Extra Chapter Fourteen - The Legend of the Journey to the West: Zhenyuan Daxian (two-in-one chapter)(1/2)
Yesterday, I accidentally discovered that someone mentioned that Zhenyuan Daxian has not had a side story yet. I am really sorry, so I quickly added one to avoid everyone always feeling like something is missing. To be honest, I deliberately avoided this character before. It is really
Because this character is so controversial and so difficult to write about, I can only do my best to write about it, and I beg everyone to comment lightly.
Speaking of Zhenyuan Immortal, the first thing that cannot be bypassed is the title of "Ancestor of Earth Immortals". This title sounds really noble. Let's start from here and see how much is in this title.
Gold content.
In fact, to analyze the gold content of a name, it is nothing more than to look at the attitude of the big guys in the Three Realms towards it. This is also the most intuitive way. Fortunately, the episode about the ginseng fruit actually provides evidence of this aspect.
There are really quite a few. Now, Teemo will list them for you so that you can taste them.
The plot of Wuzhuangguan is Brother Monkey's first large-scale begging for help, and the first person he begged for was Donghai Sanxing.
The Three Stars of the East China Sea, also known as the Three Stars of Fushoulu and Fushoulu, can be said to be very respectful towards Immortal Zhenyuan.
The book clearly stated that they were greeted "with the courtesy of juniors", claiming to be inferior to Immortal Zhenyuan, and speaking very politely. In addition, Immortal Zhenyuan also "demoted their rank to greet them". This etiquette is generally for superiors to see important people.
The etiquette of subordinates, from this point of view, the seniority of Zhenyuan Immortal is indeed higher than that of Donghai Sanxing.
So, what level is Donghai Samsung?
Mr. Wu quickly gave an explanation for this, and it was through a dialogue, that is, the scene where Sanxing just arrived at Wuzhuang Temple. If you book friends are lucky enough to read the original work, then you will see Lao Zhu and Sanxing
A very wonderful conversation, I will quote a little bit about your feelings.
When Bajie saw the birthday boy, he came closer and grabbed him, laughing and saying, "You're a fat old man, I haven't seen you for a long time, but you're still looking so free and easy, and you didn't even bring a hat." Then he grabbed a monk's hat and threw it on him.
On his head, he fluttered his hands and laughed loudly: "Okay! Good! Good! It's really a crowning achievement!"
The birthday boy flipped his hat and cursed: "You are a good guy, you don't know your superiority!" Bajie said: "I'm not a good guy, you are really a slave!" Fu Xing said: "You are a good guy, but you dare to call me a slave?
!" Bajie laughed again and said: "Since you are not someone else's slave, a good way is called adding longevity, adding blessings, and adding wealth?" (End of original text)
As we all know, Lao Zhu was a former Tianpeng Marshal. He was thick on the outside and thin on the inside. He knew more etiquette than Brother Monkey, was good at currying favor with leaders, and was more reasonable. This was the only time he made a very unusual faux pas.
In such a meaningless conversation, the author actually wants to show one thing: Lao Zhu doesn't take Donghai Samsung seriously at all, and he doesn't even need to retain the superficial politeness. It can be seen that Donghai Samsung is at least in heaven.
In his eyes, he is really not a big shot, so it is undoubtedly unreasonable for us to use Donghai Samsung to evaluate Zhenyuan Immortal.
The next person that Brother Monkey begged for was Emperor Donghua. Note that in Journey to the West, Emperor Donghua and the Eight Immortals of Shangdong appeared at the Peach Fair at the same time. If we exclude that he was a comedian who performed an oboe at the venue,
It shouldn't be Lu Dongbin, so we don't need to talk more about "Journey to the East".
Emperor Donghua did not meet the Great Immortal Zhenyuan, but when he talked about him, he called him "Zhenyuanzi" and his attitude was relatively bland. Of course, he had no friendship with Brother Monkey, so there was no need to help him.
Emperor Donghua is one of the "Four Imperial Guards" and has a very high level. His status in Taoism is second only to Sanqing and he is a super boss. So from this point of view, at least in the eyes of Taoists, Zhenyuan Immortal and Super Monarch
There should still be some differences.
Next, Brother Monkey went to find the Nine Elders of Yingzhou Island. I didn’t find out who these Nine Elders were, but their attitude when mentioning Zhenyuan Immortal was not very respectful. At most, they just stated a position.
: I don’t want to cause trouble.
