Chapter 58 Only by doing nothing can you do everything

In the farmhouse at night, an oil lamp that was not extinguished was swaying, and the dim shadow of the lamp reflected the shadows of an old man and a young man sitting on their knees and talking.

This "young man" is naturally Liu Yu.

As for this "old man", it is Qiao Xuan.

The two started chatting at dusk, as if they had hit it off, or like they had known each other for years, and they actually chatted until late at night.

The most profound impression of Qiao Xuan is that the ends of his eyebrows are long and hard, like sharp arrows that can be shot out to hurt someone at any time... But he was so gentle when talking to Liu Yu.

It's really like being a close friend.

"There is a saying in the Book of Changes that when the terrain is weak, a gentleman should be virtuous. What does Mr. Liu think of this sentence?"

The more the two chatted, the deeper they became...

At first, we just discussed Taoism's "Laozi's Five Thousand Essays" or Zhuangzi's "Xiaoyaoyou", but as we talked, we extended to the "Book of Changes" and the "Zuo Zhuan".

The two of them tested each other, asking questions and answering questions.

"A gentleman is virtuous, which means that a virtuous person can better understand the interests that people pursue, and can try his best to provide greater satisfaction. In life, the first is fame, the second is profit, and the third is respect. Throughout the world,

In ancient and modern times, those who achieved great achievements must have virtues and be able to make others sacrifice their lives for them!"

Liu Yu's answers came one after another.

Qiao Xuan nodded: "There are endless skills in the world, only the virtuous can use their power. The world is endlessly changing, but only those with high moral character can establish themselves in life! As the saying goes, virtue is the way to go, and the virtuous will win! Mr. Liu said it more clearly.

"

Qiao Xuan is known as someone who knows people, and he can often tell a person's future in just a few words.

The first thing to do in these so-called three sentences is to understand the other person's "virtue" and test his or her view of the word "virtue". This is very important for understanding people!

certainly…

When talking about these, Liu Yu picked them up at his fingertips. These ancient classics have been interpreted by countless scholars in later generations. They have long since eliminated the contamination and retained the pure, eliminated the false and retained the true, and found the true meaning.

Ahem...

With a slight cough, Liu Yu continued: "It is also said in "Zuo Zhuan" that the Supreme Leader has established virtues, followed by meritorious service, and the third has established words, which are passed down for a long time. This is called immortality! Mr. Qiao is a virtuous person, and now

I’ve passed the exam and it’s getting late, can we introduce the topic?”

Well…

Qiao Xuan was slightly startled. It turned out that... this kid had figured out his thoughts early on.

"Ha ha…"

He laughed out loud, but then his eyes narrowed and the atmosphere became serious. "I want to know, does the Five Pecks of Rice Sect want to help the Han Dynasty? Or is it going to overthrow the Han Dynasty?"

Finally, Qiao Xuan asked the question he wanted to know most.

"What do Mr. Qiao think?" Liu Yu did not answer, but asked instead.

"Help the Han!" Qiao Xuan replied firmly. "Otherwise, you don't need to be behind the scenes to make Mengde sound the drum twice, severely inflicting heavy losses on the eunuchs, scholar-bureaucrats, and relatives, indirectly centralizing power for the emperor and redressing the people's grievances for the empire.

This gave the court a long-lost balance and calm."

"You don't need to give Fasha porridge, mention Cao Mengde of Dunqiu County, indirectly mention the Han Dynasty, let the empire implement 'ten chaff and one grain', and prevent the people's troubles after the Yellow River flood from the root!"

Speaking of this, Qiao Xuan paused and his eyes deepened. "You let me see the hope of revitalizing the great man who was under the control of state affairs, and you also let the common people see the hope of living! At least, it seems that you are

I’m helping Han! I also hope you can help Han!”

call…

These words made Liu Yu pause for a moment.

Just now, Qiao Xuan was testing him.

In fact, he is also taking the exam for Qiao Xuan!

Qiao Xuan was a great sage who took it as his own duty to set the course of the government and help the world. Previously, Liu Yu's evaluation of his "moral realm" came mostly from ancient books and documents.

Now it seems that it is worthy of the name.

This kind of person would be him, Liu Yu, and their most reliable ally in Tianshi Dao.

Thinking of this... Liu Yu opened his mouth and said: "Qiaozi, many times, I will think... you, I was born in this world where people cannibalize people, but unfortunately I am educated, so what is the meaning of living?"

"What is it?"

"Either, step onto this mountain of swords and let your reputation be passed down and live up to what you have learned; or, let's seek some hope for the people who are struggling to survive in this world!"

