Chapter 3 third chapter

Shi Yansheng was anxious to leave Chang'an City. Ride the horse and walk on the only tree-lined road out of the city.The sun is going to the west, and the air is refreshing.Despite the monotonous rush of hoofbeats, he heard the lingering sound of the flute. ——Suddenly the horse staggered, and before he could see clearly why there was a bridle rope on the road, the horse roared, startled, and Shi Yansheng fell to the ground.As fast as lightning, several people rushed out of the forest, attacking him with swords and swords. Shi Yansheng was startled, and hastily drew his sword to parry.The dust is flying, and the ashen-faced people turned out to be their own people.

It was his subordinates, Guo Dun, Zhao Yihu, Wan Lecheng and four others, seven in total, all fugitives, retreated from Xuanwu Gate.Shi Yansheng restrained their weapons one by one, and the two sides confronted each other. Guo Dunwu has a short stature and has never been good at scheming. At this moment, he angrily reprimanded: "We belonged to the prince. If he was killed, you are more or less responsible!" Zhao Yihu is even more popular: "Now our army has dispersed and fled to Zhongnan Mountain. I didn't expect that I would flee when I was only in my thirties! This is all because of you!"

"General Shi has inexhaustible glory and wealth, right?" Such capable subordinates, who went in and out together to live and die together, also wronged him.Shi Yansheng threw his sword violently and stuck it in the ground. He shouted angrily: "You can kill me!" Everyone was startled. In fact, at the same time, the gates of Chang'an City have been strictly closed. Under the arrest warrant. A portrait of Shi Yansheng is hung at the exit of the city gate and at the cross road, and the fugitive who committed the crime of "deception and treason" is marked next to it.

The guards patrol very frequently. Huo Da rode to investigate, it was the emperor's order.This secret cannot be leaked.He commanded: "Under the order of the new crown prince, the rebel party must be arrested and wiped out!" These eight Jiujiu warriors who have nowhere to stay can't leave the city, can't enter the palace, and can't return home. There is no way out.finally…… It is surrounded by calligraphy and painting banners, jade decorations, and Buddha statues painted on fine silk.The rosewood bookcase is full of books. The crowd is waiting for Chen Xian to come out to meet, and it has been quite a while.Then whispered, full of hope:

"Based on the ten-year friendship between General Shi and Mr. Chen, he will definitely settle us down well." "Yes." One of them said, "Get a good night's sleep first." Suddenly a figure flickered. "I'm coming--" The figure stopped suddenly.Hiding behind a screen. Shi Yansheng waited like a frightened bird, hurriedly holding his sword on guard: "Who?" People came out, and at first glance, it was Chen Xian, his wife, son, daughter, etc., all of them looked embarrassed, and they knelt down. The eight people looked at each other in shock.

Chen Xian was helpless: "Wife and child are innocent, please forgive me!" Shi Yansheng hastily extended: "We also--just stay for a few days temporarily, and then plan later." When the other party heard it, his color changed: "Scared? Three days?" "Once it's safe to leave the city, then lead the crowd to fly far away, and won't burden Brother Chen." Chen Xian was dripping with cold sweat. "No, Brother Shi, I'm just a civil servant of the sixth grade, I can't bear it, I don't know anything about the inside story, and I don't want to know. I dare not take it—"

Zhao Yihu was in a hurry, and asked rudely: "Then you are dying?" The room was silent. Suddenly everyone felt down. Seeing that the matter has come to this point, Shi Yansheng also decided not to delay.Warriors have hard bones: "In that case, it's fine to bother me." Everyone stood up and turned to leave. "Wait a moment!" Chen Xian couldn't bear the severance of his ten-year friendship, and suddenly realized: "There is a place to go, I wonder if you are willing to wait?" Wan Lecheng and Guo Dun and others: "I am willing to go anywhere except the gate of hell."

"The world is so big, there is no way out." Chen Xiandao, "Why don't you escape into Buddhism?" "Being a monk?" "I have a long-standing friendship with the old abbot of Tianning Temple, who is 30 miles away from here. Our ancestors kept fragrant oils and made meritorious deeds. This temple was originally built in the Eastern Han Dynasty. Emperor Yang of the previous dynasty respected Buddhism and protected the temple for security." Tianning Temple 'The three characters are still inscribed by the imperial pen." Everyone looked at Shi Yansheng, waiting for him to decide where to go.He thought about it.

