Seeing that Yan Wushi treats Shen Qiao so intimately, Ruru can't help but smile knowingly. She has been with Shen Qiao for many days and admires his character and words and deeds. Naturally, she also hopes that the master can treat him well, but she doesn't know that Shen Qiao is a candied fruit. It was very difficult, his stomach was rolling, and he wished he could spit it out and give it back to Yan Wushi, but this was not in line with Shen Qiao's behavior, so he finally had to swallow it, only to feel that today's medicine is more bitter than before, and the candied fruit is all over it. No use.
Yan Wushi looked at him with a smile on his cheeks, and saw that the other party was about to turn his face, and then slowly said: "Today I entered the palace to see Emperor Zhou, and he asked me to convey that he wanted to see you."
Shen Qiao was stunned for a moment, but his attention was really diverted: "See me?"
Yan Wushi: "Tomorrow morning, I will bring you into the palace, and he will see you when you meet Mo Chen after the court meeting."
Shen Qiao: "I'm just a little countryman now. Does Sect Master Yan know why Emperor Zhou wants to see me?"
Yan Wushi: "Guess."
Shen Qiao: "..."
He knew that the other party had a bad personality and would not give the answer easily, so he really thought about it.
"I only went to the Su Mansion to celebrate my birthday today. It is impossible for Emperor Zhou to know that I was fighting with Duan Wenyang so quickly, so it must not be because of this matter, but because of Xuandu Mountain? Because Yu Ai was invited by the Eastern Turks to preach. What? Although Beizhou and Turks are allied and married, they are secretly guarding against each other and have never really communicated with each other. What does Emperor Zhou want me to do?"
"Smart!" Yan Wushi gave a high five, "Look, even if I don't say it, can't you guess it by yourself?"
Shen Qiao frowned: "Then what exactly does Emperor Zhou want me to do?"
Yan Wushi: "You will know when you go tomorrow. I want you to do something else."
Shen Qiao shook his head: "I can't do anything about hurting the world."
"What are you thinking?" Yan Wushi chuckled, his fingers brushed his side face, and finally landed directly on Shen Qiao's lips.
The latter couldn't dodge in time, and his lips were rubbed, and a trace of blood appeared.
Yan Wushi said: "Xuandu Mountain prospered in Qin and Han Dynasties. I heard that the first generation of Xuandu Mountain's head teacher was a Taoist priest who was born in Youfang. He was especially good at listening to the sound and breaking his life. Even Xu Fu once worshipped under his door."
Shen Qiao said with a smile: "Everyone loves to spread rumors, whether the first ancestor of Xuandu Mountain is related to the female Tinghou, I don't know, but fortune-telling is a must-have skill in Taoism. , but it is not unusual to say it. The sound comes from the body. Whether a person's body is good or bad can be heard from the sound. For example, when the lungs are full of fire, the sound is as dull as a bellows. As long as you understand some martial arts and medical principles, It's not hard to identify."
When he said this, Yan Wushi knew that Shen Qiao must have studied this Dao: "I want you to listen to Yu Wenyong's voice."
Shen Qiao frowned: "The inner palace of the Zhou Dynasty has no shortage of rejuvenating sages, and the first thing in medical theory is to look at it and ask for it. If Zhou Di is ill, wouldn't so many doctors be able to find out? "
Yan Wushi: "Yu Wenyong saw Yu Wenyong being poisoned to death by the imperial doctor who was bought by Yuwen Hu in his early years. Since then, he has tabooed the doctor and was reluctant to call the imperial doctor to see a doctor. There is damage, I have some judgment in my heart, but I still need you to listen."
Shen Qiao thought for a while, then nodded lightly: "That's fine."
Yan Wushi smiled brightly: "My Ah Qiao is really the best."
Shen Qiao was expressionless.
Yan Wushi: "I have a gift for you."
He clapped his hands, and someone came in from outside the house: "What's your command?"
Yan Wushi: "Go and get the sword box I put in the study."
The maid responded with a sound, and quickly brought the sword box to her hands.
Yan Wushi took it and rubbed it a few times, smiled slightly, and put the sword box in Shen Qiao's arms.
Shen Qiao was a little puzzled at first, and groped to open the lock on the sword box. When his fingers touched the sword in the sword box, he couldn't help but be overjoyed: "The mountains and rivers are the same sad sword?"
"Do you like it?" Yan Wushi said with a smile.
