I am a soldier in the border army

Chapter 628: Buddha? How many battalions of soldiers does he have?

Han Shao opened his mouth and actually treated him, the lord of the holy land, as his subject.

Even the entire Zen Buddhist lineage regards them as oxen and horses that can be driven.

But Zen Master Sanzang did not take it as an offense. Instead, a look of relief flashed across his eyes.

As long as there is a road!

I’m afraid that the road ahead is blocked and Han Shao won’t give me any hope at all.

Moreover, calming people's hearts was not a difficult task for him, who was good at Buddhism and Zen.

The only thing that made him hesitate was.

"But if my Zen sect moves, I'm afraid it will attract the attention of the other two sects..."

Especially Taoism.

Huang Tiandao was the stone they threw out to test the waters.

He had to be concerned.

In response, Han Shao just glanced at him indifferently.

"As long as I am here, there are no taboos."

Zen Master Sanzang lowered his eyes and remained silent.

Han Shao's words were so confident that he felt as if he had tricked his disciples into going to their deaths.

Is it just a choice you have?

With a sigh in his heart, Zen Master Sanzang raised his eyelids slightly and finally said.

"Since this is the case, I, a disciple of the Zen sect, am willing to obey Lord Yan's orders."

Having said that, the two sides have reached a certain understanding.

Although he had lost a lot of face and dignity, Zen Master Sanzang still felt a little relaxed.

But he also knew that this was only a prerequisite.

If his Buddhism and Taoism still cannot make changes in the future, the thunder and catastrophe hanging over his head will still turn his Buddhism and Taoism into ashes.

Thinking of this, Zen Master Sanzang cast his eyes on the extremely luxurious Buddhist temples of all sizes all over the world, and spoke silently to himself.

"It's really a bit too much..."

Practice Buddhism and cultivate your mind.

But human desires are always insatiable.

In the absence of constraints, it is inevitable that it will be like a wild horse that has broken free from its reins, turning into all kinds of ugly things.

He became the 'evil demon' in the mouth of the Duke of Yan!
As he was secretly on guard in his heart, an expression of shock and astonishment was visibly revealed on the face of Zen Master Sanzang, which was shrouded in the compassionate Buddha's light.

and many more!

Didn’t he just sever the connection between them with just a thought?
Gazing at the pair of golden eyes still hanging in the Lingshan Palace, Zen Master Sanzang chanted the Buddha's name in his heart and managed to calm his mind.

"Lord Yan...is there anything else?"

The words fell with a little hesitation, and those golden eyes seemed to be amused.

"never mind."

After saying this, it slowly dissipated.

When the endless Buddha's light once again occupied every inch of the palace, Zen Master Sanzang frowned and then looked bitter.

In just over ten years, he had grown from an ordinary person to a person who could stand shoulder to shoulder with the three founders of the three religions, and was even slightly stronger than them.

If he had not already deduced his background and origins, Zen Master Sanzang would have really regarded him as a demon from outer space.

As for the last deliberate lingering of those eyes just now, he also understood the meaning contained therein.

It's nothing more than a warning and a display of authority.

"It's ridiculous that some people still fantasize about using the Heaven Beyond Heaven to surpass the Nine Heavens when the heaven and earth are cleansed in the future. They are really blind, haha——"

Happiness is created by comparison.

Zen Master Sanzang's originally depressed mood suddenly became cheerful for some reason.

"Heaven beyond Heaven? What is Heaven beyond Heaven? Please tell me more about it. I am very interested."

The familiar voice comes and goes.

Zen Master Sanzang's laughter stopped abruptly.

……

After completely withdrawing his spiritual thoughts from Xiaoling Mountain, Han Shao pursed his lips, his expression calm.

But in fact, I felt a little confused.

Ever since the day he learned about the existence of the three holy places, he had been observing and speculating from an upward attitude.

The so-called keeping a distance and being full of vigilance, to put it bluntly, is nothing more than a fear or even terror of the other party's terrifying strength.

But when the contact was actually made today, he suddenly realized it.

In fact, these old monsters are not as powerful and scary as imagined.

