Chapter 323 There is a monk coming from the east
The news that Jiang County Magistrate and others helped poor students quickly came. More than ten hectares of official land outside the West Gate were bought as charity land. The grain produced was used as funding for poor children when studying. After discussion, the management rights were brought to the hands of the county school teachers. The accounts were managed by five representatives elected by poor students.
The people are the kindest in the world. The Fuluo people who have written more than 100 more than in previous years have donated generously. You, ten or eight or eight, help the charity field. In less than half a month, they actually received a total of 800 stagnant and 346 copper coins, which moved all the Fuluo officials led by Jiang Anyi.
The people are simple and kind-hearted. Shi Qingle praised him severely in his articles, and regarded the people's righteous help to the students as the result of the cleanup of the administration. Looking at the thick stack of articles, Shi Qingle was extremely satisfied with this trip to Fuluo County.
It was about December, and if he didn't leave, he wouldn't be able to celebrate the New Year in the capital. Thinking of the waiting of his family and the glory that would inevitably be triggered during the dynasty, Shi Qingle could no longer sit still. Jiang Anyi bid farewell to Shi Qingle and presented some Cheng Yi as usual.
Shi Qingle smiled and said, "Shi's trip is the biggest Cheng Yi. I don't want these silver and two stones. A pound of green mist tea bento is Cheng Yi."
Shi Qingle was sent away, and then Qin Zixiong escorted this year's taxes to Jingyang Prefecture. The "Da Zheng Law" stipulates that taxes are three points, upper (up to the central government), upper (sent to the prefecture), and left (retained places) each take one-third each. This year, the taxes in Fuluo County doubled twice, and a total of 8,436 taels of silver were received. The remaining 2,800 taels were almost as good as the entire tax last year, and most of these taxes came from commercial taxes.
The "Tax-to-One" government will only be implemented next year, so the taxes transported to Jingyang Prefecture include taxes, cloth, silk and other items, and more than 50 vehicles were carried in the local area. Fortunately, the carriages and horses seized from Huangyang Village last time can be used. The bandits in Huangyang Village have been eliminated, so there is no need to worry about safety on the road. Now these bandits have repaired the section of Fuluo County to Fuluo County, Jingyang Prefecture. Qin Zixiong took more than 20 yamen runners to walk on the flat and wide avenue in a convoy, and really admired Jiang Anyi's vision.
Qin Zixiong took away more than 20 yamen runners and more than ten clerks. The yamen suddenly became deserted. Fortunately, the New Year was about to be celebrated, and nothing happened in Fuluo County. Jiang Anyi could not go home to celebrate the New Year. Dong'er arranged the gifts for New Year early and sent them to Xinqipingshan Town. Of course, he would not forget Xinfei in Yongchang City.
Thinking that there will be a lot of things after the New Year next year, Jiang Anyi used his rare time to read books, and his official career has risen and fallen, but he has not much time to calm down and read books. Shortly after Zhuzhu became pregnant, Luo Luo actually became pregnant. Zhang Keji was overjoyed and spent all his energy on taking care of the two girls. Even Jiang Anyi was a little uneasy about Jiang Anyi's serious business. Jiang Anyi understood Mr. Zhang very well. He was happy for him. At the same time, Jiang Anyi admired Mr. Zhang's skills and worked very hard, why didn't he work?
Dong'er was very resentful. She originally planned to be able to conceive a child during the time she was alone with Jiang Anyi. Although Jiang Anyi had no other women besides Xinfei and her, Dong'er always had an inexplicable sense of tension. Jiang Lang was the top scholar, handsome and generous, and this always made Dong'er feel insecure while being happy. He was afraid that one day the old man and yellow will be disliked by Jiang Lang. If he gave birth to a man and a woman for Jiang Lang, it would be different. Therefore, Dong'er was very obsessed every night. Jiang Anyi understood Dong'er's thoughts, not to mention that this was a pleasure, of course he had to be satisfied. On the ninth day of the 12th month, Jiang Anyi went to the front yamen to go around, chatted with Liu County Magistrate, and then retreated to the left study room of the second hall to read the book. The doorman came in and reported: "Sir, a few monks came to the yamen, saying that they were old friends of the yamen, and the leader called himself Hong Xin."
