Could it be that Cai Yong is hiding deep? Have you been pretending not to know martial arts?
Although this possibility is not ruled out, Sun Quan feels that it will not be the case. Human energy is limited. Cai Yong has made such great achievements in literature and art. If his martial arts are so strong that no one can detect it, then why not? Is the person alive? ! Moreover, Cai Yong is scheming and may hide it deeply, but can Cai Wenji be able to hide it at such a young age? Cai Wenji obviously doesn't know martial arts. If Cai Yong is really good at martial arts, wouldn't he even teach his own daughter?
So, was everything just an illusion?
Putting aside his thoughts, Sun Quan immediately stepped forward to salute.
"Student Sun Quan meets Master Cai!"
"Master, please get up." Cai Yong had no airs at all. He personally stepped forward to help Sun Quan and praised, "I have always heard that the second master of the Sun family is a dragon among men. When I see him today, he is indeed extraordinary!"
"No, I'm just a local snake from the east of the Yangtze River, far from a dragon." Sun Quan said modestly.
Cai Yong narrowed his eyes and stopped continuing the topic.
After inviting Sun Quan to his seat and serving tea, Cai Yong took the initiative and said,
"Actually, I already know the purpose of Mr. Sun's coming here. Everything is just a little girl's nonsense, and you don't need to take it seriously at all."
"What nonsense? Why did Mr. Cai say this?" Sun Quan looked puzzled, "Does my coming here have anything to do with Miss Cai?"
This made Cai Wenji on the side amused and touched. It was naturally not easy for Sun Quan to take the initiative to help her conceal it, but don't look at who is in front of you. That is Cai Yong, the smartest person in the world. Do you really think you can You can't hide it from him!
"Master Sun, I have explained everything to my father." Cai Wenji said with a smile.
Sun Quan's face froze, "Hey!" That's too much! How can I step down if you act like this? Doesn’t it embarrass me! Do you have any emotional intelligence? So Sun Quan gritted his teeth and insisted,
"Explain? Explain what? Miss Cai, why can't I understand what you are saying?"
"Haha, I wonder what Mr. Sun is here for?" Cai Yong laughed and took the initiative to help Sun Quan avoid the topic.
"Oh, it's like this. I plan to go to White Horse Temple to worship Buddhism in a few days, and I want to invite everyone from Cai to go with me." Sun Quan replied. He was speaking to Cai Yong, but his eyes were not away from Cai Wenji. Apparently, Sun Quan was having trouble. You said he was kind-hearted to help, but Cai Wenji let it slip in advance. How could Sun Quan, who has always been stingy, be so angry?
Therefore, Sun Quan deliberately did not mention the rescheduling of the fight and talked about other things, also because he wanted to make Cai Wenji angry.
Cai Wenji didn't understand what Sun Quan meant, so she quickly put on a look of begging for mercy. Seeing this, Sun Quan was too embarrassed to pursue him. He continued the topic just now and said,
"But practicing Buddhism is not something that happens in a day or two. I suddenly remembered that the duel with Yang Xiu happened to be on those days, and there was some conflict between the two parties, so I wanted to discuss it with Mr. Cai to see if we could change the date and move the duel a little earlier. A few days.”
"Master Sun is also interested in Buddhism?" Cai Yong asked.
"Yes." Sun Quan replied subconsciously, nonsense. If you are not interested, how can you go to Buddhism? It doesn't make sense logically. However, as soon as he finished speaking, Sun Quan felt bad. Sure enough, he saw Cai Wenji winking at him.
Unfortunately, it was too late for them to react, so they heard Cai Yong ask,
"What do you think of Buddhism?"
The school exam is here! If Sun Quan didn't answer well, the reason for practicing Buddhism would not be justified. Sun Quan didn't know Cai Yong, and he didn't know whether Cai Yong would reject him because of this. But judging from Cai Wenji's reaction, this question should be very important. In the past, Sun Quan would just use the "Let me think twice" skill, but now he can only bite the bullet and use it.
