Chapter 785: A thousand dreams shattered in one night (2)
The Guandi Temple in Paishantun is not large in scale. When you enter the courtyard, the wooden fence walls and gates, and the five-bay main hall are built with wood and stone, covering an area of more than 40 square meters; the left and right side halls are all three-bay.
, respectively dedicated to the gods of land and mountains.
Zhou Tianzhu led Fu Bao and the other seven people into the courtyard. They saw the wooden door of the main hall was tightly closed, and two people wearing Taoist robes were standing on either side. One of them was the arrogant young man who had checked Fu Bao before.
This man is Liu Tingxian's third son Liu Chenglin. In another history of time and space, he took over as the leader after Liu Tingxian's death. However, because he was sentenced to exile, Liu Chenglin never returned to the customs in his life. Finally, in the 22nd year of Jiaqing, he was imprisoned.
When something went wrong at the Zhen Gua Sect, the Qing court tracked him down and was sentenced to be beheaded on the spot. At this point, Liu Zuochen's lineage was considered extinct and no one could be found as leader.
Liu Chenglin said to Zhou Tianzhu: "You first take them to the mountain temple to collect the fragrant root silver. Then I will take them one by one to pay homage to the master."
Zhou Tianzhu bowed and said: "Yes."
The so-called "Xianggen Yin" is the membership fee that must be paid before joining the religion. Fu Bao and others followed Zhou Tianzhu into the mountain temple on the left, where there was already a middle-aged man wearing a Taoist robe sitting behind a table.
There are pen, ink, paper, inkstone and a booklet on it.
Under Zhou Tianzhu's instruction, everyone walked to the table one by one and reported their names, place of origin, age, residence and introducer. The Taoist person recorded them one by one in the book.
After everyone registers, they must pay the apprenticeship fee. The apprenticeship fee set by Liu Tingxian and his son is 33 yuan per person, which means "Thirty-three Heavens". This amount of money does not seem to be much, but in reality
The above is just a reason to attract people. After entering the religion, if you want to be promoted to the "full official" level where you can open a monastery and recruit disciples, you have to continuously donate money and accumulate merit.
Fu Bao paid the money and was about to carry the baggage out when the Taoist priest who wrote the registration stopped him and asked: "Is your cotton coat going to be dedicated to the master?"
"Yes. People outside just said..."
The Taoist interrupted before he could finish his words: "Leave it all to me. Enter it first, and the master will know about it."
Zhou Tianzhu, who was standing next to him, helped: "Just do as the master says."
Fu Bao had no choice but to hand over the baggage in his hand. After the man checked the clothes and entered the account book, Zhou Tianzhu asked him to wait in the yard.
The initiation ceremony of the Bagua Sect is one-on-one, rather than the grand ceremony of beating gongs, beating drums, opening an incense hall, and talking about pomp and circumstance like the Tiandi Hui or the later Xiaodao Hui or Boxing.
After almost a stick of incense, the door of the main hall was half opened from the inside, and a guy who had completed the apprenticeship process came out. Behind him was the young Taoist he had seen before. His eyes fell on Fu Bao and waved.
Said: "You, come in."
There were many types of White Lotus sects in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Because of their different regions and sects, the canon rules, doctrines and initiation rituals were also very different. But one thing was basically the same, which was to use the initiation ceremony to increase the authority of the leader and the sect.
A sense of mystery in order to control the believers' minds and make them willingly sacrifice their lives for the leader.
So when Fu Bao shrank his head and walked into the hall, he saw a clay sculpture of Guan Di sitting on the shrine in the dim candlelight, with Zhou Cang and Guan Ping standing on the left and right, stroking their beards with one hand and resting on their legs with the other.
However, the majestic and slightly opened eyes seem to be able to see through all the good and evil in the world.
Next to the incense table in front of the statue, an old Taoist with white hair and beard sat cross-legged on the Taishi chair, his eyes closed, and he muttered something: "...the Tao cannot be separated for a moment, but it can be separated from the non-Tao. The Tao is not far away from people."
