The heavens from Bailuyuan

Chapter 286
Since the Tang Dynasty recognized Laozi as the ancestor, many Taoist temples were built in Chang'an.

The Youxian Temple on the Shaoling Plateau is one of them.

It's not big, but it's not small either. There are more than a dozen old, middle and small Taoist priests.

Bai Gui and the blue-robed Taoist priest went out of the back yard, and when they reached the front yard, they saw maids, eunuchs, and guards surrounding the Doumu Hall of Youxian Temple. This female crown is currently in the ceremony, it should be Qingjiao, the jade leaf crown is hung on the Taoist bun, the body is covered with purple tulle, and the inside is a blue Taoist robe, the willow waist is tied with a yellow silk sash, and the one kneeling next to the hip is Primary color cooked hemp shoes.

"Ji" is a sacrificial offering, and Taoist Jiao has a method of offering sacrifices.It is divided into Qingjiao and Youjiao. Qingjiao is a ritual event for praying for blessings and gratitude, curing illness and prolonging life, wishing the country auspiciousness, relieving disasters, celebrating birthdays, etc. It is a ritual event of Taiping Jiao.Youjiao is to summon the souls of the dead, bathe bridges, break prisons and lakes, refine food, etc., and it belongs to rituals such as Jiyoudu Zhaijiao.

"Mage."

The two saluted the old Taoist priest standing at the gate of the Doumu Hall with whisks in their hands, with a respectful attitude.

A Taoist who is proficient in scriptures, presides over fasting rituals, and saves people into Taoism is called a mage.

This old Taoist priest has a childlike face and a fairy-like appearance. He is one of the masters of the Louguan Daoxia Temple.Youxian Temple is the lower view of Louguan Taoism, which is like a branch.

His surname is Chen, and people at that time called him Master Chen.

"Meihe, Changji, you two are here."

"After Master Dongxuan prayed for his father and brother, you will explain the scriptures to Master Dongxuan before serving. Remember to be polite and don't let the princess hate our Taoist temple."

Master Chen raised his whisk, and it landed on the crest of his left elbow across his chest, and said softly.

Chang Ji in front of him is his apprentice, although he is a little clumsy on weekdays, but has a simple and honest heart, which is the best heart for Taoism.

On the other side, Bai Gui, unfortunately suffered from a serious illness a few years ago, so his family sent him to practice in a Taoist temple. There was no shortage of incense money every year. He was very satisfied with the young man's arrogance.

It's a pity that he had no intention of saying that he wanted to worship Taoist Master Hou of the Zongsheng Temple as his teacher. He was the master of the next temple, so he couldn't be the first, so he was confiscated as a disciple.

However, he has already reported to Taoist Hou of Zongsheng Temple, and Taoist Hou also has plans to accept disciples.

A young man has a lofty ambition in his heart, which is nothing too lofty.

It's just that Hou Daochang Hou Shaowei is now the governor of Zongsheng Temple and also the master of Haotian Temple. He has a prominent status and cannot rashly accept disciples, so this matter has been put on hold for the time being.

Haotian Temple is the former residence of Tang Gaozong Li Zhi.

"Yes, Mage."

Bai Gui and Changji nodded.

lean less.

Princess Jinxian finished her offering in the Doumu Hall and walked outside the hall.

When she saw two young Taoist priests beside Master Chen in front of the hall, she immediately knew that after going to various Taoist temples to worship, there would be such cases from time to time.

The three talked about Xuan.

In the Sui Dynasty, there was the Chongxuan Office, which was an official office for Taoists, monks and nuns.The emperors of the Tang Dynasty respected Taoism, so they changed the Chongxuan Temple to the Zongzheng Temple, and the monks and nuns belonged to the Shangshu Temple Department.Generally speaking, as one of the Nine Ministers, Zongzheng is in charge of the affairs of the royal family.

So it can be seen that the royal family of Li and Tang made intensive research on Taoism.

"This Taoist priest has an extraordinary conversation, and he can read both Confucianism and Taoism."

"I don't know where he came from?"

Princess Jinxian asked with beautiful eyes.