"Tianwei is still there, I believe officers and soldiers dare not trespass." Chen Xian emphasized, "As long as you keep your identities incognito, you will be able to take refuge in this place." "Forget it!" The hero is in trouble, and there is no choice. At this point, the official of this article let out a sigh of relief and let go of his worries. Kneeling under His Royal Highness, all heroes in the world have to bow their heads. "Tianning Temple" was originally built in the late Eastern Han Dynasty. Because there were five-color clouds in front of the temple, it was peaceful and quiet, just like God's blessing.

His calligraphy became the guard of this temple.The temple was built due to the mountain, sitting east to west, surrounded by mountains on three sides.How many buildings are hidden in the mist and rain, regardless of world affairs. The main hall is quite majestic.I saw incense, flowers, oil lamps, buildings, streamers, and treasure covers, all arranged solemnly.There are three purple and gold sitting statues enshrined in the center: Sakyamuni Buddha in the middle, pharmacist Liuliguang Tathagata on the left, and Amitabha Buddha on the right.There are sixteen statues on both sides of the hall, with Manjusri Bodhisattva on the east and Puxian Bodhisattva on the west.Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva at the back of the main hall stands on the head of a carp, in the vast sea, with Shancai and Dragon Maiden on both sides.

There are many rules, and the position is fixed. Eight people knelt down in silence. When they step into the mountain gate and pass the "three liberations": the door of emptiness, the door of no appearance, and the door of no work, they will know that the history of life is temporarily interrupted, and the world is left behind.After passing Mingjing Pond, Water and Land Hall, and Heavenly King Hall...then you can see the four characters of "Fuer Dharma Gate". The abbot is Master Deyuan. He is about sixty years old.The eyebrows are high, the cheekbones are high, and the appearance is dignified.His back is straight, and he has five strands of silvery-white beard, not long, thick, or dense, because he is well-trimmed and scrupulously trimmed. The abbot read Chen Xian's private letter: "...All those who come are soldiers. I would like to put down the butcher knife, abandon the vulgarity and become a monk. Abbot Wanwang is merciful and merciful. He will save all sentient beings. He will be included as a monk. Because of Chen's appointment, he will be shaved so that he can reach the other side early..."— — There is also a box of silver attached. The abbot, Aijie, saw a stain on the paper, and quickly flicked it away with his fingers to make it spotless.road: "Keep your head up." A group of warriors raised their heads.The abbot frowned: "The eyes are menacing, and the murderous intent is so strong, you can't stop it." One of them, Zhao Yihu, interrupted: "But don't those Bodhisattvas also look at each other with anger?" The abbot was displeased, and explained: "In order to subdue demons and subdue demons, they glared like diamonds, and they still have a compassionate heart." "Abbot, we all have cruel faces and kind hearts." Shi Yansheng was afraid that no one would be left here, so he gave in and said: "After deep thinking, I hope to put down the butcher's knife and become a Buddha immediately, devote myself to studying the Dharma, and ignore worldly affairs. Abbot Wanwang will guide you." Seeing the old monk thinking deeply.Then Guo Dun had no choice but to pretend: "When I came here, it was like seeing my own parents—" The words were not finished yet, it touched the pain of Shi Yan's mother's life and death, seeing him humming back with sadness, he quickly stopped talking. But in order to find a way out, Wan Lecheng also put on a serious face: "I must love the temple as I love my own eyeballs!" Among these subordinates, some descendants who were unwilling to resign themselves took out the money they secretly hid to show their determination.Shi Yansheng took off his saber and threw it towards the center of the hall, next to the silver box.A clang made the abbot feel moved.Let's look at Chen Xian, a high-ranking official. "Amitabha. The old monk will help you wait. First teach people to give you comprador materials, make clothes, shoes, monk hats, cassocks, worship utensils, etc., and then choose an auspicious day for shaving." Shi Yansheng said without thinking: "There is no need to be too polite in red tape, just a quick shave." When the abbot heard this, he stared at him: what an arrogant warrior.Nostrils snort: um—— "Shaving is of great significance, do you understand? The only part of the human body that continues to grow after adulthood is the beard and hair. The ever-growing beard and hair have the meaning of competition, can induce fighting spirit, and make people not pure, so they are all shaved off." The crowd knew they were too impatient, so they didn't dare to say more.Only now did I understand the grievances