Volume 2 Meritorious Cao Chapter 368 Debating and Doing Good
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In a small town, there was a very powerful, arrogant and domineering gangster leader. He was rich and ferocious, but one day he was blocked in his home by a young man who was not famous but had great martial arts skills and beat him up. As a result, the gangster became very angry.
He was angry and wanted to take revenge but was afraid that if he could not take revenge, he would be beaten up by that martial arts master, which would be even more humiliating... So the ruffian thought about it and figured out a way to lead a group of people and shoot ten
Several luxury cars drove around in front of the martial arts master's house, and then a group of people went to the best hotel to have a nice meal.
It means to show off and intimidate, so be careful. I know where your family lives and how many people there are in your family.
In fact, I still felt guilty and a little scared.
This method seems to be very effective under normal circumstances, and when the neighbors see it, they will secretly admire them, ah, they are still amazing, look at the crowded place, the luxurious car...
The problem is, if this gangster leads people to drive to show off and demonstrate, the martial arts master has no idea that he is sitting at home watching TV and chatting with his family. Afterwards, no neighbor will be afraid of both sides.
So don't tell him.
Then will this ruffian feel that he has lost a lot of money afterwards?
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Country M performed such a show this time. Good guy, two aircraft carriers gathered in the high seas in the east of this country and held a large-scale military exercise with the allies. The total number of participating troops reached more than 10,000.
This has made countries all over the world, especially those around the military exercise area, all on tenterhooks and wondering, who is this for? Who is it to scare?
Who has made you unhappy again?
At the same time, the government of country m made a high-profile announcement that it had captured several members of the cult organization, as well as several staff members of a certain department of the CIA, suspected of colluding with the cult organization to commit crimes...
Oh, so that’s it.
Many countries suddenly realized that this was a demonstration by waving a stick and then giving a candy to eat.
In other words, the military exercise is to regain some face. Otherwise, if your government lodges a protest request, as the boss, we will obediently arrest our own people because of your dissatisfaction. Wouldn't that be a huge loss of face?
Everything cannot be tolerated without a leader. The performance of country M this time made the governments of Japan and East India hesitate for a while. After that, they finally agreed to the request, captured the cult members, and
The extradition request was granted.
in this way……
Li Ruiqing and other senior officials woke up from their confusion, oh, it was probably Xu Zhengyang who had done something.
But even senior figures like Li Ruiqing would never have thought that this military exercise was actually for Xu Zhengyang.
Country M has thought very clearly, and I think Xu Zhengyang should be able to understand what they mean.
It seemed that the outcome was the same as what they thought. When Nielsen expressed his personal apology to Xu Zhengyang on behalf of his country's government and informed him that the relevant personnel had been punished, Xu Zhengyang said calmly that he understood and said nothing else. It seemed to be a military exercise.
The deterrent effect has taken effect. Xu Zhengyang is very smart and will not pursue the case any further.
In fact, the reason why Xu Zhengyang did not continue to pursue the case was that he never thought that the M Congress would randomly arrest a few people to fool him.
This seems to be very similar to the self-confidence of the government of country m.
As for whether the military exercises of country m have a deterrent effect, it is more of a joke.
Xu Zhengyang never thought about it at such a profound level. Whoever loves military exercises can do military exercises. It’s none of my business! When he learned about the military exercises held by Country M through the news, he couldn’t help but curse in his heart. This
Isn’t it a fucking waste of resources?….
It is well known that the world's resources are now tight, but what consumes the most resources? War!
If resources are helplessly consumed in a war, then military exercises are simply a waste. Xu Zhengyang calculated a detailed account. Not to mention how many other materials were consumed in this military exercise, the oil alone had to be burned.
How much? If all the oil they wasted were allocated to Zhengyang International Logistics Group, would it be enough for this huge logistics group for half a year?
Fucking prodigal son!
Everyone is shouting about resource shortages, rising oil prices, and shortages all day long; human beings will be trapped in a resource dilemma in how many years. But they are still wasting a lot of money all day long.
Isn’t this self-defeating?
Xu Zhengyang checked on the Internet the number of military exercises and wars in various countries around the world every year. Although he couldn't calculate the number at once, he roughly guessed: If there were no such military exercises, the fuel saved would at least be enough to support the country.
