The Duobao Linglong Pagoda is inextricably linked to Duobao Buddha and Medicine Buddha, which can help save all living beings, escape the six realms of reincarnation, and turn the cycle of reincarnation.
Duobao Linglong also symbolizes the simplicity of becoming a Buddha or a saint. Its presentation by the Guizi envoy today also shows a hint of respect and recognition for the legitimacy of the Emperor and Empress of the Tang Dynasty.
The Duobao Linglong Tower is also regarded by people as a treasure that can ward off evil spirits. It can suppress all evil spirits and promote the preservation of righteousness.
The Buddhist and Taoist sects each have several temples and Taoist temples in Chang'an City. The two sects have always strived to recruit good men and women as their disciples. When it comes to snatching resources, the government has never been partial or helpful, but the two sects hope to get official support.
The two Duobao Linglong Pagodas of the Guizi envoy were probably related to a newly opened temple in Chang'an City. He hoped to use this to forcibly establish a connection with the royal family, thereby undermining the prosperity of local Taoism.
Li Hong looked at the texture of the Duobao Linglong Tower and smiled disdainfully. He heaved a sigh of relief. Fortunately, the glass craft was not as advanced as he had imagined.
The envoy Guizi happened to notice the disdainful look on Li Hong's face, and bowed to him proudly and said, "Don't you think this is a treasure, King Dai?"
Li Hong didn't want to cause any more trouble on his mother's wedding day. What's more, his little butt was almost blue from his mother's pinching in secret, and his thighs would probably be bruised as well. This was a punishment for him looking for trouble in the court today and for almost scaring Wu Mei to death by fishing for money in the frying pan.
Rubbing his butt secretly, he said in a relaxed manner: "The meaning of the Duobao Linglong Pagoda is good. The most precious treasure of Buddhism refers to the pagoda itself rather than its material. No matter what material it is made of, the Duobao Linglong Pagoda is an excellent tribute. Li Hong would like to thank the envoy for his kindness on behalf of his father and mother."
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Li Zhi and Wu Mei nodded in satisfaction. It was rare to hear serious words from the little guy, and the response was very polite. They pointed out the meaning of Duobao Linglong, affirmed the sincerity of the Guizi envoy, and helped the Emperor and Empress of the Tang Dynasty to thank the Guizi envoy because of their status.
Li Hong did not show any jealousy or displeasure because the Linglong Tower stole the limelight from his gift, which made the ministers sincerely admire and feel satisfied with the magnanimity of King Dai Li Hong.
The reactions of the people in the Linhu Palace were not what Envoy Guizi had expected. He had originally thought that the appearance of the Duobao Linglong Pagoda would cause a tsunami-like shock to the entire Tang Dynasty. However, those who had just been discussing the Linglong Pagoda in a lively manner became silent after hearing what King Dai said. It was obvious that they all agreed with what King Dai said.
However, the envoy Guizi thought that the silence of the crowd was obviously because everyone had heard from King Dai's words that the Linglong Tower only had a good meaning, but as for its material, whether it was glass or something else, they should not bring it up like a treasure.
This made the Guizi envoy feel that it was unfair that he was treated like this after taking out a national treasure, and all this was because of the words of this king.
So he continued to say to Li Hong: "Prince Dai, do you think that glass is not a precious thing in the Tang Dynasty? Is that why you despise this treasure so much?"
Li Hong was stunned, and Li Zhi, Wu Mei and all the ministers were stunned. The words of the King just now did not contain such meaning.
"I..." Li Hong knew that the Guizi envoy had misinterpreted his words, but he was too lazy to explain, so he said perfunctorily: "The Tang Dynasty does not have advanced glass technology like Guizi. The tower is good."
The Guizi envoy smiled complacently and continued, "Since the King of Dai knows that this glass craft is unique to Guizi, he should know the preciousness of the Duobao Linglong Pagoda. Why did he say that the meaning is good, regardless of the quality of the material?"
"The envoy must not misinterpret the words of my prince. What Li Hong meant is that no matter what material it is, it is an absolutely rare treasure and I like it very much. The envoy must not..." Li Zhi took an exquisite tower in his hand and admired it, and explained for Li Hong.
Li Hong really couldn't stand his father's image as a country bumpkin. He treated a broken glass with extremely poor workmanship as a treasure and even explained it to an arrogant envoy from a small country. It really lowered the emperor's status and lost the dignity that the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty should have.
So someone couldn't sit still any longer. He stood up despite Wu Mei's hand pinching his buttocks. He endured the pain in his buttocks and said with a breath of cold air, "You are being taken for granted. Do you really think that this broken thing you have is a treasure? You are so embarrassed to show off your glass craftsmanship? I don't want to offend your envoy today, so I just tolerate it. Do you really think this thing is a rare treasure?"
Li Hong finally broke free from Wu Mei's hand on his butt. The burning pain made him walk as if he had to pee urgently. He took two steps at a time and walked to Li Zhi's desk. Li Zhi happened to hear him talking and was about to put down the Duobao Linglong Pagoda in his hand, so Li Hong took the pagoda with one hand.