At least, step by step today, he already has the strength and qualifications to compete with the other party, and even to a certain extent... he is superior!
Thinking of this, Han Shao's mouth curled up slightly, and he couldn't help feeling a little complacent.

But when he thought of the "Heaven Beyond Heaven" that suddenly came out of the mouth of Zen Master Sanzang, the corners of his mouth that had just been raised quickly smoothed out and drooped down.

"It's like a toad lying on your feet. It doesn't bite you, it just makes you sick!"

A group of immortal old men were able to create a small world of their own, bypassing the restrictions of the rules of heaven and earth regarding lifespan, and became thieves who deceived the heavens by becoming old and immortal.

Han Shao didn't know whether he should admire their magical powers or laugh at their fear of death.

Han Shao took back his thoughts and was too lazy to waste his energy on those old people from past generations who should have been buried in the years.

As long as those immortal old thieves are not in a hurry to jump out and act as clowns, there is no need for him to waste his energy on them.

Eat your food bite by bite, do things one by one, and walk your road step by step.

Some things may just happen naturally as long as the time is right.

Focusing on the present is what really matters.

So after glancing at Xiangji Temple in the distance, Han Shao said directly.

"Okay, let's go back."

The generals, who had not yet recovered from the terrifying pressure that surpassed the Taiyi realm, looked stunned when they heard this.

"Your Excellency... that was... the one from the Great Zen Temple?"

Han Shao looked back and smiled.

"What? Are you scared?"

The generals who could get to this position were all shrewd men. Seeing Han Shao was calm and composed, without showing any sadness, they were immediately assured and then delighted.

Some of them were thick-skinned and seemed to have completely forgotten the lingering fear they had just shown, and they patted their chests and said.

"With the Lord here, what do we have to fear?"

"Don't even mention the Grand Zen Temple. Even the sky would be torn apart by Him!"

These reckless soldiers in the army are now saying such treasonous words more and more fluently, and no one thinks there is anything wrong with it, let alone scolding or refuting them.

Han Shao rolled his eyes at the general who had spoken, too lazy to expose his cowardice.

In his opinion, understanding a certain degree of awe and fear is actually a good thing.

Because it allows people to remain relatively calm and rational.

At this time, another veteran looked at the Xiangji Temple in the distance and suddenly said.

"Should we take advantage of the situation and destroy this 'ruined temple'... and seize its treasures to supplement our military supplies?"

Money moves people's hearts.

Today's Zhenliao Army has nearly doubled in size compared to the past, including the regular army and other units. With so many people, the daily expense alone is an astronomical figure.

In the past, when this veteran general led the troops, he only had to open his mouth and ask the Chief Clerk Li Wenjing for it.

Now that I no longer lead troops, but have been appointed as a military staff officer, I am in charge of all military affairs inside and outside. Only then do I understand what it means to not be in charge of the household and not know how expensive oil and rice are.

The palaces and mansions of Xiangji Temple in front of him, shining with Buddha's light, are like a mountain of gold and silver right before his eyes. How could he not be tempted?
And there must be more than one person who has the same idea as him.

Facing those greedy eyes, Han Shao, who knew that they were acting purely out of public interest, couldn't help but feel at a loss whether to laugh or cry.

"No, keep it."

Having said this, Han Shao ignored their reluctance and turned to speak.

"Let the boys march forward."

"Well, I will set up my main military camp directly in the Xiangji Temple."

After these words were spoken, the generals who were about to say something else now had strange expressions on their faces.

"Those thieves...will they agree?"

Are you kidding me?

What does it mean to set up the central military camp in a temple?
Flying dragon on the face?

Don't kill people, just destroy their hearts?

This would probably make those thieves more frustrated than just charging in directly!

Facing the hesitant looks around him, Han Shao smiled faintly.

"Don't worry, they will agree."

disagree?
As the ancestral home of Buddhism, the Great Zen Temple will also make them agree.

After saying this, Han Shao took the opportunity to express his dissatisfaction with the crude methods used by these reckless men in the army.

"Remember this from now on! Be careful about what you do!"