under other people's roofs. "If you want to know the past, you have to accept it in this life; if you want to know the future, you have to do it in this life. Why you waited so far is also a cause and effect. Take a good meditation these few days." The incense is burning. The white smoke curled up but quietly, like a ray of sky. The abbot slowly lifted the almanac. Time passed very slowly. until that day. The precept site is in the dharma hall, only the sound of drums and bells. Hundreds of monks, dressed in cassocks, lined up in two shifts in the dharma hall. Shi Yansheng and the other eight people had already changed into brand new and clean monk clothes, they were not used to it, and they looked at each other very awkwardly. But this is the beginning of saying goodbye to the world of mortals and escaping into Buddhism. I had to put my palms together and kneel down to worship. The abbot holds a clean bottle, dips his fingers in the fragrant soup, and gently sprinkles three drops on the head of the precepted person, so that his heart will be refreshed, his worries will not invade, and he will get rid of vulgarity. The preceptor began to use his sword for everyone. The razor was shaved up and down from the bottom, and the black hair fell out in locks and locks. He shaved and recited verses while shaving, and in the end, there was a small bun on his head.If this pinch goes to the ground, his six roots will be clean. Shi Yansheng only felt very "cool". Worth mentioning. The abbot said in a deep voice: "Shaving today, the dharma name is 'Jingyi', from then on, I will be free from vulgarity, and I will follow the three refuges and five precepts." The fate of all is the same.A, B, C, D, E... Even the beards "do not leave a blade of grass". All showed their true colors. The majestic voice rang in my ears: "Remember: first, you must take refuge in the Three Jewels; second, you must take refuge in Buddhism; and third, you must take refuge in your teachers and friends. This is the 'Three Refuges'. For the 'Five Precepts', the first abstains from killing, the second abstains from stealing, the third abstains from sexual misconduct, and the fourth abstains from greed. Alcohol, five precepts against lying..." He is the most easily distracted when he is shaving until Wan Le is successful. Hearing that he has to give up all the five joys in life, his scalp is damaged when he moves.The preceptor is not happy.The other monks snickered. ——In the main hall not far away, there was also a visitor who was offering incense and peeping in, and he couldn't help laughing. A joss stick hit him on the head.Then there is a childish voiceless sound like a slap in the face: "drink!" Because he is a warrior, he subconsciously made a sensitive parry, and was setting up his posture. To be honest, the "attacker" was a child. He is only ten years old.The eyes are as thick as lacquer, and the earballs are soft.Chubby, like a small Maitreya Laughing Buddha. Everyone was a little stunned. The abbot ordered: "I met your senior brother." The eight people looked at each other in dismay—even in a monastery, there must be divisions of power and class. "Brother" is named Xiao Ke. They followed Xiao Ke and passed by outside the Daxiong Hall.The scholar who picked up the incense looked down.Biting her lip, she didn't dare to snicker.Several newly shaved, bald heads, through the crooked hallway, into the inner courtyard... They sleep in the same room with the monks in the temple at night. The ceremony was cumbersome and formal, and I fell into a dream.As if just falling asleep, suddenly heard the bell ringing. Fifth watch. The eight people who were used to fighting were startled by the unexpected sound, and immediately jumped up, alert and in unison.In the half-brightness, I saw meditating monks on the left and right. They woke up early in the morning and hadn't gotten out of bed yet. They didn't disturb others, and they just managed to meditate, but they have been harassing them. Shi Yansheng couldn't find his own weapon. As soon as he stroked his head, he was green and bald. He was also a monk. "Hey, is this a dream?" One of the colleagues collapsed, wanting to fall asleep again. Shi Yansheng only thought: "Wishing is an unbearable nightmare. Life and death are full of thrills, but once you wake up from the panic and find that you are still in bed, you will be very happy..." This is not a dream. Before the monks got up, they put their palms together and silently recited a verse: "From dawn to dusk, all sentient beings return to each other. If you lose your body under your feet, may you be reborn in this pure land..." They put their shoes on, and their movements were soft and silent. The newly shaved ones pushed and pulled each other, and the one who was lying on the bed was lifted up, which was extremely rude. Guo Dun and Zhao Yihu made a "snoring, snorting" sound from their mouths and noses when they washed, which was too noisy. Xiao Ke hurriedly gestured for silence: "—" And quietly said: "Let me teach you how to wash your face." Zhao Yihu put on a tiger face, surprised: "What? 