Knight of the Blue Lagoon (The Past of Tao v)

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The past of Tao spans thousands of years, and the Knight of the Blue Lake is one

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Mr. Wen looked at the distance, and then said:"He asked me for three days and three nights, about the laws of earth phase, farming, solar terms, calendar, changes in mountains and rivers, movement of the earth, how to determine after the change? What happens after the movement? Stable?...I answered them one by one. Finally, he asked:"With the current power of the Dongfu Kingdom, how many soldiers can be used, how many soldiers can be used? Where to use the soldiers?" It felt like this person knew what he was doing, and he didn't come here to really ask for advice, but It's confirmation and please."

Mr. Yan already knew who it was, so Su Su asked,"Who is it?"

"This man came here in commoner clothes. He was already thirty years old and had a mature mind. Although his appearance is cloth, he is full of energy and has a high sense of justice. Although he has the appearance of a scholar, he can feel that he has the power to cut off a dragon and stab a tiger in his heart. Your Majesty has such people, it is a blessing for the East and a blessing for the people."

"Regarding this matter, he didn't give his name?"Susu

"Only official sticker, no name asked. After saluting, he hurriedly left. Before leaving, he said that in the future, Dongfu Country would be busy with teachers."Mr. Wen.

Mr. Yan nodded slightly:"This person is the current Minister of War, Daozhi. He is the child that I helped at that time."

"Oh, Daozhi, I never imagined that he would already be an important minister in the court at the age of thirty."Mr. Wen

"During this period of time, disasters continued to occur in the country of Dongfu. Fortunately, this person existed. Although you and I can deduce the principles of the changes in heaven and earth, we are not as good as Tao in controlling people."Mr. Yan.

Mr. Wen felt:"In extraordinary times, extraordinary people come out."

"The ruler appears, and His Majesty's meaning is self-evident. You and I have lived in seclusion in the mountains and forests for so many years. Although we are getting old, we still have some strength left, and I think it is time to come out." Mr. Yan

"This is also the purpose of my visit this time."Mr. Wen.

Mr. Wen left without staying too much. He was going to inspect the mountains and the land in preparation for entering the court.

Mr. Yan and Su Su were left. Mr. Yan saw that Su Su had already guessed a thing or two, and asked:" I came back suddenly today. I don’t think you came back because of Mr. Wen?"

"I really didn’t know Mr. Wen was coming."

"If it is a matter between the DPRK and the Central Government, Mr. Wen should have the answer."

"Yes."Susu

"You want to ask about the ruler?" Mr. Yan

"Father, why did Your Majesty ask Daozhi to hand over this ruler to Mr. Wen?"Susu still doesn't understand.

"It is not necessarily His Majesty who wants to hand it over to Mr. Wen." Mr. Yan

"In other words, His Majesty gave the ruler to Daozhi, and Daozhi gave it to Mr. Wen. Why is this?"Su Su doesn't understand.

"That ruler originally belonged to Dao Zhi and his family, and His Majesty may have wanted to return it to his family, hoping that Dao Zhi would use this ruler to continue to spur the court and the country of Dongfu."Old Yan.

Su Su seemed to understand:"Daozhi gave the ruler to Elder Wen in the hope that Elder Wen and his father would come to the court to share His Majesty's worries. His father and Elder Wen have already lived a high life like idle clouds and wild cranes. Daozhi understands that His Majesty Although he intended to let his father and Mr. Wen enter the court, he did not want to force it. However, since Tao Zhi came, Tao Zhi was his father's student, and his father could make a decision."

Mr. Yan nodded slightly:"On the one hand,"

"What's the flip side?"Su Su.

