King Yan stepped into the Confucius Temple. Kong Weimin was kneeling on the futon and was still paying tribute to his ancestors. King Yan picked up three long incense sticks from the incense table next to him, lit them, knelt beside Kong Weimin and said: "The descendants of the Yan family have seen Kong Weimin.
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More than two thousand years have passed, and the descendants of the Seventy-Two Sages have always held high respect for Confucius, and they all respect Confucius' descendants as their master.
Now, they all know the truth that without Saint Kong, there would be no Seventy-two Sages. Even though times have changed, this respect cannot be forgotten.
There are different levels of people. Some people have maintained their unchanging respect for the disciples of the Confucius family for many years, while others have developed a little emotion towards the Confucius family over the years.
The descendants of the Seventy-Two Sages have equal status in the Confucius family, but they always feel that they are just a little bit inferior to the Confucius family. More than two thousand years have passed. What era has it been? When you meet the Confucius family, you still have to be a disciple.
Some people even have to grovel and look like slaves.
But are all people really servile?
Kong Weimin stood up from the futon and walked toward the temple with his hands behind his back. King Yan immediately stood up and followed him, slightly lowering his waist and staying three steps away. The two of them walked all the way to the back temple, and he always kept his posture.
This respectful gesture remained unchanged.
"When you see the statue of Confucius and Saint Ancestor in the front temple, do you have any thoughts?"
King Yan was stunned for a moment, and then said in a reverent tone: "Confucius has been famous throughout the ages. He has created the future of ancient and modern times and created peace for thousands of years. Confucius is indispensable."
"What about the medical sage Zhang Zhongjing?"
"He saves the world and saves all living beings. He is respected by thousands of people and has accumulated countless merits." King Yan continued to reply.
"Then do you know why since Confucius and the Medical Sage, there have only been those sub-sages and virtual saints in the world? Why are no one being canonized as saints? Especially in the past thousand years, my father was previously canonized by Principal Jiang.
A Yansheng is a name that cannot be more empty, so it must have been about a thousand years or so before anyone was canonized, do you know why?"
King Yan was stunned again. He thought for a while and then said: "The world is different. Society is developing in the progressive era. The system that is already close to perfection does not seem to need the saints who created the ancient and modern future.
After all, it is difficult for the phenomenon of a hundred schools of thought to contend. To put it simply, it is difficult for individual heroism to appear. Unless we return from a civilized society to a social stage that needs evolution, it is indeed difficult to have any saints.
, it could almost have appeared even a few decades ago. Let’s take Mao Taizu. Although he has not been canonized, isn’t he still rated as a great man of the generation? I guess it is because the current social situation does not allow people to do it anymore.
Canonized, otherwise this great ancestor would be worthy of the word saint."
"What you said is well-founded and has some insights." Kong Weimin nodded with slight appreciation, then suddenly sighed and said: "King Yan, with your knowledge, achievements and current cultivation level, you are also outstanding among the Kong family.
He is a disciple. If Deru had not been abolished, you would be on par with him. Now that he is half-invalid, he is naturally not outstanding. Although Dejing is also very outstanding, she is a girl. Haha,
Is the Kong family going to be a bit inactive?"
Prince Yan followed his words and continued: "Master, the Kong family still has many outstanding disciples, but they are just beginning to mature. In a few years, there will be a second man of virtue, Confucianism and virtue who will stand up. I
The Confucius family has gone through more than two thousand years of history, which generation lacks outstanding people?"
"If the Kong family really had so many outstanding disciples, would they still be bullied to death?" Kong Weimin said calmly.
"Uh-huh." Prince Yan frowned slightly from behind, then pursed his lips and said, "Master, I didn't do my job well this time."
Tangshan, Chen family mansion.
"During the Chinese New Year this year, I will take the children over and reunite them at home. I will go to my parents' place and explain to them. I believe they won't have any complaints if I can forgive you. After all, you were also pregnant at the time.
You couldn't help it, the mistake you made was not a mistake that any man would make, but was forced by the situation." Chen Xia was dressed in work clothes and regained the look of a queen. Today he had to leave the Chen family and return to Baoxin to take up his post.
As if Xiang Quejian hugged her, he gave Chen Xia a "pop" on the cheek and said: "Long live my understanding, the queen will live forever."
"Stop talking nonsense. You take good care of yourself outside. I can't help you with your affairs. Of course, I can't cause you trouble. I can only work hard to ensure the stability of your rear."
Xiang Que suddenly scratched his head and said softly: "This year's Chinese New Year, I might... be in a bit of trouble."
"What do you mean?" Chen Xia asked with a frown.
"You may not be able to see me for more than a year." Xiang Que looked into Chen Xia's eyes and said, "I can't tell you about this for the time being. I will work on it for more than a year."
