A world of glory

It was already June [-]nd, the sky had no eyes, and it hadn't rained in the past few months, and the crowd of hungry people pouring into Beijing became more and more difficult to get rid of.The imperial court was at the end of its rope and had nothing to do. The Holy Majesty issued three decrees in a row, which exempted Lin Gao and two prefectures from three years of money and food, stopped collecting taxes from prefectures and counties that had failed to report drought, and even issued a special decree to open the internal treasury. It can be said that the emperor's grace is mighty.But this long drought and no rain, even though Beijing is a land of rich and natural treasures, it can't support it.

First, the price of food tripled within half a month. Fortunately, a caravan of horses was sold north by sea. The cabins of those dozens of merchant ships were not filled with stones, but soybean grains for horses. There are also about [-] stones.Seeing the skyrocketing price of grain in Beijing, the caravan had no reason not to accept the money. Besides, although the grain in the ballast was prepared for the sold horses, there was no shortage of fodder for the horses in the north. One day, one hundred thousand shi of coarse grain was released, but after a few days, the soaring grain price fell back, and it was calculated that half of the lives were saved in the next life.

It's just that although the price of food has dropped, there are more and more victims in central Beijing, and the kind-hearted people who donate clothes and porridge can't stand it anymore. Crowds and groups can be seen everywhere, and the official and private fangs hold a lot of human lives who sell themselves to survive, but this human life is so cheap, it is worth less than pigs and sheep, but it is only a few dollars, and no one Buy it, only the picture of the eleven or twelve-year-old girl with the right color is worth two, two or three taels of silver.

As the saying goes, the foot and tooth of the car and boat shop should be killed if they are innocent.There is even the black-hearted Yazi who pretends to be money but actually deeds, coaxing and tricking the refugees and refugees to sell their daughters. The sons and wives are separated, the family is destroyed, and the sound is full, and there is a sound when it falls, but Yazi can speak Argumentatively, it is better to live alone than to die for a family. It is sad that ghosts and ghosts are rampant in this world, almost like a nether world.

Because of Aunt Wang's incident, Qin Yi was always a little unhappy and unhappy, and he didn't want to go out, so he just read books and prepared for the exam.Today, I heard the message from the little girl again that Master Hou is preparing for the family school and inviting famous teachers. Everything is ready, and he is only waiting for Mr. Ming'er to enter the hall.There was gossip and gossip, jokingly talking about that gentleman who is not an ordinary person who seeks fame and reputation, but a well-educated Confucian in Yunzhou. He was hired because he happened to be in Beijing and had a good relationship with Lord Hou.Listening to those words, it seems that with the guidance of this gentleman, he can jump the dragon's gate, win the laurel in the toad palace, and even be the first in the apricot list.

Qin Yi, who was disturbed, became more and more unhappy, and his heart was restless. He was neither in the mood to read books, nor to practice calligraphy and painting. Not knowing where to go to the He Lingshan Historic Site, his gaze swept across the bookshelf and landed on a copy of "Records of Taizu". Qin Yi thought of a place to go, Huazhen Temple.

The origin of this Huazhen Temple is quite legendary. It is said that Taizu's fathers lived in the land of Beijing, a secluded village, and made a living by farming and studying.Suddenly one day, a Taoist priest in green clothes came from the north. He said that he was from Kunlun Mountains. He was good at medicine and general skills. For the sake of viewing, I dive into the mountains.

In the last years of Emperor Ping of the previous dynasty, the people were in dire straits due to excessive levies and expropriations. The mother of Taizu gave birth to three sons, but none of them survived.Taizu's parents took refuge in the mountains, and suddenly saw Taoist priests singing songs without dust in their clothes. On the way, they met Taizu's mother, who sighed and said: "The purple air is coming from the east, and the sky is looking west.

She raised her body and wanted to leave, but Taizu's mother saw that the Taoist priest was extraordinary, and she came forward to ask for a son. The Taoist laughed and said, "God bestows Lin'er, it is so precious." After speaking, she flicked her sleeves and drifted away.

A few days later, Taizu's mother suddenly realized that she was pregnant, and the whole family went up the mountain to thank her. They searched all over for the thatched cottage, but when they reached the top of the mountain, they suddenly looked back at the old place. On the side of the mountain, there was no grassy cottage. In Xun's view, there is no way, no crown, no dust everywhere, and people are different, thinking that they are immortals and monsters.Later, when Taizu ascended the throne, he visited the temple three times and named it Huaqing.

Although Huaqing Temple used to be a holy place, it is not an ordinary temple. Moreover, the Taoist priests in the temple are all focused on Qingxiu, and there is nothing magical about it. Over time, it has disappeared from the public.Regardless of the Taoist temple, the mountains and rivers near the Huaqing Temple are impressive, and it is a rare good place to go because it is close to the city.

It is the towering trees, the many mountains and cliffs, all the way, far away from the hustle and bustle of the world, even the insects singing and the birds singing in the mountains are much more peaceful and slow.The mountain wind was slightly cold, and Qin Yi's lake-colored silk shirt with folded willow branches lifted the corners of his clothes with the wind, as if he was walking through the sky.Qin Yi was shocked by the cold wind, but shivered. He hurriedly put on a light green cloak embroidered with orchid and bamboo patterns, walked forward quickly, turned around a road pavilion, and saw the mountain gate of the Taoist temple .

When he arrived at the gate, Qin Yi was a little surprised. In the past, there were often carriages and horses here, but now there are only a few believers, and occasionally there are one or two courtiers.Entering the mountain gate, on both sides of the stone steps, carved railings are like jade, and ancient wooden pavilions are like covers.Qin Yi was also lazy to wander around the palace, only looking for the stone steps all the way to the Hanxing Lake behind the view.

