Xu Zhen glanced at Lin Jun lightly, then turned her head away, and said to Chen Fan and Yajun: "Fasheng, Yajun, you two are very good, one is good at poetry, the other is good at singing, which makes some people I am ashamed of myself, but a ruler is shorter and an inch is longer. When it comes to martial arts, you two are not as good as me. When it comes to economics and strategy, I am older than you two. I am two steps ahead. In fact, these are not important. What is important is One cannot belittle oneself and feel sorry for oneself. I got to know you two today, and it also allowed me to see clearly the true face of some people who are arrogant on the surface but fragile on the inside. If anything happens to you two in the future, you can come to me, Xu Zhen, as a thank you for today's visit. Love." After saying that, he bowed his hands to the two of them, and without waiting for their reply, he said to Lu Han: "Dean, today is a worthwhile trip. I have had enough wine and food, so I will take my leave now."
"Okay, it's getting late, let's call it a day." Lu Xian finally did not persuade everyone to drink anymore, but announced that the banquet was over. Seeing this, Lin Jun did not say anything more. I guess Xu Zhen's words were not good either. Accept it, if you accept it, wouldn't you become the person Xu Zhen talks about. Everyone finally breathed a sigh of relief and left one after another. Later, after Chen Fan copied the poem, he also said goodbye to Lu Yan with Yajun, joined Hou Feng and others who had been waiting outside the pavilion, and returned to the inn. What Chen Fan didn't expect was that the poems he left would later create a stir in Gusu, Jiankang, and even the entire Liang and Wei Dynasties, making him famous.
The next morning, seven people were standing in the main hall of Dongyue Hall of Zhenwu Temple. Master Jia stood in the hall, and there were two people with him. One of them was about twenty-five years old, with a dignified appearance, standing on the right hand of Master Jia, and the other one stood behind them, obviously a young Taoist. child. Standing in front of the mage were Chen Daotan, Chen Fan's eldest brother, as well as Chen Fan, Master Huang, and Xiao Qing.
Zhenwu Temple is located on Guanqian Street in the northwest of Suzhou. There are archways, Zhenwu Hall, Lingguan Hall, Wenchang Hall, Taoist houses, schools and other buildings in the temple. Dongyue Hall, located in the northeast corner of the Taoist temple, is a reception area. There are five halls in the human residence. In addition to the main hall, there are two side halls on each side. Yan Hai, Xiao Xiao and the servants did not enter the main hall with Chen Fan and others, but waited in the side hall with the apprenticeship ceremony. As for Yuying and Yajun, they had already bid farewell and returned to Nanfeng Pavilion.
Today, Chen Fan and others came to the Taoist temple to visit Master Jia, and were led here by the Taoist boy. At this time, several people met. The eldest brother, Master Huang and Xiao Qing said: "I have met the Master." Chen Fan deliberately lag behind and said: "I have met the Master." Chen Fan understood that after entering the Taoist temple, he was no longer the Chen Mansion. The young man is a disciple of Master Jia and a Taoist priest of the Taoist temple. From now on, he must integrate into the life of the Taoist temple.
As Chen Fan, his current words and deeds are very important. If he wants to enter the Taoist temple and learn the Taoist scriptures, he has now entered the investigation stage. Every word and deed can affect other people's evaluation of him, and he cannot be careless in the slightest.
"Master Daotan, Master Huang, you're welcome, feel free to sit down." After passing by, Master Jia became very familiar with everyone. He waved to everyone in an easy-going manner, and then said to Chen Fan: "Fa Sheng, come and see you. After you, Senior Brother Gu Ye, this is the first disciple I have accepted as my master."
"I've met senior brother." Chen Fan saluted and said.
"Junior brother, you're welcome. Just call me senior brother." Gu Ye replied.
"I've met senior brother." Chen Fan followed Shan Ruliu's instructions, removed the big characters, and met him again.
"Junior brother, you're welcome." Gu Ye said with some embarrassment, "As for why the big characters were removed, you will know in the future." After thinking about it, Gu Ye added another sentence.
Master Jia, who was standing next to him, glanced at Gu Ye with some annoyance, but did not explain, but said, "Fa Sheng, Gu Ye, you guys should also sit down." Then he also sat down.
Chen Fan looked at his eldest brother and did not go to sit with him. Instead, he sat down next to his senior brother Gu Ye in order to strengthen the relationship between him and his senior brother and express his closeness to his sect. Although this is a small matter, in Chen Fan's opinion, it is important to stand on the right side in any situation. Now that you have arrived at the Taoist temple, you must look at the problem from the perspective of the master. When Master Jia saw it, he nodded to Chen Fan to show his approval.
"Master, where is Tietang? He left with Master the day before yesterday. I wonder where he is now?" Seeing Tietang's absence, the eldest brother found an excuse and started talking.
"Tietang is at the Taoist temple, learning some Taoist rules to see if he can become a Taoist priest in the Taoist temple in the future." Master Jia explained, and then continued: "Yesterday, I reported the matter to the temple master about the birth of the law. Today, the temple master Relevant Taoist priests will be summoned to meet Fa Sheng, so you must be mentally prepared." Master Jia warned Chen Fan.
"Yes, thank you Master." Chen Fan stood up and saluted.
"You're welcome, Master Fa. Once you enter a Taoist temple, you can call yourself Taoist from now on."
"Yes, Master."
"Also, when Taoist Master Guanzhong sees you today, you must be careful in your response. If he asks you what you think, if you want to stay in Guanzhong or go to the Taoist Academy, you can just say it directly. Everything depends on your chance. Master Jia warned.
