Chapter 138 The Great Seal
Besides, since Zhu Gui and Han Bolong went to Yishui County, Zhao Zhen has been in Lingguan Hall for the past two days, following Dong Laodao to prepare for the consecration.
On this day, August 24, Jiao Ting had led his soldiers to the newly built barracks under the red leaf tree. In front of Lingguan Hall, Dong Laodao was sitting on the high platform built, and Zhao Zhen was also wearing Wearing a newly cut Taoist robe, he was accompanying him to the left and right, holding a yellow command flag in the center. Four Taoist boys were arranged in four directions, each holding a command flag. Five command flags were spread out automatically in the absence of wind.
Just listen to Dong Laodao's words, saying: "The true shape of the sky is pure and untainted, and the heavy gold and rich colors transform the world. The internal organs can accommodate rivers and seas, and the divine light subdues ghosts and gods."
Wirling around the altar, chanting in a low voice: "The great cave is mysterious and empty, and all thoughts are in harmony. Refine your essence into the immortal truth, and then become a diamond body. You can transcend the difficulties of the three realms. There is no solution to the suffering of hell. I take refuge in the Taishang Sutra. I quietly recite the bowing ceremony." Zhao Zhen knew that this was [Buxu Rhyme]. According to "Yiyuan" records: "King Chen Si (Cao Zhi) was traveling in the mountains and suddenly heard the sound of chanting sutras in the air. It was clear and bright from afar. The person who interpreted the sound wrote it down and became an immortal. The sound of music, the Taoist imitates, and the sound of the steps is empty."
Zhao Zhen observed carefully that this was the first time he participated in the Qi Tan practice, and he might do it in the future as well, so he looked focused.
Taoist priests often use rhymes when chanting sutras, and there are about five kinds of rhymes. Jungle temples often use ten-direction rhymes, which is what Dong Lao Taoism uses today.
Afterwards, Dong Laodao performed rituals such as meritorious service, hanging, and essays in sequence, and then recited the "Ode to the Three Treasures": "Ji Shou Dao, a moral elucidation of spiritual texts. He has always preached the truth, and five chapters have received spiritual inspiration. Root. I would like to burn Taoist incense and offer it to Yuanshi Zun. "
He also said: "The power of the gods spreads across the sky, and the compassion reaches the world. The grace flows into the sea and the treasure mirror reflects. Nothing is impossible, just pray and the gods will return to their places.”
He also wrote the true form of the word Jing in the water, drew a picture on the table, and wrote, “All Dharmas are formed, Tai. I sincerely seal it."
Invite the Qi of the five directions into the five-color grain, five-color thread, and five-color gold: "First, please invite the Eastern Qing Emperor, the Nine Qi Divine Lord, secondly, invite the Southern Red Emperor, the Three Qi Divine Lord, thirdly, invite the Central Yellow Emperor, the One Qi Divine Lord, and fourthly, invite the Western White Emperor, the Seven Qi Divine Lord." Divine Lord, please invite the Northern Black Emperor and the Five Qi Divine Lord.”
Dong Laodao read a series of scriptures and mantras, completed the consecration ceremony, and injected spirituality into the magic weapon. On the offering table, the Five Thunder Orders, the Twenty-Four Solar Terms Beads, and the Thunder Gate Bracelet were all consecrated.
Dong Laodao burned the paper, lit the incense, and asked everyone to collect the five-square flag, and then he took a breath. After the incense candle burned out, he took off the magic weapon from the table and gave it to Zhao Zhen. He also took a Five Thunder Token and a Thunder Gate Bracelet and wore them on his body.
World Log
Five Thunder Orders (fourth level, 300-year-old thunder struck jujube wood carving, consecrated by a high-level Taoist, with dragon pan sword body, thunder order runes, twenty-eight names, powerful Unpredictable. )
Effect 1: A thunderous sound will cause ghosts and gods to tremble in the distance. Invite the five thunder gods from the southeast, northwest, and middle to pray for sunshine and rain, and summon the gods to send generals. Thunder +3
Effect 2: Exorcise evil and strengthen the righteous, slay demons and eliminate ghosts, refine dead souls, protect the house, spirit +3.
Effect 3: Warm and nourish sacrifice, can enter level.
