I remember when I was flying on the grass, wearing iron clothes and monk clothes.

There is no one on the Tianjin Bridge, and I am alone leaning against the railing to watch the sunset.

——"Self-Inscribed Portrait" Huang Chao (Tang Dynasty)

…

Half an hour later, the swordsman and the illusionist appeared in a courtyard in Jing'anfang.

This courtyard is particularly secretive. Different from the usual boxy layout of Chang'an courtyards, this courtyard is triangular in shape and is located at the intersection of three luxurious mansions.

Only by looking down from the air like a falcon can we discover the existence of this courtyard. Otherwise, it is difficult to imagine that there is such a secret place in the corners of the three mansions.

There are three doors to enter this courtyard. Others thought these doors were the side entrances of the three mansions, and no one paid special attention to the people entering and exiting the courtyard.

The swordsman and the illusionist entered the courtyard from two different doors respectively. Fang Shuliu, the God Catcher, had been waiting in the main room for a long time.

After removing their makeup, the swordsman and the illusionist reveal their true colors.

The swordsman was Bai Fu in disguise, and the illusionist was Che Xi, Taifu Xu's personal attendant, who returned to Chang'an several months earlier than Bai Fu.

Bai Fu took a sip of tea and said to Fang Shuliu: "Master Fang is very good at predicting things. Shopkeeper Hu is indeed a double-faced spy. He is not only a member of the Mastiff Guard, but he is under the orders of the eunuch Li Fuguo and secretly monitors Changqing Tower; he is also a member of the Mastiff Guard.

According to Chen Xuanli's order, he secretly observed the palace informants lurking near Changqing Tower.

After I reported your name, he told me how Xingqing Palace communicates with the outside world."

Fang Shuliu nodded and said: "Shopkeeper Hu has committed crimes before, and I was lenient and he was able to save his life. This time, I think I can repay my kindness."

Bai Fu turned to Zi Che and said, "Brother Zi Che, you are very clever. This demon monk has extraordinary illusion skills. If you weren't here, I really wouldn't be sure that I would be able to find him."

I only knew that you were highly skilled in martial arts before, but I never thought you had such magical powers."

Zi Chesei said: "My mentor is the Taoist Ye Jinneng. He and the Taoist Luo Gongyuan are known as the Chang'an Taoist twin stars, and they are revered as immortal masters by Xuanzong.

The master did not give up and accepted me as his disciple. He taught me the Taoist classic "The True Dragon and Tiger Nine Immortals Sutra". This sutra says that Taoist priests can become immortals by refining elixirs. According to the depth of their skills, they can be divided into celestial heroes, immortal heroes and spiritual heroes.

, there are nine levels: Wind Man, Water Man, Fire Man, Qi Man, Ghost Man, and Sword Man.

My mentor has entered the realm of Xian Xia, and my kung fu is now probably ranked at the level of Qi Xia.

The mentor and the Taifu had always been on good terms. He once predicted that the Taifu would work hard for the affairs of the country and fear that his life would be shortened. He suggested that the Taifu stay away from the court and retire to the countryside. However, the Taifu served the country and the people and always regarded the world as his own responsibility.

Before my mentor traveled around the world, he ordered me to serve the Taifu and ensure his safety.

After returning to Chengdu, Taifu's health was improving. However, due to the Anlu Mountain Rebellion, Taifu was full of ambitions to serve the country and could not bear the destruction of the great country by the rebels, so he went out again, traveled thousands of miles, worked day and night, and finally ran out of oil...

…

It’s a pity that my knowledge is still shallow, and even though I have tried everything I have learned, I still can’t extend the life of Taifu..."

At this point, Zi Che cracked a sigh, his voice actually choked with sobs.

Speaking of Tai Tu, Bai Fu was also extremely sentimental, with tears rolling in his eyes.

Seeing this, Fang Shuliu quickly changed the topic and said: "Since the contact person is a demon monk, the answer is already obvious.

If you want to launch a coup, you can only rely on the Forbidden Army, and among the Forbidden Army there happens to be a monk army, the Iron-blooded Monks from Shaolin."

Zi Chexi interjected: "To be able to convey information in full view of the public without being discovered, it is either a matter of 'transmission of information into secrets' by an expert in the inner circle, or more or less relying on heresy.

I set up a stall at the crossroads for three days, but I haven't found any clues. Anyone who behaves suspiciously is not an insider.

Brother Bai found out the contact information from Shopkeeper Hu, and as expected, it was a heretical spell. So I retaliated with the other person's method and used an heretical spell to lure him into action.

I didn't want to kill him at first, I wanted to keep him alive. I didn't expect that not only would this man not show up, but he would also be unreasonable and unforgiving. If he didn't cast the spell, my wife would also die.

In desperation, I had to kill someone."

Fang Shuliu said: "You are not a hasty person, and killing must be justified. I would like to ask one more question, have you found any other clues?"

Zi Che said: "What this monster monk performs is not Shaolin martial arts, but the magic of Maitreya."

Fang Shuliu frowned and said solemnly, "If this is the case, there are no more than two hypotheses: First, the Iron-Blooded Monk Group completely abandoned Zen Buddhism and converted to Maitreya Religion; second, Maitreya Religion infiltrated into the Forbidden Army and conquered the Forbidden Army officers and soldiers.

Developed into a Maitreya believer.

But no matter what the possibility is, once religion and military power are combined, it will lead to catastrophe."

