Chapter 354: Inspiration from Heaven (2)
The wealthy family and the deep mansion compound are the envy of the world on weekdays, like the hall of the world, but when the war is in turmoil, they have to bear the worries of ordinary people a hundred times. Especially Shifu. The first gate valve of Ruyin, the private residence of the county guard, and the residence of the eldest princess of the royal family, these three halos have made the Shi family extremely glamorous and beautiful. But at this time, these three auras turned into three black clouds, pressing on Shi Fu's head. As long as the Xiongnu broke through Ruyin City, this would be the first place to bear the brunt.
In the past, although Biyu was also lazy in government affairs, he would go to the county office every once in a while to go through the motions. Since he was dismissed from his official post in the name of mourning, he has completely separated from political and military affairs. Ding Wei should have been coarse tea and light food, dressed in mourning clothes, cut off all entertainment, stayed away from his wife and concubines, and only thought about sorrow in the family temple in a proper manner. Biyu, of course, could not bear to be constrained by this. Every day, he not only eats delicacies from the mountains and seas, but also accompanies his wife and concubines, and occasionally indulges in drinking and meeting friends, and goes out to talk.
Ruyin is not short of deliciousness, but Biyu dislikes that the chefs here are not skilled enough; There is no shortage of silk, but I feel that the tailors here are not novel enough to make clothes; As for the skills of sheng song wind music, how many special talents can there be in this place? Of course, it can't get into his eyes. Biyu loves Luoyang's high-quality and exquisite life. Although he has no choice but to be in Ruyin, his style of life cannot be reduced. Over the years, clothing, food, housing and transportation have all been on par with the standards of Luoyang. The cooks, tailors, and kabuki he used were all brought from Luoyang. Every two months, people are also sent to purchase rare ingredients, exquisite silk silks, and exotic flowers from Luoyang. But recently, he has been much more low-key, not because of his own etiquette, but because of the chaos of the army, and the road to Luoyang is impassable. Besides, after the overthrow of Luoyang, everything was in chaos, and the merchants only cared about saving their lives, who still had the leisure to communicate with each other and do trade? The streets that were once full of shops have long been empty, and the once prosperous market for goods and trade has become a virtual reality. Luoyang City can't even supply basic living goods, where else to find treasures?
On this day, Biyu sat in the verandah of his house, and the maidservant made fragrant tea. Although it is the first-class tea in the region, in his opinion, it is only barely able to eat. In the past, this type of tea was only used for gargling.
Suddenly, I saw a maidservant girl leading Zuo Gongzi forward. Zuo Teng is a frequent visitor to Shifu, just like his friends Xun Bao and Xiahoumen when he was in Luoyang, unless he is going to the inner house, he does not need to be groomed.
Zuo Teng sat opposite Biyu, didn't wait for each other, picked up the teacup and took a big sip, looking a little impatient, "Taste tea Yanju, leisurely." Brother Biyu, you are so leisurely and elegant! ”
Biyu shook his head again and again: "What kind of leisure and elegance, the road to Luoyang is blocked, the merchants are not passable, and the strange goods have no home." This tea can only be talked about to quench thirst, so Brother Zuo can barely moisten his mouth. ”
"Still barely moisturizing? It's nice to have tea to drink. Zuo Teng pointed to his head again, "Don't drink tea, it's uncertain whether this tea-drinking appliance can be kept - Runan City has been broken by the Huns, have you heard?" ”
"I know, Shu Yan sent someone to inform me yesterday."
"Since you know that Runan City is broken, you still sit at home like this?"
"What else else?"
"How?" Zuo Teng pointed at Ling Biyu with his finger, "Do you know that any rebellion will definitely cause the people to be displaced and even slaughtered. However, compared with ordinary people, the wealthy families, especially the big families, are the biggest victims. Ordinary people, in dilapidated homes, have no family assets at all, and the rebels have no time or even disdain to plunder their family property. They can leave their homes and possessions and take refuge elsewhere for a while. But unlike a big family like ours, in the eyes of the rebels, it is like a big piece of fat, and it is impossible to let it go. Burning, killing, and plundering, not only is there no money and people, but the century-old prestige created by the ancestors is likely to be cut off! ”
"Oh-" Biyu suddenly remembered that his friend Feng Gongzi's family was one of the best families in Runan, and hurriedly asked, "How is the Feng family?" Is there any news of Brother Feng? ”
"Runan City is broken, and the Feng Mansion will naturally inevitably suffer a catastrophe. However, Brother Feng crossed the Yangtze River one step in advance to escape the catastrophe. ”
Biyu put his hand on his forehead and said with relief: "Good, good." Thankfully, fortunately. As long as people are around, we will be reunited. ”
Zuo Teng said angrily: "You still have the leisure to be happy for others!" As everyone knows, the today of Runan is the tomorrow of our Ruyin. You don't think that your adjutant Shu Yan can really defend against the Huns, do you? Don't be stupid, as soon as the Hun army arrives, Ruyin City will be broken, so make plans as soon as possible! ”
"Ruyin City is here, and my Shifu will be safe and sound; If the city of Ruyin is broken, our Shifu will inevitably be destroyed. What else can I plan? ”
"Are you wearing this Taishou, or are you reluctant to give up this family business? When is it? Saving your life is the most important thing! What is too guarded by the general, the concubine Liangtian, hundreds of millions of family furniture, and the mansion of the valve, all of which are outside the body. As long as you keep your life, you can rise again with your net worth. ”
"Are you crossing the Yangtze River like Brother Feng?"
