So this punishment is necessary!
As for Hongxiang, Mr. Du was a little selfish after all and did not push him out. Mr. Du knew very well that if Hongxiang was pushed out, then Hongxiang's life would really be over. Being kicked out of the temple would be a minor offense.
Seeing that Fang Zheng not only did not pursue Hong Xiang's matter, but did not even ask about the details, Mr. Du couldn't help but sigh in his heart: "Can a young monk of such an age really have such a big heart? There is a difference between people. The gap between them is indeed not that big."
Thinking of this, Mr. Du only felt grateful. How could he dare to feel dissatisfied
Outsiders didn't know what Fang Zheng meant, but seeing Mr. Du following him respectfully and not complaining at all, they naturally didn't say anything. More people are still discussing the matter of Yiwei crossing the river. After all, this is so shocking!
A huge group of people followed Fang Zheng. Some were watching the excitement, some were taking photos, some were chatting, bragging, and some were cheering... It was very lively for a while.
Hongxiang, on the other hand, had long been prepared to be dragged out and criticized, and then his reputation would be ruined and he would be kicked out of the temple. As a result, after waiting for a long time and everyone left, I realized that nothing happened without him!
Hongxiang was stunned. He looked at the crowd going away. He was a little dazed. After a long time, he scratched his head and followed. However, there was a wave of confusion in his heart. At this moment, he saw many things clearly that he could not figure out before.
At this moment, a group of people came down from the mountain, led by Zen Master Baiyun! Behind him were monks from various monasteries, hundreds of them!
The two teams met halfway and then froze.
At this moment, Brother Hei suddenly rushed up and shouted: "Master Baiyun, please judge, we are all sailing the boat, of course we have the final say on who will be carried or not. This monk actually punished Mr. Du, Mr. Du is so old..."
"Liu Heizi, shut up!" Mr. Du quickly stepped forward and blocked Liu Heizi's mouth.
Zen Master Baiyun looked at Liu Heizi, who looked dissatisfied, and then at Fang Zheng and Mr. Du. Mr. Du looked angry and ashamed, while Fang Zheng had a calm face. His smile was gentle and full of sunshine. His gentle temperament made it difficult for people to distinguish him from others. When associated with a monk, most of the time, his clothes and identity will be ignored, and he will be treated as a sunny boy.
Zen Master Baiyun nodded slightly to Fang Zheng, clasped his hands and said, "Amitabha, Baiyun, the abbot of Baiyun Temple, a poor monk. I have met this master. Which temple does he practice in and what is his name?"
Fang Zheng looked at the kind master in front of him, and vaguely seemed to see a Zen master. He was so kind and kind-hearted, and his eyes were always as clear as a pool of spring water. Zen Master Yizhi once said that the eyes are the windows to the human soul. People with clear eyes must have a beautiful soul. Those who practice Buddhism cleanse their souls day and night.
The Zen Master Baiyun in front of him was obviously an accomplished monk. Fang Zheng respected him more and more. He clasped his hands and said, "Amitabha, Fang Zheng, the abbot of Yizhi Temple, has met Zen Master Baiyun."
"Oh? Are you Fang Zheng?!" Suddenly there was an exclamation from the crowd. A moment ago, Zen Master Baiyun asked Fang Zheng who he was, but no one recognized him. No one expected that this little monk who crossed the river with a reed turned out to be Fang Zheng!
Looking at Fang Zheng's young appearance and thinking of Yiwei crossing the river, everyone had their own thoughts.
At this moment, a slightly fat monk came forward and said: "Master Fangzheng, why did you cross the river with a reed instead of taking a boat? Isn't this too sensational? If you really want to be famous, you won't be able to do it. It should be at the foot of Baiyun Temple, riding on the popularity of the Spring Festival Ceremony, right?"
As soon as these words came out, everyone was in an uproar again. Just now they were just amazed at Fangzheng's magical ability to cross the river with a reed. Now think about it carefully, yes, if you don't take a boat, why would you cross the river with a reed? Crossing the river with a reed in front of so many people is not just grandstanding, what is it? Coveting fame and fortune is not a good attitude. Such a person is not worthy of being an abbot.
Suddenly everyone's eyes became strange. Just now they were curious and even respectful, but now they looked a bit contemptuous.
Hearing this, Fang Zheng frowned slightly. He also wanted to take a boat, but he had to have a boat for him to sit on! When Fang Zheng was about to speak, Mr. Du spoke first. He stepped forward and saluted the many monks and said, "It's not Master Fang Zheng's fault, it's all my fault. I'm old and confused. I listened to the slander and thought Master Fang Zheng was an uneducated person. The swindler who went around was afraid that he would come to Baiyun Temple and insult the Holy Land. So he asked the boatmen not to take him on board, but he had no choice, so he crossed the river with a reed."
As soon as these words came out, everyone suddenly realized, but the fat monk quit. Wouldn't this be a slap in the face? The old man's face was slightly red, and he held on tightly and asked: "If you don't want to drive him across the river, you can call here. We can coordinate here. It doesn't have to be like this, right? This hype is too obvious."
When Fang Zheng heard this, he raised his eyebrows and thought to himself: Is this fat man sick? I'm a good person, I didn't provoke him, I didn't mess with him, so why are you biting me? Besides, who knows what the phone number of Baiyun Temple is.
Just as Fangzheng was about to speak, Zen Master Hongyan suddenly said: "Amitabha, what Master Hongjing said is wrong. Not everyone knows the phone number of Baiyun Temple. What's more, although we are outsiders, some worldly things are unavoidable. . Baiyun Temple holds a spring blessing ceremony and sends out invitations. If you can't arrive on time, even if Zen Master Baiyun doesn't care, it doesn't mean that the matter doesn't exist. Everyone knows the subsequent impact, and everyone will change it. Be anxious.”
"What Zen Master Hongyan said is right, but there is one thing that I can't figure out, Master Fangzheng. There are countless monks coming to Baiyun Temple. Why do some of them want to target you? As the saying goes, a fly doesn't bite a seamless egg. I'm afraid there is something wrong here. Please explain?" Master Hongjing did not dare to argue with the highly respected Zen Master Hongyan, and once again turned his attention to Fang Zheng.
Fang Zheng said: "Actually, this poor monk can't figure it out. This is the first time the poor monk has gone down the mountain since he took over Yizhi Temple. Logically speaking, he shouldn't have any conflicts with anyone."
"This is strange. Since the Master has no conflict with anyone, the question comes back. Why are they targeting you? Why not target the poor monk? The poor monk thinks that the Master should reflect on it and see if he did something wrong. Yes." When Master Hongjing said this, he already showed a victorious smile, because he found that Fang Zheng seemed to be speechless.
Fang Zheng was also feeling bitter. He was just pretending to be cool and didn't ask clearly why. Now let him say it, where can he say it
Fang Zheng was worried, and Mr. Du sighed, knowing that this matter could not be avoided. He was about to tell the whole story, but he heard someone shouting: "I should be the one to talk about this matter!"
(End of chapter)