Chapter 240: Why not take its place, how big is the world
Venerable Ka Ye and the National Teacher Wang Bodhisattva returned to Lingshan Da Lei Yin Temple.
After seeing the Buddha, Venerable Ka Ye lowered his head in shame, put his hands together and said, "The disciple has a heavy trust, and he also asks the Buddha to surrender his sin." ”
The monks in the Daxiong Treasure Hall are no longer as different as before, revealing peace everywhere, but now they are all silent, and the magnificent hall is silent.
Since the Pan Tao Garden was destroyed, and the Buddha Sect had nothing to gain from the Pan Tao Festival, the monks were worried about how to survive the three disasters and five tribulations.
Although the Buddha relieved their sorrows at that time, this problem still exists.
In recent years, because of the construction of Buddhist temples in the southern Ganbu Continent, they have received more and more faith and merit from the human race, and this benefit is obvious.
Most of the Buddhist monks follow the path of merit, and the more merit they receive, the higher their cultivation will naturally be.
All the monks have tasted the sweetness over the years, and if this continues, they may be able to survive the three calamities and five tribulations by cultivating.
However, this sweetness has rapidly decreased since half a year ago.
Recently, the faith and merit they have gained from the Southern Ganbu Continent have fallen to the extreme, and they are almost gone!
All the monks knew that there must be something wrong with the Buddhist temple in the southern Ganbu continent.
Now that Kaye and the king of the country have returned, this is indeed confirmed.
But Ka Ye is a great disciple of the Buddha, and he is also a quasi-saint cultivator, and his position in Lingshan is extremely high, and no one dares to express his dissatisfaction with him.
Therefore, the Daxiong Treasure Hall was silent.
If the Buddha sat on top of the Golden Lotus of Nine Meritorious Merits, of course, he would have known that the situation in the Southern Ganbu Continent had changed.
Even if the Three Realms were now full of calamity and chaotic heavens, he could guess that something was wrong with the Terran Dynasty in the Southern Ganbu Continent.
After listening to Kasya's explanation, he sighed lightly: "It's not your fault, maybe the time for Buddhism to flourish has not yet come." ”
Ka Ye was even more ashamed, saying that he was going to Daxue Mountain to face the wall and think about it, but was rejected by the Buddha.
Guanyin Bodhisattva watched from the sidelines, and she wanted to ask when the time would come? A sentence that is not your fault and the matter is revealed?
But she held back and chose to remain silent, because it was useless to say it.
The monks also looked at each other, and many of them stopped talking.
From going to the Chang'an City Temple to preach the law, and then to supporting Wang Mang to establish the country, this and again have a heavy trust, should it really not be punished?
At this time, the national teacher Wang Bodhisattva told what happened in the Battle of Kunyang again, and then asked the doubts in his heart: "Buddha, since the heavens are determined to raise the Buddha, why is there a heavenly punishment coming?" ”
The Buddha said slowly: "The biggest danger facing the Three Realms now is the entrance to the Luo Tian Demon Realm sealed under the Spirit Mountain.
If the Buddha Gate is prosperous, then the Luo Tian seal is stable, and the crisis is gone, which is one of the causes and effects of the Buddha in Tianding.
But now there is another solution to the crisis.
Previously, Sun Wukong teamed up with Houtu, Zhen Yuanzi, and Styx Ancestor to shake and improve the tunnel, and then summoned all the powerhouses of the Netherworld to set up the position of Yin Si Chenghuang to communicate Yin and Yang and improve the tunnel again. ”
The last time the tunnel was promoted, all the monks already knew about it, and it was the first time that they had heard of the establishment of the Yin Si City God in the future.
For the time being, everyone no longer pays attention to the question of whether to punish the Kasya, and they are all talking about the position of the city god, and they are all amazed and admire the wonder of this method.
