Not long after the sedan chair was carried out from the inn, Shen Rui and the others also left the inn and continued their journey.
Because Nanzhili is rich and prosperous, it is not a disaster year now, it is spring when all things grow, and even poor people can eat wild vegetables to satisfy their hunger. This matter of selling sons and daughters, they also encountered Lu Ya along the way.
On the other hand, thieves have been caught so many that they are almost impossible to guard against. There is no shortage of idle gangsters anywhere. These people just stare at the strangers passing by all day long.
In Wang Shouren's profession, both the old and the young are easily targeted.
Deliberately rubbing someone on the street, touching the guest room in the middle of the night, setting up a robbery in the middle of the night, all kinds of patterns have been encountered.
Shen Rui was novel from the beginning, but became indifferent later on.
On the other hand, Wuxuan, I wonder if it was inspired by Shen Rui's last "asking for money", now he is not only "plucking the geese", but also "leaving nothing behind". When encountering those with bad attitudes, wretched looks, and even
Even the clothes were stripped off, leaving only a pair of pants.
As for the rumored big thieves, they would only focus on the well-known squires and wealthy businessmen, not on a few passers-by; the bandits who have a large number of people will roar deep into the mountains and forests, and will not come to the prosperous areas to seek death.
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As for the gangster shop's human meat buns, don't read too much into the book. The most important thing for opening an inn in a place is reputation. If it is really involved in a murder case, no matter how good the reputation is, the inn will have to close down.
As for the dandy who played the role of cannon fodder in the story and loved to tease beauties, he also encountered two, and the end was really unbearable to tell. Shen Rui just thought about the details in his heart and did not dare to mention them again.
Bagua is like Wu Xuan, and you also know what is forbidden.
Because they were not in a hurry, the group rested for a few days when the weather was cloudy and rainy. Although Zen Master Hongshan did not go to the local Zen temple to register, he often visited friends to give Zen lectures.
Shen Rui adapted to the traveling life and relaxed mentally, so he often went to listen to Zen with Master Hongshan. Zen in Zen Buddhism is a kind of sudden enlightenment. But Shen Rui thought about the six paths of reincarnation. Although he had never seen what the underworld was like, he could
It is true that we are two people from two lifetimes.
Did he become a ghost, and his soul flew away five hundred years ago? Or was he himself in the previous life, and after a serious illness, he had the memory of half his life. Reincarnation is the teaching of Tibetan Buddhism. Tibetan Buddhism and Zen are related after all.
Coming from the same source, Shen Rui wants to find an answer.
He became interested in Buddhism and did not hide it from others.
Wang Shouren was not a pedantic person at all. He himself had talked about Buddhism and Taoism with others. It was for this reason that Shen Rui felt that Wang Shouren would not interfere with his interests, but he was wrong. When Wang Shouren first got involved in Buddhism and Taoism,
Already seventeen or eight years old, he is still young. Even if he becomes interested in Buddhism and Taoism, he can restrain himself. Shen Rui is only ten years old now, and his personality has changed drastically due to the pain of losing his mother. Who knows what will happen if he continues to indulge in Buddhism?
What will it look like? Many of the children of the Lu family studied Buddhism, became monks, and became lay Buddhists. However, the Lu family has a family rule that young people are not allowed to study Buddhism. This is because they are afraid that their children will lose their heart due to being addicted to Buddhism. When they grow up,
, it is another matter to cultivate your mind and be willing to learn Buddhism.
That's what Wang Shouren was worried about, fearing that Shen Rui would change his temper.
In his opinion, Shen Rui was precocious, thoughtful, and extremely talented in learning. If he concentrated on the imperial examination, he would definitely be a young candidate. He had great expectations for Shen Rui, and he did not want Shen Rui to take detours.
Every time Shen Rui came back with Master Hong Shan, he still went back to Wang Shouren to listen to the lectures. Wang Shouren accelerated the teaching speed, and seemed to be adding more weight every day, trying to see Shen Rui's endurance limit.
Shen Ruizheng was concentrating on the mysteries of Buddhism and did not realize that there were too many lessons to be taught every day. Because he truly respected Wang Shouren, he was not willing to let him down and remained very attentive to his studies. In two days, he finished the "Analects of Confucius" unknowingly.
We have already talked about Mencius.
Seeing that Shen Rui practiced calligraphy and memorized every time without delay, but his thoughts were mostly on Buddhism, Wang Shouren knew that it would be impossible if he did not stop it.
On this day, when Shen Rui wanted to travel with Zen Master Hongshan again, Wang Shouren kept him behind.
Wang Shouren got straight to the point: "Brother Rui, do you want to be a monk when you grow up?"
Shen Rui was stunned, shook his head and said: "Sir, you misunderstood. I have no intention of becoming a monk, but I am just curious about Buddhism."
Wang Shouren said sternly: "If a young man doesn't work hard, he will be miserable. Learning is a matter of sailing against the current. You have memorized the lessons of these days, but do you still remember the explanation? Have you understood the meaning? Swallowing the jujube, you are fooling me.
Master, are you still fooling yourself?"
When Shen Rui heard this, his face turned red.
After meeting a famous teacher, he wanted to be a good student, but now he was scolded. What happened to Wang Shouren was that he was very apt and hit the nail on the head.
Shen Rui whispered: "Sir, I am wrong. I should not be obsessed with Buddhism and distracted from my homework."