"There's only one way to go."
"But I have no relatives in Jiangnan, how can I live after crossing the river?"
"Are you deliberately angry?" Zuo Teng tapped the coffee table, "The children of the family, the big clans, admire each other and have nothing to do with each other. Even I can find a temporary shelter over there. The reputation of your Shi family is above my Zuo family, and as a royal prince, plus your maternal uncle Langya Wang family has occupied a place in Jiangnan, and you are still worried that there is nowhere to stay? ”
Biyu knows that now his maternal uncle's family, although Wang Yan was killed by the Huns, Wang Dun and Wang Cheng made the history of Yangzhou and Jingzhou respectively, and Wang Dao assisted Sima Rui, the king of Langya, to take root in Jianye. In today's special period of turmoil, the status of the Langya Wang clan has not declined, but has become more prominent.
"You came to me today just to persuade me to cross to the south?"
"Of course. By the way, I will resign from school to you, I have contacted the way out, and I will get up in a few days. ”
Although Zuo Teng earnestly persuaded him, Biyu frowned and did not say anything. After a while, he said: "Most of the wild places in the south of the Yangtze River are prevalent in plague and poisonous insects, I am afraid that the water and soil are not adaptable, and the folk customs and etiquette are not as good as those in Jiangbei." Although my Ruyin is not as good as Luoyang, it is a homeland, how can I leave easily? ”
"Jiangnan does have a lot of poisonous insects, but it is basically in the countryside. The plague is nothing but the power of the rumors. As for the folk customs and etiquette, Jiangnan has been a barbarian land since ancient times, and it is naturally inferior to the Central Plains in terms of education. However, Jiangnan is separated from the Central Plains by virtue of the Yangtze River, and the Huns are beyond the reach of the whip, so they can ensure worry-free. And it's hard to leave your homeland, aren't you far away from your homeland when you go to Luoyang? ”
"Luoyang is Kyoto, a first-class prosperous place, how can it be compared?"
"Having said that, the earth is dead, but man is alive. A man can prosper in one place or decay another. The capital of the Shang Dynasty was originally in Bo, and then moved to Yin, so that Yin flourished and declined; The capital of the Han Dynasty was in Chang'an at the beginning, and then moved to Luoyang, so that Luoyang flourished and Chang'an declined. Nowadays, a large number of more and more well-dressed families choose Nandu, and these people are all respected and master the religion of etiquette. And took away a lot of assets, who knows that the Jiangnan in the future is not the Central Plains today? ”
"When will you leave so that I can practice it for you?"
"About five days later."
"The opening puja of Gamotu is in three days' time, so you can just in time to participate."
Zuo Teng shook his head with a wry smile and said, "This trip to Jiangnan, in my hometown, may be goodbye." Although I don't care about the housework, the stakes are so high, I have to take care of everything, so I don't have time to attend any puja! By the way, although the Hu monk is like you, he has no ability to save you, so you should think of a way out as soon as possible. Remember, remember. I still have something to do, so I'll take my leave. ”
The fear of trampling on the homes that have been built so hard and the wealth accumulated over the years may be plundered will undoubtedly seriously discourage the enthusiasm of the people who want a better life. In such a situation, people tend to become negative and pessimistic, and even seek a kind of spiritual comfort. It was in this environment that Buddhism spread rapidly in China during the Later Han Dynasty.
Thanks to the reappearance of this environment, the Buddhist temple that was originally unattended by Kamoto has recently welcomed many interested parties. Although Shu Yan recovered some of the money and wood and stone materials used to build the temple, he did not kill them all, and the tiles and other building materials were left behind by Gamodu. Gamodhu originally purchased the tiles for the construction of three halls, but because he was pursued by Shu Yan, he only wanted to be able to build a large hall, so he sold the two surplus tiles. There are still shortcomings, and I begged Biyu, and Biyu begged the eldest princess of Yong'an, so I got together the money to make up for the gap. The main hall was completed, and someone was invited to sculpt the Buddha statue, and two disciples were accepted, like a normal Buddhist temple.
