Tang Dynasty: The poisonous scholar in the Eastern Palace, please abdicate and let the wise one take

Chapter 475 Popo: Let’s go, let’s go quickly!
Gu Xiao and others are now getting impatient because Su Chen’s promise to them is too great!
As long as they do this well, Su Chen will personally go to the palace to ask for rewards for them, and it will not be an official position, but a title!

Once they have the title, they can pass it on to their sons, which is much better than asking for an official position or something!

but.

"I know you are a little anxious now, but don't be hasty."

Looking at the expressions of Gu Xiao and the others, Su Chen knew what they were thinking.

but.

Now is not the time to rush to Tubo, but we should consider the various problems we will face and the many preparations we will make.

Only by being prepared can you be safe.

Otherwise, if these people went to Tubo and not only failed to do good things, but also ended up dying in Tubo, that would not be good.

After an hour of detailed discussion, during which Su Chen explained what he imagined he would encounter and the things he needed to pay attention to, Gu Xiao and the others got up and left.

They have to go back and prepare, and set off for Tubo at any time!

"Your Majesty."

"found it?"

"Your Majesty, the monk Bopo is now in Hongfu Temple."

"Hongfu Temple?"

Su Chen raised his eyebrows, and the corners of his mouth curved slightly, "Great."

Jin Yong: “???”

Su Chen: "Prepare the car, follow me to Hongfu Temple."

"Yes."

Jin Yong nodded and ordered someone to prepare the car.

After a while, the carriage slowly left the Bingjian Palace and headed towards the Hongfu Temple.

Hongfu Temple, located in the south of Chang'an in the Tang Dynasty, was built in the eighth year of Zhenguan. It was built by the retired emperor to commemorate Empress Taimu.

The retired emperor ordered the selection of 20 famous monks from various places to serve as Xuanzang's assistants to participate in the work, and take on the duties of verifying the meaning, editing the text, correcting the characters, and verifying the Sanskrit. The Ministry of Revenue would provide funds to form a complete translation institute.

As the carriage stopped outside the gate of Hongfu Temple, Jin Yong's voice was heard, "Your Highness, we have arrived at Hongfu Temple."

"it is good."

Su Chen lifted the curtain and walked out of the carriage.

Although Hongfu Temple began to be built in the eighth year of Zhenguan, it has not yet been completed. As for Master Xuanzang, he is still on his journey to the west and no one knows where he is now.

Su Chen climbed the stairs and walked into Hongfu Temple.

The young monk in the temple came up quickly and said, "Amitabha, you are honored to be my donor."

"Amitabha."

Su Chen smiled and returned the greeting, "I wonder if the little wizard could lead the way and take me to see Master Popo?"

The young monk smiled and said, "Donor, Master Bopo is currently in retreat and cannot see guests. There are many other masters in the temple who may be able to answer the host's questions."

"No, no, no, I have no doubts. I am here to help Popo solve his doubts."

"what?"

The little monk was stunned.

Su Chen smiled, walked past the little monk, and strode into the temple.

The young monk came to his senses and quickly chased after him, "Donor, donor, please stay."

"Amitabha."

At this time, a monk came forward, bowed and said with a smile: "I am Huili, and I am honored to meet the King of Pingjian."

The little monk was stunned, "Shoulder to shoulder king?"

“It turned out to be Master Hui Fa.”

Su Chen nodded.

Huili smiled and waved to the little monk, "Go ahead. The prince has come here specifically to see Master Popo."

"Yes."

The young monk bowed and left.

Huili smiled and said, "Your Majesty, please."

"Thank you."

Su Chen nodded, followed Huili and headed towards the inner courtyard.

Hui Li said slowly, "Your Majesty is well-known, but now he has come to Hongfu Temple to look for Master Bopo. Is there something that Master Bopo needs to do for you?"

"Master Hui Fa is truly extremely wise."

"Prince Liao Zan."

Huili's face was calm, "It's just that Master Popo has been practicing in seclusion recently, this is true."

Su Chen: "What is the purpose of a mage's practice?"

Huili: "Practice Buddha, cultivate the body, and cultivate all things."

Su Chen: "..."

If you say that...

We can no longer communicate in a friendly manner.

Su Chen: "Then the reason I came here this time is to help Master Bopo to cultivate all things."

Huili: “???”

Su Chen smiled and said, "I heard that Master Hui Fa was ordered to come here. He not only translated Buddhist scriptures, but also compiled historical works. He is truly a master of his generation."

"Your Majesty, you are overpraising me."

Huili shook his head repeatedly, "It's just copying what others have said and filling in the gaps."

"Everything that the prince has done in recent days has been for the benefit of the people of the world."

"So do you want to get involved?"

Su Chen suddenly looked at Hui Li with a smile, "To seek welfare for the people of the world?"

Huili was stunned, as if he had never thought that Su Chen would set his sights on him.

After a brief moment of surprise, Huili shook his head and refused, "I have many things to deal with here, so I can't leave. I'm sorry to disappoint His Majesty."

Su Chen smiled, and the two of them walked around the corridor while talking.

A monk with a straight body and handsome appearance walked towards him.

"Meet Senior Brother Huili."

"It turned out to be Junior Brother Bianji."

