Chapter 185: Journey to the West? Journey to the East? Not like a Yu countryman?! (Ch 185)

[January, the 22nd year of Jingping.]
【After approval from the imperial court. 】
[Both Buddhism and Taoism will hold ceremonies in Chang’an. ]
【originally.】
【At the beginning.】
【Then it is only Buddhism that holds the Dharma Assembly. 】
[“We have brought back the true scriptures from the West, so naturally we must explain them to the believers.”]
[“What are you old-timers like you doing here joining in the fun?”]
【“Still.”】
[“You guys also want to go to the West?!”]
【Regarding the Taoist competition. 】
【Master Xinkong was very dissatisfied.】
[They worked hard for two years and finally learned and interpreted the scriptures of the Western Paradise.]
[Although they also came to the same conclusion as the monks – this so-called Western Heaven Scripture is not as good as their Central Plains scriptures! ]
[The sparks produced by the collision and fusion with other classics are much more dazzling than these so-called Western Heaven scriptures! ]
[But this is a rare opportunity after all, and a good time to recruit more believers! ]
[“It took more than ten years.”]
[“The true scripture that I just brought back from the West.”]
[“What are the specific contents?”]
【“Could it be?”】
[“Aren’t you curious?!”]
【This is what Buddhism spreads privately.】
【For the people of this era. 】
[Even a comic book can make them excited for a long time. How can they not be curious about the Western Heaven Scripture that took more than ten years to retrieve? ! ]
【so.】
【The news that Buddhism is holding a Dharma Assembly.】
【It attracted the attention of many people. 】
[As for the fact that the Western Heaven Scriptures were not as good as the Central Plains Scriptures, Master Xinkong did not take it to heart! ]
【”because.”】
【“The right to interpret is in our hands!”】
[“Whatever we think the Western Heaven Scriptures are like, then that’s what they will be like!”]
[“As for the specific content, we can make it up… No, we have our own unique understanding!”]
【Anyway.】
【After their embellishment. 】
[Although the Western Heaven Scriptures still retain some of their original meaning, they have been covered with a layer of skin.]
[Or, in other words, there is no other way. If the original intention is really revealed, it will not only disappoint the people, but also cause their Buddhism to be punished by the imperial court! ]
[“Let the people work hard like donkeys, endure pain and suffering, and accept the fact of being exploited.”]
[“And I still blame myself for not doing good deeds in my previous life, which is why I ended up like this.”]
[“If I want to change this situation, can I just endure it silently and wait for reincarnation after death?”]
[“After this shit gets out, can Buddhism still exist?!”]
[Even Master Xinkong couldn’t help but curse. ]
【And the revised Western Heaven Scripture. 】
【It is very consistent with Yuguo’s values. 】
【At least.】
【Work hard and you can live a good life. 】
【Efforts can change the status quo. 】
[This is also what is happening everywhere in Yu Country now! ]
【only.】
[Before their Buddhist ceremony began. ]
[The Taoists took this opportunity to intervene.]
【Master Xinkong came to the door directly! 】
[When the Taoist leader heard Master Xinkong’s question, he wanted to find some excuses, saying that the Taoist practice of holding a ceremony in the first month of the lunar year actually had a basis in history.]
【But in the end. 】
【He chose to give up.】
【Instead, he replied. 】
【”none of your business!”】
[Anyway, all the stories and evidence are just excuses! ]
[Since it will develop into a war of words, it is better to be more direct. 】
【Just start spraying and it’s over! 】
【And Taoism intervened. 】
[It also makes Chang’an City in the first month of the year particularly lively. ]
[Even when Chen Huaixin and his family were enjoying the New Year atmosphere in the streets and alleys, they couldn’t help but go to these two ceremonies to listen to their profound ideas.]
【”result.”】
[“It’s just some mysterious words.”]
[“It’s better to plant flowers and grass at home.”]
【“Right.”】
[Ji Changwei smiled and looked at Chen Huaixin, and also looked at Ji Changluo beside him. ]
[Ji Changluo naturally nodded. She was indifferent to such things.]
