Chapter 527 Chapter Two: The Way of Life and Death

With the help of Zong Xianghua, Shang Xiufang opened the brocade box, and a bamboo flute appeared in front of Xu Ziling's eyes. Even though he didn't know musical instruments, he could tell from its exquisite shape and handwork that it was a high-quality flute, and it was not the same as the popular flute in China. The shape of Xiao is different. Shang Xiufang closed the brocade box again, handed it to Xu Ziling, and said solemnly: "Mr. Xu, can you give this Guantian bamboo flute to Miss Qingxuan for Xiufang? She is someone Xiufang has admired for many years. I just regret that I haven't had the chance to meet her yet." .”

Lie Xia said happily: "It turns out that Xiufang's purpose of searching for Tianzhuxiao is the meaning behind it." Xu Ziling took the brocade box respectfully, and said in surprise, "How do everyone in Xiufang know that I know Miss Qingxuan?" Shang Xiufang glanced at him, pursed her lips and said with a smile: "This morning, Xiufang went to Shengguang Temple to repay God's kindness because of the generous gift of the music roll by Mr. Liexia. Suddenly she got enlightenment!" Xu Ziling suddenly realized that Shang Xiufang went to Shengguang Temple this morning to meet Shi Feixuan, and knew from her that he was qualified to visit Shi Qingxuan in Bashu Youlin Xiaozhu.

well!Concubine Shixuan obviously wanted to match him and Shi Qingxuan, but she didn't know that Shi Qingxuan had no interest in the relationship between men and women.One more time to see her is just one more heartbreak. He also remembered that Shang Xiufang visited Kou Zhong on the way back to the palace after seeing Concubine Shi Xuan, and gave this guy a half-forced kiss, at that time it was easy to forget.But now facing this charming beauty with natural beauty, experiencing her powerful allure for himself, he can't help feeling considerate and "sympathetic" to Kou Zhong's uncontrollable reckless behavior.

On that day in the small jacket of Jiehui Castle in Chengdu, Shi Qingxuan played Xiao's moving scenery for him on the window sill, replaying in his mind. At that time, he also had the urge to embrace Shi Qingxuan in his arms and tenderly love him, but he didn't like Kou Zhong. Shang Xiufang put it into practice. Shang Xiufang stared at Xu Ziling whose face was changing from bright to dark, with twinkling eyes, and said with a narrow smile: "Didn't Xiufang arouse Mr. Xu's mind? That Xiufang is really guilty!" Xu Ziling smiled awkwardly, put the brocade box into his sleeve, aroused a strong fighting spirit in his heart, and thought to himself that he must not be killed tonight, otherwise how would he fulfill Shang Xiufang's wish, and nodded affirmatively: "Everyone, please rest assured, Xiaofang It will definitely be delivered to Miss Qingxuan."

Lie Xia didn't let him go, and said with a smile, "Brother Xu hasn't answered Xiufang's questions about Brother Xu's concerns." Xu Ziling cursed secretly in his heart, and began to understand why Kou Zhong and Da Dazhi both wanted to kill this kid, because this person was really hateful, and smiled: "Who can be careless? The only thing is whether you are willing to say it or not!" Shang Xiufang sighed faintly, turned her eyes to the two people who were still talking on the platform, and said softly, "Xiufang knows how to control musical instruments, and you know how to control weapons; but I'm afraid we will never learn how to control them." One's own heart is unreliable."

Lie Xia was slightly taken aback, showing a thoughtful expression. At this time, Bai Ziting and Ma Ji returned to the hall, and immediately drew the attention of the two groups of speakers back to him. Bai Ziting glanced at Kou Zhong and Da Dazhi who were still leaning on the railing on the platform, laughed and said: "There is still a distinguished guest whom Bai Ziting has admired for a long time. If you don't mind, we will wait another quarter of an hour. How about just being seated? It can also allow the young commander and General Ke to spend more time talking." Shang Xiufang said happily: "The honored guest that the king mentioned is the second son of Song Dynasty?"

It was only then that Xu Ziling knew that Song Shidao had been invited, but it was a matter of course, because Bai Ziting had always admired the Chinese culture, and Song Shidao came from a family who insisted on the orthodox Han culture and the most powerful position in the south, so it was naturally Bai Ziting's favorite object.But I was a little worried, what was Song Shidao getting into so that he was late? Bai Ziting turned to Fu Junqiang, Han Chao'an and Jin Zhengzong and said, "Looking at how happily the three of you are talking with the national teacher, what you are discussing must be a fascinating topic. Why don't you share it with everyone?"