Jia Ye said suddenly: "The city god can communicate yin and yang, and it needs the full cooperation of the human dynasty, no wonder Sun Wukong will support Liu Xiu, he has obviously found a way to improve humanity." ”
The Buddha nodded lightly: "Yes, with the god position of the Yin Si City God, the earth and humanity complement each other and improve together, so humanity is promising.
If the earth and humanity can be improved one after another, or even completed, then the Luo Tian Seal will have a chance to be fixed forever, and it will be a method once and for all. ”
Ka Ye and the National Teacher Wang Bodhisattva glanced at each other, and they both understood.
If the Luo Tian seal is eternal, then the Luo Tian Demon Realm will no longer be a threat to the Three Realms, and although the fixed number of the Buddha will still be there, it will not be so urgent, and when the Buddha will be rejuvenated, it can only depend on the timing.
It is possible to wait another 10,000 years, a million years.
Therefore, during the battle of Kunyang, the Heavenly Dao did not have any connivance with the Buddhist Gate, and they had just made a move, when heavenly punishment came.
Ka Ye also said: "Buddha, we have the Elysium, the Netherworld and the Hell, and countless Buddhist temples, why don't we set up Yin and Yang messengers in the Buddha Gate to replace the position of the Yin Si City God who has not yet been established?"
In this way, we can not only obtain authentic merits, but also grasp the opportunity of humanitarian recovery, and Buddhism is expected to prosper! ”
Hearing this, many monks in the Daxiong Treasure Hall shook their heads.
Guanyin finally couldn't help it, can't understand such an obvious situation?
Sun Wukong has attracted many vested interests in the position of the city god, and now he is going to replace him, isn't that to make enemies for Buddhism?
She reminded in as calm a tone as possible: "Venerable's plan is very good, if we can get the help of Heavenly Court, Houtu Niangniang, Zhen Yuanzi, and Styx Ancestor, we can indeed replace him." ”
If the Buddha didn't say anything, apparently he had the same idea.
Ka Ye is known as the first head in Buddhism, among the ascetics, his wisdom is not low, but he is less flexible, and his wisdom is used in Buddhism.
At this moment, Guanyin reminded him that he also understood the stakes involved in the position of the city god, so he folded his hands and said: "Thank you, Master, I almost harmed the Buddha's sect." ”
Guanyin stood with one hand and chanted Amitabha.
The Buddha said majestically: "The establishment of the position of the city god is conducive to the Three Realms, and my Buddhism should fully support it." ”
"Amitabha, good, good." All the monks chanted the Buddha's name in unison, looking pious.
Guanyin stepped forward again and said, "Buddha, since humanity has the hope of manifestation and ascension, why don't we also support a unified human dynasty in Xiniuhezhou?" ”
Many Bodhisattvas, Arhats, and Vajra in the Daxiong Treasure Hall nodded in agreement, so that they could compete with the Terran Dynasty of the Southern Ganbu Continent for human luck.
In fact, as early as after experiencing the benefits brought by the belief of the Dongtu Terran Dynasty, they wanted to ask this question, Xiniuhe Continent is also a vast place, why can't it also build a unified Terran Dynasty like Nanbu Continent?
Jia Ye hurriedly said: "Buddha, the disciple saw that there was an agricultural innovation under Liu Xiu's rule in Nanbu Continent on this trip, and a crop called hybrid rice appeared, with a yield of up to 1,000 catties per mu.
If we can introduce Xiniu Hezhou, the number of our western human races will definitely increase dramatically.
The disciple is willing to redeem his merits and support the establishment of a unified Terran dynasty in the West. ”
Guanyin frowned, and some bodhisattvas and Venerable ones also looked at each other, but did not speak.
The Buddha said slowly: "There are four continents in the Three Realms, and all beings are good and evil, and all parties are different.
Dongsheng Shenzhou. Respect heaven and earth, and be refreshed and calm;
Those in the north of Luzhou, although they are good parents, are only because of their livelihood and clumsy temperament. Nothing to do;
I am a person in the West Niu Hezhou, not greedy or killed, nourishing qi and latent spirits, although there is no supreme truth, everyone has a long life;
But those who are in the south of the province are greedy and lustful, killing and fighting, and the so-called murderous field of tongue and tongue is the sea of right and wrong.
