Bachelor

Chapter 195

I have heard of Quanzhen's reputation a long time ago. Whenever I talk about Quanzhen, besides Qiu Chuji and Wang Chongyang, I will think of Mr. Jin Yong's novels.In Mr. Jin's Condor Shooting Trilogy, Quanzhen has been mythized by him as the authentic martial art in the world, the land of hidden dragons and crouching tigers.

But the small Taoist temple in front of him and the philistine Taoist priests still disappointed Sun Dan.However, Master Wang is also the head teacher of Quanzhen, after all, one of the two great masters of Taoism. Before seeing him, Sun Dan was still a little in awe.

But the tall middle-aged Taoist priest in front of him still surprised him, if he had glasses.

It is estimated that it is because of the excellent physical exercise that he travels all year round. Wang Zhenren looks quite strong, and his physical strength is not inferior to that of Feng Zhen. Walking on the stairs, the floorboards creaked.

The two walked upstairs while talking.

He has good facial features, a healthy rosy skin, and a beautiful long beard on his chin. If he can take care of it carefully, he will be a beautiful beard. When the wind blows, he will naturally feel like "you are so confident when you use Rejoice".It's a pity that this real Wang is really sloppy, the beautiful beard on the chin is full of oil stains and dirt, all wrapped up in a ball and knotted, it makes people feel numb.

Not only the beard is like this, but his black hair is also messed up, and it is put on his head like a rice cake. If it is not for a boxwood hairpin, he really thinks he is wearing a hat on his head.

As for the Daoist robe on his body, there was no discernible material or color.Compared with the railway man beside him, Wang Zhenren looked like a beggar, not even the slightest bit of immortality.

Unlike the railway man who lowered his voice, Wang Li spoke loudly and with a lot of energy, or maybe he was an open-minded person who talked to others about everything, and he was not afraid of being heard what he said.Hearing the complaints from the Taoist, Wang Li laughed: "Little Scholar Yang is the No. 1 scholar in China, and his friend is naturally an outstanding person. If he is willing to honor Panheng in our Taoist temple for a period of time, he can be regarded as a member of our Baiyun Temple." It's an honor. Maybe this scholar wrote some beautiful articles here, and if it spreads out, it will be a good story about scholars. Such a mind, I am afraid that I will miss the Dao."

The Iron Supervisory Academy was a little ashamed: "Brother in charge taught you the right thing, but if all the scholars in the capital come to our place for free, I'm afraid we won't be able to support our brother here."

Wang Li laughed heartily again: "If there is such a day, when my teaching reputation is booming, how can I worry about such trivial things as firewood, rice, oil and salt. Junior brother, you have no talent in cultivation. Why do you have to worry about such trivial matters as brother? I let you take charge of mundane affairs, but I didn’t expect you to have no vision, lack of structure, and limited achievements in mundane affairs.”

Sun Dan heard a burst of admiration in his heart upstairs, this Wang Li is really not ordinary, he can be a Quanzhen teacher, he is quite grand in both his behavior and vision, and he is a person worth making friends with.In this way, Baiyun Guan came to the right place this time, but I don't know if he is willing to agree to help him that favor, or to be his future ally.Anyway, you have to give it a try.

Wang Zhenren taught the railway man a few more words, and said so directly that the railway man couldn't open his mouth, and then asked: "The man who came was recommended by Xiao Yang, do you believe me?"

Sun Dan heard the railway man hurriedly say: "There is a letter..." At this time, the two had turned into the corner of the corridor entrance, and Sun Dan could not see them.

But Wang Li's voice still came clearly, very penetrating: "Oh, it really is Yang Shen's handwriting, I remember when I visited him the year before last, he was copying Xie Jin's handwriting, look at this hook, this The frame structure of the characters is borrowed from Bachelor Xie. By the way, what is the name of this person?"

While talking, the two turned around from the corner of the stairs, went up to the second floor, and appeared in front of Sun Dan and Chen Rong.

Chen Rong hurriedly saluted: "I've seen the real Wang, I've seen the railway chief."

The Iron Supervisory Academy naturally ignored Wang Xiucai.

Wang Li was holding the letter written by Yang Shen in his hand. The Iron Supervisor pointed to Sun Dan, and introduced, "This was introduced by Yang Xueshi. I don't know the name, but he only said that his surname is Sun."

