Daxia Lingxian

Chapter 424 Your Majesty, Ming ghosts are holy ghosts.

On the ninth day of the fifth lunar month, with the recommendation and support of the princes, King Yong Zhao Zheng held a grand enthronement ceremony in Luoyang, ascending to the throne of emperor and ruling the world.

Kyushu was thus unified under the banner of the Chinese Dynasty.

According to the "Chinese Constitution" and "Zhuxia Laws" led by Luo Ning and Lu Pianpian, this year is the first year of the Republic.

The Chinese dynasty of royalism and republican rule was officially born.

According to the newly released "Chinese Constitution", "Zhuxia Covenant", and "Kiuzhou Ceremony", the world system has taken on a completely new look.

The emperor is honored as the emperor and calls himself me. The crown has twelve gleams, and the crown is decorated with sun, moon, stars and cloud patterns, just like the Emperor Yu.

The imperial court made Luoyang its capital. The royal city of Yu was moved to Chaoge City, thousands of miles away from Luoyang.

Every three years, the princes went to court to see the emperor.

The Chinese Dynasty used the dragon and phoenix pattern as its flag, Heluo Zhengyin as its national language, Yong's seal script as its text, and square-hole five-baht coins as its currency. Unify weights and measures.

Make a copy of all the books in the nine palaces and hide them in Luoyang!

Luo Ning represented the Yong State with the honor of being a national master, and Lu Pianpian represented the Yan State with the honor of the regent princess. They all entered the Supervisory State Mansion and served as the top ministers of the Supervisory State for all the countries.

Hundreds of courtiers also entered Luoyang to serve on the recommendation of the princes.

The court began to function.

Luoning is famous throughout the world for his contribution to the founding of the dynasty and the founding of the Republic.

More and more people praise Luo Ning.

Zhao Zheng is indeed the most suitable candidate for emperor. As soon as he reached the top, he immediately entered the state, and it seemed that he was truly destined.

Two months later, in July of the first year of the Republic, Emperor Zhao Zheng officially issued an edict to march north and west to attack Yi and Di in the name of the Hua Xia Dynasty.

In September, the emperor issued another edict and sent thirty-six envoys to suppress the wind and rectify the folk customs in various princely states.

Probably because of today's world, people's hearts are treacherous, people's customs are not ancient, and they are only interested in profit. The world is degenerate, evil winds are raging, etiquette is broken, and thieves are like hair.

Governments in various countries cannot control it and can only let it go. The human heart is sinister and the people's customs are unbearable. It is truly a world of evil with five turbidities.

As a result, crimes such as committing crimes, benefiting oneself at the expense of others, cheating and abduction, bending the law for personal gain, and being shameless and dishonest occur one after another and become more and more serious, almost to the point where it is difficult to recover and the disease is terminal.

Although the war has ended and the new dynasty has unified the world, the crisis among the people is getting worse.

The emperor Zhao Zheng was about to implement the severe torture laws and cleanse people's hearts, but was dissuaded by Luo Ning.

Luo Ning said: "His Majesty's new policy is determined to clean up the people's customs and use severe punishment to cleanse people's hearts. It is a royal act."

"However, the world's people have been corrupted for a long time, and there are countless people who are lucky. The harsh punishments will only arouse the world's rebellious heart, but they will not make the people awe."

"Even if it has a temporary effect, it will eventually cease. As I see it, severe punishment and cruel laws can clean up the administration of officials, but they cannot clean up the people's customs."

The Emperor asked: "So, based on what you see, sir, what should I do? The people in the world are afraid of power but not moral. Don't we need thunderbolts to teach them to be respectful?"

Luo Ning replied: "The awe your Majesty mentioned cannot just make them revere the court's laws. Even if the court's laws and the emperor's majesty are like the sun, they cannot find the hearts of people in the darkness."

"What can illuminate people's hearts can only be their own inner lamps, self-discipline and self-examination."

