The first Taoist priest of the Tang Dynasty

Where did Tao Taoist priests go? The former Liu Lang came again today.

Although Liu Yuxi, a poet of the Tang Dynasty, was not in the year of Zhenguan at this time, and wrote such a famous sentence more than a hundred years later, but I think that the Xuandu Temple at this time will definitely not be much worse.

Although there were no peach blossoms, there were definitely a lot of trees. After all, when Li Shimin became emperor, peach trees were not yet flourishing, and they were not planted everywhere in Chang'an City. Most of them were locust trees and willows.

Of course, there are more Buddhist temples in Chang'an City.It is several times more than the number of Taoist temples, even more than ten times.

After all, Chang'an City was originally Daxing City, and the Yang family worshiped Buddha in the Sui Dynasty, so there must be quite a lot of temples built.

Just like the most famous Wulou Temple, that is, Ci'en Temple, but it is not called Ci'en Temple at present, it is still the Wulou Temple.It is estimated that in a few years, it will be expanded by Li Shimin's ninth son, Li Zhi, before it will be called Da Ci'en Temple, which is now the Big Wild Goose Pagoda.

The abbot of the Da Ci'en Temple is Xuanzang, a famous eminent monk in the Tang Dynasty who is familiar to everyone. Similarly, the Da Ci'en Temple was also built under his supervision.

However, at present, Xuanzang is probably still in the process of learning Buddhist scriptures from the West, and Zhong Wen is unlikely to meet him. If he does, Zhong Wen must discuss Taoism and Buddhism with the Tripitaka Master Xuanzang.

Nearly an hour later, when the sun was about to set, the carriage arrived at Fengyifang.

"Daozhang, Qingxu has seen it."

The coachman stopped the carriage and called out to Zhong Wen who was on the carriage.

"Thank you for your hard work. Let's use the fifty Wen to buy some food."

Zhong Wen got out of the car, took out fifty Wen from the basket, handed it to the driver, and thanked him.

At this time, Zhong Wen looked like a boy who spread money, carrying a basket of copper coins.If he looses money when he sees people, he really looks like a boy who looses money.

"Thank you, Daoist, thank you, Daoist."

After the coachman thanked him, he led the carriage and left, leaving Zhong Wen standing in front of Qingxu Guanguan Gate.

Zhong Wen looked at the gate of Qingxu Temple, and then thought about the gate of Longquan Temple. He felt that the Taoist temples in Chang'an City were imposing, more imposing than the Taoist temples in the countryside and forests.

According to Li Daoling, the Qingxu Temple was built by Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty for the Taoist Lu Shixuan, so there is such a Qingxu Temple.

However, Lu Shixuan left 20 years ago, whether he is dead or alive, no one knows, but at this time, the master of the Qingxu Temple is Lu Shixuan's disciple, Xu Zhen and Daoist Xu.

And this Xu Zhen has a very good relationship with Li Daoling, otherwise, Zhong Wen would not have asked Zhong Wen to choose Qingxu Guan after he came to Chang'an.

After Zhong Wen sighed for a while, he went to Guanmen and knocked.

"Fellow Daoist, what's the matter?"

Not long after, the gate of Qingxu Temple opened, and a Taoist came out from inside. When he saw Zhong Wen standing outside the gate, his eyes revealed a sense of puzzlement.

"Fellow Daoist, I am poor Daoist Nine Heads. On the order of my family teacher Li Daoling, I came to pay a visit to Master Xu Zhen and Daoist Xu in Guiguan. At the same time, I also came to make an order."

Although Zhong Wen didn't know why the middle-aged Taoist in front of him looked at him like this, he still told him why he came.

"Pending orders? Although Qingxu Temple is a Taoist temple, it has not accepted pending orders in recent years. However, if you are here to visit the main temple, you can."

The Taoist listened to Zhong Wen's intentions, thought about it, and then explained something.

As for the reason why the order was not allowed, Zhong Wen would not know, but, as long as he inquired about this matter, he would definitely know it.

"Please come in with me."

Afterwards, the middle-aged Taoist invited Zhong Wen to enter the Pure and Void Conception.

After entering the front hall, Zhong Wen began to put things at the designated spot, and then followed the Taoist, and began to worship the Taoist monarchs in each hall one by one, and the Taoist followed Zhong Wen closely.

Whether it is a Taoist placing an order or passing by, the first thing is to worship the Taoist monarch, no matter how you are, you have to do so.

Of course, if you were carried in, it would be unavoidable, but this kind of situation is impossible.

If it is really carried in, then go through the side door, or the small door, the front door, you can't get in.

After all the Taoist priests in the temple had finished worshiping, the Taoist who led the way brought Zhong Wen to a room for entertaining guests.

"Fellow Daoist, sit down, I'll go and ask for instructions."

After the middle-aged Taoist arranged the arrangement, he said a word and left.

Zhong Wenan sat on the futon in the room, waiting quietly for Xu Zhen, the master of the Qingxu Temple, to come.

