Chapter 465 Tang Monk: Can Mineral Water Also Release Life? [Seeking Monthly Votes]

Before Tang Monk appeared, Li Yusheng was afraid that he would be a pedantic monk who was obsessed with enlightenment, did not distinguish between men and monsters, refused to change despite repeated teachings, and was full of Buddhist teachings.

But judging from his attitude in greeting, this guy is also quite tactful.

Thinking about it, how could Li Shimin be appointed as the person in charge of the Land and Water Conference? How could he be such a fool?

It all seems to be the blame of the TV series, which portrays Tang Seng as a pedantic image.

In fact, Tang Monk in the novel is more flesh and blood. He will complain about Guanyin Tathagata when he is tired, curse when he is angry, and he also knows how to win over his disciples in different ways, and occasionally he will play clever tricks.

When faced with danger, he is quicker than anyone else, but when there is no danger, he is brave enough to recite poems to goblins and talk and laugh happily.

In short, he is an ordinary person who devotes himself to Buddha and has the joys and sorrows of normal people.

On this basis, he rejected the temptations of fame, wealth, beauty, etc., and went to Daleiyin Temple with determination, and finally obtained the true scripture and achieved complete merits.

When a new administrator comes over, normally they would have a meal, talk about the B&B, and call the other administrators over to let everyone get to know each other.

But when it comes to eating... When Li Yugang was thinking about making a vegetarian table, Tang Seng took out a pancake from his arms:

"Senior brother said that everyone's eating habits cannot be changed because of my arrival. From now on, the young monk can just eat pancakes. Anyway, this is how he has been here all these years."

These words made Li Yu feel a little embarrassed:

"This is not the way to treat guests."

Tang Monk said politely:

"It's wrong to influence everyone just because of me. The Buddha said that sacrificing the individual self can fulfill the greater self. What's more, the young monk has been eating cakes and reciting scriptures since he was a child. There is no sacrifice at all."

Damn it, with this realization, I want to introduce you to the Bolsheviks.

Mu Guiying waved her hands like a hostess:

"Don't eat this cake, leave it for little Taizong later... Xiao Feifei will cut a watermelon for your nephew and grandson, and I will get some sweet cakes filled with date paste for little Sanzang to try."

Hum, since Xiao Taizong is Tang Monk's sworn brother, let's have a taste of Yu Di's dry food!

There were still tourists at the B&B at this time, so Li Yu led Tang Seng to the study.

Soon, Yue Fei brought some cut watermelons and washed a basket of fruits, while Mu Guiying brought snacks of various flavors, all of which were vegetarian and could be eaten with confidence.

But Tang Seng only tasted it briefly, and there was no scene of feasting like other administrators.

Mu Guiying took a bite of a shortbread stuffed with lotus paste:

"Isn't it delicious? I think it's super delicious. I could eat two kilograms while watching videos after eating... Why don't you eat it, Xiao Sanzang?"

Tang Monk made a salute:

"This is the most delicious food that the young monk has eaten when he has grown up. But once the appetite is opened up, it will be like a dam bursting a thousand miles away. Therefore, the young monk must restrain his desire. Please don't blame His Highness the Holy Son and His Concubine."

Good guy, you can gain so much experience just by eating some snacks.

Li Yu said:

"When I get the chance, I'll take you to try high-end vegetarian meals that cost thousands per person. You will definitely like it."

Tang Monk asked with great interest:

"Is there anyone in the real world doing fast food business?"

"Yes, Gong De Lin has a history of more than a hundred years."

Li Yu turned on his mobile phone and showed some imitation meat dishes and dishes from high-end vegetarian restaurants. Tang Seng shook his head repeatedly:

“Buddhism advocates abstaining from meat and fishy foods, essentially because these foods will stimulate taste buds and amplify appetite, and desires are endless, so they must be fundamentally restrained... Although no meat or fishy ingredients are used in this type of vegetarian meal, Food, but pursuing deliciousness, putting the cart before the horse, completely deviates from the Buddhist scriptures! "

Li Yu:? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

Good guy, this is how Buddhism understands the prohibition against eating meat and fish?

He is worthy of being an eminent monk who has practiced Zen for ten generations, and his thorough study of Buddhism is indeed thorough.

Yue Fei looked at Tang Monk and asked:

"What does Tripitaka think of releasing animals?"

"Buddhism rejects killing and advocates releasing animals to obtain merit. However, if the released animals cause greater evil, we should rein in the situation instead of going our own way."

Hearing this, Li Yu smiled and said:

"I really should sign you up for a Buddhist spiritual class and teach those people who can't even understand Buddhist scriptures a lesson."

