Chapter 3 four, five, six

Four bald boy On March 11th of the third year of Ren'an, when Lord Qingsheng was fifty-one years old, he fell ill and made a vow to become a monk and enter the Tao, with the dharma name of Jinghai.Perhaps it is precisely because of this that he recovers from his illness and can enjoy his life to the fullest.During this period, the Ping family's reputation really shocked the government and the public. What everyone envied was like the grass and trees seeing the spring breeze, and what the family longed for was like a hundred grains meeting the rain.Speaking of the noble sons of the Liuboluo family, no matter what kind of famous family they are, they cannot be compared with them.The brother-in-law of Ping Da Nayan Shi Zhongqing, who entered Taoism [1], once said: "People who are not from the Ping family are all inferior." Therefore, people in the world want to find some reason. It has a relationship with Ping's family.Not only that, even how to fold the collar and how to fold the black hat [2], as long as it is said to be in the style of Liuboluo, people all over the world will follow suit.

No matter what kind of virtuous king or lord he is, or how good he is in governing the country, it is inevitable that some boring people will gather in some unnoticed places and spread some gossip. This is a common thing in the world.Only during the heyday of the Taoist Xiangguo, there was no gossip about the Ping family.This is because there are unique arrangements for entering the Dao Xiangguo.He selected three hundred fourteen, five, and six-year-old boys, all with short hair around their ears, and wearing red straight jackets [3], and asked them to walk around the capital to search for people who spoke ill of the Ping family. He immediately notified his accomplices, broke into his house, confiscated his assets and furniture, and arrested the man in Liuboluo's mansion.Therefore, even if ordinary civilians see it with their eyes and feel dissatisfied in their hearts, they don't dare to speak out.Not only the pedestrians on the street, but even the horses and carts passing by on the road, the bald boy who saw Liu Poluo avoided it far away.It can be said that "you don't ask your name when you enter and exit the forbidden door, and the chief officials of the capital look sideways at him" [4].

-------------------------- 【1】Qingsheng was the minister of the Taizheng, and after he became a monk, he was called the Prime Minister of Taoism.Entering the Tao is the honorific title for ministers after they become monks. [2] Black cloth straight caps, there are straight ones, called Liwu hats; there are also folded ones, called Zhewu hats. 【3】Similar to the mandarin jackets of the Qing Dynasty in my country, there are buckles on the chest and a ligation belt at the subsidy mouth.When the warrior went into battle, the armor was put on the outside of it. [4] See Chen Hong's "Song of Everlasting Sorrow": "If you don't ask when you go in and out of the forbidden gate, the chief officials of the capital will look sideways at you."

-------------------------- Fives Hedi Ronghua After entering the Dao Xiangguo, not only did he enjoy all the glory, but all his family and grandchildren also flourished.The eldest son Chongsheng served as the internal minister and left general, the second son Zongsheng served as Zhongnayan and right general, the third son Zhisheng served as three lieutenant generals, and the eldest grandson Weisheng served as four major generals. There are more than 30 people in the hall, and there are also more than 60 people who hold official positions in the Weifu and provincial departments. At that time, there seemed to be no other people in the political circle, and the power was overwhelming.

In the previous era of Emperor Shomu [1], in the fifth year of the godstrider (728), the imperial court began to set up the general of the Zhongwei Prefecture. Since the Zhongwei Prefecture was changed to the Jinwei Prefecture in the fourth year of Datong (809) [2], the brothers were divided into left and right. There are only three or four times for the general on the right.During the reign of Emperor Wentoku[3], Fujiwara Ryobo was the right minister and the left general; Fujiwara Ryosuke was the right general with Dai Nagon.During the reign of Suzakuin [4], the general on the left was Mr. Onomiya Minorai, and the general on the right was Mr. Kujo Shizi.In the post-Lengquanyuan【6】period, the general on the left was Mr. Dai Nijo Gyoko, and the general on the right was Mr. Horikawa Yoritada, both sons of Mido Sekibaku【7】Michijo Fujiwara.At the time of Nijoin [8], the general on the left was Mr. Jibumatsu [9], and the general on the right was Mr. Kanemi Tsukiraki [10]. Both were the sons of Mr. Fujiwara Tadamichi, Mr. Fujiwara of Hoshoji Temple [11].These people are all children of the Regent Guan Bai's family, and ordinary people do not have such an honor.The descendants of those who used to be ashamed to be in the palace, now wear official uniforms of forbidden colors [12], and are dressed in silk brocade. They are also ministers and generals, and brothers are also left and right generals. Things are weird enough.

