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Chapter 178 Taming the Wolf King

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    Chapter 178: Traveling through the Western Regions

    Master Xuanzang is the prototype of Tang Monk in "Journey to the West" written by Wu Chengen in the Ming Dynasty.

    He traveled thousands of miles to enter Tianzhu to study Buddhist scriptures, which caused a great sensation.

    A few months ago, he had just returned to Chang'an. Li Shimin set up a translation institute for Master Xuanzang to translate Buddhist scriptures.

    In fact, Li Shimin was not very supportive of Xuanzang¡¯s translation of Buddhist scriptures.

    At this time, the Tang Dynasty had just been established, the country was exhausted and the population was sparse. However, Li Shimin claimed to be a descendant of Laozi, so he advocated Taoism.

    Although Li Shimin met Xuanzang and admired Xuanzang very much, this did not mean that Li Shimin liked Buddhism. Li Shimin used Shaolin monk soldiers several times when he defeated Wang Shichong in Luoyang, but after defeating Wang Shichong, he ordered a large number of monks to return to secular life.

    Li Shimin also often told people that the reason why Emperor Wu of Liang brought the Ran Dynasty to a desperate situation was because he paid too much attention to Buddhism and built temples so much that the country was exhausted, which eventually led to the country's demise. He proposed several times to let Xuanzang return to secular life, but this was inconsistent with his thoughts.  There was a conflict with Xuanzang's philosophy of promoting Buddhism and translating scriptures.

    Li Shimin did not give up, and even took Xuanzang to watch the battle when he went to Liaodong. However, Xuanzang was determined not to change and concentrated on translating Buddhist scriptures, rejecting Li Shimin several times.

    Now that the Tang Dynasty has destroyed the Eastern Turks and Gaochang, defeated Xue Yantu, and established Xizhou, Xiyizhou, and Tingzhou, it needs people who are capable and understand the geography and customs of the Western Regions to manage the Western Regions, and Xuanzang is the best candidate.

    But Xuanzang had no intention of pursuing an official career and would not return to secular life. Li Shimin had no choice but to build a translation institute for him to translate Buddhist scriptures. The outstanding students who participated in the translation came from all over the country and various countries in East Asia.  He organized a translation session at Hongfu Temple in Chang'an and began to translate scriptures. Later, translation sessions were held at Daci'en Temple, Beique Hongyuan Court, Yuhua Palace and other places.

    Li Zhen is going to Tianzhu to learn more about Tianzhu. Master Xuanzang is undoubtedly the best candidate.

    Therefore, Li Zhen asked Wang Xuance to find Master Xuanzang in his residence in order to persuade Master Xuanzang to use him for his own use.

    However, after meeting Master Xuanzang, Li Zhen was greatly disappointed. Xuanzang was indeed a man of great perseverance and wisdom, but he was devoted to becoming a monk and had no interest in worldly affairs.

    Li Zhen asked Master Xuanzang to come out to help, but Xuanzang just shook his head.

    Li Zhen talked for a long time, but Xuanzang just refused to agree.

    Seeing that Master Xuanzang really did not want to become an official, Li Zhen decided to do the next best thing and hoped that Master Xuanzang would draw a map of ancient Tianzhu, especially the maps of North Tianzhu and Central Tianzhu, and give them to him.

    Xuanzang thought for a long time and made a request.

    Xuanzang said: "Now we know that there is a Shaolin Temple in the south of Songshan Mountain and in the north of Shaoshi Mountain. It is far away from Shanluo and has quiet springs and rocks. It was built by Emperor Xiaowen of the later Wei Dynasty. It is the place where Bodhiliuzhi Tripitaka translated the Sutra. Xuanzang wanted to translate it for his country.  Listen to the edict."

    Master Xuanzang¡¯s intention was very clear. He wanted to leave Chang¡¯an and go to the Shaolin Temple in Songshan to translate Buddhist scriptures.

    When Li Zhen heard this, she thought to herself: How can it be done? If Xuanzang is let go, he will lose a great talent.

    But when Xuanzang heard that Li Zhen disagreed, he immediately closed his mouth, closed his eyes, and kept turning the rosary in his hand without saying a word. It was obvious that Xuanzang was protesting silently.

