Red Heart Survey

The country of Yang has been destroyed!

The history books have been turned over.

Even the so-called "Nine Kingdoms of the Rising Sun" that once stood up from the bones of the Yang Kingdom and divided Yang to eat, now only have the three kingdoms of "Xu", "Zhao" and "Chang" left. Lower the table.

The year when Yang State was officially declared overthrown was 2813 in the Dao calendar.

By now, in the year 3928 of the Dao calendar, more than a thousand years have passed, and no one remembers him anymore.

There is no unification in the world.

Yanggu in Haijiang is still there, but they don’t miss the old Yanggu. What they took over was the responsibility of guarding the maritime territory, not the status of the country Yang.

The so-called "heart of the motherland" ended after the general who led Yanggu to become self-reliant committed suicide.

At least as far as Jiang Wang knew, there was only an old Confucian named Yan Sheng in front of him who still called the "Old Country" and claimed to be "after the country was subjugated". He still missed the [Sun Palace] that once shone in the east.

Perhaps the fire in the East Palace of Yang State is still burning in this old man's heart.

Yan Sheng was silent for a long time.

For a while, there was only the curl of green smoke, but it could not gather into shape.

He burned incense, worshiped the book, and never forgot the gift, but it failed to bring him back to the country of his dreams.

In the past, the Yang Kingdom was established. In a very short period of time, it became the dominant country and became famous in the Eastern Region.

Yang Taizu Ji Yanqiu also became a blocker for Jing Taizu Ji Yusu, causing his great achievements as emperor of Liuhe to come to naught.

As the biological sister of Ji Yanqiu, with the same inheritance of the Eight Sages and the blood of the Qing Emperor, when Ji Yanqiu was still in the wilderness, Ji Yanru followed her to fight in the east and west, and traveled the world for her.

In the process of establishing the Yang Kingdom, she made an indelible contribution and was a first-class founding minister. Her virtuous name as the founding princess was one of the founders of the Yang Kingdom. Along with the history of the Yang Kingdom, she was praised by the people of the Yang Kingdom.

As a remnant of the old country, Yan Sheng may have had many imaginations about the founding princess. Imagine that she would either lament the unworthy descendants, be saddened by the collapse of her great cause, or remember the original glory... No matter what, she would be bound by the same bond as him.

But Ji Yanru said nothing.

The demise of Yang State hampered Yan Sheng's life. He read thousands of books on the mountain of books and dreamed about it for more than a thousand years, but he could never forget the sword across the neck of the last prince Yang.

Those are his students and his sustenance. He once tried his best to teach a virtuous emperor, save the world from misfortune, and cure the suffering of all people.

The prince is indeed a virtuous man and has great ambitions to take charge of the country, but under the collapse of the sky, he can only do nothing.

His ideals were in vain, his emotions were in vain. How many times he looked at the ruins of the old country in the distance, how he wanted to see another figure standing up staggeringly, even if he heard one or two wailing sounds. But this world is so quiet, with only the sound of drums in the evening and bells in the morning.

Yan Sheng looked at Jiang Wang and said slowly: "You have traces of the orthodox Dayang royal family's skills on your body."

Jiang Wangdao: "Senior Ji did teach me the Dharma, but she didn't teach me the Tao. She made no demands on me, and she didn't mention Yang Country."

A strand of silver hair ran to Yan Sheng's forehead and cut into his wrinkles. The old man just said: "She doesn't want to discipline you."

"I think so." Jiang Wang said.

In the past time, Hongzhuangjing gave him a lot of help and saved him many times. And the only thing he did was to bring the red makeup mirror in front of Fei Hai and ask Fei Hai to look in the mirror.

Yan Sheng was silent for a while, and then said: "In ancient times, there were four levels of cave truth, namely Zhu Ming, Yue Ming, Qing Ming, and Ming Shi. No one mentions it now. The way of cultivation is new in ancient times. The previous words , cannot define the present. But I feel that they still have some merits - Zhenren Jiang, how do you understand this four-level realm?"

Jiang Wang really wasn't interested in talking about anything else. Whether Qi Yansheng misses Yang State or hunts down Rakshasa Mingyue Jing, to put it bluntly, it is none of his business. But when it comes to spiritual practice, he is not so tired.

