Section 23 Heavenly Machine
"Oh, I don't think I've heard of His Majesty's belief in Buddhism. "It's a little weird that there is no edge.
"Although Your Majesty does not believe in Buddhism, the Queen Mother believes in it very much, and Your Majesty respects it more. Angel explained.
"Well, I see. I heard that this White Horse Temple is not only quite famous in the field of Buddhism, but also a well-known high-ranking sect in the rivers and lakes, I heard that their disciples are not only profound, but also extremely extraordinary, and their lay disciples are all over the empire, and their influence is very great. Wu Feng's clutches finally got his wish and covered the beauty of the grass between the legs, and his fingers began to explore restlessly.
"Brother, don't, don't do this. Angel seemed to be overwhelmed, and pressed her hand tightly against her own stupid hand, and looked at Ailang with a pleading gaze.
Wu Feng's hand stopped moving, but he refused to take it back, and the helpless Angel had no choice but to let him do whatever he wanted, "There are three thousand disciples in the White Horse Temple, more than two thousand are lay disciples, and there are only eight hundred real monks. There are quite a few talented people among these lay disciples, and many of the officers of the Imperial Praetorian Guard come from there. ”
"Well, it seems that the two major temples in the north are not in vain. Wu Feng said casually.
"Hey, Fenglang, do you also know about the two major temples in the North?" Angel obviously didn't expect that Ai Lang would also know about these situations.
"I've heard a little. The name of the Great Xiangguo Temple in Yunzhong Mansion of Yanyun County is not small, and I heard that the status of the single martial arts in the rivers and lakes surpasses that of the White Horse Temple. Wu Feng replied with a smile.
"I don't know about this, but the power of this White Horse Temple is indeed not small in Yanjing, and many nobles who believe in Buddhism maintain a good personal relationship with Master Huineng. Angel didn't pay any attention to the reason why the White Horse Temple invited Ailang, and focused on the other post in her hand.
"Ho, Xuanqing Immortal Chief?!" Angel couldn't help but scream again.
"What's wrong?" Wu Feng asked absentmindedly.
"Xuanqing Immortal has been sitting in the Guan to cultivate the art of the Immortal Family for a long time, why did he suddenly invite you? Feng Lang, do you have a deep friendship with Xuanqing Immortal Chief?, why have I never heard you mention it?" Angel was a little confused.
"Xuanqing, I don't know him, but I seem to have heard of this person's name, as if he is a Taoist priest of Baiyun Temple. Wu Feng gently rubbed the thick hair between his fingers, while deliberately teasing the jade man sitting on him.
This Baiyun Temple is the most famous Taoist temple in the world, the incense is prosperous, there are many believers, as far as the Nanyang Alliance and the territory of the Japanese people, a large number of believers come to burn incense and make wishes every year. Xuanqing Immortal Chang is the most famous Taoist master in the empire, and his Taoist skills are said to be enough to hook ghosts, and even His Majesty the Emperor has asked him to explain the Tao many times. Angel was dissatisfied with Ailang's carelessness.
"Although I have no prejudice against Buddhism and Taoism, I also do not support it. This ghost, god, fairy and Buddha said, if you believe it, you will have it, and if you don't believe it, you will not, and I belong to the latter. As for the views of the two schools of Buddhism and Taoism, I advocate that within a certain limit, they can go with the flow and survive the fittest, since some people believe that they still have a certain vitality, but they must not and will never be allowed to have the power to interfere in the affairs of the local political axe, and their behavior must also be subordinated to the need to serve the political axe, which is a critical point. I advocate that these Buddhist temples be treated and managed as social groups, similar to the martial arts sect. "Wu Feng is very unimpressed by the excessive penetration of the two forces of Buddhism and Taoism into secular affairs.
"But the Taoist Xuanqing Daoist will not be bothered by these mundane things at all, he is now wholeheartedly cultivating his heart and cultivating his surname, and participating in the Immortal Dao, in order to become an immortal as soon as possible. A few days ago, my uncle also went to Baiyun Guan to ask the Xuanqing Taoist to explain the Tao and meditate, but the people in the audience said that the immortal chief had entered the Dingduo and had no time to meet outsiders. Angel obviously felt unreasonable that this Xuanqing Daoist visited her lover.
"Although the immortal path has no basis, it is also a good thing that he is dedicated to enlightenment. If it is really too mixed in the imperial government, I think it will be a blessing or a curse. Wu Feng smiled slightly.
"Well, the owner of this post is Gao Lishu, he is the behind-the-scenes boss of one of the largest news media in the empire, "Imperial News", and also operates a considerable scale of water transportation, from Yanjing to Donghai County, his Gao family controls one-third of the water transportation business. This post is Mr. Mi Heng, just by virtue of his autograph on this post is worth a hundred gold coins, he is the current president of the Imperial Academy of Calligraphy and Painting, and also has the status of a duke, his one-handed rice character is famous in the imperial calligraphy world, but his temper is very arrogant. Angel picked up two more stickers and treasured them to the owner of the poster.
This is Xie Yifu's post, he is the second head of the Xie family among the seven great families in Jiangnan, and he is also the new representative of the Jiangnan Chamber of Commerce in Yanjing. This is '''''' Hey, this is a post from the Central Plains Guild Hall, let me see, it's a post from the owner of the hall, Situ Mingxiang, even he came to pay respects, Fenglang, your face is really not small!" Angel laughed.
"Situ Mingxiang, could it be that he is a member of the royal family?" Wu Feng reacted quickly.
