Chapter 61: The Great Confucian Scholar He Junzhi

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  Finally, happy Laba Festival. Everyone remembers to eat Laba porridge. In ancient times, this was the day of the La ceremony for ghosts and gods...

  Liu Yi just heard this sentence, regained consciousness, and revealed a hint of a smile. Today's arrangement was indeed not in vain. Every move was scratching the itchy spot of these Confucian scholars.

  Liu Yi was very clear that these Confucian scholars, the most ideal for the world is to live a peaceful and happy life, with mulberry fields and sandy shores. A kind of small peasant utopia!

  Soon, He Junzhi and the two of them arrived at the temple. However, it was surrounded by a wooden wall, and when they walked in, they saw that the temple was quiet and clean, with no one guarding it, but all around was a flat expanse without even half a weed.

  Entering the shrine, wooden boards paved. Exposed tree texture. Two people took off their shoes and walked in, and saw that the hall was very deep. Somewhat dim, the sunlight shining through the windows, illuminating the floating dust in the air. It looks extremely quiet.

  The floorboards in this house are laid out, which is not what I learned from Fusang. On the contrary, these and seiza are all learned from Zhongtu.

  It wasn't until after the Tang and Song dynasties that chairs became popular. People gradually stopped sitting on the floor. The custom of spreading out mats on the floor gradually disappeared. Furthermore, due to war and other factors, even the aristocratic families who had maintained the traditional Chinese way for thousands of years began to collapse and disappear.

  Again there was Mongol invasion and the prevalence of barbarian customs. After such devastation, this sort of originally simple and unsophisticated thing can only be seen in places like Japan.

  This is what is called "rites lost in the wilderness", and to put it more exaggeratedly, they have already been scattered to the land of the barbarians!

  The hall was deep and profound, with blue curtains hanging down, making the statue even more mysterious and mystical.

  He Junzhi may not be proficient in magic, but as a great Confucian scholar, his learning is profound and he has read all the books to the point of being deeply ingrained. His spiritual aperture opened early, and with one ray of spiritual light, he can ward off ghosts and gods.

  Looking back, I saw that the statue was behind a curtain, looking mysterious. But it was very quiet and peaceful. This is quite different from ordinary ghosts and gods.

  In his heart, he secretly praised him, and he had always felt that the Land God was extraordinary. Today, seeing him again, he felt even more so.

  At this moment, as soon as he picked up the incense stick, he was about to offer it. Zhai Leng saw him and exclaimed in shock: "Master?"

  This is what Confucianism emphasizes, respecting ghosts and gods while keeping a distance. As the saying goes, "If one cannot serve people, how can they serve ghosts?" Generally speaking, ordinary Confucians don't need to be mentioned, even great Confucians like Mr. He would avoid ghosts and gods, and be cautious of them. Who would have thought that they would offer incense in front of this god?

  He Junzhi smiled and said, "I see the land, not just ghosts and gods, but also sages who expound the truth! Only with these writings circulating, what I respect is not this earth, wood and stone, but the truth!"

  As he spoke, he lit the incense and inserted it into the censer.

  Di Qing couldn't help but say, "Master, these incense sticks and so on, were all brought in by the Hu teaching. When would we ever use these things in our land? This is barbarian custom, barbarian custom!"

  He Junzhi smiled and said: "Ah Leng guards his integrity and righteousness heavily, very good, very good!"

  Di Qing's face turned slightly red as he said, "I think that even if Master were to offer sacrifices to the land god, it shouldn't be with this incense!"

  Liu Yi listened and thought to himself, So it turns out that these incense sticks actually originated from the land of Hu, I didn't know that before.

  Think carefully again, these so-called temples, incense and candles... etc., were indeed not originally from China. They developed in China after the introduction of Buddhism from India.

  He Junzhi smiled and said: "A Leng is right, but as the saying goes, 'when in Rome, do as the Romans do', we have entered this temple, so let's follow the local customs."

