The old monk, the abbot, panicked and hurriedly stepped forward to hold Xiao Rui, "Champion, wait a minute. Thank you very much, Mr. Hou, for your kindness. There is no need to go through the process. It will not work without Mr. Hou taking charge of the overall situation. Please help me mediate between this temple and Mr. Hou." Misunderstandings among people.”
Xiao Rui got off the slope and said, "Okay, I will be a peacemaker and help you both talk."
"Master Marquis, please come this way."
Even though the monks in the temple hated Xiao Rui, the mastermind behind the scenes, they had no choice but to invite him in with a big ceremony and sit on the main seat.
Xiao Yu, who was sitting upright behind the monk, frowned and said: "Why, didn't he come here to cause trouble? Why did he become a peacemaker? There are rumors outside that he has a personal grudge against Daxingshan Temple, but now it has become a dispute between Daxingshan Temple and the people. A misunderstanding? Is this a misunderstanding?"
Xiao Qi, who was sitting on a recliner with a broken leg next to him, said loudly: "How could this be a misunderstanding? The temple walls have been demolished, how could it be a misunderstanding?"
Xiao Yue quickly covered the cousin's mouth and said, "Cousin, stop shouting. The old abbot said it was a misunderstanding himself."
Many old monks looked back at Xiao Qi, wondering whether this was the helper we invited or a hidden stake sent by the enemy. If you didn't say it was a misunderstanding at this time, would you let the people demolish our temple?
If the temple is demolished, what if we win the debate on Buddhism later?
Xiao Rui glanced at the Chang'an County Magistrate who was sitting next to him, "It's time to start. Who is the master of suffering?"
The believers of Daxingshan Temple raised their hands and shouted: "We, we are the masters of suffering."
The Chang'an County Magistrate waved his hand to hold everyone down, "Be quiet. You are not the perpetrators, you are the defendants."
"Hey, you are a little county magistrate, are you being unreasonable? People are knocking on your door here, aren't we the ones who suffer?" The crowd started to make a fuss.
Xiao Rui coughed lightly, and thunder seemed to ring in the ears of the group of people, and they all fell silent.
The Chang'an County Magistrate continued: "The first victim was Mr. Liu Jinyuan in a case handled by this county. All his family property was defrauded by Yuandeng Temple and Shanlian Temple. The abbot of Yuandeng Temple confessed, saying that 90% of the property was stolen. It was given to Daxingshan Temple. There is a signed and signed document to prove it. I invite Mr. Liu Jinyuan."
The case of Rich Master Liu can be said to be well known to everyone in Chang'an. Liu Jinyuan came up and repeated it briefly, and Xiao Rui also took out the original document. The Chang'an County Magistrate asked for it on the spot.
Why did the Chang'an County Magistrate come forward to ask for it? Because this is stolen money, money belonging to Liu Jinyuan. If the person is sentenced to return the stolen money in court, even if the stolen money ends up in Daxingshan Temple, he will still be asked for it. Otherwise, wouldn't the verdict against Yuandeng Temple have to be overturned?
"Bring the prisoners, Monk Kongxin of Yuandeng Temple, Master Yuanfa of Shanlian Temple and other culprits." Xiao Rui waved his hand, and the government officials escorted nearly a hundred monks, all of whom were the abbots of the Buddhist temple that had been recently overthrown.
This group of people never felt that they were wrong from beginning to end, especially Monk Kong Kong, who rushed forward and hugged the abbot of Daxingshan Temple's legs and burst into tears.
"Master, Master, you have to make the decision for your disciples. The disciples take refuge devoutly and follow your teachings completely. They eat fast, chant and worship the Buddha every day. All the money was used to repair the Buddha's golden body. The disciple does not dare to spend a penny in vain. But from From ancient times to the present, where have you ever heard of money donated to Buddha being recovered? They are robbing it openly!"
Grabbing it openly? Xiao Rui sneered in his heart, when you deceive people into donating, aren't you robbing them openly?
Xiao Rui asked loudly: "Abbott, is this your direct disciple? Did you teach him all his deceptions?"
There was a hint of mockery and sarcasm in his tone.
