When the footsteps of Zhao Kuangyi and others were silent, Zhao Du said: "This vein is a symbol of unification. Now that we are borrowing the land of Shuanglong Pond, will it be affected by it?"
"That's natural. The reason is that the fire and wind aura in the middle has been condensed before the Shuanglongchi Yunmai was formed. It has the essence of the sun and the moon, and no dragon vein can absorb it for its own use, even if it is in the future
Even after the period of the Shuanglong Pond's pulse has expired, it will not disappear... It can not only change the properties of the dragon vein aura here, but also affect the unification of the world..."
Before Zhi Ku finished speaking, Zhao Du asked anxiously: "Is it making it impossible for the image of unification to be fulfilled? Why is the climate with such great unification momentum affected by it? How can its power influence the destiny of the way of heaven to unify the world?"
"Amitabha." Zhi Ku He Shi said: "Like flowers, plants and trees, even if they receive the essence of the sun and moon, if the earth's energy does not respond, they will wither. The Taoist ancestors said that the great road is broad and can be controlled. All things rely on it to survive without hesitation.
, all things return to Yan but not to the Lord...Although the way of heaven wants to fulfill the wishes of all people, it must also conform to the spirit of the earth."
Zhao Dushi nodded thoughtfully, "Then what influence is the master referring to...?"
"The lower Central Plains and the earth veins to the south are all the veins of the earth's water spirit. Although it is called water, it is actually the marrow of the wood essence, which is the destiny of wood virtue, and the yin and yang energy of the north is the water spirit.
, water can nourish trees, and this is how the earth's veins are unified..."
Zhao Dushi suddenly felt something when he heard this, and said in shock: "And now due to the influence of the fire and wind aura, the attribute of earth and water has been changed to fire virtue, which means that it has become incompatible with the water spirit of the north... Master
The so-called impact is that the north of the Central Plains cannot be unified?"
"That's the truth. But if it can match the strong earth energy and borrow the human power of Shuanglongchi's spiritual energy, it can also achieve the unification of the world."
"The number of strong earth energy? The strength is not lost? How to say this?"
Looking at Zhao Du who had an eager face and asked three questions in a row, Zhizhi chanted a Buddhist chant and asked: "Madam, do you know the meaning of the name of Shuanglong Pond?"
Zhao Du was stunned, hesitated for a moment, and said: "Shuanglong Pond can gather spirits to form and coexist. I don't think the two dragons will fight. It is also unreasonable to say that there are two emperors in the same court. But in ordinary life
In the emperor's family, there is no direct line of succession, and the lineage is continued by the more recent branches. It has existed since ancient times. I guess based on my old age, it should be the branch of the family that will be involved in the future..."
"Good, good." Zhiku nodded and said, "Madam, you are a wise person... The old monk was fortunate enough to obtain the Kanyu Book and got a glimpse of the signs. The appearance of the ground veins of Shuanglong Pond is just as Madam said.
There are two major branches of its earth veins. There are only big elephants here. The number of its smaller branches... It is not possible for the old monk to fully know, but it seems that their potential is evenly divided. There are ten earth water dragon veins here.
In the image of the Nine Emperors, in addition to the Emperor Ying Jie, there should also be eighteen Emperors.
Because there are divisions in the pool, the old monk made the decision, and in the future the two sects will each occupy nine... They are both inherited by the same bloodline, so there should be no worries."
Zhao Du felt happy and began to think about it. What he cared about was the destiny of the world. Zhiku moved the topic to the name of Shuanglong Pond, which must have some meaning.
But thinking that only the nobility of Zhao Kuangyin and Zhao Kuangyi can carry the blessings of Shuanglong Pond now, thinking of Zhiku's words "the strength is not lost", I was shocked, "Master means... I will inherit this pond now."
Among the two dragons, if one of them fails, and the virtue of fire is weak, unable to restrain the water of the north, will the unification of the world be hopeless?"