Twenty-Four Solar Terms Bracelet (third level, engraved with Buddha's Light Bluestone, consecrated by a high-level Taoist. "The Interpretation of the Jade Seal Sutra of the Natural Nine Heavenly Gods of Dongxuan Lingbao" states that human beings are born from one breath. Ancestor, three in one life, combined with five, are called the Eight Scenes, and the three and eight are the twenty-four gods. This is the change of yin and yang. clear. Spirit +3.
Effect 2: The interaction of the five elements can prolong life, the return of the three fields can be extraordinary, and the twenty-four solar terms can guide health. Constitution +2.
The Twelve Thunder Gate Bracelet (Level 3, 300-year-old thunder-strike jujube wood carving, consecrated by a highly skilled Taoist, Taoist Twelve Thunder Gate generals, on duty in turn, Yongzhen Altar)
Effect 1: If you don’t want to go up the mountain, please worship Wang Lingguan first. It contains the essence of thunder magic, and thunder magic +1.
Effect 2: High yang and strong strength, exorcise evil spirits and strengthen the body, constitution +1.
After Zhao Zhen finished reading, he said to Dong Laodao and was about to leave. Zhao Zhen is just a layman now. Although he has entered the Taoist profession, it is a pity that he has not practiced since he was a child. Now he is not even a beginner. Fortunately, I have gained a lot of experience after being employed, so I am not a novice.
It's just that Zhao Zhen has been practicing martial arts since he was a child, and he still prefers martial arts in his heart. After all, martial arts belongs to himself. He has never seen Taoism and ghosts so far. He just feels that there must be a reason why Taoist priests in the main world are ranked before him. Then he couldn't hold himself back and took office.
Zhao Zhen left in a hurry, not out of contempt, but just before the opening of the altar, he received a report from Wu Xuexuu that everyone would be able to return to Xixi Village before dusk today and ask Zhao Zhen to do it Be prepared.
Zhao Zhen just walked a few steps, then turned back and said, "Taoist Master, before the 28th of this month, I want to get married. I don't know which day is the best."
While writing, After reading Cheng Wan'er's birth date, Dong Laodao calculated it with his fingers and said, "Master, does it have to be before the 28th?"
Zhao Zhen nodded, although the wedding date can be later, But Zhao Zhen just wanted to do it before the 28th. He seemed to be doing it on a whim and didn't know why.
Dong Laodao made some calculations and said: "Today I will not break the coupon and die, and I will not marry and ignore the groom, and avoid weddings. Tomorrow it is better to meet relatives and friends. The day after tomorrow, it is better to offer sacrifices and not to do anything else. The day after tomorrow, It is better to break the ground and move the grave. Tomorrow is the best."
Zhao Zhen thanked Dong Laodao and hurried back to Xixi Village. Call Zhao Yuanli and make arrangements. Xixi Village will be the bride's residence today, and she will be married at Baishi Manor tomorrow.
The villagers in the village, following Zhao Yuanli's command, immediately became busy, sweeping the courtyard, putting up window grilles, and decorating the door lintels. By the time Wu Xuexue and his party entered Xixi Village, Zhuangzi had already been decorated. There is joy inside and out.
Zhao Zhen could not meet with Cheng Wan'er today, so he returned to Baishi Manor early. Bai Zhi and Jin Cuilian also heard the letter and returned early. The two of them took Zhuang Ding to decorate the White Stone Manor. At night, Pei Xuan and Xiao Rang helped settle down Cheng Wan'er and his party, and then hosted a banquet for Zhao Duguan and others in the village. Cheng Wan'er was accompanied by Li Xiaoer's wife, Wang Qiao, and Ruan Xiaoer's wife, who had some food with her.
Wu Xuexiu left early and went to Baishi Valley to meet Zhao Zhen.
The two met in the lobby at the entrance. After exchanging greetings, Zhao Zhen said, "Sir, it has been a hard journey. Is the journey going smoothly?"
Wu Yong said, " It was a smooth journey on the way there, but there were some twists and turns on the way back, which will be discussed later. "The owner of the village took a look at this seal." He took out a seal box from his sleeve and handed it to Zhao Zhen.
Zhao Zhen took it. The seal box was made of huanghuali and embossed with the Eight Immortals. They were Tieguai Li's gourd, Zhong Liquan's fan, Cao Guojiu's jade plate, He Xiangu's lotus, and Lu Dongbin's. The sword, Han Xiangzi's cave flute, Lan Caihe's flower basket, and Zhang Guolao's fishing drum all seemed to be newly made items.
