There is Helong Mountain to the east of Liucheng, also known as Longshan in the Jin Dynasty. The mountain is 200 feet high, with lush trees and beautiful peaks. It is an excellent place to escape the summer heat. There is a temple on Helong Mountain called Longxiang Temple.
It was built by Murong Hui, the Lord of Yan, in the first year of Yonghe in Jin Dynasty (345). Longxiang Temple is the first Buddhist temple outside the pass. It also witnessed the great event of the eminent monk Tan Wujie's westward journey to Tianzhu to obtain the true scriptures. His journey preceded Master Xuanzang's second journey to the west.
In the 107th year, therefore, this place was regarded as the ancestral palace of Liaodong Buddhism outside the Pass.
Longxiang Temple has a constant flow of incense all year round. Even during the war, everyone, whether Han, Xi or Khitan, paid great respect to this temple. But these days, Longxiang Temple has been closed.
The Gate of Convenience. Not only Longxiang Temple, but also the three mountain roads leading to Helong Mountain were all blocked by the Yingzhou Army Zhongying Guards, preventing outsiders from entering without authorization.
According to the Xiaolinghe battle plan, the entire Yingzhou Army conducted simulated combat training in the mountains for half a month under the imaginary conditions of Helong Mountain, and Longxiang Temple became the temporary residence of the Yingzhou Army’s campaign headquarters. According to the headquarters Yuhou
The inspection conducted by Si Xing's Office showed that the environment in Longshan was similar to that of the Songling Valley area in the Xiaoling River Basin. Therefore, Yu Hou Si formulated multiple subjects including mountain marching, covert sneaking, river wading, hill attack and defense, and interspersed ambush.
, In fact, the setting of these training subjects was mainly completed by Li Chengzhong, and Yu Housi refined and adjusted the setting, and filed it as a guidance manual for future training and operations.
In fact, when the Yingzhou Army exercise officially started, Li Chengzhong had nothing to do. All matters in the army were handed over to the Yu Hou Division, the Education Department and the Training Department to jointly command, exercise planning, progress assessment, logistics supply, equipment
Distribution, everything is proceeding in an orderly manner. The establishment of the Third Division of the Headquarters is an important military change brought about by Li Chengzhong in later generations. The functions performed by the Third Division are actually the functions of the General Staff Headquarters.
The establishment of a professional staff headquarters on top of combat troops, and the replacement of the personal planning of the chief general with the collective collaboration of a large number of professional staff officers, is another important difference between the modern army and the ancient army. Compared with the ancient army, the fundamental difference is that
, under this system, the powers of the staff officers have been clarified and their responsibilities have been refined. It is this difference that transforms counselors and strategists in the traditional sense into professional military staff officers, making military affairs more professional and detailed.
The reference information that can be provided to the commander-in-chief is more complete and abundant. At the same time, the staff officers have also separated a large number of repetitive, daily, and regular military behaviors from the commander-in-chief, while straightening out the tedious and confusing affairs of the army, allowing them to
The general can devote more energy to decision-making and trade-offs, greatly improving the overall efficiency of the army.
The significance of the staff system also lies in that it puts the focus of combat on the preparation stage, devotes most of its energy to pre-war analysis and research, formulation of battle plans, sets a complete and thorough combat purpose, and refines and
Decomposition. When a battle actually occurs, the role of the general is more reflected in the macro decision-making. The specific tactical command is completed by the staff headquarters. The command process emphasizes the monitoring and supervision of the plan. Each unit leads the troops to take the lead.
Officers have also evolved into the executors of tactical purposes and tactical tasks.
Finally, when the staff system is established, an army has actually got rid of the personal dependence on the officers who lead the troops. For soldiers, their military pay, food, rank and treatment and other issues have been completely decoupled from the officers who lead the troops.
, merit examinations, rewards, training and other aspects are not completely decided by the leading officer. Such soldiers no longer completely rely on the leading officer, and their allegiance has been transformed from individuals to the collective army itself.
The addition of professional staff officers has relatively weakened the rights and responsibilities of each person. The use of power is more reflected in a collective way. In actual operations, we try our best to prevent the power from being vested in one party.
It can be said that with the gradual improvement of the three-division system of the Yingzhou Army Headquarters, this army will become more and more loyal to the Yingzhou Army itself. Of course, this loyalty goal must be embodied with an actual object, Yingzhou
The army was founded by Li Chengzhong, and Li Chengzhong is the specific symbol that represents the collective Yingzhou Army.
Of course, the staff system requires a large number of professional officers who have received formal training. These officers are civilians in the military and require higher professional qualities than ordinary soldiers. At present, the staff of the three divisions are still very few, and it is necessary to continuously tap talents to enrich this leading team.
This era has been a special group for thousands of years. But based on the current situation, Li Chengzhong's headquarters, the Third Division, has been established. Although it was a bit troublesome at the beginning, it relieved him a lot after it gradually got on the right track.
The Joint Command, led by Zhang Xingzhong, Jiang Miao and Zhou Kan, was busy in Longxiang Temple. Li Chengzhong took a break and went to the mountains to visit the cliff Buddhist niches. The cliff Buddhist niches in Helongshan are not grand in scale, but the carvings are exquisite.
It was very delicate. Compared with the stone Buddha statues in later generations that often had noses and ears missing, what Li Chengzhong saw was a complete original. He looked at it as he pleased while listening to Master Shanxing, the abbot of Longxiang Temple, telling the stories behind each stone carving.