Just as Zhiku said, she is a person of great wisdom. She should know that the two dragons will not compete with each other. If the unification trend has an impact, she can guess the key. Before Zhiku could answer, she asked again:
"How long will the response period of this unification of dragon veins be?"
"Madam's views must be admired by the old monk." Zhiku heard her words get to the point and nodded in praise, "The time limit for this dragon vein to unify the world is at least twenty years."
Zhao Du just thought that Zhao Kuangyin would be twenty-eight years old next year, while Zhao Kuangyi was only sixteen years old. Twenty years later, both of them would still be in their prime, so they should be worry-free. Hearing this, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief and said hesitantly: "
Will the due date change after borrowing Shuanglong Pond?"
"Mu Cheng Shui Ze is the way of nature. It is possible to unify the world within twenty years, but now it has created a war between water and fire. It must be a delayed response to the change."
"Does the master know how to deal with delays?"
"The fire and wind aura in the middle of the Shuanglong Pond is so spiritual that it is impossible to detect its number even with the old monk's meager skills."
"The master's magical power can't reveal the truth?" Zhao Du was surprised, thought for a moment, and asked: "If this is the case, after inheriting the throne, is it feasible to conquer the north first...?"
"Amitabha. The climate of the Central Plains is such that even with the virtue of wood, it has not yet been able to absorb the water spirit of the north, let alone the fire and wind spirit that competes with the water spirit of the north.
"Why is this?"
"It's because of the land of Hedong. It is the gateway to the north of the Central Plains. It was originally in the same line with the land of the Central Plains, but due to troubled times... the earth's veins have turned into gold, so the Zhou Dynasty's attack on Hedong was in vain.
return."
Taking advantage of the great victory at Gaoping, Guo Rong led troops to attack Hedong and besieged Taiyuan for several months, but could not conquer it. Finally, he returned to Zhou Dynasty and the land he captured was returned to the hands of the Northern Han Dynasty.
Zhao Du only thought that Guo Rong was not good at using his troops. Hearing Zhi Ku's words, he was secretly frightened, "The earth's energy in the east of Hedong belongs to gold, and the virtue of this dragon's veins... wouldn't it be defeated by it?"
Zhiku smiled faintly, "Although Hedong is in a golden state now, Mu De is in charge. It is a prisoner. It can protect itself, but it is unable to defeat it... When the Central Plains court takes over Western Shu, Southern Tang and other places, Mu De
When virtue is strong and the metal phase changes from a state of rest to a state of death, it will be easy to break it at that time.
After borrowing the Shuanglong Pond, although the wood virtue became the fire virtue, it was finally converted from acquired virtue. Currently, there is no power to restrain the metal phase of Hedong. After unifying the dynasties south of the Central Plains, the fire virtue will gather strength...
… Only then can we break it and seize it. When the North Water has no metal blessing to help it, only the virtue of fire can defeat it and conquer it."
Mrs. Du Du nodded when she heard what Zhiku said was reasonable. However, she thought that as long as the lucky people in Chengze Shuanglongchi did not make mistakes, the great cause of unification would be achieved. After taking a long breath, she thought of Zhiku's
With a thought about his magical power, He Shi asked: "It will take some time for the earth's energy to be strong, but there is a risk of losing its strength... With the master's magical power, can it be seen?"
Zhiku understood the meaning behind her words and muttered: "The young master and the old monk have seen him... When I invited him to the Shuanglong Pond that day, I wanted to use my magical power to see how long his life was..."
"Oh?!" Zhao Du was delighted, "Then Master Lao and the two dogs will have a look."
"Amitabha." Zhiku shook his head, "If it weren't for the current situation of Chengze Dragon Vein, the old monk could have done it. But if the fate changes and changes occur, it is really difficult to see, but as long as the future
If you practice benevolent government, your longevity will be extended."
Zhao Du was greatly disappointed, "The master thinks that there is a loss of strength... is it possible?"
