Chapter 45: Viewing the Moon and Discussing the Tao
The shadow of the sun gradually moved away, but it was almost noon. All the Taoist priests returned to the west courtyard, and they began to connect with each other. They were either talking about Taoism, or asking for advice. Apart from the purity of Taoism, they also appeared
A rare excitement.
In the main hall of the guest room where Gongsun Zhenren was, sat the skinny old Taoist priest. The old Taoist priest changed his lively expression in the morning, and instead had a somewhat unpredictable smile: "Brother Xuantong! I haven't seen you for many years, and I still feel the same.
You are handsome and handsome, but you want to kill Brother Yu!"
Gongsun Zhenren also smiled and said: "Although Taoist brother Yuchi has white hair, his complexion is even better than in his prime. He should be a great success in the golden elixir. Congratulations!"
Master Yuchi waved his hands and smiled: "Golden elixirs have been around for nearly a thousand years since the Qin and Han Dynasties, but it is rare to hear of anyone using elixirs to ascend to heaven. Which of the First Emperor and Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty did not want to live forever? Which one is not the Nine-Five Supreme Being? They
There is something that I have never been able to accomplish in my life. As a Taoist, how much chance do I have to be able to accomplish this? After thinking about it over the years, it is Brother Xuan Tong’s lofty words that really make me realize it.
A new way for generations to cultivate Taoism.”
Gongsun Zhenren was thoughtful, and after thinking for a while he said seriously: "When I first entered the Taoist sect, I was young and energetic, and I said some unreasonable words, but I didn't want to be remembered by Taoist brother Yuchi until now. The senior Taoist sect back then, but I
It is regarded as 'heresy'. I don't dare to say that the golden elixir method is useless, but I always feel that it is a method that is eager to achieve success, but it is not as practical as practicing Qi and body training." After saying this, I felt a little dull again, and then
He smiled and started talking, "I'm just a little confused. Brother Yuchi is not a rash person. Why did he do what he did in the main hall just now?"
Master Yuchi laughed loudly: "What happened in the morning was that I saw the young talents of our Taoist sect emerging in large numbers. I was a little happy and pretended to speak in response to the situation. Taoism is boring, but it is like bitter medicine poured into the mouth. Without adding some licorice and maltose,
How many of them are willing to drink till the end? It makes Brother Xuantong laugh."
Gongsun Zhenren raised his hands and smiled and said: "Brother Yuchi has a profound thought, but Pindao is short-sighted..." The two of them talked about some of the affairs of the original clan, and commented on the unpredictable situation of the current situation.
Only then did Master Yuchi stand up, cupped his hands and said, "My Hongdao Temple is in Xiuwenfang in the south. If you have something to do here, you can come to my place for a few days and talk about the past." Master Gongsun agreed and stood up to see him off.
It was Master Yuchi who stopped him and went to his guest room.
Gongsun Zhenren sat down and drank some tea. He was about to walk into the screen so that he could sit down on the wooden couch and rest his mind. However, he heard some noise outside the guest room, including the angry voices of his disciples. So he went out of the room and saw
Huang Shuo was arguing with another tall young Taoist priest, and Yang Zhaoxi was also helping. Zhu Jieran and Zhuo Songtao, one on each side, hugged the two little Taoist boys to prevent them from rushing up to take action.
The tall young Taoist priest was also pulled by the two Taoist priests. He couldn't help but rushed up, and just uttered evil words: "I don't believe it! Just your slow and squeezing boxing skills like a woman's.
, can also be used to show off one's embarrassment! I will beat four of you one by one to teach you that a mountain villager is just a mountain villager..."
Yang Chaoxi's eyes were split open when he heard that, he shook violently, broke away from Zhuo Songtao, and kicked him in that direction. He even shouted "one step at a time", and when he was about to kick the man, he suddenly
He was pulled back by a gentle strong force. When he turned around, he saw it was Zhenren Gongsun, and said angrily: "Master Guan! They insulted our boxing skills..."
Gongsun Zhenren protected Yang Chaoxi behind him, and was held down again by Zhuo Songtao who ran up. Then he smiled slightly and cupped his hands to the opposite side: "This disciple is still young and has often offended me. Please pay attention to my fellow Taoist!"
