That year, that cicada, that sword

Chapter 749

It is not new to have a land of the Far West in this world, not to mention those Far West travelers who can be seen everywhere in Jiangdu, there is also Earl Ai in the temple that has always been dominated by Confucian gentlemen and rejects barbarians and foreigners.

This Earl Ai was originally named Irina, but later changed his name to Ai Linnan. He was the first teacher of the eldest son Xiao Xuan. He was good at mechanical mechanism ingenuity, especially good at casting cannons. , was named a Viscount for this achievement. After the founding of Daqi, Ai Linnan successively served as the deputy of the Qintian Supervisor and the right servant of the Ministry of Industry, focusing on translation, measurement, calendar, and mathematics. , Doctor Guanglu.

Xiao Lin, the deputy lord of the Ghost Palace, is also a visitor from the Far West. As early as in the Jianwen period of Dazheng, he and Ai Linnan crossed the uninhabited Mobei grassland and arrived at Biluo Lake. Daomonan Grassland, passed through the Golden Tent King’s Court, crossed Wusiyuan, Duolun River and Xiaoqiuling, and finally arrived at the Central Capital where Prince Xiao Yu’s mansion was located at that time. However, due to various reasons, Xiao Lin switched to Xiao Jin’s sect. Another unknown and unspeakable past.

In the early summer of the 23rd year of Taiping, the name of another person from the far west overwhelmed the two names of Ai Linnan and Xiao Lin.This person, or something, spread quickly across the country, and even the emperor's capital was discussing it, and the enthusiasm far surpassed all the major events in the temple.

A large ship from the far west arrived in Jiangdu. There were no sailors on board, only a group of people who claimed to be missionaries and Templars. They were blond and blue-eyed, and their leader was Richard von Ogu It is said that Stuber was born in a royal family of a country in the far west, and also the cardinal archbishop of the church. He came to the East by the order of the Pope to spread the teachings of the church.

This so-called cardinal is obviously a person who is proficient in Sinology. Not only is his language and writing not hindered, but he can also translate Confucian classics into the language of the Far West. He named himself Li Fenggu , and dressed in Confucian clothing, if it weren't for his bright blond hair and blue eyes that are different from ordinary people, he would almost be no different from a famous scholar in the south of the Yangtze River.

When this visitor from afar set foot in Jiangdu, no one thought that he would cause a wave that would shake the world.

Because not long after he settled in Jiangdu, he sent an invitation to Master Xuelang, the abbot of Dabaoen Temple, to have a debate between the two religions with him.

This is not the first time that the Holy Church and Buddhism have met. As early as the end of the Great Chu Dynasty, the Tiefutu under the command of the later Emperor Jian was unstoppable, and the soldiers swept all the way, attacking to the foot of the Daxue Mountain in the grassland, forcing the Golden Tent of the Grassland. Instead of moving to the bank of Rehai, the emperor's tent will be stationed on the bank of Biluo Lake.

At that time, a Chinese archbishop named "Lu Bo" in the church was ordered by the Pope to meet with the emperor after he was built. It happened that Bi Luohu discussed Taoism. In addition to Xuanjiao and Shamanism, there were also Molun Temple, King Kong Temple, All the eminent monks of Zhongtu Zen School gathered here. Ruburt and the monks debated for three days and three nights, and there was no winner.This is also the first debate between the two religions in history.

Unexpectedly, hundreds of years later, there will be a second debate between the two religions in Jiangdu.

Tracing back to the origin, Buddhism is a religion from the West, also known as Western religion. When Emperor Wu destroyed Buddhism, he said, "How can a mere Western religion be able to compete with me?" The name of Western religion came from this, but The West is not the land of the extreme west, but refers to Baozhu State, the place where Buddhism originated. When Buddhism came to the West, only Confucianism and Taoism remained prosperous among the hundreds of schools of thought. Sitting firmly, Buddhism is not only good at absorbing the essence of the two religions, but also benefiting from the word "speculation", playing tricks and speaking verses have always been Buddhist's forte.In the eyes of ordinary people, the Taoist scriptures are not a mysterious word, but the Buddhist scriptures are mysterious and mysterious. After reading it, people are confused, even if they drink a lot of wine, they still can’t understand it. It can be seen that Buddhism lies in the aspect of debate and difficulty. , is not inferior to Confucianism's empty talk and mysticism, and even surpasses it.

