Half an hour later, in the study.
“My friend, you are going back too. We don’t know when we can meet next time. How do you feel about us?”
“It’s not bad, but I feel like I’m here. If you rest on your laurels, the road to future development will be bumpy." Chen Xi and Ma Jiu were already familiar with each other, so he told the truth.
"Haha, you are not polite at all. Yes, this is the situation in this district now. There are many factions, and other factions will come to power in every election. It seems to be democracy and freedom, but the result But it’s getting worse. You’ve even seen scenes of congressmen fighting on TV during the election. It’s simply embarrassing.” Ma Jiu sighed.
“It’s already pretty good. Unrest often occurs in many countries in Europe and the United States. Many people who have never been abroad will think that those areas are developed countries and there will be no such thing as smashing, looting and burning. However, this is not the case. In the final analysis, it is a system problem. Those countries became developed through colonization or being people's little brothers in the early days. The country. After experiencing the financial crisis, a large number of companies were liquidated and people lost their jobs, leaving them with no money to survive. According to the past situation, the country would provide financial assistance, but this is different. The country is out of money and has been drained of money. The long-term high welfare benefits and relief funds for the people at the bottom are increasing every year. A large number. They used to get this money through blood transfusions in the colonies. However, after WW2, the world pattern changed, and a large number of colonies chose to become independent. This resulted in the loss of the source of blood transfusions. We can only live on our laurels. With high welfare benefits, most of the funds are now covered by taxes. During the general election, candidates will go around canvassing for votes. Most of the slogans they shout are to increase welfare benefits and lower taxes. Raising welfare benefits is to please the poor, while lowering taxes is to please the rich. When the country is completely out of money, it must be solved. Internal conflicts can only be transformed into external conflicts, which is plunder..." Chen Xi looked at Ma Jiu as he spoke.
Judging from the situation in this area, this is a no-brainer.
“You are right. In the eyes of some countries, our district is not only a tool for blood transfusion, but also a puppet on strings to contain competitors. They are not only thinking about our high-tech industry, but also some The obsolete military equipment is sold to us at high prices, and it is said to be to enhance our defense power. It is really funny, but we actually still have it internally. People are willing to give money to each other to gain verbal protection. However, even if you don't give money to buy equipment, the other party will be worried about our tendency. Our internal situation is irreparable. He went to please other countries for his own benefit, and was betrayed in the end. Now he wants to save this district, you should understand..." Ma Jiu looked at Chen Xi solemnly.
"I have remembered what you said yesterday."
"Do you know one of the reasons why we came here? One of them is to ignore the ideas of the people at the bottom. The law Strict regulations are a necessary tool for governing society in any country, but they can also easily become a weapon for your competitors to trip you up. . Due to historical reasons, only wealthy people were educated at that time, and most farmers could not even read a single Chinese character. This also led to many people's ideological confinement. We learned from Western laws and formulated a series of laws to govern the country. , but those at the bottom shout unfair because they don’t understand the law and only care about their own interests. They feel that all laws are It was designed to protect the rich and target the poor, so more and more people at the bottom began to hate the police officers and judges. At first, we came here and learned from our competitors to make lenient concessions on legal issues. But as people become more educated, everyone has a certain understanding of legal knowledge. After being tried, they will complain that the law is too strict. When the other party bullies them but is not severely punished, they will feel that the law is not strict... Now your side has begun to change. With the development of the Internet, People's lives are becoming more and more exposed. If some small things are magnified infinitely or the facts are distorted, many people will follow suit. It is difficult for a powerful country to be defeated by the outside. It often falls because of internal problems. Now, there are many people who support other countries in our district. They have many small organizations disguised as newspapers overseas. They usually will. To set the pace there, in order to change the attitude of Westerners towards us, for example, many countries with large amounts of resources were beaten. The reason is to liberate them and allow them to have democratic freedom. Although there are many internal factions in this district, as the current district chief, I still support the cooperation between the two parties. Your association has many members overseas and every move they make. , and ideas will affect the relationship between countries... We have always maintained our relationship through contact with other countries. To protect myself, some people inside support Europe and the United States. My predecessor was close to Sakura Country, but I am different from them. People in more than 90% of the countries in the world think their officials are stupid. Those sitting in the upper positions are often much smarter than ordinary people. Although we don’t bother to explain too much to those people, people’s hearts and social order are still there. The order must be stable. Now, under the control of thoughtful people, the bottom level supports getting closer to other countries. Even the defense deployment of the region must be obeyed by other countries. Our region has been destroyed for a long time. I must go to your place as soon as possible... "
Ma Jiu looked at the clock on the wall, and then said all his thoughts in one breath.
