Emperor Taizong's Growth Plan

Chapter 92 He Guessed I Guessed His Plan (Da Chapter)
When the religious power was not strong enough to fight against the imperial power, the two sides had the same interests and complemented each other.But when religion becomes powerful, it will become a force affecting imperial power.

Even if the emperors of the Yun kingdom were so stupid and believed in the Buddha, they must be very vigilant against the Buddha, a giant that could affect their rights.

Previously, the Buddhist school was suppressed by the emperor. In order to avoid suspicion, the Buddhist monks and soldiers who were secretly trained were assigned to two hundred monks from this temple and three hundred monks from that temple.In this way, eight thousand monks and soldiers were hidden in the temple of Yunguo.

Only in this way, these monks and soldiers got used to fighting alone. It was fine to protect the temple, but the tacit cooperation when forming troops became a problem.

Before that, Hui was crazy and ambitious, so he called monks and soldiers from all over the world to come to join in advance to practice in advance and get used to the method of military drills in the battlefield.

Although Xiao Cheng didn't send anyone to investigate, through the channels of Zajia, Xiao Cheng has always been clear about how many people are in Ganye Temple!

Hui Kai looked at Xiao Cheng who had a face of "you are good or bad, I like you so much", his chest felt tight, the corners of his mouth twitched continuously, even the long gray beard around his mouth trembled.

Hui Chi's eyes widened even more, his face was full of panic and fear, and he couldn't hide it anymore!

At this moment, he only felt that what he did during this period of time fell into Xiao Cheng's eyes.

Distraught and flustered, Hui Chi subconsciously stretched out his right hand towards the string of Buddhist beads hanging on his chest, a trace of ruthlessness flashed in his eyes, he actually had the idea of ​​attacking Xiao Cheng.

But before he could make a move, Xiao Cheng and Hui opened their eyes and locked him.

Even the masters of the Forbidden Army standing at the door noticed Hui Chi's abnormal movement, their eyes were alert, they looked at him together, and their right hands were already pressed on the handle of the waist knife.

Hui Chi's figure froze suddenly, and he stood there dumbfounded, not daring to make any movements.

Xiao Cheng twitched the corner of his mouth, sneered, and said to Hui:
"Master Huikai, the abbot seems a little tired!"

Hui Kai silently glanced at Hui Chi, nodded and said:
"Yeah, the abbot is tired, please allow your Majesty to go down and rest!"

"Well, let's go!" Xiao Cheng said casually.

Seeing Xiao Cheng's casual, even contemptuous attitude, Hui Chi's eyes froze, and he was slightly annoyed.

But in the end, he has the temperament of being strong on the outside but doing nothing on the inside.

Huichi stood where he was, his face was uncertain, but he still didn't dare to do anything, he gritted his teeth and turned to leave.

After Huichi left, Xiao Cheng turned his head to look at Huikai, and said bluntly:
"Rumors are spreading everywhere now. In order to clear my innocence, I ask the mage to give me [-] monk soldiers to fight against the invasion of Xia Kingdom!"

Huikai's eyes were flickering, and he opened his mouth to evade:

"Your Majesty, although there are many monks and soldiers in the Ganye Temple, it is just that the temples around the world have asked me to train the monks and soldiers on their behalf in order to protect the safety of the monks... Moreover, I am a monk after all, so I really can't tolerate the bloody atmosphere on the battlefield! "

Looking at Huikai who defended, Xiao Cheng took a deep breath and said:

"Master, now that the country is in crisis, and the Buddhist family is involved, there is no way to stay out of it!"

"Your Majesty, the monks observe the precepts and must not kill!"

"Killing life to protect life, killing business is not killing people!"

Hui Kai heard the words, raised his eyebrows and glanced at Xiao Cheng, then lowered his head and recited the Buddha's name lightly, saying:
"I don't know where your majesty heard the fallacy of the term "severing karma." According to Buddhist verses, karma must be endured in the end. If you don't accept it in this life, the catastrophe in the next life will be even more serious!"

Seeing that Hui Kai faintly intended to treat the conversation between the two as a debate, Xiao Cheng consciously stopped talking.After all, he doesn't read Buddhist scriptures, and monks rely on this to make a living. They are professional!
Seeing Huikai biting his head and not nodding, Xiao Cheng's face turned slightly cold, his tone was low, with a hint of killing intent, and said:
"Master, I don't read many scriptures. The only thing I remember is that the Buddha paid attention to cause and effect. I, the Xiao family in Yunguo, have worshiped Buddhism for 600 years because of the cause. The Buddhists helped me in Yunguo to appease the people and mediate between different ethnic groups. This is the result! But now, if there is a catastrophe in the country of Yun, but the Buddhists don't take action, that's the reason. Then if I do something that I can't bear to say, it will be the result!"

While speaking, Xiao Cheng's whole body's aura changed, boundless and sharp sword energy shot up into the sky, six sword intents wrapped around his body, vaguely, there was a posture echoing the majesty of heaven and earth, extremely oppressive.

Several selected masters of the Forbidden Army felt the aura gathered around Xiao Cheng, they were shocked, they drew out their weapons suddenly, and wanted to rush into the Buddhist hall to escort them.

