Chapter 1. Emperor Daojun
After retreating in the inn for half a month and returning to cultivate his true qi, Lu Zhi left.
But after he left the inn, he was a little confused, and he didn't know where to go, after all, there was no Wudang to let him go home in this era.
That feeling of being at a loss made Lu Zhi very uncomfortable, did he even have a place to go?
Just when Lu Zhi was a little stunned, suddenly a young man in Tsing Yi ran up to him quickly, clasped his hands together, and saluted him.
"This Taoist leader, the little one is here to salute you."
Well? Lu Zhi looked at the man a little strangely, why did this person suddenly run in front of him and bow to him?
"This layman, do you have anything to do with the poor road?"
"That's the case, the little master's family, seeing that the Taoist chief is handsome and handsome, and he has a fairy atmosphere, and he suddenly wants to make friends, so he sent the little one to invite the Taoist chief to go and talk about it, and I hope that the Taoist chief can respond to the small errand."
Lu Zhi raised his eyebrows, isn't this a street pick-up similar to later generations?
"And who is your master's family?" He asked.
"Hui Dao Chief, the little master's family, is the brother of today's saint, King Duan."
"Duanwang? Zhao Ji?! Lu Zhi blurted out directly.
The little guy in Tsing Yi had a stunned expression on his face, and he didn't know how to respond.
He originally thought that Lu Zhi should happily agree to move out of Zhao Ji's name and go back with him to answer the errand, but he didn't think that Lu Zhi was so bold that he dared to openly shout the name of King Duan.
And Lu Zhi was also a little stunned, this Zhao Ji couldn't fight with his eight poles, how could he find him?
But... Lu Zhi did have some interest in his heart, and wanted to see what kind of person Zhao Ji, the famous mediocre Song Huizong Zhao Ji was in the future.
"Okay, since it was the invitation of King Duan, then the poor road will naturally not refuse, you lead the way."
"Okay, the little one will show you the way."
Not long after, the young man in Tsing Yi took Lu Zhi into the second floor of an elegantly decorated restaurant, and Lu Zhi also met the famous artist emperor, Zhao Ji.
That Zhao Ji was also very warm and polite, as soon as Lu Zhi went upstairs, he had already gotten up to greet him, and said with a smile on his face.
"This Taoist chief, this king Zhao Ji, took the liberty of sending his subordinates to invite, but he was really happy to see the Taoist chief, and I hope that the Taoist chief will not be surprised."
Lu Zhi looked at him carefully, this Zhao Ji is still a fifteen or sixteen-year-old boy, but he looks like a personable nobleman.
"His Royal Highness King Duan, you are poor and polite."
Lu Zhi saluted him back as usual, and then asked, "I don't know if His Royal Highness King Duan is looking for a poor way, but what's the matter?" ”
"Haha, nothing, nothing." Zhao Ji smiled and waved his hand, and said, "It's just that when this king was drinking on the second floor before, he accidentally saw the figure of the Taoist chief, and he was immediately attracted by the Taoist chief's peerless demeanor, and he couldn't help but have a thought, and wanted to invite the Taoist chief to have a drink with this king." ”
Lu Zhi nodded, and then he didn't feel that strange, the Song Dynasty admired Taoism, whether it was the scholar class, or the common people, and even the royal people, they all admired Taoism very much.
Therefore, many dignitaries and nobles are lay monks with Taoist numbers, and even some people will build a family view at home and invite Taoist priests to come to their homes to worship.
When Lu Zhi was still living in the inn before, the innkeepers had sent him a message on his behalf, wanting to invite him to his home to practice, and when he went to the hall to eat, there were always people who came to talk and invite him to drink together.
It can be seen from this that Taoist priests were very sought after in the Song Dynasty, especially Taoist priests like Lu Zhi, who were dusty, and they were really fragrant and sweet everywhere they went.
Looking at Zhao Ji, Lu Zhi suddenly thought that this one seemed to be one of the representatives of Chongdao, and he was also called the 'Sect Master Daojun Emperor' in later generations.
So it seems reasonable for him to suddenly rise up and invite himself to drink?
