Lin Gao Qiming

Chapter 974 The dealer's nephew

Zhang Yingchen became more and more cautious in front of the masters of the dealer, never mentioning his "magic power", let alone doctrinal issues.Unless the other party asks, he will talk a little bit about his "New Taoism" teachings.

Zhang Yingchen knew that treating such gentlemen should not be the same as treating ordinary people, relying on a little "magic power" to persuade them to convert.Traditional intellectuals in China are all silent and strange, and they can be regarded as a group of atheists.

Therefore, when he preached to Zhuang Qian and others, he never deliberately did it, but discussed it as if he were talking about academics.Take an inquiring attitude towards the questions raised by the other party.

His attitude really attracted the respect of several masters of the dealer.Moreover, the new Taoist system he created did have some advantages.

When Zhang Yingchen was working on this system in Lingao, he knew very well that he wanted to make his new Taoism break through the flood of folk religions in the late Ming Dynasty, and further integrate and assimilate the northern and southern sects of the orthodox Taoist system. It is not enough without mature religious thoughts and classics.Even if he had just dealt with the Nan Wuliang Sect, he still had two scriptures.

As for the hybrid of monks, Taoists and Confucianists, folklore folk sects, although they have the advantage of being easy to understand for the lower class, they look vulgar and shallow in the eyes of the elites in the middle and upper classes of society, and they despise it very much-even though they are afraid of it. The strength and "witchcraft" of the folk society.So when he started his own new Taoist system, he tried to adopt the concepts of the original Taoist system, and made extensive use of the classics in the "Taoist Collection"-although part of it was tampered with by him, the Taoism of the Celestial Master was the main one. It mixed the teachings of Quanzhen Taoism and some other sects, and introduced some concepts of modern scientific theories as much as possible.

Of course, for the time being, he still can't strip off his mystical veil-he still has to rely on this to save his life.

In the whole of Yizhou, his fame suddenly increased—or rather, he was just a "good guy" in the past, but now he has suddenly become a "real person", and all kinds of gossip about Zhang Yingchen's "boundless magic power" suddenly went viral stand up.In addition to the disaster victims, all the sick people in the four miles and eight villages rushed to Dadianzhuang with their sick people. The great situation caught him off guard.

However, Zhang Yingchen couldn't bear to give up due to the great situation - this meeting is a good opportunity to win people's hearts and build faith!He immediately cheered up and continued to see the doctor for half a day every day.The original medicines in his hands have basically been used up. Apart from sending a letter to Linqing requesting that the "center" send medicines from Guangdong as soon as possible, he mainly uses the medicines that can be purchased locally.Not only did the three apprentices concoct the medicine together, but many servants of the dealer also helped, and the expenses for the medicinal materials were all paid by the dealer.Now he feels more and more that the dealer's attitude towards him has changed.

From Linqing, he sent the banker's character information that he asked for from the Great Library.It turns out that the masters and young masters of the dealer are quite difficult.

He found that the reason why Zhuang Qian took the initiative to retire shortly after leading the army in the second year of Chongzhen was related to the political trend of the court at that time. In the early years of Chongzhen's ascension to the throne, he was very vigorous in investigating and purging the "eunuch remnants of the party".When this person was an official, he once made a life sacrifice for Wei Zhongxian. Even if he was not a member of the eunuch party, he should have some relationship with the eunuch party.

Obviously, although his reputation as an official in office was not bad, and he could lead troops to serve the king at a critical moment, this historical stain made him have to take the initiative to retire from the court.

"It's no wonder that he doesn't talk about court affairs or his own experience when he was an official. So there is such a thing!" Zhang Yingchen understood: he belongs to "historical problems", so naturally he has to be very cautious in his words after retirement. .What's more, I heard that the activities of Dongchang and Jinyiwei have become more frequent recently.

The other person who interested him was Zhuang Zheng, who was Zhuang Qian's cousin.After the fall of the Ming Dynasty, this person once gathered tens of thousands of people to occupy the Jiuxian Mountain in Zhucheng to fight against the Qing Dynasty. After failing, he sneaked into Beijing alone, preparing to assassinate the high-ranking officials of the Tartars. He once assassinated Dorgon, but unfortunately failed, but he still managed to escape, which shows his skill. and strain are very good.

"This man is so legendary, we have to get to know him anyway." Zhang Yingchen is very interested in him, but it's a pity that this Wu Xiucai served as a garrison in Luokou due to his military achievements during the Tianqi period, and he is not at home now.

Zhang Yingchen felt that this Wu Xiucai probably colluded with the local forces in Zhucheng Jiuxian Mountain in the past, otherwise it would be hard to imagine that an outsider who was not familiar with the place could easily gather tens of thousands of people to occupy Shantou and rebel.It is necessary to find out the specific situation.

He burned the secret letter, watched the gray-black paper ashes completely shattered into pieces in the brazier, stood up, and patted the dust on his robe.

The sun is scorching hot outside, and there are large pieces of ice in the room, which are smoking—this kind of enjoyment is not bad in Yizhou. Compared with Hu Jinshen, it is much worse.Zhang Yingchen walked to the eaves of the corridor, and was about to see how the three apprentices' medicinal materials were being processed, when a servant invited him to go to the room.

