Great Doctor Without Borders

Chapter 1481 A Nest of Snakes and Rats

Yuan Hongping further explained that he knew Liang Shangjun first, and he and Meng Lianqing met later.

Xu Chunliang had no interest at all in who knew them first or later. He had already determined in his heart that this group of people were in cahoots with each other and were a den of snakes and rats.

Hua Zhuyue had some urgent matters and was unable to visit the film and television base in person. Director Cheng Yuwu and Xu Chunliang were in charge of the base. Cheng Yuwu had been in contact with them for a long time and was very clear about the relationship between Hua Zhuyue and Xu Chunliang. He was quite humble and polite to Xu Chunliang, the guest actor.

Having been in the entertainment industry for a long time, he can tell at a glance who is a puppy and who is a wolf. Xu Chunliang is definitely the latter. If he offends him, the consequences will be disastrous. Before the filming starts, Cheng Yuwu has already started thinking about giving Xu Chunliang more scenes. Originally, he was a character who died as soon as he appeared on the stage, but now he basically plans to let him survive one episode. If his performance is okay, he does not rule out giving him more scenes in the form of flashbacks in the future.

Xu Chunliang's appearance is really good, not to mention his skills. Cheng Yuwu looked at Xu Chunliang who was talking in front of him and thought to himself that as long as this guy could serve Mr. Hua well, he would definitely have no worries about acting in the future and his future would be smooth.

Meng Lianqing was a little unhappy today. It was originally agreed that Hua Zhuyue would come in person, so why did she suddenly break the appointment? Feeling ignored, he said directly in front of Xu Chunliang: "Why didn't Hua come?"

Xu Chunliang said: "Something happened suddenly."

Meng Lianqing asked: "How can something that was originally agreed change so suddenly?"

Xu Chunliang said, "Hua Zong is such a big boss with so many businesses. She has to take care of everything. We can't tie her down to a small crew."

When Meng Lianqing heard his reply, his expression became even uglier.

Liang Shangjun tried to smooth things over by saying, "Actually, we came here just to take a look at the environment and learn about the specific work. To be honest, I still don't know what specific work the consultant is responsible for."

Xu Chunliang said, "It's very simple. There are many plots in this TV series that involve exploration and theft. You have a lot of experience in this area and can give us a lot of guidance."

Anyone who is not deaf can hear that Xu Chunliang is hinting that Liang Shangjun started out as a thief.

Meng Lianqing was furious: "How can you talk like that?"

Liang Shangjun couldn't get over this anymore. Xu Chunliang, oh Xu Chunliang, you exposed my shortcomings in public and didn't give me any face at all.

Yuan Hongping laughed and said, "Director Xu has found the right person. Mr. Liang has a wide range of friends and has a deep understanding of all walks of life." He knew a little about Xu Chunliang's character and knew that this guy was deliberately causing trouble for others.

Liang Shangjun glanced at Meng Lianqing, and Meng Lianqing remembered their main purpose, so he suppressed his anger.

Liang Shangjun said: "If you are all filming at a film and television base, it seems that you don't need me to provide too much advice."

Xu Chunliang pushed Cheng Yuwu out, and it was Cheng Yuwu's business as to how to shoot it.

Cheng Yuwudao: "It's like this. Our drama is a series. One of the units we are filming now is set in an underwater sunken city. Our initial idea is to build an underwater sunken city in the Weishan Island Film and Television Base for real-life shooting."

Yuan Hongping said: "I remember there is an underwater city nearby, it seems to be the fief of Liu Hou in the past."

Meng Lianqing asked: "Who is Liu Hou?"

Liang Shangjun said: "Liu Hou is Zhang Liang, one of the most outstanding counselors in history. He assisted Emperor Gaozu of Han, Liu Bang, in destroying the Qin Dynasty and establishing the Han Dynasty, laying the foundation for the Han Dynasty's 800-year history."

Meng Lianqing said: "Uncle, now I understand what you said, but what is the situation with this underwater city?"