The only way to discover the truth is to ask for it yourself. On this road, he has also thought about it for a long time and is willing to "discuss it". Especially facing such an experienced and knowledgeable old gentleman.

"Young people, please say what you want, seniors will try to listen to it." Jiang Wang considered his words for a moment and said, "The so-called cultivation realm of Dongzhen is the long journey in the cave world."

"I think that [candle light] is the first layer of the cave. Everything illuminated by a candle can be illuminated. But it is often confined to a small room and bound by knowledge. Because of the candle itself, it is not very bright and far. It’s beyond my capabilities.”

"[Moonlight] is the second layer of the cave. Everything illuminated by the moon is fully illuminated. The bright moon reaches the end of the world, and knowledge extends to the end of the world. Riding the wind of heaven and earth and traveling in all directions, you can say you know the world!"

"[Qingming] is the third level of the cave. Everything in heaven and earth can be understood with one mind. There is no need for candles and moons, there is the brightness of its own. Whatever the mind thinks, you can achieve the Tao and have a view. This is a truly free state."

"As for [Mingshi]..."

Jiang Wang's eyes were clear and his face was smiling: "This is the fourth level of the cave. It's 'I understand it with my heart, and I understand the world with my heart.' Even though the candles are extinguished and the sun and the moon are dim, the principles that our monks have cultivated will still hang high forever. May all ages be enlightened, and the night will no longer last forever.”

"Good!" Yan Sheng couldn't help but clapped his hands and praised: "What you said is a Taoist statement! In the future, your students may not be able to use it to compile scriptures!"

"The old gentleman's words are too complimentary. They are just some superficial thoughts and are not systematic at all. How can I have the face to steal the scriptures? If you spread the word, it will make people laugh." Jiang Wang said repeatedly: "I respect the gentleman's high moral character and must not do it." Harm me!"

Yan Sheng said leisurely: "You are young and not arrogant."

Jiang Wang stood up straight: "I think I just have self-awareness."

Yan Sheng raised his chin slightly: "Master Jiang, look at yourself, if we talk about these four realms, where are you?"

"I am in every realm." Jiang Wang said seriously: "When I understand the world, I am also aware of the world. I am always illuminated by the candle moon, and I am always illuminated by the candle moon."

Yan Sheng couldn't help but sigh: "The discussion of the four levels of the ancient cave has really failed to keep up with the times. Not only is it not powerful enough, but it is also insufficient to discuss the realm. It is true that the modern generation is better than the old! Zhenren Jiang, I now believe that you can become a The cave is so pure that there is no obstacle ahead!"

Jiang Wang just said: "Then I won't be sure until I get there."

Yan Sheng sighed again: "The old man is an old man who has overthrown the country, and you are the pride of the times. History is old, and you are starting a new chapter of yours. I am sitting here today, thinking of my homeland, and I hope I can teach you A little something, but I found that I couldn’t teach it. This is the sorrow of old age and the regret of old Confucianism!”

Jiang Wang thought to himself that Taoist secrets could still be taught. But this was not said after all. He just said: "Sir, you are a great Confucian. With just a few words, you can give me some guidance on the mysteries of life. If I can ask for advice on my studies, I will be happy to do so."

"I am an old man who spends his life reading classics and empty talk that harms the country!" Yan Sheng lamented: "When I see such a heroic young man like you, I feel ashamed that I have lived for a thousand years. If I have the intention to speak, I am afraid it will be delayed."

What kind of old Confucian is Yan Sheng? He is much younger than Chen Pu. It's just that he is unwilling to accept the reality of Yang Kingdom's demise and forces himself to live in the past.

"How can it be a delay! Although I have the root of Bodhi, it is not the experience of years, and I cannot bear the fruit of wisdom. When I face you, I am like a small stream facing a long river." Jiang Wang sincerely comforted him, and then said: "Since you are here today, If you have time, we might as well talk about some meaningful topics. Speaking of the use of [Shenzhao Donghuang Yi], old sir, please take a look..."

