Chapter 2709: I think of others, therefore I think
"Tao", "cultivation", "people from outside"...
Fei Qian wrote these few words, then stopped writing and shook his head slightly.
This concept of "people outside the country" and so on, actually does not come from Laozi, but from Zhuangzi, but Laozi and Zhuangzi do not separate families.
In fact, both Lao Zhuang and Zhuang are lonely.
Confucius had a large group of disciples and apprentices, Mozi had a huge army of non-attacking troops, but there were not so many people around Lao Zhuang. They were either Lao Niu or just butterflies. So Zhuangzi built four people among the great masters.
A good gay friend with whom we are devoted?
Can someone who is said to be a "person outside the square" really transcend this "square"?
Obviously impossible.
Just like increasing entropy.
The development of human society is intertwined with each other. The further back, the higher the level of productivity, and the more interconnected it is. It is impossible to jump out of the square and truly achieve transcendence.
Even if you return to the mountains and forests and isolate yourself from the world, you still have to rely on others for clothes, food, utensils and utensils. Unless you are the kind of Robinson Crusoe who lives alone on a desert island, most people cannot say that they are truly and completely detached.
Arrived outside the square.
This is not to mention those fakes who talk about practicing spiritual practice, but in their hearts they are nostalgic for the world of mortals.
If you really want to pursue the outside world, have no need for material things, and only pursue spiritual development, Fei Qian will respect them very much.
But the question now is, among these so-called pursuit of spiritual practice, who are constantly hiding, er, living in seclusion, how many of them really pursue the ideas of Lao and Zhuang, instead of waiting for a price, waiting for the opportunity?
"Tao needs to have a way."
Fei Qian said softly.
The Taoist priests, or religious figures, that China needs should be both born in and out of the world, rather than using the name of an outsider to gain privileges and make money...
In fact, this point has never been made clear in the feudal dynasty.
The Chinese people have a "circle" culture.
Speaking of which, this so-called "circle" seems to be very high-end, but in fact it is simply the sequelae of tribes caused by human beings' social needs.
Of course, people from the same tribe are easier to talk to. People from another tribe are of course laymen, outsiders, or those who don’t know the ropes...
When Fei Qian first promoted the Five Directions God Religion, it was in order to better accommodate the complex divine systems and local beliefs in China. After all, China is so big, and each place has its own customs and various myths and legends. If
It is like starting from a certain religion and saying that Allah is the only one and all others are evil gods. Let’s not talk about whether people who are accustomed to the local religious god system will believe it. Just talk about the conflicts that will form.
As a result, Fei Potential encountered various unexpected resistances when expanding outward.
Feiqian needs a system that can help, a religious force that can provide support for the expansion of Chinese civilization, rather than a religion that constantly causes various things and then causes conflicts within the region.
Therefore, after the original expansion, it is inevitable to enter the standard.
As the influence of religion expands, the establishment of an overall religious system becomes increasingly urgent.
Ultimately, religion is for people.
It is people who spread it, people who believe in it, people who worship it, and people who practice it.
Without people, religion doesn't have much meaning. After all, humans don't care or study whether there is any religious system practiced in a group of ants or a group of bees.
Since we are human beings, we cannot escape from human nature.
wealth, status.
four cardinal vices.
If the repressed desires of outsiders accidentally burst out, the stimulation is exciting enough, but it can also easily go to extremes.
So, let’s take the exam...
Fei Qian felt that if he was not sure about something, he would take an exam to decide.
Or it's called a mule or a horse, pulled out for a ride...
As for the ultimatum system, it is actually not appropriate because those who pay ultimatums do not have to pay taxes, which creates the soil for the formation of religious landowners.
As long as you take the exam, there is no need to pay an ultimatum.
Just like using exams to select talents, you may not be able to get a good position immediately if you pass the exam. You also have to start from a junior official position.
