Chen Hongshou couldn't help but raise his head and laugh when he heard Hong Chengji's words, and said: "Brother Yanhao is humble, don't say anything else, just the word Brother Yanhao can be passed on to future generations and be immortal." Pen Fun Pavilion www.biquge.info little brother, you say? ”

Zheng Sen naturally knew the truth that everyone carried the sedan chair, so he said: "Although the kid is not literate and reads few books, he looks at Mr. Hong's words, although he doesn't know any of them, he thinks it is extremely good-looking. ”

Hong Chengjian couldn't help but smile when he heard this. If it were an adult who didn't even recognize what he wrote, Hong Chengjian would probably despise others for being shameless. But the children categorically don't know this, and the praise in their mouths is naturally sincere, so Hong Chengjian listened to it, but he was very happy. But he smiled and said to Chen Hongshou: "Brother Zhanghou's paintings are far beyond my words, Brother Zhanghou said this, doesn't it mean that his own paintings will also be immortal for future generations." ”

"There is no doubt that my paintings will be immortalized for future generations." Chen Hongshou was not humble, and directly admitted it, "If I don't paint well, how can Brother Yanhao let me paint this painting that was given to Ling Tang, wouldn't it be unfilial." ”

"My mother believes in Buddhism and has always thought of worshipping Buddha in Kaiyuan Temple, but she is not in good health and can't go out. Now there is this painting, but I can also take this opportunity to see it and comfort his heart. I really want to thank Brother Marquis Zhang. Hong Chengjian arched his hand.

"You, you, just have too many courtesies, so you're so upset." Chen Hongshou smiled, but suddenly turned his head and asked Zheng Sen: "Little brother, your father believes in Buddhism, do you believe in Buddhism?" ”

Zheng Sen lowered his head and thought about it, and replied, "I believe it, and I don't believe it." Some believe, some don't. ”

This answer obviously surprised the two of them again. The two glanced at each other, and Chen Hongshou asked again: "But you say, which ones believe and which ones don't?" ”

"I believe that 'all evil should not be done, and all good should be pursued', and I believe that the Buddha will give to all sentient beings with his heart and brain, but I do not believe that there are spiritual mountains and pure lands outside the world, and there are hells and hells, and I do not believe in the retribution of good and evil in this life and the next life." Zheng Sen replied that although his voice was immature, it had a sonorous air of its own.

"What's the point in that? Brother may talk about it? Moreover, if you don't believe in karma, then you can do everything? Hong Chengjian asked.

If you don't believe in karma, you won't do everything. Hong Chengjian and Chen Hongshou naturally know this truth, and now asking like this actually has the meaning of taking the school examination.

Zheng Sen said solemnly: "I read that the Analects says, 'Benevolence is far away, I want to be benevolent and benevolent', and it also says, 'For the sake of benevolence, it is up to others'." I read the "Three Character Classic" again, and saw that it said, "At the beginning of man, his nature is good", and he can see that the heart of benevolence and virtue is inherent in people, not foreign. Therefore, 'do not do all evil, but do all good' is naturally good, and it is to be believed. As for karma or something, people with lofty ideals and benevolence, killing themselves to become benevolent and sacrificing themselves for righteousness, where is it for the sake of future blessings? If it is for the sake of good fortune in the future, what is the difference between a man of lofty ideals and a businessman? ”

This question shocked both of them, and then looked at Zheng Sen's face, only to see that the sunlight was shining through the branches and leaves of the tall soaphorn tree next to him, shining on his little face, with a slight halo.

Zheng Sen continued: "Lu Fangweng's poem "Shi'er" says: 'When you die, Yuan knows that everything is empty, but you can't see the same in Kyushu. Wang Shi set the Central Plains Day in the north, and the family sacrifice did not forget to tell Naiweng. From this point of view, the man should not believe that there is a spirit after death, but he is loyal to the heart of the monarchy, although he will not change in death. This is the true loyal and righteous man. I read "Mencius" again, which says, "What you want is more than the living, and what you do evil is more than the dead", so the heart of benevolence is originally higher than the blessings and misfortunes of life and death. And the gentleman is cautious, in order not to deceive himself, but not because there are gods and Buddhas watching, if it is not good, he will go to hell. So, why should I believe in karma and the like? ”

"If it is according to Xiaoyou, why did the Buddha talk about these karma and so on?" Chen Hongshou unconsciously changed his name for Zheng Sen, and it seemed that he really regarded him as a friend who could sharpen his moral studies.

"When I was in Japan, I listened to a monk preach the Diamond Sutra, and Elder Subodhi asked the Buddha, 'A good man, a good woman, who has attained the three bodhichittas, where should the clouds dwell, and how should the clouds subdue their minds?' The Buddha replied, 'A good man and a good woman, who has attained the three bodhichittas, should dwell in this way and subdue their minds in this way. I didn't understand at the time, so I asked the monk, 'Didn't the Buddha say the same as he didn't?' The monk told me that when Elder Subodhi asked this, his heart was full of sentient beings, and he did not have the slightest selfish desire, because Elder Subodhi had already settled and subdued his mind. That's why the Buddha said, 'You should live like this, and subdue your mind like this.'" This first meaning also. If you get this righteousness, you can really put down the butcher's knife and become a Buddha, which is also the epiphany of Zen Buddhism. It's just that not everyone in the world has such understanding, and the Buddha can only teach widely with the second meaning to turn sentient beings away from evil. That's why the Buddha wanted to talk about the Pure Land of Hell. Besides, the Buddha doesn't speak, and there is also a hellish pure land. If Confucius 'eats lightly, drinks water, and is happy', and Yan Hui 'can't bear his worries, and he won't change his pleasure', isn't this in the Pure Land? On the contrary, Qin Huimeng Wang's shackles and locks wept: 'The East Window Incident has happened! 'Even though you are in a high position, clothed and fed, but you are unsure of your thoughts, your dreams are restless, your food is unpleasant, and you can't sleep well, isn't this going to hell?' It is said that the Buddha has cause and effect. ”