Master Shan Xing has superb Buddhist knowledge and profound knowledge. He has vivid and interesting stories that are rich in Buddhist principles.
After listening to this, Li Chengzhong said: "Master's Buddhist teachings are thorough and his teachings are excellent."
Master Shanxing put his hands together and said: "General, you are wrong. Buddhism is difficult. The poor monk is still far away from the word 'transparent'. I am afraid that after a lifetime of study, I will not be able to get a glimpse of its wonderful realm. But today I met the general, and I know that the general is a man who is destined to be a Buddha."
In the future, I will save all sentient beings and relieve people's sufferings. One deed of merit will be worth the virtue of ten thousand words of ours."
Li Chengzhong smiled. Just by listening to this sentence, you can know that this master of Shanxing is not only superb in Buddhism, but also very good in worldly relations. He didn't talk nonsense at the moment and said directly: "Speaking of which, Longxiang Temple is also the best in Yingzhou.
Temple, but the roof tiles of Guangui Temple are somewhat damaged, the Buddha statues are peeling off and faded, and the walls of the courtyard are also damaged in several places, why don’t we repair it?"
Master Shanxing was secretly happy. In fact, although Longxiang Temple was dilapidated, it was not so damaged. A few days ago, after he learned that the temple was going to be requisitioned by Li Chengzhong, he quickly ordered the monks of He Temple to process and rebuild the temple. However, this time
This kind of processing and reconstruction involves tossing in the damaged areas rather than repairing them in a serious sense. Some roof tiles are removed, some are broken, some pillars and railings are painted with black ash, and the gaps in the damaged parts of the courtyard walls are enlarged, etc., etc., etc.
At the same time, the purpose is to wait for the words Li Chengzhong himself raised today.
"Amitabha, the temple is dilapidated and the Buddha statues are not in good condition. This is the fault of the poor monk. However, although the poor monk wants to repair the temple, but with the war in the world, the incense of believers withering away, and the temple property being few, there is really nothing he can do."
"Has the master ever sent monks out to seek alms?"
"There are some, but the incense offerings are very small, and the temple property is just enough to sustain it." Master Shanxing told the story of the monks who have been sent to travel abroad in recent years, especially the difficulty of the long journey.
He focused on the people's charity and the poverty in the temple. He was very eloquent and described very well. He also clearly explained the accounts and expenditures in the temple. When he talked about the difficulties, he couldn't help but sigh: "I won't hide it from the general, since last month
Since then, the monks in our temple have almost been unable to open the pot, and can only live on porridge all day long. The poor monk Ren is the abbot, and he feels guilty."
Li Chengzhong looked at Master Shanxing's shiny bald head and wondered how much oil and water the monk had eaten every day to have such a shiny and good complexion. However, he did not tell the truth at the moment and just cooperated: "It is indeed very difficult.
Master, as the Lord of Liucheng, I really can’t stand it anymore."
Shan Xing was secretly happy, but his expression was extremely determined: "Although it is difficult, the monks in our temple have never diminished their devotion to the Buddha."
Li Chengzhong nodded: "I admire it, I admire it! Master, I have an idea. I don't know what you think of it."
Shanxing's heart-wrenching trick finally came, and he quickly asked: "Although the general says it's true, he has an order and he dares not not follow it."
Li Chengzhong said: "Master just said that many eminent monks were sent to travel around to seek alms. I wonder where they have been?"
Shanxing said: "I have been to Songmo in the north, to Xijing in the Bohai Sea in the east, and in Yunzhou and other places in the west. The poor monk's disciple Xiyong took a sea ship to Jianghuai at the beginning of the year and has not returned yet.
I don’t know if it’s safe or not.”
Li Chengzhong said: "Master, I sincerely admire Buddhism and would like to send some people to practice in Longxiang Temple and worship under the master. For this reason, I plan to donate hundreds of incense coins to your temple every month to help the master rebuild the temple.
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He was overjoyed for his good deeds, but his face became more and more humble: "The poor monk is so virtuous and capable. I am really ashamed to be so valued by the general. However, the poor monk has pledged to the general and will do his best to teach them the Dharma. Please rest assured, general."
Li Chengzhong added: "You only need to teach some superficial introductory knowledge, and it will last for two months. After completing the training, please invite monks from your temple to take them to travel around and preach the scriptures. I will pay for the legs and feet, and the incense will be used."
The money is at your temple’s disposal, I wonder if that’s okay?”
When Shan Xing first heard that the period was only two months, which meant he could only get two hundred guan, he felt very disappointed. But then he heard that Li Chengzhong would pay for the travel expenses, and the incense money would go to Long Xiang.
When he came to the temple, his mood improved again after falling, and he immediately clasped his hands and said, "Amitabha, if the general performs this good deed, he will have great merits. How can a poor monk not do his best?" He thought about it, trying to unite all the monks in the temple as much as possible.
Once distributed, no matter whether it can be converted into incense or not, at least it can save a lot of money on meals.
In fact, Shan Xing also vaguely guessed Li Chengzhong's plan, but he neither dared to ask nor wanted to tell. Sometimes it is an excellent way to live in the world while pretending to be confused.
I only heard Li Chengzhong say again: "One of my men named Gao Mingbo will discuss the specific details with the master. I hope that the master will support and cooperate a lot."
Shanxing recited the Buddha's name, gestured with his head, his face was solemn, and his treasures were solemn. To be continued. (..), your support is my greatest motivation.)