Chapter 2707 The Way of Heaven and Humanity Has Flavor

High-risk things generally have high returns. If the risk is extremely high and there is no support from faith, then for most people, there will definitely not be much willingness to do this high-risk thing.

When Li Yuan's family background was still good, he never thought that one day he would risk his life to fight with the big-headed soldiers. He once thought that receiving a little scolding from his parents was a huge injustice, and being spoken to harshly or looked at twice was a huge insult.

It wasn't until Li Yuan's family Wubao Manor was destroyed in the war, and the home he once hated so much was wiped out in the flames of war, that Li Yuan realized that the "great pain" he had previously thought was nothing at all. What he originally thought was a lowly thing, even if you beat him to death, he would not do it, but it seemed that it was not completely unacceptable.

Li Yuan began to walk farther, climb higher mountains, wear shabbier clothes, eat rougher food, and drink more sour syrup. Then he finally understood what his parents had said before. , and then he also had the worries that his parents had back then, and he began to want to preserve his hard-won achievements and continue to pass on the family business that he had fought for. Unknowingly, Li Yuan became like his parents, and began to worry about gains and losses.

So when Du Ji said it was a "noble family", Li Yuan couldn't help but feel worried. Of course, the small family Li Yuan has established now, well, it can't even be called a family, it's just a family. In fact, it is not very related to the "Princes' Family"...

But it can’t be said that because the family is small, we can squander it casually, regardless of our future life and death?

Hearing what Du Ji said, Li Yuan was surprised at first, and then said: "Of course I am not a member of a noble family, but my parents... have lived in Chang'an for a long time. Showing off one's official position, but that happened more than a hundred years ago... I am in such a state of desolation, I really humiliate my ancestors... But this... I am stupid by nature, please give me a more detailed explanation, Brother Bohou..."

Li Yuan seemed somewhat incoherent, just like his thoughts, chaotic and complicated.

Du Ji sighed slightly, "Brother Xian, you don't have to be like this...Brother Xian is now in his prime and holds an important position... No matter what, it can't be related to the word "down and out"?" 』

Li Yuan shook his head and smiled bitterly. After a while, he asked Du Ji to clarify his doubts.

Du Ji pondered for a long time, as if he was sorting out his thoughts. After a while, he picked up the wine glass, took a sip, and said slowly, "Xiandi followed the Hussar through the north and south. He is both civil and military, and now he has the right and left...see It's ordinary, but in fact the future is limitless... The Warring States period was not allowed to be tolerated by princes, and the Han Dynasty was not allowed to be tolerated by aristocratic families. In fact... it was just a matter of being forced to do something, and then not being able to get it. It is completely different from the current situation in Guanzhong, the lord of today, and cannot be compared..."

"Brother Bohou, this..." Li Yuan was a little confused.

"In the past, when filial piety and filial piety were important, the emperor also adopted this strategy," Du Ji said slowly. "At that time, there were many aristocratic families in the court, and the number of disciples and old officials was even worse than now. The emperor wanted to eliminate this disadvantage, so... …』

"Party imprisonment?" Li Yuan said, "Is it Brother Bohou's intention that the Lord is also for "party imprisonment"? 』

"Somewhat similar, but also different. Du Ji said, "The emphasis of party supervision is not on supervision, but on fear of the cliques of noble families and nobles." But what's the use of fear? The disaster of the Party's imprisonment is becoming more and more intense, and the more it is restrained, the more cliques it becomes... And now, although the Lord is doing this with some intention of Party imprisonment, it is not because of fear, but because of foresight and foresight, and a long-term plan... So now Webster looks dangerous, but in fact...if we were to run to the rescue, I'm afraid Webster would be really dangerous..."

Li Yuan was stunned when he heard this.

"Dear brother, do you think that someone is making false claims?" Du Ji smiled and said, "If someone wants to shirk responsibility, there is no need to agree to the contract today... right?" 』

Li Yuan was a little embarrassed and quickly stepped forward to apologize.

Du Ji glanced at Li Yuan, smiled, put some dishes in his mouth and chewed them.

Li Yuan also picked up a chopstick, but it was obvious that he didn't know what to eat. Although Li Yuan said on the surface that he did not want to get involved in Wei Duan's affairs, in fact Li Yuan may have been influenced by Wei Duan, or Li Yuan himself had a potential suspicion of Hussar because of this matter. .

