Fu Shifeng

Chapter 50
Hearing this, Chang Qing was stunned, he had been down the mountain for more than half a year, and he really didn't know that Master was invited.

Today's emperor admires the way of immortality and desires to live forever, so he naturally worships Taoism.The Palace of Jixian was set up in the palace. At first, it was responsible for the collection of scriptures and books, and there were many Jixian bachelors and apprentices. Later, Taoist priests were also recruited to perform and preach for the emperor. Gongqing often made friends with him, and the world commonly called him "immortal teacher".

If Daguan Daoist was summoned to Beijing, he might also have a place in Jixian Academy.As Changqing is a disciple of Daoist Daoist, if he receives grace because of this, he naturally doesn't need to waste energy on Taoism.

If it was placed some time ago, Changqing might have taken such benefits as a matter of course.It's just that the state of mind is not as usual now. After coming to Chang'an, Changqing hopes to prove his achievements in Taoism, and does not rely on the blessing of his elders for everything.

Moreover, Changqing understands that apart from being proficient in Taoism, master Daguan Daoist also has unique insights into military affairs and state governance.

In the past Daguan Daoist preached Taoism in Fuzang Palace, maybe he had some expediency and flexibility, intending to cultivate fame in the rivers, lakes, mountains and fields, but in the end what he wanted was to be invited by the emperor, and then use this opportunity to directly state the advantages and disadvantages of the national system.

Real Daguan did this, the future is uncertain, and Changqing is not sure whether the current emperor is really accepting advice humbly.If he was convicted for his words, then Changqing, as his disciple, probably wouldn't be able to please him.

Changqing suddenly understood that the master sent him down the mountain to go to the Western Regions before, perhaps because he expected the emperor's invitation to be approaching, and deliberately led him away.In case of being convicted in the future, Changqing will not be affected too much.

However, the changes in the world are not based on people's hearts. After experiencing some twists and turns in the Western Regions, Changqing came to Chang'an again.

"My master was invited by His Majesty to come to Beijing. The juniors dare not try to be kind, but still hope to participate in the Daoist Examination next year." Changqing answered with cupped hands.

The purple-robed youth was a little surprised, and a smile of approval appeared on his face: "I have long heard that Daguan Daoist has a noble character and is not tainted with vulgarity. Now it seems that the rumors are true."

Changqing didn't dare to respond, the purple-robed boy put the recommendation letter on a wooden tray aside, and said: "Since you have decided so, I will not stop it. It's just that whether you can pass the test depends not only on how much knowledge you have. And ability. In Chang'an, there are as many capable people as a cow."

"The junior understands." Changqing replied.

The purple-robed boy looked at him for a while, but decided to remind him: "The Taoist Judgment will be held in February next year, half a year away from now. Take advantage of this period to visit Haogui frequently in the capital area, or sing poems for rewards, or use Daoist methods have accumulated such fame and attention, and they will naturally win the Daoist Examinations next year."

"Thank you for the teaching, senior." Although Changqing was not very happy, he also understood that this is the practice of Chang'an Taoist Judgment. If he insists on not flattering the rich and powerful, he will probably get nothing in the Daoju next year.

"Since you are a master of Daguan Daoist, you will not be bad at studying classics and teachings. Zhengyi and Moral Dharma are easy to use. If you talk about Taoism, Dongxuan Dharma will not be difficult for you." The purple-robed boy got up and left his seat. , a head shorter than Changqing: "But I want to ask one more question, what are you asking for when you come to participate in the Daoist Examination?"

Changqing immediately replied: "What the younger generation seeks is Taoism, publicity, and salvation of people and things."

The purple-robed boy was silent for a while, and said in a slightly scrutinizing tone: "Your words don't seem to come from the heart."

Chang Qing lowered his head, of course he would say nice words for the scene, even let him splash ink on the spot and write a gorgeous rhetoric of praise.But what the purple-robed boy wanted to hear was obviously not these.

"Junior...I want to prove myself." When Changqing said this, he also felt a little entangled in his heart.

"Proof? Prove it to whom?" The purple-robed boy asked: "A true Taoist? It shouldn't be. The master knows his disciples best, so there is no need to rely on a Dao exercise to prove it."

Changqing still bowed his head and said nothing, the purple-robed boy let out a laugh: "It's because I asked too much... Okay, Xuanduguan has already received a recommendation letter. By the way, I would like to remind you that if you are greedy for spells during the Taoist examination, If you are addicted to alcohol and sex, your energy is unclean, and your spells have gone wrong, no one can help you."

"Junior understands." Chang Qing bowed and bowed, then said goodbye and left.

Secretly heaving a sigh of relief, Changqing turned to the front of the hall full of complicated thoughts, and just as he raised his eyes, he saw Cheng Sanwu gorging on a mustard pancake, his cheeks bulging.

And Cheng Sanwu seemed to notice it, and just turned his head to look back. The two looked at each other and were speechless for a moment. As if Cheng Sanwu had done something wrong, he immediately stuffed the remaining mustache into his mouth, completely ignoring the limits of tolerance. , I wish I could pick up a mortar and pestle and poke it in.

