During the Huizong period of the Song Dynasty , there was a Confucian scholar named Chen Qingnian in Yuncheng County, Shandong Province. Confucian scholars diligently read the books of sages and sages, but they do not rank well over the years. Over forty and still unmarried.
His parents are farmers in the countryside. They have supported him in school for many years and are exhausted.
One day, his father found Chen Qingnian and said, "I am already over sixty years old, and I will be buried in the loess soon. But how will you live after we leave?"
Chen Qingnian has only been studying and has never been involved in society. He has long lost his ability to make a living. ability. Now his father's words suddenly made him realize. Reading books by saints and sages all day long, but in the end I have no food or clothing.
Chen Qingnian reflected that he had become that "nerd". He also has an aloof personality and seldom interacts with others.
Thinking about this, I can’t help but feel ashamed and disappointed.
His father saw his predicament and added: "It is a good thing to be deaf to what is going on outside the window and only read the books of sages. Now in this situation, we need to assess the situation and make new plans. Your mother and I hope that you will be the number one scholar. Secondly, it is indeed not easy to honor your ancestors. Now we only hope that you can start a family and find a wife. We can go to the underworld with confidence. If you can collect some incense paper money, you can count on it. "
His parents' wishes were sincere, and Chen Qingnian wiped his tears with his lapel. However, there is no good way.
At this time, the mother said: "Son, I heard that the city of Kaifeng has a population of one million, with stilts and roofs, and the lights are bright day and night. Why don't you go there to find a livelihood?"
Chen Qingnian said: "That's what my mother taught me. I just study at home and don't do any crafts. I'm afraid I won't be able to make a living."
My mother glanced at my father and said, "Now, I can only let go of this old face. You can find it in Bianliang Cuihua Building. The boss there is about the same age as you. She is the daughter of my cousin. The year before last, she went home to visit her relatives. I saw that she lived a luxurious life. I wrote a letter and you can take it with you when you get there. Bring the letter to her, and she will know as soon as she sees it, that she will be taken care of."
Chen Qingnian had no choice but to agree.
In his early years, Chen Qingnian's mother was a young lady from a wealthy family. Her father was an official, but he was defeated by his rivals in the officialdom. My mother studied and played the piano when she was young. Later, his family declined and he became a commoner. He married into the Chen family and made a living by farming. Pointer Cotton Spinning does everything, and she has never seen the slightest bit of ladylikeness. She is actually a strong woman who can bend and stretch.
Chen Qingnian took some money and set off for Bianliang.
A middle-aged man, lost his soul.
Chen Qingnian looked at the passers-by on the road: some had faces as white as jade and a calm demeanor; some had sad faces, low self-esteem and dirty looks.
In short, what happens to people is fate!
Chen Qingnian carried a parcel on his shoulders and walked lightly. But my heart was as heavy as a mountain, and I thought, it is really unbearable that a person who studies has to grovel and seek a livelihood from a man who hangs fences and houses. Chen Qingnian shook his head as he walked.
Among the group, there were several businessmen who often traveled around the country and talked about the world situation at that time, which was refreshing.
A middle-aged man in brown clothes said: "Now this emperor is most interested in entertainment and likes strange rocks and trees. Every place is a Boshengyan, and everyone climbs mountains and wades rivers in search of strange rocks and trees. Especially in the southeast, officials do not treat the people as What happened is that the people were forced to collect stone and wood, transport it, and serve in the army. They were miserable. One man named Fang La had revolted. "
Another one replied: "Now there are three people on Liangshan. The sixteen righteous men were said to specialize in killing corrupt officials, and they even robbed Hua Shi Gang once."
The middle-aged man in brown clothes said again: "Anyone who has no livelihood can go to Liangshan. I heard that they are recruiting troops all day long. The leader is a Yuncheng man named Song Jiang "Brother, I heard that many people from the government have joined the gang, and many people are desperate, so they are forced to go to Liangshan." None of them answered.
Chen Qingnian was a Confucian scholar. In his humble room, he always had the dream of managing the world and governing the country. Now that I have come out, I realize that the emperor is now fatuous, focusing on music, chess, calligraphy and painting, but he uses sycophants in high positions, and the people have been suffering for a long time.Now the emperor is building a rockery garden called " Genyue ".
Chen Qingnian thought to himself, now that he has no food and clothing, he might as well go to Liangshan to see it. Since the leader is a fellow from Yuncheng, let's go see if we can join the gang and resist the corrupt court today.
Chen Qingnian thought about it and finally made a decision: screw the imperial examination! Fuck the iron rice bowl! I've lived half my life without even a wife, why don't I try to make a fortune?
Chen Qingnian turned around and walked towards Liangshan.
Due to the Yellow River bursting its banks, Liangshan was surrounded by ocean for dozens of miles.
Chen Qingnian walked for a long time before arriving at the lake. There were only some fishermen fishing in the lake, but no warships with flags on them; Liangshan was just a hilltop. Can't help but be a little disappointed.
But seeing that it was getting late, Chen Qingnian simply found a hotel to stay. The store is run by a husband and wife duo. The store bought food for Chen Qingnian and opened another bedroom.
Chen Qingnian inquired while eating: "Boss, I heard that there are thirty-six martyrs in Liangshan. Are they still on the mountain now?"
The boss heard the sound, looked around, and hurried over and said: "Sir, don't make any noise, these people are committing rebellion. The crime is punishable by beheading."
Chen Qingnian whispered: "Now that I have no food and clothing, I want to join the gang."
The shopkeeper looked around again and whispered: "The people on the mountain have already set off. After many days of plundering property, they came back. "
Chen Qingnian was lost, and this road was blocked.
The store owner saw his frustrated look and said, "Sir, if you want to make a fortune, you can ask Taoist Jia from Liangshan Mountain. He can determine life and death, and know people's wealth and future. Why don't you ask him? Understand, so as not to be like a headless fly. "
"How to find this Taoist priest?" Chen Qingnian asked.
"It's easy. I have a boat going up to the mountain tonight and will take you there. This Taoist priest is at Faxing Temple in Liangshan. Just look for him." The shop owner replied.
