Xiang Nan refused to be recruited by the imperial court many times on the grounds that his Taoism was low, his conduct was not high, and his cultivation was not enough to preach for the emperor.
However, Emperor Jiajing felt more and more that Xiang Nan was a real person with a right way, so he summoned him even more fiercely.
Not only was he generously rewarded and titled "Fengtian Fu Guo Yin Xian Yu Hua Hongren Ji Shi Pu Du Zhongyi Zhenren", but he also raised his salary to four thousand dan, allocated ten thousand taels of silver to Xiang Nan to rebuild the temple, and personally Write a title for Laojun Guan.
It can be said that among the Taoist priests in the world, Xiang Nan's title can be regarded as the most honorable.
In fact, when Jiajing was a child, he had already heard of Xiang Nan's name.
Because he was born in the second year of Zhengde, when he grew up, it was also the time when Xiang Nan was curing diseases and saving people and was most famous. Therefore, Emperor Jiajing had already heard the name of Tai Chi Master when he was very young.
Knowing that he helped people in danger, helped the world by hanging pots, had great medical skills, and was both civil and military, they wanted to recruit him into the palace.
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After Xiang Nan thought about it, he finally decided to be summoned to the palace.
On the one hand, people in public schools like to practice. Emperor Jiajing advocated Taoism and trusted alchemists. What is good at the top will be bad at the bottom. People all over the country are rushing to donate elixirs and secret techniques, among which there should be a large number of martial arts classics and internal strength secrets.
Just like when Huang Shang revised the "Wanshou Taoist Canon" under Huizong's orders, he unknowingly understood the principles of martial arts and became a master of his generation.
On the other hand, although Xiang Nan's Infernal Affairs plan was successful, its progress was too slow. It took more than ten years for Xiang Nan to learn the two unique skills of Demon Subduing Fist and Crazy Magic Wand Technique. I don’t know how long it will take to learn all the best Shaolin martial arts.
After entering the palace, with the help of Jiajing's power, he could force the Shaolin Temple to hand over the martial arts classics. By then, he will naturally be able to obtain all the unique skills of Shaolin Temple.
In addition, Dong Tianbao is also a person obsessed with fame and fortune. In the film, in order to achieve success, he did not hesitate to betray his beloved woman and his closest junior brother.
And entering the palace this time is a good opportunity to make a career. If he fulfills Dong Tianbao's wish, he may receive even more rewards in the future.
Therefore, Xiang Nan finally decided to go to Beijing.
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"Jun Bao, after I leave, the Taiji Sect will be handed over to you." Xiang Nan asked, "You must restrain the disciples and not allow them to act arbitrarily. You must also be considerate of the people, be compassionate, and save the world."
"Don't worry, senior brother, I will definitely do it." Jun Bao nodded.
Xiang Nan then went to the capital with Xiao Donggua in an ox cart.
The angels sent by the imperial court and the local officials saw that Xiang Nan was on his way and immediately stopped him.
"Master, if you want to enter the capital, you will naturally have to wear a full guard of honors and deacons. How can you be so shabby? If you want the emperor to see you, why don't you blame me for my incompetence in handling affairs and poor reception?" said the local prefect.
"Pindao is an outsider. He is very quiet and uninhibited by things. A cow and a car are enough." Xiang Nan waved his hand and then drove there by himself.
When the imperial envoys and prefects saw this, they naturally did not dare to stop him.
After all, Xiang Nan is now a real person conferred by the emperor, and his title and salary are the same as those of a prince. Moreover, there are tens of millions of believers among the people, so who dares to disobey his thoughts.
Therefore, since Xiang Nan was willing to take this ox cart to Beijing, they could only obey his orders. However, Xiang Nan did not attach importance to ceremony or pomp, but they had to pay attention to it, so they still sent a full-scale honor guard and deacon to follow him.
So, on the post road to the capital, a strange scene appeared.
