Seeking Good Fortune and Avoiding Misfortune Starts From Tianshi Mansion

Chapter 353 Chapter 352. Imperial Master of the Tang Dynasty (two chapters in one)

"Oh..." Tang Xiaotang's eyes lit up, and then started to roll.

Lei Junze and Shangguan Yunbo asked: "Since your Majesty has a decree, the two poor Taoists have nothing to do at the moment, so they will follow the order and go to the imperial capital, but Nabo Muge may make a comeback..."

Shangguan Yunbo said: "I will stay in the Guanlong area, and there will also be experts in the court to help me. Don't worry about it, Master Tian."

Lei Jun: "In that case, thank you for your hard work, General."

He and Tang Xiaotang were the only two members of the family left. A certain former Heavenly Master coughed dryly: "The decree is only to summon the heads of the major holy places to come to Beijing to meet the saints, but it does not necessarily mean to make arrangements for the National Master..."

 Lei Jun: “Not bad at all.”

Tang Xiaotang walked around him a few times: "Looking at you, you seem to be lacking in interest."

 Lei Jun: “I’m really interested.”

Although he hasn't actually done it yet, with his first-class understanding and eyesight, he can figure out a rough idea during this time.

Although the Queen likes to do a lot of work when she comes to court, fortunately, Lei Jun doesn't particularly dislike various measures.

 The Battle of the Northwest has basically entered its final stage.

He could naturally see that the other party was interested in this position, not because he was grateful for the emperor's kindness and loyalty to the court, or because he wanted to use the luck of the country to practice, but because this position was dazzling and prestigious...

Traveling with them was Lu Jinduan, a representative of Chunyang Palace who also received the order.

"By the way, the imperial edict didn't mention senior sister?" Tang Xiaotang suddenly remembered something.

Lei Jun calmly said: "Even if His Majesty sends an order and is summoned, the senior sister may not obey the order."

 From a certain perspective, he did get along well with senior sister Xu Yuanzhen.

 “I really do my best to take this position!”

Although, judging from the performance of Queen Zhang Wantong on the other side of Tianshu Universe Qiyao, she also has a lot of doubts about Buddhism in the Western Regions.

Of course, Xu Yuanzhen didn't care. Yuan Mobai, Shangguan Ning and others at Longhu Mountain would definitely find some excuses to modify the wording, and would not refuse the order so straightforwardly.

 Lei Jun: "Although I am not very interested in it myself, if you are interested, little senior sister, then I support it."

The representative of Chunyang Palace should have been the new palace master Jiang Yu.

Common people will lend a hand if they can, but Lei Jun asked himself, he is not an enthusiastic person.

Ascending the position of Heavenly Master and presiding over the Heavenly Master's Mansion is partly a matter of personal interest, and the other part is that he entered the Taoism in the Heavenly Master's Mansion. Over the years, he has experienced ups and downs in Longhu Mountain. The sect currently needs someone to shoulder the burden. He is not exclusive.

 Lei Jun: "Then I will think about it, because compared to sitting in this position myself, I don't want to see Garuda sitting in this position."

 In many cases, getting involved in some turmoils in the human world is not due to what he wants to do, but because he can't stand some people and things.

However, he only has similar thoughts for himself.

If he was completely left to his own devices, he could spend all his time traveling around and studying the Dharma and enlightening himself.

The reason why the decision was made to establish a new national master this time may be that the Tianshi Mansion can suppress the Sumeru Vajra Division.

What's more, in his concept, the people of the world and the Tang Dynasty court have always been two different things.

 “I will do my best to hold the position of National Master!” Tang Xiaotang said with a smile.

 But in the just-ended battle in Mobei outside the Great Wall, Jiang Yu was injured and was recuperating.

  But it has nothing to do with Lei Jun.

 Hence, the Tang imperial family was accommodating in this regard and authorized Chunyang Palace to send special personnel to do the work for them.

 Unlike Tianli, Neo-Confucianism suppresses all directions.

Tang Xiaotang suddenly blinked and turned to look at Lei Jun: "What if I don't want to be the national master?"

Hearing this, Tang Xiaotang's eyebrows suddenly stood up: "Those bald bandits from the Western Regions..."

