original sword god

But he said that Jiang Shang's leaving without saying goodbye made King Zhou furious. He originally wanted to send the forbidden army to arrest him, but considering that Jiang Shang is a monk with great powers, and under Xiaobai's persuasion, he finally gave up his thoughts, and Jiang Shang left the court. Gecheng originally wanted to go to join Ji Chang, the lord of Xiqi, but after arriving in Xiqi, Jiang Shang gave up his plan and thought to himself: "If you just go to Xiqi like this, it won't be too cheap, and you won't be hurt." Reuse, it seems that I have to think of another way, "

Jiang Shang is very smart and scheming. He saw Wu Ji, a woodcutter in Xiqi, asking him to tell his fortune.

It is said that a person's chance is very important. Wu Ji was originally a woodcutter who made a living by collecting firewood. He had an old mother at home. He planned to collect firewood after Wu Ji sent his old mother for a hundred years, and then married a daughter-in-law. , give birth to a child, and then start a small business for the rest of his life, but the situation changed greatly when he met Jiang Shang.

Jiang Shangnai is a monk in the Taiyi realm. Reversing yin and yang is an easy and common thing. He arranged a strange apprenticeship ceremony for Wuji. First, he arranged for Wuji to accidentally kill someone in the city, and then fled outside the city to avoid being hunted by Xiqi. , find him, and then he will arrange apprenticeship, and when the time is right, arrange for Wu Ji to introduce Ji Chang to him.

The incident of the flying bear falling into the dream was obviously written by him. With this introduction, Jiang Shang didn't have to worry about Xibo Hou Jichang not being hooked.

As the saying goes, Jiang Ziya is fishing, and those who wish to take the bait, this time it is Ji Chang, a big fish, and as expected by Jiang Shang, Ji Chang took the bait.

After Wu Ji became a teacher, Jiang Shang thought that he would need generals to conquer the world in the future, so he asked Wu Ji to follow him every day to learn martial arts and art of war.

Accompanied by San Yisheng and Nan Gongshi, Ji Chang went to the Weishui River to look for flying bears. When they reached a mountain, the monarch and his ministers were coming. , The eleventh levy started from Ge; it is dignified and upright to respond to heaven and man, and the people are peaceful with one act of righteousness. It has been more than [-] years now, I wish Wang Enbo will rest; Hanging meat is a cup of wine and a pool, and the blood on the deer platform is as high as a thousand The ruler, the barrenness inside is like the barren birds outside, it is lamentable that the world is boiling and groaning; I am a seafarer, and I will not listen to the voice of the subjugated country. wide, with a white head pitched to the sky and the earth is old,"

After Ji Chang listened to the fisherman's song, he said to San Yisheng: "The rhyme of this song is so strange, there must be a great sage hiding here."

Ji Chang ordered Xin Jia to say, "Invite the sage songwriters to meet you alone."

Xin Jia received the decree, he sat down on his horse, patted him, and said sharply: "There are sages inside, please come out to see my thousand-year-old Lord."

When the fishermen heard this, they all knelt down and said, "We are all idlers."

Xin Jia asked, "Why are you all idlers?"

The fisherman replied: "I will go out to fish in the morning, and there will be nothing to do when I come back at this time, so we are all idlers."

Xin Jia was speechless when he heard this. At this time, King Wen just arrived, and Xin Jia hurried forward and said: "All of them are fishermen, not sages."

Ji Chang shook his head, and said firmly: "Gu Ting's song has a wonderful rhyme, and there must be a great sage in it."

The fisherman replied: "This song was not made by a villain. There is a stream 35 miles away from here. In the stream, there is an old man Jiang Shang who often composes this song. We are familiar with it, so we sing it casually. made by the little people, "

At this time, Ji Chang also believed that this song was not made by people like the fisherman. Hearing about Jiang Shang, Ji Chang immediately thought of the Taoist priest who was proficient in Taoism and rescued him from the monster dragon beard and tiger. With a big sigh, he said: "So the sage is by my side, but unfortunately I missed him in vain in the past. Today I must invite the sage to help me."

San Yisheng also said: "It turns out that the sage Hou Ye mentioned is that Daoist Jiang. It's a pity that we will meet each other by fate, but we don't know each other."

Nangong Shi was confused by what he heard, and he was a little at a loss, but he didn't ask too many questions as he was usually not good at speaking, but just followed behind Ji Chang who was stumbling and rushing forward, taking care not to put him in danger.