"Thank you Sect Master Yan for taking good care of you." After Shen Qiao woke up from the cliff, Shanhe Tongbeijian was no longer by his side. At that time, he had asked about Yu Shengyan, but the other party's words were unclear, so Shen Qiao did not ask again, after all, the sword may not fall. In the hands of Yan Wushi, it is also possible that he lost it when he fell off the cliff. Even in the hands of Yan Wushi, with his strength at that time, he would not be able to use this sword again.
But how can you be unhappy in your heart when you get it back? This sword was given by the master when he was seven years old, and he has never left his body for a moment. People are in the sword, and the meaning to Shen Qiao cannot be encompassed by a single sword. The color is obvious, and the complexion seems to be because the cage is covered with a layer of radiance and brilliance, as straight as a jade man carved from white jade.
There is no one in the world who doesn't like beautiful women, and Yan Wushi is no exception. Although he doesn't pity Xiangxiangxiyu, he doesn't prevent him from seeing Hunting Xinxi, so he starts flirting directly.
"One more laugh."
Shen Qiao: "..."
Seeing that he directly suppressed his smile and even pursed his lips, Yan Wushi had no choice but to withdraw his hand regretfully: "Ah Qiao, who are you showing a debt face to you? I will return to Zhao, how can you thank me?"
Shen Qiao has also learned to be cunning now: "Sect Master Yan returned the mountains and rivers to me with the sword of sorrow, isn't it because I promised to enter the palace with you to see the Zhou Emperor?"
Yan Wushi smiled and said indulgently: "Okay, what you say is what you say."
Shen Qiao ignored his convulsions, and suddenly said: "My roots are damaged, even if there is a fragment of Zhu Yangce, as you said, it is extremely difficult to restore the previous level, but I don't want to ruin the Tao and go into the devil, you If you want to train me to be your opponent, I am afraid that in ten or eight years, I may not see the results. If Sect Master Yan allows me, I hope I can leave the Zhou Kingdom after the meeting."
Yan Wushi didn't take it seriously: "Where can you go after you leave the Zhou Kingdom? Without my protection, with your current situation, as long as there is a group of people fighting, you can only be slaughtered by others."
Shen Qiao said: "There are thousands of ways to practice in the world, but in the final analysis there are only two ways, the way of being born and the way of entering the world. Since you want to enter the world, you should experience the many hardships of the six desires and the world before you can obtain the Dao. Although I am not good now, but thinking about it Fazi, you can always protect yourself, if you always take shelter of Sect Master Yan, how is it different from being on Mount Xuandu?"
This is the expression, obviously he has fallen to the bottom of the mud, and his body is covered with dust. Anyone can step on it, but he still has to struggle to get up, and then walk up step by step, betrayed by relatives and friends, and retaliate with revenge. won't take it to heart.
It's really... I can't help but want to step on it again to see how far he can endure before he collapses
Wouldn't this face look better when it was full of tears and begging
Yan Wushi said with a smile: "If you want to leave, this seat will naturally not stop you, but I suggest you take it easy. During this period of time, Zhou Chen formed an alliance, and the Linchuan Academy escorted Chen Shi to come here. Now Emperor Zhou wants to return to the alliance book. , and also send envoys over, he is afraid that Qi State will interfere with it, and let Huanyuezong escort him for a journey, this matter was originally left to Bianyanmei, but I plan to go there myself, because I want to meet Ruyan Kehui for a while."
"The leader of the Confucian sect, the top three masters in the world, fight against this seat, don't you want to see it with your own eyes?"
No matter how detached Shen Qiao was, it was impossible to resist such a temptation. As expected, his expression changed slightly: "Sect Master Yan has already submitted a battle post to Palace Master Ruyan?"
"Why do you need a battle post?" Yan Wushi said, "A Qiao, if you are not combative yourself, why would you think other people are the same as you? Ru Yan Kehui knew that I was going to Jiangnan, so why didn't you do everything possible to meet with me? On the one hand? If I can become a defeated general, his reputation will not only increase a little bit. If I lose, the reputation of the Huanyue Sect will be damaged, and the forces in Beizhou will also be affected. If there is no Huanyue Sect, those who want to take the opportunity Whether it’s someone who grabs the rich and noble, or someone who wants to overthrow me and gain Yu Wenyong’s trust, there’s a chance to take advantage of it, such a good deal with huge profits, I don’t know how many people are ready to do it!”
Shen Qiao thought about it too. Although he did not agree with Yan Wushi's style of behavior, he admired his martial arts accomplishments, and immediately said with fascination: "The confrontation between the two great masters in the world is so exciting, in the arena, anyone can do it. If I want to take a look, if the world knows the news in advance, I am afraid that even in the deep mountains and forests, it will be blocked by people who are vying to watch the battle."
