Chapter 647 Taoist Girl

Cai Guogong Mansion.

Zhang Zhou’s house is still packing things, also preparing for Zhang Zhou’s trip. Although this is Zhang Zhou’s next trip soon after returning to Beijing, the preparations for him at home are still very thorough. Zhang Zhouyi repeatedly emphasized that he did not need so many things, but Jiang Pingyu still asked someone to pack several boxes of personal belongings for him.

"This is all like moving. I just went on a business trip and came back when I was done." Zhang Zhou seemed to be a normal person, like a supervisor, who only needed to watch others do it.

Jiang Pingyu came out with a wooden box and presented it to Zhang Zhou, but Zhang Zhou was not asked to open it.

Jiang Pingyu said, "These are relatively valuable things, so they should be kept well. Let sister Mingshan keep them. They may not be needed when needed, but they can be used when needed. "

Zhang Zhou smiled and said, "You didn't prepare gold and silver for me, right?"

"No," Jiang Pingyu said, "Yes, I don't know that the master is out." Whatever I need later, I will sort it out first. There is no shortage of anything in the house, and there is plenty everywhere. I don’t know what else to prepare.”

Zhang Zhou smiled and motioned to Jiang Pingyu. Sit aside.

Jiang Pingyu did not sit down.

There were people moving boxes out at this end, and Liu Gui's voice came from the outer courtyard on the other side, "Master, someone from the palace is here, saying they want to see you."

"I'll go out and take a look first." Zhang Zhou stood up.

He knew that the emperor arranged for Zhang Xuanqing to come to see him, but he did not know who led the way.

When he arrived at the front yard, he saw Yang Peng at the head, and Yang Peng was also planning to go to Yongping Mansion with him.

"Greetings, sir." Yang Peng was extremely respectful to Zhang Zhou.

Zhang Zhou nodded, then turned his attention to a man wearing a Taoist robe behind Yang Peng, but said that this man was only about forty years old, but he seemed to have some immortality. Although he has no beard, he can give people an airy and semi-immortal feeling.

Zhang Zhou felt that his temperament was quite good, but he was closer to a scholar, but the person in front of him made people feel as if he could not eat the fireworks of this world.

Tall, handsome, middle-aged and elderly man, that’s probably what he meant.

"Zhang Xuanqing, a poor Taoist, has met Cai Guogong." This man came forward to salute and greet Zhang Zhou.

Yang Peng hurriedly introduced, "This is the Great Master Zhang. He came to see you by decree."

Probably to express the priority relationship with Zhang Xuanqing, You can come to see me with the permission of the emperor, and you are here to see me, so you must understand your status.

Zhang Zhou smiled and said, "It turns out to be Zhenren Zhang, whose name I have admired for a long time. I have only scratched the surface of Taoism and am not proficient in it. If there is something I don't understand, I may ask Yu You to teach me in the future."

"Master Cai Guo is too modest. It is a poor Taoist who seeks advice from you."

Zhang Xuanqing said, waving to the Taoist boy following behind him., and then someone presented him with the "meeting gift" he gave to Zhang Zhou.

But they are gifts from Taoists, such as whisks and peach wood swords, which are used in fasting ceremonies. Some of them are stored in wooden boxes, but the lids are not closed. It is probably to tell others that he gave them to others. Zhang Zhou's gifts were not worth much money, they just wanted to reflect his feelings.

Mind is also value.

"Please." Zhang Zhou greeted the two of them to the main hall.

When Zhang Xuanqing arrived at Cai Guogong's mansion, he seemed to be very curious about the surrounding buildings. He was probably also wondering in his heart what kind of Feng Shui could raise a Taoist master like Zhang Zhou.

After entering the hall and sitting down, Yang Peng smiled and said, "On the way here, the great master told our family that I have heard a lot about your deeds in the south. Regarding the secrets and other things, , it’s accurate to say that it’s like a god descending to earth. There are many folk legends about it, so it’s no wonder that the great masters are paying attention to it.”

Zhang Xuanqing said hurriedly, “My father-in-law is right, there are many folk rumors. I thought it was just some rumors, but when I saw the relevant deeds from the imperial edict, I realized that the rumors were true. We have a god like Cai Guogong in our dynasty. It can be said that God is blessing our dynasty. In addition to admiration, I also have admiration in my heart."

Zhang Zhou smiled and said, "Master, you are so polite. I just learned a few superficial things. I guess it's right with my fingers. I really don’t know anything else.”

Yang Peng said, “Sir, you are too humble. Who doesn’t know that you are the Great Master of the Ming Dynasty in front of Taoism? He wants to learn more from you, you. You can also teach me, so that the immortal method can be passed down."

Obviously Yang Peng really wants to establish his authority for Zhang Zhou.

As for Zhang Xuanqing, so what if he was the nominal head of Taoism in the Ming Dynasty

In terms of political status, Zhang Xuanqing cannot be compared with Zhang Zhou at all, Yang Peng knows very well I am working for a minister who has the emperor's trust, not a Taoist priest.

