At the beginning of the first month of Mao in mid-spring every year, when the dou points due east, the "Dragon-horned Star" rises from the eastern horizon, so it is called "Dragon Heads Up".
The real dragon is rising.
On the second day of the second lunar month, the current Emperor of Chu gathered his clan members and nobles for a spring hunt in Shanglin Garden.
This is the most important activity at the beginning of the new year in Chu State, which can be compared to the New Year Festival at the end of the year.
The clan members boasted about their martial arts and never forgot their military achievements.
During the whole hunting period, the emperor did not say a word. He only made three rounds on horseback after the ceremonial officer sounded the drum, and shot three ghosts.
Xiong Dingfu, the King of Fortune, accompanied you in front of the king. While checking the prey, he asked the emperor whether he should go west or north next. He hunted ghosts in the west of Shanglin Garden and hunted ferocious beasts in the north of Shanglin Garden. The emperor hunted evil spirits in the spring, drums leveled this year, and peace and tranquility
Quartet.
The Emperor said, "Dang Gui."
So this spring hunt that was supposed to last for seven days was hastily ended.
Zhang Zheng, the then high official, was puzzled by the emperor's intention and asked his friend Li Henghua.
Li Henghua was one of the twelve newly appointed cardinals in Zhanghuatai, and he was always known for his knowledge.
Zhuge Zuo happened to be passing by, so Li Henghua asked him to answer.
Zhuge Zuo, who was only twelve years old, said that Prince Xiong Zidu should return in March.
Only then did Zhang Zheng remember that the Chu royal family had a tradition of martial arts hunting. When Xiong Zidu was fifteen years old, he hunted a ghost beast alone, shocking both the government and the public.
After returning home, he wrote a memorial saying, "Father and son should meet in Yangchun."
This memorial was retained by the emperor and neither criticized nor refuted it.
When news of this incident spread, people at that time thought that what Zhuge Zuo said was the meaning of the star wizard Zhuge Yixian.
"Therefore, there is no end to the number of people from all over the world who welcome the prince."
There are also some specious auspicious signs appearing.
For example, when a landslide occurred in the Nanling Mountains, a stele was found. The stele said, "The hunter who hunts for worms is in charge of the East Palace."
These messy prophecies have made people's hearts wander.
To be honest, since the emperor came to power, he has been in power very steadily, strengthened the army and enriched the people, stabilized the country, and grown in national power. He has long been regarded as a model of a wise king. But the year 3917 of the Dao calendar became an important turning point in his political career.
They lost the River Valley War externally and imprisoned the virtuous prince Xiong Zidu internally, showing a rather headstrong attitude. Some time ago, he released Rakshasa Ming Yuejing, allowing the world's largest brothel "Sanfenxianglou" to complete its relocation... Of course
The most important thing is that the emperor revolutionized the government, which deeply touched the interests of the noble families.
When the Yue Dynasty revolutionized the family, Wen Jingxiu first beheaded the Bai family, then the Ge family, and then cut off the old ancestors until they were almost done. However, no good results were seen, and all the Wen family members were killed.
Where has the surname Xiong become?
The roots of the Chu family have spread for thousands of years, and it is not something that your emperor can just kill off.
Who will help you conquer the Chu Kingdom?
Gradually, voices such as "the late festival is not guaranteed" and "the old year are dull" also appeared.
In terms of a one-hundred-year reign, the Emperor of Chu had been in power for less than sixty years, which was not as long as Emperor Jiang Shu of Qi. Yet he was actually dubbed the "Political Elder".
The emperor had the highest level of force and firmly held the military power. Despite his will, the decree was still implemented.
The four major Xiangguo aristocratic families were almost the voice of several princes. They collectively expressed their support for the emperor, and no one in the government or the public dared to directly obstruct the decree - there were only a few scattered heads, which were not enough to kill.
But in such a huge empire, the vast majority of the middle and lower-class nobles do not necessarily all have a "deep understanding of the righteousness" - this is nonsense, everything is empty in front of the butt. "Understanding the righteousness deeply" is something that goes against human nature.
