Chapter 284: The Worries of the Abbot of Tongtai Temple
"If Bodhidharma arrives in our Liang country, where will our Tongtai Temple still have status?" The abbot of Tongtai Temple said.
"yes, host. Venerable Bodhidharma is a South Indian monk! If he had built a temple in the Liang Kingdom, how would we survive? The disciple said.
"We need to stop Master Bodhidharma from entering Beijing! Otherwise, we'll never have the light of day! The abbot of Tongtai Temple said.
"Isn't it? Once Master Bodhidharma gains power, we may be in vain with Tai Temple! The disciple said.
"So, we need to get rid of Master Bodhidharma. He cannot be allowed to see His Majesty the Emperor. The abbot of Tongtai Temple said.
"Yes, Master. Once Venerable Bodhidharma met His Majesty the Emperor. If His Majesty adopts his proposal, it will be dangerous! The disciple said.
"It's dangerous! Yes, so immediately notify the knights on the rivers and lakes to be sure to kill Master Bodhidharma. The abbot of Tongtai Temple said.
"Kill Master Bodhidharma. Can a monk kill someone? The disciple said in horror.
"I didn't let you kill anyone! It's to let the chivalrous man kill Dharma! The abbot of Tongtai Temple said.
However, the knights have no grudges with Bodhidharma in the past, and there is no enmity in recent days. How could it be possible to kill Bodhidharma? The disciple asked.
"That's not right! Bodhidharma is a Tianzhu person. He is a Hu person. The knights had a grudge against the Hu merchants in the Western Regions. They naturally suspected that Bodhidharma had colluded with the Hu merchants! The abbot of Tongtai Temple said.
He thought to himself: Bodhidharma is not dead, and we may never have peace in Tongtai Temple!
"Tall! That's high! The disciples of Tongtai Temple said.
At the same time, Venerable Bodhidharma was also on a ship at sea.
"I heard that the emperor of Liang believed in Buddhism, what kind of person was he?" Bodhidharma asked Indian merchants going to Liang.
"The lord of the Liang State is an approachable and kind-hearted emperor." The merchant said.
"Really? But I heard that the Emperor of Liang was a tyrant, he killed the king and usurped the throne, and killed his original lord Xiao Baojuan! Bodhidharma asked.
"Now is a troubled time, and it is very normal to change the dynasty!" The merchant said.
"Is it normal? The state of Qi before the Liang state only existed for twenty-three years. Isn't this normal? Bodhidharma asked.
He thought to himself: What to do? What kind of person was Xiao Yan, Emperor of Liang?
Could it be that he is a faint king?
The merchant continued: "In fact, the usurpation of the throne by the Emperor of Liang is also asking for the people's life!"
"What do you mean by that?" Master Bodhidharma wondered.
"Emperor Liang's uprising back then was also for the people of Jiangnan!" The merchant said.
Subsequently, he continued to talk about Xiao Yan, the emperor of Liang:
"What, Xiao Baojuan actually sent Xiao Yi to Xiangyang? Moreover, let him investigate whether we have rebelled or not. Your Majesty has a hole in your brain? Xiao Yan asked.
Xiangyang Taishou Wang Mao said: "My lord." His Majesty must have had other purposes. He definitely couldn't believe Xiao Yi's. However, Xiao Yi is very loyal to His Majesty Xiao Baojuan! Xiao Baojuan basically relied on Lord Xiao Yi to be the emperor for so long. ”
So, this time Xiao Yi came to Xiangyang. You don't want him to go back. We can't let Xiao Yi be killed by Xiao Baojuan. When we settle Xiao Baojuan, we still need Xiao Yi to come out to maintain the situation. Xiao Yan said.
"Lord, if Lord Xiao Yi slipped back to Jiankang City. I'm afraid he will also help Xiao Baojuan to suppress our rebellion. Wang Mao said worriedly.
"Yes. Xiao Yi is very stubborn. The concept of loyalty and patriotism in his heart is very strong. Xiao Yan said worriedly.
He thought to himself: If you come to suppress our rebellion. I'm in a dilemma.
Chen Qingzhi said: "I suggest that you directly find someone to arrest Lord Xiao Yi and his entourage. Xiao Baojuan must have sent an assassin this time. Otherwise, he would not have been able to rest assured. ”
"Is it that serious?" Xiao Yan was suddenly shocked.