"Oh, Master Hong Xin has arrived." Jiang Anyi stood up in surprise and said, "Hurry up."
When they arrived at the lobby, they met Liu Jiusi and went to the gate together. There were not many Buddhists in Fuluo County. In the past two years, the court vigorously promoted Buddhism, and monks often came to visit, which made the people understand these monks with bald patchwork robes. As an official, Liu Jiusi was more informed and understood the court's policy of worshipping Buddhism. Master Hong Xin was stationed in Anlong Temple in Dezhou. He was named the Zen Master of the Guardian by the Emperor. He was the first person in Buddhism in Jiangnan. Moreover, Liu Jiusi also knew that the reason why the court worshipped Buddhism was to use the help of promoting Buddhism and suppressing Taoism, because the Yuantian Sect was Taoism, which caused trouble in Jiangnan decades ago, and the remaining poisons were still not clear.
Outside the gate, Master Hong Xin's face was thin, and although the yellow cloth monk's robe was patched, it was spotless. When he saw Jiang Anyi and Liu Jiusi, he put his palms together, and asked, and recited the Dharma name: "Amitabha, is Jiang Tanyue safe?"
Behind him were five gray-robed monks, carrying bags on their backs, and then putting their palms together and saluted silently.
When he came to the study, the yamen runner presented the green mist tea. Master Hong Xin picked up the tea and took a sip, and said with a smile: "Jiang Tanyue seems to be destined to be tea. First, Anlong tea was expensive because of you. Now this green mist tea is also famous all over the world. If you know about tea, Jiang Tanyue will definitely be extremely grateful."
Jiang Anyi said gratefully: "I thought the master would not arrange people to come after the New Year, but I didn't expect that the master not only came in person, but also hadn't even passed the year."
"Why do monks have the New Year's greetings if they don't ask about things in the world?" Master Hong Xin said calmly: "Promoting Buddhism is my wish. I can do something for Buddhism, but why dare I say my hard work?"
Liu Jiusi interrupted a few words and began to ask Master Hong Xin about the Buddhist theory. Master Hong Xin briefly said, "All troubles and sufferings have causes and conditions, all dharmas are born, and all dharmas are destroyed. All sentient beings are submerged in suffering and force, and are constantly in the cycle of life and death. Only by eliminating greed, anger, and ignorance can they escape from the cycle of life and death, reaching Nirvana, and no more troubles." Liu Jiusi listened with relish and asked Master Hong Xin from time to time that Jiang Anyi, as a Buddhist guardian, knew only a limited knowledge of Buddhism, and took this opportunity to listen to it.
Liu Jiusi asked a question about sharp diamonds: "How does the master view the relationship between Confucianism and Buddhism?"
This question is obviously often asked. Master Hong Xin smiled and said, "Confucianism uses benevolence and etiquette to ensure national stability. Buddhism advocates that all things are empty. Taoism says that inaction is governed by governance. In fact, the three schools promote good deeds with others, and return to the same end. If people in the world can govern their minds with Buddhism, govern their bodies with Tao, and govern the world with Confucianism, inclusively and integrate, they are experts."
Although these words were just a few short sentences, they felt like a sudden enlightenment, which made Jiang Anyi and Liu Jiusi feel enlightened. The two looked at each other, stood up and bowed to Master Hong Xin and said, "Thank you for your advice."
Master Hong Xin put his hands together and returned a bow, saying, "Jiang Tanyue, in the letter, you said that you were going to build a Buddhist temple in Huangyang Mountain. I don't know when Tanyue will have time to take me to see."
Jiang Anyi smiled and said, "Master, don't worry, slow down the construction of Buddhist temples in advance. I have thought about it these days. No one cares about the master's residence in Matoushan Anlong Temple, because he did not preach enough. Many people in Fuluo County believe in Buddhism and do not have a deep understanding of Buddhism. I plan to ask the master to hold a seven-day Dharma Assembly in Fuluo County to preach Buddhism. People believe in Buddhism will naturally help you. You can respond with half the effort and achieve twice the result with half the effort."