The next day, Longshan Temple.
The temple was built in 1738, around the same time as Lingyun Temple, and is the most popular temple in Menga.
"It's still early to board the plane. Let me show you the attractions here first. There is nothing interesting in Menga. I have only been here." Ma Zhongyuan got out of the car and pointed to the gate of the temple. .
Four dragons are carved on the gate, with a sun placed in the center. Several giant dragons are also carved on the tops of other buildings. Even the pillars are wrapped with golden dragons, which indeed echoes the name of the temple.
This is indeed one of the famous temples in Monga, and there are still many tourists.
The man in a suit on the side looked at Chen Xi up and down with a gloomy face, seeming to be dissatisfied with his arrival.
You must know that it is quite difficult to protect a person in such a crowded place.
But due to Ma Jiu's instructions, he had to accompany him.
"This temple is dedicated to Guanyin. Do you want to ask for a wish? For example...to have a child?"
"Pfft~"
"Ahem~"
Ma Zhongyuan's funny words made Zhao Lingshan and Chen Xi almost knock over the mineral water in their hands.
Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva has multiple incarnations and images in Buddhism. In terms of specific numbers, it is said that there are many different classifications of Avalokitesvara, including Six Avalokitesvara, Seven Avalokitesvara and even Thirty-three Avalokitesvara. These different images of Guanyin represent the compassionate salvation of Guanyin Bodhisattva to all living beings in different situations.
The Guanyin of Longshan Temple is also called Anhai Guanyin, which refers to the statue of Guanyin Bodhisattva enshrined in temples in the Anhai area.
In the third year of the Qianlong reign of the Qing Dynasty (1738), people from three cities jointly built Longshan Temple and respectfully invited the deity of Guanyin Bodhisattva from Longshan Temple in Anhai Township, Jinjiang County, Fujian Province, to worship here.
The temples here are different from those in the mainland. You don’t need to spend money to burn incense after entering. The only thing they have in common is that they have a merit box, which seems to just eliminate other channels for seeking wealth.
Why do these political people like to... treat me as a tool?
If you want to get things done, you must first show some sincerity.
Recalling the conversation with Ma Jiu yesterday, Chen Xi stretched helplessly.
This big leader is even more stingy than Shen Lang, and he is not honest at all. Shen Lang also knows how to give benefits first before doing things. He doesn’t think that after saving me, I will sacrifice my life for him. Really? Think of me as a hot-blooded young man.
"You're here, let's say goodbye." Zhao Lingshan pulled the somewhat reluctant Chen Xi to kneel in front of a futon.
He knows that Chen Xi does not believe in gods and Buddhas, but women like to calm their fragile hearts by praying to gods and worshiping Buddhas. Chen Xi had no choice but to imitate her movements and bow.
"What are you wishing for? Do you want a boy or a girl?"
"It doesn't matter, either boy or girl." Chen Xi didn't care much about whether he had children or not. He has been abroad since he was a child and received Western education. He feels that there is no need to carry on the family line, so he feels that family concepts are dispensable.
“Then I want both, but having two would seem to make my body look out of shape, so I don’t want it!”
"..."
"I should have just made a wish to have twins, a boy and a girl."
"..."
Looking at Zhao Lingshan worrying about having a boy and a girl, Chen Xi doted on her. He gently touched her head and pulled her up from the futon.
"Hee hee, you two are really interesting. We don't have as many people here as in mainland China. The masters in the temple usually listen to the complaints of visitors and use Buddhism to unblock their hearts one by one. Knot..." Ma Zhongyuan came behind the two of them and pointed to a few monks in the distance.
They were chatting and answering questions for several couples.
“Everything in the world comes from the heart. What the two donors worry about is nothing more than the word love, which can both make people happy and lead people astray. But please remember, the origin and origin of Death is a given. There is no need to force it, and there is no need to learn to let it go. , let your heart follow the wind, and you will naturally see another world."
