Royal Road

Although he was entrusted with the task, Liang Rong did not leave Jinyang immediately. Just because in mid-July, it is an annual Obon ceremony.

Nowadays, Huai'en Temple holds three large-scale pujas a year, namely, the Buddha's birthday puja in April, the Obon puja in July, and the sacrificial ritual meeting in the winter solstice. Among them, the Buddha's birthday and the winter solstice rituals are larger, but compared to the popularity, the Obon will be even better.

After all, this day is in harmony with the Taoist Zhongyuan Festival, and the focus is on helping the sufferings of the six realms and thanking parents for their kindness. It is a day of sacrifice to ghosts. In the hearts of the people, ghosts are the top priority. How can they be taken lightly? Not to mention, there are still many people who remember the scene when the Buddha entered the temple by car. This alone gave the Bon Fa conference a different kind of brilliance.

For the people's subtle psychology, how can Huai'en Temple let it go? After all, the purpose of the Obon Puja is to support the Buddha and monks and to promote the Dharma. Therefore, the more ambitious the Fa conference, the more beneficial it will be to them.

But this year, the emperor died, and the banquet ceased. The Yulan Fahui was reduced in scale and became a ritual for the first emperor to recite sutras.

On July Wang, the convoy drove out of the Cishi Mansion and headed towards Huai'en Temple.

Still in the national funeral, everything is simple. Whether it's ceremonial or car driving, the traveling fleet is not too complicated. It was the first time that Liang Rong participated in the Fa conference, and he felt very strange despite his anxiety. However, just leaning against the car window and looking at it for a moment, he couldn't help but ask: "Father, do those people know you are in the car?"

Along the way, many people bowed down on both sides of the road, bowed their heads piously, and worshipped the motorcade. They obviously didn't play the ceremonial battle of the governor or even the princess, how could someone have been waiting by the side of the road long ago?

"Today is Obon, someone will be guarded outside." Liang Feng smiled, not surprising.

Liang Rong was somewhat enlightened: "Is it to welcome the adults?"

"Respectfully welcome the people who let them live." Liang Feng replied.

Five years have passed since his debut in Jinyang. The memories carved in the hearts of the people will not be blurred by time.

This year is actually not more stable than in previous years, and wars in various states are endless. However, no matter how chaotic outside, the flames of war did not reach Jinyang. In addition, the Huns hurriedly moved their capital and left Pingyang. It can be said that the people of Binzhou have stabilized like never before. Seeing that the autumn harvest is imminent and this year is still a good year, how can these people forget the benefactor who brought them new life?

The car did not stop because of the people on both sides of the road, and drove all the way into the courtyard wall of Huai'en Temple. After stopping, the bamboo curtain was raised, and a figure appeared beside the car. It stands to reason that the attendants should set a stool to help. But when he saw the person in front of him clearly, Liang Rong was startled again.

It's Yiyan!

As General Zhenwei, Baitinghou, he also held the post of You Sima under his father. This person has long been one of the best in the Binzhou Army. How could he be such a servant?

The other party didn't care about Liang Rong's stunned face, and directly supported his arm: "Master Rong, take care of your step."

His tone was flat, and his support was extremely steady. Getting out of the car dizzy, Liang Rong has not yet reacted, Yi Yan has already taken a step forward and whispered: "Master."

A white and flawless hand was placed on his hand. The fingertips were not pressed firmly, they were held firmly.

Seeing this scene, Liang Rong only felt that the goose bumps on his back came out, and he immediately understood the purpose of Yi Yan's move. How can this be willing to be a servant? Obviously looking for a chance to get close to Father!

My father said that you can't look at General Yi with honor. I also said that you cannot be biased and float on the surface. But seeing Afather being led by that person, he always felt uncomfortable all over.

Fortunately, the two of them just touched it when they got off the car, and they separated naturally after standing still. Liang Rong hurriedly took a step forward and took the initiative to hold his father's hand: "Father."

Liang Feng raised his eyebrows, but the little guy hasn't been so sticky outside in a long time. But today is not an official business, and he didn't pay much attention to it, so he took that little hand and led people to the temple.

Behind the two of them, Yi Yan glanced at the little figure from behind, but didn't say anything, and followed.