It was night, and Chen Qingnian followed a boatman to the mountain to look for Taoist Jia at Faxing Temple.
Liangshan Faxing Temple was first built in Tang Dynasty and was once a Buddhist resort. According to historical records, Empress Wu Zetian came here twice to worship Buddha.
Chen Qingnian entered the temple. The temple was deserted and there was only one doorman at the door. When Chen Qingnian said he was looking for Taoist Jia, the doorman led him directly into the side room.
Chen Qingnian entered the room and saw a Taoist priest sitting on an armchair.
This Taoist priest is wearing a black robe, has a thin face, a strong spirit, a mustache, and a few black hairs on his chin.
Chen Qingnian bowed his head and said, "My Lord, Chen Qingnian, I am visiting you late at night and I have disturbed the Taoist priest. Please forgive me."
The Taoist priest raised his hand and motioned to sit down.
Before Chen Qingnian could speak, the Taoist priest spoke first: "My parents are still alive, my brothers are helpless, my wife and children are hard to find, my fame is not achieved, and my food and clothing are hard to come by."
Chen Qingnian was shocked after hearing this.
"Taoist Priest is a divine man." Chen Qingnian said, "Everything comes true."
Taoist Priest smiled and said, "By the way, what do you want to ask today?"
Chen Qingnian said: "I have no intention of pursuing fame and a future. I just want to ask for it. Only by finding a way to make a living can you support your parents, start a family, and satisfy your parents' wishes."
Taoist Jia said: "I think you will be rich after middle age. At this time, the sun and the moon have no light. Everything in the past is over, and a new life is about to begin."
Chen Qingnian felt incredible after hearing this. However, now that everything is still unresolved, how can I become rich in middle age?
"Please give the Taoist priest a detailed explanation." Chen Qingnian said.
Daoist Jia said: "Write down your horoscope, and I will look at your luck and luck, and help you choose a clear path based on your five elements."
Chen Qingnian then wrote out his horoscope.
After seeing it, Taoist Jia said: "If you don't see your official star, you will definitely not be able to serve as an official. You will be happy if you have the star of sealing, you can read articles and write good sentences. If you are destined to be in Huagai, you can enter the three religions and nine streams. You are a noble person this year. Yima , You must go out to seek wealth, and you will find noble people to help you. This luck will bring you wealth, and there will be luck."
Chen Qingnian heard the general idea and knew that it was all praise, but he still didn't understand.
"I still don't understand." Chen Qingnian said, "How to start and where to go?"
Jia Daoshi said: "When great luck comes, it does not depend on human will. What are you best at?"
"Reading!" Chen Qingnian replied quickly.
Taoist Jia thought for a moment and said, "Well, just study, and you will definitely become rich and prosperous."
Chen Qingnian was still confused.
Taoist Jia smiled and said, "Of course I'm not reading your sages' books."
Chen Qingnian said, "Please tell me, Taoist Master."
Taoist Jia stood up, took two steps, and then said, "Since you can come to me, please explain We are destined, and I am happy to be this noble person today."
Chen Qingnian's eyes lit up, looking at the Taoist priest's methods.
Taoist Jia said, "Follow me."
Chen Qingnian and Taoist Jia entered the inner room, and Taoist Jia took out a book from under his pillow.
He handed the book to Chen Qingnian, and then said: "Read this book carefully, remember the content firmly, and then go to Bianliang as soon as possible. You will be famous for a while, and wealth and prosperity will not be a problem."
Chen Qingnian took the book and Look, it says "Heaven and Earth True Sutra" on it.
Jia Taoist priest added: "Now the emperor is promoting Taoism and favors Taoist priests. As long as you read this book well, you will become a master. Most of the favored priests around him talk nonsense and have no real ability. As long as you can win the battle and suppress the Live here and let others know that you have the ability to predict the future, and you will be close to prosperity."
Chen Qingnian understood, and immediately knelt down and worshiped Master Jia, saying, "This is the craft that Master taught me to make a living."
"This is your destiny. No need to thank me, just take advantage of the situation," Jia Daoshi said.
Chen Qingnian said: "If one day I can return to my hometown in glory, I will definitely support the Taoist priest and never forget today's kindness."
Taoist Jia helped Chen Qingnian up, then sighed: "No need, you can't find me."
Chen Qingnian knows that Taoist priests have the power to know life and death. Could it be that his time has come?
Taoist Jia sighed and said, "The country is about to perish. I know that the country's fortunes are not good, so I can only help a few mortals. Go quickly!"
Chen Qingnian bowed again and left Liangshan. He quickly headed to Kaifeng.
From then on, Chen Qingnian studied this book no matter day or night. In the book, the Five Elements and Bagua, Feng Shui and geography are all covered. If you know this book, you can find dragons and tap acupoints, judge the past and analyze the present, use armor and divination tools, and measure characters to read faces.
Within a few days, Chen Qingnian became a person who understood the "five skills of ".
Once, when he was passing a funeral on the road, he looked at the ancestral grave of the host's family and recommended the achievements of the descendants of this family. After hearing this, the mourner replied to him and said that everything came true.
Chen Qingnian was also shocked by the magic of this book.
As the saying goes, if one sentence is truly preached, thousands of books will be falsely preached. This was a true scripture, so he studied it more carefully. I don't want to read this book, but I can easily integrate it and understand the true meaning behind the obscure words. I often have epiphanies and feel great physical and mental joy.
Finally arrived in Kaifeng, and he asked about Cuihua Tower again.
I don’t want Kaifeng to be so prosperous, with an endless stream of traders. Cuihua Building is located in the most prosperous place, located on Madao Street. At the other end of this street is the famous Xiangguo Temple.
Speaking of Cuihua Building, it is actually the most famous brothel in Kaifeng. Chen Qingnian's cousin is the madam here.
Chen Qingnian arrived at the door. Although he felt it was gaudy, he could only go straight in. The girls inside all stood up to greet each other, each with their breasts exposed, and the fragrance was fragrant. They pulled Chen Qingnian inside and said, "Commanders, come in quickly!"
Chen Qingnian resisted several times before breaking free and said, "I'm here to see Wu Yueniang. ."
