Idle courtiers

Chapter 342 Liu Gen, Are You Sleepy?

Master Zhou came abruptly, but the police officers in the department did not dare to neglect.After all, he is the head of the company and is directly responsible for specific business.

It turned out that although Zuo Sizheng was ranked high in the central authority like the Daolu Department, it was often just a facade, and it was You Sizheng who did the work and managed people.

In a hurry, everyone came over to salute one after another, shouting "Si Zheng" and "Si Zheng" respectfully.

Someone brought it to the government to change Master Zhou's clothes.

Looking at the big red official bubble on his body and the egret still embroidered on his chest, Zhou Nan felt dreamy.

He used to think that the rank was low, and official uniforms were made of grass green.The ancient clothes were so bulky and bulky that they looked like toads.

Now, seeing the red color that represents nobility, seeing the egret, Mr. Zhou opened his mouth to smile, but considering his identity, he forcibly held back.

The patch on the chest of the officials of the Ming Dynasty, civil servants used birds, and military officials used beasts.From then on, Zhou Nan officially entered the ranks of "beasts in clothes".

He felt relaxed at the moment, even if he failed to win the Juren or Jinshi in the future, this official can continue to be an official.With one's own intelligence, it is very possible to work for a lifetime.In the feudal society where officials were the standard, only by being an official can one behave like a human being.

Of course, after seeing the officialdom, he was not willing to go on like this for the rest of his life. Qiu Wei and Chun Wei still had to take the exam.

At that moment, Master Zhou received his subordinates cordially, and after the lecture, he began to deal with the business affairs owed in the past one by one.And asked the book office to bring a set of "Zhuangzi", "Huainanzi" and "Laozi" to read carefully.

Now that we have engaged in religious management work, we should also familiarize ourselves with amateur institutions. "Tao Cang" is so vast, let alone understanding it, it will take a long time to read all of them. However, the most classic books have to be read at any rate.Otherwise, wouldn't it be a joke if you would speak yellow accents when you come into contact with Taoist priests in the future?

Our Zhou Division is quickly entering the working state.

"Laozi" and "Zhuangzi" are not long. He had read them in college before and could recite them by heart. "Huainanzi" is relatively long, and a lot of content needs professional reference materials.

He read two chapters and got what he wanted.Feeling tired, I threw it aside.

Only drinking tea, slowly recalling the Qing Ci that he had read before, and writing them down on paper for emergencies. This is the basis for him to settle down when he sees Jiajing in the future, and he can't be careless.

Speaking of this, some people may wonder how an ordinary person like Zhou Nan knew about Qingci and remembered it so clearly.

Things have to start when Zhou Nan was in college. He has had a characteristic since he was a child. He has a strong curiosity about unknown, fresh and divine things. Acting in front of everyone?
When he read the history of the Jiajing Year of the Ming Dynasty, he became very interested in Qing Ci.It is strange to say that none of the Qing Ci poems from the Jiajing Dynasty have been handed down to the world.

This made him feel strange. After checking it, he found out that this thing was used to sacrifice to the heavens, and it had to be burned after use.

When searching for information, he accidentally found the website of the Taoist Association of China, and had many exchanges with several virtuous people on the forum, and the relationship was very good. I wrote a paper on relevant information, which was well received by the school tutor.

The last time when I met Jiajing in the cabinet duty room, he plagiarized two articles, and the effect was not bad. That's why he was appointed by Xu Jie as the right secretary of Daolu.

Now, while the memory has not faded, hurry up and copy down all the Qingci that you still remember and carry them with you for emergencies.

As soon as I copied three articles, the book office came to report: "My lord, I hope to see you, Mr. Liugen."

Liugen, this is clearly the name of a Taoist priest, why did he become an official of the imperial court again... This name is so familiar.

Seeing Zhou Nan frowning in thought, the book office reminded: "Master Liugen is the abbot of the Guangfu Temple next door, and he is currently the abbot of Shenlian Optimism."

"So that's how it is." Zhou Nan suddenly realized, and said, "Quick, please."

It turns out that the Shenlook Temple was originally a Taoist temple in Nanjing.After Ming Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang established the Jinling, the Zhu family respected Taoism. The Daolu Department was established as a state agency specializing in the management of Taoism in the Ming Dynasty, and Shen Optimism was set up to be in charge of national sacrifices, especially the singing, music, dancing, etc., and to manage some Folk temple.Taoism had to use this as a medium to formally enter the national system.

In this way, God Optimism changed from a place name to an official office.

It is now located in the Temple of Heaven outside the capital city.

The divine optimism bears important political missions: first, offering sacrifices to Mount Tai on behalf of the emperor; second, using a series of religious activities to explain the legitimacy of imperial power; third, offering sacrifices to the gods of the world.

In the Jiajing Dynasty, Taoist religious activities were more closely linked with the imperial court, and even influenced the direction of the imperial court.

The chief official of God's optimism is to mention the point, which is the sixth grade.There are also Zhisuo, Unfixed Members, and Zheng Qipin below, both of which are filled by Taoist priests.

When Taoist Liugen entered the study, he sat down and watched tea.

Zhou Nan looked at this neighbor carefully, applauded in his heart, and secretly said: "This guy is very energetic."

Because it was an official visit, Liu Gen wore this yellow gossip dress, a purple gold crown on his head, and a yak tail in his hand.He is about sixty years old, with white hair and beard, but there is no wrinkle on his face, he looks like a child with big breasts.No... With white hair and a childlike face, he can easily deceive some village folks and foolish women.