But as soon as they rushed into the Buddhist hall, they were immediately stopped by Xiao Cheng.

"I will have a discussion with the mage, you go out first!"

Hearing the words, the masters of the Forbidden Army looked at each other, carefully exited the Buddhist hall, stood at the door, and watched nervously.

With a hunched figure, Hui Kai was in the sea of ​​sword energy, but he didn't panic.Eyes lowered, chanting sutras, behind him is the phantom of a golden lotus.

This piece of illusory golden lotus is blooming one by one, covering Huikai's whole body and covering it.It is like in the Buddhist scriptures, the boat that can help people get out of difficulties, protect him, and face Xiao Cheng's sword energy.

Seeing Xiao Cheng's expression, Hui Kai's thoughts raced with all sorts of thoughts, and even a killing intent flashed in his heart.

But soon, this flash of killing intent was immediately covered up by him.

Xiao Cheng can't die, at least, he can't die in Ganye Temple!Otherwise, the Buddhist school would be accused of treason, which would be a serious blow to the prestige of the Buddhist school.

Huikai was silent for a moment, made a forced and helpless expression, shook his head and sighed:
"Your Majesty actually misunderstood! The old monk didn't want to hand over the monks and soldiers just in case. If...the monks and soldiers in this temple can still be your majesty's last resort!"

Xiao Cheng looked at the old monk who was acting again, the corners of his mouth twitched, and he put on a moving expression very cooperatively, saying:
"I don't want to be a mage... Alas, I misunderstood! It's just a mage. If it really reaches that point, what can these eight thousand monks do?"

Hui Kai shook his head again and again, and said:

"But Your Majesty, these eight thousand monks and soldiers are not good at military formations. Even if they are all handed over to His Majesty, they will not be able to withstand the army of the Xia Kingdom... If you want to tell the old monk, if Your Majesty wants to protect the country and the country, the only way to get the frontier troops to return to their hearts , there is a glimmer of life! It's a pity that the frontier army is worried about the court's punishment, even if Tao Taiwei comes in person, he can't subdue the frontier army!"

Xiao Cheng's eyelids moved, he thought about the old monk's words secretly, and tentatively said:
"Yeah, I don't know if the mage has any ideas?"

"Your Majesty, the old monk is just an outsider, so what ideas can he have? The old monk just thinks that the frontier army didn't intend to plot rebellion, but was just worried about implicating himself. If your majesty can prove his heart, the frontier army will naturally I am completely convinced!"

Hearing this, Xiao Cheng already understood it in his heart, he frowned, pondered for a moment, and then said:

"What the mage said is true. Since this is the case, I want to come to Yongzhou in person, issue a decree to exempt from responsibility, surrender the frontier army, and solve the national crisis!"

Hearing this, Hui Kai suddenly raised his head and looked at Xiao Cheng with a look of astonishment.

"Master, please hand over all the monks and soldiers to me. In the future, I can continue to honor the Ganye Temple!" Xiao Cheng said seriously.

Hui Kai restrained his thoughts, pondered for a moment, finally let out a long sigh, showed a mournful expression, knelt down on the ground, bowed, and said:
"It is the reason why the Buddhist family was enshrined by Mrs. Xiao, and now it is the result of Mrs. Xiao's entry into the world! The cycle of karma and retribution is not good...Since His Majesty insists on this, the old monk can only obey orders and repay Mrs. Xiao's kindness in making offerings!"

Xiao Cheng looked at the old monk who had a lot of drama in front of him, resisted the urge to roll his eyes, quickly put on a look of joy, got up quickly, helped Huikai, and said:

"If the mage can figure it out, it's really a blessing for my country of Yun and my Xiao family!"

"Your Majesty doesn't need to do this, this is the cause and effect that my Buddhist disciples should pay back!" Hui Kai said with a moved face.

Hui Kai smiled and looked at Xiao Cheng with deep eyes.

Xiao Cheng looked relieved, but he scolded the old fox in his heart.
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When Xiao Cheng went away, Hui Chi looked at Master Hui Kai, and opened his mouth in a hesitant manner, as if hesitating to speak.

Master Huikai waved to the monks around him. After they all retreated, he looked at Huichi and said in a deep voice:

"Abbot, what do you want to ask?"

Hui Chi heard the words and couldn't wait to speak:

"Mage, why, why did you hand over the monks to Xiao Cheng? These monks are the foundation of my Buddhism. In order to weaken the Buddhism, Xiao Cheng will definitely use the battlefield to exhaust these monks! If so, then I will... Then how can I gain a foothold after Buddhism? Master, I can't..."

Seeing Hui Chi's voice getting louder and louder, Master Hui Kai frowned and interrupted abruptly:
"Abbot, you are obsessed!"

Seeing Master Huikai's solemn face and sharp eyes, Hui Chi's words were immediately blocked in his throat.

Hui Chi pursed his chapped lips, quickly lowered his head, held the Buddhist ceremony, and admitted his mistake in a low voice:
"Amitabha, the mage's teaching is correct. But... the matter of the monks and soldiers, do we need to discuss it again?"

