Chapter 96 Zhengdan in the 29th year of Jiajing (the total amount of 515 activities actually exceeded 5 million)
It was a sunny day in the capital in the 29th year of Jiajing. Since Zhao Ran became the abbot of Baima Court seven years ago, it was the first time that he did not have to host a fasting ceremony, and he finally had a comfortable New Year's Day.
On such a good day, he originally planned to go see Zhang Lue, but before he could go out, he was blocked by the entourage from Prince Yu's palace.
"Abbot Zhao, I have taken the liberty to disturb you. I hope you will forgive me, Abbot Zhao."
Zhao Ran looked at the carriage parked outside the door, looked at the haggard look on the palace attendant's face, and asked, "Have you been waiting here all night?"
The attendant nodded: "Yes, I don't dare to disturb the abbot on New Year's Eve, so I wait outside the door."
"May I have your name?"
"The villain Feng Bangning."
"Feng? Feng Daban is you..."
"That's the villain's uncle. My uncle wants to ask the abbot if he has time. Can he come to the mansion to hold a fast ceremony?"
Zhao Ran thought for a while and realized that there was nothing urgent anyway. He could go to Zhang Lue at any time. He waited at the door so sincerely all night, so let’s give him face. So he nodded: “Let’s go there then.
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Since Dongfang Li had spoken before and was going to host the royal family's feast, there was no need to sneak in secretly. He got on the carriage and went straight to the palace. When he went in, he saw that many people were already waiting here, including Prince Yu himself.
There are about a hundred eunuchs and stewards, as well as some middle and low-level officials such as Yang Shen, Zhang Juzheng, etc.
Zhao Ran got off the carriage and without saying much, he went to the Taoist hall in the mansion. All kinds of things used in rituals had already been arranged here. There were also sixteen Taoist priests accompanying him, led by Taoist priests from Shangyuan County Taoist Academy in Yingtian Prefecture.
They all talk about leadership, and they have already been divided into two sides of the Dharma altar.
Zhao Ran took a quick look and found that everything was in good order. It must have been taken care of by the Taoist priests from Shangyuan County all night long. So he followed the preparations of the Shangyuan County Taoist Academy and set up a prayer section to pray for the emperor.
, praying for the Queen Mother Xiaokang. Of course, this kind of Zhaijiao is just for free, that is, it is just to express the feelings of King Yu.
After the fasting ceremony, Zhao Ran was invited to serve tea in the back garden of the palace. While eating tea, he thought about it, secretly asking whether there was any important news about King Yu?
But he saw King Yu saying to him: "The abbot's health-preserving exercises are excellent. I have practiced them alone for several months, and gradually I feel that my energy is much stronger than before. My companion, Master Zhang, and others also feel the same way. Xueshi Yang practiced it a few days ago.
After that, I agreed when I got back, no, there are several disciples from several families who want to practice together today, and I hope the abbot agrees."
Zhao Ran looked at the group of people standing respectfully at the edge of the garden. There were indeed many new faces, most of which he didn't recognize, so he listened to Feng Bao's introduction.
Among these people were Xia Kecheng, the nephew of Mr.
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Feng Bao listed all the "problems" on these people one by one, and it sounded like they were all seriously ill. He told Zhao Ran that these people should follow the Taoist priest to learn health-preserving exercises in order to prolong their lives, and they should also do so after returning home.
Spread it to every government and lay the foundation for the longevity of your family.
Zhao Ran is good at everything. His method of subduing qi is mainly based on a few simple postures, supplemented by the most basic Taoist breathing and breathing methods, and some dietary precautions. It is not complicated and can be completely done.
Studying as you go, joining classes temporarily, and practicing diligently can indeed prolong your life.
So, more than ten people lined up in two rows in the back garden of Prince Yu's Mansion. Prince Yu and others who were the first to learn stood in the front row, and the rest stood in the second row, starting from "tiger hug", "left and right wheels", "
The stance of "Oolong and tail swing" begins, followed by Zhao Ran's "one, two, three, four".