Thinking of this, Lu Zhi couldn't help but smile, although this Zhao Ji is a complete faint ruler who governs the world, but he is a very interesting character.
"Since it was invited by His Royal Highness King Duan, Poor Dao naturally happily obeyed."
Lu Zhi was not polite, and directly stepped forward and sat down.
"Haha, the Taoist chief is really happy." Zhao Ji is also a musician, when even the young man in Tsing Yi said, "Aman, go and let the shopkeeper bring the best bamboo leaves up, this king wants to drink with the Taoist chief today!" ”
Nowadays, the Quanzhen Sect has not yet appeared, and the Taoist priests of this era do not have too many rules and precepts, so Zhao Ji will say these words without thinking.
After instructing the subordinates, the wine and food were quickly delivered, and Zhao Ji poured the wine while talking to Lu Zhipan: "By the way, I don't know the long name, how to call it?" Where do you practice? ”
"The name of the poor road is Lu Zhi, the number of the road is Qingzhi, His Royal Highness King Duan can call the poor Taoist Qingzhi Taoist, as for the cultivation place.. Poor Dao has been practicing in Wudang Mountain so far. ”
"It turned out to be the head of the Qingzhi Dao, and I also asked the Taoist to drink this cup with the heart of the whole king."
Lu Zhi had nothing to do, took the wine glass, and drank it all.
I have to say that this Zhao Ji is really a very interesting and erudite person, although his personality is a little frivolous and prodigal, but his conversation is quite extraordinary, and when it comes to various Taoist classics and terms, he is also the head of the Tao.
And many of the Taoist interpretations, even Lu Zhi has not heard of them, after all, in later generations, after the two great turmoil of Jin and Yuan, I don't know how many precious Taoist classics were scattered and lost in the chaotic war.
Seeing that Lu Zhi would ask himself a few words of Taoism from time to time, Zhao Ji was also strange and asked, "Hasn't the Taoist chief read these Taoist scriptures?" ”
Lu Zhi nodded: "It's true, there are no hidden volumes of Daozang in Wudang." ”
Zhao Ji nodded thoughtfully, thinking that Lu Zhi was born in a small view of the mountains and wilderness, and there were not many Taoist scriptures hidden in the view.
After all, in ancient times, any book and classic book was very precious, especially those Taoist Taoist classics, and I don't know how many of them are unique in the world.
If it weren't for a royal person like him, who could collect these Taoist treasures with the convenience of the imperial court, it would indeed be difficult for ordinary Taoist priests to have the opportunity to see too many Taoist scriptures.
"So be it." Zhao Ji said suddenly, "If the Taoist chief doesn't dislike it, it's better to go to the king's palace and make offerings for the king for a few days. ”
Lu Zhi's expression moved, and he glanced at Zhao Ji, this kid, is this the idea?
However, the Dao Treasure hidden in Zhao Ji's palace is indeed very attractive to Lu Zhi, and this Zhao Ji is still the prince, and with his identity, it is not difficult to collect more Dao Treasure.
For a while, Lu Zhi was really a little moved.
Seeing Lu Zhi groaning, Zhao Ji asked again: "How is Qingzhi Dao's intentions?" Please also ask the Taoist to be relieved, this king has no other thoughts, but just wants to invite the Taoist to my palace to make an offering. ”
"In the future, if the Dao Chief wants to leave, this king will never force him to stay, so as for this, can't the Qingzhi Dao Chief still make a decision?"
Zhao Ji's words were really sincere, he really didn't have any other thoughts about Lu Zhi, but he saw that he had an extraordinary temperament, which made people feel good, so he was invited.
After Lu Zhi pondered for a few seconds, he also felt that he might as well go to Zhao Ji's Duanwang Mansion to live with him for a few days, anyway, he had nowhere to go now, and when he went to Duanwangfu, he could not only rub a free library and read Taoist classics, why not.
Thinking about it like this, Lu Zhi no longer has any resistance, after all, he is not a subordinate to Zhao Ji, he just went to rub Daozang to see, there is no need to be so hypocritical.
"Now, it is better to be respectful than to obey fate."