Longhu Mountain is the ancestral court of Taoism. Zhang Daoling, the founder of Zhengdao, once made elixirs here. It is said that "when the elixir is completed, dragons and tigers appear", so it is named Longhu Mountain.
Throughout the dynasties, the imperial court has granted official status to the lineage of the Tianshi Mansion in Longhu Mountain.
The name of this generation of Celestial Master in Longhu Mountain Celestial Master's Mansion is Zhang Yuchu. He is the 43rd generation of Celestial Master in Longhu Mountain. His name is Wuweizi and his nickname is Qishan.
Zhang Yuchu came to teach in the 10th year of Hongwu. In the 16th year, he was summoned to Que and built a large jade altar in Zijin Mountain. During Jianwen's reign, he "sitting illegally and seizing the seal" was restored when Zhu Di ascended the throne.
In October of the sixth year of Yongle, Zhu Di ordered Heavenly Master Zhang Yuchu to search for the real person Zhang Sanfeng. The two real people met at the "Yuzhen Bridge" in Wudang Mountain and later built the "Yuzhen Temple".
The convoy arrived at the northern suburbs of Longhu Mountain and stopped by the Xinjiang River. Specific information about Longhu Mountain emerged from Chen Kan's mind.
After smacking his lips and looking at Longhu Mountain surrounded by thousands of peaks, Chen Kan suddenly thought of something interesting.
Today, the leader of the Taoist sect is the legendary Zhenren Zhang, and the leader of the Buddhist sect is the legendary prime minister in black, Yao Guangxiao.
But in fact, the Ming court had a department specifically responsible for religion.
Among them, the yamen that manages Taoist sects is called Daolu Division, which has spiritual officials.
The yamen that manages Buddhism is called Seng Lu Division, which has monk officials.
Whether they are monk officials or spiritual officials, they are all serious state civil servants, the kind who are paid by the state.
Master Zhang and Monk Dao Yan are the nominal Taoist and Buddha heads, but they are not the real managers of the two religions.
Why does Chen Kan find this matter interesting? It's because the generation of heavenly masters in Longhu Mountain is the spiritual official who governs Taoist sects in the world.
In other words, this generation of heavenly masters is from the imperial court.
Zhu Di's calculations about Taoism and Buddhism may have the shadow of Longhu Mountain behind him.
Of course, this is just Chen Kan's guess.
I am afraid only Zhu Di himself knows what the truth is.
Chen Kan didn't bother to think about these things.
He waved to Zhu Zhanji, who was fighting for the right to raise children with Zhu Zhanhe, and ordered: "Go deal with the Taoist priests on Longhu Mountain and tell them that this time our family is here just to donate some sesame oil money and take a tour. The natural scenery of Longhu Mountain has no other meaning.”
As soon as Chen Kan finished speaking, a little Taoist priest and a big Taoist priest walked out from the end of the road.
The younger one is about thirteen or fourteen years old, about the same age as Zhu Zhanji, and the older one is about the same age as Chen Kan, about twenty-six or seventeen years old.
Seeing Chen Kan's motorcade, the two Taoist priests, one big and one small, couldn't help but be startled. After looking at each other, the two suddenly started pushing.
"Little nephew, it's time for you to show off."
"Uncle Master, Master Master has already said that you are the receptionist this time."
The two pushed each other for a long time, and finally the little Taoist priest missed a move and was pushed to stagger by the Taoist priest, right in front of Zhu Zhanji, who was about to step forward to ask questions.
The two teenagers looked at each other, and the little Taoist priest blinked his eyes and gave Zhu Zhanji a Taoist hand-waving salute in a serious manner.
"Xiao Dao Zhang Benchu, I have met good believers."
Zhu Zhanji's face twitched, he shook his head and said, "We are not here to cause trouble."
As soon as these words came out, the little Taoist priest's face suddenly fell and he murmured: "The little Taoist knows, but the elder's order cannot be violated."
Zhu Zhanji was silent.
After a moment of silence, he suddenly pointed at the convoy behind him, and then at the Taoist priest standing by, ready to flee at any moment.
Asked: "What do you think, Master Tianshi, just letting you two come?"
As soon as Zhu Zhanji finished speaking, the Taoist priest on the side saluted him.
Then he suddenly said with a look of sorrow and anger: "The teacher-in-charge uncle said that if His Highness and the Marquis are here to cause trouble, no matter how many people he calls, they can't stop them. If they are not here to cause trouble, there is a poor Taoist who brings his nephew to Your Highness." It’s enough to lead the way.”
"Master Tianzhen, he is really... so sincere."
Zhu Zhanji opened his mouth, not knowing what to say.
Their whereabouts are not secret, and their traveling speed is very slow, so it is not surprising that Longhushan knows their clan status in advance.
But what Zhu Zhanji didn't expect was that Longhushan was too honest and sent two people to monitor their whereabouts. How can I put it, it's hard to judge.
Seeing that Zhu Zhanji's expression was quite calm, the Taoist priest introduced himself: "Well, Zhang Yuanchu, a poor Taoist, has met His Highness the Emperor Taisun."
