(First of all, let’s take a precaution. Talk to people when you see them, and talk about ghosts when you see ghosts. This chapter is just a question and answer with Yuanshi Tianzun. It does not completely involve the protagonist’s thoughts, nor is it my own point of view. It caters to the teachings of the way of heaven. There is no The inconsistent statement with Rupifagu is not changed overnight.)
The misunderstanding was solved and everyone was happy. After Wen Zhong pulled Meng Chang aside and warned him to be careful, the important minister of the great merchant returned to Chaoge.
Many people were awakened tonight, and the king also needs someone to give an explanation.
After the only "outsider" from the Jie Cult left, everyone in Yuxu Palace became enthusiastic. After taking the healing medicine prepared by Taoist Ran Deng, Meng Chang's injuries began to heal visibly to the naked eye.
After settling the soldiers who were stunned by the Soul-falling Bell and Dai Li, Hu Lei and others, Guangchengzi stepped forward and said, holding the Yuanshi Banner.
"Brothers, please step aside for now. I have something to say, and I would like to discuss it with Uncle Meng."
Rendeng Taoist, Manjusri Guangfa Tianzun and others looked at Guangchengzi with doubts, as if they were worried that this immortal who was addicted to taking pictures would suddenly come close and give Meng Chang a brick, so they said nothing and looked straight at each other. Staring at Guangchengzi.
Guangchengzi stroked his beard and smiled, silently pointing to the Yuanshi Banner in his hand. Only then did everyone understand, so they left for the time being, leaving enough room for the two of them.
"Uncle Meng, I came here on the orders of my master. Now that the 'rescue' matter is over, my master wants to talk to Uncle Meng and invite him to come into the banner to meet the Holy Spirit!"
Mengchang frowned, wondering why Yuanshi Tianzun would see him on a whim. Is it because the reform touched Tianshi and alerted these big guys? However, as early as when he met Taoist Zhunti, he had a hunch that as his path of innovation deepened, it was inevitable that the three religions would find him, so it was not a panic. He already had a suspicion in his mind.
"Please wait a moment, Taoist Priest. The saint has invited you. Meng Chang was overjoyed. However, he just had a big battle and is in a mess. He still needs to take care of it. I also ask Taoist Priest to forgive me. I will tidy up later and dress up to attend. I don’t dare to meet in such embarrassment in front of the saint.”
"Good, Uncle Meng is sincere. Guangchengzi is waiting for Uncle Meng here."
To be honest, it is impossible not to be afraid. He is a saint, a saint who is born with no age!
Yuanshi Tianzun is different from Zhunti Taoist. In Meng Chang's "stereotype" impression, he is the incarnation of a wise man who is decisive in killing. Guangchengzi's person is ruthless and does not speak much, so he is in the same vein as his master.
Back in the temporary camp, Meng Chang used the time to clean the blood stains and kept thinking about countermeasures.
If you want to kill him directly, there is no need to specially invite him to see him. Even if Meng Chang does not die from Guangchengzi's two previous swords, he will still be seriously injured. The plain Yuanshi Banner saved him, which is a good cause. fruit.
After the cleaning, Meng Chang expertly tied up his hair in a bun, put on the count's crown, and dressed in the heaviest plain white court clothes, slowly walked out of the tent under Qian Yin's surprised eyes.
"Qian Yin, take good care of Hu Lei, Dai Li and the others. I'll go and see my master."
"promise!"
When he came to Guangchengzi, Meng Chang took out another volume of "The New Book of Mencius" and held it in his hand. Then he respectfully raised his hand to Guangchengzi and said.
"After the Yan and Huang Dynasties, Ji's surname is Gaoyang, the lord of Mengdi in northern Xinjiang of the Great Shang Dynasty, the Earl of Mengdi, Chaoge Nongyin, Mengchang, kowtow to the holy face of Yuanshi Tianzun!"
Guangchengzi nodded and waved the big flag in his hand, and Mengchang noticed that the sun, moon and stars in the world in his eyes began to turn upside down, as if everything had returned to chaos, and there was a hint of mystery spreading out the scroll of heaven and earth.
With his perception, it was like falling from three dimensions back to two dimensions, entering a world of only black and white yin and yang, and ink paintings.
