Chapter 36 Chapter 36: The Hypocrites Invite Pets to Show False and False Masters to Turn Stones into Real Gold

Wu Ciyou was sent back to the capital and lived in He Guizhu's home. After careful diagnosis and treatment by the imperial physician, Wu Ciyou has settled down, but his body is very thin.Emperor Kangxi asked about his illness several times before he came to the sick bed at night, which made Wu Ciyou even more embarrassed.He urged the emperor not to worry about himself, and to concentrate on taking care of this turbulent state affairs. Kangxi is also really busy.Sun Yanling, Wang Fuchen and others rebelled one after another, and many incidents arising from this should be resolved one by one. He called Xiong Cilu, Suo'etu and Mingzhu into the palace to hear their opinions and discuss a countermeasure Come.Unexpectedly, as soon as they started, the three of them fell out.

Suo'etu took the lead in attacking: "Long live, I remember that in the ninth year of Kangxi, Mingzhu went to Shaanxi under the order, and when he came back, he boasted of how loyal Wang Fuchen was. Now Wang Fuchen is competing to commit suicide and murder the court ministers, raising troops to rebel. Mingzhu should explain this clearly to the emperor. " Beads of sweat appeared on Mingzhu's head, but he quickly regained his composure, and said with a faint smile, "I don't need to tell you, the Emperor knew about this from the beginning to the end." But Xiong Cilu said coldly: "Not necessarily! Long live also has something to know."

"Ah! Mr. Xiong's words are to put Mingzhu to death. You are a famous minister of Neo Confucianism. I am afraid that you are not a gentleman when you speak like this. Since I was guilty in the ninth year of Kangxi, why did I participate in the impeachment today? Since it is an impeachment, In front of Long Live, you should know the truth and tell the truth, why are you hiding your head and showing your tail like this? I don’t know how you and Mr. Suo agreed in private—are you here to deceive me, or to deceive the king? If you deceive me, please come to my private residence, Mingzhu If you are willing to be deceived, if you deceive the king, what crime should you have?"

When Kangxi saw the beginning, he ran away from the topic, feeling agitated, and glared angrily: "Shut up, all three of you. I summoned you here to discuss important issues. I don't want to hear you criticizing each other! Come, pass on Wang Jizhen's opinion." Picking up the rice paper on the imperial case and patting it, even Wei Dongting who was guarding outside the hall was startled. Suo'etu showed no signs of fear, and knelt down and said: "What the servant said was exactly what Wang Fuchen said. Mingzhu accepted bribes from Wang Fuchen in Shaanxi. After returning, she deceived the Holy Lord, causing the country's border officials to die tragically. He urged the withdrawal of the vassal. , Seeing that Zhe Erken and others have left without returning, such a chaotic official should be sentenced to death, in order to thank the world!"

"Huh? There is such a thing——Did you accept bribes, Mingzhu?" Kangxi asked. Mingzhu knelt down with a "plop", and replied defiantly: "Master, the slave did not accept bribes. Suo'etu wanted to borrow a knife to kill someone today, but he disagreed with the slave over the matter of withdrawing the feudal domain. I beg Long Live to be the master of the slave!" Kangxi knew that the matter of accepting bribes could not be verified at present.Now is not the time to seek accountability from ministers.He said sternly: "Hmph, the chaos has already happened, the court has done nothing, and the three of you started a fight by beheading your heads first. How can you work together? It is my idea to withdraw the feudal clan. What does it have to do with Mingzhu? Even Mingzhu If you don't agree with the withdrawal of the feudal clan, I still have to do it; are you going to get rid of me, the culprit?" These words were very important, and Xiong Cilu and Suo'etu immediately kowtowed and apologized.But I heard Kangxi say again: "Why don't I not know the difficulty of withdrawing from the feudal clan? I am ready to commit suicide, do you know?"

The three ministers trembled in shock, looking at each other pale. "You are surprised, aren't you? I don't hide the common sense of death and life, but the power of the world cannot be neglected. I would rather die for Tang Zong and Emperor Wudi of the Han Dynasty, and not follow the Eastern Jin Dynasty, and live in peace in the Southern Song Dynasty!" Xiong Cilu hurriedly kowtowed and said, "Yes! Slave...Understood! I don't know the general situation, I don't know the big picture, I beg the Lord to punish you!" : "That's right. Now the enemy is in the front, and the court and ministers should all fight against the enemy and go to the front together. The great officials have made virtue, made speeches, made meritorious deeds, and established careers. This is the moment! Let me reconcile for you! From now on, no one will Don't use your temper anymore. What do you think, Xiong Dongyuan and Suo Laosan?"

