Chapter 108 Use deception to defeat ignorance, use magic to defeat magic
Fang Chongyong, the "Young Cycling Governor", is like the sky in the mountains, changing at every turn, making it difficult to guess what he is thinking.
If nothing else, let’s talk about this Buddhist Practitioner Qualification Examination.
At first everyone thought it was just a formality, but later they found out that it was not the case. Fang Chongyong was serious about it and recited the scriptures like crazy.
At first everyone thought he was going to help the Tantric Buddhist temple deal with the Xianzong Buddhist temple, but later it was discovered that this was not the case, and Fang Chongyong took care of both Buddhist temples together.
It can be said to be "treating everyone equally"!
According to the "examination results", more than 90% of the monks in Zhangye's Buddhist temples were killed. Fang Chongyong ingeniously proposed a "make-up examination for employment" policy, which was posted at the door of every Buddhist temple in the city.
Hearing the sound of the piano and knowing its elegant meaning, after that, the abbots of both Sutra and Esoteric sects did not hesitate to put down their bodies and come to the Ganzhou government office to "beg for mercy".
It is obviously not the plan of the Ganzhou government to return more than 90% of the monks to secular life, so these abbots want to know what Fang Chongyong wants to do.
The day after the Buddhist qualification examination, the abbots of all the Buddhist temples in Zhangye gathered in the lobby of the Ganzhou government office. Although they could still maintain a calm expression on their faces, some subtle body movements were still exposed.
Their inner tension.
"Masters, it's really difficult for me to do this."
Anaye suddenly couldn't help but sighed.
The governor of Ganzhou must be too tired!
The incense burner, vegetarian meal, umbrella cover, and common cushions outside the Zen room have not been placed in a chaotic manner.
Anaye said without any melancholy.
"Let the Holy Son shine in the Dharma assembly tomorrow, and I will compensate him."
The basic function of the Dharma Assembly is to dedicate merit, eliminate karma, pray for national peace and prosperity, etc. It can be regarded as a way for Buddhist temples to respond to "believers".
Seeing that ridiculous scene, Anaye, who was watching from the sidelines, couldn't bear to stay at the scene.
"What do you mean by a big fool? This is the holy son of Buddhism. Remember to be careful in his words and deeds when he is around you."
"Everyone has misunderstood me! Please listen to what I say from the bottom of my heart."
It was Xi Weiying who murmured to herself after hearing a cry of exclamation coming from inside a long time ago.
Leng Ji quietly holds a Dharma ceremony to re-establish your Buddhist prestige, and then comes to discuss the make-up exam, what do you think, young masters?"
"Since none of the abbots have refused, let's disperse. Let's end the ceremony before dawn tomorrow."
Everyone looked at each other with doubtful expressions. For the first time, no one bowed and saluted Anaye, which was obviously their acquiescence.
Anaye, who was used to getting up early, reluctantly got up and watched the retreat of the Dharma Assembly. In the open space behind the government office, there were more than a hundred long tables surrounding the Dharma assembly venue.
, looks quite spectacular.
Anaye was thinking in her heart that by building Fang Laique into a "Holy Son" who could turn decay into magic, she had "made the best use of everything".
Jianghu is about fighting and killing, but it is about human relations.
I am just a monk who is proficient in painting and murals, and I am not proficient in the study of scriptures. At that level, it is appropriate to send him out to pretend to be a little wolf with a tail!
Knowing what the considerations were, Ji Ge listened to the advice of the tantric monks and issued an edict: to ban Manichaeism in Xiaotang, prohibit its spread, and expel its monks and followers. If there is no violation, there will be no local officials.
Tolerantly enforce the ban, investigate what should be investigated, seal what should be sealed, and arrest what should be arrested!
Xi Weiying could not help but lament.
Seeing the mysterious smile on Xi Weiying's face, Facheng consciously asked: "What Zen language."
What kind of Dharma conference are you attending?
Many Buddhist temples in Zhangye City are able to recognize Anaye's routines by pinching their noses, and it is also because holding a Dharma meeting is of little benefit to us.
No matter what kind of scripture the little master recited, no matter how long it was, the Holy Son always recited it in fragments before he finished reciting it.
"The results of that assessment showed that all the temples were in a mess, which was unsightly. I suggested that we hold a Dharma meeting at the venue inside the government office, so that the elites of each temple could gather together and recite Buddhist scriptures.
Anaye said "national system", this is the rules set by my family!
Knowing that he had a way to get out of the pirate ship, Facheng lamented: "This must be just as the envoy said, alas."
"Could it be that your Majesty wants to...create a god?"
Anaye sighed sadly, and continued to talk like she was going to die for her father and mother.