Although, in this way, it is equivalent to the young senior sister cooperating with Her Majesty the Queen to do the whole big job... Lei Tianshi is calm.

Moreover, there are Xu Yuanzhen, Tang Xiaotang, Yuan Mobai, Wang Guiyuan, Chu Kun, Zhuo Baojie, Luo Haoran and others here.

In addition to respect and power, the Protector of the Tang Dynasty should also be involved in some practical changes.

 But it would be a bit unsatisfactory for Taoist Lei to charge into battle with loyalty and loyalty for the sake of the court and the queen.

Lei Jun looked as usual: "Based on the current situation, if it's not us, it can only be him."

Little senior sister Tang Xiaotang was very interested, but Lei Jun did not object.

 So when there are other opponents, it is good for everyone to cooperate.

 The decree is awarded to the helmsmen of the major holy places.

With Shangguan Yunbo staying in Guanzhong just in case, Lei Jun and Tang Xiaotang can leave with confidence and go to the imperial capital Luoyang.

Tang Xiaotang repeated what he said before, but his tone was decisive and his attitude was obviously much firmer.

  But it is also related to the fate of the country, so the Queen has indeed spent a lot of money to share the profits.

Lei Jun also repeated: "Senior Sister is interested, and I support it."

But obviously, the Tang Dynasty imperial family also knew a lot about this Xuantian Guangmiao Dharma protector.

If it were the other way around, I am afraid that the position of National Master of the Tang Dynasty would be difficult to obtain, and the Sumeru Vajra Division may not be able to achieve its wish.

Hence, Lv Jinduan, the most senior current elder in Chunyang Palace, was ordered to go to Luoyang, the imperial capital, together with Lei Jun and Tang Xiaotang.

"Master Lei Tian, ​​Zhenren Tang, please." Lu Jinduan smiled and greeted Lei Jun.

 Lei Jun and Tang Xiaotang both returned the greeting: "Elder Lu, please."

On the road, Tang Xiaotang kept accelerating, and Lv Jinduan couldn't laugh or cry.

There are also many speculations in Chunyang Palace about this trip to Luoyang.

Lv Jinduan also roughly guessed that the reason why the heads of Buddhist and Taoist holy places went to Luoyang, the imperial capital, was most likely because of the position of the national preceptor that had been circulated in recent years.

Looking at Lei Jun and Tang Xiaotang's appearance now, Lu Jinduan seems to have realized something.

Master Lei Tian, ​​seems to have little interest?

Although this new Celestial Master has always been calm and calm, but compared with the previous Celestial Master Tang Zhenren, who was very emotional, we can basically see how Lei Celestial Master thinks about the position of National Master this time.

If he had the same ambition, Tang Zhenren might not be in such a good mood now.

With Tang Xiaotang like this, it is obvious that Xu Yuanzhen and Lei Jun will not fight with her unless Lei Jun cheats her.

But after so many years, not only Lu Jinduan, but also most other people in the outside world have realized that the three most outstanding talents of the younger generation of Tianshi Mansion, Xu, Tang, and Lei, not only did not compete with each other, but also had excellent personal friendships. It can be ruled out that Lei Jun deliberately concealed his true intention to deceive Tang Xiaotang.

 …Because of this, the existence of these three people is particularly stressful for the outside world.

 However, Chunyang Palace is no longer included.

 Lv Jin Duan Elder Lu is very calm at the moment.

If Chunyang Palace was still in its heyday 40 to 50 years ago, the heirs of Chunyang Palace might still have some thoughts of competition.

 But now, within the last generation or two, they will only focus on their own silent recovery.

 For the outside world, just support and cooperate with Tianshi Mansion.

 After experiencing the catastrophe of the Tao Kingdom in the human world, the Tao Sect as a whole was severely damaged.

 Taomen's overall recovery of vitality will be more beneficial to Chunyang Palace's subsequent recovery of vitality.

So, this time, on behalf of the Chunyang Palace, I went to Luoyang, the imperial capital, to enter the palace to meet the saint. Jun Prelude, Lu Jinduan’s attitude was very clear:

Chun Yang Palace supported the Tianshi Mansion to achieve Taoism and perfection, and further became the protector of the Tang Dynasty, assisting the court in handling the affairs of the Buddhist and Taoist sects in the world, and leading the ethics of the people.

