Han Shizu

Chapter 1421 On the Taishi Mountain
Songshan, Taishishan.

In the hottest season of the year, Emperor Liu did not hide in the deep palace as usual, spending the summer with an ice handkerchief and a lupine fan. When he got excited, he brought his guards and his close officials out of the palace to escape the summer heat.

As for the state affairs, he completely let go and handed over to the crown prince and Zhao Pu. He was also completely at ease with the two of them. In the past six months, although the court has continued to move, he really didn't have much trouble with the state affairs. He was very satisfied with Zhao Pu's administration. .

Luoyang is no better than Kaifeng. There is no Qionglin Garden specially built by Emperor Liu to escape the summer heat. The first stop of the palace is to go directly to Songshan.Speaking of it, after so many years, it was the first time for Emperor Liu to visit Songshan Mountain to see the magnificent scenery.

The sun was shining brightly, and it was very hot, but it didn't affect Emperor Liu's interest, and he led people to climb Taishi Mountain.There are 36 peaks in Mount Taishi, and Emperor Liu naturally wanted to climb the highest peak, so he chose Junji Peak, the top of the group of peaks, without a doubt.

However, it turned out that Emperor Liu chose the wrong time to climb the mountain. Even if the sun was shaded by trees, being entangled in the scorching heat was still a hard and difficult experience.

On the mountain road leading to Junji Peak, Emperor Liu and his party stretched so long that they had already crossed the cast steps and set foot on the wild dirt path.Emperor Liu had already changed into a small white silk coat, leaning on a walking stick in his hand, and wearing a felt hat on his head, sweating profusely and panting, after all, he was not as good as before.

Being on the mountainside, with the humming of cicadas, it only made him feel extremely stuffy, and the irritability in his heart was constantly rising.At this time, Emperor Liu no longer had the leisurely mood he had when he was at the foot of the mountain. When he raised his eyes, he could not see the end of the mountain road. It was difficult for him to feel the majesty of Taishi East Peak even if he was on the scene.

"Officials, drink some water and rest your feet!" As a close attendant, Yan Tuo naturally paid close attention to Emperor Liu's condition, seeing that he was a little out of money, he hurriedly handed him clean water graciously.

Emperor Liu took it easily, raised his head and drank it, and breathed a sigh of relief.However, beads of sweat still slid off his forehead tirelessly, and his clothes were already soaked. If he hadn't cared about his emperor's majesty, he would have wanted to be naked.In fact, Emperor Liu already had some regrets in his heart.

"Officials, the mountain road is winding and difficult to walk, the more dangerous it is, the better it is to take a sedan chair!" Yan Tuo was very considerate, although he hesitated, he still offered a suggestion, his eyes were full of concern for Emperor Liu.

Among the accompanying team, there was a team of small sedan chairs. Hearing Yan Tuo's suggestion, Emperor Liu was immediately moved. However, seeing that everyone in the entourage was gritting their teeth and persevering, it seemed that he was the most unbearable performance.

So, he flatly refused: "I'm not too old to walk, how can I stop me on a mere mountain road, let the guards open the way, and continue to climb!"

Yan Tuo also expected Emperor Liu's reaction, and he also experienced a lot of his stubbornness on weekdays.Sighing slightly in his heart, Yan Tuo didn't miss any chance to flatter him, and immediately said with a smile: "The official family travels like a dragon and a tiger, and travels around the world. A mere Songshan Mountain should crawl at your feet!"

Hearing this, the corners of Emperor Liu's mouth twitched, he didn't even have the mood to express his humility.Yan Tuo really cared about Emperor Liu, and he took the initiative to help Emperor Liu climb up, and Emperor Liu did not refuse.

However, even with the help of Yan Tuo, there will be a scene of dying to save face and suffering, no matter how stubborn the mouth is, the physical suffering is real, that is, the mountain road is a familiar one, otherwise Emperor Liu His physique is also difficult to withstand such hardships.

By the time we set out, the sun had risen and we had climbed to the top of Junji Mountain. It was past noon, and Emperor Liu was half dead from exhaustion.However, the hard journey is unbearable, but after reaching the top of the mountain, it is inevitable to feel the joy of victory.

What is even more gratifying is that there is an even more unbearable person beside him, Zhang Yong, a cabinet bachelor.Zhang Yong had been hanging at the back before, but now he also looked a bit embarrassed, with his back hunched and his waist hooked, without any celebrity demeanor. If he had to maintain his appearance in front of Emperor Liu, he could just sit down.

Seeing his trembling legs, Emperor Liu laughed: "Ziyong, it's not enough to just be able to read and write, your body needs more exercise!"

Zhang Yong smiled wryly when he heard the words, his beard trembled, and replied: "Your Majesty is laughing! The famous scholars in ancient times like to seek out secrets, and travel freely in the mountains and rivers. Such sentiments make people fascinated, but I don't know if they are as embarrassed as the minister. "

"I don't care about the ancients!" Emperor Liu also said with emotion: "I really understand, I'm still a layman, looking at the great Han rivers and mountains, I don't feel elegant and happy at all!"