Even though Li Yuan had previously emphasized that he did not listen to Wei Duan's words, there were still some old grudges between him and Wei Duan, and he just wanted to ask for stability, etc., but in fact, many times, these reasons sounded quite similar. Or the rhetoric is actually not a real idea.

Most of the time, people will habitually hide their thoughts, because people who don't know how to hide their thoughts will basically die quickly. After all, it's too easy to guess. The expressions are written on their faces, and anyone can see them at a glance. Come out, how can such a person live for a long time?

Li Yuan did not want to deceive Du Ji, but he was used to it and did it unknowingly. After all, if Li Yuan was really indifferent to this matter and had no idea, then why did he invite Du Ji to come?

The death of a rabbit and the sadness of a fox are human instinctive reactions.

If he saw the nobles in Shandong being confiscated and exterminated, Li Yuan would not have any big reaction at all, and would even laugh with gloating. But those around Guanzhong, regardless of whether they had grievances or old grudges before, are all the same. A kind of friendship, a kind of friendship that started from the father's generation.

"I'm walking on thorny roads now, like walking on thin ice..." Li Yuan lowered his head and said to Du Ji, "Now that the situation is in chaos, what should I do?" Where exactly should this move be placed? 』

Li Yuan asked directly, and Du Ji also said directly: "If the lord is an ordinary person, then if we and the Guanzhong gentry are united, we will be able to do what we did in the eternal spirit. Even if we are frustrated for a while, we will be the finalists in the end." Profit... If the lord is a little bit extraordinary, then he might as well do the opposite. After all, Webster's affairs can be big or small. If the superiors see that Webster is an orphan, they will have no choice but to delay the punishment... But now the lord... …well……"

Du Ji shook his head and said: "Now that you and I are having a secret conversation here, it is true that no one can hear it, but in fact, it is difficult to conceal the whereabouts..."

"Anyone heard about it?" ! ” Li Yuan’s eyes widened and he couldn’t help but turn his head and look around. Although the boat was indeed in a remote place on the bank of the Weishui River, and there was no one around except for the sound of water, Li Yuan still seemed to feel some eyes focused on him, like a light on his back.

Du Ji nodded silently.

Youwensi, although it is said that Youwensi cannot arrest, it seems that it is targeting spies in Shandong on the surface, but everyone knows the methods of Hussar, so there is one thing that is simple? Or does it have only one effect?

Therefore, in the legend, Yuwenji is like the clairvoyant in the fairy tale, and nothing can be hidden from Yuwenji.

"So..." Li Yuan reacted and didn't know what to say for a moment, "I...this...Brother Bohou..."

Li Yuan can't be said to be stupid, but he can't be said to be very smart either. He is just better than ordinary nobles.

"No matter what other people think, just act on your own heart," Du Ji said calmly, "If you are serving the country and the people and have a clear conscience, then what's the harm if others know about it?" This is not an excuse, but it is true... Before I came here, I told the county government where I wanted to go and where to find me if anything happened... If there is nothing, I can't tell anyone, and What's there to fear? 』

Li Yuan was a little embarrassed at first, but later he seemed to hear something. After thinking for a moment, he said: "Brother Bohou, in this way, it means..."Tao follows nature"? 』

Du Ji smiled and said, "That's right." Nowadays, Webster can be said to be able to move if he doesn't move, but will die if he moves... It's a pity that Brother Xiufu is in the middle of the game and can't know himself..."

In fact, it's not necessarily that Wei Duan doesn't know it, but Wei Duan may also know it in his heart, but when it comes to his own naughty child, he can't be as calm as other ordinary things.

The things of others are just stories, and it is your own responsibility...

Du Ji said slowly: "If you don't move, the crime will only stop here. The most you can do is dismissal from office." However, if you act rashly, the crime will be serious, and the disaster of "clique" may not be far away. 』

"I..." Li Yuan said in a deep voice, "Wester and I actually..."

"Those who want to harm Brother Xiufu... those who want to save..." Du Ji said slowly, "Actually, they don't have any selfish motives? This "selfishness" is what the lord is concerned about... If it is for the public, then the Duke of Zhou will have high power and will end well. If it is for selfishness..."