The girls said bitterly: "It turns out they are looking for their mother. "
There was a little girl walking upstairs with Chen Qingnian. Looking for Wu Yueniang, Wu Yueniang looked up and down at Chen Qingnian, but she didn't recognize the man in front of her.
Chen Qingnian hurriedly delivered the letter.
Wu Yueniang took the letter.
Wu Yueniang is fat and has a fair face. She looks like a romantic woman at first glance.
Wu Yueniang finished reading the letter, raised her head and said, "It turns out it's my cousin."
Chen Qingnian said, "Cousin, I'm new to Kaifeng, so I hope you can take care of me."
Wu Yueniang didn't say a word.
Chen Qingnian didn't know how his mother introduced herself in the letter, so he said: "Cousin, don't misunderstand me, you don't need to help me find a livelihood. I just need my sister to help me introduce clients when she has the opportunity. "
Wu Yueniang asked: "Then what do you do? What kind of customers do I need to introduce? "
Chen Qingnian said confidently: "My cousin doesn't know that I am devoted to Taoism and have practiced in seclusion for many years. I recently dreamed of the Patriarch, and he said that I could go to Beijing and save people with the help of Dharma. My cousin must know some dignitaries here. They must have some difficulties and hesitations, and they can come to me to solve them. "
When Wu Yueniang heard this, it turned out that her cousin still had this ability. However, she was also doubtful.
She happened to have a guest here. She came here for two days, and her face was full of sadness, but she didn't know the reason.
Wu Yueniang said: "Cousin, both If you have such ability, help my guest here, Mr. Liu, take a look. "
Wu Yueniang took Chen Qingnian to Mr. Liu's room. As expected, Mr. Liu's face was full of sorrow.
Wu Yueniang said: "Mr. Liu, my cousin is a well-educated man, and now he is traveling here. Do you have any questions? My cousin can definitely give you some advice. "
Mr. Liu smiled bitterly, and then said: "Are you really talking about it? Mother Wu. "
Chen Qingnian then said: "Sir, what are you worried about? "
Mr. Liu said: "Marriage. "
Chen Qingnian said: "Please write one word.
Mr. Liu was stunned for a moment, then he came over with a pen and wrote the word "茆" inexplicably.
After Chen Qingnian read it, he raised his hands and said, "Mr. Liu, your sweetheart is in this store." "
Mr. Liu was shocked! Wu Yueniang could see from Mr. Liu's expression that her cousin was really worried.
" Mr. continued! "Mr. Liu said.
Chen Qingnian said: "Your marriage can be successful. Moreover, when this woman leaves here, she can live a good life with you and keep her integrity. This is where your worries lie. "
After hearing this, Mr. Liu didn't care much, so he said to Wu Yueniang: "Mother Wu, to be honest, I like your Guilan here, and she also has good intentions. I want to redeem her from here. I am too obsessed with her, but I am also afraid that she will be unchaste after marriage. So after thinking about it, there are many contradictions, so you see my sad face. "
Wu Yueniang listened and said, "I asked you why Mr. Liu has been in a bad mood these past two days. But Guilan's redemption is not cheap. "
Mr. Liu said: "The knot is over, money is not a problem. "
Wu Yueniang can make a lot of money by selling Guilan. Now that she knows that Mr. Liu loves her so much, she is ready to ask for more money.
Mr. Liu said to Chen Qingnian: "Sir, please tell me how to measure it.
Chen Qingnian then said: "The words of fortune-tellers should be based on the truth. The words may be unpleasant, so please forgive me." This word is all about dead flowers and willows, so I know that the woman I married is a prostitute, so I must be here. But at the end of the day, she can still be kind, so you can marry him. "
After hearing this, Mr. Liu said: "Sir, you are really good!
Mr. Liu was in a good mood. He took out a piece of silver and said, "I didn't bring much silver with me when I went out this time. How much is the gold?" But please let me know. "
Wu Yueniang had already reached out to take the silver from Mr. Liu's hand and said: "My cousin is not an outsider, Mr. Liu doesn't have to be polite. "
When Chen Qingnian saw this, he could only say: "Everything depends on fate. "
Wu Yueniang saw that her cousin was really capable, so she pulled her cousin to her room.
Wu Yueniang said: "My cousin is indeed very capable. How about a commission from me when I introduce clients to you? "
Wu Yueniang is indeed a businessman, and everything is for the sake of money. She really agrees with the saying: all the bustle is for profit, and all the hustle and bustle is for profit.
"Cousin, just money is nothing. "Chen Qingnian said, "A fortune teller can live in the Jianghu at the bottom, and be a national teacher at the top. If we are lucky enough to serve the imperial palace, cousin, why should we not be rich and prosperous, and make money? "
Wu Yueniang was shocked by this. It turned out that her cousin had great ambitions.
Wu Yueniang hurriedly closed the door tightly, and then said: "Cousin, now I have a road to the sky.However, if you are not careful, you may risk turning around. "
" Cousin, please tell me how to have a path to heaven. "Chen Qingnian said.
Wu Yueniang said softly: "Although there are three thousand Fendai in the harem of the current emperor, he has many times traveled in small carriages and chariots incognito to come to my Cuihua Building to have fun. "
" The emperor is here too? " Chen Qingnian asked hurriedly.
Wu Yueniang hurriedly hit "shh" with her finger and said: "Don't make any noise. My number one here Li Shishi is on good terms with the emperor. Sooner or later, I'll come up with an idea to get my cousin reused. "
Chen Qingnian and his cousin talked in secret for a long time.
That night, several prostitutes came to ask questions and gauge their future. Chen Qingnian told them about their past life experiences, and everything came true.
Wu Yueniang was scheming, and she didn't trust her cousin's abilities. She I went to the street to find a charlatan who measured my cousin's skills.
Wu Yueniang took the gentleman into the room and said to her cousin: "This is Mr. Xie from the street. My cousin took a look at it for him. What does "
" look at? Chen Qingnian asked.
Mr. Xie said: "I heard that you are very good at character testing. Please help me test the characters." "
Chen Qingnian asked: "What words are tested? "
" just test my word "thank you". "The gentleman replied.
