The matter of Chen Chang being taken to the backyard of Tiefo Temple by Xuyun was quickly reported to Hou Andu through Liu Ming.
Hou An didn't have time to scold Liu Ming, so he hurried over with a team of soldiers.
Just when I met Xu Yun and Chen Chang walked out of the hut.
Hou Andu hurriedly stepped forward and said with a serious face: "Your Highness, you have just been attacked by an assassin and you have been poisoned. It is not safe here. How can you risk your life here?"
Chen Chang glanced at him and was not angry because of Hou Andu's disrespectful tone. Instead, he smiled and said: "Master Sikong is too worried. Master Xuyun is just recuperating my body and teaching me some physical fitness tips."
It’s just a physical method.”
Hou Andu glanced at Master Xuyun who was standing aside, and saw that his eyes were slightly narrowed and his face showed no abnormal expression.
Liu Ming said from the side: "Lord Sikong, let me bring someone in and we will know."
Chen Chang was under their surveillance all the way, and now he took advantage of the two of them and came to this hut. There must be something weird.
Chen Chang's eyes widened: "Liu Ming, do you know that this is an important place for Buddhism? You should weigh the consequences of trespassing yourself."
Since the "theory of ascetics disrespecting the king" in the late Eastern Jin Dynasty, monks have always been in a culturally dominant position. On the road to enlightenment, monks are explorers and leaders, while lay people are Tan Yue, the sponsor and protector of the Buddhist faith.
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The rise of the idea of bodhisattva vows, especially Emperor Wu of Liang's re-creation of the ceremony of receiving bodhisattva vows, is undoubtedly a major adjustment to the relationship between monks and laymen. In the complicated and detailed ritual design, it has improved the status of lay Buddhist practice.
Later Liang Dynasty inherited the mantle of Liang Dynasty, and the status of Buddhism was still very high.
Liu Ming and others are all foreign troops. Without Xuyun's consent, breaking into the thatched hut would be a diplomatic incident.
Nan Chen may not care about the views of Hou Liang, but he is still wary of the Northern Zhou Dynasty behind him.
Liu Ming stopped where he was.
At this time, Cai Daye also arrived after hearing the news.
After asking for the reason, we tried to smooth things over.
Hou Andu said: "Your Highness, Mr. Cai, Master Xuyun, we are not disrespectful to the Buddha. In fact, His Highness's safety has been threatened several times, and Liu Ming has only fulfilled his duties. I hope that the eminent monk in this hut can be invited out.
See you."
Chen Chang said angrily: "Sir Hou, the master is doing some Qing Dynasty, so it's inconvenient to disturb him."
Hou Andu said: "Wei Chen did not intend to disturb the master's Qingxiu. We just met him once, so wei Chen can rest assured."
The implication is that if the person inside does not come out, it means there is something wrong with him.
The question is thrown to Chen Chang, let’s see how you respond.
Chen Chang glared angrily.
At this time, Master Xuyun blocked the door of the hut and said: "Dear donors, senior brother likes purity the most. I have disturbed him by bringing His Highness here today. I hope you will forgive me."
Liu Ming stepped forward with a knife and said without giving an inch: "Master, there is really a hidden dragon and crouching tiger in the Iron Buddha Temple. The assassin was hidden just now, and now here..."
Hou Andu shouted: "Liu Ming, don't be rude!"
Although he tried to stop it, he did not take any effective action.
In the midst of the stalemate, a Buddhist chant came out from inside the hut.
As the door opened, Master Void stepped out.
"The consciousness of a Buddha is only limited to a square inch. If there are thousands of images in the vastness, it does not go out of the five aggregates. But if you are equal and compassionate, do good and don't do evil, then the Buddha's way is ready. Why bother to confuse ordinary monks and still use metaphors as
Recording the truth, copying scriptures and writing portraits, ruining one's career and losing one's family, and even donating one's own life without being stingy. It can be said to be a great confusion."
