Chapter 353 Mystical Powers
Master Tan Jing was able to escape the series of disasters between Heluo in the past, and he became prosperous after coming to Longyou. Naturally, he was not an ordinary person. It was his profession that limited his performance, otherwise he might not be worse than the military leaders of Beizhen.
He would not be led by Li Tai by the nose. He had his own ideas. When he realized that the actual situation was different from his prediction, he calmed down immediately and no longer showed an overly anxious attitude. He just said that the matter still needed to be discussed and weighed, and did not give an answer immediately.
Li Tai was not surprised by this and was not worried that the fish would be unhooked. He could see that the old monk was a very thoughtful person and coveted his official position and power. Since he had set his eyes on it, he would not give up easily. Just as he was determined to make Guangming Temple bankrupt, if he could not take it secretly, he would rob it openly.
When sending the old monk out of the state government, a state official on the other side was leading several monks to the government. Seeing this scene, Li Tai subconsciously turned around to block it, but Master Tan Jing was already looking at the monks who came here thoughtfully.
"Praying for my loved ones and hoping for a happy life is my top priority, and I hope to be as thorough and perfect as possible. Buddhism is flourishing here, so in order to avoid omissions, I have collected Buddhist words and invited Master Wanfotang to consult, not to question the master."
Li Tai saw that he couldn't hide it, so he laughed dryly and said to Master Tan Jing. Even if you want to raise your status, you have to be careful. Don't keep me waiting for a long time. There are many masters in Longyou, but I am the only handsome and handsome governor who is looking for his father!
Master Tan Jing's eyes flickered slightly after hearing this, and then he bowed and said: "Your Excellency is filial and sincere, and it is human nature to have such thoughts. One person's plan is short, and everyone's plan is long. After returning, I will gather the monks in the temple to brainstorm and give you a satisfactory answer as soon as possible, so as to make this matter perfect and impeccable!" "Then I would like to thank you first!" Li Tai smiled and bowed to the old monk, then signaled the clerk to lead the old monk out, and he greeted several masters of Wanfo Hall with enthusiasm. Whether it is the local tyrants or these monks, if there are competitors, let them roll, and if there are no competitors, continue PUA. Master Tan Jing could still maintain a kind and benevolent appearance in front of others, but when he got on the car, his face suddenly fell and he said angrily: "I wondered why Li Changshi wanted to add more images and cut the rituals. It turns out that there are a group of evil people from Wanfo Hall behind him. It seems that they are still unwilling to give up and want to regain the position of Du Vinaya!"
There are many temples and monasteries in Longyou, and each of them is good at different fields. Master Tan Jing studied Buddhism in Luoyang, and his specialty is lecturing and Buddhist rituals. Wanfo Hall was built on the Maiji Cliff Grottoes, so it is the Buddhist temple that is best at making statues in the whole of Longyou.
Master Tan Jing had long seen that Li Tai knew nothing about Buddhist affairs and rituals, but the changes he just proposed were detailed and specific, with detailed standards for the regulations, shapes, materials, etc. of the Buddha statues. If it were not for the Buddhists who were well versed in this, they would never have put forward such specific and detailed requirements and standards.
He didn't know that Li Tai had raided Hongfa Temple, the largest Buddha statue production base in Weibei, earlier. While seizing a large number of Buddha statues, he also got the craftsmanship standards. He subconsciously regarded this as the industry standard that Wanfo Hall reported to Li Tai.
Li Tai naturally wouldn't be too idle to read these statue materials. He knew that Longyou monks were prosperous, so he took these materials with him in case of emergency. This caused a beautiful misunderstanding. It can only be said that if you keep thinking about it, there will be a response. The thief's heart is so stubborn that it moves the world.
"This matter is really tricky. Li Changshi himself doesn't have much money to offer, but he has many requirements and wants it to be grand. Even if the monks of Wanfo Hall join in, it will be difficult to cook without rice. Since he has entrusted the matter to others, we might as well withdraw and enjoy the peace."
The abbot monk who was riding in the same car said after hearing this, and his interest in this matter has dropped sharply.
"Nonsense, in this position, can you be afraid of some things and refuse them? This Li Changshi is not only a famous student, but also the son-in-law of Henei Gong. He also holds several positions here. The people here will have to look up to him for many years to come. I persuaded him to pray for his father. If I just sit there and watch, how can I take on the position of Du Vinaya? If I resign, will the people in the county still respect and fear me as in previous years?" Master Tan Jing couldn't help but scold him after hearing this: "You have been with me for many years, but your strategies are still so mediocre. How can I hand over all the temple affairs to you!" "But, but such a grand Buddhist event must cost a lot, and Li Changshi is unwilling to contribute..." After being scolded, the abbot couldn't help but whispered. This is indeed a difficult problem. Master Tan Jing pondered for a while and then said, "Li Changshi promised to share the camels of the envoys with the temple to mortgage them, which can make up for the material expenses. When things gradually progress, the momentum spreads, and the public pays attention and cannot be stopped, he must not be stingy and miserly.
The savings of households may be short, but the materials of the government are abundant. Wudu Temple has several workshops that make Buddhist instruments. If they can be incorporated into the temple, when the trade routes are unblocked, the products will be sold well in Hexi. So the current concern is not how much money to advance, but that he must not let me take him!"
"But this is just a private calculation. If Li Changshi refuses to agree, or regrets it again..."