Monk Kongxin said angrily: "You devil, you are the one who instigated us. We are not lying. Respect the Buddha, and the Buddha will bless the world."
Before Xiao Rui could refute, Liu Jinyuan couldn't help but stepped forward and kicked the guy down, and was quickly restrained by the officials on both sides.
"You evil monk, are you still telling lies now? If my father hadn't mistakenly believed your lies, could he have delayed his treatment and passed away? Buddha? Oh my god, Buddha, I only saw him keep amassing money, but I didn't see him saving his life. Live a life.”
"Ignorant mortals, how can you group of people understand the Buddha's great compassion? You have suffered retribution for your sins. Even if you ask the Buddha for redemption, it is impossible for you. You can only go to hell after death!" Monk Kongxin responded angrily. .
Yuan Hui, the abbot of Daxingshan Temple, knocked out this crazy disciple with one palm, "Kong Xin Buddha's heart has been confused and he has entered the devil's way. Don't listen to his nonsense."
Xiao Rui smiled, "Oh? Abbot, so the words and deeds of Monk Kong Kong were not taught by you? Then why are temples such as Yuandeng Temple and Shanlian Temple imitating the Ping'an Incense of your Daxingshan Temple and charging so much money for incense? What's going on? Don't you admit that Buddha can save people?"
The Chang'an County Magistrate quickly added his sword and said: "What? Buddha can't save people? How can Ping'an Xiang keep people safe? Isn't it a lie?"
The scene became chaotic.
The old abbot calmly waved his hands to hold everyone down, and said loudly: "Master Marquis, of course Buddha exists. There is not a single false statement in the Buddhist scriptures. If you worship the Buddha sincerely, you will naturally be protected and protected."
Scholar Liu Jinyuan retorted angrily: "Don't listen to his nonsense. My father worshiped Buddha devoutly all his life. When he got sick, he donated all his family property to Buddha to build a golden body. Where is the blessing of Buddha? He also said that Buddha is omniscient and omniscient. An impossible god? They are all lies, don’t believe his lies.”
The old monk shook his head and said: "Donor Liu, your life has expired. If you accumulate merit in this life and donate all your property in the end, all your merits will be repaid in the next life. He has escaped from the sea of suffering and gone to the bliss of the West. He will enjoy the blessings of immortals forever. From now on, he will be free and happy." Being comfortable. That’s the most enviable thing.”
Listen, listen, is this the same thing again? Not only Liu Jinyuan, but other victims also stood up to refute. Who can tell clearly about the afterlife after death? Using this to deceive people will not work.
At this moment, a slightly weak but loud voice sounded from behind the crowd, "May I ask the abbot, is Buddha really the God of mercy who saves the world?"
Everyone made way for a soft sedan, carrying the Prime Minister Du Ruhui, who was still recovering from his injuries.
Emperor Li Er and Fang Xuanling panicked. Why is Keming here? Your body is not yet well, and you have just escaped from danger. Shouldn't you rest?
Xiao Rui had already stood up and greeted him, "Prime Du, what's wrong with you? Who brought you here? I can handle things here, but it's very dangerous for you to do this."
Du Ruhui grabbed Xiao Rui's hand tightly, gave him a reassuring look, and then said apologetically: "I already know what those two traitors did. I'm sorry for Zang Feng. I heard that today you are going to fight Buddhism alone. , how could I not come? Speaking of which, this Daxingshan Temple and I still have some unfinished karma."
The abbot of Daxingshan Temple hurriedly ran out and said: "Prime Minister Du, your son has come to fulfill his wish. When you wake up, it is because your son burned peace incense in front of the Buddha, and the Buddha blessed you to wake up. You can't repay kindness with enmity, help What a wicked man."
Du Ruhui smiled and did not chat with this person. Instead, he stared at the old abbot of Daxingshan Temple and asked: "Abbott, you haven't answered Du's question just now. Is Buddha really the God of mercy who saves the world?"
Fang Xuanling smiled and whispered to the emperor: "Your Majesty, we are in for a good show. Keming is a descendant of the Zongheng sect and has personally argued with these monks. Haha, it must be very exciting."
Li Er also smiled, "I'm looking forward to it very much."
