Before noon on March 6, Lu Na sent someone to tell Dr. Xu and Chen Caozhi that Chu Jian had said that no one was fighting or making trouble in his house and the matter would be settled.
Xu Zao comforted Chen Caozhi and told him to study with peace of mind. With the protection of Prefect Lu, Chu Jian would not dare to go against the grain.
Chen Caozhi said in his heart: "The last time Lu Shijun asked me to meet Chu Jian in Xiyuan, he hoped that Chu Jian could live in harmony with me in the future, but how could Chu Jian ever restrain himself at all? Otherwise, he would not have recruited Chen Liu to his sect.
This time Chu Jian denied that Ran Sheng had beaten Chen Liu in front of Chu's house. Naturally, it was because Lu Shijun came forward. Chu Jian could not use this to cause trouble, so he simply continued to endure it. No doubt he would wait until Yangzhou's internal history minister Yu Xiyu and Dazhongzheng came to Wu County.
Attack - What are the ways to deal with it now? We can't just wait for Chu Jian and Chen Liu to frame him. Who knows what despicable and shameless methods Chen Liu will use? It won't work to remain unchanged and adapt to all changes. It's too passive. We must
Make a difference.”
That night Chen Caozhi wandered along the peach forest path. On the night of the sixth day of March, the first quarter moon had not yet appeared, and the stars were shining one after another. After staying in the darkness for a long time, he could distinguish the road without a lantern.
Two friends, Xu Miao and Liu Shangzhi, accompanied him silently. They both felt the strong sense of injustice of being from a poor family. Zi Zhong was known for his diligence and versatility, but there were so many hardships that a poor family had to endure.
It is really difficult for young people to get ahead. Even if they work ten times harder than Lu Qin, He Zhu and others, they still cannot achieve their goals.
After strolling by the stream, Chen Cao said: "Shangzhi, immortal people, the tenth day of March is my mother's birthday. I want to copy "Laozi's Five Thousand Essays" at Zhenqing Taoist Temple starting from tomorrow. I will copy it ten times in a row.
On the day, read it three times a day, then bind it into thirty volumes and distribute it to the disciples of Tianshi Dao in the county and city, in order to wish my mother a happy birthday."
Xu Miao praised: "It's very good. When a gentleman establishes virtue, his reputation will follow."
Liu Shangzhi said: "Zizhong's move is not only a filial piety, but also a powerful counterattack against the rumors that Chu Jian and Chen Liu may slander you."
Chen Caozhi immediately went to Dr. Xu to ask for leave for ten days, and Dr. Xu expressed his approval. Most monarchs in the past dynasties advocated "ruling the world with filial piety." The Han, Wei, and Jin Dynasties especially emphasized filial piety. Cao's pure filial piety was touching. You must know that he copied "Filial Piety" three times a day.
"Laozi's Five Thousand Essays" means writing 15,000 words in small regular script with a brush. This is extremely hard work. The daily copying time is estimated to be more than six hours, which means that in addition to necessary rest and meals, the rest of the time
All of it will be used to copy "Laozi's Five Thousand Essays".
Master Li of Zhenqing Taoist Academy was overjoyed when he heard this. Chen Caozhi had a good reputation in Wu County, and he also performed this act of pure filial piety. This would be of great benefit to promoting the reputation of Zhenqing Taoist Academy and would definitely attract more talents.
Believers in the Way of Teachers.
The Master of Li Yuan immediately ordered the Taoist deacon to clean up a quiet room for Chen Caozhi to copy "Laozi's Five Thousand Essays". The Master of Li Yuan originally intended that all the pen, ink, paper and inkstone should be provided by the Taoist Academy, but Chen Caozhi said that the person who copied the scriptures
The pen, ink, paper and inkstone were donated to the Taoist Temple on behalf of his mother, and the Taoist Temple did not need to pay a penny.
The leader of the Li Academy sent a little Taoist boy to the high-ranking gentry who believed in Tianshi Tao in the county to inform the matter. He also asked the believers who often came to the Taoist Academy to spread the word everywhere.