[Ji Changxi, who was standing next to him, glanced at Chen Huaixin and said calmly, “It’s actually quite interesting, because no matter how the Buddhist and Taoist scriptures are interpreted, in the end they all depend on your Majesty’s blessing. Even the true scriptures retrieved from the West have your Majesty in them.”]
[“Or rather, the classics have been entangled with each other by ‘Your Majesty’. No matter how you explain it, it’s like this.”]
【After hearing Ji Changxi’s words. 】
[Ji Changwei and Ji Changluo were stunned. ]
[They really didn’t understand the meaning of this! ]
【Chen Huaixin smiled and said, “They are too worried, so they involve the court in everything.”】
[“After all, even reincarnation requires the court’s permission, so how can I not be worried?” Ji Changxi didn’t mean to say that he thought the court’s arrangement was not good. ]
[She was just innocent and didn’t want to be dragged into activities again, so she simply confronted Chen Huaixin. ]
[But her words had no effect at all, especially when Ji Changluo’s daughter came back with a bunch of candied haws and gave everyone a bunch, she still showed a bright smile on her face. ]
[“It’s so delicious and sweet!”]
…
[February, the 22nd year of Jingping.]
【The Buddhist and Taoist ceremonies were a great success.】
【Even if.】
【They all know it very well.】
【It can reach this level. 】
【In fact, it is inseparable from their competition. 】
【But they still looked at each other very angry! 】
[When Master Xinkong discovered that the influence of his own Buddhism and Taoism seemed to be similar among the people, he came up with another idea! ]
[“About the Dharma Assembly.”]
[“Only believers.”]
[“Only curious people.”]
[“Only then can you come to Chang’an City to participate.”]
[“No matter how grand the event is.”]
[“There are still a large number of people who can only hear about this matter from other people’s mouths!”]
【Master Xinkong thought in his heart.】
[There is no way around this limitation. ]
[Even if most people knew about it, the true scripture that took more than ten years to retrieve would have to be studied in Chang’an City to tell the people what it contained.]
[But not everyone is willing to spend their spare money and travel thousands of miles to Chang’an City! ]
[Even if the tourism has taken shape, it is only popular among a very small number of people! ]
【”so.”】
[“I want my Buddhism to have a greater influence than that old Taoist priest.”]
[“You can’t just rely on performance or word of mouth to recruit believers!”]
【”most……”】
【“Let’s try a simpler way!”】
[“Change to a more acceptable way!”]
【Master Xinkong immediately thought of how to achieve this effect.】
【Or rather. 】
[Your Majesty has already shown them very well how to quickly influence the people! ]
【Not a newspaper.】
[That belongs to the imperial court! ]
【Don’t say it’s his Buddhism. 】
[Even if Buddhism and Buddhism were united, they wouldn’t dare to take advantage of this thing! ]
【“Except for newspapers.”】
[“But there is still a novel!”]
【”now.”】
[“This thing has become a form of entertainment for the people!”]
[“If Buddhism can make use of this, wouldn’t its influence instantly increase ten thousand times?!”]
[The more Master Xinkong thought about it, the more excited he became! ]
【and.】
【now.】
[People are very curious about the monk who spent more than ten years traveling to the West to obtain the true scriptures and was received by His Majesty! ]
[People must also want to know what happened along the way! ]
【Then Buddhism can take this opportunity to launch a related novel to promote Buddhism! 】
【”even.”】
[“No need for further publicity.”]
[“It will encourage people to read it on their own initiative!”]
【“And the name of this book.”】
[“It can be called Journey to the West!”]
[“No! Let’s call it Journey to the West! This name is more suitable!”]
【Master Xinkong feels that he is simply a genius! 】
[He immediately found a monk who had excellent writing skills.]
[“It doesn’t have to be completely true. You can make up some parts to make the experience more magical. This will also better attract the people!”]
【This is Master Xinkong’s only request. 】
[The monks immediately began writing.]
【At a time when Master Xinkong was imagining that the influence of Buddhism in the future would far exceed that of Taoism. 】
[The leader of Taoism also received relevant news and knew what Buddhism was doing.]
[“Journey to the West?”]
[“Using novels to expand influence?”]
【“You, Buddhism, can do it.”】
[“Isn’t it okay for me to be a Taoist?!”]