"tie!" "Mingzhu, what about you?" "Slaves are nothing. Lord Xiong and Lord Suo's original intentions are also for the country and the community. If the head of this slave is really in exchange for peace in the world, it should be cut off. Don't worry, my lords, Mingzhu will not hold grudges." "Okay! This is the demeanor of a minister! Tell me, what should Wang Jizhen do? Kill him, let him go, or arrest him!" Mingzhu knows that Wang Jizhen is the son of Wang Fuchen, and her attitude towards him is also the attitude towards Wang Fuchen.Just now Suo'etu said that he was bribed by Wang Fuchen, how could he speak well for Wang Jizhen at this moment? As soon as the emperor's words fell, he hurriedly said: "I think Wang Jizhen should be killed! His father, Wang Fuchen, has failed the Holy Grace so much. They have been talking about it for a long time. Since it is against him, the imperial court can't show weakness, and should kill his son to thank the world."

Suo'etu also hurriedly said: "The crime of treason is heinous! The law of the Qing Dynasty has long been clearly stated, regardless of the leader and subordinates, they should be executed by Ling Chi! Exterminate the Wan clan." Kangxi nodded and looked at Xiong Cilu again.Xiong Cilu said: "Now the government and the public are shaking, and everyone says that Wang Jizhen should be executed. This slave has a foolish opinion. It is better to imprison him so that Wang Fuchen can't concentrate on using troops..." Kangxi stood up and walked a few steps in the hall, and suddenly said: "I asked Mr. Wu yesterday, and he thought it would be better to let him go!"

The three of them were shocked when they heard this, why did Wu Ciyou suddenly show kindness?Kangxi smiled slightly: "Don't be suspicious. I just heard what Mr. Wu said, and I didn't understand it. Let's not talk about it now, let's bring Wang Jizhen to ask and ask. Little Wei, did Wang Jizhen bring it?" Wang Jizhen has already arrived, because he was discussing matters inside, the stubborn donkey stopped him in front of the Chuihua Gate outside the Hall of Mental Cultivation to wait for the order.Hearing the call from above, Wang Jizhen hurriedly agreed: "The minister is here!" Carefully put down the horseshoe sleeves, stepped into the room with a bent waist, prostrated himself on the ground and said: "Slave Wang Jizhen respectfully invites Sheng An!"

Kangxi didn't speak, and walked back and forth in the hall with his hands behind his back.The hall was terribly quiet. Wang Jizhen leaned on the ground and dared not raise his head. He secretly glanced out and saw a few ministers in the hall, but he didn't know who they were. When he was in a panic, Kangxi suddenly stopped in front of him and asked. Said: "Wang Jizhen, your father is rebellious, do you know?" "Ah!" Wang Jizhen exclaimed, looking at Kangxi with terrified eyes, teeth chattering, and replied in a trembling voice: "Slaves...slaves...slaves don't know, there are some, some rumors recently...please ..."

