DAY 199 The Treasure That Can't See the Light
Two days later, the sample was brought on the boat and Bai Minghe left as scheduled.
Behind the Siam prince who came to see him off, there were two hundred warriors wearing the Ming Dynasty armor. They divided thirty-six people to carry a huge white crane, and even the white-famous crane could not tell what it was. But it seemed like a tower on it.
The Prince of Siam came in person, and after celebrating the white-famous crane, he nodded slightly to the Prince of Siam.
The Siam prince approached the white crane and whispered: "There is a very heavy treasure. It was originally distributed to eight kings. Later, wars continued, and a part that originally belonged to the Brahmin Ucha Kingdom was lost. More than 200 years ago, the Angkor dynasty of the Khmer attacked all directions, and this treasure fell in the Khmer."
Bai Minghexin said, what is this that made the Siam prince so cautious.
The Siam prince was really nervous and his voice became even lower: "When we Siam attacked the Khmer, we accidentally got this thing. We wanted to pay tribute, but the origin was unknown and it carried the blood of Angkor. Although King Ashoka of India also killed endlessly, he finally put down his butcher's knife and returned to Buddhism. However, the King of Angkor who obtained this treasure was the Buddha's abandoned disciple. He did not put down the butcher's knife in front of the Buddha until his death. He was the Shura of Hell."
The white-famous crane is even more confused. What is this?
The Siam prince said again: "This Buddha treasure is returned by the ten Siam monks, and the authentic Buddhist monks wash the blood. But many nobles are unwilling to think that such a treasure has already belonged to me. My father and I discussed with the ten Siam monks overnight, and after thinking that the Ming Dynasty was going to heaven, there were also monks like Master Sanzang who could definitely wash the blood on this Buddha treasure!"
The white-famous crane's expression was very strange, and he just stared at the Siam prince blankly.
The Siam prince was nervous when he was seen. But the white-famous he still remained silent. Finally, the Siam king spoke: "Young Master Bai, this Buddha treasure will trigger a war, and we Siam will become the target of besieging."
Bai Minghexin said that the words of the King of Siam are human words. There are not so many twists and turns.
"Originally belonged to the Brahmin Uzha?" Bai Minghe asked back.
"Yes, the Buddha's relics were divided into eight parts, and this Buddha's tooth is one of the Buddha treasures in the Brahmin Ucha Kingdom." The Siam prince explained seriously.
"Isn't this a shameless person?" Bai Minghe asked in a low voice.
"It's better to transport it away secretly. If someone knows that this treasure is in Siam." The Siam prince dared not say anything. First of all, the Khmer side will definitely prepare for the war with all its might. Then at least seven or eight kingdoms such as Myanmar, Southern India, Ceylon, Sanfoqi, etc. will come to grab such things.
Historically, several amazing battles were launched within Tianzhu because of Buddha treasure.
Bai Minghe believed in Taoism, although he did not believe in Buddhism. But think about it, if the Three Pure Ones appeared in the world, it would probably be a fierce battle in the chaotic era of China.
Some things have immeasurable spiritual value.
"This gift is too heavy, but I also want to thank the King of Siam. When I return to the capital of Daming, I, the Emperor of Daming, will give me a thank-you gift. After the pagoda is built, I hope to invite a famous Siam monk to the capital of Daming to watch the ceremony." Bai Minghexin said, how could I not want this gift?
Anyone who wants to come and rob, just come. I, Ming Dynasty, dare not attack anyone.
The fleet of Baiminghe set out, and the Siam prince and his son breathed a sigh of relief. After looking at each other, they said at the same time: "Bless by Buddha!" Both of them seemed to relax at the same time.
The Siam prince's mind became active at this time and spoke to his father.
"It must be the Buddha's appearance. The alliance between Siam and the Ming Dynasty is enough to make Siam the most powerful country in Central and South China. However, the father still hurried back and took the precepts in front of the Buddha for seven days. Please understand our difficulties. Of course, hundreds of years ago, when the powerful Tang Empire was in power, the relics of Buddha were sent to the Tang Dynasty. We also wanted to spread the Buddha's light, use the Dharma, and educate the world!"
The Siam King put his hands together and nodded heavily.
Compared to his own son, the Siam King is more like a Buddhist child than a pure politician.
On the boat, the white famous crane stared at the small tower made of nearly ten kinds of extremely expensive woods and was stunned for half an hour. He knew what was here, but he didn't think about how to maximize the benefits of this thing.
"Go and find the stone Luohan!" Bai Minghe said to Yang Hu beside him.
Yang Hu went there with a reply.
After thinking about it, only Shi Luohan could discuss this matter with him. After all, Shi Luohan was the only one who truly belonged to the authentic Buddhist disciples on his ship.
When the Shi Luohan entered the house, the white-famous crane immediately frowned.
It’s not for anything else, but the obvious smell of wine on the Shi Luohan. Bai Minghexin said, “You are probably a fake monk.”
Who would have thought that the Shi Luohan made a lot of sense: "Mr. Bai, before the Zhenguan period of the Tang Dynasty, the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty went to Shaolin in person, and Shaolin monks allowed to eat meat. However, the Buddhist precepts still do not allow meat. The smell of wine on his body is naturally not to be drunk. Shaolin has wine, but it is mostly medicinal wine, which is used to heal wounds and promote blood circulation."
