Dedicate One’s Mind

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 orchestras arranged 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 one can die in the morning if one hears the Tao in the evening, expressing the desire for the pursuit of 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 cultivating the Tao. In fact, for monks, seeking the Tao is the most important thing, and attaining the Tao. After that, one will naturally have the same life span 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 their cultivation reaches a certain level, that is, the so-called immortals, who have understood the origin and mastered the Tao, then what can take their lives is not the aging of the physical body and spirit, but the lack of Taoism that prevents them from avoiding the catastrophe of heaven and earth.

The performer in the palace expressed his idea of ​​extending lifespan too openly, which is not beautiful. He exaggerated the elegant path of spiritual cultivation into a path of pursuing eternal life. This is actually a fork in the road, but it is a spiritual path in the eyes of countless mortals. 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 does not interact with each other. That's it for the plan.

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 "wenshou" 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 that records advanced skills 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 avenue of heaven and earth. They can inscribe the runes of magic weapons, draw spiritual talismans, and even make alchemy formations to deal with Xuanwen. The requirements are very high. The four essentials of cultivation are 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 complete system of profound texts. 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. Few people have come into contact with Xuan Wen on weekdays. Thinking of seeing it 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 Tao dance before who taught them this dance. At one time, 30% of the disciples left, and the entire sky suddenly became much empty.

It's probably too impatient. Wu Yi thought to himself. But he is like a well-fed man who doesn't know how hungry a man is hungry, because he has a special status in the sect, and countless people please him. Even if he doesn't check, other people will naturally tell him, and he will appear calm and unhurried. Sit tight 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. It has long been rumored that the prince has the support of the ancestor of the inner sect and will become the real ruler on the birthday of Emperor Gengshi. The queen will lose power and be pushed aside. Now the queen uses a Zhi Daowu expressed to the outside world that it was not impossible for her to also gain support from the inner sect.

If they are equal in terms of extraordinary strength, they will eventually have to return to the court. However, the possibility of the prince's victory in the court is unlikely. The next step is to see how the prince responds.

When 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 stand it, so they all stood up and returned 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. The Taoist's face was calm when he saw this scene, but his heart was like a turbulent sea, and he knew in his heart what choice he should make.

When the prince walked 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 of moving mountains and burning mountains and boiling seas, who will value him? The white-browed old Taoist is Ping Yunce'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 ask himself to propose a toast on behalf of his father, which dazzled the First Emperor. Naturally, he was unable to complete this task due to tinnitus. He originally thought that his mother would still stop him, but to his surprise, she actually nodded in agreement and praised him for working hard for his father.

Without his mother's obstruction, 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 made the prince's subordinates already worried and faintly worried. There are signs of disintegration. When the time comes, even the second uncle who helped him to the big position 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 Long Wu say?"

Dayu's army garrisoned in the capital is divided into two groups. 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 were located, held 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 work 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 sons of the clan were appointed as generals, they had long since 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 with Emperor Gengshi, and reached its 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 things difficult.

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 who had been agreed before. The number of followers behind Ping Yunce decreased little by little, and in the end 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 powerful.

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 the whirlpool can feel the restlessness in the ordinary.