The imperial examination system in later generations often became a bad government that many people ridiculed, but it is undeniable that the imperial examination system ensured that the Chinese feudal dynasty would have officials available for a long time, and would not be monopolized and controlled by large gentry families.
Isn't this the same as "people from outside the country"?
The inheritance model of Chinese cultivators is actually somewhat similar to the discipleship system before the Han Dynasty. One master has a lot of disciples, and then everyone is a brother. One sect excludes another sect, and one mountain top fights another mountain top. And then the mountain top
When they get older, they start troubles, like the three Zhang Jiao brothers, the Zhang Lu Five Fighting Sect, and a large group of Bailian, Maitreya, etc. in later generations. These people have completely deviated from Lao Zhuang and used the name of religion
Seeking benefits for oneself will cause a lot of harm but no gain.
If there is an examination system and the central court regulates the standards of practice, on the one hand, this clique-based preaching model will undergo some fundamental changes, just like officials will break away from the noble families, on the other hand
On the one hand, it will also reduce the soil for the birth of some cults. Religious figures without official "certification" will naturally have no soil for preaching.
Of course, this will also have disadvantages, but just like the imperial examination also has disadvantages, it can only be said that things must be looked at from both sides, measured and used. Before the best method is found, the existing plan is naturally the best
strategy.
"Zuo Yuanfang..." Fei Qian looked at his handwriting and smiled slightly, "Let's see if you can be of great use..."
Fei Qian left this matter to Zuo Ci, but it does not mean that Fei Qian can be lazy. He also has to think, generally form his own ideas, and then discuss it with the ideas or ideas provided by Zuo Ci and others.
Collision, or fusion, or correction.
A person without his own subjective thoughts is easily influenced by others, and this is not just in terms of religion...
But now, we need to organize the sutra collection ceremony first, and we can't be arrested because of Qiao and Zuo Ci, who has not even taken over, but has ended in an anticlimax.
……(￣o￣).zZ……
With Zuo Ci as the backbone, many things can be carried out.
Let’s not talk about Qiao Bin’s character and temperament, but just talking about the preparations he made for studying the scriptures before, it can indeed be called a talent.
In fact, basically speaking, the Dajiao Ceremony has already more or less taken the form of the Dajiao of later generations.
People are forced to come out, and the Dajiao ceremony is also forced out.
The Dajiao appeared in the Tang Dynasty, and the historical records were recorded by Emperor Suzong of the Tang Dynasty. It was the first "Luotian Dajiao". Tang Suzong was the successor of Tang Xuanzong, and Tang Xuanzong's position was snatched by Tang Xuanzong through various means...
Just like Tang Taizong obtained the throne through means, and then needed a brand new religious system to rectify his name, Buddhism was to Tang Taizong what Taoism was to Tang Xuanzong and Tang Suzong.
The so-called "big" refers to the world of Luotian, which is all-encompassing, and the so-called "Jiao" means sacrifice, with three animals being offered as offerings.
Of course, at present, there is no so-called "Luotian", only "Five Directions". After holding such a big ceremony, some people will indeed be able to improve their health, and they will look like gods in the big ceremony.
The blessings are the same, but in fact, it is just that the people participating in the festival received extra food.
You must know that in the feudal dynasty, most poor people basically struggled on the hunger line every day, not the so-called food and clothing line, let alone the well-off line.
Therefore, the Dajiao ceremony is simply to treat guests to a meal. This "guest", of course, refers to various gods and goddesses. Another word is "offering".
For people who have never had experience in large-scale events, how to organize and how to run it well is a big problem. Organizational science in later generations is a discipline, and in the feudal dynasty, this may be what some people rely on.
Exclusive "secrets" for survival. There were even people who gained the emperor's favor by offering the "Luotian Dajiao" agenda.
Zuo Ci did not make too many changes to the process formulated by Qiao Bing. He only made some minor changes to indicate the change of host. The rest was still generally carried out according to the procedures formulated by Qiao Bing, burning incense,
Open the altar, pray, raise flags, make announcements, raise filth, invite saints, give sutras, lower flags, send saints, make prescriptions, give blessings, etc.
