Chapter 22: Discussing Taoism, joy, and a moment of leisure. No, she is a Taoist heretic!
"Oh?"
Jiajing thought about it, and with an interested look on his face, he said:
"The Jishan School advocates accumulating merits and good deeds to purify the mind and improve moral cultivation. It believes that good behavior and morality are the foundation of the path to immortality. It is the great way to guide people to be good."
"This school advocates the harmonious coexistence of the universe and nature, which is quite in line with the idea of the unity of heaven and man. I deeply agree with it."
"Why don't you practice?" Jiajing asked with a smile in his eyes.
Just for fun, just a moment of leisure.
Do good deeds and accumulate merits to become an immortal? How is that possible? Well, Your Majesty is old and so naive.
Qingfeng blinked his clear eyes and gave an evaluation in his heart.
Oh, how can I describe the cruel law of nature in a more tactful way so as not to scare the simple-minded Emperor?
"Hmm." Qingfeng took a sip, tried hard to organize kind words in his mind, and said slowly:
"The Taoists say: The highest good is like water. Water benefits all things without contention, and stays where people hate, so it is close to Tao."
Hearing this, Jiajing nodded secretly.
This emphasizes the humility and non-competitiveness of water.
Being kind to others, to nature, and to the universe can lead to the state of harmony between man and nature.
Knowing that she still had her own arguments, Jiajing did not interrupt.
At this time, Jiajing also had some thoughts in his mind, considering the thoughts of this so-called Taoist genius.
As I said, just have some fun and take a moment to relax!
But as I listened, I felt like something was not right.
"However," Qingfeng looked up at the 'simple Emperor', and after thinking of what Lord Yan said about telling His Majesty everything he knew, he immediately calmed down and said, "The reason why water benefits all things is because it occupies low-lying areas."
"In other words, water's 'non-competition' is actually a result of natural competition. In nature, everything is a struggle for survival."
Water doesn’t fight? Not fighting is fighting!
Who made you born into a good family? Do you want to reflect on whether you have been fighting without realizing it?
Hiss, why do I feel like this girl is a bit of a Taoist heretic?
Did you say that?
Jiajing did not interrupt her and continued listening.
"It is also said that people do not fear death, so why scare them with death?" Qingfeng glanced at Jiajing, lowered his eyebrows and said:
"This sentence means that in extreme circumstances, facing the threat of death, people must show great courage and determination to fight to the death, fight to the death, and fight for a chance of survival.
This also shows that when faced with a life-or-death situation, people’s instinctive reaction may be fierce competition and struggle for survival.”
"Under the law of heaven, everything is for survival!"
After hearing this, Jiajing felt that this girl must be a Taoist heretic. Could it be that she was driven out by the Zhengyi Sect and then taken in by Yan Song?
Shouldn't this mean that rulers should govern the country with virtue and let the people voluntarily abide by the laws and regulations, rather than relying solely on coercion and fear to suppress them?
How come from her mouth, it seems like she is encouraging the oppressed to rebel and survive?
Well, if you think about it carefully, it can actually be understood this way, right?
"I finally revealed a tiny part of the cruelty of life under the Way of Heaven for your naive Majesty. Three Pure Ones, please forgive me..."
Seeing the emperor's thoughtful look, Qingfeng sighed in his heart, but continued, "Confucianism also said: Taking away from the insufficient to support the surplus is called taking away."
"What this means is that under the laws of nature, resources always tend to flow to the places or individuals that can make the most use of them."
As she spoke, she blinked her clear eyes, gave an example seriously, and said:
"Just like the best things in the world should be in the palace, even if they are not there, Your Majesty will have them if he wants them."
"This further proves that everything under heaven is cruel. If you want resources, you must use everything to fight and resist."
When Huang Jin, who was standing by, heard this, his calves went weak.
What does that mean? All the good things are in the palace? If you want them, you have to snatch them away? How can this little mouth with red lips and white teeth say such cruel words?
