After passing the hanging coffin area, the terrain gradually opens up.
After walking for about half an hour, Wen Zhang, who was leading the way, reined in the reins and turned around and said: "Sir, two miles ahead is the ruins of Zhenxian Temple. This Zhenxian Temple is a building from the Tang Dynasty. It is said that it is a dragon. One of the earliest large-scale temples in Hushan was later destroyed by war during the era of feudal rule (Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms)."
Fang Ling sighed: "What a pity,"
Yuan Ji said: "Yes, when the country is not prosperous, all industries will fail, and even the Taoist temples that are hidden from the world will not be spared."
"Well, let's go and see the ruins,"
The distance of two miles is only a short time for the speed of our horses.
Soon, the ruins of Zhenxian Temple came into our sight. At a glance, there were ruins and ruins everywhere and overgrown with grass. From the look of the ruins of Zhenxian Temple, it should be a Taoist temple of considerable scale. Even after hundreds of years, it has become a Taoist temple. You can also vaguely see the glory of that year.
I sighed secretly: "Although the ruins of Zhenxian Temple are in dilapidated condition, they still seem to silently tell future generations that our responsibilities are heavy. As the Emperor of the Song Dynasty, whether I like it or not, I bear the burden on my shoulders." The important task of inheriting Chinese civilization and the glory of the Tang Dynasty were destroyed by the chaos of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms in just an instant. I must not repeat the same mistakes and become the eternal sinner of the Chinese nation."
Before the Song Dynasty, the Western powers of later generations were still in a hazy state, so although our country's development was stumbling, it was always ahead of the world. At the end of the 13th century, after the Renaissance movement began in Europe, Western society unveiled the prelude to modern European history, and literature and art Renaissance is also considered to be a sign of entering modern times. Since then, European countries have developed rapidly, but the Yuan Dynasty did not continue the development trend of the Song Dynasty and gradually declined, and the Eastern Lion fell into a deep sleep.
From the moment I walked into the Young Emperor's Mausoleum, this fate may have been doomed.
History is the process of the past, but history also tells the future,,,,,.
That night, we had dinner at the only small restaurant in Luxi Village. The Luxi Pancakes that Wen Zhang mentioned were indispensable on the table. The soft and fragrant pancakes whetted our appetites. Even I ate them. A few pieces.
As soon as he returned to the home of his fellow villager, Wen Zhang came in and said, "Sir, my master is here."
"Really? Master Daofa is here, please come quickly,"
After Daofa entered the room, he first saluted me and said, "I have met Mr. Huyan. It is our great fortune that Mr. Huyan can come to Longhu Mountain in person."
"You're welcome, Master. Please sit down."
Daofa knows my identity. Although many emperors of the Song Dynasty generously granted titles and rewards to Longhu Mountain, I was the first emperor to visit it in person. Master Daofa was very good at practicing Taoism, but in the end he could not escape the concept of the supremacy of the emperor.
Although I had met Daofa before, I had never seen clearly what this legendary figure looked like. Now that I was able to meet him up close, I could see his full picture. After taking a closer look, I couldn't help but praise secretly, " He is indeed a monk with a celestial spirit,"
I don't know why, when I saw the Taoist master, I immediately thought of Luo Zhenren, the master of Yunlong Gongsun Sheng in "Water Margin". According to the description in "Water Margin", Na Luo Zhenren has a star crown with jade leaves, and a crane with golden clouds. , Long beard and wide cheeks, cultivated to the point of no leakage, blue eyes and square pupils, eating to create a state of immortality, every time I taste the jujube of Anqi, I once tasted the peach of Fang Shuo, my Dantian is full of Qi, I have green tendons and purple brains, I am famous. Xuan, Ding Zhi Cang Shen Qing Liver.
After Yuan Ji saw Daofa sitting down, he also stepped forward and saluted: "Yuan Ji has met Master Daofa in the Valley of the Emperors."
"Haha, Master Huolong, you have done well in the past two years. How good is your senior brother Huo Li? We haven't seen each other for many years."
I understand what Taofa means by saying "I have done well in the past two years", but everyone understands it tacitly and no one tries to point it out.
Yuan Ji said respectfully: "Master Taoism, my senior brother is very good. He has been practicing in the valley since the last time he discussed Taoism. He has not gone out for twenty years."
Daofa smiled and said: "Really? This Huoli is very good at enjoying happiness."
Later, Fang Ling and others also came forward to salute the Taoist master and say hello.
Among them, Wen Zhang and Zhang Quanyi were met by Daofa, while the other three were meeting each other for the first time. Master Daofa looked at the faces of Tian Xiuyan, Shen Mo, and Fang Ling one by one, and nodded in approval. Said: "Well, very good, they are all masters among the younger generation. Yes, yes, Master Huyan. With these masters around you to help you, there is no need to worry about big things happening."
I smiled: "That's for sure,"
However, none of us noticed that Master Daofa stayed on Fang Ling's face for a little longer and frowned slightly.
Daofa said: "Young Master, the outstanding people and places in Longhu Mountain are very different from the scenery of Lin'an. How do you feel when you come all the way?"
"Master of Taoism, the beauty of Longhu Mountain's mountains and rivers, the variety of characters, the diversity of immortal deeds, the gods of Taoism, and the display of noble aspirations are worthy of being the number one mountain in Taoism. It may be more beautiful than those who admire Xinyan instead." Poetry and prose, written in gold and stone, will surely be passed down for thousands of years to come.”
"Young master speaks well, I admire him, I admire him,"
"Master, we saw a lot of cliff coffins on the road, but we don't understand how those coffins were placed. Your Dragon and Tiger Sect has been passed down for thousands of years, but there are records in the classics,"
"Sir, no, our Dragon and Tiger Sect has been exploring the matter of the hanging coffin. Some curious seniors have been there before. After several explorations, we can only make a guess."
