Swallow Back

As long as you don't make too much noise to affect the effect of the monk's explanation, there are no rules.

The scene was really eye-opening.

Even in the 21st century, Liu Yun's impression of the Buddhist Dharma Assembly is still that the believers are sitting upright and meticulous, the monks are high and dignified, and they are talking about nothingness and beauty.

Let alone the sixteenth century!

In this era, many eminent monks and great virtues are actually religious lords, the kind with law enforcement powers, who can pull out the people who are not respectful enough to beat the board at any time.The atmosphere will only become more tense and serious.

Only this Zengzong Dharma Assembly is where the believers are leisurely and unrestrained, the monks are approachable and amiable, and all they speak are vernacular that can be understood by the illiterate.

It's no wonder that people can win the hearts of the people.

……

This is a humble thatched house on the outskirts of Long Island.

Not far away are fields, fruit trees, river beaches, and roads.Many farmers have just finished their work, carrying hoes, fishing nets and bamboo baskets, and they come to the lectures before they have been cleaned off from the mud and sand.However, there are also decent people who are well-dressed and polite, and their clothes are not luxurious but clean and tidy.

Men, women, young and old, rich and poor, high and low, all treated equally and sat around without distinction.

There is quite a primitive illusion of equality for all.

Liu Yun accepted the proposal of the Qingsheng monk, and brought his "family" to participate in the ceremony of Yixiangzong.

And here it is.

After listening to the monk's explanation, Liu Yun suddenly realized why the sect was so popular.

In a nutshell, "We can become a Buddha without trouble or fatigue." This kind of concept is a big killer for the bottom-level people with limited income and little education, and it can also attract those who are materially rich but spiritually poor. The middle class and even the rich.

But relying on ideas alone may not be enough to form a stable organizational structure.

It is not enough to make the people believe in it from the bottom of their hearts and obey the management of the monks.

There must be other factors.

Liu Yun thought so.

Then I saw that the monk presiding over the Dharma meeting ended his explanation in only one to two ten minutes and announced that he would enter the next agenda.

"Our Yixiang sect's Dharma is so concise and to the point, we don't take any mystical stuff from other sects. Some of you have heard it before, and some are hearing it for the first time. Anyway, you can go back and think about it... Then what else do you have? Questions? Feel free to ask."

After hearing the monk's words, Liu Yun thought that the next question-and-answer session was about the teachings.

however--

Standing up at this time was a skinny old peasant woman with a rickety back, she was frightened but couldn't wait to say: "Master! I used to be from Nara. I came here when I heard that life is better here. On the way, my son fell ill, but I didn't have the money to pay for it." Doctor, someone told me... told me that after I believe in Xiangzong, I can ask the masters for help..."

Hearing this, the monk nodded seriously: "The believers in the world are all one family. The poor monk has made a note of this, and will send a doctor there later. If there are other inconveniences, just ask."

The peasant woman knelt down on the ground gratefully.

Then an old man with a short stature, white beard and hair, and decent clothes said worriedly: "Master, my younger brother has suddenly become obsessed with gambling recently. He doesn't care about doing things every day. His business has been ruined and he is becoming more and more confused. What should I do?" What to do?"

The monk thought for a moment when he heard the words, and slowly said: "The poor monk will negotiate with all the casinos in Long Island and order them to restrain the customers who are too addicted. Think carefully about the reason! If necessary, come to the poor monk afterwards."

The old man sat down thoughtfully.

Then there was a ragged but energetic young man who mourned: "Master, I have liked each other with Xiao Ye Zi from the neighbor's house since we were young, but her father disagreed, saying that I would make women suffer if I was too poor. Married to the owner of the Kikyo store as the second wife... Is he right? What should I do?" 1

The monk looked it over carefully, and said with a smile: "Looking at your appearance, you are indeed penniless. But after all, you are young and have a future. How about this, the poor monk will come forward and persuade your sweetheart's father to give him another year of hard work , this year, you will be placed in the delivery team to Gifu, if you can seize the opportunity to stand out, the opinions of outsiders will definitely change."