    Since Li Shimin opened up the Western Regions, there was a need for talents who were proficient in the geography, transportation, folk customs, and political culture of the Western Regions and Central Asian countries. Xuanzang traveled to Tianzhu westward and visited many countries in the Western Regions, Central Asia, and South Asia for 18 years. He had a deep understanding of these regions.  He knew the nature, climate, transportation, nationality and political culture of the Tang Dynasty very well, and was undoubtedly the best consultant for the Tang Dynasty in its management of the Western Regions.

    Therefore, Li Shimin repeatedly asked Xuanzang to return to secular life and serve as an official to take on the important task of managing the Western Regions.  In order to get rid of Li Shimin's control, Xuanzang proposed to leave Chang'an many times and requested to return to Shaolin Temple to translate Buddhist scriptures, devote himself to Buddhism, and promote Buddhism.

    Li Zhen also knew about this. Seeing that Xuanzang was determined, Li Zhen admired him very much and thought that it would be a waste of such a great talent to not come out.

    Li Zhen thought for a while and said, "What if I don't let the master return to secular life and let him go to the Western Regions to promote Buddhism?"

    Xuanzang stopped spinning the rosary beads in his hand and slowly closed his eyes.

    ¡°Obviously, Li Zhen¡¯s words touched his heart.

    Li Zhen added: "The Tang Dynasty has just occupied the Western Region. The people there are fierce and need Buddhism to influence them. If Master can help the Tang Dynasty develop the Western Region and educate all the people, wouldn't it be a great blessing for the people?"

    "Not bad." Master Xuanzang nodded.

    "It's just that the emperor said that what is good today is the way of Yao and Shun and the teachings of Zhou and Confucius. In other words, the emperorI don¡¯t want to promote Buddhism.  "

    Li Zhen added: "We, the Tang Dynasty, need to explore the Western Regions, and the master is the most suitable candidate. As long as the master agrees to draw me a map of Tianzhu, then I will ask my father for orders to let the Tang Dynasty build a translation hall in the Western Regions.  While setting up sutras, I also traveled through the Western Regions so that the people in the Western Regions could be educated by Buddhism. I think this is not inconsistent with the master¡¯s ideas. I am confident that I can persuade my father to listen to my idea and let Buddhism spread in the Western Regions.¡±

    "Not bad." Master Xuanzang nodded repeatedly.

    He originally just wanted to stop being an official and concentrate on Buddhism, but after Li Zhen said that if he became an official and helped the Tang Dynasty manage the Western Regions, he would not only be able to translate Buddhist scriptures, but also expand the influence of Buddhism. This was indeed a great opportunity.  Good thing.

    Li Zhen is the prince. If he comes forward, the matter may really be done. This will save the emperor several times to return to secular life.

    Thinking of this, Xuanzang nodded and said, "In that case, I agree."

    "Excellent, I will tell my father tonight that I will ask the Master to help me in the Tang Dynasty to conquer the Western Regions. While the Tang Dynasty is conquering various parts of the Western Regions, it will also use the power of the government to promote Buddhism. In this way, we can kill two birds with one stone."

    Xuanzang nodded, took out a parchment scroll from the package behind him, bowed to Li Zhen, and said: "Your Highness, the geography from the Western Region to Central Tianzhu is all contained in this scroll"

    Hey!

    Master Xuanzang is indeed a talented person. It turns out that he has memorized the geography from the Western Regions to Tianzhu. He also guessed his intention, so he brought the parchment over. It seems that it has been done!

    Li Zhen was very happy. She didn¡¯t expect things to go so smoothly. Li Zhen believed that Li Shimin would be very happy when she told Li Shimin about letting Master Xuanzang conduct a military expedition to the Western Regions.

    Even if the main purpose of Xuanzang's conquest of the Western Regions was to promote Buddhism, the Western Regions originally advocated Buddhism, and it would be very difficult for them to have other beliefs. It would be better to take advantage of the situation and let Xuanzang manage the Western Regions. In this way, all people can be educated.  It can also make them give up their rebellious intentions and be loyal to the Tang Dynasty, which is extremely beneficial to the country.

    Sure enough, when Li Zhen told Li Shimin about this matter, Li Shimin was very happy. He did not ask Xuanzang to serve as an official several times, but Li Zhen did. Li Shimin thought in his heart that his son is really capable(  Remember the website address: www.hlnovel.com
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