In addition, Duke Qingsheng has eight daughters, all of whom will also be married, and the blessings are not small.A daughter made a marriage contract with Hana Yancheng Fanqing in Sakuracho when she was eight years old. After the Heiji Rebellion [13], she resigned and married the left minister of Hanayamain [14], and gave birth to several sons.The reason why Cheng Fanqing is called Sakuracho Nagon is because he is elegant and elegant, and he loves the cherry blossoms of Mount Yoshino. He planted many cherry trees on his territory and built houses among the cherry trees.Therefore, people who come to see flowers call this place Sakuracho.Cherry blossoms usually bloom for seven days and then wither. Cheng Fanqing felt that it was a pity, so he prayed to God Amaterasu[15] to extend the flowering period to three seven days.At that time, the emperor's sages and gods also showed their divine virtues, and the flowers also had aura. According to people's wishes, they could really keep the flowering period for twenty days.

A daughter was established as a queen, and the prince she gave birth to was established as a prince, and later ascended the throne as emperor, and the queen mother was given the title of courtyard, called Jianlimen courtyard [16].Since she is the daughter of the Prime Minister of Taoism and the mother of the world, her honor and glory are self-evident.There is also a daughter who is the wife of Prince Regent of Rojojo[17]. When Emperor Takakura was in power, she was named adoptive mother[18], and she was treated as a "quasi-third empress" by special permission. She was called Shirakawa-kun, and she was a very important person.The other is the wife of Mr. Puxian Temple [19], one is the wife of Lengquan Da Nayan Takayoshi, and the other is the wife of Shichijo repair doctor Nobu Takayoshi [20].In addition, there is a daughter born to a shrine maiden from Itsukushima Shrine in Aki, who served as an official in the palace of Emperor Goshirakawa; there is another who was born to Tokiba, a handyman at Kujo-in [21], and served as a lady at Hanayama-in. In service, he is called Langxia Jun.

Japan is also called Akitsu Island. It is divided into sixty-six countries. Among them, there are more than thirty countries under the jurisdiction of the Heike family, which already exceeds half of the country's land. There are countless other manors and fields.The hall is full of beautiful flowers, like flowers and brocades; cars and horses gather, and the gates are like a city. Gold from Yangzhou, pearls from Jingzhou, silk from Wujun, brocade from the Shujiang River, all kinds of rare treasures are available. "The foundation of singing halls and dancing pavilions, the play of fish, dragons, jujubes and horses" [22], even the emperor's house and fairy cave are nothing more than this.

-------------------------- 【1】Emperor Shomu is the forty-fifth emperor of Japan (reigned from 724 to 748). 【2】The Jinwei Mansion is the most important of the various guard mansions, responsible for guarding the imperial palace, serving as guards and guards of honor during court meetings. 【3】Emperor Wentoku is the fifty-fifth emperor of Japan (reigned from 850 to 858). [4] Suzakuin is the name of the sixty-first emperor of Japan, Emperor Suzaku (reigned from 930 to 945) after his abdication. [5] Zhenxin Gong is the posthumous title of Fujiwara Tadahira. [6] Goreizumin Temple is the name of the seventieth emperor of Japan, Emperor Reisen (reigned from 1045 to 1068) after his abdication.