Ji Chang ran several times, and finally slowed down. All the officials were also listening to Ji Chang's talk about the rise and fall of the first dynasty, and the relics of the later state; The geese are long; the warblers are singing loudly, the purple swallows are whispering, the wind blows, no matter whether the tourists are drunk, the unique three spring scenery is new, the monarchs and ministers are going, and see a woodcutter singing: "The phoenix is ​​not lacking, the lins are not without, but the world will be prosperous. Pollution; dragons and clouds come out of tigers and winds, and the world cherishes the way to find sages. You don’t see plowing and wild husbands, and you are happy with Yao, Shun and Li hoe; you don’t meet Cheng Tang’s three envoys, embrace economics and study left disciples, and don’t see your husband, Fu Zi, Xiao Xiaoli Gan Hanchu; back then I didn’t see Emperor Gaozong’s dream, Lin Yu spent his whole life in Tibetan soil, the ancient sages were humiliated and honored, how can we end up in the water margin, and we are grazing the flute and singing in the clear day, full of Li Niu plowing the white clouds, the princes and princes are rich and noble, under the slanting light, look up to the sky and smile to the Ming Lord.”

Ji Chang and Wen Wu immediately heard the singing very strangely; there must be great sages among them, and ordered Xin Jia to invite the sages to meet each other.

Xin Jia took the order and patted his horse to come. Seeing a group of woodcutters, he asked, "Is there any sage among you? Please come out and meet my king."

After a while, King Wen's horse arrived, and Xin Jia replied, "There are no wise men here."

Ji Chang said: "Listening to the clear and strange rhyme of his songs, there are no wise men among them."

One of them said: "This song is not made by me. Ten miles ahead, the place is named Xixi. Among them is an old man named Jiang Shang, who hangs the pole at night and day. When the little people come back from collecting firewood, the stream seldom rests. They listen to and sing this song day and night; everyone gathers together. I'm familiar with it, so I sang it casually, I didn't know the king was coming, and if I avoided it, it was the sin of the people."

Disappointed, Ji Chang said, "There are no sages, so I will retire temporarily." When everyone left, Ji Chang just thought about it right away.

Going all the way again, holding the cup with Wenwu, the excitement is endless: bright and beautiful, flowers, Liu Fangyan; red and green, adorning the earth, please drive back later, Ji Chang is reluctant to part, and Fang returns to the court with all the Wenwu .

Wu Ji looked at Jiang Shang in surprise at this time, and he was a little surprised at why Jiang Shang had already laid out a conspiracy in his heart, and he was a little surprised that Xibo Hou Jichang came to look for him but turned a blind eye, but Jiang Shang just closed his eyes and fished without saying a word. He didn't dare to ask, so he held the classics in his hand and read them again.

However, his heart was not calm anymore, Jiang Shang's fishing line was rippling in the water, just like Wu Ji's mood at the moment, Jiang Shang turned his head, saw Wu Ji's absent-minded look, smiled and said: "Wu Ji, you See what's happening on the water,"

“The water is moving,” Woo-ki answers honestly.

"It's not the water that moves, it's the heart that moves,"

Looking at Jiang Shang's calm and unremarkable face, and his steady hands holding the fishing rod, Wu Ji nodded as if he had realized something in his heart.

Jiang Shang lifted the fishing rod, Wu Ji looked in the direction of the hook, and saw a straight hook with no bait on it, Wu Ji was surprised and said: "Master, did you make a mistake, how can you catch a straight hook?" fish,"

"When I fish myself, I only take from the straight, not from the song," said a sentence floating in the air.

Wu Ji fell into deep contemplation, and when he looked up, Jiang Shang had drifted away.

It is said that Ji Chang and his party returned without success, and finally returned to Xiqi before sunset. When they returned to the court, Ji Chang could deliver an edict: "Order all officials not to return to their mansions, but to stay in the palace for three days. Go and invite the Great Sage, "

Inside, the great general Nangong came in and said, "It's probably a vain name to fish old people in the stream; the king doesn't know the truth, but he welcomes you with a grand ceremony. If you exaggerate, but Master Fei is sincere, he was fooled by a foolish man. According to my humble opinion The lord does not need to bother so much; wait for the minister to invite him tomorrow, if it is worthy of the name, it is not too late for the lord to add a grand ceremony, if the name is false, it can be reprimanded and not used, so why bother to see you after the lord fasts and stays."

San Yisheng had followed Ji Chang for a long time, so he naturally knew that Ji Chang was thirsty for talents. Hearing this, he refuted loudly from the sidelines: "That's not what the general said. The world is in a wilderness today. Today, the flying bear is in response to the omen, and the sky is like an elephant. It is the blessing of Xiqi to bestow great sages to help my emperor. At this time, I should learn from the ancients to seek sages and break the habit of restricting qualifications. , the general must not say such words to make the ministers slack off, "

Hearing this, Ji Chang was overjoyed and said, "The doctor's words are just in line with my loneliness." All the officials stayed in Xianting for three days, and then hired Jiang Shang.

