The eighth day of the fourth month, the Buddha's birthday.

At this time of the year, in the city of Tokyo, 100 temples of all sizes hold a Buddha bathing festival. The temple is always overcrowded inside and outside the temple. Bustling, bustling, bustling, incense merchants, doing business, crowded in every temple.

Among the many temples in the capital, the Great Xiangguo Temple is the most lively. Five times a month, the incense is burned, and it is a large market where tens of thousands of people gather. And on the New Year's Day, Shangyuan, or today's Buddha's birthday, it is early in the morning that the women of Hedu Shishu gather here, and the Quartet brings the old and the young to watch the grand event. Everyone fasts and is vegetarian, waiting for the Buddha bathing meeting to ask for Buddha water to drink.

But occasionally there are some years, although the Great Xiangguo Temple is still full of spectators, but there is no noise that is indispensable for many people. Just like this year, the Qionglin banquet that has just ended not long is still in the talk of the people in the capital, but after the birthday of the eighth Buddha in early April, the center of people's discussion has become the Buddha bathing meeting of the Great Xiangguo Temple.

Richly decorated vehicles are parked in the square in front of the main gate of Daxiangguo Temple, surrounded by a carriage with the most gorgeous decoration and the tallest shape, but with a cloth curtain as a tent, so that the wind leaks everywhere. And beside the carriage, there was a tall and sturdy dragon horse that gave people a sense of lightness and stood quietly. The pale golden fur shimmered in the sun like the finest brocade, and the mane of the same color was carefully groomed into braids. This is a horse that should gallop by the Tianhe River, and it has fallen into the world.

In addition, there are thousands of soldiers with golden armor and golden helmets, holding various kinds of imperial weapons, around the ancient temple of thousands of acres, circle after circle. The vendors who had been trading in the middle of the square and the cloisters, along with their goods, were all gone. And the tens of thousands of people waiting for the fasting meeting outside the Great Xiangguo Temple are still kneeling on the ground, and they have not raised their heads for a long time. They are not worshipping the Buddha, but the current Son of Heaven - Zhao Ji.

It was the Son of Heaven who came to the Great Xiangguo Temple.

Since the Ming Emperor of the Eastern Han Dynasty sent an envoy to seek the law, after the establishment of the White Horse Temple in Luoyang. After thousands of years of drastic or moderate transformation and transformation, this sect from the Western Regions has been completely integrated into China. Temples dedicated to the Lord Bodhisattvas of all sizes are all over the world, and the imperial court should also set up a monk record department and issue degrees to govern the monks in the world.

But it is still very rare for the emperor to go out of the palace to worship the Buddha in person. Outsiders only think that the Son of Heaven prays for the blessing of the Empress Dowager, who just died of illness last year. Before, the Son of Heaven took private money to let the monks of Daxiangguo Temple light the lantern for the Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager, which was widely spread in Beijing. However, the people close to Zhao Ji all knew that the reason why the Son of Heaven was in such a hurry to come to the Great Xiangguo Temple to be the prime minister was not only for the empress dowager, but also for the issue of the imperial heir.

Han Jin walked slowly step by step with the train, accompanied the emperor, and walked into the Daxiong Treasure Hall. As a member of the two mansions, facing the Son of Heaven day and night, patience and stability will not be lacking. He has a deep grasp of the mind of the Son of Heaven.

A few days ago, a pregnant concubine in the palace had a miscarriage, and it was a male fetus that fell. This is another blow to Zhao Ji, who is trapped in the scarcity of imperial heirs. Originally, it was an event to prepare for the prime minister to come to offer incense, but it became the arrival of the Son of Heaven in person.

Wang Qi followed closely behind Zhao Ji's side. From Xining to the political hall for three years, the ruling has been spinning like a marquee for ten years, but only Wang Qi is standing. It was when the official army was defeated in Lingzhou last year, rumors surged in the market, saying that Wang Jue's days in the political hall were not long. But the world is impermanent, often the willows and flowers are bright, the peaks and loops turn, and in the end, the Western Xia still destroyed the country. Even if you don't do everything, you can't count it as a failure. Wang Jue, who initiated the initiative, is still his prime minister.

The main hall of Daxiangguo Temple is not open on weekdays, even the three gates in front of the main hall, and it is only by the edict of the Son of Heaven that it can be opened. But the identity of the Son of Heaven is different after all, and one door after another is open in front of Zhao Ji,

In front of the Buddha statue, he bowed with a bunch of incense, and asked the attendant next to him to insert the incense into the incense burner in front of the Buddha statue.

Emperor Taizu entered the Great Xiangguo Temple to worship the Buddha, and once asked the monks in the temple whether he wanted to worship the Buddha when he saw it, or whether he did not need to worship. This question is difficult to answer, and it can neither make the Son of Heaven unhappy, nor can it make people feel that their heart to worship the Buddha is not pious. At that time, the abbot hesitated and didn't know how to answer, but fortunately, there was a little monk next to him to help the interface, saying that the Buddha does not worship the Buddha in the past, and it is very clever to help the abbot out of the siege. Since then, the imperial court's reward for the Great Xiangguo Temple has become more and more generous, and the old practice of the Son of Heaven entering the temple without worshipping has also continued.

After worshipping the Buddha, Zhao Ji didn't plan to return to the palace here, and found an attendant who often went out of the palace to inquire, "Yaowang Temple is nearby, right?" ”

Wang Qi and the ruling people's eyelids jumped, why did they want to go to the Yaowang Temple? But the chamberlain didn't think much about it at all, and replied honestly: "If you go back to the official's house, it is indeed two streets apart." ”

"Well, it's still early." Zhao Ji looked outside the hall, and he didn't know who to speak, "Go to the Medicine King Temple." ”

The chamberlain jumped up in shock: "Your Majesty." I didn't go to the Yaowang Temple in the reservation! At this time, go to the Yaowang Temple, but you have to mobilize the people. ”

"It doesn't hurt to walk a few more steps." Zhao Ji insisted on his opinion, he must go to the Yaowang Temple.