Huili smiled and glanced at the Buddhist scripture in Bianji's hand, and said, "Would you like to discuss Buddhism with me later?"

"Brother, please get busy first."

Bian Ji looked at Su Chen, nodded, bowed, and was about to leave.

"Wait a minute."

Su Chen stopped Bian Ji out of curiosity, and looked him over under his puzzled gaze, "He does have a nice appearance."

Hui Li smiled and said, "My junior fellow disciple is not only a disciple of Master Xuanzang, but also has unique wisdom and good looks."

Su Chen shook his head, "A good appearance can easily bring disaster."

"For example." "Master Bianji came here to practice Buddhism."

Bianji's expression changed slightly, "What do you mean by this, benefactor?"

Su Chen: "It means literally, if Master Bianji lets go of his obsession, he might as well go out for a walk and take a look."

“Even if the obsession still exists, you can still hone your body and mind, and always keep the ancient Buddha company.”

Bian Ji nodded and said, "Thank you for your teachings, Master."

"The poor monk retires."

Huili retracted his gaze and said softly, "Your Highness seems to have seen a lot in my junior brother."

Su Chen: "There will be trouble in the future."

Huili was stunned.

No.

I just said it casually, do you take it seriously?
"Your Majesty also knows physiognomy?"

"Understood."

Su Chen laughed, "A look like mine isn't necessarily a bad thing."

"but."

"It's not okay for someone like him."

Huili frowned and pondered, as if he had gained something, and said with a smile: "If the prince is sincere in worshipping Buddha, he must be a great monk who has attained enlightenment."

"No need for that. I've killed too many people. Buddha can't protect me."

"..."

Huili was suddenly speechless.

The two chatted and came to Popo's residence.

"Master Popo is in the room. Can I let him know?"

"Master Hui Fa does not need to do this."

Su Chen smiled and waved his hand, then walked straight forward and opened the door, "Master Bopo, instead of concentrating on practicing Buddhism, it would be better to save all living beings."

Huili: “…”

"Amitabha."

Huili shook his head and turned away.

As for blocking the service, stop it. Who is the person in front of you?

How could he, a monk practicing Buddhism here, stop a butcher?
Unstoppable.

"I have met the King of Side by Side."

Popo looked up, stood up and saluted.

"Master, you are too polite. Please take a seat."

"...?"

There was something strange on Bo Po's face.

This is clearly my residence and I am the owner here.

Why do I feel like a guest?

Bo Po shook his head and poured a cup of tea for Su Chen, "Your Highness, please have some tea."

Su Chen: "Tea is not necessary. Let's not beat around the bush and get straight to the point."

Popo: "I'd like to hear more about it."

Su Chen: "If there are monks wearing human skins and treating others as slaves, what should the mage do?"

Popo: "It is right to advise."

“All beings are equal. Since we are practicing Buddhism, we should treat everyone equally, not as slaves.”

"Even if they are demons, they should be exposed. Since they are fools, they should be educated."

popping.

Su Chen clapped his hands and laughed, "Master is indeed a great monk, you hit the nail on the head."

"This is why I came to you. I hope you can represent the Tang Dynasty and Mahayana Buddhism to go to Tubo and eliminate the demons."

The corner of Popo's mouth twitched: "..."

What a straightforward statement.

It's direct enough.

Bo Po: "Your Highness, I am old and weak. I am afraid that I cannot go to Tibet, let alone adapt to the climate of Tibet..."

"Hey!"

Su Chen waved his hand to interrupt: "Master, are you confessing this, or are you denying your years of practice?"

Bo Po said in a deep voice: "Tell the truth."

Su Chen: "I have heard that the Buddha fed a tiger with his own body, and I have also seen Master Xuanzang travel all the way west without any complaints."

"Hundreds of millions of Tibetan people were abused by Tibetan lamas, treated like cattle, sheep, dogs and horses, and were beaten and killed without complaint. Is this in line with the Mahayana Buddhism that all beings are equal?"

"Besides, how old is Master Popo now?"

“It’s time to go out and explore.”

"Master, how can you bear to watch so many people being bullied and humiliated under the same sky without knowing it?"

Popo: “…”

Su Chen said again, "I am also curious. When the Master met Master Xuanzang, he encouraged Master Xuanzang to sneak out of the country and go to Tianzhu to study Buddhism. Why is it that now that the Master himself has repeatedly refused?"

Popo: “…”

Su Chen: "Master, go out and explore, you will find that this world is very different."

Popo: “…”

You are fooling.

You continue to fool around.

"Amitabha."

Bo Po was silent for a long time, then he slowly chanted a Buddhist name, but kept his mouth shut.

Su Chen raised his eyebrows, "No way, Master, when you say that all beings are equal, are you just talking about it?"

Popo: “…”

Su Chen: "Don't do to others what you don't want others to do to you. Why is it the opposite when it comes to the mage?"

Popo: “…”

Su Chen sighed, "It turns out that I thought the mage was too great. It turns out that the mage is just a sophisticated egoist and a double standard person."

Popo: “…”

Su Chen stood up and said, "Forget it, just pretend I haven't been here."

Popo: “…”

Su Chen: "I'm really leaving!"

Let's go!

You better leave quickly!
Stop nagging!
(End of this chapter)