Lu: Killing and setting fire are reckless and simple.

In Water Margin, my favorite person is Lu.

"The road is uneven, so you should shoot when it's time to shoot!" I always thought these two sentences were tailored for Lu.

Lu is a figure created, and he is the most brilliant among the 100 heroes in Water Margin. In the Ming Dynasty, when Li Zhi commented on Lu Sanquan's killing of Kansai, he criticized excitedly in his book: benevolent, sage, brave, divine, arhat, bodhisattva and Buddha. In Li Zhi's eyes, among Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism, the highest realm is Lu Shen Zhi.

The author also gave Lu the best evaluation. He wrote Lu's Pagoda of Six Harmonies and Hua Zuo and said: "Since the two feet are folded and the left foot is placed on the right foot, it is naturally empty." The Zen master Jinghe was in charge of the melting time, and "the Zen masters of the Five Mountains and Ten Temples all came to recite the scriptures". It can be seen from this battle that Lu is definitely not an ordinary monk.

Great wisdom Jackson gave Lu French:

Lu, Lu, get up from the green forest. Two arson eyes and a murderous heart. Suddenly, I drifted home, and there was nowhere to be found. Duh! Solution makes the sky full of white jade, which can turn the earth into gold.

This French sentence seems to show us that Lu comes from a green forest. His eyes are like fire, and his heart is full of murderous look. He will shovel all the evil in the world and fight all the injustice in the world. Compassionate because of jealousy, chivalrous because of kindness, and its honest and frank and purity are naturally unknown to the world. So he gave Lu the highest praise: solving the white jade all over the sky, turning the land into gold, and finally getting good results, sitting on the ground and becoming a Buddha.

Then why is this savage, who is rude and wild in the eyes of ordinary people, so loved by authors such as Li Zhi and Jin Shengtan? How can Lu Shenzhi, who killed and set fire, achieve positive results?

Evil spirit bodhisattva heart

It should be said that Shi Naian made a serious description of Lu's appearance from the beginning, hoping that Lu would leave a good relationship in the readers' minds and set up a good impression: he was born with a round face, big ears, a square nose, eight feet long and a wide waist. From this perspective, Shen Zhi's face is indeed a bit like a bodhisattva. People with round faces, big ears and straight noses should be kind and compassionate in every way. But what's going on? From the beginning, he became a fierce and dazzling figure in people's hearts.

I really can't blame Shen Zhi for this. Who makes everything that happens to him so annoying? It is outrageous that a butcher should possess a fraudulent civilian and claim to be an official in Zheng Da. How can you not hit him for a long time? Two policemen were given money, and they wanted to kill their own brother Lin Chong on the way. Won't that make people angry? How can you not help? How can you rest assured if you don't send them all the way? How can a bandit be Japanese if he is forced to marry a civilian without giving him a punch and kicking? In the crock temple, fierce monks destroyed the temple, played with women and bullied the old monk. How can they get the monk's knife without eating the mord? ...

It can only be said that there are too many injustices in the evil society, but Lu, who is kind-hearted, is angry and cruel. But his wife and daughter are oppressed, not only Lu knows; Lin Chong spoke for them at the touch of a key. Cao Kou forced himself to marry a commoner, and the monks and evil spirits occupied the temple, and the officers and men forbade him. What others turn a blind eye to, submit to humiliation, helpless, just can't stand it! The mord opens a dangerous road, and the monk kills all the rough people! Hate as hate, can't suppress the anger in my heart! How merciful you are to goodness and how hateful and hateful you are to evil! Three punches down, actually killed people, think about how much hate in my heart! For the sake of brothers, along the way, the wild pig forest rescued people in time. "If you kill someone, you will see blood. If you save someone, you will be saved." If you don't stop, you will send Lin Chong thousands of miles away! This bold sincerity is touching! What's more, he went into the lion's den alone to save Shi Jin, and he even risked his life for his historian brother! After three rescues, Lu lost his job twice and almost lost his head once. Think about it, whether it is in charge of the jurisdiction or watching the vegetable garden, it is very suitable for him. He can display his martial arts and be free, but he has never thought about himself or even risked his life, let alone his job. He is always desperate to help others.