Since the construction of this Buddhist temple was entirely thanks to Biyu's support, Kamodu specially chose a good day to open it to the public, and invited Biyu and the eldest princess Yongan to come and observe it as guests. However, the eldest princess of Yongan didn't appreciate face, only Biyu came.
Since the completion of this temple, Biyu has simply set up a chaittan hall here. Because of the elegant environment here, it is more convenient to argue with Gamathu. Although Hitama is a regular visitor here, today is different. The visit of the county Taishou to the opening of the temple undoubtedly played a great positive role in the promotion of the temple.
Kamo Du saw that Biyu was wearing an open robe, holding a tail in his hand, his face was flushed, and his gait was sturdy, apparently he had taken Wushisan and drank alcohol.
Even if you can't control your food during the mourning period, you should at least hide your eyes. It's just a matter of doing whatever you want in your own house, you shouldn't go out to meet friends, and you shouldn't participate in activities in public places. Kebi Yu is deeply influenced by the atmosphere of celebrities and gentlemen, and the more famous and natural, does not take these vulgar etiquette to heart at all.
Hiyu visited the monastery in the company of Gamatul. Of course, the scale cannot be compared with the White Horse Temple in Luoyang, but the sculptures are exquisite, the layout is reasonable, and it seems that it has been put into thought. But seeing that there was a plaque in front of the main hall that had not yet been inked, thinking of the White Horse Temple in Luoyang, Biyu asked Jiamo Dudao: "The Buddhist temple must have a name, like the white horse of Luoyang." Why not give this temple a name so that people can spread it? ”
Gama bowed and smiled, "Of course there must be a name." The plaque has been made, but the Taoist position is humble and shallow, and he does not dare to be self-dedicated, and he is specially waiting for the son to give his name. ”
"You want me to name it?" This is of course an honor, although Biyu is happy, but his first reaction is to refuse, "This temple was built by you, you can name it yourself." ”
"Although this temple was built by the Tao, it was completely thanks to the strong support of the son. Childe has immeasurable merits and is knowledgeable, so it is necessary to ask Childe to give him a name. ”
Gamo Du begged sincerely, and Biyu no longer shirked, and thought about it: "The White Horse Temple is named after the White Horse. The construction of this temple, the benzoin incense is indispensable, it is better to call it the rest of the temple. ”
"Uh......" Gamathu was slightly embarrassed. Because this temple is indeed compared with the jade to make the "want to take it first" routine, first give benzoin, so that it is shorter than the jade mouth, and in desperation agreed to pay for the construction. It seemed difficult for the temple to spread in this name, so Kamatu proposed: "Buddhism is a pure place, and it is indeed appropriate to choose a name for rest." However, this temple was built with the full support of the prince, and the eldest princess made a great contribution behind it. The so-called drinking water thinks of the source. In the future, this temple will be passed down for thousands of years, and it will also make the people of Ruyin feel grateful for the kindness of the son and the eldest princess for generations, so it is best to name it with words related to your couple. ”
Of course, Biyu was willing to accept this proposal. However, the name of the eldest princess should not be mentioned casually, and it is not appropriate to directly take the name of the two Rao as the name of the temple. Just pray for the stability and tranquility of our people in this Buddhist temple, and take the title of my husband and wife, if it is called Yongjing Temple. ”
After hearing this, Gamo Du clapped his hands and praised: "'Yong' is the eternity of the eldest princess of Yong'an, and 'Jing' is the Jing of General Jing'an." And Yongjing has the meaning of eternal stability. Wonderful, that's so proper. I heard that the son's calligraphy is a must, and he doesn't bother the two masters. Since the son has given the name, please give the ink treasure again. ”
When it comes to calligraphy, in today's Ruyin, it is a first-class level compared to jade. Except for Shu Yan, it is expected that no one will be able to come out on his own. Good things are done in the end, and there is no need to be polite. Biyu borrowed the medicinal power of five stone powder, more wanton, with a big stroke, elegant and natural, like flowing water, in one go, the name of the plaque was written.
Holding the plaque as a treasure, Gamo Du ordered his disciples to hang their hearts directly above the temple gate, and asked Biyu to rest in the meditation room next to him. He knew that Biyu refused to drink the coarse tea in his temple, so he had to take care of himself.
Biyu was tired from walking just now, so he happened to sit down and rest. He is not used to drinking ordinary tea, and he brings his own fragrant tea wherever he goes. You have to bring your own tea, you have to bring your own water, and even the utensils for boiling water and making tea have to be brought by yourself, and you only need to borrow the stove in the temple. The family made tea and made a cup for Biyu and a cup for Gama. You can drink the best fragrant tea, and Gamathu is naturally happy.