The Lanzhu Mountain area originally belonged to the Jianhu Basin. The lake receded a hundred years ago, and it has become fertile farmland and beautiful villas. Otherwise, Wang Xizhi would not have written in the "Preface to the Lanting Collection" that "there are high mountains, lush forests and bamboos here." The Wei family in Kuaiji
There is a large manor of 300 hectares here occupying mountains and rivers. It is obviously unrealistic to return this large area of land to Jianhu Lake. Wei Sien, the head of the Wei family, cannot return the land to the lake no matter how much everything is lost. This is the interests of the family and not his personal interests.
With his will changed, Chen Caozhi has no intention of restoring Jianhu Lake, which was four hundred miles in radius in the past. What he wants to fight for is to stop the continued reclamation of the lake for farmland——
When Chen Caozhi and Xie Daoyun came to the Wei Manor, Wei Sien was listening to an old monk explaining the "Radiant Prajna Sutra" at the Bamboo Grove Jingshe by the Lanxi River.
Wei Sien was over sixty years old, with white eyebrows covering his eyes, teeth falling out, and sunken cheeks. He said calmly: "Just let Wei Bo receive you."
Wei Bo is the son of Wei Sien, who once served as the magistrate of Xin'an County. Due to his frailty and illness, he returned to his hometown to recuperate. In the past two years, his health has become stronger. The family property and other affairs are all managed by Wei Bo, so Wei Sien did not ask Wei Bo to receive Chen Caozhi.
It’s rude——
Just as the steward was about to leave, the old monk with a clear face said: "Wait a minute -"
The steward stopped and turned around, looking at the old monk. The old monk said to Wei Si'en: "Wei Tanyue, Chen Caozhi is an outstanding young man in Jiangzuo. He is proficient in Confucianism and Mysticism, and is involved in Buddhist scriptures. I had an affair with him three years ago."
Talking about it, I felt like I was enlightened and enlightened. Such a talented and talented person is like a treasure mountain in front of me, how can I not see it!"
Wei Si'en was surprised to see the old monk so highly esteeming Chen Caozhi, and heard the steward say again: "For the master of the family, supervisor Chen Zuo has a letter from Master Lin and wants to present it to the master of the family."
Master Lin was Zhidun Zhi Daolin, and had a close personal relationship with Wei Sien. Wei Sien glanced sideways at the steward and said sadly: "Why didn't you tell me earlier! If you have an invitation -"
After the steward bowed and stepped away, the old monk said, "I and Wei Tanyue should go together to see Chen Caozhi. We haven't seen him for more than three years. I wonder what wonderful insights this boy has?"
Wei Sien and the old monk had just sat down in the hall when they saw the steward leading Chen Caozhi and Zhu Yingtai. When Chen Caozhi saw the clear-headed old monk, he said in surprise: "Master is here too! You guys are polite -
"Lang bowed to the ground.
This old monk is the elder of Qiguang Temple, Zhi Mingdu. He is nearly eighty years old and his muscles and bones are still strong. He said with a smile: "Chen Tanyue's style is getting better and better, and I am very happy."
Chen Caozhi and Xie Daoyun paid homage to Wei Sien respectively. Chen Caozhi was very handsome, and Xie Daoyun in men's clothing also had the style of a man in the forest. Anyone who sees such a person will feel clear-sighted and clear-minded.
Wei Sien returned the courtesy, the guests and hosts took their seats, and the waiter served tea. Chen Caozhi presented Zhi Daolin's letter to Wei Sien. Wei Sien read it on his seat. Zhi Daolin praised Chen Caozhi highly in the letter, thinking that Chen Caozhi was
Senior monks reincarnated and lived through the world of mortals to spread the Dharma. Otherwise, how could they have dreamed of transmitting the "Vajra Prajna Paramita Sutra"! This sutra is the most exquisite Buddhist scripture since the spread of Buddhism to the East. Prajna is empty, and the theories of the six schools and seven sects cannot be compared with the "Diamond Sutra".
It’s worth a moment. There are great merits and virtues in promoting this sutra, and it’s all in this sutra——
Although Zhi Daolin was a monk, he had the demeanor of a celebrity, was aloof and arrogant, and rarely praised others. Now that he was praising Chen Caozhi so highly, one can imagine Wei Si'en's surprise. He gave Zhi Daolin's letter to the old monk Zhi Mindu for reading.
