Doctors in the late Ming Dynasty

When Zhang Jiebin and Bai Yuzhan came to the outside of the house, they heard the noisy people inside and asked curiously: "Why is it so lively today? Is this something you want to practice?"

Bai Yuzhan just smiled bitterly and said nothing.

This made Zhang Jiebin even more curious. When he walked into the hut, he saw a dozen middle-aged and elderly Taoist priests sitting cross-legged inside.

Zhang Jiebin quickly recited the Taoist name and greeted everyone: "Blessings and Immeasurable Heavenly Lord, I have met all Taoist priests!"

"Hello, Master Zhang!"

"Fellow Daoist Zhang is here."

"No need to be polite."

All the Taoist priests said one after another, Qian Xuzi nodded to Zhang Jiebin, Guo Jingzhong brought two futons, and the two of them sat down.

"Fellow Daoist Lu, I, the current leader of the Longmen Sect, have sent me a letter to invite you. Please go south as soon as possible." The person speaking at this time was the Taoist Priest of the Qingxu Mountain Supervisory Academy, who is in charge of all Taoist temples in Qingxu Mountain.

As soon as the abbot opened his mouth, the three capitals, five masters, eighteen heads and eight deacons all agreed.

"From Pindao's point of view, other personal matters can be put aside first, and fellow Taoists still need to focus on Taoism."

"Yes, I heard that monk Yuanjing was expelled from the Linji Sect, so he had to go north to find another way out. Fellow Taoist Lu must not be confused."

"The country has been in power for two hundred years, and I have been silent for two hundred years. Finally, I am now experiencing great prosperity. The headmaster invites you to come. It is related to the rise and fall of our Taoist sect, so please think twice."

Zhang Jiebin listened quietly to the admonitions of the Taoist priests and quickly figured out what was going on.

It turns out that just today, Fu Yangzi, the contemporary leader of Quanzhen Longmen Sect, sent a letter inviting Qianxuzi to go to Wangwu Mountain to meet him.

"Pindao already knows the purpose of your visit, but I have made up my mind. I am on my way here and it won't take me more than ten days." Qian Xuzi smiled, but the words he said were rejection.

The abbot frowned and said with strong dissatisfaction in his tone: "Fellow Daoist Lu, there are priorities. Could it be that in your heart, personal affairs are more important than the rise and fall of our Taoist sect?"

"Does Fellow Daoist Wang want to hold Pindao accountable?"

"I don't dare. My fellow Taoist is not from my lineage of Longmen, and he is the founder of the mountain. You are so majestic. How dare I, a poor Taoist, be disrespectful to you?" The abbot said he didn't dare, but his tone became more and more fierce.

"I think so, too. Although Taoist Wang is the abbot of Shifang Jungle, he also holds the post of Taoist Discipline Department of Baoding Prefecture, and is a dignified ninth-rank official. One word can determine life or death, or determine the future, but..."

Speaking of this, Qian Xuzi paused for a moment, and waited until everyone calmed down before continuing: "But I can't control the poor man."

As soon as these words came out, the abbot's face became very ugly. At this moment, he was really angry. He was afraid of being sued and scolded: "Lu Changgeng, don't toast me and you will be fined with wine."

"I am the heir of the Longmen lineage, Fa Quanzhen. If you don't deviate from Quanzhen, you will be bound by me. Besides, I am the Taoist Discipline Bureau and am in charge of the affairs of the Taoist sect. How dare you violate the law with your own body?"

Seeing that the target of the attack was wrong, Bai Yuzhan quickly tried to dissuade him: "Abbott, please calm down. We are all members of the Taoist sect. Don't hurt your harmony."

"Go away, how can you say anything?"

When Bai Yuzhan heard this, he quickly shut up and signaled to the supervisor to dissuade him before leaving. The supervisor was the second-in-command in Shifang Jungle and was recommended by many Taoists, and each one of them was highly virtuous and highly respected.

The supervisor said at this time: "Abbott, please calm down. Fellow Taoist Lu has no other intentions. From Pindao's point of view, it doesn't matter if it's one day earlier or one day later. Fellow Taoist Lu is a trustworthy person, so it's understandable that he should go to the meeting first if he has an appointment."

The abbot said nothing after hearing this, but just looked at Qian Xuzi.

