After seeing the cannon, Chen Zhengtai rushed back home.

Now many people from the Chen family have been sent to the army, so they have become much deserted.

The third uncle is still busy. He is a person who can't rest. Although he also leaves the affairs of the Chen family to many children of the Chen family to take care of, sometimes he still dislikes these people and scolds them for not doing their job properly.

Of course, deep down, I am still worried, and I always feel that young people are not reliable.

Seeing Chen Zhengtai come back, the third uncle came forward excitedly and said to him: "Zhengde has come to write a letter."

"Oh." Chen Zhengtai showed a strong interest: "Why, is it okay for him to be in Shuofang?"

"It's very good." Uncle San said with a smile: "It's been developing fertile fields around Shuofang. This year, Shuofang has a good harvest and has obtained a lot of grain, but it's all potatoes. If this thing is not dried and ground into powder, it will be difficult to preserve. So many mills have been made now. Fortunately, there are animals everywhere in the grassland, and it's said that the wind is enough. This kid..."

When it comes to Chen Zhengde, the third uncle's face showed kindness and there was not so much cynicism.

In his heart, Chen Zhengtai, the number one in the world in the Chen family, and the second one is his own grandson.

So Chen Zhengtai said: "This is very good. It is important to have food. Only with food can people survive and have people to live."

"That's right, but there are many dangers in the grassland." When the third uncle said this, he couldn't help but worry: "In his letter, he said something about horse thieves and the grassland tribes coveted them. Although it is light, there are only a lot of dangers in it."

This is also true.

The grassland is a lawless place.

It was endless and easy to hide. Moreover, although the Turkic tribes suffered a devastating blow, the alien races living in the grassland were still there. These tribes are respected by the strong and have lived hard times on weekdays. Now such a large piece of fat has appeared. Even if the miners had severely attacked the Turks before, making these tribes frightened, as long as there was a huge temptation, there were still many people who took risks.

Chen Zhengtai said: "The third uncle doesn't have to worry too much. Zhengde has many guards around him? There will be no serious trouble."

"I hope this is the case." Uncle San said fairly: "I'm thinking about it. He is not young anymore and needs to marry him? A few days ago, I talked with people from the Wei and Zheng families. Look... which one is better?"

Uncle San is an old-fashioned person.

It would be better if my grandson could marry a woman with five surnames? If he could not marry a woman with five surnames, then marrying a woman like the Wei family and Du family in Chang'an is also a good choice to marry her.

In the view of the third uncle, marriage with a woman from the five surnames or a Guandong clan in Guanzhong will help improve the Chen family's sanctuary. Chen Zhengtai married the princess and could no longer marry anyone else. Now, the hope of the Chen family's close subordinates is on Chen Zhengde.

Speaking of which, although the Chen family is not very famous, those five surnames and some aristocratic families are still willing to marry the Chen family.

After all... you can join it if you can't beat it.

Chen Zhengtai was quite wary and glanced at his third uncle. He couldn't help but say, "Have you ever thought about letting Zhengde marry a woman he likes? Our Chen family? There is no need to marry someone? The Chen family doesn't rely on this to improve their reputation. Everything should be let go."

The third uncle looked at Chen Zhengtai strangely: "Of course, you must be a good match for your marriage."

Chen Zhengtai shook his head and said, "Looking back to the beginning, the Zhuque Bridge on the Qinhuai River and Wuyi Lane on the south bank were so prosperous, but now? There are only weeds and desolate shadows left. It can be seen that the families in the world are ups and downs, and there is no such thing as a family. It is just that people are greedy for the power in front of the rich. Uncle, people should look at the long term and not care about the moment they are right in front of them. Zhengde is introverted. If he marry a wife like Fang Gong, although Fang Gong’s wife comes from a famous family, what about? What do you think about Fang Gong’s current appearance?"

When the third uncle heard that Chen Zhengtai had given Fang Xuanling's wife, he immediately stopped talking.

This is a bit lethal!

In fact, many of the nobles of the Sui and Tang dynasties were afraid of the inner world, and even the famous Emperor Wen of Sui was unable to avoid the vulgarity.

The fundamental reason for this is not that the yin is strong and the yang is weak, but that the wives these people often have great backers behind them. None of them is a good person who is not a good person, and they are an existence that cannot be accused of.