【7】The honorific title for Hosariji Temple built by Mr. Fujiwara.Guan Bai is the Minister of Regent. 【8】Nijo-in is the title of Emperor Nijo (reigned from 1158 to 1165), the seventy-eighth emperor of Japan, after his abdication. 【9】Pine is the place name of Jifangjia. 【10】Moon wheel is the name of the villa where Kanshi lives. 【11】Hoseiji Temple is the residence of Fujiwara Tadamichi. [12] Colors that cannot be worn without permission include blue, red, yellow dan, gardenia, deep purple, deep scarlet, and deep sorrel. [13] In the first year of Heiji (1159), Minamoto Yoshitomo and others conspired against him, imprisoned Emperor Shirakawa, and moved to Emperor Nijo.Pingqingsheng raised troops to quell the chaos, and in the first month of the following year, the Yi Dynasty was destroyed, which is known as the Pingzhi Rebellion in history.From then on, the power in the court belonged to the Ping family.

【14】That is Fujiwara Kanya. 【15】Amaterasu is the goddess of the sun. 【16】Tokuko, the daughter of Taira Kiyomori, entered the palace in the first year of Cheng'an (1171) as the concubine of Emperor Takakura, became the middle palace (that is, the empress) in the second year, and gave birth to a son Yanren in the second year of Zhicheng (1178) The Prince, the fourth year of Jisei, the Prince ascended the throne as Emperor Antoku.In the first year of Yanghe (1181), the honorary title of the palace was Jianlimenyuan. 【17】That is, Fujiwara Jishi. [18] The emperor's adoptive mother, as usual, is usually served by the prince (princess).The quasi-three empresses are given salaries according to the treatment of empress dowagers, empress dowagers, and empresses. 【19】That is, Fujiwara Kitori. 【20】The chief of the "repair job" of the institution in charge of the repair and construction of the palace. [21] Refers to the empress dowager Fujiwara Makoto at that time. [22] Quoting from "Selected Works·Bao Zhao Wucheng Fu": "Ruo Fuzao's tent, the foundation of singing and dancing pavilions; Xuanyuan green trees, the pavilion of fishing in Yilin; .” -------------------------- six only king Now that the Taoist Prime Minister has put the world under his control, he doesn't care about the world's criticism and people's ridicule, and just allows himself to do some unreasonable things.For example, there were two famous dancers in the capital at that time. They were sisters named Zhiwang and Zhinu, and they were the daughters of a dancer named Daozi.The elder sister Zhiwang is favored by the Taoist Prime Minister; the younger sister Zhinv is also respected by people in the capital.Duke Qingsheng built a luxurious house for his mother, and gave him one hundred shimi and one hundred guan coins every month, so that Daozi's family became prosperous and honored. In our country, dancers originated in the Tobain era, when two people named Shima Chitose and Wakamae began to dance this dance.The dancers first danced in white silk casual clothes, Liwu hats, and white sheaths and waist knives, so it is called male dance.Then he removed the black hat and waist knife, and only wore white silk casual clothes. This kind of singing and dancing is called white beat. The dancers in the capital heard and saw the king's luck, some were envious, and some were jealous.The envious person said: "Ah, Zhi Wang is so lucky. Who wouldn't want to have such an opportunity in the same career as a musician? It must be because of the word [1] in her name, so she is so good." Luck. Let’s try to use this character in our name.” So some people called it Zhiyi, Zhier, or Zhifu, Zhide.The jealous person said: "What does this have to do with names and characters? This is a blessing from previous lives." Therefore, many people do not add the character "Zi" to their names. Three years later, another famous dancing girl appeared in the capital, a native of Kaga, her name was "Buddha" and she was twenty-eight years old.People in Beijing said: "Although I have seen many dancers before, this is the first time I have seen such singing and dancing." Therefore, they all welcome her.But Ah Fu said: "Although I am well-known in the world now, I have not been called to the eminent Heike Taizheng to enter the Tao. It is really a pity. I might as well follow Le Nu's habit and come to see it by myself. Let's see." So one day, he came to the gate of Xibatiao Mansion [2].The person at the door went up and reported: "The famous Ah Buddha has come to the mansion to ask for an audience." The Taoist Xiangguo said, "Is that so? Such a dancer has to be called to come. There is no reason not to invite