Eight Hills in the Eastern Jin Dynasty

Kumarajiva sighed, and Gao Xuan said, "Amitabha, Your Majesty, you have never treated Helian Bo, but haven't you taken advantage of the fire to rob and hurt Jin country?"

Yao Xing's expression changed, and he muttered: "This, this is true. I did take advantage of the Shanxi civil war and sent troops to capture the land of Central Plains and Nanyang, but in the troubled times, they attacked each other. What about the king who does not attack the city and land?"

Kumarajiva said in a deep voice: "The emperor is the messenger of the heavens placed in the world to control the people, patrolling the pastures on behalf of the sky, acting as benevolence and righteousness, attacking the city and plundering the land. It is not impossible. You need to be famous. Houliang Lu is cruel. Not benevolent, your majesty sent troops to destroy them in order to save the people. This is an act of benevolence and righteousness. The so-called crime of hanging the people against the people should be the same. Therefore, I also sent my disciple Kumarajiva for your majesty to help your majesty stabilize the people and restore the people’s peace. , This is good cause and good result."

All the monks announced the Buddha's title: "Amitabha, good is good."

Yao Xing laughed: "So, I took advantage of the Eastern Jin Civil War and sent troops to capture Nanyang and Luoyang. It was an unrighteous act to take advantage of the danger? But at that time, the war in Jingzhou and the devastation of life, I sent troops to protect these places. People, over the years, I have been here for tax relief and rest with the people. Under my rule, the people don’t live better than in Jin or the Huan clan controlling Jingzhou? How could this be the cause of evil? "

Kumarajiva shook his head: "What your Majesty said is wrong. Huan Xuan usurped Jin Dynasty and killed Jin officials. Nanyang was originally the land of Yongzhou governor and Yang Qianqi. For many years, it is rare in troubled times to settle migrants and protect the environment. In the pure land of the country, the Jin family is in trouble. Yang Quanqi raised the king of the army and died. According to your moral code, this is a loyal minister and good general. Da Qin took advantage of his defeat to seize the land of Nanyang. Although he temporarily defended the people, he was ultimately unjust. Everyone knows that Nanyang belongs to Jingzhou. Since ancient times, it has been the land of the Han and Jin Dynasties. Now that the Jin chaos has been settled, Liu Yu is in power, and he is about to regain the lost land to calm the people. Without mentioning the land of the Central Plains in Luoyang, the intention is to clarify the border between the two countries. From then on, we will stop fighting and form an alliance forever. This is the righteous act to relieve the people of all nations."

Yao Xing frowned: "The Buddha meant that Liu Yu asked for Nanyang like this. If I didn't give it, it would be mine instead?"

Kumarajiva nodded: "Your Majesty is a man of great wisdom. You should know what you can do and what you don't do. Everything is too exhausted. The fate will end early. Taking advantage of the domestic chaos in Shanxi, Daqin has already gained the land of the Central Plains. Nanyang is alone. Outside the mountain, it is not easy to maintain. If a swordsman is set up against Jin for this place, not only will the people suffer, but the great Qin national fate will also be affected. This principle is the same as when Liangzhou made a concession. Your Majesty will achieve the name of Liu Yuxiong this time. No more troops will fight for the land of the Central Plains. In this way, the Great Qin Dynasty will be able to last long, and the words will be exhausted.

Yao Xing gritted his teeth: "Buddha, I have one last thing to ask. If I give up Nanyang this time, will the Buddha bless me and wipe out Helianbo?"

Kumarajiva smiled slightly and closed his eyes: "All beings are equal, and good and evil are rewarded. Those who do good will be blessed, and those who do evil will be condemned by heaven. May your majesty accumulate virtue and do good and protect the peace of the people. Bless it, protect it, Amitabha!"

After Kumarajiva said the last words, suddenly his head dropped, and the golden light around his body disappeared, and there was nothing to say.

Jia Fu, who had been on his side, suddenly said loudly: "Gong send Tathagata Buddha!"

All the monks present also chanted the Buddha's name and chanted to send each other. When the time came, the sound of various magical instruments became a whole.

Yao Xing let out a long sigh of relief, bowed in the direction of Kumarajiva, turned around and looked at the officials behind him, and said, "Have you heard the decrees of the Buddha? The land of Nanyang, Ben It was my unrighteous gain from the Qin Dynasty. If I do not take it back, I will suffer retribution. My Yao family has always respected the gods and Buddhas, the first emperor won the country, and I was protected by the heavens. Everyone should be aware of this. Now my will has been decided, Nanyang The twelve counties, return to the Kingdom of Jin, Ambassador Tao, you can go back and return."

There were still a few generals who were about to speak, but when they heard that most of them started to obey orders, they could only sigh and bow their hands.

Tao Yuanming smiled slightly, stood up, and paid a formal salute to Yao Xing: "The great virtue of the heavenly king, benefiting the common people of both countries, the foreign minister will promote the emperor for me, for Liu Zhenjun, for the people of the world, thank you, Your Majesty."

Yao Xing hooked the corner of his mouth and said in a deep voice, "Ambassador Tao, please do it with Dongping Gong Yao Shao as soon as possible in the past few days. Please don't forget the thanks you promised before, although the Buddha There are decree instructions, but I didn't say that those can be avoided. As for the land of Luoyang in the Central Plains, I will not mention it again in the future."

Tao Yuanming nodded: "These are things that Liu Zhenjun promised, and they are also written in the letter of credence, and they should be obeyed. From then on, the two countries have become brothers and there will be no war."

Yao Xing nodded and looked back at Kumarajiva. He had already sat up with Jia Fu's help, and slowly opened his eyes, looking confused, as if he didn't know what happened. What? Yao Xing frowned slightly, and a look of disdain flashed across his face: "Yin Shangshu, the master of the country was swallowed by the Buddha's upper body and swallowed the iron needle again. I am afraid that I will need to rest. I will wait. Don’t bother him anymore. You stay and convey my condolences to the national teacher. From now on, Caotang Temple will be business as usual. However, the war is approaching. All the officials and generals are invited to perform their duties to defeat Hu Xia. Yes, not by the Buddha's mana, but by the swords and guns in your hands."

Yang Fosong blinked, touched his head, and said in surprise: "But, Your Majesty, this time, aren't we here just to get the support of the Buddha?"

Yao Xing's face sank, and he said in a deep voice: "General Yang, did you not see it just now? In the end, when the Buddha left, he only said to bless the people, but he didn't say that he could guarantee the victory of the army. In the war, you have to fight it yourself. It’s not always counting on Buddha or Kunlun God for blessing. If you put your hopes on the gods instead of working hard, the final result will be the same as that of Wang Ningzhi of Jin. Not only will he die, but countless soldiers and civilians will be affected. !"

All the officials looked solemn and said in unison: "I will follow your majesty's teachings."

Yao Xing nodded: "Well, the national teacher has done what he did. Now it is time for us to do our thing. Generals, now follow me back to the palace. Next, it's time for you to appear on the stage."

As he said, he walked out of the shed without looking back, Qi Nan, Yang Fosong and Yao Bi followed closely, Tao Yuanming saluted in the direction he was leaving, and at the moment he bent, An imperceptible smile flashed from his face, as if his right hand twitched twice unconsciously.