Chapter Ninety-Four: Asking for Questions

The commendation meeting for defending the city was held as scheduled in the small square.

After a burst of gongs and drums, County Magistrate Liu made a brief speech.

Then I invited the meritorious personnel in the defense of the city.

In addition to Xiangzi and a few hunters, there are also Lu Kui, the shopkeeper of the grocery store, Li Zhaolin, the shopkeeper of the Dongguan blacksmith shop, and Yuan Shijie, who made fireworks.

Most of the residents of the city saw Shoko for the first time.

When County Magistrate Liu made a key introduction, it immediately caused a burst of whispers and slight commotion on the field.

Everyone thinks that the legendary Flying Dragon Hero has three heads and six arms, and can pick up more than a dozen horse bandits in a blink of an eye.

Unexpectedly, it turned out to be a shy and delicate white-faced offspring.

County Magistrate Liu told about his heroic deeds one by one, and personally presented certificates and bonuses.

Several hunters, in addition to the prize of 100 yuan each, the steel spears distributed during the defense of the city were also given to individuals as prizes for permanent retention.

When a hunter has a good gun, he is naturally happy.

When County Magistrate Liu handed the 500 yuan bonus to Xiangzi, he said with some emotion: "The small county is poor, and today's bonus is generously donated by the squires of this county."

I know it's too little to reward you with this money.

But it is also the heart of the squires, please smile. ”

Xiangzi took the money and bowed to County Magistrate Liu to thank him.

Then, Chong Liu County Magistrate said: "The Thousand Buddha Cave is destroyed by horse thieves, and this money will be reserved for the reconstruction of the temple in the future." ”

As he spoke, he handed the money back to County Magistrate Liu.

The audience was silent for a while, not just who, took the lead in clapping, and for a while, the applause of the audience was thunderous, cheering, one after another.

After a period of commotion, County Magistrate Liu said with some excitement: "A foreigner has only been in this county for a short time, and he caught up with the scourge of horse bandits.

Not to mention, people stepped forward and made several mistakes to save the county from danger.

Now, he is concerned about the Thousand Buddha Caves and donates generously.

His behavior really moved him. ”

Before County Magistrate Liu's words fell, there was a lot of emotion on and off the stage. Everyone has enthusiastically donated money.

For a while, the commendation meeting turned into a fundraising meeting, and thousands of oceans were pledged on the spot.

Back at the county office, County Magistrate Liu took out a paper bag and solemnly handed it to Xiangzi.

He said earnestly: "These two hundred silver tickets are a little bit of my personal heart.

You saved my life three times before and after, and you are very gracious.

This money is used as your current living expenses, so please be sure to accept it. ”

Xiangzi saw that County Magistrate Liu's face was full of sincerity, so he didn't shirk again.

County Magistrate Liu smiled at him with satisfaction and said, "I heard that Ma Zhongying asked the provincial army to drive out of the Qitai, climb over the ice slab, and flee to southern Xinjiang.

After a while, you can't come back, what are your plans for the future? ”

Xiangzi's face was slightly solemn and said: "The Thousand Buddha Cave is ruined, and I don't know what Master Guanghui's arrangements are."

These days, I'm so busy with this side of my business that I haven't bothered to ask for advice. ”

County Magistrate Liu sighed lightly and said, "The restoration and reconstruction of the Thousand Buddha Caves is a major event. It's not the power of a few people.

I plan to report to the province about the rebuilding of the monastery. I hope to get the support of the province.

At the same time, mobilize local people to actively donate money and materials. When the conditions are ripe, we will start rebuilding.

During this period, there will be a long process.

I would like to ask you to take up the post of Deputy Commissioner of the Police Department during this time.

After you get acquainted with the situation in your county, you will be promoted to director. The current director, I have other arrangements. ”

Xiangzi smiled faintly at County Magistrate Liu, and said with a sad face: "Thank you for your trust, I told you about my situation before, I can't be on an errand in the government." ”

County Magistrate Liu said a little anxiously: "I said, why are you so reluctant? The government should also be divided into good and bad, do you think I look like a bad official? ”

Xiangzi smiled apologetically at him and said, "You are a rare good official, but I admit to death, and since I swore an oath at my father's grave, I must keep my word."

Besides, I still have to follow Master Guanghui's arrangement. ”

County Magistrate Liu pondered for a while, and said as if he suddenly remembered something: "Or, that's it."

You will be my personal assistant, and you will not be included in the county government office.

I'll pay for it, do you think that's okay? ”

Xiangzi hesitated for a moment, and said thoughtfully: "This is a solution, but I still have to ask Master Guanghui." ”

As if relieved, County Magistrate Liu took a long breath and said, "Okay! Listen to what Master Guanghui thinks first, and I'll talk to him later. ”

The Daxiong Treasure Hall of the Thousand Buddha Caves has almost become a pile of ruins.

The original hall was changed into a place for disciples to worship the Buddha.

The inside of the hall is freshly painted with white plaster.

On the main wall, there is a standing statue of Amitabha Buddha. The colors are vivid and lifelike.

