The Tang Dynasty started from saving Empress Changsun

Chapter 57 The Ultimate Philosophical Questions
Falin was a little surprised, she didn't expect this little Taoist boy to actually come forward to talk to her.

This guy really doesn't know the heights of the heavens and the earth?Still don't realize the seriousness of the matter?Or just come over to say hello out of politeness and give Sun Simiao time to prepare?
He thinks it's the latter.

Because no one dared to underestimate Sun Simiao, it was inevitable that they would look up to Chen Jingke by the way.

"Amitabha, I have heard for a long time that Master Sun is a master of Taoism. I have been admiring the name for a long time, so please let me know when I come to pay a visit."

Chen Jingke said in embarrassment: "Today is the day when the Zixiao Temple first opened its gates. I am busy with business. It is inconvenient for the master to meet guests. Why don't the master come back another day? I will sweep the couch to welcome you from all over the Zixiao Temple."

Farin said apologetically, "It's really rude to come here today."

"However, little fellow Taoist also knows that it is not easy for us to leave the temple. This time, we had to apply to the imperial court long in advance to obtain permission. We don't know when we will have to wait until we want to leave the temple next time."

"I have been famous for Sun Zhenren for a long time, and I have many doubts in my heart and want to ask him for advice. Please let me know. The poor monk is very grateful."

In the early Tang Dynasty, the management of religious personnel was very strict. Monks and Taoists were not allowed to leave the temple without permission, and those who violated it were severely punished.

In fact, this order only works for ordinary monks and monks. For famous people, the so-called application is just a matter of one sentence.

Like Sun Simiao, he can go wherever he wants without even having to call for an application.Not only did the government not dare to blame him, but it also took the initiative to give him a certificate to maintain the dignity of the law.

But at this time, Falin used this decree as an excuse, and Chen Jingke really had nothing to do.You can't say that this decree is just a display for you, right? What will the face of the law and Li Shimin be like that?
However, Chen Jingke's purpose was not to prevent this meeting from beginning to end. He believed more than anyone else in his master's attainments in Taoism, and it was impossible to lose to anyone.

He stood up to gain knowledge and improve his experience.

However, he is very clear that his level is not enough at all, and if he really argues with others, he will probably be defeated in three or two rounds.

Therefore, we must take the initiative and try our best to guide the topic to where we are good at.

And you can't show hostility, it's better to ask questions in the way of asking for advice.In this way, when you can't argue, you can retreat completely.

This is the advantage of being young, you can rely on small businesses, and others can't say anything.

Thinking of this, he bowed solemnly to Falin, and said with a low profile: "This junior has also admired the master for a long time, and it is a great honor to meet you today."

"I have also read some Buddhist scriptures, and I have some doubts. The master is an eminent monk. Can you give me some advice?"

The family members of the rich and powerful who were originally offering incense in the temple also got the news. Some came to watch in person, and some who cared more about their status sent their servants to inquire about information. More and more people gathered to watch.

Hearing this, the people around immediately became excited, they were about to fight, they were about to fight.

Li Chengqian had a worried look on his face, this little real person really knows nothing about the heights of the heavens and the earth.

Sun Simiao, who got the news, was also led by Daotong to the door, but stopped when he heard Chen Jingke's words. He also wanted to measure the ability of this disciple.

This is a great opportunity.

Outside, Falin looked at Chen Jingke quite unexpectedly, but he didn't expect him to really dare to provoke her.

He was not angry at all, instead he said with great interest: "Oh? My little fellow Taoist, please tell me, how old is this old man, maybe you can try to answer."

Chen Jingke cupped his hands again and said, "Master Xie."

"There is a saying in "Zengyi Aghan": The nature of the heart is originally pure, and it is stained by the dust of the guest. Ordinary people have not heard it, so they do not know it as it is, and they have no cultivation of the heart. Have a cultivated mind."

"I was deeply moved after reading this passage, and thought it was the most reasonable thing in the world, so I wanted to see my nature clearly and find my true nature."

Falin praised: "Little Taoist friends can realize the meaning of understanding the mind and seeing the nature, and it is not far from Buddhism."

Many people are puzzled, what happened to these two people?Aren't you going to fight?How did you start teaching?Did this little Taoist admit defeat?

Those who understand know that now is just a foreshadowing, and the problem of this little Taoist leader is likely to be related to xinxing.

This question says classics are indeed classics, because both Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism are studying them.Saying cliche is really cliche, because there are too many people who have studied it, and I don't know if this little master can come up with new tricks.

Sun Simiao was a little dumbfounded, he knew very well that this apprentice didn't know much about Buddhism.The Buddhist scriptures that I don’t know much are only read for the purpose of writing Journey to the West. I didn’t expect to start learning and selling them so soon.

The two people in the field continued their dialogue without being influenced by others.

Chen Jingke said respectfully: "Master Xie praised you, but in the process of seeing my original heart, I encountered a barrier of knowledge and perception, and I had three questions, which I still couldn't answer."

Falin knew that the topic was coming, and said a little more seriously, "I don't know which three questions it is?"

Everyone was excited, coming, coming, and finally began to fight with real swords and guns.

Chen Jingke said: "First, who am I. Second, where do I come from. Third, where am I going."

After speaking, Chen Jingke bowed solemnly to him again, and said, "Master, please clarify."

Hearing these three questions, the people around were stunned.what's going on?Don't you want to debate the law?What do you mean by asking these three simple questions?
What do you want to do with your last name, don’t you know?Ask a monk what to do?Do you want him to tell your fortune for you?
Many people started to talk about it, most of them said that this little Taoist priest was not good enough.If it weren't for the guards and police guards around, some people probably couldn't help throwing rotten vegetable leaves.

It's so disappointing. After watching the excitement for a long time, it didn't make a fuss.

It's just that they didn't see it. After hearing these three questions, Sun Simiao was stunned. He didn't expect his apprentice to ask such a question that directly pointed to his heart.

Falin's expression became serious in an instant, and then became more and more dignified.

He looked at Chen Jingke again, his eyes full of scrutiny.He doesn't believe that a ten-year-old boy can realize the realm that many people can't touch in a lifetime.

He preferred to believe that this was a trap prepared by Sun Simiao in advance.

However, he did not express this question on the spot, and it would be ridiculous to question casually without evidence.

So he made some probing first: "I don't know how you feel about these three questions, fellow daoists? You might as well tell me so that I can answer for you."

Chen Jingke naturally knew that things would not be so easy. Anyone who heard a ten-year-old boy ask such a question would put a question mark.

So he had already prepared his backhand, and immediately replied: "I can barely comprehend the first question 'Who am I' for these three questions, please correct me, Master."

　I can't help but want to swear, this kind of plot is so fucking difficult to write.

　　I wrote three versions of this chapter, three versions that are almost completely different.

　　then……

　　Never mind, so be it.

　　I lay flat and rotten, everyone can spray it casually.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)