After Lu Jinduan came out of the palace, the next person to enter the palace was Zhang Taigang, the current leader of the Shushan Sect.

He has been living in seclusion in recent years, and has been refining magic weapons in seclusion at the top of the sky.

 But after receiving the order this time, Zhang Taigang suspended what he was doing and went to Luoyang, the imperial capital, to meet the saint.

After Zhang Taigang left the palace to meet the Holy Spirit, he immediately went to Lu Jinduan's residence.

 “Zhang Zhang.” Lu Jinduan greeted him.

 Zhang Taigang returned the gift very solemnly, and once again thanked Chunyang Palace for its previous cooperation with Tianshi Mansion in assisting Shu Mountain in refining the Chunyang magic weapon.

Lü Jinduan was busy and did not dare to take it seriously, so he invited Zhang Taigang to sit down.

 When talking about this meeting with the Holy Spirit, both of them were quite calm.

 Zhang Taigang said calmly: "Pindao believes that the contemporary Celestial Master is the most suitable candidate."

Like Chunyang Palace, the Shushan sect also received the Tianshi Mansion Fu Zhao. In today's world, Longhu Mountain is revered as the head of the Taoist sect of the Tang Dynasty.

After the serious civil strife of the Shushan Sect, they can only rest and recuperate.

Lv Jinduan: "Not long after Lei Tianshi first took charge of the Longhu Mountain Gate, he has a calm mind and a capable person. Most of his energy at the moment will probably be placed on the Longhu Mountain Tianshi Mansion.

The Protector of the Tang Dynasty, the Dharma Master, spent a considerable part of his time in the imperial capital accompanying the Emperor, and the other part of his time traveled around the world to visit Buddhist and Taoist sects.

 In terms of time, Master Lei Tian may not have free time, so Master Tang may be more suitable. "

 Zhang Taigang nodded slightly.

Tang Xiaotang and Lei Jun came to the Imperial Capital Luoyang together. It seemed that they were not just strolling around.

As for Lu Jinduan, who went to Beijing with them, he must have had some exchanges or gotten some clues along the way.

“Tang Zhenren’s cultivation level is certainly not strong enough,” Zhang Taigang said.

 Lv Jinduan was a little emotional: "The so-called fate is really elusive, and decades have passed in the blink of an eye."

 Zhang Taigang knew that the other party was lamenting that Tang Xiaotang, the unparalleled genius with a pure Yang immortal body and a quiet understanding, did not enter the Chunyang Palace in Zhongnan Mountain, but entered the Tianshi Mansion in Longhu Mountain.

　To this day, Lu Jinduan feels deeply regretful.

However, when thinking about the problems caused by Huang Xuanpu, Rong Guangchen and others, Lu Jinduan felt a little dazed again, and his heart was full of mixed emotions for a while.

He came back to his senses and saw Zhang Taigang sitting quietly aside. He couldn't help but smile to himself: "The old way is abrupt, don't blame Master Zhang."

 Zhang Taigang shook his head: "What can I say? Elder Lu is too polite."

 To a certain extent, he can understand Lu Jinduan.

 It would be a pity for anyone to miss out on such a talented person.

People like Xu Yuanzhen, Lei Jun, and Tang Xiaotang will definitely become talents if they join the Chunyang Palace in Zhongnan Mountain, the holy land of the Taoist Danding sect, or the Shushan sect, the holy land of the Taoist weapon refining sect, instead of entering the Longhu Mountain, the holy land of the Taoist Fulu sect.

 In that case, maybe the Chunyang Palace will flourish, or the Shushan Sect will flourish.

The current fate of Chunyang Palace and Shushan Sect may be completely different.

 This is Zhang Taigang's consideration as the leader of Shushan.

Of course, if Lei Jun and Tang Xiaotang get started, the position of leader of Shushan Sect will probably not fall to Zhang Taigang.

 But Zhang Taigang didn't care much about it.

 He is more concerned that the current situation of the Shushan Sect may be completely different.

 As for the position of national advisor, it will be a matter of letting nature take its course.

 In fact, when the imperial court canonized the four great masters of Longhu Mountain at one time, their attitude actually showed a tendency.

