Chapter 353 352 Tang Dynasty Imperial Master (Two Chapters in One)

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

"Oh..." Tang Xiaotang's eyes lit up, then rolled around.

Lei Junze and Shangguan Yunbo asked: "Since your Majesty has a decree, the two of you are fine at the moment and will follow the order to go to the imperial capital. However, there is a possibility that Bomuge will make a comeback..."

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

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

Only he and Tang Xiaotang were left in the same sect. A certain former Celestial 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 are not interested."

Lei Jun: "My interest is indeed average."

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.

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

Not as good as the Heavenly Law, the Neo-Confucianism suppresses all directions.

But it is also related to the fate of the country and the country, so the queen has indeed spent a lot of money.

But it has nothing to do with Lei Jun.

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 Taoist path 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.

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

The common people will help if they can help, but Lei Jun asked himself, he is not an enthusiastic person.

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

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

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

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

Although the Queen likes to do all kinds of things when she comes to court, fortunately, Lei Jun doesn't particularly dislike various measures.

So when there are other opponents, everyone cooperates well.

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

However, he only had similar thoughts towards himself.

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

He could naturally see that the other party was thinking about this position not because he was grateful for the emperor's 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...

"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."

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

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

"I will do my best to hold the position of Imperial Master!" Tang Xiaotang said with a smile.

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

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

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

When Tang Xiaotang heard this, his eyebrows suddenly stood up: "Those bald bandits from the Western Regions..."

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

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.

The possible reason for the decision to establish a new national master this time is that the Tianshi Mansion can suppress the Sumeru Vajra Tribe.

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

"I really do my part in this position!"

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

Lei Jun also repeated: "Sister, if you are interested, I support it."

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Therefore, Lv Jinduan, the most senior current elder in Chunyang Palace, was ordered to go to the imperial capital Luoyang 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 responded: "Elder Lu, please."

On the road, Tang Xiaotang accelerated continuously and was furious, making Lu Jinduan dumbfounded.

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 the major Buddhist and Taoist holy places went to the imperial capital Luoyang this time was most likely because of the position of the national master that has been circulated in recent years.

Now looking at the appearance of Lei Jun and Tang Xiaotang, Lv Jinduan seemed to have realized something.

Lei Tianshi, it seems that he is not very interested?

Although this new Tianshi has always been calm and calm, compared with the former Tianshi Tang Zhenren who is emotional, we can basically see what Lei Tianshi thinks about the position of the national master this time.

If he is also interested in this, Zhenren Tang may not be in such a good mood now.

Tang Xiaotang is like this now, it is obvious that Xu Yuanzhen and Lei Jun will not compete with her, unless Lei Jun hides it from her and cheats her.

But over the years, not only Lv Jinduan, but most other people in the outside world have also seen that the three most outstanding Tianjiaos of the younger generation of Tianshi Mansion, Xu, Tang, and Lei, not only did not compete with each other, but had a very good personal relationship. It can basically rule out the possibility that Lei Jun deliberately concealed his true intention to cheat Tang Xiaotang.

... Because of this, the existence of these three people makes the outside world feel particularly stressed.

However, Chunyang Palace is no longer included at the moment.

Elder Lv Jinduan is very calm at the moment.

If Chunyang Palace was still in its heyday forty or fifty years ago, the descendants of Chunyang Palace might still have some thoughts of competition.

But now, in the last one or two generations, they will only focus on their own recovery of vitality.

To the outside world, support and cooperate with Tianshi Mansion.

After experiencing the catastrophe of the human world, the Taoism as a whole was severely damaged.

The overall recovery of Taoism is more beneficial to the recovery of Chunyang Palace.

Therefore, this time, on behalf of Chunyang Palace, he went to the palace in Luoyang, the imperial capital, to meet the emperor. In response to the emperor's preface, Lv Jinduan's attitude was very clear:

Chunyang Palace supports Tianshi Mansion to obtain the Tao Gaozhen, and further become the guardian master of the Tang Dynasty, assisting the court to act as the head of the Buddhist and Taoist sects in the world, and leading the crowd.

After Lv Jinduan came out of the palace, the next person to enter the palace was the current head of Shushan School, Zhang Taigang.

In recent years, he has been living in seclusion in Xiaoding to refine magic weapons.

But after receiving the imperial edict this time, Zhang Taigang put aside his work and went to Luoyang, the imperial capital, to meet the emperor.

After Zhang Taigang finished meeting the emperor and left the palace, he went to Lv Jinduan's residence.

"Master Zhang." Lv Jinduan greeted him.

Zhang Taigang returned the greeting very solemnly, and once again thanked Chunyang Palace and Tianshi Mansion for helping Shushan to refine Chunyang magic weapons.

Lv Jinduan hurriedly said that he was not worthy of it, and invited Zhang Taigang to sit down.

Talking about this meeting with the emperor, both of them were quite calm.

Zhang Taigang said frankly: "I think the contemporary Tianshi is the most suitable candidate."

Like Chunyang Palace, his Shushan Sect also received the Tianshi Mansion's talisman. In today's world, Longhu Mountain is respected as the head of the Tang Dynasty Taoism.

After the serious internal strife, the Shushan Sect can only rest and recuperate at present.

Lv Jinduan: "Master Lei has just taken charge of Longhu Mountain. He is calm and capable. I believe that most of his energy will still be focused on Longhu Mountain Tianshi Mansion.

The Great Tang Dynasty Protector of the Nation spends a considerable part of his time in the Imperial Capital accompanying the Emperor, and the other part of his time touring the Buddhist and Taoist sects around the world.

In terms of time, Master Lei may not have the leisure time, and Master Tang may be more suitable."

Zhang Taigang nodded slightly.

