novelones Chapter 1410 Between Hanshin
Chapter 1410 Between Hanshin
Xia Chuan smiled and said, "I have never paid attention to the Nikkei Index. I only do things that can promote the development of human civilization. And in my opinion, you are destined to not pay attention to long-term things. The fluctuation of an index can affect your vision, which will make you lose your long-term self-help plan."
Yuze thought seriously and it was obvious that Xiachuan was referring to the sinking of the island country.
"Mr. Xia, can you tell me how long it will take before it sinks?"
"I don't know. But in fifteen or sixteen years you will find that the island nation is in real danger of sinking into the trench. No one will doubt it anymore."
Yuze's heart was beating wildly. Xiachuan was obviously hinting that the next earthquake would be a very terrible disaster, which could even completely change the geological structure.
He fell into a misunderstanding. Knowing the next earthquake did not mean knowing that the island country would sink. Instead, Xia Chuan mentioned the specific time of the next earthquake, which made him sure that Xia Chuan knew when it would sink.
But it is normal for Xia Chuan not to say anything. After all, that would be a reason to launch a war of aggression. How could he say it without sufficient benefits?
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Natsukawa finally met Murayama Fuji. This luncheon was extremely important. All the people related to earthquake relief were present, more than twenty people.
The two sides exchanged polite greetings and sat down. Murayama deliberately broke away from his stereotyped image and took off his suit.
After all, Xia Chuan is a very lively person and he doesn't like anyone who is stereotyped.
After sitting down, of course he couldn't eat first, so Murayama went straight to the point: "Mr. Xia, our earthquake research has made a breakthrough. Can you give me some suggestions?"
Xia Chuan secretly praised the boss for being the boss, and his level was not worth mentioning at all.
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, he smiled and said:
"The earthquake resistance standards you promulgated in 1964 are no longer up to standard. For example, the Hanshin Expressway fully complies with the th magnitude earthquake resistance standard, but it cannot withstand an th magnitude earthquake. This is because the steel bars in the columns are not a single piece and will collapse if shaken, even for just a dozen seconds. When you see the dawn again, disaster may have already arrived."
Everyone felt a chill run down their spines. It turned out that Xiachuan came here for this matter. They also understood the location of the earthquake, which was near the Hanshin Expressway.
Moreover, this prediction is even more terrifying than expected. Kansai never has earthquakes, so how could the most solid Hanshin Expressway collapse? How much more would other places collapse?
Murayama took a deep breath and asked, "What about the other buildings?"
"The construction problems in Osaka are not serious, but the houses in the suburbs of Kobe have major design flaws. They added weight to the roofs to protect against typhoons. But this roof will exacerbate the disaster. When the earthquake comes, they will be buried by their own roofs, causing heavy casualties."
Everyone was even more horrified because there were quite a lot of people there.
Murayama was certain that Natsukawa had repeatedly hinted at the location of the earthquake, which was between Hanshin and Shinkansen.
"Let's eat first. Mr. Xia, please." Murayama smiled calmly.
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Boss Murayama never mentioned the earthquake again, and Natsukawa didn't mention it either, which meant that all the credit was attributed to Murayama's team.
So, I left immediately after the meal.
Murayama did not try to persuade him to stay, as the things that followed were too important and could not wait any longer.
Xia Chuan got into a taxi alone. The driver was an old man who asked politely, "Where are you going, Mr. Xia?"
Xia Chuan was surprised that the old man could be sure it was him, and said with a smile: "Yakushiji, of course, it's a little far, if it's inconvenient for you, I'll change a car."
"Very convenient." The driver drove with a smile.
Xia Chuan's reason for going to Yakushiji Temple was very simple, just the same as the last time at the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple. He thought the old Taoist was right. It was impossible for the Buddha to extend a hand from heaven to give him an award, so when it was time to do it yourself, don't be polite, at least go to the temple for a stroll, right?
But Xiachuan did not have much faith in the temples of the island nation, as Buddhism here had been deformed.
Yakushiji Temple belongs to the Jodo Shinshu sect, and this name is only found in the island country.
It was during the Song Dynasty that Zen Buddhism and Pure Land Buddhism were first introduced to the island nation. Both schools of thought require practitioners to abide by the Five Precepts and be strict and self-disciplined.
But during the Yuan Dynasty, a sect of its own was born on the island nation: the Jodo Shinshu sect.
This faction is more extreme. They believe that the core of practice lies in "the power of the Buddha's original vow" and that other rules and regulations are shackles that imprison human nature.
Therefore, Shinran, the monk who founded the Jodo Shinshu sect, married the daughter of the prime minister of an island country, starting the trend of monks marrying.
At that time, not all factions married wives, and most believers still adhered to the rules and regulations until the island country entered a new era - the Meiji Restoration.
After the Meiji new government came to power, it immediately began to support Shintoism, a religion that originated in the island nation.
The earliest practice of Shintoism was the worship of nature, ancestors, and the emperor. In the ancient legends of the island nation, all things can find their corresponding patron saint, so Shinto gods are everywhere.
From our perspective, the gods enshrined in the island nation's shrines are rather complex and strange.
Wild boars, bats, foxes, and even sleds used in the fields are offered as sacrifices.
Shintoism gradually improved and grew with the support of the Meiji government. Then the Meiji government stipulated that Buddhists could grow their hair, marry, and eat meat and drink wine. The government stopped issuing subsidies to all temples, and the names of monks had to be the same as those of ordinary people.
Since then, Buddhism in the island nation has declined.
Due to the strict "management" of the Meiji government, many monks began to break the Five Precepts, have children, eat meat and drink alcohol.
More importantly, the identity of monks and the management rights of the temple can be passed down from generation to generation by the abbot through his descendants.
So in today’s island Buddhism, well, don’t be surprised if monks open bars.
Not only can he get married and have children, but he can also sing rock music, run yoga classes, and give concerts. Just imagine that scene, a group of monks on the stage, wearing robes, carrying guitars, facing the microphone... Do you feel something is wrong?
Xiachuan’s only hope is that the meaning of religion is to teach people to be good. Although the ways of belief are different, the Buddha is the same in their hearts.
In fact, it is much faster for Xiachuan to take the high-speed rail than to take a taxi, but you can't see the city scenery.
On the side of the road, there was a monk wearing a Japanese robe and a conical hat, holding a black bowl in his left hand and a copper bell in his right hand, apparently begging for alms.
This monk's robe cannot be seen anywhere else. It feels like a kimono no matter how you look at it. It is very complicated.
Whenever someone put money in his bowl, the monk would ring a bell.
"Why do monks beg for alms in a busy city?" Xia Chuan asked.
The driver was at a loss: "How can I beg for alms when there is no one around?"
It's over. Xia Chuan felt cold in his heart. The first chapter of the Diamond Sutra said that one should not be discriminatory when begging for alms. No matter rich or poor, noble or humble, one should go door to door and give everyone the opportunity to make offerings.
A grain of rice given by a donor is as big as Mount Sumeru. If one fails to attain enlightenment in this lifetime, he will be reborn as an animal in the next life.
Could it be that the island country even changed the Diamond Sutra?
Why not change the Buddha?
Well, compared to giving a concert, this is a piece of cake.