Chapter 7 7. Baiyun Temple

In the morning, the weather was fine, and the warm sunshine with the breath of early spring made the streets and alleys of Beijing city full of vitality.After breakfast, Ding Nengtong took Zhu Mingli and drove to pick up Jin Weimin and Li Xinru and went straight to Baiyun Temple. It is rare for Jin Weimin to relax like this. In his free time, he likes to meditate and ask questions. Once, when he was on a business trip to Qingdao, a blind Taoist priest in Laoshan told fortune-tellers. Ding Nengtong asked while driving: "Weimin, what good thing did you think of, so happy?" "When I think of going to Baiyun Temple, I think of an adventure I had in Laoshan on a business trip. A blind Taoist priest told someone a fortune. All he needed was a finger. A naughty little boy stretched out his dick. The blind Taoist touched it and exclaimed, "My lord! Your fingers are thin and tender, without nails, and very elastic. They must be leaders at the bureau level!"

After Jin Weimin finished speaking with a suppressed laugh, the car body trembled with laughter, and Ding Nengtong laughed so hard that he almost rear-ended him. "To tell you the truth, I also met similar people," Ding Nengtong stopped laughing and said while driving, "Our Beijing Office organized a trip to Xiangshan to see the red leaves last fall, but we didn't have enough cars, so I borrowed a car from the Changshan City Station in Beijing." The Mercedes-Benz of the office director happened to be there with his wife. Hearing that our Beijing office was going to Xiangshan, she also wanted to go, so I agreed. Unexpectedly, the police blocked my car on the day I went. The policeman asked me: "The car is yours?" I said: "It belongs to a friend." The policeman asked again: "The car is your wife?" I said: "It belongs to a friend." Guess what the police said? He said : 'What a great friend you have!'”

After Ding Nengtong finished speaking, he coaxed another laugh in the car, and Zhu Mingli and Li Xinru laughed so hard that they even burst into tears.Laughing and laughing along the way, before you know it, the four glazed characters "Eternal Longevity" inlaid on the screen wall in front of Baiyun Guanshan Gate came into view. Ding Nengtong parked the car, and the four of them got out of the car, walked leisurely through the archway, and came to the front of the mountain gate. In the middle of the mountain gate, there was a gold-plated plaque on a blue ground, which read "Chijian Baiyun Temple".This was a gift from Emperor Yingzong of Ming Dynasty.The plaque is made of cast iron, and its implication is to hope that Baiyun Temple will be strong and durable, like iron casting.Since then, it has been known as "the iron-clad Baiyun Temple".

Entering the mountain gate, there is a single-hole stone bridge facing north and south. The body and deck of the bridge are made of Ye Qingshi.The bridge railings are carved from exquisite white marble.However, there is no rolling water or deep pool under the bridge. It is a veritable dry bridge named "Wofeng Bridge". At this time, I saw a white-haired old Taoist priest strolling along Wofeng Bridge, with white hair and childlike face, steady steps, wearing a Tsing Yi Taoist robe, shaking his hands in the dust, smiling like a smile, a pair of immortal demeanor. "Yes, I've been waiting for you for a long time!" The old Taoist laughed first.

Ding Nengtong hurriedly greeted him and introduced: "Master Mei Feng, I have been waiting for a long time. This is my good friend Jin Weimin, Li Xinru and Zhu Mingli whom I told you about on the phone. Weimin, this It is Daoist Mei Feng." Daoist Mei Feng is the senior brother of Daoist Master Wufeng, King of Mount Qingcheng, and it was through Wang Wufeng that Ding Nengtong got to know Daoist Meifeng. After Ding Nengtong's introduction, Jin Weimin said respectfully, "Master Daoist, I'm here today to ask you to give me some advice." "Not to mention, there are three treasures in Taoism, one is kindness, the other is simplicity, and the third is not daring to be the first in the world. I think that although Mr. Jin has a relationship with Taoism, he is a person who dares to be the first in the world. I don't know if Mr. Jin can agree. Taoist’s point of view?” Taoist Mei Feng said kindly.

