Elegy of Tang Dynasty

Chapter 123 Use deception to defeat ignorance, use magic to defeat magic

Fang Chongyong, the "Young Cycling Governor", is like the sky in the mountains, changing at every turn, making it difficult to guess what he is thinking.

If nothing else, let’s talk about this Buddhist Practitioner Qualification Examination.

At first everyone thought it was just a formality, but later they found out that it was not the case. Fang Chongyong was serious about it and recited the scriptures like crazy.

At first everyone thought they were going to help the Tantric Buddhist temple deal with the Xianzong Buddhist temple, but later they found out that was not the case, and Fang Chongyong took care of both Buddhist temples together.

It can be called "treating everyone equally"!
According to "examination results", more than 90% of the monks in the Buddhist temple in Zhangye were killed.Fang Chongyong ingeniously proposed a "make-up exam for employment" policy, which was posted at the door of every Buddhist temple in the city.

Hearing the sound of the piano and knowing its elegant meaning, after that, the abbots of both Sutra and Esoteric sects did not hesitate to put down their bodies and come to the Ganzhou government office to "beg for mercy".

It is obviously not the plan of the Ganzhou government to return more than 90% of the monks to secular life, so these abbots want to know what Fang Chongyong wants to do.

The day after the Buddhist qualification examination, the abbots of all the Buddhist temples in Zhangye gathered in the lobby of the Ganzhou government office. Although they could still maintain a calm expression on their faces, some subtle body movements were still exposed. Their inner tension.

"Masters, you are really making it difficult for me to handle this."

Fang Chongyong was sitting on the main seat in the lobby, sighing, as if he was embarrassed.

Abbot Facheng, who was nearest to him, asked doubtfully: "What is difficult for you to do?"

"You eat the emperor's salary and bear the emperor's worries. Although a certain person is young, he is also an official of the imperial court.

The matter of monk assessment is a national system and cannot be decided at the next moment. How can the national legal system be weakened?
Although I am willing to open a back door for you masters, there is no way to make an exception! "

Fang Chongyong sighed sadly, as if if he continued to chat, his parents would die.

Many times, when bureaucrats in the officialdom chat together, they often listen to each other's words in reverse.

When Fang Chongyong said that he "eats the emperor's salary", it was actually "just because of my own personal affairs."

Fang Chongyong said "the official of the imperial court", that is to tell the abbots not to regard him as the official of the imperial court!
Fang Chongyong said "national system", which means that everyone must respect the rules set by him!

Fang Chongyong said "there is no way", that is, he can only find a "way" from him to tide over the difficulties.

These abbots are considered well-informed people, but they did not expect that a ten-year-old child could be as cunning as an official official!
Clever "acting in accordance with the law" with almost no flaws!Speak impeccably!
"Alas, the Buddhist temple assessment this time has caused a smoky atmosphere in Zhangye City. The common people are watching and wondering, thinking that the monks can't even memorize Buddhist scriptures. How can they save all sentient beings?"

Fang Chongyong continued to speak carefully, as if he was not letting go of the eagle when he saw the rabbit.If these abbots don't come up with real money and silver, he will definitely not let go.

"Please make sure that you, the envoy, hold your hand high and make everything easy to discuss and discuss. If there is any errand from the government office, you can bring it up and discuss it with us."

Abbot Facheng lowered his face and begged.

On the surface, Fang Chongyong had an absolute advantage in this round, but in fact, the operation of many rules was complicated and balanced.

The governor can't cover the sky with one hand!
Emperor Li Longji of the Tang Dynasty, in addition to being obsessed with Taoism, was also very fond of Tantric Buddhism. There was a problem of loving the house and the crow, which was also the most important reason why Xilai Temple was selected to suppress other Buddhist temples in Ganzhou.

Of course, in the 20th year of Kaiyuan, a big event happened!
Originally, Manichaeism, which came from the Western Regions, spread very quickly within the Tang Dynasty, especially among the barbarian tribes and settlements in the Western Regions and the Hexi Corridor, where it became the mainstream.

At that time, the attitude of the Tang government toward Manichaeism was relatively ambiguous.

On the one hand, he did not prevent Manichaean believers from preaching everywhere. Ji Ge even met with the leader of Manichaeism in Chang'an.

On the other hand, Buddhist sects that are extremely sensitive to foreign religions have generally adopted a hostile attitude towards Manichaeism, and have also taken substantive targeted actions: advising Jiko to ban Manichaeism and ban it in the Tang Dynasty. Its spread!