"Well, Buddhism, although it has only spread in the Central Plains not long ago, I think it is a pretty good sect." Sun Quan chose a quite moderate rhetoric. It is not that Sun Quan did not understand Zen sayings such as Bodhi has no trees, but under Cai Sun Quan always felt that if he said it in front of Yong, he would be digging his own grave. At his current age, it would be best to be law-abiding.
Anyway, the answer here has nothing to do with right or wrong, or Cai Yong's preferences. The key is to show his understanding and opinions on Buddhism, so that Cai Yong can believe that Sun Quan really wants to join Buddhism.
"Oh? What's good about it?" Cai Yong continued to ask.
"Buddhism pays attention to karma. If you do good deeds, you will be rewarded with good things, and if you do bad things, you will be rewarded with evil consequences. This teaching can lead people to do good and prevent people from doing evil, so I think Buddhism is quite good." Sun Quan replied.
"Master Sun's views are really unique." Cai Yong praised him and asked, "Then if Master Sun were a superior, would he vigorously promote Buddhism?"
"Of course." Sun Quan answered without thinking, joking, Buddhism is one of the ruler's favorite sects, okay? No matter what sect is, it cannot restrain a specific person, but for the general public, it can make people do more good deeds. The key is to do less bad things and reduce the crime rate. This is already the most stable rule. It is not without reason that Buddhism has been passed down through so many dynasties in China.
"How to promote it?" Cai Yong asked again.
"Because of the yellow scarf, Taoism is now weak, people's faith has collapsed, and people in the world are in dire straits. It is the best time to promote Buddhism. As long as you give alms on a regular basis, occasionally have a miracle, and catch a few good deeds, you will be rewarded with good deeds. Typical examples of evil retribution are vigorously promoted. As long as there is official support, Buddhism will flourish within a few years." Sun Quan replied.
"After the rise of Buddhism, what are you going to do with Taoism and other sects?" Cai Yong immediately asked again, not giving Sun Quan any time to think about it.
Because Cai Yong asked in a hurry, Sun Quan probably couldn't think too much, but Cai Wenji on the side gradually discovered the clues. The focus of Cai Yong's questions was not at all on Sun Quan's understanding of Buddhism. Cai Yong seemed to be testing Sun Quan's behavior!
"Taoism, as a traditional sect, must not be abandoned, but there is no need to vigorously promote it. Originally, there should be only a small number of people practicing Taoism. In fact, whether it is Buddhism or Taoism, the myths and legends are all common, and everyone can do it Coexist and even integrate to a certain extent," Sun Quan said.
"So Mr. Sun thinks that it is better for a hundred schools of thought to contend? Instead of only respecting Confucianism?" Cai Yong said suddenly.
No matter how late Sun Quan was, he did not dare to answer this question easily.
"Hahaha, I made a mistake." Cai Yong laughed loudly, "I heard that the young master has read a lot of books and has learned a lot. It happens that I have some complicated books at home. No one usually reads them. It is a waste to keep them. , how about giving it to the young master?"
Happiness came so suddenly that Sun Quan was blinded. Darling, this is Cai Yong's collection of books. Just look at the people who keep jumping around in the spiritual world. Will Cai Yong give away a mortal thing? Even if it is sold. . . . . Ahem, Amitabha, that’s good, that’s good.
"Really, give it to me?" Sun Quan stammered a little. To show your courtesy for nothing is to be either an adulterer or a thief. Will pie fall from the sky? But a person like Cai Yong should not plot against a child like him. Could it be that he suddenly let out his "bastard" spirit and made Cai Yong develop a love for talents?
"Of course, the book should appear in its most valuable place." Cai Yong smiled and said, "Yan'er, I will pack it up some other day, and you can deliver it to Mr. Sun personally."
"No, no, no need to trouble Miss Cai, I can just get it myself." Sun Quan said quickly.
Cai Yong smiled,
"I'm afraid that the young master won't be able to take it all at once."
"If you can't get it once, just take it twice. Wait, are there many?" Sun Quan suddenly reacted.
"Not much, just a few cars."
"What???"
