Chapter 54: The Dao Dance Stops the Northern Division's Military Movement
During the banquet, because the civil servants, military officers, Taoist priests and nobles were in the lofts of different palaces, the sounds of silk and bamboo orchestral arrangements were also different. For example, the palace where Wu Yi and other Taoist disciples were playing all played Taoist music, misty and ethereal.
There is a sense of joy in it, which symbolizes the joy of seeking the Tao. It is said that you can die in the morning if you hear the Tao in the evening, which expresses the desire to seek the Tao.
The people manipulating the silk and bamboo in the center of the hall are all ordinary disciples who do not know the true Dharma. Perhaps to suit the occasion, the sound also contains a hint of the vision of attaining immortality by practicing Taoism. In fact, for monks, seeking the Tao is the most important thing, and attaining the Tao.
After that, one will naturally live as long as Heaven. A longer lifespan before attaining Taoism will undoubtedly enable one to make further progress on the path of cultivation than others, and perhaps one will be more likely to climb to the next level.
Therefore, no matter which one of the three paths of essence, energy and spirit has content about preserving and extending life, it is also divided into different realms. But once the cultivation level reaches a certain level, that is, the so-called immortal, understands the origin and takes charge of the avenue, then he can
What took away their lives was no longer the aging of their bodies and minds, but their lack of moral conduct that prevented them from escaping the fate of heaven and earth.
The performer in the palace was too explicit about his idea of extending his lifespan, which was not beautiful. He exaggerated the elegant path of monasticism into the pursuit of eternal life. This is actually a fork in the road, but in the eyes of countless mortals, it is the path of monasticism.
For the purpose, everyone in the hall felt something was wrong, but no one spoke out. Some differences could not be smoothed out with a simple word.
The frog at the bottom of the well doesn’t know that the world is vast. It’s not that they don’t want to see it, but that their perspective limits how much they can see. Similarly, only by seeing the vast ocean can we understand the vastness of the ocean. If you don’t follow this path, you will still be a passerby. The so-called path is different and incompatible with each other.
That's what the plan is.
In addition to the playing of Xuanyin Taoist music, there are also Taoist dances. Countless beauties in their twenties and eighties are dressed in Taoist robes, with big sleeves fluttering, and their steps are like flowers. However, the theme is also a birthday banquet. In the end, these beauties are combined into a mysterious dance.
The word Wen Shou is rare.
Xuanwen is the text used by the cultivator to record profound skills. It is different from the simple and straightforward general text. It is twisted and incomprehensible like tadpole script, obscure and difficult to understand, and each word has a thousand meanings.
Xuanwen is said to have been understood by the ancient great powers who observed the changes in the heaven and earth, and visualized the indescribable avenue of heaven and earth. It is said that when the words were written, it rained and snowed every day, ghosts and gods cried at night, and the sky turned red.
Putting aside these unverifiable legends, the fact that Xuanwen is the main text for recording profound martial arts forces countless disciples to put down their bodies and study even if it is a headache.
This is related to the process of enlightenment, especially after the golden elixir. People who are better controlled by Xuanwen will not be much worse at understanding the avenues of heaven and earth. They can inscribe runes on magic weapons, draw spiritual talismans, and even use alchemy formations to defeat Xuanwen.
The requirements are very high. The four essentials of cultivation are the alchemy, talismans, and Xuanwen. It has become a lesson that ascetics must learn on the way to enlightenment.
But there are many things in the world that you can’t just learn if you want to. As far as one qi sect is concerned, only the inner sect has a systematic and complete Xuanwen. There are also a large number of elders who teach this way from time to time. The outer sect may also teach one or two.
A professor who is proficient in this art. After all, they have also studied in the inner sect, but at most they only have a rough grasp of Xuanwen in the outer sect.
Xuan Wen implies the true meaning of the Dao. This Dao dance is the most exciting performance of this time. Many disciples who originally dismissed it also focused their attention. They are all outer disciples. On weekdays, few people have come into contact with Xuan Wen.
I thought of seeing you here.
After the Tao dance ended, some disciples left with excuses and did not watch the subsequent performances. They went to ask the women who had performed the Tao dance before who taught them this dance. In one moment, 30% of the disciples left, and the entire sky suddenly became empty.
many.
It's too impatient. Wu Yi thought to himself. But he is a well-fed man who doesn't know a hungry man. Because of his special status in the sect, I don't know how many people please him. Even if he doesn't go to investigate, there are naturally other people.
If you tell him, he will appear calm and sit firmly on the Diaoyutai.
Not long after, news came back that this Taoist dance was ordered by the Queen and was taught to them by a female official next to the Queen. It was not only performed in the main hall where Taoists gathered, but also in several other main halls.
Is this to show that he also has the support of people from the inner sect? Wu Yi remained silent. The outside world has long rumored that the prince has the support of the ancestor of the inner sect and will become the real ruler and queen on the birthday of Emperor Gengshi.
She will lose power and be pushed aside. Now it is not impossible for the queen to use a Taoist dance to show the outside world that she also has the support of the inner circle.
If they are equally powerful in terms of transcendence, they will have to return to the court in the end. However, no matter how high the court, the prince's chance of victory is slim, then it depends on how the prince responds.
If all parties played their cards, the queen used the Taowu card to make up for her shortcomings in transcendence. In order to save the game, the prince soon also played his cards.