Zhang Yingchen often came and went to the upper room, but he didn't expect the servants outside the courtyard to take him in, he couldn't help being startled, and secretly grasped the pistol at his waist.

"Really! Forgive me for being bold—" The servant smiled, "It's not that Mr. Zhuang is sympathetic, but the young master of the second master's family wants to see you. I'm afraid you don't want to see him..."

"All living beings are equal, why doesn't Pindao want to see him?" Zhang Yingchen said with a smile, feeling relieved.

"Really, you are so generous!" The servant said with a flattering smile, "That's right, our Young Master Yongling is only 11 years old..."

"Oh." Zhang Yingchen nodded, "It's okay. Aspirations don't depend on age. Ganluo is a prime minister. This young master of yours must be a great talent."

"Indeed, someone said so." Seeing that Zhang Yingchen did not object, the servant was overjoyed - he had received the reward of two hundred copper coins.Immediately lead him all the way to a small courtyard.

Zhang Yingchen saw that the flowers and trees were scattered here, the environment was elegant, and there were desks and Confucius tablets in the main hall, so he knew that this was probably the study room for the Zhuang family's children.

He remembered that the Zhuang family's nephews were also outstanding. Not only were several of them scholars and senior tributes, but they also participated in the Anti-Qing movement, and they were all capable of writing and martial arts.This so-called Young Master Yongling is probably Zhuang Qian's nephew Zhuang Yongling.According to the materials, he was born in 1620 and is now 11 years old.

This Zhuang Yongling's name is Da Nian, and his name is floating. Later, he won the Jinshi in the 18th year of Shunzhi, and he was the second Jinshi of the Zhuang family.

Obviously this person is also a seed of reading, why does he suddenly want to see himself?

Just as he was thinking, he saw three teenagers coming out to greet him.They are all around the age of teens, handsome and heroic, and they are dressed in thinner cotton cloth, which is very typical of the children of the so-called "farming and studying people".

The Taoist priest couldn't help but move.Let's start now as a gift.

"Real man!" The young man looked very happy, "I didn't expect you to come here. Please forgive me for the crime of inviting you under a false name."

"Why didn't the poor come?" Zhang Yingchen put on a gentle and lovable smile.

"Please come in and sit down!"

Immediately, Zhang Yingchen was invited to the East Nuan Pavilion of the study, because it was summer, the window panels were all removed, and the windows were covered with green screens, reflecting the shade of the trees in the yard, it felt very cool.

When they entered the room, they met each other again.Zhang Yingchen knew that the scholars in Shandong were influenced by the Confucian family, and most of the gentry with a little family property were keen on red tape. It is not surprising that there are many people in etiquette, so he followed each other to salute.

After finally sitting down with each other, Zhang Yingchen breathed a sigh of relief when the book boy brought tea: this etiquette is really too complicated.

The three teenagers looked at me and I looked at you, but they didn't speak. Zhang Yingchen was very strange.After a while, Zhuang Yongling said expectantly:
"Really, we heard people say that you were bathed in lightning fire in the yard, but you were not harmed at all..."

Zhang Yingchen smiled with his beard while listening, thinking that this is the case.Young people are indeed curious and bold.

Seeing that he was not unhappy, several people suddenly became bold and asked questions one after another.
"Really, did you pass the tribulation that night?"

"After crossing the catastrophe, shouldn't you be able to ascend in the daytime? Real person, can you ride the clouds and ride the fog?"

"My real man, how can he be safe and sound when the thunder and fire hit him? Every summer, people and cattle are killed by the thunder and fire..."

Zhang Yingchen couldn't laugh or cry, this is still a scholar.However, he also likes it very much: after all, young people are not obsolete in nature and are full of curiosity about various things. They are much cuter than adults who pretend to understand and act reserved.

He pondered for a moment, did not answer their questions, only said:

"Do you know how the thunder and fire in the sky come from?"

This problem stumped them all at once. They are all scholars and don’t believe in the sayings like “Thunder God and Lightning Mother”. However, no matter whether it is Confucius, Mencius, or the sages, no one has mentioned this matter yet.The three couldn't help looking at each other.

Zhuang Yongling's eyes lit up, and he asked, "Does the real person know?"

Zhang Yingchen nodded: "If the poor don't know, how can they survive the thunder?"

Zhuang Yongling stood up "Teng" and made a bow: "Please teach me the real person."

Zhang Yingchen smiled but did not answer.

Zhuang Yongling was a little disappointed, he suddenly thought that this matter must be the great secret of this "true man", and it would not be easy for him to know.

The children of officials are either unsophisticated or sophisticated.Zhuang Yongling is the latter.He thought: If it is an ordinary Taoist priest, he just wants to take the opportunity to extort some money, but it would be easy if this is the case.But after this real Zhang came to the mansion, he never took a penny from the mansion.He does not charge money for medical treatment, and even gives up medicine.Obviously not for the money.

He made a sincere and sincere expression: "The junior is stupid, please let the real person show it clearly."

(End of this chapter)