On June 10, the 6th year of Eiroku, just as the Takeda family began to evacuate the Mikawa area, and the Tokugawa family began to rapidly occupy the area evacuated by the Takeda family, Masarashi entertained a guest at Suruga Kunijunfu Castle.

This guest was a monk with the Dharma name of the Fountain of Life. This monk is a representative of the local temple shrine power, not long ago, Masarashi had just received a representative of the Issuna sect in the Mikawa Province region, and after learning about the local temple and shrine power in Tokaido with Imagawa Shinya and his second son Roshi Nobuya and others, Masarashi decided to follow the previous policy of the second son Roshi Nobuya to treat temples and shrines, that is, to implement the policy of degree.

As a token of gratitude, Masayo also sent some coins and other gifts to the other party, and today he invited the other party to meet again to discuss the comprehensive implementation of the temple law in the Suruga and Enjiang areas.

After the two sides met, Masahiro summoned Master Izumi to order tea in the tea room. As soon as he sat down, Zhengliang said, "The master was previously thanked by the family, and only received two thousand guan in the discord of the law, and the family sent another four thousand guan, please ask the master to cast a golden body for my Buddha, which is just worth two thousand stones, can you?" ”

"Great goodness, the law must be obeyed, but it is the poor monk who looks like him, and he is carefully taught." The monk of Lifequan is solemn and peaceful, which can naturally make people feel good. When it was appropriate to say 'teachable', even Zhengliang was influenced by him, and a warm current drifted through his heart, and the whole person calmed down.

Is this what meditation means? Zhengliang realized for a moment and said: "The master's cultivation is progressing day by day, and Zhengliang admires it." ”

"Your Excellency is overrated."

End of politeness. The political conscience is restrained. His face was pale. The monk of the spring also listened attentively. Words will be a great thing after that.

"Master, I want to follow the example of the Ming Kingdom to issue degrees to the monks in the territory and clarify the temple, do you think it can be implemented?" After speaking, Masashi looked directly into the eyes of the spring of life. If such a major event leaks out, there must be a flock in the collar. Monk Meiquan is a high-ranking monk and an important representative of the local temple and shrine, and he does not agree, and it is difficult to carry it out.

Sure enough, after listening to Masahiro's words. The monk of the spring did not answer for a while, as if he had fallen into silence first. If it weren't for the fact that his chest was still heaving, Masahiro would have thought that he had gone west. The tea room was as silent as night.

"Poor monk admires!" A few moments later, the monk finally broke the silence, "What adults want to do, the Warring States have never been able to do in the past." There are big opportunities, but also big risks. The poor monk received the favor of the adult, and he had to help the adult open the way for nine lives. ”

"Master!" Zhengliang half-sat up in surprise, "With the support of the master, big things are feasible!" ”

With the cultivation of the monk of the spring of life, the status in Buddhism must not be low. With his help to stabilize the power of Buddhism, cleaning up the shrine first can be a lot.

"Big things should not be rushed. Adults may have a draft charter. ”

"There are some." Masarashi brought out the steps and destiny that he had thought of earlier. Steady on one side, rational on the other. In the name of replacing the land and security, the boundaries of the shrine were demarcated and the degree was issued. If you go well, you will be praised, and if you go wrong, you will be expelled. After completion, the internal control of the collar is greatly strengthened.

"Well, it's possible, but it's still a good plan to grasp the details." After listening to this, Meiquan expressed his own opinions. Masarashi nodded as he listened, clarifying that the plan to expand the tea room would be implemented soon.

The two of them came out of the tea room, smiling as if nothing had happened. After saying a few words, the monk of the spring retired, and Masara returned to the castle tower.

Soon after, the first step of the temple plan was implemented. On the fifteenth day of the sixth year of Eiroku, the Imagawa family invitation was sent to the four directions, inviting the shrine owner and the temple abbot to Suruga to participate in the tea party, and inviting everyone to enjoy the Imagawa family treasure Chidori incense burner.