'Teach' us to 'wash our faces'?" Xiao Ke gave a demonstration: "Washing can't make any noise, and the movement should be quiet. Wipe your face as soon as you wipe your face, and you can't wipe your head again. If you wipe your head, there are four disadvantages: one is the dirty bucket, the other is greasy towel, the third is dry hair, and the fourth is damage to the eyes. Washing After finishing my face, I went back to the bed and folded the quilt." He went to the bed: "When folding the quilt, you should pinch the two corners of the quilt and not shake it to fan the wind. After that, follow the bell to chant scriptures, worship Buddha, and burn incense every day..." Zhao Yihu whispered to Guo Dun and others: "Oh, this baby is quite skilled." Xiao Ke is positive: "The poor monk's dharma name is 'Xiao Ke'." Shi Yansheng looked interesting: "Xiao Ke, how many years have you been a monk?" "ten years." "How old are you?" "Ten years old." "Did Mom and Dad send it in?" "Without parents, all four things are empty." Xiao Ke said plainly, "Since I was a child, I have had predestined relationships and desires, and suddenly I am enlightened, understand the karma of the dharma realm, and believe in the retribution of karma. Make a big vow to help all sentient beings be liberated, and reach the other shore as soon as possible." The new monks looked at each other and shook their heads: "I don't understand. What about you?" Guo Dun looked at Xiaoke again: "I don't understand. What about you?" Xiao Ke is innocent and wise.This is the catchy reasoning he kept chanting, and he shook his fat little head: "I don't understand either - but I 'get'!" Guo Dun scratched his head: "How profound." Xiao Ke replied with the demeanor of "senior brother", not angry but powerful: "Everyone, please follow me." The eight people followed suit solemnly.Some of them must feel that "a tiger falls in Pingyang and is bullied by a dog". Morning class chanting. At noon, Fang eats in the Zhaitang. I'm hungry, I can't control the simplicity and elegance of the monks, and I haven't given up the bad habit of gobbling.As soon as the sound of chewing at home stopped, it turned out that the surroundings were silent. Seeing Xiao Ke stopped the bamboo chopsticks and looked at them, he knew the trick.But Shi Yansheng was full of worries, so he didn't move his chopsticks much. "Quiet one!" I didn't know it was me for a while. "Junior Brother Jingyi!" "Oh--?" "Why did you stop the chopsticks?" "The food is very bland, I can't eat it." "It's better to eat. You should know 'one meal a day, no food after noon'." Everyone with their mouths full of food immediately started working hard again. Xiaoke has made arrangements: "Eat well. According to the needs of the temple, I will assign work on behalf of the abbot. Later, we will clean, grow vegetables, copy scriptures, receive, and ring the bell. Everyone has to work. Also, 'A day without work is a day without work. Food'." Xiao Ke still calmed down: "Buddha-nature comes out half-starved—" Shi Yansheng felt depressed for no reason, and had nowhere to vent his resentment, so he stood up abruptly: "Go to work!" Leaving his seat in stride. Everyone watched it off.The burly general rang the bell and went. The big clock of Tianning Temple has a background. It has an iron body with a bronze edge, and the joints of copper and iron are integrated.It weighs about ten thousand catties.Upper engraving: Usually, this ten thousand catty bell strikes clear, vigorous and distant. Today, the bell striker felt depressed and only looked for a way out from the big clock. The sound shook the whole mountain. Xiao Ke hurried to the bell tower. The abbot Yuan heard that something was wrong and blamed him a few words.Xiao Ke, who was out of breath, came to make a theory.Walking and saying: "Jingyi...your 'hour'...something is wrong...the abbot...you want me to come..." The back of Shi Yansheng's black clothes was drenched with sweat, and the color was darkened in large swaths.He ignored it and continued venting. Xiao Ke took a breath, and his Buddha nature came again.Only waiting for Shi Yansheng to be exhausted before calling him over. The little one is like a big brother instead: "Don't you notice that your bells are restless?" "What about us adults, do you understand?" "This clock has regulations on how to strike it, tight or slow, long or short. There are 108 strokes in the morning and evening. One hundred and eight strokes are divided into three passes, each with thirty-six strokes. Thirty-eight strokes. Among the six strokes, there are eighteen strokes each. Do you understand the content here?" To Xiao Ke's rhetorical question, Shi Yansheng was speechless. Xiao Ke is dignified and mature: "This is a wake-up call to wake up all beings who are addicted to the six realms, and let us wake up from our troubles—" "What's bothering you?" Facing this troubled man, Xiao Ke showed a pure and original smile. "'none'!"