In the world of ink and wash, the only color is the white-robed Taoist hanging high above the nine heavens, who can be seen from a distance but feels close.
"One Yuan is the Tao from the beginning. There is no sect and the supreme creation of all things. The poor Taoist Yuanshi Tianzun has met my little friend."
"Human Mengchang, kowtow to the saint!"
The face of the saint seems to be invisible to prying eyes, with colorful colors flowing on his face and auspicious clouds covering his face, but it can still make people feel an aura of peace and tranquility.
I saw the Ruyi-like green light of the Three Treasures Jade in Yuanshi Tianzun's hand turning, and the green light and green leaves that Meng Chang had placed in his arms came out and were shielded by the ink.
"When a poor Taoist invites you, how can you allow a Zuo Tao to spy on you? My dear friend, what is the meaning of the saying that all living beings are equal?"
"All living beings have never been equal and cannot be equal. This is a fallacy."
Yuanshi Tianzun became interested and asked loudly: "Why are there inconsistencies? Didn't you come up with the idea of equality? Although I don't want to be rude and pry into other people's minds, but I can't make random remarks and fool the poor. !”
Jiang Ziya had asked this question before, and Mengchang told him the answer without comment, so he was quite familiar with the answer.
"The tiger wants to eat the sheep, and the sheep wants to eat grass. This is the cycle of nature, and the law of Tao follows nature. I dare to ask Tianzun, if we follow the way of heaven, the tiger will swallow the sheep, and if we follow the equality of all living beings, then what will the tiger feed on?"
"What Mengchang calls equality refers to the equality of life regardless of high or low. The impermanence between life and death is controlled by the operation of heaven! However, people can follow it but cannot know it, so I only talk about one of them and not the other. Second."
People can follow it but cannot know it. It comes from "The Analects". At least it has not been published yet. There are also many disputes about this. This is the reason for the sentence break. There is another explanation. However, when the current version was told to Tianzun, it was not It made him curious. From ancient times to Shang Dynasty, most of the rulers of Xia and Shang Dynasty did this, but no one dared to say this outright.
At least in Mengchang's mind, this sentence has some truth, but it is not entirely correct. In his previous life, he had seen a proposition about human nature, which was similar to discussing the story of looking at plum blossoms to quench thirst.
During Cao Cao's march, he came to a place where water could not be drawn. All the three armies were thirsty and their morale was low. So Cao Cao shouted: "There is a big plum forest in front of us. The plum blossoms are sweet and sour to quench our thirst." When the soldiers heard this, their mouths were full of saliva, so they felt sorry for them. Merlin's longing finally found a river to draw water from.
The questioner asked, if Cao Cao told the truth that we had no water and we did not know if there was a water source in front of us, how should we deal with the large army at that time?
This is also a topic that is fundamentally unclear. At least since the Analects of Confucius, Confucians have been debating it for thousands of years, and no one can give a final answer.
Yuanshi Tianzun put down the Three Treasures and Jade Ruyi in his hand, and a cup of wine that was as transparent as a mirror and as glassy as jade flew out of his sleeve.
"I heard what Uncle Meng said, it's like drinking sweet wine. This is Yuxu's fine wine. Please drink it, Uncle Meng."
"What can be done by it, what can be known? And who can control the balance?"
Meng Chang took the fine wine and drank it in one gulp. A hot fire flowed down from his throat, warming his heart and stomach, and then led to his limbs and bones. The bruises and soreness caused by Fan Tianyin disappeared instantly, and pure Yang The blood essence is also becoming more and more condensed under the effect of hot wine.
"The right direction is your guide, and you will know it by yourself. No one can predict it. Only the clear way of heaven can give you life."
If it is the right direction, they can go in it. If it is something ambiguous that they cannot judge whether it is good or bad, let them explore the truth on their own. No "person" can grasp all the truth in the world, just as no one can guarantee that he will It's the same as right. Only the fair way of heaven can tell people in the world how to take the future. When it's your destiny to understand, you will naturally understand.
"So, the world is inherently unequal. Some people are smart and can predict the way of heaven. Some people are stupid and can never see what kind of life they have lived. Those who are prophetic are strong and should lead the progress of the times. However, the dull people are also gifted by the way of heaven. How can one’s life be easily fooled by a prophet?”
