The believers in the main hall roared with "coaxing" and were looking forward to seeing Gu Kaizhi dotting the eyes on the portrait of Vimalakirti Bodhisattva.
Zhang Mo and Zhang Andao were the first to say: "Mr. Zhang from Wu County donated 100,000 yuan."
Mrs. Lu Zhang Wenwan said with a smile: "The Lu family of Wu County donated 100,000 yuan."
Wang Xianzhi and Xi Daomao were also in the palace with their mother Xi Xuan. Wang Xianzhi said loudly: "The Wang family of Langya donated one hundred thousand yuan."
Lang Wangyun of the Ministry of Official Affairs, the Minister of Public Affairs, believed in Buddhism and said: "The Wang family of Taiyuan gave alms of one hundred thousand coins."
Xie Daoyun, who was wearing a Liangguan and a white silk single jacket, looked at his younger brother Xie Lang, and Xie Lang said loudly: "The Xie family of Chen County donated 100,000 yuan."
Cai Xin, a member of King Langya's family, said: "Chen Liu Cai gave 50,000 yuan in charity."
Zhou Jongdao: "The Zhou family in Runan donated 50,000 yuan."
The subtle thing is that the donations of money and goods are also divided into levels. The Zhang family and the Lu family of Wujun are the top families among the Wu people. The Wang family of Langya, the Wang family of Taiyuan, and the Xie family of Chenjun are the top families of the Nandu family. These families give alms to ten people.
Ten thousand yuan, other families would not dare to overstep their bounds. For example, the Cai family of Chenliu, the Zhou family of Runan, and the Yuan family of Chenjun could only donate fifty thousand yuan. If Chen Caozhi wanted to donate, he could only donate twenty thousand yuan. In the Eastern Jin Dynasty,
In one dynasty, both the etiquette and education were relaxed and the hierarchy was strict——
Tan Yi, a disciple of Zhu Fatai, stood there holding a roll of paper in his left hand and a pen in his right hand, writing down the amount of money given by each big family one by one. In less than a cup of tea, it already exceeded one million yuan, and there were also some small households.
They put the money directly under the Buddha statue on the east wall.
Gu Kaizhi climbed up the ladder, holding the pen in his hand, and carefully looked at the huge statue of Vimalakirti Bodhisattva——
More than 200 people in the main hall held their breath and watched eagerly. They saw Gu Kaizhi arranging his brush strokes on the small inkstone, and then tapped twice on the mural. It was like sunlight penetrating into a dark room, like heavy rain washing away the thick dust, and the entire east wall was glowing.
The statue of Vimalakīrti Bodhisattva, which was originally empty-eyed, suddenly became spiritual, with clear eyes and a peaceful expression. The Arhats, waiters, and goddesses who presented flowers around it also suddenly became active——
Vimalakīrti, in Sanskrit, means a person who is clean and without dirt. At this moment, the two-foot-tall and five-foot-wide statue of Vimalakīrti Bodhisattva gave the worshipers in the hall a sense of innocence and wisdom.
Zhu Fatai recited the Buddha's name loudly, and the monks in the hall chanted the "Vimalakīrti Sutra" translated by Master Zhiqian. The faithful men and women prostrated and worshiped——
The monks from the temple came to report that the Empress Dowager and King Kuaiji came to Waguan Temple to worship the Buddha and view the murals in the Mahavira Hall. Zhu Fa Tai was overjoyed and immediately invited the believers in the temple to go to the Medicine Master Hall, Peacock King Hall and Xiangji Yuan to celebrate. Gu Kaizhi and Chen Caozhi were invited
Stay prepared for response.
As the faithful men and women were about to leave the Main Hall, a servant from the Chongde Palace came to announce the Empress Dowager's words, asking the believers to pay homage as usual and not to avoid it.
Zhu Fa Taihe said: "How good!" He led his disciples Tan Yi and Tan Er to greet the Queen Mother's chariot.
Everyone in the Main Hall retreated to the square in front of the hall and the corridors on both sides, standing respectfully and silently, waiting for the arrival of the Empress Dowager and King Kuaiji.
The Empress Dowager of Chongde, Chu Suanzi, is thirty-nine years old this year. She became the Empress Dowager at the age of twenty-one. Her son Sima Tan ascended the throne when he was two years old. At the request of Situ Cai Mo and other officials, Chu Suanzi took the title of Empress Dowager.
When the emperor came to the throne, Chu Dianzi was intelligent and kind, and had a heart of caring for the people. He once issued an edict: "Nowadays, the people are working hard, and a ruler should think of some relief. I specially edict to the world that from now on, we will rent taxes every year."
