Inside the sutra hall, green smoke lingered.
There is an incense burner on the table next to it, burning three sticks of incense, which not only have the effect of calming the mind, but also for timing. Shi Yunlai was at the top, holding the scroll in his hand, looking at the five hundred and twenty-eight disciples below from time to time, but he was the invigilator.
This scripture hall is extremely spacious, with more than 500 wooden desks lined up, there is still room left. He He sat in the middle. After the test papers were handed out, he scanned through the questions first.
She was not in a hurry, dipped in some water and slowly grinded the ink, and only picked up the brush to answer after she was completely calm.
Wang Chongyang's Quanzhen Sect advocates the integration of the three religions. In addition to internal cultivation methods, he also dabbles in Confucian classics, calligraphy, poetry, etc., and has the style of a literati.
In fact, the same is true for Zhengyi. The ancient Taoist priests had high literary attainments and left many articles and poems. Think about it, if you can't even explain your own orthodox theory clearly, if you can't write a book, how can it be passed on to the world
Therefore, when all the temples recruited disciples, calligraphy was unanimously included in the curriculum. After more than two years of study, the strength of character is not enough, and the handwriting is correct and clear.
"The vast catastrophe, I don't know how long the years are, but the long-term relationship with the heaven and the earth is the same as the verification of the form. However, there is such a test of the principle of form refinement and the opportunity of good fortune. Can you hear it?"
When He He saw the topic, he passed it in his mind and wrote:
"Above the heart is the nine heavens, and below the heart is the nine earths. From the kidney to the heart, eight inches and four points. From the heart to the first ring of the Chonglou, eight inches and four points... One breath, one breath, the true energy of heaven, earth, and man." To and fro in front of the twelfth floor."
This is the first question, from "Zhong Lu Chuan Dao Ji", which explains various theories in the form of one question and one answer. She is studying in the meditation, the scriptures and meanings are a very important subject, she has been exposed to dozens of Taoist scriptures at a young age, and she has read through several volumes, which is quite good.
At the same time, in the main hall of the Taoist Academy, Long Qiu, Lu Yuanqing and others were also discussing this test paper.
To be honest, she was very surprised. The Taoist training system is too comprehensive, and it is basically shaped towards an ideal image of a perfect Taoist priest.
He can speak the scriptures well, read the history well, grasp the text well, fight well, and more importantly, pretend to be aggressive.
Lu Yuanqing and the others thought it was normal, because that's how they came here. Of course, the exercises were not complete at that time, and there were some things that I could not learn even if I wanted to.
This kind of mentality is a bit like the current parents. I lived through hardships and had nothing, so when it comes to the next generation, I must make up for the shortcomings.
In comparison, Phoenix Mountain is like a wilderness.
Except for Xiaozhai, no one understands the meaning of Daoist scriptures, but they will talk about the meanings related to their own exercises. You asked Old Gu to kill others, but you asked him to recite a piece of "Three Nine Plain Words and Jade Essence True Art", you really played him to death.
But this is also beneficial. What they teach is their own experience. They have mastered the core content, and one method can master all methods. This is not an imperial examination. Why memorize so many books
"when!"
Long Qiu sat for a long time, and suddenly heard a clear and clear sound of knocking a chime. Lu Yuanqing got up slowly and said, "It's time, we'll excuse you first."
"It's up to you." She also stood up and returned the salute.
As he said that, Lu Yuanqing led several people into the scripture hall to judge the papers, and the disciples came out with a whoosh, and were led to the practice field again.
Unlike Phoenix Mountain, the Taoist Temple is open to the public and is very closed. It was said to be watching the ceremony, but in fact it was only Long Qiu, plus government personnel, which seemed very deserted.
But at this moment, Long Qiu had nothing to do, so he was accompanied by two secular Taoists and wandered around the practice field.
The disciples were all waiting inside, the juicy and delicious radish heads sat on the ground, ouch, I really want to pull them out. Long Qiu stood not far away, watching for a moment, suddenly his eyes lit up, and he waved his hand.
"Sister Qiu!"
He He's eyes widened and she almost wanted to stand up, but the reserve of the ten-year-old cadre kept her sitting upright. The little girl was so excited that she hadn't seen her for almost three or four years.
Back then, she was in the shack village on Hongmei Street, suffering from severe heat and frequent fevers. Long Qiu came over to apply medicine from time to time, and helped a lot. Later, the villagers collectively moved to the new building, and He He also went to school, so they gradually lost contact.
In Long Qiu's mind, the other party was just a poor and lovely child, and he helped out as much as he could. Now that she has entered the Daoist sect, she is quite happy.
In He He's heart, the other party is a gentle and kind big sister. She didn't know about Phoenix Mountain at first, but only after entering the Taoist sect did she realize, wow, it turns out that Sister Qiu is so powerful. But she didn't regret it either, as soon as she enters the Taoist sect, she is a disciple, so just go on.
"..."
The two looked at each other, both full of surprise and joy of meeting old friends, without any mixed thoughts.
come on!
Knowing that she couldn't speak, Long Qiu made a gesture, and He He nodded vigorously and grinned.
"Lin Junlong!"
"Autumn is as white as white!"
"Shen Tang!"
More than 500 disciples from thirty-four provinces were called to take the exam one by one, and those who were not called waited in place, anxious. Every temple has so-called genius disciples, who are used to this kind of status and attention, but when they come to the Taoist temple, MMP, there are so many geniuses!
He He clenched his small fists and hid them in his wide sleeves, trembling slightly. After an unknown amount of time, I finally heard a voice: "He He!"
