First Minister of Ming Dynasty

As Zhang Ximeng said, to achieve great things, it must be in accordance with the laws of heaven... All the big things in history have always come first.

A revolution sweeping the ruling and opposition parties of the Ming Dynasty is brewing.

Everyone was looking forward to it, wanting to know what Zhang Ximeng would do next... But at this moment, an article suddenly appeared, pointing the finger at Zhang Ximeng.

The other party's words were sharp, and he directly denounced Zhang Ximeng, which was a deceitful talk.

Talking about treating people equally, there is a ready-made example. Zhang Ximeng didn't treat people equally at all. On the contrary, he tried his best to frame him.

In particular, Yao Guangxiao, the procurator, is even more vicious and unfair in dealing with things. He is a complete treacherous man!

Zhang Ximeng was also taken aback suddenly, he was not afraid of being scolded, but this time Yao Guangxiao was added, or at such a juncture, what the hell is going on?Gu Jin

Zhang Ximeng didn't react immediately, but sent someone to investigate secretly. It took less than two days to get the result.

This article was written by a young monk.

And he was a monk who failed the exam!

In grief and indignation, he wrote an article against Zhang Ximeng, and he didn't know what happened, so it spread out.There are still people imitating the newspaper, using exactly the same method, printing thousands of copies, and distributing them everywhere.

The common people only thought it was issued by the imperial court. After buying it, they were shocked. Someone actually slapped Mr. Zhang in the face. What a big deal!

Could it be that the superior is going to attack Zhang Xiang?

All kinds of speculations are rampant, and the atmosphere is smoky and chaotic.

With such a big commotion, a young monk was arrested, so why not go there anyway?This must be a scapegoat!If there is no convincing method, I am afraid that we will also be disappointed with the Ming Dynasty.

All kinds of discussions from the government and the opposition made Zhang Ximeng unable to turn a blind eye.

"Yao Guangxiao, it's the two of us who are being scolded, and you too, what's going on?"

Yao Guangxiao was calm, "Zhang Xiang, I know this monk. His writing is good, his Buddhist skills are also profound, and his treasure appearance is solemn and articulate. He passed the examination smoothly. In the end, I will dismiss him fell."

"Deposed?"

Zhang Ximeng was taken aback. As mentioned earlier, Zhang Ximeng only pointed out the direction to formulate examination methods for monks.The actual manager is Yao Guangxiao. He shaved his hair in his early years and became a monk. He is proficient in the three religions, and he can be called a talent among talents.

Let Yao Guangxiao formulate the examination questions and assess the monks, that's not just a matter of handholding, the arrangement is clear and clear!

It's just that no one expected that someone actually passed the assessment that was obviously impossible to pass, and no matter whether it was a collection of classics and history, or Buddhism, they were impeccable, and Yao Guangxiao couldn't find any faults.

In the final interview, after some discussion, Yao Guangxiao also broke his guard.

He debated Buddhism and lost.

At this point, it’s no longer possible to issue the ultimatum, so what else can you do?

Yao Guangxiao was stunned for a long time, but he still came up with a solution.

"This person is a great talent, and he is a monk, so he will not pass it!"

After getting this result, the young monk went crazy.

Even with his profound cultivation, he has also broken his defense at this moment.

Yao Guangxiao, you are too inappropriate!

Is there anything more shameless?

You have made the test questions so difficult that ordinary people can't pass the test at all.As a result, a ruthless person came out, passed the exam smoothly, and was impeccable... As a result, you are a rare talent, and you are not suitable for monks.

According to your law, mediocre talents are not suitable, and virtuous talents are not suitable... Then, who can become a monk? Isn't this going to make the Buddhist temple close down?

What's more, it's very unfair for you to treat monks equally!

The monk angrily wrote an article scolding Zhang Ximeng. He is a hypocrite, and what happened next was beyond what the monk could have predicted.

"Yao Guangxiao, is that monk really talented?"

Yao Guangxiao was startled for a while, "The ability is far superior to that of the lower officials,"

Zhang Ximeng couldn't help being startled, Yao Guangxiao would not praise others easily.

It is definitely not easy for this monk to be admired by him.It is not an exaggeration for him to be rich and talented.

"This person must become a monk?"

"He grew up in a temple and followed eminent monks since he was a child. He has great skills. The officials tried to persuade him, but they couldn't do anything. When things got like this, I asked Mr. Zhang to punish him."

Zhang Ximeng thought about it for a long time, then suddenly smiled and said, "Everyone has his own aspirations, and you can't force it. You go and tell him to ask him to write another article, which is my re-examination for him. If he passes, he will be allowed to become a monk."

Yao Guangxiao was taken aback, but seeing Zhang Ximeng's persistence, he didn't feel bad about it.