"Yes, he is His Majesty's cousin, canonized as An Le Gong, and has a very close relationship with His Majesty. Angel explained.
"Then what is this Central Plains Guild Hall for?" Wu Feng still didn't understand this so-called guild hall.
"Fenglang, you don't even know what the Central Plains Guild Hall do?!" Angel was surprised, as if she didn't believe it, "But I see that your martial arts seem to be quite powerful, why don't you even know the Central Plains Guild Hall?"
"Could it be that this Central Plains Guild Hall is a martial arts sect?" Wu Feng was a little confused, could it be that a dignified royal man, as a duke, would actually join the Jianghu sect?
"That's not it, but the kung fu of the disciples of the Central Plains Guild Hall is not inferior to those so-called masters of the rivers and lakes, it is a society in Yanjing that is similar to the surname of the martial arts, its purpose is to strengthen the body, protect the family and defend the country, and has a deep connection with the empire. Angel was a little vague.
"I understand this physical fitness, but what does protecting the family and defending the country have to do with this martial arts hall?" Wu Feng was aroused.
"In the past ten years, His Majesty the Emperor in order to encourage the people of the country to be martial, every year during the spring festival to hold a martial arts competition, called the martial arts test, from which to select the innocent martial arts strong can enter the imperial Yulin Army, the Yulin Army is the armed force guarding the imperial city, the identity is extraordinary, and the Yulin Army has the opportunity to select the four gates of the palace guards, for ordinary people, this is a rare opportunity to leap into the dragon gate. Behind the Central Plains Guild Hall is the royal family, so the host is also initiated by the guild hall, plus the guild hall has recruited masters of various sects in the rivers and lakes to serve as the head of the sect, and most of the disciples here are from the Shu clan or the declining scholar clan, there are very few civilian disciples, the strength of the entire guild hall is quite balanced and strong, and each imperial test can always get the best ranking, and about one-third of the soldiers and officers in the Yulin Army are from the guild hall, and there are many of the four guards. Angel patiently explained.
"Oh, in this way, this Central Plains Guild Hall not only has a lot of weight in the empire, but also has quite a potential power in the imperial court. Wu Feng said thoughtfully.
"Yes, most of these guild disciples are from the Yanjing clan, how many people are behind them to support them? Although they are not big nobles, they are huge in number, and they should not be underestimated. Angel sees this very well.
"Well, it seems that this is an interesting character, and I must visit him if I have the chance. Wu Feng nodded.
Just when Angel picked up another sticker, there was a gentle knock on the door, "Tuk Tuk", and it could be seen that the knocker was quite polite.
"Please come in. Angel quickly stood up and straightened her clothes.
The door was gently pushed open, and a tall and quiet figure appeared at the door, it was Charlotte, she froze slightly when she saw Angel, and then immediately reacted, "My lord, please two of you to go to lunch." ”
Angel was also shocked, the girl's undisguised beauty made her conceited and beautiful she couldn't help but admire from her heart, what a stunning beauty, a face that should be disgusted and happy, the whole body was full of youthful atmosphere, and at the same time, Charlotte was also secretly looking at the gorgeous and enchanting in front of her, and the mature charm of the eyebrows and eyes was definitely not comparable to a young girl.
Seeing the two daughters looking at each other, Wu Feng hurriedly got up and introduced: "This is Miss Charlotte, little Willie's sister." This is Miss Angel, my good friend. ”
"It's a pleasure to meet you. The two girls exchanged greetings almost at the same time.
"Okay, let's go to dinner, I heard that Charlotte's craftsmanship is not easy, we need to taste it." Wu Feng gently took Angel's hand and hugged her out, resolving this slightly awkward first meeting.
"Mother, are there any urgent matters for you to recruit children in such a hurry?" Situ Biao was very surprised that his mother, who rarely called himself into the palace in such a hurry, would have been waiting for him in the living room, you must know that the procedures for an adult prince to enter the palace are very complicated, and there is no specific reason why he is not allowed to enter the harem casually.
Seeing that his mother's face was normal, and she did not look sick and bedridden as mentioned in the letter, Situ Biao was very surprised.
After letting the idlers retreat, Sogna looked around carefully to make sure that no one was eavesdropping, and then closed the door and sat down her only son.
"What the hell, Mother, I still have business. Situ Biao was a little impatient, "If there is anything, you can ask someone to bring a letter to tell me, there is no need for me to make a special trip." ”
"Biao'er, you are not too young, you must be steady in dealing with people, if you are so frizzy, how can you compete with your brothers and brothers in the future?"
"Huh?" As soon as Situ Biao heard this, he immediately keenly felt that there was something in the words, "Mother, is there something wrong with my father?"
"Let me ask you, have you been supporting that Li Wufeng?" Sogna stared at her son's face.
Situ Biao's heart froze, and he secretly screamed that something must be wrong, "Mother, did you hear any rumors?"
"I went to your father's study last night, and I heard the Minister of War He Zhiqiu suggesting to your father that Li Wufeng be placed under house arrest by the door. Sogna sighed faintly, "Originally, I shouldn't have told you these things, let your father know, and our mother and son can't get out of it, but I heard your uncle say that you and that Li Wufeng are quite close, and I am worried that you will be implicated, so this is ''''''."
The expression on Situ Biao's face changed, as if he couldn't make up his mind, and after a long time, he asked, "What was my father's attitude at that time?"
"I was outside the door at the time, and I didn't see your father's expression, but I heard that your father neither agreed nor objected, as if he had just made it clear. Sogna struggled to remember what it was like.
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