When Zhang Sanfeng sat down, Li Luo said: "After a few years, Zhang Zhenren is still as beautiful as ever." ”

Zhang Sanfeng used the Taoist salute to check the head: "The poor road is free from all directions, quite weathered, how to compare with Your Majesty Hua Nian Yingrui." Your Majesty has not yet been established, and he will unify the southern country, and the peace will appear, and the prosperous era will be bright, which is the will of heaven, how can it be human. ”

As soon as I came up, I gave a high hat.

When he saw Li Luo at this time, he sighed that the other party's bearing was very different from a few years ago, it was really a high mountain, as deep as the abyssal sea, and the emperor's demeanor was as clear as the sun and the moon, not angry and arrogant, which made people dare not force their eyes.

This is the majesty of the Son of Heaven who is in the ninth fold and has the constitution of heaven in his mouth.

Li Luo ordered someone to invite the queen and said to Zhang Sanfeng: "I heard that the real person is not in Dadu for a long time, I don't know where I went to the immortal mountain treasure land to cultivate?" ”

Zhang Sanfeng said in a sentence: "It's not in the blessed land, it's in the fireworks." Your Majesty, the so-called avenue is everywhere in the world, so why bother to seek it? Poor road, only in Wudang Mountain. ”

Li Luo smiled: "I look at the Dao heart of real people, and it is really more lean. Well, real people think that the Tao is not far away, is the Tao around us? ”

"Shame on the poor." Zhang Sanfeng said, "Poor Dao originally thought that the Tao was internal cultivation, and seeing the subtleties was in his own body. But since reading "The Great Dao Theory", Fang realized that he was in the wrong direction. The Tao is not in self-cultivation and self-cultivation, but in knowing, knowing and knowing, is the way of cultivation! ”

What does it mean to know? It is to know and then the way. You have to know the true meaning of the cause before you can become enlightened.

For example, it is necessary to know the true meaning of water, fire, thunder and lightning in order to master the Tao of water, fire, thunder and lightning.

The process of exploring "knowledge" is the process of cultivating the Tao, and it is also the process of getting infinitely close to the way of heaven and respecting Laojun, which is what the "Treatise on the Great Dao" advocates.

Traditional Taoism pays attention to practice, even if it is studied for alchemy, the original intention is to take the elixir to practice, and the recultivation is not re-known, which is contrary to the original intention of Huaxia Dao.

In fact, the emergence of Taoism far surpassed that of the Eastern Han Dynasty, and it was basically the ancient religion of China. The reason for the emergence of Taoism is actually the curiosity of the Chinese ancestors. They don't know the real reasons for the changes of the four seasons due to thunder, lightning, rain and snow, and can only attribute it to heaven and ghosts and gods in general.

Tao is the truth, the law. Is this what the Tao meant in the first place? And not what kind of cultivation.

"The Theory of the Great Dao" is the true understanding of the interpretation of the "Tao Te Ching"? The poor Tao was taught. Zhang Sanfeng said with sincere gratitude.

He was really glad to have read "The Great Dao Theory".

Can you not rejoice? Is "The Great Dao" a philosophical truth from later generations? It was told by Li Luo to Zheng Sixiao, and Zheng Sixiao sorted it out after combining Taoist thoughts.

"The Great Dao" as a philosophical work? Hundreds of years ahead of today's world. The more talented a person is, the more he can accept the "Great Dao Theory".

Li Luo said solemnly: "Zhang Zhenren? Taoism is natural? This is naturally the surface of the Heavenly Dao. Seeking? It is from the surface of the Heavenly Dao and the Heavenly Dao, isn't this exactly what Zhuangzi thinks is the supreme person? ”

"Nature, why is it hot in summer? Will it be cold in winter? Why do trees, people, and animals reproduce, and why does the moon be cloudy and sunny? Zhuangzi said, the elephant is in shape, and the sound is in the sound? Between heaven and earth, what else is invisible to our eyes? The great way that the ears can't hear. “

"Buddhism also says that one leaf is one world. In this drop of water, in the dust, what are the truths that we can't see? This is the Word. Isn't this the original meaning of Lao Tzu's "Tao Te Ching"? ”