After hearing this, Chen Qing smiled and said, "Cousin, please lead this fortune teller out. "
Wu Yueniang was shocked that her cousin found out.
Mr. Xie said: "How did you know, sir? "
Chen Qingnian said: "'Xie' relies on 'words to stand up'. Making a living by talking the talk is not fortune teller , what is it?
Mr. Heavy. "Chen Qingnian interrupted Wu Yueniang.
Chen Qingnian was a strange person, and word spread in Cuihua Tower for a while. This place of fireworks was the distribution center for all kinds of news. All the dignitaries in the capital heard about this master, and they all admired him for a while. There is an endless stream of applicants.
Chen Qingnian has received countless amounts of money. He does not say anything about money, but depends on his destiny.
Chen Qingnian thought of what Taoist Jia of Liangshan said, and it is true that time is also destiny! He thought that when he first came out of his hometown, he was in great embarrassment. Now he was sitting in a high hall, and he was respected by the dignitaries.
One day, Cuihua Tower. The top one, Li Shishi, asked to see Chen Qingnian alone.
Li Shishi was different from other prostitutes. Not only was she beautiful, she was also versatile in playing music, chess, calligraphy and painting. .
She usually does not go out to entertain guests. She only comes out to perform when elegant talents and high-ranking officials in temples come to ask for her.
When Chen Qingnian met Li Shishi, she was indeed as beautiful as an immortal, so charming that he did not dare to look directly into his eyes. He has the power of seducing people.
Master Li was very generous and said, "Sir, please sit down. You're welcome. You are famous all over the world. You are on the same floor as me, but this is the first time we meet. "
Chen Qingnian said modestly: "It's all an exaggeration. "
Mr. Li said: "Sir, you are too modest. Please take a look at your photo today, sir. "
Chen Qingnian then looked at Mr. Li with his eyes. In the name of fortune telling, he looked at this beauty carefully, and he couldn't help but feel excited.
"Sir, why don't you speak? "Li Shishi asked.
Chen Qingnian said: "I don't know where to start. "
Master Li then said, "Sir, it's okay to speak directly. "
Chen Qingnian said: "A person's blessings and lifespan are determined in his previous life. Everything in this life is the result of the karma done in the previous life. Some people get rich first and then become poor. Because they consume their blessings early and rarely do good deeds, they do not end well. As for you..."
Master Li hurriedly said: "How am I doing? Please speak up, sir. "
Chen Qingnian said: "Then let me be blunt. Judging from your appearance, you have been blessed with great blessings recently and have exhausted them all. It may not end well. "
" This statement made Master Li's face change with fright.
"Mr. said clearly. "
Master Li has long been eclipsed.
Chen Qingnian said: "If you can use up all your blessings at once, you will definitely get top-notch treatment. With all due respect, you are a prostitute, but you are treated like an empress. If you sleep with the emperor, don't you use up your lifetime blessings?"
Master Li had already put down his air of being a cold beauty, and hurriedly held Chen Qingnian's arm and asked, "Sir, is there any way to save my life?"
Chen Qingnian thought for a while and said, "Yes, yes, you can leave this place of fireworks. I If you write a talisman for you, you will be able to continue your good fortune for a year. If you do good deeds every day, you will be able to die well if you add another talisman."
Master Li was so frightened that he said quickly: "Please write the talisman, and you must follow your instructions."
Chen Qingnian helped Li Shishi write the talisman.
Li Shishi added: "It's just that it's hard to disobey the emperor's order. Leaving without authorization is afraid of being known as deceiving the emperor. I can't leave Bianjing for the time being. What should I do?"
Chen Qingnian took advantage of the situation and said: "If you can let me see the emperor, I will have my own way. You come to the rescue.”
The opportunity has finally come!
On this day, Song Huizong, accompanied by several close associates, sneaked out of the palace and took a small chariot straight to Cuihua Tower. He entered through the small door and had a private meeting with Master Li.
Li Shishi said to Huizong : "The emperor should build civil engineering in the northeast of Kaifeng, so that the descendants will multiply and prosper."
At this time, Huizong was planning to build civil engineering in the northeast. He asked: "You don't leave this building, how can you care about political affairs, how can you know such a truth. Lin Lingsu once told me that the Northeast is low in land, which is not good for heirs. I don't want you to know Feng Shui geography. Who told you? "
It turns out that Lin Lingsu was a Taoist priest. He told Huizong that he knew the palace of heaven, the human world and the underworld. It is also said that there are nine nights in the sky, among which the divine night is the highest, and Huizong of Song Dynasty is the divine night. The jade king descended to the earth. In short, Huizong was fooled. The emperor issued orders to build Taoist temples in various places, and he also proclaimed himself the Taoist Lord and Emperor.
Master Li then said: "We have a strange man here who has practiced in seclusion for many years. He knows astronomy and geography, and he can communicate with gods and transform ghosts. This is what he said occasionally. I heard it, so I told the emperor."
Song Huizong was already interested in mysterious people, but now was not the time to get to know an expert, because it was not appropriate to let outsiders know what he had discovered secretly.
The next day, Song Huizong summoned one of his cronies, Li Zonglin.
Huizong said to him: "I heard that there is an expert in Cuihua Tower. I will write a word today. You ask him to test it and see how good he is."
Song Huizong took up his pen and wrote the word "Chao".
Li Zonglin took the calligraphy to Cuihua Tower. After meeting, Li Zonglin gave the calligraphy to Chen Qingnian.
After reading it, Chen Qingnian said: "This word was not written by you. According to this word, the person who wrote this word will either make me prosperous or send me to travel far away."
Li Zonglin was shocked at this time, and then said: "Please explain in detail, sir."
Chen Qingnian said: "The word 'chao' means October 10th. If the emperor was not born on this day of the month, who could be the dynasty?"
Everyone was shocked on the spot. Li Zonglin smiled slightly and said, "Sir, you are sure to achieve great success!"
After Song Huizong heard the report, he urgently summoned Chen Qingnian to the palace to see him.
The concubines in the palace also came to Chen Qingnian for fortune telling, and they all got accurate fortune telling.