Chinese porcelain was regarded as a sacred object in the culturally scarce Warring States period. The special change is produced by the official department, and it is usually called a famous thing. The meaning is that the non-powerful daimyo cannot be enjoyed. Chidori incense burner is a famous product among famous products.

"To be able to appreciate such a famous product with your own eyes, this god can have no regrets." Many owners and directors gathered at Suruga with the same expectations. It's just that only twenty copies of the Imagawa family's invitations were sent, and those who didn't get the invitations did everything possible to get one. The town of Sunfu Castle was suddenly bustling again, and the weather was somewhat restored.

"Those presiding officers and priests, gathered Suruga, and the business of the people has improved a lot." The tailor merchant said happily to his neighbors: "There are half as many new dresses as usual. ”

The neighbor was buying and selling gold and silver jewelry, and the business was much better than usual, and he replied: "The owner and the host are both celebrities, and they don't want to be compared to others in the event." Naturally, more is spent on the meter than usual. ”

"The lord of the country can take out the thousand bird incense burner to carry out the tea party, and the wisdom and decisiveness are definitely much better than the previous lord. It's a pity that we didn't have a chance to see it. Even if it's a lifetime of continuation, it's worth it. ”

"We're just small merchants, and only merchants like Rocheya or Kaimachi Wealthy Merchants have a chance."

The small people have their own fun of the small people. People in the two countries of Enoe and Suruga who were a little bit elegant were aroused by the tea party of Masayo. The bystanders are confused, and the authorities are clear. The Imagawa family's tea party is not so simple. I'm not an insider, so I don't know what the trick is.

"I'm afraid that the Imagawa clan really held a tea party with another deep meaning, right?" The invited practitioners felt this way.

"The day before yesterday, I asked Xindian for an introduction, and the tea party may be the beginning." Genshiro Hachiman, a practitioner of the Tokai Shrine, said, "The Imagawa family's request is affirmative, and it is nothing more than to appease the people and pray for blessings. Take the opportunity to ask the Imagawa clan to recognize our status, so that he can rely on his luck. And then you travel the mountains and rivers. The concentration of cultivation is just like the time of the reign of Yi Yuangong. When the Imagawa clan's true luck is exhausted, we will change the court and vote for another master. ”

"It's just that the Imagawa clan is really afraid that they don't have Yoshimoto Gong to get along with, and they don't want to admit our status plainly. How to cope then. A personable man who looked to be in his thirties said. He is the head of Tenjin Shrine.

"Don't be afraid! As long as we are united, Buddhism must have the same idea as us. Genshiro Hachiman said.

In the castle town of Sunfu and another annex, the temple respectfully said to the monk of Meiquan, "Lord Imagawa, build the temple. Tree Gold God. Salute my Buddha. The poor monks and others will support the decision of the Imagawa clan. ”

"Ami Buddha. Mingxin Zen Master Gaoyi. A few gifts are not a tribute, please smile. The monk clapped his hands, and the little novice presented each host with 20 gold sentences, and the Mingxin of the temple was specially wrapped in a box of black lacquer painted bird and bamboo incense.

The avenue of cause and effect is profound and mysterious. Today should be done, and the consequences of the day are all in one thought. After the monk Mingquan finished meeting the guests, he walked on the way back to the city, thinking to the patriarch: "The disciple finally understands what it means to cultivate higher today. The more awe. ”

This tea party held by Masara in the name of the Imagawa clan really made Sunfu Castle lively, and under the castle of Sunfu Castle, because many local monks gathered presided over it, the shrine owner. A large number of civilians in the surrounding area gathered here, and it was as lively as it was back then.

"It only took a few months for the Imagawa clan to make Sunfu angry, and the means and open-mindedness should not be underestimated." Among the practitioners who were invited to Sunfu, they all had this feeling in their hearts.

"The more luck the Imagawa clan has, the better it will be for us." Genshiro Hachiman saw the disciple praying for the common people from the window, smiled with satisfaction, and said to the people around him. "Can you finish your preparations, and don't lose your etiquette when you enter the city at noon?"

