Snowing.
This is the first snowfall in Chang'an since the beginning of winter.
Came a little later than last year.
The night is dense, no pedestrians can be seen on the street, and occasionally there will be two or three bangs, which are quickly absorbed by the university.
The lanterns at the gates of major government offices lit up, adding a bit of warmth to the pale streets.
The soldiers on patrol were as cold as dried shrimps, and some soldiers developed frostbite almost instantly.
After getting permission from the superior, the captain of the patrol asked the soldiers to postpone the patrol, brought them food and drinks, and allowed them to burn fire to keep warm.
The soldiers of Datang will never be wronged. Even the patrol soldiers who have never been on the battlefield are paid much better than other countries.
Two teams of bonfires were lit at the gate of the city, and a sheep stood on each of the bonfires.
The aroma of roasting lamb permeated the gate of the city. Soldiers swallowed their saliva and roasted the fire, and their eyes never left the roasted lamb.
Just as they were about to feast on, a thinly-dressed man came from a distance.
It felt like he was just a small black spot at the first glance, and at the next glance he was at the gate of the city and in front of the soldiers.
The soldiers realized that this man was unusual.
Most likely it is a practitioner.
However, as soldiers of Chang'an City, I have seen all kinds of people. The strongest practitioner of the Great Wilderness lives in Chang'an. He is still a delicious old man. Therefore, the soldiers were not too surprised, but asked according to management .
The man was also very cooperative and showed his own way to clear customs.
"Zhao Guoren?" The soldier checked the opponent's guide, "What are you doing in Chang'an?"
The man said lightly: "Visit Mr. College."
"Oh?" The soldier said: "Just pay a visit, don't make trouble."
The man nodded.
Then let go.
The man's eyesight disappeared again.
"Could it be that Mr. Big was in trouble?" another soldier asked.
"Oh, Mr. Da is the master's apprentice, who can trouble him? Besides, this is Chang'an!" the soldier replied before.
"That said, drinking and drinking, the meat is ready."
These soldiers didn't know how noble the identity of the man before.
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Yin Yang is also playing chess.
Because His Majesty likes to play chess, all civil and military officials have developed the habit of playing chess.
Yin Yanggui is a national teacher, and this is no exception.
Of course, they are not playing chess to improve their chess skills, but to study how to lose to your majesty without making any changes.
Winning is naturally to win, but it must be thrilling and racking to win, so as to win the favor of your majesty, and it will not be said to be deliberately releasing water.
Yin Yang's chess skills are actually quite good.
Chang'an is the only one who can compete with him in chess, only the third master of the academy.
Mr. San loves to play chess, and his Majesty once visited him admiringly, and then lost 78 games in a row at the back of the academy!
The ruling and opposition parties were shocked.
Even Datang's army was alarmed, saying that they were going to enter the academy to capture Mr. San and have a meal to vent their anger on behalf of your majesty.
But no one dared to really go to the college to find fault.
The soldiers who walked with such remarks were also dealt with separately by Zhou Ding and Meng Zhulu.
After the losing streak, your Majesty was naturally unhappy, but it was him who challenged him, and the three did not let him win a round, indicating that there was nothing.
The act of releasing water is a respect for your majesty.
For a long time since then, His Majesty has not played any more chess.
Not long after your Majesty played chess with Mr. San, Yin Yang also came to the academy, wanting to challenge Mr. San's chess skills.
The two played one day and one night, and only played three games.
One win, one defeat and one tie.
No distinction is made.
However, Yin Yang knew that if he continued to play chess, he would be defeated sooner or later, just like his Majesty, losing many games in a row.
Mr. San stopped in time, which was regarded as a face to him.
Of course, this is just a small episode, few people remember it.
It was full of wind and snow outside, and the fire inside the house was burning vigorously. The crackling of the dry wood was very nice, and it might even make people feel drowsy after hearing it for a long time.
Sitting across from Yin Yang was a monk.
The long one is somewhat similar to ****.
His name is Li Dan, he is the younger brother of **** Li Hong.
On the day Li Hong became the emperor, Li Dan knelt down at the gate of Xinglong Temple in Chang'an, and then he became a monk on the same night, with the name forget Huan.
The meaning is very clear, forget the world.
In the decades that followed, Wang Huan never left Xinglong Temple for half a step, and was accompanied by the ancient Buddha of the blue lantern all day, but gradually gave birth to the style of a monk.
Xinglong Temple is the most prosperous Buddhist sacred place in Chang'an City. Although Xinglong Temple's presiding position cannot be compared with the presiding officer of the Great Desolate Buddhism Holy Land Hanging City, Xinglong Temple is the world Buddhism for the people of Chang'an and even the Buddhist believers in the entire Tang Dynasty. orthodox!
The relationship between Xinglong Temple and Hanging Temple is much like Wangbei Tower and Garan Temple.
This also applied for the power of Datang from the side.
Buddhism and Taoism preach at will in the other six countries, their status is unshakable.
But in Datang, their tentacles were difficult to reach. Datang even set up its own door, based on the origin, and created a temple and a Buddhist gate.
