People live in this world sometimes not just because of themselves.
After you have experienced some things and put in some emotions, many people care about you and wish you "peace".
But "peace" is sometimes difficult.
Such as pain.
For example, Kujue’s junior brother, Kuxing.
Jiang Wang actually does not understand the nature of bitterness.
I only vaguely knew that there was probably such a person who died due to an unexpected incident. It was his death that caused the relationship between Ku Jue and the brothers in Xuankong Temple to always be awkward.
He actually never thought about pursuing Ku Jue's past, because with the grand rain of blood in Tianjing City, Ku Jue's death had already ended in his heart.
The old monk has been busy all his life, saying that he is happy and happy, and that he is suffering from pain.
He himself has also said goodbye to the entanglements he had with his fellow apprentices.
So why bother?
But today, Changhe Longjun mentioned the name "Buxing" so formally and also used the word "dare". This is enough to show that the death of Buxing is not simple.
Why does no one dare to speak out? Why does Changhe Longjun dare?
The fate between the old monk Ku Jue and myself... may be traceable.
At the last moment of the battle in Tianjing City, he didn't care about what Ban Xia Lao Dao said, but he didn't need to determine the reason why Ku Jue contacted him in the first place.
But does Kujue himself need an answer?
he does not know.
The master's last letter did not teach him how to do it.
"The nature of suffering is the suffering of Xuankong Temple." The eminent monk of the generation is the same generation as the contemporary abbot Master Ku Ming, and he is also the one with the highest talent among his peers. By the way, he is the younger brother of Master Ku Jue, the closest to them. A master." Probably because he was afraid that Jiang Wang would not understand the nature of suffering, Ao Shuyi, who was sitting in the chair, added this.
The armored figure of the Grand Steward of the Yellow River stands outside the palace gate. With his current cultivation of Taoism, he guards this door and isolates this conversation.
People can know that Jiang Wang came to the Dragon Palace, but there is no way they can know what he and Long Jun talked about.
The hall is empty.
There were only Ao Shuyi who was sitting and Jiang Wang who was standing.
Jiang Wang put down the finished teacup, picked up the teapot from the side, and slowly poured himself another cup.
"Jiang was a little rude just now, like a cow chewing a peony, which is not elegant." He sat down in a very polite manner, across the wide hall from Changhe Longjun: "You should sit down and feel it."
As he sat here, he suddenly wanted to perform ablution.
He can probably understand now why the death of the suffering nature has such a great impact on the awareness of suffering.
The relationship between the nature of suffering and the awareness of suffering is like the relationship between oneself and purification.
The last time I came to Dragon Palace, I was with Jingli...
"Let's drink tea." Changhe Longjun said with a faint smile: "When you are thirsty, you only want to quench your thirst. When you are not thirsty, you can 'sip tea'."
"Well, now is really not the time for Jiang to appreciate the taste." Jiang Wang was still pretending to stir up the water vapor and go through some tea drinking etiquette, but now he would simply cover the tea cup and stop drinking. : "Your Majesty Longjun, why is this suffering caused? Why don't you speak out?"
Changhe Longjun smiled: "Master Jiang, do you know that there are few people in this world who can tell you this matter? If you don't know the inside story, you have to keep silent, and you have to be dead-set. You are the only one who doesn't take any side, and you don't have any involvement."
Jiang Wang sat up with his hands on his knees: "It sounds like a very serious matter. But I have never seen it in a book or heard about it anywhere else."
Ao Shuyi smiled and said: "I once heard a saying - what cannot be recorded in books is the core truth of this world. What do you think?"
Jiang Wangdao: "But there are also historians like Mr. Sima Heng who record history directly and reproduce the truth. There are great historical works like "The Sword of History Cuts the Sea"."
Ao Shu said thoughtfully: "Then when you have the opportunity to meet Sima Heng, you might as well ask him why the bitter nature died."
"If you have the opportunity to meet Mr. Sima Heng, if
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He is willing to answer me, so of course I want to ask him for confirmation." Jiang Wang said: "There are many things I want to ask for confirmation, not just the one His Majesty Long Jun said."
Ao Shuyi looked at him: "When you presented the gift to Dragon Palace, you had a relationship with me, so I was willing to speak this way. But you have to know that it is not easy to speak this way."
"Gu is not embarrassed to say it." Ao Shu said thoughtfully: "Looking around the world, all the heroes are fighting, and the water tribes in the world are all divided and conquered. Jiang Zhenren thinks... How can Gu, the Dragon King of the Yangtze River, who can't control the Yangtze River, do it? Sitting peacefully in the Dragon Palace, weathering the storm for hundreds of thousands of years?"
Jiang Wangdao: "Of course it's because His Majesty Longjun is wise, mighty, benevolent and generous——"
"Because I am alone, I will not fight!" Ao Shuyi interrupted: "Don't care, don't ask, don't say anything. Cut off the claws and pull out the fangs, and you can exist as a mascot. The dragon and the phoenix are auspicious!"
There was silence in the palace for a moment.
It always takes some courage to face embarrassing facts. This is especially true for someone with the status of Ao Shuyi.