her." Besides, there is a king living here, no matter whether it is a god or a Buddha, she is not allowed to come in, let her go quickly!" Afo received such a cold reception, and when he was about to leave, the king said to the Taoist priest: "The dancing girl is not allowed. It is a common practice in the industry to call for self-invitation. Moreover, she is still young, so she came here suddenly. It is pitiful to be rejected so coldly. I also feel very sorry. I am also a person in this way, of course I also feel the same Even if you don't watch the dance or listen to the music, just see her, and then ask her to go back, she will be grateful. Please call her in, let's meet up." Rudao Xiangguo said: "Since you said so , let’s see her and tell her to go back.” He sent someone to summon her.Originally, Ah Fu got into the bullock cart and was about to go back after being strictly rejected, but he came back when he heard the second summons.The Taoist Xiangguo came out to meet each other and said: "I didn't want to see you today, but the king repeatedly persuaded me, so I came out to meet you. Now that we have met, why don't you listen to your song? Sing a popular tune first." [3] Let's go." Ah Fu said "obedience" and began to sing: I am a Jisong [4], Seeing you seems to live to be a thousand years old; On the turtle mountain of the pool in front of you, Flocks of cranes are playing. After repeating this song three times, all the listeners pricked up their ears and stared at it with amazement.The Taoist Xiangguo also applauded repeatedly, saying: "Your singing is very good, so the dance must also be very good. Let's have a look and call the drummer!" Then he called the drummer, ah The Buddha danced once to the sound of drums. Her hairstyle and appearance are all so charming, her voice rhythm is also very beautiful, and her dance is of course wonderful.The Taoist Xiangguo was fascinated by it, so he turned his whole mind to Afo.He asked Afo to stay in the mansion, Afo said: "What's wrong with you? I came here without calling, and I have been repelled by you. I was called back only because of the king's plea. What will Zhiwang think if she stays? I also feel sorry for her. Let me go out earlier." The Taoist Xiangguo said: "You must not go out. Since you are worried about Zhiwang, then ask Zhiwang to go out. Alright." Afo said, "How can this be done? I feel uneasy if I were allowed to stay with the king, and now I want to drive the king away and leave me alone, and I feel even more ashamed. If you think of me in the future and ask me to come again, I will come, let me go out today." The Prime Minister said, "This is absolutely not possible. Tell Zhiwang to go out quickly." He was urged three times in succession. Originally, Zhi Wang had expected this kind of thing to happen, but he didn't expect it to happen so soon.After receiving the urging to go out quickly, Zhi Wang packed up the scattered things and prepared to leave.As the saying goes: Resting under the same tree and fetching water in the same river are all fate in previous lives. Now we are going to say goodbye. Many tears that didn't help.But what's the use of nostalgia, after all, you have to leave, only Wang thought that he would leave here forever, and he should leave a little trace as a souvenir, so he wrote a short song on the paper partition with tears: The grass on the same plain, how can we talk about prosperity and withering; When the autumn frost arrives in the coming day, it will also turn into ashes. Then he got in the car and went back to his home.As soon as he entered the door, he lay down inside the paper door and burst into tears.When the mother and sister met, they asked her: "What's going on?" They didn't get an answer, and they found out the whole story after asking the woman who followed her.From then on, the monthly 100 guan money and 100 shimi were no longer sent.Now it is the Afo family who enjoy this kind of favor.People in the capital said: "I heard that only the king was kicked out of the Taoist mansion, let's go and play with her!" So some sent letters, and some sent envoys.But even though King Zhi has fallen into this situation, he has no intention of receiving guests, so he neither accepts letters nor sees envoys.Moreover, the hospitality of these people made her feel even more sad, and she shed tears all day long. After the year passed like this, in the spring of the next year, the Taoist Xiangguo sent envoys to Zhiwang and said, "How are you doing? Ah Fu always looks bored. Come and sing a current tune, dance some kind of dance. Let her relieve