For unknown reasons, Ji Ge listened to the advice of Tantric monks and issued an edict: to ban Manichaeism in the Tang Dynasty, prohibit its spread, and expel its monks and followers.If there is any violation, the local department must strictly enforce the prohibition, investigate what should be investigated, seal what should be sealed, and arrest what should be arrested!

Although the government issued a ban, Manichaeism still has a certain base of believers in the Hexi Corridor, but it has changed from an open state to an "underground model".

This is the confidence that all sects of Buddhism in Ganzhou rely on.

At least so far, their presence is indispensable in Hexi states!It is precisely because of the joint monopoly of major Buddhist temples that the survival soil of Manichaeism will continue to shrink.

If Fang Chongyong strictly enforces the rules and regulations for Buddhist practitioner qualification assessment, it will inevitably cause serious damage to the vitality of all Buddhist temples in Ganzhou!
If it really comes to that point, it is hard to say whether the Manichean church will take advantage of the situation to cause trouble.

Fang Chongyong was not related to the Manichaeans, so there was no need to act as a "thug" for the other party.

Therefore, this matter is "finished", which will be beneficial to Ganzhou government offices and major Buddhist temples in Zhangye City.

Fang Chongyong, the governor of Ganzhou, "established his authority", and the Buddhist temples in Ganzhou "overcame the disaster". This result can be regarded as happy to everyone.

Jianghu is not fighting and killing, but human beings.

A governor will be transferred after four years of service, so it makes no sense to "acquire" a local Buddhist temple for one's own use, and conflicting with it to the point of life and death is even more destructive.

"Everyone has misunderstood me! Please listen to what I say from the bottom of my heart."

Fang Chongyong couldn't help but lamented.

Seeing that the abbots of many temples present were puzzled, he added:

"The results of this assessment show that all the temples are in a mess and are unsightly. I suggest that we hold a Dharma meeting outside the government office, so that the elites of each temple can gather together to recite Buddhist scriptures.

Let’s hold a lively Dharma ceremony to re-establish my Buddhist prestige, and then come to discuss the matter of making up the exam. What do you think, masters? "

Holding a Dharma Ceremony for Endorsement?It's not impossible, it just seems weird, right?
Everyone looked at each other with doubtful expressions, and finally everyone bowed and saluted Fang Chongyong, which was obviously their acquiescence.

"Since all the abbots have agreed, let's disperse. Let's start the ceremony after dawn tomorrow."

Fang Chongyong neatly issued the eviction order!
After everyone left, Fang Chongyong left Master Facheng alone.

"Your Majesty, you have brought great harm to this poor monk!"

Abbot Facheng couldn't help but complain.

He is just a monk who is proficient in painting and murals, and is not proficient in the study of scriptures.At this level, it’s not appropriate to send him out to pretend to be a big-tailed wolf!

What kind of Dharma conference are you attending?

"Let the Holy Son shine at the ceremony tomorrow, and I will compensate you."

Fang Chongyong said with a smile.

"Could it be that your Majesty wants to...create a god?"

Facheng asked with a look of horror.

Pretending to be a ghost is so new to a Buddhist temple.In Luoyang back then, Facheng saw countless "miracles"!If he wrote a story about each item, he could fill a bookshelf with them without duplicates!
"Master, there is no need to ask too detailed questions. In short, just recommend the Holy Son to endorse tomorrow. I will announce the specific rules tomorrow."

Fang Chongyong said meaningfully.

Knowing that he had boarded the pirate ship and could not get off, Facheng lamented: "Then everything will be as the envoy said, alas."

Fang Chongyong saw that he had no enthusiasm and encouraged him:
"Master practices Buddhism all day long, but you have to remember a Buddhist Zen saying."

Seeing the mysterious smile on Fang Chongyong's face, Fa Cheng subconsciously asked: "What Zen language."

"The bigger the wind and waves, the more expensive the fish."

..."That little fool Fang Laique, is there no problem in Xilai Temple?"

It was late at night, and Anaye, who was already lying on the bed, asked doubtfully.

"What do you call a little fool? He is a holy son of Buddhism. Remember to be careful in your words and deeds when you are around me."

Fang Chongyong lay on the bed and said slowly, the room was pitch dark, and the chill gradually invaded after autumn, not like the coolness of summer.

"Lang Jun, what's the point of making Fang Laique into that kind of holy son? No matter how famous he is, he can't manage a Buddhist temple?"

Anaye asked softly.

She didn't understand Fang Chongyong's brain circuit at all, she just felt that this Fang Ya Nei was unpredictable and incomprehensible, and looking back afterwards, it was a clever method, and he achieved his goal without stealing or grabbing.

"Study your medical skills. You don't even understand these things."

Fang Chongyong said angrily.

"Oh fine."

Anaye was speechless for a moment, not knowing what to say and feeling a little frustrated.