"Hachiman Miyaji. We're fully prepared, and we won't lose to those vultures. "Every man wore a solemn hunting garment.

The entanglement of grievances between Shinto and Buddhism should start from lying down, and the monk Jianzhen traveled east to Japan to bring a broad and profound Buddhist culture in China. It has a complete theology and profound philosophical scriptures, as well as the idea of cultivating the afterlife that is popular with the rulers. It quickly replaced Shinto as the largest religion in Fuso.

The rituals and teachings of Shinto itself were also fulfilled under the weight of Buddhism. Over the centuries, the confrontation with Buddhism has risen and fallen, but on the whole it has been at a disadvantage.

Genshiro Hachiman felt that this was an opportunity for the shrine power to rise again in the East China Sea. Buddhism in the three countries of Tokaido is strong, and it is natural to support shrines and weaken temples.

Just after noon, the envoy of the Imagawa family invited the head of the shrine into the castle. Genshiro Hachiman and the others met Imagawa Shin in the Ninomaru Annex. The annex is built by Imagawa Yoshimoto, and it has the artistic conception of the four seasons changing in one courtyard and one courtyard, which is best for drinking tea and enjoying the scenery. The courtyard in the annex is also called the tea garden, and there is a grass hut in the middle. Imagawa Shin and Mingxin and other monks were already seated, just waiting for the shrine to come.

"I'll see Imagawa-sama." After saluting, the communicators sat down in the middle of the house. The most accessible position on the side of the shrine has been sitting. Genshiro Hachiman knew him as the Omiya Tsukasa of Asama Shrine: Asama Tomioka. Secretly cursed a huge rape and sat down with his hands.

Tomioka Asama ignored Genshiro Hachiman. He took refuge in the Imagawa family very early. The status has long been different, and there is no need to pay attention to the grassroots in the eyes. The people in the tea party, plus the Imagawa clan and Meizumi, a total of twenty-two people.

When everyone arrived, the Imagawa clan said, "I am deeply honored that all the masters and owners of the company have been invited, and I will remember your contributions to the Imagawa family. I would like to take the opportunity of the New Year to invite you to express my gratitude. "After studying with Masara for several years, and returning to the Tokai region to train for so long, the Imagawa clan has finally changed from a small surname by Masara's side to a passing governor.

"Lord Imagawa is polite, the Imagawa family is quite fond of Shimen, and the children of Buddhism in the East China Sea should be grateful to the adults." Benzheng Temple said clearly.

"We feel the same as Akishin-sama, and we are grateful to the Imagawa family." Genshiro Hachiman said.

"I really feel your intentions below. Holding a tea party is also to bring you closer. I ask you to continue to support the Imagawa family's rule. ”

"Naturally, naturally, it should be."

"Bang!" Bamboo tubes filled with water are loaded on the rocks and make a crisp sound. The view from the courtyard is impressive. Because of the season, the trees and grass in the courtyard have sprouted tender shoots, and the warm sunlight and the sound of tinkling water show a sense of vitality. It's like the Imagawa family's upward momentum has just begun. The guests present should appreciate the host's intention to decorate the tea garden. This is an important part of the tea ceremony.

After enjoying the scenery for a while, Imagawa really invited everyone to sit down, and the 'first seat' in the tea party began.

Sitting down, the monk said: "The first carbon, the poor monk will add it to you." After saying that, sit by the hearth, add the cherry tree charcoal, pluck it twice with the fire hook, and sit back in its place.

The purpose of the tea party was originally to talk about what was going on in the heart. Everyone has a deep understanding of religion, they are all human spirits, and they know that the Imagawa clan really has something to say, so they all look at the Imagawa clan and wait for him to speak.