On the second day after Cao Zhi copied the scriptures, there was an endless stream of Tianshi Dao believers who came to the Taoist temple to watch Chen Cao Zhi pray for his mother and copy "Laozi's Five Thousand Essays". Everyone stayed five steps away from Chen Cao Zhi and tried not to do anything.
He made a sound and saw the handsome young man holding a pen in his left hand. He kept writing with his hand for half an hour. Then he stood up and walked around, rubbing his fingers. After a quarter of an hour, he sat down again and continued to copy——
There was a particularly devout follower of Tianshi Dao who stayed with Chen Caozhi all day long. After Chen Caozhi spent two hours copying a volume, he begged Chen Caozhi to give him this volume of "Laozi's Five Thousand Essays".
, these believers who seek "Laozi's Five Thousand Essays" often donate a lot of money to the Taoist temple for incense.
On the third day, Chen Caozhi had copied the three volumes of "Laozi's Five Thousand Essays" and didn't know how to distribute them among the gifts. There were too many people asking for them. Chen Caozhi's calligraphy was so excellent that even Grand Administrator Lu praised it.
, this scripture copied with filial piety to pray for the mother is really precious. It takes twelve hours a day to copy three volumes of "Laozi's Five Thousand Essays" every day. It takes more than six hours. What's rare is that the handwriting is always clear and elegant.
God, there is no trace of fatigue. The spirit of this young man is really amazing. If it were not supported by a pure heart of filial piety and protected by the three officials, who could persevere?
Therefore, "Laozi's Five Thousand Essays" copied by Chen Caozhi became a hot commodity. Master Li was so smart that he gave this scroll to anyone who donated more incense and money, but no one complained, because Li
The owner of the hospital declared that he would build a Taoist temple to provide food and clothing for the lonely believers in the suburbs of the county and city during disaster years. This was Chen Caozhi's suggestion to him.
Copying scriptures must abide by the precepts and fasting rituals of Tianshi Dao, so Chen Caozhi has been living and dining in Zhenqing Taoist Temple since the seventh day of March. He spends three hours each morning and afternoon copying scriptures, and reviews ""
"Xiao Dai Li Ji", Xu Miao and Liu Shangzhi would come over to study with him.
Every morning early in the morning, Chen Caozhi would still take Ran Sheng to run around Xiaojing Lake in Germany, but instead of climbing Lion Rock, he would climb the back mountain of Zhenqing Taoist Temple instead. Necessary exercise is required.
Don't harm your body by practicing filial piety and copying Taoist scriptures. That kind of foolish filial piety is unacceptable.
More and more people came to Zhenqing Taoist Temple to see Chen Caozhi copying the Taoist scriptures, and they almost broke through the threshold of the Taoist temple. Although the high-ranking surnames in Wu County would not join in the fun and compete for Chen Caozhi's copied Taoist scriptures, each of them
People from high-ranking noble families came to Zhenqing Taoist Temple to see this handsome young man from a poor family known as Jiangzuo Weijie copying scriptures. His focused, meticulous, and persevering demeanor was moving.
The women and girls from Wu County came to see Chen Caozhi. Their best friends and close friends gathered in groups to admire Chen Caozhi's graceful appearance. They whispered to each other: "Ning Xiner like this, I wonder which lady will be advantaged in the future?"
In the afternoon of the day when Chen Caozhi copied "Laozi's Five Thousand Essays", Lu Weirui came to Zhenqing Taoist Temple. There were not many people coming to the Taoist Temple at that time. Lu Weirui calmly sat in front of Chen Cao's case, adding water and polishing ink, Chen Cao
Looking up at her, she smiled slightly and said softly: "I will come to see you every day."
Chen Cao said: "Don't come when there are too many people."
Lu Weirui said: "It's okay, I will watch you from a distance when there are more people."
Chapter 81 of "Laozi's Five Thousand Essays", Chen Caozhi took a break every twenty chapters and rubbed the hand that hurt when holding the pen.
Lu Weirui looked at his knuckles that were a little red and swollen, frowned and said: "It hurts to write "Laozi's Five Thousand Essays" three times a day. By the way, Chen Langjun, can't you write with both hands? Change your right hand.
Bar."