"Just now, I had a conversation about Buddhism with His Highness the Prince. They were very congenial. They just talked for a while longer and made all the gentlemen worried. I am here to apologize to all of you." Master Void clasped his hands together after finishing speaking.
Hou Andu and Liu Ming looked at the thin old monk, and they were even more surprised.
They would have definitely hidden this person in the hut, but who would have thought that he would show up on his own initiative, and as soon as he came out, he would express his views on separating the moral education of Buddhism from the donation of wealth.
This is quite different from those ordinary monks.
Everyone hurriedly saluted.
Void put his hands together and praised: "Amitabha."
He continued: "Although there are many mysteries in Buddhism, if they are kept in a high cabinet, they will not be effective. Since a donor has just asked about this method of strengthening the body, I will tell you here.
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Chen Chang and others were all surprised.
After a pause, Xukong continued: "A person has veins throughout his body, which are connected to the spirit of the five internal organs. They circulate without being scattered, and flow continuously. Qi is generated from within, and blood is moistened from outside."
"When the heart beats, the force is released. It is accumulated and released, and it is given naturally. It comes out without realizing it, like the rising tide, like the hair of thunder."
Everyone understands that all human actions come from the heart.
In fact, it emphasizes cultivating the mind.
Chen Chang nodded repeatedly, feeling that this truth was indeed profound and profound.
"My lords, many of you are martial arts practitioners, and some of you must have practiced internal martial arts. But how can you achieve this combination of internal and external skills?"
"Qi in the body is like a small boat in the huge waves of the sea. When the waves are raging, the boat will naturally be thrown up and down, so why use force? If you want to use force, how can you use it? And where to use it?"
Hou Andu and Liu Ming were deeply touched after hearing this.
Every word of what the old monk said is precious.
Vukong glanced at Liu Ming and said: "This gentleman has practiced all his skills, but he has not improved in the past three years. Do you know why?"
Liu Ming shook his head, feeling greatly surprised.
This old monk only met him for the first time, so why did he know that his kung fu had been stagnant in the past few years?
Vukong smiled and said: "General, your martial arts skills are high, you have practiced hard, and you have become stricter in observing the precepts, but you just stopped at this step."
Liu Ming hurriedly said: "Yes, what the master said is absolutely true. This is also where I am extremely confused. I would like to ask the master for your enlightenment."
Unknowingly, the suspicion of the void turned into admiration.
Vukong shook his head and said: "The General is serious. It's not that I don't want to help you. It's because you have done too much killing and have too many distracting thoughts in your heart. If you want to take a step closer to your cultivation, you must put down the butcher knife. The General can do it."
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How can we give up our glory and wealth and return home?
Vukong turned to Chen Chang and said: "Since all the adults came to Lao Na's hut today, they are Lao Na's guests, so we are destined."
Xukong slowly said: "Buddhism is vast, and only those who are destined to cross it, especially Your Highness. Your Highness came to my Iron Buddha Temple, this is a fate; Your Highness came, the traitor in my Iron Buddha Temple came out of the water, and was uprooted
Eradication, this is another fate; moreover, His Highness has listened to what I just said, which will be of great benefit to His Highness himself and all the people in the world. This is another fate."
Xuyun put his hands together and said: "Your Highness has a profound blessing, and Xuyun is also happy for you."
Vukong said: "Junior brother, you are stubborn by nature. Although you have been immersed in Buddhism for decades, you are just like the general. The worldly connections in your heart are not resolved, and you have never been able to understand the true principles of my Buddha."
Xuyun looked panicked and said respectfully: "Senior brother's teachings are correct."
Xukong nodded slightly, indicating encouragement. After a while, Xu Yun smiled and then his face became happy. He nodded again, turned to Chen Chang, took out a letter from his sleeve and said: "
If Your Highness does not dislike it, you can study the Buddhist principles in it in your spare time. I just made some hurried annotations."
