Royal Road

In this era, Hu Seng is indeed not uncommon. Because Buddhism originally came from the Western Regions, all monks from Tianzhu, Anxi, Kangju, and Dayuezhi came from afar to preach and teach the Fa. But Buddhism is not thriving enough, and many of the disciples of those masters are humiliated. Therefore, it is not surprising that a monk appeared.

But the strange thing is that this man was brought by a monk from Huai'en Temple. Is it possible to ask for a meeting today just for this person?

Speculation flashed in his belly, Liang Feng asked the two to sit down and serve tea as usual, and then said: "I never missed the visit of the mage today. Maybe the host and I have not seen each other for a long time. It should have been a visit."

The sedan chair people carry people, and the provincial governor said this, which really gave the Huai'en Temple a lot of face. Reading the method together: "When the envoy came to Jinyang, there must be a lot of official affairs to be handled. It is the little monk who took the liberty. But today there are important things that need to be explained to the envoy."

As he said, he turned sideways slightly and introduced: "This is Master Zhu Fada, a personal disciple of Master Zhu Fada. He just came from Chang'an."

Zhu Fahu? ! Since playing the banner of Buddha, Liang Feng would not be ignorant of Buddhism at this time. This Zen Master Zhufa was the most famous monk in the Jin Dynasty. His ancestral home is Yuezhi, he has lived in Dunhuang for the whole time, and he is a teacher of Indian monks. In order to study the Fa and spread the Fa, he traveled around the Western Regions with his teacher, and he was fluent in more than 30 languages. It can be said that he was the greatest translator before Kumarajiva. How could such a disciple of a high monk come to Jinyang?

Liang Feng's face showed a slight astonishment: "I never thought it was a high monk, disrespect and disrespect! It's just that I heard that Master Zhu Fahu was teaching the Fa in Chang'an, how can Master Zhu Fada come to Jinyang?"

The monk folded his hands together and announced the Buddha's name: "What the envoy asked was the reason the little monk came. Within half a year, Chang'an was attacked by insurgents several times, and the monastery dedicated to his master also suffered military disasters, so he wanted to leave Chang'an. , Look elsewhere."

Although he is a husky, the accent of this monk is quite authentic, he speaks Luoyang Mandarin, and he doesn't even have a hint of Guanzhong accent. However, the meaning of this sentence is not so simple. It is clear that these monks want to move to Jinyang! Is it because of his name as a Buddha?

Sure enough, the monk only paused. Seeing Liang Feng did not answer, he continued: "The teacher meant to return to his hometown of Dunhuang, where he would continue to translate the scriptures and the teachings. However, the little monk thought that leaving Zhongtu is a loss after all. I don’t know how many years it will take to return to this chaos. It’s better to change the city to keep this spark. I wonder if the envoy can take in the little monks and others?"

Liang Feng pretended to ponder for a moment, and Fang said, "Dare to ask how many Zen masters are accompanying him?"

"Less than a thousand." Zhu Fada replied lightly.

A thousand people! And it is a thousand Buddhist followers! This power is enough to change the religious beliefs of Jinyang and even the entire territory of Bingzhou, especially with the support of his governor.

Meifeng frowned slightly, and Liang Feng sighed: "I never thought that there were so many people. Jinyang was surrounded for a while, and there were Huns who looked at me, fearing that it would be unsuitable to settle."

Zhu Fada seemed to have guessed what Liang Summit said, and smiled slightly: "The envoy may find the monks and others cumbersome, but the mixed living of Hu and Han in the state may not be impossible to turn the Hus into Buddhism."

Liang Feng's eyes sharpened immediately. The meaning of this monk is too clear, he is going to use the banner of Buddhism to pry the Huns into the camp! Under Liu Yuan's command, there are countless miscellaneous beards. The status of these people is not high, and they are the servants of the Huns. After Liu Yuan established the country and started the battle, they became cannon fodder on the front line.

