Chapter 36 four

Just after entering Yanshan, Zhen Jin, Zhang Yi, Boyan and others happened to meet an old man with white beard and hair and a hale and hearty spirit. The old man was followed by two fifteen or sixteen-year-old boys. What is surprising is that one of them At first glance, the boy looked a bit like real gold. After two conversations, Zhenjin learned that the old man's surname was Gao, his ancestral home was in Youzhou, he practiced medicine for generations, and he was good at orthopedics. Thirty years ago, he moved his family to Tiandejun (now Hohhot) to avoid the war and lived on the grassland for nearly thirty years. year.About half a year ago, the old man returned to Youzhou to settle down.Among the two children, the one who looks similar to Zhenjin is named Monk, the grandson of the old man, and the other is the old man's apprentice, named Wang Zhuo.This time, the reason why the old man brought his two children into Yanshan was because there are many precious medicinal materials in Yanshan.

The grandson of the old man, the monk, liked to dance with guns and clubs since he was a child, and he was not interested in medical skills at all. On the contrary, Wang Zhuo, who loves to practice medicine and save lives, is a talented person.Zhenjin suggested that monks be allowed to participate in the martial arts competition in three years. The old man asked with some doubts: "Dare to ask the son's name? I see that you are not a prince, but also a nobleman." True Gold smiled.Zhang Yi interjected, "You have good eyesight. This is His Royal Highness King Yan." The old man was taken aback: "King Yan?"

"Yes. The son of the current emperor." The old man hastily took a step back: "So it's the prince, I'm disrespectful." Zhenjin supported the old man: "Old man, don't be too polite. What about the prince! It's not like your wonderful hands rejuvenate and benefit the people of one side." "The prince's words are wrong! A person who practices medicine, no matter he is a famous doctor or a quack doctor, the people he saves and the ones he harms are limited after all. But it is not the same for a king or a king. A generation of wise kings and virtuous kings can Let the people of the world live a prosperous and healthy life, while those foolish and treacherous kings will push the whole country into the abyss of disaster, making the people displaced and close to death. So, prince, I hope that one day you can become such a great doctor ', to do all the benevolence for the people of the world, so that the people of the world can enjoy peace!"

Zhen Jin was deeply shocked by the old man's words. He stared into the old man's eyes full of hope, and agreed affectionately: "Old man, Zhen Jin has been taught, and he will never forget it." In the next few days, Zhenjin got along with the old man day and night, and also learned the monk's kung fu.Although the monk was young, he was very courageous, flying over the walls, and as light as an ape. Zhenjin ordered Zhang Yi to keep in touch with the old man's disciple and grandson. Three years later, he took the monk to Beijing to take the exam for the champion of martial arts.

On the afternoon of the fourth day, Zhenjin received a report from an urgent envoy that his father Khan had set off from Shangdu and was on his way back to Yanjing.He didn't dare to delay any longer, and decided to meet up with Polo immediately and go to greet him in person.He ordered Boyan to go directly to the Yanjing Pavilion to wait for the order to be received by his father Khan.He also told the old man and the two teenagers that if they need help in the future, they must go to Yan Wang's mansion to find him.The monk and Wang Zhuo stood next to Zhenjin on one left and one on the right, bidding farewell.During their short time together, the two teenagers were no longer wary of him at the beginning, instead they developed a lot of sincere trust.In their hearts, Zhen Jin seemed to be no longer a prince of a foreign race, but an elder brother whom they loved and respected.

Zhen Jin and Boyan broke up on the way they met when they came.In the next few days, Zhenjin rode his horse to the northwest, traveling part-time, and finally met his father Khan's guard of honor and guards on the way. When Zhenjin saw Basiba who was riding in a wide-rim carriage with his father Khan, his face immediately showed joy. He went up to pay respects to his father Khan, and gave a deep salute to Basiba: "The national teacher is well." When Zhenjin was in Shangdu, he heard that the national teacher had an audience with his father Khan, but he was ordered to send his seventh uncle out of the middle of the cloud, so he couldn't see him.

Ba Siba hurriedly jumped out of the carriage, folded his palms together and returned the gift: "Okay. Thank you King Yan for your concern." As the most influential Sakya sect leader in the Sichuan-Tibet area, Basiba relied on the trust and support of the vassal king Kublai Khan and the Great Khan Mengge to gradually emerge in the Tibetan area where there are many sects, and finally in the well-known Tibetan area. The field opens up a new world.Correspondingly, the emerging Yuan Empire also gained absolute suzerainty over Tubo (now Tibet).Bhaspa's contribution to Tubo's formal incorporation into the Chinese territory will forever be recorded in the annals of history, and Kublai Khan's reliance on him is also evident.

In the first year of Zhongtong (1260), Basiba, who was only 26 years old, was named a national teacher by Kublai Khan, granted a jade seal, and led the world of Buddhism.In this way, Phagsiba became the supreme leader of Buddhism in the country.But Phagsiba is not only a religious leader, he is also a political representative of the Tubo area.The ultimate purpose of Kublai Khan conferring other national teachers is to "soften his people because of their customs", so as to completely solve the Tubo issue without bloodshed, and thus establish Mongolia's rule in Tubo. Basiba, who was first the national teacher and then the emperor's teacher, was not only the religious teacher of the Mongolian court, but also Kublai Khan's senior staff and chief executive.He has the power to command Buddhism in the world and the absolute political and religious power over the entire territory of Tubo.As a national teacher, Phagsiba devoted himself to his responsibilities. He taught the Dharma and precepts to the emperor, empresses and members of the royal family, presided over the initiation ceremony, and prayed for the prosperity of the country and the stability of the society. At the same time, he was also responsible for discovering and cultivating a large number of Buddhist talents. Zhi Yuan Dynasty managed Tubo's politics, economy, culture and religion and reserved a large number of talents for the world.It can be said that Phagpa and Kublai Khan are like the arms of the body and the axle of the cart, they are indispensable.