"The law of equality restrains the prophet and protects the weak. The prophet is like a powerful country. If you allow it to grow, it will be a melee between the powers. The war will last for thousands of years. Until a more powerful prophet is born, peace can be restored to the world."
"This is the way to equality that Meng Chang thinks about!"
Yuanshi Tianzun asked with great interest: "Listen to what my little friend said, who can be a prophet in this world?"
"As immortals and gods, the three saints of Humanity, Chanjiao, and Jiejiao should be the leaders. In the world of humans, Meng Chang will do his part!"
Tianzun laughed: "Okay, great, Uncle Meng is so confident. Then what does Uncle Meng want to do?"
"The legislative system establishes three, six, and nine levels. The ninth is the honor, and the emperor should be established as the supreme king. Everything under heaven and above the human world is under his jurisdiction. The sixth is the public minister, who guards the four directions on behalf of the emperor. All of them are excellent in character, virtue and talent. Those who have both will not be allowed to enter their respected positions. The third is the local official, who governs the land with laws and guides it according to the situation. Only those who have the land can exercise this authority."
After the words were finished, the world of ink and wash fell silent. Yuanshi Tianzun remained silent, looking suspiciously at the young man with a soft beard in front of him, constantly thinking about the truth or falsehood of his words.
It seems that he did indeed do this. If he was really a pawn of the Western Church, why would he have to set up three Yin and Nine Scholars? Why should he follow the strict laws and become that evil person?
He is already a distinguished guest in the human world, and he follows the rules, even the prince of that side is not immune. The situation in Shang and Zhou Dynasties is now the same. Even if the Western Zhou Dynasty did not attack the Shang Dynasty, the great merchants would not allow others to snore under the bed. With the help of the Chan Sect and the Western Sect, even the throne of the co-lord of the human race is not out of reach.
Um? Can Chan Jiao and Western Jiao jointly help Meng Bo?
Yuanshi Tianzun felt that this matter seemed interesting. The Jie Jiao was so powerful that it was far from enough to compete with the Jie Jiao with only the Twelve Golden Immortals plus a group of third-generation disciples and no saints.
The quality of Tongtian Cult Master’s Jiejiao disciples is not high, but the value lies in the number of people. Quantitative changes lead to qualitative changes. There are four personal disciples in the inner sect with powerful magic. The outer sect has Zhao Gongming, Sanxiao Empress, Shitianjun, etc. with different methods. doorman.
"Then, according to what Uncle Meng said, you also want to explain the way of heaven?"
"..."
"Meng is no match for a count from the little Meng. How can he do something so daring? The teachings of heaven should be explained to you, Lord Heaven."
"You are young, you have a slippery tongue, and you are a duplicitous person. You have been approved to achieve Bodhisattva status, but now you are holding high the banner of obeying the will of heaven and trying to go against the will of heaven. You don't mean what you say, and you talk sweetly and use swords in your belly. , how do Western religions deal with it? How do you deal with this corrupt merchant?"
Hearing this, Mengchang burst into tears: "Tianzun!! I am so unjust! You have to make the decision for me. I met Taoist Ziya first, and we met Ziya as early as in Leicheng before Nuotan. Let’s talk freely about our aspirations. If we don’t have the same aspirations, how can Ziya help me? If we don’t have the heart to explain the teachings, how can Ziya sit back and watch and implement the legalist way? Ziya can testify for me, Manjushri Guangfa Tianzun, fear to stay Sun can also testify for Meng Chang!"
Mengchang burst into tears and complained sobbingly: "Even if Taoist Zhunti had not forcibly taken me away from the endless light that day, Mengchang was the one who carried out reforms before the Western religion. Everything he thought, said and did was divided into nine grades. So, The people who are employed are all outstanding talents who are familiar with classics and history, and they use the good to control the bad. How can we say that we have both sides?"
"Tianzun!! Why didn't you send someone to find me earlier? This Bodhisattva status is not as attractive as the little Taoist boy under your sect. Meng Chang went up to the mountain to find you to explain the way. If he could have seen it at that time, Maybe Tianzun won’t have such a big misunderstanding about Chang!”
