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Volume 1: Young Fencing and More Playing the Flute, Chapter 197: The Old Taoist Acts

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    Zhao Fengzi, a visiting Taoist priest, did not meet him. He only saw a shadow riding a gourd crossing the water in the lake from a distance. In the dusk, the figure of the strange man with a paper crown was quickly lost in the shadow of the grass and trees by the lake. Zeng Yu and Zhang Guangwei both felt melancholy. Yu Xuandao  People say that Zhao Fengzi has been wandering around for at least half a month, sometimes for half a year. His whereabouts are erratic and his return is irregular. It was already dark when Zeng Yu and Taoist Yu Xuan sent Zhang Guangwei back to Dazhen Mansion. From then on, it was not until Zeng Yu left five days later.  I have never seen Zhang Guangwei again in Shangqing Town. The Dazhenren Mansion in Longhu Mountain is not a small family and cannot be without rules. Since Zhang Guangwei has agreed to this marriage, he cannot meet again before welcoming him¡ª¡ª The Dazhenren Mansion originally said that  People like Zhang Yongxu who had reservations about this marriage have nothing to say now. It seems that Zeng Yu is Zhang Guangwei¡¯s destined husband. One thing brings another. It is better for Zhang Guangwei to marry Zeng Yu than to be a female Taoist priest.  Although the Zhang family in Longhu Mountain is a Taoist family that has been passed down for thousands of years, not many people actually abandon their family to practice Taoism. Zhengyi Taoism is a very secular religion and has the habit of government offices.  In the past five days, Zeng Yu had gone through all the three etiquettes of the three letters and six etiquettes: the letter of appointment, the letter of etiquette, the invitation, asking for the name, accepting the gift, accepting the invitation, and requesting the date of appointment. The eight-character Yuan Gang Lao Dao of both men and women had already gone through it.  , it is said that it is a match made in heaven with good fortune, and it is also said that Zhang Guangwei is in a hurry to get married, and wants to set the wedding date within this year, but the elders of the Zhang family reject it. After divination, the wedding date is set on September 15th next year. The Zhang family chose this date.  It can be said that life is very painstaking, considering that Zeng Yu's consecutive victories in the provincial examination and the joint examination will not delay the wedding date - Zeng Yu laughed in private chat with Zheng Shi and Taoist Yu Xuan: "The Zhang family still expects me to win the top prize. If I fail in the provincial examination this autumn  , I wonder if the Zhang family will regret the marriage? " Zheng Shi smiled and said: "Jiuli is joking. Now Shangqing Town, Guixi and even Guangxin Prefecture know about this marriage. There is no way you can regret the marriage, unless you run away.  Go become a pirate, haha." Taoist Yu Xuan said seriously: "Even if Brother Jiuli becomes a pirate, the little fairy will definitely follow him." Zheng Shi laughed and said, "This makes sense, Jiuli does have this.  "Taoist Yu Xuan felt that "Pirates" was too joking, so he turned around and said, "Jiu Li, a talented young man, won't be honored if he comes back as the top scholar." Zeng Yu shook his head and smiled.  Shi said: "Brother Yu Xuan said it lightly. If you don't go into the examination room, you don't know how difficult the imperial examination is. There are tens of thousands of scholars in Jiangxi who participated in the provincial examination, but only 85 people passed the examination. The general examination is even more difficult. The two capitals of Ming Dynasty and Thirteen  It takes three years for the province to produce a top scholar. How could Zeng Jiuli dare to have such delusions? " Zheng Shi had been poor for more than 20 years and had been taking the scholar examination for more than ten years. He was able to enter school last year. Of course he knew the difficulty of the imperial examination and said with a smile:  "Anyway, there is always one person who wins the top prize, how do you know it's not Jiuli?" Zeng Yu also laughed: "Yes, there is always one person who wins the top prize, how do you know it's not Guixi Zheng Shizhi?" The three of them laughed.  The evening before Zeng Yu left Shangqing Town, Taoist Yuan Gang invited him to take a walk along the Luxi River. The setting sun melted gold, the water was clear and shallow, and the scenery on both sides of the bank was colorful. Taoist Yuan Gang pointed to the north road with a cane in his hand: "Down here  In a few months, Master Sijiao will leave for Beijing to host the Luo Tian Jiao in Chaotian Palace in Beijing in early April, and to pay homage to Master Tao, who passed away last year. "Master Zeng, do you have any kind words for me?" "How dare I, junior?" Zeng.  Yu humbly said: "Junior is a scholar who talks empty talk and has no practical use. It is the old master who loves me and does not regard the words of the junior as arrogant. Only the junior dares to say a few words." Old Taoist Yuan Gang smiled and said: "Master Zeng, why should you be too modest? You are now  The good son-in-law of Dazhen Mansion has shared the honor and disgrace with me, so of course he should know everything." Zeng Yu smiled and asked: "Is the old master also going to Beijing?" The old Taoist priest Yuan Gang said with a smile.  : "The talents in the teaching are withering, and although the old ways are declining, they still have to make this journey." Zeng Yu was silent for a while and said: "Don't worry, old master. Zhengyi has been passed down for more than a thousand years and is deeply rooted. Even if there are small setbacks,  It¡¯s just a temporary thing. The old Taoist Yuan Gang nodded. Zeng Yu is right. Since the Han Dynasty, many dynasties have risen and fallen, but the Longhushan Zhengyi has been as prosperous as the Kong family in Qufu. The monarchs of all dynasties need Confucianism.  , Taoism, and Shilai assisted in the transformation of the king. Any monarch with a normal mind will continue this tradition, but - "Although Tao Zhenren is not a Taoist priest in Longhu Mountain, he is on good terms with my senior brother Xueya. Tao Zhenren entered the palace for the same reason.  Senior Brother Xueya's recommendation, now that both of them have passed away, the crown prince's resentment will only be directed at me, Longhu Shanzheng. Once he ascends the throne, the honor of our sect will surely suffer setbacks. The master of the Si sect is young and vigorous, and cannot bear the setbacks.  The old Taoists don't want to see their religion suffer setbacks in their lifetimes. Wudang and Quanzhen sects are eyeing the Dao Lu Division. The Dao Lu Division is the yamen in charge of Taoism affairs in the world. It has always been under the control of Longhu Mountain. How can it be done?  Fall aside.  " When Old Taoist Yuan Gang spoke, his two long eyebrows like white silkworms trembled. The "Senior Brother Xueya" he mentioned was Shao Yuanjie. Zeng Yu pondered for a moment and said, "I dare to say something boldly, the late Tao Zhenren's Erlong  Not meeting each other, and the words he said hurt the prince deeply. This cannot be done with just a few words.It is understandable that when the old master and the master Si Jiao came to Beijing this time, they should not only try to bridge the gap, but also not act too hastily to avoid being jealous of others. Haste makes waste.  " Old Taoist Yuan Gang nodded, looked at the sunset in the west, and said: "Old Taoist is eager to see Mr. Zeng come to the capital with us. Maybe we can meet in the capital at the end of the year?  "When he said this, Old Taoist Yuan Gang shook his head imperceptibly. At this time, the setting sun fell from the top of Xihua Mountain not far away, and the sky darkened instantly, and the Luxi River, which was originally gleaming with gold, also  It became gloomy, smoke curled up from people's kitchens in the town, and the evening bells rang out from the Great Shangqing Palace, and the long bells echoed among the mountains - Zeng Yu spent hundreds of taels of silver on his trip to Shangqing to propose marriage and get engaged. If it weren't for  The rewards from Hu Butang and Magistrate Lin were really tight. However, the Zhang family of Longhu Mountain did not want Zeng Yu's betrothal gift, and the reward was even more generous. On the morning of the 24th of the first lunar month, Zeng Yu went to Zhang Yongxu of Dazhen Mansion.  When they were leaving, the elders of the Zhang family gave Zeng Yu a generous gift, and more than ten porters followed him carrying gift poles. Zeng Yuxian and Zheng Shi stayed at Yingtanfang for a day. Zheng Shi's mother, Mrs. Lu, was very happy for Zeng Yu.  Inviting Zheng Shi's family to Shangrao as guests, Zheng's mother Lu said: "On your wedding day, I will go to Shangrao to drink your wedding wine.  Zeng Yu said: "It's still early to get married. In the second half of next year, my aunt and sister-in-law will go to the humble house to spend some time. My mother is thinking about you."  Qianqian on one side said enthusiastically: "Let's go and play. I want to play with Sister Niu Niu. I haven't seen Sister Niu Niu for a long, long time. I haven't seen her for five hundred years."  " The little girl kept her promise, so Zheng's mother Lu decided to go to Shangrao with Zeng Yu for a few days, leaving only Laifu's father Fugui to guard the house. In the afternoon of the 26th, Zheng Shi's family and Zeng Yu arrived by boat  In Guixi, Zeng Yu and Zheng Shi went to the county government to visit Zhou Zhixian. The Zhouzhi County was considered a successful matchmaker, and of course they were very happy. Early the next morning, a special official ship was sent to take Zeng Yu and Zheng Shi's family to Shangrao, and a family member was also sent to Guangxin.  The government office explained the situation to Magistrate Lin and expressed that it had fulfilled its mission. It was the evening of the 28th when the ship arrived at Sanjiangkou Pier in Shangrao. Zeng Yu hired a carriage and a porter and asked Sixi to lead Zheng Shi and his family back to the house first.  Accompanying the family members from Zhouzhi County, Guixi, they went to see Magistrate Lin first. Magistrate Lin learned that Zeng Yu and Miss Zhang Guangwei had already settled their affairs and were waiting to get married next year. He laughed and said, "Zeng Sheng, I will definitely ask for a drink at next year's wedding banquet."  , I can also be regarded as one of the matchmakers, and the ceremony of thanking the matchmaker is absolutely indispensable, haha.  "Zeng Yu had dinner at the government office. It was already dark when he left the north gate. The house surrounded by a horse-head wall not far away was dimly lit. When he walked to the gate, he could feel the light.  There was a festive atmosphere. Zheng Shi's family had also had dinner. Zheng's mother, Lu, and Zheng Shi's wife were all chatting in the inner courtyard. Zheng Shi was watching the two little girls Niuniu and Qian Qian in Zeng Yu's study in the front hall under the lamp.  