In Shanshiyuan, the abbots of a large Buddhist temple sent their disciples to carefully build a Dharma platform to stand in the courtyard. The abbots of a large group of Buddhist temples who wanted to compete for the position of great master were already waiting here to preside over it.
Abbot Huili of Liushi Temple looked around at the Buddhist believers who were let in to watch the ceremony, and couldn't help but frown slightly.
"Why are there so few people? Didn't you explain it further? Didn't people let some believers in to watch the ceremony?"
Although the group of abbots wanted to compete for the leadership of the Buddhist sect, they followed Xiao Cheng's wishes and competed with Hui Qi. But this does not mean that these people did not know Xiao Cheng's idea of suppressing the Buddhist sect.
They prepared for a long time and announced this Dharma discussion conference to the believers in advance. They started to carefully build the Dharma platform early and asked each of them to wear gorgeous and solemn cassocks. They seemed to regard this Dharma discussion conference as a grand Buddhist event.
Needless to say, these people had the idea of showing the influence of Buddhism in front of Xiao Cheng to warn Xiao Cheng.
But unfortunately, the current situation seems a little different from what they imagined.
At this time, in Shanshiyuan, hundreds of elite Buddhist disciples brought by Hui Qi, plus people brought by the abbot, totaled more than 300 monks. At this time, the people who came to watch the ceremony
There were only one or two hundred Buddhist believers, and at first glance there were not as many as there were monks present.
Well, I hired more bodyguards than fans, so that's right.
Such a scene really made these monks suddenly feel uneasy.
When Abbot Huifa of Guiyuan Temple heard this, his face turned gloomy, and he said directly without looking back:
"I've told you this a long time ago, but what's the use? Today is the day when the emperor holds the imperial examination, and no one will come."
When Abbot Huili heard this, he was stunned for a moment, then realized what he said, and his face immediately fell.
The qualifications for the imperial examination were loose, and individuals could sign up to take part in today's qualifying test. People in Zhongqing City either had someone at home to take the exam, or simply took the exam themselves. In short, everyone ran to the imperial examination venue.
Except for a few devout believers, in the eyes of other Buddhist believers, no matter how great a Buddhist event is, it cannot compare to the imperial examination that allows people to become officials.
Oh, it also shows the influence of Buddhism. In this comparison alone, Buddhism has already lost a game.
When a great monk saw this, his expression kept changing, and he gritted his teeth and said:
"The current emperor is so sinister... and has powerful methods!"
This feeling of being plotted by the emperor every step they took not only made them feel chills on their backs and frightened by Xiao Cheng's scheming methods, but also filled their hearts with suffocated anger and nowhere to vent their anger.
When all the monks heard this, they all sighed quietly and subconsciously looked at the monk Hui Qi in the front. Hui Qi closed his eyelids at this time, as if he was concentrating with his eyes closed, not being moved by the outside world at all.
At this time, only the sound of propagandizing ritual music could be heard faintly, reaching everyone's ears from a distance.
All the monks were shocked and looked towards the gate.
The central gate of Shanshiyuan opened wide, and immediately more than a thousand elite and solemn imperial guards armed with crossbows, long knives, and spears poured in and took over the defense of the entire Shanshiyuan.
The Forbidden Army entered first, holding twelve dragon flags, followed closely by flags, flags and flags depicting various auspicious animals. Various ceremonial utensils, peacock fans, small group fans, square fans, yellow horns, crimson horns,
Xuanwu pillars, surrounded by jade chariots symbolizing the emperor's identity, drove straight into Shanshiyuan.
"Your Majesty has arrived. Kneel down to greet him!" The sound of the ceremony officer singing a salute suddenly sounded.
In Shanshiyuan, both the monks and the believers who came to watch the ceremony were all kneeling on the ground and shouting "Long live the emperor" to welcome the emperor.
Xiao Cheng, who was wearing a black imperial robe, a twelve-shaped crown on his head, and the Raging Dragon Divine Sword on his waist, slowly walked out of the jade chariot.
Looking at the group of people kneeling on the ground, they could only see an inexplicable smile on the lower half of Xiao Cheng's face that was not covered.
Xiao Cheng walked slowly to the high platform, sat on the main seat, waved his robe and said loudly:
"I'm so late. I've kept all the masters waiting for a long time. Please get back on your feet!"
When the monks heard this, they quickly said they did not dare and then stood up.
Xiao Cheng glanced at the monks present, adjusted his mood, and then spoke with sadness:
"Our Yun Kingdom has always established the position of 'Great Master' to lead the Buddhist sect. It is a pity that the former Great Master Huikai died unexpectedly due to being harmed by evil monks. I am heartbroken and heartbroken!"
Hearing this, the eyes of all the monks present twitched when they heard Xiao Cheng mention this matter again.
This incident has really had extremely serious consequences for the reputation of Buddhism. On the Buddhist side, until evidence is found to prove that Huikai did not die at the hands of the monks of Ganye Temple, they hope that no one will mention this incident.
Xiao Cheng looked at the expressions of everyone present, and then said loudly:
"Before Master Huikai died, he was unable to choose a successor. However, the position of 'Great Master' is related to the stability of Buddhism and cannot be left vacant for a long time. I have thought about it for a long time and have no choice but to hold this Dharma discussion conference to use Buddhism and martial arts.
Learn, and judge whether you are high or low. All the monks present here, if they have the heart to shoulder the important responsibilities of Buddhism, can come forward to discuss the Dharma. If there is an eminent monk who convinces you, I will personally confer the title of 'Great Master'!"
