Family Rise: Beginning with Grandfather.

Chapter 507: The Way to Enter Taoism
After all this, the atmosphere became much better.

Everyone no longer had a stern face, and started chatting one after another. Some were sharing information, while others were exchanging their experiences in cultivation.

In fact, it is very rare to see so many innate warriors gather together.

Yang Zhengshan felt that it would be a good thing to hold an innate warrior exchange conference every few years.

Thinking of this, Yang Zhengshan planned to write a memorial to Emperor Yanping when he returned.

The exchange conference is also beneficial to him.

As the saying goes, wealth, land, Dharma and companions are the four necessary conditions for practicing martial arts. Wealth refers to resources. Money, herbs, precious medicines and spiritual fruits are all considered resources for practice.

A place is a place for cultivation, a place where one can practice in peace without being disturbed. The reason why many innate warriors like to live alone is that they don’t like being disturbed.

The method is the practice method, which is relatively easy to obtain in Darong. Whether it is the basic practice method, the acquired practice method, or the innate practice method, there are many channels to obtain it.

A companion is a relative, friend, master, disciple, fellow practitioner, etc. They are seniors or peers who can guide you in your cultivation and help you in your cultivation.

For an innate warrior, being able to sit and discuss the Dao is a very rare thing.

One reason is that everyone practices different techniques and seeks different paths.

The second reason is that there are too few innate warriors, and it is very rare to gather three or five good friends.

The third is that there is no higher realm in Dayong’s martial arts. Perhaps there is a higher realm in this world’s martial arts, but the highest realm of Dayong’s martial arts is the innate realm.

It is natural for a martial artist of a higher level to instruct a martial artist of a lower level with confidence, but for a martial artist of a lower level to explore a higher level it is like a blind man touching an elephant, they cannot get the full picture at all.

Without guidance from martial artists of higher levels, one can only rely on communication and mutual verification among martial artists of the same level to improve.

Yang Zhengshan needs advice from many seniors, and other innate warriors may want to exchange their cultivation experiences with each other.

The training of a congenital warrior is different from that of an acquired warrior. In the past, Yang Zhengshan did not need any guidance from others. He only needed to practice step by step according to the training method. But after reaching the congenital realm, he continued to receive guidance from his predecessors.

Just like An Yuxing's guidance, he was able to make great progress and have a better understanding of the two levels of controlling Qi and entering into subtlety.

Therefore, Yang Zhengshan still likes such exchange conferences very much.

A harmonious atmosphere, lively emotions, and a group of innate warriors making a lot of noise, this is much better than fighting and killing!
We are all people with aspirations, pursuing a higher level, and we cannot waste our energy and time on fighting and killing.

This was a rare opportunity, so Yang Zhengshan went to Zhangye, Meng Po Po, Xuan Zhen and Li Shouning to listen to them talking about how to enter the Tao.

Zhang Ye said: "The martial arts classics say that there are three ways to enter the Tao: the first is heaven and earth, the second is to cultivate the mind, and the third is to be selfless."

"However, there is only one method of entering the Tao recorded in my Darong Tibetan Merit Pavilion, and that is the method of me alone."

"But I still haven't fully understood this method of my own!"

“What is the law of me alone?”

At this point, Zhangye's face actually showed a dejected look.

Not only him, but also Granny Meng is the same.

Xuan Zhen frowned, "There are records about the laws of heaven and earth in my Taoist palace, but unfortunately there are very few, only a few general sentences!"

"What?" Li Shouning asked.

"The wonder of Tao lies in its profoundness. As profound as the night, boundless and limitless. The beginning of all things is born from Tao. The existence of Tao is like the darkness of night, omnipresent and all-encompassing. It is unfathomable and its wonder is indescribable." Xuan Zhen said with a wry smile.

This incoherent sentence left everyone stunned.

Yang Zhengshan was even more confused after hearing this.