In each link, there are also prescribed movements and music, similar to the queue performances of later generations...
Of course, in Taoism, it means stepping on the Yu step and stepping on the Gangdou.
With that said, there seems to be nothing strange about it?
But don’t forget, this is Dahan. Let alone a procession-style performance, just a marching queue can make the people who lack entertainment cheer and tremble with excitement.
Since we want the people to participate in such activities, of course the most important thing is to notify them in place. Of course, it is impossible to notify them by posting notices or sending small officials to knock on doors.
If you do this, how much will the price of the gods drop?
The people must come to "offer" voluntarily and willingly, so before the whole ceremony, there must be a parade.
The Taoist priests wore robes of five colors, followed by flags of five colors representing the gods of the five directions. They looked solemn and lined up neatly. They were holding various magical instruments in their hands, such as whisks, copper bowls, or copper bowls.
Bells, or prayer flags, start all the way from the Wufang Taoist Temple, out of Chang'an City, then pass through the Weishui Bridge, bypass Changling, Anling and other mausoleums, and then return to Chang'an.
This walk takes only one day.
have lunch?
Are you kidding? In the Han Dynasty, except for the emperor, who would dare to blatantly decide what to eat at noon? Even the Qiaoqi and others, or the children of aristocratic families, would eat a snack instead, and never dared to say that they wanted to eat three meals a day, so
Taoist priests use morning preserved fruits before going out in the morning, and only use late preserved fruits after returning to the monastery in the evening.
Need to pee on the road?
There was no water to drink along the way, the fatigue of non-stop walking, and the crisp autumn air and dry climate meant that not many people felt the urge to urinate.
It was indeed tiring to do this, but no Taoist priest said that he was working too hard and wanted to lie down and put down his work.
On the one hand, because of the Qiao merger, all the Taoist priests in the Wufang Dojo were naturally trembling with fear. Of course they would not miss the opportunity to perform after a hard time. On the other hand, this time they were traveling to the streets. They could walk in the streets where only officials were allowed to go on weekdays.
Only on the central official road can people walk, and those officials who are usually arrogant need to give way when they see them, instead of them giving way...
In the imperial examination room in Chang'an, the top three in high school each time can parade through the streets, or it is called bragging, which is a once-in-a-lifetime honor for candidates. The same goes for these Taoist priests, who may only do this once in their lives. There is no doubt that,
If there is no next sutra-retrieving ceremony or a similar Jiao celebration, these Taoist priests may not have a second chance to walk on this central official road. Therefore, even if these Taoist priests work hard, it will be useless.
Complain.
Before each lane, the queue will pause for a moment in front of the incense tables arranged in the lane. On the one hand, it is to straighten the queue and reorganize the formation that has become somewhat loose and out of shape during the march. On the other hand, it is also for the sake of the lane.
To perform "blessing", under the guidance of the Taoist priest, the sutras will be recited at the archway or gate, then two talismans will be pasted, and some water will be sprinkled. At this time, flags of five colors will be displayed.
The flags moved in unison, and the momentum was so great that the people near the square gate couldn't help but lie down on the ground to worship the majesty of the five gods.
But after leaving the main gate of Lifang and walking on the street, the solemnity turned into lively. Both sides of the wide Chang'an Street were crowded with men, women, old and children watching the excitement. If it weren't for the soldiers dispatched by the Hussars,
and patrols to maintain order. I am afraid that these ordinary people watching the excitement will completely congest the roads.
The common people were basically unaware of the turmoil within the Wufang Taoist Temple and the official circles of Chang'an. They also did not know that such a grand ceremony and celebration was actually planned hard by Qiao Bing, and then Zuo Ci
I picked up a bargain and used it to make wedding clothes for Zuo Ci for free.
