Regarding the nature of this banquet, Lu Zi'an had reservations.

After all, the misunderstanding was the first place, and he couldn't be sure that the other party just really wanted to start an exchange ball.

However, although he responded, he was not in a hurry to leave.

Because the time agreed by the other party was two months later, it happened that he wanted to stay and see the development of iron painting.

Under his guidance, Uncle Tang opened an iron painting shop on the street.

On the day of the opening, Ying Xuan finally rushed over.

This time, according to Lu Zi'an's instructions, he brought a lot of jade.

They are all of the finest jade, and each piece is of excellent quality.

"Master......" Ying Xuan looked at Lu Zi'an's expression carefully, wanting to see something: "Do you have a clue about Yu'e?"

After he returned to Changyan in the past few days, he had contact with Lu Zi'an on his mobile phone, and he already knew what happened before.

Looking at Lu Zi'an's faint worry between his eyebrows, he was very worried.

Lu Zi'an, who was playing with a piece of jasper, glanced at him and shook his head: "Not for the time being." ”

Although the guidance given by the master of Jiexu was Wuhu, after coming here, I also saw the unique beauty of iron painting.

But he didn't find the point where the iron painting and the jade intersected.

How to say it.

A jade and an iron painting, although both are traditional crafts, their historical significance is not at the same level at all.

The value of iron painting is mainly reflected in the craftsmanship.

It uses Chinese painting as a blueprint template, and there are no new creations.

In terms of expressiveness, iron painting is inferior to jade carving, and the only thing that can attract people's attention before it is innovated is still the essence of Chinese painting.

Its artistry is not high enough, the expressiveness is lacking, and the limitations of the materials make it difficult to reach the elegant hall.

Therefore, Lu Zi'an wanted to expand its path and rejuvenate it, so he fused it with stone art.

At present, it is very satisfying, at least the order received by Uncle Tang has been scheduled for next month.

This is a good sign that he is not wrong in the direction of his research.

But this seems to have nothing to do with Lu Zi'an's current research on the third jade emeral.

This discovery made Lu Zian a little puzzled.

"Master, I think it......" Ying Xuan looked at him with some hesitation, and said cautiously: "I'll tell you secretly, don't tell Master Jiexu - I think he is a monk, how can he know jade, maybe it's nonsense!"

When he said this, he was very apprehensive in his heart, and he was even ready to be scolded.

But unexpectedly, Lu Zi'an didn't have much reaction.

"Master......"

"Master of Void Caution......" Lu Zi'an supported his forehead with his hand and looked at him with a light smile: "Do you think he will be a deceitful and famous?"

Ying Xuan has been following Lu Zi'an for so long, looking at his appearance, he knew that he was not angry, thought about it, brought a chair and sat down opposite him, and lowered his voice: "I'll be honest, I actually think that the Buddhist language is quite mysterious, but there is nothing unusual about monks, isn't there a saying that says this, Taoist priests in troubled times go down the mountain to save the world, and monks close the door to avoid trouble." The Taoist priest of the prosperous age returned to the deep mountains, and the monks went out of the mountains to circle money...... Something. ”

The more he said the latter words, the more humble he became, because Lu Zi'an's gaze became more and more fierce.

"Nonsense. Lu Zi'an picked up a rolled paper tube and knocked him directly on the head: "As soon as you hear this, you will know that it is false, Taoism and Buddhism are already an indispensable part of Chinese society, and the two have their own advantages and disadvantages, but they are just provoking the relationship between the two religions, just listen to it, are you really serious?"

Touched his head, it didn't hurt, but Ying Xuan was puzzled: "This ...... I've heard a lot of people say that......"

"Do you know when Buddhism flourished?" Lu Zi'an looked at him angrily: "In fact, Buddhism is a world religion, and only when Buddhism in China became moderate under the rule of Confucian culture as the mainstream, Buddhism flourished when the land of China was in turmoil. ”

“…… What about Taoism? The Taoist priests in the troubled times have all gone down the mountain, so it must be more prosperous, right?"

"Quite the opposite. Lu Zi'an said indifferently: "What are the troubled times? That is, the people are not able to make a living, and their lives are like mustard, and people at this time no longer have the luxury of living, but only dare to hope for stability in the next life, where will they still believe in Taoism?"

The prosperous era is the opportunity for the development of Taoism, Zhenguan Shengshi Tang Chongdao, Quanzhen Tao also appeared in the Jin Dynasty during the Dading period, developed in the Jin Dynasty's "Mingchang Rule", and later Longmen Zhongxing was also in the early Qing Dynasty in the Chengping world. ”

The Southern Dynasties were war-torn times, but there were poems such as "480 temples in the Southern Dynasties, how many buildings were in the smoke and rain".

The data recorded in the Chongxuan Department of the "New Tang Dynasty Book and Hundred Official Chronicles" may be more intuitive: "The world view is 1,687, the Taoist soil is 776, and the female officials are 988." ”

There are also "5,358 temples, 75,524 monks, and 50,576 nuns." ”

"Taoism and Buddhism have their own unique ways of dealing with the world, and it does not lie in the degree to which Taoism and Buddhism flourish, nor in how many people believe, but in respect. Lu Zi'an spoke earnestly.