"In today's world, children are unfilial, husbands and wives are unfaithful, friends are unjust, wealth is unkind, business is untrustworthy, and people are disrespectful... A gentleman is like a thief, and a villain is like a ghost. This is the evil result of not respecting ancestors, alienating ghosts and gods, and the lack of yin and yang. "

"Is it because you don't respect the law?"

"I heard that people in ancient times did not dare to cheat in secret because they were in awe of the gods who raised their heads three feet high. Their behavior was in line with the style of ancient gentlemen, so the ancient holy kings were able to rule with dignity, and the world was peaceful."

"It is said that a gentleman's virtues will benefit him for five generations. He is aware of the way of heaven, the weather is smooth, and the four seasons are in order. But the villain is in awe and does not dare to act recklessly."

"What your Majesty should do is to rebuild the great cause of faith in ancient times, build national temples, recreate gods, and let the people offer incense and sacrifices."

"Restore the power of Yin De and Netherworld and rebuild the foundation of cause and effect reincarnation. In this way, people's hearts can be saved."

The emperor was very surprised when he heard this, "Sir, do you think that the reincarnation of cause and effect and the virtues of the underworld in ancient times are real? I think that is just a false fabrication in ancient books and cannot convince the world."

Luo Ning smiled and said: "Your Majesty was originally a prince, but today he is the emperor. This is both destiny and the will of the people."

"Everything in the world is related to the support of the people. That is why God sees me and the people see me, and God listens to me and the people listen."

"If the people's hearts are sincere and their wishes are strong, even illusory things can be turned into reality. Even in the shadows, they can become real... This is the way of cause and effect..."

"Your Majesty, if the great cause of faith is forged, and the power of the King's Way is connected with the merits of cause and effect, Your Majesty can also rely on the merits of the King's Way, and hope to achieve righteous results and become an immortal."

What Luo Ning said to the emperor was, of course, the principle that God is man-made and that nature is empty due to interdependence.

Regardless of whether this theory is right or wrong, at least its logic is very strict.

Moreover, he did not deceive the emperor. If the great cause of faith is accomplished, a virtuous king will also have the opportunity to attain enlightenment after death.

He may also have a chance to save the world of Snow Island.

When the emperor heard this, the more he thought about it, the more he realized that Luo Ning's words made sense.

He has begun to believe that the records in ancient books may be true.

He was moved.

He was originally very interested in cultivating immortals, but he didn't want to believe it because he didn't have any results.

"As my husband said, how can I rebuild the great cause of faith?"

Zhao Zheng said expectantly.

Seeing the emperor's move, Luo Ning was secretly happy, but his expression remained as calm as that of a worldly master.

"Your Majesty is the Son of Heaven, and your destiny is destined to return. Doesn't it herald the revival of the great cause of faith? Your Majesty's ascension to the throne is a good omen for the great cause of faith."

"Your Majesty, the ancients said that we respect Minggui? What is Minggui? The ghosts and gods of heaven and earth are the ones who are benevolent and righteous, and the way of heaven is just!"

"That's why Ming ghosts are holy ghosts."

"Ming Gui is a holy ghost?" Zhao Zheng looked thoughtful. Of course he had heard of Zun Ming Gui, but this was the first time he heard of a holy ghost.

Ming ghost, is it a holy ghost? Right?
  Luo Ning hurriedly said: "The saint is Ming Dynasty, he is impartial and selfless, and he loves the world. Isn't he the heart of heaven? Isn't the holy ghost just the ghost of Ming Dynasty?"

"Your Majesty should issue an edict to build a holy ghost temple to honor ghosts. Then there will be hope for the great cause of faith in the world."

"This holy ghost is a lamp of the heart, illuminating the human heart. Over time, the holy ghost may carry the great cause of faith and restore the reincarnation of cause and effect."

"By then, Your Majesty will have immeasurable merit and profound connections."

Zhao Zheng suddenly remembered a nursery rhyme from Chang'an: "The phoenix rises from the east, and the Lord of the Underworld descends to the Yong River. The sun rules the world, and the nine states worship holy ghosts."

