BookMe #2224 - Three articles of agreement between the two parties
#2224 - Three articles of agreement between the two parties
Although the Jade Emperor didn't know what the Tathagata Buddha was doing here, Chu Hao could deduce that the Tathagata Buddha should have come to negotiate a peace because he saw the Journey to the West plan repeatedly suffering setbacks.
The Journey to the West plan was too important for the Tathagata Buddha and the Western Paradise, and they probably couldn't afford another failure.
"Chu Hao, the Tathagata Buddha is here, aren't you going to avoid him?"
The Jade Emperor reminded Chu Hao.
Chu Hao shook his head to indicate that he didn't need to.
"Your Majesty, there's no need to avoid him. The Tathagata Buddha should be very happy to see me here."
As expected, just as Chu Hao had predicted, after the Tathagata Buddha came in and saw Chu Hao and the Jade Emperor together, he was first stunned, and then revealed a smile.
"Your Majesty, greetings."
The Tathagata Buddha first put his hands together and respectfully saluted the Jade Emperor.
"Buddha, you don't need to be so polite, please sit down."
The Jade Emperor gestured to the Tathagata Buddha.
"The Prison God is also here, that's just right, saving me the trouble of having to find the Prison God."
After the Tathagata Buddha sat down, his face was full of smiles and courtesy.
Although the Jade Emperor and Chu Hao could see the artificiality and hypocrisy in his expression, it was not easy for the Tathagata Buddha to put on this appearance.
"Buddha, are you looking for the Prison God to ask for the Jetavana Garden back?"
The Jade Emperor tentatively asked the Tathagata Buddha. If he was going to make trouble for Chu Hao, then the Jade Emperor would definitely not agree.
"Although the Jetavana Garden is my natal magic weapon, the Prison God can be considered a hero among the Three Realms. Since he has taken it and refined it, it is useless for me to ask for it back.
Let's just consider it a good fortune and opportunity for the Prison God, and give it to him."
Although the Tathagata Buddha said this, his heart was bleeding, and his hatred for Chu Hao filled his heart.
"Then thank you, Buddha."
Chu Hao answered readily. In fact, it was impossible for the Tathagata Buddha to get it back anyway, and he would not return it to the Tathagata Buddha.
"Buddha, since you are not here to ask for the magic weapon back, then what is the purpose of coming to the Jade Void Palace?"
The Jade Emperor was also very curious about the Tathagata Buddha's change of heart.
"I originally wanted to discuss some matters with Chu Hao, but considering that Chu Hao is a member of the Heavenly Court, I thought it would be easier to reach a unified opinion if I discussed it with the Jade Emperor together."
The Tathagata explained to the Jade Emperor with a smile.
The Jade Emperor naturally understood that the Tathagata Buddha wanted to negotiate peace with Chu Hao, but was afraid that Chu Hao would not keep his promise, so he wanted him, the Jade Emperor, to be a witness and guarantor.
The Jade Emperor said to the Tathagata Buddha, he also wanted to see how the Tathagata Buddha would negotiate peace with Chu Hao.
"The Journey to the West plan was originally decided upon by our Western Paradise and the Heavenly Court together, and it is of great importance and cannot be lost.
However, since the Journey to the West plan was launched, it has been constantly plagued by setbacks. Although there are many factors involved, it is also related to the lack of communication between us.
Therefore, our Western Paradise wants to have a good discussion with the Prison God about the situation of the Journey to the West plan next."
The Tathagata Buddha said to the Jade Emperor and Chu Hao.
"I wonder what the Buddha wants Chu Hao to do?"
The Jade Emperor asked the Tathagata Buddha on behalf of Chu Hao.
"It's very simple, as long as Chu Hao agrees to three points!"
The Tathagata Buddha had already thought it through along the way.
"Please speak, Buddha, what are the three points?"
Chu Hao asked the Tathagata Buddha with a smile.
"First, Chu Hao, you must not do anything that is detrimental to my Western Paradise.
Second, you must not do anything that is detrimental to the Journey to the West plan.
Third, you must not interfere with the arrangements and plans of the Journey to the West plan without authorization."
The Tathagata Buddha stated his three requirements to Chu Hao. In fact, these three requirements were really not high.
"This..."
Chu Hao pretended to be thinking, and winked at the Jade Emperor.
"Ahem, Buddha, Chu Hao is the Prison God of the Three Realms, and represents our Heavenly Court in cooperating with Tang Sanzang and his disciples to carry out the Journey to the West plan.
Logically speaking, your Western Paradise has no right to make demands on him, which will cause opinions within our Heavenly Court."
The Jade Emperor said to the Tathagata Buddha with some displeasure, very cooperatively.
"Jade Emperor, don't misunderstand, my three requirements are also for the better progress of the Journey to the West plan.
As long as Chu Hao agrees, our Western Paradise is willing to offer some magic weapons and benefits as a reward for Chu Hao's cooperation."
Seeing the Jade Emperor's displeased expression, the Tathagata Buddha immediately explained and offered a reward.
"Chu Hao, what do you think?"
The Jade Emperor turned to Chu Hao and asked.
"Since the Buddha and the Western Paradise are so kind, then I can't refuse. However, besides the reward, I have other things.
Since the Buddha has put forward three requirements to me, then I also want to make a three-chapter agreement with the Western Paradise. It's only reasonable to have give and take."
Chu Hao said to the Jade Emperor and the Tathagata Buddha.
Before the Tathagata Buddha could answer, the Jade Emperor couldn't help but smile and nod.
"Yes, yes, that's only reasonable. What do you say, Buddha?"
Since the Jade Emperor had said so, the Tathagata Buddha naturally couldn't refuse.
"Please speak, Prison God!"
"My three-chapter agreement is also very simple, and it is also very easy for your Western Paradise to do.
First, your Western Paradise must not do anything that oppresses the people or enslaves mortals.
Second, your Western Paradise must not do anything that is harmful to the Heavenly Court or opposes the Heavenly Court.
Third, your Western Paradise must not commit crimes and violate the law, otherwise I, the Prison God, have the right to punish evil and eliminate evil."
Hearing Chu Hao say this, the Tathagata Buddha's face could hardly squeeze out a smile, because he could agree to these, but he might not be able to do them.
The Western Paradise relies on enslaving and oppressing the people to amass wealth, otherwise where would the Western Paradise get its food and incense? Chu Hao's doing this is cutting off their financial path, isn't it?
However, the Tathagata Buddha gritted his teeth and nodded in agreement.
"I can agree!"
The Tathagata Buddha agreed with gritted teeth, for the sake of the Journey to the West plan, and to stall Chu Hao, he would not really make any thorough changes.
"Next, let's talk about the reward that the Buddha mentioned. I wonder what magic weapons and pills the Buddha will give? I can personally go to the Western Paradise to choose."
Hearing the Tathagata Buddha agree, Chu Hao immediately changed the subject and said to the Tathagata Buddha.
"There is no need to trouble the Prison God to make a trip. I will have someone send it over and guarantee your satisfaction."
Hearing that Chu Hao wanted to personally go to the Western Paradise to choose, the Tathagata Buddha immediately and decisively refused. He knew that Chu Hao was as terrible as a locust, and if he went, he would definitely clean out the Western Paradise before leaving.
"Then you two have settled it, I will be your witness!"
The Jade Emperor already understood Chu Hao's intentions, and he was naturally very happy to be this witness.