Writing competition - Seeing her brother back, Niu Niu couldn't help but asked: "When will my brother marry the little fairy home? Qianqian said it will be tomorrow."  Zheng Shi smiled and said, "Can Qian Qian be accurate in what she says? She won't be able to tell the difference tomorrow or the next day."  " "I can tell the difference clearly.  Qian Qian corrected him: "It's not tomorrow, it's next year."  Zeng Yu nodded and said, "Yes, it's next year. Qianqian will also come for the wedding banquet next year, right?"  "The two little girls stopped writing and jumped up and down, looking forward to seeing the bride come in when they wake up. Of course, the happiest person is Zeng Yu's mother. The son has finally made a marriage, and he belongs to the Zhang family of Longhushan.  Miss, she has seen this young lady from the Zhang family. Needless to say, she has a beautiful appearance and a good temperament. Niu Niu likes her too. The only drawback is that the date of the wedding is a little far away. If it is scheduled for September 10th this year,  It would be great to have five. The only one who is a little unhappy is the servant girl named Du. This servant girl was originally from Qianshan Ji's family. Because she is loyal, hardworking and good at cooking, Zeng Yu's family is also short of manpower, so Grandma Ji came back last time.  She gave this Du Ma to the Zeng family. For Du Ma, of course she hoped that Miss Ji Zhi would marry Zeng Yu, so that she would be the same as she was in the Ji family in Qianshan. Now, this wish has come true.  Miss Ji Zhi felt sad. Zeng Yu's brother Zeng Quan brought his daughter here to pay New Year's greetings and enjoy the lanterns before the Lantern Festival. Because Ishida had family affairs, Zeng Quan took his daughter back two days ago, leaving his old servant Uncle Li and others behind.  The news of Yu's proposal for marriage was now settled. Uncle Li took a boat back to Yongfeng Shitian early the next morning to report the good news to Zeng Quan. The engagement between Zeng Yu and the young lady from Zhang Tianshi's family in Longhu Mountain caused a sensation in Shangrao City.  The name of Master was abolished by decree during the reign of Zhu Yuanzhang, but among the people, it is still customary to refer to the Zhang family of Shangqing as the Tianshi Mansion. In the eyes of the secular people, the Zhang family of Shangqing Tianshi is as unattainable as gods. Now it has  The scholar actually wants to marry the young lady of Zhang Tianshi's family. Isn't this shocking, enviable, and awe-inspiring? When the women who came to Zeng Yu's house to talk to each other shook their heads and smiled bitterly, they laughed at themselves and said that Zeng Xiucai had already been attracted to Miss Zhang Tianshi.  They were too high-ranking, but they also offered Zeng Yu the matchmaking service of the daughter of member Li and the daughter of rich man Zhang. No wonder Zeng Yu looked down on them. It was simply humiliating themselves. For Zeng Yu, he was not complacent and treated others the same way.He was always modest and courteous, and although he was a popular figure in front of Magistrate Lin, he never asked for personal matters, and he declined all offers of land and body. He spent his days reading, painting, traveling, and making friends.  In the blink of an eye, early February came, and the document proposing to learn Taoism was sent to Guangxin Mansion. Zeng Yu passed the entrance examination two years ago as he wished, and Zheng Shi and Wu Chunze were also on the list of the provincial examination. Everyone was happy, and some people living in Beicheng and the suburbs were happy.  The scholars who were going to take the provincial examination began to prepare carefully for the examination. They held a literary meeting every three days to learn from each other and evaluate eight-part essays.  On February 13, the Dazhen Mansion of the Shangqing Dynasty sent someone to deliver a letter to Zeng Yu, saying that Master Si Jiao and Master Yuan Gang were scheduled to leave for Beijing on February 18, and asked Zeng Yu to come and say goodbye, while Zheng Shi and his family were there.  The Zeng family in Shangrao had been staying for more than twenty days, so they decided to go back to Guixi together.  Prefect Lin also received a report from the Dazhen Prefecture. It was a major event for the successor Zhang Yongxu to come to Beijing to meet the saint. As the prefect of Guangxin, how could he not be there to see him off? So on February 17, Prefect Lin led a group of officials and staff to go by boat.  Guixi, and then went to Shangqing to visit Zhang Dazhen together with Guixi Zhouzhi County.  Zeng Yu and Zheng Shi's family arrived at Yingtanfang one day earlier. Zeng Yu and Zheng Shi arrived at Shangqing in the afternoon of February 17. Zeng Yu learned from Taoist Yu Xuan that the reason why Zhang Dazhen wanted to be an old man in his eighties  Master Yuan Gang was traveling with him, and actually wanted to recommend Master Yuan Gang to Emperor Jiajing to fill the vacancy after the death of Tao Zhongwenxian.  Zeng Yu was astonished. The Taoist priest Lan Daoxing, who was famous for his support, was also recommended to the palace by Xu Jie, the second minister of the cabinet, after Tao Zhongwen's death. Did the old mage Yuan Gang come to Beijing to fight with Lan Daoxing?
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