"Through, Daoist, you have seen through my subordinates!" Jin Weimin said in admiration. "Wei Min, Daoist Mei Feng is full of knowledge, I need you to ask for advice!" Ding Nengtong said slyly. "Everyone, please follow me!" Daoist Mei Feng gave up his hand, and then led the crowd to the front of the Jade Emperor Hall. Li Xinru walked into the Taoist temple for the first time in her life, and everything she saw was fresh. She looked at the Jade Emperor Hall and asked curiously: "Master, is the Jade Emperor worshiped here?" "Exactly." Daoist Mei Feng replied.

"Master Taoist, why does Taoism enshrine the Jade Emperor?" Zhu Mingli also interjected. "The full name of the Jade Emperor is 'Haotian Jinque Supreme Jade Emperor', also known as 'Xuanqiong Gaoshang Jade Emperor'. According to the records of "Gaoshang Jade Emperor's Collection of Sutras", a long time ago, there was a Guangmiao Paradise, the garden king Jingde and the queen Bao Yueguang was old and childless, so he asked the Taoist priest to pray. Later, the queen dreamed that the Taishang Laojun was holding a baby and gave it to her. She woke up and became pregnant. She was pregnant for one year and was born in the palace at noon on the ninth day of the first month of the Bingwu year. When he grows up, he inherits the throne, bows down to the people, and heirs to the throne. Soon after Sheguo went to Puming Xiangyan Mountain to practice Taoism, he succeeded in transcendence. After 3,200 kalpas, he became a golden immortal and suddenly realized the authenticity of Mahayana. After another 100 million kalpas, he was certified Jade Emperor. Taoism believes that the Jade Emperor is the president of the three realms, ten directions, four births, and all yin and yang misfortunes and blessings. Machine. It is the most respected among saints, the most precious among gods, the master of all Buddhas, the emperor of all heavens, and the king of all saints. Therefore, there are "Yuanshi is the head of the three religions, and the Jade Emperor is the sect of all laws" and "There is jade in the sky Emperor, there are emperors in the underground. The Jade Emperor governs the gods, earth, and ghosts, which is equivalent to the emperor in the sky. He lives in Taiwei Yuqing Palace. He is the supreme god of the infinite and the highest god worshiped by the people. Let’s make a promise here in the Jade Emperor’s Palace!”

Daoist Mei Feng's statement was so cloudy that Li Xinru and Zhu Mingli immediately stood in awe. They were too devout to burn incense and then entered the hall to bow. Shangxiang, how does the Jade Emperor know what wishes you made?" At this time, Jin Weimin had already bought high incense and held it up high to worship the Jade Emperor Hall three times. He put the incense in the incense burner, walked silently into the Jade Emperor Hall and knelt down for a long time before getting up. After Li Xinru and Zhu Mingli also offered incense and made their wish, Ding Nengtong jokingly said, "What wish did you two make? You want to be the Queen Mother, right?"

"It works. Since there is an office in Beijing, there should be an office in heaven. I want the Jade Emperor to promote you as the director of the office in heaven." After Zhu Mingli finished speaking, even Taoist Mei Feng was amused. "Mr. Jin, since you are here to ask questions, please go to the living room and talk." Mei Feng said, leading the way, and everyone followed him into the living room. The window in the living room was bright and clean, Mei Feng invited everyone to sit down, and served tea to the little Taoist priest, and then said calmly: "Taoism is mainly about learning, cultivating, and practicing Taoism. Confucianists in the Warring States Period and Qin and Han Dynasties all admired the learning of the Yellow Emperor and Laozi and became Taoists. It can be said that Taoism is a state-owned religion in China. Taoism has great potential in building a harmonious society today. Taoism advocates not only cultivating Taoism, but also accumulating virtue. "Xisheng Jing" says : If you cultivate it in your body, your virtue will be true; if you cultivate it in your family, your virtue will last; To achieve peace and benevolence. Taoism advocates 'doing nothing', 'few desires', 'do not fight' and 'benevolent to the world'. 'Governance by doing nothing' is to do things in accordance with the laws of social development and natural laws. 'To benefit the world' means to be kind to others , to deal with the natural environment. Mr. Jin, you are familiar with "Sun Tzu's Art of War". If Pindao guessed correctly, you have "Sun Tzu's Art of War" on your bedside, desk, and even in your car. "."

