Fahai travels through Tang Sanzang

Chapter 179 Mr. and Ranger

The great sage talked with the two Taoist priests outside the city for a while, and it was exactly as Xiao Bailong said, because the three great sages succeeded in praying for rain 20 years ago, and were later invited by the king of the country as guests of honor and worshiped as teachers of the country.

The so-called good from the top and the bottom from the bottom must be great. This Chechi country is full of civil and military officials who are good-hearted. The rich people and elders love the virtuous. The first class is the Long Live King of the Che Chi country.

What's more, with these three national teachers here, it is common sense that Che Chi's country has been doing well in the past 20 years, and its subjects believe in faith.

Maybe the dignitaries are catering to the lord of the country and want to get some panacea from the hands of the three national teachers, but the common people still worship the Tao with simple emotions, because worshiping the Tao blesses them with good weather for a year and a surplus of food for their families, that's all .

Why did the Buddhist temples be demolished all over the country, but the people who also went to worship the incense in the Buddhist temples turned a blind eye?
On the one hand, it is the imperial decree, and on the other hand, it has lost the hearts of the people.

The great sage watched the monks work, and the two little Taoist priests supervised the work, so they didn't stay long. As for the rescue of these monks who were suffering here, the great sage didn't move his compassionate heart this time.

If the people were suffering, he would help.

Since monks and monks are in disaster, even the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas do not protect them, which shows that their hearts are not sincere, so he, a passing monk, should not meddle in his own business.

Besides, he also learned some Buddhist true meanings from his master, suffering in this life is to eliminate disasters for future generations, judging from their current situation, they must be reincarnated into a wealthy family.

"Amitabha." The great sage recited the Buddha's name silently in his heart, and said in his heart, "Don't let my grandson save them, but tell them that their reincarnation was not perfect, and in the end blame my grandson for ruining their chance."

Master often said that most people do not seek the afterlife, but only see this life. Therefore, when people suffer, they should not be treated as Buddhist monks. Getting rid of the sea of ​​suffering in front of you is a merit.

Buddhist monks and monks are different. Compared with physical pain, they seek spiritual satisfaction and liberation more importantly.

This is what Master said, and the Great Sage also remembered it. As for many deviations in actual practice, this is the first time the Great Sage has encountered such a situation, and there is no previous experience to refer to.

In fact, judging from the Great Sage's own thinking, it doesn't matter if these monks are punished here. The incense offered by the people and the salary issued by the court are said to be dedicated to Bodhisattvas, so they are the monks who enjoy it?
In the end, they couldn't ask for the rain. Whose fault was it not their fault?
If you don't have diamonds, don't do porcelain work.

It is reasonable to tear down his mountain gate and destroy his Buddha statue.

Regardless of whether these monks are sincerely chanting Buddha, a country is affected by a disaster, if you don’t show your spirit to help others overcome difficulties, who will you tear down if you don’t tear them down?

What Master said is indeed correct. Gods and Buddhas should be grateful and supported by the world after helping the world, so they should receive incense.

It shouldn't be like this now, you will be incensed by me first, and then I will help you.

So, what is the difference between gods and Buddhas and ordinary people?

What's more, this time he was incensed and still didn't appear.

Far more than ordinary people, they are simply bluffing and deceiving in the name of gods and Buddhas.

The great sage entered the city.

Going straight into the National Teacher's Mansion, I saw the three National Teachers meditating and discussing the Tao. Although it was obvious at a glance that the real bodies of the three National Teachers were really good at Taoism, one could see a piece of authentic Taoism and Xuanmen. Qiyun, thunder rolling, full of strength.

If it is true as what Xiao Bailong said, these three national masters also have some skills, but how powerful they are. I am afraid that the three together will not be enough for the Great Sage to fight alone.

The great sage met the three national teachers and went to the palace again to see how deep the king was.

Temples outside the city.

Fa Hai suddenly looked at the down-and-out Confucian student, and just now he heard that his teacher asked him to impart culture and enlightenment, so he asked curiously: "Dare to ask the teacher?"

The down-and-out Confucian student bowed his hands to Fa Hai, and said: "The master of the family should be granted the title of Xuanfu."

Bajie and the others didn't know why, they didn't know who he was talking about, but Fa Haiyu's expression changed instantly, he got up and bowed to the down-and-out Confucian scholar, saying: "I don't know your name, sir?"

"Don't dare to be respectful, let alone be a gentleman. Xiao Kesi's surname is Zeng."

Fa Hai saluted him again, but this time he came closer and asked, "Mr. Ziyu."

"The mage recognizes Xiao Ke?"

"Although Sanzang is a disciple of Buddhism, he has also studied Confucian scriptures and learned a little bit." Fa Hai became more polite, "I have heard for a long time that our human sages can ascend to Huoyun Cave after attaining enlightenment, how can you come back so easily? "

"A few days ago, the Jade Emperor visited Huoyun Cave and said that the people of Xiniu Hezhou were ignorant. Although they were educated, they were obsessed with immortals and Buddhas, so that farming was gradually abolished, culture and education were not flourishing, and a country's government orders were almost child's play. Therefore, looking for a Confucian scholar Come here to preach and show enlightenment." Mr. Ziyu said solemnly: "The teacher said that I am the most incompetent, and that I should go down to the earth to endure calamities, so he threw me into Chechi Kingdom."

When Fahai was talking to Mr. Ziyu, Bajie over there also whispered to Junior Brother Sha and Xiaobailong: "What is Master talking to that Confucian scholar? What Xuanfu? What Mr. Ziyu? How come I never listened to the old pig?" ever said?"