Well, even if you love delicious food, you still have to pay attention to your eating manners!
Eating and drinking too much will not only cause indigestion, but also make you be called uneducated!

So Han Shao emphasized again at the end, "We are government troops, not bandits!"

……

bandit!

They are clearly bandits!

Looking at the black-armored tiger-wolf figures that blasted open the temple gate and entered in a line, all the monks in Xiangji Temple had red eyes and were filled with anger.

It is obvious that the precept of anger has been violated.

The head abbot of the temple seemed to want to struggle, clasped his hands together, chanted a Buddhist name, and then said.

"My fellow donors, our Xiangji Temple is a quiet and peaceful place. We cannot allow it to be contaminated by weapons or evil spirits!"

"This... this is disrespectful to the Buddha!"

Buddha?

The black-armored tiger-wolf sitting on the Liaodong horse seemed to smile, and then a dull response came from behind the black mask.

"I, a Zhenliao boy, don't know what Buddha is. May I ask your Buddha, how many battalions of soldiers does he have? How does he compare to us?"

Buddha, how many battalions of soldiers does he have?

Upon hearing this, the abbot of Xiangji Temple's face turned red instantly.

He didn't expect that these warriors had the courage to say such blasphemous words to the Buddha.

"How dare you blaspheme the Buddha! Aren't you afraid of the Buddha's punishment?"

The tiger and wolf on horseback looked down from above and answered with a smile.

"I only fear military regulations, not Buddha's punishment."

When these words were spoken, all the monks in the temple were stunned, and some of them who were impatient could not help but shout and curse.

The dean was equally furious, but he managed to maintain his sanity.

"Donor! Our Xiangji Temple is also an orthodox Buddhist and Taoist temple!"

"If you don't retreat today, I will report it to Xiaoling Mountain tomorrow. Not only you little soldiers, but even your master will not be able to bear the blame!"

Since the illusory Buddha cannot subdue these tigers and wolves.

Then the only option is to make explicit threats.

Xiaoling Mountain and Dachan Temple are two of the three holy places in the world.

That is an existence that truly transcends the mundane world.

Not to mention the ordinary forces in the world, even the Supreme Emperor of the Ji family has to be in awe.

Unfortunately, just when the abbot thought that the soldiers on the opposite side would be frightened and at least stop and turn back to report to their superiors, he heard the whistling sound of a horsewhip.

The whip was hit quickly and sharply, but the abbot was afraid of being contaminated by the bloody murderous aura from the opposite side, so he deliberately restrained his mind.

Snapped--

A clear whip mark stretched diagonally from the top of the smooth head to the shoulder.

Combined with the supervisor's stunned and shocked look, it was actually a bit funny.

"You! You! You hit me?"

The cold eyes under the black visor are like a murderous knife.

"What a thing! How dare a mere small Lingshan Mountain accuse my Lord of a crime?"

"This whip will teach you a lesson! If you say something rude again, it won't be a whip!"

Arrogant and domineering! He looks down on everyone! He is unscrupulous!

The whip not only hit the abbot's face, but also hit the faces of all the monks in Xiangji Temple.

At this moment, they couldn't bear it any longer.

In a moment, powerful auras rose from the temple.

At the same time, the monk soldiers raised in the temple also rushed out from the inner courtyard holding sticks.

Seeing this scene, the tigers and wolves that guarded Liao did not hesitate at all, and drew their swords with a clang.

The leading captain spoke coldly, looking down at others.

"Think it over carefully. Once you start, there's no turning back."

As he spoke, he seemed to recall the emperor's "sacred edict" that had just become popular in the army.

"Well, our Zhen Liao Army is the imperial army!"

Using soldiers to defy government forces is tantamount to treason.

Even if he massacred Xiangji Temple, he had a legitimate reason.

Thinking of this, the leading captain's eyes showed some anticipation.

Unfortunately, just when he was about to say something to stir up the other side's emotions and force those thief bald monks to take action, a cold shout came from the void.

"What are you making such a fuss about!"

"The emperor is about to arrive. If you delay his arrival, you will be punished by military law!"