Xu Chun said conscientiously, "Just act for me. If you were actors, I wouldn't even be able to get a job as a supporting actor. I don't believe you didn't do your homework beforehand."

Liang Shangjun said: "The underwater city was Zhang Liang's fiefdom, and it was also the place where he and Emperor Gaozu of Han met. When Emperor Gaozu ascended the throne, Zhang Liang retired after completing his mission. With his achievements, he should have been entitled to a larger fiefdom, but Zhang Liang chose to keep the land, in order to show his true feelings to Emperor Gaozu and dispel his doubts."

Xu Chunliang said: "When the bird is dead, the bow is put away; when the rabbit is dead, the dog is cooked. Throughout history, all lackeys have had bad endings."

Meng Lianqing frowned again. Why did it feel like these words were scolding them again?

Liang Shangjun smiled slightly, not affected by Xu Chunliang's words, and continued: "It is said that Zhang Liang was plagued by illness in his later years, and he was weak and had many diseases. He also deeply understood the philosophy of "when the birds are gone, the bow is put away". He was afraid of losing his vested interests again, so he asked to resign, abandoned all worldly affairs, concentrated on cultivating Taoism and nourishing his spirit, worshipped Huang Lao's teachings, lived in seclusion and practiced Qi, hoping to become an immortal. Empress Lü was grateful to Zhang Liang and advised him not to torture himself. Zhang Liang had no choice but to listen to Empress Lü's advice and continued to serve the world until he died of illness in the second year of Empress Dowager Lü, in 186 BC, and was posthumously named Wencheng Hou."

Director Cheng Yuwudao: "Zhang Liang's tomb is on the island."

Liang Shangjun shook his head and said, "It's just a cenotaph at most. I have some knowledge about this. There are more than 20 Zhang Liang fasting sites in China, more than 100 Zhang Liang temples, and at least 20 Zhang Liang tombs." Yuan Hongping said, "If he died in Liudi, then the possibility of being buried in Liudi is greater."

Xu Chunliang asked in return: "Who can say for sure that Zhang Liang died here? I also heard that Zhang Liang became an immortal."

Liang Shangjun nodded and said that there is indeed such a saying. There is a Zifang Cave in Tongbi Mountain next to Donggou Village, Zhonggong Town, Licheng District, Quancheng. It is said that Zhang Liang practiced here. On the other side of the mountain across the Zifang Cave, there are three ancient square stone tombs, which are said to be the "Huangshi Cemetery", "Zhang Liang's Tomb" and "Yin Zong's Tomb".

According to historical records, when Zhang Liang crossed the Aiqiao Bridge and became Huang Shigong's disciple and received the military book, Huang Shigong promised him: "Meet me in Jibei in thirteen years. Huang Shi is me at the foot of Gucheng Mountain." Gucheng Mountain is located in Dong'e Town, Pingyin. Shixia Village is less than 100 miles away from Gucheng Mountain. It sounds reliable that Zhang Liang and Huang Shigong would die here after meeting each other.

On the west side of Zhang Liang's tomb, there was a stone tablet inscribed with "The Monument of the Passing of Master Yuanyangzi Zhang at Mount Tai in the First Year of Jin Tianjuan (1138)". This inscription was included in the "Jinshilu". According to the inscription, among the three people in Zhang Liang's tomb, there was a Taoist named Zhang Yuanyangzi. This Yuanyangzi was not greedy for fame and wealth, lived for more than a hundred years, and finally became an immortal. The identity of Yuanyangzi is confusing. Some say he was the junior brother of Zhang Zifang, and some say he was Zhang Liang himself.

The Ming Dynasty poet Wang Xiangchun once wrote a poem titled "Yuan Yangzi" in his book "Qi Yin". The note after the poem said: "Yuan Yangzi" was a native of Changbai Mountain. He found the book "Jinbi Qiantong" in Fusheng's tomb. After making a detailed annotation, he took the book to practice in Huayang Palace and finally achieved success.

