Although Zhihai was an eminent monk in the eastern country, his desire for fame and fortune was still in full swing. He knew that Goryeo would establish a French teacher according to the Mongolian system and govern the Goryeo Buddhism. The right to appoint this position was not in the hands of the Goryeo King, but in the hands of Basiba, the Mongolian national teacher and minister of the Xuanzhengyuan. If Li Luo had a relationship with the eminent monks of the Yuan court, he would have to protect the French teacher.

The reason why Chuandeng Temple wanted to translate the Tubo "The Great Sun Sutra" was to present it to the Yuan Dynasty's national magistrate Basiba, and there was no need to say that it was flattering and pleasing.

Zhihai heard that Basiba intended to replace Zen with Tantric Buddhism in Goryeo, which is a huge crisis in the Goryeo Buddhist world. Goryeo Buddhism has been a Chinese Buddhism for thousands of years, so how could it be willing to convert to Tubo Tantric Buddhism? If Tantric Buddhism unified Goryeo, wouldn’t it be a catastrophe of Zen? This is something that Goryeo monks such as Zhihai will never tolerate.

However, the Yuan Dynasty was powerful and it was inevitable to resist. It could only influence Basiba with a heart of injustice.

However, no Korean monk can understand Tubo and Mongolian language, nor do they know Basiba's nature and likes and dislikes. They are willing to communicate and contact each other, but they are afraid that they will backfire and are disliked by the other party.

Just presenting the Tubo "Great Sun Sutra" and secular property is definitely not enough to change Basiba's attitude. The most important thing is to meet his preferences and express his respect.

During this period, Zhihai thought about it day and night, and he was so anxious that he couldn't sleep or eat and was anxious.

Since Li Luo claimed to be a registered disciple of Basiba and was proficient in Tubo and Mongolian languages, he might be able to help him.

Of course, Zhihai, who is both a monk and a great scholar, understands the principle of "I will take it first and give it first".

The 14th day of the twelfth lunar month, dusk.

Li Luo has been translating the "Mahasama Sutra" for three days, and has completed most of it. I think it will be perfect tomorrow. In the past few days, Master Zhihai has visited the Zen Tea Room twice in person. He is very satisfied with Li Luo's achievements and even condescendingly surrendered to Gui and chat with Li Luo for a few words.

In the afternoon, Jin Guangxian and others left Chuandeng Temple with unwillingness, and no threat to the two of them for the time being.

Only Li Luo and Cui Xiuning were left in the empty Zen tea room.

"Li Luo, you must be an official and have power." Cui Xiuning looked at the fact that there was no one around and finally couldn't help but say.

"Stimulated? Finally understand me?"

"To be honest, it has been a big blow to me these days. It turns out that I will become a robbed 'folk'. But when facing a person like Jin Guangxian, I have no choice but to do anything. This world is too unfair to women, and I can only support you to go on."

"Thank you, the police. I have many plans and I need you to help me, and only you can help me."

“What is your plan?”

"First find an official position through Master Zhihai, only serve as a military officer, and master a little force to protect yourself. Then try to gain recognition from the Li family and use the Li family to obtain greater military power and more resources. Only in this way can I be qualified to participate in the Second Battle of Japan in 1281. I want to help the Yuan army occupy Japan, obtain heavy use of the Yuan Dynasty, and obtain greater official positions."

"And then, will you make an objection?"

“This is the second option.”

“What about the first option?”

"If Kublai Khan is friendly enough, I will not rebel."

"Have you ever thought about it? If your identity as a Korean family is confirmed, how can you call on the Han people once you oppose the Yuan Dynasty? How could the Han people follow a Korean person to rebel? If you really succeed, in the eyes of the Han people, wouldn't it be ruled by foreign tribes?"

"Police, you think very thoughtful, but I thought about it all. I have already had a solution. By then, I can restore the identity of Han people and I can make the Chinese people believe it. As for the Goryeo people, they are just the objects they use."

"Okay, let's take it step by step. I can see that Master Zhihai now believes in your identity, and he seems to have something to ask for you. In the past two days, I analyzed his language and expressions, and he should give us some benefits."

"I understand, I will use this opportunity to maximize my interests. Zhihai has the heart of fame and fortune. As long as such a person knows what he wants, it will not be difficult to use it."

"I guess you'll sell him the belt."

"I guessed it right. Is there any better buyer than him? The monk can even buy combs, let alone belts."

"In addition to money, you also want an official position. Does he have this energy?"

