"If you are wandering in the world, you must use a trumpet!" Li Qing set the tone, "From now on, your names and Taoist names cannot be used. According to your age, from one to nine, starting with the word Tao."
The nine people looked at each other with some weird expressions on their faces. Could it be that what they were going to do down the mountain was shady?
The youngest Taoist priest asked: "Elder brother, who is the younger one, or the older one?"
"big."
"Oh, then I'm Dao Jiu."
"Then I am Dao Ba."
"I am Daoliu."
…
Soon, all nine of them had new names.
Li Qing's arrangement like this did mean to keep their identities secret, but the main reason was that it was easy to remember their names, and it would be easier to coordinate with more manpower in the future.
This makes it a lot easier.
Otherwise, it would really not be an easy task to remember names and Taoist numbers one by one.
Dao Yi said, "Elder brother, where are we going?"
"Since you went up the mountain, except for the times when you were selected to go down to buy, you have never gone down the mountain at other times, and the shopping is always nearby," Li Qing said, "It is not advisable to just escape from the world without experiencing the hardships of the world. You are all outstanding disciples of Wudang Mountain. I am here to help you temper your Taoist heart. As for where to go...
Don't think about these things, just experience the road under your feet. I hope you will never forget your original intention despite all the hardships. "
"Yes, senior brother."
The nine people nodded, expecting in their hearts.
…
It is easy to go from frugality to luxury, but it is difficult to go from luxury to frugality. Along the way, Li Qing did not eat or drink much. In fact, the food was almost the same as in the mountains. The place he lived was not particular, and sometimes he slept in the wilderness.
The Nine Taoists have no complaints. Firstly, they are used to living in poverty. Secondly, they only think that this is a practice lesson and they always remain firm in their original aspirations.
Early June.
Jinling.
Li Qing passed through the house without entering, and only took them to the bustling downtown area to show them the hustle and bustle of the world. During this period, while exposing them to new things, he also strengthened the beliefs they had adhered to through overt and covert guidance. .
The temptation of the mortal world is too great. It is too difficult to resist without guidance and rely only on one's own willpower. These nine people are all good seedlings and have great use. Li Qing is not willing to take risks.
The purpose of letting them experience this is to strengthen their Taoist heart. It is not just for them to appreciate the colorful world, and it cannot let them sink.
Li Qing has been keeping a close eye on the situation, gradually improving their ability to resist temptation.
More than ten days later, the group hit the road again.
~
Mid-Autumn Festival, the capital.
It took nearly two months to get from Jinling to the capital. Compared with Li Qing's usual pace, it was not even a little slower. However, they did not ride horses, cars, or boats, so they walked all the way on two legs. Come on, from this aspect, it is not too slow.
On the way, Li Qing showed them prosperity and suffering while teaching them his experience in Qi cultivation.
Along the way, they benefited a lot.
Li Qing did not go to Lianjia Village, but rented a house in the suburbs. After settling down, he started refining medicine.
Li Qing's main purpose this time is to test them, and then officially activate them after they meet their psychological expectations.
Although this is his junior brother, it is a bit risky to use it directly after he comes up. After all, what he wants to do is very unusual.
Li Qing doesn't do anything he's not sure about...
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Changle Palace, Xu Shi.
"Little Houzhao, call me grandpa." Zhu Jianshen teased his eldest grandson with a stuffed toy.
The little guy is not yet one year old. He can pronounce certain syllables, but he is not yet able to call people. He stretches out his little arms and opens his mouth, but he can't call out "Grandpa".
"Master, master; grandpa..." Zhu Jianshen taught one word at a time.
However, it still doesn't work.
Zhu Houzhao stretched out his arms, babbling, and there were already signs of puckering his mouth.
"Grandpa." Zhu Jianshen tried for the last time.
"well."
Zhu Houzhao, who had been holding it in for a long time, finally managed to make a sound, but Zhu Jianshen's face turned even darker.
"You little bastard..." Zhu Jianshen was extremely depressed, then he laughed again and joked to himself, "You are so good, you can even get angry with your own grandson."
He pinched Da Sun's face and said with a wry smile: "Although you are outrageous, it is rare that you can say a clear word. Here, let's play with it."
"Alas, alas..." The little guy shouted a few more times, and they were all quite clear. Maybe he thought, "Alas" means there is a puppet.
This made Zhu Jianshen burst into laughter: "As expected of my grandson, he is just smart."
At this time, the little eunuch came in with small steps.
"Your Majesty, Concubine Shao would like to see you."
At this point, Zhu Jianshen understood what was going on, but now he was really powerless, and Li Qing's formula no longer worked.
Damn, when will this guy come back to improve me... Zhu Jianshen cursed and said, "It's a little late. I and the emperor's eldest grandson are going to bed. Let her come back another day."
"Yes." The little eunuch responded and retreated.
"well……"
"Alas." Zhu Houzhao also sighed.
"What are you so excited about?" Zhu Jianshen smiled bitterly and shook his head, sighing softly: "It's okay if you don't understand!"
After that, give the little guy a sip on his face, lie down, put the grandson on his belly, look up at the little face, and show a kind smile...
Late at night.
Grandpa and grandson are also fast asleep.