Zhao Zheng suddenly slapped Yu An, "It turns out that the nursery rhyme and prophecy reminded me a long time ago!"

This nursery rhyme has been circulating in the Yong Kingdom for a long time, but the Black Clothes Mansion has never found the source, so it cannot be regarded as a rumor.

Now, when Zhao Zheng heard Luo Ning's words, he remembered this weird nursery rhyme.

The National Preceptor is indeed the National Preceptor.

Now that Kyushu is unified, do we really want Kyushu to worship holy ghosts?

This is God's will?

So, what does Pluto mean when he descends the Yong River?
  Will Pluto appear in Yongshui?

However, although the Yong State has the word Yong, it only has Jingshui and Weishui, and there is no Yongshui.

Where is Yongshui?

Zhao Zheng asked again: "How to worship holy ghosts?"

Luo Ning pondered and said: "We must first find the holy ghost and determine the identity of the holy ghost. The holy ghost, incarnated as a human, must be a saint with high virtue and prestige and benefit the world." "This kind of saint must be born once every thousand years and is favored by nature. Stranger. However, who the Holy Ghost incarnates in is unknown."

Although Zhao Zheng trusts Luo Ning, agrees with Luo Ning's words, and is very interested in Taoyuan practice, he is after all a wise master who is not easy to fool.

For such a big matter, of course he couldn't just rely on Luo Ning's words to believe what he said and follow his plans.

"Sir, you are truly knowledgeable and insightful. His words can wake up the dreamer, and I have benefited a lot." Zhao Zheng solemnly raised his hands and said, "However, this matter is serious, and I want to discuss it with the princes and the three princes."

Of course, Luo Ning should not be impatient. The old god said calmly: "Your Majesty is so mature in planning for the country. All the people in the world are blessed."

"Your Majesty, please don't rush this matter of searching for the Holy Ghost. Where there is a will, things will come true. Where there is sincerity, gold and stone will be opened. As long as Your Majesty prays sincerely, the Holy Ghost will definitely be born."

Zhao Zheng was startled, am I eager to find the holy ghost? I'm not in a hurry.

Luo Ning discussed some new dynasty government affairs with Zhao Zheng, and then resigned and left the palace.

Confirming the Holy Ghost shouldn't be done too hastily.

Zhao Zheng was a talented and suspicious emperor.

...

Three days later, the emperor held a meeting and formally proposed the restoration of faith and the worship of holy ghosts.

He also told the nursery rhyme: The phoenix comes out of the east, and the Lord of the Underworld descends into the Yong River. On the day of the unification of the world, Kyushu worshiped the holy ghost.

Everyone was shocked, what kind of holy ghost?
  Fresh.

As for the reincarnation of cause and effect, isn’t the so-called Netherworld an absurd myth in ancient books? How can it be taken seriously?
  The princes and the three princes and nine ministers couldn't believe it.

For a moment, everyone in the court looked at each other, and no one answered.

The princes did not expect that the emperor would mention such a thing as they were about to leave Luoyang.

Also, for such a major matter, if the Supervisory Government and the Three Dukes do not agree, the emperor cannot issue an edict.

But Lu Pianpian was the first to express his stance.

"Your Majesty," Lu Pianpian said, "I searched ancient books and found many ancient things that may be true!"

"People today think it is a myth and legend, but we are not ancient people. Who can be sure that it must be just a myth and legend, not something that once existed?"

"If the present is completely different from the past, will future generations not recognize everything today?"

"I think we should try to rebuild the great cause of faith and worship holy ghosts. If it really works, how much merit will we have?"

"Even if it fails, it's no big deal and it won't damage the majesty of the imperial court."

"I suggest that your majesty can issue an edict to search for the holy ghost."

After her statement, King Yu immediately echoed: "Your Majesty, I also suggest that we search for the holy ghost."

In fact, he doesn't even know what holy ghosts or the great cause of faith are.

However, Lu Pianpian was his benefactor. If Lu Pianpian supports it, he will support it too.