The Chu State was moving forward in a strange atmosphere. The politics were obviously stratified. On the one hand, there was a lot of people's voices, and on the other, the roads were narrow. The Xiong royal family still had supreme power, and the common people who got the opportunity became more and more supportive and loved. But in the
Between the sky and the earth, more and more eyes began to look at it, with scrutiny and even hostility.
Otherwise, there won't be a situation where people's hearts will fluctuate after a few prophecies.
The change in people's minds shows that there are indeed many people who want to change the sun and the moon. The virtuous prince Xiong Zidu, who has very different political views from today's emperor, became the best choice.
Let’s talk about Zhuge Zuo.
Zhuge Yixian had many disciples in his early years, but they all died one after another, and none of them survived. People said that it was caused by the backlash of heaven's secrets. Zhuge Yixian had glimpsed too many secrets of heaven for the Chu State.
He was able to withstand the backlash, but the people around him didn't have such a tough fate.
Among them was a disciple named Yan Ling. His ancestors were said to be naturalized barbarians, and he was the successor of the famous barbarian army [Guishan Army] in the history of Chu State - this army was almost wiped out in the war against Emperor Jingwen's southern invasion.
Among Zhuge Yixian's disciples, this Yan Ling was particularly miserable. Only one of the others died, and he died in the whole family. When he was a child, his entire family died in a catastrophe, and he only survived. A few years ago, he suffered another illness.
A strange disease caused the entire family to die, leaving only the last person alive.
This child was adopted by Zhuge Yixian, regarded as his grandson, and changed his surname to Zhuge.
Zhuge Zuo had such a life experience, and his precocious wisdom also had a cursed quality.
But in any case, his explanation was verified. On March 3, he went to Chaowendao Heavenly Palace. The emperor indeed issued an edict to release Xiong Zidu from the Fengdu Ghost Prison.
On February 2nd, the dragon raises its head. On March 3rd, Liangzi returns.
Xiong Zidu, the prince of Da Chu, has been raising Wangwang for thirteen years!
His name is like a mountain, his virtue is like the sea, and all the people of Chu country are looking forward to it.
No one in the world can see his voice or face.
All people in the world know their virtues.
The people loved him because he loved the people like a son. He lived in the luxury of the king of Chu and lived in simple clothes and vegetarian food.
The aristocratic family supports him because he has always been very courteous and tolerant to the aristocratic family. He often tells people, "Taizu's righteousness has won the world, and we will not abandon the people. Uncle Fang has not failed me, how can I betray the righteousness of the ancestors!"
The army supported him because the main reason why he was imprisoned was to speak out for Xiang Longxiang who died in the battle, to speak out for the souls of those who died in the river valley, and to speak out for the soldiers who were serving as food for the soldiers!
When he came out of the ghost prison, the whole city of Ying was decorated with lights and colorful lights. People seemed to be celebrating a festival, with gongs and drums noisy.
"Brother Huang is released from prison, the whole country is celebrating!"
The ninth son of the current emperor, Xiong Yinggeng, son of Concubine Wu, dressed in a gorgeous dress and with a bright smile on his face, took the initiative to greet Xiong Zidu outside the majestic Huangji Palace: "I have never seen such a grand occasion in so many years in Yingcheng.
My brother's reputation is directly chasing the Holy Master. I thought that when Taizu entered Ying, it would be nothing more than this!"
Xiong Zidu gave him a funny look and said: "Good brother, please allow me to pay my respects to my father first."
Xiong Yinggeng's smile faltered, and he subconsciously turned sideways and said politely: "Brother, please."
Xiong Zidu gently lifted the corner of his robe and strode forward.
The majestic palace gate could not bury him. The majestic road naturally told him to go straight.
The rumors on the roadside, such as Xiong Yinggeng's praise of murderous tactics and insincere words, such as the prophecy of "The raccoon hunter will dominate the East Palace" concocted by some warm-hearted brother, can be laughed at at most with the corner of his clothes rolled up.