It can be seen from this that Zhenyuan Immortal actually has some status in the East China Sea Immortal Island.
Finally, everyone knows that Brother Monkey begged the Sea-Wang Bodhisattva, and her status was very clear. The number one among the Bodhisattvas was ranked 47th in the Xitian Politburo. Of course, this does not include Tang Monk and Brother Monkey who later became Buddhas.
, otherwise she would be forty-nine. However, she is the overall person in charge of the Buddhist scriptures project, so her actual power may be greater.
The original words of Wanghai Bodhisattva's evaluation of Zhenyuan Immortal were "I also give him three points." This evaluation is very mysterious. If you can't feel the attitude in it, I can list Guanyin's attitude when facing other people.
look.
Of course, there is no need to mention Guanyin's original subordinates Golden Hair Roar and Goldfish Spirit. When she heard about Black Bear Spirit, she commented that "this monster has some supernatural powers", and her contempt was palpable.
When he heard about Red Boy, he was "livid", and without saying a word, he started to make detailed preparations for the war. He also bought Yujing bottled water, asked Li Jing to borrow the Tiangang knife, and even shocked Brother Monkey.
, saying that “the Bodhisattva has such great fire energy”.
Considering that she could think so carefully when she was furious, it can be seen that she was also quite wary of Hong Hai'er. If it wasn't because Hong Hai'er turned into an old pig and deceived her, it would have been a direct slap in her face.
He would say "I also gave him three points".
When the Bodhisattva heard about the Scorpion Spirit, everyone knew that what she said was "I can't get close to her" and she refused to come forward. This wording was obviously more than "I also give him three points."
When she saw the six-eared macaque, she seemed helpless except for reciting a tightening spell. She couldn't even make an evaluation and had no reference value.
By the way, after the six-eared macaque, Brother Monkey got on the line of Buddha and never came to Wanghai again. This is similar to how customers in modern enterprises bypass the salesmen and go directly to the big boss. Later, the Bodhisattva appeared several times.
It was quite embarrassing.
From such a list, everyone must have noticed that the status of Zhenyuan Immortal is definitely lower than Wanghai, which is still far behind. This was fully reflected when Wanghai arrived at Wuzhuangguan. Zhenyuan Immortal and Sanxing
When he heard that the Bodhisattva was coming, he "hurriedly came out to greet him" and said, "Xiao Ke's deeds, how dare you bother the Bodhisattva to descend?"
No one should doubt that by saying this, he has humbled himself into the soil. Compared with what he said before: "I will tell you that when I go to the West, I will return my ginseng fruit tree when I meet your Buddha." It's just a slap in the face.
Slap in the face.
Since then, his arrogant attitude has completely subsided, and he can talk as much as he wants.
Perhaps in Xitian's eyes, Immortal Zhenyuan's ability should be close to that of Red Boy, not as good as Scorpion's, and the gap between him and a real boss is not small.
Finally, we have to talk about Heavenly Court’s opinion of Zhenyuan Immortal. On this point, please allow me to quote Sha Seng’s evaluation.
When Sha Monk saw the ginseng fruit stolen by Brother Monkey, he said: "Although I have never eaten it, in the old days, I was a general of rolling curtains. I helped Luan Yu go to the peach banquet, and I saw the immortals from overseas offering this fruit to the Queen Mother to wish her a long life."
I have seen it before, but I have never eaten it. Brother, can you try some with me?"
Note that only Zhenyuan Daxian must have ginseng fruits, and there are not many of them. He is like a treasure, so he must have personally presented ginseng fruits to the Queen Mother to celebrate her birthday, but Sha Monk's comment about him was simply "overseas immortals". This
He is a character who does not deserve a name, similar to the "heroes of Jiangbei" who often appear in martial arts novels.
As we all know, Sha Seng is the curtain-rolling general of the Heavenly Court. How big an official he is, we will analyze it in detail later when he appears on the stage, but we can quote the conclusion first. The official is not a big official, but a confidant of the Jade Emperor.
Therefore, his views represent the Jade Emperor to a large extent.
In the eyes of the Jade Emperor, Immortal Zhenyuan is not worthy of having a name.
I know that many people have always thought that Immortal Zhenyuan is the boss. This conclusion may be unacceptable. Now, I will tell you the truth of this matter head-on.