After reading the book in awe, he raised his long eyebrows and said, "Chen Tanyue, I would like to ask for a view of the Vajra Prajnaparamita Sutra."
Chen Caozhi asked his entourage to bring a sandalwood box. Inside the box was a volume of the "Vajra Prajna Paramita Sutra" that he had copied in his hand. This was copied by Chen Caozhi on the way from Jiankang to Kuaiji, and he was going to give it to Wei Sien.
The old monk Zhi Mitu read page after page of this most important classic of Mahayana Buddhism, sitting down and meditating from time to time. The Vajra Prajnaparamita Sutra has five thousand words, and it took Zhi Mitu half an hour to finish reading it. He closed the scroll and closed it.
Said: "Amitabha, very good, very good. Chen Tanyue spreads this Buddhist scripture, and its merits are immeasurable."
Wei Sien took the "Vajra Prajna Paramita Sutra" and took a look. Zhong Yao's "Declaration Form" was written in small regular script, with both charming and charming writing style. It was pleasing to the eye, so he recited it silently from beginning to end. Wei Sien's Buddhist cultivation was naturally not as good as that of Zhimeidu, but he also understood a lot.
There are many, please give Chen Caozhi a detailed explanation.
Chen Caozhi based on his own understanding of this Buddhist scripture in his past life and present life, mixed with the inspiration of "Tan Sutra", occasionally discussed Yue Guang's "Nothing No matter" and Hedong Pei's "Chong You Lun", and opened up Confucianism and Buddhism.
, Taoist three-family barrier, eloquent quotes, and witty remarks. Wei Si'en heard his white eyebrows twitching, and was extremely surprised. This meeting with Chen Cao was even more famous. The old monk Zhimeidu couldn't help but recite the Buddha's name, and praised him happily, and begged Chen Cao to come.
Qiguang Temple’s sermon at the altar——
Chen Cao said: "Buddhist holy words, if you accept and uphold Vajra Prajna in accordance with the law, you will have the greatest merit and you will be able to prolong your life - Master, I still have official duties. My understanding of this sutra is limited to this, and I will finish today."
When Zhi Mindu heard what Chen Caozhi said, he immediately came to his senses. Zhi Mindu also heard that Chen Caozhi had come to Kuaiji to review Tujuan. Now, of course, Chen Caozhi's visit to Wei Sien was not just to talk about Buddhism, so he said: "So old man
The monk resigned."
After Zhi Mindu went to Zhulin Jingshe, Wei Si'en ordered people to put away the Diamond Sutra, and his expression became worldly and shrewd. Believing in Buddhism is a spiritual pursuit, while ending the earth is a worldly benefit. He cannot do it because of Chen Cao
After giving him the "Diamond Sutra", he handed over the hermitage of Wei's manor, dissipated his family wealth, and scattered his hair into the mountains. This was not what Wei Sien pursued, but after the long conversation just now, Wei Sien's impressions of Chen Caozhi had already changed.
Completely changed. Originally, he was quite resistant to Chen Caozhi after receiving the secret letter from Lu Shi. He had no intention of meeting Chen Caozhi, and even ordered his eldest son Wei Bo to review Chen Caozhi in a perfunctory way——
Chen Caozhi no longer talked empty talk, but sincerely spoke about the end of the earth, and asked the internal history of Wei for support.
Wei Sien was a bit embarrassed and wanted to push the matter to his son Wei Bo and let Wei Bo deal with Chen Caozhi, but he listened to Chen Caozhi: "Wei Tanyue adheres to Buddhism, gives alms and worships, builds pagodas and temples, there are
With great merit, the Wei family will be blessed far and wide. Today, the land of Gengxu is cut off, the white status is cancelled, and balancing the interests of the north and the south is also a major event beneficial to the country. Buddhist practice has worldly laws, and chanting sutras and worshiping the Buddha is certainly a practice.
Obeying the government's plans and accumulating virtue and doing good deeds are also practices. I ask Wei's internal history to think twice."
Wei Sien said: "Mr. Chen, my Wei family has handed over three hundred hermit households. Even a wealthy family like the Lu family has only handed over three hundred hermit households."
Chen Cao said: "In the history of Wei Dynasty, don't just look at what others do. You should make your own decisions on such important matters."
