Ji Tang

Chapter 1446: Talking about Tibetan experiences at night at the beach
You can see the most beautiful sunset on the island in the evening without any obstruction. The bright red color and the blue sea water reflect and set off each other. You make me, and I make you.
The sky is getting darker, the sunset is getting lighter and lighter, and the sun has sunk into the bottom of the sea. Perhaps, that is what people call Tang Valley.
The bright moon hangs high in the sky, always so cold and arrogant, as if it disdains any comments and praises, or maybe it has been praised so much that it has lost its feeling.

Ji Song, wearing a long gown, stood on the sea cliff, overlooking the ocean and the sky.

I don’t know since when I rarely go to see the world like this. I live in a hurry and run around in a hurry. But it shouldn’t be like this.

All things in later generations were like a dream. Many times, he couldn't tell whether he was traveling through the Tang Dynasty as a soul, or whether he was reincarnated in a dream. He couldn't tell, and he didn't want to tell. The world is like this, so why bother with it?
"Ziyi, me."

I don't know when Xue Wanshu came behind him. Maybe he had been here for a while, or maybe he had just arrived. Ji Song didn't know, and he didn't have the intention to ask.

"If you say you're sorry, it's better not to open your mouth, because after you said it for the first time, you planned to continue to apologize to me. In that case, I won't be able to help but beat you to death." He said without looking back.

Xue Wanche was dumbfounded, and then sat on the stone, staring blankly at the sea and not knowing what he was thinking. After learning that Ji Song came here after waking up, he came immediately. He himself didn't know why. He seemed to be free and easy during this period, but who could know the pain in his heart?

His wife dislikes him for being decadent and unwilling to make progress, and his children also feel that they are useless. They were living well in Chang'an, but they were demoted to this desert island. Who can feel comfortable if he is left alone?

But he saw clearly what happened last time. People like him can be a general in troubled times, and he also has his own use in troubled times. But in the peaceful and prosperous times, a reckless man like me, who has no scheming and no brains, will sooner or later be left unchecked.

The harder he worked, the more he deviated from his original intention. He seemed very impressive in Chang'an, but that was all for Ji Song's sake. I don’t know how to hide myself behind my back.

He knew all this, but he didn't care.

But he saw clearly what happened last time. He was not the material to be an official at all. If he stumbled this time, could he avoid it next time?

"I've been like this my whole life. I know I'm not qualified to ask you for anything. If you still think that this brother and several nephews will be left to you in the future, if you follow me, your whole life will be ruined."

"We don't ask them to be rich and powerful, we just ask them to be safe and sound. That's enough!"

Ji Song glanced at Xue Wanche, who was somewhat depressed, and said after thinking for a moment: "Let them go back to Chang'an with me this time. This place is a bit small after all."

Xue Wanche glanced at Ji Song gratefully and wanted to say something grateful, but was interrupted by Ji Song.

"You don't have a long memory. Instead of being tricked by someone in Chang'an, it's better to stay here. This is my fiefdom in name. As long as I'm here, I'll keep you safe for the rest of your life. "

"But remember, the fiefdom is only in name. Don't fucking think of it as a country within a country. The geographical location here is extremely important. You may not be able to see it now, but when it develops overseas, This is a bridgehead for suppressing the southeastern sea area. If it were still in the hands of my Ji family at that time, I am afraid it would cause public outrage. "

"There are some things I can't say to Run'er. Well, after all, he has grown up and has his own ideas. You should pay more attention to him on weekdays. It is a good thing to be motivated, but his identity is destined to be too strong. Being motivated is not necessarily a good thing.”

"That is the only title handed down from generation to generation in the Tang Dynasty, and he is truly a fellow practitioner of the country. His starting point is an end point that others can't reach in their lifetime. Looking at how many years he will stay here, I estimate that he will be transferred soon. Walk."

Xue Wanche was heartbroken after hearing this. He stood up and kicked a stone, cursing and saying: "Damn, this man is really incomparable. Others want their children to be motivated, but you don't think your children are too good." "

"Damn it, who can I talk to to reason with you?"

The two of them just chatted for a while, and the sky and the earth darkened, but it didn't look dark under the bright moon, and it was even a little bright.

It wasn't until the wind got stronger and stronger that I turned back home.
The bright moon hangs high there, and people are looking at it all the time. Ever since the academy deciphered the moon, we learned that there is no Chang'e, no Jade Rabbit, no Guanghan Palace, no laurel, and no Empress Wu Gang carrying an ax to chop down trees. Although everyone was disappointed, they did not stop thinking about the moon. I just think it’s because gods don’t want to see mortals, or because mortals can’t see anything even in the fairyland because of their naked eyes.

