Zhu Chongba suddenly had a thought in his heart, that is, life cannot wait, and if you want to do anything, just do it boldly! Although Zhu Chongba could not change the course of history, he could still change it in some small places.
The road back to Huangjue Temple was not peaceful either. There were thieves, hungry people, and rebels coming in an endless stream. Zhu Chongba's identity as a monk played a big role at this time, otherwise he would have been caught long ago.
At that time, people still respected monks. The Red Turban Army took advantage of people's psychology to develop rapidly. For Zhu Chongba at this moment, this is all a thing of the past.
After experiencing countless hardships, Zhu Chongba and Xiaobao finally returned to Huangjue Temple alive.
Looking at this familiar and unfamiliar temple gate, Zhu Chongba had mixed feelings in his heart. Although he, who has a soul from later generations, can rely on his wisdom to stay away from the suffering of this troubled world and become a leisurely little landowner, he cannot, because he It is Zhu Chongba, the Zhu Yuanzhang in future history, so we can only grit our teeth and work hard to move forward.
At this time, the gate of Huangjue Temple was still closed, and the cicadas on the trees were still singing. The occasional chirping of birds made people feel that it was really quiet here, compared with the chaotic world outside. , this place is like a paradise, Zhu Chongba is actually intoxicated at this moment.
"Brother Chongba, I'm hungry! Where is this?" Xiaobao's words brought Zhu Chongba's thoughts back to reality.
Only then did he remember that he hadn't introduced it to Xiaobao yet, "This is Huangjue Temple, and I am the monk here. Xiaobao, if the host agrees, will you be a monk?"
"Brother Chongba, I will do whatever you do." Xiaobao said this very simply, without any hesitation. However, there was an unharmonious episode, and Xiaobao's stomach began to growl.
At this moment, the corner door of Huangjue Temple opened. It turned out that when Zhu Chongba was in the temple, he always came in and out from carrying water and cutting firewood. Zhu Chongba took a closer look and saw that it was none other than his old acquaintance. Uncle Zhenjue, the sweeping monk of Huangjue Temple, has the Buddhist name of Zhu Chongba, Rujing. However, this Buddhist name has not been mentioned by Zhu Chongba for many years. As a wandering monk, he only sees secular people all day long. There is no need to rank based on seniority.
"Rujing, are you still alive? Come in quickly!" Master Zhenjue said enthusiastically to Zhu Chongba. Zhu Chongba was stunned for a while, but he soon understood. It turned out that he was calling him, and he was Rujing. Master Jing.
But Zhu Chongba didn't care much about these Buddhist titles. He just said, "Hello, Uncle Master! I also brought someone here!"
"It's okay. There is a shortage of people in the temple now. Is this your brother?" Then he looked at Xiaobao again and felt that this child was very close to the Buddha, so he didn't say anything.
It turns out that the place where Zhu Chongba lived in the temple was very small. After all, a young monk with a very low seniority would not receive any good treatment. However, Zhu Chongba is different now. Think about it, In the past few years of wandering outside, he has changed a lot. If he was just a little novice who didn't understand anything at the beginning, now he can be called a master.
Because Zhu Chongba has also studied Buddhist scriptures in his spare time in recent years. During his days as a practicing monk, he was also very diligent. He was not only interested in the art of war, but also in Buddhist scriptures. After all, at this time , In troubled times, people still have great faith in Buddhism.
What Zhu Chongba is thinking now is very clear, that is, to make full use of the conditions of this temple to develop himself. When the time comes, he will naturally be useful.
"Rujing, come here!" Although Zhu Chongba didn't hear this voice many times, he remembered clearly that it was the abbot's voice. His experience of wandering outside in the past few years taught him that he must make good friends with people who mean what they say. After all, he still has to stay here for a long time.
Zhu Chongba's reaction was really fast. As soon as the abbot's voice fell, he was already standing in front of the abbot. This speed was really incredible.
The abbot was a little surprised to see Zhu Chongba standing in front of him so quickly, but he was very happy. Because he felt that he was still very majestic, simply issuing orders and prohibitions. Although in the eyes of others, the abbot was not an official, but in the three-acre land of Huangjue Temple, his words were an imperial edict.
There is also the name of this temple that makes him confused. Although he has been an abbot for many years, what does this temple have to do with the emperor?
One night some time ago, he suddenly had a dream, that is, the future True Dragon Emperor appeared among their monks, which scared him awake. After waking up, he regretted it very much. He felt that he had woken up a little too early. It would have been great if he had been a little later and knew which monk it was!
The abbot has been very busy recently because he wants to determine who is the True Dragon Emperor, but after watching for many days, he doesn't look like anyone, but he is not sure. He happened to hear that Zhu Chongba was back, and he immediately called Zhu Chongba over.
It's just that the abbot didn't see whether Zhu Chongba was the real Dragon Emperor. He had a good impression of Zhu Chongba. Originally, the abbot thought that Zhu Chongba might starve to death outside, but now he is back alive and well. This makes the abbot The abbot was very surprised, so he wanted to see Zhu Chongba.
"Rujing has been wandering outside for alms these past few years. Has the Dharma improved?" The abbot's expression suddenly became majestic.
Although Zhu Chongba didn't understand what the old abbot wanted to do, he still answered honestly, "I don't dare to say that I am proficient, at least I am very familiar with it." Zhu Chongba's statement is actually very modest, Because he has mastered several scriptures.
"Not bad! Okay, you go and practice. If there is anything you don't understand, you can ask me." The abbot finally said this.
"Thank you, abbot!" Zhu Chongba was originally thinking about how to meet the abbot in the future, but now this problem no longer exists, and he left happily.
The abbot looked at Zhu Chongba's back as he left happily, but he was still thinking about his dream. Was it him? But the abbot shook his head immediately, and then closed his eyes again.
With the abbot's care, Zhu Chongba was very excited. He could finally carry out reforms legitimately. Although Zhu Chongba was a little too optimistic, such a spirit was essential if he wanted to accomplish something.
"Xiaobao!" Zhu Chongba took Xiaobao and started an inspection around the temple.