Looking at the young man with a warm smile at the corner of his mouth by the palace gate, Wu Yi couldn't help but feel sad for him. A Tao dance forced him to go out in person to restore the morale of his side.
The table was toasting, and the prince was toasting on his father's behalf. Even foundation-building monks like Li Gu couldn't help but stood up one after another to return the toast.
When he approached the old Taoist Baimei and Bai Yu who were sitting at the top, he stayed for a while, poured wine for them intimately, and sat down to chat. The old Taoist Baimei, who had always been silent, also responded frequently and smiled happily. This was considered the first time for the prince.
For the first time, he showed his close relationship with the white-browed old Taoist in front of everyone. Seeing this scene, the Taoist's face remained calm, but his heart was filled with turmoil, and he knew in his heart what choice he should make.
When the prince came down, everyone's respectful expression became more and more obvious. Many times, a person's power will either show his domineering aura when he appears on the stage, and everyone will kowtow in obeisance. That is an illusion, after all, it still depends on the outside.
reflected in changes.
Many Taoist masters have restrained their Taoism to a certain extent, and they look like ordinary mortals. A beggar on the street, a street vendor on the corner, an errand boy in a restaurant, someone who is inconspicuous in your eyes, may be
An epitome of how an expert experiences life.
If the master doesn't show his unparalleled strength in moving mountains and burning mountains and boiling seas, who will take him seriously? The old Taoist Baimei is Pingyun Ce's strength, and this is his biggest reliance so far.
Seeing the attitude of the Taoist priests, Ping Yunce was slightly relieved. He had heard that a group of dancers sent by his mother had asked 30% of the Taoist priests to leave to inquire, which made him worried. He had to invite himself to toast on behalf of his father, which dazzled the First Emperor.
Naturally, Tinnitus was unable to complete this task. He originally thought that the Queen Mother would still stop him, but to his surprise, the Queen Mother nodded in agreement and praised him for working hard for his father.
Without the obstruction of his mother, Ping Yunce managed to escape and was able to go to appease his own forces. Now it seems that his previous decision was correct, although he was scolded by the white-browed old Taoist, his second uncle, for it.
Yes, although in the eyes of outsiders he and the old Taoist Baimei talked and laughed, in fact, the whole conversation was that the old Taoist Baimei was blaming him for not being able to control his thoughts and coming to expose him. Even a foundation-building monk could perform that Taoist dance.
No need to make a fuss.
This is the view in the eyes of the white-browed old Taoist. He is a third-level golden elixir monk. He can change the world by himself and will not consider the opinions of his subordinates. However, in fact, such a big change has already made the prince's subordinates uneasy and faintly worried.
There are signs of disintegration. When the time comes, even if the second uncle helped him to the big position, he will be nothing more than a puppet.
Not far out of the main hall, Ping Yunce seemed to suddenly think of something, stopped and asked the servant behind him, "What did General Longwu say?"
Dayu's army garrisoned in the capital is divided into two armies. There are twelve armies in the Nanya and the Northern Division. Among them, the Nanya is the regular army of the country, and the Northern Division is the emperor's private army. They all have the same salary and official rank. The Nanya defends the outer country, and the Northern Division guards.
The imperial city, where the emperor's concubines are located, has great responsibilities.
The Longwu Army is one of the six armies of the Bei Division. Four of the six armies are stationed at the Imperial City Tower. The two armies are responsible for security patrols, which means they can move around. They change once a day and move in two shifts.
Don't underestimate the advantage of being able to move around at will. Once something big happens in the capital, this group of people is often the first to arrive. The Longwu Army happens to be one of the troops responsible for patrolling today, and the other army is Ping
When the descendants of the clan were appointed as generals, they had already seen that the current queen was dissatisfied with the country, and had secretly loyal to Ping Yunce. They were not allowed to rest even on the birthday of the king, and they had to guard the imperial city.
The General of the Longwu Army made his fortune when he first established himself with Emperor Gengshi, and reached his peak when the Queen was in power. It can be said that the Queen was of great help to him. In fact, most of the six armies of the Bei Division had such an arrangement, and they would not allow good personal relationships
People are on duty together to avoid palace changes from happening.
Ping Yunce never thought about being able to win over the general of the Longwu Army. He just wanted to pretend not to see it when he had to start an uprising. For this reason, he did not promise any high-ranking officials and generous salaries. They were all people of this level.
Okay, there is no way forward. How could you not see through it? If General Longwujun really relied on this to submit to Pingyunce, Pingyunce would not dare to use it, so Pingyunce just promised to let him grow old after his promise was fulfilled.
Return home and stop making trouble.
But it is obvious that this requires General Longwu to believe that the Queen will be defeated and there is no hope of victory. Otherwise, why would he end his military career early when he can be so powerful under the Queen?
"You will quietly let the General Longwu Army know what happened before." Ping Yunche said to a thin young man behind him but his eyes shone with shrewdness.
The young man bowed and said: "No."
At the same time, Ping Yunce also sent many people to contact the ministers and relatives that had been agreed before, but the number of followers behind Ping Yunce decreased little by little, and finally there were only three or two people left.
"Success or failure depends on today." Ping Yunche looked at the imperial city tower in the distance with his hands behind his hands and said to himself. The sunlight shining through his body made him appear wise and mighty.
People in the entire capital city were enveloped in joy. Perhaps some of them felt the dark clouds hanging over their heads and realized that something might happen, but they still took a chance and thought that things would not happen.
Only those who are in a whirlpool can feel the restlessness in the ordinary.