However, Helan Chushi shook his head and insisted: "I can only tell Duke Yue about this matter. I will not say a word to others."
Now Fang Jun is his last life-saving straw, and what he knows about this matter is his last hope. He must meet Fang Jun to ensure the maximum benefit of this news. How can he tell others so easily?
But he underestimated Cen Changqian...
"Someone is coming!"
Cen Changqian looked stern, called a few soldiers, and ordered: "Arrest this person immediately, send him to the 'Baiqisi', inform General Li Junxian, and say that this person is involved in a rebellion, and ask him to torture him severely."
Pry open his mouth and annihilate the rebellion before it ignites."
You don’t want to say it? Then don’t say it.
It doesn't matter if you have a tougher mouth in front of me. I just hope that you can keep your mouth shut even in the prison of "Baiqisi"...
"Here!"
Several soldiers rushed forward and immediately pushed Helan Chushi to the ground, took out his belt and tied his hands behind his back.
Helan Chushi struggled violently, gasping and shouting: "I say, I say! Cen Changshi, please let me go!"
She originally wanted to strive for the greatest benefit for herself, but unexpectedly, Cen Changqian was young but decisive in killing. She even ordered her arrest without even giving her a chance to negotiate. The most terrible thing was that she wanted to send herself to the "Hundred Cavalry Division"...
…
What kind of place is "Baiqisi"? Anyone who enters the prison of "Baiqisi" will either deceive the emperor and commit rebellion or collaborate with the enemy and treason. If it is a little bit of it, it will be a capital crime. If it is a little more serious, your home will be ransacked and the family will be exterminated. Once you enter, where will you go?
Can you still come out alive?
Cen Changqian was unmoved and ordered: "Stop his mouth."
"Here!"
Several soldiers were also sweating a little. They understood that they were not allowed to hear some words, and they couldn't let Helan Chushi yell out. They quickly opened the skirt of Helan Chushi's clothes, tore his shirt into pieces and stuffed it into his mouth, leaving Helan Chushi to "whimper"
He yelled and struggled violently, picked him up and left quickly.
The station of "Baiqisi" is just outside Xuanwu Gate, on the side of the original Youtun Guard, very close...
Cen Changqian watched Helan Chushi being carried away. She stood there and pondered for a moment, then ordered her surroundings: "Prepare your horses, I want to enter the city to meet the commander-in-chief."
This matter is very likely to involve a lot of things and is not a trivial matter. It is best not to let Gao Kan know about it, so as not to involve him and take the risk for nothing but it will not help. Simply tell Fang Jun directly and let Fang Jun make a decision.
The war horse was brought in, Cen Changqian grabbed the reins and got on the horse, left the military camp and went straight to the city gate.
Gao Kan learned at the Zhongjun tent that Cen Changqian did not act according to the original plan, but sent Helan Chushi to "Baiqisi" and entered the city without saying goodbye. He knew that things might change unpredictably, and said to his left and right: "No need.
Don't worry, Cen Changshi will handle the matter on his own, you can just perform your duties and don't think too much."
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Cen Changqian rode into the city and arrived at the Duke Liang's Mansion in Chongrenfang. When she went to the gate to see Fang Jun, she learned that Fang Jun had nothing to do today and took his wife and concubines to Daci'en Temple to offer incense. In the evening, he would stay in the temple for a vegetarian meal and would not return until midnight.
The guest at the door knew that Cen Changqian was a junior whom Fang Jun valued very much, so he politely invited her to come into the house for a while to drink tea and wait for Fang Jun's return in the side hall.
Cen Changqian knew that this matter could not be delayed, so she immediately mounted her horse again, left Chongrenfang, walked south along Qixiamen Street between Kangpingfang and Wubenfang, and galloped straight to Jinchangfang.
It was close to noon when we arrived at Jinchangfang. Cen Changqian dismounted and went straight to the mountain gate. After showing her identity, she was led into the temple by the novice monks in the temple. She walked around the newly built Big Wild Goose Pagoda from the square, passed through a palace on the east side, and arrived at the place shaded by woods and surrounded by streams.
several Zen rooms.
At this time, in the coldest month of winter, the trees are withered, leaving only bare branches that are densely packed and criss-crossed. You can imagine how lush leaves can block out the sky, shade and quiet in summer...
The stream is hot spring water drawn from unknown sources. It flows slowly and gurglingly. It is cold and not freezing. A sheet of mist rises from the water, shrouding these meditation rooms, making the houses looming, like a fairyland.
There were several soldiers with helmets and armor standing in front of the door. Cen Changqian recognized that they were Fang Jun's personal soldiers, so she quickly stepped forward to explain her purpose.
The leader of the soldiers went inside to report. After a moment, he turned around and said, "Erlang is drinking tea with Master Xuanzang. Please invite Cen Changshi to come in."
Cen Changqian straightened her clothes, changed her shoes at the entrance, and stepped into the meditation room.
The wooden floor is bright and visible. The sunlight shines in through the south window, reflecting the tiny dust floating in the air. There is a coffee table and several futons. Fang Jun is kneeling opposite a monk with a pale face. There is a pot of tea on the coffee table.
, the fragrance is dense.
Cen Changqian stepped forward quickly and bowed her hands to the ground: "I have met Master Xuanzang."
Xuanzang raised his head, glanced at Cen Changqian, and nodded with a smile.
