Chapter 89 Debate with Chen Xu
Even the emperor of the Southern Dynasty had to argue with this young man. This was a big deal.
But it is also a dilemma. If the emperor wins, it will definitely embarrass His Majesty as the king of a country. If he loses, then the reputation that "Xie Zhen" has achieved today will be greatly reduced.
Just when everyone was wondering how the young man would refuse the emperor's request, they didn't expect that he would answer without hesitation:
"Be kind and solidify your wishes!"
He actually said "good"!
It is really unfair to argue with the king of a country!
"Your Majesty, may I ask a question?"
Chen Xu looked at Xiao Jinyu up and down like a hawk for a moment, then suddenly raised his lips and smiled.
"You just said that being unkind as a ruler will cause people's hearts to be scattered, the country to weaken, and then to be punished by heaven! So, do you believe in karma and retribution, the reincarnation of heaven, and do you believe in the immortality of gods mentioned in Buddhism?"
The Northern and Southern Dynasties were when Buddhism flourished. During the Southern Qi Dynasty, Buddhist believers headed by Xiao Ziliang, King of Jingling, started a debate with Fan Zhen about the destruction of gods and the immortality of gods. This debate lasted for seven days and seven nights, and finally ended with Fan Zhen. Careful debate destroys all opinions, and ends by convincing thousands of people every day.
But to this day, there are still many famous people who believe in Buddhism, believe in the annihilation of form and immortality, and believe in the consequences of karma and reincarnation!
Chen Xu, who is already the king of a country, obviously does the same.
When Chen Xu asked, was he doubting her identity?
“No, I believe in the theory of annihilation of gods!”
Xiao Jinyu answered decisively.
When form exists, God exists, and when form disappears, God is destroyed. This is the point of view of the theory of God's destruction. It denies the existence of gods in the world, denies the theory that human beings must be reincarnated after death, and denies that everything has a destiny determined by cause and effect. As long as you If you are dedicated to kindness, you can get rewards without having to do anything!
How can there be any good things in this world that can be obtained for nothing?
“In the past, Fan Zhen pointed out that the pagoda is harmful to politics and that the sangmen are stupid and vulgar. This is to tell the world that advocating the immortality of gods will corrupt folk customs and harm national politics, causing the people to value profits more than helping the world, and are unfilial and unkind.
Let those who are lazy, thieves, or murderers all return to Buddhism, blind the world with false Buddhas and false compassion, and escape their sins.
If the monarch governs the country by doing nothing, he should order his ministers to perform their duties and let the people farm and collect food, so as to make the country rich and the people strong, instead of believing in so-called Buddhism! "
Xiao Jinyu's words once again caused the entire audience to pause, but Chen Xu laughed.
"You don't believe in karma, but why do you believe in divine punishment?" he asked.
Xiao Jinyu smiled.
"Your Majesty, I said that I believe in the theory of the destruction of gods, but I did not say that I do not believe in karma. What's more, heaven's punishment has nothing to do with the karma taught by the Buddha. What I just said is that the king is unkind and cruel. This is because , causing people's hearts to disperse and the country to weaken, this is the result, it is the result caused by man, it has its cause, and its result will eventually be punished by heaven!
But what the Buddha said about cause and effect is the cause and effect determined by nature. This is empty talk with no action, no action, no beginning and no end! "
"quibble!"
Chen Xu suddenly snorted coldly, looked at her again, and asked: "Do you really believe that if the body is gone, the spirit will be destroyed? But why are you so similar to her..."
As he spoke, he actually took a step forward and extended his hand to Xiao Jinyu's cheek.
Xiao Jinyu, who was aware of his approach, took a step back reflexively. At the same time, a warm hand held her wrist and gently led her behind her.
It was King Lanling who stood in front of her.
"Your Majesty, are you a little drunk today?"
Seeing Chen Xu's slightly dazed look in his eyes, Gao Changgong was suspicious and startled, and asked with a smile.
Chen Xu's expression suddenly shook, and he instantly regained his cool composure.
He turned around and walked towards the pavilion, then suddenly turned back, looked at Xiao Jinyu and said: "If it is true as you said, there are unfilial and unkind people, lazy thieves, or murderers in our Buddhist temple, I will... destroy the Buddha !”
As soon as the word "Destroy the Buddha" came out, it was like a thunder that exploded across the entire mountain range.
Among all the literati here, there are also many believers in Buddhism. After hearing these two shocking words, some scribes cried out in response to Chen Shuling's suggestion: "Your Majesty, no! I worship the Buddhists." There are hundreds of thousands of people. To destroy the Buddha is to lose the support of the people!"
"Buddhist monks, if they really understand the hearts of the people, should immediately return to secular life and return their property to the national treasury!"
Xiao Jinyu said something again, and the scribe glared at her for a long time as if he was heartbroken.
