"Hurry up and invite me!" Prince Li Hong was stunned for a moment when he heard this, and immediately said with enthusiasm on his face: Then he explained to Jiang Tian: "This Master Wanhui was the last disciple Xuanzang Tripitaka accepted before his death. My father, the emperor, and my mother are quite respected and close to me, a great eminent monk of the generation."
"Of course I know him. In the Wanhui Temple worshiped by later generations, he is the Bodhisattva who specializes in reunion and harmony." Jiang Tian immediately laughed: "It is said that he was born stupid and could not speak at the age of eight or nine, but thanks to Xuanzang After a master accepts a disciple and becomes enlightened, he will have many miraculous things and everything he expected will come true."
"Is there such a far-fetched theory in later generations?" Prince Li Hong couldn't help but be surprised: "However, at this time, Master Wanhui did have some subtle reputation and reputation. Although he had the convenience of entering and exiting the palace, he was Always keep yourself clean and have the virtue of advocating good deeds.”
"Of course, no matter how many magical legends there are about Master Wanhui, can it be possible that they can be bigger than those of Li Sheng who once looked at the long river of history and unexpectedly came to this world? Since it is just a coincidence, please ask Li Sheng to do it for you. Tasting one or two, what is the true character of this Master Wanhui?"
Then, a monk in a robe with a flat nose and protruding eyes, dark spots on his face, a bit rough in appearance, but a simple and peaceful demeanor, with warm and long breaths, was led forward, he put his hands together and saluted: "The old monk with bones has seen your highness, I only wish His Highness a long and prosperous life, and I pray that the subjects of the Tang Dynasty will enjoy long-term peace and happiness;"
"The great monk Wanhui is so good at speaking!" Prince Li Hong immediately said with a smile: "Hurry up and ask the great monk to take a seat. I have heard the name of the great monk for a long time, but because of his poor health for many years, I always regret that I can't meet him. .What I see now is indeed a strange and extraordinary person in the world. I am just interested in asking about him."
"I don't dare to accept it. The old monk is just a humble man from the countryside. Thanks to the enlightenment and wisdom of the master (Xuan Zang), he was accepted into the mountain gate. Fortunately, he was favored by the two saints with his little practice." Wanhui monk immediately stood sideways on a moved pillar. Xu Zuo said respectfully: "Your Highness, please tell me that this old monk should not dare to lie."
"The great monk is indeed blessed with profound blessings and wisdom, and he is extremely humble." Prince Li Hong once again praised: "I once received a letter saying that the places in the world are full of pomp and vanity, and they attract people with their solemn golden bodies. At that time, people and believers sacrificed their lives and property to worship the Buddha, which was like the story of Liang Wu."
"Your Highness, what you said is very true, and the old monk also felt something!" The Wanhui monk couldn't help being stunned when he heard the words, and then said with an unusually solemn expression: "Now that the world has been in peace for a long time, people in the world of mortals will inevitably have empty hearts. , forgetting the self-examination of Buddhist virtues, and instead become confused by vanity and exaggeration.”
"Although, throughout the ages, Eastern Buddhist sects have always had the custom of not establishing written texts, teaching outside the teachings, directly pointing to the human heart, and becoming a Buddha by seeing one's nature. However, after all, only a few of them have gained the source of wisdom in this life; most of them are false and slanderous. The name of Buddhism is used to destroy the precepts of Buddhism in a detached and unruly manner."
"The old monk is also causing trouble, but he can only control one or two people who are close to him. If His Highness intends to use this to encourage good people to follow the right path and regulate Buddhism, this will be a great blessing for the country and the Heavenly Family. Ah! How can the old monk not bear the brunt of this and think of the wise? Just ask His Highness for your instructions."
"The great monk is really a role model for people in the Buddhist sect, and he is worthy of his consistent virtues for many years." Seeing the unusual cooperation of Wanhui monks, Prince Li Hong couldn't help but feel a little surprised and relieved, but he praised as usual: "This place is just right. There is a copy of "Baizhang Qinggui", which you can ask the monk to taste."
"This...this...isn't this the true meaning of regulating Buddhism? It is so wonderful and extraordinary!" After a while, Monk Wanhui read the handwritten "Baizhang Qinggui" and became a little embarrassed and slapped his knees. He said: "It's a good example of "equal strength from top to bottom". "If you don't work for a day, you won't eat for a day."
"All of them are meticulous and consistent with the long-term ways of Buddhist practice. As long as they can be followed and practiced without error, they can sweep away the flashy and vain trend in Shimen Jialan; and the pure and pure selection of the truly virtuous and good people can Scholars and cultivators. The old monk is really ashamed."
"Master monk, you don't need to insult yourself. You also have the same intention. It's very comforting to be alone." Prince Li Hong immediately heard the words and said with relief: "To be honest with you, master, this is a reclusive monk with extremely high cultivation, leaving behind a legacy that can be passed down to the world." It is a relic. However, the essence of it cannot be buried because of this. It still needs great monks to pass it on and promote it."
(The title of the Buddhist book "Baizhang Qinggui" has eight volumes and is divided into nine chapters. The author is Baizhang Huaihai. The content is the life rules of Buddhist temples and monks in the Tang Dynasty. It is the beginning of all the Qing rules and precepts followed by monasteries and jungles in later generations. Among them The most emphasis is on the integration of work and practice/farming and Zen.)