Except for military and national emergencies, the recruitment will be stopped altogether."——
In the first year of Shengping, the fourteen-year-old Sima Dan took the new clothes to show that she was an adult. Chu Dianzi ordered Emperor Mu to visit the state affairs in person to make decisions. She left the Taiji Hall with white gauze curtains and returned to Chongde Palace.
In the fifth year of Shengping, Sima Dan died and Sima Pi came to the throne. More than a month ago, Sima Pi was poisoned by a poisonous elixir and was unable to handle political affairs. At the request of hundreds of officials, Chu Suanzi once again used the empress dowager's curtain to listen to politics, and the white gauze curtains again
Hanging on the Tai Chi Hall——
The Empress Dowager Chu Suanzi left all the guardsmen outside the mountain gate, except for two maids and two eunuchs. They were with Sima Yu, the king of Kuaiji, Wang Biaozhi, the minister's servant, and Huan Mi, the leader of the army.
Accompanied by Elder Zhu Fatai and others, they entered Waguan Temple and went to the Main Hall to worship the Buddha. Then they visited the east and west murals. First, they looked at Gu Kaizhi’s Vimalakīrti statue, which was full of admiration. After hearing Elder Zhu Fatai’s report on the previous dotting and consecration, Chu
The Queen Mother smiled and said: "The widow came a step too late and did not see the grand occasion of Vimalakīrti Bodhisattva dotting the eyes. Is the husband of the Gu family still there? Please come and see me." She ordered her chamberlain to write down that she also donated one hundred thousand dollars.
Will be delivered tomorrow.
Tan Yi immediately went to invite Gu Kaizhi to go to the temple. Gu Kaizhi saw Empress Dowager Chu and was about to bow down. Empress Dowager Chu stopped and said, "We only worship Buddha in the temple." When asked about the process of painting the murals, Gu Kaizhi told Chen Cao that he had spent a month and a half with Chen Cao.
The story of how these two people worked hard at painting here also said that the treasures, necklaces, flowers, auspicious clouds and other utensils in this mural were all made by the two girls, Lu and Zhang——
Gu, the marriage of the two Zhang families was also a big deal, Empress Dowager Chu knew about it, and the affair between Chen Caozhi and the girl from the Lu family had spread throughout Jiankang two years ago. Even though Empress Dowager Chu lived in a deep palace, she also heard about it, so she said: "
Invite Mr. Chen, as well as Mrs. Lu and Mrs. Zhang, to come and meet me."
When Lu Weirui heard that Empress Dowager Chu had summoned her and Chen Caozhi, she was so ashamed that her neck turned red. Zhang Tongyun did not shrink back because she was already engaged to Gu Kaizhi.
Empress Dowager Chu also did not want Chen Caozhi, Lu Weirui, and Zhang Tongyun to kowtow. They only bowed and said "Blessings." The most powerful woman in the Eastern Jin Dynasty looked at the two young men and women with a smile. The man was handsome and clear, and the woman was graceful.
Huan Jiaomei, especially Chen Caozhi and Lu Weirui, are really like a pair of beautiful people, which is pleasing to the eye. Chu Suanzi has his heart to make this marriage come true. Wouldn't it be a good story to grant a marriage in the Buddhist temple, but this thought together
Being pressed down, the Jiangdong gentry did not respect the Sima royal family very much. It was well known to everyone that Lu Shi strongly opposed Lu Weirui's marriage to Chen Caozhi. To grant the marriage, the imperial power had to be strong enough. Since Yongjia's southern crossing, the royal family has been under control.
As a powerful family member, Empress Dowager Chu came to the throne and felt the pressure from Gushuan Wen. It was difficult to implement the decree. How could she do this ridiculous thing of granting marriages? She only gave Chen Cao and four others a pair of white jade and five pieces of silk.
Ten horses.
Gu Kaizhi was slightly disappointed. He said that the mural was completed with the help of two girls, Lu and Zhang. He was hoping that Empress Dowager Chu, who believed in Buddhism, would say something about Zizhong and Lu Weirui's marriage. In this way, Zizhong and Lu Weirui's marriage would be even more special.
There was hope, but the Empress Dowager Chu only gave her some silk.
The Empress Dowager Chu Suanzi went to visit the eight heavenly dragon statues on the west wall again. She was very curious when Chen Caozhi explained to her the origins and stories of the eight heavenly beings.