Chen Shuling's face was also ashen.
He was about to say something when he heard someone say: "But I think Xie Xiaolangjun's words are very reasonable. Buddhist monks do not pay taxes, do not borrow money from others, and do not perform labor services, but they sit here." Enjoying the land of the emperor is not the compassion of Buddhism at all, but a big thief who steals the country and the people!"
"Yes! If everyone wants to evade taxes and enter Buddhism, and if everyone wants to use the compassion of Buddhism to cover up their crimes, then Buddhism will become the biggest place to harbor filth and evil!"
"Yes! This is exactly the truth! If Buddhism is impure, the Buddha must be destroyed!" Amidst the discussion, Xiao Jinyu noticed that there was a man dressed as a scribe wearing a lacquer gauze crown who seemed to be worshiping. Get away from the crowd!
Xiao Jinyu immediately glanced at Fenghuang. Fenghuang understood and quietly sneaked into the crowd and caught the man who was about to escape.
Almost at the same moment, a shout came from the mountain: "Your Majesty, it's bad! Master Huiwei was assassinated and killed in Tiantai Temple!"
Huiwei is the most famous eminent monk on Fahua Mountain. Five years ago, after Chen Xu returned to Jiankang, Master Huiwei often argued with Chen Xu about Buddhism, and he also firmly believed in the theory of the immortality of gods.
Chen Xu believed deeply in his theory of the immortality of gods, so he wanted to build the Tiantai Sect. Huiwei was the person responsible for the construction of the Tiantai Sect.
When he heard that Hui Wei was killed, Chen Xu was shocked and even a little angry!
"Who killed it?" he asked.
The person who came to deliver the message was a Su Weijun, who was also the confidant who Chen Xu ordered him to visit Tiantai Temple.
When he asked, the "scribe" who was controlled by the phoenix screamed, pointed at Xiao Jinyu and Prince Lanling, and shouted:
"I know that it was them, Prince Lanling and Mr. Xie Xiaolang, who killed Master Huiwei!"
As he spoke, his eyes flickered, as if he was looking around, and then he seemed to glance at the envoy. He quickly regained his consciousness in the panic, and seemed to have made up his mind. He looked at Xiao Jinyu with an expression as if he was about to die. With Gao Changgong!
As soon as he said this, everyone was stunned and shocked!
"Don't talk nonsense. His Royal Highness Prince Lanling came as an envoy to the Northern Qi Dynasty. How could he kill the eminent monk Huiwei of the Southern Dynasty?" Yu Wenhui sternly rebuked.
This sentence obviously caused Chen Xu discomfort. He frowned and looked at Xiao Jinyu again.
"Did you kill him?" he asked.
When King Lanling was about to say something, Xiao Jinyu stood up and said seriously: "He is right, Huiwei was killed by me!"
After saying this, everyone was stunned again, and Chen Xu looked at her in disbelief.
The scribe didn't expect Xiao Jinyu to admit it so readily. He was so happy that he shouted.
"Listen, he admitted it, he admitted it, so hurry up and arrest this murderer!"
There was a sergeant in the guard who was getting ready to move, as if he was waiting for Chen Xu to give the order to take down the young man, but at this moment,
Gao Changgong stopped in front of Xiao Jinyu and shouted sternly: "Whoever dares to touch her is going against me, Gao Changgong!"
This shout was so fierce and rampant that the people present were stunned into silence for a while.
After a while, everyone heard Chen Shuling sneer:
"Prince Lanling, no wonder you don't want the beauty I gave you. Are you a good man?"
"Shut up!"
Unexpectedly, Chen Xu interrupted him with a cold scolding.
Chen Shuling's face darkened, and he hurriedly bowed his head and stepped aside.
"Yes, Father!"
Chen Xu looked at Xiao Jinyu again.
Xiao Jinyu also gave King Lanling a "please believe me" look, then stepped forward and once again cast a calm and clear gaze on Chen Xu.
"But why should I kill Huiwei? Shouldn't Your Majesty listen to my words first and then make a judgment or find out the truth?" she asked with a smile.
As the king of a country, shouldn’t he clearly understand everything before making a final conclusion?
He is not an unreasonable shrew like Princess Kumogakure!
The debate just now is still echoing in my ears, every sentence is inseparable from Ming Jun, every sentence is like a pearl, and it is like thunder in my ears!
Chen Xu suddenly felt as if he had entered a trap, a trap that had been designed from the beginning of the debate.
He looked at Xiao Jinyu closely, and raised his hand to signal without losing the kingly demeanor:
"Please speak!"
Xiao Jinyu smiled not to be outdone, and then faced everyone and said: "To prove that what I said is true, I invite you all to go to Tiantai Temple for a visit!"
(End of chapter)