A knife in love

Chapter 3748
Although Li Qiufeng disdained Murong Danyan's rambling and nonsense, but seeing that Mao Shusheng listened carefully, he couldn't interrupt Murong Danyan's conversation.Ye Fengchun was very afraid of Murong Danyan, so naturally he didn't dare to interrupt, so he could only listen to her talking nonsense in silence.Only Monk Tonghai was quite embarrassed, because Murong Danyan sneered at the monk, although he did not criticize himself, nor did he appear to be pointing at Sang Huai, but all the monks in the world worship the Tathagata Buddha, so it can be said that they are all a family, Murong Dan Yan taunted the monk so much, Monk Tonghai felt uncomfortable when he heard it.

Murong Danyan went on to say: "When these monks came outside the door of the rich family, they either chanted scriptures loudly, or knocked the wooden fish loudly. Those big households heard the sound of wooden fish and chanting sutras, and knew that there were monks asking for alms. It was them It is a great time to 'do good deeds' and 'cultivate the afterlife'. Naturally, money and food will be donated to the monks who come for alms. In order to get rid of their sins, even the most stingy rich man will give a few pennies at this time. , or send out a few steamed buns and a few spoonfuls of rice, for peace of mind, and will never give up. If there is no one from a big family to give alms, these treacherous monks will definitely beat the wooden fish harder, and the voice of chanting will be louder. Some, sooner or later someone will obediently send out the money and food.

"Emperor Taizu saw the three monks swaggering into the depths of the alley, and it can be said that they returned with a full load. He thought to himself that these guys beat the wooden fish to the mountain and recited scriptures aloud to let the believers know that they have arrived. The believers received money and food. Judging by the clothes and attire of those who gave the monks money and food just now, they are all unusual ordinary people, and most of them are rich families. It seems that alms must not be found in poor families, but in rich families. just do.

"Emperor Taizu is a very smart person. Seeing the three monks acting like this, he immediately guessed their tricks. He was surprised and happy. He also wanted to follow the example of the three monks and walk in the alley by knocking on the wooden fish. Once. It’s just that he had a second thought. The three monks had just walked past. If he imitated their appearance and begged for alms in this alley, I’m afraid it would arouse people’s suspicion. He had to find another alley where a rich family lived , before it can be turned into money and food.

"Emperor Taizu made up his mind, turned around and walked out of the alley immediately, turned his head and looked around, and saw several tall houses hundreds of feet away from a distance. He hurried over, reached the entrance of the alley, and put the He took off the broken straw hat and put it on his back, adjusted his tattered monk robes, and then strode into the alley while knocking on the wooden fish.

"This alley is much wider than the alley where Emperor Taizu rested just now. There are high walls on both sides, and you can see the cornices inside the high walls. Seeing the towering houses inside the high walls on both sides, Emperor Taizu thought to himself Looking at the appearance of these houses, the people in this alley are richer than the people in that alley just now. I hope these people will be kind and can get some money and food. The food can be used to satisfy hunger, and the money can be saved. As a trip to the south.

"Emperor Taizu walked forward while knocking on the wooden fish, his eyes kept gazing at people on both sides, but he walked more than ten feet, and he passed by three families, and no one came out to give. Emperor Taizu was puzzled, and knocked Unexpectedly, when he left Huangjue Temple, all the intact wooden fish in the temple were taken away by other monks first, and the remaining wooden fish was quite worn out. Emperor Taizu knocked hard, and only heard a "click" With a sound, the wooden handle of the wooden fish hammer broke from the middle. Emperor Taizu was stunned, his heart was desolate and angry, and more of it was incomprehensible sorrow and sadness. He stood there for a while, and then bowed down. Body, picked up half of the wooden fish hammer that fell on the ground, thinking to myself that the wooden fish would not be able to be knocked out, and I can't recite scriptures, so I can't shout "I want to beg for alms" in the alley? Thinking of this , Emperor Taizu couldn't help being discouraged, and was about to turn around and leave dejectedly, when he heard a "squeak", the door of a house on the left suddenly opened, and a person walked out from inside.

"Emperor Taizu was startled, and turned his head to look hastily, only to see an old man walking out of the yard. This old man was wearing a square scarf and a gray robe, with a kind face and a bit of fairy air. Appearance. Emperor Taizu saw that the old man was neatly dressed and had a solemn expression. He knew at a glance that he was either rich or noble, but his own face was ugly and his robes were torn. He immediately felt ashamed and was about to turn around and leave. When he came in front of him, he smiled and said, which monastery is the little master an eminent monk?
"The emperor Taizu felt even more ashamed when he heard what the old man said, and he couldn't even speak for a while. Seeing that the emperor was dumbfounded and embarrassed, the old man seemed to guess what he was thinking, smiled slightly, and put the bag in his left hand A small cloth bag was handed to Emperor Taizu, and he said with a smile, there are a few steamed buns here, the little master should take them back to the monastery.

"Emperor Taizu didn't expect the old man to give him food. He was surprised and happy. He couldn't believe his eyes and ears. But the cloth bag was right in front of him, and the aroma of steamed buns smelled in his nose. There were a few grunts. The Emperor Taizu came to his senses, quickly took the cloth bag in his hands, and thanked him repeatedly. In fact, when monks make alms, if someone gives alms, they don’t thank the benefactor, but proclaim the Buddha’s name. Or read a few scriptures and pray for the benefactor. The Emperor Taizu didn't know the rules of almsgiving. The old man saw it, but he was not angry. He took out a handful of copper coins from his bosom and handed it to the Emperor Taizu. He said in his mouth, please take these dozens of coins back to the temple, and exchange a bowl of lamp oil for offering in front of the Buddha.

"Emperor Taizu never thought that the old man not only donated steamed buns, but also gave him dozens of coins. He was surprised and happy. After receiving the copper coins, he wished he could kneel on the ground and kowtow to the old man. The vice-spirit looked unguarded, smiled slightly, and then said, two groups of monks came here today for alms, the little master came late, I'm afraid he didn't get much alms. You have to come earlier tomorrow to get something.

"When the old man said this, he paused for a moment, and then he continued, I think the little master is born with a strange appearance, so he will definitely not stay under others for a long time, but if you want to achieve a career, you must remember everything early, otherwise you will fall into the trap." After all, nothing big can be achieved after all. Hearing what the old man said, the Emperor Taizu was like enlightened, and he was grateful, and immediately gave the old man a deep salute, then turned around and strode away."

(End of this chapter)