"It is like this in the Spring and Autumn Period, and it is also like this in the Heng Ling Period." Du Ji raised his wine glass and signaled to Li Yuan, "Princes, aristocratic families, public and private...the most critical point is that the Emperor of Zhou is weak and the two Emperors of Heng Ling are at a loss. ...But now my lord...is different..."

The two words "different" are like a thousand pieces.

Li Yuan was silent for a long time, and then nodded slightly.

The water is gurgling, the wine is almost gone, and it’s time to say goodbye.

Du Ji came out of the cabin, and Li Yuan followed him. While they were standing on the shore, calling the servants from a distance, Li Yuan whispered: "Brother Bohou, now... we should be considered... On that side? 』

Li Yuan said these three words "on that side" very hard, almost every word.

Du Ji took a deep breath, then straightened his robes, and then lightly stroked the skirt of his cloak with two fingers. His movements were gentle and elegant, as if he was not contaminated by the trivial matters of the world, "A certain emperor, Also serve the Lord. The emperor is the man's order, and the lord is the great power. There is no difference. Thank you dear brother for your hospitality. I will take the first step and my dear brother will stay behind. 』

Du Ji took the horse brought by the servant, then turned over, cupped his hands towards Li Yuan, and then floated away.

Li Yuan watched Du Ji go away with a somewhat complicated expression, and then saw the figures of Du Ji and others disappearing into the distance, then turned and returned to the ship, but did not enter the cabin, but sat on the bow of the ship holding on to the plank. On the deck, I was thinking about something blankly.

Li Yuan's servants went to the cabin to clean up the leftover wine and food. After they were done, they asked Li Yuan softly: "My lord, shall we go back?" 』

After a long while, Li Yuan nodded slowly, with a somewhat tired look in his eyes, "Go back, go home..."

The servant responded, then called to the boatman, untied the anchor that fixed the ship, and then began to push the ship away from the shore.

Du Ji's words are already very straightforward, but they are still a bit cryptic.

Li Yuan did not mean to blame Du Ji, because this was a custom in itself.

In the officialdom, sometimes there are all kinds of words, which seem to be cloudy and foggy, and also like gossip, but in many cases these words are used to select or screen people, and they can be understood. Of course, you know what it means. If you can't understand it, you will be classified as marginalized by others.

"If...Guanzhong...clique..." The sound of water flowed, and Li Yuan on the bow of the boat whispered, "Then...where is Jingxiang...does he also have friends..."

……(⊙＿⊙;)……

Ever since humans had tribes, they have basically been social animals.

So naturally there are different circles, big and small, such as township parties, cronies, like-minded people and other different factions.

Everyone wants to make their own faction as big as possible, while other people's factions are smaller, so that their own faction has the advantage and other people's factions become disadvantaged. But in fact, the smaller the circle, the more united it is. When there are more people, naturally, what will happen? All become complicated.

This is the case with the Five Directions Catholic Church.

When Fei Qian and Zuo Ci first discussed Taoism, Taoism still had a somewhat "utopian" concept, or it could be said that it meant the "Western Paradise" of Buddhism.

The Yellow Turban Rebellion coincided with the Year of Jiazi, and this became the theoretical basis for the three brothers of the Zhang family to change their lives. "Age in Jiazi", a new round of Jiazi, a new starting point of life.

Of course, there is another Zhang Lu in Hanzhong. Although his surname is Zhang, he does not shout to overthrow the emperor like the three Zhang brothers. Zhang Lu is more like a guy who takes on the Taoist name and works for local protection. As long as By paying five measures of rice to the "Yishe", you can become a protected person. Then Zhang Lu will distribute the food paid to the rangers and believers...

So think about it and know what the attitude of the rangers and believers who have received money and food is towards those people who are unwilling to pay five measures of rice to the "charity house".

Historically, the radical Taoist teachings of the three Zhang brothers were suppressed. Ordinary people who wanted to so-called "change their fate" often ended up losing their lives. However, Zhang Lu collected protection fees, uh, "charity houses" Five buckets of rice, on the contrary, survived in the end...

And there is another very interesting phenomenon, that is, China seems to be full of longing for the "West", the Queen Mother of the West, the Kunlun Mountains, and then I rode an ox through the Yumen, the Paradise is in the West, etc., but similarly, early Westerners also I am full of fantasies about China, the golden land, and the streets are full of saints...

In fact, it is a simple spiritual sustenance for ordinary people. No matter what is covered with it.