Fu Junqiang said happily: "The national teacher's discussion is about the reincarnation of life and death. It inspires people to think deeply, and Junqiang has benefited a lot." Shang Xiufang smiled enthusiastically and said, "It's actually related to this matter. I really need to ask the national teacher for more advice." Xu Ziling secretly paid attention to Lie Xia, and saw that when he looked at Fu Nanda, his murderous intent suddenly appeared, and then turned away. Fu Nanda's pleasant and infectious voice sounded in the hall again, and Xu Ziling could finally experience with his own ears how this demon monk from Tianzhu could eloquently speak without hindrance and possess superb Dharma principles.

Kou Zhong asked, "What did Zong Xianghua say about Yin Xianhe?" Dazhi said frankly: "Unless they are talking about that bastard Lie Xia, I won't bother to listen. I vaguely remember that when I was leaving the palace gate, everyone in Xiufang saw that Zong Xianghua paid special attention to the passers-by on the road, so they asked What is she looking at, Zong Xianghua mentioned Yin Xianhe Sanyu in this situation." However, he was not interested in the relationship between Zong Xianghua and Yin Xianhe, and immediately said: "As long as you and Ziling can protect themselves, I can make proper arrangements on my side, so that Shen Mohuan will not know that I am with you. Behind him, it can make... Alas! If Du Xing is really as you said, I will make him unable to see through that I and you have other plans."

Kou Zhong murmured: "Now there is still a very troublesome problem. If you don't understand it, Ling Shao and I may die with you to kill Shen Mohuan." Dazhi frowned and said, "What is so serious?" Kou Zhongdao: "It's the relationship between Cui Wang, Xu Kaishan and Bai Ziting." Lie Xia waited for Fu Nanda to say a few self-deprecating words, then calmly said: "Can the king please forgive Yu Meng first to ask the national teacher a question?" Xu Ziling's heart cried out, and Lie Xia couldn't help but attack Fu Nanda.If you can stump this crazy Indian monk in a debate, it's not much different from defeating him with a real knife and a gun.Because Fu Nanda's most powerful thing is his eloquence, and he has become a figure who can manipulate the Mohe people by virtue of this.