Three days later, a young bald-headed monk appeared in front of Zhang Ximeng, offering a piece of "Equal Fields" with both hands.

"Zhang Xiang's question is naturally very good. I just hope that Zhang Xiang can treat everyone equally."

Zhang Ximeng smiled slightly as he looked at the printed characters.

"Your name is Chu Qi? You use Buddhism to explain government orders, and you also use Confucius and Mencius. You can see that you are very down-to-earth!"

"Thank you, Mr. Zhang, for your approval. I am ashamed to be a monk."

Zhang Ximeng said with a smile: "I just want to ask you one thing. Buddhas and all living beings are equal. I am here to say that the principles of heaven are fair and treat everyone equally... Do you and I count as Buddhas? Is the Great Ming Dynasty considered a pure land?"

When Chu Qi heard this, he subconsciously wanted to laugh. How overreaching is this person, dare to ask such a question?

But thinking about it more carefully, Chu Qi frowned... Then he fell into deep thought, and simply sat down on the ground, holding his head. The more he thought about it, the more he felt that the matter was too deep!

If what Buddhism aspires to and what the Ming Dynasty stipulates are interlinked, the pursuit is also the same.Then I should try my best to build Daming into a perfect and beautiful world of great light, and it is not necessary to chant scriptures in temples for practice!

Chapter 439 Good Disciple

Zhang Ximeng has seen a lot of weirdos, some of them are still under Zhu Ying's command, such as Lu Qiuyun who wants to achieve Datong by stealing... It stands to reason that such people are already weird, but in this troubled world, there will never be a shortage of weirdos.

Monk Chu Qi is such a special creature. Faced with Zhang Ximeng's question, the more he thought about it, the more interesting he found it.

He simply asked for a barracks, locked himself in it, and began to realize the Tao.

As we all know, the prison and the barracks are designated dragon farms, which can increase your comprehension a hundred times, allowing you to quickly get through the second channel of Ren Du and Du, and you will rise in the sky.

Chu Qi locked himself in the barracks, which was equivalent to being imprisoned in the barracks, with double blessings, and his epiphany was full... Like Yao Guangxiao, Chu Qi also read a lot of books since he was a child. If he is not proficient, he has even made up Buddhist classics, lectured and debated, and he is better than his master.

It was because of his solid foundation that Yao Guangxiao had no choice but to hack him.

But it is also because he is smart that he can understand Zhang Ximeng's articles, understand the key points, and write articles that amaze Zhang Ximeng.

It can almost be said that this person has pushed both kinds of knowledge to the extreme.

At this time, Zhang Ximeng asked suddenly, a fatal question, connecting the two knowledges, and then a wonderful chemical reaction burst out in Chu Qi's head.

What is Buddhism for?

There is no doubt that it is to persuade people to be good and to educate people.

What should the laws of that country be like?

It should also punish evil and promote good, and encourage people's hearts.

There is no doubt that in terms of conception, this is interlinked.

So is there anything more to figure out?

Have!

In the pure land world described in the Buddhist scriptures, it is controlled by the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas with great powers. They save all living beings, teach disciples, solve problems, and let people enjoy boundless happiness...

Under the Ming Dynasty, the Son of Heaven held supreme power, Zhang Xiang enacted decrees, civil and military officials carried out the sacred will, and evenly divided the fields and acres so that the people could have food, promote education, make the people understand reason, make decisions for the people, punish evil and promote good, The country is rich and the people are strong.

Barbarians from all over the world, looking up at the upper kingdom, aren't they just like people in the evil world, longing for the pure land of Buddha?

Amitabha!

The little monk really realized it!

The superior is the Buddha, Zhang and others are Bodhisattvas, and the law of the country is the Buddha's law... The poor monk, the poor monk was born in the Buddha's country and grew up in the pure land, so he suddenly became ignorant, he deserved to die!

I also want to shave my head, go to a temple to practice, pursue epiphany, and achieve fruition. Isn't this asking about blindness and seeking fish from a tree?

If I really want to be successful in spiritual practice, I should take the imperial examination and become an official in the court.

In this country, keep working hard and accumulating merit... no, it's political achievements!In Daming, it cannot be called merit, it should be called political achievement.

If the political achievement is enough, he can become a county magistrate, and he is almost a little arhat.

If you reach the level of magistrate, you will be a great arhat, and then you will work hard step by step until you reach the level of Zhang Xiang, and you will probably be Guanshiyin.

As for Xu Da and the others, they are the Heavenly King of Dharma Protector, King Kong glaring.

pass!

It's all over!

All the Buddhist teachings and Buddhist temples are all lies. It is ridiculous that I hold illusory things and practice painstakingly, but put the real Dharma aside. It is especially abominable. I even insulted Zhang Xiang. I, I am slandering Bodhisattva!

