Journey to the West: Starting with Tianpeng, Mistakenly Entering the Yaochi Palace.

Summary

Li Shi Min confronts a Buddhist monk in the Hall of Proclamations, engaging in a philosophical debate about the nature of Buddha and emptiness. Through clever rhetoric and strategic positioning, he challenges the monk's beliefs and hints at potential suppression of Buddhist influence. The encounter reveals Li Shi Min's political cunning and willingness to use intellectual and psychological tactics to assert his imperial authority. The scene culminates in a tense standoff, with the monk attempting to intimidate Li Shi Min, but ultimately finding himself outmaneuvered in a complex political and philosophical confrontation.

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