The red sun has not yet reached the sky and the sky is bright. Wei Yuan and Zhang Sheng have been talking about homework for an hour in the study room. The desk in front of Wei Yuan has been replaced by a desk used by normal people from the original low table. The bookshelves on both walls were originally
It was empty, but now it is filled with volumes of bound books. The books on the bookshelf were all written by the two masters and apprentices themselves, one by Zhang Sheng and the other by Wei Yuan.
When Zhang Sheng was rescued, he was left with only the clothes on his body. There were not many books at all in Wei's house, and the few books they had were almanacs and account books. Therefore, the books used in the initial enlightenment were all written by Zhang Sheng himself.
Most of the books on Yuan's own shelf are copies of Zhang Sheng's works, firstly to memorize the classics, and secondly to practice calligraphy, but there are also a few books that are really his own thoughts. However, these books are not on the bookshelf now, but
It was placed in front of Zhang Sheng.
At this time, Zhang Sheng re-read Wei Yuan's article. The room was silent, with only the sunlight falling inside the room, seeming to stir up a faint murmur.
Wei Yuan's article is naturally immature, but it can already be seen that the author has his own ideas and does not fall into the stereotypes. What is especially rare is that he can justify himself. But at this time, the article has begun to show its edge, and I don't know whether it is good or bad.
While Zhang Sheng was reading, Wei Yuan sat still, as calm as a statue.
After a while, Zhang Sheng came back to his senses, carefully looked at the disciple who had been with him day and night for three years, and said: "I have taught you all the three thousand things in the world. Immortal family matters will wait until you enter the sect to practice.
You will learn it naturally. In the past three years, five hours a day, rain or shine, the basic essence of what I have learned in my life has actually been given to you, and the rest is just polishing the details."
Zhang Sheng paused and said solemnly: "But you must remember one thing. There is no right or wrong in human affairs. The choice depends on one mind. What I teach you is just how to look at all aspects comprehensively and how to weigh the pros and cons.
Gains and losses, but the final decision always depends on yourself. I can't teach you this, and neither sages can teach you."
Wei Yuan nodded.
Zhang Sheng looked at him, suddenly smiled and said, "Stand up and show me your master!"
Wei Yuan stood up in response and stood as straight as a pine tree.
At this time, Wei Yuan had just turned six years old, but he was already taller than the average ten-year-old child from a farmer's family. His eyebrows were longer, and he lost a lot of his childishness, gradually revealing some of the heroic spirit of a boy. But since he was a child, he has grown
He is silent and seldom talks, and can only talk endlessly when discussing current affairs with Zhang Sheng.
Zhang Sheng looked Wei Yuan up and down several times and sighed: "When I first met you, you were not even up to my waist. Now you are over my shoulders. Time flies."
Wei Yuan suddenly bowed deeply and said: "Teacher's kindness will always be remembered in my heart!"
Zhang Sheng laughed and reached out to touch Wei Yuan's head. Wei Yuan was reserved and quiet by nature, and it was rare to be able to speak so directly. But it was precisely because of this that it came from within, and it was not enough to express without words.
However, Wei Yuan was already quite tall at this time, and it was really difficult to touch his head.
Zhang Sheng sighed: "You are a child who is cold on the outside and hot on the inside. He has a good appearance and is very independent. I am not afraid of saying goodbye to my teacher, but I am afraid that you will suffer a loss in the word love in the future. Oh, why are I telling you this?
, if I didn’t think about it carefully, I almost forgot that you are only six years old.”
"This is the last lesson just now. The three years between you and me as master and disciple are considered complete. Next month is the Immortal Sect Unified Examination. The Immortal Sect Unified Examination is held every five years. You must not miss it. I will go to the county government with you for reference.
. In the past two days, I have to sort out the writing experience of the past three years, so you can have a good time for two days!"
Wei Yuan finally said: "...I'll help you clean it up."
Zhang Sheng smiled and said: "That's fine."
Under the window outside the house, Wei Youcai took a deep breath, bent down and left quietly with the bald head and the housekeeper.
After walking a few steps further, Wei Youcai patted his thigh, let out a sigh of relief, and said: "Finally, I don't have to squat on the wall anymore! It's been three years, sir, my legs have become like iron rods. You guys?"