"Amitabha is a number of variables. The old monk is naturally unpredictable, but if it is impossible to say that both dragons are lost..." Zhiku shook his head, paused, and then said: "The elders and the younger are in order, if this is the case
Success... I think it is the eldest son who has succeeded to the throne."
After hearing this, Mrs. Zhao Du nodded slightly hesitantly. Her eldest son died young, and Zhao Kuangyin was the second son. It was feasible for Zhiku to call him the eldest son.
"If the land east of the river is not taken, the eldest son will not miss the new year, and the younger son will temporarily take over his throne..."
"Ah?!" Zhao Dushi couldn't help but exclaimed.
"This is not a definite idea, just a precaution."
Zhao Dushi felt calm after hearing this, "I've lost my composure. Master, please forgive me."
Zhiku smiled faintly, "After we capture Hedong, we will return the throne to the eldest son and pass it on directly to the eldest son. Then the wish of unification will come true..."
"Seriously?!" Zhao Du felt a mixture of joy and sorrow in her heart.
"In the south of the Central Plains, when there is no competition for unification, if the eldest son makes a mistake, the younger son's luck must be in charge. When the matter is accomplished..." Zhi Ku paused for a moment, his face became stern, and he slowly continued.
: "Those who inherit his fortune will be the first to bear all the misfortunes and blessings. If misfortunes happen to the eldest son, blessings will also benefit his descendants... But if you know this principle, you will have no worries. Remember, remember."
"Thank you, Master, for your advice. I will keep it in mind." Zhao Dushi suddenly bowed down and bowed.
"Amitabha, that's good, that's good." Zhiku smiled slightly, "Madam, you are giving such a great gift, but you are killing the old monk. Please get up quickly."
After Zhao Du got up, Zhiku said again: "Madam also knows the reason for this, but I hope that one day the emperor will use his virtue to benefit all living beings in the world... whether it is a person who is born in the world or a person who has entered the world."
But knowing the meaning behind Zhi Zhi's words, Zhao Du was busy responding and said: "I will remember the master's words carefully."
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When they were about to reach Kaifeng City, Zhiguang stopped his horse and let Zhao Kuangyi drive the car. When he arrived at the city gate, it was already Haishi. Fortunately, the leader on duty recognized Zhao Du and was able to open the door and enter the city.
When they arrived in front of the Zhao family's residence, Zhiguang, who was sitting in the carriage, said: "It is inconvenient for the old monk to enter through the gate now, so he went to your Buddhist temple to stay." Without waiting for Zhao Du's reply, he got off the carriage and left.
Zhao Du Shi smiled bitterly for a moment, and got out of the carriage with Zhao Kuangyi helping her. The servant who opened the door looked happy when he saw her two people coming back, "Madam, Third Young Master, you are back. Second Young Master is still waiting in the hall."
"Oh, Yuen Long..." Zhao Dushi smiled, "Zhao An, please arrange the carriage."
Xu heard the sound in the front yard. Zhao Du and Zhao Kuangyi walked to the entrance hall and saw Zhao Kuangyin coming up to greet him with a smile on his face. "Where did mother and third brother go? Why don't you explain to the servants,
But it worries the child and makes inquiries everywhere..."
"Oh, really?" Zhao Du said with a smile: "I went to a temple to burn incense. I left in a hurry, but I forgot to tell Qin'er to tell you..."
Walking to the atrium corridor, Mrs. Zhao Du looked at Zhao Kuangyi and said, "Tingyi, midnight is coming. You have worked hard all the way, so you should go and rest first."
"Mother..." Zhao Kuangyi looked reluctant.
Zhao Dushi hesitated for a moment, "Okay, then let's sit in the study with Yuen Long and his mother."
"Yes." Zhao Kuangyi suddenly felt happy, looked at Zhao Kuangyin who looked surprised and said: "Second brother, please..."
After the three of them sat down in the study, except for their private conversation with Zhiku in the cave, Zhao Du revealed everything about their trip to Qinglong Mountain.