"I just want to be a useless person in Ganzhou who doesn't care about anything. I just want to lie down comfortably and go wherever there is fun without disturbing anyone.

It's just that there are always some messy things, why do you have to force me? "

Fang Chongyong suddenly couldn't help but sigh with emotion.

The governor of Ganzhou is too exhausted!

"It would be great if people didn't have to grow up."

Anaye also sighed and followed Fang Chongyong in sorrow.

She felt that since she met Fang Chongyong, her life had changed beyond recognition and she could never go back to the past.

"There are many things, even if you tell certain people in a polite manner, they won't take it seriously, and in the end it will delay your work.

Therefore, defeating magic with magic is the key to victory. "

Fang Chongyong had the rare patience to explain to Anaye, no more.

"Magic defeats magic?"

"You think it's better to fight fire with fire."

The traditional Chinese medicine theory of using poison to fight poison has become very mature at this time. Even the traditional Chinese medicine community believes that administering medicine to patients is itself a generalized "fighting poison with poison". All medicines are poisonous, and they only differ in their medicinal properties.

Anaye understood as soon as she heard it.

Fang Chongyong was thinking in his heart that by building Fang Laique into a "holy son" who could turn decay into magic, he had "made the best use of everything".

After all, Fang Laique always volunteers to do things on weekdays. Every time Fang Chongyong is worried that the other party will not be able to do things well, so he finds any reason to dismiss him. It is really not good to keep doing this.

"Chang'an, will it be as complicated as what Lang Jun is encountering now?"

Anaye asked softly.

Chang'an has a different status in the hearts of the people of the Tang Dynasty.It was not a city, but a rather symbolic symbol.

"Chang'an...it's Chang'an, I can't say."

Fang Chongyong said with some melancholy.

I think of Brother Ji in Xingqing Palace, the drunken life and death of the people of Chang'an, and the Anshi Rebellion that will happen sooner or later.Fang Chongyong suddenly didn't know how to summarize the meaning of the word Chang'an with Anaye.

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The full name of Buddhist Dharma Association is "Water and Land Dharma Association". It was founded by Nanyue Huairang and Qingyuan Xingsi Zen Master, disciples of the Sixth Patriarch Huineng of Zen Buddhism.

The basic function of the Dharma Assembly is to dedicate merit, eliminate karma, pray for national peace and prosperity, etc. It can be regarded as a way for Buddhist temples to respond to "believers".

Many Buddhist temples in Zhangye City can pinch their noses to recognize the routines of Zhongyong below, because there is essentially no harm to them in holding Dharma meetings.

Early the next morning, the Dharma conference was held as normal.

Fang Chongyong, who was not used to getting up early, reluctantly got up and watched the proceedings of the ceremony.I saw that the open space in front of the government office was surrounded by more than a hundred long tables as the venue for the Dharma meeting, which looked quite spectacular.

Incense burners, vegetarian meals, umbrella covers, and cushions commonly found in Zen rooms have all been placed neatly.

At this moment, the local Buddhist temple showed its powerful mobilization power!In just one night, everything needed for the ceremony was arranged.

There were even two lotus-shaped wooden pedestals placed in the center of the venue, allowing two monks to sit opposite each other and lecture at the same time.

"Holy Son of Xihang Temple, accept the challenge from the masters of Xianzong Temple. The water and land ceremony will begin now!"

Zhangye County Lieutenant Yan Zhuang shouted at the top of his lungs.

With Facheng's support, Fang Laique, who had his eyes closed and seemed not yet awake, walked lazily towards one of the lotus seats, and then sat cross-legged on the ground.

"Masters, you can take turns stepping forward to challenge the Holy Son.

No matter what kind of scripture the master recited, and how long it was, the Holy Son could recite it intact after the master recited it.

This is the magical power that Buddha bestowed upon His Son! "

Abbot Hocheng of Saigyou Temple shouted.

Seeing this ridiculous scene, Fang Chongyong, who was watching from the sidelines, couldn't bear to stay at the scene anymore.

"Okay, let's go."

Fang Zhongyong said weakly to Anaye, turned around and left.

"Don't go, it's quite interesting to see this little... holy son being in the limelight."

Anaye pulled Fang Chongyong's cuffs and stood there refusing to leave.

"A true warrior never turns around to see an explosion."

Fang Chongyong said something incomprehensible, shook off Anaye's pull, and walked into the government office on his own.

The place was deserted, and all the officials in the mansion had gone outside to watch the fun.

"Let me tell you what I want to do through the mouth of the Holy Son."

Soon after hearing a burst of exclamations from outside, Fang Chongyong murmured to himself.

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