Originally, Chen Jingke wanted to ask how to do it specifically, but Sun Simiao directly rejected him:
"I have spent all my life on medical skills, and the rest of my time has been spent studying Taoism. I have not done much research on these intrigues."
"Being able to see through many strategies only relies on decades of experience. It's beyond my power to think about how to fight."
Hearing this, Chen Jingke couldn't help but think that if it weren't for him, the master would be able to freely travel around the world to study medical skills.
The lofty status, the status of Taoist leader, and the title of medical sage are all coveted for others, but for him they are just constraints.
But for his own sake, he still stepped into this quagmire and tried his best to maintain the situation.
His eyes were filled with tears when he thought of this, and he said with a sigh of relief: "Master, it's all my fault for making you jump into this quagmire and unable to do the things you like."
Sun Simiao was stunned for a moment. He didn't expect him to be so sentimental. He was amused and moved at the same time, and said:
"Don't think so much. We are master, apprentice and father and son. We should do anything for each other. Besides, your new medical skills also brought me into the door of new medicine."
"You also said something that is very reasonable. Rapid progress in medical technology requires collective efforts. New medical technology can achieve so many breakthroughs so quickly, and it is inseparable from everyone's joint efforts."
"So Zixiaoguan does not restrain me. On the contrary, I like it very much. You don't have to feel guilty."
"I just told you what I just wanted to tell you. I am old and my abilities are limited, so I can no longer help you with many things."
The stone in Chen Jingke's heart was lifted a little, and he said: "You are the greatest help to me by always sitting here. Without your power, who would listen to me?"
Sun Simiao smiled and said: "Then I will be a good bastard for you."
Then he said seriously: "If you have anything to do in the future, you should discuss it with Shu'er first. If you really can't make up your mind, go to the palace and ask the empress... Remember, you are asking the empress's opinion, not the saint's."
Chen Jingke naturally understood what he meant and said, "I understand. I will discuss it with Shu'er later."
Sun Simiao gave some more instructions and said: "Go ahead, while all the masters are coming up with ideas as soon as possible."
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After coming out of Sun Simiao's place, Chen Jingke went straight to Wu Shu to discuss the matter with her. Not far after he walked out, he saw Tian Shiwen standing in front and making an invitation gesture to him.
This gave him a headache. He didn't expect the other party to be so impatient. But it was impossible for him to give any answer without discussing it with Wu Shu and the others.
But since everyone was waiting here, he had no choice but to go, so he had no choice but to walk over and said helplessly: "Master Tian Guan, haste makes waste."
Tian Shiwen said sternly: "I know that I am not here to force the real person to give an answer. I am just explaining my views to you. After I finish speaking, I will leave. It is entirely up to the real person to decide what to do."
Since everyone was talking about this, Chen Jingke couldn't refuse anymore and said: "Okay, Master, please come with me."
After saying that, he took him directly to Wu Shu's yard.
As the third person in Zixiaoguan, Wu Shu naturally has a dedicated Taoist boy to take care of his food, clothing and daily life.
Chen Jingke was afraid that she was doing something private, so he asked the Taoist boy guarding the door, "Is the lady inside?"
The Taoist boy replied quickly: "My wife is studying in the study."
Chen Jingke nodded and said, "Ask the lady to come to the lobby to see me and say there are guests."
"Here." The Taoist boy responded and headed towards the study.
Chen Jingke then led Tian Shiwen to the lobby.
Tian Shiwen was thoughtful. As the center of Taoism, Zixiao Temple's every move is watched by countless people.
There were rumors before that Sun Simiao asked a lady from the Wu family to be his daughter-in-law because he liked her intelligence and asked her to assist Chen Jingke.
Now it seems that the rumors are true.
What surprised him even more was that Chen Zhenren did not feel embarrassed and allowed her to participate in such an important matter openly.
Should I say that he is broad-minded, or that he is thick-skinned?
If Chen Jingke knew what he was thinking, he would definitely say: Bullshit, no matter how powerful she is, she is still my wife. The more powerful she is, the more I will feel a sense of accomplishment. You macho chauvinists simply can’t appreciate the fun in this.
The two of them sat down separately as the guest of honour, and a Taoist boy immediately served tea.
After a while, Wu Shu came in style. It was obvious that she had been dressed up and looked very dignified and elegant.
Even though he admired it every day, Chen Jingke couldn't help but take a few more glances. He thought to himself, Sister Wu is really good at makeup. She wears a different makeup almost every day.
Especially when eating peaches, you can change into several sets in one night. The key is that each set is just right and beautiful.