Looking at Meng Chang who was crying heartbrokenly in front of him, Yuanshi Tianzun silently calculated that Ziya did go back to the mountain to look for him once, but Tongtian invited him at that time to the Bajing Palace, and then to the Zixiao Palace. At leisure, the world has passed its first year. It is really hard to blame Meng Chang and Jiang Shang for this matter.
"Then what is Meng Bo's follow-up plan?"
"My God, Meng Chang went out this time to tell the world that this Western religion is an evil heretic. We should abandon its teachings and let me explain the teachings as bones and then promote innovation. This can be regarded as living up to the life-saving work of God." kindness."
"No need!"
Chanjiao has never stood in front of the stage and participated in anything. He has always promoted various matters under the guise of others, allowing the Twelve Golden Immortals to recruit all kinds of talented disciples, and then planning for Jiang Ziya and Shen Gongbao to enter the world to preside over the canonization of gods. Initially, Chanjiao never promoted affairs in its own name.
Standing out at the forefront of such things as innovation at this time, wouldn't it make all previous plans go to waste? And aren’t the Twelve Golden Immortals rushing to be sent to the list?
"Uncle Meng has this intention, and Pindao knows it in his heart. However, since the Taoist friends from the Western religion have already taken charge of this matter, how can Pindao go and spoil the good deeds of the two Taoist friends?"
"Mengchang understands that I let the Western religions charge ahead openly and secretly explain the teachings to me. In the end, even if the Western religions get the name of innovation, in their bones, their teachings have already become the fruit of my teachings! "
Yuanshi Tianzun frowned, swung down the jade Ruyi in his hand, and hit Meng Chang hard, knocking him out of the banner. The leaf of the Qibao tree given by Taoist Zhunti in the air also turned into powder.
The panic-stricken voice from the sky echoed through the sky as Meng Chang flew backwards: "Nie Zhan, our three religions have always been one and the same, and the two sages of the Western religion and the poor Taoist are brothers in the same sect, how can you let a villain like you sow discord and stir up trouble? "
"I don't want to take action against the human race. For the sake of your ancestors, I will spare your life today. If you continue to stir up trouble with two-faced tactics, I will kill you without mercy! Reform well and be a wise lord. Do what you have to do in small steps."
Meng Chang spurted out a mouthful of blood, and immediately respectfully said to the plain white Yuanshi Banner in fear: "Meng Chang will follow the teachings of the saint. In the future, he will definitely change his mind and change his past mistakes. He will take the common people as his consideration and benevolence and righteousness as his way."
There was no echo in the Yuanshi Banner, but it just rose up from the ground, rolled up Guangchengzi, and flew towards the west.
"Master, didn't you blame me for taking action without permission? Why... why did you take action against this child?"
A faint voice sounded from inside the Yuanshi Banner: "Stupid, after returning to Yuxu Palace, you should read the "New Book of Meng Yu" carefully. If you don't understand the will of God, you are not allowed to go down the mountain."
Guangchengzi was stunned and did not dare to ask further. He frowned and thought hard about his master's intention.
Seemingly seeing that his apprentice had never understood, Yuanshi Tianzun's voice directly sounded in Guangchengzi's heart.
"Why did I, my teacher, ever take action against him? I, my teacher, were trying to cover up for him."
"This Uncle Meng is an interesting person, but he is too tactful. He is not a person who can be fully trusted. If you understand the "New Book of Meng Yu" thoroughly, you can go to Mengdi to secretly supervise and help Ziya. If there are changes in the reform, You must help Ziya and Meng Bo well so that the innovation can be carried out smoothly according to God's will!"
"What about the list of gods?"
"Don't be anxious. This matter has changed, but it is still under control. My master has asked Ran Deng to find Zhenren Du'e. Your senior brother has his own arrangements."
Guangchengzi didn't know why, he just muttered the name of "New Book of Mencius" and obeyed the order respectfully.
"Disciple, please obey your master's orders!"
If you are born with infinite blessings, you should go to the Taoist temple on weekends to offer incense to Sanqing, so as not to be thrown into the Shang Dynasty by the Lord Tianzun and become a human sacrifice in the middle of writing.
(End of chapter)