Three days later, after bathing and getting dressed, Ji Changduan sat in the Luan and took the betrothal gift. Ji Chang rode the train and went to Xixi to welcome Jiang Shang.

Ji Chang led the civil and military forces out of Guo, and came straight to the stream. They traveled 35 li and arrived at the forest as early as possible.

Ji Chang got off his horse and walked into Delin with San Yisheng. He saw Jiang Shang sitting by the stream with his back on his back. Ji Chang quietly walked up to him and stood behind Jiang Shang. Flying from the clouds, the year is late, the general will follow, the five phoenixes are singing, the Allah is appearing, and the hook is hanging down, so I don’t know me, "

After Jiang Shang finished his work, Ji Chang believed that he was a sage in his heart, so he asked, "Is the immortal master happy?"

Jiang Shang turned his head and saw Ji Chang, he hurriedly abandoned his pole, kowtowed on the ground and said, "Zi Ya didn't know that the Marquis was coming, so I missed the reception. I hope the Marquis will forgive Shang for his crime."

Ji Chang hurriedly supported Baiyan and said: "We meet again after a long time, the immortal teacher will come here all right." He ordered Yisheng to help the sage to get up, and Jiang Shang immediately stood up;

Ji Chang smiled and brought Jiang Shang to the hut, Jiang Shang bowed again, and Ji Chang bowed back.

Ji Changdao: "I have admired Gaoming for a long time, but I have not seen each other. Now I am lucky to receive Fengbiao and listen to the teachings. It is a blessing for Changshi and Sansheng."

Jiang Shangbai said: "Shang is an old man who is not good enough to be a consultant; his writing is not enough for Anbang, his military is not enough for his determination, the Marquis of Hemen is in vain, he really insults Luanyu, and he has a negative intention."

Yisheng said beside him: "Sir, you don't have to be overly modest. My monarch and minister, Mu Yuqian, are very sincere and dedicated to hiring: there are many things in the world today, but they are still chaotic. Today's reform is being carried out, far away from the virtuous and close to the sycophant, desolate, lewd, debauched, and cruel to the people." , the princes are in chaos, the people are in dire straits, my lord thinks day and night, and restless on the mat; Mr. Jiumu is a great virtue, pity the stream, and has a special small appointment. Mr. never abandons, and he assists the lord. My lord is very lucky for a lifetime, and the people are very lucky. It's a strange plan, why don't you let the people live and live in misery, why don't you express your thoughts, mourn this, and bring peace out of the water and fire, this gentleman's virtue is endless, and the benevolence of the world is also, "

Yisheng spreads out the betrothal gift, Jiang Jiangshang looks at it, and orders Wuji to accept it; Yisheng pushes Luanyu past, and invites Jiang Shangdengyu.

Jiang Shang knelt down and declined, saying: "The old minister, Hemen Hongen, hired him with courtesy; he is already very grateful, how dare he take the Luanyu, and use his name to arrogate his position, this is absolutely not dared."

Ji Chang said: "I set this up in advance, Mr. Teji; I must ride, and I will live up to my heart."

Jiang Shang didn't dare to do it again and again, and pushed and resisted several times, but seeing that Ji Chang's heart was so sincere, he was very grateful. Ji Chang personally asked Jiang Shang to get on the car and the minister pulled it. Che, ministers are very dissatisfied.

Finally arrived at the palace, Ji Chang stopped the car, dripping with sweat and didn’t care to wipe off his sweat, Ji Chang asked Jiang Shang to get off the car, Jiang Shang got out of the car slowly, thanked Ji Chang, cupped his hands and said: “Your Majesty is a virtuous and virtuous subject, really a great blessing for your subjects.” , since you pull me eight hundred and eight steps, I will protect your country for eight hundred and eight years," Ji Changwen was overjoyed when he heard this, and hurriedly bowed to ask Jiang Shang to get in the car and wanted to continue, but Jiang Shang politely refused.

Jiang Shang stroked his beard and said: "This is God's will, and if you say it, it won't work."

Everyone knew Jiang Shang's intentions, and couldn't help feeling sorry for the striker, let alone Ji Chang's mood at the moment.

Jiang Shang yelled sharply: "Master Hou wakes up, you must know that you are too late."

Ji Chang suddenly seemed to be relieved, a burst of wisdom flashed through his mind, and then he came to his senses and smiled.

It was an auspicious time, and when Jiang Shang came, he was eighty years old.

PS: Please forgive me for quoting the original text here.