"You're all tired, sit down and rest, and don't hold on anymore, I forgive you for your crime of disrespect!" Waving his hands, Emperor Liu said.

On Songshan Mountain, there are many inscriptions. Emperor Liu leaned on one of the steles and wrote poems, which were left by Tao Gu during his lifetime.

Tao Gu could be regarded as an old courtier of Emperor Liu. Although he had a bad reputation, was despised by others, and was not valued in his later years, but now that he found Tao Gu's remains by accident, Emperor Liu still had some complicated emotions in his heart.

"Yantuo!" Emperor Liu called out.

"The little one is here, what are the orders from the officials?" Yan Tuo responded immediately.

"Order people to build a pavilion in front of this stele, and name it Tao Gong Pavilion!" Emperor Liu ordered.

"Yes!"

On the side, upon hearing Emperor Liu's order, Zhang Yong couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "Your Majesty built this pavilion to preserve Tao Gong's name through the ages. Under Tao Gong's nine springs, we should also be grateful for your majesty's kindness!"

After waving his hand, Emperor Liu said calmly: "After all, Tao Gu is an old minister by my side. He has been with me for more than 20 years, so it can be regarded as the friendship of a monarch and minister!"

On Junji Peak, the field of vision is very wide. When you are in the middle of it, overlooking the mountains, you can't help feeling broad-minded.Above the peaks and ridges, clouds and mists shrouded the mountains, and the cool mountain breeze stirred Emperor Liu's hair. Emperor Liu pointed to the peaks in the Taishi and said leisurely: "Although I have never climbed Mount Tai, the feeling of seeing all the small mountains should be Be similar!"

Zhang Yong thought about it, approached, lowered his body, and replied: "Perhaps Dai Zong is looking forward to His Majesty's blessing!"

Hearing this, Emperor Liu couldn't help but glanced at Zhang Yong, and said with a light smile, "Zi Yong, you seem to have something in your words, why don't you speak up?"

Now that Emperor Liu had spoken, Zhang Yong was unambiguous and said respectfully: "Since ancient times, kings have been ordered to enshrine Zen in order to proclaim peace. Since your majesty's imperial majesty, the merits and virtues have been so high that they have been through the ages. The ministers think that they should Dongxing, Feng Taishan, Zen Liang father, this is an act of obedience to fate"

"Do you think it's time?" Emperor Liu replied nonsense calmly.

Regarding Feng Chan's proposal, it's not once or twice, but each time I ask for orders, I'm more excited and more grand than the last time.Especially after Kaibao's Northern Expedition, Emperor Liu's merit and prestige reached its peak, and Feng Chan's request for orders was even more raging and raging.And Emperor Liu's attitude softened every time, and Zhang Yong, as a close minister, could also feel this change in Emperor Liu.

Listening to his words, he said immediately: "I think it's the right time!"

Emperor Liu smiled, but didn't speak any more, the emotion was vividly displayed on his face.

"Where is the Shaolin Temple?" Emperor Liu asked, pointing to the Shaoshi Mountain in the distance, where the incense burns.

Although the distance is far, but perhaps because of the heartbeat, I can faintly hear the sound of Hong Zhongzhi.This point is not difficult to guess. There are only two remaining Buddhist temples in Songshan Mountain today. One is Shaolin, and the other is Dharma King.

"Exactly!" Zhang Yong replied.

"It seems that the incense is still strong!" Emperor Liu said lightly.

After thinking for a while, Emperor Liu said: "Songshan Mountain is worthy of being a famous place in the world. It gathers the essence of the three religions. Now that you are here, how can you not know it. This holy place of Zen Buddhism is like a thunderbolt. I should take a look at it."

"Your Majesty wants to go to Shaolin?" Zhang Yong asked.

"Go to their abbot master to talk about Zen, and listen to their Buddhist principles, and see if they still fear me like a tiger!" Emperor Liu said with a little joke.

It has to be said that the vitality of the Buddhist family is tenacious enough. In the past twenty years, after the extermination of the Buddha, it has gradually recovered, and thanks to the prosperity and development of the great man, the incense believers have also rebounded.

Of course, the main reason is that Emperor Liu’s extermination of Buddhism was not about eradication, but about restraint and rectification. When the Buddhist sect took the initiative to cater to him, the supreme ruler, and obeyed the supervision and management of the government, the suppression would no longer continue.

"The minister will make arrangements in advance and do a good job of welcoming the driver!" Zhang Yong said.

Emperor Liu nodded, and immediately said sadly: "The Queen Mother believes in Buddhism, so it can be regarded as the Queen Mother worshiping Buddha!"

"That's all for today!" Emperor Liu said again: "Let me go down, stay at Zhongyue Temple tonight, go to Songyang Academy tomorrow, and go to Shaolin the day after tomorrow!"

"Yes!"

(End of this chapter)