Chapter 206 Big Buddha Temple Project
Chapter 206 Big Buddha Temple Project
Shen Ruyi had another idea and asked.
"Master Abbot, I don't see a Ksitigarbha Hall in our Great Buddha Temple. Is it that there is no Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva at all, or is it in other side halls and I just haven't seen it?"
"Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, we don't have any offerings in our temple at the moment."
"Then if we build another Ksitigarbha Hall, is it feasible? Is there a place to build it? I'll pay for it!"
If someone is willing to spend his own money to build a Buddhist temple, there is no reason for me to refuse.
Not to mention Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, even if you offer sacrifices to all the Bodhisattvas and Buddhas in the scriptures, it will be fine.
Any hesitation on my part would be disrespectful to this robe!
"Sure. As for the location, Mr. Shen, what do you think of the lower hill next to our Big Buddha Temple? Can we build it there?
If this one doesn't work, you can look at other places. We'll build the one you choose!"
"Let's go over there later and ask Elder Li to take a look and see if the soil and feng shui there are suitable for construction.
We seem to have strayed from the topic while we were chatting, so let's get back to our previous topic.
In other words, everyone has no objection to this distribution ratio, right?"
"What about the government? Does he know about the distribution ratio? Does he agree with it?" the abbot confirmed.
"As for the government, I told you when I passed the message to the young prince that the government's share would not be high.
Moreover, the government only has the right to profit and to audit accounts, but does not have any decision-making power.
So, we have the final say on how to do it.
As long as we ensure that there is no problem with our subsequent income accounts, the government will have nothing to do with it.
He is only responsible for letting us cling to his thighs and take the profits. "
"Donor Shen is very thoughtful!"
“Since there are no problems, let’s sign a written agreement as evidence.
Let's all sign. Mr. Li happens to be here, so let him be a witness.
Look, who of you two is going to write the document? Let me make it clear that my handwriting is not good and I am not suitable for writing. "
"I can write, but you have to tell me how to write it, and I will write it."
The young prince said that this was the only thing he could show off.
Afterwards, based on Shen Ruyi's dictation and the abbot's supplement, the young prince wrote four copies and the four parties reached an agreement.
On their behalf, the "Big Buddha Temple Project" was officially launched and generated.
The three of them signed the four-party agreement respectively. Now the only witnesses left are the Guan family and Mr. Li.
People are really quick to talk. As soon as I mentioned Cao Cao, he arrived.
As soon as Mr. Li came in and sat down, a young monk served him tea, and then he saw the agreement pushed in front of him.
"Mr. Li, could you please take a look at this agreement and give it to us so that we can be witnesses?" Shen Ruyi said.
After listening to this, Mr. Li did not reply, but picked up the agreement and started reading it.
Well, in just the short time I was there, they had already discussed all the matters, which was pretty fast.
I can only guess part of Shen Xiaoyou's logic, and I really can't figure out the other part. What is he trying to do?
But he saw that this project would cost a lot of money. He was the only one who paid for it, and most of the benefits went to others.
What is he after? Or does he have other bigger plans?
But from what he had seen so far, he didn't see any place that he could plot against!
If you can't figure it out, just forget about it. People probably have their own considerations.
After thinking about it, he asked, "Do you need me to sign as a witness?"
"Yes, I need your signature. Four copies. All of them need to be signed? Is that okay?"
"Of course you can. It is my honor to witness this moment. I am very lucky."
After Mr. Li finished speaking, he was very happy and signed his name very quickly.
Although I am not the kind of person who would seek personal gain, I am not stupid either. Only a fool would not do something that could win the favor of the officials.
Although he is no longer in officialdom, his sons are still in that circle, leaving only a vague impression in the official's mind.
At a critical moment, perhaps you will benefit from a little bit of compassion from the government.
Shen Ruyi put the agreement away and said, "I'll put it away first. When you go back home in the evening, you can take it back and tell the emperor.
See if you want to sign or stamp it, and take the remaining three copies back."
"Little Black Charcoal, do we need to register this with the government?"
"It's best to keep a record, but the specific content here cannot be shown to others. I'm afraid that some people will do something bad to us after seeing it!
Therefore, I did not leave a receipt for you, Master Li, to avoid causing you trouble."
"Friend Shen, I understand."
"Then I understand. Let the government handle it when the time comes. If you want a seal, you can stamp it yourself," said the young prince.
"Well, it's okay. At present, those who want to participate and get benefits are those who want to build the project.
After making a profit, if you want to get in on the action, you will probably be able to reap a lot of benefits.
I also have to prevent them from blackmailing me and guiding public opinion in an attempt to control where our donations go.”
"Donor Shen's concerns are reasonable."
"The rules here have been decided. Let's go on to look at the terrain. Mr. Li, can your body handle it?"
"I am in good health, we can leave now."
"Then let's go now? The sooner we see it, the sooner we can finish it. Master Abbot, will you send someone to lead the way for us?"
"I will go with you all. I will lead the way for you all."
"That would be perfect!"
The group then walked down the mountain, and when they reached halfway up the mountain, they turned towards the nearby mountain.
After walking for a while, they arrived at the top of the mountain. Looking down, they had a wide view and could vaguely see the capital city.
It is lower than the main peak where the Big Buddha Temple is located. Shen Ruyi thinks it is not bad at the moment, said to Lord Li who had just stepped out of the sedan chair.
"Old man, can you take a look at this mountain? Is it suitable for building a small temple or Buddhist shrine?"
"I'll take a look first."
After Master Li finished speaking, he began to examine it carefully.
After looking at the soil quality and the growth trends and conditions of the trees, and then looking at the Feng Shui layout, Mr. Li felt that there was no problem.
Then he replied, "Young friend Shen, it can be built. There is no problem with Feng Shui."
"Well, let's build it. Master Abbot, it seems that our Great Buddha Temple doesn't have Manjusri Bodhisattva and Samantabhadra Bodhisattva, right?"
"That's right, Mr. Shen."
"Then we will build three main halls, one for Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, one for Manjusri Bodhisattva, and one for Samantabhadra Bodhisattva, so that all four great Bodhisattvas are complete.
Then add the guardian Bodhisattvas such as Galan Bodhisattva. "
"Okay, I'll listen to Master Shen."
The abbot replied immediately, fearing that Donor Shen would go back on his word.
"Well, Mr. Shen, I will take this area into consideration when the time comes." Mr. Li also responded.
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