her boredom." Only Wang didn't reply to him.The Taoist Xiangguo said: "Why didn't the king reply to the letter? Probably because he didn't want to come here. If you don't want to come, just say it. I, Jinghai, have my own way." This word spread to the mother Daozi, and she was frightened He cried and taught Zhiwang a lesson and said: "Jiwang, why didn't you reply to the Taoist letter? That's better than hearing reprimands." Zhiwang said: "If I want to go, I will immediately agree to go. But I really don't want to go. Go, so I don’t know how to say it. This time, he said he can’t go, but he said he has his own way. I think it’s nothing more than driving us out of Beijing, or it’s my life. The worst is nothing more than that. Even if After leaving the capital, there is nothing to be sad about, even if it took my life, I don’t feel any pity now! I have been rejected by others, and I have no intention of seeing that person again.” So, still did not reply .Mother Daozi persuaded again: "Anyone who wants to live in this world must not violate the will of the Daoist Lord. Marriage between a man and a woman is determined in the previous life, not in this life. Sometimes people who love each other meet for the first time, but they separate soon; sometimes Although they were married by chance, they can stay together for life. The most unpredictable thing in the world is the matter between a man and a woman. If you are not recalled this time, if you say you will die because of it, I don’t think it will be so bad that you will be kicked out of Beijing. It is quite possible. If this is the case, you are still young, no matter whether you go to the humble countryside or live among the rocks and trees, you will still have a way to live, but your mother and I are old and weak, if you are driven out of the capital , Living in the country, living that unaccustomed life, it is terrible to think about it. Let me stay in the capital to die, this is also your filial piety to me and your blessing to the afterlife. "Although King Zhi felt that it would be very painful to go to the Taoist mansion again, he couldn't disobey his mother's order, so he cried and agreed to accept the summons. The sadness in his heart goes without saying. Zhiwang felt a little embarrassed to go into the mansion alone, so he brought his younger sister Zhinu and two other dancers, and the four of them took a car to the Xibatiao mansion.But he was not led to the previous residence, but to a very simple room. The king thought to himself: "Is this too much? I have no fault, but I was abandoned. Now even The standard of the house where I stayed was also lowered, it’s really unbearable, what should I do?” Her thoughts were also shown on her face, and she was afraid that people would see her, so she covered her face with her sleeve, but the tears still flowed out involuntarily. The sleeves rustled down.Ah Fu heard about it and felt pitiful, so he said to Rudao: "What's the matter! This is where she used to live, so tell her to come here. Or let me go out and meet her." Rudao Xiangguo But he said: "That can't be done." Ah Fu had no choice but to stay out.Afterwards, when he entered the Dao Xiangguo and met Zhiwang, he ignored her mood at all, and said, "How is it, how is it? Ah Fu often feels bored, so please sing a popular tune." Since Zhiwang came here, He didn't intend to go against Daoist Master's will, so he held back his tears and sang a popular tune: The Buddha is an ordinary person, I will eventually become a Buddha; Everyone has Buddha nature, It's a pity that there are such differences. Cried and sang twice.At that time, all the ministers of the Heike family, the courtiers, the doctors [5], and even the warriors present were moved to tears.The Taoist Xiangguo was very happy, and said: "The impromptu songs are also very interesting; I wanted to watch you dance, but there is an important matter today, so I will come in often in the future, sing some modern tunes, dance, and relieve Ah Fu's boredom ’” Zhi Wang didn’t know how to answer, so he hid his tears and withdrew. After returning home, King Zhi said to his sister: "In order not to disobey my mother, I forced myself to go to a place where I shouldn't go, and I was humiliated again. I really can't bear it. I don't know what kind of humiliation I will suffer if I live in this world like this." Now I really want to jump into the water." The younger sister Zhinv also said: "If my sister throws into the water, I will throw with you too." When the mother learned of the two sisters' thoughts, she felt very sad, but