In summer, he is dressed so formally, isn't he afraid of the heat?
While drinking the hot tea, the old Taoist priest soon broke out in a layer of hot sweat.

The two chatted some gossip, and Liu Gen said: "Zhou Sizheng, the former Lanxian grew up hating the emperor and was driven back to Shandong. Now, all the alchemists in Xiyuan have been expelled. Come and see us at any time at this time." You have to be careful. Lan Xian is a fairy-like figure, leaving the capital here is the best way to fulfill his old man's wish, but Si Zheng and I cannot leave the capital."

Zhou Nan: "Thank you, Taoist priest, for your guidance, and when can I get His Majesty's edict to serve as an attendant in Xiyuan?"

Liugen: "May is just a Duanyang, and it has already passed. In the past, the court was delayed because of the investigation of the Yan Party case. Your Majesty means to make up for it later. Six days later is an auspicious time. The emperor will sacrifice in Xiyuan God, the old Taoist came here today because he wanted to discuss this matter with Zhou Sizheng."

Zhou Nan didn't expect to see Jiajing so soon, and felt a little excited in his heart.At that time, it is natural to have to write a sacrificial essay, but it is time for me to show off.

It's just that you need to be careful about what is so special about this kind of sacrificial oration and green words.There are too many rules in the inner court, so don't accidentally write some forbidden words and sentences to compensate yourself.

"Six roots Taoist priest, I used to be a scholar, I don't know the etiquette system for serving the emperor, please teach me."

Suddenly, Liu Gen lowered his voice and said: "Pindao has been famous for his poems to pedestrians for a long time, and I have heard about them from Lan Xianzhang before. However, this Qingci sacrificial oration is different from poems, it is in parallel style. I heard people say, Wang Xijue is very good at this. He is also Zuo Sizheng, so I am afraid that he will be the first to do so."

Hearing what he said, Zhou Nan was taken aback.Liu Gen said this very blatantly, and he simply expressed that he would form an alliance with him to exclude Wang Xijue.

It was the first time that he and Liu Gen met today, and they exchanged shallow and deep words, so what?
Liugen said again: "Pimpedao was taught by Lan Xianzhang when he was receiving Taoism, and only then did he get the Dharma. Lan Xianzhang left the capital and it is said that he has a great relationship with Li Ge. Moderators and alchemists, His Majesty nodded in agreement."

Only then did Zhou Nan fully understand that Confucianism does not care about the theory of ghosts and gods and the theory of interaction between heaven and man, and hates the theory of gods, gods, ghosts and ghosts in the palace.The feudal superstitions in Jiajing were rampant, and the gentlemen in the DPRK and China were very indignant, among whom Xia Yan, the chief assistant of the year, was the representative.

The gentlemen of Prince Yu's Mansion are all first-class talents in the world, masters of Confucianism, so they are naturally very dissatisfied with the emperor's set.

Lan Daoxing was kicked out of the capital mainly because Jiajing knew that he was Xu Jie's eyes and ears, and since Li Chunfang made an admonition, he readily agreed.

This is a major blow to Taoism. Taoism and Buddhism have developed differently among the people, and all dynasties have followed the upper-level line.Looking at the situation in Prince Yu's Mansion, I'm afraid everyone will have a hard time when the prince ascends the throne in the future.

Wang Xijue is a member of the palace, so he must reject Taoism.It was Mr. Zhou's idea that Lan Daoxing entered the palace at the beginning, and Liu Gen naturally wanted to share the same spirit with Zhou Nan.

Since Zhou Nan entered the officialdom, he didn't know what kind of evil he had fallen into. If he went to work in any yamen, he would be rejected by the old people.It feels weird to have an alliance with others to punish them this time.

"That's how it is, Daoist, I read the Four Books and Five Classics, and I don't know anything about Taoism. I will ask for advice on how to write this Qing Ci." It was a promise to Liu Gen, and he wanted to make a splash in the ceremony of offering sacrifices to heaven six days later. .

Liugen: "Zhou Sizheng's poems are excellent, how dare the poor Daoist fight in front of you." At this point, he changed the subject: "Zuo Sizheng Wang Xijue has not been here, Zhou Sizheng and Pindao may as well invite you. I have already made an appointment Wang Xijue was talking in the restaurant."

Zhou Nan was stunned, wouldn't it be a good thing if Wang Xijue didn't come to Daolu to take up his post, why would he invite him instead?
Could it be that this Taoist priest got up late today and lost his head in sleep?
Liu Gen smiled and said: "Master Zhou, Si Zheng has not been here for a long time. According to the rules, the Si Li should invite him. In this way, in the future, even if Wang Xijue refuses to accept this official position, you and I have already reached the level of etiquette, and others will not be able to say anything." He is a talented scholar from the south of the Yangtze River, with a proud heart. I heard people say that the palace has been urging him recently. Although Mr. Wang is reluctant, he will come over in two days, so we need to make preparations early."

Zhou Nan's eyes lit up: "Exciting method?" He already understood what Liu Gen wanted to do.

Liugen stroked his palms and laughed: "Zhou Sizheng really has a heart-to-heart with Pindao, it's too late for Liugen to meet you!"

Zhou Nan: "When and where?"

"I'm going to go to God Optimism later. It just so happens that Wang Sizheng lives in that area. I made an appointment with him at Tianxianglou at noon."

　A chapter at seven o'clock tonight was updated in advance.

　　
　
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