Xi Weiying continued to say carefully, "It's more like a hawk than a rabbit. If those abbots offered real money, I would definitely relent."
With Facheng's support, Fang Laique closed his eyes and seemed to be still awake. He walked lazily towards one of the lotus seats, and then sat cross-legged on the ground.
"Your Majesty, you have brought great harm to this poor monk!"
You completely understand Anaye's brain circuit, but you just feel that Fang Yanei's actions are mysterious and unpredictable, which makes people understand. Looking back beforehand, it is also a clumsy method, whether he steals or robs to achieve his goal.
Anaye and the Manichaeans are not related, so there is no need to act as a "thug" for each other.
Of course, in the 70th year of Kaiyuan, a small incident happened!
Although the government has issued a ban, Manichaeism still does not have a certain base of believers in the Hexi Corridor. It has only shifted from a public state to an "above-ground mode."
Zhangye County Lieutenant Yan Zhuang shouted at the top of his lungs.
Xi Weiying understood it as soon as she heard it.
"The Holy Son of Saigyou Temple, accept the challenge of the junior masters of Xianzong Temple. The Water and Land Dharma Ceremony is now over!"
"Chang'an...it's not Chang'an, you say it's bad."
Xi Weiying said, "Is there any way"? It's not that I can only find a "way" from outside myself to overcome the difficulties.
Although you are very willing to open the front door for all the young masters, there is no way to make an exception!"
Holding a Dharma conference to endorse? That’s fine, but it just seems weird, right?
Anaye said with a smile.
When Anaye said "eating the emperor's salary", this was not actually "just because of your own personal affairs".
"Hai Hao, let's learn his medical skills. He understands those things."
Fang Chongyong pulled Anaye's sleeves and stood there, willing to leave.
That is the magical power that Buddha bestowed upon His Son!"
"Please be sure to show your dignity, and do not discuss anything without discussion. If there is nothing to do at the government office, please bring it to the small house to discuss it."
Abbot Facheng raised his face and begged.
"Don't go, look at that big... Holy Son being in the limelight, it's quite boring."
At that time, the attitude of the Xiaotang government toward Manichaeism was relatively ambiguous.
"He believes that fighting fire with fire will lead to evil."
Anaye said angrily.
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"Young master practices Buddhism all day long, but you have to remember a Buddhist Zen saying before doing bad things."
A governor has to be transferred after seven years of service. There is no point in "taking over" the local Buddhist temple for his own use. And conflicting with it to the point of life and death is even more destructive.
That is the basis for the various Buddhist sects in Ganzhou to rely on.
On the surface, Xi Weiying did not have an absolute advantage in that game, but in reality, the operation of few rules was simple and balanced.
Therefore, defeating magic with magic is the key to victory."
Fang Chongyong was sitting on the main seat in the lobby, sighing, as if he was embarrassed.
Originally, Manichaeism, which came from the Western Regions, spread very quickly in Xiaotang and became the mainstream among the Hu tribes and settlements in the Western Regions and the Hexi Corridor.
It was late at night, and Fang Chongyong, who was still lying under the bed, asked doubtfully.
Fang Chongyong also sighed and followed Anaye in sorrow.
Facheng asked with a look of horror.
"If you are sure that you are right, you should use your elders and your younger ones. This is not a bad thing."
Xi Weiying, the governor of Ganzhou, "established his authority", and the Buddhist temples in Ganzhou "overcame the disaster". The result was that everyone was a little angry.
Anaye said "the official of the imperial court", so the abbots should not regard me as the official of the imperial court!
"That little master must have asked too carefully. In short, it would be bad to nominate the Holy Son and endorse it tomorrow. You will announce the specific rules tomorrow."
"You junior masters, you cannot take turns challenging the Holy Son.
"Well, that Buddhist temple inspection made the city of Zhangye full of smoke. The common people were watching and wondering, thinking that the monks can even memorize Buddhist scriptures and understand them. How can we save all sentient beings?"
Abbot Facheng could not help but complain.
Chang'an has the same status in the hearts of the people of Xiaotang. It is a city, but a symbol with no symbolic meaning.
Anaye said weakly to Fang Zhongyong, turned around and left.
The traditional Chinese medicine theory of using poison to fight poison is not very mature at this time. Even the traditional Chinese medicine community believes that administering medicine to patients is not a generalized "fighting poison with poison". All medicines are not poisonous, and they only differ in their properties.
"The smaller the wind and waves, the more expensive the fish."
Early in the morning on the seventh day, the Dharma conference was held unusually.
Abbot Focheng of Xihang Temple shouted.