However, Zhong Wen sat until it was dark, and the master of the Qingxu Temple never showed up, not even a Taoist.

Zhong Wen originally thought that it was evening class time, so he had to be patient and wait for a while, thinking that it would be fine.

After all, even if your request to place an order is rejected, it is impossible for you to be invited to have an evening class together.

It was getting darker and darker, and it wasn't until two quarters of an hour after the lights came on that Zhong Wen heard footsteps outside the house, and then he stood up and waited quietly.

"Fellow Daoist is the one who wants to pay a visit to the temple master? Excuse me, do fellow Daoists have a degree? Where did you come from?"

After a while, five or six Taoist priests entered the room, and an older and leading Taoist priest asked Zhong Wen directly.

"Hello fellow Taoists, Nine Poor Daoists, come from Longquan Temple in Lizhou, under the order of my family teacher Li Daoling, come to Guiguan to pay respects to Taoist Xu Zhen Xu, this is my ultimatum."

Zhong Wen didn't understand, so after saluting to the Taoists, he took out his ultimatum and handed it to the leading Taoist.

It is natural to pass the ultimatum, but Zhong Wen seems to be a little strange when he listens to the way this person is asking.

I came to Qingxu Temple to pay a visit to Taoist Xu Zhen. Do I need to check my identity during the visit?This is beyond his comprehension.

Besides, I also reported the name of my master Li Daoling. As long as the Taoist who led me into the Qingxu Temple told the name of Li Daoling to the Daoist Xu Zhen, he should know it, and at this moment, But he didn't get to see the Taoist priest Xu Zhen. Instead, five or six Taoist priests came over, as if to check.

"Nine-headed Daoist Priest, the contemptuous temple master is not here for the time being. We are also looking for the temple master recently. If you have any news, please tell us."

The leading Taoist inspected Zhong Wen's certificate and handed it back to Zhong Wen.

But his opening of the mouth made Zhong Wen seem a little baffled.

I came here to visit Taoist Master Xu Zhen for Qingxu contemplation, but your temple master is not here, so I asked myself, a foreigner, about your temple master's news, what's the reason for that?

Although Zhong Wen didn't understand it in his heart, he could tell from the faces of these Taoists that he shouldn't have come to the Qingxu Temple.

Because, the faces of these Taoists were not worried, but vigilant.

"Dear friends, Jiu Shou just arrived in Chang'an today. I was ordered by my teacher to come to your temple to pay respects to Daoist Xu Zhen. As you said, Daoist Xu is not in the temple. Dare I ask, did Daoist Xu go out for a wandering or not?" ?”

Although Zhong Wen didn't know what happened to Qingxu Temple, he could guess several directions, his words, and chose to inquire about news as much as possible.

"It's inconvenient to tell you about the contemptuous Guanzhu, the nine-headed Taoist priest, it's inconvenient to make an order for contemptuous Guanzhu. Now, I have to ask you to leave. Of course, if you have news of the contemptuous Guanzhu, when the time comes, you will return." Please come and let us know, we will be grateful."

The old Taoist in the lead looked at Zhong Wen, as if he wanted to know some news from Zhong Wen's face, and never let it go.

However, Zhong Wen's expression was full of shock and curiosity, and there was no possibility of their suspicion. Afterwards, he saluted Zhong Wen and made a gesture of invitation.

"This... Fellow Daoists, excuse me."

Until now, Zhong Wen didn't understand what happened to the Qingxu Temple, he came in with a dazed face, and prepared to go out with a dazed face.

Zhong Wen had no choice but to leave. His Qingxu view did not allow him to place orders, and the person he was visiting was not there. Moreover, he invited himself out, which felt quite strange.

Just like when I first entered the temple and went to the temples to worship the Taoist monarch, the Taoist who led him had some vigilance.

It's just that Zhong Wen didn't pay much attention to it from the very beginning. Perhaps, since he is not familiar with you, he can understand if he is a little wary.

Zhong Wen, who took his own things and left the Qingxu Temple, stood in front of the gate of the Qingxu Temple, a little dazed.

This Daheitian, I am not familiar with this Chang'an City, at this moment, where can I find a Taoist temple to register, even if I can go to Wutong Temple at this time, I don't know this road.

Fortunately, Chang'an City has not reached the full curfew time at this time, and when the second watch drum beats, I guess I will have to go to the prison to spend the night.

Chapter 2 Curfew

It is said that the first watch to the fifth watch is a curfew time. The first watch is dusk, that is, from [-]:[-] to [-]:[-] in the evening. , from [-]:[-] to [-]:[-] in the evening, cock crowing on Thursday, [-]:[-] am to [-]:[-] am, Pingdan on Friday, and [-]:[-] am to [-]:[-] am.

After the sound of a watch drum, all the people basically have to go home or stay overnight. It doesn't mean that they can't walk on the street, but they will be interrogated.

As for after the sound of the second watch drum, if you are still walking on the street, you will be in bad luck. The beating (chi) is the lightest. Maybe it is normal to eat in prison.

