The story of the development of a "Buddhist" emperor
Recently, the word "Buddhist" has become popular on the Internet. "Buddhist" refers to a kind of "Buddhist" , it’s okay if you don’t have it” mentality.
In fact, "Buddhism" is not a negative attitude towards life. Its real core connotation lies in a peaceful, tolerant and considerate attitude towards life. The so-called "Don't be happy with things, don't be sad with yourself" "Yes.
The word "Buddhist" has derived from the words "Buddhist buyer", "Buddhist young man" and so on. However, "Buddhist" is not a patent of modern people. In ancient times, there was also a famous The "Buddhist Emperor".
He reigned for forty-two years. He was magnanimous, approachable, and did not care about personal material enjoyment. He became a famous ancestor of the generation in history - Song Renzong Zhao Zhen.
Let us take a look at how the "Buddhist Emperor" was created.
The first level of "Buddhism": it's okay to have it, it's okay to not have it.
Tip: This is not a passive attitude towards everything, but to focus more energy on important things. Everything else - it doesn't matter if it exists or not.
According to "Xu Zi Zhi Tong Jian", one day, Song Renzong and his ministers held a meeting in the west of Funing Hall. During the intermission, the ministers discovered something incredible: Why did the emperor's bed tent and cushions look so low? !
The emperor is the most powerful person in the world. The things he uses are called "special offerings" and must be the best in the country. Why do these seats look inferior to his own?
The ministers were very curious and asked Song Renzong why the quality of the things you used was so poor. Was it because the officials in charge of the special supply had taken advantage of it? ! Song Renzong said, it's nothing, it's just that it has been used for a long time.
The ministers were even more puzzled when they heard this. Why don't you replace it when it's worn out?
Song Renzong looked at the ministers, then at the old seats he had used, and said earnestly: "My special gift is all the people's fat and the people's money, how can it be wasted casually? It's better not to replace it. "
Emperor Gu Hanqi and others said: "I am living in the palace, and I am dedicated to this. This is also the blood of the people, so it can be done lightly!" Song Renzong's approach fully reflects the Buddhist lineage. The key to the first level is that he focuses his energy on governing the country. Those seats, mattresses, etc. can be changed or not. Since those are all people's wealth, let's forget it.
The second level of "Buddhism": Of course, choose to forgive him
Tip: Take a step back, the sea and the sky will be brighter
Many famous figures came out in the Song Renzong era. But the man who always occupies the top of the "hot search list" and "popularity list" is definitely the man with his own BGM - Bao Zheng of "There is a Bao Qingtian in Kaifeng Mansion".
Bao Zheng was actually a censor in history, that is, a Yanguan. Unlike today's "trolls" and "keyboard warriors," the duty of the public speaker is to maintain long-term peace and stability of the country, social prosperity, and the great rejuvenation of the nation through his or her righteous speech.
This position is not something that ordinary people can hold. Since officials often have to impeach the government and point out the emperor's shortcomings, the mortality rate of this profession is very high.
Bao Zheng is not an ordinary person. What is extraordinary about him is that he not only "spurred the emperor in the face" in the extended sense, but also sprayed the emperor in real life. According to "Old News of Quwei", Bao Zheng actually sprayed saliva on Song Renzong's face when he was admonishing him.
Bao Zheng begged for answers, but Chen was unable to do so. He repeated hundreds of words, spitting in anger and spitting in the emperor's face.
Fortunately, Bao Zheng’s boss Song Renzong is not an ordinary person. After Song Renzong was sprayed, although he was very angry, he still chose to forgive him. He did not blame Bao Zheng, but wiped his face while carefully following Bao Zheng's advice.
My relative Zhang Yaozuo wanted to be an official, so he asked his sister Zhang Guifei to blow pillows for Emperor Renzong. After Song Renzong agreed to Concubine Zhang, he wanted to promote Zhang Yaozuo in the court.
As a result, Bao Zheng stood up.
It is estimated that Song Renzong had some psychological shadow when he saw Bao Zheng. After he returned to the harem, he said helplessly to Concubine Zhang: "Bao Zheng can spit when he talks. Anyway, I am afraid of being sprayed; you You only want to ask me for official duties, but do you know that Bao Zheng is a veritable "keyboard man"? "
Zhongcheng spoke forward and spit in my face. As long as you want to announce the emblem and announce the emblem, don’t you know that Bao Zheng is the censor?