Zhang Xuanqing also hurriedly said, "I am just asking for advice."

"If there is a chance in the future, I will definitely." Of course, Zhang Zhou would not discuss it with Zhang Xuanqing, who was born in a major. What Taoist knowledge.

It's not like following the others' tricks

There is no basis for any calculation. As for the identity of a Taoist, it is just a cover.

He is now a nominal Taoist priest who has met a serious Taoist priest. His status is higher than this serious Taoist priest. Anyway, the power to perform or not lies with him. As long as he shirks the blame, Zhang Xuanqing cannot make him "reveal his true colors." ".

Zhang Zhou was also thinking about it.

The reason why you, Zhang Xuanqing, came to visit me was not to expose me

Even if it is profitable for you, do you dare to do it?

Zhang Xuanqing said, "The poor Taoist wrote a Taoist scripture in handwriting, which involves the calculation of heavenly secrets and other matters, as well as fasting, rituals and other matters. I hope Cai Guogong can give me more guidance. It is also to promote our Central Plains Taoism.""

As he said that, Zhang Xuanqing took out what looked like a manuscript from his arms. It was not like a classic, but just a book with dozens of pages. He specially handed it to Yang Peng and asked Yang Peng to read it. Peng handed it to Zhang Zhou.

Yang Peng looked somewhat dissatisfied and said, "Master Da Zhen, you didn't mention this matter when you came. Please ask Cai Guogong to give you some advice. Is this matter too abrupt? It is not appropriate to mention it now, nor is it appropriate to mention it in person here.

Zhang Zhou smiled and waved his hands and said, "Eunuch Yang is serious. If we discuss it with each other, it is not impossible." But I'm afraid I'll disappoint you, Master Zhang, because I can't make any suggestions about Taoism or anything like that. If you don't mind it, just keep the Taoist scriptures for now. I will study them carefully and ask someone to send them back to you. "

"I hope you will give me some advice. ”

Zhang Xuanqing stood up, and this time he personally delivered it to Zhang Zhou.

Zhang Zhou took it and did not open it directly.

Let him I'm afraid it's not easy to find trouble by studying the Taoist Scriptures

If metaphysics can really be solved, it's better to talk about materialism.

Zhang Zhou said, "I will leave in the afternoon. Capital Master, you two can see if there is nothing too important and you can sit down and talk in detail after I return to the capital. ”

“Yeah”

Zhang Xuanqing obviously didn’t expect that Zhang Zhou was so difficult to talk to, and he actually issued an expulsion order so quickly.

Yang Pengze laughed. He said, "Sir, you are right. You have the emperor's orders, how can you delay the important event? You have seen people. If there is nothing important, let's move on and say that our family will leave Beijing with Cai Guogong in the afternoon." Woolen cloth. ”

“This”

Zhang Xuanqing obviously hasn’t finished saying what he wants to say.

But now Zhang Zhou and Yang Peng are simultaneously targeting He obviously also expected that he might have some things that he wanted to verify with Zhang Zhou, or he wanted to get some "advice" from Zhang Zhou, or he might want to exchange for some political benefits.

This. He also told him clearly that you are a politician in name, but you have nothing to say with the top civil servants. Even if the emperor gives you face and asks you to come to see Zhang Zhou, you have to be sensible, especially this kind of disguised extravagance. .

Now let’s ask Zhang Zhou to give you some advice. I’m not sure what excessive things you will propose next.

“Pindao is also planning to leave. "Zhang Xuanqing stood up and said, "But I have a daughter who has studied Taoism since she was a child. Although she is not proficient in it, she hopes to follow Cai Guogong and get some personal teachings and guidance. It would be her honor. "

Zhang Zhou smiled and nodded and said, "Your Majesty mentioned this to me, so just follow what His Majesty said. ”

“Ah”

Zhang Xuanqing obviously didn’t know what the emperor meant.

After all, Zhu Youtang also told Zhang Zhou, you Meet Zhang Xuanqing first. If you think it's good, then agree. If you think it's not good, then don't agree. The decision is yours.

Zhang Zhou just said yes.According to the emperor's wishes, Zhang Xuanqing didn't know whether the emperor wanted the Zhang family of Longhu Mountain and Zhang Zhou to get closer, or to keep a distance.

Yang Peng said with a smile, "I've seen him outside, and he's very smart. I want to learn your Taoism, sir, but I'm afraid I can't do it. But if you're serving tea or water, you should be there." It’s nothing. But I don’t know if a young lady from Dazhen’s house can endure that kind of hardship.”

Zhang Xuanqing said, “Since I follow Cai Guogong, I should serve him as a teacher, and I will never dare to violate it.” If you can achieve something in the future based on the method of respecting teachers and respecting the Tao, I will be very grateful."