Be prepared, you won’t show up again easily, and naturally you won’t be able to go home again during the New Year,”
Chen Xia grabbed his hand and said in a very unkind tone: "Whether it's a man versus a woman or a woman versus a man, it's not good to have too many secrets. You've already made a mistake, don't forget that you still have
You are on medical parole, do you understand?"
Xiang Que smiled, patted her hand and said, "Don't think of me as so dirty. It's not easy to have such an accident. How could there be a second time? What I'm talking about is about me.
My problem is only known to the world by my master, uncle and senior brother. Even my parents don’t know about it. I don’t mean to hide it from you, but if you know it, it will be of no benefit to me, and it will certainly not be of any benefit to you.
, but I can tell you clearly that after one year, this matter will be settled, and I will be debt-free. If you can get rid of all the Chen family's business by then, we will do nothing, and I will take it with you.
You, take the money, and the two of us can travel around the world and be happy, and whatever bad things happen to us have nothing to do with us."
"Is it dangerous?" Chen Xia seemed to be slightly agitated, and an idea blurted out.
Xiang Que was silent for a long time and looked at Chen Xia quietly. He didn't know how to speak. It wasn't a question of whether it was dangerous or not, but Xiang Que didn't have much psychological confidence until now, even though he had done a lot this year.
Even though he was fully prepared, he was still beating a drum in his heart.
When Chen Xia saw that he was silent, she pursed her lips and said softly: "You just need to know that I am waiting for you... and there are children. There are too many people in this world who need you."
Xiang Que touched Chen Xia's face and said, "I need you more than you do. I need you more."
More than a year, if you want to say it is slow, it would be more than four hundred days, but if you want to say it is fast, it can be done in a blink of an eye. The old Taoist, uncle and senior brother have all told him more than once to try not to get involved with those things.
With external affairs, he worked hard to gain time for himself. The deadline is approaching in a year. Everything will be peaceful if he can get over this hurdle. How many people will feel melancholy for him if he can't get over it?
Therefore, Xiang Que made up his mind. For more than a year, unless there was a special need, he would pave the way for himself with peace of mind, get everything ready first, and then just wait for the east wind to come.
Taipei, Confucius Temple.
King Yan bowed his head behind Kong Weimin with an apologetic look and said: "Master, I was negligent this time. The arrangement was not too thorough and perfect. King Yan accepts the blame."
Kong Weimin's face became serious, and he frowned and said: "Did I say it was your problem? This is not your negligence at all, but your opponent is more difficult than you imagined. The eight bishops of the Vatican, the Templars
Together with the Pope of the Holy See, whose depth I don’t know, this force can easily wipe out those Taoist sects with thousands of years of foundation if they are placed in the country. Don’t forget one thing, we have thousands of years of foundation and they take care of it.
Are we missing? Even in some aspects, they may be much deeper than us. At least if you look at the Buddhist and Taoist sects in China, which one has more than one billion believers behind it? It’s not your fault, it’s not yours.
It’s not that you underestimated the other party, but that the situation is there. What is the situation? Only four people came to Gujingguan, plus Wang Kunlun and a vampire, and they were able to effectively involve the Catholic Church. It’s not that the Catholic Church has a big skeleton and a solid foundation.
No, but Gujing Temple does have something to behold. Don’t forget, there is Yu Qiuyang who has not shown up yet. If he had been there at the time, the situation might have been different."
King Yan nodded. He really had to agree with Kong Weimin's words. His calculations were correct from beginning to end. Even the Catholic Church was almost fully invested in it. However, Xiang Que and the others were not allowed to stay. It's not me.
But the enemy is too strong.
"If Zhu Chungang also..."
Kong Weimin waved his hand with a sneer and said: "This old guy, I really made a mistake. I always thought that all practitioners in the world could succeed in the union, but it was impossible for him, a carefree person, but it happened.
He was the only one who succeeded in joining the Tao. But don’t look at Zhu Chungang who has already become a saint, but he is the one we don’t have to worry about the least. The most difficult person to deal with in Gujing Temple now is Yu Qiuyang, but we don’t know where he has gone now.
, it is estimated that he will not show up again in a short time. Qi Changqing is still young after all, so there is nothing to worry about."
"But we plotted against Xiang Que once, and if we plot against him again, he may already be on guard."
"Do you understand the principle of hitting a snake within seven inches?"
King Yan was stunned, and then said: "I know Xiang Que's seven inches, and I care about the people around me, so I chose to attack Chen Xia this time."
"Hey..." Kong Weimin shook his head lightly and sighed: "You are going in the wrong direction. Xiang Que's seven inches are not on them."