Entertainment of Spring and Autumn

Chapter 238: The victory talk

Sweat appeared on Yuan Zhong's forehead.

In Buddhist temples and Taoist temples, monks and Taoists basically grow their own vegetables. Even Yuan Zhong himself would roll up his trousers and go to the ground when he had nothing to do. Compared to sects such as Wenjian Sect, it is still "productive", but that is not the same concept as real production.

They are a martial arts sect that focuses on practicing martial arts and practicing Zen, not a farming family.

Their carrying water and planting vegetables is the self-cultivation of the disciples, cultivating people's qualities of tranquility, diligence, and down-to-earth, as well as the spiritual cleansing of seeing the harvest after hard work. It is a part of personal practice, although it can also supplement some temple expenses. , the main purpose is not production. The so-called vegetables are just a few types of green vegetables and radishes, most of which are not staple grains. If there is any disaster, it will basically not help.

I won’t mention the source of their money. Most of it comes from believers’ offerings of sesame oil. Money is very rich, but money cannot be used as food in times of famine. Their grain storage is mainly provided by the tenants of the monk fields, and the tenants and even the entire farmers in Luzhou are, as Xue Mu said, all old, weak, sick and disabled.

Because those who have the strength have gone to practice martial arts, either in Wujiu Temple or other martial arts sects such as Bailumen. Those who can practice to the second or third level will hold their heads high, and no one will look down on the "waste" who cannot practice martial arts. Producing only those who have their own needs is an inherent value in the martial arts world and cannot be changed by one family or one place.

On the surface, it seems that it is better for the monks to grow their own food than to ask the sword sect who do nothing? In fact, it would be better to ask the Sword Sect.

Because sects like Wenjian Sect have very little contact with people's livelihood and have no responsibility for people's livelihood. When trouble comes, they can just close the door and rely on their own storage to cope with it. Can Buddhism do this? Propaganda is the blessing of the Buddha. As Xue Mu said, the people here don't have much intention to save themselves. They point to you for protection in everything. If you are not responsible when something happens, the entire missionary foundation will collapse. Can you be responsible? Others can just look after their own sect, but you have to look after the entire people of Luzhou! Do you rely on those monks to grow vegetables? Isn't this a joke?

It’s not like we didn’t encounter famines in previous years. As Xue Mu said, the warehouses were usually plentiful, and with the help of the local government, they worked together to provide relief. But what if we really encounter some catastrophic disaster that lasts for years? How can you cope with it?

It is a blessing that we have not encountered such a continuous disaster so far. This is what Xue Mu calls "cheating". Is this what he probably means?

The plague this time is a wake-up call. The relief provided by the plague itself has already emptied a quarter of the grain storage in Wujiu Temple. Moreover, this time the evacuation of various places has been organized, which has delayed the mulberry farming. It is foreseeable that the output of the autumn harvest will plummet. If next year If there is another famine or something, his Wujiu Temple will be empty, and if there is another tsunami the year after next, it will probably...

The more Yuan Zhong thought about it, the more frightened he became. Sweat dripped down his face. He suddenly stood up to avoid the seat and bowed deeply: "General Manager Xue's words are so enlightening. On behalf of millions of people in Luzhou, I would like to thank General Manager Xue for his vigilance."

Xue Mu asked with great interest: "Do you have any way to change it?"

Yuan Zhong sighed softly: "The customs of this temple can be changed, but establishing a pragmatic trend among the people does not happen overnight. I wonder if Mr. Xue can teach me?"

Xue Mu smiled and said nothing, picked up the teapot and filled himself with tea.

His hand is now very steady, and the tea is poured just level with the rim of the cup, no more, no less, just right to stop.

Yuan Zhong thought thoughtfully: "What Mr. Xue means is that there is a moderation in everything. If you practice martial arts excessively or ask Buddha too much, it is better not to increase or decrease, not to deviate or to deviate."

Xue Mu was stunned for a moment and then said with a smile: "I'm just thirsty and pouring tea. What you do is none of my business."

Yuan Zhong: "..."

Mu Jianli couldn't help but smile. Although she was a little worried, she believed that since Xue Mu had proposed it, she had his own plan, so she could just go home and ask him...