there was nothing she could do. I could only cry and persuade: "I have really wronged you. I didn't know that such a thing would happen. I regret it now. But if you die by drowning, your sister will die with you; neither daughter Now, leaving my old and frail old woman behind, what's the point of living? I might as well jump into the water with you. Do you know that letting a mother who has not yet reached the end of her life be thrown into the water is committing the five evils Sin [6]. Man coming to this world is only like staying in a hotel temporarily, and suffering humiliation is nothing. Said [7] how sad that is." With tears streaming down his face, he persuaded.Only the king wiped away his tears and said: "If you really want to do this, you will undoubtedly commit the five crimes. Then, let's give up the idea of ​​suicide. But if we live in the capital like this, I'm afraid we will be humiliated. Just leave the capital." Then, the 21-year-old Zhiwang became a monk, and built a firewood nunnery in a mountain village deep in Saga [8], where he spent his days reciting Buddha's name for many years.The younger sister Zhinu said: "If my sister throws water, I will also throw it. It was an agreement. Now that my sister has left home and left the secular world, I will never stay in the world." At the age of nineteen, she also became a monk. The older sisters lived together to cultivate blessings for the afterlife.Mother Dao saw this situation and said: "My daughters have all cut their hair at a young age. In such a world, what do I, a mother, still do with this white hair?" So at the age of forty-five, Shang also shaved his hair, and together with his two daughters devoted himself to serving the Buddha, hoping to be reborn in the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss after death. In this way, at the end of spring and at the end of summer, the autumn wind suddenly blows, and before you know it, it is time for the two stars to cross the river, and the time for men and women in the world to write their lovesickness on the leaves of the mulberry tree [9].After watching the sunset gradually disappearing to the west mountain, I thought to myself that the place where the sun sets is not the pure land in the west. In the future, we will always live in that place and live a life without worries; tears.One day, after dusk, the mother and daughter closed the bamboo doors, lit a dim lamp, and recited Buddha's name together.At this moment, there was a knock on the door, and the three nuns said in panic: "Oh, it's probably the devil who came to prevent us poor people from reciting the Buddha's name. Chai'an, a mountain village that few people come to during the day. , who would come to visit at night like this! The door is made of bamboo, even if it is not opened, it is easy to break through, so it is better to open it and let them in. If the devil refuses to show mercy, he must kill us If we want to save our lives, then firmly believe in the original vow of Amitabha Buddha that we have always trusted [10], recite the name of the Buddha, and wait for the saints to find their voices to welcome us, and lead us to the west, and just focus on chanting Buddha." After guessing like this, he opened the bamboo door At first glance, what appeared in front of him was not a demon, but Ah Fu.Only the king said: "Ah, what's going on here? Why did Afo come here? Am I dreaming?" Afo wiped his tears and said, "It sounds like I'm justifying myself, but if I don't say it, it seems that I'm not good enough." It makes sense, let me start from the beginning. I was originally an uninvited person, and I was kicked out of the mansion. I was called back only because of sister Wang's kind words. It is useless to hate women , you can’t be your own master, but you were left behind. This is really a helpless and sad thing. Later, you were called to sing the tune of that time. I also deeply understand your feelings. What happened to you will one day It will also fall on me, so I don't feel happy there. Your handwriting on the paper partition: "The autumn frost will come in the coming day, and the same will turn into ashes." It is indeed true. I have been asking for your address, But no one knew about it. Later, I found out that the three of you lived together as a family, which made me very envious. Several times I asked the Taoist priest to take leave to visit you, but I was always not allowed. Thinking carefully, the prosperity of the world is just a dream, wealth and honor Prosperity is nothing at all. 