As for after the third watch, you are basically guaranteed to eat in prison. As long as you are arrested, you will have to eat if you don't.

Of course, there are still some things that are allowed to pass, such as marriage, funeral, sudden illness, childbirth and so on. Basically, they will be released after questioning.

At this moment, Zhong Wen really didn't know where to go.

I was thinking in my heart, which Taoist temple should I go to place an order, or find a guest house to live in.

But Chang'an City, which I just came to today, is blind to Chang'an City, and I don't know anything, even if I am looking for someone to ask for directions, I can't find it right now.

"Well, let's find a guest house first."

Zhong Wen felt helpless, so he had no choice but to leave the gate of Qingxu Temple with a basket and head towards Fengyi Fang.

"Who are you? Why are you still walking here after the first watch drum? Hurry up and go home."

Just as Zhong Wen went to the gate of Lifang, an official shouted loudly to Zhong Wen.

"You're being polite, poor Taoist. I went to Qingxu Temple just now to make a reservation, but I learned that Qingxu Temple doesn't accept reservations. Now, I have to find another place to stay. Dare to ask this elder, is there any guest house nearby? Or a Taoist temple?"

Zhong Wen had already seen this official at the gate of Lifang from a long distance, otherwise, he would not have come to the gate of this square.

"It turned out to be a Taoist priest. Apart from Qingxu Temple, we have no other Taoist temples or guest houses in Fengyi Fang. It seems that the Taoist priest has to go to other workshops. Come, I will give the Taoist priest a road certificate." .”

The official saw that Zhong Wen approaching was a Taoist priest, he hurriedly saluted and responded aloud.

"It's work."

Zhong Wen didn't quite understand, why did he need a way?

Lu Yin, he knew it, but it was not a product of the Tang Dynasty, but a product of the Ming Dynasty.

But what is this ultimatum, Zhong Wen thought to himself, thinking that this ultimatum is also somewhat similar to that Lu Yin?

"Daoist, this is the road card issued by me in Fengyifang. You can leave Fengyifang and go to other Taoist temples in Lifang, but remember, when you are questioned by the patrolling guards or other personnel, you must take this Take out the ID card, so as not to cause trouble."

The official came out of a room, took the road card he had just prepared, handed it to Zhong Wen, and explained.

"Thank you."

Zhong Wen took the road certificate handed over by the official, and was led by the official to leave through the small gate of Fengyifang.

In other words, this official is Fangzheng of Fengyifang.

There are [-] lifangs in Chang'an City, and each lifang has a square, which manages the opening and closing time of the gates of each lifang.

Of course, they will also issue some road documents and so on.

If you meet ordinary people, then you are Lu Wen, but if you meet Taoists or monks, you will become Lu Wen.

And this ultimatum can also be issued by all the squares and squares, and it is for those who have to leave the workshop during the curfew time.

Of course, this kind of curfew system in Chang'an City must also be used among states and counties in the whole world, but it is not as strict as Chang'an City.

The mountain is high and the emperor is far away, so it is as strict as the emperor's feet. As long as there is no problem during the inspection by the superior, basically nothing will happen.

As for Chang'an City, it is impossible to have a curfew every day, there must be some kind of release.

For example, on Wangri, that is the time to release the wind, that is, on the night of the [-]th day of the full moon of each month, there will be a curfew at night at night, and the curfew will be official after the third watch.

Zhong Wen left Fengyifang and walked towards the side street.

Not long after, Zhong Wen met some sergeants on patrol.

"Who, stop."

After seeing a figure, the patrolling soldiers trotted over and stopped Zhong Wen.

"May I ask the sergeants what's the matter?"

Although Zhong Wen heard what Na Fangzheng said, he was not afraid of these sergeants, he stood on the spot and asked these sergeants.

What he said is superfluous, what can the sergeant do?Can it still be robbed?He must have come to question him.

"It's been a long time since the first watch, why are you still walking on this street? Don't you know that after the first watch, you have to leave the street? Which Taoist temple do you belong to?"

Seeing that it was a Taoist, the leading sergeant immediately asked.

"Poverty Nine Poems, this is my first time in Chang'an, and I'm not familiar with Chang'an City, so I wasted some time, oh, this is the road card."

Zhong Wen hurriedly put down the basket, handed over the road card, and responded one by one.

"It's the first time you come to Chang'an, you should know some things, so hurry up and leave the street."

The leading sergeant looked at the road card, handed it back to Zhong Wen, and sternly reprimanded him.

"Dare to ask the sergeant, where is the Taoist temple near here? Or a guest house, I can go to stay, otherwise, I will have to wander the street tonight."

Zhong Wen is also a foolish and bold person, if he dared to speak like this when he met these patrolling soldiers, wouldn't he be afraid that they would shoot you.

"There are two guesthouses in Changshoufang here, leave quickly, or later, even if you have this road card, it will be useless."

The sergeant in the lead was very rude when he spoke, but this finger gave Zhong Wen a strange feeling, like a person with a cold face and a warm heart.