This is because she has a heart of love for talents and also has a good sense of Youxian Temple, so she asked about it.In addition, it is now the second year of Jingyun. After experiencing the Shenlongzhengbian and Tanglongzhengbian, the Tang Dynasty is now waiting for prosperity. Her father and brother Tang Ruizong Li Dan, Prince Li Longji, and Princess Taiping are in power. Xuan, but in fact, occasionally recommend talents to her father and brother.

"My surname is Bai Minggui, born in the Bai clan of Jinyang. My ancestor was Lord Wu'an in the Qin Dynasty. The first emperor recited the merits of his ancestors and sealed his son in Jinyang. The seventh ancestor was the prefect of Jinyang in the Yuan and Wei Dynasties. The great-grandfather made contributions to Gao Qi and bestowed Tian Hancheng. Currently living in Xiabei, Huazhou..."

"Brother Baihuang, he is the county captain of Ruicheng, and he is an official outsider." (Baihuang, Bai Juyi's grandfather.)
Bai Gui cupped his hands and replied.

From Bailu Village, he dreamed of this time in the Jingyun period of the Tang Dynasty with Huang Liang. His body is still the same, but the bone age has returned to 16 years old, but during this time, he really has the memory of 16 years in this life. , Just like a movie, frame by frame played back in his mind.

He doesn't know the mystery of it, but he senses it in the Kunlun mirror, this matter has only good things for him, not bad things.

As for Bai Xiuzhu, it may be that she was reincarnated late, and there is no news yet.

Estimated to have to wait for many years.

"It turns out that the prefect is in Jinyang."

Princess Jinxian tapped her head lightly.

In the Qin Dynasty, Wu Anjun, also surnamed Bai, needless to say, this is Bai Qi.Qin Shihuang once entrusted his son Bai Zhong to Jinyang because of Bai Qi's meritorious service.

Although the Jinyang Bai family is not as one of the five surnames and seven Wangs of the Jinyang Wang family, it is still a famous big family.However, no matter how large the family is, there are also big, second, and third families, and each family enjoys different treatment.

For example, Li Zhi, Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty, once issued a ban on marriage, prohibiting intermarriage between seven surnames and ten families. Married family, but the other few houses do not have this treatment.

Therefore, Princess Jinxian knew as soon as she heard that, although Bai Gui had a family background, but today, he is already classified as a poor family.

The poor family is not called the poor family by ordinary people, but the small landlords of the common people and the low-grade gentry can be called the poor family.

"The historian is short of a fairy boy."

"You can follow me to the mansion, and I will recommend you to be under the teacher of the historian in another day, how do you think?"

Princess Jinxian said with a smile.

If she wants to recommend someone, she can't just send a letter of invitation to her father and brother. She has to find an occasion and an opportunity.Therefore, the fairy boy who made Bai Gui her master was just a temporary idler, similar to a keeper, who would recommend him when the right opportunity came.

At the same time, it took a long time to enter her sect, which is equivalent to being branded with the brand of her princess mansion.

Fairy boy, generally underage Taoist priests of Taoism, can be called fairy boy.

But just this honor is not available to ordinary people, such as Changji, who was ignored by Princess Jinxian.

"The princess kindly accepts it."

Hearing this, a trace of disappointment flashed in Bai Gui's heart, but he didn't show it on his face. He smiled freely and said:

"I have applied for Jinshi and Martial Arts in November last year. After a while, I will be admitted to Chang'an for reference. I just need to get fame and fortune immediately, and I don't need to be recommended by nobles..."

Although by flattering the children of the royal family like Princess Jinxian, one can get the qualifications for promotion, but this move is like a rootless duckweed, and it can stay for a while, but after a long time, it will definitely be a disaster.

The historian Princess Jinxian mentioned was Shi Chongxuan, who was a follower of Princess Taiping, from a poor family, and is now Hongluqing, but in the following year, after Princess Taiping and Li Longji failed in the power struggle, Shi Chongxuan would also be punished.

In the Tang Dynasty, there were three ways to get ahead. One was family shade, which was suitable for the eldest son of a wealthy family, and the real generational hairpin tassels. The third is the recommendation system, where the children of the powerful and powerful recommend wise men to the imperial court.

