Entering the cave, the cool breeze blows and the heat disappears.
Yang Anxuan looked around and found that the cave was very spacious, with stone tables, stone couches, and stone stoves. There was a stone jar carved on the left side of the cave, and a stalagmite on the top of the cave poured clear spring into the jar, making a crisp "ding-dong" sound.
The ventilation is good. Although there are torches burning in the cave, there is no smoke and smoke. The light sandalwood scent fills the nose, refreshing the mind.
While drinking tea from the mountain spring in a stone vat, Yang Anxuan laughed and said, "Kou Xianchang's Dao tea is similar to my teacher Huiyuan's Wu Jingxin tea. I wonder what the name is?"
Yang Anxuan mentioned this matter during the last conversation in Xinxi. Kou Qian said: "This tea is made from the new buds of wild jujube trees in Songshan Mountain. It obtains the essence of the sun and moon. If you eat it, you can lighten your body, keep your body healthy, and prolong your life. It is called by poor Taoists." "Wangxian Tea". "
"You can become an immortal if you eat it," Yang Anxuan praised, "What a good name."
After chatting for a while, Kou Qianzhi asked his disciples to bring out twenty volumes of "Yunzhong Yin Chan Xin Ke's Commandments" and asked Yang Anxuan to correct him.
This book has been ranked in later generations. In the previous life, Yang Anxuan, an archaeologist, was very interested in this kind of disappeared book. Seeing this book, he formulated the precepts, constructed the Taoist immortal system, introduced Confucianism into it, and emphasized "supporting the country and supporting life."
Yang Anxuan read through it quickly and said, "The introduction of this sutra will definitely rectify Taoism, change three false laws at once, and pass it on to future generations."
Kou Qianzhi twirled his beard and smiled, and said quite contentedly: "This scripture has taken the poor Taoist and all his disciples several years of hard work, but finally it has achieved a small success. Master Yang is the destined person who entrusted the dream to the Taoist ancestor. I hope you can point out the shortcomings."
Yang Anxuan thought for a while and said: "To promote the new law and prosper Taoism, we cannot do without the help of secular power. Yu once mentioned to the Taoist master that if he could become a heavenly master or an imperial master, he would be able to achieve twice the result with half the effort."
Kou Qianzhi nodded and said, "What Master Yang said is right, but it's just that the poor can't get in."
Looking at Yang Anxuan, Kou Qian said, "Can layman Yang point out a clear way?"
Yang Anxuan said: "The kingdoms of Jin, Wei, Yan, and Qin all believe in Buddhism and Taoism, but they all use Confucianism to govern the country. If Taoist priests want to implement new laws, they must combine them with Confucianism."
A disciple standing next to Kou Qianzhi interjected: "My master proclaimed the "Xinke Precepts" in the sutra, taking the five principles of Confucianism (father's righteousness, mother's kindness, brother and friend, brother's respect, son's filial piety), and added it Confucian etiquette advocates etiquette and law, and this is the meaning. "
Yang Anxuan glanced at him. Kou Qianzhi just introduced this person as his third disciple Hua Daoning.
Kou Qian said: "Daoning studied Confucianism since he was a child. This book introduced Confucianism, and Daoning helped a lot."
Yang Anxuan changed the topic and said: "Taoist Master will give a lecture tomorrow. Do you want to rehearse the etiquette mentioned in the sutra? I wonder what the rules are?"
Kou Qianzhi briefly described the etiquette before ascending to the throne. Seeing Yang Anxuan drinking tea from time to time and looking absent-minded, he said to the disciples standing beside him: "You guys go out, I have something to say to Master Yang."
When only Yang Anxuan and Kou Qianzhi were left in the cave, Yang Anxuan said with a smile: "The classics have been completed, the Taoist priest is just waiting for the east wind."
No one else was around, so Kou Qianzhi stopped pretending to be an immortal and asked, "Junior Yang, I am just about to ask where this east wind is."