Hearing this sentence, Wang Li raised his head abruptly, his eyes lit up, he burst into laughter suddenly, walked up to Sun Dan, and said loudly: "Sun Dan and Sun Jingyuan, Wang Daoren, I have seen you. The poor Taoist is traveling around the world, I originally planned to return to Baiyun Temple in two months, but last month, Pindao had a sudden whim and knew that there would be distinguished guests in the temple, so he ended the trip ahead of schedule. Now it’s all right, and I finally met Sun Dacai.”

Hearing Wang Li call out Sun Dan's name, not only the Tie Taoist's expression changed greatly in fright, but even Chen Rong beside Sun Dan was shocked and excited, and couldn't help shouting: "What, brother Sun is Sun Jingyuan?"

The shock of these two people is different. Sun Dan is the most outstanding figure among the younger generation of scholars. There are rumors in the market that Sun Dan will be the successor of Xiao Yang, the new generation of scholar leaders who will succeed Xiao Yang; The Tie Dao people heard that Sun Dan is the hottest celebrity in the capital, the brains of Zhengde, not the emperor's teacher is better than the emperor's teacher.

In the past, they all thought that Sun Dan was so famous that he must be a personable and elegant man with a charming charm, but they never thought that this ordinary-looking young man in front of them was the famous Sun Dan, This is so surprising.

The corners of Sun Dan's mouth curled up slightly, and he cupped his hands: "I've seen the real person Wang, and how did the real person recognize me?"

Wang Li folded the letter, handed it to the Tie Daoist, and said loudly: "What kind of person is Little Bachelor Yang, can his friends be ordinary people? Ordinary people ask him for a pair of calligraphy, although it is worth a fortune. The person who asked him to write such a long letter is also surnamed Sun, and Sun Jingyuan's name is already coming out."

Sun Dan also laughed, and nodded: "It is Sun Dan who has been bothering Baiyun Temple for so long, eating and living for nothing, and reading white books here, which makes real people laugh."

"Talk inside." Wang Li stretched out his hand, made a gesture of invitation, and followed Sun Dan into the room, and said: "The longer Mr. Jingyuan spends here with me, eats, lives, and reads books for free, the more I see in Baiyunguan The more famous you are, the more famous you are. You can’t invite a distinguished guest like you. It’s a great blessing for me to come here. However, I heard from Bachelor Yang that you have a profound knowledge of calligraphy. In this way, you will leave Baiyun When viewing, please leave a pair of ink treasures for me to view as the treasure of Zhenguan, once you enter the cabinet as a minister in the future, the old Taoist can also show it off to others."

Sun Dan was a little embarrassed by what he said: "Sun Dan can write a few words, although it's not very delicate, but it's neat."

"It's too modest. If your handwriting is only neat, the writing of other people in this world can be regarded as graffiti. Don't say anything else. It's better to hit the sun than to choose the day. I can also draw some flowers, birds, insects and fish. In this way, I will draw something Son, you come to inscription." After finishing speaking, he could not help but drag Sun Dan to the desk, spread the paper, and write the pen when it was stained with ink.

But probably because of too much haste, a drop of ink fell on the paper.

"Cough, it's a bad start, let's get another piece of paper." Wang Li yelled in annoyance.

Sun Dan smiled and said, "Don't change it, it would be a pity if you lose such a large piece of fine rice paper, the real person might as well draw a few tadpoles on it with this ink dot."

Wang Li's eyes lit up: "Good idea." Without hesitation, he picked up the pen and drew a tadpole on the black dot.

He had profound attainments in calligraphy and painting, and with this stroke, the tadpole wagged its tail on the paper as if it had come to life, swimming mellowly.

After drawing more than a dozen tadpoles in one go, Wang Li put down the pen: "Jingyuan, it's your turn to inscribe."

Sun Dan did not refuse, and wrote on it with a pen: "The sound of frogs comes from a mountain spring ten miles away."

"Wonderful, in the fragrance of rice flowers, we can hear the sound of frogs. A few tadpoles are nothing at all, and they are not very interesting. But the word Jingyuan endows this painting with a long-lasting charm, which is quite interesting. Part ways."

Both of them clapped their hands and laughed, feeling like they knew each other.

Tie Taoist and Chen Rong had long been intimidated by Sun Dan's fame, and they stood respectfully behind them, not daring to make a sound.

Sun Dan pulled Chen Rong to the chair: "Shu Zhi, sit down and talk, we are both scholars, you and I get along very well these days, we are inseparable, and there is no need to separate you and me."

"This, this..." Seeing that Sun Dan was so careful, Chen Rong was afraid of embarrassing himself, and was filled with admiration and gratitude in his heart, but he didn't know what to say.Sitting next to Sun Dan, he felt his mouth was dry, his heart was beating non-stop, and he couldn't help saying: Sun Jingyuan is my friend, Sun Jingyuan is my friend... Chen Rong, what can he do? Can get his advice!