Women like these five surnames do not mean that they have no good character at all, but they are often born in famous families and are a little arrogant. If they meet a weaker man, they will naturally have to ride on their heads.

The third uncle thought for a while and finally said, "Okay, everything is listened to Zhengtai. I will study the book and let him step up a little. Oh, by the way, there is a monk named Xuanzang who has always wanted to visit you, but our Chen family does not believe in Buddhism, so we ignored it."

Xuanzang?

Chen Zhengtai couldn't help but be a little surprised.

But he became interested, so he said, "He is a monk, a qingjing person, uncle... In the future, if such a person comes, he will still meet him. See what he wants to say. Otherwise, it will make our Chen family no longer show etiquette. Call him to come tomorrow, and I will see him."

The third uncle didn't care: "Okay, then I'll send someone to invite him."

Xuanzang...

Chen Zhengtai is really interested.

You must know...

This Xuanzang is not the guy who brought Sun Wukong and Zhu Bajie to heaven and earth in Journey to the West.

Xuanzang in history... has indeed experienced many trips to the west.

It is precisely because of this that people in later generations have cast many magical colors on him.

At this time, Xuanzang must have been to the Western Regions.

In this era, going to the Western Regions is actually a rare thing.

After all, in the west of the Tang Dynasty, the Tubo Kingdom has grown stronger and stronger, spanning between the Tang Dynasty and the Western Regions. In addition, the wars in the Central Plains have been overwhelming, and the Tang Dynasty has no energy to look west. For the Tang Dynasty, the entire West... is like a fog.

The next day, the concierge came to inform him: "Duke, Master Xuanzang is here."

"Please."

Chen Zhengtai walked to the central hall for a while, and then saw a monk over thirty years old walking in and saluting Chen Zhengtai first, and Chen Zhengtai asked him to sit down.

The monk looked solemn, and even when he saw Chen Zhengtai, he was neither humble nor arrogant.

This is consistent with Chen Zhengtai’s previous conjecture about this monk Xuanzang.

People who have seen the world have a lot of temperament, such as... He Chen Zhengtai.

Chen Zhengtai smiled and asked someone to have a tea, then said, "Does the monk want the Chen family to donate some money for sesame oil?"

Xuanzang shook his head: "Korean Gong laughed, and the Buddha said..."

"Don't tell me what the Buddha said." Chen Zhengtai smiled bitterly and said, "I am a elm-headed man. I haven't understood it in this life. I don't expect anything in the next life, let alone I am greedy and lustful, and I am obsessed with interests. The monks don't have to influence me, so I'd better go straight to the point."

Xuanzang smiled without any anger. Although he was only over 30 years old, he looked very vicissitudes. He did not find it strange to Chen Zhengtai’s words, but said calmly: “I plan to go to the Western Regions and continue to seek Buddhist scriptures, but the court does not agree… Today, people say that Han Gong is the most trusted by His Majesty. If I can get Han Gong’s support, things will be much smoother. If there is a Tang Dynasty document, I will be smoother along the way.”

I see.

Xuanzang actually visited the Western Regions several times, and the farthest reached India, which was later India.

Of course, his purpose did not involve diplomacy or military affairs, but simply went there to learn Buddhism.

In Buddhism, Xuanzang had a great influence, especially after he sought the Western Sutra.

Xuanzang in history actually did not receive official support. He went to the Western Regions several times and smuggled.

Of course, this also stems from the more harsh laws of the Tang Dynasty. The Tang Dynasty strictly prohibits people from going to the Western Regions rashly, and does not allow anyone to leave the customs easily. Even if they are wary of the Hu people entering the Tang Dynasty.

Chen Zhengtai looked at him, but answered irresponsible: "I heard that you have been to the Western Regions before?"

Xuanzang nodded and said, "Yes, I'm only back last year."

Chen Zhengtai asked again: "I don't know what you have seen?"

Xuanzang thought for a while and said, "I have seen many Buddhist countries, and they regard Buddhism as their respect. Wherever they pass, the people are peaceful, Buddhism spreads far-reachingly, and countless temples."

Chen Zhengtai smiled: "Does the monk admire this very much?"

Xuanzang sighed: "It's not even a question of admiration. In fact, it's not that Buddhism needs to be spread throughout the world, but because the people need Buddhism."