Zhao Kuangyin was stunned for a moment when he heard this. After a long time, he came to his senses. However, Pu Tong knelt down and said to Zhao Du who was sitting on the left side of the desk: "Mother, don't believe what this monk says. Your Majesty, he is in the prime of life."
, and he is so wise and powerful, how could he..."
Before he could finish speaking, Mrs. Zhao Du said, "Are you saying that because I'm confused?"
"My child dare not..." Zhao Kuangyin lowered his head and said.
"All things have animism. My mother has personally gone to two treasure places to see that the spiritual energy and spiritual water can't be faked by human power." Zhao Du Shi looked at Zhao Kuangyin's frightened state and shook her head, "The reason for this Buddha calamity is already for my mother.
Let me tell you... Although you are good at martial arts, you have also read historical books. Emperor Taiwu of the Northern Wei Dynasty, Emperor Wu of the Northern Zhou Dynasty, and Emperor Wuzong of the Tang Dynasty exterminated the Buddha. If you think about it carefully, it is related to the Buddha's calamity mentioned by the eminent monk.
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"Throughout the dynasties, whenever the treasury was empty, every emperor never destroyed Buddhist statues to absorb money. Throughout the dynasties, whenever Buddhists built temples, as long as the official land was used, the court would always donate money.
Why did these three emperors alone want to destroy the Buddha?
The reason is, as the eminent monk said, the anger and resentment of the common people came into the world due to calamity... And if they did not face the calamity themselves, the three emperors were all talented and strategic people, and they were also in the prime of life. How could they die?
Unexpected?"
"Mother..." Zhao Kuangyin saw the stern look on Zhao Du's face, but he didn't dare to say any more.
"This emperor came to this world in response to the people's wish for peace in the world, and he also came to quell the resentment accumulated by the people in the past dynasties. He should be regarded as benefiting the people... But the Buddhist monks also took action to spread the Dharma scriptures that can save all sentient beings.
, both have their merits.
As a mother, I am a believer in Buddhism, but I have never had the heart to protect Buddhism. As for merits and virtues... In terms of merits for thousands of years, if the true sutra can be preserved, it can benefit thousands of years, and this emperor
Even if it is benevolence, it only lasts for one life. Comparing the two, Yuen Long, which one do you think is more important?"
"If Buddhist Dafa can really benefit all living beings, why is it so difficult? It accumulates resentment and does not want to correct its mistakes, but makes the wise king wrong... Mother, think twice!" Zhao Kuangyin said anxiously.
"Hey, if it is as you say, there are no true scriptures and great Dharma in the world, and there will be no eminent monks? Why did Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty help Master Xuanzang interpret the true scriptures and make them available to the world? Do you think the merits of Buddhism in saving people are the same?
See, Mingjun? Please tell me his merits and deeds..."
A series of questions made Zhao Kuangyin stunned and broke into a cold sweat.
After a pause, Zhao Du said in a cold voice: "If you hadn't done anything, would the eminent monks and the others have given up on preventing the Buddha's Tribulation? Or maybe you were thinking in your mind and told the Ying Jie Emperor about this... But if so,
There may be no one left alive in the Zhao Mansion tonight."
"Ah?!" Zhao Kuangyin was shocked and stood up suddenly to look around.
"There are only three of us, mother and son, in this study. You don't need to panic... sit down and talk."
"Yes..." Zhao Kuangyin sighed secretly.
"It is God's will that this emperor enter the world due to calamity, and the appearance of these twin dragon ponds... does not necessarily mean it is not God's will. Now you may not agree, but the eminent monks can choose someone else. Even if he does not kill us, you and Tingyi will be silenced."
Your good fortune will also be diminished because of this..."
"This..." Zhao Kuangyin was surprised for a moment.
Zhao Kuangyi continued: "The eminent monk said that day... The people of the Li family of the Southern Tang Dynasty are also in tune with the spiritual energy of Shuanglongchi. If they get this blessing, the luck of my second brother and me will be swallowed up."