An ox cart walked slowly in front, followed by a team of hundreds of deacons. The golden melon, ax and ax are raised to the sky, the silent avoidance card, the flying tiger flag, the flying bear flag, the flying biao flag, the pegasus flag...it is completely a prince-level honor guard.
However, they did not dare to pass Xiang Nan's ox cart, so they could only follow slowly behind.
On both sides of the road, pedestrians passed by from time to time, bowing to the bullock cart that Xiang Nan was riding.
Because Xiang Nan has the reputation of "living god" among the people. Especially in the Heluo area, there were countless people who had received his kindness. Naturally, they were grateful and worshiped him.
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Xiang Nan went all the way to the capital.
No officials were seen along the way, no guests were invited, and no guests stayed at the inns.
I ate at roadside restaurants and pubs, and slept in the oxcart with Little Winter Melon.
With his reputation, naturally many believers and flatterers came to visit him, offering food, drinks and supplies, but Xiang Nan was not accepted.
Even if you go to a restaurant to eat, you have to pay for it yourself.
Being so honest, self-sufficient, and happy with poverty has naturally made Xiang Nan's reputation grow bigger and bigger, and everyone respects him.
A month later, when Xiang Nan arrived in the capital, his reputation was at its highest.
After arriving in the capital, Xiang Nan was first invited to the palace to meet with Emperor Jiajing Zhu Houcong.
Emperor Jiajing summoned Xiang Nan in the inner court and greeted him personally, calling him a living god.
"Your Majesty, the word "god" cannot be taken seriously by a poor Taoist." Xiang Nan said with a smile and waved his hand.
"The living god is too humble. I have heard of your name since I was a child. I heard that you can soar into the clouds, call the wind and rain, scatter beans into soldiers, and bring back the dead." Emperor Jiajing said with a smile, "I wonder if that's the case?"
"Of course it's not true." Xiang Nan smiled and said, "Pindao is also a human being. He just has some medical skills and a little martial arts."
"Living gods, please don't test my sincerity. I truly seek the truth wholeheartedly." Emperor Jiajing said hurriedly.
"The emperor wants to live forever, but Pindao is really powerless." Xiang Nan waved his hands and said, "However, the emperor wants to be healthy and live longer, and Pindao does have some experience."
"That's fine, just ask the living gods to teach you quickly." Upon hearing this, Emperor Jiajing immediately listened attentively.
Xiang Nan immediately checked his pulse and saw that Emperor Jiajing's pulse was still good. After all, he was young and had only been emperor for a few years, so his physical condition was not bad. It's just a lack of exercise, so I'm still weak.
"Your Majesty, have you lost your appetite recently, been irritable, afraid of cold and heat, and have insomnia and dreaminess?" Xiang Nan then asked.
"Yes, Living God, what you said is absolutely correct." Emperor Jiajing said happily, "I also asked the imperial doctor for diagnosis and treatment, and drank a lot of decoctions, but there was no effect."
Xiang Nan nodded and said, "Your Majesty, medicinal tonic is not as good as food tonic, and food tonic is not as good as qi tonic. Is it because medicine is toxic, or should we reduce the use of medicine and focus more on diet and qi training. If you persevere, your majesty will surely get rid of the disease and be healthy."
"Oh, living god, you really woke up the dreamer with your words. I only wish I hadn't met you earlier." Emperor Jiajing said excitedly, "According to you, how should I nourish my food and Qi?"
"Your Majesty, dietary supplements should pay attention to balanced nutrition, a combination of meat and vegetables, a combination of dry and thin, and a combination of thick and thin. Also pay attention to less sugar, less salt, and less oil." Xiang Nan explained, "As for qi supplements, Pindao has a Tai Chi style , maintain your temperament, regulate your energy, and exercise your body. If Your Majesty is willing, I will be happy to teach you."
"Okay, you are indeed a living god who can help the world by hanging pots and rejuvenate with wonderful hands. I will rely on you." Jiajing nodded immediately.
