Zhao Ran communicated with Dongfang Li a few days ago that the emperor might be practicing. In fact, it is normal to think about it. Since the emperor wants to restore his authority, how can he do it without practicing?
Just listen to Dongfang Li continue: "The reason why I cling to Xiu'an is because Xiu'an may be able to directly prove this point. Wu Tianshi and Li Tianshi have both seen the emperor, but they didn't notice anything strange about him. Both Tianshi
I suspect that the emperor is practicing the red lead method of yin and yang combined energy."
"I see......"
Yin-Yang Heqi Technique is the general name for Fangzhong Technique. This technique was originally a commonly used practice method between Taoist monks and there was a lot of controversy among Taoists. Some Quanzhenqing monks who hold the strictest precepts strongly oppose this Taoist method.
It is said that "there is no such thing as a pure and empty Dao", but in fact, there are many examples that practicing Aiki Technique between two Taoist couples can promote the joint improvement of cultivation.
There are many types of authentic Aiki Techniques, including Cheng Jiao Yuan Zhen Method, Qian Kun Gu Tian Method, Le Qi Opening Method, etc. However, in everything, there will be people who want quick success and quick benefits, and the same goes for Fang Zhong Technique. There were many variations during the Wei and Jin Dynasties.
The evil spirits tampered with the techniques and created many inferior Aiki techniques, such as the lead mining technique.
Mining Yang from Yin means "mining white lead along the way", while mining Yin from Yang means "mining red lead backwards". No matter which mining method is used, it is a one-way collection, with no communication and no backlash. It harms others but only benefits oneself. In the short term, it seems to be an improvement.
Very quickly, if things go on like this, it will damage the way of heaven and cause karma, and you will be punished by heaven when you ascend to transcend tribulations. Therefore, after the Taoist sects fought for the Central Plains, this radical Aiki method gradually disappeared.
Whether it is white lead mining along the way or red lead mining backwards, there is a very prominent feature in it, which plays a very subtle role in concealing the cultivation level and is almost undetectable. Therefore, both Wu Tianshi and Li Tianshi suspected that Xiu'an
The purpose of its existence was to allow the emperor to mine red lead to conceal the fact that he was practicing spiritual practice.
Taoism does not allow the emperor to practice cultivation. If the speculation can be confirmed, this will be the key to preventing the further expansion of imperial power.
Having said that, Zhao Ran also told Dongfang Li about other news he heard from Prince Yu's Mansion, including Feng Bao's suspicion that someone in the palace was practicing cultivation, the rumor that King Jing might have his bones fixed, etc.
After exchanging information with Dongfang Li, Zhao Ran spent half a day thinking about his thoughts, and then flew Fu Li Dayin: "When can I visit Yuanfu Palace?"
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This is the second time Zhao Ran has come to Yuanfu Palace. When he came that year, he was still a person being inquired. Now that he comes again, he is an official visitor.
The carriage drove up the mountain road of Zijin Mountain and turned two corners. A palace with red walls and green tiles appeared in front of it. This is Yuanfu Palace, which governs the upper three palaces. In those days, Shao Yuanjie and Tao Zhongwen sat here. Now,
It's Chen Shandao. As the general place that handles everything in the Upper Three Palaces, it is actually the center of spiritual affairs of Yingtian Mansion in the capital. It has always been one of the busiest places.
Outside the palace gate, there were many monks and court officials from Chaotian Palace, Lingji Palace, Xianling Palace, and even many Taoist priests and casual monks from surrounding palaces waiting here early in the morning, ready to ask for instructions and report to Yuanfu Palace as usual.
, declare that these matters are usually handled by some laymen in Yuanfu Palace, and only important matters will be reported to Li Dayin. After waiting for a long time, the crowd gradually gathered, and as usual formed a long queue of nearly a hundred people.
While there was a lot of discussion, the side door of Yuanfu Palace was opened, and the waiting crowd began to dress up and wait for the summons. However, more than ten laymen from Yuanfu Palace came out in a hurry and drove the waiting queue ten feet away.
Clear the space in front of the palace gate.