After Mu Guiying finished eating the lotus paste cake, she picked up another piece of bean paste cake:

"The spiritual training class has to be held a little later. I think Xiao Sanzang should teach the people of the Release Association a lesson, so that those who release mineral water, release sour yogurt, release nutrition express, release air, release scavengers, and release birds People like Crocodile Eel should learn from this and don’t embarrass yourself here.”

Tang Seng felt that he had crammed in a lot of knowledge about the real world and it was no problem to chat with everyone. But after listening to Mu Guiying's words, he suddenly felt confused about who I am and where I am.

What is the operation of releasing mineral water?

Sour yogurt sounds like some kind of drink, can it be released?

Seeing that his nephew obviously couldn't keep up with the rhythm of chatting, Yue Fei turned on his mobile phone, pulled out some short videos of confusing people and played them, which made Tang Monk's eyes go straight:

"Little monk...little monk is becoming more and more confused about the real world."

I thought that with Brother Ksitigarbha making up for the lessons, and since there was Buddhism in the real world, Tang Seng felt that he could control it easily. Unexpectedly, he was stunned by the release of mineral water.

Regarding these confusing behaviors, Li Yu said with emotion:

"Stop talking about you, even I can't understand this world."

"To be able to say that you cannot understand this world, His Highness the Holy Son is already far ahead of many people."

Listening to Tang Seng's praise, Li Yu changed the topic with some embarrassment:

"What stage is the plot of Journey to the West at now? Have you reached Hongfu Temple in Chang'an?"

"Your Majesty the Holy Son, the young monk reunited with his parents half a month ago. After his mother passed away, his father joined the court as a bachelor. With His Majesty's permission, the young monk temporarily stayed in Hongfu Temple to recite scriptures."

Different versions of "Journey to the West" have different handling of this plot.

The version Li Yu read originally stated that Tang Monk stayed at Hongfu Temple in Chang'an, which was also the reason why he was able to preside over the Water and Land Conference later, while some versions wrote that he returned to Jinshan Temple in Jiangzhou.

At this distance, less than half a year has passed, and there is no time for subsequent plots such as the Land and Water Conference, the Bodhisattva's enlightenment, and the westward departure from Chang'an.

As for the death of Tang Seng's mother Yin Wenjiao, she actually committed suicide. This is a characteristic of Ming and Qing novels - observance of women's ethics.

In the original work, Yin Wenjiao had no choice but to succumb to the bandit Liu Hong in order to save Chen Guangrui's flesh and blood.

Eighteen years later, Xuanzang rushed to Canggan alone with his mother's letters and found his grandfather Yin Kaishan, who was the prime minister at the time. After Chen Guangrui's family was reunited, Yin Wenjiao could not forgive herself for committing herself to the bandits, so she said goodbye to her husband and son and committed suicide calmly.

This kind of treatment is in line with the ethical requirements of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, but this kind of thing would not happen in the real Tang Dynasty. Women's remarriage was very popular in the Tang Dynasty, and there was no such thing as three obediences and four virtues.

Tang Seng said to Li Yu:

"According to senior brother's guess, the Dragon King of Jinghe will find trouble with Yuan Shoucheng in the past few days, and then make a bet, and then violate the will of heaven and be executed by Wei Zheng... May I ask His Highness the Holy Son, does the young monk need to intervene?"

Aren’t you afraid that you won’t learn from the experience after the intervention? Li Yu said:

"No, the Jinghe Dragon King is addicted to food. He refused to admit his loss when he lost a bet. Instead, he went to trouble Li Shimin... We can't let good people be pointed at guns. You should read the scriptures, read the scriptures, and ignore this matter."

Judging from the plot of the story, it is simply that the Dragon King of Jinghe had nothing to do but just admitted his defeat afterwards. He didn't want to die, so he went to Li Shimin to plead for mercy.

Li Shimin agreed because he agreed, but helping you is a matter of love and not helping you is a duty. After being beheaded, the Dragon King of Jinghe always believed that Li Shimin did not help, which led to his own death.

In the whole story, the only person who tried to help was Li Shimin, but a human emperor who was not Ah Ma, how could he know that he could kill people in his dreams?

As a result, the Dragon King of Jinghe did not dare to cause trouble with Wei Zheng, Yuan Shoucheng, or Heavenly Court. Instead, he pestered Li Shimin day and night.

The person who helped you became a victim instead. It would be a shame for such a Dragon King to die.

So now even if he had to start over, Li Yu was not going to interfere, and was ready to let things develop according to the normal process. He held a piece of jujube paste cake and took a bite:

"Xuan Zang, can you enter the palace now to meet the emperor?"

"Grandpa, the young monk, is the prime minister of the current dynasty. It is okay to enter the palace to pray for His Majesty. Is there something you would like to convey to His Majesty the Holy Son?"

