The Untouchable Daiyu of the Red Chamber

Public opinion is always easy to lead, and many people have a herd mentality. When many people around say that a person is not good, they will fall into a thinking that everything this person has done before is wrong.Now Lin Ruhai is facing such a dilemma of public opinion.

Of course, this is not over yet, and then there are news from the major temples, Taoist temples, and folk demigods that the people who went south to participate in the sea trial are more or less fortunate.Naturally, the god sticks from ancient times to the present are the same, always speaking speciously, even if the prediction is wrong, they will often be able to justify themselves in the future.

Seeing that the public opinion environment is almost the same, Changkang Palace has also entered the next step.When discussing with little Concubine Zhong, the Ninth Prince showed a rather relaxed smile on his face: "Mother and Concubine are still smart, and we don't need to do anything in this situation, or someone will ask Qin Tian to monitor it at the court meeting in two days. Zhang Yan and his party will return in good or bad luck."

Concubine Zhong fiddled with the white jade bracelet on her wrist in a good mood, and said: "Now your father is on guard against us, if Mu Chang takes the initiative to bring this up, let alone someone in the court who suspects the motive, even your father will It will be suspicious that we are benefiting, so it will be inferior. It would be different if the court asked Mu Chang to predict the good or bad of the group going south."

As expected by Changkang Palace's mother and son, under the turbulent public opinion, this matter was finally not only discussed in private, but was mentioned by a speaker at the court meeting.

And since this matter has been brought up, it is not just about worrying about the return date of the trial voyage team. They directly raised it to the matter of the sea trade franchise, so the official said: "Qizou Emperor, Mr. Zhang, the servant of the Ministry of Rites, who went south to participate in the trial voyage recently. , Qin Tianjian Wuguan Baozhang Zhengji and hundreds of soldiers from the Beijing camp have not returned for a long time, which has caused a lot of discussion among the government and the public. I have heard from the people that there are many maritime trade franchises competing with the people for profit, which is not good for the country. I think that the most urgent thing is to The imperial court still needs to come out to appease people. If the maritime trade monopoly causes too much public grievance, it needs to be considered again."

Lin Ruhai stood firmly in the middle of the train, only raising his eyelashes.There are no fools in the court, if Lin Ruhai can't hear that this is pointing at himself who proposes the maritime trade franchise, he won't sit on the position of minister.

Of course, the maritime trade franchise has already been tried out, and a lot of investment has been made. It is not a matter of continuing or stopping.In governing the country, it is a taboo to change the order from day to day at any time. For such a major event, there are those who support it and those who oppose it.

The final result is naturally a compromise, asking Qin Tian to monitor the good and bad fortunes of those who went south to participate in the trial voyage and whether the maritime trade franchise should continue.

At this time, the role of Qin Tianjian is reflected.When the debate is endless, you need to come out and make a final decision on public opinion.Although this kind of final decision often reflects the meaning of people, at least there is an explanation for the fate of the people in the world.

For example, if the sea trade monopoly, if the will of the imperial court is to continue, then the result of Qintian monitoring and calculation is naturally that although there are ups and downs, the result will be auspicious, benefiting the country and the people.If the will of the imperial court is to announce the failure of the pilot project and give up the franchise, then the result of Qintian monitoring and calculation is to follow God's will and cancel the franchise.

Of course, Emperor Taizong himself still wanted to do this, so whether or not to end the maritime trade franchise was not discussed at the court meeting today, and he just asked Qin Tian to monitor the good and bad of Zhang Yan and his party.Moreover, this matter did not come to fruition immediately after notifying Qin Tianjian after the court was over today.

Qin Tianjian usually only records the astrology and calculates the calendar.This time, the matter of the sea trade franchise has been raised to a height that is against the law of heaven. You, Qin Tianjian, will come out with the results immediately. Isn't that clearly admitting that someone is doing something wrong, and you have prepared your speech?

Therefore, several officials at Qin Tianjian replied that when the right time, place and people are in harmony, they should burn incense and bathe, and then calculate.When is the specific time, you have to wait for at least one auspicious day full of stars before you can watch the stars.