Zhu Zhanji smacked his mouth and couldn't help but laugh.
Who said that people who practice in Longhu Mountain don’t care about worldly affairs? Master Zhang is the most intelligent person in the world.
Sending two people to see them can not only test their intentions, but also show Longhu Mountain's goodwill towards them.
If they come with bad intentions, only these two people will be beaten. If they are just here for tourism and Longhu Mountain only sends two people, it means that Longhu Mountain has no defense against them.
Human spirit.
After laughing for a moment, Zhu Zhanji raised his hand and said, "Excuse me. Since the Heavenly Master has sent two of you to lead the way for us, please come with me to see Her Royal Highness the Princess and my teacher."
"As it should be, as it should be."
After hearing Zhu Zhanji's words, the two Taoist priests, one large and one small, breathed a sigh of relief.
The main reason is that Daomen and the imperial court are now in a cold war period.
In such a sensitive period, even if Longhushan is a true Taoist.
Facing the arrival of an imperial daughter, two imperial grandsons, a princess, and a marquis, it was impossible to turn a blind eye.
Zhu Zhanji returned to the team with two Taoist priests, and the two Taoist priests hurriedly gave gifts to a group of people.
They were talking loudly to Zhu Zhanji just now, so Chen Kan also knew their names.
Now seeing two Taoist priests standing in front of him, Chen Kan's expression couldn't help but become strange.
"Two Taoist priests, I have a question. I wonder if the two Taoist priests can help me answer my doubts."
Facing Chen Kan's inquiry, the two of them suddenly felt like they were facing a formidable enemy.
The Taoist priest asked with a vigilant look: "I don't know what questions the Marquis has. If Xiaodao can solve it, Xiaodao will naturally not refuse. It's just that Xiaodao has not been practicing for a long time and his Taoism is still very shallow. If you can't solve it, please don't do it." To blame.”
"hehe!"
Chen Kan chuckled, shook his head and said: "It has nothing to do with Taoism. I just think the names of the two Taoist priests are very interesting. Yuanchu, Benchu. As far as I know, the great master of Tianshi is taboo Yuchu. Could it be that this character is Chu?" , what’s the point in Taoism?”
Chen Kan was really curious. As far as he knew, people in this era had a tradition of avoiding their elders.
Although the Taoist sect comes out of the world and ignores the secular world, the Taoist sect will not take the initiative to break the implicit rules that everyone abides by.
Unless this word has some special meaning.
For example, inheritance or something.
Sure enough, as soon as Chen Kan said this, Zhang Yuanchu's eyes flickered.
After a moment of silence, Zhang Yuanchu suddenly shook his head and said: "Master Hou, Xiaodao can only say that my Taoist practice has broken through the superficial appearance, let alone a name. A name is just a name and has no special meaning."
Chen Kan nodded, cupped his hands towards Zhang Yuanchu and said, "Thank you, Taoist Priest, for clearing up my doubts. I've been taught."
"It doesn't matter!"
The Taoist priest waved his hand and could not help but feel relieved when he saw that Chen Kan had no intention of asking further questions.
Chen Kan handed the two Taoist priests to Zhu Zhanji to deal with, then came to the edge of Xinjiang River and picked up one in each hand. He also brought back Zhu Zhanhe and Fengyang who were having fun playing in the water.
Fengyang's eyes widened angrily: "Bad dad, why don't you let me play with brother Xiaohe?"
"Brother is just a brother, and there is also a small gully. What is the water for children to play in? Do you know the danger?"
Chen Kan scolded Fengyang with a straight face, then turned around and slapped Zhu Zhanhe on the back of the head.
"You are not allowed to take her to the water to play in the future, especially where the water is deep."
Zhu Zhanhe curled his lips and muttered: "So many people are watching."
"It won't work with so many people watching. Can you guarantee what it's like under the calm water?"
Seeing Chen Kan turning on the preaching mode, Zhu Zhanhe skillfully covered his ears and murmured: "I know, I know!"
Chen Kan lightly kicked him on the butt and said angrily: "Okay, go and help your senior brother."
Zhu Zhanhe reluctantly walked to Zhu Zhanji and chatted with the little Taoist priest named Zhang Benchu. Occasionally, he would cast inexplicable glances at Chen Kan.
Chen Kan carried Fengyang back to the carriage and said to the two lazy women: "Get up and eat. After dinner, go hiking."
After saying that, he threw Fengyang into Chang Ning's arms and said angrily: "Keep an eye on your daughter. If I had gone a step later, she would have arrived at Poyang Lake by now."
"It's not that serious. Little He'er is watching."
Chang Ning took Fengyang into his arms and couldn't help but yawned.
Seeing that both women looked like they were awake, Chen Kan's face twitched a few times, and he decisively got out of the carriage and started waiting for dinner.
He was really speechless about these two women.
While on the road, they kept clamoring that they must conquer the famous mountains and rivers of the Ming Dynasty. When they got to the point, asking them to climb two stone stairs seemed to cost them their lives.