"Zhang Zhenren is proficient in the art of alchemy and is familiar with the nature of medicinal stones. But what is the true meaning of the way to become a pill? Why can charcoal burn produce 'poisonous gas'? Why does iron rust? ”

Zhang Sanfeng once again said: "Good, Your Majesty is a genius, the heart of the Tao is natural, the holy candle shines alone, sees the avenue with small words, and the outline is leading, it is really a thunderstorm on the ground, and it is thought-provoking!" ”

"The ancient saints, in Taoism, there is no one like Your Majesty. Your Majesty transforms the world with Taoism, enlightens the wisdom of the people, and unites the hearts of the Chinese people, which is really the emperor of Taoism! ”

Emperor Daozu!

For Taoists, this is really a high compliment.

But Li Luo's few words today are like seeing the sun through the clouds, which greatly inspired the already wise Zhang Sanfeng and opened a new window for him. Li Luo is not unworthy of this title.

As soon as Cui Xiuning came in, he heard Zhang Sanfeng say that Li Luo was the "Daozu Emperor", and he couldn't help but be a little funny.

"Zhang Zhenren is okay?" Cui Xiuning said with a smile.

Zhang Sanfeng hurriedly saluted Cui Xiuning, "Poor Dao has seen Her Majesty the Queen. I haven't seen her for a few years, and Her Majesty the Queen has already been the mother of the world, which is gratifying and congratulating, and it is really a blessing for the people of the Tang Dynasty. "Xindao, Cui's became the queen, it is really like a phoenix soaring for nine days, condensing the bright sun, and the bright moon hanging in the air.

Although the empress can also use the honorific title of His Majesty, it is not common, and only a few empress dowagers with high moral prestige are called Majesties in the Song Dynasty. Generally, foreign ministers mostly use "adult" and "saint", and close ministers mostly use "Niangniang" and "Your Highness".

However, the queens of the Yuan Dynasty are all called Your Majesty, and Zhang Sanfeng is a northerner, so it is normal to call Cui Xiuning by His Majesty.

Obviously, Zhang Zhenren is a very good talker. Moreover, he was once a second-rank Taoist official in the Yuan Court and a scholar of Jixian Academy, and of course he would not be restrained in front of Li Luo and his wife.

"You're welcome." Cui Xiuning nodded politely and was sitting on Li Luo's side.

The emperor and queen received Zhang Sanfeng at the same time, although it was because Zhang Sanfeng was an old man, but they also attached great importance to Zhang Sanfeng.

This courtesy, few people in the world can get it. There is no him, because Zhang Sanfeng was a famous alchemist in the Yuan and Ming dynasties, and he had a high IQ and a long life, which was exactly the talent that the young couple wanted to use.

Li Luo said to Cui Xiuning: "Zitong came just in time, and I and Zhang Zhenren are discussing the true meaning of the Great Dao. ”

Zhang Sanfeng said abruptly: "Poor Dao is ashamed, where do you dare to discuss the true meaning of the Great Dao with Your Majesty?" It is the mantra of His Majesty who has benefited a lot. ”

Cui Xiuning smiled: "Oh? It was a coincidence. Isn't Your Majesty about to open the Palace of Truth, worried that there will be no one to preside over it? Zhang Zhenren came by chance. ”

Li Luo smiled slightly. The husband and wife have long had a clear understanding and tacit understanding.

Taoism pays attention to yin and yang. Datang Taoism is also divided into yin and yang, with the true meaning of the Tao (natural science) as the yang, and the truth and the Tao (humanities) as the yin.

In the new plan of the two, the true meaning of the Tao is regulated by Dan Dao (chemistry) and Wu Dao (physics), as well as the Tao of medicine and craftsmanship. The way of science and religion is regulated by martial arts, official ways, folk ways, etc.

However, there is a special palace for medical Taoism, and the Ministry of Engineering is responsible for research. Therefore, the Palace of True Dao Studies, which is to be set up, is only responsible for the study of Dan Dao (chemistry) and Monodo (physics).

How did modern chemistry come to be in the West? It developed from Western alchemy. If alchemy can develop modern chemistry, why can't Chinese alchemy?

