Picked up a copy of Romance of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 149 Zhang Heng enters the book
Jianning six years, April

From time to time, a monk Zhang Heng came to Luoyang to present the Taoist book "Laozi Xianger Zhu", and all the officials were shocked.

Emperor Xiaohuan paid more attention to Huang Lao and Futu. When he was in power, he set up many temples to offer sacrifices. However, since the emperor succeeded to the throne, there was no such thing as offering sacrifices to the suburbs. Under the influence of Emperor Xiaohuan, people also gradually raised Following the style of the Huang-Lao Pagoda, people usually worship Huang-Lao and the Pagoda together. The Pagoda was introduced from the West to the Han Dynasty, but it failed to achieve the ideal religion.

Emperor Xiaohuan believed that Futu was also one of the gods, and sacrificed it in the way of Huang Lao. Many monks and monks from the West had no choice but to accept this fact. Gradually, in the borderlands, there are more adulterous sacrifices, and the emperor dislikes evil ways, so many officials suppress them. At this time, monks suddenly came to write books, causing all officials to argue endlessly.

All officials are from Confucian schools, and the Taoism established by Zhang Heng's father is based on Huang Lao as its origin and Lao Tzu as its god. Now that Huang Lao has passed away, this is something that Confucian scholars and officials cannot tolerate. Many people think that revering Huang Lao as a god denies his academic origin and has nothing to do with Confucianism.

When Song Dian reported the incident to the Son of Heaven, Liu Hong also fell silent. He didn't like these sacrificial religions, because he knew very well that the future chaos would be caused by a group of traitors, led by Huang Tian. For the sake of the name, a rebellion was launched against the big man. Of course, they were quickly suppressed, but he caused very serious consequences for the big man.

The former Han Dynasty admired the Yellow Emperor, listed the Yellow Emperor as a god, and worshiped it. The theory of Laozi only emerged in the recent dynasty. Emperor Huan also played a very important role during this period. These monks were not at ease, he thought for a moment, and said: "Call Master He and I!" Song Dian immediately ran to ask He Xiu.

He Xiu was busy with private school affairs in various places. Hearing that the emperor was eager to recruit, he handed over the matter to Xing Ziang, so he rushed to the palace in a hurry. When He Xiu arrived at the palace, he still didn't know anything about it. As we all know, the emperor saw him and knew that he was busy, so he dismissed everyone and said directly: "Master He, there is a monk named Zhang Heng who wants to dedicate a Taoist book to me. I don't know what to do?"

He Xiu narrowed his eyes, thought for a moment, and asked, "Is Zhang Ling's son?"

"Exactly."

"Since this person has a Taoist dedication book, His Majesty wants it. Now the world is peaceful, and the people have no shortage of winter food. There are generals like Zhang Huan, Duan Jiong, and Lu Zhi, and tens of thousands of elite troops from the North and South. Why should Your Majesty be afraid of it? "

"It's not fear, it's just that traitors are everywhere, which may hurt the national strength!"

"Hahaha~~" He Xiu laughed loudly, shook his head, and said: "The country is weak and the people are miserable, just now there are demons making troubles and rebels are everywhere, and today's big man has the appearance of Wenjing, where can the evildoers dare to rise up? How many followers are there? The common people have food and clothing, so who will betray them?"

When Liu Hong heard this, he was taken aback for a moment, but he also laughed, and said, "I am taught, Master He wants to meet this person with me?"

"Heh, the state affairs are heavy, such trivial matters, the old minister bid farewell!"

He Xiu briefly appeased Liu Hong, and left in a hurry. The private school has just been established. Because there is no precedent, there is chaos everywhere. There are many students, and the officials don't know how to enlighten and teach. What kind of monk, the emperor didn't keep him, and when he saw him leave, he asked people to bring Zhang Heng to face the king.

Liu Hong waited in Houde Hall, and after a while, Song Dian led a white-haired old man and walked in slowly. Liu Hong got up, bowed, and asked the old man to sit. This is the tradition of the big man. For this kind of old man, even the emperor, he still pays respects, and there is no need to return the salute!
The old man's eyes were slightly closed, as if they were open but not open. Song Dian supported the man to sit down slowly, and Liu Hong sat in front of him again. Zhang Heng slowly opened his eyes, but suddenly his face turned pale with shock, and he leaned over quickly Just about to salute, Liu Hong hurriedly supported the man, and said: "The old man is old, there is no need to do this!" The old man's eyes widened, and he looked at the emperor for a while, his eyes were full of horror.

Liu Hong saw this person with a strange expression, and looked at Song Dian in confusion, who was also a little at a loss.

"I pay my respects to Your Majesty!"

"Your Majesty doesn't know, just now when I opened my eyes, I saw a golden dragon flying towards the old minister. It's unstoppable! That's why!" Zhang Heng said in amazement, Liu Hong was taken aback, and Song Dian beside him looked at it in horror. The Son of Heaven couldn't speak, so Zhang Heng continued: "My father once met Emperor Xiaohuan, and he once said that there is an aura of the Son of Heaven gathered to protect the king's city, causing him to lose all his mana. When you see Your Majesty today, you should know the truth of this statement!"

Liu Hong smiled and said, "Is what the old man said true?"

"It must be true!" Zhang Heng said with a solemn face, "Your Majesty's son-of-law, soaring straight to the sky, his merits and virtues overwhelm the world, ghosts and ghosts cannot get close, and the world's evildoers have nowhere to hide. Such merits and virtues should be no different from those of Taizu. !"

Liu Hong was very happy when he heard that, shook his head with a smile, and said, "Don't be like this, old man. How can I be virtuous, dare to compare with Taizu? It's not enough for the way, not enough for the way!" Zhang Heng shook his head and lamented: "This I want to pass the book of Taoism to His Majesty, in order to secure the world, but now it seems that His Majesty is so angry, I don’t care if I don’t read this book, or don’t read it!”

"Hey, I have worked so hard to get to the land of Western Shu and traveled all the way to Luoyang. How can I not read this book? Pass it to me!" Liu Hong was very happy at this moment, and comforted Zhang Heng. Sincerity, and some excited words: "Thank you, Holy Son of Heaven!", Liu Hong almost burst into laughter, took the book from his hand with a smile, and read it seriously.

"Then the people will not fight, nor will they steal. If you don't see what you want, keep your mind from being confused, and don't want to see it. If you don't see it, don't make your heart move. If you are moved, you will be self-disciplined. Then the way will go and return. .”

"Heaven and earth are not benevolent, they regard all things as grass, heaven and earth are like Tao, benevolent to all good, not benevolent to all evil, so those who destroy all things and evil do not love them, and regard them as grass and dogs' ears. Sages are not benevolent, and treat the common people as grass Gou, the sage follows the heaven and the earth, is benevolent to the good, not to the wicked, and when the king’s government is doing evil, he treats him like a dog. He treats people as people who accumulate good deeds, and his spirit is as good as heaven.”

"If you want to infringe, the sky will save it. The mediocre people are all the ears of the humble dog, and the spirit cannot reach the sky."

After reading for a while, Liu Hong's face gradually turned cold, he narrowed his eyes slightly, frowned, and asked:
"If my government is evil, can't I reach the sky?"

(End of this chapter)