Chapter 1975 Obsession
Fang Jun is not a historian, and has never studied the history of the Tang Dynasty. There is no way to know how much of the folk legend about His Majesty Li Er died violently because he served the elixir refined by Tianzhu monks, and how much is false. .
However, His Majesty Li Er was either injured or contracted an illness during his eastern expedition to Goguryeo, resulting in extremely poor physical condition. He died soon after returning to Chang'an.
If we look at it now, it is entirely possible that His Majesty Li Er was still injured or sick during the Eastern Expedition, as he was in history, and continued to take elixirs with excessive heavy metal content after his return, damaging his foundation and dying...< br>
In fact, Fang Jun is quite puzzled that His Majesty Li Er is taking the pill now.
This emperor did not believe in immortality and becoming a saint before. He once laughed at Qin Shihuang and Han Wu Emperor. The former wanted to be immortal but was tricked by Xu Fu. He ordered him to lead thousands of boys and girls carrying a large amount of supplies on a huge ship. The fleet went into the sea to get the elixir, but the elixir was not found, and the people did not come back. The bamboo basket was empty.
The latter was even more stupid. He begged the gods to marry his daughter to an alchemist. But when he found out that he had been deceived, he beheaded him in anger. The reputation of a peerless hero with great achievements was tarnished and humiliated. Sent...
Why can we now make a 180-degree turn and order that monk, Nara, to sleep
Refining elixirs in Jinbiaomen?
There is really no trace of this huge change in mentality, which is puzzling...
His Majesty Li Er was very unhappy and scolded: "Naluo Yousuo Pomei is an eminent monk, how can you allow you, an arrogant and ignorant stick, to slander you like this? You don't know something, Naluo Yousuo is a great monk." Bo Mei's Dharma is exquisite. Every time he gives an edict or talks about Buddhism, he can make me deeply enlightened. You should not belittle him!"
He favored Fang Jun, but he also respected the Indian monk. At present, Fang Jun's attitude towards Naluo Suo Pomei worried him, lest the stick stick would become unhappy one day, or be incited by someone to look for Naluo. I have to warn you in advance about the trouble in Suo Po Me.
Fang Jun recalled that when he first met the Tianzhu monk at the palace gate that day, the guy looked at him unkindly, and said: "Your Majesty, you should tell that sacred monk, there is nothing wrong, so the minister is naturally too lazy to pay attention to him, but If you mess with Wei Chen, Wei Chen doesn’t care whether he is a monk or not, serious or not!”
"Presumptuous!" His Majesty Li Er scolded: "You are already a grown man. Can you please temper your bad temper? You know, many courtiers have complained to me many times, saying that they never dare to deal with the Ministry of War for fear of offending others. If you are not quick, you will come back and smash up the government office... Tell me, are you a court official or a rogue? "
Princess Jinyang on the side picked up the wine jug and filled the wine bottle in front of Fang Jun. She glanced at Fang Jun with her watery eyes and smiled.
This brother-in-law is really a strange person in the court. Everyone is always shouting to reason. When he comes to his place, if the reason cannot be explained, they will just use their fists...
Fang Jun glared at her, "The adults are talking, children, please don't interfere."
Princess Jinyang rolled her eyes playfully and curled her lips, "You were very grateful when I rescued you just now."
Fang Jun had nothing to do with her, so he had to ask His Majesty Li Er: "I don't understand something. Taoism emphasizes the unity of nature and man, and the harmony of yin and yang, so they use rare things from the world to refine elixirs for consumption, hoping to form a golden elixir inside. Echoing the heaven and earth, and then reaching the realm of unity between heaven and man, flying in the daytime Immortal, immortality. But Buddhism talks about reincarnation and cause and effect, renunciation, rebirth, and the emptiness of the four elements. Buddhist practice is to restrain selfish desires and curb human nature through ascetic practices, but how is it related to alchemy? Together?”
After saying these words, His Majesty Li Er was immediately taken aback. He looked Fang Jun up and down, and asked in surprise: "Have you studied Taoism and Buddhism?"
In fact, Fang Jun explained the essence of Buddhism to the point in just a few words.
He himself thinks that his understanding is not bad. Although he did not believe in the teachings of immortals and Buddhas in the past, he highly admired Taoist health-preserving techniques. Therefore, he has been exposed to Taoism for many years and has read countless Taoist classics. Now he firmly believes in Naluo Suo Po Mu. , you will naturally have a deep understanding of Buddhism.
However, even though he was a believer with good understanding and had in-depth contact with both Buddhism and Taoism, it was only after Fang Jun said these words that he suddenly woke up and felt that this was the core of the essence of the two families.
But why is it that such a stickman, who doesn't believe in Buddhism or Taoism and doesn't even bother to read a book, has such understanding?