Wu Shu probably knew in advance from the Taoist boy that the guest was Tian Shiwen, so he was not surprised. He greeted him politely and sat down next to Chen Jingke.
Chen Jingke did not mince words and said directly: "Master Tian hopes that we will publish Journey to the West in the near future. Shu'er, what do you think?"
Wu Shu raised his eyebrows and asked, "Oh, I wonder why Master Tian would have such an idea?"
Tian Shiwen did not dare to look down upon this young girl who had just passed her teenage years. There were many versions of the legends about her. But no matter which version, she was a person whose skills and scheming were far beyond ordinary people.
The key is that she can fully represent Sun Simiao and Chen Jingke. Unless they take these two people seriously, no one can despise her.
"The first reason, as I just said, is that now is the best time. If you miss this opportunity, you will have to wait a few years."
Wu Shu glanced at Chen Jingke and saw that he had no intention of speaking, so he knew that he was completely letting himself go.
There was a sweet feeling in my heart, but I asked calmly: "Why?"
When Tian Shiwen saw this, he knew that the target of his lobbying today was this girl, and he couldn't help but feel a little headache.
He has been in contact with Chen Jingke and knows that this little real person has a simple mind and is easier to persuade.
His knowledge of the girl in front of him was limited to rumors, and he really didn't know if the rhetoric he had prepared before would be useful.
It can be said that Chen Jingke's unconscious behavior disrupted his plan.
He knew the outline of the story of Journey to the West. It would not be difficult to find a few people who were good at writing novels and make up a story about Journey to the West.
The problem is, even if Zixiao Temple does not blame him, the damage caused to Buddhism by his Loudao Temple alone is limited.
Journey to the West is just a weapon, and the person who uses this weapon is the most important.
His Lou Taoist Temple is only one of the many branches of Taoism, and the only one who can use it is his own family.
Zixiao Temple is the center of Taoism, and they have the ability to mobilize the power of Taoism to attack Buddhism.
As the leader of the cult, Sun Simiao handed over power to his disciple Chen Jingke, and Chen Jingke handed over this power to this girl.
So even though he was the world-famous leader of Louguan Taoism, he had to put aside his status and patiently explain to the other party.
"Our purpose is to attack the status of Buddhism in the Central Plains, especially in the minds of bureaucrats and nobles."
"The best time to attack is to choose a time when you don't seem to have any interests in it with the dignitaries."
"At this time, no matter who sees this fight, it is simply a dispute between Taoism and Buddhism and Huayi. Whoever speaks makes sense will be favored by those onlookers."
"What's more, I, the Tang Dynasty, believe in Taoism. We are inherently invincible in this war."
At this point, he paused, and seeing that Wu Shu didn't say anything, he had to continue: "When the imperial court announces the specific enfeoffment regulations, the Taoist and Buddhist families will inevitably fight for the missionary rights of the vassal states."
"If we take action at this time, the nobles will definitely think that we are fighting Buddhism just to seize the right to preach."
"The princes and kings are not willing to see a situation where one family dominates. In order to make their rule more stable, they will inevitably introduce Taoist and Buddhist families to preach in their feudal countries."
"The more intense the fight between us and Buddhism, the less likely the princes and kings will be in favor of either side...the original intention of the real person writing Journey to the West will be greatly compromised."
"So, if the real person still wants to complete the original plan, he must either take action now or wait for the enfeoffment to be temporarily over."
Chen Jingke nodded slightly. This explanation was similar to Sun Simiao's, and it seemed to be true. But since he had left the matter to Wu Shu, he didn't say anything. It all depends on how she handles it.
Wu Shu thought for a while and agreed: "Master Tian is right, but you are wrong about one thing. My real family's wish to innovate and revitalize Taoism has been achieved long ago, and Journey to the West is unnecessary."
Tian Shiwen smiled bitterly in his heart, he had known for a long time that this Lady Wu was difficult to deal with, and as expected, she was really skillful in using her ability to tell lies with her eyes open.
What wishes have been fulfilled long ago, and what Journey to the West is dispensable, if he hadn't chatted with Chen Jingke at the earliest, he would have believed it.
But again, he couldn't deny it.
And he knew better that Wu Shu said this not to reject him, but to negotiate terms.
But he must not give up the initiative so easily, so he tried hard to persuade and said: "I know the Chinese civilization by heart, and I fully agree with you for proposing the idea of Greater China."