This kind of compassionate bodhisattva heart can also be seen from his performance in the crock temple. After a hungry day, Lu came to the temple and robbed the old monk of his food. When I heard the old monk say that they were hungry for three days, I "let them go". If it's Li Kui jy, I don't care if you haven't eaten for a few days, I'll wait until I'm full! Especially, when he heard the old monk say that Cui Daocheng Qiu Xiaoyi destroyed the temple, he mentioned the mord and asked him. The fierce monk said that the old monk destroyed the temple. He suspected that the old monk was lying, so he asked again later. After listening to the old monk's explanation, I went to Qiu Cui. Fight in pairs when you are hungry. Behind that impatience is the guardian of kindness and the defender of justice.

Just reading this, I laughed at the stupidity of monk Hua, but I was fooled by both sides. When I really know Shen Zhi, I can't help but admire him. When Song Wu's blood spilled on Yuanyang Building, he killed 15 people who should or should not be killed. When walking in centipede ridge at night, he killed the alley boy who opened the door first without saying anything. Hmm! Compared with the indiscriminate killing, Lu is completely different. He is not Song Wu, much less Li Kui JY. His mord only kills the wicked and stubborn bad guys, and never despises life, let alone monks in temples. How much I cherish Lu, and after wooing Lu, I took Song Jiang to catch the king and capture Fang La alive, so that Lu disappeared twice on the battlefield! The first time I fell into a well, I stayed inside for a day and outside for a month. The second time I chased Xiahou Cheng, I got lost in the mountains and was instructed by an old monk to wait for Fang La in the hut. After two disappearances, Lu avoided the most brutal battle on the battlefield. Yes, Lu's mord and Buddhist monk's knife are aimed at the wicked. Even on the battlefield, they try to minimize the harm to innocent lives.

Therefore, Lu is really "two arson eyes and a murderous heart"! Behind the appearance of murder and arson is Lu's pain for evil and compassion for good. Without true compassion, how can there be anger in the face of evil, and how can there be a heart to kill quickly? In that dark society, there are bad kings and ministers, bullies and bandits, and the lives of ordinary people are like ants, which are trampled on by others. How many people have changed their nature and become slaves, and how many people have become deaf and blind, just seeking self-protection. However, along the way, Lu punished evil and promoted good, making people happy and showing human nature. Even when Elder Zhizhen saw Shen Zhi again, he said, "It is not easy to kill a disciple and set fire to it for several years." Song Jiang laity didn't know that the elders really felt sorry for Shen Zhi, but explained that "although it is murder and arson, loyalty does not harm people", but this sentence is also true. So, how can Lu not be a benevolent, a saint, a brave, a man of God, an arhat, a bodhisattva and a Buddha?

Reckless, simple and pure

Lu is not only a heroic hero, but also a funny and stupid person. In Water Margin, Lu is the most literary image and interesting figure in the Water Margin. As long as he appears, the story will surely become a classic legend. This hero who walks the rivers and lakes to kill and set fires is essentially a reckless, simple and truly pure person.

Because he killed the town of Kansai, he went to Wutai Mountain to become a monk on the recommendation of Mr. Zhao. In the eyes of the masters of Wutai Mountain, this incident itself is very funny. Monks in the eyes of ordinary people are gentle people like Tang Priest, and there is a great contrast between He and Lu in appearance. Have you ever seen a savage with a fierce face who wants to become a monk? Are you kidding? Is there such a monk? Therefore, the masters of Wutai Mountain refused to become a monk or accept Lu as a monk. Of course, they don't count. Elder Zhizhen has a good eye. He saw at a glance that it was "onboard" and took it!

Lu, who just entered the temple, has an interesting description in Water Margin:

Lu returned to the Zen bed in the dense forest Buddhist field and fell asleep. The Buddhist monk on his shoulders pushed him up and said, "No way! If you want to become a monk, why don't you learn to meditate? " Shen Zhi said, "Sleeping at home is none of your business!" Zen and Tao: "Good!" Shen Zhi said with bare sleeves, "You can eat tuanyu at home. What an eel! " Zen He Zi said: "But it is bitter!" Shen Zhi said, "Tuan fish is big, fat, sweet and delicious. Why bother?"