  Heart's way has many disciples, and there are quite a few who are smarter than this son. However, the one he loves the most is still this son! Today, for his sake, he has such a pure and simple heart.

  Di Leng stiffened his neck and said, "Since Master has spoken, the Land God is indeed a great sage. It's likely that he doesn't approve of this absurd custom either, it must be the ignorant villagers who are using such barbaric methods to worship!"

  Liu Yi listened in the spiritual realm, and only bitter smiles were left. In this way, it seems that even the establishment of gods is also from the spread of Buddhism. Would you let yourself destroy these gods too?

  Thinking of this, he said softly: "Today I saw Qingyun come, and unexpectedly met the great Confucian scholar of the world. It's really a blessing!"

  Ordinary people can't hear Liu Yi speak directly, they have to rely on possession to communicate. However, He Junzhi and his disciples are all enlightened beings with open spiritual apertures, so they can naturally hear him.

  "Today I have come to pay a visit, disturbing the Land God! " He Jun and his disciples hurriedly paid their respects, saying: "I had already heard of your name, but today's meeting is even more impressive than what I've heard!"

  Liu Yi smiled and said: "Is it not delightful to have friends coming from afar? Please have some tea..."

  As they spoke, two cups of clear tea appeared on the table, filling the air with fragrance.

  Di Qing was curious and had already forgotten his earlier indignation, asking instead: "What is this? It smells so good?"

  He Junze said: "Tea is bitter. Are we, master and apprentice, suffering from some illness? Why did the immortal ask us to drink tea?"

  This tea, in this era, basically no one drinks it. On the contrary, as a medicinal material, it is occasionally used. He Junzhi is after all a great Confucian scholar, with profound knowledge, and naturally has heard of it.

  Liu Yi laughed loudly: "Guests arrive on the ninth day of the first month, and the courtyard is filled with yellow willows. Sitting opposite each other to discuss fine literature, brewing tea is more fragrant than wine! This tea grows in the spiritual mountains, nourished by rain, dew, sunlight, and moonlight, passing down its clear and harmonious energy from generation to generation, earning it the reputation of being a celestial sprout beyond worldly dust. And after picking, it still needs to be roasted before it can be made into a drink. This is indeed the way for gentlemen to treat their guests!"

  He Junzhi smiled and said: "Listening to Liu Yi's words, I was deeply moved!"

  As he spoke, he took a sip. At first, it was slightly bitter, but then the aftertaste was full of fragrance and sweetness. His eyes lit up, and he exclaimed, "Good!"

  Farewell to this bright green and lovely light green, it's really cute. It makes people feel that this thing is indeed worthy of Liu Yi's praise.

  "This thing is bitter and astringent when you first put it in your mouth, but the aftertaste is sweet. The flavor is originally plain, can be called the gentleman's friendship is as bland as water? No wonder this thing is for gentlemen to entertain guests!"

  Liu Yi smiled faintly and said: "A gentleman cultivates virtue through tea. Warmth and moisture benefit all, this is benevolence."

  To gather friends through tea, is called righteousness.

  First show respect to elders, this is called propriety.

  One meeting is called faith.

  "Calm your mind and think carefully, this is called wisdom."

  "There's also some tea and snacks, which you can eat with your tea, please help yourself!"

  He Junzhi listened and thought to himself, "This Land God is not only highly virtuous, but also of noble character!"

  It's really strange that such a great god is not recorded in the sacrificial canon. This is too common a dereliction of duty, I must write to rebuke him!

  What's the difference between this land and the She God? Why is it called the Land God instead of the She God? Ask leisurely.

  If it were in the past, Liu Yi would naturally have a reason to say. After all, the title of She Shen has been passed down from ancient times to the present. Liu Yi suddenly changed his faith in She Shen to land, and he had to have an explanation. Moreover, he had to fabricate his own origin and background.