Yan Wushi just said: "Oh, just like when you lost the battle with Kunye at Banbu Peak, the whole world immediately knew that you were embarrassed."
This person was really mean, and Shen Qiao immediately shut up.
Yan Wushi laughed: "This idea is not bad, Confucianism has always liked long lectures to teach others, I have always been very annoying with Ru Yan Kehui's mouth, if you can defeat him in front of everyone's eyes, force him to swear in public, and from now on shut up, I'm afraid it will be more uncomfortable than killing him!"
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Early in the morning the next day, Shen Qiao followed Yan Wushi into the palace.
Considering the inconvenience of his eyes, Emperor Zhou also specially sent a carriage to pick him up, let him enter the palace without stopping, and drive directly to the outside of the Qian'an Hall, eliminating the need for a journey from the palace gate to the main hall.
In fact, after the Han Dynasty, after the turbulent times of the Three Kingdoms and the reunification of the Jin Dynasty, war broke out again, and the capital had to be moved to the southeast of Anhui. Since then, it has been a troubled time of sixteen countries for more than 100 years. Without a unified dynasty, the rulers have no human and financial resources. Build large palaces, because no one knows when their country will be attacked. Kings who have made a difference will choose to invest their human and financial resources into the war to grab more land wealth, like the emperors of the Northern Zhou Dynasty did. Yes, because the scale of the Northern Zhou Palace was not large, it was completely incomparable with those of the Weiyang Palace Changle Palace in the Han Dynasty.
Today's Zhou Di Yuwenyong's reputation is somewhat polarized. He lives a simple life and cares about the people, but at the same time, he is suspicious of temperament and strict under the emperor. Especially after he came to power, he banned Buddhism and banned Taoism. Later, he was not even close to Confucianism and turned to support. The Legalists, who have gradually declined since the fight against Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, also relied on the Huanyue Sect to consolidate their power and authority, so they were often criticized. Different, even more damage than reputation.
So when Yu Wenyong graciously summoned him and asked, "I heard that Mr. has been living in the folk during this time, he has suffered a lot, and he must have seen a lot of people's livelihood suffering. I don't know how the folks evaluate me?" Qiao hesitated for a while, but still told the truth: "There is respect, and there is criticism."
Yu Wenyong laughed: "What do you respect, what do you criticize?"
Shen Qiao: "Respecters respect His Majesty's advocacy of simplicity, do not do anything extravagant, and clean up officials; critics criticize His Majesty for destroying Buddhism and Taoism, treating people harshly, and promoting military affairs."
Yu Wenyong: "Master is the head teacher of Xuandu Mountain. I forbid Buddhism and Taoism, and I am also an enemy of Master. Don't Master hate me?"
His questions came one after another, and they seemed to be aggressive. Yan Wushi looked on with a cold eye, but he had no intention of helping to clear the siege.
Shen Qiao said: "Dare to ask Your Majesty why the Buddha banned the Dao?"
Yu Wenyong: "People are superstitious in Buddhism and donate their remaining wealth in their households, instead of producing, hoping to get everything in the next life. Buddhists wantonly condense and donate gold fields, bring farmers into the name of Buddhism, evade taxes, and dispose of the land that comes out of the fields. Grain is owned by oneself, and if things go on like this, the imperial court will have no grains, and Buddhism will continue to sit on the throne, with no discipline, and eventually become the source of turmoil.
Since ancient times, China has always had more kingly power than religious power. When any religion is large enough to threaten its rule, it is the beginning of the regime's destruction of prohibition. For future troubles, Buddhism and Taoism are directly banned.
As for Confucianism, Yu Wenyong originally stipulated that among the three religions, the Confucian school came first, but he personally invited Ru Yan Kehui to give lectures in Chang'an, but was declined by the other party. Yu Wenyong got angry and even banned the Confucian school. , As a result, it is natural to offend the three families.
After Yu Wenyong finished speaking, he looked at Shen Qiao and said, "As a member of the Taoist sect, you must also think that I have done something wrong?"
Shen Qiao: "The Tao is like water. Water is good for all things without fighting. The Tao is natural, and the light is the same as the dust. Those who conform to the principles of nature and human feelings are the Tao."
The implication is that those Taoists who harm others and benefit themselves are at best only Taoist scum, and they cannot represent Taoism.