A black shadow floated into the hall and walked in swaggeringly.
Li Qing came to the bedside, observed it for a while, lowered his body, and reached out to cover Zhu Jianshen's mouth and nose.
"Hmm..."
Zhu Jianshen woke up with a start, his face full of horror.
"Don't shout, it's me." Li Qing leaned forward and let him see his face.
Zhu Jianshen looked at Li Qing blankly, the horror on his face slowly disappeared, and then turned into anger.
Isn't this... bullying me too much?
Li Qing lowered his voice, "Let's go and chat, so as not to disturb your eldest grandson."
Zhu Jianshen nodded depressedly, stood up, put on his shoes, and followed him to the tea table, "You are really getting more and more presumptuous. Do you still see me as the Supreme Emperor in your eyes? You..."
"I brought you the elixir, take it."
"Oh, hehehe... you didn't tell me earlier."
"Keep your voice down."
"Oh." Zhu Jianshen hurriedly took the wooden box, poured a pill from one of the porcelain bottles, threw it into his mouth, chewed it twice, and drank it with tea.
Zhu Jianshen smacked his lips and said, "Prescribe me another kidney-strengthening medicine."
"In your current situation, it's better not to open it." Li Qing said seriously, "How is your health? You don't have any points?"
"I don't care, you have to open it for me." Zhu Jianshen snorted, "Otherwise, there will be no point in living."
Li Qing was speechless and pointed at Zhu Houzhao, who was sleeping soundly. "You have grandsons. Are you still alive?"
"Uh... let's open one. It doesn't make any difference to live two days longer or two days less." Zhu Jian sighed deeply, "I guess I only have one or two years left. I can enjoy it while I can still move." Time, even if you prescribe medicine from now on, it will be of no use to me."
Li Qing: "..."
"What if I don't open it?"
"Then I'm going to shout." Zhu Jianshen threatened.
Li Qing curled his lips disdainfully, "Do you think your mouth is faster, or my hands?"
"gentlemen……"
"No, I still like your angry look just now."
"...For the sake of my dedication to the Ming Dynasty, please pamper me for a while." Zhu Jianshen said.
Li Qing was also convinced, "Are you asking me for credit? You are the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, and I am the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty? Also, have I not spoiled you enough?"
Zhu Jianshen played the pity card, "Sir, I'm... almost done!"
"Is it possible that the chapter has already been turned over?"
"...Be angry with me, just be angry with me." Zhu Jianshen was annoyed, just like a child who didn't get a puppet, he was about to roll around.
Li Qing felt dizzy and said with a wry smile: "Are women that good?"
"How can I compare with you? You have already escaped from vulgar taste, and I am just a vulgar person." Zhu Jianshen said with a smile, "Just pretend."
Li Qing was helpless, "Just do it, you will regret it sometimes."
Zhu Jianshen said calmly: "I have nothing to regret. I have done everything I should do, and I don't have to worry about what will happen after my death. Now I have grandchildren. My life is very complete. Even when I go underground to meet my ancestors, I can still hold my head high and live a good life." .”
This is true.
Zhu Jianshen's achievements are indeed remarkable, and he does not have the same criticism as Zhu Di, so he is really calm and fearless.
In the end, Li Qing gave him a prescription and warned:
"You'd better use your body sparingly. I'm going to be busy soon. I'm here specifically to deliver medicine to you."
"I can tell, otherwise you wouldn't visit late at night, just like a thief..." Zhu Jianshen muttered dissatisfied, and hummed: "You have to hold it back for a while, if you really dare to imitate Wang Mang, what will happen to you in the future?" Underground..."
After a pause, he cursed: "I don't believe you can survive forever!"
Li Qing: "..."
This time, he didn't scold Zhu Jianshen. From a rational point of view, his behavior was indeed reckless, almost even close to treason.
In particular, Zhu Jianshen fully understood his abilities, and it was normal to worry.
"Don't worry, I am also doing it for the good of Ming Dynasty. If I liked fame and fortune, you and I would not chat in such a situation."
"Well... that's about the same," Zhu Jianshen said in a low voice, "If you're busy, just take the time to give me some medicine. You don't have to waste too much energy on me. I've done everything I should have done before, so I have no regrets."
After a pause, "Where are you going next?"
"Liaodong." Li Qing said.
"You won't return to the Jianzhou Jurchens, right?" Zhu Jian was surprised. He knew that Li Qing was very hostile to the Jianzhou Jurchens.
Li Qing shook his head: "Jianzhou Jurchen is just one aspect, more for smuggling in the north."
"Can you stop it alone..." Zhu Jianshen frowned, "Did you bring someone with you?"
"Actually, I can do it by myself." Li Qing responded.
"Alas..." Zhu Jian sighed deeply and said with a wry smile: "I can't control you anyway. If you look at it, you still say the same thing, so don't let it get away with you."
Then, he added: "Sir, you must be able to tolerate sand in your eyes, otherwise, you will not be able to get what you want even if you are tired and vomiting blood, and in that case, you may not be able to get things done."
Li Qing smiled and said faintly: "How could I not know this? How can there be no dark side in people's hearts like this? Don't worry, I know better than you."
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