Therefore, the moon is still the object that reminds you of your family and reunion when you see it. Sometimes people are so stubborn. Thousands of years of thinking cannot be broken through by a small telescope.

In the southwest corner of the Tang Dynasty, on the plateau, Zhang Shaoling and his party have arrived at this hell that is rarely touched by Central Plains people. All his knowledge was passed down by others.

As the exchanges with Tubo became more and more frequent in recent years, affairs on the plateau were slowly spread back to the country. But for him, who was born and raised in Longhu Mountain, it was always as if he was just scratching his head and confused.

But only after he traveled from western Sichuan to the Eastern Women's Kingdom and came to this mysterious plateau, did he truly understand what kind of celestial stream this was. The terrain is so high that all Central Plains people will suffer from various diseases when they come here. Even those of them who practice Taoist health-preserving techniques will suffer from various discomforts.

Fortunately, they adapted quickly, otherwise they might not have been able to get through it without dying.

The plateau now seems relatively peaceful. Ever since Tubo Prime Minister Lu Dongzan captured the country of Tianzhu, he has begun a strategy of recuperation. At this time, Songtsen Gampo was unable to govern, and his son was in charge of the country, with Ludongtsen assisting in administration.

Although many generals with military power were dissatisfied, they had to lie dormant under Lu Dongzan's control.

"Master Taoist, the Prime Minister of Tibet has come to greet us!"

A young Taoist priest came to Zhang Shaoling and said, "Taoist master" is the title given to Zhang Shaoling by his Taoist heritage, and he is the identity of the missionary traveling to the west. This is both an honor and a responsibility.

If you succeed, you will be the true Taoist master and will definitely become a great hero of Taoism. If you lose, all bets are off.
"Come down and get everyone off their horses to greet us!"

"I will obey the order of the Taoist Master!"

Soon, the sound of horse hooves could be heard in the distance. Not everyone could take the momentum of hundreds of cavalry galloping on the grassland indifferently. But Zhang Shaoling looked at the oncoming cavalry calmly, and even had time to tidy up his Taoist robes!
Although the rest of the people were a little uneasy, they suddenly calmed down after seeing Zhang Shaoling's behavior.

In the distance, the gray-haired Lu Dongzan happened to see this scene and couldn't help but secretly praise him for what a young Taoist he was.

He had met many Taoists in the Central Plains. At first he thought they were just pretentious and deceitful, but as the contact deepened, he realized how shallow he was.

Taoism was the state religion of the Tang Dynasty. Although it did not have much power, it had a respected status. Most Taoist priests are talented people who have learned a lot and studied heaven and man. Not only are they proficient in Taoist classics, but they also treat illnesses and save people, practice martial arts, and study literature. It can be said that as long as the Taoist priests are somewhat famous, they are all great talents in his opinion. "Xu~"

"end!"

Lu Dongzan raised his right hand high, and hundreds of cavalry stopped suddenly. After seeing this scene, all the Taoist priests couldn't help but nodded, thinking: They are still elite.

But that's all. Compared with the real elite of the Tang Dynasty, it is still far behind. As a direct descendant of each lineage of Taoism in the Tang Dynasty, who is not a respected person? Meeting the elite of the Tang Dynasty is not a big deal.

Lu Dongzan dismounted his horse and walked quickly, heading straight for Zhang Shaoling.

"Is this Taoist priest Zhang Shaoling in person?"

Lu Dongzan's fluent Chang'an dialect did not surprise everyone. From the information they read, they knew a lot about this person's origins and experiences.

Zhang Shaoling gave a Taoist etiquette interpretation, which was elegant and solemn, making Lu Dongzan look at him with suspicion!
"It's Pindao. This time he passed through Tubo and caused a lot of trouble to the Prime Minister. I wanted to apologize in person, but I didn't expect the Prime Minister to come out to greet him in person. Pindao is very grateful. I would like to thank the Prime Minister here."

"Infinite Heavenly Lord!"

Lu Dongzan looked extremely enthusiastic towards them, waving his hands repeatedly and saying: "The Taoist Master is overly worried. A few years ago, the Prime Minister and you, Duke Nian of the Tang Dynasty, joined hands to fight against Tibet, Tubo, and the Tang Dynasty. The two countries are considered allies. I also heard a lot about Taoist thought when I was in the Central Plains, and also visited Master Yuan Tiangang and Master Li Chunfeng. Unfortunately, we were separated for ten years."