There was another silence, and several pieces of paper fell in front of Wang Jizhen. He held them up in both hands, and after reading a few sentences, cold sweat broke out on his face, and absentmindedly handed the booklet to the bright pearl beside him, trembling all over his body. His mouth was chattering, but he couldn't utter a single word. Kangxi's eyes suddenly became aggressive: "What do you think?" "Listen... Long live... Lord Fa... Fa Luo..." Wang Jizhen was paralyzed like a pile of mud.A few thoughts flashed through his mind quickly, it seemed that he would definitely die today. Kangxi was also thinking nervously.It was easier to kill the man in front of him than to strangle an ant.But yesterday Wu Ciyou said that Wang Fuchen was rebellious and not firm, and killing his son would only stimulate his determination to fight the court to the end. This statement cannot be said to be unreasonable.When Kangxi wanted to see Wang Jizhen, he wanted to see this piece of material with his own eyes. If he was talented and knowledgeable, of course he would kill him.Seeing him like this now, he feels relieved, but he doesn't want to just let it go and make Wang Fuchen cheaper for nothing. "Hmph! Are you so courageous, you young master of the kite? Look up and listen to me! Thousands of people in the world rebelled against ten thousand people, but I don't believe that your father will really rebel. If he really rebelled, I won't kill you!" He, God wants to kill him! Mo Luo has always been a frivolous person, and many of your father's subordinates are former thieves and thieves. There are some people who can't live!" Wang Jizhen never dreamed that Kangxi would say such a thing, kowtowed repeatedly and replied: "This is the imperial court's forgiveness, and the lesson of Long Live Lord!" "The reason I summoned you is to ask you to go back in the starry night and announce my orders. The people below did the killing of Moluo. Your father's crime lies in negligence, and I know it well. Tell him to make up his mind so that everyone can be restrained." General, protect Pingliang for me, and don’t listen to other people’s instigation. As long as you have credit, I will not even kill Mo Luo in the future!” "Yes Yes Yes!" "You must be thinking in your heart, what I said sounds good at this time, but I will regret it when the time comes, don't you?" "Yes, oh, no, I dare not!" "Is it right? It's up to you to decide whether you dare or not! If your father is really rebellious, how can I not kill you? When your father came to Beijing, I gave him a dragon and leopard tail spear , you tell him to take it out and take a good look at it, think about it, and bring the matter back, it will be a great credit." "tie!" "You go! Wolf Tan! Tell the Ministry of War to give him a gold medal and let him go out of Beijing." Wang Jizhen fell to the ground to thank her, and retreated in a cold sweat. Looking at Wang Jizhen's back, Xiong Cilu asked cautiously: "Long live, after Wang Jizhen is released, Wang Fuchen will have no worries about the future, and I'm afraid the chaos will get bigger and bigger." Kangxi remained silent, returned to the throne and sat down, looking at the three ministers coldly.Mingzhu's mind was spinning quickly, and she said casually: "The Holy Majesty's handling is extremely wise. A soft bastard like Wang Jizhen is not worth a knife to kill, and it is useless to keep it. Why don't you put it back, and let Wang Fuchen know the grace..." Before he finished speaking, he saw Kangxi's face darken, and he stopped suddenly. Kangxi was very unhappy. This pearl is good at reading the holy will, so he shattered all his thoughts in one fell swoop: Damn slave, you What a clever trick, he saw Mingzhu bent down on the ground and remained silent, so he said angrily: "Mingzhu, you should go see Mr. Wu, he just recovered from his illness, you have to go and persuade him more frequently." "Yes, the slave obeys the order." Wu Ciyou's illness is heart disease.These days, the shadow of Yunniang has been haunting his heart all the time.We have known each other for three years, we have been in the same boat through thick and thin, no matter how much adversity, no matter how much joy, they have spent together.That day, when the emperor announced the marriage, if La Aunt Su Ma hadn't been present, maybe the two of them are just getting married now.Alas, everything is so incredible.I have spent half my life doing nothing in Tuo Tuo. I can neither assist the sage and show power in the court, nor can I freely invite you to visit Linquan.One became a monk for himself, and the other died for himself.How can I be alone now?He once wanted to die for Yunniang, but felt sorry for Longer; he wanted to live happily ever after, but he had no face to see Aunt Su Ma again.For the past few days, I have been muddled, like a dream, but today, I suddenly woke up, and I feel that all thoughts are empty, and everything around me has lost the charm of the past.He staggered to the table, picked up his pen, and wrote a sacrifice to Yunniang, intending to end his relationship with Yunniang, and then escaped into Buddhism, and spent the rest of his life amidst the sound of chanting sutras and chanting Buddha.Just after writing two sentences, Mingzhu and Zhou Peigong broke in. Mingzhu walked to the table and praised loudly: "Okay, brother, you have written a good article. Uh-" Wu Ciyou, the world's most heartless and insane scholar from Yangzhou , I would like to drink a glass of sake; to the Lingxiu fairy Yunniang Xianmei God'... Well, just this one sentence breaks the topic, it is different. The elder brother is indeed a passionate seed..." He said with joy, spitting Seeing this, Wu Ciyou couldn't bear it anymore.He interrupted Mingzhu in disgust, bowed his hands to Zhou Peigong and said, "Brother Peigong, thank you for coming to see me in your busy schedule. Please sit down, Zhuer, and serve tea!" Mingzhu sat down knowingly and did not speak.But Zhou Peigong came forward and helped Wu Ciyou to sit down.Then he said humbly: "Mr. Wu, three years ago you recommended me to come to the Holy Master in a letter, and I was able to fulfill my lifelong ambition and develop what I had learned as a young man. Now the student