"Let's all sit down and talk." Wang Li also sat down, and asked the Iron Supervisor to serve tea to Sun Dan.

Sun Dan took the teacup and asked the Taoist with a smile: "Taoist, if you ask me to paint that mural now, is it 20 taels of silver?"

The Iron Superintendent was embarrassed: "If you ask for money in front of Mr. Jingyuan, won't that pollute Mr. Jingyuan's ears?"

"Mural?" Wang Li felt very strange, and hurriedly asked what was going on.

After knowing the ins and outs of the matter, Wang Zhenren said: "Jingyuan is really, she actually teased my Junior Brother Tie, and it is another elegant thing to spread the word. By the way, I read the letter from Young Scholar Yang saying that you came to Baiyun Guan is here to read the Daoist Canon, and I don’t know how Mr. Jingyuan has read in the past ten days, and what do you think?”

Sun Dan was already overwhelmed by the vast Taoist classics, and listened to Wang Li's question.Xin Dao, Wang Li is a master of learning, with him here, it is time to ask for advice.

So, he said: "Don't be afraid of real people's jokes, you have too many Taoist scriptures here, it's too much to read. Sun Dan has read so many heavenly books, but he can't get in through the door, ashamed, ashamed."

Wang Li stroked his beard, which was as dirty as rags, and said, "Danjing Daozang has its own system. Mr. Jingyuan has never touched it before, so it's normal if he can't understand it. Besides, with so many books, if you want to read them one by one For anyone, it would be impossible to finish reading it in a lifetime. Even if you are a poor Taoist, you have only read a small part of it. If you really want to understand and understand the Dao Cang, you should generally start with the version catalog, and you should look for "Abstracts of Dao Zang" Take a look, or start with "Yunji Qizhu" first, and then touch Taoism after you have some knowledge. The order of learning Taoism is also very important. It depends on the aspect of Taoism, inner alchemy? Fulu? Outer alchemy? Or some other category, and then look for it. After all, the Daoist collection in my library is a collection of Taoist classics, so there is no need to read them all."

Wang Li talked for a long time, then covered his mouth and smiled: "In the eyes of others, Sun Jingyuan is the leader of the younger generation of scholars, but once he learned the Tao, he couldn't get in. People who don't know the truth probably don't know the truth. Don’t be surprised. In fact, if you are groping like you, even Yang Shen, or even a scholar of Xie University a hundred years ago, would be confused. You are all great Confucianists in the world, but you have no practice experience. You have no experience in Taoist practice, no Master’s guidance, no matter how many Daoist books are placed in front of you, it’s useless to read. Confucianism’s interpretation of Daoism is useless except for crooked criticism, misinterpretation, and attachment.”

Sun Dan suddenly realized: "Sun Dan has been taught." Indeed, the fact is just like what Wang Li said, without expert guidance, and by groping on his own, he doesn't even know what is written in it.Besides, there are so many Taoist scriptures in one book, it can be said to cover everything.As far as he knows, there are hundreds of volumes of Dao Cangquan edited and published by the Taoist Association of later generations, and they cost more than 1 yuan.

So, Sun Dan calmed down and humbly asked Wang Li for some knowledge. Even if he didn't understand, it would be good to gain some knowledge. When he met the future leader Jiajing in the future, he would have a little more common language.

Wang Li is a good teacher. From his mouth, those profound Taoist classics are gradually explained by him in a clear and clear way, and they are easy to understand.

Chen Rong didn't have much interest in Taoism, but after listening to it for a long time, he also listened to it, and he was fascinated by it.

Time passed by little by little, and soon it was night.After eating, he lit the candles and talked for a long time, Wang Li suddenly turned his head to Chen Rong and Tie Jianyuan and said, "Junior Brother Tie, it's late at night, take Mr. Chen back to the room to rest, and I will talk to Jingyuan again." Sir talk."

Chen Rong was very reluctant, and said, "Why are you leaving now? I'm not tired yet, and I still want to hear about it."

Sun Dan wanted to get rid of Chen Rong a long time ago, and deliberately bluffed: "Brother Shu Zhi, next, Zhenren Wang is probably going to talk about practical cultivation. This is the secret of the truth."

Chen Rong suddenly realized: "Then... I will leave. Mr. Jingyuan, I will come over tomorrow to ask you about articles."