"Buddhism is profound and profound. As a teacher, I was deeply attracted by it and learned the word 'kind' from it. A good person is a kind person, and forgiving others is forgiving yourself, which makes people open-minded. It is the secret of Taoism. If you understand it deeply, you can also make people have good moral values."
What you have learned. But you are still young, and it is the time when you should study. My teacher does not approve of your early involvement in Buddhism and Taoism. Buddhism talks about letting go, and Taoism teaches freedom. When you learn to be a good person, learn to be responsible
Before, you should not come into contact with these two methods." Wang Shouren said.
Shen Rui was so ashamed that he couldn't raise his head. He couldn't deny that he really envied Zen Master Hongshan these days. He even had thoughts in his heart. If one day he encountered a big setback or difficulty, could he imitate the ancestors of the Lu family?
, build a Zen temple in a beautiful place.
Such "letting go" is not true letting go, it is just an irresponsible excuse.
Wang Shouren sighed and said, "I know you look cold, but you are actually kind-hearted. If you encounter someone who is in trouble and needs help, will you help him?"
Shen Rui disdains being a holy father and wants to shake his head; the indifference of modern people is engraved in his soul, so that he will never believe that "people's hearts are inherently good" like Wang Shouren. But he is just an ordinary person, and he is not arrogant
The common man has the courage of an ant. If he really encounters someone in trouble, he will still be willing to lend a helping hand if he can.
Thinking of this, Shen Rui nodded.
It's just that he believes that "people's hearts are inherently evil". Even if he has the intention to do good, he will protect himself and avoid causing trouble to himself.
Wang Shouren raised his head and said, "But have you ever thought about how many people can be helped by one person?"
Shen Rui couldn't answer, and was full of tangles. He really hadn't thought about it. He didn't regard himself as God, so why would he always think about helping others? In his current situation, he still needs help from others.
Why did Wang Shouren bite the "helper"? The image of "Holy Father" should not be like the empress chirping, nagging, and having to worry about whether the other person's hand hurts when being slapped? The image of Wang Shouren
It has nothing to do with "Holy Father", so please don't act in a similar way.
The more familiar he became, the dimmer his "sage" halo in Shen Rui's heart became. Even though Wang Shouren's conduct and character were respectable, he was still down-to-earth.
Confused, Shen Rui's altar suddenly became clear, and he thought of a possibility: "Sir, he has a temperament that allows him to enjoy leisure, but he insists on taking the imperial examination. What is the reason for it? Is it the responsibility of the eldest son to shine on the lintel of the family, or is it the responsibility of the eldest son to shine on the lintel, or is it because he wants to be successful and famous?
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A smile appeared on Wang Shouren's face: "It's hard for you to think of this. I do have this foolish idea as a teacher. I have no intention of fighting for power. I just want to benefit the people. If there is a county, I will treat the people of the county well; if there is a county, I will treat the people of the county well.
If there is a province, I will make the decision for the people of that province; if there is a province of people, I will do my best to uphold justice for them."
When he talked about his ambition, Wang Shouren's eyes shone brightly, and Shen Rui felt like he was breaking out in a cold sweat.
Wang Shouren's idea is not surprising. Scholars are noble and not keen on power. They often become officials with the purpose of benefiting the people, but most of them do bad things with good intentions.
Shen Rui was surprised that Wang Shouren had lofty ambitions, and it definitely did not end with a province. In the eyes of others, it was really ridiculous for an official to talk so eloquently, let alone a governor of a province, or a fourth-grade prefect. How many officials had spent their entire lives
I can't stand this position either.
However, Shen Rui knew Wang Shouren's future achievements, so he could hear Wang Shouren's unruliness in his words. If such remarks were distorted by others, it would mean that he was rebellious.
Wang Shouren's thoughts are magnanimous and selfless. If he acts in this way, he will become a good parent for the people. But among the officials, how many people think like Wang Shouren? The crows in the world are as black as white. When a white one comes out, it will only
Out of place.
Although he knew that he should be cautious at this moment, Shen Rui couldn't help but said: "Even if you try your best, you can only govern one county, one prefecture, and one province. Have you ever thought about a way to make more people?"
Do the people get parents who care about the people?"
After saying that, Shen Rui regretted his quick words.
It is not so easy to establish a sect. If you are not careful, you will be suspected of forming a clique. When Wang Shouren is old and becomes an official, or is dismissed from office, no one will care about recruiting some students to teach him. If he is in the government and is young and strong,
To train disciples in this way is to court death.
Wang Shouren smiled and said: "Although I hold the idea of benefiting the land and water, in the final analysis it is just talk on paper and has many shortcomings. Therefore, I often go to the market to see all kinds of life. How can I be good to the people?
What the people really need needs to be slowly explored. If you use this unproven fantasy to teach others, what can you teach others?"
This man is indeed a responsible person, but thinking of his ups and downs before his emergence, Shen Rui whispered: "Disciple knows that there is not only one province of people in the world, and your ambition is not limited to this. It's just that people's hearts are unpredictable.
Some people like to use a villain's heart to judge a gentleman's belly. To prevent disaster from speaking out, it is better not to announce your ambitions in the future."
Wang Shouren was stunned when he heard this, and then smiled bitterly and said: "I didn't expect you to be able to think of this at such a young age. Misfortune comes from the mouth, misfortune comes from the mouth, you are right. If I had remembered the four words 'people's hearts are unpredictable'
, and you don’t have to endure the hardships of the past few years..."