Chapter 24 The second volume will last forever

On February 8, 645 AD, the weather was fine and the sun was shining brightly, Xuanzang would arrive at Chang'an City. The city of Chang'an was a sensation, and people rushed to the outskirts of the city with incense and flowers, so tens of miles from Zhuque Street to Hongfu Temple, there were tens of thousands of people standing there to welcome people... On February 8, 645 AD, spring returned to the earth and everything recovered.Outside Chang'an City, the willow trees beside the ancient road are sprouting, pink and pink, and the road is full of vitality. Chang'an, the capital of eleven dynasties including the Western Zhou Dynasty, Han Dynasty and Tang Dynasty, is a geomantic treasure land surrounded by mountains and rivers.There is Lishan Mountain in the east, Zhongnan in the south, and Chang'an in the interior.Especially during the Tang Dynasty, it became the starting point of the Silk Road, and it was the only place for business and travel exchanges between Guanzhong and the Great Wall, so it was unprecedentedly prosperous.It was worthy of being the famous world capital at that time.

To the west of Chang'an City Gate, the road leading to the Western Regions is very busy with traffic. Xuanzang was riding a horse and was galloping towards the city of Chang'an. He remembered the scene of fleeing to the outside of the Great Wall with refugees seventeen years ago. That was when the Tang Dynasty was first established. Compared with the prosperous Tang Dynasty now, it is a world of difference. . Xuanzang was very excited when he saw the magnificent Taiji Palace, Daming Palace, and Xingqing Palace. what!Chang'an, I finally see you. Chang'an City, which he saw from afar, was close in front of him, and he was very excited...

yes!It has been seventeen years since I left, and I have gone through so many hardships and tasted so many hardships before I come to Chang'an City, which I yearn for day and night. Chang'an, I'm finally back. Datang, your subjects have finally returned. Luoyang Xianren Palace. Tang Taizong Li Shimin is discussing the Eastern Expedition with the right prime minister Sun Wuji, general Wei Chi Jingde and other ministers.Hundreds of thousands of horses are ready to go in Luoyang. Prince Li Zhi came to report: "Father, Tang Monk Xuanzang has brought a large number of classics, Buddha statues, and relics to Chang'an."

Tang Taizong's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he said happily: "Okay, pass on my decree to let Fang Xuanling meet the Master in Chang'an, and I will choose a day to meet him here." "Yes, Royal Father." The prince responded and went. Prince Li Zhi is the ninth son of Tang Taizong, and his elder brother Li Chengqian and fourth brother Li Tai are all born to the eldest grandson empress.Because the prince Li Chengqian and Wei Wang Li Tai were deposed for power struggle and rebellion, Li Zhi, who is kind and gentle by nature, was established as the crown prince.

After Li Zhi left the palace, he sent someone to send an order to Fang Xuanling, the left prime minister who was staying in Chang'an in Xijing, ordering him to prepare to welcome Xuanzang. Fang Xuanling was the prime minister of Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty. He was full of economics, brilliant talent, and good at strategy. In his early years, he joined the shogunate of King Qin Li Shimin, and gave advice on his expedition to the north and south, and the unification of the Tang Dynasty, and won the trust of the King of Qin.Later, he planned the Xuanwu Gate Change with Changsun Wuji and others, and made great contributions to Li Shimin's seizure of the crown prince and his becoming emperor.After Li Shimin ascended the throne, he was appointed Zhongshu Ling, Zuo Prime Minister, and Taifu of Prince Li Zhi, etc., and his power was poured into the government and the opposition.Taizong conquered Goryeo and left him to guard Chang'an, the capital.

After Fang Xuanling received the order, he had already sent people to prepare for the reception, and decorated the Hongfu Temple where Xuanzang would be stationed.The temple was filled with incense and mist, and Buddhist music was played loudly, and monks who came from far and near gathered outside the gate after hearing the news. At the gate of Chang'an City, there were already standing at the gate of the city, entrusted by Prime Minister Fang Xuanling, to pick up Xuanzang's Youwuhou General Hou Mo Chenshi, Yongzhou Sima Li Shushen, Chang'an County Magistrate Li Ganyou and other officials.

It's here, Chang'an is here, and Datang is here! Xuanzang and his party have arrived at the city gate. Hou Mo Chen Shi, Yongzhou Sima Li Shushen, Chang'an County Magistrate Li Ganyou and others who were waiting respectfully in front bowed down to Xuanzang and said: "I am here on the order of Prime Minister Fang Gong to welcome the Archmage back to the country." "Thank you, gentlemen." Xuanzang joined his palms together to return the gift. Xuanzang bowed to the east a few times: "Thank you, Prime Minister Fang." Xuanzang put his palms together again to thank the people around him!

The city of Chang'an was boiling, and the streets were crowded with people who came to pay their respects to Xuanzang. The streets were crowded, people climbed on each other, and even trampled on each other... The officials were afraid of accidents, so they ordered to offer incense and flowers on the spot, and not to move around, so as not to be trampled by people and horses. Xuanzang was surrounded by the imperial court and local officials and entered the city. The soldiers struggled to clear the way, and people cheered Xuanzang along the way. Behind Xuanzang are chariots and horses loaded with Buddhist scriptures, Buddha statues and relics brought back from India.

Xuanzang, who was riding on a tall horse, kept clapping his hands together to thank the cheering people. Looking at the familiar streets and enthusiastic people, Xuanzang could not help but burst into tears... The roads of tens of miles lined the road to welcome, and the city of Chang'an was boiling... Xuanzang was surrounded and arrived at Hongfu Temple. From a distance, he saw banners and banners flying in front of the temple, and thousands of heads gathered. When they arrived at the gate of the monastery, Xuanzang and the officials dismounted from their horses, and the monks who had been waiting at the gate of the monastery greeted them. The abbot and elder led the monks to step forward and bowed down to Xuanzang:

"All the monks of Hongfu Temple represent the Buddhist world of the Tang Dynasty, and welcome the Great Master to visit the temple. From then on, Hongfu Temple is full of Buddha splendor." Xuanzang hurriedly stepped forward to help the elder abbot, put his hands together to thank him and said: "Elder Xie, disciple Xuanzang has thanked his brothers and sisters." After Xuanzang entered the temple, the Buddhist scriptures, statues and relics he brought were placed in Hongfu Temple one by one.For a time, the reputation of Hongfu Temple spread far and wide, and there was an endless stream of monks who came to the temple to pay homage to the master, scriptures, and Buddha statues.