Jiang Wang thought for a while and said directly: "Jiang knows that it is difficult for His Majesty to speak. Why don't you speak frankly, what can Jiang Wang do for Your Majesty?"
Ao Shuyi gently opened the tea lid and said leisurely: "I invite you to come to the Dragon Palace to meet me. Maybe I should tell you first what I can bring you."
Jiang Wang remained calm and waited for the next sentence.
Ao Shu said meaningfully: "First of all, it is the nature of bitterness. The affairs of that day were actually very secretive, with very few people knowing about it, and most of them only had one-sided information. But the causes and consequences of this matter, and the twists and turns, I can see clearly, and I have also seen it over the years. I think I have a clear mind, and I am standing outside, so I can tell you clearly. If you are like this, there is probably no one else in the world."
He looked at Jiang Wang and said, "As for the human state in you, it is not convenient for me to take action directly. However, I may be able to share some of my experiences with you when the Lieshan Human Emperor established the Nine Towns of Changhe River."
Jiang Wang sighed softly: "So, it seems that I have no room for rejection?"
Ao Shu said thoughtfully: "For you, I'm afraid the first point is more important than the second point."
The facts are also very clear. On Qiniuqiao, Fu Yunqin had clearly hinted that Changhe Longjun knew sealing skills well and could help him, but he only said that he didn't have time. Even after Ao Shuyi personally invited him, he still came to give him advice. Take some tea and leave.
But after hearing the name of Buxing, he sat down honestly.
What makes him unable to move is called the nature of suffering, but it is actually the consciousness of suffering.
Jiang Wang said slowly: "I still have to listen and see if Mr. Long has any use for me."
Ao Shuyi's tone was casual: "Fu Yunqin picked you up in Niuqiao, I guess you are no stranger to the Luo Kingdom over there?"
"So I know." Jiang Wang said.
Ao Shuyi said again: "You also know about the dirty things they did in the past?"
"If you are talking about them secretly engaging in the aquarium slave business... I know something about it," Jiang Wang said.
"In secret?" Ao Shuyi asked.
"I must tell Mr. Long frankly that I personally respect the ancient covenant signed between the human race and the water tribe. I am firmly opposed to the water tribe slave business, and I will do my best to stop it within the scope of my authority... But this will not become a A deal." Jiang Wang said clearly: "Taixu Pavilion has no right to interfere with the order of the world. The premise of our detachment is that we respect the order."
Why didn't Jiang Wang provide any substantial help to Li Jianqiu, Du Yehu and others in their reforms in Zhuang State?
Because he has no such right.
Unless he participates in it as an individual rather than as a Taixu cabinet member.
The only thing he could do was to prevent Du Yehu and the others from being interfered by forces outside the rules. The so-called "Three Heroes of Qiming" were indeed expelled because of the failure of political reform - of course, whether they admit it or not, this is the biggest help. Not everyone has the opportunity to compete on a level playing field.
Ao Shuyi looked into Jiang Wang's eyes.
Jiang Wang said with certainty: "If Luo Kingdom has not violated the Taixu Iron Rules, I will not do anything to them. Even if they violate the Taixu Iron Rules, they will only do so after the Taixu Pavilion's public discussion. action."
Arriving at Jiang Wangxian
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With such a position and such influence, a country like Luo Kingdom could rise or fall with just a word from him.
But he won't really go out of his way to make things up and down.
The more power you really have, the more cautious you must treat it.
He had a deep feeling about this in Yuheng Xingjun. Guanyan possesses the supreme supernatural power [Hexin Power], but he never uses it easily. He can understand everyone in the simplest way, but he uses his sincerity most clumsily. .
Ao Shu smiled happily: "I don't want you to do anything to Luo Country. In the end, even if you crush Luo Country, what can you do? That is just a nail. Some people are testing Gu. manner."
Jiang Wang frowned.
Ao Shuyi said in a deep voice: "When the Lieshan clan expelled the Xihun clan, the Shui clan was divided. We stood on the side of the human clan and were called traitors and lackeys. The blood of our clan has dyed the river red! Because? Because? Because We believe in the promise of Lieshan Renhuang, his great personality, and that only he can establish permanent peace and bring eternal peace to this world."
"But what about now? Peace seems to exist, but it has little to do with us. You have had a lot of experience in Zhuang Country, and you know the experience of the Qingjiang Shui Tribe very well. How much did they pay for the establishment of Zhuang Country, and how were they trampled on? Is there anyone who feels unfair for them? Looking further ahead, the Qingjiang Aquatic Tribe moved from Shenchi, and everyone is familiar with the fate of the Shenchi Aquatic Tribe."
Ao Shuyi probably hadn't said these words for a long time, and couldn't stop for a while: "Do you think those people don't know that it is wrong to treat the Shui tribe like this? But what is really important to them? Is it possible that the Shui tribe is a threat? When it comes to the human race, we dare not complain. We trust Lieshan Human Emperor, but after Lieshan Human Emperor freed himself, they did not trust us. What did they say - "If you are not of my race, your heart must be different." At first, I pulled him What did you say when we fought against the Xihun clan together?"