Li Shouning thought for a moment and looked at the great monk Master Dezhao behind him, "Master Dezhao, what about you Buddhists?"

Master Dezhao shook his head and said, "Amitabha, the Dharma has no sentient beings, because it is free from the defilement of sentient beings; the Dharma has no self, because it is free from the defilement of self..."

He simply read a passage of scripture, and everyone was confused again.

It turns out that monks and Taoists love to be mysterious.

Although what they said was confusing, Yang Zhengshan did gain something from listening to it.

There are three ways to enter the Tao: the first is heaven and earth, the second is to cultivate the mind, and the third is to only think about myself.

Although it is a very general statement, Yang Zhengshan feels that the mystery behind it is actually not difficult to understand.

As for heaven and earth, man follows the earth, the earth follows heaven, heaven follows the Tao, and the Tao follows nature. All things in heaven and earth can be the Tao.

As for cultivating the mind, Yang Zhengshan thinks it should be idealism. The Huayan Sutra says: "If one wishes to know all the Buddhas of the past, present and future, one should observe the nature of the Dharma Realm, and realize that everything is created by the mind."
As for egoism, Yang Zhengshan felt that this was the most difficult to understand. He could not comprehend the meaning of egoism, and did not even have the most basic concept.

What is it that only affects me?

Is it that the world exists because of my existence, and the world will disappear because of my demise?
Or does it mean that everything is within me!
Or is it that there is nothing outside the mind?

Yang Zhengshan thought a lot, but the more he thought, the more confused he became.

As everyone discussed, time passed slowly. Everyone listened attentively and thought deeply, but there was only one person who felt very uncomfortable and could not bear it any longer.

That person is Jing Mingzhou.

Seeing the harmonious atmosphere all around him, Jing Mingzhou felt cold all over.

Time passed slowly, dusk was approaching, and people left one after another.

Today's events seemed to end in harmony, but everyone understood that from today on, the world of Darong Jianghu would change.

In the past, the underworld forces were inextricably linked to the officialdom, and the imperial court turned a blind eye to many underworld forces.

From now on, all the innate warriors in Darong will become subjects of the court, and all the forces in the martial arts world will need to be evaluated by the court.

All right and wrong, gains and losses are controlled by the court.

Merits, demerits, life and death are all decided by the court.

Yang Zhengshan personally escorted each of his seniors out of the camp.

Until night falls, those who should leave have left, and the rest will not leave for the time being.

The five seniors from the three mountain valleys did not leave. They still had to transport the Xingyuan Fruit back to Beijing, and at the same time they had to leave a few people to stay in Cuixia Valley.

As for the four innate warriors who were previously confirmed to be stationed in Cuixia Valley, they have to go back and prepare.

After seeing the person off, Yang Zhengshan returned to his tent.

In the tent, Zhang Luan and Li Zhen were already waiting for him.

"Brother Yang, are you sure you want to start with Lingxiu Villa?" Zhang Luan asked.

Yang Zhengshan picked up the tea on the table and drank it, then said with a smile: "The next step is your Shangwu Temple's business. Whether to take action against Lingxiu Villa is also your Shangwu Temple's business!"

Zhang Luan heard this and said unhappily, "Brother Yang, let's stop talking nonsense."

Killing a chicken to scare the monkeys also requires strategy. The entire court cannot be the one to do it. For the entire court to deal with a gangster force is like killing a chicken with a butcher knife.

As the government office that will control the martial arts world in the future, Shangwu Temple needs to establish its authority at this moment, so it is most appropriate for Shangwu Temple to handle this matter.

Zhang Luan was afraid that he could not handle Jing Mingzhou alone, so he specially brought Li Zhen here. Yang Zhengshan's expression became serious and he said, "Lingxiu Villa must be destroyed. Not only must it be destroyed, but it must also be struck with a thunderbolt. In one night, its family must be wiped out, its descendants must be slaughtered, and not a single piece of armor must be left alive. We must not drag our feet!"

He said this very decisively and coldly.