"Thanks to His Highness's love, the old monk has been entrusted with his virtues for thousands of years. Although he is old and declining, he dare not say goodbye. He can only sacrifice his life for the sake of friendship." After hearing this, the Wanhui monk suddenly stood up, bowed and clasped his hands and said: "It's just a matter of reorganizing Buddhism and practicing pure rules, but this is still a serious matter and requires an order."
"Since this is the case, I will ask you to review the world's temples during the court meeting, so as to determine the quota of personnel, determine the merits, and eliminate excesses." Prince Li Hong looked at the old man who looked very energetic. Wanhui monk couldn't help but sigh: "Please try your style in the current generation of the Second Saint."
"This is the proper meaning, just pay it to the old monk." Wanhui monk said without hesitation: "In addition, the old monk will also convene close disciples to publicize the advantages, disadvantages and essence of this through Dharma meetings. To create momentum for Your Highness to respond and promote great benefits and virtuous government that will benefit the world forever."
Because at this moment, his Zen wisdom, which has always been cultivated to be unfazed by favors and humiliations, unfazed by changes, and known as "the wind moves the stone," was almost overwhelmed by the huge impact/flood of fame and fortune brought about by this incident. That is an important book in Qing history that has the opportunity to stand shoulder to shoulder with Patriarch Xuanzang.
Despite this, he was still filled with all kinds of thoughts and thoughts, and he was so disturbed that he could no longer calm down. He just wanted to quickly return to the Pagoda Temple in Dongdu and start promoting the matter immediately; but Prince Li Hong was unprepared and asked lightly again:
"I heard that in the early years of the great monk, he traveled between Guanluo and Guanluo, and said many things to people. Is this true? Therefore, many people in the countryside cited it as miraculous. There are also officials and ministers vying to think of the merits of making offerings; Yanjun is The great tree Bodhisattva who had been demoted in Western India was reborn; so he was summoned by his mother to the palace for questioning."
"Your Highness, it is clear that this is a lie spread by the world." However, after hearing this, Wan Hui Monk, who was full of confusion, suddenly calmed down, and replied with a relaxed and relieved mind: "It's just an old monk traveling in his early years. Let’s talk about a little bit of watching people to protect ourselves.”
"It's similar to the doctor's way of looking, hearing, asking, and feeling, except that the doctor looks at the meridians, body, qi, and blood to identify the root cause of the disease. But with the old monk's method of practice, he looks at the description, color, shape, and demeanor of the people in the world. Divide family background, likes and dislikes, likes and dislikes, and the tendencies of the mind."
Therefore, after such a conversation, it can be said that the host and the guest enjoyed themselves and forgot about it again and again. Therefore, Li Hong, who had talked too much, could not hide the tiredness on his face, and Wan Hui monk took the initiative to say goodbye and left. Prince Li Hong also asked Jiang Tian, who had been listening for a long time: "What do Li Sheng think?"
"He is also a very interesting character. He not only has a benevolent heart that sympathizes with the world, but also has principles and bottom lines that transcend disputes. He still has flexibility and skills in the face of real big rights and wrongs." Jiang Tian replied: "So even if he is not If you participate in the prince's affairs, at least you won't do bad things easily."
"But as long as the implementation of the "Baizhang Qinggui" continues, his position and preference cannot be controlled." Prince Li Hong took the initiative to say: "At least not everyone in Buddhism is happy to see its success. As long as he persists, Buddhism will There will be no need for protracted great turmoil.”
"In this way, the mother's long-term plan for the future, which she uses to 'revere Buddhism and suppress Taoism', will prove to be sacred, right? So, as long as he is involved in this matter, he can't help but become Gu's help , is this the upright and upright conspiracy method that Li Sheng said?"
"The more His Highness has experienced these days, the more thoughtful he has become." Jiang Tian couldn't help but admired: "The so-called conspiracy starts with an offer that people can't refuse, and they have to follow your pace. Act appropriately to safeguard your interests and positions.”
"If I hadn't been lucky enough to meet Li Sheng, I would have known so many causes and consequences, and also known that the world is so vast, and there are still so many new and wonderful things;" Prince Li Hong shook his head humbly and said, "I would just be full of sadness and powerlessness. , can only be trapped in a corner of the east palace, a frog in a well."
"At least no matter what the final result is, before the last moment comes, Gu can be said to be seizing the day and having no regrets in this life. So, please ask Lisheng to ask Gu to do something for you? Or according to your preference, Leave something indelible in this world?"
At this moment, Jiang Tian's vision panel finally popped up, and the scene mission prompt that had been silent for a long time: "The Prince's Ambition: Progress (2%)...+1.+1.+1.+1..." finally stopped. Yes (17%). Then he also took a deep breath, and it seemed that he couldn't do it without making a request.
"In this case, I also have some knowledge from later generations, and it will be passed down in this world through the hands of His Highness." Jiang Gao thought for a while and said: "For example, it involves the fundamental principles of things, or everything in the world. The knowledge of the evolutionary cycle, the process of changes in life from generation to generation.”
"However, before that, I need to trouble His Highness to ask someone to build some instruments for me as a basic verification and observation method. The first step is to find some crystal pieces that are transparent and clear enough, and polish them until they are flawless..."
"Is that all?" However, after Prince Li Hong heard this, he sighed softly: "I thought I could do more for Li Sheng; for example, how about improving the treatment of your disciple?"
"She should have her own opportunities. It would be unsightly to pay too much attention to it." Jiang Tian shook his head and said with a smile: "What's more, Your Highness, don't underestimate these prerequisites; if any knowledge can be achieved here, A small success in this world is enough to influence and benefit several generations or dozens of generations."
