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Anxi is supposed to be quiet before this snow comes. In such a cold weather, after accumulating enough food and firewood for the winter, under normal circumstances, if there is no other way, the people are not willing to travel far away. For example, Qiuci
In the city, if it hadn’t been for the big Buddhist festival, only the local people would be left. The excitement would not be as lively as in the past.
But this year is a little different. Monks from all over the country came and stayed in various temples in the city. Then they lined up to receive the ultimatum at the Great Protectorate.
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Without this thing, we are just wild monks and wild nuns. The government is responsible for the ultimatum, and there is nothing we can do about it. If the temple flourishes, the government cannot collect taxes! The temple's fields cannot collect taxes, and the surrounding farmers would rather give their fields to the temple as tenants.
What's more, you can avoid performing various types of labor and military service. Over time, land can be annexed to a terrifying level.
Therefore, there have been several times in history when the Buddha was exterminated. This was not because it was non-annihilation, but because the religious body had developed to a certain extent, which was more harmful than beneficial.
The Tang Dynasty learned from the lessons of the Sui Dynasty and established a "Shrine Department" in the Ministry of Rites, which was responsible for the registration of monks. In Chang'an, if you want to become a legal monk, you must apply for an ultimatum. This ultimatum costs money.
, how much you spend depends on the popularity of you or the temple you are in, the popularity of your master and the masters in your temple. But no matter how respectable you are, you still have to pay one or two thousand yuan.
In addition to the certificate of salvation, you must also have a certificate of precepts to prove that you have taken the precepts. As for the certificate of precepts, you must have three masters and seven certificates. That is, three masters and seven people to prove that you have really taken the precepts.
When monks and nuns want to go out, these two people are indispensable. Every time you pass a city or a post station on the official road, people will ask you: Can Tan Yue have an ultimatum?
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They verify that it is correct and put a stamp on it to prove that you entered the city legally. With this thing, you can place an order at the temple in the city. Then when you leave, when you leave the city and pass the checkpoint, they stamp another stamp to prove that the monk is in the city.
There is no crime in our area, so it is a legal way. Then you can leave safely and boldly.
If you don't have these things to prove your identity, then I'm sorry, the government will detain you, or you can return the way you came.
Of course, it’s okay not to take the official road. You can run around in the wilderness as you like. But in this situation, there are wolves in the wilderness! There are always people passing by the official road, so wild animals are not helpless and will not approach during the day. Relatively speaking,
Safe! Try it in the wilderness and no one will know if it is eaten by a wolf.
Such a management method can basically control the situation of monks in the Tang Dynasty. The size of each temple and the number of monks can also be known.
Every year, each government office has to compile this booklet and then report it to the Ministry of Rites.
Relatively speaking, Anxi's control is loose. The reason is simply that it costs money to pay the ultimatum. If the local monks have no plans to go out, why do they do it?
Now, the Anxi Protectorate provides it for free, so who wouldn’t come? In addition, the nobles hope that the monks will go out to take care of the tea mountains for them, which can avoid taxes! Then this must be done. At no cost
, everything that can be handled will be handled.
Even the monks from Qiuci seem to have to travel a long way. But people don’t need to bring dry food when they go out. Just like now, so many monks gather here, and the people in the city bring out the food and drink at home.
, and asked the monk to just eat. Lin Yutong asked someone to set up a pot at the door. There was nothing else but porridge made from various grains. At least it was hot.
Then the monks would hold their rice bowls and eat the food given by anyone with peace of mind.
After being so busy for a few days, when the snow fell, I basically completed the ultimatum.
How many monks are there in Anxi? There are more than 14,000 monks in the four towns of Anxi alone. But in addition to these four towns, there are 23 governor's offices, covering various tribes.
After counting the monks in the areas under the jurisdiction of these twenty-three governors, a total of 89,721 people were counted.
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This means that every three people, in addition to supporting themselves and the main family, have to contribute another share to support these monks.
But some things are like this. We see that the burdens on the people are heavy, but people who believe in Buddhism don't think so. They think that suffering is something they deserve. If they suffer in this life, they will live a good life in the next life. So they are willing to put the most effort into it.
Use the good ones to feed the monks.
Lin Yutong looked at the box of records and then closed the book.
Moreover, Tongtong is about giving, while Buddhist temple is about taking. In this case, whose Buddhist principles are easier for people to accept.
The great monk asked Tongtong, "Is this the Buddha in Your Highness' heart?"
She is a bachelor, so she came here for a while. But as a princess, she also acts in the name of Bodhisattva. What should the old monk do with such a person?
Now there is medicine. The medicine must be hot, but at a temperature of more than 20 degrees below zero, it can be taken into the mouth after a little hesitation. The girl drank it very slowly. Even though the medicine was very bitter, she still endured it and finished it.
After finishing the drink, Lin Yutong used this bowl to scoop out another bowl of medicine for treating typhoid fever. "Take it back and heat it up for the patient to drink. Then just bring the bowl over later."
The smell of medicine is so wafting that even the great monk can hardly smell it.
The girl could only understand but could not speak Chinese. Lin Yutong took a pottery bowl, scooped out a bowl of medicine from the pot on the edge, and then handed it to the girl, indicating that this was for her to drink.
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Just as he was about to speak, he saw a girl of thirteen or fourteen coming over in small steps.
Lin Yutong laughed, "The girl doesn't have typhoid fever, she must be someone with typhoid fever in her family."