"Fellow Taoist Chen Donglou of your noble sect killed Wang Dongchu and Fu Dongsen from the Dao Kingdom in the human world, and defeated the evil Cultivator of Shushan in Huangquan for the first time to invade the human world. With his cultivation and achievements, he may also have a chance to be crowned as a real person by the imperial court." ." Lu Jinduan sighed. Zhang Taigang nodded.

 It’s a pity, if you miss it, you miss it.

 The two holy places of the Great Gate each have their own sutras that are difficult to recite.

 In recent years, the affairs of the Grand Dao Sect have all depended on the Tianshi Mansion.

 Speaking of Tianshi Mansion…

 Lv Jinduan looked back towards the palace: "Didn't your Majesty summon Lei Tianshi and Tang Zhenren first?"

 Zhang Taigang nodded: "After Pindao came out, he was followed by Abbot Ning Ru of Xuantian Temple."

Lu Jinduan thought thoughtfully: "It seems that the Tianshi Mansion may be placed at the end...over the Sumeru Vajra Division. I don't know what the situation is?"

 …

Xuantian Temple has always been closed and self-defeating. Abbot Ning Ru has not been out of the mountain for many years.

The last time he left the gate of Xuantian Temple was back more than 20 years ago when the infiltration of Jinzhou Ye clan caused civil strife in Xuantian Temple.

His current audience took the shortest time among all the people.

The only opinion is that everything should be done in compliance with His Majesty’s decree.

The person who came to see him after Ning Ru, the abbot of Xuantian Temple, was the descendant of Bodhi Temple.

 The Nan Bodhi lineage has been recuperating for many years. It is still early to restore its old outlook, but it has finally regained its vitality.

Monk Ruyuan, who has achieved the last three days of cultivation, has recently taken over the gate of Bodhi Temple and has become the helmsman of another holy place in the new generation.

His visit to the imperial capital, Luoyang, to meet the Holy Spirit was quite low-key. His opinions had been agreed upon with other elders in the temple before coming, and he also strictly followed the Queen's decree in everything.

Personally speaking, Abbot Ruyuan, the position of Imperial Master of the Tang Dynasty should go to the Tianshi Mansion in Longhu Mountain, especially the current Tianshi Master Lei.

  But as the current head of a Buddhist holy land, Monk Ruyuan has mixed feelings.

 The previous relationship between Buddha and Tao was equally subtle.

In today's situation, although Taoism has suffered great disasters due to the previous events in the Taoist country on earth, Buddhism is also at a low ebb.

Among the major holy places, the situation of Tianlong Temple is better than that of Bodhi Temple and Xuantian Temple, but it is not enough to compete with the Taoist Longhushan Tianshi Mansion.

If there is to be a fight, then I am afraid that the major holy places in Buddhism will need to unite around the Sumeru Vajra tribe of the Mudra lineage.

 However, this is a bit... Abbot Yuan shook his head slightly and left the palace.

Looking from afar, at the other end of the palace gate, Abbot Miaoxin of Tianlong Temple arrived.

For example, the abbot from far away should first salute with Namaskar, and the abbot Miaoxin opposite should calmly return the salute.

Abbot Miaoxin’s attitude is even clearer.

As the current head of the Buddhist Holy Land, he supports Gao Zhen, a Taoist from the Tianshi Mansion, a Taoist Holy Land, and is qualified to serve as the protector of the country in the Tang Dynasty.

 Come out of the palace and return to the cave.

A middle-aged monk wearing cassocks is waiting quietly.

Seeing Abbot Miaoxin arriving, the middle-aged monk stood up and clasped his palms together: "Brother, head master."

Abbot Miaoxin returned the gift: "Junior Brother Miaohui."

The middle-aged monk named Miaohui asked softly: "Brother, the leader has made up his mind?"

Abbot Miaoxin nodded lightly: "Although the Sumeru Vajra Division belongs to the same lineage of Buddhism as us, I think that if the Tang Dynasty must establish a national master, the Taoist Celestial Master's Mansion would be more suitable."

Elder Miaohui shook his head: "Buddha and Tao are ultimately different. Whether it is Tianshi Mansion, Chunyang Palace, or Shushan Sect, they are always on a different path from us."