"Does Qianyang Chitong have a deeper connection with the Sun Palace? This junior has always had some doubts here. You said that in the traces of this curse seal..."

"Take a look at this sword manual..."

I don’t know how old I am when we talk deeply, but the years are suddenly twilight.

In a corner of the old forest in the wilderness of the southern region, Jiang Wang took the scholar who came down from Shushan and discussed it for five days.

He felt that he had benefited a lot, and his face was glowing. I think this old prince and tutor also regained the feeling of teaching the prince in the East Palace.

It’s time to accompany the empty nesters!

Jiang Wang did not take credit, but became more polite: "Sir, please tell me about the nine qualitative changes of this Dharma -"

"Wait a minute." Yan Sheng woke up from his dream and raised his palms to stop him: "It's been delayed for many days. I still have to go find Rakshasa Mingyuejing."

"The owner of Sanfen Xianglou, Shenlong, has never been seen. It won't take more than a day or two to find her." Jiang Wang was a little anxious. Why didn't this old man know what was important?

Is it more important to teach and educate people, or to fight and kill? You are so old, how can you be so impulsive?

"It's precisely because of her elusiveness that I shouldn't relax for a moment - alas!" Yan Sheng said, "Let's end the discussion today!"

Jiang Wang frowned and asked, "Do you think Rakshasa Mingyuejing is still in the Southern Region?"

Yan Sheng looked at him: "What, do you have a clue?"

Jiang Wang quickly shook his head. He didn't want to get involved in matters between top men. "I just hope that the old gentleman will act carefully. I think this poster is very extraordinary."

Yan Sheng laughed loudly: "Do you think I'm simple?"

"It's junior Meng Lang." Jiang Wang said with shame: "I can't judge the strong man who has reached the top of the forest."

Yan Sheng's eyes burned brightly: "Master Jiang, I have something to say, are you willing to listen?"

Jiang Wangdao: "You are at the top of the world, and you can talk about all realms. How can the younger generation avoid it? But if you have something to think about, say it all, and the younger generation will listen attentively."

Yan Sheng folded his hands in front of him, and although he was old and meticulous, he said: "Since the eldest princess of Dayang Kaiguo has passed down the royal family's righteousness to your surname, you are the well-deserved orthodox successor of Dayang - if you are willing to restore the Dayang Empire, old man I am not talented, but I am willing to bring eight hundred disciples and thirty thousand loads of books to assist you and build a tripod of rivers and mountains for you."

If Yan Sheng had said this when they met five days before this discussion, Jiang Wang would have definitely turned around and left without even saying hello.

But now that he has been pointed out, it is not rude to accept his kindness - this shows that Yan Sheng, an old Confucian, although he is stubborn, proud and nostalgic for the past, is not completely ignorant of adaptability.

Jiang Wang asked: "Where do you think the old man can establish the country?"

Yan Sheng said without hesitation: "The land of Zhuang is just right. You are from the country of Zhuang, enjoy a high reputation in the country of Zhuang, and can be recognized by the people. The new policies of the country of Zhuang have failed, the country is unstable, and the people are resentful. It is a good time to capture the flag. Although Zhuang Guo has the support of the Taoist sect, the current situation is turbulent, and the Taoist sect cannot provide strong support in a short period of time. However, I have stayed in Shushan for so many years, so I can ensure Shushan’s support for you. The time, place, and people are all here. , if you raise the flag and pass the message, the world can be settled. The few people who have just gone to the country are all your close ones and can help you quickly stabilize the situation..."

This old gentleman really didn't just do it on a whim. He had obviously thought about it in detail. He spoke clearly and logically, and he could write a plan out of his mouth.

But Jiang Wang didn't listen to a word. He only asked: "You want to revive Yang, but establish your country in the Western Border? Even in the Western Border, do you think this emerging country can fight against the Qin Dynasty, or the Taizu of Li State? Or can we deal with the Yong Kingdom with the support of the Mohists?"

"Wherever you are, the orthodoxy of Yang Kingdom is there. The Eastern Territory is now settled and is not a good place. Zhuangjing is in the place of four battles, waiting for the true dragon to be born. I have twelve words of national policy to help with great causes - —" Yan Sheng said: "Unite with Chu to resist Qin, rely on Confucianism to resist Mo, and unite with Li to swallow Yong!"

