness. Subsequently, the two religions developed a strong exclusionary ideology. Therefore, the two religions started to compete fiercely for the support of the upper class and the support of the lower class.
Especially during the West Jin Dynasty, Buddhism developed very quickly and put a lot of pressure on Taoism. Now, the Tang Dynasty's ruler did not have any obvious hostility towards Buddhism and Taoism (although Li Er seemed to be closer to Taoism). Taoism and Buddhism developed together. Under such circumstances, the two religions fought even harder to gain the ruler's favor.
"Follow behind this poor Taoist!"
Li Chunfeng, who was tempted by Li Yu's words, took the lead and walked in front to help Li Yu open the way.
"Okay! Thank you so much, Taoist Li! "
Li Yu quickly followed behind Li Chunfeng with a smile. Li Chunfeng seemed to be surrounded by a strong and invisible force field. Wherever he went, the crowd would make way for him. After a while, the two of them arrived at the front of the line.
"Wow! Taoist Li, you're so good! "
Li Yu patted Li Chunfeng's arm and praised him.
Although Li Chunfeng did not show it on his face, he was quite proud of himself. However, what Li Yu said next made him lose all his pride. He almost vomited blood.
"Taoist Li, since you're so capable, does that mean you don't have to line up at the academy's cafeteria? If I go to the academy next time, I'll look for you to have a meal together! "
If he could swear, Li Chunfeng would be cursing right now. He had cultivated for more than ten years and finally managed to cultivate some pure Daoist Vital Qi. In Li Yu's eyes, this Vital Qi was only used to cut in line. Who was he looking down on?
However, Li Chunfeng did not argue with Li Yu. Instead, he looked at the crowd.
The monk standing to the west had a dark complexion, but he was wearing a red kasaya embroidered with golden threads. He held a pure gold staff in his hand. His "equipment" was fully equipped, almost blinding the "titanium alloy" eyes of others. The monk standing to the east was about fifty or sixty years old. His eyebrows and beard were white, and his clothes were much simpler. He wore a brown monk's robe and held a fine iron staff in his hand. He stood there motionless. This was a real old monk in meditation!
"Isn't this Master Huikong, the abbot of Daxing Charity? Why is he here? "
Li Chunfeng was surprised when he saw the old monk's face.
In the second year of Emperor Wen's Founding Emperor, Daxing City was built and the temple was moved to the new capital. It was named the National Temple. When Emperor Wen was in Northern Zhou, he was the Duke of Daxing County. The temple was located in Jingshan Square. Hence, it was named after the two words "Daxing" and "Jingshan Square".
The Annals of Chang 'an stated that after the temple was built, its main hall was the largest in the capital. The system was the same as that of the Imperial Ancestral Temple. The founder of Daxing Charity Temple was Master Ling Cang. He was a close friend of Emperor Wen of Sui, Yang Jian. At the same time, he was the Zhao Xuan Du monk who was in charge of the affairs of monks and nuns. Later Zhao Xuan Du monk Meng, the successor Zhao Xuan Du monk Tan Yan, and their followers all lived in the temple. In the seventh year of Founding Emperor, Huiyuan, Huizang, Senghu, Baozhen, Hongzun, and Tan Yan were summoned to the capital. They were the Six Great Virtues. More than three hundred monks entered the temple to worship them.
To the west of Vermilion Bird Avenue was Xuandu Temple. To the east was Daxing Charity Temple. Hence, Li Chunfeng had seen the abbot of Daxing Charity Temple before.
"Master Huikong? Then who is that monk? "
Li Yu didn't think that she would be able to see such an important person like Hui Kong just by watching the show. She couldn't help but open her small mouth with a face full of surprise. Then she pointed at the monk in the west and asked.
Li Chunfeng shook his head and said, "I don't know!"
"Look! Divine Monk Du E is going to attack! "
At this moment, several people around them suddenly exclaimed in surprise.
Li Yu and Li Chunfeng immediately focused their attention on the two monks. The monk in the red cassock bowed with one hand and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Brother Li."
"Amitabha! It has been more than 40 years since the Tantric Buddhism was introduced to the Tang of the East, but it has been declining and declining in your hands. This has made the Buddha sad. Huikong, you can't escape the blame. Why don't you abdicate and let me take your place to promote Buddhism and manage the Daxing Shan Temple? "
"Tantric Buddhism of India? This monk is from Tantric Buddhism of India? "
Li Chunfeng was shocked when he heard that.
"Daoist Li, is Tantric Buddhism of India very powerful? What does it have to do with Master Huikong? "
Li Yu was confused.
Li Chunfeng nodded and said, "Of course! Actually, Master Huikong is also from Tantric Buddhism of India! Daxing Charity Temple is the ancestral court of Tantric Buddhism of the Eight Sects of Buddhism. It was the royal temple of the Sui Dynasty and one of the three major scripture translation centers in Chang 'an. During the reign of Emperor Kaihuang, Tantric Buddhism of India came to Chang' an and translated scriptures at Daxing Charity Temple. Master Huikong is Tantric Buddhism's last disciple! "
"Oh! So this Divine Monk Du E came from India to compete with Master Huikong for the position of the abbot? "
Li Yu nodded and said softly.
Li Chunfeng pursed his lips and did not say anything. He felt that things were not as simple as Li Yu said.
Master Huikong looked at the monk in the kasaya expressionlessly and bowed with one hand. Then, he said, "What do you mean by decline and what do you mean by glory? A monk should jump out of the secular world. Du E, you are still too stubborn! "
"Hmph! People don't believe you and Buddha doesn't protect you. You are not declining? "
Monk Du E snorted and said, "Today, I will show you what Tantric Buddhism of India is really like!"
Having said that, he turned to look at the people around him and said, "Amitabha. Patrons, although the path is far away, I can still use recent events as proof. Buddha is merciful and protects all Buddhists in the world. Today, This Penniless Monk will use a trivial matter to let all of you understand that Buddha always protects the world!"
The crowd cheered when they heard that.
"Great! Divine Monk Du E is finally going to make his move! "
"Finally, I can broaden my horizons!"
"I heard that Divine Monk Du E is the reincarnation of a true Buddha. He can summon the wind and rain. His Dharmic powers are boundless!"
"Really?"
"How can it be fake? You will know if you don't believe me! "
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