Hopeless.
Not long after, the cook brought over today's lunch.
Being in the wilderness, he didn't have to pay much attention to it, so Chen Kan sat on the shaft of the car with a bowl and started to eat.
The way Da Zhu and Xiao Zhu were cooking was exactly the same as Chen Kan.
Seeing Chen Kan and the two emperors and grandsons working like a whirlwind, the two Taoist priests, Zhang and Xiao Zhang, were dumbfounded.
"What's wrong, but the food doesn't suit your appetite, or is there any taboo food in the Taoist sect?"
While eating, Zhu Zhanji took a moment to glance at the two Taoist priests. His eyes widened when he saw them holding rice bowls. He thought they were taboo and did not eat meat.
The two Taoist priests shook their heads at the same time, put away the shock in their hearts, and started to cook at the same time.
Of course, they have no taboos. Taoism is not like Buddhism, which emphasizes purity of mind and few desires. They just have never seen such a noble person.
Other nobles, even if they are just a small official the size of a sesame seed, are very particular about their appearance and elegance. Even if they are in the suburbs, they will not eat anything other than silver chopsticks and jade bowls, and they will not eat anything other than delicacies.
What is important is to walk with etiquette and sit with manners.
Not to mention Zhu Zhanji sitting on the shaft of the car with one foot on the shaft, looking like a bandit.
The two Taoist priests began to put rice into their mouths. When the food entered their mouths, their eyes lit up.
The food in the Hou Mansion has always been famous for its deliciousness. The two Taoist priests were instantly captured by the delicious food in the bowl. They didn't care about their manners at the moment. They found two relatively flat rocks and sat down, holding Bi. The bowl was as big as a human head and he started to devour it whole.
Soon, a group of people were full and full.
Leaving some of his bodyguards to guard the property, Chen Kan led a group of bodyguards and servants into the mountains and followed the two young Taoist priests.
Longhu Mountain is not a mountain, but a general name for a mountain. It is said that there are 888 peaks in the mountain, implying the number of eight poles in Yang.
It is definitely impossible to cover such a large place in a short time.
Therefore, the two young Taoist priests deliberately walked very slowly, mainly because they were afraid that Chen Kan and others would not be able to keep up and end up getting lost in the mountains.
Chen Kan followed the two little Taoist priests with great interest. He looked up and saw the mountains in front of him were filled with waterfalls, the trees were lush with leaves, and there were even roaring apes, waterfalls, and tigers roaring in the mountains. He couldn't help but praise them in his heart.
"It's really a blessed place for immortals."
A group of people climbed over several hills, followed the winding path in the forest, and arrived at a square paved with white marble bricks.
A huge bronze incense table was placed in the center of the square, with three arms-thick incense sticks emitting curls of sandalwood smoke.
At the edge of the square, many people gathered here. Judging from their costumes, they must be nearby people.
As soon as Chen Kan and his group arrived at the square, a group of people took a few steps forward and stood waiting dozens of meters away.
Zhu Zhanji looked at the chariots placed aside by the common people with some surprise, and asked the young Taoist Zhang Benchu: "Did you arrange these?"
Zhang Benchu shook his head and before he could explain, Zhang Yuanchu on the side laughed and said: "Your Highness has misunderstood. These are the people around Longhu Mountain. Although Longhu Mountain is the ancestral home of Taoism, it is also one of the world's famous places. Every day There are so many noble people who come here because of its fame.
People in the surrounding area would come here during their spare time to sell their energy and earn some money to support their families. After all, not every noble person has the strength to climb the mountains to the top of Longhu Mountain.
If the family members of the Hou family do not want to experience the hardship of trekking through mountains and rivers, they can rent a few chariots and ride up the mountain. In fact, it does not cost a lot of money, but it can give the people who make a living on this a full meal. "
Listening to Zhang Yuanchu's efforts to sell the walking chariots to the common people, Zhu Zhanji waved to a man with a sad face among the common people.
The man trotted forward, kept bowing to Zhu Zhanji, and asked, "Do you want to rent a chariot, noble man?"
Zhu Zhanji nodded, shook his head, and asked, "How much of the money earned by selling your strength every day will Longhu Mountain take?"
As soon as these words came out, the man froze on the spot. The two Taoist priests, Zhang and Xiao Zhang, looked at each other with astonishment in their eyes.
Zhang Yuanchu came back to his senses and couldn't help but smile bitterly and said: "Your Majesty, you have misunderstood. I, Longhu Mountain, have never collected half of their money."
When Zhang Yuanchu spoke, the man was also cautious and said: "The noble man is joking. The Taoist masters on Longhu Mountain are all the best people. The Taoist masters pity us hard-working people and let us do some hiking at the foot of the mountain. How can we accept these hard-working people?" Haha’s offering.”
Zhu Zhanji frowned and was about to ask again, but Chen Kan interrupted and said, "We have rented all the chariots at the foot of the mountain today. Yuncheng, count the money."