The official rank of Qin Tianjian is not high, but as one of the mouthpieces of the royal family, no one is stupid. Who doesn't know that the matter of the sea trade franchise has been vigorous before, and now it is full of criticism.The court left such a sentence to test the good and bad, what should I say?Therefore, the saying that you need to wait for a good day to observe the astrology is nothing more than giving yourself enough time.

Then what?Then I started to inquire about what the imperial court meant, and who to visit, hurry up.

At this time, some people consulted Prime Minister Wen, and some consulted ministers of various ministries.In short, the Qin Tianjian doesn't care about the level of rank. Their working environment has always been centered around the center of power. The ministers of the various ministries are clear about their positions, and now they have time to think about how to stand in line.Once you figure it out, start asking.

Prime Minister Wen will definitely not express his opinion on this kind of matter. If someone from the Qin Tianjian comes to ask, Prime Minister Wen will only say that he has a specialization in art. Please follow your calculations.

As for those who asked Zhou Shangshu and Jia Jing, there were people on board from the Ministry of Rites and Jingying. As the immediate superiors, it would not be too much to ask for a few auspicious words.So, there are good projections as well.

As for the others, some people hope that Zhang Yan and his party will come back, and naturally some people hope that this group of people will be buried in the bottom of the sea, so there are naturally bad opinions.

There is also an official of the Qin Tianjian who didn't find anyone, what else to look for, Xiamen is experiencing stormy seas, and I heard that there are pirates entrenched on Penghu Island. not enough.

This time things are different from the past. In the past, you need to know the holy will and then calculate the results; It can't bring hundreds of people back from the dead.If you want to make a difference in Qintianjian, you still have to calculate accurately and build a reputation.So there are also people who have directly produced bad results.

In short, whether it is the predictions of officials in the Qintianjian, or the predictions of folk monks, Taoists, and magicians, they are more pessimistic than optimistic.Of course, in this case, no matter whether it was Changkang Palace or East Palace, the officials of Qin Tianjian from their respective factions quietly gave the results they wanted.

When Lin Ruhai and Daiyu were discussing matters, they also said: "Sure enough, as Yu'er expected, everything is arranged by Changkang Palace. We just need to wait for the right time."

Daiyu smiled slightly and said, "It's not a big deal, in fact, we can add another layer of insurance."

"What does Yu'er mean?"

Daiyu looked in the direction of the north gate and said, "Let's visit Master Dinghui tomorrow."

Lin Ruhai nodded understandingly.

While the officials of the Qin Tianjian showed their magical powers and presented the calculation results one after another, the Lin family's female family members went to the Muni Court again.

Daiyu doesn't believe in Buddhism. To be precise, Daiyu doesn't believe in any religion, but Daiyu never denigrates any religion, so every time she comes to Muni Temple, Daiyu gets along with Master Dinghui happily.

Regardless of whether there is a true reincarnation in the world, whether there is any religious master who can know the past and the future, at least those who can become masters are top-notch in terms of knowledge and wisdom.And Daiyu feels that every master who has achieved something in the field of religion is an outstanding philosopher and psychologist, and it will always be beneficial to communicate with these people.

Master Dinghui of the Muni Academy naturally also knew the rumors and rumors that filled the capital these days, and these days, there were a lot of people seeking to see Master Dinghui.Of course, it doesn't matter who comes, Dinghui will meet each other.Regardless of your royal relatives, high-ranking officials and rich salary, Buddhism rejects people with only four words 'fate has not arrived'.

But every time Daiyu comes, she can meet Master Dinghui, one is because the Lin family loves to adopt Su Lan, and the other is that Dinghui likes to talk to Daiyu.Studying Buddhism to a first-class level, the attainment of philosophy is extremely high, sometimes it will produce a sense of loneliness, while Daiyu is young, but it will give Dinghui a feeling of being very comfortable to communicate with.

When the Lin family arrived, they still went to burn incense first, before Daiyu asked Master Dinghui if he was in the temple.