Walking closer, I heard the birds and cranes singing, and suddenly saw a man dressed as a Taoist priest standing under the tree, dressed in green clothes, fluttering like a fairy, heard Qin Yi's footsteps, turned around, his face was like a crown of jade With a slight smile on his face, he turned around and said: "Brother Qin is here, no wonder this crane is singing in the sky, and it is heard all over the world."

Qin Yi didn't answer, but just returned the courtesy and said, "Brother Qi is dressed like this, not because he came here to seek immortality and visit Taoism, but as if he was receiving a talisman to return to the truth. I've caught up with the time, and I'm feasting my eyes." The person under the tree is actually Qi Xuan, but I don't know why he is dressed in Taoist attire.

Qi Xuan was slightly astonished, then laughed, and said: "Brother Qin really wronged me, but he just accidentally ruined his clothes, so he borrowed one from the Taoist priest here to change into it." Approaching Qin Yi, he lowered his head and whispered in Qin Yi's ear: "Brother Qin is so meticulous, not just always like this, but also has other intentions."

The warm breath passed over the neck that was as white as jade, and Qin Yi panicked, but he refused to show weakness. He just looked up and smiled: "Of course it has always been like this. If Brother Qi returns to the truth and accepts the talisman, he will become a man again in the future." Immortal, it’s also good for me, a man of the world of mortals and the sea of ​​suffering.”

The corners of Qi Xuan's lips curled up, and he said with a half-smile: "If I become a fairy, I'm afraid I want to cross Brother Qin, but Brother Qin won't."

Qin Yi opened a pair of clear starry eyes, and asked directly: "Why don't you want to, you can live forever and become a fairy by day, who doesn't want to, and who doesn't want to?"

Qi Xuan looked at Qin Yixing's rippling eyes, his chest felt hot for a while, and he just smiled and said: "If I become a fairy, my magic power will be boundless, and with a wave of my hand, I will transform Brother Qin into a daughter and go to the sky, is that right?" I don't know if brother Qin is willing to be the godly couple who envy mandarin ducks or not?"

As soon as these words came out, even though he knew that Qi Xuan was joking, Qin Yi also blushed with shame, with a slight coldness between his brows, and said coldly: "I'm afraid that brother Qi will become a fairy and get the way, and he will throw this world of mortals away long ago." It's in the back of my mind. Besides, I've only heard about immortal Buddhas ascending to heaven, but I've never seen gods descending to earth. If Brother Qi is destined to become an immortal, I'm afraid he won't be destined to descend to earth."

During the conversation, there was even sarcasm and ridicule, and the words were hearty and hearty, but Qin Yi didn't regret it, and didn't care what Qi Xuan said, so he turned around and went back and forth.

Qi Xuan was stunned for a moment, knowing that Qin Yi was angry, and also knowing that he had overplayed his joke, he only held Qin Yi's hand, and said with a straight face: "Whoever shares the sky with the wind, is Yao Gongxian'e, you should also weep in regret, for thousands of years will be bitter. If you don't have a confidant and a married couple, you will be sitting in the heavenly court, forever and ever, and it will be nothing more than a beautiful cage."

Qin Yi lowered his head slightly, his starry eyes shone slightly, his inner entanglement was hard to describe, he thought it was only because of Qi Xuan's words, it was too hypocritical, and he felt quite uncomfortable when he heard it, thinking of this, Qin Yi didn't get angry any more, and just said with a smile on his face : "Everyone has a destiny, it is determined by heaven, it is not human. Brother Qi only thinks about the immortals in the sky, but forgets the magician who burns pills to seek immortals in the world. It is not a dilemma."

So Qi Xuan couldn't help laughing, he just sighed: "Sure enough, as Brother Qin said." Then he changed his words and said with a smile: "Beside the pool in front, there is a white stone pavilion, the pavilion stands on the pool, and the fish in the lower reaches of the pavilion are ingenious. It can be seen that it is normal." Clasping both hands, I only felt that Qin Yi's fingertips were cold, so he said warmly: "Brother Qin, if you don't think it's cold here, you might as well go to the pavilion with me to warm wine and discuss the Tao."

Qin Yi felt that Qi Xuan's fingers were a little calloused, unlike his own smooth and tender, his palms were burning hot, and his own palms were also warmed up, so he pulled out his hand and said with a smile: "Brother Qi invited you , I dare not resign." Fang arched his hands, and went to the pavilion with Qi Xuan.

The Hanxing Pond was originally said to be transformed by the stars in the sky, and the fish in it are not like ordinary ornamental fish. Although they are big koi carps, their fins are as bright as clothes, floating like ribbons, and they swim like flying. , the ceiling is colorful.When I arrived at the pavilion, I saw that the pavilion was also different. The pavilion was separated by Xiangzhu screens, with light gauze and hanging curtains. The breeze came slowly, ripples in the pool, and bells in the pavilion rang, like a fairyland cave.

Qin Yi couldn't take his eyes off it, and hated himself for not being good at painting, so he couldn't paint this beautiful scenery on paper and save it for review in the future.Qi Xuan asked with a smile: "How is this place, brother Qin's consent?"

Qin Yi praised: "It's really a search for a remote place, and a deep visit to the cave. The water here is shining, and the mountains are clear. Looking at the water and mountains in the pavilion, it is quiet and elegant. It must be a different kind of weather, it really is the means of the immortal family." Just as he was speaking, a gust of wind blew, the water and rocks were cold, thousands of poles of green bamboos rustled, and a crane flew by in the distance, straight up to the blue sky.