For people at higher levels, like Zuo Ci, the Five Directions Catholic Church is no longer purely spiritual.

After Zuo Ci arrived in Chang'an, he did not immediately go to the Wufang Dojo in Chang'an, but it did not mean that the people in the Wufang Dojo would not come to Zuo Ci.

After all, they are all fellow Taoists, right?

When Qiaobin falls, the hozen always climbs to another tree, even if this tree seems a bit old...

But it is a tree after all, otherwise a tiger would be bullied by a dog, let alone a hozen? If the hozen falls to the ground, wouldn’t it be even more destructive? Therefore, those Taoists in Chang'an Wufang Taoist Temple who have not yet been implicated in the Qiao family case, as long as they still have some authority on their hands and some titles on their heads, rush out of the city in a hurry. Posthouse, please see Immortal Zuo.

It's a pity that Zuo Ci always kept silent, either because he felt unwell, or simply went out early and wandered outside the city, leaving early and returning late without seeing any guests.

Zuo Ci did not wear Taoist robes when he ran out. He took a few Taoist boys with him and took an ordinary cattail cart to the countryside around Chang'an. On the one hand, he wanted to avoid the people in Wufang Dojo. After all, Zuo Ci didn't know what the relationship between these people was and Qiao Bing. Wouldn't it be troublesome if they got involved? On the other hand, Zuo Ci also wanted to know the spread of Five Directions God Taoism around Chang'an, so that he could be aware of it.

After walking around, Zuo Ci discovered that the influence of the Five Directions Catholic Church was very subtle.

Even if there are so many believers, there are still so many. Almost every village has a place of worship for the Five Directions God Cult, either a stone tablet, a grotto, or simply a carved wooden pillar, and some simple ones. Pebbles made directly from pebbles in the river beach...

Because the images of the Five Gods of the Five Gods Church are very unified, they are five colors, with five long beards, crane-haired and childlike appearance, and you can also directly use directions or colors as substitute symbols, and there is no complicated requirement. , what a gorgeous decoration, very down-to-earth, so it is highly accepted by the people.

But on the other hand, there is not enough in-depth understanding of the teachings of the five directions of God...

It can even be said to be very poor.

To put it simply, in Sanfu, Chang'an, there are many pan-believers of the Five Directions God Sect, almost everyone, but there are very few true believers.

This is a matter of two aspects. It can be said to be Qiao Bing's meritorious service, but it can also be said to be his guilt.

"Master, these villagers are really pissing me off..." Zuo Cipu said in a childish voice, "I just went to that village, and then I asked the villager who was worshiping the God of the Five Directions. , asked him if he knew what "the Tao can be Tao but not the Tao", and then Master, do you know what his answer was? 』

"he knows? ” Zuo Ci replied with a smile.

"Yes, he said he knew!" I was very happy at first, and then I continued to ask him what "the Tao can be Tao but not Tao" means." Tao Tong puffed up his cheeks, "What did that guy say in the end? Master, what he said is fair means eating during the day, but very fair means pooping at night! It really pisses me off! 』

Zuo Ci was stunned for a moment, then burst out laughing, and then said: "Actually, what the villager said... although it is a bit vulgar, it also makes some sense... Isn't this common way just like the way of the intestines?" 』

“That’s not what I meant at all! "The Taoist boy said with a groan, "Really! Next time I see him, I will make sure to let him understand what "the Tao can be Tao but is not Tao"! 』

"Well, okay... Okay, forget about that, let's go back to Chang'an..." Zuo Ci patted the armrest of the car, "After walking around for a few days, it's time for us to go back..."

The Taoist boy's attention was diverted, and he moved forward happily, preparing to return to Chang'an.

Zuo Ci looked up at the sky.

He understood almost everything, and next he was going to see Hussar.

Road to Road, very Avenue.

Eat during the day and poop at night.

Eating is survival, pooping is transformation.

If you can eat and poop, you are still alive; if you can't, you are dead.

The way of heaven and the way of humanity.

Eat, poop.

Zuo Ci smiled, and suddenly felt that his chest and abdomen, which were originally a little uneasy, seemed to be connected. He did have some dissatisfaction and opinions at the beginning, but now, it seems that these dissatisfaction and opinions are not so important.

You have to eat when you need to eat, you have to shit when you need to shit, you can't hide, you can't save.

Anyway, they all have some flavor...