How much does it cost a small country in all aspects of the country for a year?
No, if you include the military resources consumed by all countries around the world every year, it is enough to cover the entire country of a superpower.
This calculation is not difficult to calculate. How much fuel does a military aircraft consume when it goes out for a walk? How long will it last if you throw this fuel into a car?
Xu Zhengyang was sitting at his desk, looking up information in front of the computer and using a pen to add, subtract, multiply and divide on the paper.
If someone who didn't know Xu Zhengyang's background at this time saw him doing such an idle thing, most likely they would call him an idiot in their hearts.
At this moment, Li Bingjie walked in with brewed tea.
The study door is open, so there is no need to knock on the door. This is also Xu Zhengyang's carefulness. In order not to have too much trouble with his family, so when he has nothing important to do in his spare time, he always leaves the study door open, so as not to worry about the family.
When someone needs something, they have to knock on the door politely.
Anyway, few people usually bother him.
Looking at the web pages on the computer screen in front of Xu Zhengyang, as well as the scrawled calculations and numbers that Xu Zhengyang listed on the paper, the ice-snow and smart Li Bingjie was startled for a moment, and then she guessed what Xu Zhengyang was thinking.
Putting the tea cup down, Li Bingjie stood behind Xu Zhengyang. She gently placed her hands on Xu Zhengyang's shoulders, leaned forward slightly, rested her chin on Xu Zhengyang's shoulders, and said softly: "Some things cannot be rushed...take your time."
Xu Zhengyang smiled and raised his hand to his shoulder, held his wife's soft and boneless hand, and said: "Everyone wants to be a superman or a hero. People seem to have a dream of world peace in their hearts... However, dreams are always
It becomes out of reach in the face of reality, or it simply gives up for the sake of real interests."
"It's not a mistake." Li Bingjie smiled.
"Yeah." Xu Zhengyang nodded, "Sooner or later, the resources on the earth will be consumed by humans themselves..."
"So human beings have always been working hard to find and develop new energy sources, and are working hard to develop science and technology, hoping to go into the universe, right?".
Xu Zhengyang was startled for a moment, and then said thoughtfully: "In the future, we, as a couple, will also go outside to have a look?"
"where?"
"The universe, alien civilization..."
Li Bingjie was stunned. She had never thought about this question, and she didn't know how Xu Zhengyang suddenly thought of it.
In fact, Xu Zhengyang just now suddenly thought of some of the past recorded in the Heavenly Court History. After the first spiritual consciousness appeared in the ancient era, it turned into a ubiquitous underworld, spreading into the endless universe; and in the later period
, when the spiritual energy is exhausted, those ancient gods will either engage in constant divine wars to compete for the resources of spiritual energy, or the great gods with super powerful power will fly by relying on the induction of the spiritual consciousness.
Enter the endless universe to find other spiritual treasures that may or may not exist...
Are they all still there?
If so, is it in other dimensions, universes, or in this level of space?
Shaking his head and putting aside these temporarily irrelevant thoughts, Xu Zhengyang picked up the tea cup and took a sip of tea. He leaned his head up against Li Bingjie's arms, feeling the tenderness, and said with a smile: "In a few days, we won't be able to do anything."
Go abroad by boat and travel everywhere... Well, it doesn't cost any money, we have our own ship."
"Haha." Li Bingjie couldn't help but laugh. Of course she knew that when Xu Zhengyang mentioned his own ship, he naturally meant the freighter owned by Zhengyang International Logistics Group. Even now, Xu Zhengyang often shows off his petty attitude from time to time, which is unavoidable.
It made Li Bingjie smile.
"I also need to go……"
As a childish voice sounded, Xu Xiaotian jumped in from outside the door.
The little guy has been listening at the door for a while.
Xu Zhengyang and Li Bingjie both had happy smiles on their faces. The child is becoming more and more sensible as he grows up, but occasionally he still shows some naughty and naughty aspects, such as eavesdropping on adults... Although, this kind of thing cannot be hidden from Li Bingjie and Xu Zhengyang, but in
Even though it's not so private that they can't be seen by others, they will still accommodate their child's innocence and make him feel happier and more playful.
The family of three was enjoying themselves happily, and while they were chatting and joking, Wang Yongyong's report sounded in Xu Zhengyang's mind:
"Sir, a monk is here to see you."