Although the master has explained it very clearly, the abbot still feels that it is a bit risky.
Hearing this question, Master Tanjing said coldly: "There are hundreds of monks in the temple, most of them are descendants of powerful clans in the county, and there are tens of thousands of believers in the city. They all bow to me and worship me. Buddhism does not only have Bodhisattvas who can save all living beings." The Buddha also has the powerful King Kong who protects the Dharma and protects the way! There can be no officials here, but there must be no Buddha. How can he dare to blaspheme the Buddha!"
Speaking of this, he looked at the abbot with dissatisfaction and said: "After returning to the temple, you will hand over the temple affairs and go to the sutra hall to compile sutras."
When the abbot heard this, his face suddenly fell, and he kowtowed and begged for mercy. However, Master Tanjing had no intention of giving him another chance, and even kicked him out of the car halfway. When other monks saw this, they couldn't help but feel awe-struck. Master Tanjing may not have achieved the right path, but in this Guangming Temple, he can decide everyone's fate with one word.
After returning to the temple, Master Tanjing summoned a group of deacon monks to discuss the renovation plan proposed by Li Tai. The discussion was not whether it was feasible, but how the plan should be implemented to ensure that better results were achieved. Good results.
But if Guangming Temple relies solely on its own strength, this plan is a bit difficult, because statues are not the temple's specialty.
However, as Master Tanjing serves as the county capital Vina, he has the power to transfer the temple slaves and craftsmen of all temples in the county. Of course, he must also give the corresponding temple a certain reward, unlike his own temple slaves who can be assigned at will.
Master Tanjing even planned to take this opportunity to include a group of temple slave craftsmen who are good at making statues in Wanfo Hall into his own temple. As long as Li Tai, the prefect of the county, turns a blind eye to this, he can guarantee that Wanfo Hall will have ten thousand Buddhas. The church can't cause any trouble either in Shamen or in the countryside.
That's why Master Tanjing is so dissatisfied with the abbot. He is short-sighted and cannot see the great benefits.
Most of the previous Longyou chiefs focused on stability and would not mobilize too much government power to interfere with the order of the monks. However, Li Tai's style was obviously different from that of his predecessors. Not long after he entered the town, he had already done many things that no one had done before. As long as we can find the same points of interest and appeal, we will definitely be able to carry out in-depth cooperation.
Master Tan Jing believed that he was accurate in judging people, and he also felt that his behavior was more slick and sophisticated than Li Tai. While the monks were discussing the implementation, he sent someone to tell Li Tai that he fully accepted his revised plan, but he only needed his own signature. By writing an article describing events, making vows, and praying to the Buddha, you can immediately start preparations for Buddhist rituals.
This request is of course to completely tie up personnel. With Li Tai's personal endorsement of the article, they can launch various campaigns to eliminate other potential competitors, and use the public's attention to make Li Tai unable to retreat.
Li Tai also wanted to buy some time for the troops in Chang'an. It would take at least ten days to do this. In addition, it would take a certain amount of time to conceive of any majestic poems to be copied, so he simply did not agree to the old monk's request. .
But in Master Tanjing's view, this was a sign of being emboldened and having a cold attitude, so he planned to cut off Li Tai's retreat in his own way, leaving him with no other choice.
On this day, all the monks of Guangming Temple gathered together to form a team of traveling Buddha statues, carrying a newly cast, gilded copper and tin statue of Lord Mulian, along with the temple master Tan Jing, along the south bank of the Wei River in a mighty way. Go to the state city.
Such a grand traveling team naturally attracted the attention of the masses. In particular, a virtuous and eminent monk like Master Tanjing, who would have been almost unseen by ordinary believers unless he was a senior donor in the city, actually presided over the Buddha statue tour ceremony in person today, which attracted the masses to follow him even more.
When the team arrived outside the city, they first walked around the city several times, attracting the attention of countless people inside and outside the city. Then Master Tanjing ordered the monks to go straight to the city's capital.
In the state capital, Li Tai had already received a report from his subordinates. He stood in front of the palace and watched Master Tanjing and his entourage walking swaggering through the city. He felt happy in his heart, but had a helpless look on his face.
"The old monk didn't dare to slack off when he visited the temple the day before yesterday. He prayed diligently for several days, and finally received enlightenment on the day when the statue of Venerable Maud Lian was cast, so that he could find the heirs of his benefactor who could not be found everywhere. "
As he spoke, Master Tanjing waved behind him, and a monk led a dark and thin young man who was clean and neatly robed from the team and led directly to Li Tai.
"Your name is Yan Zheng? Sun Xi of Yan Xin and Yan Ming Mansion?"
When Li Tai saw this young man, he was a little curious for a moment, so he pointed at the young man and asked. Yan Huaide, who was also in the state capital, rushed forward, pulled the young man and said excitedly: "Yes, yes, this is exactly what I am suffering from." Nephew!"
The onlookers didn't know the connection between Li Tai's family and the Yan family, but the monks from Guangming Temple brought by the old monk tried their best to tell the crowd how Li Tai had repaid his kindness, appealed to the Master, and with the help of the Master Next, I found the heirs of my benefactor.
This story of one drink and one peck, good causes and good results, really touched the pain points of the masses. All the people present were filled with emotion. Some praised Li Tai for repaying his kindness, some praised Yan for being a good person, but more Naturally, I still praise Master Tan Jing for his profound Taoism and vast supernatural powers!