What on earth did those bigwigs from Zhengyi Dao teach this little girl? How could the professor rebel?
This is deceiving God!
Jiajing stared at Qingfeng for a long time and was certain in his heart that this Taoist genius might be a Taoist anomaly.
"Your Majesty," Qingfeng raised his head and said crisply, "The Jishan Sect emphasizes following nature and being in harmony with heaven and earth."
"If this is the case, why do mortals need to cultivate immortality?"
"What do you mean?" Jiajing became interested. He was now looking forward to this Taoist heretic even more. Such a person should be used by me.
"Birth, aging, sickness and death are the laws of nature. No one can escape them. If you want to be in harmony with nature, the universe and the way of heaven, and follow them, then you should accept your fate and obey the laws of birth, aging, sickness and death."
"Isn't cultivating immortality an act against heaven?"
"So, the true essence of the immortal way is to go against the will of heaven. One needs to fight for life against heaven under the cruel laws of heaven!"
As a cultivator and imperial ruler, Jiajing naturally understood these principles.
He still remembers what Dugu Ying said, "Cultivating immortals is a life-and-death struggle, it all comes down to one word: fight!"
Fight for resources, population, and territory.
Fight for everything that can help you advance on your journey to immortality!
It is really surprising to hear these words from a mortal nun.
In this world, such words may be considered heresy, but in the world of cultivating immortals, it is the most normal mentality.
This is a must for everyone who embarks on the path of cultivating immortals.
As for imperial rule, it is even more straightforward. Since ancient times, history books have shown people fighting to become emperor!
Becoming an emperor gives you access to all resources.
Isn't that what I did before? Harming the world to benefit myself.
Even if he restored the Ming Dynasty himself, his ultimate goal would be the same.
Repair the Ming Dynasty and develop the Ming Dynasty, because it will be your own natal object, and then it will give back to you and help you!
Using the power of a country to help oneself cultivate immortality. Isn't this principle in line with the saying: harm the world to benefit oneself?
No, now it should be, support the world to serve yourself!
After all, one's destiny, oneself, and one's destiny object are all indispensable on the road to immortality. If one prospers, all prosper; if one suffers, all suffer.
Did I go too far... Seeing the emperor in a daze, Qingfeng couldn't bear it, and secretly cursed himself for being too cruel to the emperor. He was already an old man in his fifties or sixties, and it was a bit hurtful for him to say that.
The truth is like a sharp knife.
Even if it's an old man, I won't let him go, alas!
"Xuanyuan Taiyi, the Three Pure Ones. Please listen to me, I speak from the bottom of my heart. I am guilty of lying and resentful. I am guilty of it."
Well, Qingfeng thought it was a bit cruel to say these words to the simple-minded Majesty, so he quickly prayed in his heart.
"Qingfeng, does your master know about your idea?" Jiajing put away his thoughts and asked the doubts in his heart.
"Ah?" Qingfeng was stunned by Jiajing's sudden question. He raised his head and blinked his innocent eyes, "I don't know..."
"Oh," Jiajing chuckled, fluttered his Taoist robe, supported his knees with his hands, leaned forward, looked solemn, and said in a low voice:
"How dare you tell me these... truths, huh?"
Looking at Jiajing's serious face and earnest eyes, Qingfeng was not afraid as he did not feel any viciousness in him.
Looking at Jiajing, he said seriously: "Lord Yan instructed that I should enter the palace to accompany His Majesty and help His Majesty practice, and I should tell His Majesty everything I know and not hide anything, so I told him."
"Yes, that's the truth." Jiajing sat up straight.
"Qingfeng never lies." After the conversation, she felt that His Majesty was easy to talk to.
It’s not like what the senior brothers on the mountain said, that emperors are all terrible.
Moreover, this Majesty gave her the impression that he was a little naive, actually believing what the Jishan Faction said.
Everything is in competition, and those who practice Taoism should also compete.
If Yan Song knew what you said today, he would be scared to death! Talking about the Dao? The whole article is about rebellion!