The essence of the second level of the Buddhist system is not only reflected in Bao Zheng, but also reflected in others. .
According to records, there was an old scholar in Sichuan at that time. He wrote a poem and posted it on Weibo. There were two sentences in the poem: If you burn the pavilion with the Broken Sword Gate, Chengdu will be completely different.
The Chengdu prefect was horrified when he saw it. Isn’t this a naked counter-revolution? He quickly found someone to tie up the old scholar and send him to Song Renzong for his punishment.
If this matter had been left in the Ming and Qing dynasties, the old scholar would probably have been executed by the Nine Tribes. Fortunately, he met a "Buddhist emperor." After Song Renzong learned the cause and effect, he smiled and said:
"This is not a rebellion. It is clearly an old scholar who wanted to be an official and wrote a poem to vent his anger."
If the story comes to It ends here, and it cannot reflect the "Buddhist" aspect of Song Renzong. The end of the story is: Song Renzong ordered people to release the old scholar, and actually gave the old scholar a small official, which made him addicted to officialdom.
These two things about Song Renzong are very consistent with the second level of Buddhism. Both Bao Zheng and the old scholar finally chose to forgive him.
The third level of "Buddhism": just endure it and it will pass.
Tip: Suffering is a blessing, consider others.
The story of "Song Renzong endured hunger" is a household name:
It is said that one night, Song Renzong suddenly felt blessed and wanted to eat mutton steamed buns. But he didn't say anything and passed on patiently.
When chatting with others the next day, he accidentally mentioned this matter. His attendant was very puzzled: You are a noble person, what can you eat? Why do you have to hold back?
Song Renzong smiled slightly: You don’t know this. Because I am the most noble person in the world, if a small stove is suddenly turned on late at night, the imperial kitchen will make it a routine and kill a sheep every night to be on standby. Think about it, how troublesome this is, and if I kill the sheep that night when I don’t eat mutton, wouldn’t it be wasted? Just be patient and it will pass.
Song Renzong would rather starve himself than bother the imperial kitchen, let alone kill more creatures. It can be said that he is quite "Buddhist".
The fourth level of "Buddha System": Buddha also has fire
Tip: take action when it's time to take action
If a person just gives in and cowers, then He cannot be called a true "Buddhist". The "Buddhist Emperor" Song Renzong told us: Take action when it's time to take action. During the reign of Emperor Renzong of the Song Dynasty, the northern border was peaceful all year round, and the Song and Liao Dynasties entered into a situation of peaceful coexistence. However, there is often no peace on the northwest border. Li Yuanhao, the leader of the Dangxiang tribe, established the Xixia regime, which has been invading the Central Plains for a long time, causing great headaches. At this time, Song Renzong, the "Buddhist emperor", no longer tolerated, but directly sent troops to fight Xixia. During the war with Xixia, famous generals such as Fan Zhongyan and Di Qing emerged one after another. Although the war against Xixia had its victories and defeats, the "Qingli Peace Agreement" was finally signed, ensuring peace in the country.
In addition to fighting against Xixia, during the reign of Song Renzong, Nong Zhigao's rebellion also occurred in the south. After the rebellion broke out, Song Renzong immediately decided to send Di Qing as a general, which wiped out Nong Zhigao's rebel forces in one fell swoop and restored peace to the south. It can be seen that if you want to be called "Buddhist", you must take action when it is time to take action, and you must not be timid.
After completing the fourth level of cultivation, the "Buddhist Emperor" Song Renzong was born. During his reign, he had political clarity, economic development, humility in accepting advice, and lenient treatment of others. He became a famous good emperor in Chinese history. Emperor Qianlong once said that there are three colleagues he admires most: the first is his grandfather Kangxi, the second is Tang Taizong Li Shimin, and the third is the "Buddhist Emperor" Song Renzong.
According to records, after the death of this "Buddhist Emperor", people near and far cried.
Emperor Yelu Hongji of the Liao Dynasty sent someone to ask for a portrait of Song Renzong. After seeing the true face of Song Renzong, Yelu Hongji said with emotion: If I lived in the Central Plains, I would probably pay tribute to this "Buddha" "Yes." The boss lowered his head.
If I were born in China, I would only be able to hold a whip with it, and I would be the capital of Yuhou'er!