Yesterday's killing of the horse at the south gate was indeed a quick success, but the problems left behind were quite big. Since Sun Tu was still with Xi Fengchang, there was naturally no way to ignore or escape.
Fortunately, unlike the careless Xifengchang, as early as last night, after some careful consideration, Sun Tu still came up with a countermeasure. He was actually able to come up with something obviously better to replace the BMW. Fortunately, Xi Feng's birthday gift list has not yet been sent to the palace, so it can be replaced with other things at this time.
At this time, he could only see him smiling and saying: "I did think of a way, which may be able to make up for yesterday's losses. But whether it can be done depends on whether luck is on our side."
Seeing Sun Tu's confident look, Xi Fengchang calmed down a little, but still said a little eagerly: "Qianli, don't show off, what's your clever plan?"
"Actually, I have seen clearly during this period that people in the Xia Kingdom worship Buddha, but I don't know what this trend is in the officialdom? Also, does the current emperor believe in Buddhism?"
"Of course, it is precisely because the emperor believes in Buddhism that everyone in the Xia Kingdom believes in and worships Buddhism!" Xi Fengchang said, already somewhat understanding: "Could it be that you want to use Buddhist treasures to present to the emperor? This is not easy. There must be many people in the court who have similar ideas this time. If the things we donate are too ordinary, I am afraid the emperor will not like it... "
"Young master, please rest assured about this, because I have seen this thing at Master Jie Sang's place. It is absolutely a unique treasure. As long as it can be sent up, the emperor will be satisfied!" Sun Tu immediately patted his chest and promised.
"Is this true?" After asking this sentence in surprise, Xi Fengchang came to his senses again: "The treasure actually belongs to the guru? Then how can we get it?"
"Young master, have you forgotten that I have helped the master before? He promised to do me a favor at that time, and this time it is time for him to fulfill his promise." Sun Tu smiled and said, "I must have the master's cultivation level. , you won’t care about such external things!”
This time, Xi Feng Chang became more and more excited. He rubbed his hands and said, "If this is true, Qianli, you have really helped me, and I, Xi Feng, have done a big favor!"
"Young Master is serious. I'm just trying my best to make up for my previous mistakes. And whether this thing can be used as a birthday gift or not is up to the Master."
"Hey, I can rest assured that you are doing something good. Since it is the master's treasure, it is naturally very good. You can go get it tomorrow..." At this point, he suddenly remembered something, and his expression became solemn again: "By the way, now There are still people outside watching us. Is it safe for you to go out at this time? How about I bring someone to accompany you on this trip? "
Sun Tu immediately shook his head: "Young master, don't worry so much. Some young people can't do anything to me. And if there are more people, it will only make things more complicated. It will be more convenient for me to avoid them." In fact, he just went out this time. It was just an excuse. The things had always been placed in the system warehouse, so how could it be possible for Xi Fengchang to accompany him, so he immediately refused.
"This...then you have to be careful." Xi Feng often felt that what he said was reasonable, and he had a lot of things going on in the past few days, so he might not be able to spare much time to go see Jie Sangwa together. Woolen cloth.
Sun Tu nodded again and settled the matter.
It was settled. He will go out early tomorrow morning and go to Chengtian Temple to see Master Jie Sang for the treasure. Of course, that's all, otherwise it would be hard to explain to others that he suddenly took out that thing.
A night of silence.
After having a hearty breakfast the next morning, Sun Tu took only one of his servants as a guide and set out. In fact, in addition to going to Chengtian Temple this time, he also thought about finding Sui Feng, the secret agent planted here by the Song Dynasty. After contacting them, he could go to the capital of Xia Kingdom. There's some big noise coming.
And just as the two of them rode out of the house, many guys dressed as ordinary traders and pedestrians around them immediately stared at them. After a few movements and eye contact, three people actually appeared behind them, following them unhurriedly, as if they were not afraid of being discovered by Sun Tu.
Seeing this, Sun Tu just smiled disdainfully and ignored these people. He looked at the nearby street scenery while talking to the guide: "This East City looks quite lively. Not only are there many restaurants, , there are a lot of people in the Gaomen Courtyard, it seems like there should be a lot of powerful people here, right?"
The guide was also a Han named Lin Dong, but he acted a little reserved at this time. Hearing this, he quickly apologized and said with a smile: "General Sun has a good eye. The people who live here are indeed either rich or noble. But most of them are businessmen with rich families and people like us. It’s just a villa like that there. If you really want to talk about wealth, you still have to go to the southwest area of the city, where are the residences of the real rich and powerful!"