has something unclear, and I want to ask you, sir." "Okay, okay, Brother Peigong, don't say any more. I understand your thoughts, but I just want to say that I shouldn't be so depressed because of my children's affair. Alas, why do I want to be like this? First, I am a Wanniang, and then I am A Yunniang, it was all because of me that this accident happened. After all, my friend Wu Ci is an ominous body, whoever touches it will be unlucky. If I stay with the emperor again, I am afraid that I will bring bad luck to the emperor. Where is the Holy Lord? Alas—" Before Zhou Peigong and Mingzhu spoke, He Guizhu spoke from the side: "Hey, Second Master, what are you talking about? If the old master finds out, he will be angry with you." "Well, whatever the old man scolds, I don't care. I have seen through everything. I have been tormented by fate to such an extent, and I should have realized it. I didn't believe in ghosts, gods, Buddhas and Taoism, but now I think about it. I would rather believe in something. .” Zhou Peigong stood up with a smile, and pulled Wu Ciyou up: "Sir, I know exactly what you're feeling. I'm here today because I want to invite my elder brother and me to go out for a walk." "Get out? Where are you going?" "A living Buddha came to Dajue Temple in the suburbs of Beijing. He is the Bodhi master of Wutai Mountain. He can tell the fate of three generations. Why don't we go and get acquainted? Master Mingzhu is interested, so we might as well go for a walk together." "Well, this living Buddha does not place orders in a monastery that is full of incense, but resides in a secluded ancient temple. He seems to be an eminent monk. Please let him guide me." Dajue Temple is located on the side of Taishan Mountain in the northwest of the capital, facing Xishan away.During the Jin and Yuan Dynasties, incense was very popular, but it was a pity that it was destroyed by war, leaving only a ruined wall and dead trees.The majestic main hall is dilapidated, but a row of side halls in the south chamber seems to have been slightly repaired by someone, adding a little vitality to this desolate and deserted ancient temple.The four dismounted in front of the temple, and Wu Ciyou, who hadn't eaten for more than a day, was out of breath. As he climbed up the stairs, he said to Zhou Peigong, "You have deceived me so hard! How can there be any living Buddha sayings?" Zhou Peigong pointed to the distance and smiled. Said: "Isn't that a monk?" Wu Ciyou looked up, and sure enough a monk came out of the side hall.He was only in his forties, with a thin body and a thin face. He wore a kapok cassock and a yellow monk's robe inside. He stood with his hands clasped under a magnolia tree and recited the Buddha's name: "Amitabha! I am destined to come up here! My monk is Bodhi, I wish to lead the laymen to cross the sea with kindness!" Wu Ciyou was dissatisfied when he heard the monk speak so eloquently, and his temper of seriousness and refusal to let things go came up again.He has always been very knowledgeable, and he can understand almost everything. Following the monk's voice, he asked about Buddhism and Zen.The two asked and answered each other, and the conversation was so vigorous that even Zhou Peigong and Mingzhu were dumbfounded, but they didn't know who would win and who would lose. This unique debate on Buddhism went on for half an hour. Wu Ciyou suddenly clasped his hands together and bowed to the Bodhi monk: "I am ignorant and ignorant. I have received the advice of the great monk. I am willing to take refuge in my Buddha. I am willing to be a stick under the hall of the great monk." Toutuo." "Amitabha, goodness is goodness. Laymen understand the principles of Buddhism, why are they so stupid and unrecoverable? If you seek from the Buddha and enter the Buddha, you will never become a Buddha in your life. If you can't follow your heart and see your nature, you can't be a disciple of a monk!" Wu Ciyou's heart skipped a beat, and he became angry again.Not to be outdone, he said: "The monk is also an ordinary person. Is it worthy of such arrogance and self-esteem? The great monk lives in an ancient temple deep in the mountains. Supreme Bodhi? Mingzhu, Peigong, Zhu'er, let's go, let's go!" Saying this, she wanted to get up. "Wait a minute, Layman! It's the monk who made a slip of the tongue!" As he spoke, he swished the fly whisk.While Wu Ciyou was astonished, two lines of nuns, each with twelve nuns, came out of the supporting hall. Each of them had a light body. Wu Ciyou didn't know why, when he suddenly saw Aunt Su Ma coming out with two women, standing in front of the Great Compassion Altar, smiling and saying nothing.Mingzhu and He Guizhu saw that one was the empress dowager and the other was the current empress!He was so startled that he jumped up and kowtowed to the ground. Zhou Peigong hurriedly saluted. The Empress Dowager waved her hands to Mingzhu and the other three: "It's none of your business here, step back!" The three of "Zha" retreated outside the temple in a hurry, and Mingzhu closed the temple door behind her. The Empress Dowager looked at Wu Ciyou, who was in a daze, and said with a gentle smile, "Mr. Wu, the elder Bodhi in front of you is the incarnation of the late Emperor Shunzhi. Why, can't you be your master?" Wu Ciyou was startled suddenly, and hurriedly prostrated himself on the ground to apologize: "I don't dare, just now I have been beaten to the ground by the living Buddha, and I have suffered a crushing defeat." The monk clasped his hands together and smiled slightly: "Amitabha, Mr. Wu, please get up. You are indeed a learned man. If I hadn't studied the scriptures hard and studied Buddhism for more than ten years, I would fall into your hands today. No wonder the emperor treats you It is so important. Mr. Wu, since you have this talent, you can’t extricate yourself. If you turn to Buddhism for help, isn’t it just looking for the end? The world is so big, why worry that there is no place for heroes to stand, you have to think twice.” "Yes, the disciple respectfully obeys the Master's instruction." "That's right, the world is in troubled times, you should follow Xuan Ye and do well. Jinghua Fengyun is just a magnificent scene. Amitabha!"