Master Hongxin is not as careful as Jiang Anyi’s consideration in this regard. Master Hongxin thought about it, nodded in agreement, and asked, “Jiang Tanyue said very much, I follow your arrangements, I wonder when the Dharma Assembly will start?”
"Three days later." Jiang Anyi originally wanted to put Fahui in the county school, but then he thought that there was some conflict between Buddhism and Confucian General, which was not beautiful. It would be better to first place in the open space of the Dongcheng Market, which was wide and could accommodate thousands of people. Just build a high platform in the middle, which was both convenient and practical.
Jiang Anyi was about to ask about An Yong's situation. The housekeeper Wang Niu panickedly in front of the door. Wang Niu was Wang Bo's youngest son. This time Jiang Anyi came to Fuluo County to take up his post and brought him to the housekeeper. Wang Niu is honest and will never appear in the front yamen without any trouble. Jiang Anyi shouted: "Wang Niu, is there anything wrong?"
Hearing Jiang Anyi's call, Wang Niu came in panic and said, "Master, Miss Xier just said that the young lady was nauseous and vomiting, as if she was sick, and she wanted to hire a doctor. I was afraid that something would happen, so I told the master."
When Jiang Anyi heard this, he became anxious. Dong'er had always been in good health. He had never been sick since he was following him. Could it be that he had been playing for a long time last night and suffered a cold. Jiang Anyi apologized to Master Hongxin: "Master, if you have something to do at home, you can't accompany Master Liu to Fuluo County for a long time, so let Prince Liu accompany Master to Fuluo County and live in the inn first. Jiang's meeting will be arranged properly and he will never miss the matter."
After saying that, Jiang Anyi was about to follow Wang Niu back. Master Hong Xin clasped his hands and said, "Jiang Tanyue, I am a little familiar with medical skills. If you don't dislike me, let the old monk see what to do for your Lady Ru?"
Jiang Anyi was overjoyed. Yes, he was treated by the master at the beginning. He once heard from his mother that the master had treated the believers. Many doctors' difficult and complicated diseases were cured by the master, so some believers called the master the "holy monk".
Master Hongxin was asked to move to the East Flower Hall, and Jiang Anyi asked Xier to support Dong'er out. Dong'er followed Jiang Anyi to Anlong Temple to enter the incense. Knowing Master Hongxin's reputation, he respectfully bowed to the master. As soon as he sat down, he couldn't help but vomited sideways.
Jiang Anyi caressed Dong'er's back and asked, "How can you feel uncomfortable? Do you feel dizzy?"
As he said that, he wanted to reach out to Dong'er's forehead to try the temperature. Dong'er slapped his hand away with a angrily and said, "Master, don't be rude to sit here."
Master Hong Xin looked at his nose and his nose, and his treasure was solemn. He stretched out his fingers and put them on Dong'er's white wrist and listened to his veins. He calmed down for a moment. Jiang Anyi stared at Master Hong Xin's face nervously, trying to see some clues from his face.
A smile appeared from the corner of the master's mouth, and the smile stretched out on Qinghuang's face, full of compassion. Master Hong Xin withdrew his hand and clasped his hands together and said, "Congratulations to Tan Yue, you are going to be a father."
Jiang Anyi was shocked by Master Hong Xin's words, stared at Master Hong's mouth blankly, opening his mouth, unable to say a word.
However, Dong'er had seen Zhuzhu and Luo Luochu's pregnancy and knew a little. She stood up happily and said, "Thank you, Master."
Jiang Anyi woke up and said with a smile: "Thank you, Master. It seems that this son is also destined to be with the Buddha. When the master comes, he will show his joy."
Master Hong Xin was happy when Jiang Anyi said that, so he took off the beads in his hand and handed them to Dong'er and said, "This beads are given by his master. Since I have a fate with this son, I will give this Buddhist bead to bless this son with peace and safety."
Chapter completed!