Among the many eminent Buddhist monks who are proficient in debates, Master Xuelang is one of the best. His real name is Sanhuai. He was born in the Huang family of the Jiangnan gentry. He became a monk in the temple and studied under Master Wuji.After receiving the full precepts, practice meditation devoutly.As for Confucian classics, history, divination and divination, they are all accessible.But he is the only one who likes the round and ton theory of "Hua Yan", and he is a generation of poets and monks who passed on Hua Yan learning by Da Zheng Hong.In his life, he does not set up a big seat, and does not do exegesis, but he has a general outline, holds on to the general principles, is convenient and good at explaining, and reveals the profound meaning.He is also known as the first poet monk in the south of the Yangtze River.He is also good at calligraphy and writing, and has long enjoyed a long-standing reputation in the Zen forest literary circle.

After the death of Master Wuji, he gave lectures on Huayan in Dabaoen Temple for 30 years. Scholars said that he was "frivolous in nature and unconstrained in practice. Friends have always played with evil spirits for generations. He did not refuse at first, or he was happy to watch operas and feasts. Go there. When I went to Wuyue, the scholars and women were like crazy, and those who received the precepts and worshiped were shoulder to shoulder. The city was stopped for it."His younger brother, Master Han Shan, also commented on him: "The first teacher taught the teachings for more than [-] years, and there were only two or three people born in the sect, and they did not make a big impact. Those who can count the disciples of the public are mostly divided into four directions. Mr. Xi, all of them are out of the public office."

It can be seen that this master Xuelang is a first-class eminent monk in the south of the Yangtze River. It can be said that the reason why Dabaoen Temple has become a place for scholars in the south of the Yangtze River to talk about it is due to the great monk Xuelang with great reputation.

Since Li Fenggu is proficient in classics, history and classics, he knows the depth of Buddhism and the prestige of Master Xuelang, so he dared to send out a letter of worship. It seems that he is not an ordinary person, so it immediately aroused the enthusiasm of the entire Jiangnan scholar Notice.

It was a matter of the reputation of Buddhism, Master Xuelang never shied away, and decisively took up the challenge. The two sides decided to hold a debate at Dabaoen Temple on April [-]th. If you want to have a glimpse of the splendor of this grand event, the enthusiasm of the scene is even better than the debate between kings and bullies back then.

There are even rumors that several Confucian masters, Daoist masters, and Buddhist abbots will come together, and they also have to watch the battle from the sidelines.

This is undoubtedly an unprecedented event, but his beginning was good, but the result was not so satisfactory.

No matter how many conflicts and disputes there are among the three religions, after so many years of encounters, they are already regarded as members of the same family. Now that a "foreign monk" suddenly comes, even if the Confucianism and Taoism are gloating, there are still three schools of thought at the root. Consistent with the outside world, their own affairs, no matter whether it is right or wrong, there is no chance for an outsider to dictate.Besides, who wouldn't understand such a simple truth as the lips are dead and the teeth are cold?If Buddhism is defeated, how can Taoism and Confucianism be spared?

But the result this time is destined to disappoint everyone. A generation of famous monk Master Xuelang actually lost, losing to this little-known Li Fenggu.

Of course, Li Fenggu was not among the "everyone". He seemed to have expected it a long time ago, or maybe he was flattered and flattered. He never showed any joy at this result, because he was a visitor and a person who took the initiative to ask for a fight. So this debate started with his use of allusions, so according to the rules, it was Master Xuelang who made the finishing touch after the discussion. bid farewell to this eminent Buddhist monk.

The next day, he bought a temple outside Jiangdu City as his long-term residence, and named it "Xianhua Temple".

(End of this chapter)