[The Taoist leader snorted coldly.]
[But in order to avoid that bald donkey coming to his door and saying that he can only plagiarize. ]
[He not only plans to write a novel, but also plans to find someone to make it into a comic strip! ]
【”now.”】
[“The illiterate people are still the majority!”]
【“Compared to novels with a certain threshold.”】
[“Comic strips are more suitable!”]
[The Taoist leader still has a clear understanding of the current situation of Yu Country. ]
[Even the imperial court has arranged many places in various places to teach characters after work in the afternoon. ]
[But there are still many people who are too lazy to spend this little time to learn the language that makes them want to sleep. ]
【“Anyway.”】
“My children can read and write.”
【“If you don’t understand something, just ask them!”】
[This is what many people think.]
[The Taoist leader had no intention of resolving this matter—or rather, it was not something he could resolve!]
What he has to do now.
[It can only be named after the novel that promotes Taoism! ]
[“The Buddhist version is called Journey to the West, so ours is called Journey to the East!”]
[“Their books only have one monk, but we have two… no, eight Taoists!”]
【”but.”】
[“This is still a bit too blatant!”]
[“You can add another line of small words next to it – Legend of the Eight Immortals!”]
[The Taoist leader pondered.]
【but.】
He still feels it.
[This name is still a bit too complicated. ]
【For the common people. 】
[It certainly doesn’t sound as memorable as Journey to the West! ]
【As for the name Journey to the East. 】
[It will also be considered inexplicable! ]
【”because.”】
[“That bald donkey is the one who sent people westward.”]
【“That’s why I thought of this title for the book.”】
[“As soon as the people heard it, they knew what story it was about!”]
[The Taoist leader frowned.]
[You can tell what the story is about right away, and it would be best if it also includes well-known real-life stories! ]
[The Taoist leader was still struggling, but out of the corner of his eye he suddenly caught a glimpse of the old Taoist’s room.]
【Suddenly.】
【He got inspiration! 】
【“Buddhism went westward.”】
【“Taoism goes to sea.”】
【”simply.”】
【“This is the title of the book.”】
[“Let’s call it the Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea!”]
…
[April, the 22nd year of Jingping.]
【At your Majesty’s request. 】
[The Navy needs overseas bases.]
【so.】
【It started at the end of July last year.】
[The admiral searched for several locations based on the sea map.]
【“Or rather.”】
“This is the best position.”
【“Just station in these places.”】
[“It can easily block the waterways leading to the surrounding areas!”]
[General, the general’s vision is naturally very good. ]
【As for the places where they are stationed. 】
【Whether it will cause dissatisfaction in local countries. 】
[“Who is dissatisfied?”]
【“Speak out.”】
[“I, Dayu, have always been very reasonable!”]
[The admiral looks at the dignitaries before him.]
[The land behind him has been dyed black and red by blood. ]
【Suddenly.】
【All the objections.】
【It disappeared in an instant.】
[The only thing left is – It is our honor to have the Dayu Navy stationed here! They have come from afar to protect our country, we should be grateful! – Such a voice. ]
【As for the admiral. 】
[Except for these small countries, the arrangement of the stationed soldiers is a problem. ]
[Because no one wants to stay abroad all the time, one group can only stay there and another group can return to Yu Country. ]
【”fine.”】
[“I have a new position assigned by His Majesty.”]
[“The new position provides ideological education, psychological counseling and persuasion.”]
[“It makes my job a lot easier!”]
[The Admiral once again felt that His Majesty’s arrangement of this new position was truly far-sighted! ]
[Not only can it enhance the cohesion of the army, but it can also come in handy at times like this! ]
[This gives him more free time and more time to look out at the sea! ]
【”but.”】
【”there.”】
[“Is there a ship approaching?!”]
[The admiral looked out to sea, seemed to see something, and looked at his deputy.]
[The deputy immediately took out the telescope and handed it to the admiral beside him.]
[The situation in the distance is now more clearly visible! ]
[“Is this the civilian version of my Yu country’s treasure ship?”]
【”but.”】
【“The one on the deck.”】
[“Why don’t you look like a Chinese from Yu Country?!”]