The skin on his face is rough and wrinkled, probably due to the exposure to wind and sun from traveling outside the Great Wall for many years. His bald head is round and his eyebrows are sparse. The most special thing is his eyes, which are so bright just by looking at Cen Changqian.
His eyes are like substance, full of enthusiasm and wisdom. It seems that all the illusions in the world are clearly seen under these eyes, leaving nothing behind, but full of love and attachment for everything.
Old skin, straight back, thin body, passionate eyes... people subconsciously ignore his appearance, and it is even difficult to estimate his true age.
Fang Jun waved his hand at the side and said calmly: "Master is an expert in this world. There is no need for red tape. Sit down."
"Here."
Cen Changqian knelt down on the side of the coffee table obediently, with her eyebrows lowered and her eyes lowered, her expression submissive.
Xuanzang shook his head with a smile and responded to Fang Jun's words: "Don't talk about being an outsider. Since you are in the mortal world, how can you talk about being born alone? The world of mortals is far away, and your heart is trapped in greed, anger and ignorance. Before the day of death, talk about it.
Why was he born?"
A person's life is entangled in the world of mortals. It is difficult to break off the six roots and difficult to love oneself. Only after death can one truly get rid of all karma.
Fang Jun laughed and said: "So, Master, you are still worried about me forcing Master Huili to donate the bricks and stones for the Xingjiao Temple? Oh my, this Huili really doesn't know anything. He keeps talking about some bricks and stones.
That’s all, but it would be a sin to ruin your Zen practice, Master.”
Xuanzang looked at Cen Changqian, pointed to the teapot on the coffee table and told him to make tea. Cen Changqian was flattered and quickly filled the teapot with the teapot.
Then Xuanzang said calmly: "What is Zen mind? To avoid the world is not Zen, and to see death without saving is not a mind. Not to mention a few bricks and stones, if one day the Great Ci'en Temple can be demolished to save more people, the poor monk himself
I will do it myself.”
Fang Jun shook his head with a smile: "Master has superb Buddhist knowledge and is devoted to Chicheng. I naturally believe in your benevolent heart. However, in the prosperous times of Buddhism, you went out to spread Buddhism and accepted incense from believers. In times of trouble, you close the mountain gates and guard your money, silk and food without leaving the world.
Suffering is the norm. A few Buddhist scriptures inherited from Tianzhu cannot enlighten the rebellious Buddhists who have mortgages and rented fields, and they cannot change the selfish origins of Buddhism. In the final analysis, stealing, robbing, and believing in Buddhism are all
It’s a means of living.”
Of course faith exists, and there are no truly enlightened monks. However, more people just cling to the towering tree of Buddhism and want to live a better life.
When faith becomes a means of life, it is difficult to keep it pure and noble.
Cen Changqian was horrified when he heard this. Is our commander so brave? He actually slandered Buddhism in front of Master Xuanzang.
To this day, Xuanzang has gone through all the hardships to Tianzhu to seek Buddhist scriptures and has accumulated great prestige due to his successful return. Coupled with the official recognition of the imperial court, he has become the true leader of Buddhism in the world. All he needs to say is "Crazy and rebellious".
"Those who slander Buddhism" will make Buddhists all over the world regard Fang Jun as a "heretic" and "hatred bandit", and then rely on their strong influence to make Fang Jun infamous and ruined.
However, the expected dissatisfaction or even anger did not appear. Xuanzang sighed lightly, showing a little trouble: "That's why the poor monk said that it is difficult to be born before the day of death. If you want to spread Buddhism, you must recruit many believers. And
If we accept a wide range of believers, it is inevitable that the good and the bad will be mixed... Therefore, 'greed, anger, and ignorance' are the three poisons that entangle ordinary people throughout their lives. If they can be eliminated, there will be Buddhas everywhere in the world."
As if feeling Cen Changqian's surprise, Xuanzang looked at him, his wise and warm eyes full of smiles: "Why, does the little donor think that the poor monk will deny the fact of existence for the sake of the reputation of Buddhism?"
Cen Changqian said hurriedly: "I don't dare."
Xuanzang then said to Fang Jun: "This young benefactor is not very old, and his foundation is not yet solid, but he is very talented and extraordinary. Given time, he will surely achieve something great."
Cen Changqian was very pleasantly surprised. Not many people could be praised by Xuanzang, and they could even become famous quickly with this comment. However, he still said modestly: "I don't dare to be a master and make false praises. I have little talent and little knowledge. I have been working with the commander to increase my knowledge.
It is enough to enrich your knowledge and not seek to be heard and reach the world, but to work sincerely, to be of great service to the country and to benefit the people."
On the contrary, Xuanzang looked at him more highly and praised him: "He has a calm mind, is diligent and humble, and can be a prime minister and assistant."
Fang Jun saw that Cen Changqian was slightly embarrassed. The child was obviously not used to such praise from others, so he smiled and said: "Master Dharma is exquisite and has a thorough understanding of worldly affairs. Since you are praised so much, it is enough to show that you do have talents higher than ordinary people. However,
Are there more than a million talented and intelligent people in the world? Not all of them may be able to achieve success and leave a name in history. You must have confidence and don't belittle yourself, but don't be conceited."
"Thank you, Marshal, for your teachings. I will never forget you."
"Why did you come here this time?"
Cen Changqian hesitated for a moment, then Fang Jun said with a smile: "Do you think that the master said that he was just an ordinary person when he said that he was in the world of mortals and could not be born? If you have anything to say, it doesn't matter. Master listened to it, but it didn't make a trace of it."