The vigorous strokes on both sides of the book have a couplet: sincerity, quietness, equality, enlightenment, compassion; See through it, let go of it, and recite the Buddha freely.

There is a statue of Guanyin hanging on the west wall, which is dignified and full of realism and gorgeousness.

There are also couplets on both sides: If you don't turn back, who will save you from suffering; If you can change your mind, why do you need my great mercy?

On the east wall hangs the statue of Maitreya Bodhisattva, which is vivid and lively, as if living on paper.

The couplet on both sides is: The big belly can accommodate the things that the world can tolerate; The mouth is ridiculous, and the world is ridiculous.

Xiangzi is sighing, the beauty of the painting, the charm of the words.

I don't know Master Huizhi, but he is already standing behind him.

Seeing that he had come back to his senses slightly, he stepped forward and said, "Master is waiting for Guo Jushi to speak." ”

Xiangzi learned from Master Huizhi that these Buddha and Bodhisattva statues and banners were drawn and written by Kong Qingwen.

As a result, Xiangzi added a little respect to the principal of the elementary school.

Monk Guanghui closed his eyes slightly and sat quietly on the futon.

When Shoko entered the door, he just raised his hand lightly and pointed to the futon in front of him.

The two sat quietly for a long time, and they didn't see Monk Guanghui speak.

Xiangzi finally couldn't help it, so he whispered tentatively, "Master has been working hard these days. ”

Guanghui monk, Shou Mei moved slightly. He said slowly: "If you don't have the heart, where will it come from?" If there is no self, who is suffering? ”

Xiangzi bowed down respectfully and said, "County Magistrate Liu wants to keep me by his side to do things, but I didn't answer him immediately, I want to hear what the master will say." ”

Monk Guanghui paused for a moment and said, "Ten thousand laws are born with fate, don't forget your original intention to seek bliss." ”

Xiangzi said hesitantly: "I'm just afraid that getting involved in the right and wrong of the world will hinder my studies." ”

Monk Guanghui sighed lightly and said, "Even if you hide in the deep mountains, if you don't see the road, you will only see the mountains but not the road, and the mountains will be noisy;

If you see the road in the mountains, you will see the road but not the mountains, and the mountains will be pure.

This is the so-called: but since we have no intention of all things, why should we always surround them. ”

After a long silence, Xiangzi seemed to be chewing on the Zen in it.

After pondering for a moment, Xiangzi said as if a little aggrieved: "Somehow, sometimes, the more I want to eliminate distracting thoughts and meditate on the Buddha.

But the more I feel distracted, the more I can't help myself.

It's as if there's an invisible force that's deliberately causing trouble.

May I ask Master, am I having a problem with the way I recite the Buddha? ”

Monk Guanghui lightly opened his eyes and said: "There is no fixed law, and it varies from person to person.

The so-called road is one foot high, and the magic is one foot high. The road is one foot high, and the devil is on the wall.

If you are not tested by the devil, how can you become enlightened.

It is necessary to persevere and recite the Buddha in the heart. Over time, the devil will give way. ”

Xiangzi nodded as if he had realized something, and after a while, Xiangzi said with a worried face: "The main hall was burned, and it will be difficult to recover for a while."

The place where the senior brother and the believers study can be a problem. ”

Monk Guanghui smiled slightly and said, "Qingshan is everywhere in the dojo, and the stream is full of long tongues. ”

Shoko muttered to herself, "The hall is a little smaller. ”

Monk Guanghui suddenly said loudly: "There are three narrow realms of dust in the eyes, and there is nothing in the heart to be a bed wide." ”

Xiangzi said with a little shame: "It's the disciple who is too worried." ”

Monk Guanghui smiled indifferently and said: "Qingshan is not old, it is snow-white; Green Suwon is worry-free because of the wind. ”

Xiangzi leaned over and said casually: "The situation in the temple is not like before, and the master needs to take care of his body more." ”

Monk Guanghui smiled and said: "There are hundreds of flowers in spring, there are moons in autumn, cool breeze in summer, and snow in winter. If there is nothing to worry about, it is a good time in the world. ”

Xiangzi nodded thoughtfully, and said to himself: "Originally, there were few people who practiced Buddhism with peace of mind, and when we caught up with the years of war and chaos, it was difficult for the people to make a living, and even fewer people were able to study. ”

Monk Guanghui sighed lightly and said, "Hurry up and beg hard, cold and warm spring and autumn."

Towards the twilight camp, the head was dazed.

When is right and wrong, and when will the annoying brain stop.

Clearly a road, thousands of people refuse to build it. ”

Shoko nodded in agreement.

When leaving the abbot's room, Monk Guanghui rushed to Xiangzi's back and sent a sentence: "Let the flowers bloom and fall in front of the court, and sit and watch the clouds roll in the sky." ”

Xiangzi's footsteps slowed down, and he suddenly remembered the couplet sent by the old Taoist when he left the Qingfeng Temple.

couldn't help but feel shocked, and hurriedly turned around and bowed deeply to Monk Guanghui.