In recent years, Bhasba has been preaching in the Sichuan-Tibet area, but at least one year, at most two years, he has to return to Yanjing or Shangdu to report to Kublai Khan, or to pray for the royal family.This time, on the way back to Yanjing, Basiba heard that Kublai Khan was escaping the summer heat in Shangdu, so he turned to Shangdu on the way and had an audience with the Khan first.Zhen Jin originally respected Basiba's talent and character, and with the similar age (Phasba was eight years older than Zhen Jin), the two of them got along with less red tape than others. After the ceremony, Basiba no longer boarded the car, and after bidding farewell to Kublai Khan, he walked side by side with Zhenjin affectionately.Zhen Jin asked with concern: "This time back to Beijing, can the national teacher stay for a while longer?"

Ba Siba smiled slightly: "Buddha has exactly this intention. Shicai, Your Majesty is discussing with Fozi when to conquer the Song Dynasty, and Fozi really wants to help His Majesty realize this great wish." "Really? What did Father Khan say?" "Nowadays, my sage dynasty is all over the world, except for the Song court who is still confronting me in a corner. Of course, this situation cannot last for a long time. But the Buddhists look at the Chinese officials and generals in the court, and there is still a lack of one who can build this for your majesty." A man of merit is the one who suggested to His Majesty not to carry out a conquest suddenly by the Buddha, and let the Buddha carefully interview him for a handsome man who can take on great responsibilities."

Zhen Jin suddenly felt a movement in his heart: "Really?" "yes." Zhenjin stared at Ba Siba thoughtfully. "What? Does King Yan have any ideas?" "It's like this. On the way to go hunting in Yanshan, I met a civil and military genius. He belongs to the Eight Neighbors and is now the deacon of Prince Abaha's vassal. He grew up in the Ili Khanate, but he is familiar with the etiquette and laws of the Central Plains and other Khanates, and his speech and manner are different from ordinary people. I wonder if the national teacher can observe his face and observe his actions for the father Khan when he meets his father Khan?" "Of course. Since the king of Yan is pushing hard, he must not be an idle person. The Buddha must pay special attention to this person. What is the name of this deacon?" "Bo Yan." "Bo Yan? Is it really Boyan?" "What's wrong? Why is the national teacher so surprised?" "When the Buddha was explaining the scriptures to others in Sichuan, he heard a monk traveling in the south talk about a nursery rhyme that was suddenly sung in the market overnight in the south. Everyone who heard it felt panic and wondered whether there would be a disaster coming. .” "What kind of nursery rhyme?" "There are only two sentences: If the south of the Yangtze River is broken, the wild geese will come. Don't you think it's a bit weird? This 'hundred geese'..." "'If the south of the Yangtze River is broken, a hundred geese have come here.' Yes, according to the homonym of Chinese, isn't this 'bai geese' the same as Boyan? Otherwise, what else would it be?" "Although we can't make a conclusion based on this, Master Buddha really wants to see your friend who met by chance but knows each other very well. If this 'Bo Yan' is that 'Hundred Wild Goose', then your Majesty's great cause of unification will be achieved. Optimus Pillar." "So everything depends on the insight of the national teacher." "You are welcome, King Yan. As a subject of His Majesty, this is the duty of the Buddha." Zhenjin and Ba Siba smiled knowingly.Zhen Jin's intuition told him that no matter whether Boyan was like the "Hundred Wild Goose" sung in nursery rhymes, he would be a useful talent for his father, and Zhen Jin was sure of this. When Kublai Khan returned to Beijing at noon, he couldn't help pleading again and again with real gold, and had no time to rest, so he summoned Boyan, the envoy of the Ilkhanate, in the Daning Palace that day. When Boyan met with him, Basiba was also present.From the moment Boyan walked into the hall to when he finished his ceremony and died, Basiba had been watching him carefully.Zhen Jin didn't bother to look at Boyan, but paid close attention to every subtle expression change of Ba Siba. Finally, Ba Siba nodded to Zhen Jin, with a smile on his face. The stone hanging in the heart of real gold suddenly fell to the ground. Ba Siba's seat was right next to Kublai Khan, he lowered his voice and said to Kublai Khan, "The so-called general among the generals, the unparalleled national scholar, is exactly this person." Kublai Khan's heart moved, and he looked at Boyan for a long time.Indeed, this young man with a red face with Chinese characters and deep and bright eyes is very fond of him.Kublai Khan asked about the current situation of the Ilkhanate and Hulagu himself, and Boyan answered fluently, neither humble nor overbearing. "Bo Yan, your mission has been fulfilled very well. I plan to keep you by my side and let your deputy go back to report on your behalf. Are you willing?" Boyan hesitated and opened his mouth: "Thanks to the kindness of the Great Khan, I dare not obey orders! But before I came to the heavenly court, Prince Abaha repeatedly asked me to go early and return early. I..." "It doesn't matter. I will write a letter to my nephew Abaha tomorrow, explaining why I left you, and ask your deputy to take it back with me. I don't think nephew Abaha will blame you, you You can rest assured. What I have to consider is, what kind of position should I give you? It’s really a bit of a time-consuming process. How about this, you will walk around the Zhongshu Ministry and the Privy Council first, and when the time is right, I will give you a specific appointment. I think this time should not be too long, and your performance during this period can be regarded as my test for you." "I would like to obey the holy edict." Boyan thanked him.At this time, even though he thought that Prince Abaha would be disappointed, he did not dare to resist the order of the "King of Kings".