The two will only inspire and guide this era, rather than abruptly taking out the knowledge of future generations out of thin air. Because, who believes what you say?

You say things are falling because of gravity? Is the earth round and revolves around the sun? Isn't that? The subjects must have thought that the emperor and empress were crazy, or abnormal. Nor will it be believed.

Such a subversive cognitive change is not something that the emperor can reverse. That requires the gradual penetration and development of the true meaning of the Tao (science) in the hearts of the people, and lasts for several generations, so that the people of the world can realize this.

Li Luo said: "Not bad. Zhang Zhenren is good at the way of alchemy, pedantic and celestial, this is the position of the great heavenly master of the True Dao Palace, and please don't shirk the real person. ”

Zhang Sanfeng knew that this True Dao Palace was definitely not as simple as alchemy.

"Dare to ask Your Majesty, what does this True Dao Academy Palace say?"

Li Luo explained, and then inspired: "I think that Dan Dao is not just about alchemy, but about studying the reason for it. The five elements of Taoism, gold, wood, water, fire, and earth, encompass all things. However, under the gold, there are gold, silver, copper, iron, lead, etc., which I call the elements. Are there any other elements to that? The so-called gathering sand into a tower, so what is the sand gathered into... Why is it that when you cover the candlelight with a lid, the candlelight will go out? Why does water turn into gas when it is hot and ice and snow when it is cold? ”

Countless thoughts flashed through Zhang Sanfeng's mind, but he suddenly asked: "Dare to ask Your Majesty, if you go back to the source and understand the truth, will it be useful?" ”

The two knew that this was the reason why ancient China had advanced technology, but it was difficult for science to progress.

Human curiosity is based on utilitarian use. Seemingly useless things, very few people are willing to spend their entire lives studying.

Why did Newton study the three laws that were illusory and useless at that time, and conduct all kinds of experiments? It was because he wanted to prove the existence of God and theology, to discover the "laws of God" in the dark. You see, out of utilitarianism, he is a devout believer, and it is in his interest to defend "God".

Now Zhang Sanfeng asked, what is the use.

Li Luo said: "Why do many people not believe in the existence of the Tao? It is because people have not discovered the magic of the Tao, and the law of the Tao is around them, but they don't know it, isn't it sad? ”

"As long as you discover the laws of the Tao, you can use it for the country and the people. The art of gunpowder is a law that the Taoist of alchemy accidentally discovered, and it is now very useful. Then, there must be more good things that can appear by discovering the Tao rules. ”

"If one discovers the way for a bird to ascend to heaven, then it is not impossible for a person to ascend to heaven. Only by studying the principles of the true way can we make use of the art of the true way, that is, the art of the Tao. Isn't it a pity that the Taoist technique is so magical, but we know so little about it, and we can't use it? ”

Zhang Sanfeng understood, and said excitedly: "Poor Dao understands." The so-called Tao is natural, all things and all things contain truth, as long as you go back to the source and understand the reason, it is where the truth lies, and it will be useful! ”

He was very talented, and he quickly understood what Li Luo meant, and he only felt that it was like an enlightenment, and the truth was over, and he had a sense of enlightenment.

Throughout the ages, many people have had this feeling of enlightenment, but unfortunately they have not studied it, or they do not have the financial and material resources to study it.

Cui Xiuning reminded: "Everything should be asked why it is so, why after that, and why." After a certain number of whys, they will see the truth. ”

Zhang Sanfeng said: "Immeasurable Heavenly Venerable, Your Majesty, Poor Dao is willing to accept the position of the Great Heavenly Master of the True Dao Palace. ”

"Good. With a real person sitting in the True Dao Palace, I am relieved. Li Luo said solemnly, "The truth is related to the great cause of the Chinese millennium, and it is very important to be related to the mystery of the law of the gods. I set up the Truth Palace as a first-class yamen, and allocated 300,000 silver dollars every year! ”

300,000 silver dollars, which is a lot now!