Mr. Yan turned around and looked at Dongfu Dadi, and murmured a few words:"The ancient people who were good at Taoism had subtle and profound knowledge that was beyond recognition. I can't recognize it, so I made it look like: Yu Xi, as if crossing the river in winter; Still Xi, as if afraid of the neighbors; Yan Xi, as if it were a guest; Huan Xi, as if the ice is about to be released; Dun Xi, as if it is simple; open. When it is wet, it is like a valley; when it is muddy, it is like turbidity. Tao, Tao, Tao……"（《Chapter 15 of the Tao Te Ching, the general idea: A person who is good at practicing the Tao is both subtle and mysterious, profound and far-reaching. It is difficult for ordinary people to understand. It is precisely because of their understanding that they are reluctant to describe him: he is cautious, like winter. Crossing the river along the ice, he pays attention to everything; he is alert, as if he is surrounded by powerful enemies, and is always on guard. He is solemn and solemn, like a guest at someone else's banquet, respectful and humble; his behavior is free and easy, like the ice and snow slowly melting in spring , extraordinary and natural; he is pure and honest, like unpolished jade, a stone from another mountain; he is far-flung and open-minded, like a deep and empty valley, with a pure heart; he is ordinary and even turbid, like clear water, because of his many sides It feels confusing. )

My father seemed to have thought of something, but he didn't say it out loud. Maybe it was because he didn't have enough time, or maybe he wasn't sure yet. Su Su stood with her father for a long time and couldn't help but ask:"My father never said, who is Daozhi?"

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Mr. Yan lingered for a few steps and muttered the name a few more times:"Daozhi's great-grandfather was a local gentry with a deep family background. The family ran a medical business and helped many poor people based on the principle of saving lives rather than longevity. The common people, when the harvest is not good, they set up porridge factories to protect the common people from hunger. When the times are good, they set up schools to popularize education among the common people. Therefore, Taoism enjoys high prestige in the local area. Every year during the Spring Festival, common people from hundreds of miles around will come to pay homage to the Taoist master. Happy New Year. Because of Taoism, not only the local county magistrate did not dare to act recklessly, but the governor of the state where he was located was also very afraid of him."

"What is our connection with Taoism?"

"Origin, it was more than 60 years ago. Your grandma was not married at the time. On the way to visit relatives, she was unfortunately robbed. The robber became evil when he saw the girl. He killed other people and was about to insult her when he was met by Daozhi's great-grandfather. , saved your grandma and sent her home. Your grandfather and your grandmother were married at the fingertips. They suffered such a catastrophe, so they took your grandmother to our home. After the filial piety period, they got married. From then on, Taoism and our family have been in contact."

"and after?"Su Su asked impatiently.

"The good times did not last long. A few years later, the Luoba Kingdom invaded and attacked the place where Daozhi's great-grandfather was. The county magistrate was so frightened that he hid. Daozhi's great-grandfather did not want the Luoba soldiers to kill innocent people indiscriminately. Knowing that those barbarians were only greedy for money, he Take the initiative to hand over all your money in exchange for the lives of the people.

Soon the Ying army came again, and finally the Xilu army also came. The Xilu army and the Luoba army and the Ying army fought in Dongfu country. After the Luoba army and the Ying army retreated steadily, one Xilu army a day The army suddenly arrived in that county. The county magistrate was surprised. This place was far away from Dongdu and was not a place where the Xilu army must pass. There was no wealth left to plunder. He didn't know why they came and hid again. Later, the county magistrate learned that the general leading the Xilu Army was his wife's hometown, so he asked his wife to meet him. He learned that they were not as barbaric and unreasonable as the Luoba Army, so he lied that the Taoists also hid a lot of gold and silver, which the soldiers had not obtained. Money kills Taoists

"Father, why did the county magistrate do this?"Su Su asked bitterly

"The county magistrate was greedy for money and often oppressed the people. Taoism always upheld justice for the people. Due to the prestige of Taoism, the county magistrate had always swallowed his anger, so he held a grudge. He wanted to take this opportunity to repair Taoism and rub away its arrogance."

"It stands to reason that what they want is money. Even if there is no money, there is no need to kill the whole family."Susu

"The county magistrate did not expect that the general would kill all the Taoist people, but these were the rumors spread among the people. In fact, the real reason is that the county magistrate did not know where he learned that there is an ancient book in the family. On the surface, it is a military book, but in fact it is a book on Tao. The law of evolution, the survival method of all living beings, astrology, earth physiognomy, human physiognomy, etc. all originated from this book. The county magistrate heard that there was a huge power hidden in the book, which could help the world. He would be invincible in battles, have a prosperous career as an official, and reach the pinnacle of scholarship. Legend has it that if the book has this book, a strange person will appear, and he wants to take it for himself. have. After learning that his family was killed, he sneaked into the Taoist mansion at night and actually found this ancient book. He was excited when he suddenly saw the general of the Xilu Army. In fact, the real purpose of that general was to find this strange book. The county magistrate was very excited. Knowing the current affairs, he immediately dedicated the strange book to the general and took possession of the Taoist land. The relationship between the two became closer. Later, he called the general of the Xilu Army his relative."