Song Hui was very happy and wanted to make Chen Qingnian an official.
Chen Qingnian declined and said: "I am destined to have no official position. If I get an official position, I will be in trouble."
After hearing this, Song Huizong sighed, this man is really a master! So he was generous and rewarded him with thousands of gold.
Chen Qingnian said to Huizong: "I have a suggestion, please accept it by the emperor."
The emperor said: "Please tell me!"
Chen Qingnian said: "I think the emperor's spirit is unstable today. Please stay away from the filthy land to protect your health." Peace forever."
Song Huizong was convinced and said bluntly: "Sir, you have such magical powers, I accept your words!"
Song Huizong wanted to keep Chen Qingnian in the palace.
Chen Qingnian said: "I dreamed that Taijun warned me that I had revealed too many secrets and needed to practice in seclusion. So I have to travel far for a while, and I will come to help the saint at the critical moment."
Song Huizong granted permission.
Chen Qingnian returned to Cuihua Tower and told Master Li that the emperor would not come again.
Master Li said: "Sir, how can I renew the talisman after one year?"
Chen Qingnian said: "I am going to my hometown to retreat, and I will not leave the retreat during the retreat. Why don't you leave this place of fireworks and practice with me, and you can accumulate virtue and return it. If you can renew the talisman at any time, you will have a good death. "
Master Li is a very smart person, and he has already seen Chen Qingnian's intention.
"I would like to be your practice companion." Master Li said.
When I read "Historical Records" in the past, Chen Qingnian admired Fan Li the most. He could not only serve as an official in the court, but also become a wealthy businessman, traveling around with Xi Shi. He was a winner in life. Now he has returned to his hometown with Master Li and ten thousand gold.
Chen Qingnian returned home, bought a lot of land, built a villa, and settled the two old people properly. He and Li Shishi gave birth to three sons in total, and his parents were finally able to have fun with their children and take care of themselves in their old age.
Chen Qingnian went to Liangshan to look for Taoist Jia again, but he had long since disappeared, and Faxing Temple was in dilapidated condition. As Taoist Jia said: Everything has a certain number!
Now the emperor is building a rockery garden called " Genyue ".Chen Qingnian thought to himself, now that he has no food and clothing, he might as well go to Liangshan to see it. Since the leader is a fellow from Yuncheng, let's go see if we can join the gang and resist the corrupt court today.
Chen Qingnian thought about it and finally made a decision: screw the imperial examination! Fuck the iron rice bowl! I've lived half my life without even a wife, why don't I try to make a fortune?
Chen Qingnian turned around and walked towards Liangshan.
Due to the Yellow River bursting its banks, Liangshan was surrounded by ocean for dozens of miles.
Chen Qingnian walked for a long time before arriving at the lake. There were only some fishermen fishing in the lake, but no warships with flags on them; Liangshan was just a hilltop. Can't help but be a little disappointed.
But seeing that it was getting late, Chen Qingnian simply found a hotel to stay. The store is run by a husband and wife duo. The store bought food for Chen Qingnian and opened another bedroom.
Chen Qingnian inquired while eating: "Boss, I heard that there are thirty-six martyrs in Liangshan. Are they still on the mountain now?"
The boss heard the sound, looked around, and hurried over and said: "Sir, don't make any noise, these people are committing rebellion. The crime is punishable by beheading."
Chen Qingnian whispered: "Now that I have no food and clothing, I want to join the gang."
The shopkeeper looked around again and whispered: "The people on the mountain have already set off. After many days of plundering property, they came back. "
Chen Qingnian was lost, and this road was blocked.
The store owner saw his frustrated look and said, "Sir, if you want to make a fortune, you can ask Taoist Jia from Liangshan Mountain. He can determine life and death, and know people's wealth and future. Why don't you ask him? Understand, so as not to be like a headless fly. "
"How to find this Taoist priest?" Chen Qingnian asked.
"It's easy. I have a boat going up to the mountain tonight and will take you there. This Taoist priest is at Faxing Temple in Liangshan. Just look for him." The shop owner replied.
It was night, and Chen Qingnian followed a boatman to the mountain to look for Taoist Jia at Faxing Temple.
Liangshan Faxing Temple was first built in Tang Dynasty and was once a Buddhist resort. According to historical records, Empress Wu Zetian came here twice to worship Buddha.
Chen Qingnian entered the temple. The temple was deserted and there was only one doorman at the door. When Chen Qingnian said he was looking for Taoist Jia, the doorman led him directly into the side room.
Chen Qingnian entered the room and saw a Taoist priest sitting on an armchair.
This Taoist priest is wearing a black robe, has a thin face, a strong spirit, a mustache, and a few black hairs on his chin.
Chen Qingnian bowed his head and said, "My Lord, Chen Qingnian, I am visiting you late at night and I have disturbed the Taoist priest. Please forgive me."
The Taoist priest raised his hand and motioned to sit down.
Before Chen Qingnian could speak, the Taoist priest spoke first: "My parents are still alive, my brothers are helpless, my wife and children are hard to find, my fame is not achieved, and my food and clothing are hard to come by."
Chen Qingnian was shocked after hearing this.
"Taoist Priest is a divine man." Chen Qingnian said, "Everything comes true."
Taoist Priest smiled and said, "By the way, what do you want to ask today?"
Chen Qingnian said: "I have no intention of pursuing fame and a future. I just want to ask for it. Only by finding a way to make a living can you support your parents, start a family, and satisfy your parents' wishes."
Taoist Jia said: "I think you will be rich after middle age. At this time, the sun and the moon have no light. Everything in the past is over, and a new life is about to begin."
Chen Qingnian felt incredible after hearing this. However, now that everything is still unresolved, how can I become rich in middle age?
"Please give the Taoist priest a detailed explanation." Chen Qingnian said.
Daoist Jia said: "Write down your horoscope, and I will look at your luck and luck, and help you choose a clear path based on your five elements."
Chen Qingnian then wrote out his horoscope.