"You explained before I asked." Bai Minghe smiled.
"It's okay for the rest. You should explain it clearly to Lord Bai." As Shi Luohan spoke, his eyes kept staring at the wooden pagoda. He couldn't help but ask directly: "This pagoda is a Buddha bone pagoda. Could it be that my monk from Central Plains was wandering to Siam before, and he was also a great monk?"
Yishi Luohan thought to himself that this might be to return to his hometown.
The white-known crane shook his head: "I ask you, do you know the Buddha treasures of the eight countries? There is another one called Brahmin Uzuma!"
"I know, is this..." Shi Luohan was very surprised. After seeing Bai Minghe nodding, he immediately sat in front of the pagoda and silently recited the scriptures that Bai Minghe could not understand.
The white-famous crane is not in a hurry, anyway, it’s been a long time at sea.
Sitting aside and quietly waiting for the Shi Luohan to finish reciting the scriptures, Bai Minghe said, "How to deal with this."
"Sir, at least test the authenticity, right?" Shi Luohan was very serious.
"How to test it? It's just a relic. Can you tell whether it's true or not?"
"No, but Buddhist monks must have a way. But I know that this pagoda should be nine floors. Can the first floor be opened? If I remember correctly in the Buddhist scriptures I read, the first floor of the Eight Kings Buddha Treasures back then may be damaged by wood, but the second floor is pure gold, which has some characteristics."
The white-named crane made a gesture of invitation.
Shi Luohan did not move, but instead said to Bai Minghe: "I want to go back and recite the scriptures for three days, so I can't move casually."
"You are here, you can guard this thing." Bai Minghe said, and got up and walked out. He called Shi Luohan over. He originally wanted to discuss how to maximize the benefits of this thing, but now he dare not mention it. He used the Buddhist treasure to talk about the interests, and he was afraid that this person would turn against him.
After leaving the house, Bai Minghe went to find Xuan Zhenzi again.
After a few words, Bai Minghe explained it to Xuan Zhenzi clearly.
Xuan Zhenzi frowned: "Mr. Bai, this is probably a big trouble, but it is also a big opportunity."
"What do you know?" Bai Minghe asked.
"Although you believe in the Three Pure Land, I believe only half of it. But I definitely don't believe in Buddhism. So Mr. Bai doesn't know much about monks and Taoists. I just say that this year, when Lord Bai went to Guangdong, a major event happened in the capital. Xing'an, the governor of the East Factory, sent an extra 50,000 ferry dishes to please the current queen. This matter is a good thing for Taoism and Buddhism, but it is also a bad thing!"
Xuan Zhenzi explained to Bai Minghe: "All officials, Confucians are strongly opposed to this matter. Now the ferry of the disc is issued, but the number of monks and Taoists has not increased. It's just one word, afraid!"
"I'm afraid that the court will turn against you one day!" Bai Minghe asked.
"Yes, the monks and Taoists were too powerful after the end of the Yuan Dynasty and the beginning of the Ming Dynasty. According to my Wudang ancestor, I occupied too much land and the number of monks and Taoists was too large. It won't take too long to have a Confucian civil servants to use thunder methods. At the least, there will be a ban on Buddhism and reduce Taoism and demand to return to secular life. At the worst, a large number of Taoists will be exiled to the army and slaves. This has happened in history, and it has been more than once. I believe that many Taoist monks are like our Taoist sect and understand this principle."
"Why don't you persuade me?"
"Please say such words with Lord Bai's wisdom."
Bai Minghe smiled self-deprecatingly: "It was me who made a mistake. You persuaded me. They would say, you are full of incense, but you ignore the life and death of the rest of the temple."
Xuan Zhenzi nodded slightly, as he recognized the statement of Bai Minghe.
"I understand, this is not a small amount of benefits. But there are more bad things. When I take these things back, many young monks must be crazy. Buddhism is prosperous. First, it is the bad things that Lord Bai just mentioned. Second, it is the pressure in the court, and third, it is the real big trouble. The adult claimed that he believed in the Three Pure Land, but asked the Buddha treasure back. Are you flattering or promoting Buddha, or are you falsely believe in the Three Pure Land, and only believe in the interests?"
Bai Minghexin said that Xuan Zhenzi is probably a lie.
Can a true Taoist priest speak out the slander in this political struggle? If you can see such a deep person, only shameless politicians in the white-famous Hexin, you will definitely not be able to see it.
"Things are good things. Lord Bai would not discuss with Jindajian in the capital. He is the real Buddhist disciple. If I don't go to hell, whoever goes to hell? His understanding is even deeper than many eminent monks."
"Okay, I'm honest. I can't get any benefits, and there are troublesome things. Even if they are extremely expensive, I can throw them into the sea. This is my white crane!"
Bai Minghe said viciously.
Xuan Zhenzi held a ceremony: "My devilish Heavenly Lord Bai is indeed the same as my master said, and he is a wonderful person." (To be continued...)
Chapter completed!