As they were talking, another group of cavalry came galloping over.

"Meet General Xiao Lang!"

The black-armored tiger wolf who was confronting a group of monk soldiers instantly put away his sword and saluted respectfully.

Xiao Yu, known as General Xiao Lang, did not look at them, but instead fixed his gaze on the monks of Xiangji Temple opposite, his eyes as sharp as an eagle or wolf.

"Are you guys... planning to rebel?"

The tone was plain and straightforward, but the murderous intent revealed made the monks of Xiangji Temple tremble.

He was very angry at this time.

He served as the commander of the personal guards for ten years.

He was conflicted during these ten years.

He wanted to fight in the battlefield and make achievements, so as not to disappoint the kindness of the sergeant and his men who sacrificed their lives so that he could live alone.

But on the other hand, he was reluctant to leave his Lord.

Under so many entanglements, he always had to do everything to the extreme in an attempt to temporarily suppress those distracting thoughts.

Today I finally got a mission to be the vanguard of the central army, but I didn't expect it to turn into such a scene.

If they delay His Majesty's settlement and make Him disappointed in themselves, these bald villains will never escape blame even if they die!
Facing Xiao Yu's eager eyes, the dean's heart sank, and he calmed down again in an instant.

The position of abbot is one of the eight major deacons in the temple.

Only below the abbot, the head monk and the heads of each hall, he is one of the core figures in the temple who transmits orders from top to bottom.

With his status, he is naturally well aware of the current situation.

Right now, the Zhen Liao army is fighting against the million-strong army of Yan and Yu states of Huang Tiandao, and blood is flowing like a river.

If these tigers, wolves and other murderous people were to unite, how could their mere temple resist them?
Just as he was cursing in his heart and racking his brains for ideas on how to respond, he heard a gentle, compassionate, yet majestic voice coming from the temple.

"Zhengneng, lead the monks to retreat."

"Our Buddhist sect has always been open to all. Since you have come from afar, we should make it convenient for you and let you rest in the outer courtyard for the time being."

It’s the abbot!
Hearing the familiar voice, the monks present were stunned at first, and then they all showed expressions of disbelief.

"Abbot! How can this be possible!"

But in response to the monks' shocked voices, the abbot said:

"This is the Dharma order. If any monk disobeys, he will be expelled from the sect immediately!"

These idiots! Have they really knocked their heads into wooden fish?
The opponent has a butcher knife in hand! If you can't do it, the opponent will take your head!
What's more, this matter was agreed by the Great Zen Temple. How could his mere Xiangji Temple be able to defeat him?

Just when the monks were filled with indignation and were about to obey the abbot's order, they heard the general of the Zhen Liao army suddenly call them.

"Wait, who told you to leave?"

Hearing this, everyone was stunned.

Even the abbot frowned slightly.

"Does the donor have anything else to say?"

Hearing this, Xiao Yu narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at those strong monk soldiers.

"The rest of the monks can go, but these monk soldiers will stay."

The war is imminent, and it will inevitably be brutal.

Now that these top-quality cannon fodder were delivered to his doorstep, how could he bear to let them go?

If he was not mistaken, these monk soldiers were all trained through the secret method of golden body!

Although they do not have the might of Huang Tiandao's Huang Tian strongmen who can hold up the sky and block out the sun, they are definitely not weak.

If we pull him back to the front of the battle, it will definitely relieve a lot of pressure on you, my Lord.

Therefore, he did not give the monks in the temple any chance to refute or get angry, and he just spoke with a smile.

"Speaking of which, your Xiangji Temple is known as the orthodox Buddhist and Taoist temple, dedicated to practicing asceticism and detaching from the world, but now you are secretly raising soldiers, what is your purpose?"

"Could it be that he is the same as Huang Tiandao, and really wants to plot..."

Before Xiao Yu could finish his words, he was interrupted.

"Donor, please wait, don't say any more..."

"These monk soldiers are all commanded by your army!"

Hearing the response in his soul, Xiao Yu grinned.

"The abbot is so aware of current affairs, he must be a hero!"

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(End of this chapter)