After studying for half an hour, today's homework was completed. Zhao Ran remembered something and asked Feng Bao: "My eldest companion is usually in the palace. I am a humble person and want to inquire about someone. Is it convenient for my eldest companion?"
Feng Bao asked: "Who is the Taoist priest talking about?"
"She is a palace maid named Yang. She should have been selected to enter the palace in the third year of Jiajing. Her real name is Jin Fang."
Feng Bao frowned and thought for a moment, then shook his head and said: "There are more than 8,000 people in the palace, but this Yang's daughter really has no memory, but she should not have the opportunity to see the beauty of the sky..."
Zhao Ran knew that this was a euphemism, which meant that he had not been favored by the emperor, otherwise he would be a concubine with a high status. Feng Bao once served as a eunuch for the Chief of Ceremonies. If he had not heard of it, then he was definitely not a concubine.
among the list.
Feng Bao added: "It has been twenty-five years since I entered the palace in the third year of Jiajing. At this age, since I have never seen the beauty of heaven, there are probably several ways to do it according to the rules of the palace, either to be the queen mother or to be the concubine's sidekick."
, either they made a mistake and went to work in the Huanyi Bureau, or even went to Fengyang to guard the mausoleum. Of course, some will be released, but this requires opportunity... In short, it is difficult to say. Since the abbot asked, I will ask about it. Just
I don’t know if this Yang family’s daughter and the abbot…”
Zhao Ran said: "I'm causing trouble for you. This is a relative of a good friend of mine."
Feng Bao nodded: "I understand. However, the abbot must also ask your friend to make some preparations. Dozens of people die in the palace every year. This is really a bad thing."
"I understand, as long as I have a heart."
At noon, Prince Yu's Mansion prepared a luncheon and invited Zhao Ran to the table. Zhao Ran did not refuse and sat as the guest of honor.
During the banquet, Yang Shen said to Zhao Ran: "This year's Spring Festival will be held at the end of February. Your Majesty has decided on the main examination and the sub-examination. The main examination will be Xu Jie, a bachelor of Wenyuan Pavilion, and the sub-examination will be Ma Ruji, a bachelor of our Hanlin Academy."
Zhao Ran ate his meal, nodded, and continued listening.
"On the 22nd of last month, Xu Xu ordered Yuan Wei and Gao Gong, two assistant lecturers, to sort out the examination papers for the past ten subjects. This book is nothing, but I went back to the Hanlin Academy when I was taking a rest a few days ago.
Academician Yuan drew up a manuscript on his desk, criticizing these topics vigorously, and suggested that in the spring of this year, half of the so-called mostly useless Taoist topics should be deleted, and half of them should be added to the Four Books and Five Classics. Taoist priest, I think this is inappropriate."
King Yu sighed and said: "The country has a solid foundation, so I thought Yuan Xueshi's memorial was inappropriate."
Zhao Ran nodded, but still didn't speak. What could he say? The three provinces were returned to the emperor. The emperor wanted to change his ways. It was not just a day or two. He added some questions and subtracted some questions from the spring palace. This was all to be expected.
The real big problem is not here. It is that the Taoist monks decided to try walking on two legs. As long as this does not change, the following bad things will happen one after another. Even if Zhao Ran can't stand it, there is nothing he can do. At least it doesn't matter here in the three provinces.
What a great idea.
After dinner at Prince Yu's Mansion, Zhao Ran left and went to Longtanwei to find Zhang Lue. He told Feng Bao about asking Feng Bao to inquire about the Yang family's daughter, and then advised: "Don't blame me for pouring cold water on you. What Feng Daban said
, it is very likely to happen. If you can't even find out about him, you should be prepared. Marry a wife when you should. It has been more than 20 years. Even a serious relationship should end here. You can't take advantage of it.
The tip of the horn."
Zhang Lue sighed and bowed his head in silence for a long time.
ps: The total amount of rewards during the 515 event has actually exceeded 5 million, which is really disappointing. I really want to thank my Taoist friends.
Also: I would like to recommend a book called "Dungeon Player", which will be on the shelves on the 10th. This book is still quite popular now. Friends who are book-hungry can give it a try.