The Book of Troubled Times

Chapter 706 This is Buddha

"Actually, when I saw King Zhao here, although my heart palpitated, I felt that my secret place had suddenly turned into a sanctuary with people coming and going... but I just breathed out again. This proves that King Zhao is not a **** or a Buddha after all. You see things yourself, rather than sending a horse thousands of miles away to solve them.”

In the monastery, Yuancheng Yuanxing and Zhao Changhe were sitting around making tea. Wu Zhui stood next to Zhao Changhe and happily rubbed his face against his. Obviously, this feeling of "working alone" made Wu Zhui very proud.

Yue Hongling was not here, having gone to the hot springs.

The Buddha was moved out of the secret realm where people came and went. After he came out, he still sat cross-legged. It can be seen that he was not resurrected before, but was activated in a special way. After being destroyed and absorbing energy, he was completely turned into bricks. Fortunately, there is still a faint breath on his body, which proves that he is not completely dead, and there will be a chance of resurrection in the future.

After hearing Yuan Cheng’s complaint, Zhao Changhe sipped his tea and smiled: “It seems that the master himself also believes that the Buddha who can know the world does not exist? Does this shake his belief?”

Yuancheng shook his head: "Buddhism has many branches and schools, and their interpretations of Buddhism are different. After being destroyed by the late emperor, the one we have left is a bit different."

"Oh?" Zhao Changhe became more interested: "I would like to hear the details."

"What we are talking about is knowing one's mind, seeing one's nature, and being able to become a Buddha, which means that everyone in the world can become a Buddha." Yuan Cheng did not take advantage of the Buddhists, but said very simply: "What is a Buddha? That is just a concept. . If I can do what the scriptures say, I am a Buddha. If I cannot do it, or if I change later, then even Sakyamuni himself and even if the Buddha's Dharma is boundless, he is not worthy of being called a Buddha."

Zhao Changhe nodded after hearing this: "I like this kind of Buddhism. Is this why your family still has a strong force that has been wiped out by others?"

Yuan Cheng sighed: "Maybe. Going back to King Zhao's previous question, does a Buddha who can know the world exist? Buddha must exist. There is no one now, and there will be one in the future, but he may not be able to know the world. He can know There is also a strong person in the world, but he may not be a Buddha, he can also be King Zhao, or he can be a hero. Of course, it is not impossible if the king of Zhao and the heroine are Buddha and Bodhisattva."

Zhao Changhe smiled and said, "What you said gave me a political hint."

Yuancheng smiled while stroking his palms: "If King Zhao thinks there is, then there will be."

Zhao Changhe said: "I can't be a Buddha. I am almost happy to be a Buddha. Everyone's understanding of the Paradise is not a paradise."

Yuancheng: “…”

 Whenever this kind of problem comes to matters between men and women, no matter how many people you can flirt with in the past, they will instantly fall into stagnation.

Next to him, Yuan Xing couldn't help but laugh: "So the Maitreya Sect has never been extinguished, and its incense will spread forever."

Yuancheng also laughed at these words, and several old monks around him were laughing.

Zhao Changhe also touched his hands and smiled, thinking that these monks were quite interesting.

I had little contact with Buddhism and Taoism in the past. I didn’t have many conversations with Guichen Xuanchong and Yuxu in this area, and I only had a brief chat with Yuanxing. I was somewhat prejudiced against these sects—to be honest, I didn’t have much contact with the four sects. The same goes for the Elephant Cult. I have always felt that their belief is stupid. Of course, now that belief has theoretically become my own. Since the Four Elephants have become a kiln, I can’t criticize them. Why shouldn’t I criticize myself?

In short, it seems that there is no need to be biased. According to the theory of this group of monks, it is much better than the Blood God Cult of the Four Symbols Cult. In fact... they can spread so widely in both worlds, which has their own advantages.

Moreover, Yuan Cheng’s words are implicitly expressing his position, so we can listen to you. Of course, the premise is that you must meet their definition of Buddha, but before we even talk about it, we are stuck on the issue of men and women.

Except for the male and female affairs, Yuan Cheng Yuanxing really thinks that Zhao Changhe is quite similar. In fact, the male and female affairs themselves are not a big deal. If you are a couple who raise eyebrows, the old monks may not think it is a big deal. The key is this thing. There are just too many. Even the sword spirit can grow into a sea of ​​people. If you say this is a Buddha, it will really become a happy Buddha.

  Toncy jokes are also meant to smooth things over and break the embarrassment. Once the atmosphere was good, Yuan Cheng could continue: "Anyway, everyone in this temple would like to thank King Zhao for his help."

