Chapter 0025 Great Gift
Qu Yunmie folded his arms and tilted his head, staring at the window pane beside him without saying a word, as if he wanted to see flowers in the window pane.
No matter how much Xiao Rong disrespected him in his heart, he would never really lose face for Qu Yunmie in front of other people.
So, after a second of silence, Xiao Rong smiled again, turned around and closed the door behind him, then quietly nudged Qu Yunmie's back with his knee, asking him to make some room for him.
Qu Yunmie remained unmoved, so Xiao Rong had no choice but to sit down next to him, until the two of them were almost touching each other.
Mi Jing watched their actions quietly, his dark eyes moving slightly.
After Xiao Rong sat down, he smiled politely at Mi Jing and said, "My surname is Xiao and my name is Rong. I am from Linchuan. I have heard of the great reputation of the Buddhist disciple a long time ago. After seeing you today, I realized that you are even more charming than the rumors said. You are indeed worthy of being the Buddhist disciple appointed by the abbot of Zunshan Temple."
Zunshan Temple is located in Chang'an. In that era when there was no Da Ci'en Temple or Da Bao'en Temple, Zunshan Temple was one of the most famous temples. The abbots of all generations had close contacts with the royal family. Some abbots would designate an heir in advance, and the respectful title of this heir was "Son of Buddha".
Of course...now Buddhists only have the title but no identity. Zunshan Temple was burned down by a fire. Even if it is rebuilt by future generations, it will not be the Zunshan Temple that Buddhists are familiar with.
Mi Jing looked at Xiao Rong and smiled faintly: "Mr. Xiao, you are too kind. Mi Jing is no longer a Buddhist disciple. However, Mr. Xiao's name is well-known outside."
Xiao Rong was stunned. He didn't know about this. He wanted to ask where it was so well-known, but then he saw Qu Yunmie turned his head in confusion: "How is it so well-known?"
Xiao Rong: “…”
You don't look at the window pane anymore.
Mi Jing looked at the two of them and said slowly, "The sixteen-word warning has spread all over the world, and even people in Shanshan's taverns are talking about it."
Xiao Rong opened his eyes wide, and he and Qu Yunmie asked the question at the same time.
"How did the Shanshan people know my 16-word warning?" / "How can you drink alcohol as a monk?"
As soon as this question was asked, before Mi Jing could say anything, Xiao Rong and Qu Yunmie turned their heads to look at each other.
Xiao Rong glared at him. Is this the time to ask him if he wants to drink? !
Qu Yunmie: “…”
But it's strange for a monk like him to enter a tavern.
Xiao Rong continued to glare at him. It’s even weirder that you only noticed these things!
Qu Yunmie: “…………”
He averted his eyes and continued to look at the window pane. …
The smile on Xiao Rong's face was a little hard to maintain. His own intelligence was leaked out, and he didn't know anything about it. It was told openly by an outsider. Xiao Rong was very concerned about his reputation. After seeing how calm and elegant the Buddhist was, he felt a little competitive consciousness in his heart that he didn't even realize. They were both handsome guys, and he certainly didn't want to lose to the Buddhist in temperament.
Mi Jing looked at his slightly distorted expression and roughly understood what was going on. He smiled sympathetically and said, "With his ingenious calculations, he cracked the Xianbei people's conspiracy in an instant. Seeing such a miracle with their own eyes, no one could resist not spreading the news. In fact, they also had good intentions. They were trying to make Young Master Xiao famous."
Xiao Rong laughed dryly: "Haha."
The Buddhists were truly considerate, describing the big mouth as a sign of fame, and the lack of order in the army as a sign of good intentions.
A Buddhist disciple could be polite, but Xiao Rong could not really accept it. He pursed his lips and said seriously, "A Buddhist disciple does not need to worry about the king's face. The Zhenbei Army is brave and good at fighting, but they act laxly and without rules. This is an indisputable fact."
Qu Yunmie: “…” What facts?
He looked at Xiao Rong in astonishment, unable to believe that he actually said these things in front of him, but Xiao Rong did not look away, but only looked at the Buddhist disciple with righteousness.
Mi Jing looked at the two of them and replied carefully, "Mr. Xiao, there is no need to belittle yourself."
At this time, there was no address of "donor". Monks called people in the secular world that way, and they all followed everyone else in calling them that. However, Xiao Rong found it a bit awkward. He always felt that a Buddhist should not call him that way. He should just extend his hand and say "Amitabha" to him. ...
Putting aside the awkward feeling in his heart, Xiao Rong shook his head: "It's not that I belittle myself, but I am seeking truth from facts. The Zhenbei Army is loose and has no rules. The Zhenbei King only knows how to fight and doesn't know how to govern. The civil officials and military generals under the Zhenbei King are all a group of uneducated rough people. Even if they take off their armor and change into ordinary clothes, they are still a mismatch and can't form a complete royal court in a short time."
Qu Yunmie: “…………”
His face almost turned green with anger. He stared at Xiao Rong with his eyes stiff and his fists clenched tightly. However, after a while, he slowly turned his head and looked at Mi Jing, who was also very surprised. He took a deep breath and forced himself to bear it.
Wait a little longer. Wait a little longer.
Mi Jing's face was filled with shock. He couldn't help but look at Qu Yunmie and found that Qu Yunmie didn't make any other movements except for looking angry and his body tense. This surprised him even more than Xiao Rong's rude remarks.
At this time, Xiao Rong smiled and asked Mi Jing: "Buddha, you are confused. I clearly know the shortcomings of the Zhenbei Army and the Zhenbei King. Why do I still want to be loyal to the Zhenbei King?"
The Buddhist thought, no, no, no, this is not what I am confused about. …
Xiao Rong breathed softly and sat more relaxed. "This is because everything has two sides. Although the King of Zhenbei has such a defect, he also has advantages that others do not have. For example, Your Majesty and the Zhenbei Army knew each other when they were in humble positions. They suffered and were injured together. Yanmen Pass was trampled by the Hu people many times. The reconstruction of the city after its destruction was thanks to the Zhenbei Army. Your Majesty knows the cruelty of war, the difficulties of the people, and the desires of the rough people. May I ask you, do you think it is worth saving the scholars or the rough people?"
Mi Jing was slightly stunned, and he replied: "All living beings are equal, regardless of whether they are rough people or scholars."
Xiao Rong laughed directly. This was not a polite laugh, but a somewhat cold laugh: "Buddha's words are really hypocritical."
Mi Jing's expression didn't change drastically because of his words, but after hearing it, he still stared at him endlessly.
Qu Yunmie, who was standing by, relaxed his shoulders. OK, that feels good. …
Xiao Rong met Mi Jing's gaze without any stage fright: "The so-called equality of all beings is your slogan or your belief. I know it is definitely not your principle. There are prerequisites for Buddha to save people. Whether it is chanting scriptures or offering incense, the former needs to be able to afford scriptures and recognize words, and the latter needs to be able to pay money and go to Buddhist temples. Real rough people can't read a single word. They can't read those obscure words to add a little merit to themselves. Have Buddhists seen people who are busy from the moment they open their eyes and can only rest when they close their eyes? I personally think that Buddhists can't see these people, because they don't have time to listen to Buddhists' lectures. They don't have the opportunity to appear in front of Buddhists, so they don't have the opportunity to make Buddhists pity them."
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