I have lived in Bingzhou for 30, 50, or even a hundred years. He has been assimilated by the Han people for a long time, so why fight for the benefit of the Xiongnu? I am afraid that there are many people who think so.

And if the Dharma is used, and even if Zhu Fada personally comes forward to contact these tribes, the possibility of them returning to Jin is not small. And when these low-level people fled, the foundation of the Xiongnu Han Kingdom was shaken, and the desire to occupy Bingzhou became a pipe dream.

This is a way to draw salaries from the bottom of the pan. And Liang Feng is not like other Shanxi officials, who maintains an attitude of discriminating against Huren, and even enslaving and suppressing them. If it is the same as Liang Xi back then, remove the chieftains of these people, incorporate them into the folks, and force the implementation of Han customs. Maybe ten or twenty years later, they will be the same as the Han people around them, with the same customs and customs, and annihilate everyone.

Liang Feng tried this method on the group of Jie people in Yi Yan, and the effect was not bad. This kind of cultural advantage is not necessarily weak when applied to other races.

If the monk in front of him can really do what he said, the state pattern will even change. But on the contrary, what if he attracts those nonsense and uses religion as props for them?

Liang Feng's expression sank: "What the Master said may be feasible. But what if Xuzhou Ruo Rong is born?"

Those who can be familiar with Chinese and preach the scriptures will of course also understand the past history. Ruo Rong is a counterexample that can be engraved in the history of youth.

Ruo Rong was a character in the Three Kingdoms period at the end of Han Dynasty. When the Yellow Turban Rebellion broke out, he took hundreds of villagers to seek refuge in Xuzhou Mutaoqian. Tao Qian admired his talents and at the same time had a good impression of Buddhism, so he handed over the duties of taxation and transportation to Guangling, Xiapi, and Pengcheng to Ruorong. Unexpectedly, I would build a Buddhist temple in Xiapi, repair a pagoda, and hold a grand bathing ceremony. The Buddha statues were painted with gold, thousands of people chanted sutras, and the banquet that stretched for more than ten miles was for everyone to enjoy. Even in order to accept more Buddhists and exempt the believers from the taxation of servitude, Xiapi and even Xuzhou became prosperous in Buddhism.

But such a person is also an extremely cruel murderer. After being hated by people in Xuzhou and fled in a hurry, he successively killed the prefects of Guangling and Yuzhang who had taken him in, seized his town, and continued to spread the word on Buddhist affairs. In the end, he was defeated by Yangzhou Assassin Liu You and killed by the mountain people.

Such an extremely contradictory guy has left a strong mark in history. It can be said that the method of courtesy for Buddhism in later generations comes from him. Is he a Buddhist? No one will deny it. But believers are not necessarily good people. The same thing is even more vivid and vivid with Zhang Jiao, the founder of Taiping Road. If it is too ambitious, religion will not only not be able to play a restrictive role, but will catalyze people into demons into hegemonies, control its followers, and seek greater benefits.

This is a bit condemning, but Zhu Fa das his face and did not change his color: "The little monk and others came to vote for the emissary, precisely because of the Buddha's name. The dream book of the "Diamond Sutra" is elegant and should be spread. I’m afraid it’s a little monk, and I can’t convince all the Hus.”

This is an indirect recognition of Liang Feng's Buddha status. The endorsement of Huai'en Temple is not finished yet. Will the disciples of Zhu Fahu also stand on his side this time? However, this level of deified identity can also be a leverage for these Buddhists. Even the stronger Liang Feng's power is, the more beneficial it is for them to develop religion.

It's like a vine that clings to a big tree, it can take root without knowing it, grab nutrients, and strengthen itself.

This is a good way, if it is for true believers or careerists in this era. But Liang Feng is not either of the two.

After tapping his finger twice on the case, Liang Feng finally said: "The Dharma is good, but in my opinion, monks should not enter the world. Only by taking ordination and becoming a monk can you get close to the Buddhist principles. And true monks shouldn't It’s just shaving. You need to understand the sutras and pass the tests before you can become a monk. If you don’t have the determination to abandon your external objects, how can you achieve the fruit of the Dharma?"