As soon as Tang Monk finished speaking, Xiao Taizong Li Shimin appeared at the door of the study:

"Hello, sir, hello, Third Master... Ha, Brother Fei, you're finally here. I just finished the bridge-building game. The last few levels were simply terrifying. I thought about it for a long time before I came up with a way to build it..."

As the little guy was talking proudly, Tang Monk saluted him:

"Young monk Xuanzang, pay your respects to Your Majesty!"

Li Shimin: "..."

Why didn't anyone tell me that my younger brother was here? Is my image of being a wise and powerful person ruined like this?

He quickly calmed down his expression, put his cell phone into the pocket of his overalls, and then looked at Tang Seng up and down like a grown-up:

"When did you come?"

"The little monk has just reached the time to burn incense."

Li Shimin put his hands behind his back and tried to pretend to be an adult:

"Don't be so restrained. When you get to your husband, relax a little... We are sworn brothers in the book, right? Although I am young now, since I am an elder brother, you have to call me brother. Is that okay?"

Tang Monk quickly bowed:

"Xuan Zang pays homage to my brother!"

"Haha, easy to talk about. Sorry, Brother Fei, I suddenly have a brother. I have to think carefully about what a brother needs to pay attention to."

Yue Fei expressionlessly picked up a banana and handed it to Tang Seng:

"Here, take it and eat it."

"Thank you, uncle, for the reward!"

Li Shimin:? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

What?

The brother I just recognized calls Brother Fei his uncle?

Then isn’t my seniority lowered?

Damn it, I should have known that I just told Sanzang that there is a difference between monarch and minister. Although they are brothers in name, they must have the proper etiquette between monarch and minister!

What a miscalculation!

Li Yu asked Li Shimin:

"Aren't you going to send a message to yourself in Journey to the West? Are you ready?"

Upon hearing this, Li Shimin took out a USB flash drive from his pocket:

"It's ready, it's all on this plate... Yudi, can you play computer?"

"The little monk hasn't learned yet."

"Then I'll teach you. You take it over there and let me take a good look at it. It's all my heartfelt words... By the way, I'll teach you how to use the phone. What will he have to say later? , you just help record it.”

That Li Shimin is definitely not as smart as me, so don’t force him to type.

Tang Monk said:

"Young monk obeys the order!"

Li Shimin pinched the black sesame shortbread on the table and took a bite:

"Just be casual when you come to the B&B. No need to be so polite. Sir, I hate people who are too formal."

"Yes, sir!"

Since Li Shimin wanted to teach Tang Seng how to use the computer, Li Yu did not interrupt him. He planned to go to the kitchen to cook some dinner and ask Yue Fei about Zhending Prefecture. When Mu Guiying heard about cooking, she followed him.

Without the elders around, Li Shimin was more casual. The little guy took off his shoes, sat cross-legged on the computer chair, and said to Tang Seng who was eating a banana:

"Why are you so low in generation? Originally, Brother Fei and I were brothers, but you made me two generations lower when you came."

Tang Seng smiled bitterly:

"He is Uncle Buddha, and his status in Lingshan is transcendent. If you want to blame someone, blame my master for not living up to his expectations. If he had practiced to become a Hunyuan Wuji Saint early, Uncle Buddha's status would definitely have dropped a lot, but... "

Little Shimin finished eating the biscuits and waved his hand generously:

"Forget it, forget it. From now on, we will talk about our own things. You and I will continue to call each other brothers. If you don't understand anything, just ask me. After all, we are sworn brothers, and it is only right for us to take care of each other."

"Thank you for your care, brother."

"You're welcome. I'm the older brother, and I should take care of my younger brother."

Li Shimin patted the biscuit crumbs on his hands and began to teach Tang Seng how to use computers. By the way, he also talked about the difference between laptops and desktop computers.

In the kitchen, Li Yu cooked porridge in a clay pot and fried some vegetables.

In order to cater to Tang Seng's taste, all the dishes were made into vegetarian dishes, and the kitchen utensils were specially cleaned.

If Tang Seng was pedantic, Li Yu would not mind using streaky fat pork to make a few "vegetarian dishes" to educate this little monk, but now that he is so sensible, there is no need to trick him again.

Coming to the B&B is like being a family, there is no need to be dissatisfied and reject because of some of the habits of the family.

At dinner, Tang Seng looked at the specially prepared side dishes on the table, bowed to Li Yu, washed his hands, and took the initiative to help everyone serve porridge.

Today's dishes are relatively simple. Not only are they all vegetarian, but onions, ginger, garlic and peppers are not added. But eating this way, you can taste the freshness of the ingredients themselves.

Especially the loofah, after being stir-fried over high heat, the freshness is so rich.

