"That's naturally for the best!"
The five abbots were delighted. Abbot Xinhui put his palms together excitedly and said,"It's the Buddhist Sect's fortune to have Master Xuanzang around.”
"For the sake of the Buddhist Sect, this penniless monk is duty-bound.”"Before that, I still hope that the five masters can help me with everything you have." Master Xuanzang said solemnly.”
As he spoke, he told them his thoughts.
The five abbots 'eyes lit up as they listened.
"Master Xuanzang is so smart. Why didn't This Penniless Monk think of such a good idea?”
"Alright, let's do as Master Xuanzang says.”
Xuanzang looked up in the direction of Taiji Palace and said solemnly,""Everything is for the Buddhist Sect."
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The next morning, the sky was just beginning to brighten.
The morning court session was as usual. The civil and military officials quickly entered the palace and arrived at Taiji Palace.
"How many monks did you force to renounce asceticism when you went to Shengye Temple yesterday?”
"Not many, three thousand."
"Impressive. Shengye Temple only has a total of 3,500 people.”
"Hmph, those monks don't know what's good for them. They thought that I was a useless person. Before I went, I investigated all their background and revealed all the things they had done in the past.”
"Hahahaha, this official is the same as you. This official went to the Compassionate Peace Temple. Out of the six thousand monks in the Compassionate Peace Temple, this official dismissed five thousand.”
The faces of all the civil and military officials couldn't hide their smiles as they conversed softly.
Pei Ji, Chen Shuda, Feng Deyi, and Xiao Yu happily listened to the discussions of the officials.
The officials of the three provinces, six departments, and twelve divisions had nothing to do for the past half a month. They did not need anyone to supervise them and worked harder than anyone else on this matter.
At this moment, Li Chengdao strode over with a crown on his head and a dragon robe.
The civil and military officials hurriedly formed two groups and respectfully bowed to Li Chengdao.
"Greetings, Your Majesty!"
After Li Chengdao sat on the dragon throne, he waved at them and said in a tender voice,"There's no need to be so formal. If there's anything, report it early. If there's nothing, leave the court.”
Wang Yu hugged his horsetail whisk at the side and was about to shout at the top of his lungs.
Upon hearing Li Chengdao's words, he forcefully swallowed the words that had surged into his throat.
Wang Yu looked at him faintly. Little Emperor, it was fine if you snatched the civil and military officials 'administrative affairs, but why did you even snatch the servant's work?
Seeing Wang Yu's red face, all the officials laughed out loud. This personal steward who had served two emperors should be able to understand how they had felt these days.
Pei Ji walked out with a smile and bowed to Cheng Dao.
"Your Majesty, after the efforts of the civil and military officials yesterday, 80,000 monks in dozens of temples in Chang 'an have been ordered to return to secular life.”
"So many?" Li Chengdao was surprised." How many monks are there in Chang 'an?”
"There are a total of 150,000 monks registered." Pei Ji hurriedly replied.”
Hearing this, Li Chengdao raised his eyebrows." That is to say, there are still 70,000 monks in the temples in Chang 'an who haven't renounced asceticism?”
Pei Ji opened his mouth. He had thought that ordering 80,000 monks to renounce asceticism was already a great merit, but looking at the little Emperor, it seemed like he was not very satisfied?
The smiles on the faces of the civil and military officials faded and they fell silent.
"According to what I thought, you should be able to do more in one day yesterday.”
"150,000 monks. Even if you work while resting, you should be able to order 149,000 monks to renounce asceticism," Li Chengdao said unhappily.”
“？？？”All the officials raised their heads and looked at him in astonishment. He only left a thousand monks for those dozens of temples?
Pei Ji's heart trembled when he heard that. Good heavens, the little Emperor was truly ruthless!
"Forget it. It's your first time doing it.”
Li Chengdao thought for a moment and said,"I'll do the rest."”
Hearing this, the expressions of the officials changed drastically.
You'll do it?
You're still snatching work from us?
Are you a workaholic?
"Your Majesty, you've worked hard enough. Don't put more burdens on your shoulders!" Li Daozong said excitedly.”
Li Jing was also anxious." Why bother Your Majesty with such a small matter?”
Sun Fujia coughed anxiously and shouted at the top of his lungs,""I'll do it. Your Majesty, let me do this!”
Duan Lun directly bowed and said firmly,
"Your Majesty, I can guarantee that after today, there will be no monks in the temples of Chang 'an!”
"Your Majesty, please rest," Kuan Douro said bitterly.”
Li Chengdao looked at them in a daze. What was wrong with these civil and military officials? Why were they so diligent now? He shook his head and said,"I am young, I am not tired."
You're not tired, but we don't want to be idle either.
The civil and military officials looked anxiously at Li Chengdao. Couldn't the little Emperor learn from those fatuous rulers? What was there to learn?
At this moment, Ji Gang suddenly walked in quickly, cupped his fists, and said loudly,"Your Majesty, the abbots of the major temples in Chang 'an are here to see you.”
Hearing this, all the officials were stunned. Haven't you been taught a lesson by the little emperor enough about this bunch of old bald donkeys?
Li Chengdao was also stunned. He said in a playful tone,"Interesting."
"Your Majesty, these abbots came uninvited. They don't come with good intentions." Pei Ji said solemnly.”
Xiao Yu also stood up and said with a solemn expression,"I heard that one of them is Master Xuanzang. He is proficient in Buddhist scriptures at a young age. He should be here this time.”
"Whether it's easy to deal with, we'll only know when we see it.”Li Chengdao smiled and said to Ji Gang,""Let him in."
Ji Gang cupped his fists in response and turned to leave the hall.
Soon, with Xin Hui, Dao Yu, Jie Kuan, Ming Xu, and Xuan Wen as the leaders, dozens of abbots followed behind them and entered Taiji Palace.
Everyone clasped their hands together at Li Chengdao and said in a clear voice,
"Greetings, Your Majesty."
Li Chengdao glanced at them and saw a young monk among the abbots. This should be Master Xuanzang?
Xuanzang was only twenty-four years old. He was wearing a kasaya and stood among dozens of abbots, but it could not hide his temperament.
The corners of Li Chengdao's mouth curled up slightly. He waved his small hand and said in a tender voice,
"I didn't call you, but you came first.”
"According to what I told you yesterday, we will be conducting a spot check on the scriptures today. Are you going to stand up yourself, or are you going to call out one by one?”
Dozens of abbots looked at Xuanzang.
Xuanzang took a deep breath and strode out. He put his palms together and said,"
"Amitabha. This Penniless Monk Xuanzang, please set the question, Your Majesty.”
Li Chengdao smiled and said," Before you came in, the entire court was talking about you being proficient in the essence of the scriptures. I won't test you on the matter of the scriptures. I just heard that you're not the abbot?"”
Xuanzang nodded.
"You're not the abbot, but you've mixed in with the abbot to see zhen. It seems that you're here for zhen.”
"I'll give you a chance to speak your mind," Li Chengdao said playfully.”
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