And the root of its evil is that people's hearts are changeable, one person, one village, one city, one country, the more people, the more mixed thoughts, if they get together, the evil sea will be born from this.
My West is originally a demonic land, and with my Buddhism to promote evil and good, living beings can stick to their nature.
If I learn the law of the Eastern Earth in the West, the evil sea will be generated, and the demonic land will reappear. ”
The monks were awe-inspiring, and Guanyin and some other Bodhisattvas were thoughtful.
Ka Ye hurriedly said: "Buddha, although I can't establish a unified human dynasty in the west, there are also small countries in the west, such as the stars.
If everyone in all countries turns to the Buddha and then promotes hybrid rice crops, when there is an abundance of food and the population continues to multiply, Buddhism will surely flourish. ”
Everyone can see that he is sincere in his meritorious service.
The Buddha said: "Good, this matter will be left to you, but remember that the beliefs of all countries should be slowly planned, and the method of hybrid rice cannot be implemented without moderation, so as not to explode in population, evil thoughts breed, and make wedding clothes for demons." ”
Ka Ye clasped his hands together and said seriously: "Please rest assured that the disciple's trip will definitely make a contribution to the sins and make my Buddhism prosperous!" ”
The Buddha looked around at the monks and said majestically: "Guanyin Master, the Great Trend to the Bodhisattva will help you." ”
Two bodhisattvas bowed.
Subsequently, the Buddha came to the apse with Ka Ye, Guanyin, and Dashi Zhi to discuss the specific details.
They all knew that the move to spread the Fa in the countries of Xiniuhe Continent this time was actually a way to make up for the failure of the Dharma transmission in the southern Ganbu Continent again.
After all, there are still many of these small countries that do not believe in Buddhism, and their beliefs used to be better than nothing, but if the method of hybrid rice that Jiaye said can really make food abundant, then these beliefs will still have a certain improvement on Buddhism.
And the problem now is that although the matter is decided, it is not easy to complete.
Because the situation in Xiniuhe Continent is indeed very different, if they were all like Nanbu Continent, Buddhism would have established a human dynasty on this land long ago.
In addition to the problem of the original demonic land, there are also many demons entrenched among the Western countries, all of which are not easy to solve.
When they were about to discuss, it happened that the golden cicada rushed back from the heavenly court and also came to pay a visit.
Jin Chanzi said: "Buddha, the disciple heard Sun Wukong say that the ancient Buddha of the burning lamp had previously subdued an Asura clan, and the leader of it, General Youyu, had another name, the mad king Luohou. ”
Hearing this, not only the Ka Ye, Guanyin, and the general trend, but even the face of the Buddha changed.
Obviously, this is the news that Sun Wukong deliberately revealed to Jin Chanzi.
Whether it's true or not, it's worth their attention.
……
After Liu Xiu became emperor, he became even busier, and he stayed at the desk until late at night every day.
He felt that there were so many things to do, and that the whole world would change with his national policies.
Different from Wang Mang's idealistic reforms, the various systems he wanted to reform were all learned from Master Sun, and had been verified when he traveled around the world before, all of them were practical and could benefit the world.
But he also encountered the same problem as Wang Mang, that is, these reforms will inevitably touch the interests of the wealthy family.
"It's not a day's work." Liu Xiu sighed.
In any case, this stubborn disease must be resolved, otherwise it will surely shake the country and society in the future.
"In that case, why don't you drink with me?"
Suddenly, a melodious voice sounded.
Liu Xiu looked in surprise, only to see a Taoist with a clear face appear in the main hall, he hurriedly stepped forward and saluted respectfully: "Disciple to meet Master Sun." ”
Sun Wukong said with a smile: "You are now the Son of Heaven, so you don't have to make this big gift." ”
Liu Xiu said: "The master is the Ziwei Emperor Linfan, even if there is no master-apprentice relationship, the disciple should also pay a visit." ”
Sun Wukong smiled and turned over his hand to take out the wine.
