Journey to the West: Please, Go Out and Fetch the Scriptures.

Summary

The passage describes a complex interaction between Emperor Xin and Tang San, a Buddhist monk, regarding the potential refuge of Emperor Xin and his ministers after being expelled from the Heavenly Court. The conversation revolves around Tang San's conditions for accepting Emperor Xin: he will only take Emperor Xin and some old acquaintances, not Zhou Wang or his entire faction. Emperor Xin ultimately surrenders his Primordial Spirit to Tang San, who leaves a mark to prevent future trouble. The dialogue explores themes of power, identity, and political maneuvering in a mystical context, with Yang Mei explaining the strategic implications to Tang San's disciples.

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