Journey to the West: Man in heaven, working nine to five

#1993 - Fengxian County destroys the law

Fengxian County belongs to the Xiniu Hezhou, and Xiniu Hezhou itself is within the administrative area of ​​Xitian, so there are also Xitian administrators here.

The Buddha in Xitian who is responsible for managing the Fengxian County area is named Jingguang, who was originally a guarding monk in the Leiyin Temple in Xitian.

Three years ago, he was promoted by Xitian and came to the Fengxian County area to enjoy incense because of the golden body Arhat of the Transformation God, who deceived the county magistrate and established meritorious service.

However, Jingguang is also unlucky. Three years ago was also the beginning of the catastrophe in Fengxian County. The people of Fengxian County slowly became unable to make ends meet, so how could they have spare money to burn incense and worship Buddha to add incense.

Therefore, Jingkong has been here for three years, but he has not gained any benefits at all. Moreover, as the people of Fengxian County become fewer and fewer, his performance has become worse and worse, and he is often scolded by Xitian.

But recently, the people of Fengxian County have been worshiping Buddha crazily, and he is naturally happy to see it.

"With so many more believers, I have made another contribution."

Although Jingguang was also puzzled by this, he didn't care about the reason because he saw that his merit was about to be obtained.

The crazy worship of Buddha in Fengxian County lasted for a while, and finally reached a turning point.

Because the people of the whole county sincerely worshiped Buddha and burned incense, the situation in Fengxian County did not improve. The sky was still scorching hot, and even a rain cloud was not seen.

"Why are we still not effective even though we are so devout?"

"That's right, didn't the golden Arhat say that as long as we are devout, the Buddha will save us?"

"Could this Buddha be a liar? It's not working at all."

Some people began to raise questions, and as soon as this questioning sound started, it spread like a plague.

"The Buddha is a liar and will not save us at all."

Finally, someone shouted and received countless responses. In fact, most people thought so in their hearts.

"Since the Buddha will not save us, what's the use of worshiping him?"

"What kind of Buddha is it to deceive our faith!"

"I'm going to smash the temple."

This is what Tang Seng said about extremes meeting. The people of Fengxian County seemed to have changed their minds again overnight.

Moreover, the change was very thorough, and even the original Buddhist believers began to abandon their beliefs.

At ten o'clock in the morning, the temples opened their gates, preparing to welcome the tide of pilgrims.

But they waited for a long time and still didn't see anyone coming. When they were wondering, they finally saw figures.

However, the appearance of these people surprised them greatly. Many people came, but their aura was obviously unkind.

What they held in their hands was not incense offerings, but iron shovels and hammers, which made the monks in the temple realize that something was wrong.

"The Buddha is not working and deceives the world. Everyone rush in and smash the Buddha statues in the temple."

People shouted and rushed directly into the temple, starting the smashing mode.

Faced with such crazy people, the few monks were unable to stop them at all. After a while, the temple was in a mess and the Buddha statues were incomplete.

In just one day, 80% of the temples in Fengxian County were smashed, and the monks in the temples fled without a trace.

In the county magistrate's mansion, Tang Seng and the county magistrate also received this news.

"It's time for the county magistrate to come forward and announce the destruction of Buddhism in Fengxian County."

Tang Seng said to the county magistrate. At this time, with the help of public opinion, as long as the county magistrate officially announced it, Fengxian County could be completely cleared up in an instant.

"Elder Tang is really brilliant. This plan is really amazing."

The county magistrate gave Tang Seng a thumbs up and said.

"Only in this way can the people be spared from disaster."

Tang Seng's method was equivalent to circumventing the destruction of faith and avoiding direct conflict.

"But there is one thing I still don't understand. Elder Tang is also a member of Buddhism, so why would you help me come up with such a plan?"

The county magistrate asked Tang Seng.

Tang Seng is also a monk, and he is also going to Xitian to learn Buddhist scriptures from the Tang Dynasty. It is incomprehensible for the county magistrate to help Fengxian County fight against Xitian.

"The so-called heart is benevolent, where is not paradise, put down the butcher knife and become a Buddha on the spot, Buddha is a state of mind.

And all conditioned dharmas are like dreams and bubbles, which already shows that Dharma is a kind of thought and a kind of way.

Although Buddhism is publicly called, Dharma is based on Buddha, so Buddha includes Dharma, and Dharma is sometimes not Buddha."

Tang Seng said to the county magistrate. Although this statement is profound, it is not difficult to understand simply.

That is, Buddha is the right path, Dharma is divided into right and wrong, Buddha guides people to be good, and Dharma controls the world.

"That Xitian claims to be a Buddhist country, with the light shining on the Mahayana Buddhism, but they do not completely represent Buddha, and the so-called Dharma is also Xitian's own thoughts.

What I teach you to destroy is only Dharma, not Buddha, because the real Buddha cannot be destroyed."

Tang Seng continued to explain to the county magistrate. This was some of his insights after destroying the Buddhist country.

"Elder Tang is really wise. We mortals can only worship."

The county magistrate may not have fully understood Tang Seng's words, but Tang Seng's actions were indeed helping them.

On the second day of Fengxian County's crazy destruction of Buddhism, the county magistrate publicly made an official announcement.

"The Buddha does not pity the world, does not relieve the suffering of the people, and is not worthy of enjoying incense offerings. From today onwards, Fengxian County will no longer offer offerings, and anyone who burns incense and worships Buddha will be immediately expelled."

The county magistrate's announcement happened to cater to the psychology of the people. With the official support, the people acted more vigorously.

In just three days, the large and small temples in Fengxian County were either smashed or sealed up, and all the Buddha statues inside were destroyed.

As for the monks, the county magistrate and the people did not take violent measures, but only expelled them or asked them to change careers.

This is also what Tang Seng said about destroying Dharma but not destroying Buddha.

Moreover, Fengxian County's destruction of Dharma triggered a chain reaction in the vicinity, and many places were affected by it.

Jingkong was very happy a few days ago and was preparing to ask Xitian for credit, but now he is stunned when he sees the temples being sealed up and smashed.

"How could this happen? Could it be that the people of Fengxian County have mental problems?"

He didn't understand why the people who were worshiping Buddha crazily a few days ago were now so repulsed by Buddhism.

However, the destruction of Buddhism in Fengxian County was a major event, and he had to report it to Xitian.

Jingkong immediately drove Yun towards Xitian, but when he felt Xitian and came to Leiyin Temple, he was stunned by the scene in front of him.

Because at this time, the Leiyin Temple had just been smashed by Chu Hao with Sun Wukong and the three of them not long ago, and it was being rebuilt.

"Why is the Leiyin Temple more dilapidated than the temples in Fengxian County."