Where can I hurt him?
Since the emperor of Chu today succeeded to the throne, he usually has a small court every five days and a large court every nine days. He can be regarded as a diligent king.
The small dynasty is at Yunlu Terrace, and the big dynasty is at Huangji Hall.
Yunlu Terrace is a place that specializes in handling political affairs. It has a huge secretariat. It can be said to be the center of the empire. Its importance has always been equal to that of Zhanghua Terrace. Basically, the core political figures of the entire Chu State are here.
Experience working in Lutai or Zhanghuatai.
The Huangji Hall is a place that embodies the majesty of the emperor. It is extremely majestic. During the royal dynasty, foreigners pay their respects, and all formal ceremonies and majesties are held in this hall.
The number of people in the small court is variable, usually no more than thirty, and some of the people who hold the highest power in the country participate. Sometimes there are also some key figures who face the situation directly, and sometimes they are called to participate. For example, before Dou Zhao went to Taixu Pavilion,
Participated in Umrah.
The Imperial Court has a quota of 365 people. Officials from all over the country will go to Yingcheng. Those who cannot come usually have to send a close associate to accurately convey the instructions from the imperial city.
Usually Chu people will judge whether an official has sufficient power and status based on whether he has the qualifications to be a great dynasty.
Because three hundred and sixty-five is the number of Zhoutian, these officials are also called "Zhoutian officials".
A son of an aristocratic family once boasted - "The most popular person in the world is Chu. He can talk and laugh in the world at the touch of a finger, and all the great officials of the Zhou Dynasty can come out of the aristocratic family."
He was angrily rebuked by a general who gained his reputation on the battlefield: "This is the shortcoming of Chu!"
That stupid aristocratic son was the elder brother of the current Concubine Wu. He was later demoted to a commoner because of something. The entire Wu family was implicated and suffered frequent blows. Now in the Chu family, he is not even a third-rate person——
This was still the case when Concubine Wu was in the palace and Xiong Yinggeng was quite talented as a prince.
You know that there are some things that are true, and I also know that they are true, but you cannot speak out. Not everyone can afford to speak out.
The general who angrily criticized Chu's evils was later executed for his crimes.
The actual reason is still the same - not everyone is qualified to speak.
There are no lucky people in this story.
The general's family was convicted and either imprisoned or relocated. Even the guards who accompanied him were dismissed from their military posts and sent back to their place of origin without salary.
It is worth mentioning that one of them, a dull veteran named "Chu Zhong", later set up a noodle stall in a square not far from Zhuque Street in front of a large locust tree to support his family.
He has a son named Chu Yuzhi.
Things in the world are like this sometimes. They are all predestined.
Xiong Zidu shook his head. After staying with the young monk for a long time, he actually seemed to be misreading the cause and fate.
What kind of fate do you believe in as a king?
The fate is not determined by heaven, but determined by the king.
A pair of straw sandals intertwined with the fate of the grassroots. A pair of prison clothes made the years in the prison unforgettable.
Stepping across the high threshold of the Huangji Hall, all the distracting thoughts fell behind him with this step. Xiong Zidu walked in the Huangji Hall and walked forward under the gaze of 365 Zhoutian officials.
Okay, I quickly walked to Your Majesty.
He raised his head and looked steadily at the emperor on the dragon throne.
Time is like a carving knife, deeply etching the emperor's eye lines.
The great events of the world and the accumulated shortcomings of the past generations are all shouldered by the shoulders, which makes it difficult for this bright and wise emperor to bear them. Mingming's intention has declined in the past.
"Dad!" Xiong Zidu knelt down with tears in his eyes: "I haven't seen you for thirteen years, my son misses you!"
The faces of Zhou Tian's officials in the palace had different expressions.
Xiong Yinggeng, who came in behind Xiong Zidu, could not even force a smile.
