Soon, Li Tai invited a Taoist priest from outside, this Taoist priest looked only about 30 years old, tall, with a much wider forehead than ordinary people, men and women, handsome appearance, and looked good.

When this Taoist priest saw Li Shimin, he bowed to him as if he had seen an ordinary person, and said: "The poor Taoist name Qinggu, commonly known as Ding Shenming, has seen the emperor. ”

Li Shimin asked: "Dao Chief, please sit down, may I ask where the Dao Chief is practicing, Gui Geng this year?" ”

Ding Shenming said: "Your Majesty, Poor Dao was born in the 5th year of Jian'an in the Han Dynasty (200 AD of Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty), and was adopted by his master since he was a child. ”

Li Shimin said in surprise: "After five years of Jian'an, isn't the Taoist chief already 441 years old this year?" ”

Ding Shenming said: "Exactly, the poor road is 441 years old. ”

Li Shimin is wise and martial, not a person who can be easily fooled by others, so he talked to Ding Shenming about the past history and took the opportunity to investigate Ding Shenming.

Ding Shenming talked about the war and chaos in the last years of the Eastern Han Dynasty, and talked about the history of the Three Kingdoms period (Wei, Shu, Wu), Jin (Western Jin, Eastern Jin), Southern and Northern Dynasties [Southern Dynasties (Song, Qi, Liang, Chen), Northern Dynasties (Northern Wei, Eastern Wei, Western Wei, Northern Qi, Northern Zhou)], and Sui Dynasty.

During the period, Ding Shenming was very familiar with the major historical events, customs, and anecdotes, such as a number of family treasures.

During the conversation, Ding Shenming mentioned as many as 100 famous historical figures, and the historical era in which they lived was basically the same as in the history books.

Li Shimin was secretly pleasantly surprised in his heart: this person doesn't care about the authenticity of his identity, just this knowledge is extraordinary.

Li Shimin and Ding Shenming talked about it for a whole day, and they were basically satisfied, but he was not a person who could easily trust others, so he didn't say it that day, but just made an appointment with Ding Shenming and talked about it when he had time.

The next day, Li Shimin called Yuan Tiangang and described the situation of this Taoist priest to him, saying: "Daoist, do you think what this person said is true? ”

Yuan Tiangang listened to Li Shimin's introduction, he showed a look of surprise, he said: "Oh, the emperor, the minister heard the master mention this person, legend has it that this person has a strange appearance, profound knowledge, profound Taoism, has to meet immortals, and has the art of immortality."

If this person is really the legendary immortal disciple, the emperor can meet this person, and it is also a fairy fate. ”

Li Shimin said: "This matter cannot be verified, so I will ask the Taoist chief to talk to him and investigate his origin." ”

Yuan Tiangang said: "The emperor can rest assured, although the poor road is not deep, he is confident that he can distinguish the authenticity. Poor Dao will go to meet this Qinggu Dao Chief. ”

Two days later, Yuan Tiangang came to see Li Shimin, and he said: "Congratulations to the emperor, this person is a legendary immortal disciple." If you can get his guidance, the emperor will have a good life. ”

Li Shimin was overjoyed and sent someone to call Ding Shenming and ask him about the art of immortality.

Ding Shenming said that Li Shimin was a person of fate, and he was willing to help Li Shimin practice the art of immortality.

Soon, Li Shimin built a Taoist temple in the palace, and Ding Shenming and Yuan Tiangang were responsible for refining the elixir. Li Shimin also cultivated according to Ding Shenming's requirements.

Not long after, Ding Shenming and Yuan Tiangang refined the first batch of pills and sent them to Li Shimin.

Li Shimin saw these pills, which were shaped like pearls, with a golden luster, and looked extraordinary. However, he hesitated for a long time and did not dare to take it.

Ding Shenming saw his concerns and said: "Your Majesty, the recipe for the alchemy of the poor road was passed on to the poor dao by the immortal master, using dozens of precious medicinal materials, collecting morning dew to concoct, collecting the aura of heaven and earth, and attracting the divine fire of the alchemy furnace of Taishang Laojun. It is the magic medicine of Taoist cultivation. ”

As he spoke, he picked up an elixir and put it in his mouth and swallowed it.

Li Shimin saw that Ding Shenming had his eyes closed and looked very enjoyable.

Yuan Tiangang also picked up a pill and swallowed it.

Li Tai said: "Father, the son is willing to test the medicine for you, don't take it for the time being, and observe it for a few days." As he spoke, he also took a pill.

When Li Shimin saw the scene in front of him, he already believed most of it in his heart. However, he was a cautious man and decided to wait a few days.

A week later, Li Shimin saw that Li Tai, Ding Shenming, Yuan Tiangang and others had no adverse reactions. On the contrary, their faces were full of red light and refreshed.

Li Shimin called Li Tai and asked him how he felt after taking the pill, and Li Tai said that he was very comfortable and energetic.

Li Shimin finally made up his mind and began to take pills.

Li Shimin picked up a pill and put it in the air, feeling a little spicy, and soon after swallowing it, he felt the heat in his abdomen rise, and there was a very warm and comfortable feeling.

After taking the pill for a few days in a row, Li Shimin really felt that he was energetic, and the concubines praised the emperor for his conquest in the harem at night.

Li Shimin is now convinced of the efficacy of the pill.

In order to commend the merits of Ding Shenming and Yuan Tiangang, Li Shimin allowed the two to enjoy the treatment of first-class marquis, gave Ding Shenming a mansion, and rewarded a large number of gold and silver beauties.

Ignoring the opposition of Wei Zheng and others, he forcibly announced the title of Prince Li Tai restored.

Cen Wenwen guarded Li Shimin every day, and he had a deep understanding of the situation, and he thought that something was wrong, so he reported to Li Su and asked him to return to Chang'an immediately.

Wei Zheng, Li Dan and others didn't know the inside story, and they found out later than Cen Wenwen, and when they realized that something was wrong, they also sent a letter to Li Su, asking him to return to Chang'an quickly.

Yuan Tiangang's house.

Ding Shenming picked up his wine glass and said to Yuan Tiangang: "Thank you, senior brother, I can have today, junior brother, all thanks to the recommendation of senior brother." ”

It turned out that Ding Shenming and Yuan Tiangang were brothers. Their master, Huoju Daoren, has a total of four apprentices, Yuan Tiangang is the senior brother, and Ding Shenming is the closed disciple. The other two apprentices died in the war in the first year of Zhenguan, Yuan Tiangang left the master first, and Ding Shenming stayed by the master's side.

Last year, the Huoju Daoist passed away, and Ding Shenming has been keeping a vigil for him. Not long ago, Yuan Tiangang remembered his junior brother Ding Shenming and performed this scene.

Li Tai was the first person to be fooled, and then he became a tool, and Yuan Tiangang and others fooled Li Shimin.

Since Li Shimin took the pill, he slowly found that he couldn't do without this pill, and he had to take the pill almost every day, so he also relied more on Yuan Tiangang and others.

Yuan Tiangang and Ding Shenming are both knowledgeable people, and they are good at doing what they like, Li Shimin talked with them about the scriptures and Taoism, and felt very interesting, so he also became closer to them.

Ding Shenming's villain was ambitious, and he was extremely arrogant for a while. Not only did they ask the court for a large amount of money, but they also asked the inner government to provide beautiful women for their entertainment. Li Shimin fulfilled his wishes.

On this day, Ding Shenming, accompanied by Li Tai, came to the Great World Entertainment City, and at the gate, he saw a beautiful young woman, and a greedy look immediately flashed in his eyes.