After seeing it, Taoist Jia said: "If you don't see your official star, you will definitely not be able to serve as an official. You will be happy if you have the star of sealing, you can read articles and write good sentences. If you are destined to be in Huagai, you can enter the three religions and nine streams. You are a noble person this year. Yima , You must go out to seek wealth, and you will find noble people to help you. This luck will bring you wealth, and there will be luck."
Chen Qingnian heard the general idea and knew that it was all praise, but he still didn't understand.
"I still don't understand." Chen Qingnian said, "How to start and where to go?"
Jia Daoshi said: "When great luck comes, it does not depend on human will. What are you best at?"
"Reading!" Chen Qingnian replied quickly.
Taoist Jia thought for a moment and said, "Well, just study, and you will definitely become rich and prosperous."
Chen Qingnian was still confused.
Taoist Jia smiled and said, "Of course I'm not reading your sages' books."
Chen Qingnian said, "Please tell me, Taoist Master."
Taoist Jia stood up, took two steps, and then said, "Since you can come to me, please explain We are destined, and I am happy to be this noble person today."
Chen Qingnian's eyes lit up, looking at the Taoist priest's methods.
Taoist Jia said, "Follow me."
Chen Qingnian and Taoist Jia entered the inner room, and Taoist Jia took out a book from under his pillow.
He handed the book to Chen Qingnian, and then said: "Read this book carefully, remember the content firmly, and then go to Bianliang as soon as possible. You will be famous for a while, and wealth and prosperity will not be a problem."
Chen Qingnian took the book and Look, it says "Heaven and Earth True Sutra" on it.
Jia Taoist priest added: "Now the emperor is promoting Taoism and favors Taoist priests. As long as you read this book well, you will become a master. Most of the favored priests around him talk nonsense and have no real ability. As long as you can win the battle and suppress the Live here and let others know that you have the ability to predict the future, and you will be close to prosperity."
Chen Qingnian understood, and immediately knelt down and worshiped Master Jia, saying, "This is the craft that Master taught me to make a living."
"This is your destiny. No need to thank me, just take advantage of the situation," Jia Daoshi said.
Chen Qingnian said: "If one day I can return to my hometown in glory, I will definitely support the Taoist priest and never forget today's kindness."
Taoist Jia helped Chen Qingnian up, then sighed: "No need, you can't find me."
Chen Qingnian knows that Taoist priests have the power to know life and death. Could it be that his time has come?
Taoist Jia sighed and said, "The country is about to perish. I know that the country's fortunes are not good, so I can only help a few mortals. Go quickly!"
Chen Qingnian bowed again and left Liangshan. He quickly headed to Kaifeng.
From then on, Chen Qingnian studied this book no matter day or night. In the book, the Five Elements and Bagua, Feng Shui and geography are all covered. If you know this book, you can find dragons and tap acupoints, judge the past and analyze the present, use armor and divination tools, and measure characters to read faces.
Within a few days, Chen Qingnian became a person who understood the "five skills of ".
Once, when he was passing a funeral on the road, he looked at the ancestral grave of the host's family and recommended the achievements of the descendants of this family. After hearing this, the mourner replied to him and said that everything came true.
Chen Qingnian was also shocked by the magic of this book.
As the saying goes, if one sentence is truly preached, thousands of books will be falsely preached. This was a true scripture, so he studied it more carefully. I don't want to read this book, but I can easily integrate it and understand the true meaning behind the obscure words. I often have epiphanies and feel great physical and mental joy.
Finally arrived in Kaifeng, and he asked about Cuihua Tower again.
I don’t want Kaifeng to be so prosperous, with an endless stream of traders. Cuihua Building is located in the most prosperous place, located on Madao Street. At the other end of this street is the famous Xiangguo Temple.
Speaking of Cuihua Building, it is actually the most famous brothel in Kaifeng. Chen Qingnian's cousin is the madam here.
Chen Qingnian arrived at the door. Although he felt it was gaudy, he could only go straight in. The girls inside all stood up to greet each other, each with their breasts exposed, and the fragrance was fragrant. They pulled Chen Qingnian inside and said, "Commanders, come in quickly!"
Chen Qingnian resisted several times before breaking free and said, "I'm here to see Wu Yueniang. ."
The girls said bitterly: "It turns out they are looking for their mother. "
There was a little girl walking upstairs with Chen Qingnian. Looking for Wu Yueniang, Wu Yueniang looked up and down at Chen Qingnian, but she didn't recognize the man in front of her.
Chen Qingnian hurriedly delivered the letter.
Wu Yueniang took the letter.
Wu Yueniang is fat and has a fair face. She looks like a romantic woman at first glance.
Wu Yueniang finished reading the letter, raised her head and said, "It turns out it's my cousin."
Chen Qingnian said, "Cousin, I'm new to Kaifeng, so I hope you can take care of me."
Wu Yueniang didn't say a word.
Chen Qingnian didn't know how his mother introduced herself in the letter, so he said: "Cousin, don't misunderstand me, you don't need to help me find a livelihood. I just need my sister to help me introduce clients when she has the opportunity. "
Wu Yueniang asked: "Then what do you do? What kind of customers do I need to introduce? "
Chen Qingnian said confidently: "My cousin doesn't know that I am devoted to Taoism and have practiced in seclusion for many years. I recently dreamed of the Patriarch, and he said that I could go to Beijing and save people with the help of Dharma. My cousin must know some dignitaries here. They must have some difficulties and hesitations, and they can come to me to solve them. "
When Wu Yueniang heard this, it turned out that her cousin still had this ability. However, she was also doubtful.
She happened to have a guest here. She came here for two days, and her face was full of sadness, but she didn't know the reason.
Wu Yueniang said: "Cousin, both If you have such ability, help my guest here, Mr. Liu, take a look. "
Wu Yueniang took Chen Qingnian to Mr. Liu's room. As expected, Mr. Liu's face was full of sorrow.
Wu Yueniang said: "Mr. Liu, my cousin is a well-educated man, and now he is traveling here. Do you have any questions? My cousin can definitely give you some advice. "
Mr. Liu smiled bitterly, and then said: "Are you really talking about it? Mother Wu. "
Chen Qingnian then said: "Sir, what are you worried about? "
Mr. Liu said: "Marriage. "
Chen Qingnian said: "Please write one word.