All the monks saluted again and shouted in unison:
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Xiao Cheng nodded and said:
"In this case, if you, the eminent monks here, have the heart to bear the sect of Buddhism, please come forward!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Huili from Liushi Temple and Zhimi from Xiangji Temple came out immediately.
Monk Huiqi looked up at Xiao Cheng who was sitting on the high platform, sighed quietly, and immediately stood up.
Xiao Cheng raised his eyelids, then deliberately put on a puzzled expression and said:
"Are these three eminent monks the only ones?"
When Hui Qi heard Xiao Cheng's question, his heart suddenly jumped.
Having suffered a lot in the hands of Xiao Cheng, I always felt that his words and deeds had a profound meaning. At this time, I asked this question without thinking, maybe it was some kind of plan on his part.
Just as Hui Qi was frowning, he suddenly heard someone shouting a Buddha's name and slowly saying:
"Since Your Majesty said so, I am willing to give it a try."
When everyone present heard the words, they were stunned and subconsciously looked towards the source of the sound.
The crowd slowly parted, revealing a thin young monk wearing shabby monk robes.
"Which eminent monk is this?"
"I've never seen it before."
"You are so young, could you be a disciple who doesn't know your importance?"
The young monk's eyes were lowered, one hand was raised on his chest, his face was calm and calm, and he walked out slowly in the face of everyone's doubts, surprises, and vaguely dissatisfied and mocking eyes.
"Shi Yuanzong Liuhuai, pay homage to all senior brothers!"
Hearing this, the youngest Zhimi monk frowned and couldn't help but said:
"Shiyuan Sect? There are indeed several sects in our Buddhist sect, but I have never heard of Shiyuan Sect! Monk Liuhuai? Why have we never heard of your name?"
When Liu Huai heard this, he raised his eyelids slightly, glanced at everyone, and then proclaimed the Buddha's name and said:
"Amitabha. If you are greedy for fame in the world without learning the Tao, your efforts will be in vain. People in the world often covet fame, which leads to disaster. Don't we monks know this truth? Do we still need to measure others by reputation?"
When the monk Zhimi heard this, his expression suddenly froze, he took a step back and said no more words.
Hui Qi looked at Liu Huai, took a deep breath, and said:
"As a practitioner, I shouldn't be burdened by fame. But I'm sorry for my ignorance, but I have never heard of the name Shiyuan Sect. I also ask this master to give me some advice."
Liuhuai lowered his eyelids again, showed a faint smile, and said calmly:
"We, the Shiyuan Sect, inherited the mantle of the great monk Alagana, the man who preached in Tianzhu. Because it was the first temple of our Buddhist sect in the Yun Kingdom, it was named Shiyuan Temple. If you are interested, you can go back and read the Buddhist records, which should be
It was mentioned.”
When the monks heard this, they were stunned.
At that time, Buddhism built its first temple in the Yun Kingdom. What the temple acquired was the mantle of the famous Buddhist missionary monk in Tianzhu. Such a background is really not small.
Monk Huili couldn't sit still and couldn't help but said:
"You say it's unfounded, but do you have any evidence?"
Monk Liuhuai met Huili's gaze, stretched out his hands, and said with a smile:
"Hahaha, there is a Buddhist teaching that can be used as a certificate!"
Hearing this, Huili frowned and scolded:
"Absurd! Buddha Dharma is the proof? How to prove it?"
Monk Liuhuai looked calm, raised his head and looked at Huili carefully, put his hands together and said.
"Buddhism is immeasurable wisdom and immeasurable enlightenment. The poor monk wants to participate in the Dharma discussion conference just to prove that I live in the Dharma. This senior brother does not want the poor monk to participate, so how can the poor monk prove it?"
Xiao Cheng looked at the two people below who were starting to debate scriptures. He couldn't help but curl his lips, leaned to the side where Feng Bao was waiting, and said softly:
"How did you train this kid to look like this?"
When he first met him, Liu Huai was just a common man, not comparable to his master. But today, with his words and deeds, he really looked like a bluffing eminent monk.
When Feng Bao heard this, he pursed his lips and smiled, then leaned into Xiao Cheng's ear and whispered a few words.
Xiao Cheng suddenly raised his head, showing surprise and admiration, nodded and smiled:
"Okay, this is done beautifully!"
With a smile in his eyes, Feng Bao bowed and said:
"You don't deserve your majesty's praise! How can my servant's methods compare to your majesty's precautions?"
Monk Hui Qi raised his eyelids and glanced at Xiao Cheng, who was whispering to Feng Bao, his expression slightly solemn.
Although he didn't know where this Shiyuan Sect came from, Xiao Cheng must have come here to create trouble for the Buddhist sect.
Monk Huiqi pondered for a moment and suddenly said:
"Junior brother Huili, don't argue!"
When Huili heard Hui Qi's words to dissuade him, he immediately closed his mouth, nodded, and took half a step back.
Hui Qi bowed his head to Liu Huai and said:
"I am ignorant and want to offend you. Please don't worry about it, Master Liuhuai!"
Liu Huai nodded slightly, lowered his eyebrows and said:
"No problem!"
Xiao Cheng, who was at the head, spoke at the right time and said:
"Okay, I have said before that no matter who is determined to take on important responsibilities in Buddhism, they can come forward. Now that I have said this, this master is willing to fight, how can I be so good but unfaithful? Four masters, let's get started.
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Hui Qi, Liu Huai, Huili, and Zhi Mi looked at each other, bowed slightly to Xiao Cheng, and then each chose a Dharma platform and sat on it.
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