475, Che Chi Country, Daughter Country (please ask for full order)
Two door gods, each proposes one.
Wei Zheng and Bai Gui had not discussed this matter beforehand, but they had a tacit understanding.
"Jingde and Shubao?"
Li Shimin rubbed his eyebrows. He knew that these two generals were brave, but he didn't know that they had the ability to guard the palace and eliminate ghost troubles. However, this was a suggestion put forward by two officials, Cao Guan, so it was not without purpose.
At night, the two generals came to the palace to guard the palace.
Ghost troubles are over for now.
Later, although Li Shimin felt that this method was effective, Yuchi Gong and Qin Qiong were both one of the twenty-four heroes of Lingyan Pavilion, so how could they do this work for a long time. Even if the two generals were willing, the harem... would be criticized by others.
Wei Zheng and Bai Gui remonstrated and posted draped images of the two generals on the palace gate, which also had the same effect.
Since then, no ghosts have caused trouble in the palace.
Qin Qiong and Yuchi Gong also received the decree from heaven and were named Wumen Gods.
Door gods include not only Wu door gods, but also Wen door gods, boy door gods, etc. As well as the earliest door gods Shen Tu and Yu Lei.
"At the end of the year, draw tea barriers and hang reed ropes to ward off evil." - Cai Yong's "Doctrine".
The two Wumen Gods filled the vacancy in the heavenly throne. In this process, Bai Gui and Wei Zheng, who contributed greatly, were also rewarded by the heavenly court and bestowed with merit.
And at this moment.
Chen Guangrui, the number one scholar in the thirteenth year of Zhenguan, first served as secretary and provincial secretary in the official examination, and was later transferred by the official department to serve as governor of Hongzhou.
Taoist Zheng, who was practicing Taoism at Qingshan Temple in Wuwei City, also came to Chang'an to meet Bai Gui.
"Two years ago, Pindao and your two uncles traveled far and wide and arrived at a country called Chechi Country. This country only worshiped monks, not Taoists. It happened that this country was hit by a drought and no rain fell for several years.
, so your two uncles and I make offerings to pray for rain..."
"The king of Chechi saw that the three of us were profound, so he planned to honor me and your two uncles as the national counselors of the Chechi Kingdom."
"With the help of human luck and good luck in cultivation, Chechi Country is not a human holy land and will not be constrained. With the strength of the three of us, we can protect this country for hundreds of years, and the people will have good harvests. Furthermore, being a preacher is also considered a merit."
"but……"
Taoist Zheng said, paused, a little hard to say.
"Master, it's okay to just say it."
Bai Gui heard "Che Chi Guo" three times, nodded secretly, and said smoothly.
He didn't know what Taoist Zheng was planning. There wasn't much relationship between Taoist Zheng and him as master and disciple. When he saw him, he must have something to ask for or discuss something with.
Let's first listen to what Taoist Zheng said. If possible, he wouldn't mind helping.
If it's not feasible, he won't help stupidly.
Taoist Zheng nodded and said: "Zen Tao has deep roots in Chechi State. Although the three of us have magic, we have no reputation. The abbot of Zhixian Temple of Zen Tao is named Zhiyuan. His skills are not as good as mine, but
After praying to the Buddha for forty years, my eyesight was opened. Fortunately, I was able to see that the three of us were aliens who had become enlightened, so I told the king that the three of us were evil spirits..."
"Your uncle was originally a tiger, but he has not killed a living being for more than nine hundred years since he entered the Taoist sect."
In the past few years, he has had little contact with Bai Gui. But he also knew that Bai Gui, with the help of the Dragon Lord of Dongting, was granted the title of Human Cao Official by the Heavenly Court. As a human Cao Guan, it was not difficult to see that they were aliens. So it was a big deal.
Fang Fang was frank and told Bai Gui his true identity.
Tiger means tiger.
"There was a severe drought in the fourth year of Zhenguan. Master prayed for rain for the people, which shows his kindness."
Bai Gui followed what Taoist Zheng said and continued.
At this time, Taoist Zheng played a little clever trick. His elder brother Huli Daxian was a tiger, so before practicing Taoism, he needed to cultivate a benevolent heart, that is, not to kill living beings wantonly.
To put it simply, because the Great Immortal Huli is a tiger, he cannot break the killing ring at will. The killing ring is equivalent to the door of death for him.
But for Luli Daxian and Zheng Daoshi, one of them is a deer and the other is a sheep. Although they need to abide by the killing prohibition, breaking the killing prohibition will not have a big impact on them.
When Taoist Zheng heard this, he looked complacent and said with a smile: "The Buddhist temples in Chechi State are a waste of people's fat and oil. There has been a drought in Chechi State for several years. These monks are of no use at all. We are weird, but we can help Chechi."
The people of the Chi Kingdom prayed for rain, even if they were aliens, it was better than the Zen way he practiced."
After boasting, he said again: "Apprentice, you are a Cao official and a high-ranking official in the Eastern Tang Dynasty. Pindao came here this time to invite you to come and support the scene."
"Let's see what monk Zhiyuan has to say!"
Taoist Zheng flicked his sleeves and robe, his expression gloomy.
The three of them must have status if they want to become the national master of Chechi Kingdom.
Originally, the three of them prayed for rain for Che Chi and saved countless people in Li. This was equivalent to the greatest honor.
As a national preceptor and a pastor, he has already established himself as a minister, so why should he be afraid of his name?
This is like the Ming Taizu re-creating China. Although he did not inherit the Song Dynasty, the country could not be more upright than the Ming Dynasty.
However, monk Zhiyuan said that the three of them were demons with ulterior motives, which made the three of them lack status and righteousness. After all, Chechi Country is a human country, and no matter how great the status of the prince, he became a fake prince.