Yang Anxuan said calmly: "Dongfeng is the world's recognition."
Kou Qianzhi pondered for a moment and said: "In March of this year, Master Yang told Ping Dao that it would be best to complete this sutra before October. Now that it has been completed, Ping Tao is going to go down the mountain to Jiankang soon to present this sutra to Kuaiji. The king and his son. I heard that although the king and his son of Kuaiji believed, this sutra might be able to impress them."
Yang Anxuan shook his head and said: "I once said that the Taoist sect flourished in the north. Sun Tai, the Taoist leader of the Southern Celestial Master, and his seven sons had just been beheaded, and his nephew Sun En fled to the island with the intention of causing chaos. The Taoist leader's trip to Jiankang at this time may backfire."
"Then what is the purpose of the layman asking the poor Taoist to complete this sutra before ten months?" Kou Qianzhi asked with some confusion.
Yang Anxuan smiled and said: "On the way up the mountain, Yu met a group of Wei people. This group of people is where Taoist Master's opportunity lies."
Kou Qianzhi stretched out his hand to stroke his beard and said, "Please speak clearly, Master Yang."
"Yu is passing through Songshan this time to lead an army to rescue Luoyang. I came here to tell Taoist Master when I had the opportunity." Yang Anxuan said.
Kou Qianzhi learned the news from the believers that the Qin army was attacking Luoyang City. Kou Qianzhi believed that Luoyang was doomed this time. Kou Qianzhi watched intently
Yang Anxuan, could this be what Yang Anxuan said about changes in the north? He wanted to know what brought this opportunity to his doorstep.
"Yu accidentally learned that this group of Wei people were envoys sent to Xiangyang by Emperor Tuobagui of Wei. One of them was a woman dressed in men's clothing and she was Princess Huayin, the eldest daughter of Emperor Wei." In order to impress Kou Qianzhi, Yang Anxuan decided to use this group of Wei people Make a fuss.
Kou Qianzhi quickly analyzed the content of Yang Anxuan's words. The eldest princess of Wei Huang, the envoy to Xiangyang, could be related to the siege of Luoyang.
Yang Anxuan continued: "As far as Yu knows, the imperial court is unable to reinforce Luoyang, so my father has no choice but to send envoys to ask for help from Wei. Princess Huayin and her entourage are ordered by Emperor Wei to come to find out the truth."
Kou Qian said: "The imperial court is weak and lost the three counties of Huashan, Hongnong and Shangluo the year before last. Once Luoyang is lost, I am afraid that the territory of Huaibei will not be saved."
Yang Anxuan nodded. Kou Qianzhi knew the world situation very well, which made it easier to persuade him.
"I once told the Taoist priest that the Taoist sect flourished in the north. I wonder if I believe that?" Yang Anxuan asked.
Kou Qianzhi thought for a moment and said: "After leaving Lingyun Peak, Pindao went to the south to pay homage to Taoist Sun. The Celestial Master's Way in the south was so rotten that it was indeed unworthy of cultivation. So Pindao carefully compiled "Yun Zhongyin" according to what the layman said. Recite the "Commandments of the New Science" in order to change."
Yang Anxuan said: "The south will be in chaos and the great road will not be passed on, so the fool said that the empire is in the north."
Kou Qian said: "There are three families of Qin, Wei and Yan in the north. I don't know which family the lay people think is more helpful for the rise of Taoism."
Yang Anxuan smiled slightly and said: "The Qin Emperor valued Buddhism, built monasteries, and translated Buddhist scriptures. The Yan State was forced by Wei and had no time to protect itself. I am afraid that it had no intention of respecting Taoism. The leader of Wei, Tuoba Gui, had great talents and great strategies, and paid equal attention to Buddhism and Taoism. If Taoist Master Kou can convince Lord Wei, the Tao of the Heavenly Master will bring great prosperity to the Wei State."
Kou Qian nodded, as Yang Anxuan said, the three countries belonging to Wei are the most suitable for the promotion of Taoism.