"Buddhism is a foreign pagan religion. The momentum of suppressing it and driving them out of the Central Plains is exactly promoting Chinese culture. Even if Buddhism cannot be completely driven out, we must force them to bow their heads and actively integrate into Chinese civilization."
"Instead of letting foreign pagan religions run rampant and deceive all the people like now... Where will I, China, be if this continues?"
Wu Shu nodded and seemed a little moved, but still said: "Having said that, it is very important to promote Chinese thought and expel foreign pagan religions, and I can't do anything about it with Zixiao Guan."
"Moreover, my Zixiao Guanshi is weak and has a shallow foundation, and cannot withstand the counterattack of Buddhism. Although my family has the intention to revitalize China, I, a woman who is a Taoist, do not have such lofty ideals and just want to protect this family business.
"
Tian Shiwen perked up and said: "Zixiao Temple is the leader of our Taoism. Anyone who dares to disrespect us is disrespecting Taoism. Our Zong Sheng Temple will be the first to refuse."
"We, Lou Guan Dao, are willing to be the pioneers in suppressing Buddhism. Anyone who wants to harm Zixiao Guan should step over the body of Lou Guan Dao first."
Wu Shu shook his head and said: "Tian Guanzhu also knows that Buddhism is powerful, and you and I alone cannot shake them."
Tian Shiwen immediately said: "The power of Taoism is not weaker than Buddhism, and the Tang Dynasty respects our religion..."
"As long as these two real people raise their arms and give a shout, there will definitely be a crowd of responders. By then, Buddhism will be nothing more than a chicken and a dog, and can be destroyed with a snap of a finger."
Wu Shu chuckled and said: "Tian Guanzhu said it lightly. We have many Taoist sects, and each one has its own ideas. How can we be willing to obey the instructions of these two masters so easily?"
"If a real person steps forward, I'm afraid it won't be a gathering of candidates, but it will become the rafters who come forward."
"I still say the same thing, I am a woman and I just want to protect this family business and be worthy of the ancestors of the Sun family."
Afterwards, no matter how much Tian Shiwen tried to persuade her, she refused to agree.
Chen Jingke couldn't help but want to interrupt and agree several times. To be honest, he was really convinced by Tian Shiwen. But out of trust in Wu Shu, he held back and remained silent.
In the end, Tian Shiwen had no choice but to say goodbye and leave.
After Chen Jingke sent him out of the courtyard, he quickly came back to find Wu Shu who was drinking tea leisurely and asked: "Sister Wu, what riddles were you two playing just now?"
Wu Shu smiled and said: "Hey, my real family members can see that they are really good at solving riddles. They have made great progress."
Chen Jingke angrily ran to her, stretched out his hands to hold her pretty face and rubbed it hard several times. He looked down at her and said viciously: "Believe it or not, I will rub you into a big face."
"Pfft haha..." he laughed.
Smiling, she put her arms around his waist, buried her head in his belly, and said in a disgusted voice: "You don't want me, I'm so scared."
The girl Huaichun actually enjoys this kind of intimacy even more than Chen Jingke.
The two of them laughed and joked for a while before sitting back down. Wu Shu tried to put the messy headdress back on, but failed several times without a mirror, so he simply took it off and threw it on the table.
Then he explained to him: "I know what you are thinking, and I also know that Journey to the West is not only about the dispute between Taoism and Buddhism, but also the plans of the saints. It is only a matter of time before it is released to the world."
"But Buddhism is so powerful that no one can say that it will be able to withstand their fierce counterattack, not even Zixiao Temple. The best way is to find more companies to share the pressure."
"But lobbying various schools to launch an attack on Buddhism is a thankless task, and may even lead to the most violent attacks from Buddhism."
"Don't look at the awe-inspiring righteousness that Master Tian said just now, but he never said that he would lobby various factions from the beginning to the end. Instead, he encouraged us to be the rafters."
"Of course I won't agree. If I keep pushing back, I will force him to become a rafter."
Chen Jingke suddenly realized and said: "That's it, let me tell you why you have always disagreed. Master Tian Guan is indeed an old fox. It is obvious that he is the most anti-Buddhist in Lou Guan Dao, but he actually asked us to block the gun for him."
Then he grabbed her hand, squeezed it gently, and said, "Our Shu'er is still the smartest, and we won't be fooled by him at all."
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On the other side, Tian Shiwen returned to his guest room.
Li Chunfeng, who was already waiting for him here, smiled and said, "Master Tian, how about it?"
Tian Shiwen sat down opposite him and praised: "Ms. Wu is indeed worthy of her reputation. I have learned her lesson."