After paying homage to the Buddha and viewing the paintings, Empress Dowager Chu listened to Zhu Fatai preaching a section of the meaning of the "Radiant Prajna Sutra". Then she went to the Medicine Master's Hall and the Peacock Ming King Hall to congratulate her. Empress Dowager Chu did not let Chen Caozhi and others leave. Chen Caozhi
, Gu Kaizhi, Lu Weirui, and Zhang Tongyun had no choice but to follow and respond.
Sima Yu, the king of Kuaiji, said to Chen Cao: "Cao Zhi, I heard that today you are going to argue with someone in Waguan Temple. I really want to listen and see who can argue with you!"
Chen Caozhi thought: "How come even the King of Kuaiji knows about this!" He said with a smile: "This is a discussion between friends. How dare you insult your Majesty's Qingting?"
Empress Dowager Chu asked: "Who is arguing?"
Chen Caozhi said: "This is the Empress Dowager, my good friend Shangyu Zhuxie Zhuyingtai." Although Chen Caozhi was not actually awarded an official position, he was listed as a ninth-grade official, so it was not unreasonable for him to be called a minister.
Sima Yu, the king of Kuaiji, explained: "Empress Dowager, Zhu Yingtai is a young talent who has recently emerged. He is a distant relative of the Xie family in Chen County. He analyzed Zhuangzi's Theory of Xiaoyao at the Tianque Mountain Elegant Collection on March 3rd, and showed off his poetic talent and calligraphy.
Wang Yishao and others were greatly amazed, and made bold claims that he would marry the girl of the Xie family. This caused a sensation in Jiankang. Then Zhu Yingtai had something to say first. If anyone could win the argument against him, he would live in seclusion in Dongshan for the rest of his life.
Don’t marry.”
"Oh, there is such a thing!" Empress Dowager Chu was quite surprised. The marriage between the Lu family and the Xie family was a hotly discussed topic in Jiankang City, ranging from the royal family to the common people. Empress Dowager Chu also
Knowing that Miss Xie talked about choosing a son-in-law, no one could argue better than Miss Xie in the past two years. Now that she heard Zhu Yingtai's bold words about marrying Xie Daoyun, Empress Dowager Chu couldn't help but be curious. She wanted to see this Zhu Yingtai.
What kind of person dares to speak so loudly! He also thought: "There have been a lot of strange things recently. Chen Caozhi wanted to marry a girl from the Lu family and made a fuss. Now there is Zhu Yingtai who wants to marry a girl from the Xie family. Let's take a look at these two.
What is the outcome of this marriage!"
The Empress Dowager Chu then said to Sima Yu, King of Kuaiji: "Uncle Wang, the widow also wants to attend Chen. I wish you two gentlemen to have a chat. Is it okay?"
Sima Yu, the king of Kuaiji, said hurriedly: "Why should the Queen Mother listen to the conversation clearly? This is a favor to Chen Caozhi and Zhu Yingtai."
Chen Caozhi bowed and said: "Queen Mother, Your Majesty, I and Zhu Yingtai are classmates and friends. If this argument will affect their marriage future, I will not dare to argue with him."
Empress Dowager Chu smiled and said: "It is indeed too harsh. How can such talented people stay in the mountains and forests all the time because of a dispute." Then she summoned Zhu Yingtai to meet her.
The Empress Dowager Chu and the King of Kuaiji saw the frail and beautiful Xie Daoyun in Liang Guanrong, and they saluted calmly. They all nodded secretly, thinking that Zhu Yingtai, Rong Zhifeng, and his appearance were of the highest quality, and this frail beauty was compared to Chen Caozhi's handsome and clear appearance.
It is more in line with the aesthetics of Jin people. "Shishuo Xinyu" calls Wei Jie "a handsome man with a delicate body and a weak body." Jin people appreciate this morbid beauty. Few people praise the masculine beauty of Ji Kang's blacksmithing. Chen Caozhi February
When he entered Jiankang, tens of thousands of people came to see him, thinking that it was Wei Jie who was resurrected. However, according to later discussions, it was still believed that Chen Cao's appearance and demeanor were slightly inferior to Wei Jie's. There was no other reason for this, just because Chen Cao was not seen and killed, even though he was not seen.
If you kill him, you will have to stay sick for at least a few days——
After Xie Daoyun finished saluting, King Sima Yu of Kuaiji announced that the Empress Dowager would attend the debate, and Situ's Mansion would send out three hundred pieces of silk to reward the winner of the argument. At that time, one piece of silk was worth about six hundred coins, and three hundred pieces of silk was ten pieces of silk.
80,000 yuan, and those who are in trouble are not allowed to mention things like going into seclusion and not getting married, because this goes against the purpose of clear talk and wonderful rewards.
