[Comprehensive Martial Arts] Journey to the Homeland

Cihang Jingzhai is located at Dita Peak of Yumeng Mountain in the east of the Yangtze River. It has a pure artistic conception of misty rain.If outsiders don't know it, it is difficult to find the exact location even if they search both sides of the Yangtze River.

Su Ye first went to the Tiger Leaping Gorge of the Yangtze River, landed in front of the gorge, and rushed to Shigu along the land, and then went down the river from Shigu to the place described by Shi Feixuan.Generally speaking, if Fan Qinghui wanted to meet outsiders, he would choose to stay in the nunneries and temples of the Jingzhai branch.The reason why she invited Su Ye to go to Jingzhai was to treat her as an equal guru, and to see through her interest in the sword classics.

Looking at the entire rivers and lakes, there are very few people who are qualified to step into Jingzhai.Among them, some people run counter to Jing Zhai, and even if they are qualified, they have no intention of visiting, so there are only a handful of real guests.In the eyes of ordinary Jianghu people, Jingzhai is extremely mysterious, and it is a holy place that they can't set foot in their whole lives, but can only look up silently.

Ssangyong had heard its name before its fortune, and knew that the house was full of women cultivating the way of heaven.These words are naturally true, but they are not enough to generalize Cihang Jingzhai.It was founded by Dini, and it belongs to Buddhism in name, and its disciples practice Buddhism. In fact, it combines Buddhism and Taoism, and has an inseparable relationship with Taoism.

At first, Dini escaped into the Buddhist sect and studied the world's religious sects extensively, hoping to find the way to understand life and death. Later, at the age of 40, he became enlightened and left the Buddhist sect again, creating the sword formula recorded in the "Cihang Sword Code" , Since then, he began to travel and accept disciples, and then passed it down from generation to generation, and then there was Cihang Jingzhai.

The disciples in the fasting have high and low levels of cultivation, but they are all indifferent and at ease. They spend their daily necessities of life in the mountains.Since Dini, Jingzhai strictly forbids his disciples to set foot in the rivers and lakes, not to mention interfering with the government. They must live in seclusion and practice hard, and put all their minds on studying the way of heaven.However, every disciple who practices the Sword Code has to be born and practice for three years, first get involved in the turbulent worldly affairs, and then find a way to detach from it and reach the ultimate state of perfection.

This is true for Shi Feixuan, and so is Bi Xiuxin who is in love with Shi Zhixuan.

If the dynasties in the world change and the Central Plains falls into turmoil, the successors of Jingzhai will also take the initiative to join the world, select candidates for the Mingjun in their hearts, and provide assistance wholeheartedly, so as to end the troubled times as soon as possible, so that the people will not suffer from years of war.This approach is often misunderstood by people, making people mistakenly think that they are trying to manipulate the change of regime, but it does inherit the purpose of Buddhism's compassion, and it also coincides with the Taoist principle of tranquility, inaction, and unity of unity.

Su Ye often felt that Concubine Shixuan was not kind, so relying on her understanding of Ssangyong and Xu Ziling's ambiguous feelings for her, she lied to Li Shimin.But she also had to admit that Shi Feixuan's move was not for the sake of glory, wealth, or power over the world.Li Shimin ascended the throne after the Xuanwumen Incident, and Shi Feixuan also returned to Jingzhai immediately. Since then, she has never left the mountain, not caring about the rise and fall of Taoism.

Because of this, Ssangyong is getting more and more embarrassed. It is difficult to understand what she has done, and it is difficult to think that she has done something wrong, which leads to more contradictory emotions.

After Su Ye agreed to the invitation, Shi Feixuan sent the news of her agreement back to Jing Zhai, so that the fellow disciples in the Zhai could make preparations early.She walked into Dita Peak, and quickly found the mountain road and bluestone steps leading to Jingzhai, and saw a plaque beside the road that said "My home is in this mountain, and I don't know where the clouds are deep."Walking along this mountain road and crossing countless bluestone steps, you can reach the "Seven Doors" decorated with lotus patterns.

When foreign visitors come to visit, the seven wooden doors will be opened one by one, revealing the wide inner square and the Cihang Hall.After the Cihang Hall is the place where the disciples of Jingzhai cultivated, weaved, and practiced martial arts.Due to its Buddhist background, it also has jungle pagodas like ordinary temples, including the "Tibetan Pagoda" that houses all the classics.