Chang Qing stroked his forehead with his hands, and now he couldn't even curse.

"You... so fast." Cheng Sanwu was confused: "I thought... it would take a while."

At this time, there were still a few Taoist priests passing by in the hall, who occasionally cast their gazes, Chang Qing was deeply ashamed, stretched out his hand and grabbed Cheng Sanwu's sleeve, and left quickly.

The purple-robed boy also came out, looked at Changqing and Cheng Sanwu arguing in the distance, shook his head with a smile, then walked with his hands behind his back, and came to Yuhan Courtyard where scriptures were stored in Xuandu Temple. The Taoist priests tried to walk as lightly as possible and did not dare to speak loudly.At the corner of the courtyard wall, there are talisman signs to ward off fire and eliminate insects, so as to prevent the scriptures in the courtyard from being eaten by fire and insects.

Come to the warehouse in the backyard, where the scriptures and symbols recently collected by Xuandu Temple are stored.Newly arrived classics must be checked to find out their authenticity, or to repair mistakes and defects before they can be officially entered into the collection subjects of Yuhan Academy.

However, verifying scriptures is a hard job, and requires the corrector to be proficient in the three caves of Taoism, able to distinguish authentic and fake works from thousands of divergences, and classify them into categories.

Those who are qualified to do this kind of thing are usually Taoist elders with profound Confucianism.It's a pity that the people who are responsible for the verification of Taoism scriptures in Xuandu Temple have either passed away or lacked talent and learning, so that a large number of scriptures have accumulated and it is impossible to see them.

At this moment, the door of the warehouse is wide open. Usually, the purple-robed boy would think that this is a thief coming, but at this moment, he calmly entered, and saw a Taoist sitting cross-legged on the ground, wearing a navy blue robe, with a hand in his hand. Holding a volume of scriptures in his hand, he picked up a pen and wrote annotations in small script.

"Okay, Daoist, you actually sent your apprentice to entertain me?" The purple-robed boy deliberately stood at the door, blocking the sunlight, so as not to let the Taoist use light to read.

Da Guanzi turned around and turned his head. He was an ordinary-looking middle-aged Taoist, with a hint of sarcasm in his tone: "You, Luo Gongyuan, are His Majesty's respected immortal teacher of Youdao. I'm just an idler in the mountains, how can I dare to entertain you?"

"You want to say that I flatter the rich and powerful, but aren't you also taking shortcuts?"

Changqing also did not expect that this young man in purple robes is one of the most masters in the contemporary Taoist sect, and his majesty admires him very much for his ability to turn bridges with a single-handed stick.

Hearing Luo Gongyuan continue to say: "It's just that the hermits in Zhongnan Mountain are almost overcrowded, so you found a new way to preach Taoism in Songshan Mountain. After so many years, have you finally learned to adapt to the turbid current of the world?"

"What about you?" Daguanzi stood up on his knees. He was tall, with broad shoulders and long arms. His hands were calloused, obviously he had martial arts skills.

"What's wrong with me?" Luo Gongyuan looked young, but his tone was very mature.

"Back then, the fairy boy from Liyuan, who walked around the rivers and lakes in sackcloth and straw shoes, held a stick and hung a pot, and played around the world, now he has also changed into a purple robe and jade crown, and is forbidden to sit in a large chariot when entering and leaving the palace. Da Guanzi looked down at the other party, his eyes seemed a bit disappointed: "I heard about it even in Fuzang Palace, that Master Luo performed magic tricks, and called hundreds of immortals to dance and dance in the Palace of Moon Transformation to cheer up the fun. Dayue. What is Master Luo going to do next? Suck carbuncles and hemorrhoids?"

"Your eloquence is the same as before, sharp as a sword, and merciless." Luo Gongyuan shook his head slightly: "Isn't there a saying in Buddhism? It's called 'first seduce with desire, and then make you enter Buddha's wisdom'. Now this Daxia His Majesty's talent, learning and wisdom are extremely high, if he can be guided well, the common people will benefit naturally. If not, why did you come to Chang'an? And you brought this pile of newly compiled books?"

Luo Gongyuan picked up a bamboo box from a corner, stuffed it with books, took out one to read, and shook his head repeatedly: "You say you are a Taoist priest, what kind of art of war do you write about?"

"Holding theories and denying the military, such literary and martial arts, is a sign of the country's subjugation." Daguanzi said bluntly: "And my "Taibai Yin Jing" is not limited to the study of marching and formation, but will talk about the selection of soldiers, The small things like making utensils with horses should be detailed. Even if you don’t become a famous general after studying this scripture, it’s enough to protect one side.”

"Should I say that you are greedy or stupid?" Luo Gongyuan put the scroll away, and smiled: "To be involved in military and state affairs, and to rely on a military book to train generals, even if the current emperor can tolerate you, those generals in border towns, Xun Your noble duke can't tolerate you."