Jiang Wang was speechless for a moment.
His sister Jiang An'an is good friends with Song Qingzhi, the little princess of the Qingjiang Shui Tribe. His brother Du Yehu and his friend Li Jianqiu are now friends with Qingjiang Shaojun Song Qingyue. They are also like-minded and have a close friendship. They are known as the "Three Heroes of Qiming Dog Jiaohu" , they are still traveling together, looking for the resources to build their ideals into reality.
His identity as a water tribe has never been a problem for him, but it is undeniable that... this problem has existed for a long time in this world.
"I actually don't like drinking tea, but I need to have some... less dangerous hobbies." Ao Shuyi pressed the teacup and said, "I don't give in because I'm afraid. In my state, after living for so many years, I can still Is there any need to be afraid? I sincerely hope for peace. I hope that all the aquatic people in the world can live in peace. I believe that closing the door can stop evil, and giving in can lead to long-term peace. Jiang Zhenren, you represent the future of the human race. Back then at the meeting of the Yellow River , I watched you climb to the top, you tell me, am I wrong?"
"I can only represent myself. If I can represent the future of the human race, wouldn't the human race be in the mouth of heaven?" Jiang Wang said seriously: "Your Majesty Longjun, I can't answer the question you asked. I think Yuan Guang is like you. , and you don’t really need my answer.”
"Then, how should I respond to you?"
"Jiang Wang wants to tell you about Jiang Wang's attitude."
He sat very upright, especially with this attitude: "I must admit that I am not a Shui tribe. Although I have seen what the Shui tribe is going through, I cannot fully empathize with it. I have had some fragmentary thoughts, but I have almost never really stood in the water tribe. I always think that there is still time, and I can leave it to a more mature time. Sitting here today, I feel that time is running out, and I have a lot of thoughts inexplicably. I will think about this matter deeply in the future and try my best——"
When he said this, he looked directly into Lord Long's eyes: "But this is still not a deal. I will not deal with any force or anyone just because of the help His Majesty Lord Long can provide."
He raised his teacup and said, "Just have a drink from this. Thank you Mr. Long for the hospitality. Maybe I'll bother you again when Jiang is free."
Still drank it all in one gulp.
He really couldn't taste this Dragon Palace treasure, a new summer tea. He also felt it was a waste and laughed awkwardly.
But he turned around very resolutely.
The story of Master Kujue... maybe when he starts
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Break free from the prison of heaven and explore again.
But just when he walked out of the palace door, there was a jade stick in his hand. The moment he touched it, a lot of complicated information flowed into his mind.
But it’s a piece called [Nine Towns of Time].
It describes in detail the several conversations between Lieshan Human Emperor and Changhe Longjun, all of which are some of Lieshan Human Emperor’s experiences in creating Changhe Nine Towns. In the field of sealing, this is definitely a treasure!
Jiang Wang suddenly turned around with his signature, but the palace door behind him was closed, and the majestic Changhe Dragon Palace had disappeared, leaving only the broken bridge in time and space.
At this moment, Ao Shuyi's voice sounded in my ears - "This is not a transaction, this is a little gift from me."
There are no jade steps in front of me, but I have climbed up the stone bridge.
The long river is mighty beneath our feet, and the world is different when we look at it again.
The waves surged into the sky, and the strong wind blew through my mind. The contents of Jiuzhen's free talk were flowing in my mind. Looking at the Qinniu Stone Bridge again, I felt that every texture had a new meaning.
Compared with the mysteries related to the Nine Towns described in "Nine Towns Free Talk", the first thing that caught Jiang Wang's attention was actually the Nine Towns Free Talk itself.
For a long time, Jiang Wang thought—many people thought so—that Changhe Dragon Lord Ao Shuyi was nothing more than the Lieshan Human Emperor’s dog, a dragon puppet he supported, and just a tool.
The Sea Clan called Ao Shuyi a "river dog", but the Human Clan respected him as the Dragon King on the surface, but in his heart he was so contemptuous?
But judging from the content of "Nine Towns of Time", this does not seem to be the case.
This jade sign is recorded in the form of a conversation, and judging from the form of the conversation, the relationship between Lieshan Renhuang and Changhe Longjun is relatively close, even... almost master-disciple.
Also, no matter how belittled and reviled, no matter how low-key and tolerant, Ao Shuyi is after all a great being who has lived for hundreds of thousands of years. How can there be such transcendence as a broken spine in the world? The vast history of that year is definitely not a "broken spine river dog" Can carry it through.
At such a moment, Jiang Wang leaned on the railing and looked out. He felt that although the pressure of heaven was close at hand, the world was so vast. There was no limit to the world, and there was a lot to do. The shackles on his body were nothing!
History is like a long river, with many turbulent waves. How will the story of Jiang Wang be told today, tens of millions of years from now?
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In the main hall of the Dragon Palace, only Dragon Lord was left drinking alone.
Fu Yunqin, the chief steward of the Yellow River, stood behind the door and asked softly: "Aren't you going to tell him about the bitter nature of Xuankong Temple?"
Ao Shu carefully ordered the tea and finally said: "One day he will understand that this is also a gift."