The reason why everyone thinks that Immortal Zhenyuan is the boss must be partly because of the heroic spirit of Wuzhuang Temple, such as the couplet of "The Immortal Palace of Immortality, and the Taoist Family of Tongshou with Heaven", and also, the one dedicated to "Heaven and Earth"
The two words "hall", or the sentence said by Qingfeng Mingyue, "Sanqing is the family master's friend, the Fourth Emperor is the family master's old friend, Jiu Yao is the family master's junior, and Yuan Chen is the family master's subordinate."
guest".
However, Teemo still wants to bow sincerely and invite everyone to care about the original work and see what is actually written in the book.
From the moment he entered Wuzhuang Temple, the sarcasm in Brother Monkey's mouth never stopped.
For example, when he saw the couplet above, he said: "This Taoist priest is talking big words to bluff people. When I, the old grandson, made a big fuss in the Heavenly Palace five hundred years ago, I never saw such words said at the head of Taishang Laojun's family."
After listening to Qingfeng Mingyue's words, he said: "I only said that Lao Sun can make trouble, but it turns out that this boy can tie up the wind!"
Even when Tao Tong said that Yuan Shi Tianzun invited Zhen Yuan to a meeting, he also said: "This shameful Tao Tong! No one recognizes you. You are making trouble in front of him. What are you talking about? Who is the Tai in Miluo Palace?"
Yitianxian? What are you talking about, you bastard?"
From beginning to end, in the face of such cynicism, the two Taoist boys did not even say a word in their argument. Do you think they disdain to argue, or are they guilty?
Everyone knows that Brother Monkey is a boss who has seen a lot of things and is outspoken. His words should be used as part of the basis.
So, here comes the conclusion. The status of Zhenyuan Great Immortal can be regarded as a relatively high-status immortal in the mortal world, but there is still a big gap between him and a real boss. The so-called ancestor of the Earth Immortal is actually very valuable.
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Speaking of the previous plots where he seemed very awesome, Teemo has an experience that he can share with you.
Although Timo is a street writer, he had the honor to sit at the same table with a county magistrate from a small 18th-tier county in the past and heard some of his personal teachings. For example: "When I went to Yanjing to do business, the Minister of Ministry X said to me
"I value it very much", "The Minister of Ministry
No one can confirm what the real situation is, and of course there will be no one who is short-sighted to refute it. Everyone can only admire him. I think even if the leaders heard what he said, they would probably laugh it off. Let’s look back.
Looking at Zhenyuan Immortal, do you feel some inexplicable similarities?
Having said that, the journey of learning has just begun here. Anyone who likes to read novels knows that no real boss will appear at this time. Although ancient novels are not like this, in terms of rhythm control, a step-by-step approach is inevitable.
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I have written two chapters of "Inventory of True Fragrance" before, but I didn't dare to take stock of this great Immortal Zhenyuan. It's not because I have nothing to complain about, but because compared with him, everyone else is my younger brother, so those two chapters will become boring.
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Of course, other people's opinions are actually secondary. Next, let's take a look at Zhenyuan Immortal's true actions. This is the most solid evidence.
The book mentions that the real reason why Immortal Zhenyuan arranged for Tang Monk to eat ginseng fruit was that Buddha once asked Jin Chanzi to pour him a cup of tea and let him remember his good deeds for hundreds of years. He could not repay the Buddha.
So I must repay Tang Seng well.
To be honest, as long as you are half as good as you say, Jin Chanzi won't be excited for hundreds of years if he pours you a cup of tea, right?
In fact, I very much suspect that his desire to repay Tang Monk reached the ears of Yuanshi Tianzun, which made the big boss realize that Zhenyuan Zhenyuan wanted to show his favor to Xitian. The chair was a little crooked, so he made an exception to invite Zhenyuan.
The great immortal went to Miluo Palace for a meeting.
This timing is really a bit clever. Immortal Zhenyuan has no right to refuse at all, so he can only go to the meeting with flattery. Under normal circumstances, this would be without his share. He could not receive Tang Monk in person, so he could only arrange for the youngest to attend the meeting.
Disciple Qingfeng Mingyue came to do it.
Everyone, please note that Yuanshi Tianzun in Journey to the West is different from Fengshen Yanyi. He does not live in Kunlun Mountain, but in the Miluo Palace in the Shangqing Heaven. He belongs to the heaven, and Kunlun Mountain is just his dojo in the mortal world.
The time setting in the original work is one day in the sky and one year on the earth. Therefore, if you hold a random meeting in the sky, a few months will pass on the earth. And how long did it take for Zhenyuan Immortal to go to the meeting? One day on the earth!
To be continued...