Mr. Liu was stunned for a moment, then he came over with a pen and wrote the word "茆" inexplicably.
After Chen Qingnian read it, he raised his hands and said, "Mr. Liu, your sweetheart is in this store." "
Mr. Liu was shocked! Wu Yueniang could see from Mr. Liu's expression that her cousin was really worried.
" Mr. continued! "Mr. Liu said.
Chen Qingnian said: "Your marriage can be successful. Moreover, when this woman leaves here, she can live a good life with you and keep her integrity. This is where your worries lie. "
After hearing this, Mr. Liu didn't care much, so he said to Wu Yueniang: "Mother Wu, to be honest, I like your Guilan here, and she also has good intentions. I want to redeem her from here. I am too obsessed with her, but I am also afraid that she will be unchaste after marriage. So after thinking about it, there are many contradictions, so you see my sad face. "
Wu Yueniang listened and said, "I asked you why Mr. Liu has been in a bad mood these past two days. But Guilan's redemption is not cheap. "
Mr. Liu said: "The knot is over, money is not a problem. "
Wu Yueniang can make a lot of money by selling Guilan. Now that she knows that Mr. Liu loves her so much, she is ready to ask for more money.
Mr. Liu said to Chen Qingnian: "Sir, please tell me how to measure it.
Chen Qingnian then said: "The words of fortune-tellers should be based on the truth. The words may be unpleasant, so please forgive me." This word is all about dead flowers and willows, so I know that the woman I married is a prostitute, so I must be here. But at the end of the day, she can still be kind, so you can marry him. "
After hearing this, Mr. Liu said: "Sir, you are really good!
Mr. Liu was in a good mood. He took out a piece of silver and said, "I didn't bring much silver with me when I went out this time. How much is the gold?" But please let me know. "
Wu Yueniang had already reached out to take the silver from Mr. Liu's hand and said: "My cousin is not an outsider, Mr. Liu doesn't have to be polite. "
When Chen Qingnian saw this, he could only say: "Everything depends on fate. "
Wu Yueniang saw that her cousin was really capable, so she pulled her cousin to her room.
Wu Yueniang said: "My cousin is indeed very capable. How about a commission from me when I introduce clients to you? "
Wu Yueniang is indeed a businessman, and everything is for the sake of money. She really agrees with the saying: all the bustle is for profit, and all the hustle and bustle is for profit.
"Cousin, just money is nothing. "Chen Qingnian said, "A fortune teller can live in the Jianghu at the bottom, and be a national teacher at the top. If we are lucky enough to serve the imperial palace, cousin, why should we not be rich and prosperous, and make money? "
Wu Yueniang was shocked by this. It turned out that her cousin had great ambitions.
Wu Yueniang hurriedly closed the door tightly, and then said: "Cousin, now I have a road to the sky.However, if you are not careful, you may risk turning around. "
" Cousin, please tell me how to have a path to heaven. "Chen Qingnian said.
Wu Yueniang said softly: "Although there are three thousand Fendai in the harem of the current emperor, he has many times traveled in small carriages and chariots incognito to come to my Cuihua Building to have fun. "
" The emperor is here too? " Chen Qingnian asked hurriedly.
Wu Yueniang hurriedly hit "shh" with her finger and said: "Don't make any noise. My number one here Li Shishi is on good terms with the emperor. Sooner or later, I'll come up with an idea to get my cousin reused. "
Chen Qingnian and his cousin talked in secret for a long time.
That night, several prostitutes came to ask questions and gauge their future. Chen Qingnian told them about their past life experiences, and everything came true.
Wu Yueniang was scheming, and she didn't trust her cousin's abilities. She I went to the street to find a charlatan who measured my cousin's skills.
Wu Yueniang took the gentleman into the room and said to her cousin: "This is Mr. Xie from the street. My cousin took a look at it for him. What does "
" look at? Chen Qingnian asked.
Mr. Xie said: "I heard that you are very good at character testing. Please help me test the characters." "
Chen Qingnian asked: "What words are tested? "
" just test my word "thank you". "The gentleman replied.
After hearing this, Chen Qing smiled and said, "Cousin, please lead this fortune teller out. "
Wu Yueniang was shocked that her cousin found out.
Mr. Xie said: "How did you know, sir? "
Chen Qingnian said: "'Xie' relies on 'words to stand up'. Making a living by talking the talk is not fortune teller , what is it?
Mr. Heavy. "Chen Qingnian interrupted Wu Yueniang.
Chen Qingnian was a strange person, and word spread in Cuihua Tower for a while. This place of fireworks was the distribution center for all kinds of news. All the dignitaries in the capital heard about this master, and they all admired him for a while. There is an endless stream of applicants.
Chen Qingnian has received countless amounts of money. He does not say anything about money, but depends on his destiny.
Chen Qingnian thought of what Taoist Jia of Liangshan said, and it is true that time is also destiny! He thought that when he first came out of his hometown, he was in great embarrassment. Now he was sitting in a high hall, and he was respected by the dignitaries.
One day, Cuihua Tower. The top one, Li Shishi, asked to see Chen Qingnian alone.
Li Shishi was different from other prostitutes. Not only was she beautiful, she was also versatile in playing music, chess, calligraphy and painting. .
She usually does not go out to entertain guests. She only comes out to perform when elegant talents and high-ranking officials in temples come to ask for her.
When Chen Qingnian met Li Shishi, she was indeed as beautiful as an immortal, so charming that he did not dare to look directly into his eyes. He has the power of seducing people.
Master Li was very generous and said, "Sir, please sit down. You're welcome. You are famous all over the world. You are on the same floor as me, but this is the first time we meet. "
Chen Qingnian said modestly: "It's all an exaggeration. "
Mr. Li said: "Sir, you are too modest. Please take a look at your photo today, sir. "
Chen Qingnian then looked at Mr. Li with his eyes. In the name of fortune telling, he looked at this beauty carefully, and he couldn't help but feel excited.
"Sir, why don't you speak? "Li Shishi asked.
