"I have Buddha in my heart, but Buddha has no me. After suffering all the hardships in the world, I asked Buddha. Buddha said: Everything has a destiny. I laughed: Since you can't help me, what's the point of me worshipping you?"
When Huang Jin saw this sentence, he seemed to see a young man who had strayed into Buddhism, argued with the Buddha about Zen, came to his senses and turned back to the right path, shook his head with a contemptuous smile, brushed off the dust on his body, proudly stood up from the cushion, laughed loudly towards the sky, and went out. From then on, Buddhism was just a passerby.
"Buddha said to save all living beings, but no one has been saved. Taoism said to be self-sufficient, but it helps people in times of trouble. In troubled times, Buddha: Close the mountain gate and don't care about worldly affairs. Taoism: Lead people out of the mountains to save the world. In peaceful and prosperous times, Buddha: Save all living beings and enlighten the world. Taoism: Retreat to the mountains and forests to comprehend the Tao."
After reading this, Huang Jin couldn't help but reveal an excited look on his face, and the word "great goodness" was about to come out of his throat. This was written so well that it really made people feel relieved.
Cool!
It makes people feel so happy when watching it!
This part begins by comparing Buddhism and Taoism. Buddhism talks about saving all sentient beings, but ends up saving no one, while Taoism talks about keeping oneself healthy, but helps people when they are in trouble. This comparison points out that Buddhism talks a lot, but ends up not taking action, while Taoism talks less, but does more. After this comparison, Buddhism and Taoism are clearly distinguished.
Later, Zhu Ping'an further compared the different practices of Buddhism and Taoism in the same time and place. In troubled times, Buddhism was indifferent to the matter, while Taoism came out to save the world; in peaceful and prosperous times, Buddhism jumped out to save all living beings and steal the fruits of prosperity, while Taoism hid its merits and fame and retired to the mountains.
In such a comparison, the noble character of Taoism is immediately highlighted, while the ugly and hypocritical face of Buddhism is also completely exposed.
This kid Zhu Ping'an really deserves to be the top scholar. His writing style is simply amazing.
No wonder the emperor suddenly looked gloomy after seeing it, and became full of energy and vigor.
This is a masterpiece and also a good medicine to cure the emperor's illness. It immediately cured the emperor's worries.
"The pagan religions of the foreign countries corrupt people's hearts and collect money and grain. They should be killed! You don't see the Buddha saving people, you only see the Buddha gilded. They should be destroyed! You don't see monks eating vegetarian food and chanting scriptures, you only see bald donkeys wearing gold and silver. They should be killed! Hey! You bald donkey dare to spread evil words and spread the evil methods of the pagan religions of the foreign countries in the Taoist temple. Do you really think that there is no one in China? Look, the Taoist will push down your temple and smash your golden statue! Give China a bright and clear world!"
After reading the rest of the book in one go, Huang Jin finally understood what the emperor meant when he said, "The first part is okay, but the second part is a bit too violent."
After reading this part, I felt that it was a bit violent, just like an angry young man who was overwhelmed with passion, but...
But Huang Jin was 100% sure in his heart that although the emperor criticized Zhu Ping'an verbally, he certainly didn't know how to praise Zhu Ping'an in his heart.
Yes
Zhu Ping'an was more aggressive and had lost his refined manners. He acted like a shrew or a hooligan, cursing and shouting and being unreasonable.
but
This is what Emperor Jiajing was eating at this time.
For example, if your wife has a conflict with her colleague Huahua at her workplace and she comes home sulking, what should you do when you get home from get off work and learn about this
A: Act like a referee, clarify the responsibilities of both parties, and analyze and reason with your wife.
B: Without thinking, he stood beside his wife and said, "Huahua in your company is an idiot, what the hell is that? My wife is so kind and gentle, but he actually got angry with her, what a jerk. Wait, tomorrow I will go to her company and let her know why the flowers are so red..."
If you choose A, it's great. You are a rational person, a reasonable person, and someone who can distinguish right from wrong... But what's the use? Your wife is angry and hurt. At this time, she definitely doesn't need a rational referee! If you choose A, you will definitely end up sleeping on the sofa.
Option B may seem rude and unreasonable, scolding women and threatening to hit them, but this is what women need at this time. No matter whether she is right or wrong, she just needs you to stand by her side. If you choose B, she may scold you as "rude, barbaric, and fist-throwing", but she will definitely feel sweet inside, and her anger will soon subside, and she will definitely not let you really go to the workplace to teach Huahua a lesson.
When a girl is angry, don't try to reason with her. If you can't convince her, you should coax her. It's not too late to reason with her once she has calmed down and calmed down.
This is the case with Emperor Jiajing now. Although he said that Zhu Ping'an was too violent and needed to be polished, Zhu Ping'an's clear-cut denunciation of Buddhism and worship of Taoism must have left a very deep impression on Emperor Jiajing, and he was regarded as one of his own.
The first half of Zhu Ping'an's article is well-written and logical, but the second half is less well-written and like a shrew, yelling and cursing at Buddha. It seems to be a complete failure, but in Huang Jin's opinion, Zhu Ping'an's move is so brilliant that it is beyond words and is the highlight of the article.
Huang Jin understood Emperor Jiajing and knew his feelings towards Taoism.
Emperor Jiajing was born in Xingwang Mansion, Anlu Prefecture, Huguang, located in Jingchu, the core area of Taoism. Emperor Jiajing's father and mother were faithful believers of Taoism. Emperor Jiajing had four brothers and sisters, but only the youngest son, Emperor Jiajing, survived, and the other brothers and sisters died young. In order to protect Emperor Jiajing, Emperor Jiajing's father took the young Emperor Jiajing to Wudang Mountain to worship the God of Xuanwu every year. Taoism left a deep mark in Emperor Jiajing's heart. On the second day of Emperor Jiajing's worship of the God of Xuanwu at the age of fifteen, his cousin, Emperor Wuzong of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Houzhao, died without an heir, and he received news from the capital that he would succeed to the throne.
In the eyes of Emperor Jiajing, if it were not for the blessing of the Taoist God Xuanwu, how could he have become the heir to the throne overnight from a vassal king
Therefore, Emperor Jiajing's inextricable bond with Taoism had long been unbreakable. Emperor Jiajing's attitude of worshipping Taoism and banning Buddhism had been ingrained in his mind since he was a child.
certainly
As an emperor, Emperor Jiajing could have the attitude of respecting Taoism and prohibiting Buddhism, and he could take such actions, but he could not say it clearly.
Because a wise ruler must have the bearing of a wise ruler.
However, Zhu Ping'an's calls to kill Buddhism touched the heart of Emperor Jiajing and said what he had always wanted to say but dared not say. How could Emperor Jiajing not be relieved and become full of energy and spirit
That is why Huang Jincai believes that the seemingly failed second half of Zhu Ping'an's article is actually a brilliant move, the finishing touch of the article, and a key remedy to cure Emperor Jiajing's worries.