How can a father and son in the Tian family really get along like father and son!
Only this Xiong Zidu sat on the Dragon Throne at the age of five and was called daddy in the Emperor's Palace.
All his brothers and sisters put together are not as bold as him.
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Fortunately, His Majesty Dan's voice sounded - "This is the Huangji Palace, and you must call me Your Majesty."
"Brother Imperial, we all know that you are filial, but this is not a private occasion after all..." Xiong Yinggeng stepped forward hurriedly, persuaded with a gentle voice, and with a warm and warm heart, he raised his kind hand and tried to help his imperial brother.
Who can be as filial as you, Xiong Zidu! It was here that you contradicted your father and denounced his wrongdoings, so you were imprisoned in the ghost prison. Perhaps everyone in the world has forgotten, and your father also deliberately ignored it, so he wanted to point out a little.
Of course, it can't be stirred.
Xiong Zidu knelt there, like stone poured into iron.
Xiong Yinggeng was called like a fly clinging to him.
No matter how hard you try secretly, it's useless.
Gradually, Xiong Yinggeng finally realized that something was wrong. The looks from the Zhoutian officials in the palace made him feel as if he was naked in the palace.
Even if he is really stupid, he can't stand the looks of those looking at fools!
He let go of his hand and knelt beside Xiong Zidu.
Xiong Zidu did not get up, but still had tears in his eyes, and his voice was sad: "My son has been away from his father for thirteen years, and he remembers his father's appearance in his heart, but he feels a little strange when he sees him again. There is no age in prison, and the years pass by without knowing it, and he has long forgotten that he was there.
In such an occasion, what kind of etiquette should be used to face the father and the officials? The father taught his son etiquette, and the son couldn't speak. He still remembered the old days, in his father's arms! After being away from the court for too long, he came to this palace again, and the son was unknown.
In what capacity are you called Your Majesty?"
Is this a request for closure?
Xiong Yinggeng couldn't understand and lowered his head in silence.
He also wanted to know how his father would comfort his brother who had been in prison for thirteen years.
The voice of His Majesty Emperor Dan was so clear in engraving the power: "This is the Huangji Palace. The internal minister Song Min has brought you here. All the officials are here to witness. I am here to welcome you. The great dynasty is open for you." Xiong Zi
Du——What identity should you be, what do you think?"
Xiong Yinggeng’s face turned ashen for an instant!
It’s not that the Yangchun Dynasty discussed spring affairs, why is it now said that it was held for Xiong Zidu?
He didn't know anything, but he was still busy and jumping up and down. He was really stupid and really ridiculous.
Xiong Zidu, who was kneeling there, was humbled by this: "My son dare not speak!"
The emperor on the dragon throne said directly: "Prince! You should call yourself a son-in-law!"
As he spoke, he pointed to the jade scroll held by the serving eunuch beside him: "I won't read this edict to you. The Tai'an Palace has been renovated by the eunuch for you. I also thought about my son, so I scribbled it, and the prince held it back.
Read it at home."
Sloppy, really sloppy!
The prince of a country, the emperor of a hegemonic country, was handed over so carelessly.
Xiong Yinggen held the floor tiles with both hands and looked at the prince of the imperial court with his peripheral vision. His mood was unspeakable for a moment. He only felt 120,000 times aggrieved - Emperor father, you also miss your son! Do you only have one son?
He should have figured it out long ago.
Xiong Zidu was imprisoned for thirteen years. No matter how the princes and princesses behaved, the emperor never decreed the title of prince, not even a hint. Isn't it clear to whom this position was reserved?
As soon as the emperor opened his mouth, the East Palace of Chu State was decided!
Since then, the country's governance has been stable and it has become a pillar of the country.
The rest of the princes and princesses should be spared their thoughts.
But what Xiong Yinggeng heard immediately was not Xiong Zidu's gratitude.
Xiong Zidu said no thanks.
He should have had this position in the East Palace.
"I have heard that the Holy Emperor is in charge of the dynasty, and there are no sages left in the wild, and all the nations are in Xianning!"
