This time, one more person came to question Zhao Ran than last time. In addition to the red-faced Taoist Xu Zhicong and the black-faced Taoist Lin Zhihe who were recruited by Fang Tang from the Taoist Palace of Jiujiang Prefecture, there was also a Taoist priest from Jian Jiguan.
He is in his forties, slightly chubby, always has a smile on his face, talks cheerfully and is very polite.
"Hello, Abbot Zhao. I am Cui Zhikang, the master of the right hall of Jian Ji Guandian's house. How old is the abbot? Can you call Abbot Zhao my junior brother? Haha..."
He stretched out his hand not to hit the smiling person. He was so polite, so Zhao Ran would not show off his face anymore, so he also bowed his head and saluted: "I have met Senior Brother Cui."
Cui Zhikang hurriedly said: "I have met Junior Brother Zhao, haha."
The four of them sat down and Cui Zhikang said with a smile: "Junior Brother Zhao, have you gotten used to living here these days? Did you sleep well? How about eating? Haha... These two have met Junior Brother Zhao a few days ago, Jiujiang Prefecture Taoist Palace.
Xu Fangzhu from Fangtang and Lin Gaogong from Jingtang, I heard that there were some misunderstandings at that time? It doesn't matter. It is inevitable that there will be miscommunication when we meet for the first time. It will be fine if we get to know each other in the future. It's all for the sake of Taoism. There is nothing that cannot be resolved. Junior Brother Zhao, you
Really? Haha..."
When Zhao Ran heard this, the leader of the Right Hall of the General View led the team and two deacons from the Jiujiang Palace. This lineup was quite good. It showed that the General View valued this conversation with him, so he said: "I don't care.
, I never take these things to heart, it’s all for the sake of Taoism, for the sake of Ming Dynasty, understand, completely understand!”
Cui Zhikang gave a thumbs up: "Junior Brother Zhao has a great mind. No wonder he became the abbot of a county at such a young age, which is admirable. Well, I don't know much about the questioning, so Xu Fangzhu and Lin Gaogong should talk to Junior Brother Zhao.
, I’ll just sit here and listen.”
Zhao Ran said: "Palace Master Cui is too polite, don't worry, as long as everyone talks nicely, I will tell you everything you know, and don't make it difficult for me if you don't know, okay?"
While Cui Zhikang and Zhao Ran were chatting and laughing, Xu and Lin both had serious faces and said nothing. At Cui Zhikang's signal, they began to ask questions. The questioning was still led by the red-faced Taoist Xu Fangzhu, while the black-faced Taoist Lin Gaogong was responsible for recording.
"We didn't come to you a few days ago, just to give you time to reflect on yourself and write down all the questions that come to your mind... Did you think of anything in the past two days? What did you write down? Leave it to us..."
Zhao Ran said: "Yes, in the past few days, within the overview, I have been thinking carefully every morning and evening, and I have written a reflection. Do you want to read it?"
The three of them looked at each other and were all surprised. Xu Fangzhu's face softened a little, and the serious expression on his red face instantly relaxed a bit: "It's a good thing that you are willing to say what you think of. It shows that your reflections in the past two days are effective.
.Give us what you wrote."
Zhao Ran went to the desk, took out a stack of manuscript paper, handed it to Master Xu Fang, and said, "Please correct me."
The three people immediately gathered around and saw a thick stack of manuscript papers, which looked like there must be seventy or eighty pieces of paper. They were all tied with string holes, and the top one was written as a cover page, writing "Ju Jian Ji Guan You"
"Sense", shaped like a thread-bound book, really beautiful and elegant.
The three of them are all veterans in handling cases, and they have quite a lot of experience. When the people they talk to explain problems, they are often unbalanced due to fear. They really say what they have to say, and some even confess their past private scandals and write down the questions.
There are many materials that add up to hundreds of pages. It's just that although there are many thicker explanation materials that I have seen in the past, they have never been threaded into a volume by themselves, which is strange.
Palace Master Cui thought to himself, haven't you heard that Zhao Zhiran is a thorn in the side? It doesn't look like it, so you don't have to waste any words and just explain it honestly. This case is easy to handle. Do you need me to be in charge?
Xu and Lin sneered in their hearts, weren't they still very stubborn a few days ago? I just gave you a "quiet moment" to do it. It turns out that he is also a tough-tempered person, which saves us the trouble of waiting for him!
Open the title page, and you will see the first line of text: Tao can be Tao, but it is not permanent Tao, and it can be named, but it is not eternal. The beginning of the nameless heaven and earth is the mother of all things. Therefore, it is always non-existent. If you want to see its wonder, it is always
Yes, I want to see how it works. These two have the same origin but different names, and they are both called xuan.
The three of them were stunned. Xu Tangtou turned to the second page: Everyone knows that beauty is beautiful, but this is evil...
Xu Fangzhu skipped the following text and continued to turn to the next page: If you don't respect the virtuous, the people will not fight. If you don't value rare goods, the people will not steal...
Xu Fangzhu raised his eyes to look at Zhao Ran and asked in a deep voice: "What does this mean? What about reflection? What about the issues to be explained?"
Zhao Ran said: "The written reflections are at the back, please read on."
Just have some insights! As long as you write something, no matter what it is, even if you write something about getting rid of your hair, you can find faults and use them as a breakthrough point, and finally you will get to the bottom of it!
Palace Master Cui raised his hand to stop Xu Tangtou, who was about to get angry, and motioned him to turn down the page. Xu Fangzhu glared at Zhao Ran fiercely and turned the page faster.
From the first page to the second-to-last page, the entire text of the "Tao De Zhen" is word for word. It jumps out on the page and is neatly written in small regular script. It is really a piece of fine writing that is pleasing to the eye!
But the more this happens, the angrier it makes people!
I turned to the last page and finally saw the reflections written by Zhao Ran:
——The Tao Te Ching is so good!
Gone? Then it’s gone?
What is this thing about? What about introspection? What about the issue of explanation?
Tangtou Xu threw the book on the table with a "pop" sound, pointed his finger at Zhao Ran and shouted angrily: "What is this? What is written here? Zhao Zhiran, what do you want to do?"
Zhao Ran's face suddenly became serious. He pointed at the books on the table and said solemnly: "Master Xu, pay attention to your words and deeds! As a Taoist priest who has received an ultimatum and been naturalized in the Taoist sect, you actually handed down my Taoist sect's supreme treasure book like this.
Throw it on the table? You actually said 'what' is this? I want to ask you, what do you mean? What do you want to do? Have you forgotten your identity? Where do you place the Tao Te Ching?
land?"
After a pause, Zhao Ran slammed the table with a loud bang and shouted: "I tell you, I grew up receiving Taoist teachings since I was a child, and the Tao Te Ching has the supreme status in my heart! Yes!
The wise sayings that guide our life and conduct in life can be said to be precious and precious! I believe that it is not only me, but also the Master Cui and Lin Gaogong who are here now! All Taoist priests who have accepted the teachings of Taoism, and all the common people in the world who have been favored by Taoism, the same
So! I will never allow you to slander and slander the sacred classics in your heart at will!"
Xu Fangzhu stared at Zhao Ran, his face turned red, but he was speechless for a long time.
Lin Gaogong and Palace Master Cui looked at each other for a long time. Lin Gaogong coughed dryly and stepped forward to rescue him: "Ahem...that...well, Master Xu Fang made it unintentionally. He didn't mean it that way. He also felt that your sentiments were written...well, it was..."
Isn’t it too little? It’s been three days, and this is what I have learned..."