One after another, they all talked about the trivial matters of their parents, and none of them asked about Buddhism. 1

The monks also promised to help solve the problem.Even if it can't be solved, at least the attitude is very friendly.

In the end, two strong and strong men came forward, and they stepped forward without giving in. One said that the other party had occupied half of his own land, and the other said that he hadn't.When I asked about the title deed, it was destroyed a few years ago.

Therefore, the monks could not understand the truth, so they could only persuade them calmly, telling them the truth of how neighbors live in harmony.

In the end, the two big men were persuaded, no longer fighting for the ownership of the half-anti-land, but unanimously agreed to dedicate it to Yixiangzong as a monk's property-in fact, judging from the fact that these two men are both physically strong, we know that they must be The rich peasants in some industries would not have quarreled over Hantanda.

It's just that there is a lack of a mediator in the middle.

So everyone is happy.

After solving these worldly troubles, the lecturer monk took a few minutes to repeat the doctrinal issues.

Apparently, most of the people came here just to ask for help, and they were not interested in the teachings. They just pretended to listen for a while, and then left one after another.

About [-]% of them really became interested, went to the monks who were giving lectures, and formed a circle to inquire carefully about taking refuge in the Yixiang sect.

However, it does not include someone who came under the pseudonym "Kojiro Manshiya" but whose real identity was "Ryuun Sasaki" and brought his wife and maid.

This guy has been watching coldly and disapprovingly. After listening to the monk's explanation perfunctorily, he turned around and left without any regrets.

However, he didn't look for the monk, but the monk found him.

"The benefactor... well, it's you, please stay!"

Chapter 199 The Rebel Organization Claiming to be the "Shinsengumi"

Liu Yun who was called stopped, turned around, showed a polite but vigilant expression, and said cautiously, "Do you have any orders?"

The monk who was giving the lecture came forward quickly, showed a friendly smile, looked up and down, and asked slowly: "The poor monk originally thought that the new faces participating in this puja would encounter difficulties, so they asked us You have always asked Zong for help, so just now you have mentioned the things you need help one by one. But you have been the only one who has remained silent. Then why did you come here?"

Liu Yun suddenly felt embarrassed, as if he didn't know how to answer, he said to him from left to right: "Master, you are so straightforward... Don't you come here because you are interested in Yixiangzong?"

Hearing the words, the lecture monk shook his head slowly and said: "It's not necessary. We are not as hypocritical as other Buddhist sects. Newcomers come to the Dharma conference for the first time, most of them are asking for something, only very few intend to convert. But this is not important Well, if you are willing to be there, you are a guest. As long as you gradually understand the situation of Yixiangzong, you will slowly and subtly influence it—so, if you are here for some purpose, don’t have too many worries. The poor monk will definitely not force you because of this. You were taught."

"Hmm..." Liu Yun was stunned for a moment, his eyes shifted, and he said hesitantly: "It's my heart of a villain who cares about the belly of a gentleman... In fact, I also came here when I encountered problems and needed help, but I didn't ask for help. I always asked Zong for help, but a certain wealthy businessman said that he wanted me to come here to listen to a Dharma conference, so he was willing to help me."

"That's not bad." The monk who was giving the lecture suddenly nodded, glanced at Azaji Jinghe and Rinko Akiyama behind Liuyun, and asked with great interest: "Then what do you think of today's ceremony?"

Although he peeped at the female relative, the guy's eyes were very innocent, and he didn't seem to have any bad intentions. 1

After hearing this, Liu Yun smiled and said: "You speak very well. Whether it is explaining Buddhism or mediating family affairs for the people, it is just right."

The lecture monk was relieved and sighed: "Even if it's just a polite word, thank you for your compliment. In fact, the poor monk just got the qualification to be a lecturer a few months ago, and he is still very nervous! It would be nice to be able to help everyone .”

Just as Liu Yun was about to answer a few words casually, he suddenly became alert and felt a strong movement around him.