Xiong Zidu's hands were also holding on to the floor tiles. There was no force, but his fingers were long and strong, and his veins were like dragons. His voice echoed lowly in the hall: "Now there is Dharma Master Brahma, the Dharma is profound, and the enlightenment is extremely profound.
If it is left among the people, it cannot spread Dharma and Wisdom widely and bring about great virtues. This minister cannot recruit talents for Your Majesty. This is a sign of the great sages in the Holy Dynasty."
In the Huangji Palace, the Prince of Chu, who had just been released from prison, and the crown prince of the country who had just received the royal decree, said loudly: "My son, please be the national advisor. Otherwise, I dare not go to the East Palace."
When he becomes the prince, he still has to make conditions with the emperor!?
This world is simply absurd!
Xiong Yinggeng doubted every word he heard. He even doubted the authenticity of this world.
It’s too much like a bizarre dream!
However, His Majesty Dan's voice came down, and it was so real and powerful - "The prince is so optimistic about this person, how can I not see him? Prince, please get up and send Master Fanjue to see him."
Song Min's voice sounded loud and clear outside the hall——
"Preaching Brahma Master Enlightenment!"
Then a monk wearing prison uniform slowly walked into the temple.
This monk's face is not that surprising. There is nothing impressive about it, and it is easy to forget it once you see it. It only gives people a very clean feeling, like willow branches purifying water and purifying eyes.
The prison uniform he was wearing had the logo of a ghost prison, and he looked like the prince. He turned out to be the prince's inmate!
He walked into the hall and faced the gazes of the officials. He narrowed his eyelids slightly and felt a little uncomfortable. But soon he saw Xiong Zidu and his eyes became firm again. He was so determined that he wanted to go to Luocao with Xiong Zidu.
, or do something more extreme - "Friend, do it! The monk is ready!"
"Master Brahma?" the emperor's voice sounded, as if he was deliberately interrupting this determination.
The monk said nothing.
He was not very familiar with the name, so he didn't realize that it was calling him. Of course, the most important thing was that he was distracted again - thinking that today is the day when the junior brother opens Chaowendao Heavenly Palace. He is released from prison today, so he can go and help out. .When will this meeting end?
"People outside the country are not polite." Xiong Zidu took the initiative to go to Fan Shijue and explained to the emperor on his behalf: "Your Majesty, please forgive me."
The prince of the Da Chu Empire gently patted Fan Shijue on the shoulder: "Monk, you shall be a subject."
"Whose minister?" The monk was stunned for a moment and asked.
This is so disrespectful!
But no one scolded him for being rude, and no one blamed him for his wrongdoing.
Xiong Zidu was not afraid at all. He just put his hand on his forehead and shook his head and said, "Ah, yes, you haven't made me a minister yet."
"It's my fault!" Emperor Dan's voice was filled with a smile: "Master Fan's heart is pure and innocent, and the prince has a good vision. Although he has experienced frost and rain, he has not lost his ambition, but now that spring has come, he can draw out his talents. I am deeply comforted in this hell. It is a loss to the country that there are sages left in the wilderness - I grant you permission."
allow!
The emperor made golden words, and every word was a law of heaven and earth: "There is a famous enlightened Brahma Master, whose Dharma is profound and enlightened to the end of the world. He should be appointed as the national teacher to harmonize the wind and rain, benefit the destiny of our country, and bring peace to all people!"
The national preceptor has a higher position than the three princes and is the most important person in the world.
Xiong Zidu said, the emperor will be sure.
Even the evaluation of Brahma Master Jiao copied the words of the prince, which shows that there was no preparation in advance. How trustworthy is this?
He is still the crown prince, but he can be appointed as the national advisor with just one word!
Is this just the prince?
It is clear that the emperor is sharing the monarchy with him!
How fond the emperor was of Xiong Zidu!
Xiong Yinggeng had completely given up his thoughts, and then he only felt a bone-chilling chill that shot straight from his tailbone to the sky.