Yang Zhaoxi and other four disciples followed the sound and looked to the opposite side, but the temple master on the other side also arrived. Seeing the conflict between the two sides, he frowned and said coldly: "A good disciple of Taoyoujiao! I am
Dao Chongguan's main exhibition is endless. After today, I will discuss it with you in detail. Let's go! Huh!" Master Gongsun didn't care, smiled, and took four disciples back to the room.
Zhu Jieran closed the door, and Yang Zhaoxi, Huang Shuo lowered their heads and stood in front of Master Gongsun, waiting to receive their punishment. Unexpectedly, Master Gongsun smiled: "You two little disciples, usually one is more naughty than the other. That's not the case today.
It's your fault, if you don't respond when you are insulted by others' words, wouldn't it be like a wooden chicken and a stone dog? But there are many things in the world, and you don't need to care too much about what others say. If you are willing to work hard and practice your boxing better, there will always be a higher or lower level.
At that time. If you don’t say anything at that time, others’ slander can be undermined.”
After Zhu Jieran heard this, he patted Yang Chaoxi and Huang Shuo on the shoulders, and looked at Zhuo Songtao. The four of them bowed and said, "Disciple, please be taught!"
After a while, two palace servants came over, carefully put down the lunch box, and left. After the five people had eaten the lunch box, they all turned to the screen, sat down on the wooden couch, adjusted their breath, performed the exercises, and waited quietly.
Autumn flows slowly by.
The red sun was setting in the west, and the orange-red light stained the east wall of the Zhaiyuan, gathering shining spots on the glazed tiles. The two followers who followed Hong Taizhu in the morning passed through the moon gate and entered the Zhaiyuan.
Knock on the door of each guest room one by one, and invite all the Taoist priests to gather at the Zhaitan. All the Taoist priests have already put on their Taoist robes, hats, cloud shoes, etc., and are led by two attendants, talking silently.
Walk towards the fasting altar.
From a distance, I saw Hong Taizheng, with his sleeves down and bowed, standing on the altar, listening to a majestic Taoist priest talking about something. As he got closer, he saw clearly that the Taoist was wearing a feather coat, a crane cloak, and black crown Taoist boots.
His face was slightly yellow and his beard was black. When he saw the Taoist priests approaching, he looked over. Standing around him were some Taoist priests holding long blades. They must have been dressed as palace guards.
After all the Taoist priests stood still in front of the altar, the majestic Taoist priest raised his eyebrows and said: "The official duties are complicated and I have no time to spare, so I am neglecting all of you fellow Taoists. I am honored to invite you all today to perform the gift of recommendation and watch the moon.
Talking about Tao. It’s just the right time, so lucky!”
At this time, all the Taoist priests were completely sure that the person in front of them was the Duke of Qi in the prosperous dynasty and Wang Jin, the palace envoy of Taiwei Palace. They all raised their hands and said: "Mr. Palace Envoy, be well!"
After the royal envoy bowed to everyone, he turned around and walked slowly towards the altar. The Taoist priests, led by the masters of each temple, followed behind and entered the inner altar together.
There were several musicians waiting quietly on both sides of the inner altar. When they saw the royal envoys and Taoist priests standing in front of the incense table, they began to play the trance music with "woo, woo, hoo". The eight notes sounded in unison, and the sound stopped the moving clouds.
An indescribable sense of mystery and sacredness.
After the palace envoy made some methodical movements, he led all the Taoist priests to perform a bow ceremony before they all stood up and invited all the temple leaders to sit down in front of a large table under the altar.
The servants in the palace were like two formations of wild geese, bypassing the big case, placing all kinds of fruits such as cold melons and rose apples, as well as pastries such as Hu cakes and bean cakes one by one, and then left. The rest were watching
The disciples all stood aside and lowered their hands in silence.
When the palace envoy saw that all the Taoist priests had taken their seats, he looked slightly relieved and said with a smile: "Today's grand gathering, we can invite Shangqing Temple, Hongdao Temple, Jingyun Temple, Longxing Temple, Anguo Temple, Daochong Temple, and Tongxuan Temple.
Guan, Linji Guan, Shengzhen Guan, Taoist friends, I feel very honored! On this clear and bright moon, we Taoist cultivators gather here, either chatting, debating Taoism, or communicating with each other in the practice of Taoism.
Yes or no, it doesn’t matter. Since I am today’s host, how about I start by offering some advice?”
After hearing this, all the Taoist priests were waiting to respond, but Shi Xiaoren, the master of Jingyun Temple, said first: "The royal envoy is rich in knowledge and knowledgeable about the three religions. He is a role model for me as a Taoist! Then there is some clear edict that we all want to see."