The topic changed direction inexplicably, seemingly careless, but Zhu Fada's eyebrows twitched lightly. This means that the provincial governor in front of him is preparing to supervise Buddhist temples and monks? The reason why Buddhism has grown is precisely because of its simple methods, allowing many people to join Buddhism and avoid the torture of military service taxes. But if one is qualified to be a monk, should the court examine them one by one and register them in the same book as the household registration? Abandoning foreign objects is even more terrible. Is it that being a monk can't enter officialdom, can't occupy land, can't cross the golden body?

Zhu Fada is an ambitious guy. He is not like his own masters and brothers who are focused on passing the scriptures. Compared with the scriptures and teaching, he hopes that Buddhism will get a strong upper-level support, just like Taoism, and talk about the mystery is becoming a trend. But if you want to achieve such a goal, you can't do it all by yourself. Then, he must find a reliable supporter, a person who is passionate about Buddhism and has great accomplishments.

It stands to reason that he should choose Liu Yuan. The Xiongnu were Hu people, and most of them liked Buddhism. If they were supported by the Lord of Han, they might not be able to practice Buddhism. But can Han really take the world? Even if he is also a Huren, Zhu Fada doesn't think so. This Central Plains, this turbulent country, will eventually return to its own hands. Just like Da Qin, like Da Han, like today's Da Jin, the passion is passed down from generation to generation. And temporarily taking refuge in a Tier 1 Hu master, maybe even the Buddhadharma will disappear completely after the short-term dynasty is destroyed.

And this newly appointed provincial governor is by no means a mere state talent. When he saw the grandeur of the empty alleys, he made up his mind. This Liang Zixi is a person who can be effective and will certainly be able to promote the Dharma.

However, when he put out all the things in his hand, the other party still had no intention of moving. On the contrary, it directly draws the lines and gives the boundaries. Follow or not?

In just a few moments, Zhu Fada came to the conclusion: "What the emperor said is quite true. After all, Dajin is not a Buddhist country, and even the state cannot accommodate a Buddhist country."

The three words "non-Buddha" means everything. Buddhism is not an offensive religion. Any country that believes in Buddhism in the whole country will ultimately be completely defeated by the invaders. The Guishuang Empire, which was unparalleled at the time, was exactly like this. The legal system of Da Jin is Confucianism. The geography of Binzhou made it impossible for Liang Feng to lay down his swordsmen. Fighting, taxes, manpower, all these mean that the "Buddha Kingdom" model cannot exist. He asked the monks to be born, just for the people to join the world. This goal can only be achieved by controlling access conditions.

This is a way to draw salaries from the bottom of the pot, and it is also a means to control the congregation without making it too large. This method means restriction, but it also represents official approval. And this is what Zhu Fada needs. He never expected it to happen overnight.

Unexpectedly, this Hu Seng reached the point in one sentence. Liang Feng showed some smiles on his face: "The master is well-versed, and he deserves to be a disciple of a high monk. If the master is true, I should welcome those who have attained the path to pray for the people of Jinyang to eliminate disasters."

This is the second condition. First, we must deal with the naturalization of Zhuhu, and then talk about other follow-ups. How could Zhu Fada fail to understand Liang Feng's meaning, and put his hands together: "Make the gentleman benevolent, and the little monk should do his best."

Talking to smart people has this advantage. All that should be said was finished, Zhu Fada did not delay, got up and said goodbye. Nianfa then stood up, but before he moved, he listened to Liang Feng said: "Master Nianfa, please stay, I have something to transfer to the host."

This is not what Zhu Fada can listen to, he obediently exited the study first. Reading the law bowed and said: "Dare to ask the envoy what is your order?"

Liang Feng smiled slightly: "I just want to ask the host, if the Zen Master Zhu Fa arrives in Jinyang, where will he settle down?"

