Riding the Pheonix Chapter 671: Problem solving

Yang Shu accompanied Emperor Tiancheng to his seat.

They are all young people of similar age, so they don’t pay much attention to rules.

Emperor Tiancheng greeted Tang Xi: "Ai Qing, please sit down too. We are not in the palace, so feel free."

Tang Xi hesitated: "This..."

Master Chang smiled and said, "Tang Sheren, if you don't sit down, aren't you asking us all to stand up?"

After talking about this, Tang Xi also sat down: "I'm sorry."

Emperor Tiancheng nodded casually.

Among the Tang family members, Tang Xi has the best impression on him. He is talented and knowledgeable, and knows etiquette. He is always polite when he is at his side, and is not as domineering as his elder brother.

It's a pity that his surname is Tang, which makes people feel a little bad, so Emperor Tiancheng only took him with him to appease the Tang family.

A few people chatted for a while, and then the Bible Debate Conference began.

The real Buddhist debate is actually meaningless in the eyes of ordinary people. The reason why Tochiji Temple's sutra debate has such great influence now is because it has long since changed its form, leaving only its name.

Amid everyone's expectations, the abbot of Dongzhi Temple came to the stage and clasped his hands together and said: "Recently, my master came up with a difficult problem. The poor monk has been thinking hard for ten days and still can't solve it. He also informed the other people in the temple about this problem. , no one can solve it. Therefore, we invite all the capable people in the world, and whoever can solve it will be given a merit lotus as a gift."

After hearing this, anyone who knew a little bit about the inside story became excited.

Gongdelian! In this sutra debate conference, Tochiji Temple was actually willing to bring out the merit lotus!

"What a great gesture from Tochiji Temple!" Taoist Master Jin sighed with emotion.

In Mingwei's world, Tochiji Temple has long disappeared from history, so he knew it was unknown, so he asked: "Taoist Priest, what is the mystery of this Merit Lotus?"

Taoist Master Jin said: "Speaking of this meritorious lotus, we must mention an eminent monk from Tochiji Temple. He has long been reclusive, but in the eyes of our Xuanmen, he is the true face of Tochiji Temple. ”

Mingwei thought for a while: "But I don't know Master?"

Taoist Master Jin nodded: "Exactly!"

Ji Xiaowu quickly raised his hand: "I've heard of this. My master said that this master I don't know is a real master. He is proficient in the meaning of the three religions, and has a deep understanding of Xuan Shu, especially Xuan Shu. He can be called a great master in Yili arithmetic."

"What Ji Xiaoyou said is right." Taoist Master Jin added, "I don't know that the master's early Dharma name Sanzhi refers to the past, present, and future. Although he is a bit arrogant, he has the ability and others have nothing to say. Later, the older he got, the deeper he studied, and the more humble he became. When he became a disciple, he changed his name and disappeared. In these years, he never left home, and it was as difficult for others to see him as he was to reach heaven."

Tang Shao nodded and added: "Our majesty has long wanted to see Master Ignorance. However, Dongzhi Temple was not afraid of the imperial power and claimed that Master Ignorance had entered the Buddhist path and did not want to set foot in the mortal world again. This has not been possible."

He smiled again: "My father also asked to see him, but he was also turned away."

Ming Wei heard the meaning behind his words.

These two people want to see Master Ignorance for the same thing. The Emperor of Nanchu wanted to secure his position, while Duke Dai wanted to know if the Tang family had any chance of taking that position.

I don’t know if Master doesn’t see anyone. Not only does he not admire the powerful, but he also weighs it.

After all, for a stall as big as Tochiji Temple, whether it offends the emperor or Duke Dai, it will be very fatal. I don’t know that the master has to think about his disciples and grandchildren.

Mingwei thought for a moment and asked: "Did the emperor call his new favorite..." At this point, she couldn't help but smile and continued, "I came to the Bible Debate Conference not only to help him become famous, but also to help him become famous. Still want to find a chance to meet Master Ignorance?"

Tang Shao glanced at her but said nothing.

Seeing him like this, Mingwei couldn't help but become suspicious: "Are you the same?"

Wen Xiuyi looked for an opportunity and sarcastically said: "Otherwise, what do you think I am doing here with you? It's just to ruin his business, can't I do that?"

"..."

"What do you mean by that look in your eyes?" Wen Xiuyi became irritable again, "You look down on me?"

"No, Miss Xiuyi misunderstood." Mingwei said calmly, "Little girl, don't be so irritable, you will age quickly."

"You..."

Tang Shao slowly said: "The merit lotus is the lotus that grows in the unknown master's hidden place. It is said to be a strange species that he found when he traveled around the world in his early years. After being picked, it has been specially treated and can be preserved for decades. These are The lotus, which accompanies him day and night, is contaminated with Buddha nature. If you can get one as an offering at home, you will be protected from all evil."

Taoist Master Jin continued: "For us, the other purpose of the Merit Lotus is important. People who have the Merit Lotus can make a request to Master Ignorance."

"Oh..." Mingwei tapped his fingers on the table, "No wonder you couldn't sit still when you knew that the emperor intended to come to the debate conference. With all due respect, even if this ignorant master can know the past and the future, It’s not a big deal. Destiny is not static. If you are strong enough, you can change it!"

Tang Shao said calmly: "Although this is true, there are so many people in this world, who can see so clearly? Your Majesty can't, and neither can we."

"That's true."

The two of them asked and answered each other. What they talked about was not very profound, but there was an inexplicable harmonious atmosphere.

Wen Xiuyi looked very uncomfortable. She wanted to interrupt but couldn't, so she could only glare at Mingwei angrily.

"Here, here you go."

Wen Xiuyi was stunned when she suddenly heard a voice and was stuffed with fried beans.

"What are you doing?" She looked at Ji Xiaowu.

Ji Xiaowu said: "I see your cheeks are as bulging as a frog. Let me give you something to eat to calm down!"

"..." He looked innocent~IndoMTL.com~ Wen Xiuyi was not sure whether she was deliberately angry with her or she really thought so, so she held back her breath even harder.

In the end, Tang Shao came to the rescue, took a fried bean from her hand and said, "I bought it from the first roasted seed shop outside the temple, right? His roasted beans are very famous."

"Yes, yes, there are a lot of people lined up!"

A few chats brought the topic to a close.

While speaking, the abbot of Tochiji Temple listed the question - but it was a math question.

Mingwei said "Huh" and said, "It's interesting."

Tang Shao didn't understand: "What's the point?" Is there a mystery?

Ming Wei said: "This math problem is actually the core of the method of deduction. In other words, those who can solve this problem must be people of the same profession and understand numerology." She looked towards the sky. The building where Emperor Cheng was located smiled and said, "This question is simply prepared for that person. Don't you know if the master wants to take sides?"

Tang Shao looked serious: "Seriously?"

"Why did I lie to you?"

He looked at Taoist Master Jin and saw him waving his hand: "Master Taoist only knows the basics of numerology, so I'm afraid he won't be able to calculate this question."

"That..."

Just when Tang Shao was about to speak, the abbot over there spoke again: "This question is complicated. In order to let Tan Yue understand it clearly, the poor monk thought of a way to show it. In this way, it will be clear at a glance who wins and who loses. Please bear witness."

The abbot looked back and saw dozens of monks coming out, holding all kinds of strange things in their hands, including wooden boards, stones, incense burners... they were quickly arranged.

Taoist Master Jin looked at it, raised his head and laughed: "Hahaha, the Taoist master can only be afraid of simple calculations. Now it is divided into a maze, but you can give it a try."...