Listen attentively." The Taoist priests couldn't help but frown when they heard his flattering words, but as a guest here, they couldn't help but echo a few words against their will.
The palace envoy's smile was a little thick, but he said humbly: "Friend Xiaoren is ridiculous! I don't have much moral character in my official career, and my Confucian poetry and prose are first-rate, but they are really average. In my early years, I studied Zen with my brother, but my ordinary heart was so hot that my six sense organs were not strong enough.
Pure, but only lingering outside the Shimen. In the past ten years or so, the rebellion of the Sheng Dynasty was finally put down. During this period, those who worked hard and tried their best were mostly Taoist brothers! From this, I deeply feel that if the national destiny is to be prosperous, it still has to fall on the ground.
On all fellow Taoists."
At this time, Lin Yunbo, the master of Longxing Temple, also laughed and said: "In our prosperous dynasty, we established the world with Taoism, and all the saints were the ancestors of Taoism. For more than a hundred years, they have been teaching Wuwei and resting with the people. Only then can things be prosperous and the people can come from all directions."
The grand scene of the imperial dynasty. Even if you praise the 'state religion', it is still worthy of your honor!"
After hearing his words, the palace envoy's face moved slightly, but he suppressed it and smiled again: "This is also true. Nowadays, the saints work hard, care for the people and do good deeds, and the prosperous dynasty has turned from chaos to prosperity. But every time
When I think of the Jizhou bandit army that caused havoc in the capital city, I can't help but sigh with sadness. The many innocent people who died in vain will never see the peaceful world again."
When all the Taoists suddenly heard what he said, most of them were stunned. At that time, the bandits captured Luoyang, and most of them actually surrendered. If they had not endured hardships, it would have been difficult to save the Taoist temple and the Taoist priests to this day.
Of course, there are also those who are as strong and strong as Jinglong Palace, but they are all slaughtered. Who still remembers their unyielding integrity? But surrender is surrender, and it is by no means a glorious thing. To be mentioned by the palace envoy at this time is like uncovering the truth.
When the old scars are healed, apart from the pain, only shame and anger remain.
Seeing that everyone was silent, the palace envoy smiled meaningfully: "I am sad, but I admire one Taoist brother very much! Everyone knows that my Taiwei Palace was born out of the Qing Dynasty on the Cuiyun Peak of Mang Mountain.
Look, the mountain and the water are the head of the dragon vein of Luoyang City. It is really beautiful and has many heroes! Jizhou thieves occupy the magpie's nest. In Luoyang City and in the entire Henan Province, Gongsun Xuan is the only one who can go to the Qing Dynasty to watch.
Fellow Taoist brother, I risked my life to contact the Quartet regiment to practice local bravery, traveled thousands of miles to support the three wars in Henan, Hedong, and Hebei, and quelled the rebellion in our Sheng Dynasty. I really made a feat that is difficult for ordinary people to achieve! At that time, I followed Marshal Li Guangbi to defend Taiyuan Prefecture, and the battle was tragic.
Very, if not..."
When the palace envoy talked about the past, he was also moved with true feelings. There was a glint in the corner of his eyes, which he flicked by. However, most of the Taoist priests present had focused their attention on Gongsun Zhenren and the disciples behind him. Their eyes were complex and full of admiration.
, there is embarrassment, confusion... but more of it is jealousy.
After the palace envoy sighed and reminisced, he realized that he had lost his temper and said hurriedly: "I have some tricks that will make all Taoist friends laugh! Since we are discussing Taoism, all Taoist friends may wish to express their own opinions. Even if there is an argument, it is to discuss Taoism based on the classics.
, it will not harm the harmony. In addition, it will also allow the disciples behind me to understand more profound principles in this rare opportunity to gather together."
The triangular eyes of the master of Daochong Temple lit up, and a strange smile appeared on the corner of his mouth: "I have heard for a long time that Shangqing Temple's Cuiyun Taoist power is very powerful. I was lucky enough to see it with all the disciples this morning. I am really envious of it.
Wow! At this time, the moon is like frost and the autumn air is refreshing. I want to ask Brother Gongsun for advice. I wonder if I will give him a favor?"
The Taoist priests had different expressions, but most of them were gloating over misfortune, so they knew that the show was about to begin.