The person who dislikes following the rules the most, but now he wants to follow the rules. This is not because Chu Hao's temperament has changed drastically, but because he thinks it is more interesting.
He has always been an interesting person and believes that spiritual practice cannot be boring.
So, when everyone looked at him, he suddenly smiled and said: "There is a government office over there. You can go and ask."
After hearing this, everyone noticed that when they were inspecting these cages, they had unknowingly arrived near a government office.
The outside of the Yamen is resplendent and looks very grand.
Tang Monk nodded in agreement: "What the Immortal said is that if there is a government office here, we can just ask the Yi Cheng why this is a country for children, and it can also feed white horses and stay overnight."
Zhu Bajie had already starved to death. When he heard this, he was the first to agree: "Yes, yes, the master is right. Let's go and find out quickly. It's best to prepare some delicious food."
Zhu Bajie has a special liking for food.
However, after traveling for such a long time, they didn't get any rest at Qinghua Village, so everyone was a little tired.
With the unanimous decision of several people, Tang Seng took the lead in walking towards the yamen, followed closely by the others.
At the door, the soldier on duty was startled when he saw a monk coming out, followed by three ugly-looking people.
But everyone is a person who has seen the world, and it is in broad daylight, so they will not be frightened and faint.
"Who are you?" A soldier came over with a weapon and stopped them.
Following the usual practice, Tang Seng first informed him of the identity of the eminent monk of the Tang Dynasty.
The soldier was also surprised when he heard that the other party was from the Tang Dynasty.
You must know that Datang is far away from here, and the journey is extremely difficult. It is not easy to get here.
So there was a touch of respect on his face: "It turns out he is an eminent monk of the Tang Dynasty. I will go and report him right now."
With that said, he walked in quickly.
After a while, the Yi Cheng here hurriedly came over and saw a trace of surprise on his face when he saw this group of people.
"Are you the eminent monk of the Tang Dynasty?" Yi Cheng asked when he saw Tang Monk and recognized him at a glance.
Tang Monk nodded: "That's right."
As he spoke, he took out the customs clearance document.
As a symbol of status, this customs clearance document proves their identity very well.
After confirming the identity of the other party, Yi Cheng was also overjoyed and said quickly: "As expected, he is an eminent monk of the Tang Dynasty. Please invite me to do it."
Yi Cheng immediately welcomed them into the Yamen.
This yamen is very large and luxurious.
Yi Cheng ordered his men to take the white horse to feed it, while he took Tang Seng, his apprentice and Chu Hao to the side hall.
It is said to be a side hall, but it is actually specially used to entertain distinguished guests.
As soon as they sat down, a maid came over respectfully to make tea for them.
Seeing this scene, Zhu Bajie couldn't help but sigh: "It's better to have a big place. People in such small places are stingy."
Of course he was talking about Tsinghua Village, which had been destroyed in the flames.
Not long after, under the arrangement of Yi Cheng, some fruits and vegetables were also served, which was very luxurious.
Zhu Bajie, who had been very hungry for a long time, saw this and his eyes suddenly lit up.
But Tang Seng didn't move, and he didn't dare to move either. After all, the lesson from last time was still fresh in his mind.
Tang Seng was almost hungry, so he said to Yi Cheng, "That poor monk is not welcome."
"The senior monk just eats it. If you don't have it, I'll ask the servants to get it." Yi Cheng nodded.
He still respected the eminent monks from the Tang Dynasty very much.
So, Tang Monk picked up a fruit and took a bite.
The master started to move, and Zhu Bajie couldn't help it anymore. He glanced at him and started to move immediately.
In addition to Chu Hao, Sun Wukong and Sha Seng also started to eat.
"I wonder why the eminent monks of the Tang Dynasty came here?"
During this period, Yi Cheng asked aloud.
Tang Monk explained: "The poor monk wants to go to the West to worship Buddha and learn scriptures, so naturally he has to exchange customs clearance documents with the king of this city."
"Oh, it turns out that's the case. It's no problem. Just wait until I report it to the court tomorrow." Yi Cheng said.
"There is no need to trouble my lord about this matter. This poor monk can go," Tang Monk said.
However, Yi Cheng looked troubled and said: "It's just that the king may not pay attention to these things now."
"Oh? What happened?" Tang Seng asked doubtfully.
But Yi Cheng shook his head and did not explain.
At this time, Sun Wukong suddenly asked: "Let me ask you, how does your country of children treat children?"
After hearing this, Yi Cheng was stunned for a moment, and then immediately explained: "The raising of children in our city is naturally the same as elsewhere. They are all conceived in ten months, born when the time comes, and then breastfed by the mother for three years.
After weaning it, teach it to grow up.”
"Putting a child in a cage means raising it?" Sun Wukong said disdainfully.
"Wukong, don't be rude." Tang Seng immediately stopped the other party from speaking.
Then he explained to Yi Cheng: "When the poor monk entered the city today, he found that there was a cage in front of every house, and there were children in the cage. I dare to ask Yi Cheng why this is."
Yi Cheng looked embarrassed and whispered in his ear: "Senior monk, don't ask too much and don't care. Even if you really see the king tomorrow, don't mention it. Just exchange customs clearance documents and continue on the mountain road."
Tang Seng was even more puzzled: "Why?"
Yi Cheng shook his head, got up and left.
But Sun Wukong had quick eyesight and quick hands, so he immediately caught him and pressed him on the chair: "Why are you so timid? You are just telling us, and we won't tell anyone else."
Zhu Bajie, who was devouring his food, rarely stopped, and asked by the way: "That's right, and why do you call this a country of children?"
After hearing this, Yi Cheng felt the heavy pressure on his shoulders again and sighed: "Hey, it's a long story."
Immediately afterwards, he first told everyone why this place is called the Country of Children.
It turns out that this place was once called Bhikkhu Country, but recently, a folk song spread in the city, so it was changed to Children's Country. In fact, it also attracted other people to bring their children here.
"I came to the city and was put in a cage?" Sun Wukong asked.
Yi Cheng looked troubled: "This matter is a bit ridiculous, and it is all caused by the king's debauchery and immorality."
Three years ago, this place was still called the Bhikkhu Kingdom. At that time, an old man came from outside the city. He was dressed like a Taoist priest, and accompanied by a young woman, he was sixteen years old.
This woman was extremely handsome and looked like a Guanyin. She attracted the king's attention as soon as she appeared.
The king immediately took her into the palace and became his concubine.
After that, the king took pity on her beauty, favored her every day, and ignored the government affairs from then on.
He even didn't even look at other concubines in the palace and stayed in that woman's palace every day.
After working hard day and night like this, the king's body deteriorated, his spirit became even more exhausted, he ate less, and he was about to die.