People were coming and going in and out of Qunu City.
It had regained its prosperity.
Qunu City was Du Qi's second stronghold. After the caste system was abolished, countless people gathered here. Countless people came to live here, making Qunu City even more prosperous.
Xuanzang stood on the street and looked at the people coming and going. He was a little hesitant.
The reason was simple. Qunu City had become more prosperous. When Xuanzang first arrived at Qunu City, he had seen everything there was to see. In the past, Melody City was also prosperous, but compared to the present, it paled in comparison. There was no comparison at all.
Most importantly, the people in Qunu City now had a different mentality. In the past, Melody City had been filled with a deathly aura. Countless Brahmins and Kshatriyas had filled the city, firmly suppressing the commoners, making it impossible for the commoners of the lowest rung of society to rise again. Countless commoners had even suffered greatly.
Many of the commoners had bitter looks on their faces, as if they had suffered a great deal. They looked miserable.
But now, when Xuanzang looked at the people walking in the city, they were full of joy and hope for life. Qunu City was no longer oppressed. There was no caste system.
Ordinary people used to be careful when they walked on the street, afraid that they would offend someone important. But now, there were no important people. They made their own decisions.
At this moment, Xuanzang seemed to see the Tang Dynasty.
The people in the Tang Dynasty were like this.
Xuanzang even had a trace of hesitation in his heart. Everything he saw now was better developed. It was brighter, more lively, and more lively. On the other hand, Nalanda Temple in Magadha did not see this scene at all.
Should he really persuade them?
Xuanzang thought.
If Du Qi ruled Tianzhu, the people of Tianzhu would have a better life. If he did not go, he would let down Master Jie Xian and the others.
After Xuanzang arrived at Nalanda Temple, he received help from countless people. Especially Master Jie Xian, who helped him a lot. In a short period of time, he learned more about Buddhism. His Dharma was perfected day by day, and there were no more flaws. At this point, Xuanzang owed too many favors.
"Sigh …"
Xuanzang sighed.
After sighing, Xuanzang still had to meet Du Qi.
He could not go back on his promise to Master Jie Xian. Regardless of the outcome, he had to persuade him.
Xuanzang wore a simple monk's robe and headed straight for the palace. When he arrived at the palace gate, he looked at the soldiers standing guard and put his palms together. "Please inform His Majesty that Xuanzang, a monk from the Tang dynasty, requests an audience."
The moment the soldier heard that it was a monk from the Tang dynasty, he perked up and quickly entered the palace to report.
When Du Qi heard the news, he was very surprised.
Xuanzang was here.
Du Qi knew that Xuanzang was in Tianzhu, and he should be studying at Nalanda Temple. Who would have thought that Xuanzang would not be at Nalanda Temple, but instead come to seek an audience? After pondering for a moment, he made a rough deduction, and the corners of his mouth curled up into a smile.
Du Qi ordered, "Summon Xuanzang for an audience."
The soldier went to pass the order, and not long after, Xuanzang entered.
Du Qi's gaze fell on Xuanzang. When he saw Xuanzang's appearance, he was full of praise. In terms of appearance, Xuanzang was as gentle as jade, and he gave off a refreshing feeling. When such a person stood in the crowd, he had the effect of a spotlight. Countless people would praise Xuanzang when they saw him. What a monk from the Tang dynasty.
Even Du Qi could not help but praise him.
Xuanzang stood still and said, "Xuanzang, a monk from the Tang dynasty, greets Your Majesty."
Du Qi said, "No need to be so polite, Venerable One."
"Have a seat!"
Du Qi ordered.
After Xuanzang sat down, Du Qi smiled and said, "Speaking of which, I have heard of your reputation back in the Tang dynasty. Venerable Master, you wholeheartedly seek Buddha and are sincere in Buddhism. Your ambition is admirable. "
Xuanzang said, "Your Majesty is too kind."
At this time, Xuanzang was also full of praise. The reason for that was because although Du Qi had grown a beard, his appearance was still too young. However, Du Qi sat upright on the throne, and appeared incomparably steady, giving off an incomparably imposing feeling.
At such a young age, he already had such a foundation. Even compared to the Emperor of the Tang dynasty, Du Qi was not inferior. In fact, Du Qi's experience was even more legendary. Du Qi had built such a great foundation in a short period of time. Even the mighty Jieri State in the north of Tianzhu was conquered by Du Qi. Even the King of Jieri was killed by Du Qi. This showed how powerful Du Qi was.
Xuanzang withdrew his thoughts and smiled, "Your Majesty, speaking of which, I was asked to go north this time. I couldn't delay it, so I went north to see Your Majesty. "
Du Qi said, "You were asked by someone. Who asked you to come?"
Xuanzang said, "Master Jie Xian asked me to."
Du Qi raised his eyebrows. He knew Jie Xian. In the history of Tianzhu, Jie Xian was extremely famous. Not only was Jie Xian's Dharma profound, but also because Jie Xian had lived for a long time. He had lived for more than a hundred years. This was extremely rare in the history of Tianzhu. Jie Xian himself was a Brahmin, so his influence was even greater.
Du Qi said, "What did Jie Xian ask you to do?"
Xuanzang said, "Your Majesty, Jie Xian asked me to come here in hopes that Your Majesty will stop at Qunv City and not continue south. Of course, the countries in the south of Jieri State are also willing to pay the price. "
Du Qi said, "What price?"
Xuanzang said, "The price is that the countries in the south of Jieri State, including Magadha, are willing to submit to the Xia of Xia and become its vassals. Not only that, they are willing to pay taxes every year. On the other hand, the southernmost Zhiluoqi Dynasty is already waiting. If Your Majesty does not agree, the countries in the south of Jieri State will join forces with the Zhiluoqi Dynasty to resist Your Majesty. "
He did not beat around the bush, but directly stated the conditions and the preparations of the various countries.
Xuanzang came because Jie Xian had helped him before, and Nalanda Temple was of help to him. That was why Xuanzang was willing to go north. Other than that, whether Du Qi agreed or not, Xuanzang did not intend to persuade him. He did not want to get involved in these matters.
Du Qi shook his head, "I'm afraid I have to disappoint you. My army will not stop at Qunv City. My army will go south and wipe out the countries in the south of Jieri State. Even the southernmost Zhiluoqi Dynasty will be taken down by me. "
Xuanzang said, "Since Your Majesty has rejected my offer, then so be it. After all, I was only trying to persuade Your Majesty. Now that Your Majesty has rejected my offer, I have nothing more to say. I hope that Your Majesty will treat the people well. "
Du Qi said, "You are a wise man."
He had thought that Xuanzang would try to persuade him to give up on attacking the south of Jieri State. But now that Xuanzang had stopped, Du Qi was completely relieved.
Du Qi changed the topic, "Master Xuanzang, my father is now in the Xia of Xia. He is now living in Gaochang. If you have time, you can go to Gaochang. My father will be waiting for you. "
Xuanzang smiled gently and said, "When I have time, I will go."
He admired Du Ruhui very much.
Back then, he had sent a letter to the emperor, hoping that Li Shimin would allow him to go west to Tianzhu. But Li Shimin had rejected him. Xuanzang then found Du Ruhui, hoping that Du Ruhui could put in a good word for him. Du Ruhui did not say a word and immediately agreed. He then went to see the emperor, but failed in the end.
No matter what, Xuanzang still remembered Du Ruhui's kindness.
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