"However, Taoist Master Kou still has a long way to go to implement the new way in Wei. Without the help of noble people, it may take a long time." Yang Anxuan said in a deep voice.
Kou Qianzhi nodded frequently. In the past two years, he had sent disciples to Qin, Wei, Yan and other countries to seek support, but they all came back against obstacles. He became increasingly famous in Songshan, but the noble families he interacted with were not many, and they were only small families.
"Princess Huayin is the eldest daughter of Lord Wei and is deeply loved. The people accompanying her must be Lord Wei's trusted ministers. If the Taoist Master can seize this opportunity and let the eldest princess speak for you in front of Lord Wei, he will definitely be impressed. Your Majesty's heart, show your ambition." Yang Anxuan said calmly.
Kou Qianzhi cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, poor Taoist. This is an opportunity for the Taoist sect. Please tell me the image of these people, so that I can form a good relationship."
Yang Anxuan described the appearances of Tuoba Qing, Ji Ba and Zhang Ji. Kou Qianzhi wrote down and ordered his disciples to investigate secretly, and found several of them in just one stick of incense.
Kou Qianzhi learned that several people planned to go down the mountain after listening to his sermon tomorrow. He secretly told his disciples to vacate the guest house and take care of it carefully, and then meet them again after he preached tomorrow.
After Kou Qianzhi's arrangements were completed, Yang Anxuan stood up and said politely: "Taoist Master Kou, I have something to ask the Taoist Master for help."
Kou Qianzhi stood up, swung his fly whisk, and returned the greeting: "Junior Yang is the one the Taoist ancestors said was destined for him, and a poor Taoist would never dare to shirk it if he could do it."
Yang Anxuan said: "This time the Wei people went to Xiangyang to explore the situation and decide whether the Wei army should go to rescue Luoyang. Luoyang was trapped by the Qin army, and it would not last long without reinforcements. Yusuo led only a thousand soldiers and horses in Runan, and it was probably a drop in the bucket. Great achievement. If Wei is willing to send troops westward to contain the Qin army, Luoyang will have a chance of survival."
Kou Qianzhi pondered for a moment and said: "Pindao is a Han Chinese. He practiced Taoism in Songshan Mountain and got help from layman Yang. He should do his best to help Wei Guo Luo because of his love and reason."
Yang Anxuan said happily: "If Luoyang survives, Taoist Master's merits will be immeasurable."
The two discussed secretly until dark before Yang Anxuan said goodbye and left. Yang Anxuan did not live on the mountain, but went down the mountain overnight to catch up with the army.
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There is an altar high in front of Sanqing Temple, with cigarette smoke and chimes ringing. A group of people wearing blue robes and cloud-patterned scarves chant scriptures around the altar. The mountain breeze blows the robes and scarves, and the cigarettes are like The fog is indeed like a fairy.
Tuoba Qing and others were arranged to sit on futons on the east side of the altar, surrounded by several large pine trees.
Just right for shade, just right for being neither too cold nor too hot.
Zhang Ji was suspicious. This mountain Taoist priest was very polite to his group, so he could see something. Thinking of the fight with Yang Anxuan in the mountain, Zhang Ji planned to take the princess down the mountain after the battle was over. It was better to get to Xiangyang earlier.
Several strands of white mist rose up from the altar, shrouding the entire altar in clouds and mist. When the fog dissipated, Tuoba Qing saw an extra person in the middle of the altar, wearing a feather coat and a crane cloak, with a pale face. Yue, with three strands of black beard and a whisk in hand, is truly an immortal.
The believers who were listening to the lecture on the stage bowed to him one after another and said nonchalantly, "I have seen Immortal Kou." Tuoba Qing followed the crowd and held his hands, secretly praising him in his heart for being a true Immortal.
With a clear sound, Kou Qianzhi began to preach. His words were plain, he encouraged good and suppressed evil, and promoted ethics and morality.