He turned to the Guizi envoy and said, "We have plenty of such junk in our Tang Dynasty. We don't make such cheap items because we want to leave a chance for trade for the people of Guizi, not because our Tang Dynasty can't make this glass tower. No, we really can't make such a rubbish glass tower. If our Tang Dynasty wants to make these, let me tell you, there is not a single product in Guizi that can be bought and sold in our Tang Dynasty. You can only come here with money and exchange all these glass products in our Tang Dynasty and take them back."
"You..." Envoy Guizi did not expect that the King of Dai, who was calm just now, would dare to lose his temper again in the Linhu Palace. He was choked and didn't know what to say. Moreover, he devalued the Duobao Linglong Pagoda, which they regarded as a national treasure, as worthless.
"Hong'er, stop messing around. Come back to your mother." Wu Mei's forehead was once again filled with black lines. She regretted thinking in her heart: "I should have sent this little naughty monkey back to the harem just now. Now he is causing trouble again."
Li Zhi was also shocked by Li Hong's words, and the ministers were even more stunned. This little guy was really not afraid of anything. Was he young and ignorant, or was he talented and had something to rely on?
Yiyang and Anyang, as well as Li Sujie, Li Shangjin, Li Xiao and the crown prince were all shocked. This guy's temper in Hongwenguan came up again. If Shangguan Yi was here at this moment, he would definitely signal Li Zhi to quickly put away the two Duobao Linglong Towers.
But unfortunately he was not there today, so Li Zhi, Wu Mei and the other ministers finally experienced the stubborn temper of the little bully in the Hongwenguan.
"Bang..." Li Hong's hand loosened, and a rare treasure, the Duobao Linglong Tower, was smashed into pieces by Li Hong without any care.
Before Li Zhi could react and Wu Mei had no chance to stand up, Li Hong's small figure had already turned around quickly. With his small hand, he pulled another exquisite tower on Li Zhi's desk. The exquisite tower on the desk rolled and fell to the ground again, breaking into pieces.
"You..." The envoy from Guizi's eyes turned red. These were two treasures, which were hard to come by in their Guizi. But now, they were all smashed to pieces in a blink of an eye by the son of the Tang Emperor.
When Li Yifu saw the first Duobao Pagoda being thrown to the ground by Li Hong, he almost felt his eyes go black. Before he could react, the second one shattered. Li Yifu, along with the second Linglong Pagoda, finally felt his eyes go black and he fell into Xu Jingzong's arms.
"Brother Jingzong, you have to save me. You see, the King of Dai will definitely order me to look for a glass tower with many treasures that is even better than this one. You say... you say where can I... where can I find such a rare treasure..." Li Yifu said weakly and painfully while being supported by Xu Jingzong.
As expected, Li Hong, the perpetrator of the Li Zhi case, frowned and said, "Li Yifu, within a month, let this country bumpkin see what real glass is!"
"Brother Jingzong, do you have a knife? Give it to me quickly. I can't survive now. Let me die, quickly..."
Wu Mei stood up and looked at the broken glass on the ground with a painful look on her face. She was angry, scared, and panicked. She pulled Li Hong incoherently, but she didn't know how to scold him! This was no small matter!
If Li Zhi blamed her, then... not to mention whether her newly-appointed position as queen would be secure,... even whether he could still hold the throne securely as the King of Dai would be a problem.
"Asshole, what nonsense! How can this be allowed!" Li Zhi's chest heaved violently, and in the blink of an eye, the two priceless glass towers turned into shattered pieces on the ground!
The angry Li Zhi also stood up quickly, stretched out a trembling finger and pointed at Wu Mei and her son in front of him. His face was even more flushed and angry than usual, his lips trembled, but he didn't know what to say!
"Your Majesty, please forgive me. Hong'er is still young, not even four years old. Please forgive him this time, for the sake of the peacock screen I just presented to you, you...you..." Wu Mei didn't know how to comfort Li Zhi who was angry at the moment.
But no matter what, Wu Mei knew very well that she must not let Li Zhi, who was already overwhelmed by anger, speak at this moment, otherwise everything would become irreversible.
Every word the emperor said was a golden rule, and it could not be changed. As the saying goes, a king never jokes! As long as Li Zhi said how to punish Li Hong in front of all the court officials and envoys from various countries, that would be the emperor's will, which could not be changed or regretted. Li Hong would never be able to turn things around.
Not to mention her own dream: to help Li Hong become the crown prince to consolidate her position as queen. Even if Li Hong was demoted to a commoner, it would only take a split second!
Wu Mei stretched her neck, not expecting that two broken windows would cause Li Zhi to react so violently. Li Hong knelt in front of Li Zhi in fear and trepidation and apologized.
"Why don't you kneel down for your father? Don't you know your sin?" Wu Mei's eyes were red. At this moment, she couldn't tell whether she was more worried about her newly crowned queen or Li Hong's safety. As for the idea of ​​establishing a crown prince, she had already thrown it out of her mind. At this moment, she only hoped that Li Hong would be safe and sound, and she would be satisfied.
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