As for who is the Buddha, let’s leave it aside for now, there is no way to talk about it. With this discussion, I have to rely on the Maitreya Sect...

Zhao Changhe said: "I also want to thank Master Yuanxing again. Back then, the map was regarded as a great matchmaker between me and Hong Ling, and even between me and Sanniang... The significance is far beyond what Master could have imagined." , a monk can be a matchmaker, but he never wants to be a one-to-many matchmaker. never mind.

Zhao Changhe continued: "In fact, helping you is also helping myself. The other party is obviously here to sow discord between our two families. I know about Annihilation. It wants chaos in the world and does not want a unified China. This The point was very prominent before, but you..."

　　He paused for a moment, and Yuan Cheng said very wisely: "Don't worry, King Zhao. We firmly support the unification of China and work hard for the stability of all people."

Zhao Changhe always felt a bit modern after listening to these words, and wanted to help them change the expression... But thinking about it, it seemed that it was just the same, so he said: "The court is also happy to see you safeguarding your faith and leading people to do good. But there are a few here This is a question that needs to be explained clearly to you all.”

 It can be said that the imperial court is happy to see this tone... The monks were all relieved. You must know that the so-called order to exterminate Buddhism is still hanging on the head and has not been canceled at all. If Zhao Changhe comes and says that you are not legal at all, Buddhism at this time really has no way to fight against the imperial court and will have to hide miserably underground. As time goes by, no one dares to say whether it will turn into a Maitreya sect again.

 Zhao Changhe's ability to set the tone in this way basically means that the order to exterminate the Buddha has been cancelled, and then everything else can be discussed.

Yuancheng said: "King Zhao, please speak."

Zhao Changhe said: "First, you are impatient and can easily be taken advantage of. That impatience and contention are inherently demonic. I practice demonic skills and have a say in this. I will all be slow." Only by coming down can you not be controlled by the blood evil intention. How much more so in Buddhism?"

The monks whispered the Buddha's name: "Amitabha..."

Who said this person has nothing to do with Buddha? The meaning is clearly close.

Zhao Changhe continued: "Once this intention is exploited, it is the source of this difficulty. There is a lot of disputes and confusion in the power of faith absorbed by this Buddha, which leads to an overflowing heart of anger, which is contrary to the original intention of the Raging Eye King Kong. . The purpose of King Kong’s angry eyes is to subjugate demons and protect the way, and to combat injustice in the world, rather than to argue with each other for interests or prejudices. At the same time, it also gave Jingxiang, who had finally been stable, another source of chaos, adding chaos to me..."

Yuancheng said: "I know I was wrong."

 Zhao Changhe was startled. He saw the old monk with white eyebrows and white beard lowering his head to admit his mistake. He didn't want to scold him any more. He just said: "Secondly, if Buddhism wants to continue to spread, some rules must be established."

 “King Zhao, please speak.”

"I don't know where you came from that Buddhist property is tax-free and monks are exempt from military service. Maybe it was the practice of the previous dynasty earlier, maybe you also need such support to develop, but my words are here, no. If you want to establish It is okay to preach in the temple, but the tax servants must work together as one, otherwise the land will be merged and the population will be lost, and there will be a big conflict sooner or later. Now that your temple is so big and you have a lot of land, first pay the taxes for the fourth quarter to me, and pay the tax for the evaded servants. If you make up for it, you can convert it into money and food."

 The monks in the room all looked at each other in confusion, with somewhat bitter expressions on their faces.

 If you can still argue, the situation is stronger now. It is obvious that there is a demon secretly targeting your family. The Buddha was almost killed, but King Zhao saved him. Not to mention the kindness, just in terms of follow-up and Zhao Changhe's continued help is needed, everyone has no capital to argue, and they can only hold back their sorrow.

Evading taxes feels good for a while, but when it comes time to pay taxes, you may have to sell your land to afford it. Fortunately, the late payment fee was not included, otherwise I might have torn down the Buddha statues in the hall and sold them...

Zhao Changhe sighed and whispered: "Corvee service is a bit contrary to my three views. I felt very uncomfortable when I saw it in Bashu. In addition to due military service, I will find a way to make this thing Disappear forever, or be replaced. But the premise is that we must have a stable society, a peaceful and prosperous environment, and if you have a Buddha mind, you should help me to fight against both internal and external problems."

The monks stood up and bowed, and whispered the Buddha's name: "Amitabha...Who said that King Zhao is not a Buddha? This is the Buddha."

Zhao Changhe was about to add a few words when he suddenly felt something in his heart. Turning around to look, Yue Hongling was leaning against the door and looking at him intently. Her beautiful eyes were appreciative and complex, and she didn't know how long she had been looking at him.

 (End of this chapter)