"Where to worship the King of Medicine, it is simply to worship Han Gang." Xue Xiang muttered to himself beside Han Jin.

"Han Gang?" Han Zhen listened to it in his ears and asked casually, "What are you doing with him?" ”

Xue Xiang smiled, "I don't believe that Brother Yuru will not be able to guess." Han Gang and his seven sons and one daughter have not died until now. This disciple of the Medicine King is the envy of the Son of Heaven. The number of brothers in the Yuru family is very large, but it is impossible to stop at the eighth ranking. But it's not as good as Han Gang. ”

Han Jin smiled slightly. Han Yi's eight sons, everyone is a eunuch, Han Jiang and Han Jin, one is the prime minister, and the other is participating in politics. But Han Jin's brothers are not just eight people, but a few of them died halfway. Wang Shao is also known for having many children, but only seven or eight sons survived. Unlike the poor families in the south, the vast majority of eunuchs would not drown their babies because they could not support their children. In addition to accidents, the reason for not being able to survive is a variety of diseases.

Han Gang's children are still young, and no one can guarantee that they will not have an accident in the future. But he is a disciple of Sun Zhenren and teaches the world the cowpox immunization method. The mystery on his body can't be wiped clean. Even if Han Gang himself refuses to admit it, even if he tells everyone the principle of the cowpox technique. But when it comes to the end, in order to bless the health of the emperor's heir, in order to make the Son of Heaven have more sons and more blessings, it is of course logical for him to enter Beijing.

"I saw that the Son of Heaven did not regulate his body, but started by praying to God and worshiping Buddha. Han Gang was afraid that he would be angry. Han Jin was also gossiping, but in his ears, there was a bit of schadenfreude.

But Xue Xiang said: "Worshipping when you see the temple is an ordinary thing. If the luck is not bad, the gods and Buddhas in the world can always meet someone who is willing to do a lot of things. Let Han Gang come out to protect the prince of wings, maybe it will be useful. ”

Han Jinyao nodded: "If Han Yukun is here, he will definitely speak out and discourage him, how can he not let himself be a clay puppet." ”

"The world can't be blamed. Since the cowpox technique has become popular in the world, the world's Yaowang Temple has become more and more prosperous, and all states and counties are rushing to go to the top

Repair or build a new Yaowang Temple. Is this commotion unprovoked? ”

As he spoke, the Son of Heaven had already walked out of the main hall of the Great Xiangguo Temple through the back door, and Han Jin, Xue Xiang and several other rulers followed him closely.

Ban Zhi, who escorted the Son of Heaven to the Great Xiangguo Temple, had already received the request of the Son of Heaven, and in a short period of time, they had already broken the road and cleared the field, so that there were no suspicious idlers in the Yaowang Temple.

Follow the Son of Heaven into the Yaowang Temple. The newly repaired front and rear halls, glazed tiles are scorching, and it is clear that they have been newly rebuilt. The statue of the god in the main hall is not Bian Que in the past, but a Taoist man wearing a Taoist robe and three long beards.

The Son of Heaven stood in the main hall, looking up at the two statues of gods sitting on the altar, while Han Zhen and the others were outside the hall, amazed at the inside and outside of the Yaowang Temple.

Xue Xiang said: "The medicine kings enshrined in the old days, the Central Plains are Shennong and Bian Que, Hebei is Pi Tong and Hua Tuo, and there are many Zhang Zhongjing in the south, that is, Shaanxi, in addition to Sun Zhenren, there is also a Wei Cizang, who is also a Tang person, and he is also the king of medicine." But now, basically Sun Simiao is sitting in the main hall. Shennong said that Sun Zhenren couldn't snatch his seat, but Bian Que, Pi Tong, Hua Tuo, and Wei Cizang had to be wronged and squatted in the side hall. And by Sun Zhenren's side of Kim, there is always a young scholar standing by his side - of course, there is a reason for this. ”

Han Zhen pursed his lips and smiled, on the altar of this Medicine King Temple, of course, there was also the young attendant standing beside Sun Zhenren.

Xue Xiang said frankly: "To be honest, Sun Zhenren has been sealed by the imperial court one after another over the years, from Miao Ying Zhenren who was sealed by Tang Taizong, to Tzu Chi Miao Ying Zhenren, and then to Tzu Chi Medical Manifestation Holy Miao Ying Zhenren. In two days, he will be renamed the True Monarch - Tzu Chi Medical Spirit, Manifesting the Holy Guardian and Keeping the Dao, Miao Ying True Monarch. The name is getting longer and longer, and the prestige is day by day. is higher than one day, and all the credit for this is brought to him by his legendary private disciple. ”

Han Zhen lowered his eyes and listened to Xue Xiang's comment, occasionally nodding his head twice in agreement, "That's right." After Xue Xiang finished speaking, he said, "The Son of Heaven came to the Medicine King Temple this time, and he still did it for people to see." Let people propose to recruit Han Gang into Beijing. ”

"Yes, it must be the reason." Xue Xiang nodded, "Hangang is very prosperous, in Baima, there is a proposal to harness water and attack sand, in the west of Beijing, and the strategy of building the Jianghan Cao Canal, to Hedong, the war should have ended, and he insisted on sending troops to snatch Shengzhou back from the mouth of the Liao people." Whether he is allowed to stay in Taiyuan or transferred to the south, most of the things that will happen will happen, and it is better to recruit him to Beijing. I can also share his heart! ”