Yang Peng laughed and said, "Master, you have understood it wrong. I must love you to send people away." I didn’t come here just to be a teacher and ask for advice. Besides, what can a yellow-haired girl learn? I don’t expect him to inherit Mr. Zhang’s mantle. This threshold is not accessible to just anyone. Now Mr. Zhang only has one student in name. You I understand."

Zhang Xuanqing quickly lowered his head and said, "Yes, I know, he is the crown prince of my dynasty."

"It's good if you know." Yang Peng looked polite. But his level of bullying and timiding was also extraordinary. He said, "Since you know everything, you shouldn't make excessive requests. It's like the British government sent a boy here just to do errands. Don't look at it. I'm here to run errands. Who in the capital doesn't want to send people here? This can only be done with His Majesty's approval."

Zhang Xuanqing said, "It is a poor person who can get the favor of the Holy One. What a blessing."

Yang Peng nodded and said, "Why are you waiting for someone to call the child in and let him see if he is right? If it is not good, it will not happen. Go."

Yang Peng waved to a young eunuch who was following behind him, and the young eunuch hurriedly ran to the door.

Not long after, a little girl of twelve or thirteen years old, who looked like a big girl but was just a girl at first glance, appeared in front of Zhang Zhou.

When Zhang Zhou saw this girl, the first thing he thought of was that the gene was quite powerful.

There are some similarities between father and daughter. It may be that Taoists are very particular about appearance. After all, you rely on your face to make a living. Dad has a fairy-like Taoist appearance, and his daughter also has it. It also has the meaning of being out of the dust.

Standing there, even if she is not a little fairy, from appearance to bearing, she is still top-notch.

Based on Zhang Zhou’s experience of reading so many women in the Ming Dynasty, the only ones who can compare with this woman’s beauty are Wang Mingshan and Xiao Jangjin. Stand aside.

"The Taoist lady sends her greetings to Duke Cai Guo." The girl had probably rehearsed the process of meeting Zhang Zhou. After coming in, she raised her hands to her eyebrows, then flicked the fly whisk back, and then made a look It's like Taoist etiquette.

He didn’t kneel down, he just bowed low and showed respect.

Zhang Zhou smiled and nodded and said, "He is indeed a fairy-like child."

Yang Peng smiled and said to Zhang Xuanqing, "Congratulations to the great master, it seems that your concubine can still enter."With Mr. Zhang's discernment, since he said that he has some fairy spirit, she may be able to learn some of it in the future. It depends on her own luck. "

"Yes. "Zhang Xuanqing didn't know what to say.

Zhang Zhou said, "Since His Majesty asked her to stay with me, if there is anything she can mention, I will mention it more. Whether it is teaching or discussing with each other is another matter. Let me tell you first, this does not involve recruiting disciples or anything else. I will see how your Majesty arranges it after I return to Beijing. ”

Zhang Xuanqing said, “I’m sorry to bother you.” ”

“Yeah. "Zhang Zhou nodded.

Yang Peng said hurriedly, "Sir, you are leaving after noon, right? The Jingying side has transferred manpower, and the Jinyiwei has also transferred people. Let's go together then, just over there at Desheng Gate, you see."

Zhang Zhou said, "After lunch, I will go there early. "

"Okay. Yang Peng greeted Zhang Xuanqing with a smile and said, "Da Zhenren, do you think there is anything else you need to explain or hand over to our family first? Or if you and your daughter have anything else to say, please do it as soon as possible." It may be time to say goodbye in the afternoon, but there is no rush. ”

Zhang Xuanqing could have left the person directly in Cai Guogong’s mansion.

But in the current situation, he doesn’t know whether it is right to keep his daughter.

At this moment, Zhang Zhou suddenly said, "Master Zhang, I heard that you had a close relationship with Zhijie Mansion. When you come to Beijing Have you visited me since then?"

When Zhang Xuanqing heard this, he seemed to be less cautious than before. He nodded and said, "I have visited the Madam. ”

Cheng Guotai’s wife Zhu Hu, who is also Zhu Feng’s grandmother, is Zhang Xuanqing’s old mother-in-law, but she was once. Zhu Feng’s sister-in-law was once married to Zhang Xuanqing, but she had not yet given birth. The child is already dead, but the relationship between the two families has always been good.

Zhang Zhou smiled and said, "That would be a lot of contact. By the way, this time I go to Yongping Mansion, I will also meet Zhijie when I return to Beijing. Afterwards, sit down and have tea with you. I don’t know if I will be rewarded then.”

Zhang Xuanqing hurriedly said, “It’s an honor for Pindao, but I don’t know when Pindao will go back. I’m afraid I won’t be able to make it. ”

“There will be a chance. "Zhang Zhou smiled and glanced at Zhang Xuanqing's daughter again.

Zhang Xuanqing may have misunderstood this look, and quickly said, "My son, stay with your husband, serve and study well, so that you can learn the immortal family. method. My father went first, and I must listen to my husband’s advice.”

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