"Pindao doesn't mean anything else, I'm just telling you the truth, fellow Daoist Wang, you have no right to interfere with Pindao's affairs, that's all!"

Zhang Jiebin didn't understand why Qian Xuzi resisted the abbot. Didn't he know that people had to bow their heads under the eaves?

What's more, even if you agree, once you go south, it's not up to you to decide how to go.

Zhang Jiebin was full of doubts, so he quietly asked Guo Jingzhong on the side: "Fellow Daoist Guo, do you know what is going on?"

Guo Jingzhong stood up at this time and said: "Pin Taoist and fellow Taoist Zhang are going to make a vegetarian meal. Taoist priests, please continue!"

After saying that, he took Zhang Jiebin out and came to the fire room. Bai Yuzhan was inside.

Zhang Jiebin asked: "Fellow Daoist Bai, are you okay?"

Guo Jingzhong smiled and said: "What can happen to fellow Taoist Bai? The abbot is in charge of the Shifang Jungle and he is an official of the Discipline Department. It's easy to just ask him to get out."

"Really?" Zhang Jiebin asked. Seeing Bai Yuzhan nodding, he recalled his little actions with the supervisor before leaving, and continued: "By the way, you said before that you became a monk in Qingxu Mountain. Could it be that the supervisor is your master?"

Guo Jingzhong laughed when he heard this, but did not speak this time. Zhang Jiebin was puzzled by his laughter.

Bai Yuzhan was infected and also smiled. At this time, he explained: "Zhang Daoyou doesn't know something. Our Taoist sect implements the separation system of Zisun Temple and Shifang Jungle."

"The Zisun Temple accepts disciples, and Shifang Jungle teaches the precepts. The Zisun Temple is privately owned and cannot be listed. The Shifang Jungle is publicly owned, and the Guan property belongs to the Taoist sect. Regardless of whether it is the whole or the true one, everyone can teach the precepts, learn Taoism, live, and hold office."

Zhang Jiebin understood a little when he heard this, and asked: "I understand, that is to say, disciples are accepted by the Zisun Temple in various places, and then sent to the jungles of Shifang to receive ordination and study, and then come back to inherit the mantle after they have completed their studies, right?" m

"Fellow Daoist Zhang will reveal it in just one point."

"Not entirely. I still have questions. What does placing an order mean?"

Guo Jingzhong interjected at this time: "For example, I came from Huashan and traveled around. If I want to stay permanently, I have to register the order, be in charge of the number room and the Taoist friend in the living room, check the Dharma order in the book, and hand it in after confirming it is correct."

Reviewed by the deacon. This process is to place an order."

"I understand, can you cancel the order when you leave?"

"right."

Zhang Jiebin thought for a moment and said, "Master Lu should have placed orders as well, so why aren't you afraid of the abbot?"

Guo Jingzhong said: "You should know where Master Lu comes from, right?"

"Jiangnan, I forgot where it is specifically." Zhang Jiebin thought for a while, but still couldn't remember the specific law.

"Pindao is talking about where the wanderings in the past ten years began." Guo Jingzhong said.

"Oh, of course it's the capital. We met on Qipan Street."

Guo Jingzhong nodded and continued: "That's it. Taoist friends don't know something. Master Lu also holds the post of You Yanfa. He walks around the world and has the responsibility of supervising the Taoist sect and preaching to the world."

When Zhang Jiebin heard this, he was extremely shocked. He understood the importance of this so-called acting method. He was the fourth person recognized by the imperial court and the Taoist sect.

Among the millions of followers of Taoism, only Zhang Zhenren and Zuo Zhengyi can hold one head against the others. Being an official of the sixth rank, and being recognized by both the government and the Taoist sect, this is the real way to walk in the world, and it is not comparable to those wandering Taoists.

"I didn't expect that Master Lu is still right, and he is the immediate superior of the Dao Ji Department, so he is naturally not afraid." Having said this, Zhang Jiebin looked at the shocked Bai Yuzhan again, suddenly thought of something, and asked: "Don't the abbot and the others not know?

Identity of Master Lu?"

Guo Jingzhong smiled and nodded: "Master Lu has always kept a low profile, and if he makes a big show of it, what's the point of traveling around the world?"