Wudang Mountain is crowded with tourists and the incense is strong. They come to burn incense and make wishes. Huguang gentry, officials, and wealthy businessmen come to worship in an endless stream all year round.
The Wudang sect has thousands of disciples engaged in rituals in various places, and some even specially invite prestigious Wudang masters to perform rituals. The reward alone for a ritual can reach hundreds or even thousands of taels of silver. Therefore, although Wudang is subject to restrictions , is still as rich as any country.
This is contrary to the "Tao follows nature" that Wudang itself advocates.
The theory, words and deeds of Wudang Taoism are very consistent with the temples and landscapes of Wudang Mountain: far away from the mundane world, rather than not eating the fireworks of the world; beautiful mountains and rivers, natural selection, but still quiet and inaction; nature and humanities are compatible, and when they follow the sky, Wherever you go, Tao follows nature.
Wudang Wushu, also known as "Internal Boxing", has a long history and is mysterious and elegant. It uses stillness to stop the movement, uses softness to overcome hardness, refines Qi and concentrates the mind, complements hardness and softness, and cultivates both internal and external. It is an excellent way to keep fit.
"Man follows the earth, the earth follows the sky, heaven follows the Tao, and the Tao follows nature." Laozi used a coherent approach to incisively and comprehensively explain the laws of life of heaven, earth, humans and even the entire universe.
Taoism advocates nature, has elements of dialectics and atheistic tendencies, advocates tranquility and inaction, and opposes struggle; it advocates Taoism following nature, being omnipotent, doing nothing naturally, and living in harmony with nature.
No matter how much Wang Hongyu agrees with Wudang Taoist theory, Wudang is by his side and he can definitely promote his goals.
The Wudang Taoist music, which is rich in charm, has the characteristics of moderation, euphemism, solemnity and elegance, and is as famous as Wudang martial arts. At this time, the performance in the Taoist temple dedicated to Zhou Dunji was full of tears, and mighty and majestic like an iron horse galloping on the battlefield.
After the ritual ceremony was over, Taoist Priest Qing Zhixian, the head of the Wudang Sect, Huang Xun, the eunuch guarding Wudang Taihe Mountain, Yan Xueru, the magistrate of Junzhou County, led the Taoist priests of the Wudang Sect, the eunuch guarding the incense, and the officials of Junzhou County came to greet him.
Among them, the leader Qing Zhixian has the best reputation among the leaders of several generations of Wudang. Zhou Dunji once came to offer incense. The two had a great conversation and soon became close friends. The two talked about Taoist theory and Wudang martial arts to strengthen the body. road.
Qing Zhixian taught Wudang Neijiaquan to Zhou Dunji. When Zhou Dunji led the Sichuan army to the north, he cooperated with Junzhu County to help wipe out a group of bandits in Wudang Mountain. This group of bandits specialized in robbing Wudang pilgrims and Wudang Taoists.
】
At that time, Zhou Dunji brought many veterans who had lost their families to the mountains and handed them over to the care of the Wudang Sect. These dozen people have become famous disciples within the sect.
Qing Zhixian wanted to see his Taoist friend Zhou Dunji for the last time, but Zhou Dunji's coffin had been detained for several days by worshipers on both sides of the Han River, which had already delayed the trip. They could no longer delay the trip of the coffin, so they could only perform rites for their friend at the intersection at the foot of the mountain. Make a sacrifice.
Huang Xun, a villain, was appointed as the eunuch guarding Taihe Mountain in Wudang during the Wanli period. He collected incense money in Wudang. Because the head Zhixian of the Qing Dynasty was not greedy for money and did not cooperate with his corruption, he could not make big money to bribe the eunuchs of the inner court. Promotion.
At this time, he knew that Wang Hongyu was highly regarded by Emperor Tianqi, so he offered Wang Hongyu hospitality and bribes in order to flatter Wang Hongyu. His backer in the inner court, Wang An, was dead, and he wanted to be promoted, but he couldn't talk to Wang An's archrival Wei Zhongxian.
