Crowned the New Han Dynasty

Chapter 484: The history of Dharma is not a single volume!
Wang Yan and others looked at this movement and guessed the purpose of Buddha's support. However, since they did not make it clear, everyone was happy to pretend to be confused and continued to exchange opinions around Chen Zhi's Dharma treatise.

At this time, Master Zhu Faqian had already flipped through a few pages and couldn't help but nod his head: "This book by Almsgiver Chen is indeed extraordinary. At first glance, it seems to just tell the history of Buddhism. In fact, it is about the history of Buddhism." Many of the essentials of Legalism are arranged one by one according to this historical order. What is rare is that they are not messy and come one by one with clear layers."

"Yes," Luo Xun expressed his opinion immediately, "Scholars know a lot about Han Zi and his achievements, but they don't know his meaning. However, in Chen Jun's book, it is written clearly, in historical order, with Han Zi serves as an anchor. He first uses the words of "Jie Lao" and "Yu Lao" to explain the connection between Legalism and Taoism. He also talks about Shang Yang's emphasis on law, his emphasis on not harming, and his emphasis on caution as wedges. It shows that Han Zi discussed all the methods, techniques, and potentials in a comprehensive way, so that he can be called a master!"

Wang Yan nodded with a smile and added: "This Dharma treatise talks about Legalism, but the opening chapter is Taoist. It shows that Shouyi is very accurate. Legalism is metaphysical, Taoism is metaphysical. Dharma and Taoism are not dichotomous. A person like Shenzi is both a law and a Taoist..."

At this point, Zhu Faqian happened to turn over a page, which mentioned events in the early years of the Western Han Dynasty. Wang Yan's eyes suddenly lit up. He pointed at one sentence and said: "Please take a look, this Dharma treatise is written very clearly. At that time, When Taishi Gong wrote history, he combined Laozi and Hanzi into one biography, because both families paid attention to following the trend, and they were nothing more than a scholar and a king."

At that time, metaphysics was becoming more and more popular, mixed with the teachings of Huang Lao Taoism and famous scholars. Many people did not like the cruelty of officials, but this book by Chen Zhi seemed to tell the history of Legalism from an objective perspective.

And as long as history, there will be intersections, otherwise a simple school cannot remain static, so the influence of other schools on Legalism is interspersed with it, and these are not Chen Zhi's own words. He quoted many classics out of context. The sentences in are reassembled to form a historical context.

In this way, people who like Legalism can see the context and development of Legalism, how it is perfected step by step, how it grows step by step, from multiple schools to a comprehensive one, and then each extends, which makes people excited.

Those who like other schools of thought can also see the value of their own school and its influence on Legalism, which will increase their sense of accomplishment and make them feel comfortable.

This book was a best-seller in later generations. Combined with Chen Zhi's terrifying reading volume and memory, it produced an effect that astonished even the celebrities of the entire era.

Gu You also nodded in agreement, then smiled and said: "But when Chen Zhi also talked about the evolution of Legalism, he clarified the difference between Tao and Law. Look here..."

He also pointed to the sentence in the book: "Huang Lao said that Taoism produces Dharma, while Legalism says that Dharma comes from the king. It is used to control people, it is a method of healing! Just looking at this sentence, who can say that Chen Zhi only has excellent articles and does not know how to govern people's livelihood? "

At this point, Liu Jin, who was excellent in music but slightly lacking in knowledge, couldn't help but sigh: "When I first met Chen Jun, I thought he was a rising star. However, he is famous for his articles. There are also rumors of black and white chess games, but he wins with music. I, it seems now, am even more knowledgeable and capable of remembering, and I am not afraid of your jokes. I have never seen many of the examples and words in this book before."

"Ha ha……"

After his words fell, several other people started laughing. Zuo Lian said softly: "Actually, what about us? There are many allusions in it. We have heard of them, but we don't know the specific sentences. We also read them. I can only identify a few sentences of this Dharma."

Luo Xun keenly seized the opportunity and quickly praised: "As you said, Chen Jun's experience and background are really amazing. I have lived in vain for decades, and I just talked about this 'Dharma Treatise Volume'" I have never heard of several things mentioned in the "Chongshi Chapter"."

"That's right, where do you think Shouyi saw this?" Wang Yan was also provoked, "According to the context of this Dharma treatise, you only need to read it once, and you will almost be exposed to most of the Dharma. Even if you haven’t actually read their works, you still know the gist of them to a certain extent. It’s like an index and you can draw lessons from them, eh.”

As the old man spoke, he suddenly felt that the words were familiar, and then glanced at Zhu Faqian next to him with a slightly embarrassed look, who also looked a little unnatural.

Not only Zhu Faqian, but also several other monks, as well as King Jiangdu, all had slightly strange expressions upon hearing this.

There is no other reason. Isn’t it the same as the previous evaluation of Zhu Faqian’s notebook?
Zhao Yuan sat among the crowd, smiling and saying nothing, looking at the embarrassed faces, but feeling happy in his heart.

"What did these people say just now? There is no other person in the world who can do it, how about it? Brother Chen will let you know how powerful it is right away. This is just a book. If you know, Brother Chen's side The general outline of the Tongdian, I don’t know how surprised I will be.”