Seeing him without hesitation, his stance is clear, and unlike the previous Taoists who spoke good things about the forbidden sect, Yu Wenyong couldn't help but stretch his color and said with a joyful smile: "I have heard the name of Xuandu Mountain for a long time, and today I have a chance to meet Mr. If it really lives up to its reputation, I always listen to those people saying good things about Buddhism and Taoism all day long, and I should let them also listen to the words of the master! What I destroy has never been the real Tao, but those who use the name of immortals to sway and deceive. The people who are not good for the country and the people, it would be better to perish sooner rather than later!"
Between the words, there is a lot of murderousness.
Shen Qiao's words are not easy to answer. Although he is not such a Taoist priest who collects money and farmland, he is also a Taoist person after all, so he can't stand up for Yu Wenyong's words of destroying Taoism.
Yu Wenyong didn't intend to hear any flattering words from him. He looked at Shen Qiao, who was sitting at the bottom left, and his tone changed to a softer tone: "I met Mr. Ji, rebuild the Taoist gate, what do you think, Mr.
Shen Qiao: "What your majesty is referring to, I don't quite understand it, please clarify."
Yu Wenyong is resolute and straightforward, and he is not a person who likes to go around in circles: "I have heard Master Yan say that when you were on Banbu Peak, you would have been defeated by someone else's tricks, and since this is the case, Xuandu Zi Palace has nothing to do with it. If you are qualified to abolish your position as headmaster, you will not keep anyone here, you will have a place to keep others. Since you can’t stay in Xuandu Mountain, you might as well rebuild the Taoist line of Xuandu Mountain in Chang’an. With your great talent, no matter where you are, you can will shine.”
Shen Qiao finally showed surprise.
What Yuwenyong said was very clear. What Yuwenyong meant was, let him establish a sect in Chang'an and also open a purple palace in Xuandu. He was originally the headmaster appointed by Qi Fengge.
But in this way, the world is equivalent to having two Xuandu Zifu, and the new sect established by Shen Qiao will also be opposed to Xuandu Mountain.
Yu Wenyong's implication is to use the power of the imperial court to support Shen Qiao, but this waist is definitely not in vain. In fact, he used Shen Qiao to plant his own power and voice in the Taoist sect.
Of course, Shen Qiao is not without benefits. If he agrees, he will immediately have the qualification to sit on an equal footing with other sects, and Yan Wushi can no longer hold him in the palm of his hand as a plaything.
Looking at Yan Wushi again, in a kneeling posture but sitting in a lazy and casual manner, there is only this Sect Master Huanyue. The expression on his face is the same as his current sitting posture, stretched and loose, and the corner of his mouth is like a smile but not a smile. , doesn't seem to think that Yu Wenyong's words pose a threat to him, but is very interested in Shen Qiao's answer.
Shen Qiao didn't think about it for a long time, he said directly to Yu Wenyong: "Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty's kindness is meager.
Yu Wenyong was a little surprised and a little displeased. In his opinion, this proposal of his own has the meaning of consolidating the rule, but it is beneficial to Shen Qiao himself.
Instead, Yan Wushi smiled: "I told Your Majesty a long time ago that A Qiao is a gentleman who is willing to bend and bend, and he will not accept His Majesty's proposal. His Majesty doesn't believe it, and he still wants to bet with me. Now that he loses, he wants to take it. What's the color head?"
Being interrupted by him, Yu Wenyong reluctantly said: "I don't understand, Mr. is down to this point, don't you have the slightest intention to recover? You are willing to hand over Xuandu Mountain to others, so that everyone in the world will misunderstand you and think that you are a fool. Useless people?"
Shen Qiao smiled but said nothing.
The other party does not agree. No matter how unhappy Yu Wenyong is, he can't arrest the person, so he can only say: "Forget it, sir, no matter how hard you think about it, if you regret it, come and tell me at any time."
He smiled at Yan Wushi and said, "For the young master, there are all treasures in the world. The only precious fragment of "Zhu Yangce" in this inner palace has been read by you. How can you return the rest? Got your eyes? Why don't you give me a step down and let me entertain the two of you for lunch today."
He has a strong personality, and it is rare to be able to talk to people like this at will, just because Yan Wushi is also a strong man, Yu Wenyong sympathizes with him, and respects him a little more than ordinary courtiers.
Yan Wushi and Shen Qiao had lunch in the palace before leaving the palace. As soon as they left the palace gate, they boarded the carriage sent by the young master's mansion to pick them up. Yan Wushi asked, "How?"
Shen Qiao frowned: "Listen to his voice, I am afraid that the anger will be strong for a long time, and if it is dry for a long time, it will be easily destroyed, and I may not live long."