Chen Cao said: "My right hand can only write in cursive and Zhang cursive. I can't write in regular script. I can't use cursive script when copying Taoist scriptures. What I use here is the regular script of "The Preface to the Lanting Collection". If I use regular script one stroke at a time."
, then it will be even slower.”
After resting for a while, Chen Caozhi continued to concentrate on copying. He did not notice that Zhu Yingtai, who was standing next to the big bronze tripod in the courtyard outside the door, was looking at him and Lu Weirui. Zhu Yingtai saw the eyes of Chen Caozhi and Lu Weirui intersecting.
He smiled knowingly and felt his heart tremble. He raised his eyebrows in surprise and stared at Chen Caozhi's profile for a while before turning around and leaving the Taoist temple.
Seeing that more and more people were coming to the Taoist temple, Lu Weirui rubbed another inkstone, then got up and left.
From then on, when the inkstone on Chen Cao's writing desk was about to dry up, someone came forward to polish the ink for him, including men, women and children, and Chen Cao-zhi thanked him with a smile.
…
Last year at Zhenqing Taoist Temple, Chu Jian tried to frame Chen Caozhi, but Chen Caozhi responded skillfully. The frame-up failed, but it gave Chen Caozhi a lot of fame. But this time when he copied scriptures in the Taoist Temple, Chen Caozhi's reputation
He has become a household name. Chen Caozhi did this to protect himself and for the benefit of his family. In the Eastern Jin Dynasty, it was normal to use some grand means to expand his reputation. Fame and hope are complementary to each other.
In the guest house of Chu Mansion, Chen Liu lay on the couch and moaned constantly. His left shoulder blade was crushed and his mouth and eyes were crooked in pain. Although the doctor treated the injury, the doctor said that he would be disabled after the injury healed. His left hand was considered useless.
, and it is inevitable that one shoulder will be high and the other will be low in the future. I am afraid that the subordinate officials in Qiantang County will not be able to do it.
Chen Liu really regretted and hated him. He regretted that he should not have listened to Chief Lu's instigation and came to Wu County to falsely accuse Chen Caozhi. What he hated was that Chen Caozhi was so cruel that he wanted Ran Sheng to beat him to death with a stick!
Chu Wenbin comforted him and said: "Brother Ziquan, you don't have to worry too much. My brother Wen Qian is seeking the position of magistrate of Qiantang County. If he takes office, he will definitely use you. At any rate, you will have enough food and clothing. After Chen Cao's reputation is ruined,
, I, the Chu family, will make your return to Chenjiawu in glory, even if you are the head of the Chen family, you can do it."
Chen Liu endured the pain and nodded, but he sighed in his heart. His father Chen Manlai told him years ago to be careful in his words and deeds. By the end of this year, if he begs Chen Caozhi and the patriarch Chen Xian, Chen Liu can recognize his ancestor and return to the clan.
When he arrived at Chenjiawu, he had completely cut off his retreat. He could only act as Chu's vanguard and rush forward. He gritted his teeth and said, "Chen Caozhi, I, Chen Liu, are at odds with you."
Chu Wenbin said: "Chen Caozhi recently copied "Laozi's Five Thousand Essays" in Zhenqing Taoist Temple to pray for his mother's birthday and to gain fame. In three days, Yangzhou Dazhong Zheng Yuxi will come to the county. Brother Ziquan must think clearly.
——.”
Chen Liudao: "I have already thought about it clearly. Even if I crawl in front of Yu Neishi to accuse Chen Caozhi, he will not even think about finalizing it!"
Chu Wenbin said: "Also, you must not let out the slightest hint that I, Mrs. Chu, ordered you, otherwise my father will not be able to help you. Do you understand?"
Chen Liu was also a little scared. At this time, he could only bite the bullet and said: "I understand that I want to fight Chen Caozhi anyway. My wife and children are taken care of by Master Lu, so I have no worries. If it doesn't work out, I won't implicate Chu."
This is the grudge between Chen Liu and Chen Caozhi."
How did Chen Liu know that Director Na Lu had started taking care of his somewhat pretty wife two years ago, keeping Chen Liu in the dark? It was not even clear whether Chen Liu's three-year-old son was Chen Liu's flesh and blood.