Taoist Mei Feng pointed out that Jin Weimin was familiar with "Sun Tzu's Art of War", which made Jin Weimin admire him. "Master Dao, as you said, "The Art of War by Sun Tzu" is an immortal masterpiece. I have read it many times. There are defenses, there are victories and there are defeats, and the advance and retreat lies in knowing the changes and winning, and observing the routine and losing, that's all." "So, Pindao said that you are a person who dares to be the first in the world. This time you came to Baiyun Temple to ask questions because the big event in your heart may change the fate of your life. Both good and bad fortune are changing. Look, you still draw a lottery."

Mei Feng waved his hand to the little Taoist priest as he spoke, and after a while, the little Taoist priest took the stick and Mei Feng handed it to Jin Weimin.Jin Weimin took one devoutly and handed it to Mei Feng. Taoist Mei Feng took the lottery and took a look, his eyes lit up, he stood up immediately, clasped his hands together to congratulate Jin Weimin, and said solemnly and respectfully: "Mr. Signed nobleman." Since the establishment of the Tang Dynasty, Laozi, the founder of Taoism, has been regarded as the ancestor, and since then it has formed an indissoluble bond with Taoism.Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty was even more devoted to Taoism. In order to "respect the Tao with a fast heart", he regarded Lao Tzu as "Emperor Xuanyuan". In Youzhou, which is now Beijing, he built "Tianchang Temple", which is today's Baiyun Temple. More than 1,200 years.For more than a thousand years, there have been so many faithful men and women coming and going, burning candles and offering incense, and drawing lots for fortune-telling. Now the lottery in the hands of Taoist Mei Feng, only four people were drawn in total, which is really rare.Extremely rare. "Daozhang, is it so mysterious?" Jin Weimin couldn't help asking. "It's true, you are the fourth person to draw this lot." Taoist Master Mei Feng picked up the lottery, pointed to the record on it, and said solemnly. "That's true!" Jin Weimin still asked suspiciously, "Master Taoist, please tell me, who are the first three people who have drawn this lottery?" Daoist Mei Feng looked out of the window with a quiet gaze, and then retracted his gaze and said solemnly: "The first one is Jin Shizong Wanyan Yong personally bestowed the name of this temple as 'Ten Fang Da Tian Chang Guan', and personally drew this lot; The second one is that Emperor Qianlong came to Benguan in his incognito before he ascended the throne, and got the lottery." At this point, Taoist Mei Feng paused, then raised his voice and said, "The third one who got the lottery is your businessman. The idol in his heart, the leader of Chinese businessmen and overseas Chinese in Southeast Asia, Mr. Huang Hanchen, the chairman of the board of directors of the Hong Kong Yellow River Group, was just a poor boy when he drew the lottery, but when the Taoist priest of Baiyun Temple solved the lottery for him, he kept it in mind , and eventually become rich and powerful.” Such three people, two ancestors of emperors and empresses, and a leading figure in the business world, had drawn this lottery before that, and he was actually the fourth person to draw this lottery. In front of Taoist Mei Feng, Jin Weimin couldn't believe it. , but I have to believe it.He quickly took the lottery from Taoist Mei Feng's hand, and when he saw the signer, he was shocked, his eyes straightened, and his eyes fell on the signer for a long time: "Three emperors are blessed, the best sign in the world." "Is this true? Could it be true?" Jin Weimin murmured in his heart that even though he had the ambition to be "No. Will it be the same?" Daoist Mei Feng didn't argue, he poured all the sticks in the stick tube on the table, turned them over one by one, and showed them in front of everyone. Very far, the mediocrity of winning the lottery, the misery of the lottery, nothing is missing. After checking the signatures, Ding Nengtong said to himself, "Wei Min, it seems that the heavens will entrust you with great responsibility!" Jin Weimin's expression was still in a trance, and from Jin Weimin's eyes, Taoist Mei Feng saw his emotional changes after the lottery was drawn, and warned carefully: "Mr. " "That's right, Weimin, sincerity can lead to success!" Li Xinru said happily. Jin Weimin nodded heavily. "Master Daoist, I have remembered your command to 'benevolent to the world'. If the wish I made in front of the Jade Emperor Hall can be fulfilled, I will come back to fulfill the wish!" With reverence, everyone bid farewell to Taoist Meifeng, who said "Buddha of Infinite Life" and sent everyone out of the mountain gate.