Abbot Miaoxin: "Xumi, it's not simple."

"They are not simple, they are the best." Elder Miaohui said calmly: "Otherwise, if it is like the so-called Taoist country in the world, how can it withstand the Tianshi Mansion in Longhu Mountain?"

 …

 Sumi Vajra Division, the most important person came this time.

The head of the Vajra Division, the eminent Buddhist monk Galatuo of the Nine Heavens Perfection, after receiving the imperial decree, personally came to Luoyang, the imperial capital, to meet the Holy Spirit.

Such an action makes the outside world feel as if a storm is about to come.

This leader of the Xumi tribe seems to attach great importance to the position of the Protector of the Tang Dynasty, and he also shows that he is determined to win.

 But in fact, Jalata was quite calm and humble when facing the Tang emperor's inquiries.

He also respectfully requested the Queen's Holy Judgment. He did not show a high-minded attitude, but was content with the situation.

After the meeting with the Holy Spirit, Master Suo Yang, who came with him to Luoyang, the imperial capital, followed him silently.

From the very beginning, Buddhism in the Western Regions lagged behind.

What would happen if Taoist holy places such as the Tianshi Mansion were entangled with the Taoist kingdoms of the human world, and the Sumeru Vajra Division immediately dealt with the two Buddhist laymen of the White Lotus Sect and Dakong Temple, and then defeated the people of Jiuli in the Earth Sea and the evil cultivators of Shushan in Huangquanli? It's completely different.

By then, they will have achieved great success, and will not only become the pillars of the Tang imperial family, but may even attract Chinese Buddhist sects such as Xuantian Temple, Bodhi Temple, and Tianlong Temple to come closer.

Just as Chunyang Palace and Shushan Sect now openly or covertly recognize Longhu Mountain’s status as the master of the Taoist sect.

 But unfortunately, the Tianshi Mansion in Longhu Mountain quickly defeated the human Taoist country, and everything was completely different.

During the battles between Bashu and Nanzhao, due to an invisible contest with the Tianshi Mansion in Longhu Mountain, the Xumi Vajra Tribe had already fallen behind, forcing the leader of the Vajra Tribe to take action in person, but still failed to regain the situation.

 If you fall behind one step, you will fall further and further behind.

While Lord King Kong was recuperating, Tang Xiaotang from the Tianshi Mansion in Longhu Mountain first assisted the Tang Dynasty emperor in sealing the passage connecting the earth and the sea to the human world, and then hunted down and slew the great demon Changtian Cang Lang in the northern border, causing the demons in the north to curb their ferocious arrogance. .

This time, the Lone Eagle Khanate invaded for the second time. Tang Xiaotang and Lei Jun jointly dominated the situation and successfully defeated the Lone Eagle Khanate.

 They were born in the Sumeru Vajra tribe, and it was not convenient for them to meet the Lone Eagle Khanate before.

Of course, even if the Lone Eagle Khanate had not invaded for the second time, the Tianshi Mansion had already formed a trend that would be difficult to reverse.

 Humeru Vajra tribe members also have to admit this.

So, where should they go next?

The leader of the King Kong clan was calm: "The current Tang Dynasty imperial family no longer needs to be counted on. We need to change direction as soon as possible."

Suo Yang felt uneasy for a moment: "Master..."

 The leader of the Vajra Tribe smiled and was calm and kind: "You were born in this world. I know this decision is difficult for you, but for some things, it is better for all parties to make a decision early."

Suo Yang took a deep breath and calmed his mind: "I will obey my master's teachings in everything."

 …

 The Lord of the Vajra Tribe, Garuda, is the penultimate face saint.

 The Tianshi Mansion in Longhu Mountain is the last one.

 But unlike several other major holy places, only the Longhu Mountain line specifically summoned Lei Jun and Tang Xiaotang to visit at the same time.

The Tang imperial family did not ask the two of them to wait.

Accompanied by a special person, another imperial edict was first issued to commend Lei Jun and Tang Xiaotang for their contribution in quelling the second invasion of the Lone Eagle Khanate.

 Overall, there are quite a lot of various spiritual items.

However, there are no particularly eye-catching spiritual objects such as the Nine-Yang Sacred Tree and the Shenxiao Liujin on this trip.