If you want to establish your authority, you must naturally establish the authority of thunder and lightning. If it takes ten days or half a month to destroy Lingxiu Villa, that would be too lame.

Zhang Luan nodded in agreement. "I'll take care of this. His Majesty has allowed me to dispatch troops from Yungui Jiujiang. I guarantee that Lingxiu Villa won't have any chance of resistance!"

"Well, but we have to be quick. Jing Mingzhou has already noticed something is wrong. He must be on guard. You still have to act as soon as possible!" Yang Zhengshan reminded.

"Then let's go to Jiujiang Prefecture tonight!" Zhang Luan looked at Li Zhen, and Li Zhen nodded.

Yang Zhengshan smiled and said, "In addition to Lingxiu Villa, there is another force that needs to be destroyed!"

"Which one?" Zhang Luan asked.

"Xingyue Sect!" A cold light flashed in Yang Zhengshan's eyes.

If the targeting of Lingxiu Villa was out of consideration for the imperial court and Shangwu Temple, then the targeting of Xingyue Gate was somewhat mixed with personal emotions.

The Xingyue Sect had caused trouble for him many times, and he never had a chance to deal with them.

Now is the time when Shangwu Temple needs to establish its authority. It is not impossible to destroy Lingxiu Villa and then take action against Xingyue Sect.

"Xingyue Sect!" Zhang Luan thought thoughtfully, "It's not easy to deal with them!"

Yang Zhengshan nodded slightly, "We can't be impatient when dealing with Xingyue Sect. We can take our time. First, we need to destroy Qixingtang, then cut off all the tentacles of Xingyue Sect in Darong, and finally mobilize the navy to besiege Xingyue Island."

"We can make long-term plans now, and you, the Shangwu Temple, can use Xingyuemen as a whetstone!"

Although the newly built Shangwu Temple had very powerful military force, its combat effectiveness remained to be discussed.

The sources of officers and soldiers of Shangwu Temple are very complex. There are soldiers from border troops, veteran soldiers from local garrisons, and warriors from underworld forces.

It will take a lot of time and a whetstone for these people to merge together and form a powerful force.

The Xingyue Gate is very suitable to act as a whetstone.

Zhang Luan thought for a moment, "Xingyue Sect has indeed gone too far in recent years, and this time they even dared to attack the Secret Guards with the intention of snatching the Xingyuan Fruit Tree. We really can't let them do whatever they want!"

Yang Zhengshan smiled and said, "Of course, these are just some of my suggestions. How Shangwu Temple will act depends on Lord Zhang's plan!"

"You, I heard that before I came back, His Majesty intended to let you serve as the Minister of Shangwu Temple!" Zhang Luan said with a smile.

Yang Zhengshan shrugged, "I have just broken through to the Xiantian realm, and I still need time to settle down. I really can't take on this important task!"

"Lord Zhang is wise and brave, and is truly a role model for our generation. It is most appropriate for Lord Zhang to be in charge of Shangwu Temple. I will not show off my skills in front of Lord Zhang."

He just wanted to be lazy. Building Shangwu Temple from scratch was too much trouble.

Moreover, there are so many underworld forces that need to be integrated, which requires too much energy and time.

He really didn't want to waste any more time on these things.

"Haha~~" Zhang Luan laughed loudly. He was very happy with Yang Zhengshan's flattery.

Although he knew that Yang Zhengshan was joking on purpose, he still enjoyed it.

The three of them chatted and laughed for a while, and then Zhang Luan and Li Zhen rushed to Jiujiang Prefecture overnight.

The next morning, Granny Meng and Princess Mingxi escorted the Xingyuan Fruit back to the capital, while Zhangye, An Yuxing and Jian Chengfeng stayed in Cuixia Valley, waiting for Li Shouning, Yang Jiushi and the other three to take over.

Yang Zhengshan stayed in Cuixia Valley for another seven or eight days and then returned to Beijing.