After saying this, Hong Chengzhen and Chen Hongshou were stunned, and after a long time, Chen Hongshou asked, "How old is Xiaoyou this year?" But how many books have you read? ”

"The kid is 8 years old this year and has been in Japan until he was seven years old." Zheng Sen lowered his head and replied, he knew that he seemed to have accidentally overbehaved, so he hurriedly thought of something to make up for it, "There are few books in Japan, and it is rare to find all the "Four Books". It's all up to the mother to help the boy borrow books everywhere. The Japanese cherish these books, and they are not allowed to borrow them to read, and the boy can only look at them at other people's homes, and from time to time, the master goes out, or something else, there is nothing to see, so the "Four Books" boy has only seen some fragments, and it is very scattered. I recently returned to China to connect those things. It's just that the kid is stupid, and in his heart, these things still can't be connected. ”

When Hong Chengjian heard this, he couldn't help but smile bitterly: "If you are stupid like this, but let us go to the market to buy a rope and hang ourselves?" It's really ...... that you can borrow four books yourself and have such insight Brother Zhanghou, the ancients were born to know, and I only believe it today. ”

Zheng Sen was about to say a few words of modesty, but a servant ran over from afar and said, "Young Master, the master is looking for you." Zheng Sen listened, and hurriedly said goodbye to the two, and both of them said: "Your father has a call, you should go quickly." Zheng Sen followed the servant.

After Zheng Sen left, Hong Chengjian saw that the ink on the painting had dried out, so he asked the scholar to put the painting away, and then took Chen Hongshou to walk around the temple while talking about the prodigy who suddenly appeared.

"I really didn't expect that there would be such a child in Brother Yanhao's township. This son is not a thing in the pool, and his parents will be famous in the future, and I am afraid that the people of my Ming Dynasty will be able to get his blessings. Chen Hongshou said with a smile, obviously meeting Zheng Sen made him feel very good.

"It is said that it is a little early to reach all the people, but this son is indeed extraordinary, if God does not make him die, it is true that I will be a great Confucian." Hong Chengzhen also replied with a smile.

Chen Hongshou nodded, suddenly didn't know what he remembered, and couldn't help laughing. Hong Chengji hurriedly asked, "What is Brother Zhang Hou laughing at?" ”

"I ...... I ......" Chen Hongshou actually laughed more and more, and finally held back his laughter and replied, "I just suddenly remembered a funny thing." To be honest, most of this little friend's moral insight today is incomparable to those who have entered school and have a headscarf. But he didn't know what his mentor was like when he taught him. I'm afraid I don't know who is more like a teacher. ”

Speaking of this, Chen Hongshou couldn't help laughing again.

"I remember what you said." "A few days ago, I heard that there was a child prodigy in this county, and in the past few months, his father has hired several teachers for him, including some students. But within a few days, these teachers claimed that they were not knowledgeable enough and did not dare to be the teacher of this prodigy, and they resigned one by one. When I heard the news, I thought it was a naughty and clever kid who loved to pick on the teacher. Thinking about it today, this legendary prodigy is probably Zheng Sen's little friend. This Zheng Xiaoyou will never be rude to the teacher, but when he is the teacher, he really can't just pick a showman. It's you and me, I'm afraid we'll all be a little numb. ”

"Zheng Sen Xiaoyou actually doesn't need a teacher anymore, what he needs is a teacher who preaches and is employed. Gaining the world's talents and educating them is a great joy in life. It's just that the world's talents are not well educated, if they don't have enough virtue and knowledge, and teach others badly, don't you feel guilty. If I were replaced, I was afraid that I would have to quit the museum. It's just that if there is no Confucian guidance, relying on Zheng Sen Xiaoyou to learn by himself, I am afraid it will delay him. It's a pity that he is still too young, and if he is a few years older and goes to school, I would be willing to lead him to meet his teacher. Chen Hongshou didn't smile at this time, but said this with a straight face.

The two of them said this, and passed through a courtyard gate, but saw that the cinnabar plum in the courtyard was blooming, and the fragrance was fragrant, which made people feel refreshed.

"This empty monk has such a good plum blossom hidden! But he didn't call me to see it earlier, it's really not a good monk! Hong Chengzhen scolded with a smile.

With this sentence, a monk suddenly appeared behind the plum tree, and the monk folded his hands and smiled slightly and saluted the two of them: "After giving to the master, it is short and long, but it is not a gentleman's style." "But it's the monk Kongming.

Hong Chengjian and Monk Kongming are old friends, so naturally they don't take this to heart, the two laughed, Hong Chengjian introduced Chen Hongshou to Kongming, and the three of them talked. After talking a few words, Hong Chengjian found that Monk Kongming seemed to have something in his heart, so he asked: "Monk, if you have something, why don't you say it, and I'll help you think about it." ”

Monk Kongming smiled and said, "It's nothing, but there is a great benefactor in this temple who asked me to help his son find a ......."