You two have been squatting for three years, have you learned anything?"
Lao Liu touched his bald head and said: "After listening to so many human affairs, I finally understand that what I thought before was right. There is no morality in the world. It is just one word, fight! If you win the battle, the emperor and generals will lose.
Bandit withered bones, it’s that simple!”
Wei Youcai sighed and looked at the housekeeper: "What about you?"
The old housekeeper said in the tunnel: "I have gained another understanding of the immortal art of war that I learned when I was young. Soldiers have no fixed position, and water has no shape! If we encounter those refugees again, there is no need to guard the house? Sixth Brother and I will lead
There are more than a dozen people following the refugee brigade, lighting cigarettes during the day and setting fires at night. They shoot arrows when they have nothing to do. If they dare to chase, they will be cut down and killed. No matter how many thousands of people there are, they will be exhausted in a few days and disperse by themselves.
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The bald man snorted and expressed disbelief: "Have you really learned the art of war from the Immortal family? Why don't you recognize a few more words?"
The housekeeper blushed and argued: "My teacher always speaks orally, and his teachings are not transmitted to the six ears. It comes out of his mouth and into my ears. There is no need to be literate!"
The bald man sneered: "I'm afraid your cheap teacher is also illiterate."
The two quarreled for a while before they remembered that Wei Youcai had been silent for a long time. When they looked over, they saw Wei Youcai looking up at the sky, not knowing what he was thinking.
The bald butlers looked at each other and asked, "Brother, are you worried?"
Wei Youcai did not lower his head, but just blinked hard and said, "Nothing, I was just thinking that after Yuan'er joins the Immortal Sect, I don't know when we will see each other again."
The housekeeper and the bald head looked at each other, unable to laugh anymore.
The housekeeper tried to comfort him: "I heard that after practicing cultivation, life expectancy will increase a lot. As the saying goes, one day in heaven, one day on earth..."
The housekeeper spoke quickly, and by the time he realized something was wrong, he had already finished half of his words.
"It's okay, I'm just a little tired and want to go back to the house to rest. You can go and do your own thing." Wei Youcai waved his hand and went back to the bedroom.
Three days later, the sky became clear, and Zhang Sheng and Wei Yuan set out on the road to the county town. In addition to their mounts, there were also two mules carrying luggage.
Wei Youcai didn't agree to return until he was sent thirty miles away. He just stayed with her silently and didn't speak much. When they said goodbye, he just waved and turned around.
In the afternoon, Wei Yuan and Zhang Sheng finally left the rugged path in the mountains and took the road leading to the county town.
The so-called avenue is actually a road made of rammed earth, which can only carry two mule carts in parallel. The road is full of potholes and has four deep car marks in the middle. It looks like it is in disrepair. However, this kind of road is the best that Wei Yuan has ever seen.
The roads in the mountains of Ye County are rugged and difficult to navigate. It is impossible to drive by car. You can only ride a small mule. Only rich families have donkeys, and there are only a few donkeys.
Dinmules are short and not very fast. They are not much different from the walking speed of ordinary people. The advantage is that they have long endurance, can bear heavy loads, and can also eat coarse food, so they are widely distributed in mountainous areas.
Zhang Sheng wanted Wei Yuan to see more of the world outside the mountain, so he didn't walk very fast.
Looking ahead on the road, Zhang Sheng suddenly felt emotional and said: "Twenty years ago, I went to take the Immortal Sect unified examination just like you. At that time, your master took a fancy to me at a glance among more than twenty people.
And I lived up to expectations, beating Yu Zi. Not only was I the best in my county, but I also had no rival in the entire Yunzhou. Later, I became successful in cultivation and gained experience in the world. I thought I could do great things like my predecessors, but I didn’t expect that I would do great things like my predecessors.
Frustrated, nothing has been accomplished for many years.”
Speaking of this, Zhang Sheng glanced at Wei Yuan and said with a smile: "But now that I have you, these years are not wasted. Since you are my disciple, you can take the Immortal Sect Unified Examination at your fingertips.
The two names are thousands of miles apart. If you say anything about it, it will damage my reputation as Zhang Sheng. Now let me tell you about the inheritance of our lineage. Although it is against the rules, it is not a big deal."