There is no more business for him here.

Next, the Ministry of Works will send craftsmen and laborers to build the courtyard pavilions and military camps, and the Emperor's Twelve Guards will dispatch a group of soldiers to replace the Yaowu Camp and the Lianwu Camp.

It is a custom of Dayong that spiritual plants must be controlled by the emperor, commanded by innate warriors, and guarded by the emperor's personal troops.

However, it will probably take some time for the emperor's personal army to garrison in Cuixia Valley this time.

Because the twelve existing guards of the emperor's personal army cannot be mobilized.

The Four Yulin Guards, the Four Jinwu Guards, and the Four Wuxiang Guards were responsible for guarding both the Imperial City and the Three Valleys. They had no extra troops to garrison in Cuixia Valley.

Therefore, Emperor Yanping intended to add four guards to the emperor's personal army, namely the Yunlong Four Guards.

In fact, Emperor Yanping wanted the Tenglong Four Guards more, but now the Tenglong Four Guards have great influence. Now the Tenglong Four Guards play a very important role in Liaodong and Chongshan Town.

The commercial trade between Liaodong and Chongshan Town is inseparable from the escort of the Tenglongwei Navy and the dispatch of the Tenglongwei Wharf.

Although the Four Tenglong Guards are not responsible for the public security of Liaodong, as long as the Four Tenglong Guards are there, there will be no major chaos in Liaodong.

If the four guards of Tenglong Guard were incorporated into the emperor's personal army and transferred away from Liaodong, it would be almost equivalent to withdrawing an important pillar of Liaodong and Chongshan Town.

Therefore, Emperor Yanping had to settle for the second best and chose the Yunlong Guard.

However, this matter has nothing to do with Yang Zhengshan. The Yunlong Guards were led by Liang Chu, so if there is any problem, they will go to Liang Chu instead of him.

When Yang Zhengshan came, he led an army of 20,000, but when he left, he only brought 200 personal guards.

He was not in a hurry and headed slowly towards Kyoto.

However, on the second day after he left Cuixia Valley, a piece of news swept across Dayong like a gust of wind.

The entire Lingxiu Villa was wiped out!

From Jing Mingzhou to ordinary disciples, a total of more than 300 people were all killed, no one escaped. Even most of the slaves in Lingxiu Villa were killed, leaving only a group of ordinary slaves without any cultivation alive.

Zhang Luan used thunderous means to exert his power with thunderous force.

This time, he not only shook up the underworld of Dayong, but also stirred up the officialdom of Yungui.

Yungui Province is not a border town and has no border troops available. The only ones available are the military officers and soldiers of the garrisons.

It was easy to imagine what kind of soldiers there were, so Zhang Luan did not mobilize the soldiers there from the beginning. He only mobilized the military officers from the Dusi Yamen and the local garrisons.

From the commander-in-chief to the centurion, Zhang Luan gathered 68 military officers above the rank of centurion within three days, and cooperated with the Yungui Martial Arts Division, which had just been established less than two months ago, to capture Lingxiu Villa.

In the chaotic battle, sixteen military officers were killed, including a commander-in-chief. Two of them were beheaded by Zhang Luan himself for the crime of fearing the enemy and not advancing.

In this battle, Shangwu Temple established its great power, while the military officers in Yungui became synonymous with waste.

It would have been fine if more than sixty-eight thousand-household military officers were dispatched to destroy a martial arts sect, but fourteen of them died in the battle. It was extremely shameful.

This also proves how corrupt Darong’s garrison had become.

Compared with the border troops and garrisons in the border towns, the garrisons in the provinces in the hinterland of Dayong have basically been abolished.

Yang Zhengshan received the news on his way back to Beijing. After reading the battle report sent from Shangwu Temple, he shook his head helplessly.

"Let's go, let's go back to Beijing!"

Yang Zhengshan put away the documents sent by Shangwu Ling and galloped towards Kyoto at full speed.

(End of this chapter)