"Okay, let's learn from each other." Sun Dan nodded with a smile.

Wait for the railway man and Chen Rong to leave.

It was already pitch black outside, and in the small room, only a little candle light flickered gently.

Wang Li suddenly said in a deep voice: "Mr. Jingyuan, there is no one else here. I don't think you will come to me for no reason, talk about business."

Sun Dan: "I don't know if the chief is free recently, please deliver a letter for me."

Wang Li: "Who?"

"The future emperor."

Wang Li pondered for a moment: "Pindao is free at any time, but can't Mr. Sun go to see King Xing by himself? I heard that he has already arrived in Dezhou, and if he rushes over now, he should be able to see him before the fleet enters the capital. Mr. Conglong is a hero, can't we still see him?"

Sun Dan smiled wryly and shrugged his shoulders: "If I can see King Xing, I won't have to bother Daoist Wang anymore. Sun Dan is just a young scholar now, without official status. The fleet of King Xing is all sent by the court to meet him." Ministers, I can't get close at all. Sun Dan heard that there was an alchemist in Prince Xing's mansion who used to be your Quanzhen person. King Xing was obsessed with immortal arts, and the Taoist priest came to the door in person, so he should be able to see the prince."

"Send a letter, it's a trivial matter. However, even if Mr. Sun can't see King Xing, he can still entrust other officials to bring letters to the prince! Why did you find me in the poor way again? What's wrong with your letter? Do you need to be so secretive about such an important matter?" Wang Li had a playful smile on his lips.

"Whatever is written in my letter, as long as the Taoist leader nods, he will naturally know. It is too important to pass through the officials of the court." Sun said lightly: "I just want to ask a long question, why is Quanzhen so in decline now? , Taoist Priest, as the head teacher of Quanzhen, do you want to make your Quanzhen flourish?"

Wang Li smiled wryly: "It's easier said than done to carry forward. Mr. Jingyuan also knew that Emperor Zhengde believed in Buddhism when he was in power, and he didn't think much of my Taoism. What's good at the top will follow the example of Yan Yan at the bottom. , In this way, the great Buddhist temple among the people is naturally very popular, and my Quanzhen has gradually declined. Wang Li is incompetent, and he has been running among the court dignitaries all year round, but has gained nothing, and he is ashamed of the real Changchun."

Sun Dan: "What if I have a way to make Quanzhen the number one religion in the world and be enshrined by the royal family for generations?"

A bright light flashed in Wang Li's eyes, and his crystal eyes fell on Sun Dan, but he was speechless for a long time.

Sun Dan: "As far as I know, King Xing is a master of Taoism."

Wang Li: "But there is one thing. King Xing learned Fang Xianshu. He likes to take pills to feed his energy. He wants to live forever. The elixir is a three-point poison, and long-term use will cause great damage to the body. Historically, relying on The kings who took the outer elixir to seek longevity did not know who they were, but which one finally lived forever, and many emperors died suddenly because of overdose. Companion to the king is like companion to a tiger. Once something happens, it will be the disaster of extermination of the religion. This is also when the Changchun Master went to see Genghis Khan, when he was asked about the way of longevity, he only replied that he could live a long life with a clean heart and few desires and less killing, but he dared not say anything else. Otherwise , with the brutal nature of the Mongols, a mistake, I am completely gone from the world.”

Sun Dan smiled: "Empty talk of metaphysics, you will naturally not be able to impress the king, for your Quanzhen prosperity, necessary means are still needed."

Wang Li shook his head: "Although I am an old man, I don't want to carry forward my true self all the time, but using this method is the way to death. I can't do it, and I dare not do it."

Sun Dan laughed loudly: "Really Wang is indeed a master of Taoism, Sun Dan didn't come in vain this time. I don't want you to offer fairy prescriptions and use pills to confuse the king. I heard people say that you are all real medicinal food That’s right, if you can make some tonics and use them as fairy prescriptions, not only will it not kill you, but it will also have the effect of strengthening your body, wouldn’t it be beautiful.”

Wang Li stroked his beard: "It's a good idea. If you don't cultivate morality, it's nonsense to want to live forever by relying on elixir alone. There is no hope for ordinary people to live forever, but it is possible to prolong life. A big category. What Mr. Jingyuan said made Wang Limao suddenly realize." After speaking, he stood up and gave Sun Dan a deep bow.

Sun Dan hastily replied: "How should I put it, the real person promised me."