"exist!"
She got up quickly, not too fast, and walked into the inner hall step by step. There were two people sitting inside, one was stern and the other was jumpy, their eyes were fixed on him, but they didn't say a word.
She stabilized her mind, saluted generously, and said: "He He under the gate of Taiqing Palace, I have seen two Taoist priests."
"..."
Bai Yunsheng and Chao Kongtu sized him up for a moment, then they couldn't help but nodded secretly. As expected, they were the most recommended disciples of the Taiqing Palace, with good aptitude.
"How long have you been a beginner?" Bai Yunsheng asked.
"Two years and eight months."
"Can you learn physical skills?" Chao Kongtu asked.
"Learned."
"Choose what you are best at acting."
"The disciple is good at the Eight Immortals Sword, please ask for a sword handle."
"Oh? Pick it up next to you."
Bai Yunsheng became interested. Before that, he practiced boxing, palm, and occasionally swordsmanship, but he was also relatively old. This child is only ten years old, and he is actually good at swordsmanship, so I have to observe it myself.
He He took a look, and pulled out a shorter green steel sword from the weapon rack next to it. It was obviously specially made to take care of young children.
"Closer!"
She drew her sword out of its sheath, turned her right hand back, and stood up with the tip of the sword facing upwards. Immediately afterwards, the small body turned around like a butterfly, brushing, flashing blue light, and the light was cold and bitter.
As the name suggests, the Eight Immortals Sword is to take the movements and postures of the eight immortals and embody swordsmanship. There are eight frames in total, commonly known as the eight frames, which are the best basic body training techniques.
He He used the softness to guide the hard, used the slow to change the fast, used the soft to overcome the hard, and used the hard to defeat the enemy, really like flowing clouds and flowing water, chic and elegant.
The more Bai Yunsheng looked at it, the more surprised he was. The child is young and lacks strength, so he can't exert his full power, but the law has been preserved, and every move is solid and rigorous. Obviously, his internal energy is also very solid.
What a seedling!
"call!"
On the other side, He He couldn't help panting slightly after finishing his swordplay all the way, and only heard Chao Kongtu say: "Okay, you go to rest first."
"The result will be announced tomorrow, we'll wait for it." Bai Yun added a special sentence in case she was worried.
"Disciple leave!"
He He came out with a bow and followed the secular Taoist down to the mountainside. There is a newly built large dormitory here, she entered the room, and after a while, Xu Ziying also came back. The two communicated with each other, and they both played normally, but they didn't comment, so they couldn't guess one or two.
The assessment of more than 500 people came into the night before they knew it. At around eight o'clock, Lu Yuanqing announced that the assessment was over, and everyone had a sleepless night.
Long Qiu fulfilled his duties as a guest at the ceremony very well, not too much to do, not too much to talk about, just eating melons and watching the show in peace.
In the blink of an eye, the next day, the big bell of the Taoist temple rang seventy-two times, and all the personnel attended. Thirty-five friends put on Taoist robes and robes worn on formal occasions, and the sound of Taoist music was ethereal.
Some people even released spirit beasts to add to the fun. For a while, it was really like a green luan dancing in the air, and the beasts congratulating, it was like a fairy.
"Ninety-six people remain in the Lower Court, Xu Ziying from the Taiqing Palace, Qiu Rubai from the Penglai Palace, Shentang from the Qingyang Palace..."
"Twelve people stayed in the upper court, Laojun Donglin Siyi, Crispy Mash Guan Feiqin, Taiqing Palace He He... a total of 108 people... a ceremony!"
Five hundred and twenty-eight, one hundred and eight are taken, and only the above two are selected for the Taiqing Palace. When Long Qiu heard about the poor admission rate, the two sides really had different ideas. She had seen many children who she thought were good, but they were not even selected for the House of Commons.
To enter the Lower Court, qualifications, scriptures, internal qi, and physical skills need to reach a very high level. Not to mention the House of Lords, they are the main characters in the book.
Tut tut!
Xiaoqiu shook her head. It seems that the Taoist Academy will be the Twelve Golden Immortals. Compared with the six hundred people in Fenghuang Mountain, which one is better
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December, the end of the year.
On the streets of Yangcheng, a couple came out of the shopping mall in a tight embrace, and trotted all the way to Jinjiang Inn one stop away. It's not that they deliberately abused the dog, but that the weather is so fucking cold!
"Please, this is Yangcheng, why does it look like the Northeast?"
"That's right, the most annoying thing is that there is no heating!"
The two of them were whispering, and they were about to enter the hotel. The girl suddenly felt a chill on the tip of her nose, and subconsciously looked up at the sky. I saw white snowflakes falling one after another, and it was actually snowing!
"Wow!"
The young man obviously didn't have the habit of reading the weather forecast, so he immediately became interested and stood in front of the hotel to take various pictures. After the girl has polished her skin and exposed herself to the public, she immediately posts it on Weibo, Moments, and Space, the three major flirting platforms.
"Hahaha, it's snowing in Yangcheng, Mama, I finally have a complete childhood!"
As expected, netizens always have inexplicable enthusiasm and comparison psychology for these things. After a while, someone hard anal:
"What is Yangcheng? Do you know where I am? The coordinates are Ludao, Fujian Province. Damn, it's been a long time since I saw it. It's snowing on Ludao! No, no, no, I'm going to make a snowman and store it in the refrigerator. I will tell my grandson later that this is Grandpa made a snowman in 2018!"
This one just caused a lot of complaints, but another one came:
"What is Ludao? I said that I am afraid, and it is snowing in Qiongzhou!"