There is no title to speak of. The same is true for the national master who followed the human race and became a monster.
"It's simple."
Bai Gui did not directly agree to Taoist Zheng's request. He thought about it and said, "I will enter the palace later and ask Your Majesty to issue a decree to commend you, Master, for your contribution to praying for rain. In this way, with the protection of the Eastern Tang Dynasty,
This difficulty can be eliminated..."
Zheng Daoshi planned to let him go there to control the situation, but in fact, he wanted to use his identity and status to gain a foothold in Chechi Kingdom.
But..., if the three demons of Chechi Kingdom do evil or make mistakes in the future, the crime will also fall on him.
Only names and tools cannot be used by others.
However, although he did not agree with the method proposed by Zheng Daoshi, it did not mean that there were no other ways to solve the matter.
It is a fact that Taoist Zheng once prayed for rain for the Tang Dynasty, and it is common sense that Li Shimin issued an order to praise him. If the three demons of Chechi State commit crimes in the future, this fault will not involve the Tang Dynasty, Li Shimin's place, or Bai Gui's place. Because
What the imperial edict states is a fact. As for whether the Chechi Kingdom believes it or not, it is up to them.
"this……"
Taoist Zheng frowned and thought for a moment.
"Can!"
"This is also a solution."
he said.
Asking Bai Gui to come and stand up for the three of them was not only for the sake of Che Chi's position as national master, but also to deepen the relationship with Bai Gui.
However, Bai Gui didn't want to do this, and he couldn't force it.
After the words fell, Bai Gui suddenly felt that his mind became much clearer. His right hand hidden in his sleeve quietly calculated and understood the secret.
If you want to be a carefree immortal, you must not only practice ways to avoid the three disasters, but also have a smart mind. Otherwise, you will be "provoked" by others' words and easily fall into other people's "traps" and suffer disasters. Such an immortal,
No matter how hard you practice, you will eventually turn into ashes.
He refused to give his "status" to Taoist Zheng, thus avoiding disaster.
…
Bai Guijian is in the heart of the emperor and empress.
It is true that Taoist Zheng had merit in praying for rain. This time, Li Shimin readily agreed to Bai Gui and Taoist Zheng's request. He wrote the edict himself, stamped it with a seal, and gave it to Taoist Zheng as a reward.
In addition, there are other gifts, but they are all common things and do not fall into the eyes of these two people.
After receiving the imperial edict from the Emperor of Humanity, Taoist Zheng did not rush to leave first. Instead, he invited Bai Gui to visit Chechi Country again, "Your senior uncle and second uncle all have magic to look after the house. Besides, there are many of us this time."
When the Taoist friends you have made come to the banquet, your cultivation is not shallow. After passing, you can also take the opportunity to discuss Tao and improve your cultivation."
In the practice of Taoism, although there are Taoists who can achieve soaring heights through hard practice, most monks still discuss Taoism with each other. Through such exchanges, they can improve their cultivation more quickly, and they will not be stuck trying to catch fish.
Bai Gui was a little moved, but was not in a hurry to express his position.
Seeing this, Taoist Zheng said again: "A few hundred miles westward from the Chechi Kingdom, there is a country called the Girl Country. This country is all female bodies, and each one has a beautiful appearance, which is a wonder. After you go, you can also
Learn a thing or two.”
After getting along with him for many years, he knew his disciple's nature well.
Last time, he controlled himself and did not achieve anything good with his concubine.
But lust and determination are two different things.
Not "committing adultery" does not mean that Bai Gui is not lewd.
Of course, this refers to Bai Gui's predecessor in the world of Journey to the West.
"What Master said makes sense."
"Disciple, I do feel that there are some obstacles in my cultivation recently. In addition, I recently got some treasures from the Dragon Palace. If any of my colleagues come to exchange for some cultivation treasures, it is also feasible."
Bai Gui replied with a smile on his face.
He beat the autumn wind of the Jinghe Dragon Palace, not to say he was extremely rich, but his wealth was indeed unmatched by ordinary monks. But except for a few of these treasures that were useful to him, the rest were just decorations.
Furthermore, although he has now become a heavenly immortal, his cultivation level is one level higher than that of Taoist Zheng. Taoist Zheng also has the cultivation level of an earthly immortal. However, Taoist Zheng is only the youngest of the three demons, and his cultivation level is not necessarily the lowest.
But the great Immortal Huli, who can be the eldest brother, will never be weaker than the other two demons...
The Great Immortal of Hu Power is most likely also a Heavenly Immortal.
Heavenly Immortals and Heavenly Immortals seem to be in the same realm, but the gap is huge. At least Bai Gui thought to himself that he would not be able to survive a few rounds under Sun Wukong, the "fighting and victorious Buddha".
Lu Zu is here, and it might be quite difficult to fight against a monkey.
In the final analysis, cultivating immortals is about cultivating one's life, in order to live forever and gain great power. It is not about being brave and ruthless. And although the monkey has become an immortal, has it cultivated its life?
not necessarily!
When the Lingming Stone Monkey was born, two rays of golden light shot into Dou Mansion, alarming the Jade Emperor in the Lingxiao Palace. But after that, the Lingming Stone Monkey only had a semi-mutilated "fiery eye and golden eye" left.
Cultivating Taoism and practicing martial arts is to push the body's functions to the limit.
Sun Wukong was born with good heels, so despite being thrown away, he still has strong magic power and an indestructible body. But Bai Gui was born in a mortal body. Even if he reaches the immortal body now, he still has the same feet as a monkey.
It's high, but there's still a long way to go.
A high moral character does not mean a high combat power.