Xue Mu added: "But what you said is right, there is a moderation in everything. Speaking of your performance, I am impressed by your Wujiu Temple. You are very pragmatic, and you really care about all living beings. You are not just talking nonsense. The Buddhist stick has changed my bad impression of some Buddhists. This kind of thing cannot be changed by just a few opinions from me. As long as you can uphold a pragmatic mind, you will naturally be able to find a solution slowly."

Yuan Zhong said thoughtfully: "General Manager Xue has a Zen mind."

Xue Mu smiled and said: "Where did I get my Zen mind? Is it because I don't tell you the method and let you think for yourself? Or is it because I praised you a few times and don't mind your enmity?"

Yuan Zhong whispered the Buddha's name and recited: "Thousands of views, self-explanatory and self-explanatory, are all convenient. There is no method in the door of self-nature. The so-called sentient beings have no feelings, and all living beings with a Buddha mind are all in name and form, just like illusion, without any He settled down.”

"..." Xue Mu blinked: "I don't understand."

"What is so charming about enlightenment? There is nothing lost before enlightenment, nothing gained after enlightenment. Talking about guarantees and letting go, the clouds are passing by, the spiritual light is clear, and there is no trace." Yuan Zhong closed his eyes and whispered: "General Manager Xue has great compassion and great wisdom. He is True Zen family.”

Xue Mu didn't know whether to laugh or cry. His original intention was just to criticize the Wujiu Temple's way as being contrary to social progress. He was attacking and venting his discomfort with this martial arts world. He had no intention of mentioning how they were doing it. Do it, in fact he doesn't know how to do it. As a result, he somehow became a true Zen master. He didn't even know where his Zen was, and he couldn't understand what Yuan Zhong was talking about.

These mysterious practices are really interesting.

It was so inexplicable that people didn't realize it, but it made him feel that Yuan Zhong had the appearance of an eminent monk. And since he could pay attention to these things, he indeed had a pragmatic heart and was not just a liar. Thinking of this, my desire to criticize became much weaker, and I couldn't help but laugh and said, "Don't try to enlighten me to convert to Buddhism."

Yuan Zhong also smiled: "General Manager Xue can really consider it. You have extremely high intelligence and a natural Zen mind. You are not ordinary."

Xue Mu looked at Mu Jianli and said leisurely: "What if the Zen barrier is broken, and the beauty is like a jade sword like a rainbow. If this is Zen, then maybe I have a Zen heart."

Mu Jianli looked back at him and smiled slightly.

I thought this had been made very clear. I like beauties, which is completely opposite to your Buddhist background. Unexpectedly, Yuan Zhong listened and actually said: "This is Zen. People are like jade, swords are like rainbows, clear, pure, and beautiful in one heart. If Mr. Xue can uphold this heart and not be restrained by lust, he will already be a Buddha." "

Xue Mu has a toothache, and this tugging and tugging has really turned into enlightening himself. Does I really look like a person who can be a monk? He was really too lazy to continue dealing with this topic and said directly: "In the next life."

Yuan Zhong shook his head and sighed.

"It's really easy to talk nonsense with you monks. What about the business? Now that the plague has been contained, what about the discussion of martial arts in the world? Why do you think I came to you? I am Liumenmen Come and be a representative of the debate on martial arts." Xue Mu turned around and looked at the sky: "I've been chatting with you endlessly all morning, and barely talked about serious matters. It's really painful."

"What General Manager Xue said before is more important than any other business. Not to mention delaying the time, it is worth noting that the world's martial arts debate will never happen again." Yuan Zhong said with a smile: "Since General Manager Xue still wants to talk about things, you might as well use it here. Fast meal? It’s okay to continue discussing other matters in detail after the meal, lest others say that I, Wujiu Temple, neglected our distinguished guest."

From not having a seat, to serving tea, to keeping guests. It highlights how important this morning's talk is.

Not everyone can let the abbot of the Buddhist sect like Yuan Zhong entertain guests. Maybe even Lin Wuya and Xue Qingqiu would not receive such treatment when they arrived here. This shows that Xue Mu's previous warning was extremely important in Yuan Zhong's heart. Not only did he have the intention to encourage him to practice Buddhism, but he was still treated as an extremely important guest even after he was rejected unceremoniously.

With this attitude as a foundation, things in Luzhou will be easier to do, and it will also directly affect Xue Mu's future world layout.

Xue Mu stopped being polite and stood up with Mu Jianli and said, "Then it's better to be respectful than to obey."