Zhao Zhen opened the seal box and saw that the inside was covered with brocade and there was a large seal in the middle, made of copper, two inches and four quarters square. Turning it over, it was engraved with the four characters "Liangshan County Seal" in Miao seal script.
World Journal
Obtained the seal of Liangshan County, the imperial decree, and was promoted to the magistrate of Liangshan County.
Hold Liangshan Seal and take office as an official.
After Zhao Zhen looked at it, he didn't care to study it carefully and asked: "Xuetuo, is there an imperial edict?"
Wu Yong shook his head and said: "Before leaving, the boss told me , although this seal was made by the Shaofu Prison and recorded in the Wensi Academy, it was under the order of Privy Council Tong and was not known to the officials. "
Zhao Zhen hesitated and said: "This..."
Wu Yongdao: "Don't worry, owner of the village, the boss has said that there are more than a thousand households in the area, it is not worth disturbing the official family, my husband will make a decision. From now on, this place will It is a newly established county under the jurisdiction of Jeju and is exempt from taxes for three years. Because it was born in the mist, after a hundred years of the village owner, the place will be returned to the imperial court and the county magistrate will be appointed again, with a term of three years. "
Zhao Zhenting. At this point, I breathed a sigh of relief.
Zhao Zhendao: "What's the benefit? It will be returned to the imperial court after a hundred years. Scholars, do you know why?"
Wu Yongdao: "Master, I find this unbelievable. , I asked the boss privately, the court has records that the world born in the mist is not stable. Only the first generation lord dies naturally can he be inherited. If not, the world of mist will return to its original size, just one village. The court is useless.”
After hearing this, Zhao Zhen learned more about the fantasy world. I also have confidence in the expansion of the fantasy world.
Wu Yong continued: "Taizu conquered the four hundred military states with one stick. Later, Taizong conquered the Northern Han Dynasty, Zhezong conquered Xixia and established the Longyou Protectorate; the southwest region has the largest expansion of territory. After many military conquests and appeasements, formal prefectures and counties were established, and after many years of management, these were the foundations of the imperial court. Although the emperor changed, the officials did not dare to disobey the orders. However, the imperial court's control over the local areas was much weakened. At that time, a cup of wine could release military power. Nowadays, many military states, even Bailihou, also need the support of the forbidden army."
Zhao Zhen asked again: "I heard that the magistrate of Lu County in Yuncheng County was ordered to attend the meeting in Tokyo. , I didn’t hear that Magistrate Wenbin had soldiers and horses to support him when he arrived.”
Wu Yong said: “Master Zhuang, there are few soldiers in Yuncheng County, and Magistrate Lu is a scholar with no power. , how dare you resist. Without Tokyo Bianliang sending troops, Jeju Prefecture can pacify him. It was revealed that he was here to replace Chen Wenzhao, the governor. He was educated in the imperial examinations and was not from the same family as the boss. Privy Tong was not happy, so we just wanted to find an excuse to replace him. Wu, now there is a strong general under Chen Wenzhao, who is currently the supervisor of the army and horses. He is good at using two spears and has the courage of ten thousand men. He is known as the double spear general. He has no faults. The boss is now trying to win over him. , Xiao Ke also saw him in the old man's house when he was back. He was handsome and handsome, and everyone in the house praised him: General Xi Fan, he was fighting with wine and meat, and his words were very strong. "
After hearing this, Zhao Zhen said: "It seems that the imperial court is indeed Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. In nearby Yuncheng County, there are generals such as Zhu Tong, Winged Tiger Lei Heng, and Timely Rain Song Jiang. Dongping Prefecture also has generals such as Dong Ping, a double-gun general. "
Wu Yongdao: "There are so many heroes in the world. The owner of the village is now the most respected person in the county, and he has a great reputation in the world. The heroes in the world are like Xiaomengchang in Shandong and me in Xiaoxuanfeng in Hebei. When walking on the rivers and lakes, there are many advantages to mentioning the village owner. "
After hearing this, Zhao Zhen couldn't help but feel happy even though he knew that Wu Yong was exaggerating.
(End of this chapter)