Bai Ziting took a deep look at Lie Xia, and said with a dumb smile: "Is there anything that cannot be said? Everyone is chatting!" Lie Xia said happily, "It's no longer polite to be so foolish." Turning to Fu Nanda who was staring at him, he smiled and said, "Why did the national teacher come to the prairie away from Tianzhu?" Fu Nanda's eyes first moved to Xu Ziling, smiled slightly, and then moved to Shang Xiufang, his eyes as deep as a bottomless abyss flashed, and then returned to Lie Xia, and said spontaneously: "I, Fu Nanda, have learned all my life. , can be summed up in four words 'the way of life and death'. The most ideal place to talk about the way of life and death is the battlefield. Only there, everyone faces life and death unavoidably. Death can happen at any moment. Survival The feeling is extremely strong! Therefore, this is also the most suitable place to talk about it, is there any more attractive subject than the way of life and death?" Da Dazhi was surprised and said: "Gong Qi is Cui Wang? It's really hard to guess. I met this person this morning. He is very smart and powerful. He has a good collection of martial arts. It is hard to fathom. The condition of the leader of the wolf thief, are you sure you read his tattoo correctly?" Kou Zhong glanced back, leaned into his ear and said: "Lao Fu is starting to speak! Shall we go back to the hall to listen to the wonderful truth?" Dazhi said unhappily: "Thank you for having such leisure, Fu Nanda is not upright, and what he speaks will only be evil methods. Assuming that the wolf thief is a wealth-making soldier trained by Bai Ziting, and Xu Kaishan has a similar relationship with Xu Kaishan." what relationship?" Kou Zhongdao: "Today, Ling Shao and I captured three Huihe Han who were 90% wolf robbers. They all claimed to be Lie Xia's subordinates. From this, we can know that the wolf robbers are indeed members of Daming Zunjiao. What we can't figure out , it is that Daming Zunjiao and Fu Nanda should be hostile, why did Gong Qi work for Bai Ziting? There must be something we don't understand. What we are most afraid of now is that Bai Ziting is in the palace after the banquet. Even if we are sent away, if we refuse, South Korea and North Korea will be suspicious of stability, which will only add unexpected variables.” Da Zhi let out a breath and said, "I have to leave for a while now, to make arrangements for tonight, and at the same time try to find out whether Gong Qi has not been in Longquan for a long time. With the adaptability of the young commander and Ling Shao, we will definitely be able to do it tonight." Soldiers come to block, water comes and soil floods." Kou Zhong reminded: "When you leave, remember to pretend that you are so angry that you can't get along with me. No! This is too obvious. It seems that there is nothing wrong on the surface, but there is a murderous intent in your eyes." Da Zhi couldn't help laughing and said, "Don't worry! No one would believe that we can cooperate like brothers." Shang Xiufang said with great interest: "Xiufang is the first time I heard that the battlefield is the most suitable place. The national teacher knows how to choose. Now the middle land is torn apart, the army is in chaos, and the grassland is not peaceful for a day. I just don't know what it means The way of life and death?" Fu Nanda's Dharma appearance is solemn, looking at him from any angle at this moment, one can only agree that he is a master of Taoism, and not think of him as a demon monk and a prostitute. With an expression of listening intently to Shang Xiufang's words, he nodded his head and said: "Life and death are things that everyone must experience, so it concerns everyone, regardless of emperors, generals, virtuous or foolish. There is an inescapable fate in them. But even if this is the case, it is almost impossible for us to imagine death. We even have the illusion that we will be an exception and will not die, so we turn a blind eye to the death that will eventually come .If we want to master the way of life and death, we must first change this ridiculous idea.” Xu Ziling screamed fiercely, comparable to the four great monks. The most touching part of Funanda's teachings is that it is directly related to everyone, plain and approachable, and full of shocking.In comparison, although the Buddhist teachings of the Four Great Sacred Monks are full of wisdom, they are farther away from the thoughts of ordinary people, more illusory, and not in line with actual needs. At this time, Dazhi returned to the hall with a gloomy face, interrupted Funanda's words, first came to Xu Ziling, and said in a low voice: "Persuade your good brother! The Khan is very tolerant to him. " Xu Ziling thought that he and Kou Zhong really broke up, showing a bitter smile, shrugging his shoulders with a powerless expression, this is more convincing than any pretending. In particular, Han Chao'an and others must be smart enough to think that the reason why Ke Dazhi and Kou Zhong went to the platform to talk privately is to persuade Kou Zhong to join Xieli and act as lackeys of Xieli like Liu Wuzhou, Liang Shidu and others. Da Dazhi apologized to Bai Ziting again, saying: "Young general has something urgent to deal with, so turn around and come back, Your Majesty doesn't have to wait for me." After saying that, he left the pavilion, even Xu Ziling thought that he was going to tell his subordinates to send out the news that he couldn't agree with Kou Zhong, not to mention the others. After Dazhi left, Maji smiled and said, "It's my turn to have a few words with the young marshal!" After finishing speaking, he walked through the door to Kou Zhong who was still standing on the platform by the railing. Everyone's attention returned to Fu Nanda. Jin Zhengzong said: "The national teacher sees it very clearly. This is the attitude of most people towards death, but we have no choice, because everyone is doomed to die, and no one can change the outcome. Instead of fearing and worrying about this, it is better to simply Forget it." Fu Nanda smiled calmly, whispered a few words in Sanskrit that no one could understand, and said spontaneously: "My way of life and death is the way to face death. Not only must we know the true face of death, but we must also surpass death and let death Become an enhancement, not an end." Lie Xia said indifferently: "But what's the difference between that and the karma of Buddhism?" Xu Ziling also wanted to know Funanda's answer. If Funanda couldn't tell the difference between his Tianzhu religion and the Buddhism