Zhang Ji is a Confucian, and he was fascinated by the wonderful things Kou Qianzhi said. From time to time, green smoke rises from the altar, and gods, dragons and tigers appear from time to time. People listening to the lectures exclaim from time to time, becoming more sincere and respectful, and follow the Taoist priests into chanting "Infinite Life and Blessings".
Kou Qianzhi stood up after preaching for an hour, and all the believers went into the hall to burn incense and pray for blessings. Tuoba Qing asked Zhang Ji in a low voice, "Chang Shi Zhang, how come there are dragons and tigers in the smoke? Is Taoist Kou really a god?"
Zhang Ji guessed that the shapes of dragons and tigers in the green smoke might be puppetry, but he stood in front of Sanqing Temple and did not dare to lie. He said vaguely: "What Taoist Master Kou said is exquisite, and it will benefit the fool a lot. It is indeed the way to achieve enlightenment." people."
After paying homage to Sanqing, several people were preparing to go down the mountain. A Taoist priest in green came over to salute and said, "I would like to invite some of you laymen to come and see them."
As the Taoist priest arrived at the stone wall, Kou Qianzi led several disciples to greet him. He bowed his hands and said, "I am a poor Taoist who observes the sky at night and sees red clouds coming from the north and standing between the peaks. There should be noble people coming here to become associated with the Taoist sect." , so I invite you to come and meet me.”
Tuoba cleared the girl's mind and said with a smile, "The red clouds coming from the north are referring to my little girl?"
Kou Qianzhi smiled and did not answer. He gave Zhang Ji and others a hand and led Zhang Ji and others into the cave to talk.
Tuoba Qing was very curious about the decorations in the cave. He rolled his eyes and looked around. Zhang Ji took a sip of tea and said, "How does the immortal know our identities?"
"A noble man should look up to the stars, and he who knows knows himself." Kou Qianzhi said slowly.
Ji Ba said excitedly: "Will the Immortal Master still meet me? Let me take a look at my face."
Kou Qianzhi smiled and said nothing, but Tuoba Qing became interested and said with a sweet smile: "Since he said he was destined, I asked the immortal to show him."
Kou Qianzhi stroked his beard and looked at it several times. Ji Ba straightened his body with a solemn look on his face. Even Zhang Ji curiously twirled his beard and waited.
"This young master has a good appearance, is both civilized and military, and is extremely valuable." Kou Qianzhi said vaguely.
Tuoba Qing was a little dissatisfied and said, "How come the immortal is just like the blind fortune teller on the street, saying nothing but innocuous things?"
Kou Qianzhi smiled and said, "In that case, I will tell you that this young master is destined to the princess."
Tuoba Qing's face turned red and Ji Ba grinned stupidly. Zhang Ji was shocked. Kou Qianzhi's words not only pointed out the identity of Princess Tuoba Qing, but also implied that Ji Ba and the princess were destined to be husband and wife. They were really living gods.
The fact that Emperor Wei sent a young man to accompany his princess on her journey south speaks for itself. Seeing the shocked faces of several people, Kou Qianzhi became more confident and drank tea with peace of mind.
Zhang Ji was surprised and doubtful. He raised his hands and asked, "I don't know what the immortal's instructions are for inviting me to come."
Kou Qianzhi stretched out his hand and pointed to the "Commandments of the New Code of Music in the Clouds" on the stone table, and said: "This sutra was taught by the old gentleman. I would like to invite you to offer it to the True Dragon of the North."
Zhang Jizhi knew that Kou Qianzhi had figured out the identities of several people, and was greatly impressed by all the strange things Kou Qianzhi showed. He stood up respectfully and took the book from Hua Daoning's hand, saying: "I will live up to my trust."
When Zhang Ji sat down again, Kou Qianzhi said with a smile: "Since we are destined, Pindao has six words to give to the distinguished guest, "Luo Cun Qin declined and Wei Sheng", so we should not delay our journey south this time. "