Wang Hongyu saw that this person was unreasonable through his behavior, words and deeds, so he was polite to him on the surface, but actually planned to contact Wei Zhongxian to replace this scumbag.
The county magistrate Yan Xueru was an ordinary person without a backer. Just like Ai Youzhi when he was in Fangshan, he was also ignored by local officials and wealthy households.
Wang Hongyu discovered that local officials and wealthy households had bribed the guarding eunuch Huang Xun, making Yan Xueru the county magistrate in name only.
When Wang Hongyu wanted to know about the population and refugee situation in Junzhou County, eunuch Huang Xun rushed to answer before Yan Xueru could speak.
When asked about Junzhu County's specialties, food, and economic situation, Yan Xueru should have taken over, but the head of Junzhu County, Bo, stepped forward to block Yan County Magistrate, preventing Yan Xueru from telling the truth and leading the conversation elsewhere.
Yan Xueru was very embarrassed and said nothing, as if he had something to hide. With Ai Youzhi's lessons learned, Wang Hongyu understood at once: Magistrate Yan had indeed been ignored.
Wang Hongyu intends to help Magistrate Yan. If he establishes contact now, Yan Xueru will definitely be grateful to him in the future. It will be beneficial to both parties. Take your time and keep calm.
He privately approached Yan Xueru and asked him to state the evidence of Huang Xun and others' crimes. He reported it to Wei Zhongxian himself and asked him to give Yan Xueru a hand.
This is a routine that I was familiar with a year ago. Now someone else has implemented it and will stabilize the cause of Junzhou County in the future.
Wang Hongyu stayed in the villages and towns at the foot of Wudang Mountain for a day. He refused Huang Xun's suggestion that Wang Hongyu go to visit the mountain and headed towards Yunyang, which was just in front of him.
Wang Hongyu and his party did not go to Wudang to offer sacrifices.
This is because he is now ordered to send his eldest brother back to his hometown in coffin for recruitment and training in Yunyang.
We have already visited officials and arranged property along the way. Now spending a few more days on the mountain to offer sacrifices is ultimately inconsistent with the mission.
Just now, there are too many people and some radical civilian officials are jealous of Wang Hongyu, a former military general, and are waiting to collect evidence for impeachment.
Wang Hongyu would not openly send cannonballs to Yan Guan to hit him.
Those property matters will definitely be scolded by officials later, but a lot of the money will go to Tianqi and Wei Zhongxian, and he will not be scolded alone.
When the time comes, there is no need to take action yourself. The palace will suppress these officials who rely on swearing for their political achievements.
So I won’t go up the mountain now and won’t stay long.
Seeing them leaving Wudang Mountain, the chief registrar of Junzhou County immediately smiled harmlessly after separating from everyone in the county.
He made various twists and turns to shake off the possible surveillance of the county magistrate. After finally making sure that no one was there, he came to the back door of a restaurant in the county and walked straight to a guest room in a corner on the second floor.
There are distinguished guests here waiting for news about him.
When he saw the man, he looked respectful and said: "Master Clerk, that Wang Hongyu did not follow the invitation to go to the mountain to play."
"What? Isn't he interested in Wudang Kung Fu? That's impossible, right? Are you lying?"
"Don't dare! Many officials have testified, but Wang Hongyu really doesn't want to go up the mountain to play."
"Forget it... don't call me scribe-sama from now on. Only my lord can be called lord." The scribe looked very unhappy. He didn't know whether it was because the chief clerk was so bad at doing things, or because he was in a bad mood after hearing about Wang Hongyu.
.
"Yes! The great scribe...the distinguished scribe."
"Go down first. I'll contact you if I need anything later."
"yes."
As the footsteps gradually receded, the clerk's muscles suddenly twitched, his expression suddenly turned ferocious, and his voice was low but he began to curse hysterically.
"Wang Hongyu... I will make you pay the price... We, the literati who are unwilling to bend, should rise up and attack..."
Such a vicious curse must have some merit.
Because he was none other than the clerk of Yang Lian from the Military Department.