Among the three, the recommendation system is the lowest. Once the power official falls, the skin will not survive, and the hair will not be attached!

The imperial examination is based on the imperial court. It doesn't matter who is in power or who is the emperor. The family is based on the aristocratic family.And clinging to the powerful, after entering the Vanity Fair, the first thing to do is to fight for the power of the powerful, and those who are good swimmers will drown in the water.

Counting the prime ministers in the early Tang Dynasty, Pei Yan was born in Ming Jing Ke Jidi; Zhang Jianzhi was born in Jinshi; Zong Chuke was born in Jinshi; Cui Riyong was born in Jinshi; Liu Youqiu was born in Jinshi; Zhang Jiuling was born in Jinshi; Ming Jing Ke and the first generation...

"History of the Tang Dynasty" said: "The discipline of Jinshi began in the great industry of the Sui Dynasty and flourished in Zhenguan Yonghui. Although the gentry are extremely human ministers, those who cannot help being Jinshi are not beautiful in the end."

Bai Gui wanted to practice Taoism in this world, just like he did in the Xunqing period, he had to have an identity first.

After having an identity, no matter what you do, others will take a high look at it, and no matter what you do, others will listen patiently and carefully.

He has already tasted the sweetness of this.

However, he, who broke out from the imperial examinations in the late Qing Dynasty, was well-versed in both Chinese and Western cultures, so he would be weaker than the literati at this time for no reason, and he could not get a fame.

With fame and fame, the road can be walked easily.

"Oh, you want to take the imperial examination? Or the Jinshi department?"

"By the way, I signed up in November last year. According to the usual practice, the exams will start in February and March of the first month."

Princess Jinxian looked surprised, and took a good look at Bai Gui, with a look of disbelief.

Thirty old Mingjing, fifty young Jinshi.

The young Taoist priest saw that she was about the same age as her, so how dare he try to get admitted to the Jinshi department? !
In the Jinshi section, only 30 people are selected for one section, which is only one-tenth of that of the Mingjing section.Those who were Jinshi and ranked were also called "Qingxiang in white clothes" by the people at that time.

At the age of 46, Meng Jiao was admitted to the Jinshi list, and he was overjoyed.

"and many more!"

"You said just now that you plan to rely on martial arts, and take civil and military exams at the same time?"

Princess Jinxian thought about what Bai Gui said just now, and she looked surprised, as if she was looking at a madman.

"The princess doesn't believe it?"

Bai Gui smiled lightly.

Today's people are not inferior to the ancients, but most people like to worship the ancients.The subjects of the Jinshi examination are five current affairs policies, a large classic, and two essays (poems).When it comes to current affairs policy, he is the most fearless as a policy scholar, but his poems and prose are a little weaker, but with the experience of later generations, the two essays are just additional exams, not too important, and it is not difficult for him to obtain Jinshi.

"If you're really talented, I'd like to find someone who can take the time for you!"

Princess Jinxian said casually.

In the imperial examinations in the Tang Dynasty, there was no ambiguous name system. Before the imperial examinations, Jinshi could be publicly elected, which was the general list.That is to pre-list well-known people in advance, and the winners are often out of them, which is called the general list, while Wenjuan...is to send one's works to people with literary reputation in the court, and even recommend them to the chief examiner. , this is Wenjuan.

Unfortunately, Tang Bohu was not born in the Tang Dynasty.

Otherwise, his fraud in the examination room was commonplace in the Tang Dynasty.

In the Tang Dynasty, before the imperial examination, if there was no reputation, it was easy to lose the election.So at this moment Princess Jinxian said this sentence, which really moved Bai Gui's mind.

Talking about Xuan with Princess Jinxian is somewhat like letting Princess Jinxian make a name for him and recommend him.

It's just that Xiantong... Bai Gui absolutely doesn't want to do this.

He is not without talent.

Since he is talented, it is best to use Princess Jinxian as his wings.

While speaking, Bai Gui went straight to the hall.

In the hall, there are paper pens and ink ingots used for ritual rituals.

Princess Jinxian and a group of maidservants and eunuchs in the palace accompanied them into the room.