Li Luo continued: "The Taoist priest of the True Dao Palace is also awarded the rank of Rationale. The corresponding person, etc., can be appointed by real people at will. This matter is in a hurry, take your time, this is decades and hundreds of years of water milling. ”

Zhang Sanfeng said: "Poor Dao, thank your majesty!" ”

The next day, the decree for the establishment of the Palace of Truth was issued. The emperor directly changed the concept of cultivating the mind built by Xiao Yan into the True Dao Palace, becoming the fifth first-class yamen in the Tang Dynasty.

Divine decree, the Great Heavenly Master of the True Dao Palace is in the first rank of the Dao official, and he is the same ruler.

The Truth Palace, which had a profound influence in later generations, was established.

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"Minister Zheng He, farewell to Your Majesty, farewell to the Queen!"

Zheng He solemnly bowed down to Li Luo and Cui Xiuning, who saw him off in person, by the riverside outside Jiangling City.

After nearly a month of preparation, Zheng He, who was sent to the distant Americas to look for new crops, solemnly bid farewell to Li Luo and his wife.

In the sound of the horn and drum music to see off the division, the officials who came to see him off were all with tears in their eyes.

His Majesty received a dream from Lao Jun, saying that there are several crops in the extreme east of the sea, which can live millions of people, so His Majesty sent a ship to sail away.

His Majesty decreed that the name of the sea should be Huaxia Yang, and Zheng He should be appointed as the governor of Huaxia Yang, and lead seven warships headed by the Luoyang, 1,000 sailors, and 500 musket marines, a total of 1,500 people.

The ship carried a large amount of water, dried meat, grain, soybeans (used to sprout), dried vegetables, gunpowder and other things.

Detailed nautical charts, drawings of several crops, all ready.

Today is the day when Zheng He was edicted to set off.

According to the plan, the Tang Navy Division dispatched a large fleet of 20,000 men to escort Zheng He to Luzon to deter the Hai Song Navy Division.

The more than 30,000-mile sea route will be divided into five sections, and there will be islands to repair and replenish each place.

However, with such a distant sea route, I know if I can return safely this time!

Li Luo's eyes were also moist, and he personally helped Zheng He up, "Take care of yourself, the ocean is tens of thousands of miles, if there is anything wrong, immediately take the class, don't force it." Your lives are more important than those crops! ”

Zheng He swallowed even more: "The minister is going, I don't know if I can see Your Majesty and Niangniang again." May Your Majesty take care, long live, long live, long live! At that time, Zhang Qian went to the Western Regions, went for 19 years, and died nine times. Chen An can make Zhang Qian specialize in beauty, and he must trek the ocean for His Majesty, and the prestige of the Tang Dynasty will be in the waves! ”

"Good! Good ambitions! Li Luo held Zheng He's hand, "When you come back, I will crown you as the prince of the country, and the soldiers will be rewarded no matter whether they die!" ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Zheng He and other generals bowed down again.

"Someone! Wine! Li Luo ordered.

Bowls of wine were poured full, and Li Luo and Cui Xiuning personally handed them to the generals.

Everyone drank it all and bowed down and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty for the wine!" ”

Zheng He said: "Your Majesty, Niangniang, the ministers are going now!" After saying that, he stood up and led the generals to board the ship.

"Take care, Zheng He!"

The ministers of civil and military affairs waved goodbye together.

"Boom!" After the two artillery shots, Zheng He ordered to sail and lead the generals down the river to the east.

In Huaxia 3983, on the eighth day of October in the first year of Hongwu, Zheng He led the fleet to set off, preparing to cross the vast Huaxia Ocean in search of new crops.

It wasn't until the boat was out of sight that Li Luo and Cui Xiuning withdrew their gaze.

Both of them are very reluctant.

But there are things that have to be done.

"Your Majesty, it's windy by the river, please go back to the palace." Wen Tianxiang and other ministers persuaded.

Li Luo looked at the mighty Yangtze River and the sunset under the green mountains on the riverbank, and couldn't help but groan:

"The vast east of the river is passing away from the sea, where is the vicissitudes of the river, and the long sail is outside the autumn wind and the sun. The bleak history of the previous dynasty came out of nowhere. ”

"The long green book is guilty of me, the success or failure of heroes of honor and disgrace, who will open the great cause of the ages. The waves are surging, and the heart of the stone will never change. ”

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