Yuan Hongping asked, "According to Mr. Liang, the book 'Jin Bi Qian Tong' is the secret manual of Zhang Liang's cultivation to become an immortal?"

Liang Shangjun said: "There is this saying. There is also a saying that before Zhang Liang ascended to heaven, he combined his own cultivation experience, refined the "Jinbi Qiantong", and incorporated the military tactics passed down to him by old man Huangshi into it, creating a supreme secret book for the dual cultivation of immortals and martial arts..." He deliberately paused here.

Cheng Yuwudu: "I was intrigued by Liang Shangjun's story, and couldn't help but urge him, "Mr. Liang, please continue. What is the secret book?"

Xu Chunliang curled his lips and said, "It can't be the Nine Yin Manual."

Liang Shangjun has also read Jin Yong's novels. He laughed and said, "The Nine Yin Manual cultivates martial arts, while the Book of the Ultimate Heaven cultivates both immortality and martial arts and also incorporates military tactics. The two books cannot be compared."

Cheng Yuwu said: "According to historical records, Zhang Liang did not know martial arts. How could a person who does not know martial arts write a martial arts secret book?"

Yuan Hongping said: "Huang Shang, who wrote the Nine Yin Manual, did not know martial arts at the beginning. In fact, any practice is connected when it reaches a certain level. As long as you reach the level of enlightenment, any practice will be easy to do and come naturally."

Although Xu Chunliang had doubts about Yuan Hongping's purpose, he still agreed with his opinion. Liang Shangjun did not mention this story unintentionally, but deliberately revealed the "Tian Tong Book" in front of him. There must be someone around who has been observing his reaction.

Xu Chunliang thought to himself that Jiang Yucheng had not shown up yet and had only sent a group of men to trap him. This fellow was being too arrogant. Of course, it was not ruled out that Jiang Yucheng was not sure that he was Xu Chunliang, the leader of the Five Poisons Sect, and was even less sure that he had the "Treasure Book of the Sky" in his hands.

Meng Lianqing said: "After hearing what my uncle said, I am really interested in the underwater sunken city."

Xu Chunliang smiled and said, "I'm afraid what Mr. Meng is interested in is not the underwater city, but the cultivation secrets left by Zhang Zifang, right?"

Meng Lianqing said: "Even if there really is a secret book, it has decayed into mud after so many years, and there is no way to read the handwriting clearly."

Yuan Hongping said: "Mr. Meng is wrong. Secret books are not necessarily engraved on bamboo slips. The text that mentioned "Jinbi Qiantong" first appeared on a stone tablet."

Cheng Yuwu suddenly had an idea and said, "If that's the case, there should be a lot of martial arts secret manuals handed down from ancient times. Even if we can't find the 'Treasure Book of the Heaven', it's the same if we find the 'Golden Jade Hidden Passage'. Didn't Zhang Zifang become an immortal by practicing the 'Golden Jade Hidden Passage'?"

Xu Chunliang said: "It's not that easy to become an immortal. We are chatting happily, but has anyone seen anyone around us become an immortal?"

Liang Shangjun shook his head, and Meng Lianqing followed suit.

Xu Chunliang looked at Yuan Hongping and said, "Mr. Yuan is the person I know who is closest to the temperament of an immortal."

Yuan Hongping didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "Director Xu, don't make fun of me. No one knows what kind of temperament an immortal has."

Liang Shangjun said: "I heard that the more enlightened people are, the more they hide in the world and laugh at the world."

Xu Chunliang said: "According to what Mr. Liang said, I also look like a person who has attained enlightenment."

Cheng Yuwu couldn't help laughing when he heard this. Xu Chunliang asked, "What are you laughing at, Director Cheng?"

Cheng Yuwu shook his head: "Nothing, I just think you are humorous." In his opinion, Xu Chunliang has nothing to do with enlightened people.

(End of this chapter)