"How did the general of the Xilu Army know this book?"Susu

"Of course, that general was also from Dongfu, and later joined the Xulu Army. Presumably the reason why the general killed his family was that Daozhi's great-grandfather would rather die than hand over the book, fearing that the book would fall into other countries, so the strange book was brought to the Xilu Kingdom.

At that time, the young Taoist master, Daozhi's grandfather, was a forward general in the Dongfu Army. It was rumored that he died in the battle when resisting the Xilu Army. He later recovered from his injuries with the help of the people. When he came back and learned what happened at home, he disappeared.. Many years later, the county magistrate learned that he was indeed alive, so he secretly offered a reward in the rivers and lakes. No matter how many years passed, the people would remember the Taoist family's kindness. His grandfather had always been protected by the people. After more than ten years, the people in the rivers and lakes finally discovered the trace. The county magistrate's family never gave up hunting down the Taoist family. When they found out that the family showed up, the reward was doubled."

"The family has already been defeated, why should we kill them all?"Susu couldn't figure it out.

"Taoism once produced princes, and the ruler was given to Taoists by His Majesty at that time to spur princes. One of the princes is the grandfather of your Majesty today. Later, the Taoist retired and returned to his hometown. Before leaving, he returned the ruler to His Majesty, and the ruler has been passed down to this day. Your Majesty, the Taoist family has a deep connection with your Majesty's family. If we don't kill them all, we know they will rise again one day."Old Yan.

Su Su was attracted:"What happened next?"

"Jianghu assassins became active again, and the Taoist young master could only hide everywhere. The Taoist family is a family that accumulates good deeds. No matter how long it takes, all parties are willing to help them. Of course, there are inevitably some villains who are greedy for money. At that time, the Taoist family already had a grandson, namely Tao Zhi. When the county magistrate learned about it, he offered a bounty of 10 times, like flies. As if seeing blood, the Jianghu people pursued him even more fiercely. One night, they came to our house after a bumpy journey. We arranged a temporary safe place for them. They knew that the Jianghu people would chase them here sooner or later, so they did not stay long. That night I saw from the stars that they were going to be in trouble. His grandfather He was old and had children. In order to repay his family for saving his life, he suggested that they leave the children at home secretly. At that time, Tao was still young and he was very talented, so I taught him some astrology. A year later, the Jianghu people got the news from somewhere. Just the night before the Jianghu people arrived, his grandfather rushed back. It seemed that he also saw unusual movements in the sky. At night, we stood under the stars and discussed some star trails. Changes, the stars just disappeared early the next morning, grandfather left with Daozhi, and later went to another country, hiding his name"

"Father, doesn’t Your Majesty know how a mere county magistrate can have such great power?"Susu

"Your Majesty also knows that the original county magistrate, with the support and recommendation of the general from Xilu Kingdom, and the management of the land after he got the land, is no longer a county magistrate. The family was so powerful that it could dominate the sky with one hand. The county magistrate was the grandfather of the current Minister of Household Affairs. Even if His Majesty knew it, it would be very difficult for him to overturn the verdict given his power in the court at the time. Later, the court was controlled by the ministers and His Majesty himself was in crisis, making it even more difficult to overturn the verdict." Mr. Yan

"It turned out to be him!"Susu

"Mr. Wen and his father were both the companions of His Majesty. The former teacher was the companion of His Majesty's grandfather, and he is of the same line with Taoism. Later he joined the court to assist Your Majesty. Naturally, the ministers could not tolerate it, and neither could Your Majesty, so I will Returning to the countryside to teach and educate people, Mr. Wen lived in seclusion in the mountains and forests to focus on physiognomy."