Dini chose this place because of its simplicity, tranquility, profoundness and solemnity.No matter from which angle you look at it, this is a wonderful place with verdant vegetation in spring and summer, and covered with snow in winter, and there is a sense of Zen in sunny and rainy days, which makes people feel refreshed.

Su Ye came to the seven-fold door, raised his hand and knocked on the wooden door.The sound on the door spread far away, and with the help of her inner strength, it almost enveloped the entire Cihang Hall, and even the trembling bronze statues in the hall were making slight noises, announcing the unusual identity of the visitor.

Before the sound stopped, the wooden door had opened to both sides.A middle-aged woman in nun clothes, Ni Shanshan, came out, clasped her hands together for interrogation, and led her into the depths of the Jing Zhai, saying that the owner of the Zhai was waiting for her in the pavilion at the back of the mountain.

In Jingzhai, there are disciples who practice with their hair on, and there are also those who shave their heads and formally convert to Buddhism from head to toe.Su Ye walked continuously through fields, tea gardens, streams, and waterfalls. When he came to the Rain Watching Pavilion on the back mountain, he immediately saw Fan Qinghui wearing an ordinary nun robe, standing in the pavilion waiting for her.

Zhu Yuyan and Houhou have similar temperaments, as do Fan Qinghui and Shi Feixuan.Although Master Concubine Xuan's head is full of hair and Fan Qinghui has shaved off three thousand threads of trouble, the two still have a similar beauty and beauty. They both feel like seeing the sun, moon, mountains and rivers, with a very natural beauty.However, Concubine Shixuan is still young, with the playfulness and agility of a young woman, unlike Fan Qinghui who sees all the world and is full of vicissitudes of life.

Su Ye was still more than ten steps away from the pavilion, so Fan Qinghui clasped his palms together and saluted the Buddha, and then said: "Miss Su came all the way, it's really hard work. The poor nun and the little concubine Xuan Ming feel deeply."

Su Ye smiled slightly, and said politely, "Master Zhai's words are serious."

Jingzhai built the Rain Appreciation Pavilion on the back mountain. When it rains, the mountains are full of misty water, and the beautiful scenery shrouded in smog is close at hand.Even if the sky is clear and cloudless, looking out at the scenery from the pavilion has a sense of enjoyment that cannot be ignored.When Fan Qinghui met her here, it was because she judged others by herself, and thought that with her cultivation level, she would prefer such a place to the meditation room where the sandalwood was wafting.

The pavilion also follows the simple principle of Jingzhai, with stone tables and chairs, and nothing else.Because she came in a hurry, the hot tea hadn't been prepared yet, and there was really an empty stone table.But she didn't come here for tea, so she didn't take it seriously.On the contrary, Fan Qinghui chose such an elegant and secluded place, which really made her feel good and more at ease.

After Fan Qinghui waited for her to take a seat, Fang sat down opposite her, and said softly: "Miss and Feixuan have dealt with each other many times, and because of their different positions, they were not happy. Every time I think about this, I feel deeply regretful. Miss Hope, please don’t misunderstand us and think that we are a group of monks who are not satisfied with their hearts and want to manipulate the general situation of the world.”

Su Ye smiled and said: "I know, in fact, I admire Lingshi very much, and I never think that she is deceived by power and wealth. What she does is only what she has to do, that's all. The people she chooses, According to ordinary people's understanding, it is indeed one of the best candidates for Mingjun, and there is no wrong choice."

Fan Qinghui showed a little surprise, and then showed a relaxed and beautiful smile, and replied: "Miss can have such a heart, it really makes the poor nun breathe a sigh of relief."

Although the outline of her facial features is exquisite and beautiful, it has a pure and light meaning, and her smiles are spotless, as if there is nothing in the world that can move her from the bottom of her heart.Su Ye couldn't help thinking that even if she openly expressed her hostility towards Concubine Shi Xuan, she might not have violent mood swings.

But under the calm appearance, she read the inner emotions close to Zhu Yuyan.Zhu Yuyan is ruthless on the surface, and can kill Lu Miaozi, Yue Shan and others, but she still cannot completely forget her feelings in her heart, and Fan Qinghui is the same.