Master Huikai looked at Hui Chi, who was showing restlessness, and sighed softly, and couldn't help feeling a little restless in his heart.

He has a strong temper but a high self-esteem, but he has no ability to match his mood. He is arrogant and complacent in good times, and flustered in adversity.

But thinking back to the beginning, it was he who chose Hui Chi on purpose, so he really can't blame others.

Master Huikai suppressed the dissatisfaction in his heart, frowned and said:

"Abbot, the emperor has figured out the bottom line of Ganye Temple. As long as there is precaution, how can these eight thousand monk soldiers be the opponent of the twenty thousand forbidden troops equipped with strong bows and crossbows?"

"Xiao Cheng is currently facing enemies from three sides. When it comes to a critical moment, even if he doesn't take precautions, he will at least draw near the semi-restricted army. At that time, wouldn't it be..."

"Shi An, General of Zhendong, kill the disciple I sent!"

Master Huikai's words immediately made Hui dementia stunned.

"What, what do you mean?" Hui Chi stammered.

"In the wooden box that Shi An sent were the beads I gave him back then. The beads were stained with blood, which meant to break with me." Master Huikai said with a heavy face.

"How is this possible? Shi An was pulled up by Wang Xiao, how dare he!" Hui Chi couldn't believe it, shaking his head again and again.

Master Huikai shook his head and said:

"In the end, I overestimated Shi An. I thought that he believed in my Buddha very much and would definitely help us. But I don't think he can't let go of his obsession and the secular views of family and country. When it comes to other countries If you want to do something, turn your face immediately, leaving no room for it!"

Hui Chi was stunned for a moment, and then he looked downcast and said:

"But even so, if the mage handed over the monks and soldiers, then Xiao Cheng will pursue it again in the future, and we..."

Hui Kai nodded and said:

"Although I don't know how much Xiao Cheng knows, but judging by his methods, as long as he survives this calamity and frees his hand, the Buddhist sect may be dormant for decades!"

When Hui Chi heard the words, his eyelids moved and suddenly lit up, and he looked at Master Hui Kai suddenly, and said with a little hope:
"Master, is there another way?"

Master Huikai raised his head slightly, stretched out his hands, and said hoarsely:
"The old monk is willing to cut everything for my Buddha for the sake of the wrathful King Kong!"
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Xiao Cheng leaned lazily on the soft cushion of Yu Ren, pointed to Feng Bao who had been frowning since just now, and said:

"What do you want to say? Say it!"

Hearing this, Feng Bao lowered his head and said:

"Your Majesty really wants to conscript himself? Or is he just looking for an excuse to come to the eight thousand monk soldiers?"

Xiao Cheng chuckled lightly, and said casually:
"You are not joking, naturally you have to conscript yourself."

Hearing this, Feng Bao shook his head repeatedly and said:

"Your Majesty, Master Huikai may have other thoughts!"

Seeing that Xiao Cheng's face remained unchanged, it seemed that every time something happened, Feng Bao became more anxious and said:
"Your Majesty! You may not know that as early as 50 years ago, Master Huikai showed the cultivation of an eighth-level master! Although he has not made a move for more than ten years, it only depends on his ability to sit firmly at the head of the Buddhist family. I am afraid that his strength has already improved to a higher level! This time, his words to coax His Majesty to leave the capital, I am afraid that he has the idea of ​​treason!"

Xiao Cheng nodded and said:

"I know!"

"Then Your Majesty..." Feng Bao said in astonishment.

"He also knows that I know!"

Feng Bao was stunned and reacted for a while before he understood what Xiao Cheng meant.

Xiao Cheng sat up straight and said:

"This is a conspiracy! The soldiers stationed in the northern states and counties are weak. Although the troops in the capital are well equipped, they are only [-]. If you want to resist the joint attack of the Xia Kingdom and the Li Dynasty, you must subdue the frontier army! And the frontier generals, Most of them were promoted by Wang Xiao, worried about being liquidated by me, even if they wanted to resist, they would not dare to act rashly."

Xiao Cheng paused, then continued:
"Only when I personally visit the camp of Yongzhou and issue a decree of exoneration to show my sincerity, can they really feel relieved and clear their guilt by killing the enemy! It is precisely because of this that he is willing to hand over eight thousand monk soldiers. Because He also knows that as long as the monks and soldiers are still there, I will never step out of the capital."

Feng Bao bit the bullet, lowered his head and said:

"Your Majesty is wise...Since Your Majesty knows that Hui Kai is coming for you, why do you still risk yourself? Besides, everything about the frontier army is still unknown!"

Xiao Cheng shook his head and said:

"I know the frontier army... As for why I still want to leave the capital after knowing what the old monk thinks? The old monk knows that I can't die by his hands, at least I can't let others know that I died by his hands. The same , he is very famous among the people, if I want to kill him, I can't let others know!"

Having said that, Xiao Cheng paused slightly, and looked into Goldfinger's backpack.

A touch of gold, dazzling.

"Hehe, it's still unknown who put himself in danger!"

　Hey, do you still remember the advanced experience card at the beginning?

　　Everyone can also guess, what is this hole card?
　　
　
(End of this chapter)