There is no justice...
Fang Jun shook his head and said: "No, I don't believe in ghosts and gods, nor demons. People are born, old, sick and die, and the moon waxes and wanes. These are the numbers of the sky. However, the sky is moving vigorously. A gentleman will constantly strive for self-improvement. Man will conquer the sky!"
Whether it is Taoism or Buddhism, it is just a kind of sustenance for the human spirit. It is excellent to rely on it to cultivate one's moral character. However, it would be extremely stupid to be addicted to it and make it become the criterion for one's own conduct and conduct in the world.
His Majesty Li Er was refreshed and slapped the table and said: "The saying 'man can conquer nature' is very true! Birth, old age, illness and death are the numbers of heaven. We are born as human beings, how can we blindly follow the numbers of heaven and not know how to resist? If we fall into this rut, we will be confused. I am ignorant and only know how to act according to the sky, so how am I different from an ant? With the Heavenly Constitution in my mouth and the sun and moon in my hands, I am a son of God. I will definitely transcend life and death, jump out of reincarnation, and be among the immortals!"
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Fang Jun: "..."
What's going on?
We are here to advise you not to be obsessed with the art of immortality, and to tell you not to believe in the deceptive dregs of Buddhism and Taoism. How come it actually seems to make you more certain that you are correct in refining elixirs and taking medicine?
Is this how you explain "man can conquer nature"?
Just as he was about to persuade him again, he saw His Majesty Li Er waving his hands, holding out his chopsticks to pick up the mutton, and rinsing it in the boiling soup. Then he dipped it in the sauce and put it in his mouth to chew. After swallowing, he picked up the wine bottle and drank a glass, saying : "I have heard these words countless times these days, and they are better than what you said. There are people who are sharp in rhetoric, and there are people who are firmer than you, and there are people who are even willing to die to remonstrate with you... Don't talk nonsense here. Is it possible that my ears are getting calluses when I listen to these words in the palace? It's up to you Isn’t it okay to hide here?”
Fang Jun sighed, raised his glass and said: "In that case... OK, Wei Chen thinks that His Majesty is wise and wise. Even if he is temporarily obsessed with ridiculous things such as immortality, given time, he will definitely be able to understand it... Wei Chen Jing Your Majesty, I have a cup. I wish your Majesty personally to conquer Goguryeo. The battle will be decided. Invincible! As long as Goguryeo is included in the territory of the Tang Dynasty, plus the Protectorate of Anxi, the Protector of Annan, and the Protector of Beiting, the territory of the Tang Dynasty will surpass the Han Dynasty and become the most extensive dynasty in history. Your Majesty will surpass Qin Shihuang's achievements. The hegemony of "Eternal Emperor" is one step closer! ”
His Majesty Li Er stroked his beard with one hand and held the bottle with the other. Longyan said happily: "You bastards should be a sycophant. Saying such pleasing words is not better than talking about those offensive words of advice all day long. Okay? Of course someone will say those things, including you.”
Fang Jun's face darkened...
When we co-write, we are naturally suited to flatter each other, right?
What if the history books really write me down as a sycophant...
"Your Majesty, what you said is wrong! Not to mention Wei Chen's achievements in poetry, but only in terms of government affairs, Wei Chen donated a glass workshop to enrich His Majesty's internal funds, and planned the 'Eastern Datang Company' to promote the marketing of goods in the Tang Dynasty. In the world, the merits of enriching the country and enriching the people should not be underestimated! Moreover, wherever Linyi, Waguo, and Xinluo went, not only did they The Tang Dynasty has made its power known outside the territory, and all the people of other countries have bathed in the majesty of the Tang emperor. It has also opened up a huge market. The annual increase in business taxes of the Tang Dynasty is more than tens of millions. Your Majesty clearly knows that humble ministers are capable ministers. Now! The military and political powers are all powerful. If you look through the history books, how many capable ministers in ancient times are as good as the weak ministers? "
Fang Jun hurriedly retorted, saying that he must not let his reputation as a sycophant become established. We have gained a foothold by relying on our talents, okay?
Princess Jinyang smiled so hard that her eyebrows curled up, she covered her little mouth and giggled loudly.
Is there such a shameless person in the world?
Even bragging about yourself can be so shameless...
His Majesty Li Er couldn't help but laugh, and scolded with a smile: "Do you still allow civil and military officials to be omnipotent in military and political affairs? Haha, I don't know whether I can serve as a minister, but there is no one as shameless as you in the past! Having said that, You hold it all day long In Lishan Mountain, you work with seed crops like an old farmer, but many ministers mistakenly thought that I sent you to do this, so they complained to me more than once, saying that it was delaying business. "(End of Chapter)< br>