Good son-in-law of the Ming Dynasty

Su Mu came to Baiyun Temple today to see Taoist Chongxu, he came here for something.China is a society of human relations. If you ask others for help, if others come to you with something, you can't shirk it.

Now that Daoist Chongxu made the request first, Su Mu is also happy in his heart, otherwise, I don't know how to ask him later!

Su Mu: "Please tell me, Taoist priest, you and I hit it off right away. If Su Mu can help, I will never turn back. Of course, if it is beyond my ability, I can only apologize."

"Only you, Su Ziqiao, can handle this matter. Pindao is not an unreasonable person, and he will definitely not embarrass Mr. Su." Chongxu said: "Pindao has been practicing in Wudang Mountain for forty years. It can be said that there is no one in the mountain. I am not too clear about the world affairs. This time I was ordered to go to Beijing to face the saint. I thought I would see His Majesty the Emperor. But once I arrived here, it has been two months now, but I have not been able to see Tianyan. Listen It is said that Mr. Su is an old man of Emperor Longqian, and he has the most affection in front of His Majesty in the world. Pindao would like to ask Zi Qiao for an introduction, so that I can meet His Majesty and go back to Wudang Mountain earlier."

Su Mu asked: "The Taoist priest came to the capital this time to obtain the imperial decree, but he has been in Beijing for such a long time, why didn't he see His Majesty?"

He was a little puzzled.

Chongxu smiled faintly: "Ziqiao, you are in the emperor's heart, and you are an old man in the East Palace. It is a common thing to want to face the saint. The poor are just ordinary people, and this time coming to the capital is not a military matter. If you want to see His Majesty, you have to wait for the arrangement in the palace, but it is not so easy."

He was also troubled in his heart, thinking that after he got the imperial decree, the whole Wudang was very excited.But he didn't want to, after entering the capital, he seemed to have been forgotten by His Majesty the Emperor, and he was left alone, waiting for two months.

Maybe, the emperor has forgotten about it.The problem is, if the emperor doesn't see him every day, Chongxu won't dare to leave.Otherwise, there is no guarantee that one day the emperor will meet on a whim, but he can't find anyone.I am afraid that all the temples and temples in Wudang Mountain will be affected.

But it's not an option to stay in the capital for so long, Chongxu gradually lost his composure.During this period of time, he ran around among the ministers and officials all day long, and resorted to many fairy tricks, all he wanted was to attract the attention of the palace.

Seeing Su Mu today, Chongxu suddenly remembered a legend that he heard a while ago, saying that Su Ziqiao had a very special status in the emperor's heart. It can be said that His Majesty Zhengde's smooth succession had a lot to do with this person.

Such a person with all-hands and eyes was sitting in front of him, how could Chongxu let him go.Regardless of the fact that today is the first meeting with Su Mu, he hastily pleaded.

He is a master-level figure in the Taoist world, and he was a little embarrassed when he said this.

After hearing Chongxu's words, Su Mu smiled: "Understood, I just want to see Your Majesty. If Su Mu has the opportunity to meet Long Live, he can mention it in front of him. However, Su Mu doesn't know whether His Majesty wants to meet the Taoist priest or not." I can assure you."

Indeed, I and Emperor Zhengde are buddies, if I want to see him, I just need to inform him, anytime.In this way, I feel that it is not difficult to meet Emperor Zhengde.

But the problem is that not everyone in this world is Sumu, and it is impossible for everyone to be the six ministers, ministers of the cabinet, and bachelors of the Imperial Academy.

If an ordinary person wanted to meet the emperor, he didn't know how many procedures he had to go through.It is not surprising that Chongxu has been waiting in the capital for two months.

Hearing what Su Mu said, Chongxu was delighted.His plan to go to Beijing this time is very big, the main purpose is to carry forward Taoism, and finally become the royal state religion.In recent decades, the country has become increasingly prosperous and powerful, and the people are rich.Ordinarily, Buddhism and Taoism should be more prosperous.

It's strange to say that the people's life is better, but fewer and fewer people go to Taoist temples to pray, burn incense, and make wishes.It can be seen that such things as religion can only be produced in poor soil.For the emerging bourgeoisie, who live affluent and comfortable lives, this world is heaven.Naturally, one would not go to Buddhism to find spiritual sustenance and hope for wealth in the afterlife.As for Taoism's longevity, life, and lack of desire, it has no appeal to eating and drinking men and women in the world of mortals.

Up to now, the Taoist temple incense in Wudang Mountain has been neglected during the day, and it has revealed a trace of dilapidation.

This summoning by the Son of Heaven is good news for the Taoists in Wudang Mountain.Since the lower route is not feasible, if it can attract royal followers, it will be a good thing for the majority of sects.

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In real history, the prosperity of Wudang Mountain began in the Jiajing Dynasty.That's because Emperor Jiajing was from Anlu, Hubei, and he practiced Taoism since childhood.After he became the emperor, he allocated money to support Taoism in no time.Later, Wudang Mountain was simply a royal temple.

It can be seen that the upper route is a shortcut for Taoism.

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Chongxu: "You Ziqiao, if you speak up, the poor will be at ease."

Strange to say, just now when he spoke, Su Mu also remembered the prosperity and prosperity of Taoism in the Jiajing Dynasty in the real history, his heart shivered, and he suddenly understood what Chongxu wanted to achieve by going to Beijing.

In fact, Su Mu didn't have much faith.To him, there is no difference between Buddhism and Taoism. Moreover, both religions pay attention to personal cultivation and don't care much about worldly affairs. They only focus on self-cultivation and goodness.

Anyway, if you want to help, it is better to help thoroughly.

Thinking of this, Su Mu sorted out his thoughts and asked, "Does the Taoist priest know why His Majesty called you to Beijing this time?"

Chongxu: "But I don't know very well, I guess His Majesty wants to ask about the longevity technique."

"No, that's not right." Su Mu shook his head and said with a smile, "Your Majesty is not interested in longevity techniques. He is interested in martial arts. Isn't your Wudang Mountain a major school in martial arts? Your Majesty is fond of martial arts. You are Wudang Mountain The head of the family naturally wants to see you."

"So that's how it is." Chong Xu was suddenly a little displeased: "Martial arts are nothing more than small ways. The ancients said: A chivalrous man uses martial arts to break the law. If a person has martial arts skills, he will inevitably want to use force to solve problems. He is very brave. Ruthless, it is of no benefit to the country and the people. As practitioners, we pay attention to the cultivation of xinxing, not to mention martial arts, even supernatural powers are demons and heretics."

Su Mu smiled and asked: "Master Taoist, do you really know martial arts?"

"will not."

"what!"

"But..." Chongxu pondered for a moment: "All laws belong to the ancestors, and there is also a contextual connection between martial arts and Taoism."

Su Mu didn't bother to talk to him anymore, so he said: "Master Dao, no matter what, if I see His Majesty, I will mention your name in front of Shengjia. I have one more thing I want to ask Master Dao to help you .”

Hearing Su Mu's agreement, Chong Xu rejoiced in his heart: "Zi Qiao, please tell me."