Although Master Dinghui now often practices meditation by himself and rarely sees visitors, the Lin family is different from others. Seeing Miss Lin asking, the Zhike nun went to ask Master Dinghui. After getting permission, she took the Lin family's female family members to the meditation room in the backyard. .

After seeing the ceremony, Daiyu still took out the homework she had prepared and asked Master Dinghui for advice.These days, Daiyu encountered some questions while reading books, as well as some new understandings and insights she had when she was thinking about the structure of the court, all of which were recorded in a notebook.When I came back to Muni Academy, I asked Master Dinghui for advice.

In this regard, although Jia Min and Yinglian are very knowledgeable among the female family members, they are really confused, even Su Lan is half understanding.Of course, this does not mean that they are not smart or qualified enough, but that the questions and ideas raised by Daiyu are fields that they have never set foot in.

Religion was worshiped in ancient times because of its mysterious color, but it was often completely denied in the eyes of atheism in later generations, so that many people could not view religion with a normal heart.

But if you look at religion from a philosophical point of view, you will find that many religious theories and ideas are actually very advanced.There is even a saying in later generations that the end of science is theology.Regardless of whether this sentence is right or not, at least it shows that very famous scientists agree with some speculative methods and theories of religion.

The reason why Daiyu is more open-minded and detached than ordinary people is reflected in her ability to speculate; and the reason why the masters in the religious world give people a sense of transcendence is also because they have reached a higher level of thought.Therefore, although Daiyu has not entered Buddhism, she can really talk to Master Dinghui when discussing philosophical issues.Moreover, this kind of discussion is beneficial to both parties. Often after an exchange, both parties will feel inspired.

Jia Min and Yinglian really couldn't understand, so they sat politely for a while, and then went out to enjoy the scenery; Su Lan had a cultivation experience with her hair. It's still shallow and I can't get in the words, but I can understand it at the beginning, and I feel that I have benefited a lot.

Later, when Daiyu and Dinghui talked more and more profoundly, Su Lan really couldn't understand, so she stood up and bowed, and left the meditation room to find Jia Min and Yinglian.It's no wonder that Su Lan didn't understand. What Daiyu later asked Master Dinghui for advice was no longer something that can be read in any books in this era. It was Daiyu's own understanding and questions about the Marxist-Leninist-Maoist thoughts that later generations came into contact with. Changed a set of sayings similar to religious language to ask Dinghui.

Rather than asking for advice, it would be better to say that after Daiyu had some understanding and insights, she then sought out a person who was accomplished in philosophy to communicate with and listen to her views.This kind of thing can only be grasped by someone like Master Dinghui who meditates and thinks about philosophical issues all day long.

The two discussed for a long time, and Daiyu took notes.At the end, Daiyu said to Dinghui: "Master, please help us. Master, now the capital is full of rumors and the people's minds are in chaos. Could the master give me some medicinal herbs to soothe people's hearts?"

In addition to accepting incense, all famous temples and ancient temples will also prepare porridge, clothing and medicinal materials to give relief to those in need, and some commonly used medicines have indeed been used in the temple.

Dinghui then asked, "What kind of medicinal material can calm people's hearts?"

Daiyu said, "Danggui."

Naturally, Dinghui knew that the most disturbing thing was that the minister of the Ministry of Rites led a team to the south to participate in the sea trial, but now there is no news.As for the angelica that Daiyu wants, although it nourishes the blood and invigorates the blood, and when combined with other medicinal materials, it does have the effect of calming the mind and nourishing the heart, but the peace of mind that Daiyu wants is definitely not what it means.

So Master Dinghui said: "If you can reassure the people, that's what the poor nun wishes, but can Miss Lin tell the poor nun how Angelica can reassure the people?"

Daiyu pondered for a while and said: "Auspicious also angelica, evil also angelica, when the opportunity comes, it will be angelica."

Daiyu's words were reserved, but her meaning was clear.

Zhang Shilang and others who went south will come back regardless of whether they are dead or alive. If they are safe, everyone will come back; if they are in danger, the imperial court will definitely send people to look for them. , when the time comes, the opportunity will naturally come, and it will naturally be Angelica.