First, I had to visit the great monk. This time Tongtong went with him.
This really caught the Fourth Master off guard and forced him to speed up the progress.
But I don't want that dillydallying way.
As soon as he finished speaking, the corners of the master's mouth twitched.
Yes! Thank you Bodhisattva for your advice. After sending this one away, someone finally came forward. Lin Yutong only used two eyes to see the doctor. This one has rheumatism. I will give you a bowl of painkillers first. Ask her to go to the door of the princess's house to get the medicine.
If you have a cough, I will give you a bowl of antitussive. Same thing. If you feel coughed, please come over. If you are angry, I will give you a bowl of antitussive. After you sleep, your throat will no longer hurt and your gums will not be swollen.
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Then Tongtong said seriously: "I had a dream last night, dreaming about Master Guanyin."
Yes! This method works quickly and relieves anger! But if you continue like this, the people will have to worship you, saying that you are the reincarnation of the Bodhisattva and come to save the suffering! At that time, Tao Dayou and others should report to the court.
They will definitely praise you! But what does the minister who holds this document see in it? It’s you who is trying to win people’s hearts!
Oh? The great monk's eyelids twitched, and he had to take back his previous words, "It seems that His Highness is still destined to be a Buddha." Lin Yutong shook his head again, "In the dream, Master Guanyin was solemn in appearance, but he didn't say a word.
When I woke up in the middle of the night, I was thinking, what does the great master mean? Is there any advice? After thinking about it for half the night, I figured it out. The great master saves the suffering, and his disciples can only pray to the great master to save the suffering? Wrong.
Disciples of scholars save the sufferings of others. If every disciple can save himself and then save others, he is a pious person. Therefore, I came. I know that the weather is suddenly cold and many people among the people are suffering from typhoid fever.
.There is a decoction here, I don’t know if it is effective or not. If my interpretation of Guanyin’s instructions is correct, this decoction should be effective, and a bowl of decoction will definitely make you feel better tomorrow. If I am not correct, I won’t waste any time thinking about it.”
The fourth master didn’t even need to look to know what the great monk’s expression was like. If Tongtong was tormented like this for a whole winter, the temple’s offerings would be cut off. Except for the nobles who offered offerings to them, ordinary people... would think that I believe in Buddhism.
In compliance with the Bodhisattva's will, I have a bowl of soup and give alms to the beggars. That is what Buddhist disciples should do.
If so, you won't be able to stay in Anxi very long.
Lin Yutong was very polite. There were so many people watching around that he couldn't go into the temple to worship Buddha, and he was also curious about what he was doing. It was cold, and there was nothing else to do except worship Buddha. The incense here was very strong every day.
Lin Yutong helped her, "There's no need to do this. Save yourself first, and then save others when you can. If you want, thank Bodhisattva for his guidance."
As he said that, he looked at the crowd and said, "Do you have typhoid fever? Do you have typhoid fever at home? Can you come over and try the medicine? Guanyin can give you advice. If it doesn't work, you will know after you try it!"
I just borrowed the great monk's place to give me a day's worth of medicine for free.
So the next day, I ran to the entrance of Thousand Buddhas Temple and set up a large tent, and then set up several large pots to boil medicine at the entrance.
"Your Highness, what are you doing?" The old monk looked at the posture and didn't quite understand the princess.
It was still dark the next day, and the door was already crowded. Because the medicine worked! This must be the appearance of the Bodhisattva!
Fourth Master: "..." I want to have a good talk with them, why are you threatening them so much? How can we talk if you do this?
Tongtong nodded, "I think the Buddha is good, and he encourages people to do good. Only when you do good and have fear in your heart can you abide by the laws of the court. In my opinion, the Buddha has the power to educate. Buddhism transforms the people.
, the court respects the Buddha. But if you exploit the people in the name of the Buddha, the court will not allow it. The court never destroys the Buddha. It only destroys people. It is just people who use the name of the Buddha to put pressure on the people. Master, if you promote the Buddha, the court cannot help it.
. The people believe in Buddhism, and the court cannot help it. But if anyone wants to use the name of Buddha to oppress the people of the world, the court will have to ban him. Anxi has a population of less than 400,000, but there are more than 100,000 monks and nuns. Master, monks and nuns are not Buddha, they are disciples of Buddha
. People believe in Buddhism, and believers are also disciples. This disciple cannot be allowed to support that disciple. If this is the case, it would be a big mistake. The court can give land to temples. There are many monks in the temple. Chanting sutras is practice. Is farming land not practice? Master
, Buddha has thousands of faces, and people also have thousands of faces. At this moment, I am willing to face you with compassion. At the next moment, if I raise the butcher knife, then you have to believe that this is just another side of me. Bodhisattvas also have
King Kong, nothing more."
The Fourth Master said, "Don't be anxious, this is not something to be rushed out! Those two thousand children should be taught first, and the influence will be subtle, and they will eventually change."
The girl took the bowl and left. After walking two steps, she put her hand on her belly, her eyes were bright, and she was muttering something. She put the bowl aside and knelt on the ground and kowtowed to Lin Yutong.
This is for gynecological treatment. The little girl must have pain when she is on her period. There must be no one at home, otherwise they would not ask such a girl who is on her period to go out. Because this girl is on her period, she does not dare to enter the temple because
Because it was unclean, she could only kneel at the door of the Buddhist temple and pray for blessings from Bodhisattva.
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