that also came from Tianzhu, his way of life and death would not be surprising. Ma Ji came to Kou Zhong's side, and said softly: "What is the young commander thinking? There is a discussion about life and death in the hall." Kou Zhong looked around at the beautiful scenery around the lake, and said calmly: "I'm thinking about some issues, why didn't Master Ji stay in the hall to listen to the master's lectures?" Ma Ji sighed: "I am entangled in mundane affairs, how can I have time to listen to the troubled life and death? Why didn't Brother Ba come to the banquet tonight?" Kou Zhong looked at him, and the two eyes met without giving in. Ma Ji smiled and said: "Young commander doesn't need to answer this question, the 80,000 sheepskins have already been obtained, and the young commander can get all of them back without paying half a penny. As for the batch of goods from Pingyao merchants, it is a bit difficult, and I am still working on it." The young commander is going all out." Kou Zhong secretly scolded Ma Ji for being cunning. I am afraid that Jieli would also hide his close relationship with Bai Ziting. If Ma Ji can afford the ransom and have a batch of bows and arrows to get back the sheepskin and Ping Yaoshang's goods Threatening to worship Ziting should be easy.But he said it like this, just to "repay the money on the ground", hoping that Kou Zhong would give up investigating who robbed the 80,000 sheepskins, and stop seeking justice for the eldest lady's subordinates who lost their lives. Kou Zhong frowned and said, "I want to ask Master Ji a question, that is, what is the attraction of worshiping Ziting, which makes Master Ji willing to accompany him to die in the city." Maji's face changed: "What does the young commander mean by these words?" Kou Zhong shrugged calmly and said: "Because you are still protecting Baiziting up to this moment, chickens can still be hatched even though the eggs are dense, not to mention such a big matter as murder and arson. If Tuli doesn't let you go because of this, do you think Jieli will not let you go?" Heading up for you?" Ma Ji said displeased: "How can I protect Bai Ziting? Young commander, don't spit blood on people." Kou Zhong turned around, leaned against the railing easily, and said with a faint smile: "I know something, Master Ji thinks I don't know the truth of the matter, this can be said to be your last chance, Master Ji, it is up to you to decide Whether it's not a happy ending, or An Heng's old age. Now the dispute in the world has turned into a dispute between Xie Li, Li Shimin and me, Kou Zhong. Take into account the immediate interests. The opportunity is gone, and if I kill Shen Mohuan tonight, I will not be interested in hearing anything from Master Ji tomorrow." Kou Zhong's words were very harsh, and he made it clear that he would not accept Ma Ji's flattery and appeasement, forcing him to make a decision. With Maggie's scheming, he couldn't stand it anymore, his breathing became slightly rapid uncontrollably, but his eyes were full of energy and flickered non-stop. Fu Nanda said solemnly: "Any kind of religious thought, when developed to a certain extent, will become an authority that cannot be questioned by anyone. The oldest religion in our country is Brahmanism, which is based on the "Vedas" And yoga practice. But when Brahmanism became an unquestionable authority, there appeared a trend of thought that opposed her, including Buddha Sakyamuni, Jain Mahavira Futama, and the leader of the Life School, Moga. Li Kusara, Ajido Chisheqinbhara of the Shunshi School and other founders of the sect. Unfortunately, they could not get rid of the shadow of Brahmanism. For example, they also emphasized karmic reincarnation and absorbed its gods. Although they saw There is a need for reform, but we still change the soup without changing the medicine, so that future generations will repeat the mistakes of Brahmans worshiping multiple gods and performing cumbersome sacrifices.” Xu Ziling had a fresh feeling. Although he was not a follower of the Buddha, he always felt that the Buddha was superior and completely beyond the understanding of ordinary people.Now he heard people from Tianzhu talk about the life story of the Buddha who was also from Tianzhu, and even made criticisms. He couldn't help but feel that the Buddha was also a person, or at least he used to be a "human being". Shang Xiufang disagreed: "Zen Buddhism invites 'sudden enlightenment' and does not emphasize scriptures and sacrifices. The national teacher's accusation seems to deviate from the facts." Xu Ziling secretly praised in his heart that Shang Xiufang did not shrink back because of Funanda's status and power, and even defended her beliefs.He once had contact with Master Daoxin, the fourth patriarch of Zen Buddhism, and he had a good impression of Zen Buddhism's detached, unrestrained, unrestrained, and leisurely state of "directly pointing at people's hearts and becoming a Buddha". Fu Nanda smiled calmly and said: "Everyone Xiufang said it well. However, Zen is a Buddhism that has been neutralized in the Middle Earth. The "Zen" that everyone has Buddha-nature represents the people of insight in the Middle Earth who see the shortcomings of the Buddhist precepts passed down from our country. It is a pity that there is still one thing missing in Zen, which is to see the personal "I" clearly. It’s very important, but it’s much more advanced than chanting scriptures, worshiping gods, and ceremonies.” Shang Xiufang frowned, although she couldn't fully accept Fu Nanda's argument, she couldn't find anything to refute him. Fu Nanda did not directly answer Lie Xia's question, but made use of the topic to point out the shortcomings of Buddhism, making people want to know his own thoughts. Bai Ziting stood beside Fu Nanda with his hands behind his back, did not participate in the discussion, but just watched from the sidelines. Xu Ziling finally couldn't help but said: "If you don't respect me, what else is there to rely on? Respecting me means pointing directly to the heart, giving up worship of gods and Buddhas, staying away from heavy classics and cumbersome etiquette, and exploring the depths of everyone without restraint. Possessing the true Buddha nature." Fu Nanda said with a long smile: "The two words 'Zhenru' are the best. It is rare to arouse Mr. Xu's interest. I wonder if you are interested in listening to me while there is still a little time, and I will briefly talk about the method of 'Vatican and I are one'?" Fu Junqiang said movedly: "Master, please give me some advice!"