There was also a smile on the face of Nianfa: "This teacher has already ordered this, and I live in Huai'en Temple."

This sentence revealed enough news. What is the status of the old monk, and what is the status of Zhu Fahu? If such a powerful person came to Jinyang, the pressure on Huai'en Temple would not be small. Especially the Huai'en Temple repaired the Mahayana, and Zhu Fahu is the translator who translated the most Mahayana Buddhism. In this case, how should the primary and secondary relationship be handled?

Unexpectedly, the old monk not only acted as a broker for the monks, but also allowed them to live in the Huai'en Temple, so he was not afraid of encountering the dove occupying the magpie's nest?

And Nian Fa's answer rightly stated the attitude of the old monk. He is not afraid.

It can even be said that the old monk wants to find a more advantageous position in this general trend. A plan that can swallow and digest those thousand followers, and even incorporate Zhu Dharma protection into the Huai'en Temple system.

And this answer shows that the two gangs of monks are not single-minded.

This is the answer Liang Feng needs most. If the two are one mind, then he will worry about whether the religious power is too big. And if there are still intrigues between the two, then as the mediator in the middle, and the "Buddha" that both agree with, Liang Feng's control power can also increase, and real checks and balances can be achieved.

It's no wonder that the old monk made such great efforts to let him enter Jinyang. No wonder that on the first day of taking over as the governor, Zhu Fada was attracted to Zhu Fada and helped them. This is not because Huai'en Temple is increasing investment and showing its loyalty. If you don't ask yourself, the other party may also express some hints to make yourself feel at ease.

Liang Feng is not afraid of people with ambitions, as long as this ambition appears in a rational way, he can always find a controllable way. And the monks he faced all had an exquisite heart.

With a faint smile, Liang Feng nodded: "Then there will be Lao leading the charge, and I will come to the house to listen to the Fa when I have time to spare."

Nianfa thanked him again, and retired respectfully.

From the side, Duan Qin sighed, "Lord Lord really wants to use Buddha?"

This is indeed a major change in his stance. When the banner is really played, it is not just the current situation of borrowing the name of Buddha.

"You can use Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism. As long as the three are used, they can be used in the right place." Liang Feng can think clearly. The world is still in the uncivilized stage. Use the Confucian world view to look at everything in the world. What is the difference between the unity of nature and man and the Buddha? This is true for Confucian scholars, let alone the people of Qianshou who don't know the big characters.

This world is not a world where science and truth can be emphasized. On the contrary, religion is the eternal theme. So controlling religion is better than letting it grow savagely. As long as religion is incorporated into a part of enlightenment, it can also calm the people.

This is like the religious affairs of later generations. On the surface, all religions are equal and free, but in essence, they are controlled by the government. In fact, this is not the case in ancient times. The situation in China is too special. No religion born out of the world can compare with the vitality of Confucianism that has entered the world. Discussing the worldview and methodology, after all, it depends on whose fist is stronger, with more methods, or in other words, adapting to social development.

Even if Duan Qin heard this statement, his heart trembled. But I have to say that being so calm and sharp is better than being credulous.

"It would be a good thing if the Hu monk can really move the Hus under the Huns." In the end, Duan Qin whispered.

you do not say. At any time, disintegrating the enemy's power and expanding one's power is a good thing to be thankful for. After coping with the day's official duties, Liang Feng rubbed his forehead tiredly: "I only hope that Zhu Fada has the power of Su Qin Zhang Yi."

Seeing Liang Feng's face pale, Duan Qin couldn't help but feel a little worried: "The lord is tired all the way, and bother, don't hurt your body again. It's better to rest as soon as possible. Do you want to get Jiang Jin to come?"

Liang Feng was silent for a moment, and shook his head: "Don't use Jin, or call...Bo Yuan come."

Calling Yiyan into the house, it is still a matter of course. But how can Duan Qin let Liang Feng let go? With a light sigh, he quietly retreated.