Chapter 1,609(2/2)
What would the civil and military officials of the dynasty think when they saw this? The Buddhist scripture collector personally selected by Guanyin Bodhisattva was actually such a thing!
Don't blame the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty who couldn't bear it, no one else could bear it.
Tathagata asked with a gloomy face:
"Then doesn't the King of Tang know that Tripitaka has been expelled from Buddhism?"
Manjushri Bodhisattva looked at Tathagata with a strange expression.
Damn it, what do you think?
The Buddhist scripture collectors were personally selected by the Buddhist sect, and Guanyin Bodhisattva also appeared.
Still at the Qiqi Water and Land Conference, he was quite impressive.
In order to show goodwill to Buddhism and express goodwill, the king of the Tang Dynasty even directly became a brother with this guy and named him the imperial younger brother of the Tang Dynasty. At the beginning of his westward journey, he led his civil and military officials to see him off in a majestic carriage with a shield.
I have high hopes for this guy to obtain the true scripture.
Now more than ten years have passed, but I have been waiting for such a thing.
Who is not angry when this happens?
Do you really think that it can be explained by the reason that Tang Sanzang has no connection with Buddhism?
What's more, up to now, Buddhism has not sent anyone to the Tang Dynasty, as Diu explained.
Tathagata also felt that his question was superfluous. He could only say that Tang Sanzang's operation was too sharp, and he had once again hacked the Buddhist sect, and he was caught off guard.
"It is indeed a shame for Buddhism that Sanzang of the Tang Dynasty did not abide by the rules and precepts and lingered in the place where fireworks were played."
"The Emperor of Tang was understandably angry about this.
"It's just that despite this, the Emperor of Tang Dynasty is not so disgusted with Buddhism. He has already reached the stage of destroying Buddhism."
The ancient Buddha of Ran Deng said from the side, "Not bad."
Many Buddhas and Bodhisattvas nodded.
Tang Sanzang did not obtain the true scriptures, did not abide by the rules and precepts, and was nostalgic for the brothel. This can only show that he was willing to fall, and he would not directly rise to the entire Buddhist sect.
There is definitely something else inside.
Manjushri Bodhisattva was moved in his heart and said:
"Buddha, in addition to Tang Sanzang's return, another major event has happened in the Tang Dynasty recently."
"whats the matter?"
Tathagata's eyes lit up and he asked quickly.
"For some unknown reason, Wei Zheng, a minister whom the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty had always relied on, was suddenly convicted and imprisoned.
"Wei Zheng?"
Tathagata was stunned for a moment and then came to his senses.
"Isn't he one of the chess pieces laid out by Buddhism at the beginning of the Journey to the West?"
Manjushri Bodhisattva nodded and said:
"Yes, he was the one who killed the Dragon King of Jinghe. Venerable Guanyin personally planned this matter."
Tathagata was shocked and thought of bad health.
Could it be that he already knew about Buddhism's plan to travel to the west and plot against the Emperor of Tang Dynasty?
But when I think about it carefully, it seems impossible.
After all, this matter was planned by Guanyin Bodhisattva and was extremely secretive. Except for some real Buddhas and Bodhisattvas in Buddhism and some gods in heaven, no other gods and Buddhas knew about it.
Although Li Shimin was the emperor of the Tang Dynasty, he was only a mortal. How could he know?
Tathagata couldn't help but look at Guanyin Bodhisattva.
"Venerable Guanyin, what's going on?"
Many true Buddhas and Bodhisattvas also looked over at once, and Guanyin Bodhisattva suddenly looked confused.
Why are you all looking at me? I just found out about this.
"For the record, Lord Buddha, after the journey to the West began, I no longer paid attention to the affairs of the Tang Dynasty. I don't know about this matter."
However, Guanyin Bodhisattva changed his mind and understood what the Tathagata was really asking, and hurriedly said:
"However, Wei Zheng is involved with Buddhism. When he was planning the plan, he made an agreement that if the matter succeeds, after his death, he will go to the underworld and become a judge."
"It should be impossible for him to leak the inside story of Journey to the West
In other words, Wei Zhengzhan is a Buddhist.
Working for Buddhism and keeping secrets will have a bright future, but once these secrets are revealed, he will offend the entire Buddhism.
It is impossible for the other party to measure clearly.
Tathagata suddenly couldn't help but become more confused and felt that this matter was unusual. The reason why the Tang emperor's attitude towards Buddhism changed significantly was most likely related to Wei Zheng.
But Wei Zheng really has no reason to betray Buddhism and leak secrets, so what is the problem?
The Tathagata couldn't help but close his eyes, and he started to count with his shield and waist.
The secret of heaven is in chaos, and nothing can be gained.
Tathagata was suddenly shocked. Could it be that this matter was related to that person again? Or maybe a saint took action?
After all, apart from saints, there are few people in the world who can isolate his deduction methods.
Tathagata's face became serious, he looked at Guanyin Bodhisattva and said:
"Venerable Guanyin, go to the Tang Dynasty immediately to find out the truth about the Tang King's change of attitude towards Buddhism. If necessary, explain it to him. Don't let him misunderstand Buddhism."
“Follow the Buddha’s decree.”
The hard work fell on his head again, Guanyin Bodhisattva sighed inwardly, turned around and left.
After Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva left, Tathagata also left the Great Thunder Sound Temple and headed for the Land of Ultimate Bliss. This matter was related to the foundation of Buddhism's destiny, and he had to report it to the two saints.
Tang Dynasty, Chang'an City.
After Guanyin Bodhisattva left Daleiyin Temple, he hurried here.
She knew in her heart that the reason why the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty's attitude towards Buddhism took a turn for the worse was probably because the other party knew part of the truth.
The key point of the matter lies in Wei Zheng, so Guanyin Bodhisattva came directly to Wei Zheng's mansion.
But the scene in front of her shocked her. Wei Zheng's mansion was banned. Not only Wei Zheng, but also everyone in his family was implicated and put in jail.
This shocked Guanyin Bodhisattva.
Wei Zheng was convicted, and everyone in his family was implicated. It seems that the crime was not light.
But how could things be like this?
After all, Wei Zheng was a man of noble destiny. He would still become a judge of the underworld after his death. How could he suddenly suffer such a bad fate?
Who is targeting Buddhism?
Guanyin Bodhisattva quickly started to calculate with his fingers, but found that the heavenly secrets were in chaos and unclear.
Guanyin Bodhisattva became even more frightened. "Could it be that the saint took action?"
"Maybe I should go and see Wei Zheng in prison, so that I can understand the whole story."
Thinking like this, the figure of Guanyin Bodhisattva disappeared directly from the place and came to the prison where Wei Zheng was imprisoned.
At this time, Wei Zheng was unkempt, his clothes were tattered, and he was in a miserable state. How could he still have the majesty and magnificence of an important official of the Tang Dynasty?
A piece of Buddha's light descended, and Wei Zheng raised his head and looked at the appearance of Guanyin Bodhisattva that suddenly appeared, and his face suddenly showed excitement.
"Bodhisattva, why are you here?"
But in a flash, he seemed to think of something again, and there was a hint of fear in his eyes.
Not long ago, the King of Tang Dynasty somehow found out about Buddhism's conspiracy against him. After some questioning, he told the truth.
Guanyin Bodhisattva suddenly appeared this time? Is it because of this incident?
Looking at Wei Zheng in such an image, Guanyin Bodhisattva couldn't help but show a complicated look on his face.
She did not expect that Wei Zheng, who was originally of noble status and prominent position, would fall to such a state in such a short period of time.
Chapter completed!