"Yes. Xiao Baojuan has already asked Brazil to guard Liu Shanyang secretly. Chen Qingzhi said.
"Bashu's army is not easy to deal with." Xiao Yan couldn't help but feel worried.
"So, Lord Xiao Yi is here. We need to detain him right away. Then, defeat Liu Shanyang. Wave the army to the east and seize Jiankang City. Chen Qingzhi said.
Ten days later, Xiao Yi arrived in Xiangyang by water.
He saw that the people in the street seemed to be very cheerful.
The soldiers on the street were in good order.
He thought to himself: Yongzhou, which the third brother governs, is indeed good. Especially the capital Xiangyang, it is simply a paradise!
"Sir. Do you think Lord Xiao Yan has any signs of rebellion? The attendant asked.
"Nope. Isn't it just cutting bamboo? He may have been building a building and growing the economy. It doesn't have to be for rebellion! The people in the center are completely chasing after the wind. Xiao Yi said with a smile.
"Master, the villain may not see it. Because, Lord Xiao Yan has always been ambitious. He often talked about His Majesty. If Lord Xiao Yan is really ready to rebel. What about the lord? The attendant asked.
"I'll kill him. Our Xiao family is full of loyalty, how can we betray the court? Xiao Yanruo rebelled. I'm going to kill him. Xiao Yi clenched his fists and scolded.
"My lord, why are you so loyal to Your Majesty's Great Dusk King?" The retinue began to be indignant.
"You're wrong. Your Majesty is a faint king. However, if you treat the faint king, you will rebel. As a result, the world will only become more and more chaotic. The reason why the Southern Dynasties and the Northern Dynasties have been divided and divided is because each other's ministers can rebel for the sake of the so-called virtuous and mediocre. Today you say that the monarch is mediocre, and you will rebel. Tomorrow, others can also say that you are a faint king, and continue to rebel. The world is getting more and more chaotic. Xiao Yi said sadly.
"What the lord said is not unreasonable. However, it is true that His Majesty is not a wise monarch. If it continues. I am afraid that the State of Qi will be destroyed by the State of Wei. The attendant worried.
"The position of the emperor is not so easy to sit in. Many people just don't understand this. Many people think that when they become emperors, they will have three palaces and six courts. You can also have the power to dominate the world. In fact, the thieves don't know the pain of being an emperor. Xiao Yi scolded.
Subsequently, Xiao Yi met Xiao Yan at the Yongzhou Thorn Shi Mansion.
"Brother. It's been a long time. Xiao Yan said with a smile.
"Third brother. You've been busy lately! I heard you've been training lately! Xiao Yi said tentatively.
"Yes. In order to defend against the attack of the Wei State. Xiao Yan said perfunctorily.
"Wei State? Does it take such a large sailor to defend against the Wei State? Could it be that the third brother is preparing for the Northern Expedition? Xiao Yi said with a smile.
"It's not. I just want to defend my family and country. Not as ambitious as the Northern Expedition. Xiao Yan laughed.
"But you're so expanding. Your Majesty already thinks that you have signs of rebellion. Xiao Yi said.
"It was all a misunderstanding." Xiao Yan explained.
"Misunderstanding? In fact, you are really a rebel. It doesn't matter. What about rebellion? Like today's chaos. Even if it's a rebellion, it's not a big deal. Probably, you will be emperor tomorrow. rebelled, ascended the throne, and was overthrown again. In today's world, even such a vicious circle. Xiao Yi said angrily.
"Did you hear something in the capital?" Xiao Yan asked.
"It's not. I think Your Majesty is mediocre. However, it is not feasible to commit the following crimes. Xiao Yi said angrily.
He thought to himself: Xiao Yan seems to have really rebelled. He just felt that Xiao Baojuan was not qualified to be the emperor.
He didn't look afraid of being wronged at all. He must be going to rebel.
The next day, the assassin Lu Fang sent by Xiao Baojuan had already appeared on the mountain of Xiangyang.
Xiao Yan and Xiao Yi are inspecting the cutting of bamboo on the mountain.
Suddenly, Lu Fang picked up the sickle and rushed towards Xiao Yan.