Huang Jin next to him rolled his eyes.
"Well said," Jiajing smiled and stood up, walking out of the abode, "I have gained a lot from discussing the Dao and the breeze today."
While he was talking, Jiajing had already arrived at the gate. Looking at the heavy snow, he turned his head to look at Qingfeng who was standing beside him and said with a smile: "Yes, everyone is fighting for it!"
"You fight, I fight, and he fights too."
"When you get too excited about fighting, you don't care about anything else, and you even fight for things you shouldn't fight for. Then the law of nature will punish you!"
"If you go against the will of heaven, you will always have to pay the price."
Listening to this, Qingfeng nodded in agreement. Indeed, going against the will of heaven always requires going through tribulations, and going through tribulations is very dangerous.
Huang Jin, who was standing by, had a different feeling when he heard this. As he was in charge of the East Factory, he knew some inside information.
After hearing these words again, he secretly guessed in his heart and thought of some tips and hints that his godfather gave him when he was teaching him how to speak today.
Ask him to clean up some of the dishonest people and things in the East Factory as soon as possible.
"Master Qingfeng is very pleasing to me," Jiajing said, with a slight smile on his face. He said, "I confer upon you the title of Qingfeng Xuanling Shouzhen Huiwu Zhenren, confer you the title of Imperial Master, and reside in Xuanpu Palace!"
"Yes, I'll do it right away." Hearing this, Huang Jin bowed slightly.
Not surprised by this.
Your Majesty practices Taoism and worships Taoism. It's nothing to appoint a Taoist priest as the national teacher. It's not like he hasn't appointed a Taoist priest before. The cabinet won't care too much.
Anyway, this so-called national teacher has no real power and is just a title.
When Qingfeng, who was standing by, heard this, he opened his mouth wide, his bright and clear eyes widened, and his mind was full of only one thought.
"Qingfeng Xuanling Shouzhen Huiwu Zhenren? Am I the national teacher now?"
"But, Master hasn't been given a title, and Master isn't even the Imperial Master, so how can I..."
"Master Imperial Master, why don't you thank me?"
Qingfeng was dizzy with the news and was wondering whether to refuse, when Huang Jin's urging voice rang out.
"Ah, oh." Qing Feng had no choice but to kneel down, raise his head, and said crisply: "Thank you, Your Majesty."
"Heh." Looking at the girl kneeling at his feet, looking up and blinking her big eyes in a daze, Jiajing chuckled softly, then patted her on the head three times and turned away.
"Master, let's go. I'll take you to see where we live." Huang Jin quickly helped Qingfeng up with a smile on his face and said:
"From now on, we will have to rely on the care of the national teacher."
Qingfeng, feeling dizzy, listened to these words, touched his head again, thought secretly, and suddenly looked at Huang Jin.
"Eunuch Huang, what time is it now?"
Huang Jin was stunned by her question. He looked at the gloomy sky and said uncertainly, "I guess it's noon?"
"Noon corresponds to three o'clock in the night. Your Majesty patted my head three times. Is there any deep meaning?" Qingfeng thought to himself.
"When the yin and yang meet, the world is the quietest. It is also the middle of the night, the best time for practitioners to practice special training. Does Your Majesty want me to go find him at the middle of the night?"
"Yes, I entered the palace to help His Majesty practice. Now that I have been rewarded, I should shoulder the responsibility of helping His Majesty practice!"
Qingfeng, who had figured it out, suddenly felt enlightened.
"Master, why are you suddenly asking about the time?" Huang Jin asked puzzled.
"The immortal touched my head," Qingfeng said with a tense face, looking at Huang Jin solemnly, "His Majesty patted my spiritual platform three times, actually asking me to find him at three o'clock tonight to help him practice."
"Ah?" Huang Jin was in a daze, and his mind couldn't help but recall the scene in the past when his master patted him on the head like this when he completed a task. He couldn't help but mutter to himself in his heart.
"Did I miss a lot of opportunities?"
"..."
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