The first prince of Song Dynasty

Chapter 78 The old monk

"Father, I heard that Zhao Kuangyin and the others are going to be attacked now, right? In fact, I have long disliked them." Han Tong and his son of the Han family were talking together.His son Han Hui couldn't wait to ask Han Tong.

This Han Hui was one of the rich second generations who wanted to punish Zhao Xu with Tao Bing and the others in Kaifeng. Later, Zhao Xu imprisoned him in the prison of the Dianqian Division, but he suffered a lot. Xu hated it extremely.

He hated him for embarrassing himself in front of so many people, hated that Zhao Xu was not as old as him, but why was his official position higher than his own?He hated that Zhao Kuangyin would die so young why he was the boss of the Dianqian Division, while his father was the deputy of the Guard Division.

The unbalanced Han Hui has always wanted to find an opportunity to take revenge fiercely. Now that he heard that the court was going to take Zhao Kuangyin under the knife, he was so happy that he didn't sleep well all night after knowing the news. He was so happy.

"Hui'er, don't talk nonsense. How can you, a little captain Zhiguo, talk about important court affairs?" Han Tong couldn't help scolding his son.

Speaking of which, Han Tong was a relatively loyal person, he only wanted to be loyal to the Zhou Dynasty, but he had no other thoughts, otherwise Chai Rong would not have reused him as a person.

"What the father said is that the child just wants to have a clear idea in his heart. The emperor is young now, and we servants have to take care of your majesty. What does the father mean?" He knew his father's temperament, so He said this on purpose.

Sure enough, Han Tong couldn't help nodding, and looked at his son with eyes full of approval, and then said something, which made Han Hui feel relieved.

"It's the court's intention to deal with Zhao Kuangyin. It's not up to us to decide. Now that the boss knows, don't talk nonsense, otherwise it will cause a drastic change." He gave his son a word, and then left. This son of mine went out on the back foot.

On the third floor of the Taoxiang Building, Zhao Kuangyin, Zhao Xu, Zhao Guangyi, Zhao Pu and Miao Xun were all eating together at this time. They only now know that this place is opened by Zhao Xu. Before, they only knew that the food here is novel and delicious. , Different people eat in different places.

While they were happy, someone from below reported that it was Han Tong's son, Han Hui, who insisted on going up to the third floor. It stands to reason that Han Hui's status at this time would not allow him to come up to the third floor, but this time he was It's unusual, saying that it won't be long before anyone will fight against his father again, and when the time comes, your Taoxianglou will have to change its doors.

"Brother, the son of Han Tong's education, is so powerless, no one dares to oppose him to the Han family, and he is really yawning like a toad for saying such a thing, what a big tone, let me go and deal with him." Zhao Guangyi Said to go downstairs.

But he was stopped by Zhao Xu: "Second Uncle, don't worry, I think he must have something to rely on, show us to make a plan, come and order, take Han Hui to the T-shaped place on the third floor, monitor the whole process, See what he said, be sure to record it, go."

What Zhao Xu thought was that Han Hui was relatively low-key before, but this time he saw that something must have happened. The person below said just now that there were a few young masters from other families with him this time, even Wang Yansheng was also included.

Zhao Kuangyin and the others have been in the room, chatting, expressing a few opinions on the current situation from time to time, and soon the sun has set, and Han Hui and the others are also drunk and left at this time. The intelligence collectors also sorted out the information and sent it to Zhao Xu.

Sure enough, Zhao Xu handed him to Zhao Kuangyin after reading it. Zhao Kuangyin frowned. Zhao Xu waved his hand to stop him from leaving.Let Zhao Kuangyin be quiet.

When everyone was puzzled, Zhao Xu handed the piece of paper to Zhao Guangyi and the others, and saw that it recorded in detail what Han Hui said. Capital city, take the opportunity to solve it, Han Hui is actively wooing Zhao Kuangyin's subordinates.

"This is simply an asshole. Big brother will end up like this if he devotes himself to the country. If it doesn't work, we will learn from Guo Taizu's side of Qingjun." Zhao Guangyi's temper is violent, and he can't stand it immediately when he sees this, and he can't choose what to say.

But everyone's eyes lit up when they heard his words, especially Zhao Pu was like a hungry wolf who found its prey, with green eyes shining, and everyone didn't speak to each other, tacit understanding.

Zhao Kuangyin was in a very complicated mood alone. He walked slowly on the street without anyone around him. He was really sad. He never thought that he would not escape the fate of being suspected. Is it really so difficult to be a loyal minister? ?
Unknowingly, he stepped into a wine shop. It is the busiest time for the wine shop at night. The night life is not very rich at this time. There is actually a storyteller in this wine shop. Zhao Kuangyin walked in and asked for A jug of wine, sit there and listen to what he has to say?
I just heard the gavel above me scared, just like a county magistrate going to court, I only heard the scholar say:

"Today we will talk about the creation of Tang Taizong Li Shimin, who created the prosperous age of the Tang Dynasty. We are talking about Li Shimin...".Zhao Kuangyin on the side became interested. Li Shimin was a person he admired very much, and he was the one who brought down half of the Tang Dynasty.