This crime is too great, I must ask Zhang Xiang to plead guilty, and ask Zhang Xiang to forgive me. By the way, I have to copy Zhang Xiang’s articles, carefully understand the subtle words and righteousness in them, and understand Zhang Xiang’s meaning. Only then can I truly succeed in spiritual practice.

All in all, the more Chu Qi thought about it, the more reasonable it became, and the more he thought about it, the more he felt happy.

After studying Buddhism for so many years and speculating for so long, it turned out that I was walking on a detour.

Only at this moment, one can fully understand and feel at ease.

In less than half a month, Chu Qi had cleared his mind and transformed his brain.With a completely different set of ideas... It can be said to be extremely talented and extraordinary.

But Chu Qi still has a little doubt, the last doubt.

"Master Zhang, my disciple begs Master Zhang to guide me."

disciple?

What does it call itself?

Zhang Ximeng wanted to correct him, but the monk's face was full of admiration, his eyes were full of worship, and his pupils were full of pious light, which made it difficult for Zhang Ximeng to say anything.

"what do you wish to ask?"

"Master Zhang, my disciple has worked hard to understand the truth that Buddhism is the law of the country, and Your Majesty is the current Buddha... But I am stupid and still can't figure it out. What is wrong with Buddhism? Are the two really comparable?"

Zhang Ximeng chuckled, "How come? Let me ask you, what does a country rely on to run?"

"Relying on... taxes?" Chu Qi said: "I remember, Zhang Xiang seems to have mentioned it in the article."

"That's right! The country relies on collecting reasonable taxes to maintain its operations. But what does Buddhism rely on? Where does the money come from?" Zhang Ximeng smiled and said: "You say that the law of the country is the law of Buddhism, and there may be something in common. But you Have you ever thought that the foundation of Buddhism and national law is the same?"

Chu Qi was greatly shocked, and nodded repeatedly, "Xiang Zhang's words are like seeing the sun through the clouds, which makes disciple Mao Sai suddenly enlightened!"

Zhang Ximeng said again: "You wrote an article earlier and questioned me why you said that you should be treated equally, but you are very unfriendly and have tried so many ways to make things difficult! Let me tell you the reason now. In the final analysis, the current Buddhist temple has huge land. They seem to be powerful landlords. Not only do they collect land rent, but they also accept offerings from all over the world, and they don’t pay land taxes, and they don’t perform labor. They only ask for money from this country, so how can we encourage these people who don’t do production?”

"Also, since you said you read my article, do you know the meaning of the word labor?"

"Understood! I understand!" Chu Qi couldn't wait to say: "Ms. Zhang said that because of labor, because of creating wealth, and because of making contributions to the country, the imperial court should treat everyone equally, love every common people, distribute land, promote education, and let the common people live and work in peace and contentment." .No one can easily deprive people of their lives, nor can parents control their children at will... Zhang Xiang, disciple understands!"

thump!

Chu Qi fell to his knees on the ground, tears streaming down his face, extremely excited.

He sighed: "Master Zhang, the monks in the Yuan Dynasty exploited their tenants, plundered and plundered, and they didn't do anything to produce, just sit back and enjoy the benefits... They don't work, don't produce, so they don't deserve to live in the world. According to Buddhism, they are the devil... It should be removed!"

"what!"

Chu Qi exclaimed again, if this reasoning makes sense, then the Three Martial Arts and One Sect to destroy Buddha will kill demons, and it will be to eliminate demons and protect Taoism!

"So they were right!"

Chu Qi lay paralyzed on the ground, feeling that all these years had been wasted, she thought she was cultivating Buddha, but in fact she was cultivating a demon!It's completely diametrically opposed, and it's so wrong.

Suddenly, he got up, fell to his knees, and kowtowed.

"Master Zhang is above me, I beg Master Zhang to guide my disciples, what is the right way, and how should disciples practice?"

"The right way?" Zhang Ximeng smiled slightly, "The vicissitudes of the world are the right way!"

"The vicissitudes of life is the right way... Yes, that's right!" Chu Qi said loudly: "Those who live forever and live forever are all nonsense! Buddhas also have to pass away. After the Buddha passes away, the Dharma will last forever... This , isn’t this just building morality and making meritorious deeds? Isn’t this just writing books and making speeches!”

Chu Qi shook his head, completely awakened.

If a hundred years later, Zhang Xiang died, the set of things he left behind will be passed down.Someone comprehended the way of helping the world and saving the people based on what was written in the article, and then assisted the holy dynasty to bring about a hundred years of peace... Then, wouldn't that mean success in practice and success in proving the way!

Yes, that's it!

Cultivation uses the testimonial, and the key lies in the testimonial.

I am on the opposite side of Zhang Xiang, if I violently overthrow Zhang Xiang, or even kill Zhang Xiang, can I reach his state?