There is also the worst result, Zhang Yan and his party died in the storm, the ship was sunk, and everyone on board died in the belly of the fish.But even so, this sea trial voyage, in order to test whether the performance of the sea ships can adapt to the high seas trade, is all sailing with cargo. In the future, some cargo on the ship will be salvaged, and that is angelica.

Therefore, even if the angelica medicine is given to Daiyu, it will not damage the reputation of the Muni Academy.Moreover, Muni Temple is one of the famous temples in the capital. If Angelica represents Muni Temple's prediction and attitude towards the sea trial, at least it can appease some people's hearts.The compassion of monks is naturally welcome.

Therefore, Master Dinghui ordered his servant Xiaoni to fetch a pack of angelica and pass it to Daiyu.

Daiyu asked: "Master, can I say that you gave me the angelica?" Daiyu begged for it, and Master Dinghui gave it. Naturally, the role of soothing people's hearts is very different.And the wonderful thing about this is that Daiyu only said that the master gave it, but concealed the first half of the sentence that she asked for it, so the master gave it.Then Dinghui and Daiyu didn't lie, but the world would mistakenly think that it was given by the abbot of the Muni Academy with a clever plan.

Telling half of the truth can achieve the desired effect. This is the wonderful use of speaking skills to influence public opinion. In fact, the reason is very simple.

Dinghui nodded in agreement, Daiyu saluted and thanked Master Dinghui before leaving the meditation room, joined her mother and sisters, boarded the car and returned home.

On the way back home, Su Lan asked, "Yu'er, what did you take?"

Daiyu smiled and said, "Danggui, Master Dinghui gave it."

Yinglian also became interested when she heard it, and asked: "It's so good, what did Master Dinghui do for you? Is there any deep meaning?"

Daiyu smiled and said: "It's nothing, I will bring these angelicas to those who are destined to make them feel at ease."

Jia Min's mother and daughter immediately understood what Daiyu was referring to.Su Lan also said: "It's strange, these days many people come to the Muni Court to burn incense, and also ask the master to solve the fortune-telling, but the master declined. Why is the master willing to give the angelica when Yu'er comes? It seems that in the Here, Master, Yu'er has more face than me."

Daiyu pursed her lips and smiled, but said nothing.

After returning home, Daiyu wrote three letters and divided the package of angelica into three packages, which were sent to Jia Jing, Mrs. Zhang Yan, and Qin Tianjian Wuguan Baozhang Zhengjigang's family.Among them, Jia Jing's family received the largest share, mainly for the family members of the officers and soldiers who went south to the capital by asking Jia Jing; When the other party asked about it, he said that the angelica was given by Master Dinghui of the Muni Academy.

Now the public opinion in the capital is very chaotic, and the wife of Zhang Shilang is even more worried.The husband has not heard from her for half a year, and as a result, most of the people in the capital are saying that people are in bad luck, how much should they suffer?

At this time, Mrs. Zhang received a letter from the Ministry of Household Affairs, even if it was a torn piece of paper, it would be a life-saving straw, not to mention the angelica that Miss Lin begged from Master Dinghui of the Muni Academy.

After listening to Zhang He's family's reply, Mrs. Zhang put her hands together and said: "Bodhisattva bless you." Then she rewarded Zhang He's family and said, "Thank you girls for me. It's getting late today, so I won't go." The family is bothering you, tomorrow I will make an appointment to thank Miss Lin."

Zhang He's family was originally capable of doing things. After being promoted by Daiyu, he often worked with Daiyu and made progress. He said with a smile: "Madam, you are welcome. Our girl said that today I want a peace of mind. Since I got it, let me bring it to Madam. Master Dinghui’s medicine seems to be effective, Madam please rest assured. Our master, wife, son, and girl are all looking forward to Master Zhang’s safe return.”

Mrs. Zhang expressed her gratitude again, and ordered her cronies to send Zhang He's family out.

Early the next morning, Mrs. Zhang brought gifts to Lin's house, and Mrs. Zhang was not the only one who came, Mrs. Jia Jing and Ji Gang's wife also came.