Liu Xiu's eyes lit up: "Immortal wine? ”
Sun Wukong said with a smile: "Monkey wine is better than fairy wine." ”
Afterwards, the master and apprentice sat on the floor in the temple as they had done when they traveled the world before, drinking and looking at the vast night sky outside.
Sun Wukong asked: "Are you worried about the family's stubborn illness?" ”
Liu Xiu nodded: "The master who knows me is also." ”
Sun Wukong waved the dust: "I have a method that can solve your troubles." ”
When Liu Xiu heard this, he hurriedly stood up and saluted respectfully: "Please teach me Master." ”
Sun Wukong looked unfathomable: "This method is the imperial examination system, and the talents are selected from the world......"
Subsequently, he began to introduce the specifics of the imperial examination system.
Liu Xiu listened carefully, clapping his hands and praising from time to time, stroking his palms and laughing, and finally he praised: "Master, this method can not only relieve the sorrow in front of you, but also work for thousands of years, and can be passed on for eternity!" ”
Sun Wukong nodded slightly: "It is necessary to innovate papermaking and printing technology to popularize knowledge in order to successfully implement this method, and I still have ......"
He also talked about the two methods of technological innovation, as well as gunpowder and smelting techniques.
Someone next to me had already written down all this in detail.
After listening to this, Liu Xiu was already full of energy.
In fact, before he went to Taixue to study, he had already learned many innovative skills from Master Sun, such as quyuan plows, waterwheels, seed cultivation, etc.
It is conceivable that once all these innovations are pushed to the world, the Han Dynasty will really be able to achieve what the ancestor Emperor Xiaoxuan said, "All the sun and the moon shine and the rivers go are all Han land", creating an unprecedented prosperous era!
Just as Liu Xiu was thinking, Sun Wukong suddenly put away his smile, as if he could see his heart clearly, and asked, "Do you think this is enough?" ”
Liu Xiu looked stunned, he felt that if he realized everything he wanted in his heart, even if he couldn't compare to the Three Emperors and Five Emperors, at least he would be able to make a name for eternity.
But in the eyes of the master, this is far from enough, so what kind of merit does the master want him to make?
Is it true that cultivating immortals? This is not what the Son of Heaven should do.
At this time, Sun Wukong asked again: "How big do you think this world is?" ”
Liu Xiu wanted to answer, but thinking that Master Sun was the Ziwei Emperor Linfan, this world was definitely not as simple as he knew, so he took the initiative to ask: "Please also ask Master to make it clear." ”
Sun Wukong waved the dust, and said: "This world is divided into three worlds: heaven, earth, and earth, and there are four seas and four continents in the world.
The land where we are at this time is the southern continent of Ganbu,
In addition to this continent, there are also the places of Dongsheng Shenzhou, West Niuhe Continent, and North Juluzhou, each of which is no smaller than the South Ganbu Continent.
In addition to the four continents, there are also ten states and three islands overseas, all of which have fairies, gods and demons. ”
Liu Xiu's mood was surging when he listened, this world is so big, he has heard of ten states and three islands, when the ancestor of the Han Dynasty was Emperor Xiaowu, there was Dongfang Shuo as a record of ten continents in the sea, but he didn't expect it to be true!
Sun Wukong continued: "Is this the whole picture of the whole world? ”
Liu Xiu subconsciously shook his head.
The divine light in Sun Wukong's eyes flowed: "Before the Three Realms, this realm was called the Flood World, and its land was vast and boundless, and now the land of the Three Realms is only a corner of the Flood Wilderness. ”
Liu Xiu's eyes widened, and he was fascinated.
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On this night, there are historical records that Emperor Guangwu of the Han Dynasty saw Emperor Ziwei in Weiyang Palace, drank a pot of immortal wine, and was given the law, and was shocked by the breadth of the world, so the Han Dynasty was prosperous.
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