Chen Zhengtai cheered up: "What's the reason?"

"Because people are born too bitter." This plain words slowly came from Xuanzang's mouth: "The more turmoil is, Buddhism will flourish. But even if the world is peaceful, will it not be bitter for everyone? If the nobles in this world cannot give food and clothing to the people, do not give them houses that can shelter from the wind and rain, and do not give them enough food to fill their stomachs. Then... they should give them Buddhism and teach them to have a false imagination, so that they can calm their hearts and hope for the next life. If everyone is not suffering and their life is not enough, who will send it to the Buddha?"

Chen Zhengtai was stunned for a moment and found that he could not refute.

He had indeed wanted to refute this kind of ZJ idea, but he found out... what he imagined was that ZJ fooling the people was not the fault of Xuanzang and others. The mistake was that the people who locked him in the rich family would be filled with wine, meat and forests all day long, and people would provide for the happiness of all night long.

As Xuanzang said, you try your best to squeeze them and rob the property they have worked hard to cultivate, so that they can't cover their clothes and eat, and live a life that is worse than death in this world every day. Then the popularity of Buddhism is natural. If you want to suffer for the rest of your life, you must always give people a hope.

Chen Zhengtai couldn't help but sigh: "The 480 temples in the Southern Dynasties, and there were so many towers and rain. I heard that during the Southern Dynasties, there were more than 700 temples in the capital of Health City, and the believers were as huge as one million believers. At that time, there were famine every year and war every year. The world could not be stable for decades. The dynasty changed again. The aristocratic races sang and danced with their bodies like clouds, and there were countless beautiful maids. The rich fought each other with no restraint. I think... it was the reason why the monks said."

Xuanzang looked at Chen Zhengtai deeply, and an accident flashed through his eyes. He originally thought that Chen Zhengtai would be angry about it.

Chen Zhengtai immediately said, "But the monk said that it is right. Whether Buddhism is prosperous depends on whether the people are suffering. You and I count it, they are the same people."

"What?" Xuanzang said in surprise: "Is it true that the Korean Lord also admires Buddhism?"

"No." Chen Zhengtai shook his head straightforwardly and smiled, "Same, it means that we are all builders."

"Builder..." Xuanzang was stunned, a little puzzled.

So Chen Zhengtai said: "I am trying to build a secular world, making him better than before. But the monks are weaving a paradise. After all, we are all from construction, but the roads are different."

Xuanzang looked at Chen Zhengtai strangely: "I never expected that the Korean public has such ambition."

Speaking of this, he actually stood up and continued, "If you really have this heart, it would be respectful. This is similar to Buddhism. Please ask the Korean Lord to receive a gift from a young monk."

After saying that, he actually pronounced a Buddhist name and bowed to Chen Zhengtai sincerely.

Chen Zhengtai naturally had to accept his tribute. He thought in his heart that it was actually bragging, but it was just that people in your religious circle bragging more. What is this? I, Chen Zhengtai... are very knowledgeable and still not inferior.

At this time, Chen Zhengtai got back to the point and looked at him and said, "You want a document, right? I want the court to allow you to leave the imperial court?"

“That’s right.”

Chen Zhengtai smiled and said, "It is not a bad thing to go out to communicate more. I will go and talk to His Majesty in person. Your Majesty will not be in a dilemma. When the time comes, the matter will be appropriate. But..."

Xuanzang was delighted, but heard that Chen Zhengtai had something to say behind him, so he said, "But what?"

Chen Zhengtai said: "But since you are going, you should have more people to escort the monks. Why not do this? I will choose hundreds or thousands of people and set out with you! As for money and food, you are sure that the money has been paid by our Chen family. You are a monk and have been to the Western Regions. If you think you are very familiar with the Western Regions, you should have many old friends..."

"So many people?" Xuanzang said in surprise: "Is there too many people?"

"How many, not many." Chen Zhengtai joked: "If it weren't for the lack of staff here now, I would like you to bring 30,000 to 50,000 people! Oh, don't be polite. Everyone goes out to get the Western Classic. It's better to have more people. The Tang people do things at a generous level. What do they care about are lively and deserted? If you tell me, people will joke."

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The first chapter today is delivered.
Chapter completed!