Mrs. Jia Jing is also Daiyu's aunt, so she is the most familiar one; the sisters of the Lin family also have contacts with the girl of the Zhang family, so they are not unfamiliar.On the contrary, Ji Gang's wife came back for the first time, she was a very kind and kind middle-aged woman, she seemed a bit reserved after joining such a wealthy family.

Naturally, these people came to express their gratitude. Of course, the most important thing was to ask what Master Dinghui had said.

Mrs. Jia Jing said: "Yu'er, it's rare that you have the heart. You went to the Muni courtyard to burn incense and asked Master Dinghui to bring back the medicine. Yesterday I sent people to distribute all the things overnight, and I got many of the soldiers who went south from Angelica. Madam and Madam first asked me to thank you, and then they all came to ask me what Master Dinghui said. I can't answer them hastily, but with my heart, if my relatives go south on business and don't return, It must be because I was so worried that I didn’t think about eating and drinking. So I came to ask for them, besides giving you angelica, did Master Dinghui bring any words?”

Daiyu shook her head and said, "Master never said anything."

Hearing such an answer, Mrs. Zhang and Ji Gang's wife were inevitably disappointed, but Miss Lin kindly asked for angelica and sent someone to bring it. If Master Dinghui had other things, people would not deliberately keep it secret.Besides, it was all given to Angelica, so there was no need to bring any other words.

Master Dinghui's meaning couldn't be more obvious. The reason why he came to ask in person was just to ask for peace of mind, but even if there was nothing else, it would be peace of mind to take the angelica given by Master Dinghui, so everyone thanked Daiyu Then I said goodbye.

Mrs. Zhang Shilang, Ji Gang's wife, and many family members of soldiers in the Beijing camp all received the angelica that Daiyu asked for back from the Muni Court. Naturally, this matter will not go quietly.

This matter was originally the most talked about matter in the capital recently. Master Dinghui is also a famous master of Taoism, plus the family members of hundreds of people who have gone south have heard so many bad news and various bad predictions these days , What a torment in my heart; now I have a positive prediction from the well-known Master Dinghui, and I am very encouraged.The family members of these hundreds of people also spontaneously publicized the matter.

Soon, amidst the pessimistic predictions, Master Dinghui's optimistic predictions spread throughout the capital.

In order to take the opportunity to attack Lin Ruhai before, Changkang Palace was naturally extremely aggressive when spreading rumors to stir up emotions, and the short-term effect was also very good.But the common people, no matter how pessimistic and desperate the news spread outside, are always looking forward to better days.At this time, with Master Dinghui's optimistic prediction, the common people followed suit.

For a while, Master Dinghui's reputation overwhelmed the officials of Qin Tianjian.

So far, the public opinion formation of various people and horses has been basically completed.

Of course, Changkang Palace did not expect Muniyuan to suddenly gain such a high reputation. The Ninth Prince was unavoidably worried: "Mother, Concubine, that Muniyuan is not a little-known small nunnery, how dare you be so sure?" Are they not afraid of smashing the signboard of the Muni Court? Or has there been some definite news from the East Palace that Zhang Yan is coming back."

Little Concubine Zhong couldn't sit still anymore, she paced around the room and said, "Shouldn't it? If there is news about the hundreds of people who went south to participate in the trial voyage, they must not be able to hide it. It doesn't make sense that only the East Palace got the letter. We No news at all."

In fact, the development of the situation this time, apart from the sudden gift of angelica from the Muni Academy, was not at all extraneous for Yu Changkang Palace.Lin Ruhai's official reputation has indeed declined, and Mu Chang has already made a prediction. He can impeach Lin Ruhai as planned, and at the same time support Mu Chang as the supervisor of the Qin Tianjian.

However, all the arrangements for Changkang Palace have been realized very smoothly, and everything is ready, only the east wind is owed.Why did the old nun in the Muni Academy just predict the good or bad luck of the people who went south, like other monks and half-immortals, and the little concubine Zhong felt so uneasy?