Whether it is the Xuankong Temple or the Garan Temple, there are a lot of criticisms about Datang's approach, but there is no alternative.
Datang Tieqi is not a vegetarian.
That is a powerful army that can crush the entire wilderness.
So Taoism and Buddhism established a foothold in Chang'an in such a strange state.
Since the presiding officer died, the chair of Xinglong Temple has been vacant.
The former host had already chosen a successor, Wang Huan, but because he was born in the royal family, he came to Xinglong Temple for refuge because of his failure to seize the throne. If he was allowed to inherit the position of presiding, the saint would be unhappy.
Although Xinglong Temple has always claimed to be detached from the world, they have been in the world since the moment they took in Wanghuan.
Since entering the world, it will inevitably be contaminated with the filthy air of the world.
No one can guarantee what action this group of monks will do.
The monks of Xinglong Temple did not dare to challenge the imperial majesty at will, but they were not willing to compromise easily. Therefore, the presiding position was left in the air, which was regarded as a silent rebellion against the royal family.
Wang Huan was very calm, and never voluntarily expressed that he would inherit the position of presiding. He still chanted sutras and chants all day long, working diligently.
However, Wanghuan’s status in the eyes of ordinary believers is very high, and he has become the number one monk of Xinglong Temple. Even many believers from other provinces have traveled all the way to Chang'an just to see Wanghuan.
Today is the first time Wang Huan has left Xinglong Temple in many years.
From the moment he stepped out of Xinglong Temple, his whereabouts would appear every time an incense stick.
Now in front of the emperor.
Wang Huan ignored those who followed him and slowly walked towards Wangbei Tower.
Master Wang Huan appeared on the street and quickly attracted the attention of the believers. They gathered spontaneously and silently followed Wang Huan to escort him.
The emperor did not speak for a long time after knowing this scene.
After that, Wang Huan arrived at Wangbei Tower. He stood at the door with his hands folded and bowed deeply to the believers.
Wanghuan didn't say a word from beginning to end.
He stepped into Wangbei Tower, and Yin Yang stood in the inner courtyard to greet him.
Seeing his old friend, Wang Huan finally smiled and said: "Long time no see."
"It should be twenty years." Yin Yang said, "I'll prepare the chess game, please."
The two were seated.
Yin Yang went first.
"I'm out of the temple this time, but have you already thought about it?"
Wang Huan left a son, "No."
"Then why come out?" Yin Yang dropped another son and asked.
Wang Huan's two fingers picked up a chess piece, and a moment later he said, "Devil."
"Where is the magic?" Yin Yang said.
"School, Mr. Five." Wang Huan looked at Yin Yang: "You should know that he is the second Xin Zhige."
Yin Yang said solemnly: "Unexpectedly, you have been cultivating for many years, and even your personality has changed. Is that what you should do to eliminate demons?"
Wang Huan said: "Since the beginning of self-shave, there is no more Li Dan in the world, only Wang Huan. Wang Huan's life has been given to the Buddha, and now the Buddha has given his will to let me go out of the temple to eliminate demons."
"Are you serious?" Yin Yang frowned, "My old friend, do you know how important is the person you want to kill to Datang?"
"I don't know." Wang Huan said: "I only know that the devil should die, no matter how powerful his backing is. Under the blessing of the Lord Buddha, there must be no filthy and dirty things, just like Xin Zhige back then, no. Was the same removed by the temple?"
Yin Yang said, "My old friend, you really surprised me. I haven't seen you in twenty years, and you are really already..."
"How is it?" Wang Huan said, "Is it possible that from the old friend's point of view, I should still be thinking about the throne? Haha, the emperor of Li Hong did a good job. I dare not say that being an emperor is better than him. Why don't you worry about it anymore? The Buddha is very good, I like it very much."
Yin Yang sighed: "My old friend, I can't see through you anymore. Twenty years have passed. I don't even know if you are telling the truth or not. But if you want to kill Zhou Fei, I must tell you. It's very difficult."
"Oh? Old friends, please advise." Wang Huan said.
"Master." Yin Yang said: "As everyone knows, the Master is an extremely short-term character. At the beginning, Xin Zhige was killed by the design of the Garan Temple, and the Master almost flattened the mountain. Zhou Fei is now the representative of the academy, and Xin Zhige is next. If the class is killed again, the Master is afraid that the entire Buddhism in Chang'an will disappear."
Wang Huan smiled: "You underestimate the Master. I admit that the Master is very strong, but for the sake of an apprentice to destroy Buddhism, the Master definitely can't do it. And I have already thought about it, after killing Zhou Fei. , I just sit down."
Yin Yang frowned: "My old friend, how firm is your determination?"
Wang Huan looked down at the chessboard: "My friend, you are about to lose."
Yin Yang had no intention of playing chess. He threw the chess pieces in his hand on the chessboard and gave up.
"The old friend's heart is in chaos, so I will leave first." Wanghuan stood up: "I hope my old friend can help me take care of it and find a good place in Chang'an City for me to fight Zhou Fei. "
(End of this chapter)