"A small official is just a recommendation letter for him. With his recommendation, if we spend money to bribe him, the ninth rank should be able to get it soon. Even if he has a seventh rank and eighth rank, he will get it if he really helps."

"Fugitive, from your tone, you seem to have a clear goal?"

"Yes. I've inquired that the twelve villages near Mount Mani are under the jurisdiction of Mani Township. It just so happened that the leader of Mani Township was dismissed because of incompetence in suppressing bandits. This young official is small and has to be guarded against pirates, so no one of the aristocratic families is willing to do it, and the position is still empty."

"It's the township chief and section-level cadre."

"It is not a township chief, nor is it called a township chief. The official name is 'Duzhai'. It is not accurate to say that it is a township chief, because his responsibility is to take charge of civil affairs and military preparations. Civil affairs mainly urges village officials to collect taxes. Military preparations are to lead the township bravery, guard against pirates, and maintain public order."

"I understand. This 'Duzhai' is the township chief, police station chief and militia battalion commander. Although he is only a section-level cadre, he has considerable power."

"So I aimed at this position. It's very difficult, easy to get, and it's the best fit for my starting plan."

"You mainly value military power."

"Yes. I learned that the Duzhai can train 300 township heroes to assist local government troops. There are nine Duzhai stations on Jianghua Island, and there should be two or three thousand militias. But it is said that at most a thousand people are useless."

"The township tyrant is a militia, and it should be that no one should pay attention to it, which means the vacancies are severely vacancies."

"The salary is too poor. The Duzhai Institute only has 400 stagnation of funds per year, and the salary of Duzhai and 12 village officials alone accounts for most of the salary. With the purchase of weapons, how can 400 stagnation be enough? The township hero lacks weapons and only gets a bucket of rice every year, which is not enough to compensate for the losses that delay farm work. He also has to fight with the thieves. If there is no pension for the death or injury, there is no medical expenses. High risks and no benefits, fools want to be the township hero."

"If you really get the official position in Duzhai, you have to pay for your own money to support the soldiers"?

"That's for sure. You don't have to worry about money. You will help me train the village hero at that time."

"I do have confidence in training the village heroes, but the question is they will listen to me as a woman?"

"If you don't listen, you won't have food to eat."

The two discussed seriously, as if the official position in Duzhai had already been obtained.

As a monk came in, the two immediately stopped discussing the major event.

"Master Li, Master Li, please move to the main hall of the temple." The monk saluted.

"Please take the way, Master." Li Luo gave Cui Xiuning a look and followed the monk.

The main hall of the temple is next to the sutra hall. This is Zhihai’s “Men’s Office”, and there are also guarded monks at the door. Goryeo is a Buddhist country, and the famous temple itself is an official office. Chuandeng Temple is in charge of Buddhist affairs in Xikaido and Yang Guangdao, and it is very powerful.

After entering the magnificent temple main hall, I passed the Sandao Hall, and the pearl foil curtains and the brocade pavilions were mixed. Then I saw a luxurious monument, titled: Abbot's room.

If it weren't for the abbot's little monks in white standing outside the room, Li Luo would have thought he had entered the mansion of the Duke.

Compared with the reserve of the Central Plains Temple, the Goryeo temple is more secular and does not hide its power of enjoying wealth and honor. After the attack on the destruction of Buddhism by the Three Martial Arts, the temple has lost its status as a great manor owner and has begun to become popular. Incense worship has become the main source of economic resources. However, the Goryeo temple is still the owner of the great manor, rich in the country.

When Li Luo entered the abbot's room, he immediately felt that the warm wind was blowing. There were four copper tripods burning in the room, which were luxuriously burning silver frost and charcoal. The interior decoration was also full of charm. The celadon jade tables, precious calligraphy and paintings were all precious in Tsinghua University. There were also a group of little novice monks cooking tea and setting cups, which were just a few singers and dancers who were bland and frowning.

Will enjoy it!

The temple owner Zhihai sat cross-legged on the brocade bed, twisting black jade Buddhist beads in his hand, and looked graceful and calm.

"Boy Li Luo, I have met the master." Li Luo bowed his waist and bowed his hands.

Zhihai nodded slightly to Li Luo and said, "Donor Li doesn't need to be polite, so I'll just ask for a seat."

"Master Xie gave him a seat." Li Luo knelt on the futon, pressed his hips and heels and supported his knees with his hands, and sat straight with Zhihai across the desk.

At this time, a monk in white clothes had already served Zen tea.
Chapter completed!