"Yes, Master, I have admired the Taoist temple for a long time. Naturally, I want to stay in the Taoist temple. If I have the opportunity to express my feelings to the temple owner and the Taoist priests, this trip will not be in vain." Chen Fan replied respectfully.
Although Master Jia didn't let Chen Fan express his thoughts now, Chen Fan still said it immediately, clearly stating his intention so that Master could have an idea. Sometimes, whether Master wants to know or not is one thing, you say It’s another thing not to say it. Especially on key issues, if the master asks Master Jia for his opinion, whether Master knows it or not is completely different. , I also just learned that it’s up to the viewer to decide everything. This is the wisdom of the world, and it is also what Chen Fan realized in his work in modern society. Only if you respect others will others think about you.
At that moment, everyone chatted casually for a few more words, and a little Taoist boy came in and said: "Master, the temple master invites you."
Master Jia smiled faintly and said, "I understand. Fasheng, you come with me, Dao Tan, Master Huang, you and Gu Ye are strolling around the temple. If you have any questions, just ask Gu Ye."
"Okay, thank you Master." The eldest brother replied.
The words were divided into two parts. The eldest brother and others followed Gu Ye to visit the Zhenwu Temple. Chen Fan followed his master, Master Jia, to the Taoist temple's meeting hall.
The meeting hall, as the name suggests, is the place where everyone discusses matters. The temple leader usually convenes everyone here to discuss matters. It is also located in the east corner of the Taoist temple, not far from Dongyue Hall. Chen Fan followed Master Jia and arrived there in a short while.
At this moment, there was a Taoist priest in his sixties sitting in the middle of the meeting hall. He had two long eyebrows, a pair of deep eyes, a beard, a fair complexion, and although there were some wrinkles on his forehead, he looked full of energy. He wore a Wearing a yellow robe and holding a whisk in his hand, he made his whole person otherworldly. On either side of the Taoist priest sat four Taoist priests, all wearing yellow robes, but there was no difference in their clothing.
Taoist Jia saluted the Taoist priest in the middle and said, "Master, my disciple is here." After saying that, he turned back to look at Chen Fan. Chen Fan immediately prostrated, knelt down in the middle and on the left and right sides, and said, "I am Chen Fasheng, who was given the name Daoxuan by his master. He has met the temple master and all the Taoist priests." Because Taoist Jia did not introduce Chen Fan to the Taoist priests on both sides. As for his identity, Chen Fan did not dare to call him "real person" or "elder" casually, so as not to arouse the dissatisfaction of the unnamed people among them.
"Fasheng, your master showed me your "East Passing Water". It is indeed a good poem. Do you have any other poems?" the viewer in the center asked.
"Back to the viewer, yesterday I went to the chess party held by Lu Xian, the director of the Chess School of Songxiang College. During the dinner, he composed two poems. One was called "Drinking", the other was called "Encouraging and Quitting Drinking", and there was no other one. Yes." Chen Fan replied respectfully.
"Oh, tell me."
Chen Fan immediately read the two poems.
After finishing reading, there was a sudden silence in the room. The viewer did not speak immediately, but looked at Chen Fan carefully for a while, and then said: "Yes, yes, the song "East Passing Water" is already rare. I didn't expect this. Two of them are also rare, especially "Encouragement and Abstinence from Drinking", which seems to be related to my Taoism."
"Thank you, Master." Chen Fan immediately saluted and said. In this era, there are many courtesy.
The temple master in the middle nodded slightly and said, "Since your master has given you a Taoist name, you can call yourself by that Taoist name from now on."
"Thank you, Temple Master." Chen Fan said with joy in his heart. This is a good sign, indicating that at least it has been partially recognized by the viewer.
"Daoxuan, your master said that you are a good chess player. How high are your chess skills now?" the spectator then asked.
"Looking back to the audience, I have never participated in a chess quality evaluation. Yesterday, Director Lu of the Songxiang Chess Academy evaluated me as having a chess ability of over five levels and close to the fourth level." Chen Fan said in a clear tone. At this time, there was no need to do anything. Exaggerate, don't shrink, it's best to quote other people's comments.
"For your age, you are already very good. What do you think about joining my Taoist temple?"
"Looking back to the temple master, I arrived at the master's gate today and saw that the Zhenwu temple is magnificent, the statues are solemn, the archways and palaces are well-proportioned, the beauty is introverted, and the solemnity is apparent. The Taoist secrets are very longing for me to study here. I also hope that the temple master and all the Taoist priests can Fulfillment." When Chen Fan heard the Taoist master ask what he had in mind, he immediately thought of the master's instructions and asked him if he had any needs. Then he revealed his purpose of staying in the Taoist temple to study.
"Oh, you are still young and have not studied in a Taoist academy. Aren't you afraid that you will not be able to keep up with your studies in the Taoist temple?"
"Afraid, naturally I am afraid, but just because I am afraid, I want to study in Taoism even more." Chen Fan paused and continued: "My foundation in Taoism is relatively weak. At present, I have only read the "Tao De". "Sutra", I am afraid that I will not be able to keep up with the progress of my brothers when I go to Taoist temples to study. However, human life is like water flowing in the Yangtze River. It will never come back. In a limited life, if you want to bloom brilliant sparks , I can only seize the day and work hard. There are many classics in Taoist temples. As long as I am willing to work hard, they can just make up for my weak foundation and spur me to continue learning. I hope the temple master, master and all Taoist masters will succeed." After finishing speaking. , Chen Fan bowed solemnly again.