"Oh?" Xu Zhengyang smiled and said, "Don't stop me."
"Yes." Wang Yongyong responded.
Xu Zhengyang stood up, held his son's little hand and walked out. He said to his wife: "We have a guest here. Let's meet him. Speaking of which, I also want to visit famous places across the country, visit hidden masters, and learn some religious thoughts...
"
"Who is coming?" Li Bingjie asked curiously.
"Eminent Monk."
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As soon as the family of three went downstairs to the living room, Miss Qingling came in from outside and said that an old monk, who claimed to be "Jueyuan", came to visit Xu Zhengyang.
Xu Zhengyang smiled and ordered: "Master Jueyuan, please come in."
Miss Qingling nodded and walked out.
After a while, an old monk with white eyebrows and rosy face walked in. He clasped his hands to greet Xu Zhengyang and introduced himself. Master Jueyuan had a peaceful expression, and his eyes were deep and clear. He was a domestic monk.
The eminent monks who enjoy a good reputation in religious associations have rarely made public appearances in recent years.
When Xu Zhengyang was studying some books on religious thought a few days ago, he occasionally checked some information on the Internet, and he also knew the name of Master Jueyuan.
The couple responded politely and invited Master Jue Yuan to go upstairs.
In many aspects, Xu Zhengyang approves of some of the doctrines advocated in true religious beliefs, the spiritual ethics promoted, etc. It is true that as Xu Zhengyang is a god, there are naturally some aspects that he does not approve of. But for this kind of
Xu Zhengyang still has respect in his heart for someone who possesses great wisdom and a transcendent state of mind that cannot be matched by ordinary people.
After inviting Master Jue Yuan into the study, Li Bingjie took the children away without disturbing their conversation, and asked the nanny Xiao Zhou to make a pot of hot tea and bring it to the study.
Xu Zhengyang likes elegance and simplicity, so his study is decorated quite quietly, with two green bamboo bonsais, a few spider lily flowers, wood-colored antique furniture, and a light fragrance exuding from the room.
Master Jue Yuan's expression was always gentle and peaceful, with a smile on his face. After saying thank you and sitting down, he said, "Amitabha, the monk came uninvited. Sorry for disturbing you."
"You're welcome, Master." Xu Zhengyang poured tea with a smile and said with a smile: "I have heard of your name for a long time, and I have been thinking of visiting you recently, which is a coincidence..."...
"Everything originates from the Dharma, and everything comes from its own origin."
Master Jue Yuan seemed to always have a smile on his face when he spoke, but it gave people an extremely calm feeling.
"Master Jue Yuan is an eminent monk, I hope you can give me more advice, haha." Xu Zhengyang really wanted to say something like "visiting a humble abode and making the flowers shine", but it always felt awkward and a bit show off, so he just said
Not so much politeness anymore.
Master Jue Yuan looked at Xu Zhengyang calmly, with a clear light in his deep eyes, which seemed to be able to penetrate people's hearts. He said gently and calmly: "May I ask Almsgiver Xu... how should the monk address you?"
"
"My name is Zhengyang." Xu Zhengyang smiled.
"I dare not." Master Jueyuan shook his head, "You are a god, and now you are the only one in the world..."
Xu Zhengyang smiled and shook his head silently.
"The monk was bold enough to call the benefactor by his name." Master Jueyuan sighed softly and said, "Now that Zhengyang is a god, why does he interfere in the affairs of the mortal world?"
"Shouldn't it?" Xu Zhengyang asked with a smile.
"Only I am the only one in heaven and on earth." Master Jueyuan said calmly: "Only me means that everyone in the world can be independent of themselves and does not need to control 'my' destiny. I want to pursue what Zhengyang says and does.
It’s such a fair world, isn’t it?”.
Xu Zhengyang nodded, he knew this sentence.
The founder of Buddhism once said, "I am the only one in heaven and on earth." The word "I" in this statement refers to everyone.
Moreover, people need to control their own destiny and do not need the arrangements of anyone or transcendent gods, let alone take orders from others.
"Zhengyang has great ambitions, but if he acts like this, isn't it self-contradictory?"
"How do you say that?" Xu Zhengyang asked with narrowed eyes.