Last year, Youzhou soldiers and horses attacked Bingzhou. The current situation was tense. Liang Feng did not attend the Bon Festival himself, but only sent people to present the pots. I finally look forward to my visit this year. How can the monks in Huai'en Temple dare to neglect? I saw several people greeted out of the hall.

Now there is not only Zhu Dharma protector in Huai'en Temple, but more and more people who are proficient in Buddhism come to Bingzhou and settle down in Huai'en Temple. But no matter how loud the name is, no one can overpower the host. The old monk is still in the old-fashioned appearance, standing in the first place, welcoming together.

After taking Liang Rong to see the ceremony, Liang Feng said: "It is infinite merit to preside over for the emperor with a single heart."

Being over-degree is not the point. The important thing is that Huai'en Temple expanded the porridge market by giving the first emperor the name of eliminating karma. Almost all the poor in Jinyang benefited. Only this handwriting made Liang Feng admire.

The old monk remained motionless, and said calmly: "Helping others is my duty. The Shangdang has a reputation."

Liang Feng smiled, the old monk was the most astute on this point. He didn't take credit and arranged things quietly. As soon as he raised his hand, he said, "Host please."

Everyone wandered into the hall, Liang Rong followed his father, and looked at the situation in the hall with curiosity. He had been to Huai'en Temple, but he had never seen the arrangement of the puja. Compared with normal days, there seems to be a little more shocking solemnity in the temple. The prayer flags fluttered and clouds of smoke shrouded, and even the monks chanting, brought out a shocking majesty and majesty.

Sit down carefully next to his father, Liang Rong has forgotten the entanglement just now and watched the monks intently doing the exercises. This is different from the winter solstice visit to Nuo. The bells keep going, and the sound of Buddha lingers. However, amidst the noise, it can give birth to weird tranquility and make people sink.

Is this the Buddha believed by Afather?

Liang Rong only felt that his small chest was overflowing, bringing out unspeakable pride. His father has the name of Buddha. Is there a father’s share in the worship of all sentient beings and all the merits?

Tao Ran's hazy feeling lasted for a long time. Until the end of the ceremony, Liang Rong still couldn't settle down in his chest when he sat in the meditation room.

However, he did not calm down, but Liang Feng calmly said: "Does the host think that the matter of relief mentioned a few days ago is feasible?"

Ok? What is the degree? Liang Rong looked up a little blankly, and saw the old monk on the opposite side nodded slightly: "Buddha can save the world, but not everyone will be ordained as a monk. The salvation can divide monks and lays, and it is really useful. However, the world is more than a monastery in Huai'en Temple. "

Liang Fengyi said: "One day, all monasteries in the world can follow the court's will and choose what to do. But the monks should learn what scriptures and methods, but someone has to decide. Huai'en Temple is the largest monastery in Jinyang, and there are gatherings of eminent monks. , As the first choice."

The old monk pondered for a moment: "That's like making a discipline? As long as you can pass the scriptures, you can be a monk?"

"You have to take precepts, be born, and break the vulgar." Liang Feng replied.

Three words are simple, but the weight is not light. The old monk fell into silence again. After a long time, he said: "What if someone has Buddha nature and doesn't understand the scriptures?"

"You can discern a filial son, and you can know the nature of the Buddha. It's okay to open a favor outside the law." Liang Feng didn't wait for the old monk to answer, and said, "Besides, if someone really draws this monk's name, there is no way to get it. "

The old monk didn't ask any way, he nodded slightly: "Lao Na knows it. It's just this matter, and I should talk about it with other Zen masters."

"Host, please." Liang Feng responded with a smile, and regardless of how the old monk reacted, he drank his own tea.

When the old monk slowly walked out of the monastery, Liang Rong asked in a low voice: "Father, what is the rebate?"

He didn't understand the conversation between the two just now. But because he didn't understand it, it didn't mean that he couldn't see that what they were discussing was a dispute over interests. When I was immersed in Buddhism, I encountered such a dispute, which made people feel like they were in the air.

Liang Feng put down his teacup and chuckled softly: "The so-called Duobi is a document promulgated by the imperial court that records such contents as the native place, common name, age, and master of the monk, and it is just like the household registration yellow book."