"Thank you for your kindness, Master. I am grateful to you!" Chen Chang took it respectfully.
Vukong smiled slightly and said: "His Highness should encounter a big disaster in the future. If His Highness can understand the mystery, maybe he can help His Highness survive this disaster."
Chen Chang was taken aback and said in a trembling voice: "A great calamity?"
"Yes, exactly!"
Hou Andu and Liu Ming looked at each other and felt a shock all over their bodies. They couldn't help but be shocked: "This master is really unfathomable. He has already guessed our plan."
When Chen Chang saw Zhu Qian with the "Seal of the Void" stamped on the envelope, he wrote "I would like to present to His Highness the King of Hengyang". The seven words were neatly spaced and the writing was solemn.
Hou Andu and Liu Ming felt vaguely that something was wrong and were eager to know the content of the letter, but it was inconvenient to bring it up at this time.
After saying goodbye to Master Void, Chen Chang returned to his dormitory.
Hou Andu and Liu Ming wanted to go in and ask in detail, but Chen Chang blocked the two people out by saying that he was tired.
Inside the room, Chen Chang's hands were trembling as he took out the letter and read it over. His face became more and more solemn, and in the end he burst into tears.
At this time, Zhou Hong walked in, saw that he looked sick, and asked: "Why is Your Highness like this? Did Master Void say something in the letter that made His Highness sad?"
Chen Chang handed over the letter and choked with sobs: "Just take a look."
Zhou Hong is his most trusted guard, so there is no need to hide this matter from Zhou Hong.
Zhou Hong took it and saw the letter read:
"Wu Xing Renfa first bowed his head and submitted a letter in front of the empty seat of the Iron Buddha Temple: Being obscene is not moral, and being arrogant is the ninety-five. After a long time of greetings, there is a clear voice. Quan Zichang has a beautiful look, elegant temperament, intelligent eloquence, and knows how to handle political affairs. However, this son
He is in the Zhou Dynasty as a hostage and cannot return to his homeland. Faxian is unable to do anything. Although he has sent envoys several times to pray in various ways, it has not been effective."
"If I have no children, I am afraid that there will be big changes in a hundred years. To protect his life, I entrust him to the master and teach him not to have any delusions. He should remember that farming, reading and inheritance will last for a long time, and poems and books will be passed down for generations. Do not ask for the Dharma.
He heard that he was a noble person, and I just want him to remain anonymous, live a healthy life, and leave a bloodline for our Chen family."
"If this son insists on refusing, and wants to raise an army to seize the throne, causing harm to the world, I pray that the master will sneak in and bring him back. When his temperament stabilizes, he will tell him what happened. I only hope that the Buddha will bless him, and don't pour it down.
Singing about people getting drunk is to shame them for their actions and make the country prosperous. When I write this book, I feel ashamed and do not fully understand what I mean. I pray for your forgiveness, Master."
Chen Baxian, Emperor Wu of Chen, was born in Xiaozi Fasheng. Zhou Hong was surprised after reading it and could not think of any words to comfort Chen Chang. He immediately handed the letter back and saw Chen Chang's face full of tears and sighed: "Your Highness, first
All the emperor’s painstaking efforts are here.”
Chen Chang was startled. At this moment, not only was his cousin unwilling to save his life, but also the assassins of the Northern Qi Dynasty, who did not know who they belonged to, and everyone regarded themselves as enemies. From Anlu to Jiangling, there were thorns every step of the way. Although the world is big, there is no one.
A place to stay.
I also think back to all the various scenes when we were happy at the knees of my parents. My parents raised me with deep affection and love, but now we are separated forever.
My father had anticipated this step a long time ago and knew that he would most likely end up in this situation if he acted recklessly.
When I wrote these letters to my father, I was probably even more hurt than myself.
He was sad and ashamed for a moment, wishing he could just hit him and die.
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