King Yu continued: "The nursery rhyme your Majesty said has begun to come true. The phoenix coming out of the east, isn't it about Princess Wuyang?"

When everyone heard this, they immediately understood that the Phoenix from the East was Lu Pianpian.

It can only be her! No one is dissatisfied!

Zhao Zheng glanced at Lu Pianpian, who was wearing a silver mask, with a complicated expression, feeling both admiration and emotion in his heart.

It was this regent princess of Yan State who interrupted her hegemony of unifying the world by force.

She was originally her own worst enemy.

Fortunately, the Imperial Master was right. Unifying the world by force is not a long-term solution, and it may not be a blessing to the Zhao family.

As soon as Lu Pianpian supported it, the matter was passed quickly.

Therefore, the emperor issued an edict in court to search for the holy ghost.

As for how to search for the holy ghosts and where they are, the edict is very vague.

The edict also mentioned that anyone who knows about Yongshui must report it to the court.

……

Luoyang City, supervising the government.

The princes left Luoyang one after another, and only Lu Pianpian and Luo Ning were left in the prison.

The private discussions between Luo Ning and Lu Pianpian were even less known to outsiders.

In the side hall of the Jianguo Mansion, Luo Ning and Lu Pianpian began to discuss matters again.

"In a month at most, all the ancient books from various royal palaces will be collected in Luoyang."

Luo Ning walked in directly and said, "Whether there is an answer or whether the clue map can be completed will be clear in one month."

Lu Pianpian put down the carving knife in her hand, rolled up a letter she had just carved, and said:
  "I suspect that the so-called Yong River has also been submerged by the sea."

"By the way, was that nursery rhyme from Chang'an played by you?"

Luoyang shook his head: "I never meant to make up nursery rhymes. That nursery rhyme came out by itself, and even the Yongguo spies couldn't find the source."

"There must be some causal pull that we don't know about. The more so, the more confident I am."

"If you can save this world, try to save it."

He took out the dry tobacco bag given by Lu Pianpian and lit it, "If I really become a holy ghost and be sacrificed by the world, I may recover my cultivation."

Lu Pianpian's eyes lit up, "Then why don't we just stop looking for Youquan Mountain and directly plan to become a holy ghost?"

"That won't work either." Luo Ning shook his head again, "Even if he is sacrificed by the world, I don't know how long it will take to accumulate enough will power from scratch."

"Besides, recovering your cultivation level is only half possible. If you can't recover your cultivation level, wouldn't you be blind?"

"One plan is not safe. You must prepare with both hands. Youquan Mountain must continue to investigate and search."

Lu Pianpian nodded, "That's fine. I always feel that there may be an unexpected discovery in Youquan Mountain, so I really can't give up."

Luo Ning frowned and said: "The difficulty now is how to make the emperor and the princes believe that I am the holy ghost."

Lu Pianpian smiled "Hee", "It's difficult. You have no cultivation and can't show your skills. How can they believe that you, a mortal, are a holy ghost?"

"Well, the most reliable thing is the clay statue you made for me. If I can successfully cultivate my mind and borrow the magic power of a seventh-grade monk, I can make them believe that Mr. Luo Ning is the saint who is far away and right in front of me. ghost."

"The statue has been sent back to King Yan's palace, and it is now enshrined in the Imperial Ancestral Temple of Yan."

"In three years at most, I can transform my clay statue into a real weapon."

"So..." Lu Pianpian stood up, "I can't stay in Luoyang anymore. I have to return to Yanguo to worship the clay statue."

"When the ancient books from various countries arrive in Luoyang, after you have read them, go to Yanguo to join me."

Luo Ning couldn't help but feel a little melancholy, "Okay, you can go back to Yanguo first. We can meet in Jijing of Yanguo in three months at most."

Lu Pianpian was also a little reluctant, "After I leave Luoyang, you must take care of yourself."

...

The next day, Lu Pianpian said goodbye to the emperor and Luo Ning, and led his army back east.

Luo Ning was the only one left in the entire Jianguo Mansion.

(End of this chapter)