, People are far away from each other. The road is now established, so there is no need to look outside, just be willful..."
The old Taoist was naturally Liu Tingxian, and what he was reading was the most important treasure volume of the Bagua Sect, "Five Women's Mission". It is also known among the people as "Five Saints' Mission", "Five Women and Laomu's Enlightenment Scripture", and "Five Saints Sect"
"Baojuan".
The full text of this "Sutra" is less than 5,000 words. Compared with the piles of treasure scrolls of other sects in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, it seems not worth mentioning. But in terms of its influence, it is unmatched by other treasure scrolls.
In the history of another time and space, this book has been published and circulated among the grassroots from the early years of Kangxi to the end of the Qing Dynasty and the beginning of the Republic of China. Although the Qing government banned it many times, it was difficult to ban it. The great influence is evident.
At this point, some people may be interested in the book "Five Women's Preaching". Well, this is a book that combines the theories of Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism, and also tells how to practice inner alchemy and pursue the method of immortality.
A hodgepodge can also be said to be the product library of the Bagua Sect, an ancient MLM organization.
The book uses the guise of a couple named Chang Xiu and Shan. They usually worship Buddha devoutly and do good deeds. One day, Chang Xiu bid farewell to his wife in order to search for the road to immortality. He walked to a remote place in the mountains and saw a bright light in a hut.
, so he went to visit. He found that there were five peasant women spinning and weaving inside. In fact, these five people were transformed by the five Bodhisattvas Guanyin, Manjusri, Samantabhadra, Baiyi, and Fish Basket. Because they often practice sincerity,
I am waiting here for enlightenment.
It is said that Buddhist Bodhisattva enlightens the world, so they should all preach Buddhism, right? But in "Five Women's Preaching", the five Bodhisattvas talk about the inner alchemy sect of Confucianism and Taoism. For example, what Liu Tingxian just read is from
The opening sentences of "The Doctrine of the Mean".
During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, all secret sects advocated the unification of the three religions or even the merging of all religions, and the scriptures also contained a large number of Confucian, Buddhist, and Taoist thoughts. This sounds simple, but the actual writing is quite difficult. In addition to familiarity with the Four Books
In addition to the Five Classics, one must also have extensive knowledge of Taoist canon and Buddhist scriptures, and possess a certain level of knowledge.
Although it is a hodgepodge, there is still something real in the content of the book. You must know that a large number of historical facts throughout the ages have proven that if any sect wants to achieve control over the bottom, it is useless to rely only on illusory words; it must have
Fascinating teachings must also have inner strength that makes people believe in and pursue them. "Five Women's Preaching" has this quality.
This chapter is not over, please click on the next page to continue reading! Taking folk martial arts as an example, from this book, five hands, longevity boxing, Dujia boxing, Li Gua boxing, Shen Fist, and five steps have evolved.
As for the Baguazhang created by Dong Haichuan during the Xianfeng period, it is said that he learned it from the "Yunpan Patriarch" who met him in Jiuhua Mountain, Anhui Province. Hehe, don't lie to me, just listen to it!
Fu Bao, who entered the hall, was prompted by Liu Chenglin's gaze and knelt on the futon in front of Liu Tingxian. At this moment, Liu Chenglin took a piece of yellow paper full of handwriting from the incense table and said in a low voice: "I will read a sentence, you can read it."
Read a sentence, do you understand?"
"I understand, little one."
"Kowtow, burn incense and candles, and make the forty-eight vows to save sentient beings. If you have no predestined intention, you will not save all sentient beings. If you have no wish, you will not obey. If you have the wish, you will accept it. There is a world. After seeking the Dharma, if you violate the precepts, repent on the way, leak the true words and techniques of the teaching, etc., you will not harm the saints.