I saw Bai Gui's brush penetrating through the back of the paper.

The end is everyone's demeanor.

"Gift a female crown to the Golden Immortal"

"The pupils cut the waist like a girdle, and a pair of black sand wrapped in cold jade."

"Piaoran has a girlish posture, looking back at Fen Dai, she is all vulgar."

"No one can peep through the cloud window of the Wuge Pavilion, and the horses and horses in front of the door can do anything."

"After the ceremony, the dawn altar is quiet in spring, and the ground is full of red crows."

When Princess Jinxian saw this poem, her pink face turned slightly red. She began to practice Taoism at the age of eleven or twelve. In the year before her father and brother were in power, they were the candidates who were oppressed by the palace. The year before last, her elder brother Li Longji supported her father to ascend the throne. She had only lived a good life for a few days, but due to her status as a princess and a monk, even if someone Writing poems for her would not be so bold.

However, the poems are really good, and she was fascinated when she saw them.

The writing is very apt, she enters the Immortal Temple to pray, and after the ceremony, it is the first ten days of February in the first lunar month, and it is the spring scene, the flowers in the Taoist temple are in full bloom, and the ground is full of red...

And Bai Gui's face like a crown of jade made her even more anxious.

"Your calligraphy is unique. If Zhong Xiang saw it, he would be very happy..."

"I will recommend your poem to Zhong Xiang."

Princess Jinxian hesitated for a while, then spoke.

The Zhongxiang she mentioned is Zhong Shaojing, the No.17 grandson of Zhong Yao, who is now the Minister of the Ministry of Households, and also participates in Jiwu (Sanzhi Jiwu is the title of prime minister in Tang Dynasty, and having this is equivalent to prime minister, Tang is a multi-phase system ).

For example, there is a sentence in "Thousand Characters" that Bai Gui studied in Bailu Village, "It is not only a collection of grave books, but also a gathering of heroes. Du Hao Zhongli, lacquer scripts on the wall." Among them, Zhongli refers to Zhong Yao .

Zhong Shaojing entered Zhifeng Pavilion because he was good at calligraphy.

"Then I would like to thank Princess Jinxian."

Bai Gui bowed slightly to salute.

Shili at this time is different from before, when he expressed his gratitude earlier, he would inevitably be suspected of flattering the powerful, but now that he has proved his talent and learning, Shili is justified and not arrogant.

People have double standards.

He is not exaggerating, like Li Taibai's theme poem to Princess Jinxian's younger sister Yuzhengong, the "Immortal Yuzhen Poetry" said: "The immortal Yuzhen always goes to Taihua Peak." Isn't it also a flattering poem .

Princess Jinxian and Princess Yuzhen are one year apart.

As for being explicit, you don’t have to worry about it. The atmosphere in the Tang Dynasty was open. Li Taibai wrote "Long Lovesickness" to Princess Yuzhen, "A beauty is like a flower separated from the clouds. There is a high sky of Qingming above, and there are waves of Lushui below. The sky is long and the road is long. The soul flies and suffers, and it is difficult for the dream soul to reach Guanshan. Long-term lovesickness destroys the heart."

You know... Princess Yuzhen is in her 40s at this time.

Erlangshen and Aunt Ximen are by no means something that may happen only in later generations.Of course, it is also possible that Princess Yuzhen has good looks, just like her grandmother Wu Zetian.

There is another interesting story about Li Taibai, that is, when he was a young official in a county, he drove the cattle past the county hall and went to the bedroom in the backyard of the county hall to make trouble. Showing half-bent jade arms, he scolded Li Bai. Li Bai wrote a poem: "Leaning against the railing with plain face, and coming out with a sweet voice, if it weren't for Weaver Girl, why would you ask Morning Glory?"

Comparing himself to a cowherd, molesting the county magistrate's wife.

Princess Jinxian is now in her twenties, so Bai Gui wrote this poem without any psychological pressure.

"You're being impolite now."

Princess Jinxian smiled, not surprised, she was more satisfied with Bai Gui in her heart.

It's okay to be talented, but if you are proud of your talent, it will be disgusting.

When she recommends such a person, she will also murmur in her heart.

(End of this chapter)