'Life is suffering, and the Dharma is hard to find.' If you sink into hell, you will never recover. Youth and beauty are insignificant. There is no distinction between old and young, beautiful and ugly on the road to hell. Possibly. It’s really pathetic for a person like me who only cares about the momentary glory and doesn’t know the afterlife, so I sneaked out of the Xibajo mansion tonight and dressed up like this.” He opened his cloak [11], but he was also Looks like a nun.Afo cried again and said: "I changed into a nun and came here to atone for my previous sins. If you can forgive me, I will chant the Buddha's name together with you, and we will be born in the same lotus [12] body. If you If you don’t want to forgive me, forgive me, no matter where I wander in the future, even if I live on moss or under a pine tree, I will spend the rest of my life dedicated to Buddha, so as to realize my long-cherished wish of being reborn in bliss.” The king listened and wiped. Tears: "You have such an idea, I can't even dream of it. The world is impermanent, and it is natural for me to encounter misfortune, but when I think about it, I can't help but feel resentful towards you. Maybe my idea will hinder me from realizing it." Long-cherished wish of rebirth, this life and the next life will be delayed if things go on like this. Now you have to shave off your family, all my resentment towards you will disappear, there should be no doubt about the paradise of rebirth, and I will have to realize my long-cherished wish from now on. It is more gratifying than anything else. We cut our hair to become a nun. People say it is a miracle in the world. I thought so too. However, we did it out of cynicism and because we hated ourselves. It is natural to shave our hair to become a nun. But Compared with your becoming a monk, this is nothing. You have nothing to complain about, and you have nothing to lament. You are only seventeen years old this year, and you are enjoying the glory, but you can see through the world and yearn for the pure land like this. I have a great mind; this guides me to devote myself to the Buddha, which can be said to be better than the advice of a famous monk. Well, stay here, let's practice together." So, the four of them lived together, offering fragrant flowers in front of the Buddha sooner or later , yearning for the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.Although the time of death was later or later, the four nuns all fulfilled their long-cherished wish to die.Later, Emperor Hou Baihe wrote in the notebook of the long lecture hall [13]: "Ji Wang, Zhi Nu, A Buddha, Dao Zi and other respected spirits", and wrote the names of the four people together, it is very pitiful to think about it. -------------------------- [1] The meaning of the word "Gi" is related to the "Gion" at the beginning of the scroll, which means the protection of gods and Buddhas. [2] Xibajo is on the west side of the Imperial Palace in Kyoto, Kiyomori's villa is there, and his main residence is in Liupoluo. [3] That is, the popular tune at that time, consisting of eight or twelve sentences in seven or five tones. 【4】It is an ornamental plant with a height of only one or two meters. [5] More than three court officials are called Gongqing, and more than five are called Dafu. [6] The five sins of rebellion in Buddhism are: killing father, mother, killing saints (arhats), shed the blood of Buddha, and alienating monks and disciples. 【7】The evil ways in Buddhism are: the hell way, the hungry ghost way, and the animal way. [8] In Saga, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, there is Jiwang Temple. [9] In ancient Japanese customs, on the night of Tanabata, lovers of men and women wrote down their wishes on mulberry leaves for prayer. 【10】Among the forty-eight vows of Amitabha Buddha, the eighteenth one is "recite the Buddha to be reborn". As long as you recite the Buddha's name, when you are dying, Amitabha Buddha will come to greet you with Guanyin and Shizhi Bodhisattvas, and you will be reborn in the Pure Land. 【11】It is the clothes worn by Japanese women when they go out in the Middle Ages. It covers their heads and is similar to a cloak. 【12】One lotus birth is an ideal of Pure Land believers. It means that after death, the saints will welcome them to the Pure Land and sit on a lotus pedestal. [13] The Buddhist hall built by the Empress Hou Baihe in the palace was called the Fahua Chang Lecture Amitabha Samadhi Hall, which was repeatedly attacked by war.The notebook mentioned here still has one volume, which records the names of four people including King Youzhi.