The so-called meat dishes are actually pungent vegetables such as onions, ginger and garlic. The word “荤” itself has the grass radical, which shows that the so-called meat has nothing to do with meat.

In fact, in the beginning, there was no such thing as precepts in Buddhism. All precepts were established based on the mistakes made by monks after they made them.

The original intention of doing this is actually to prevent monks from making the same mistake again. In essence, it is not precepts, but just a record similar to a story, hoping that it can serve as a warning.

These recorded events were only truly taken as precepts after Buddhism was introduced to China, and were meant to serve as a warning. It makes sense that they were taken as precepts.

Until today, it has become a convention. In fact, it was relatively easier for Buddhism itself and Li Zhi to abolish the precepts.

The greatest resistance actually comes from the people. If these two precepts are really abolished, Buddhism will basically collapse, so this is simply impossible.

On the way back, Wang Pingan listened to Wang Zheng's explanation and asked, "Buddhism does not kill living things. In fact, aren't vegetables and fruits also living things in the world?"

"What else?"

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Seeing his son's surprised look, Wang Zheng smiled and said, "This is actually an open secret. Almost everyone who knows it knows it, but they just don't tell anyone."

After the two sides exchanged greetings, Wang Ping'an and Li Xian took Li Dan and Xiao Taiping aside, leaving the stone table to Wang Zheng and Li Zhi.

Wang Zheng nodded and said, "Alright, since your Majesty has said so much, I will not persuade you any further. Don't worry, your Majesty, the world is big, but no matter what the final result is, you will never lose sight of your goal."

"Your Majesty."

Looking at the bag in Wang Zheng's hand, Li Zhi joked, "Wow, our chief steward has gained quite a lot during his trip."

The two chatted for a while and stopped talking. Wang Zheng first poured a cup of tea for Li Zhi, then poured himself a cup and drank it all. He looked at Li Xian and asked, "Your Majesty, have you made a decision?"

But people cannot just eat vegetarian food. That would be too much food for a single meal, and the human body cannot handle it. In fact, Buddhist monks also eat meat, otherwise they would not be able to cultivate such a strong physique. "

"I don't think it's expensive. After all, a meal I cook should be worth a jade pendant."

Wang Zheng casually placed the bag on the stone table and said with a smile, "No, the harvest of half a month, even if the cost is added up, is not as much as the jade pendant your majesty has. Xiao Yuehua has been asking me for secret methods recently, and I want to ask your majesty for another jade pendant."

Wang Zheng smiled and explained, "That's because Buddhism divides all living beings into two types: sentient beings and inanimate beings. Animals like pigs, cows, sheep, horses, chickens, ducks, and fish that know pain are sentient beings that cannot be eaten, while vegetables, fruits, and other inanimate beings can be eaten.

"If every meal requires a jade pendant, then I can't afford it. Even the royal family doesn't have much surplus food these days."

Wang Zheng took the jade pendant and looked at it. It was not a dragon pattern, but just some cloud patterns. So he put the jade pendant into the bag, bowed to Li Zhi, and said with a smile: "Thank you for your generous reward, Your Majesty. Please come often in the future."

Wang Pingan asked in surprise, "Is this what you mean by a gentleman should stay away from the kitchen?"

"Hello, sir."

"No way?"

In fact, Confucianism also has the saying that a gentleman should stay away from the kitchen, which is also meant to encourage people to kill less, which is similar to the Buddhist principle of not eating meat. After all, the evil spirit generated when killing does have a certain impact on a person's mind and character. "

Li Zhi picked up the teacup and took a sip, then smiled and shook his head, saying, "It doesn't matter whether it is decided or not. I never make any decisions. I will hand over all the choices to them. As for the final choice, it is their own business.

"Haha, isn't this easy?" Li Zhi casually took off the jade pendant from his waist and placed it on the cloth bag, saying generously: "Put it on, and it will be my meal money tonight."

In fact, the steward doesn't need to worry too much. No matter what happens in the end, I will at least give you a way out. Didn't the steward always say that as long as you are alive, it's fine? As for how to live, it doesn't really matter. At least you have enough food and clothing. Besides, don't you still have the steward as your master? Although I gave up, the steward as your master didn't give up. There are always other uses for him. "

"It's still too expensive. This jade pendant of mine is worth a lot of money. It's enough to feed the steward for 10,000 meals."

"Then it's two meals a piece."

When the father and son returned home, they found that Li Zhi and Li Xian had come with Li Dan and Xiao Taiping. Li Zhi and Li Xian were drinking tea and playing chess on the stone table, while Li Dan was riding a tiger with Xiao Taiping.

Wang Pingan shook his head and said, "I have never taken it seriously. I just heard Li Xian say that cooking is not elegant and a gentleman should stay away from it. However, our Yuzhou clan has never taken it seriously. After all, my father, the ancestor, likes to cook."

Li Zhi nodded and said with a smile: "I feel relieved with what the steward said. In fact, I don't want to act this way, but this person is too smooth sailing. In fact, it's really not good. If you don't have great courage, it will be difficult to withstand the storm in the future.

It would be better to experience some storms now. Even if you don't have experience, you can at least withstand more easily, right? I was a little worried at first, wondering if I would go too far and destroy him, but I felt more at ease thinking that the steward would take care of everything. Now that the steward has promised, I am completely relieved."

In some ways, Li Zhi's decision was not wrong. Li Xian was indeed too successful, and he was always surrounded by a group of subordinates with unclear purposes, which led to his current situation.

Li Zhi called Li Xian back and let the two sons form an opposing trend. In fact, he was raising a poison. The final winner would not necessarily be the best candidate, but it could always make the mind stronger.

However, the consequence of doing so is that one of them will definitely end in disgrace, and the consequences of failing in the fight for the throne are actually very serious. Being able to save one's life is basically a sign of mercy from others.