Cognitive bias is a very serious thing, and he doesn't want Ying Xuan to go astray.

has not read many books, let alone learned these histories, Ying Xuan's cultural literacy is filled by squeezing time to memorize various ancient poems.

Therefore, he knew nothing about Lu Zi'an's quotations.

When was the Jin Dynasty, the Dading Dynasty, and the Southern Dynasty?

Ying Xuan has one head and two big, and it feels like listening to a book from heaven.

Looking at him with a blank face, Lu Zi'an sighed: "After a while, I will go to Yan University to give a lecture, and then you will also go to audit the classes of other teachers." ”

"Okay!" Ying Xuan looked excited, excited.

Wow, he's in college, he's just graduated from junior high school, but he didn't expect to be able to touch the edge of college in this life.

Lu Zi'an looked at his smiling face and saw the tail behind him in a trance.

This requires two more ears, a proper husky......

"Oh, yes. Ying Xuan came back to his senses and looked at him without blinking: "Then Master, do you believe in Buddhism?" or ......?"

"I believe it all, and I don't believe it. Lu Zi'an continued to look at the jade calmly: "Ten thousand laws return to the sect, but the cultivation methods are different, but the realm reached is the same. Believing in Buddhism and believing in the Tao is all about having one heart. As long as you cultivate your mind, there is not much difference between believing and not believing, let alone believing in Buddhism or Taoism. ”

Isn't that right......

Ying Xuan thoughtfully: "Well, I understand......"

"Let's go, Uncle Tang should be about to open the door. The jade in Lu Zi'an's hand was already playing warm, because it was small and delicate, and it was very comfortable, so he didn't put it back.

Before going out, he put on a hat and glasses.

The sun was shining today, and he was not noticeable in the crowd in casual clothes.

At this time, the street was full of people everywhere after sweeping away the cold and empty silence of the previous few days.

Most of them are tourists from afar, excitedly holding up their mobile phones to take pictures everywhere.

Although the iron painting of Wuhu is declining, the scenery of Wuhu is still very good.

In particular, there are antique buildings on both sides of the long street, which are no worse than some deliberately preserved ancient towns.

Walking to the iron painting shop, Uncle Tang was standing at the door and looking out.

Seeing Lu Zi'an and the others, his eyes lit up and he hurriedly waved his hand.

The firecrackers crackled, and Tang Yuan stood in front of the door and pulled hard.

With a crisp cracking sound, the red silk covered with the plaque on the door was torn off.

【Iron Painting Pavilion】

Many people around were applauding, and Uncle Tang was a little nervous, but because he had opened a store, he could still hold it.

"Thank you all for coming to cheer ......" Uncle Tang arched his hand towards the crowd, trying to recite the words that Zou Kai had written for him.

Lu Zi'an walked in through the side door and didn't disturb him.

The entire wall is covered with iron paintings, which gives people a very strong sense of awe.

At least, Ying Xuan was stunned as soon as he entered the door, admiring these works with joy.

Just as he was watching, Uncle Tang walked in with a large group of people.

Before Ying Xuan could react, he was stopped: "Wow, you are Xiao Xuanxuan, right! I'm your fan, come, let's take a photo, eggplant!"

"And I still have me, Xiao Xuanxuan, is Master Lu here?"

“……”

Lu Zi'an, who had already entered the back room, glanced at the window, with a faint smile on the corner of his lips, watching Ying Xuan being overwhelmed by the crowd.

"Hehe, Brother An, aren't you going to save Xiao Xuanxuan?" Zou Kai came out from behind.

"I'm going to go, you're going. Lu Zi'an glanced at him and sat down at the table.

Zou Kai poured a glass of water and drank it all: "Hehe, I'm not going! I'm a man who goes with the flow!"

When he said this, he smiled, but his hand did not rise and fall, but swayed from side to side.

Looking at his smile, Lu Zi'an knew that it was not a good word, plus his actions, what else did he not understand?

Lu Zi'an's eyebrows were calm, he put down the cup, opened the door, and kicked Zou Kai out.

The action was smooth, and before Zou Kai could react, he was discovered by his fans, and he was immediately surrounded by water.

Zou Kai got up from the ground in a very indecent posture, but he still had to take care of the image and all kinds of pain.

It wasn't until noon that Aunt Tang Yuan finally came to the back.

It was probably too hot, and there was no air conditioning in the store, and when Uncle Tang was striking iron, the heat wave was rolling, and soon, there was no one in the store.

Lu Zi'an walked out and stood aside and watched Uncle Tang strike iron.

Iron painting, jade e.

How will these two collide?

He thought quietly, unconsciously playing with the smooth piece of jade in his hand.

Tang Yuan, who had been watching him, had already stared at the shiny stone in his hand, he had found a lot of such stones in the rocks sent by Lu Zi'an in the past two days, and they were quite beautiful.

He walked over and reached out with a smile: "Master Lu, can you lend me a look...... Ahh

Lu Zi'an was originally playing with it in his hand, but he didn't squeeze it hard, the jade was extremely smooth, and when he slapped it, the jade slipped out of his hand directly.

Click......

With a beautiful arc, the jade gently and deftly landed on the stove fire.

After all, the jade was fragile, and although it was not cracked, the beautiful jasper looked pale white.

Tang Yuan's face turned white.