Lord Emperor, the second is not to bring in trouble, the third is not to bring trouble to the same disciples, it is one's own fault, one's own self-cultivation, one's own attainment. All the eighteen levels of hell, one's own wish is a witness. He teaches the inner Dharma, lightly spreads the nonsense, leaks the truth, Yin and Yang are destroyed,
Turn this body into pus and blood, die in water, die in fire, have your body cut into pieces by force, and the world will be disgusted with it."
What Liu Chenglin recited is called "Refuge and Transformation of Vows", which is a necessary procedure for getting started with the Bagua Sect. Not only the Bagua Sect, all secret sects in the Qing Dynasty had similar things when they became disciples. Newcomers made vows to emphasize their entrance into the Bagua Sect.
Teaching is voluntary, and confidentiality will be strictly kept. If anything happens, no one else will be harmed.
The dim candlelight, the majestic statues of gods, the murmuring words of "the master", and the oaths made by pointing to heaven and earth, etc., all cast a layer of mystery on the initiation ceremony, and also laid the foundation for the believers' obsession after joining the religion.
A foreshadowing.
In fact, another characteristic of the Bagua Sect is that it has the nature of a gang. Anyone who wants to quit will be severely punished, ranging from whipping to death. This also blocks the escape route of those believers who are not determined.
, I can only follow it with all my heart.
Liu Chenglin is indeed someone who has studied systematically since he was a child. Although his voice is deep, his cadences are very penetrating, so Fu Bao has no difficulty in following along.
Finally, after a long speech, when Fu Baonian was feeling dizzy, the apprenticeship article also entered the last paragraph.
"Fubao, a disciple of the Foolish Sect, kowtows to the Holy Emperor. When the curtain is removed, the pure air rises and the turbid air descends. It turns out to be a wordless sutra. Three heads knock open the vacuum road, and a pillar of incense arrives at home. Disciple Chi
I entered the school late, and my number is unknown. I ask the Holy Emperor to take care of me, and my disciples kowtow to the Holy Emperor."
Next, under the guidance of Liu Chenglin, Fu Bao kowtowed to Liu Tingxian who was sitting on the Grand Master's chair. It was only then that Liu Tingxian, who pretended to be unpredictable and profound, slowly opened his eyes and said to Fu Bao in a low voice: "I heard you
My mother is seriously ill and unable to perform well, so I have a method called 'Bao Gong', which I will teach you today."
"Thank you to the Holy Emperor! Thank you to the Holy Emperor!" Fu Bao kowtowed repeatedly when he heard this.
"After you go back, you must face the sun every day, fold your hands on your chest, sit with your eyes closed, and recite the eight-character mantra eighty-one times. The mantra says, "Empty hometown, no biological parents. As long as you recite it for a hundred days, I can give you an injection."
My mother uses acupuncture to cure her illness. Please listen carefully..."
Liu Tingxian rambled on for a long time, and finally said: "You must remember that the eight-character mantra is a secret within the sect. It cannot be passed down from father to son, and gold and silver cannot be exchanged. Go, and when you return, you must respect heaven and earth, honor your parents, and live in harmony with each other."
adjacent."
"I understand, little man. I must obey the master's decree."
Fu Bao kowtowed three times, stood up in confusion, pushed open the palace door and walked out. As a result, he was blown by the cold wind and woke up again.
What a scam! Thirty-three cents and a cotton-padded coat were spent in exchange for this trivial thing. It’s so worthless! After taking the medicine given by Beihai Navy, my mother was able to get off the ground in less than half an hour, and it was free of charge.
Comparing the two sides, the superiority and inferiority are obvious.
He was thinking wildly when he suddenly looked up and saw three meteors emitting red light rising from the south. One after another, they drew three arc-shaped red lines in the dark night sky. It was as weird as possible.
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Immediately afterwards, the barking of dogs began to sound in the village, and the barking of dogs kept ringing. The sound was like a mountain king entering the village in winter.
Fu Bao knew that Bei Haijun was coming. He looked around and felt that it would be safer to go out and find a place. Unexpectedly, as soon as he raised his feet, a believer ran in from outside and let out a scream like a ghost.