Liu Yu's answer was meticulous. "What's more, my mentor's last words were that I should help the Han people, rectify the Taoist sect, and revitalize the Taoist sect. There is no conflict between supporting the Han people and rectifying the Taoist sect, and revitalizing the Taoist sect! When the Han Dynasty was just established, I was the one who respected it.

Regarding Taoism, all I want to do is to revitalize Taoism!"

"But..." Qiao Xuan suggested: "If you want to help the Han people, there are four big mountains standing in front of you - the eunuchs, the foreign relatives, the nobles, and the generals! Now that the foreign relatives have fallen, there are only three pillars left, and it is precisely the three pillars that are the most stable.

Although Your Majesty can try his best to check and balance, it will be even more difficult to eradicate any one party!"

"That's why the Taoist sect will be involved in it!" Liu Yu said without thinking. "Not only the Taoist sect will be involved, but other schools of thought will also be involved. The three-legged tripod is the most stable, so let's simply let the 'foot' be compared with the 'three'.

There are more, completely muddy the water, and then rearrange the rankings, with the capable ones at the top and the weak at the bottom!"

Speaking of this, Liu Yu paused for a moment. "Qiaozi also has contacts with Zheng Xuan, the God of Confucianism? Why is the Confucian sect always marginalized and unable to stand in the imperial court? Qiaozi has always valued the children of poor families, but the power of a Hongdu sect is too small.

, can the children from poor families unite and become a force?"

"Generals, nobles, and eunuchs, these are big mountains, but they have resentments against each other, and they fight openly and secretly. People in my sect may not be able to cross these mountains! It's still what the boy said just now, people born here are 'people-eating'

Unfortunately, I have read a book again. In addition to setting foot on this mountain of swords to spread my reputation, I should also seek some hope for the people in this world!"

"In my humble opinion, this is my mentor's vision and the true meaning of supporting Han!"

call…

After hearing Liu Yu's words, Qiao Xuan was shocked.

He didn't expect that the young man in front of him... who was ten years younger than Cao Mengde, could actually say such a powerful statement.

The realm is so high and the layout is so grand, it is rare in the world.

——Right here!

His journey south for thousands of miles was not in vain!

He came to find allies, he came to find the place where a bunch of lights can shine in the darkness!

He does not belong to any faction, he only represents himself. He is the same as Cai Yong, and their purpose is to support Han... to pass on the reputation, let the people see hope, and live up to what they have learned!

From this point of view, in the candlelight, the old and the young, this pair of year-end friends have very similar goals!

"Young Master Liu, please think carefully. As you said, this is a mountain of swords. Once you step on it, you will be plunged into a sea of ​​fire at any time, and no bones will be left!" Qiao Xuan finally reminded.

Liu Yu smiled slightly.

"Qiaozi, how about you listen to a story from me?"

"story?"

"That's right!"

Liu Yu sipped his saliva, moistened his throat and said, "Once upon a time, a turtle said to a brown bear, 'Look at this peach tree. It's not that I want it to bloom, but it will bloom for me.'

The brown bear retorted, "But there are some things we can control. I can control when the fruit falls to the ground, and I can control when it sows. This is not an illusion." The turtle said, "Yeah, but no matter what you do, that

The seed will still grow into a peach tree, maybe you want crabapples or oranges, but it will still grow into a peach tree!'"

call…

Hearing this, Qiao Xuan's eyes widened in vain.

From this dialogue between the turtle and the bear, he was able to understand the philosophy advocated by Taoism that "everything in every breath is in the Tao"...

…Is this what is called in Taoism…governing by doing nothing?

precisely…

——Only by "doing nothing" can we "do everything"!

Think of this level.

Liu Yu's words came one after another. "The way of the Taoist makes all things know their origin!"

"Before we are born, everything around us has been arranged. Bi is like me. I know that Fuhan is a mountain of swords, but I have to step into the sea of ​​​​fire for the sake of my master's legacy. Another example is the Han Dynasty. Can it be helped up?

, I don’t know either, but...we can’t do nothing.”

"Even if the final fruit of the peach tree is just a peach, I will try to control when it falls to the ground and when it is sown, at least to prevent the peach from being completely ruined before it grows up!"

Speaking of this, Liu Yu paused for a moment, his eyes narrowed deeply, and his head turned toward Qiao Xuan.

"Qiaozi, I have a plan, a plan to 're-enter the Taoist temple' and muddy the waters of the court. I need your help. Qiaozi, are you willing to help me and lend a helping hand to the Taoist sect?"

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Chapter completed!