"There are very few things. If he talks to certain people in a polite manner, we will take it seriously. In the end, it will delay your business.
If it really comes to this point, the Manichean church will take advantage of the situation to cause trouble, but it's hard to say.
You feel that since before you met Anaye, your life has changed beyond recognition and has completely returned to the past.
Anaye said something incomprehensible, shook off Fang Chongyong's pull, and left the government office on her own.
Li Longji, the emperor of the Little Tang Dynasty, was not only obsessed with Taoism, but also very fond of Buddhist Tantric Buddhism. There was no such thing as a love affair with others, which was also the most important reason why Xilai Temple was chosen to suppress other Buddhist temples in Ganzhou.
It was empty outside, and all the officials in the palace went inside to watch the silence.
"Oh, bad."
Fang Chongyong asked loudly.
Thinking of Brother Ji in Xingqing Palace, the drunken life and death of the people of Chang'an, and the Anshi Rebellion that would happen sooner or later. Xi Weiying suddenly knew how to summarize the meaning of the word Chang'an with Fang Chongyong.
On the other hand, Buddhist sects that are extremely sensitive to local religions have generally adopted a hostile attitude towards Manichaeism, and have not yet taken any substantive targeted actions: they proposed to Ji Ge to ban Manichaeism, and in the Xiao Tang Dynasty
Its dissemination is prohibited within the country!
Before everyone left, Xi Weiying left little master Facheng alone.
Fang Chongyong was speechless for a moment, but he knew what to say before he broke down and didn't feel a little depressed.
Anaye said quickly while lying under the bed. The outside of the room was painted white, and the pre-autumn chill was coming quickly. It was as warm as summer.
There were even two lotus-shaped wooden pedestals placed in the center of the venue, allowing two monks to sit opposite each other and lecture at the same time.
Pretending to be gods and ghosts is something new to a Buddhist temple. Back then in Luoyang, Facheng saw countless "miracles"! If I wrote a story for each one, I could fill a bookshelf with all those stories.
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"Fang Laique, this big fool, is there something wrong with Xilai Temple?"
"No more, let's go."
The ingenious "acting of things according to the law" has almost no flaws! What you say is leakage!
Very rarely, bureaucrats chatting together in the officialdom, and occasionally listening to each other's words in reverse.
Fang Chongyong asked loudly.
Anaye said meaningfully.
Those abbots were considered to be very knowledgeable people, but they never expected that a ten-year-old child could not be as cunning as an official!
"A true warrior never turns around to see the explosion."
Therefore, if this matter is settled, it will do no harm to the Ganzhou government office and the small Buddhist temples in Zhangye City.
On the one hand, it was to prevent Manichaean believers from preaching in seven places. Ji Ge even met with the leader of Manichaeism in Chang'an.
After all, Fang Laique always volunteers to do things. Every time Anaye is worried that the other party will do something bad, so she carefully finds a reason to send him away. It is indeed bad to always do that.
The matter of monk assessment is a national system and is not decided by the above. How can the national legal system be weakened?
The full name of the Buddhist Dharma Assembly is "Water and Land Dharma Assembly", which was founded by Nanyue Huairang and Qingyuan Xingsi, disciples of the eighth ancestor Huineng.
"Just use the mouth of the Holy Son to tell you what you want to do."
At that moment, the local Buddhist temple showed its mobilization power! In just one night, everything needed for the Dharma ceremony was arranged.
"You eat the emperor's salary and bear the emperor's worries. Although a certain person is young, he is also an official of the imperial court.
"You want to be a loser who cares about everything in Ganzhou. You'll be spoiled if you just lie down comfortably. You'll be in the way of whoever you go to wherever you go.
It is certain that Xi Weiying weakly enforces the rules and regulations for Buddhist practitioner qualification assessment, which will definitely damage the vitality of the Buddhist temples in Ganzhou!
"Chang'an, will it be as simple as what Lang Jun is encountering now?"
Anaye had the rare patience to explain to Fang Chongyong, but it could have been even less.
So far, in the Hexi prefectures, we still exist! It is precisely because there is no joint monopoly of small Buddhist temples that the survival soil of Manichaeism will shrink.
Anaye issued the eviction order neatly!
Seeing that the abbots of many temples present looked confused, I added:
Seeing my motivation, Anaye encouraged me:
The governor has a way to cover up the sky with one hand!
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"Magic defeats magic?"
Abbot Facheng, who was nearest to him, asked doubtfully: "Is there nothing difficult for you to do?"
It’s just that there’s nothing messy, so why do I have to force you?”
"Mr. Lang, what's the point of him turning Fang Laique into this kind of holy son? No matter how small my reputation is, I still manage a Buddhist temple?"