Is this some big shot visiting Yuanfu Palace? Everyone was talking and speculating.
Sure enough, eight more Taoist priests filed out. These were not secular Taoists, but serious monks from Yuanfu Palace, or Li Dayin's junior fellow apprentices, or his disciples. Amidst the creaking sound of the door being pushed open, Yuanfu
The main gate of the palace slowly opens!
This is a bit surprising to people. Yuanfu Palace opens its main entrance to welcome guests. I’m afraid I haven’t heard of it for several years.
I saw Li Dayin, the envoy of Yuanfu Palace, coming to the door, straightening his robes, and looking forward to the mountain path. Li Dayin went out to greet him. He was a guest of the Heavenly Master Chen Shandao!
Not long after, a carriage drove up from the corner of the mountain road. The carriage stopped steadily in front of the gate. The curtains of the carriage were opened, and a Taoist priest stepped out. He was not too old and looked ordinary, nothing surprising.
, I don’t know how I got such a grand courtesy from Yuanfu Palace.
The Taoist priest turned his head and glanced at the waiting crowd, and someone immediately recognized him.
"This seems to be the staff of the Li Yuan Envoy."
"The Li Academy has opened its doors? Who are they recruiting? I'll sign up too!"
"Brother, don't you know? The Li Yuan envoy holds a training competition, and this man is an important guest. I have seen him accompany the Li Yuan envoy on the field many times. The Li Yuan envoy relies heavily on him and almost obeys his every word."
"Then he is definitely not a guest of the court, I am afraid he is a first-rate military advisor..."
"You are all talking nonsense, what are you talking about, military advisor? This is senior brother's junior brother, his name is Zhao Zhiran!"
"That's it, no wonder..."
"It's inconspicuous at first glance, but when you look at it again, you feel that you are full of energy and splendor, and you are worthy of being an authentic Taoist disciple..."
"Which senior brother are you talking about?"
"Fellow Taoist, you don't know? How ignorant is this! Do you never read books or take notes? Senior brother, the one who is the master of the Three Swordsmanship and Four Swordsmanship Tests!"
"Ah, I see. Senior brother's junior brother must be extraordinary. No wonder Yuanfu Palace is so grand..."
"Humph, it's just that I'm in the sect's favor. If I had such a senior brother, I wouldn't necessarily be worse than him."
"Don't be sour. I have a good apprenticeship as a disciple. This is an opportunity. Why don't you be convinced? In addition to having a senior brother, he also has a senior brother named Kawakami Sou. Let's be more pragmatic and think about how to find opportunities to make friends.
valid reason."
"Kawakami Sou? Is the editor-in-chief Yu of "Junshan Notes"?"
"Is there a second editor-in-chief Yu?"
"How awe-inspiring!"
Zhao Ran, who sparked the discussion, did not expect such a battle, and said to Li Dayin: "Li Fuyin is putting me on the fire to roast me."
Li Dayin smiled and said: "You are worthy of your talent. My teacher is waiting inside. Please come."
In the tall Zichen Hall, Zhao Ran climbed up the steps and entered the main hall. He saw Tianshi Chen Shandao sitting on the high platform. Chen Tianshi extended his hand to invite him: "Zhiran, please take a seat."
Zhao Ran went up to the sixth level, looked at the statues of the Six Imperial Gods enshrined directly above him, and the seats of the Five Elders. He clasped his fists together and bowed three times. Then he bowed and clasped his fists to Chen Tianshi who was sitting diagonally, and sat opposite him.
At the scene, Li Dayin stood behind Chen Tianshi to accompany him.
"It was also here seven years ago that I met Zhiran for the first time. Although you and I have different opinions, Zhiran's talent and contribution to Taoism and the Ming Dynasty left a deep impression on me.
I told Dayin to invite you to stay for a day, and I wanted to see you again and have a talk. Unfortunately, Zhiran was in a hurry and went to the southwest to work for Zhan Xuanci. This has been postponed until today, seven years later."
Zhao Ran sat on the futon and bowed slightly: "I am lucky to be valued by Master Chen."