The time was brewing enough, and the Imagawa clan really threw out the bait: "Ladies and gentlemen, I heard that some presiding officers or owners are worried that they will change the temple policy of their father, Yoshimoto, after inheriting their father Yoshimoto. Please rest assured that the policy of my father will still be implemented in the future, and even more preferential treatment. ”

"The family will issue degrees to the masters and the owners of the shrine as a proof of the monks and the masters. Those who hold the degree enjoy the courtesy of dismounting in front of His Royal Highness and the annual payment of their own family. ”

"Ami Buddha, Imagawa-sama Takayo, poor monks, and all the thanks." Mingxin bowed, and the shrine also bowed.

The Imagawa clan returned the favor, "But when the family was sorting out the land inspection documents left by my father, I also saw your land. This year, the family will also inspect the land, and replace the father's security with the family's security, and please cooperate with each of them when the bureau is in place. ”

The people who had no ghosts in their hearts immediately agreed that those who took advantage of the chaos to encroach on the land should also come down and go back to make plans. The people in the sitting practice are even more surprised, the issuance of the degree is equivalent to the pardon, and the luck to be enjoyed is not the same, and they bow down with joy.

Everyone felt that the big thing had been decided, and the atmosphere in the tea room was relaxed. The topic gradually developed towards elegant matters. In the corner of the house, the houndi incense burner was seen by everyone and asked to see it.

The incense burner was placed in the middle, and people who knew elegance were amazed again and again: the incense burner was a masterpiece that the poor might not have the opportunity to see in their lifetime. The enamel of celadon is matched with the undulating body of the incense burner, creating a visual sensation like water waves. The vermilion bird on Lugai is the finishing touch, enhancing the overall luxury of the incense burner, but it does not make people feel luxurious.

"Only adults can use the Chidori incense burner." Mingxin sighed.

"It is natural for daimyo to enjoy daimyo things, and for adults to enjoy them." Genshiro Hachiman followed.

Imagawa really laughed, "The kindness of the position is in the heart, and the time is not early, so let's serve tea." "Papa" clapped his hands twice, the door was opened, and more than 20 waiters lined up to enter with delicious food and placed it in front of the guests.

First, the staple food is sashimi, miso soup, and rice. After use, there are side dishes, boiled vegetables, and grilled food.

After the tea is eaten, the guests go to the tea garden to rest, which is "neutral". After that, I entered the tea room again, and this is the "back seat". The back seat is the main part of the tea party, and in a strict atmosphere, the host orders strong tea for the guests, followed by a thin tea after adding charcoal (houchar).

The crowd sat around and remained silent. The atmosphere was solemn, but there was no sense of urgency. Practitioners who think they have achieved their goals take it as a complete pleasure. The teapot around the hearth had been slowed down by the time the crowd was 'neutral'. The collocation is slightly heavy.

The Imagawa clan really knew that he had just started in the tea ceremony, and it was difficult to get into the hall of elegance, but fortunately, the helper that the lord Gongzheng had arranged before was already in place.

"Let the poor monk order tea." The monk said, go to the middle of the hearth, put an octagonal kettle on the hearth, and add a little water. The eyes of the guests were sucked by the tea kettle. People who have enough cultivation are even more staring.

"That is the legendary octagonal cauldron?"

"It leans towards heavy tones and has a solemn feeling, just like the samurai when he is ordered, 'Ha!' The same strict sù. However, the rosary-like decoration on the tea cover leads Yan sù to meditation, and Yan sù carries the meaning of silence. ”

"The matching of the tea set is also biased towards strict sù emptiness, which does not conform to the heroic and gorgeous temperament of the Imagawa clan. But if it's Master Meiquan who comes to order tea, I think it's the perfect fit. ”

"Does the Zen-like style have another meaning?"

At the end of the tea party, Imagawa Shin gave each person another fifty ceremonial performances. Everyone happily accepted it, and then said goodbye one by one.

At the same time, Masara looked at the people of these temples and shrines who were leaving one by one from the castle tower, but he said to himself, "The bait is incense, but the benefits may not all fall on your heads, and there is the same sect, which is slowly eating away at you." ”

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