It seems that there are hostile forces outside the thatched hut of this method meeting?

Then Asagi Jinghe also reacted immediately, and subconsciously held down the handle of the knife.

Akiyama Rinko was a little slower and ready to fight.

After all, the two ladies are people who have experienced battles for a long time. Even if their eyes and ears are not as sharp as Liu Yun's, they are still much better than ordinary people.

At this moment, they all thought that their identities were exposed, and they were going to be besieged by Yi Xiangzong, so naturally they couldn't keep calm.

But Liu Yun changed his mind, thinking that there may be another mystery in it, and planned to wait and see.

So he quickly reached out and held the arms of the two girls, signaling to be calm and don't have to react too aggressively.

In an instant, Azahime Igawa and Rinko Akiyama stopped their movements, allowing their wrists to be tightly held by strong hands.Probably already understood the meaning of the hint!

Liu Yun didn't have eyes behind his back, so he didn't know what kind of expressions they had at the moment.

It's just that the person opposite happened to see it clearly.

The monk who was giving the lecture saw that the new guest did not intend to answer at all, but instead squeezed the hands of the female relatives in public, and then the two female relatives were a little shy and coy but did not resist... a little annoyed on the spot.

Don't think that monks don't understand this.

Yixiangzong does not pay attention to clear rules and precepts, can "eat meat with his wife's belt", and is no stranger to the affairs of men and women.

How can I do whatever I want at home? How can I do it on the spot?Simply risqué.

The lecture monk was planning to reprimand him.

suddenly--

With a sharp whistle, the door of the thatched house was pushed open, and a large group of uninvited guests broke in with knives and guns.

The first is a handsome man who makes people look tired, and the second is a hideous and terrifying one-eyed dragon.

The handsome man shouted loudly: "Yi Xiangzong is cheating more people again! Our 'Zhensengumi' will not let these bald donkeys get what they want!"

Seeing this, the men, women and children in the room were suddenly confused and exclaimed.

Some people tried to run out in a panic, but this group of people who called themselves the "Shensengumi" had already blocked all the doors and windows with knives and guns. 1

In the end, everyone could only shrink back into the room tremblingly, watching ten or twenty uninvited guests surround them.

Liu Yun took a glance and knew that these 20 people were all strong swordsmen.

But it's just "good".

Even if he is alone, Liu Yun is sure to fight, not to mention now that he has two assistants by his side, if he wants to fight, he can probably win.

But he didn't want to fight.

He just acted like an ordinary person, holding Igawa Azaki and Akiyama Rinko's wrists into a ball, pretending not to dare to resist, and wanting to see the follow-up development.

When the two ladies saw someone among the uninvited guests rushing in from the outside, they both turned pale with fright. They looked at each other and tacitly pretended nothing happened, and just followed silently.

But Liu Yun was so focused on serious matters that he didn't pay attention to his companion's reaction.

……

"Be quiet, be quiet! Don't be afraid, don't be afraid! We, the Shinsengumi, are not bad people. On the contrary, we want to keep everyone from being deceived by the Ichizo sect!"

The handsome man in the lead seemed to be trying to say something.

However, the crying, wailing, begging for mercy and slight cursing of the people are always heard.

The handsome man couldn't speak normally at all.

So the other leader of the so-called "Zhenxuan Group", the one-eyed dragon with a hideous appearance snorted, thrust his long knife into the ground, and roared, "If you don't keep quiet, I'm going to strike!" 1

Men, women and children were terrified when they saw this, but their voices only became smaller and did not disappear.

Cyclops did what he said, he grabbed a young man who kept muttering quietly, and kicked him hard.

"Ah!" screamed, and the young man curled up in pain.

The room suddenly fell silent.

The rest of the people finally did not dare to make a sound.

Seeing this, the handsome man shook his head dissatisfied: "Kiryu! Our enemy is a liar of Isato, not an innocent victim!"

Cyclops rolled his eyes and snorted: "Sawaki, you are too pedantic! If you don't do anything, who will listen to you?"

The handsome man frowned, but did not retort.