The explanation was simple and clear, but Liang Rong was speechless. Isn't A father worshiping Buddha? Why should monks be supervised so closely? But soon Liang Rong reacted. Yes, monks do not pay taxes and do not serve. If the Dharma is prosperous and everyone is rushing to become a monk, how will the court maintain it?

And if the monk had to be admitted just like a system of discipline, then the number of monks would inevitably be greatly reduced, and they would be easily controlled by the court. It's just that the father clearly used the name of Buddha's entry into the world, but with such a method, it is really...it is...

There was a mess in his mind, and Liang Rong didn't know what to say. Liang Feng suddenly said: "After listening so much, do you know what the host is thinking about?"

"It's... the monks!" Liang Rong hesitated for a moment, and then replied, "He wants more monks. However, due to the court control, the number of monks must be limited, and the conditions are also harsh. So he wanted to make a trick. Ways, do some accommodation. Ah, no, for the host, it's better to have no degree!"

"Then why did he respond again?" Liang Feng asked rhetorically.

"Because...because my father agreed to let him write the question!" After the system was practiced in Bingzhou for a few years, Liang Rong quickly guessed the answer. The Huai'en Temple that my father said was the largest temple in Binzhou, which alluded to this. This should be the difference between Taoism in Buddhism. Only by earning an orthodox reputation can you become a hundred generations!

The Confucian dispute over Taoism has lasted for an unknown number of generations. How can Liang Rong know that this matter is important? Besides, my father also said that there is a way to open up kindness like Xiaolian. It was precisely because of this that the old monk was moved.

"Then what do you mean by the method of obtaining the salvation that I just said?" Liang Feng asked again.

This time, Liang Rong couldn't think of it. Is it possible to be hereditary if you can pass the exam, and can also be rewarded by character? Nowadays, there are monks who marry wives, but there seem to be more obediences? In addition to these several methods, what else can be done?

Seeing that Liang Rong couldn't answer, Liang Feng threw out the answer directly: "You can pay for it."

what? ! Liang Rong almost jumped in surprise. Buying and selling degrees? How can this work? ! However, after being shocked, he thought of another kind of person. If there is no family background, no fame, and wealthy pros and even merchants? Buying a degree certificate seems to be a good choice. Tax avoidance, exemption from military service, isn't it a life-saving card at critical moments?

It's just that... "This, isn't this blasphemy of Dharma?" Liang Rong stammered.

If Zhang Bin or Duan Qin said so, he might not be so surprised. But the one who said this is known as the Buddha of Pharmacist, who is one-handedly practicing Buddhism, Afather!

"The Buddha should be awed and the law should be obeyed, but the monk is also a human." Liang Feng replied calmly, "Rong'er, you have to keep it in mind. As long as you are human, you will have desires. Saints and monks may be able to transcend, but most of them are mundane. It’s just an overcoat. As long as it is advantageous, it will attract competition. It doesn’t matter if you are a monk, Tao, or Confucianism. Therefore, you can worship God and believe in Buddhism, but you can’t be deceived by those who use the name of gods and ghosts. Manipulate and harm the people and the country."

Liang Rong sat there stiffly, completely speechless. He originally thought that Afather did not allow him to come into contact with Buddhism, just because he was young and needed to lay a solid foundation in Confucianism. Unexpectedly, this is not the case at all! What he wants to learn by himself is never a simple sect, but a true holy king!

To rule the world and benefit the people.

The magnitude of this wish makes people shudder. But Liang Rong's heart was touched that could not be suppressed. My father has always been like this, step by step, walking hard. How can this kind of benevolent aspiration be comparable to those who are absorbing fame and fortune? It is precisely because of this that Bingzhou can be stable, and Sizhou and Jizhou can be included in the territory. If Father really got to that high position one day, what would he look like...

Small fist, squeeze tightly. Liang Rong nodded: "What the adults said, the child will remember."

Liang Feng sighed in his heart when he looked at his son's excited look. In this age when going out to play, he must first divvy up a divination. Of course, he cannot instill atheism in Liang Rong. Religious beliefs are actually not a big deal. But being controlled by religion, or even sinking into depravity, is another matter.

Any religion is inherently dangerous and can easily threaten secular rule. That's why he brought Liang Rong here to let him see what was hiding under the current. With such a shocking education, the Three Views can be reshaped.

Perhaps these kinds of protective locks will be loose one day. But he hoped, not the generation behind him.