"Hey, how can you wait so long?" Zhao Du shook his head and smiled bitterly, "I entered the land of Dragon Vein and got a glimpse of the secret. If I don't allow this, it will backfire immediately. Maybe there will be a disaster tomorrow..."
"This..." Zhao Kuangyin was startled, then stood up and knelt down, "Mother usually teaches her children to be loyal to the emperor... How can she ignore the Holy One out of fear of death now?"
"Oh?" Zhao Du's face darkened, "Are you accusing me of being a mother?"
Zhao Kuangyin broke out in cold sweat, "I don't dare..."
"Do you only think that this backlash is only for one life? If the eminent monk is willing... Hehe, I am afraid that the descendants of the Zhao family will never be able to succeed." Zhao Du said coldly: "The eminent monk will now grant blessings to your two brothers.
Man... asked you to raise an army to rebel? Or asked you to kill the emperor? All he wanted was your grandfather's remains, so what's the problem?"
"It is true that this emperor is wise, but my son, you also have a benevolent heart. Why not replace him? In the future, you can only use benevolent government to benefit the people... Your father and you joined the army in these troubled times, fighting to the death.
Isn't the enemy just to make the people live in peace? They are all for the benefit of the people. What's the difference between him sitting on the throne and you sitting on the throne? If you have the intention, you may not be able to be better than him.
Even if there are no variables in the Twin Dragon Pond, it would be easy for the monks and their magical powers to kill the guardian and the emperor. At that time, destiny will also bring a new emperor into the world... Think about it, at that time you will be controlled by others and benefit the people.
Will your wish be fulfilled?"
"This...child..." Zhao Kuangyin was frightened for a moment.
"This is the calamity of this emperor. Just pretend that you don't know about it. As my mother, I don't have to tell you first... But I know that you are a smart person and will never allow yourself to make the people live in peace just because of one person."
There is no way to realize the ambition." Zhao Du looked at the surprised Zhao Kuangyin and said: "Come on, it's late at night, you go to rest first, and think carefully about what my mother said... Tingyi, you go and give me a cup of tea.
Come."
Zhao Kuangyin stood up, looked at each other with Zhao Kuangyi, and both of them bowed at the same time and said, "I obey, my child."
Zhao Kuangyin retreated to the door and was about to turn around when he heard Zhao Du say again: "Oh, Yuen Long, my mother has something I forgot to tell you."
Zhao Kuangyin said hurriedly: "Mother, please speak."
"There is an eminent monk staying in the Buddhist hall. Don't disturb him... From tomorrow on, no one is allowed to go to the Buddhist hall without my mother's consent."
Zhao Kuangyin's figure suddenly trembled, and he was stunned for a moment. He looked at the calm Zhao Dushi, nodded silently, and bowed back.
After a while, Zhao Kuangyi entered the study with ginseng tea, walked up to Zhao Du, and said, "Mom, please have some tea."
"Put it on the case." Mrs. Zhao Du nodded and said while turning the Buddhist beads in her hand.
"Yes." Zhao Kuangyi placed the bowl of tea gently on the desk, turned around and walked to the door. Just as he was about to close the door, he heard Zhao Dushi say: "Just leave it open... just sit down."
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Zhao Kuangyi was stunned and confused for a moment, but he did not dare to disobey Mrs. Zhao Du's order. He had no choice but to obey the order, turned around and sat down on the drum pier five feet in front of the desk, looked outside the door, and then looked at Mrs. Zhao
, He wanted to speak but stopped.
Zhao Du's appearance was not seen, he picked up the tea bowl, opened the lid, blew on the hot steam coming out of the bowl, took a sip, put the tea bowl on the table, then picked up the Buddhist beads, closed his eyes, and slowly turned them in his hands.
Buddha beads, but he spoke quietly.
Zhao Kuangyi wanted to speak several times, but for fear of disturbing Zhao Du, who was concentrating on meditation, he finally held back his words and sat silently on the drum pillar, not daring to make a sound.
