CP, disassembled

Zhan Xueming, who has been managing quarrying and logging, has never had a chance to flex his muscles. This time, he came up with a good idea - to pray for the dead people.

After Tan Shilang heard about it, he discussed with Governor Liao and decided to ask everyone to pray.There is great power in a large number of people, and each person who lights a stick of incense can get more incense, and the greater the blessing.

This made Zhan Xueming very angry, but he didn't dare to complain a word, and he had to help him.It is also common sense to pray for the people after such a catastrophe, but it is usually after disaster relief.

Tan Shilang said: "It doesn't matter. Before we leave, we will hold another one. In the face of a catastrophe, it is necessary to pray a lot. I hope that the gods and Buddhas of the gods can bless Dahui with good weather and all the people live and work in peace and contentment."

The blessing ceremony was held in Yong'an Temple, an ancient temple on the mountain in Qianzhou. Although it was not as magnificent as the Huguo Temple in Changyang City, it was still quiet and elegant.But now there is no quiet feeling, because Yong'an Temple has taken in a large number of people since the catastrophe happened.

When Duan Qiongyu and the others came to Yong'an Temple, they found that even the people were kneeling on the hillside. They were chanting words, and they followed the monks in front of them to recite scriptures.They looked solemn and 12 extremely devout.

Gu Yuanwei was full of sympathy, these ignorant people were helpless in the face of the catastrophe, and could only place their hopes on the vain gods and Buddhas.But if gods and Buddhas really exist, this flood may be a disaster caused by their playfulness or fight.

Duan Qiongyu wanted to cry a little, it is really not easy for people to live in this world.No matter rich or poor, high or low, there are hurdles that cannot be overcome, but everyone is working hard to live, because tomorrow may be better.

Under the arrangement of the abbot, they knelt in the main hall of the Daxiong Hall, and followed the abbot to recite the "Great Compassion Mantra", "Nanmo, Heladana, Duolayeye..."

Amidst the neat chanting and the sound of wooden fish, Duan Qiongyu felt that his soul had been purified and sublimated.The merciful and compassionate Namo Guanyin Bodhisattva, I hope you can hear the voices of the suffering people in the world. They worship you so devoutly, and I hope you can rescue them from the sea of ​​suffering.

Seeing that everyone closed their eyes and chanted sutras devoutly, Gu Yuanwei could only restrain his impatience and follow along.

An hour later, Gu Yuanwei's legs were numb. He moved his legs from time to time to look at the people around him, and he was still kneeling motionless. He was kneeling to such a standard that he admired it.

Even though there is a futon under his knees, he can last for half an hour, which is already the limit. After an hour, his life is almost dead.It would be nice if he was the governor or the servant, so that everyone would not suffer this crime, which is useless.

When worshiping his ancestors at home, he complained and was lazy, and his parents indulged him.

Duan Qiongyu followed the abbot and recited the "Great Compassion Mantra" repeatedly, not many times, if the distance is too far, it will not be in vain if it has not been heard by Avalokitesvara.

Gu Yuanwei couldn't hold on, so he sat on the futon and read along, but he didn't understand at all.

At noon they had a simple fast, and continued to chant sutras.Gu Yuanwei couldn't take it anymore, so he simply excused himself to have a stomachache and asked for leave to rest.

According to the plan, they had to pray for two days, recite the "Great Compassion Mantra" on one day, and recite the "Rebirth Mantra" on the other day.The next day, Gu Yuanwei was embarrassed to continue to be ill, so he knelt down again.

And the person who delivered the supplies was changed—it was delivered by Ji Tong.During lunch, Ji Tong pulled Duan Qiongyu to a secluded place, "Guess what I brought here?"

Duan Qiongyu didn't wait for him to take it out, and directly took it out of his arms, asking, "What good thing? Why did you come to deliver the supplies?"

Maybe he scratched Ji Tong's itchy flesh, he bent down and laughed "haha", and grabbed Duan Qiongyu's hand, "I... I only found out from the "Changyang News" that you came here, so I won this opportunity to come and see you."

"Don't touch it, I'll get it for you." Ji Tong said a little unbearably.

He took out two packages from his pocket and put them on the stone table beside him.Duan Qiongyu quickly opened it, and a package was filled with shiny golden soufflés.He swallowed, and opened another package, which was braised beef with a strong aroma.