Thinking about the other book in his arms, Zhao Yuan felt even more comfortable, but he had no intention of taking out this book today. The reason was very simple. Su Liao had told him that these two books by Chen Zhi, It was written overnight before Su Liao arrived, and the other volumes may not have been written yet.

Because of doubts, Chen Zhi's previous manuscripts only included this Dharma treatise, and the other volumes would have to wait for a while, so Zhao Yuan decided to only take out this Dharma treatise today.

Fortunately, Wang Yan and others now talked happily and no longer pressed for follow-up questions. Zhao Yuan was also happy and relaxed, avoiding being stared at by everyone and having too much mental pressure.Besides, in his opinion, this Dharma treatise is enough, can't you see that everyone is discussing it in full swing now——

In order to ease everyone's embarrassment, Gu You promptly mentioned Chen Zhi's appointment in the Secretariat Department, saying that he probably read many books there.

Wang Yan also nodded and got off the slope, so as to save some face for his descendants. However, after such discussion, the momentum of the Buddhist commentary was undoubtedly deflated, especially before, because of the Buddhist notes, Zhu Faqian was praised. Now that Chen Zhi's Dharma treatise has been released, what evaluation should be given to the status of a master?
People like Na Leqi, Ming Fa Seng and others had ugly expressions. After knowing this, Chen Zhi might be able to claim the title of a master.

"Okay, this king's campaign was to make Liu Chu feel at ease through the Buddhist affairs, and also to enhance my reputation. But in the end, he actually promoted two young masters, right?"

King Jiangdu sat aside, dumbfounded, but he had mixed feelings about Chen Zhi, whom he had never met before.

Over there, talking and talking seemed to be to change the topic and no longer praise and discuss the Dharma treatise, so the bhikkhu Shutuo asked Zhao Yuandao in a slightly weird tone: "This donor, a poor monk, has been there for a long time." I heard the name of Governor Chen, and I don’t know where this Dharma treatise was completed. Could it be that not long ago, when I was in charge of the East and West Gardens, I consulted the classics and compiled it?"

"Yes, so much content cannot be written at once, and it will take a long time to sort it out." Wang Yan nodded and asked, "Weren't there rumors that he wanted to compile a canon? Guo Xiang and the others also mentioned it I was a little interested in it a few times, but in the end Chen Zhi left and the sermon was never published. Could it be this Dharma treatise? By the way, I felt strange when I read it, because I read it through and through, and I didn’t read it carefully enough, but I still noticed that in many places in this book, especially when it comes to other doctrines, there are things that are left unsaid. It seems that the words have not been fully said..."

"This is because this is only one volume of a book." Suddenly, Jiang Yi, who had been silent all this time, suddenly said, "When I was flipping through the pages just now, I saw a sentence that said, "Details In Wen Nai's "Ji Lun Juan", it shows that there is at least one more volume, which is "Ji Lun Juan", and judging from the title, this book is called "Tong Dian Fa Lun". The meaning of the theory, but now that I think about it, the Tongdian may be the title of this book, which is a collection of classics, and Falun is just like what you said, it is one of the volumes."

After saying this, the conversation suddenly stopped, and everyone's eyes turned to Zhao Yuan.

Zhao Yuan suddenly broke into a cold sweat and felt a burst of pressure.

Everyone in the audience who couldn't hear clearly saw this scene and began to speculate, thinking that something was about to happen.

"Is it still a book? Is it still worth it?" King Jiangdu felt a bit of bitterness on his face when he heard it, knowing that if he let it go, today's Buddhist commentary will soon become Chen's Dharma commentary!
He was not the only one to see this. Seeing that something was wrong, the Buddha supporter finally said: "Everyone, I just asked people to bring in many classics, about forty Buddhist scriptures, twenty of which are the source of Dharma." Translator, just take his notes and explain them to you, so that you can know the value of Fa Qian's notes."

The words were sudden, but not surprising. Of course, everyone knew the meaning of those words, and they were just to stop Chen Zhi's conversation.

Although Wang Yan and others were not fully enjoying themselves, they also knew that it would be difficult to touch each other. In addition, they were also interested in Buddhism, so they all glared at Zhao Yuan and agreed.

Seeing several young novice monks taking out Buddhist scriptures one by one and spreading them out, Zhao Yuan's heart did not feel as relaxed as the pressure was relieved, but instead became more and more tense.

"As soon as this Buddhist scripture comes, I hope it won't affect the dissemination of Brother Chen's Dharma theory. Also, I forgot that I have to find a way to help Brother Chen promote his family's paper today, otherwise he will blame me. He seems to be very serious and has a plan, and I can't mess with his calculations."

Beside them, Leqi and Mingfa Monk looked at each other. The two of them were sitting on wax just now, but now when they saw the Buddhist scriptures opened, they both had an idea -

You have to praise the Buddha, otherwise it will be difficult for them to control their opinions and it will be difficult for them to step down.

King Jiangdu also came to his senses at this time and said with a smile: "Yes, let's read the Buddhist scriptures first, everyone in the audience is still waiting!"

Immediately, the onlookers in the audience started praising him one after another. After sitting awkwardly for a long time, they were finally remembered.

　The list will be tallied tomorrow!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)