For these people, having something lively to watch may be the happiest thing for them, and it is also all they care about. As for which hen laid this egg or this melon, it doesn't seem to matter at all.
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The Bible seekers were also in the queue of the common people. They were patrolled and protected by soldiers, and they were able to stand in front of the cross streets of Chang'an without being pushed or trampled by the people. When the queue of gods from the five directions arrived in front of them, although it was not yet official
They taught the scriptures, but these Buddhist scripture collectors were already so excited that they could only express their agitation by kneeling down and kowtowing.
Deglanzi kowtowed on the stone slab, which was already dripping with blood. However, under this situation, no one felt that Deglanzi and the others were in any pain, and even looked at them with envy.
Even if their foreheads were broken and blood flowed to their faces, they were still saying how lucky they were.
The queue of gods from the five directions slowly continued to move forward.
Deglanzi stood up slowly, and then wiped the blood on his forehead with his sleeve. It was just a broken skin on his forehead. It looked like there was a lot of blood now, but it would actually stop after a while.
"I...I won't go back..." Degrange said in a low voice.
"Yes, after taking the scriptures, we can go back... eh?" Only then did the people around Deglanzi react, "Prince, what did you just say? Did you go back... or..."
"No return." Deglanzi clenched his fists, as if this would give him more courage, "I want to study in Chang'an. You can take the scriptures back first..."
Deglanzi took a long breath, and then repeated, "I won't go back yet, I want to learn these things from the Han people, these... not just these scriptures..." Deglanqi paused and followed his gaze.
The tail of the queue of gods from the five directions, "You know what? Every day here, I feel that we wasted so much there before... It was a waste of time! The Han people have too many things, I need to learn...
Only by learning can you truly understand! Otherwise, what you take back is just a scripture! These Han people’s are the true scriptures among the true scriptures!”
The people around Deglanzi looked at each other, and then said in unison, "Then we will accompany you too!"
"No! You have to go back. You have got the scripture and you have to go back!" Deglanzi turned around and looked at the friends who followed him out of the snow area, "I'm actually very ashamed... I
I will stay, but you will have to walk back hard..."
Deglanzi stretched out his hand and grabbed his companion's sleeve, "But only if you go back can you tell the people in the snowy area about the scriptures, everything about the Han people, and everything we have seen... tell them."
,This day is very big, this land is very big..."
"Only then can we bring more people out! Come out!" Deglanzi's eyes were a little wet. He didn't know whether it was because of the excitement of the queue of gods from the five directions just outside, or because his current mood was aroused again, "
Our side... we need these so much... For example, we don't have mills. It's not that we don't have mills, but how many people have a mill? Not even one tribe has one! To grind wheat and barley, you need to walk dozens of miles with oxen and horses! And here,
What about in Chang'an? After leaving the factory gate, you can find restaurants and groceries in at most five hundred steps! You can buy the book! The scripture is a mill, a good mill! If I go back, at most
It’s like bringing back a mill! But is this one mill enough for us? We need more! More!』
"So I want to stay," Deglanzi's voice was excited, but his face was firm, "I not only want to bring a mill, I also want to learn how to build one, two, or more mills!"
After you go back, you must also tell our people to come to Chang'an and learn the knowledge of the Han people together, and together we will bring more mills to our hometown in the future!"
"But...Prince, you...in this case...you..." The friends looked around and seemed to still be a little hesitant.
Yes, Deglanzi came to Chang'an at first. Although he said it was for the scriptures, he was actually for the restoration of his tribe, or should the word restoration be inappropriate, to restore it again?
Degrange's tribe was defeated in the battle in the snow area.
Deglanzi could not find hope in the snowy area, so he came to Chang'an desperately. On the one hand, if he could seek the true scripture, he would become a Taoist missionary for the Han people. At least no one in the snowy area would dare to do it easily.
Your own life will be more secure. On the other hand, if you can get the support of the Han people, you can revitalize your tribe...