Hearing these words, it is estimated that Bodhisattva can't help laughing. What an ignorant and greedy fat monk, he just wants to eat. However, I think it is really not easy for a monk like Lu to do this. He is a good drinker and eats meat and vegetarian food every day. A person who is good at fist and fist will abide by the rules of the temple, and this tolerance is four or five months. I can't take it anymore. "A bird disappeared from my mouth." I had to go down the mountain and grab a bucket of wine to drink. When I staggered up the mountain, I came down like a bodhisattva to destroy King Kong. I didn't understand the times, so I not only stopped him, but also hit him. Why don't I let Lu sweep the mountain gate and fight? When the elder came to stop him, Shen Zhi immediately woke up, put down his stick, stepped forward to ask, and complained to the elder, "Shen Zhi had two drinks and never provoked them. They all attracted people to play cudgel. " This look and words are completely the rhythm of an innocent student complaining in front of the teacher, but it is also reasonable. Lu Shenzhi didn't provoke them. Elder Zhizhen comforted the students and said, "For my sake, go to bed and talk about it tomorrow."

At this point, Lu's pure realm of nature has jumped from the page. Be spontaneous, simple and pure, drink if you want, pay me back if you hit me, and complain if you feel wronged. Although he fouled, the key point is that he didn't think about three conversions and five precepts, saying that the foul was really far-fetched and made a scene in Wutai Mountain for the second time, which showed his recklessness, frankness and informality.

After three or four months, the weather turned warmer. Lu went out of the temple gate and said, "Look at Wutai Mountain and cheer once." These five words describe Lu's generosity and affection. Look at other monks and meditate with your eyes closed every day. Who can cheer for natural mountains and rivers? And Lu opened the Buddha's eyes and saw the truest nature. He heard the jingle and went down the mountain to play the mord and quit the knife. When he came to the market, he drank meat and wine, ate dog meat and went up the mountain. He collapsed half the pavilion, broke the King Kong of the mountain gate, scattered all the monks and fought with one or two hundred monks. When the elder arrived, Lu called again, "Elder, it's up to the family."

This passage well explains Lu's name: Luda, reckless and knowledgeable. Shen Zhi is really a reckless person, straightforward and simple. He has no complicated ideas and doesn't understand rules and regulations. There is no wily, only inner guidance. How can it be too simple to reach? So simple and easy to understand, how can you not be wise?

Let's take a look at Lu's performance in Taohua Village. Bully Zhou Tong wants to marry Liu Taigong's daughter. He was punched and kicked and went to the thatched cottage. He also advised Zhou Tong: "You don't know that he only has this daughter, and he has to support the elderly and give him incense. If you take it, he will be afraid of not wanting it. " Every sentence makes sense, how easy to understand! Later, in the vegetable garden of Suoguo Temple, I brought a bunch of rascals. Rogues buy wine and meat from him every day, and he has to retreat from his seat. It's normal to go back and forth! Don't be afraid of crows, uproot the trees and solve the problem completely. There is wisdom behind recklessness and simplicity.

Simplicity is wisdom. However, people's hearts are tortuous and things overlap. When a person is caught in bending and overlapping, he can't reach understanding, let alone wisdom. However, because he is reckless and simple, he doesn't consider so many complicated details, so he naturally knows everything. For example, in Taohua Mountain, I wanted to go down the mountain to grab the travelling expenses, but I saw a table full of gold and silver jewelry, but I didn't give it. I had to go further and further, so I collected all the gold and silver on the table in a rage, rolled down from the back hill and ran away! See here, you will laugh. Is there anyone simpler and cuter than Lu?

In this way, we can understand why we have never considered his work. In fact, he can't remember at all! Tiger can't become a monk, and the vegetable garden can't stay in Erlong Mountain. Where can I ask for separate cigarettes and umbrellas? Next time, his shoes are broken! Pure temperament makes him closer to Zen.

"Iman hero tears, leaving Chu Shi's home. Thank mercy for shaving under the lotus stage. No edge method can be separated instantly. Go naked and have no worries. "Lu is a lonely star, reckless and simple in appearance, honest and pure in heart, but full of compassion and fraternity for all beings. He detests evil, acts righteously, punishes evil and promotes good, regardless of his own life and death. He is a veritable "wine and meat, Buddha pays attention", and he is even more lovely and respectable.

However, how few such people are! It is precisely because of less that it is more valuable. Lone star, an "orphan" word, is it the author's sigh? In a word, Lu, a Buddhist monk with a sense of joy and justice, will become a legend from generation to generation.