Today, if you don't drive this pile down, it's fine. But if you do, there will definitely be a significant change in Shanghai," the master warned before turning to leave, leaving the person in charge deeply unsettled.
However, this was a task handed down from higher authorities, and it couldn't simply be left unfinished. But considering what the master had said, the person in charge urgently contacted the design institute to inquire if it was possible to modify the design plans and relocate the construction site.
Construction designs are highly precise and extensively calculated. With construction already halfway completed, how could they change the design plans now? And who would bear the costs incurred by the changes?
Upon hearing the master's words relayed by the person in charge, the technical staff at the design institute were infuriated. The technical engineers did not endorse such claims; they believed it was merely a technical issue. Therefore, the next day, they brought in more experts, intending to collectively tackle this challenging problem. Unfortunately, their efforts proved futile.
The municipal design institute, Shanghai Urban Construction Design Institute, and other engineering companies involved in the project mobilized their technical expertise repeatedly, but the piles still couldn't be driven in. With no other option, the construction site had to be temporarily halted once again.
Moreover, the earlier rumor about the dragon vein began circulating discreetly at the construction site. Could it be that there was indeed a dragon vein beneath? Should they consider bringing in someone powerful to examine the situation?
In the meantime, the project manager made persistent efforts to persuade the leaders of the design institute. Finally, they decided to invite another expert.
This Feng Shui master was renowned in both Shanghai and Hong Kong, possessing an air of wisdom and elegance. After a meticulous examination of the construction site, he furrowed his brows and remained silent for a long while.
Later, the master informed the project manager that because this area was situated on a dragon vein, it would attract many spiritual beings. The current situation was that a dragon was coiled beneath the ground, and the large steel drill happened to be drilling into the dragon. This not only prevented the drilling but also caused the soil brought up to contain blood.
The project manager, feeling anxious, asked, "What should we do, then?"
今天你们这个桩子不打下去还好，只要打下去，上海这个地方肯定要发生血变。 高人说完这些话，扭头要走。把负责人吓得不清。 但是这是上面下来的任务，不可能不完成。但是又想到高人说的话，他紧急联系设计院，问能不能改一下设计图，挪一下施工地点。 施工设计这个东西是非常严谨的，而且也都是经过大量计算的，现在施工都进行到了一半，还怎么改设计图？ 要是改设计图的话，之前的花费谁来承担？ 设计院的技术人员听到负责人转达高人的话顿时大怒，技术工程师不认可这种说法，他觉得这不过就是技术问题。 所以第二天他就找来了更多专业人士，打算一起攻坚这个难题。可惜没有任何的作用。 参与工程的市政设计院，上海城建设计院，上海市政和隧道等工程公司立即调集技术力量，一而再，再而三，地桩就是打不下。 没有办法，工地只好再次暂时停工。 而且之前的那个说法在工地里开始再次悄悄流传。该不会这下面真的是龙脉吧？要不要再找个厉害的人来看看呢？ 而这边的工程负责人最后一再劝说，跟几位设计院的领导商量又商量，终于又请来了一位先生。 这位风水先生在上海和香港都非常的有名。仙风道骨，非常的有范。 他来到工地细细查看之后，眉头紧皱，久久不语。 过后，先生告诉工地负责人，因为这个地方属于龙脉所在，所以会吸引很多有灵性的东西。 而目前的情况，则是地面下压着一条蛟龙，大钢钻正好钻在蛟龙上。所以钻不动不说，带出来的泥土还有血液。 工地负责人听了很焦急，问到，那怎么办？
The construction schedule could not afford any delays. The master told the project manager that unless there was a way to move the dragon beneath, it would be impossible to proceed.
The project manager urgently sought the master's assistance, but the master initially refused, warning of severe consequences. He admitted his limitations, stating that he could not resolve such a significant matter.
The project manager pleaded repeatedly, but the master remained silent with closed eyes. After a moment of contemplation, he recommended someone. Who was this person?
This person was the Zen Master from the Jade Buddha Temple.
When the experts in engineering heard that they were considering inviting a monk to solve the engineering problem, they were outraged. They viewed it as mockery of science and technology. In an age when science was highly advanced, where humanity could reach the moon, turning to monks and deities for solutions to an engineering challenge seemed like submission to feudal superstition.
They decided to invite a diverse group of technical experts to tackle the issue. The city's leaders took charge, determined to ensure that the main pile was driven successfully without delaying the entire project.
Despite the gathering of technical elites and their various attempts, the problematic pile remained unmovable. Even when they managed to drive it partially, it fell far short of the design standards and project requirements.
As the project deadline approached, the situation grew increasingly dire.
Faced with this challenging predicament, the then Shanghai Party Secretary had no choice. After deliberation, he personally went to the Jade Buddha Temple in Shanghai to invite the venerable Zen Master out of seclusion.
Upon learning of the situation, the Zen Master realized that this was no ordinary technical difficulty. After a moment of contemplation, he stated that he needed some time to prepare to ensure a foolproof solution.