Master Jue Yuan shook his head and said: "Monk heard that Zhengyang's actions over the years were all unexpected and extraordinary. He used his divine power to intimidate people's hearts, demonstrate justice, and promote goodness... But in the end, I'm afraid it will only make the world fearful or even...
It is hateful to fight violence with violence and evil with evil. It cannot last long."
"All living beings are equal?" Xu Zhengyang smiled and said: "Being only myself is selfishness. There is nothing wrong with selfish nature... Then, of course I can also be 'self-centered'. Master, what do you think?"
Master Jue Yuan smiled and said: "Does Zhengyang want to be so 'me-only'?"
Xu Zhengyang said: "Master, aren't you also 'only me'?".
Master Jue Yuan smiled and nodded, saying: "Zhengyang has a very high level of understanding and has a predestined relationship with the Buddha..."
If it weren't for the fact that Xu Zhengyang's mood has indeed improved a lot now, Master Jue Yuan's words would definitely make Xu Zhengyang curse in his heart, "Bullshit, how simple is this?" But now that I think about it, after this conversation with Jue Yuan, Xu Zhengyang felt
A very simple question can easily sprout many branches and vines.
"It's not about understanding, it's just that I feel like I should do something that needs to be done." Xu Zhengyang waved his hand modestly.
"Zhengyang, in this secular world, there is naturally a secular life, a vast world, and a rolling dust of mortals... Why should we forcefully restrict people's living habits? This is not a great good, but a great evil." Master Jueyuan advised.
Xu Zhengyang nodded and did not deny it, but he smiled and said: "Master, in your opinion, if the world continues to live like this...how long can religion exist?"
"Endless." Master Jueyuan said calmly and confidently.
"Otherwise." Xu Zhengyang shook his head and said: "It is undeniable that religious beliefs have existed for thousands of years, and have waxed and waned, but they have never ceased... That is also because people's hearts are inherently good. But looking at the current situation and the development of society,
Corrosion, from all aspects, I think in the future, the meaning of religion will exist in name only.”
Master Jue Yuan was slightly startled, shook his head in disapproval, and said, "That's wrong."…
"Perhaps my vision is narrow and I don't see far enough." Xu Zhengyang said with a smile. He was not willing to argue with this master.
"I dare to ask, how will Zhengyang's future path go?"
"Master Jueyuan, you can rest assured. I sincerely admire and approve of the true and good religion." Xu Zhengyang said seriously.
Master Jue Yuan shook his head and said: "Zhengyang has misunderstood. The monk has never thought about this. He is not worried that the Buddha will perish under any attack or situation. There is no limit to the Buddha."
"They asked you to persuade me, but it's not necessary." Xu Zhengyang took a sip of tea, and then said: "Buddha believes that a person's good or bad fortune, success or failure, honor and disgrace, are determined by the good and evil of his actions and the effort he makes.
.No one can lift 'me' to heaven, and no one can push 'me' into hell. Praising and singing cannot lead to happiness. Only by down-to-earth cultivation of mind and character can one's personality be purified and sublimated.
Let yourself enjoy the happiness of peace of mind.”
Master Jue Yuan nodded and looked at Xu Zhengyang calmly.
"But..." Xu Zhengyang smiled and said: "There is a saying nowadays that good people don't live long and bad people live for thousands of years. Who decides the good or bad? This is unfair, right?"
"Blessings and misfortunes depend on each other. Only each person understands his own happiness and pain in his heart." Master Jueyuan said.
"But in everyone's heart, they don't know whether others are happy or miserable. Seeing the nourishment of evil people's lives, they will naturally feel dissatisfied and resentful, sighing that the way of heaven is unfair... Fairness is like a miracle. You don't understand it.
If it is done in vain, who will believe it? People are 'self-centered' and only believe in what is in front of them."
Master Jue Yuan shook his head.
Xu Zhengyang smiled and said: "Master, how many people in the world have such a transcendental state of mind as you?"
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In fact, in this kind of debate, no matter who loses or wins on the surface, the final result is nothing, and no one can change anyone's mind.
One is a god, the other is an enlightened monk.
To put it harshly, there are two shoulders carrying a powerful head, who obeys whom?
Besides, they at least have a lot in common.
However, this was of great help to Xu Zhengyang. He looked forward to having more discussions with real experts from various religions in the future.