I don't know how long it took, but there were light footsteps in the corridor outside the door. After five or six breaths, there was no sound again. Zhao Dushi opened his eyes and smiled slightly, "Yuan Long? Come in..."
In Zhao Kuangyi's surprise, Zhao Kuangyin appeared at the door with a complicated expression, bowed and said: "Yes, mother."
Zhao Kuangyi hurriedly stood up and gave up his seat, then closed the door of the study room and walked to Zhao Kuangyin and sat down.
"Alas." Mrs. Zhao Du put down the Buddhist beads in her hand, sighed, and said slowly: "The world is in chaos now. Not only do we need generals who are good at fighting, but we also need civil servants who can govern the country."
"Such as this crusade against Hedong... After hearing about the great victory of Gaoping, the soldiers and horses from Jiezhen came to ask for orders to attack the states in Hedong with their own soldiers. When they got the states and cities, they were looted, and the Holy Emperor ordered the troops... all of them were disobedient.
I would like to leave my own soldiers to defend the city, but abandon the city one after another, so that all the captured states and cities are lost again, and the victorious army is like a defeated army, with mountains of baggage discarded along the way... What a pity."
Seeing that Zhao Kuangyin was hesitant to speak, Zhao Du smiled and said: "The emperor today is a man of great talent, and he must know the key to it, but he is afraid that the Liao soldiers will come to help, so he is eager to capture Taiyuan, and even
He was sparse and restrained in his rear...but if he had good ministers around him, how could such a situation happen?"
She had just used "this emperor" as a metaphor to Guo Rong, and now Zhao Kuangyin left and returned, only to be known as the current emperor.
"If Taishi Feng was alive at that time, he would be able to relieve his worries." Zhao Du said with a look of regret on his face, "But he knew that it was difficult for the monarch and his ministers to work hard, and it was hindered by their military achievements, so he would not lower their morale and treat those who retreated after hearing the news.
The generals in Jiezhen did not punish him either... Alas, being a king is not easy!"
Zhao Kuangyin looked surprised when he heard this, hesitated for a moment, and said: "What my mother saw is very true. This is the difficulty of the Holy Emperor. After the class, he has made great efforts to recruit talents..."
"Yes." Mrs. Zhao Du nodded, "You should do the same. If you have good talents, you should try to recruit them for future use. You should make friends with all the good ministers and generals in the court, and don't offend others.
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Zhao Kuangyin did not dare to answer for a while, but in silence, he heard Zhao Du say: "Martial men and scholars, when their talents are not met, they will become heroes and short of breath. Yuen Long, you have a chivalrous nature, but you have the opportunity to recruit good talents for use. There will be more in the future."
Pay attention to the people at the bottom of the official career, there are many talented people among them... You two brothers must take note of it."
When Zhao Kuangyin reached the imperial throne, he was ashamed to become an official because the Central Plains Later Jin Dynasty had defected to the Khitan, so he wandered around the world. However, he got to know a lot of heroes. After the founding of the Later Han Dynasty, he went to Guo Wei's account, and he would also get to know the world.
Heroes were recruited to work together in the army. With Guo Wei's rise, many of them now held military positions in the Great Zhou Dynasty.
Zhao Du knew that he was a chivalrous person, eager to help others when they were in trouble, so he taught him to use various methods to recruit talents. Zhao Kuangyin and Zhao Kuangyi looked at each other when they heard this, and responded in unison: "Kids, please keep this in mind."
"Especially the students from Taibai Academy, we must make friends carefully..."
"Ah?!" Before Zhao Du could finish speaking, Zhao Kuangyi exclaimed, "Academy students are loyal to the Holy Master... they are from the same school as the Holy Master, how can they be recruited to my use?"
Zhao Kuangyi wanted to say that he was "loyal to the Holy One", but he felt guilty, so he changed his words and said that he was a fellow disciple.