Tang Seng ate a small bowl of porridge and praised Li Yu's good cooking skills.

This guy is handsome and has high emotional intelligence. No matter what he talks about, he can maximize everyone's emotional value. No wonder the Queen of Women is reluctant to let him go. He is really capable.

After dinner, Li Shimin took Tang Seng to continue learning computer knowledge. Li Yu asked Yue Fei:

"When are you going to get married?"

"After the Spring Festival, we will hold a collective wedding together."

This time, the wedding in Qilin Village was quite grand. Shan Xiongxin and Hu Sanniang, Zhou Tongxianglan, Zhang Fei and Zhao Fujin, Yue Fei and Li Wa, four couples got married together, so that everyone could have a good time.

Li Yu said:

"When the time comes, we will open two tables here and celebrate together."

Yue Fei bowed and thanked:

"Thank you, sir!"

The little guy was still on the road. He didn't stay for too long. He chatted with Li Yu for a while, and then led the big white horse that was full and struggling with the Hunhong beast, left the real world, and continued on the road.

Seeing that Mu Guiying was hesitant to speak, Li Yu smiled and asked:

"Do you have anything to say?"

"It feels like time has passed so fast. Xiao Feifei is getting married soon."

"How about we have a wedding?"

"Sister Zhou will beat me to death...Will you accompany me to the night market later? I didn't eat meat today, and I always feel empty in my stomach."

Yunxiao has cooked a lot of meat dishes, at most she just didn't eat dinner...Li Yu felt that this girl's mouth had become picky. When she first came, she thought the big white steamed buns were fragrant and sweet, unlike now, when she can't do without meat for every meal.

The two cleaned up the kitchen, and Li Yu brought some fruits to the study:

"Let's go to the night market in the city. If Xuanzang is tired of studying, let Shimin find a movie to watch."

"Thank you for your concern, Your Highness the Holy Son. I'm not tired."

Li Shimin has always been a younger brother in the B&B, and now he has suddenly become an older brother, and he is also full of energy.

Li Yu didn't bother her much and drove Mu Guiying straight to the city.

Arriving at the pedestrian street, the girl first bought a fried chicken rack and a cup of sweet and cool fruit tea, while eating, she was looking for the next thing to taste.

The two of them walked until after nine o'clock. They were too lazy to go back to the B&B, so they simply went to Guanlan Mingshu Community and took a bath together in the bathtub. Mu Guiying was so kind that she tried to experience the Guanyin sitting on the lotus, and almost broke Li Yu's waist.

As for the B&B, Yuwen Chengdu saw Tang Seng after get off work and exchanged a few words. Little Shimin said arrogantly:

"Big guy, he is my younger brother. Don't bully him in the future, otherwise I..."

Before he finished speaking, he was picked up by Yuwen Chengdu and swung in the air:

"What did you say? I didn't hear it because the wind was too strong just now."

Little Shimin was speechless:

"Can't you give me some face?"

"Okay, Your Majesty, Tian Khan, but you are so arrogant, aren't you afraid that Sun Wukong will beat you?"

"No, my grandmother is Nuwa!"

Humph, my younger brother can't deal with Sun Wukong, and I don't believe my grandmother!

Tang Seng studied until midnight and went back with a brand new laptop and USB flash drive.

When he arrived at Hongfu Temple in Chang'an City, Tang Seng found that it was morning here, so he planned to report to the palace and make an appointment to pray for His Majesty.

After leaving the temple, Tang Seng soon came to Chang'an Street.

As he was walking, he saw many people gathered in front of a Taoist priest's stall, many of whom were discussing how accurate the immortal's calculations were.

Tang Seng knew in his heart that this Taoist priest who was accurate was none other than Yuan Shoucheng, who had recently become famous in Chang'an.

Yuan Shoucheng had many rules for fortune-telling, but because of his accurate fortune-telling, many people came here specifically to find him.

When Tang Monk passed by the stall, he happened to meet a man in white who was walking like a tiger. This man came to Yuan Shoucheng's stall and asked in a trouble-making tone:

"I heard that you are very accurate in telling fortunes? Can you tell me when it will rain recently?"

Seeing this, Tang Monk sighed softly:

"The gears of fate are starting to turn!"

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It was such an unforgettable birthday. I caught a cold and had a severe headache. I originally planned to go to the hospital to get an injection without delaying the code, but the outpatient department refused to give the injection. If I wanted to get an injection, I had to go to the hospital. I went home and took cold medicine and fell asleep. In the evening, I finally felt a little better... Since the second yang, my physical condition has really deteriorated visibly. I have to wear long sleeves on a day of more than 30 degrees, otherwise I feel cold. I'm sorry, brothers, I've been here for the past two days. It’s time for an update.