"Master, please speak,"
"Sir, according to the inference of our seniors from the Longhu Sect, the cliff tombs at Longhu Mountain should be a unique burial form of the ancient Yue and Liao people. It is also the oldest and most special form of burial among the various burial methods. The ancient people at that time People have endured too many wars and disasters, and what they dream of is tranquility and peace. Their last wish is to bury their ancestors on a cliff above the sky, so that their ancestors can be surrounded by green mountains and clear water in a quiet and beautiful place. Rest forever in the environment of the cliff. There are many funerary objects in the cliff tombs, such as original celadon wares, bone wares, jade wares, bamboo and wooden wares, textiles, textile tools, ancient musical instruments, etc., but there are no metal vessels. As for the placement method, I The elders believe that the Yue people should hang ropes from the top of the mountain, tie up the brave and skilled people, hang and slide to the entrance of the cliff, use the swaying inertia of the ropes to quickly rush into the cave, fix it, and then notify the superiors to put down the coffins and For the burial objects, the people in the cave hooked the coffin with ropes and other items at the entrance of the cave, placed it in the cave, and then took away all the ropes and other items."
Daofa continued: "Of course, this is just the speculation of my senior Longhu Sect, the real method has long been lost,"
"Well, Master, let's not talk about this cliff tomb. Master, have all the people who will talk about Taoism arrived tomorrow?"
Daofa smiled and said: "Sir, the people who come here to discuss Tao are all experts who are like dragons but never see their tail. They will not show up until the last moment. Yuan Ji, you are also one of the experts in discussing Tao this time. If you Instead of accompanying the young master, would he also appear at Shangqing Palace, the place where Taoism is discussed, at three quarters to noon tomorrow?"
Yuan Ji also laughed and said: "That's probably the case,"
"Sir, tomorrow you just go to Shangqing Palace from the back mountain. Other masters will only go up from the front mountain."
"Why is that,"
Yuan Ji explained: "Young Master, the road from Qianshan to Shangqing Palace is the right road. Taking the right road shows the respect of the Longhu Sect by those who participate in the discussion. Young Master, our group is headed by you, the Young Master, not by participating in the discussion." Those who discuss the Tao are the master below, so it’s the same going up from the back mountain, it doesn’t matter.”
Master Daofa secretly thanked Yuan Ji for rescuing him from the siege, and said: "Sir, that's exactly what happened."
You know, I was actually the one who went to the Shangqing Palace to watch the Taoist discussion. I also showed disrespect to the Dragon and Tiger Sect by walking on the back mountain. But Wen Zhang didn’t know that their Dragon and Tiger Sect had this rule, and Yuan Ji also Knowing my identity, they would not stop me, so when we chose the direction at the fork in the road, we followed my instructions and arrived at Luxi Village at the bottom of the back mountain.
Each sect has its own customs. For example, during court meetings, ministers have to enter the palace hall. Under normal circumstances, they can only enter through the side door. The custom of the Longhu Sect is to go up the front mountain and up the mountain as the right path. However, for these rules, I don’t care about customs. Firstly, I am the emperor of the Song Dynasty, and Longhu Mountain is my territory, and their rules cannot restrict me. Secondly, I am a descendant, and I don’t pay much attention to some ancient rules and customs. .
"Master Taoist, what do you think about tomorrow's discussion on Taoism?"
Daofa pondered for a while and said: "Sir, the five masters participating in the Tao discussion this time are of equal strength. Yi Laodao estimates that the ending may be the same as last time, and it will end in a draw again. Yuan Ji, what do you think?"
Yuan Ji smiled: "What the master said is very true, and I also expected it. Of course, for this discussion, because my senior brother does not want to get involved in the world, he asked me to come. Compared to you few peerless masters, I don’t dare to compare myself with others,”
"Yuan Ji, why do you have to be so self-effacing? Back then, your senior brother said that Junior Brother Fire Dragon has a very high nature, and his future fortune is determined to be above him."
In terms of age, Yuan Ji is much younger than Master Daofa. In terms of seniority, because his senior brother Huoli Zhenren has close friendship with Daofa, so Yuan Ji, Master Daofa, the boss of Tiandao League and others are all peers. , I know that deep down in his heart Yuan Ji is very eager to compete with Tao Fa and other masters, but in front of me, the emperor, he can only speak modestly and cautiously.
"I also feel that the five masters of Taoism are so close in strength that they are indeed indistinguishable,"
"My dear sir," Master Daofa nodded and said, "Sir, I have something to do and I wish to discuss it with you alone. I don't know if that's possible."
I was stunned for a moment, and then said calmly: "Why not, sir, you go out first, and I will talk to the Taoist master."
After watching everyone leave, Tao Fa met again and said: "Tao Fa from Longhu Mountain comes to see His Majesty the Emperor."
"Without courtesy, Taoist Master, if you have anything to say, just say it."
"Yes, Your Majesty, Your Majesty, on the night of July 15th last year, did your Majesty encounter any major events?"
"On July 15th," I suddenly remembered the illusion of that night. "Master, on the night of July 15th last year, I had a dream. It was a nightmare."
"A nightmare," Master Daofa hesitated and said, "Your Majesty, do you still remember the ending of that dream?"
I don't know what the final outcome will be. In the moment before I fell into coma, I only remember that I clung to the mourning platform and persisted. I shook my head and said, "I don't remember the outcome either."
Daofa was thoughtful, then looked at me carefully and said, "It seems to be the phase of the Phoenix's Nirvana."
"Phoenix Nirvana,"
Daofa smiled but did not answer, and said: "Your Majesty, has there been any progress in the Shadowless Art?"