He glanced at the people behind Zhang Shaoling, with a hint of golden light in his eyes, wishing he could kidnap all these people back to Tubo. But in the end he held it back, as he had learned about the Taoist journey to the west early in the morning. After all, it was a Taoist gathering at Longhu Mountain, and the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty issued an order, so this matter had long been aroused. Tubo was a country that had diplomatic relations with the Tang Dynasty and had an embassy in Chang'an, although confidential information was difficult to obtain. But the news that everyone knew about Xiang had already spread back!
"Oh? But you don't want the Prime Minister to be acquainted with my uncle and my uncle?"

As if he saw the doubt in Lu Dongzan's eyes, Zhang Shaoling smiled and said: "Let the Prime Minister know that we are from the same Taoist lineage, but later our ideas were different, so we were divided into several Taoist lineages, but we are all one family, so. "

Lu Dongzan suddenly realized, but these were not his concerns, but some expectations: "I wonder how long I will stay in Tubo? If you are not in a hurry, you can stay longer. If it is convenient, can you preach in Tubo?"

If other sects came to Tibet, he would have liked to have followed them all for the past twelve hours, for fear that they would cause some trouble. But the orthodox Taoism in the Central Plains is different. They went down to the mountains to assist the king in troubled times and settled the world, and in the prosperous times they went to the mountains and forests to practice. How can people not like such a sect that only brings you benefits and no harm?

"This"

Zhang Shaoling looked hesitant, but this made Lu Dongzan very happy. As long as he didn't refuse directly, there would still be a chance. You must know that these people are all the best in Taoism, and they are all talented people in the Central Plains. He does not expect to keep all of them, but if he does keep a few, he will be so happy that he can't sleep.

These people are proficient in all walks of life, knowledgeable in writing, and extremely knowledgeable. They are exactly the talents that Tubo wants now!

Now Songtsen Gampo is not going to die soon, and Xiao Wang is still young. If he can't convince those people as soon as possible, there will be another turmoil.

And these people are his way to deal with other people. These Taoists are helpless in Tubo, but they have extraordinary abilities. Once they want to preach in Tubo, they will inevitably rely on him. In addition, these people are from the Tang Dynasty. Those people must be afraid and dare not move.

As for whether secrets will be stolen? What a joke, what secrets does Tibet have now? With everything clear, apart from a bunch of reckless men, what else is there?
What's more, these Taoists are here to preach, and not just Tubo. In other words, Tubo is not their main target at all. As long as there is this premise, they will not become enemies, but allies.

"Look at me, it's your first time in Tubo. I've already prepared a banquet to welcome you. Come on, let's talk as we go!"

Lu Dongzan took Zhang Shaoling's wrist and walked forward. Zhang Shaoling had no choice but nodded to everyone and motioned for everyone to follow!

Everyone got on their horses and walked slowly on the grass.

"Do the Taoist priests and the Duke of Xi know each other well?" Ludong praised.

"Well, I have been studying with Duke Xi for a while!" Zhang Shaoling did not deny it. The name of Duke Xi, Ji Song, is really useful here.

People in the Central Plains didn't realize it yet, but among the border troops and outside the territory, it was so loud and clear that no one didn't know about it. Everyone even talked about the deeds of Duke Tan.

"Oh? Are you a student of Lord Tan?"

Zhang Shaoling shook his head and said, "Not really. I just followed Mr. Qing and listened to him for a while when he resigned from his post and came to Longhu Mountain. I don't dare to consider myself a student."

"It is said that Duke Tan is one of the junior uncles below. Before he came out of the Tang Dynasty, he was recognized by all Taoist schools and ranked among the next generation. He took the Taoist name Xuanwei and became a member of Xuanwei Mountain!"

"Furthermore, the story of Pindao's journey to the West was also widely understood by the public."

Lu Dongzan didn't listen to what Zhang Shaoling said at all. When he heard that Ji Song resigned, he was immediately shocked and said: "Why is this? How can the Duke of Xi resign at a young age? Could it be that he is being squeezed out of the court? ?”

"Why didn't the truth get the news?"

Logically speaking, how could the embassy not be aware of such a big matter? But now he has no news at all.

"Indeed, it is true. Duke Xi has great influence in the hall. If he resigns suddenly, it will definitely cause turmoil. Therefore, the imperial court only mentioned it in important official documents, but did not announce it to the world. It is not surprising that the Prime Minister does not know!"

"As for the reason for resigning, maybe Mr. Xi is tired of it!"

Lu Dongzan is silent, are you tired of it? Maybe, thinking of the person who made him bow down, who was like a man of heaven, he really couldn't think of any other reason besides this?
As for persecution? Haha, he believes that there is no one in this world who can truly force someone to exist!

(End of this chapter)