"That's why I came to you." Da Guanzi said: "Didn't you say that the current emperor is very intelligent, if he can guide him well, the common people will benefit? It's your turn to act now."

"This is not fighting with monsters." Luo Gongyuan sighed softly, and then asked: "What's the matter with your apprentice? His cultivation has long been able to become a Taoist, and you must have had a lot of encounters with dignitaries in Fuzang Palace." Noble people come and go, just mention it and someone will help you."

"That's his own way, and he has to walk it by himself after all." Da Guanzi lowered his head and drooped the curtain, as if lost in thought.

"I see his appearance and appearance, and he is inexplicably familiar." Luo Gongyuan raised his hand, and was about to calculate and deduce it, when Daguanzi on the opposite side suddenly pushed out his palm, with such force that there was a sudden wind in the warehouse, and the scrolls and papers were suddenly stirred up.

Luo Gongyuan's reaction was extremely fast, with his sword and fingers together, the pure Daoist Qi condensed into a haze, and lightly pressed against the strong palm force, without any distinction for a while.

"Why is this?" Luo Gongyuan raised his eyebrows and asked.

"Don't count, don't ask, don't inquire." Da Guanzi didn't even open his eyes: "It's good for you."

Luo Gongyuan was silent for a moment, and then sighed deeply: "Forget it, I don't care. But I don't care about your apprentice's life or death, don't blame me for disregarding the old friendship."

"Yes." Daguanzi withdrew his palms.

Luo Gongyuan also withdrew his hand and said with a smile: "Your move of 'Guangmo Execution' is powerful enough, but it still lacks a bit of murderous taste. It seems that the Fuzang Palace has really worn away your past murderous temperament over the years. Quite a few."

"Your 'Smoky Haze' has become more and more advanced." Daguanzi said: "Your body is not strong enough, so you use Taoism into fists and kicks. No wonder it is widely rumored that Master Luo is best at the method of invisible armor, It turned out to be a trick of haze covering the body."

"It's boring to be exposed." Luo Gongyuan grinned, like a boy on the outside, walked briskly out of the warehouse, and waved his hand before the end: "Remember to arrange this pile of scriptures well, even if you make up for your cheating and cheating these days drink!"

Da Guanzi looked around the room, the two had exchanged moves just now, even if they tried their best to restrain their energy, the pages of the books in the warehouse were turned randomly and dust was flying up.

This scene can't help but remind Da Guanzi of the past when several fellow Taoists traveled together and traveled the rivers and lakes. Luo Gongyuan was like a naughty boy. I am deeply pleased.

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"Rejuvenate? Are you really capable?"

In a roadside restaurant in West City, Cheng Sanwu took a plate of Hubing from the shopkeeper. The Hubing was cut into two layers, filled with tempeh and mutton, spread with ghee and baked for a while. Streets and alleys.Cheng Sanwu smelled the aroma of this meatloaf called "Gulouzi" before, and the corners of his mouth were salivating. He dragged Changqing to this restaurant, and waited for a long time for a seat to be available.

Cheng Sanwu couldn't wait to start eating, and in front of Changqing was a plate of apricot-yellow bait.This is a pastry made by mashing millet and steaming it into dough, then adding chestnuts and red dates. It is a meal during the Double Ninth Festival in Guanzhong.

In addition, there was a pot of chrysanthemum wine and a pot of mutton soup cakes that Cheng Sanwu had drunk most of on the table.

"Purple robe and jade crown, this is at least a master of Dongzhen Dharma position. If you add a five-color sleeve, then you will be a three-hole mage, which belongs to the highest Dharma position in this dynasty." Changqing twisted a piece of cake He hesitated: "Although in the past few years, there were also titles for entering the Taoist princess into the Great Cave of Xuandu in the Shangqing Dynasty, but that is not counted for serious practitioners."

"Your string of words confuses me. It's all about what it is." Cheng Sanwu poured himself a bowl of chrysanthemum wine and drank it with his head tilted: "Huh—refreshing!"

"You can compare it to the clothing system." Changqing explained: "In this dynasty, the third rank and above are purple, the fourth and fifth ranks are crimson, the sixth and seventh ranks are green, and the eighth and ninth ranks are green. You can always distinguish between these?"

"Understood! The purple robe and jade crown, that is the high official of the Taoist priests." Cheng Sanwu picked up an ancient building and handed it to Changqing, who waved his hand to refuse, and continued:
"It's okay to say that you are a Taoist official, but just like the promotion of an official in the court, you have to test the school for political gains and losses, and the transfer of the Taoist legal position also depends on the cultivation of the Taoist law. To the ignorant layman, the Dongzhen Dharma position is actually There is not much difference between him and an immortal. Seeing this Taoist priest today looks like a boy, based on this alone, Dongzhen Dharma position is definitely not a pretense."

"Then can he call the wind and call the rain?" Cheng Sanwu suddenly became interested, and asked: "Compared with Ankuti, who is more powerful?"

(End of this chapter)