"Everything in the world is easier said than done. Matters in the country change over time. Regarding the naivety of young people, my friends have proven it once." When Jiang Wang said this, he couldn't help but sigh and asked: "Have you ever been to the present?" Dongguo?"

Yan Sheng shook his head and sighed: "Seeing things hurts my feelings, and a thousand years will not pass."

Jiang Wang asked again: "Have you seen the current Emperor Qi?"

Yan Sheng said: "Maybe someone has heard about it."

Jiang Wang then asked: "Are you sure you know the talents of a truly sage king?"

Yan Sheng looked at him: "Are you talking about Jiang Shu?"

"I once read through "The Swordsman Cuts the Sea", and many times I thought I understood it. I once stayed for the Emperor of Qi, and I was listed in the Ziji Palace. Many times I thought I already understood the emperor of Qi very well. ." Jiang Wang said: "However, until today, when I ask myself what I understand, I find that I understand nothing. I have only seen his scales and half claws, and that is already a mountain and a river to me. ."

Yan Sheng said: "Being able to realize that you don't understand anything and then admit that you don't understand anything is already a qualified monarch. A king does not need to understand everything. What is needed is to have people who understand everything do things for you."

"Mr. Yan, you are just qualified, but there is no possibility of competing with the heroes of the world." Jiang Wang shook his head and said: "Building a country and building a temple, but staying in a corner. Is this what you want? Is it what I, Jiang Wang, want?"

"People should do what they are good at."

He held Sauvignon Blanc in front of him and let the sword ring thousands of miles: "I think I can only hold this sword now."

"This is the common people's sword!" Yan Sheng said with regret: "You have never held the emperor's sword. You don't know how vast the world is. You don't know how majestic the frontiers of mountains and rivers are. With the nine states as a tassel, and all the people gathering their flags, then There is no one like him in the world, the sword will cut the world apart!"

Jiang Wang smiled casually: "What I practice is the sword of the common people! If you are not vindicated, you will cry, and if you are unyielding, you will fight. If you can use the sword horizontally for the common people, what do you want from this way? You have achieved enlightenment!"

"As a peerless genius like you, who dominates the people of your generation, don't you aspire to be the best?" Yan Sheng said sincerely: "You have already proved that you are at the top, so your heart must not be at the top. The scenery above the top , have you ever looked forward? As we all know, only the Emperor of Liuhe is the strongest path to transcendence. If you have my help and raise the banner of Da Yang, you may win this path."

These words really shake people's hearts. The more proud they are, the less they can resist this heart.

Even if they don’t care about authority, who doesn’t want to prove true invincibility in eternity?

But Jiang Wang remained calm.

"Whether it is the Emperor of Liuhe or the Supreme Saint of Dacheng, they are all the strongest that have been imagined by the predecessors but have not yet been realized." He sat there motionless and said calmly: "I think, if there is a strongest person in the long history, The self that I am must not exist in other people’s imagination.”

I go my own way!

The Tao is infinite!

Yan Sheng sighed softly: "I admire you for having such determination and self-esteem at such a young age. But I can't see the road to the top clearly even if I stand on tiptoe. There is really someone stronger than the Emperor of Liuhe in the world. Is there a way? How dare you think about it, and how dare you believe it?"

"Mr. Yan!"

Jiang Wang's voice became louder: "I am a person who will inevitably reach the top, and you are a person who has already reached the top. The country is a thought for you, and a kind of imprisonment for me."

"The Xia Dynasty has been a country for thousands of years, and the country has been destroyed for seven years. Now that I have left my hometown, I have no longer heard of Xia."

"The Yang Kingdom has been destroyed for a thousand years. No one misses it."

He stood up, bowed to the old scholar, and left the table.

[Thanks to book friend "Wuxi" for becoming the leader of this book! It’s for the 739th Alliance of the Red Heart Patrol! 】

[Thanks to book friend "physical" for becoming the ally of this book! It’s for the 740th Alliance of the Red Heart Patrol! 】