Tang Xiaotang puffed up his cheeks, and his interest quickly dissipated: "I thought there would be something good."

 Lei Junze was thoughtful.

 The situation is ever-changing. In recent decades, the Tang Dynasty may have experienced more border disturbances and chaos than in the past hundreds of years combined.

As a result, various awards and disaster relief, combined with the need for members of the royal family to practice spiritual practice, led to a significant decline in the savings of the Tang Dynasty emperor in this area, and the court began to have a money shortage...

 Later, Lei and Jun came to the lake in the palace according to the imperial edict.

 On an island in the middle of the lake, Queen Zhang Wantong is fishing.

Looking at the other person's appearance of turning his back to the common people and facing eternity, Lei Jun looked at his nose and heart.

The queen did not discuss the so-called new national division with Lei Jun and Lei Jun.

 She ordered Chu Yu, who was standing by the side, to inform Lei Jun and Tang Xiaotang of the latest information obtained after interrogating the people in the Lone Eagle Khanate.

“In the world of the Great Song Dynasty, the foreign forces have multiplied and grown beyond expectations.”

In front of the Queen, Chu Yu did not tease Tang Xiaotang as before, but straightened his expression and said solemnly:

“This foreign race may have established more than one Lone Eagle Khanate.

 Some prisoners mentioned the four great khanates, especially the name of the Golden Khanate.

The people on that side who trampled the mountains and rivers of the Middle Earth were not the Lone Eagle Khanate. Their strategy was to keep heading west, plundering and conquering.

The Golden Khanate was on horseback in the Central Plains. It had been at war with the Song Dynasty, and it had won many battles, even breaking the mountains and rivers in some places.

The current specific situation is still unclear, and the connection between the Lone Eagle Khanate and the Golden Khanate is very limited. "

Tang Xiaotang was a little surprised when he heard this: "Four Khanates?"

Chu Yu: “Although these foreign khanates are still divided into tribes internally, according to the current information from the interrogation of prisoners, the succession of the Khan King still involves the blood royal family.

It’s just that it’s not yet certain whether it involves the luck of mountains and rivers and the dragon’s veins. "

 Lei Jun is calm.

He is now very accustomed to this dynasty, which is incomprehensible and has a strong sense of déjà vu.

“The foreign races that invaded the northwest of the Tang Dynasty twice were all from the Lone Eagle Khanate, and there were no people from other khanates?” Lei Jun asked.

Chu Yu nodded: "What is known so far is this. They are all partial armies of the Lone Eagle Khanate. It is said that the main force of the Lone Eagle Khanate is conquering a country in the far west of the human world. They may return to the dynasty at any time. If the void portal is opened again by then, it will be a big threat..."

As she was speaking, her voice paused slightly.

Because Chu Yu clearly saw that Tang Xiaotang was curiously approaching the queen and observing the floating water in the distant lake with her.

Seeing her move like this, the palace maid standing in the distance couldn't help but change her color slightly.

Chu Yu, on the other hand, was surprised at first and then his tone quickly returned to normal:

“On the other hand, although the description is based on the comparison of multiple captives, further confirmation is needed. The four foreign khanates often have discord with each other, and even open conflicts and wars break out from time to time.”

The Queen didn't mind having Tang Xiaotang staring at the float beside her. She was calm and said casually:

“The Golden Khanate is somewhat related, and has similarities with the Qian Dynasty recorded in human historical records of the Ming Dynasty.”

 Lei Jun was thoughtful when he heard the words.

Chu Yu changed another topic at this time: "One more thing. I just talked with Elder Lu from Chunyang Palace. Regarding the inheritance of the Taoist Danding Sect, in addition to Sanchun Palace, the original Chunyang Palace Shang in that world Yes, but there is less contact with the Lone Eagle Khanate.”

Tang Xiaotang turned around and asked, "Does the Taoist Fulu Sect have success?"

Chu Yu: “As far as we know, not yet.”

Queen Zhang Wantong said at this time: "Except for the Taoist Fulu Sect, the rest of the Buddhist and Taoist schools have passed down their traditions. You might as well pay more attention to it."

Hearing this, Tang Xiaotang blinked, then smiled and said, "Okay!"

 (End of this chapter)