: "It's not good! I lost my wind!"
Hearing a "squeak" behind him, Liu Chenglin ducked out of the hall, stood under the eaves and shouted, "What happened?"
The believer said anxiously: "It's not good! There are many people coming from the east and south, and I don't know what kind of magic weapon they are holding in their hands. Even though they are far away, it's like broad daylight!"
Liu Chenglin was startled and put his hand into his robe, and in the blink of an eye there was a short knife in his hand. Just as he was about to turn around to talk to his father Liu Tingxian in the palace, another figure ran in from the outside. The person who came was none other than Liu Tingxian's eldest son Liu
established.
"Third brother, it's not good! There are many people coming from the west and north. Take our father to the south quickly!"
"Who are they? How many are there?!" Under the changing light of the signal bomb in the air, Liu Chenglin's face turned dark and red, looking a little ferocious.
"You can't see clearly. The things they are holding and shaking are hard to open your eyes. Hurry! If you don't leave, it will be too late!"
Liu Chenglin didn't have time to think too much. He turned back into the palace and grabbed his father's arm, saying, "Dad! The Beihai soldiers are here. Let's go quickly!"
Liu Tingxian no longer looked like he was nagging just now. Hearing the arrival of the Beihai soldiers, his legs became weak in panic. He was involuntarily supported by his two sons and walked out of the main hall without his feet touching the ground.
The father and son were about to flee when they saw a sudden bright light in front of them, like countless suns falling into the world, illuminating the empty space in front of the Guandi Temple, making it difficult for snakes and rats to hide.
Suddenly, an extremely strange and long sound rang out. The sound was high and low, distant and near, like a wolf howling or a ghost crying. At first, I was frightened when I heard it, but when I listened carefully again, I shuddered.
At this time, those guys who were gathering in the empty field to practice boxing and martial arts were all shocked. Because the light coming from it was too dazzling, they could only stand sideways or with their backs on their bodies, raising their arms to block their eyes, and did not dare to look directly.
Liu Tingxian and his son behind them would not be willing to surrender. The three of them turned around and returned to the Guandi Temple, and the two wooden doors were immediately closed.
After a while, the ghostly howling suddenly disappeared, and was replaced by a loud male voice, accompanied by a deafening piercing sound, which penetrated directly into people's brains and made them want to pick at a few walls to relieve their anger.
"Listen, everyone! We are the Beihai Navy! Lie down on the ground with your hands on your head! If anyone dares to resist, shoot! No matter life or death!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the two Bagua Cult members ran away to the east, not knowing whether they were frightened crazy by the sound just now or something else. The other disciples were stunned by their actions and were hesitating whether to follow them.
"Bang! Bang!" There were two roars, and the two believers were shot almost at the same time. They fell to the ground without moving.
Seeing such a scene, a timid believer immediately collapsed to the ground, and the other people who barely stood up were also trembling, as if they were showing off.
Didn't the Holy Emperor say that we have a "Vajra Body Protector"? Why is this... the end?
You must know that the "cultivation" within the Bagua sect emphasizes luck in practicing martial arts in the literary field, and learning boxing and martial arts in the martial arts field. Liu Tingxian once told his subordinates many times that the cultural education can recite the spell to bring luck. As long as the kung fu is deep, you can see the Wusheng Old Mother, which is the so-called
"The achievement of elixirs is the ladder to heaven"; martial arts teachers learn the skills of boxing and sticks, and when the kung fu is advanced, they can develop an "indestructible body" that is not afraid of guns.
Of course, words alone will definitely not work. Just a few months ago, Liu Chenglin demonstrated in public the techniques of "throwing beans to form soldiers" and "moving five ghosts", which convinced all the believers present.
Therefore, in the eyes of these guys, as long as the "Holy Emperor" in the Guandi Temple uses magic, these Beihai soldiers in front of them are nothing.