After a pause, Zhang Sheng felt proud and said: "My teacher was born in the Tianqing Hall of the Taichu Palace. After you passed the unified examination, that was also the place where you practiced."
Although Wei Yuan has always been calm, he was also shocked at this moment: "Taichu Palace? Taichu Palace, one of the four immortal sects?"
"The Taichu Palace, the head of the Four Immortal Sects." Zhang Sheng corrected.
Wei Yuan looked at Zhang Sheng with some suspicion and said: "You said that in our remote small county, apart from the Crimson Tide Sect in this county, there are only one or two third-class sects who come to accept disciples all year round. Taichu Palace is so high up, why?
Will you come here?"
Zhang Sheng had already told Wei Yuan about the basic knowledge of the Immortal Sect Unified Examination before. Countless sects participating in the Unified Examination to recruit disciples are divided into four levels. The fourth level sects can only accept apprentices in the county, such as the Red Tide Sect. The third level sects
It is called a Blessed Land and can accept disciples in one state. Occasionally, it can go to other states to accept disciples, and the number of places is strictly limited. The second-class sect is called Dongtian, and can accept disciples within its own country.
At the top are the Four Immortal Sects, which can recruit disciples throughout Datang. However, the Four Immortal Sects are at a high level, and the number of apprentices each session is very small. In the past 50 years, the Four Immortal Sects have come to Fengyuan County three times and given a total of five places.
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That's why Wei Yuan asked this question.
But Zhang Sheng smiled slightly and said: "Don't worry, other immortal sects can't say for sure this time, Taichu Palace will definitely come. But there is no need to show off, you have got my true inheritance. If others are extremely talented and very diligent, maybe
I can reach 70% of your level."
After studying hard with Zhang Sheng for three years, Wei Yuan learned one thing, that is, not to blindly follow others, including Zhang Sheng.
At that moment, his doubts were still lingering and he continued to ask: "But I still don't understand why Taichu Palace gave our county a quota?"
Zhang Sheng finally waited for him to ask this question, and then said in an understatement: "Your master's Taoist name is Fenhai Zhenren, and he is one of the three great masters of Tianqing Palace in Taichu Palace; Xuanyue Zhenjun, the Supreme Patriarch, was the master two hundred years ago.
Master of the Tianqing Hall. Masters value the inheritance of Taoism the most. Once you enter the Tianqing Hall, your benefits will naturally be indispensable. However, he has a good reputation, so you must give full play to what you have learned in this unified examination and waste your remaining wealth.
It’s an embarrassment to his old man.”
Wei Yuan was doubtful after hearing this. His teacher had such a big background? Moreover, Zhang Sheng's implication was that it was because he had accepted a student from Feng Yuan County, so the Taichu Palace made an exception and gave him a place.
Although Wei Yuan didn't know what the regulations were in the Taichu Palace, he felt that Zhang Sheng, as the disciple of a master of the Taichu Palace, could not accomplish such a big thing.
I don’t know how many disciples and grandsons Zhenjun Xuanyue had. History books say that in the past, there was a prince in the Northern Qi Dynasty who liked to recruit talents. He accepted all the roosters, dogs and thieves, and ended up with 3,000 disciples. People who practice medicine live longer.
Lord Yue Zhen also likes to have peaches and plums all over the world, and he may have more than three thousand disciples.
Naturally, Zhang Sheng didn't know that Wei Yuan was secretly arranging him in his stomach. At this moment, he was looking far into the distance, and his mind had already flown to the distant county. Just when he was feeling relaxed and happy, there were sudden sounds of horse hooves from behind, and several knights were riding horses.
Running wildly, coming from behind.
Under the crotch of those knights were ten-foot-tall dark green war horses, their iron hooves treading the ground like thunder, and their arrogance overwhelming. They seemed to be in a hurry, galloping at full speed, rushing past Zhang Sheng and Wei Yuan like the wind.
The horse's hooves as big as square feet were trampling on the road, picking up a large cloud of gravel and dust, and pouring it on Zhang Sheng and Wei Yuan!
The road was narrow, and Zhang Sheng couldn't avoid it, and his Tao power was blocked, so he was completely covered in it. The fairy-like Taoist bones that were originally covered in the body were completely covered by this piece of soil.
Chapter completed!