He seemed to finally be able to understand the smile he faced when he greeted Xiong Zidu outside Huangji Palace - that careless, uncaring smile, like a child playing.
A child still has some strength when he makes a fuss, but where does he have it?
At this moment when the dust has fallen to the ground, looking back on the past, I feel that everything I did during this period was like weaving a noose for myself. Until now, in the Huangji Palace, there is a hanging beam in the middle.
He can barely breathe!
But at this time, he felt a kind of warmth. He felt a kind of brilliant, compassionate, and vast love. He saw light.
The warm Buddha light shines brightly in this Huangji Palace.
It flowed like water, wrapping his body and mind.
This was a tolerance that Xiong Yinggeng had almost never experienced before, and he looked over with tears in his eyes.
All Zhoutian officials also turned their eyes in surprise.
But you can see——
The monk standing quietly in the center of the hall was filled with endless heat at this moment.
He looks at everything in the world equally, his eyes are compassionate, and his body emits the light of Buddha.
And there was a grand change that concretely occurred in his Tao body.
His eyes are golden, his eyelashes are like ox kings, there are white hairs between his eyebrows, and his hairy hair is raised on his head. His shoulders are round, with forty teeth, and the teeth are white and dense. His four teeth are white. His body is straight, like a lion, with full armpits. His hands are above his knees. The body is wide and the pores are green...
Those who knew the business were immediately shocked to realize——
Thirty-two phases!
The combination of thirty-two kinds of dharma into one body is solemn and wonderful, and it is called "Duan Yan"!
The thirty-two signs of the Tathagata are the posture of becoming a Buddha.
It can even be said that Buddha has this appearance.
The Dharma Master that the Prince found was indeed a man of profound and profound wisdom and majestic wisdom.
With a slight push from the power of the country, a great Bodhisattva was established!
Xiong Zidu came to the east palace with a Yandao master. It was truly the return of the king!
Dang~~!
There was an echo outside Huangji Hall.
Heaven and earth are like waking bells.
…
…
"Thirty-two signs of the Tathagata."
"Jiang Jun's Six Phases."
"My ten thousand appearances."
The sound is like the sound of a bell and the sound of a sword.
Everyone in the Heavenly Palace of Wen Dao and Dao Discussing Hall was quiet. Maybe they had different thoughts when they came, but the Dao was true and everyone was upright.
The Master of the Wanxiang Sword, whose hair was as unkempt as grass, stood upright and begged: "But I would like to ask the person who is at the pinnacle of the path to transcendence, who is the one who proves me in all realms - my original self and all its aspects, who am I?"
It is difficult to tell the age, but a sword fanatic who has ignored the years must be like a sword that stands on the ground and asks the sky.
There is a path for the sword in all the tangled beard and hair, and the bright eyes reflect the heart of the sword.
So far in my life, I have only sought one path. There are thousands of paths and thousands of swords, but none can be as good as one.
The youngest and best man in the world was sitting on a futon. At this moment, he seemed to feel something in his heart. He put his palms together in front of him and said: "The Tathagata has thirty-two phases in one body. We, the six phases, walk in the six paths. Fellow Taoists, all the phases are illusory in one side. Each of us walks.
The way is specious but not true."
"There is no one great road; different paths lead to the same destination."
The relationship between heaven and man shows compassion for a moment.
"The blue leaves and flying flowers, the dead and decaying fruit! It will not be worn out for eternity, because it is the Tathagata."
He just chanted, turned his palms up, pointed a sword, and pointed it at the center of Wanxiang Sword Master's brow: "Swordsman, sword technique, sword. These are also the three treasures! Holding the three treasures, you have the Tathagata. When you realize what is now, remember what was wrong before,
Who are you, Jian Youwanxiang?!"
Just like Huang Zhong Da Lu.
The Master of Wanxiang Sword stood upright and looked up, with an indescribable sword light shining in his eyes for a moment!
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