…

While Fang Shuliu and the others were discussing behind closed doors, Liu Huan, the lieutenant general of Zuo Yulin's army, was also plotting a coup with his trusted generals. This Liu Huan was none other than Master Zhao Huan, the first disciple of Shaolin at that time and the leader of the Shaolin Iron-Blooded Sangha.

The general under his command, Sha Chengzhong, said: "Gao Lishi gave us countless jewels, which we will never spend in a lifetime. If we attack the Daming Palace and take advantage of the situation, we don't know how much benefit we will get."

Liu Huan sneered and said to the generals: "To tell you the truth, I asked a Hu merchant who sells jewelry in Dongshi to authenticate it. Most of the jewelry Gao Lishi gave us are fake!"

"Fake?" The generals looked at each other, furious.

"Why should we sacrifice our lives for Mr. Xuanzong if they trick us with fake jewelry?" The generals were excited and shouted.

Liu Huan smiled proudly and said to the generals: "You are really short-sighted. You only have this little wealth in your eyes. Once the coup is successful, not to mention the jewelry in the Ming Palace, even the treasures in the Zuozang Treasury will be ours."

"Since most of the imperial troops stationed at Xuanwu Gate are our followers, why do we need to join forces with Mr. Xuanzong? Isn't it more convenient for us to do it ourselves?" asked his general Sha Chengzhong.

Before Liu Huan could speak, his confidant Sha Qinzhong scolded: "You are stupid, but you are really stupid.

Without the eunuchs from the inner court to lead the way, even if we rush into the palace, there are thousands of palaces in the Ming Palace. Do you know where the emperor sleeps?

Even if I tell you the name of the palace, the Daming Palace is like a maze, and it will make you dizzy.

What's more, there is also a flying dragon army in the palace, led by the eunuch Li Fuguo. The flying dragon army is all elite, and their combat power cannot be underestimated.

Once Su Zong cannot be captured in half an hour, the Qianniu Guards and other Nanya Sixteen Guards will swarm in. It is not yet known who will win."

Liu Huan glanced at Sha Qinzhong, nodded with satisfaction, and said: "Qinzhong is right.

Joining forces with Mr. Xuanzong has at least two advantages:

First, through the influence of Gao Lishi in the inner court, let the eunuchs in Ouchi lead the way and let the Feilong Army not obstruct us;

Second, once Suzong is captured, we can immediately support Xuanzong and re-assume the throne. The Supreme Emperor sits on the dragon throne, and it is justifiable for us to send troops. The sixteen guards of Nanya can only be captured obediently.

Therefore, joining forces with Mr. Xuanzong is our best choice.

As a condition, Mr. Xuanzong promised us many benefits:

Except for the Wu Zhao dynasty in the Tang Dynasty, the Li and Tang royal families always respected Taoism and despised Buddhism. They even regarded our holy religion (Maitreya religion) as a heretical sect, and from time to time launched campaigns to exterminate Buddhism and destroy religion.

This coup was successful, and Mr. Xuanzong promised to make me the abbot of Shaolin, the founder of Zen Buddhism, and the leader of Buddhism in the world."

"Master, can you believe what Mr. Xuanzong says? I heard that all emperors are scheming and good at deceiving people, and none of them is good." A general next to him said.

Liu Huan smiled deeply and said to the generals: "I have thought of this a long time ago. In this coup, Zuo Longwu Army General Chen Xuanli relied on me a lot. I used his influence in the Forbidden Army to secretly control the Beiya Forbidden Army.

Many of the generals have become brothers in our holy religion.

After this battle, both the Beiya Imperial Guards and the Nan Ya Guards will be led by our religious brothers. If Mr. Xuanzong dares to break the contract, we will kill him and support Empress Zhang's three-year-old son, King Ding Li Tong, as emperor.

From now on, the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty is just a puppet sitting on the throne, and we have the final say in whether he is abolished or established!

At that time, our holy religion will rise again and regain the glory of the Wu Zhao Dynasty.

Mr. Xuanzong also looked proud and named me the abbot of Shaolin and the founder of Zen Buddhism.

I bother!

As the current leader of the Holy Religion, instead of licking my face and letting the emperor reward me with official posts, why not come to earth in person, get rid of the old demons, and establish the Holy Kingdom of Maitreya!"

The generals just found out today that the Holy Religion was actually going to do such a big thing, and they couldn't help but feel excited and excited. Everyone shouted: "Heaven helps the Holy Religion, Maitreya descends to earth, and dominates the world!"

After everyone dispersed, Liu Huan walked to the courtyard, looked up at the stars, and felt so proud: "I think back then, I worked hard to get a position as the abbot of Shaolin, and in every possible way, I ended up becoming a general of the Forbidden Army by accident.

Thinking back, if I became the abbot of Shaolin, I would definitely fight against the rebels in Anlu Mountain, deal with the Tang Army and the Yan Army, take advantage of the contradiction between the Tang Army and the Yan Army, and take advantage of the opportunity to become bigger and stronger. How could the Shaolin Temple be destroyed by the Yan Army?

It was flattened, leaving only broken walls and ruins.

Master Kongjian saw that the abbot refused to pass on Bodhidharma's mantle to him, which was the biggest mistake of his life. It can be seen that fate plays tricks on people, and even Master is not immune.

When I came to Chang'an myself, I met the eminent monks from Tianzhu, Tubo and other countries in the Western Regions, and my horizons broadened. When I was guarding His Majesty the Emperor, I realized that a mere Shaolin abbot was nothing. It was a man's job to control the world and dominate the world!
Chapter completed!