Duan Qiongyu squeezed the greased paper bag and swallowed.God knows, how long has he not eaten meat?Ji Tong took the beef to his side and took out his dagger to cut the meat.Duan Qiongyu's eyes followed the movement of the beef.

Picking up a golden soufflé, he ate and watched.

After Ji Tong cut it, he pushed the beef to his side and looked at him funny, "You're hungry! Eat it quickly. I know you can't eat it here, so I brought it for you."

Duan Qiongyu bit his lip, and picked up another golden soufflé to eat, "But I'm praying for the common people, so I can't eat meat."

That being said, Duan Qiongyu's eyes did not miss the beef.

Ji Tong picked up a piece with his hand and stuffed it into his mouth.Duan Qiongyu was caught off guard and had no choice but to "reluctantly" swallow it.

"Hey, since you've already eaten, don't worry about it." Ji Tong said with a smile, "Anyway, eating one piece is eating, and eating two pieces is still eating."

Duan Qiongyu smiled awkwardly.He couldn't hear the teasing in Ji Tong's words, and he happily disposed of the large pile of beef, which may weigh about two catties.

In the corner they didn't see, two people happened to see this scene - Zhan Xueming and Gu Yuanwei.

Zhan Xueming ran to Governor Liao and Shilang Tan, and sued Duan Qiongyu, "Duan Qiongyu was dishonest. During the prayer, he secretly ate meat. Governor Liao and Shilang Tan, you haven't eaten anything for so long. Good stuff, but he eats it alone."

Tan Shilang is ugly, Duan Qiongyu is also a member of the Ministry of Industry, it is his fault that he did not manage his subordinates well, so he took people to the small courtyard where Duan Qiongyu and the others stayed.

Everyone eats in front, so there is no one in this courtyard.Duan Qiongyu was caught before he finished eating.Tan Shilang severely criticized him, and he was not allowed to participate in the blessing in the afternoon.

Ji Tong feels very guilty about this.Duan Qiongyu directly forgave him, because he knew that it was the result of his own greedy mouth.

"If I endure today, I'll be fine."

In the evening, after praying for blessings, Tan Shilang asked everyone to rest here for one night, and then went down the mountain early tomorrow morning, asking them to pray for themselves and their families.

Ji Tong could only hug him and comfort him and said, "It's okay, no one is perfect."

Zhan Xueming called Gu Yuanwei to the mountain and said, "How is the scenery here?"

Gu Yuanwei didn't know what his purpose was. Looking at the rare sunset glow in the sky, he said, "It's beautiful. It must be sunny tomorrow, and the flood must be over."

Zhan Xueming also looked at the brilliant clouds and said: "Of course it is beautiful here. Not only can you get closer to the colorful clouds, but you can also see the lush forests below the mountain and the sparkling Qianjiang River. Do you know why?"

"Because we stand tall?" Gu Yuanwei guessed Zhan Xueming's intention.

"You're right. I know you're a talented and smart person, but," Zhan Xueming changed his tone, "It's very difficult for a poor family like us to climb up."

Gu Yuanwei looked at Zhan Xueming, but didn't speak, he already guessed a little bit what Zhan Xueming was going to say.

"I used to be like you, working hard and devoting myself to the common people, but what did I get? At my age, I'm still a sixth grade member.

I am also a Jinshi, why can Duan Qiongyu and Bai Xingkun be the sixth rank from the beginning, but I can only start from the ninth rank sesame official?Because, one of them is a rich and noble family, a scholarly family, and they are related to high-ranking officials.

And you?If you are not a Jinshi yet, how difficult it is to climb up from a foreign official, have you ever thought about it?I know you are a self-motivated young man, but reality is sometimes cruel. "

Gu Yuanwei sighed, "Of course I thought about it. But what can I do, I have neither relatives nor connections with high-ranking officials."

Zhan Xueming held him by the shoulder and said, "We children from poor families must be united in order to survive. You didn't stop me today, I believe you have a lot of complaints about Duan Qiongyu, right?"

Gu Yuanwei smiled helplessly: "I'm just an insignificant person, how dare I complain?"

Zhan Xueming patted him on the shoulder, "I have a way, as long as you help me sit in the position of the Secretary of the Ministry of Water, I will immediately promote you to replace Duan Qiongyu as Yuanwailang."

"what way?"

"Aren't you designing a new flood control dam? You have someone cut corners, and then put the blame on Duan Qiongyu, saying that he asked you to do it because he—corruption."