Xie Daoyun, who had been silent all this time, said in Luoyang Zhengyin: "Does the internal history of Wei still remember what happened to Yu Fan in the previous dynasty? Yu Fan could not tolerate Sun Quan, and the Yu family was almost destroyed."
Wei Sien was silent. This Zhu Yingtai mentioned the incident of Yu Fan, the ancestor of the Yu family in Yuyao, which was an implicit threat. Although Wei Sien was unhappy, he also knew that Zhu Yingtai's words were not unreasonable. At the beginning of Sun Quan's rule, he treated the four surnames in Kuaiji very seriously.
Later, after Sun Wu's regime became stable and powerful, he suppressed the four surnames in Kuaiji. Wei Teng, the ancestor of the Wei family, was demoted together with Yu Fan. The Yu family later regained Sun Quan's important position, while the Wei family received
The blow was even heavier. From Sun Wu to the Western Jin Dynasty, the Wei family basically withdrew from the center of political power. After Yongjia moved south, the Wei family recovered somewhat, but its status among the four surnames in Kuaiji was still the last, because the Yu family, the Kong family, and the He family
They all produced high-ranking officials, but the Wei family did not. Now the Eastern Jin Dynasty royal family has a stable foothold in Jiangdong. Huan Wen is powerful and has swept Jingxiang. It no longer relies as much on the Sanwu gentry as it did when Wang Dao was in power. Wang Dao punished Yu Xi in order to protect him.
The Shanya Incident will never happen again. As the weakest of the four surnames in Kuaiji, the Wei family does not have the same foundation as the Lu family and the Yu family. If you fail to assess the situation, you will be prone to unexpected disasters——
Wei Si'en said: "You two will have lunch at the shelter, and we will make a decision after I discuss it with the clansmen."
After lunch, Wei Sien ordered the steward to take Chen Caozhi and Xie Daoyun to the bank of Lanxi River to view the scenery. Xie Daoyun said: "Zizhong, the Wei clan has been discussing for a while. How about we go to Lanting for a visit?"
The stream was as clear as a mirror, flowing slowly under the shade of bamboo trees. Chen Caozhi and Xie Daoyun walked along the stream to the foot of Lanzhu Mountain. They climbed the mountain in Shexi. Ran Sheng followed him ten feet behind with two sergeants.
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Orchid Pavilion is located high on Lanzhu Mountain. From a very high point, you can see the beauty of the landscape before your eyes.
The sun was shining brightly, the lush bamboos in the forest were swaying, and the mountain breeze was coming. Xie Daoyun opened his arms, his big sleeves fluttered, and turned around in a circle. He was so happy that he said: "I want to fly in the wind - how can I get it in a cramped boudoir?"
this?"
Chen Caozhi looked at Xie Daoyun with a smile. The way this tall and talented girl spread her sleeves and danced was really moving——
Xie Daoyun realized that he was a little carried away, and he pulled back his sleeves and said: "Fang Hui and Zizhong came together today. I am just like a clay sculpture and a wood carving."
Chen Cao smiled and said: "I talk nonsense and my mouth is dry when I talk, but I can't be as sharp as Brother Yingtai."
Xie Daoyun said: "This is the result of the combination of fire and water between you and me, both soft and hard. Without your eloquent words to win the appreciation of Wei's internal history, Wei's internal history would not be able to listen to my objectionable words."
Chen Cao said: "After reading "Warring States Policy", the pre-Qin politicians can change a country's national policy with their words. I deeply admire their eloquence and wit. Today, the two of us also followed Su Qin's example. Zhang Yi lobbied the Kuaiji tribes to achieve this goal.
Knowing the difficulty - how does Yingtai think Wei will make a decision?"
Xie Daoyun said: "Wei Neishi's intention has changed, but I don't expect the Wei family to immediately agree to hand over the hidden household, because the Wei family is also afraid of offending the Lu family, Yu family, and He family. I think Wei Neishi will give it to him."
The two of us have made such a promise, if we can persuade the Yu family to hand over the hidden house, then the Wei family will also obey."
Chen Cao said: "If we can get such a promise, it will be a worthwhile trip. We can't expect the Wei family to hand over the hidden house just by saying something. Nothing is so easy in the world."
The two of them returned to the Wei Manor after visiting Lanting. Wei Sien's answer was just as Xie Daoyun said.