"That's it." Sun Tu nodded, remembering that Prince Yue's Mansion was in that area, and it was confirmed. However, this time they were going to Chengtian Temple in the northwest, which was much deserted than in the east of the city. After a journey, there were fewer and fewer pedestrians on the road, and there were only a few devout believers. I would go to the temple to burn incense on such a snowy and cold morning. And in this way, the three guys who followed them all the way became more obvious.
After seeing that Sun Tu and the others actually entered Chengtian Temple, these guys did not dare to be presumptuous. That was the Royal Temple of Xia Kingdom. Not to mention them, even their master would not dare to be presumptuous. But taking advantage of Sun Tu's opportunity to enter the temple, the follower quickly left, apparently to report the news and await further instructions.
Soon after Sun Tu entered the temple and explained his purpose of coming, he saw Yue Sangwa very quickly, which surprised Lin Dong who was accompanying him. You must know that Master Jie Sang is a respected figure in the Xia Kingdom. It is very difficult for ordinary people to meet him. However, Sun Tu actually met the master just by telling his name. This is something that is difficult for ordinary dignitaries to do. Arrived. Of course, when Sun Tu met with his guru, he had no right to be present.
While Sun Tu lamented that the trip went well, he quickly thought of something, so when he saw Jie Sang, he smiled and said: "It seems that my coming here today has been expected by the master?"
"The young monk said that you have wisdom, donor Sun, and you saw the reason right away." Jie Sang said with a smile: "Yes, the young monk already knew yesterday that you would come today, so he deliberately sent a message and waited. You are here for that What happened after the horse was killed?"
"Master is indeed a master of calculation, I admire you!" Sun Tu admired sincerely, and then took out something he carried with him and passed over: "Master thought that I would use this thing to replace the killed horse as a congratulation. How about a birthday gift?"
In front of this eminent monk who seemed to be able to see through everything, there was no need for him to beat around the bush.
Yuesang reached out and took the small copper box with a unique shape. After looking at it up and down for a while, he couldn't figure out why. In the end, he could only put it back on the short table between the two of them: "This box There must be another mystery, please ask Donor Sun to explain it."
Seeing that there was finally something that the other party didn't understand, Sun Tu also laughed. At least this time he could be convinced that this eminent monk was not a god after all, nor was he a time traveler like himself. At that moment, he took out a small key made of brass from his sleeve, inserted it into the small hole on the side of the box and twisted it for a while, then opened the lid with a click.
Then, a miraculous scene occurred that surprised even a steady person like Jie Sang. The original solid box suddenly cracked, and then accompanied by a low Sanskrit chant, a statue of the Buddha with dignity of the Dharma slowly came out. Slowly rising...
The gift Sun Tu took out from the warehouse was just another music box!
However, unlike the music box that was originally given to Tong Guan as a birthday gift, this music box has an obvious Buddhist meaning. When Sun Tu found it in the warehouse before, he thought it was a little strange, and even felt that he didn't know what to do with it. After all, ordinary people would not be interested in such a music box.
But after he came to Xixia and discovered that Buddhism was prevalent here, he knew that this music box had a place to be used. This box is not only exquisite in structure and rare in the world, but it is also connected with the local religious beliefs, which naturally suits the highest level.
Judging from Jie Sang's reaction, it proved that Sun Tu had a good idea. Because until the Heart Sutra was sung and the box returned to its original state, Jiosangwa still stared blankly at Tonghe without any reaction. After Sun Tu called him twice, he came back to his senses and sighed: "This thing is really magical. , is it really made by the Buddha?" But then he smiled to himself: "It seems that it is the same as those medicines, not of this world, the young monk has lost his temper, I am ashamed!"
"Master's words are serious. By the way, do you think if this thing is presented to you, it will still be in the eyes of the emperor of your country?"
"The emperor will be very happy if he sees this box. This will please him more than ordinary horses." Jie Sang nodded immediately. Then, he asked: "Is this why you came here to ask me this question?"
"Of course not. After all, this thing is related to Buddha, so I hope that the master will be the recipient of this box, and I was only allowed to be given this box because I helped the master. I don't know. Master, would you like to help me with this?"
"So please first ask Donor Sun to give this thing to the young monk, and then I will give it back to you." After saying that, Jie Sang reached out and took the box again, twisted the spring on the side with his own hands, and watched the Buddha statue rise again. Get up, the sound of Sanskrit sounds.
Sun Tu was stunned for a moment, but then he understood. As a monk, he is not allowed to lie, so if others ask him, it will be difficult for him to say anything. But now that there is such a relationship of gifting, it is no longer a lie for him to say that he gave the things to Sun Tu.
This seemingly unnecessary behavior is actually indispensable! Without much hesitation, Sun Tu agreed: "In that case, I will give this Buddha box to the master."
So far, everything seems to be going smoothly today.