The young man looked confused and seemed to be unable to let go: "Master, I know that fate cannot be forced, but there is a reluctance and reluctance in my heart. , and how to resolve it? ”
The monk smiled slightly, with the light of wisdom shining in his eyes: "Donor, your unwillingness and reluctance to give up are all due to your deep obsession. There is a saying in Buddhism: 'All conditioned dharmas are like bubbles in dreams, like dew or lightning, so we should observe them like this.' All things are changing rapidly, but there is only inner peace And wisdom is eternity. Try to observe the pain and joy of yourself and others with compassion, and you will find that those things that you once thought you could not let go of will eventually become a passing cloud."
Hehe, come here. It seems that they are all people whose relationships have broken down and broken up. If you don't go to the bar to get drunk, why come to the temple?
The people here have really unique ideas.
Chen Xi looked at the conversation between the two and found it a bit funny. He then turned to look at the other woman.
"Master, I often feel lonely, as if the whole world is against me." The woman sobbed softly.
The monk tenderly handed over a handkerchief and comforted softly: "Loneliness is a necessary practice in everyone's life. It is not an enemy, but a mentor who leads us to explore inward. In loneliness, we learn to Talk to yourself and listen to your inner voice, and you will find that true strength and peace come from self-acceptance and understanding. Remember, you are not alone, because all life in the universe is with you in different ways. Connected.”
"What the hell." Chen Xi rolled his eyes when he heard the monk's words with a local accent.
Fortunately, this is free of charge. If this was chargeable, it would probably have been defined as a pyramid scheme by them.
While Zhao Lingshan and Ma Zhongyuan were going to the toilet, Chen Xi looked at a monk not far away.
Everyone else was queuing up, but there was only one person there.
"Master, I fall in love with two women at the same time, what should I do?" A young man asked anxiously.
"Don't ask, just choose the second one!" The monk who spoke was very young. He didn't even open his eyes and waved his hands casually, showing an extremely perfunctory attitude. No wonder no one came to him to ask questions.
Asians generally think that monks, like doctors, should be chosen to be older, as they will have rich experience and will speak profound philosophies.
The monk in front of him was not much older than Chen Xi, probably thirty at most.
He closed his eyes, touched his head, and continued to chat casually with the young man.
"Why?" The young man was a little confused.
"If you like the first one the most, why would the second one appear and come to me asking questions? Wouldn't it be better to make more money while you have this time?" The monk looked a little impatient, and his buttocks It's like having needles.
The other masters were sitting steadily, but he was like a monkey.
"Master, but I can't let go of some people and things. What should I do?"
"Take these incense sticks and light them on the stove. I didn't ask you to Don't let go until you stop." The monk took out a handful of incense from under his buttocks and handed it to the other person, then pointed to the stove burning incense not far away.
Although the young man felt confused, he still took the incense and ran.
There were several candles placed by the stove for lighting incense, but they were extinguished for some unknown reason. Visitors here simply put the incense into the flame in the furnace and light it, which is more convenient.
Because the flame in the furnace is relatively large, it feels surprisingly hot when you get close to it, and there are still several unfinished incense sticks inside. It didn't take long for the young man to be blinded by the hot flames and smoke. After holding on for a few minutes, the young man's hand was suddenly burned by the rising flames, and he instinctively threw away the incense in his hand.
“Do you understand?”
“Master, what do you understand?”
After the young man came back, the monk asked.
"When it hurts, you can let it go."
"Pfft~" Chen Xi, who was standing aside, covered his mouth and laughed after hearing this.
“I understand, Master.”
“Hey~ don’t leave!”
The young man bowed down to thank the monk and was about to leave, but he pulled him away live.
"Master, is there anything else?"
"You just lost the incense. This is a great disrespect to Guanyin."
"I didn't mean it." The young man blushed. said.
"I think you are destined to be a Buddha, so I'll give you a thousand coins." The monk grabbed the young man's arm with one hand and gestured with the other.
"I...I didn't bring any cash when I went out today."
"It's okay. I support credit cards here. You can follow me to the side in a moment..." the monk said with a smile.
"...Master, let me go." The young man wanted to break free from the other party's restraints, but the monk's hands were so strong that he couldn't break free for a long time.
When he was panicking, the young man slapped the other person directly on the forehead.
The monk let go in pain.
"When it hurts, let it go. Master, you are right."
The young man bowed to the monk again and then ran away.
Seeing this, the monk covered his forehead with a smirk and said: "You understand the truth pretty quickly..." (End of Chapter)