Once upon a time, Zhao Kuangyin also had a period of wanting to fight on the battlefield. Dismounting can easily govern a country and help a wise monarch create a prosperous age, just like Li Shimin, but Li Shimin later launched the Xuanwu Gate Change, and he is still a bit flawed.

Just at this time, the storyteller Hou Li Shimin of the Tang Dynasty had flaws in the coup before Li Shimin proclaimed himself emperor, but it brought about the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty. For this flaw, the storyteller slapped him hard: "It has become a necessary 'evil'!" The people below applauded.

Zhao Kuangyin also kept talking about necessary evil. The so-called necessary evil is a very far-fetched explanation for some unreasonable phenomena that have occurred in history, especially those that are contrary to human nature.That is to look at these phenomena with an existential and reasonable perspective.

Just as Li Shimin killed his elder brother and younger brother in the Xuanwumen Incident, this is against human nature, but he created the rule of Zhenguan, which is enough to be famous for future generations, this is a necessary evil, and this is a reasonable explanation.

At this time, the storyteller said: "Qin Shihuang is powerful enough. Since he came to the throne, he has enriched his national strength and swept the six countries, and ruled the world. However, Qin died before the second generation. Some people conquer the world and no one defends the world. This is the most sad thing. matters. Therefore, you must use extraordinary means at extraordinary times."

When Zhao Kuangyin heard this, he suddenly raised his head. Yes, some people conquered the world, but no one defended it. What a sad thing. Someone defeated a country as powerful as Daqin, but no one could defend it. It is the omen of Daqin's demise.

No one guards the world, isn't it exactly the situation of my Dazhou now?The first emperor Shizong went first, leaving behind the present emperor, a seven-year-old child, who is not yet a puppet at the mercy of others. In this way, does it mean that some people fight the world but no one fights the world.

At night Zhao Kuangyin had a dream from last night, it was exactly the same, what Chai Rong said was still the same, let Zhao Kuangyin be the emperor for the sake of the world, and when Zhao Kuangyin was about to ask, Chai Rong disappeared again, Zhao Kuangyin was attracted by that force back.

Zhao Kuangyin was going to go to Daxiangguo Temple to offer incense today, and today is the anniversary of Zhao Hongyin's death, so he took the men of the Zhao family to offer incense.Accompanied by Zhao Guangyi, Zhao Tingmei and Zhao Xu, Daxiangguo Temple is the largest Buddhist temple in Kaifeng.

Daxiangguo Temple is located in the center of Kaifeng, Bianjing City. It was built in the sixth year of Tianbao in the Northern Qi Dynasty.Originally named Jianguo Temple, in the first year of Yanhe in the Tang Dynasty, Emperor Ruizong of the Tang Dynasty named it Daxiangguo Temple in commemoration of his ascending to the throne from the King of Xiang.It is also the most famous Buddhist temple in Dazhou.

After Zhao Kuangyin and the others finished offering incense, Zhao Kuangyin walked slowly to the back mountain of the temple alone. At this time, there was no one in the back mountain. When Zhao Kuangyin was admiring the scenery in the mountain, suddenly an eminent monk in cassock appeared behind him. Although Zhao Kuangyin was surprised, he still wanted to salute the old monk honestly.

"The old monk thinks that the heavenly court of the benefactor is full, and Fangyuan of the Dige is a very rich and noble person, but the benefactor seems to have something on his mind, can you tell me to listen to the old man, and see if the old man can solve the problem for the benefactor?"

Zhao Kuangyin clasped his hands together: "Thank you, master. I want to ask the master about one thing. This matter is very important to the disciple. I hope the master can explain it." Everyone still believes in Bodhisattvas and gods.

"To tell the truth, Master, this disciple has reached a fork in the road of life. I don't know how to make a choice. I really don't know what to do?"

"Amitabha, what is difficult to do can be done, what is difficult to give up can be given up, and what is difficult to do can sublimate the soul of oneself. Is this the reason for the suffering of the donor?" The old monk did not open his eyes.

"Yes, my disciple is ignorant. Why is there a thin line between the sea of ​​Buddha and the sea of ​​demons? The disciple of the master thought he was on the way of Buddhism, but as if he heard the voice from the way of demons, the disciple suspected that he was full of the five poisons of greed, hatred and ignorance, instead of Self-knowledge, I don’t know if I’m following the path of Buddhism or the path of magic? Please ask the master to clarify.”

"Benefactor, the way of Buddhism and magic is just a difference of one thought, it all lies in one's own heart! Amitabha!"

"But my Buddha heart hurts the interests of others? I always think about the big picture and take the world as my own responsibility. But if the people in the world benefit, I will also benefit. If I benefit, then I will become a Buddha instead of a Buddha." Is it a demon?"

"The almsgiver has a picture. There is a saying in Buddhism. If I don't go to hell, who will go to hell. People should know how to choose, what is big and what is small, and what can bring benefits to the common people. I think that the Buddha Sakyamuni was a prince. The only heir to the throne, but he still sat under the Bodhi tree and became enlightened, why?"

(End of this chapter)