Three days later, the Zen Master arrived at the construction site, which had already been cordoned off with curtains.
After examining the site, the Zen Master did not say much but wore a solemn expression.
工地工期可不能延误，先生告诉工地负责人，除非有办法移开下面这个蛟龙。 负责人连忙求先生帮忙，开始这个先生坚决不答应，说后果会非常严重，而且他的能力也确实有限，确实也解决不了这么大的事情. 工地负责人反复苦苦哀求，先生闭目不语，想了一会之后推荐了一个人，这个人是谁呢？ 这个人就是玉佛寺的真禅法师。 听到要请一个和尚来解决工程问题，这帮工程技术专家炸了锅。这简直是对科学技术的嘲弄。 在科学空前发达的今天，人类征服自然的力量可上天揽月，碰上一个工程难点，就求神拜佛，岂不是对封建迷信低头？ 于是重新广邀各路技术精英，汇集到这一街口上啃硬骨头。市里的领导亲自坐镇，必须要将主柱的地桩打下去。保证整个工期不被延误。 精英汇集，各显神通之后，打不进的地桩依然打不进。就是勉强打进一部分，也远远不符合设计的标准和工程的要求。 眼看工期越来越近，这一项问题变得更加严重起来了。 整个工程不可能按期完整，情况变得异常严峻，时任上海市委书记实在没办法了，经过一番商量之后亲自去上海玉佛寺邀请老方丈真禅大师出山。 真禅大师知道情况后，断定这绝不是一般的技术难题。沉思了片刻之后，大师说自己需要一点时间准备。确保出山之后万无一失。 三日之后，大师赶到工地，现场早已被幕布围了起来。 大师看过现场情况之后并未说什么，只是面色沉重。
The Zen Master, with only one sentence, "Heaven's secrets must not be divulged," departed.
The project manager was left bewildered by this statement and hurriedly sought counsel from his own master. After much persuasion, the master convinced the Zen Master to reveal the truth.
As it turned out, the underground dwelling where the construction was taking place was indeed the resting place of a Jiaolong, just as the other master had mentioned. Therefore, every attempt to drive the piles was met with resistance from the Jiaolong. If the pile-driving succeeded, it had to be done while the Jiaolong was away, with the belief that the hanging nine-dragon column was one of its kin, so it wouldn't inquire further.
The Zen Master then calculated the times when the Jiaolong would be away and conducted a ritual. This would enable the pile-driving to proceed. After all preparations were in place, the Zen Master, along with his disciples, arrived at the construction site and performed a special ceremony, offering incense and prayers.
This ritual lasted for three days and three nights. After the chanting concluded, the Zen Master informed the project manager of the specific timing for the pile-driving. With all instructions clear, the Zen Master, with the support of his disciples, departed.
Initially, the construction team had sought the Zen Master as a last resort, but what was unexpected was that, during the time frame specified by the Zen Master, they actually managed to drive the piles successfully. Moreover, it was done with precision, meeting the design standards perfectly.
However, it was said that as the columns penetrated the rock layers, red magma flowed out.
The party secretary went joyfully to thank the venerable monk, bearing gifts. With a worn expression, the abbot made one request of the secretary - to inscribe nine dragons on the large column.
This, perhaps, could help mitigate some of the losses. The party secretary readily agreed.
At the time, the incident was kept a closely guarded secret, and hardly anyone knew about it.
Approximately six months later, the Zen Master passed away.
真禅大师只说了一句天机不可泄漏，就离开了。 负责人被这句话说懵了，赶紧找到师长寻求帮助，师长好说歹说，大师这才松口说出了真相。 原来这中心住的地下，和那位先生说的一样，确实是一只蛟龙的棋息地。 因此每次打桩都会被蛟龙顶回来，当打桩成功的话，就得趁着蛟龙外出的时候，把吊着九纹龙的柱子打下去。这样就算蛟龙回来了，也只会以为是同族，不会追究。 接着大师推算了一下蛟龙外出的时间，然后做一场法事，这样地桩就能打进去了。 准备好一切之后，大师带着一众弟子来到施工现场，按照特殊的阵法焚香悼念。 这场法师做了三天三夜，诵经结束后，大师告知负责人员打桩的具体时间。 一切都交代清楚后，大师才在弟子在搀扶之下离开。 本来施工队找来大师，就是为了死马当活马医，可让人没想到的是，工程队在大师指定的时间内施工，竟然真的将地桩打进去了。而且不偏不倚，完全符合设计标准。 但据说在柱子打入岩层的同时，还流出了红色的岩浆。 书记兴高采烈的提着礼物去感谢高僧，主持面容憔悴的求领导答应他一件事。 说自己放跑了地龙，犯了天条，几天后会死去。 他死后，求领导一定要在那根大柱刻上九条龙。 这样或许还能挽回一点损失，书记听了他的话，欣然应允。 当时这件事保密工作做得非常好，几乎没人知道。 后来大约半年，真禅法师就圆寂了。