She knew that Fan Qinghui fell in love with Song Que when he was young, but they broke up due to reasons such as orthodox tradition, ideals, and identity.To this day, the two sides still have an unforgettable old relationship, and every move can have an impact.Zhu Yuyan is not really devoid of human emotions, nor is Fan Qinghui really pure.

These things caused Su Ye to think countless times.She always feels that these things seem to be gossip, but they are actually closely related to herself.Being invincible all over the world alone does not mean that you can shake off your emotional shackles gracefully.When Guan Qi howled at Xiao Bai, the sincere emotion she showed was still deep in her heart, causing her to be filled with sympathy when she thought about it.

Fan, Zhu and others are another example, reminding her that the sea of ​​love is boundless, the sea of ​​suffering is boundless, and if one is not careful, it is very easy to lose her life.

Naturally, Fan Qinghui couldn't think of what she was concerned about, so he only explained to her the regulations of Cihang Jingzhai and Shi Feixuan's difficulties.This is a fact she is well aware of, but it is not easy to publicly reveal it. She has to respond to what the other party says. At the same time, she expresses her heart in an understatement. Jingzhai didn't feel any hatred or puzzlement.

When Fan Qinghui explained clearly, and gradually talked about "the ambition of the world", Su Yefang sighed lightly, and said calmly: "It is still an embarrassing topic."

At this time, the nun had already delivered the fragrant tea, but the two of them didn't intend to touch the teapot and the cup, and let the fragrance come out from the mouth of the pot.Fan Qinghui was not surprised either, and said softly: "If it wasn't for this, why would you travel so far to see the poor nun?"

Su Ye smiled and said: "Yes, so the Master of the Vegetarian also opened the door and never said too many hypocritical polite words. I just said that it was a wise move for Feixuan to choose Li Shimin. It must be very strange for the Master of the Vegetarian. Why do I know this is the case? It is wise to support Kou Zhong and oppose Li Shimin."

Fan Qinghui's expression suddenly turned bitter, and he sighed, "Because you think Kou Zhong's excellence is no less than Li Shimin's."

Su Ye nodded and said: "That's right. In terms of military strategy, Kou Zhong applied the training methods contained in Gao Liyi's swordsmanship and longevity formula to the battlefield. As a spectator, he commanded soldiers and horses to fight like chess, and he often made strange moves. , Even if he is at a disadvantage, he can turn defeat into victory. Even if he loses to Li Shimin, he won't lose too much, not to mention the confrontation between the two armies does not only depend on the ability of the general."

Over the years, she has been selling Kou Zhong everywhere, saying that Li Shimin is not necessarily the right man, and calling Li Kui a Li ghost, she is somewhat guilty, so she has repeatedly summed up Kou Zhong's advantages in her heart, and she has become familiar with it.When Fan Qinghui mentioned Kou Zhong, she immediately uttered these benefits like a conditioned reflex.

Fan Qinghui Yurong Gujing was silent, seeing her pause, instead he took the initiative to say: "The poor nun really wants to hear Miss's opinion on Kou Zhong, please continue."

Su Ye said: "Kou Zhong may be lacking in political ability. But he has many friends, is good at employing people, and is very charismatic. Even enemies find it hard to hate him. When people with insight are attracted by him and join him, He can always appoint people on their merits, make the best use of things, and put the right people in the right place. What's more, he is very lucky, and can often find strange talents that are out of everyone's eyes and make use of them. Maybe he hasn't read the classics and history collections, but this is even more It reflects the value of his talent."

When she said this, she paused again. Seeing that Fan Qinghui was still listening intently, she continued: "Personally, I respect his and Xu Ziling's natural chivalrous hearts. They were born as punks. The last meal never stopped, and they also became thieves because of lack of food and clothing, but they never did anything harmful to nature, nor did they cause misfortune to others because of their own selfish desires. As the saying goes, compassion does not lead soldiers, but Kou Zhong still has chivalry He didn't feel that he held great power, so he should treat others as worthless. In a word, he was born in a poor family, but he can understand the difficulties of the poor people better. I think that his orderly management of the territory is quite similar to this. related."

After finishing the last sentence, she smiled again, and concluded: "The most important point is that Kou Zhong has no one around him who can fight for power. Because of his friendship with Kou Zhong, he helped him many times. And the Li family..."

"Li Shimin is only the second son of the Li family. He has two brothers born to the same mother. Li Yuan is indecisive and easily influenced by others. Kou Zhong, you won't have such worries."