"Is it okay if you don't agree?" Wang Li smiled bitterly: "Even if I really don't go to see His Majesty, I'm afraid that other comrades such as Longhu Mountain and Wudang Mountain will not be willing to be lonely. This time I traveled around the world, I heard people say Shaoyuan Festival I have already received the invitation from King Xing, that is a generous family of alchemists! This time, if you can take the opportunity of delivering the letter to serve His Majesty, it will be of great benefit to my teaching. If so, I really have to thank Mr. Jingyuan. In the future, if I Quanzhen can reproduce the heyday of the Song Dynasty, if Mr. Jingyuan has something for me to teach, feel free to speak."

Sun Dan was overjoyed and said a few polite words.

Only then did Wang Li ask: "Mr. Jingyuan, bring the letter, I'm heading towards Dezhou overnight."

"There is no letter." Sun Dan smiled, just one sentence.

Wang Li hurriedly held his breath, and said solemnly: "Mr. Jingyuan, please speak."

Sun Dan thought for a while, and said: "When you met King Xing, you said: the chief ministers of the cabinet discussed that when His Highness enters the palace, he should enter through Dong'an Gate and live in Wenhua Palace temporarily."

Although Wang Li is an expert outside the world, when he heard this sentence, his face turned pale with shock.He walks among the dignitaries and dignitaries all the year round, spends some incense money, has never experienced any kind of scene, his vision is naturally very high, and he knows the power of it: "Just this sentence, King Ruoxing asked Mr. Pindao Jingyuan how to deal with it , how should I answer?"

Sun Dan said: "Just tell King Xing to tell all the officials that he is going to go through Daming Gate and enter Fengtian Palace."

"What if the officials don't agree?"

"Go back to Anlu." Sun Danzhen said.

"Ah, isn't this too..." Wang Li took a deep breath, with slight sweat on his forehead.

Sun Dan said: "Yes, that's it. When you see His Highness, you say that the common people need a strong emperor, and the Ming Dynasty needs a strong emperor. The destiny is in Anlu. Your Highness is here to be an emperor, not someone's son."

"Okay, I'll go right away." Wang Li also knew that this was a great opportunity to revitalize Quanzhen, since Sun Dan could tell him all these secret things, he naturally had a back hand.If he agrees to this matter, he has to agree, and if he doesn't agree, he has to agree.Otherwise, not only will the great opportunity be missed, but also a future dignitary will be offended.No matter what, he, Daoist Wang, will gamble on this one.

For Quanzhen, or for Patriarch Qiu's orthodoxy.

"Wait." Sun Dan called Wang Li again.

Wang Li: "Mr. Jingyuan, what else can I say?"

"Can you take a shower and change into a new Taoist robe?"

Wang Li laughed loudly: "Yes, Lao Dao's appearance is really not good enough, so don't be treated as a beggar."

"Also, can real people know magic?"

"Magic... By the way, are you talking about fairy art?" Wang Li pondered for a while, then nodded: "Although I only seek the Tao, I only cultivate my life, and I don't pursue supernatural powers. But after walking in the rivers and lakes for so many years, I will also know how to use it." A few little fairy tricks."

As he spoke, he waved his sleeves, and a puff of smoke gushed out.Strange to say, this thick smoke was as white as milk, but it did not condense.

The good Wang Li let out a long breath, drank sharply, and grabbed the white smoke with his right hand.The thick smoke disappeared, but he saw a yellow Taoist talisman in his hand: "This is a magical talisman bestowed by Emperor Xuanwu. After it is burnt to ashes, take it with water, and it can increase your lifespan by one year."

Sun Dan applauded again and again, "Good work, the real man's hands are really beautiful, go quickly."

The ceremony is about to begin, and now it's time for Sun Dan to choose a team.In any case, he was the first to stand in line, a few months earlier than Zhang Cong later.

This is also the foresight of a modern person, and it would be a pity not to use it.

It's just that the matter of great etiquette has affected scholars all over the world. If I stand too blatantly on the emperor's side, I am afraid that my reputation will be stink, and I will talk about being a leader of scholars in the future.Naturally, this matter should be done quietly, to please both sides, so as to be simple in the emperor's heart, and to gain a good reputation among scholars.

Therefore, this matter cannot go through the officials of the DPRK and China.After much deliberation, only Quanzhen is suitable to run errands for herself.Besides, if Wang Li gains the emperor's trust in the future, it would be a good thing to have him beside Jiajing talking good things about his grandson all day long.

The grand ceremony involves too much to go into this muddy water, but even if it is soy sauce, it should have some technical content.

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PS: I was surprised to find that today is already October 26th, and I am one year older.

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(End of this chapter)