Wu Jing laughed and said, "Second Senior Brother is ignorant and ignorant. This Xuanfu is my human sage, Kong Zhongni, the patriarch of Confucianism. The reason why he is called Xuanfu is that the emperor of this dynasty bestowed a title on him."

"It's not that I'm ignorant, it's that you're talking all over the place. You only said he was Confucius. How could I not know?" Bajie suddenly became curious again: "It's not right, how did you know?"

"Of course I got it from Master."

Bajie asked again: "Master is a monk, why is he so clear about Confucianism?"

"Naturally, the master is well-informed, not only proficient in Buddhism, but also knows all kinds of schools."

Bajie was amused: "This is not true, the master said it himself, he is not proficient in Taoism."

Xiao Bailong said aside: "Second senior brother, is it possible that not proficient and not knowing are two different things?"

Wu Jing also said: "Second Senior Brother, is it possible that Master is just being modest?"

"It's still not right, why do you remember to ask the master about Confucianism?" Bajie was not convinced.

Wu Jing rummaged through the box, took out the Four Books and Five Classics, and put it in front of the second senior brother, saying: "Of course I saw something that I didn't understand, so I asked Master for advice."

"Hi!!" Bajie opened his eyes wide and said, "Why do you have these books?"

Wu Jing explained: "When I was in Baoxiang Kingdom, the second senior brother was looking for spices everywhere, and the younger brother went to find the king who copied it. After all, the Buddhism in Baoxiang Kingdom is fake, but the king admires the culture of the Central Plains. These four books He brought back the Five Classics from the Central Plains, and they are all genuine."

Xiao Bailong laughed when he heard this: "No wonder Confucius wanted to throw this Mr. Ziyu to Chechi Kingdom. The previous rulers of Baoxiang Kingdom and Wuji Kingdom are all wise and capable. Although there are Buddhists in the country The incense is there, but it is not because the two religions control the government."

The chivalrous man came over at some point and took over the conversation, "Buddha and Taoism, for daily practice, persuading goodness and belief is okay, but if you really want to talk about governing the country, I'm afraid it will ruin the court sooner or later."

Although they follow the master to worship Buddha, it is not blind worship and belief in Buddha, but more like restraint on their own behavior and expectation for the future.

Although the chivalrous man's words are not pleasant to listen to at this moment, they also feel that it makes sense, Bajie said with a smile: "If Taoist priests are allowed to take power, the whole country will be concocting alchemy to seek longevity, and everyone wants to become a fairy."

Xiao Bailong followed up and said: "If all the subjects of a country believe in Buddha, it will be bad!"

"how?"

"How many precepts of Buddhism? There is only one that can't commit adultery. I'm afraid that this country will be gone soon."

"Hahahaha." The chivalrous man smiled and said, "That's right, that's right. But they can worship the Bodhisattva. Doesn't the Bodhisattva have a name called Songzi Guanyin?"

But Wujing said from the side: "This statement is wrong. If it really happens that all the subjects of a country believe in Buddha, they may soon attract all Buddhas and Bodhisattvas to cross, turn the country into a Buddha country, and bring them to the bliss of the Western Paradise. No worries, just honestly chant Buddhist scriptures and worship the incense of faith."

The knight sneered: "So, is a human still a human?"

Wu Jing glanced at him and said curiously: "Naturally, they are not human beings. Human beings have the seven emotions and six desires, the joys and sorrows of life and death. They are Buddhist believers who have attained transcendence, and they can be called disciples of the Buddha."

Seeing the noise here, Fa Hai and Mr. Ziyu also stopped their academic exchanges first, and the two came together, and it was Fa Hai who asked first: "Dare to ask the strong man."

"My surname is Zhang, and the single name is Ren. I am a knight-errant from the Tang Dynasty. He traveled to Xiniu Hezhou for the first time. He happened to pass by this country of Chechi. He heard that temples were demolished in this country and Buddhists were destroyed. Monks were arrested without asking why. Come and see what kind of king he is, who has such courage." Having said this, the chivalrous man chuckled and said, "But I never thought of being a foolish king."

Mr. Ziyu pondered for a moment, and said: "Xiao Ke has just arrived here, and I don't know the people's sentiments yet. Please enlighten me, brother."

Zhang Ren told this Mr. Ziyu about the incident of praying for rain 20 years ago.

Fahai, Bajie and others also listened to it, and it was no different from what Xiaobailong said.

"It's nothing at all." Zhang Ren changed the subject and said, "If it's just to punish monks from his own country, even if there is no national law to prove it, it's still reasonable. But a wanderer came here, that is, It is quite normal to ask the king to receive the reward. But if monks from other places come, regardless of distance, and take it as a servant for the Taoist school, it seems not appropriate, right?"

He didn't wait for everyone to speak, and continued: "More than that, it is said that the three immortal elders have played the role of the king, and they have drawn shadow pictures of the monks, and hung them around. There is a picture of a monk on the side of the rural store collection, with a personal inscription by the imperial pen on it."

"If you have an official position, you can get a monk and be promoted three levels higher; if you don't have an official position, if you get a monk, you will be rewarded with 50 taels of silver."

Zhang Ren sneered and said: "Everyone, let's not say that a monk without an official can get 50 taels of silver, but that an official can be promoted to three levels with a monk. Isn't this a sign of disaster?"

Ba Jie rolled his eyes, and said: "If the official first pretends to tell the monk to escape, and then arrests the monk, and repeats this, I'm afraid he will sit on the emperor's dragon chair."

(End of this chapter)