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

Lv Jinduan went to Beijing with them, and he must have had some exchanges or seen some clues on the way.

"Master Tang's cultivation strength is naturally beyond doubt." Zhang Taigang said.

Lv Jinduan sighed a little: "The so-called fate is really elusive. Decades have passed in a blink of an eye."

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

To this day, Lv Jinduan still feels deeply regretful.

However, thinking of the problems caused by Huang Xuanpu, Rong Guangchen and others before, Lv Jinduan was a little dazed again, and his heart was really mixed for a while.

He came back to his senses and saw Zhang Taigang sitting quietly beside him. He couldn't help but laugh at himself: "I am abrupt, Master Zhang, please don't blame me."

Zhang Taigang shook his head: "No, Elder Lu is too polite."

To a certain extent, he can understand Lv Jinduan.

Missing such a genius, anyone would regret it.

People like Xu Yuanzhen, Lei Jun, and Tang Xiaotang, instead of entering the Taoist talisman school's holy land Longhu Mountain, he would definitely become a talent if he joined the Taoist Danding School's holy land Zhongnan Mountain Chunyang Palace or the Taoist Refining School's holy land Shushan School.

In that case, perhaps Chunyang Palace will prosper, or Shushan School will prosper.

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

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

Of course, if Lei Jun and Tang Xiaotang joined the sect, the position of the head of Shushan Sect would most likely not fall to Zhang Taigang.

But Zhang Taigang didn't care much about this.

He cared more that if that happened, the current situation of Shushan Sect might be completely different.

As for the position of the national master, it would be a matter of letting things take their course and coming to fruition later.

In fact, when the court conferred titles on the four great immortals of Longhu Mountain at the same time, its attitude had actually shown a tendency.

"Fellow Daoist Chen Donglou of your sect killed Wang Dongchu and Fu Dongsen of the Taoist Kingdom of the Human World in succession, and defeated the first counterattack of the evil cultivators of Shushan in Huangquan on the human world. With his cultivation and achievements, he may also have a chance to be conferred the title of immortal by the court." Lu Jinduan sighed.

Zhang Taigang nodded.

Unfortunately, if you miss it, you miss it.

The two major holy places of the Taoist sects each have their own difficult sutras.

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

Speaking of Tianshi Mansion...

Lu 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... What is the situation with the Sumeru Vajra Division?"

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Xuantian Temple has always been closed and self-defeating, and 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 twenty years ago when the infiltration of Jinzhou Ye clan caused civil strife in Xuantian Temple.

Among all the people, he took the shortest time to attend the meeting.

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

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

After many years of recuperation, the Nanbodhi lineage is still far from returning to its old outlook, but it is finally regaining its strength.

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.

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

For Abbot Ruyuan personally, 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 Buddhism and Taoism was equally subtle.

In today's situation, although Taoism has suffered great disasters due to the previous events in the Tao Kingdom in the human world, Buddhism is also at a low ebb.

Among the major holy sites, 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 Longhu Mountain Tianshi Mansion.

If we want to fight, 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 Ruyuan 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.

Abbot Ruyuan was the first to salute, while Abbot Miaoxin across from him returned the salute calmly.

Abbot Miaoxin's attitude was even clearer.

As the current head of the Buddhist Holy Land, he supports the Taoist Gaozhen of the Tianshi Mansion, the Taoist Holy Land, and is qualified to serve as the Protector of the Tang Dynasty.

Come out of the palace and return to the cave.

A middle-aged monk wearing cassocks was waiting quietly.

Seeing the arrival of Abbot Miaoxin, 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 said: "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?"

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

The leader of the Vajra Tribe, the eminent Buddhist monk Jia Luotuo who attained the perfection of the Nine Heavens, came to Luoyang, the imperial capital, in person to meet the Holy Spirit after receiving the imperial edict.

Such actions make the outside world feel as if a storm is about to come.

This leader of the Sumeru 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 took the situation as he pleased.

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

From the beginning, their Buddhist sect in the Western Region 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, their momentum has been established, and they 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 like 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, in an invisible contest with the Tianshi Mansion in Longhu Mountain, the Sumeru Vajra Tribe had already lost, 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, when 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.

Everyone in the Sumeru Vajra Division has to admit this.

So, where should they go next?

The leader of the King Kong clan calmly said: "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 down: "I will obey my master's teachings in everything."

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

The Tianshi Mansion in Longhu Mountain is at the end.

But unlike several other major holy places, only the Longhu Mountain line specifically summoned Lei Jun and Tang Xiaotang to appear 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, this time there were no particularly eye-catching spiritual objects such as the Nine Yang Sacred Tree and the Divine Sky Liujin.

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

Lei Jun was thoughtful.

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

As a result, various awards and disaster relief, combined with the fact that members of the royal family also had to practice spiritual practice, led to a significant decline in the savings of the Tang Dynasty's imperial family in this area, and the court began to have a money shortage...

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

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

Seeing 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 master with Lei Jun and others.

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

"In the world of the Great Song Dynasty, the alien 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.

In that world, those who trampled on 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, on the other hand, was marching across the Central Plains. It had been at war with the Song Dynasty, and 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 information currently learned during the interrogation of prisoners, the succession to the throne of the Khan still involves blood royal families.

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 was calm.

He is now very accustomed to this dynasty that 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.

On the contrary, Chu Yu was surprised at first and then his tone quickly returned to normal:

"On the other hand, although it is based on descriptions from multiple captives, further confirmation is needed. The four foreign khanates are often at odds 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 from the Ming Dynasty."

Lei Jun was thoughtful after hearing this.

Chu Yu changed the 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 I 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, so you might as well pay more attention to it."

When Tang Xiaotang heard this, he blinked, then smiled and said, "Okay!"