Chen Qingnian said: "I don't know where to start. "
Master Li then said, "Sir, it's okay to speak directly. "
Chen Qingnian said: "A person's blessings and lifespan are determined in his previous life. Everything in this life is the result of the karma done in the previous life. Some people get rich first and then become poor. Because they consume their blessings early and rarely do good deeds, they do not end well. As for you..."
Master Li hurriedly said: "How am I doing? Please speak up, sir. "
Chen Qingnian said: "Then let me be blunt. Judging from your appearance, you have been blessed with great blessings recently and have exhausted them all. It may not end well. "
" This statement made Master Li's face change with fright.
"Mr. said clearly. "
Master Li has long been eclipsed.
Chen Qingnian said: "If you can use up all your blessings at once, you will definitely get top-notch treatment. With all due respect, you are a prostitute, but you are treated like an empress. If you sleep with the emperor, don't you use up your lifetime blessings?"
Master Li had already put down his air of being a cold beauty, and hurriedly held Chen Qingnian's arm and asked, "Sir, is there any way to save my life?"
Chen Qingnian thought for a while and said, "Yes, yes, you can leave this place of fireworks. I If you write a talisman for you, you will be able to continue your good fortune for a year. If you do good deeds every day, you will be able to die well if you add another talisman."
Master Li was so frightened that he said quickly: "Please write the talisman, and you must follow your instructions."
Chen Qingnian helped Li Shishi write the talisman.
Li Shishi added: "It's just that it's hard to disobey the emperor's order. Leaving without authorization is afraid of being known as deceiving the emperor. I can't leave Bianjing for the time being. What should I do?"
Chen Qingnian took advantage of the situation and said: "If you can let me see the emperor, I will have my own way. You come to the rescue.”
The opportunity has finally come!
On this day, Song Huizong, accompanied by several close associates, sneaked out of the palace and took a small chariot straight to Cuihua Tower. He entered through the small door and had a private meeting with Master Li.
Li Shishi said to Huizong : "The emperor should build civil engineering in the northeast of Kaifeng, so that the descendants will multiply and prosper."
At this time, Huizong was planning to build civil engineering in the northeast. He asked: "You don't leave this building, how can you care about political affairs, how can you know such a truth. Lin Lingsu once told me that the Northeast is low in land, which is not good for heirs. I don't want you to know Feng Shui geography. Who told you? "
It turns out that Lin Lingsu was a Taoist priest. He told Huizong that he knew the palace of heaven, the human world and the underworld. It is also said that there are nine nights in the sky, among which the divine night is the highest, and Huizong of Song Dynasty is the divine night. The jade king descended to the earth. In short, Huizong was fooled. The emperor issued orders to build Taoist temples in various places, and he also proclaimed himself the Taoist Lord and Emperor.
Master Li then said: "We have a strange man here who has practiced in seclusion for many years. He knows astronomy and geography, and he can communicate with gods and transform ghosts. This is what he said occasionally. I heard it, so I told the emperor."
Song Huizong was already interested in mysterious people, but now was not the time to get to know an expert, because it was not appropriate to let outsiders know what he had discovered secretly.
The next day, Song Huizong summoned one of his cronies, Li Zonglin.
Huizong said to him: "I heard that there is an expert in Cuihua Tower. I will write a word today. You ask him to test it and see how good he is."
Song Huizong took up his pen and wrote the word "Chao".
Li Zonglin took the calligraphy to Cuihua Tower. After meeting, Li Zonglin gave the calligraphy to Chen Qingnian.
After reading it, Chen Qingnian said: "This word was not written by you. According to this word, the person who wrote this word will either make me prosperous or send me to travel far away."
Li Zonglin was shocked at this time, and then said: "Please explain in detail, sir."
Chen Qingnian said: "The word 'chao' means October 10th. If the emperor was not born on this day of the month, who could be the dynasty?"
Everyone was shocked on the spot. Li Zonglin smiled slightly and said, "Sir, you are sure to achieve great success!"
After Song Huizong heard the report, he urgently summoned Chen Qingnian to the palace to see him.
The concubines in the palace also came to Chen Qingnian for fortune telling, and they all got accurate fortune telling.
Song Hui was very happy and wanted to make Chen Qingnian an official.
Chen Qingnian declined and said: "I am destined to have no official position. If I get an official position, I will be in trouble."
After hearing this, Song Huizong sighed, this man is really a master! So he was generous and rewarded him with thousands of gold.
Chen Qingnian said to Huizong: "I have a suggestion, please accept it by the emperor."
The emperor said: "Please tell me!"
Chen Qingnian said: "I think the emperor's spirit is unstable today. Please stay away from the filthy land to protect your health." Peace forever."
Song Huizong was convinced and said bluntly: "Sir, you have such magical powers, I accept your words!"
Song Huizong wanted to keep Chen Qingnian in the palace.
Chen Qingnian said: "I dreamed that Taijun warned me that I had revealed too many secrets and needed to practice in seclusion. So I have to travel far for a while, and I will come to help the saint at the critical moment."
Song Huizong granted permission.
Chen Qingnian returned to Cuihua Tower and told Master Li that the emperor would not come again.
Master Li said: "Sir, how can I renew the talisman after one year?"
Chen Qingnian said: "I am going to my hometown to retreat, and I will not leave the retreat during the retreat. Why don't you leave this place of fireworks and practice with me, and you can accumulate virtue and return it. If you can renew the talisman at any time, you will have a good death. "
Master Li is a very smart person, and he has already seen Chen Qingnian's intention.
"I would like to be your practice companion." Master Li said.
When I read "Historical Records" in the past, Chen Qingnian admired Fan Li the most. He could not only serve as an official in the court, but also become a wealthy businessman, traveling around with Xi Shi. He was a winner in life. Now he has returned to his hometown with Master Li and ten thousand gold.
Chen Qingnian returned home, bought a lot of land, built a villa, and settled the two old people properly. He and Li Shishi gave birth to three sons in total, and his parents were finally able to have fun with their children and take care of themselves in their old age.
Chen Qingnian went to Liangshan to look for Taoist Jia again, but he had long since disappeared, and Faxing Temple was in dilapidated condition. As Taoist Jia said: Everything has a certain number!
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