Zhang Liang returns to the world!

The teachings of Tianshi Dao coincided with the main purpose of secular imperial power, rather than the previous slogans that criticized the cruel and unkind rule of Qin. This change made Li Yuan eager to meet Zhang Liang, a wise man of the era.

, there were only one or two, and Zhang Liang was definitely a unique resourceful man in the late Qin Dynasty.

"Your Majesty, Master Zhang Tianshi is in good health and is waiting at the entrance of the palace." Xiao He leaned slightly, and a strand of hair fell down from his forehead.

Xiao He and Zhang Liang were both close confidants of Liu Bang back then. However, one of them was an official in the court and the other was a hermit in the field. As the saying goes, they must conspire with each other. It is normal for them to have less contact, but if they have little relationship with each other,

No, that's impossible. Li Yuan knew this very well, which was why he sent Xiao He to contact Tianshi Dao.

The foothills of Zhongnan Mountain.

The winter snow has not completely melted yet, but the thin snow on the stone steps has been swept away by Taoist disciples early, leaving only a wet mark.

"Your Majesty, the mountain road is dangerous, why don't you let the servants carry you up?" Zhou Yin followed Li Yuan. Seeing the slippery snow, he hurriedly stopped in front and admonished him.

"Hey, I'm not old enough to be carried up yet." Li Yuan's face tightened, and he ignored the astonishment of Zhou Yin and others, and led a group of guards to climb up. From the mountainside to Tianshi

This section of the road was impassable to carriages and had to be walked up. Of course, given Li Yuan's status, it was understandable to order the guards to carry it up. However, this was obviously something Li Yuan was not willing to do.

Li Yuan and his party walked on the mountainside, feeling the changes in the realm of heaven and man in Zhongnan Cave. What they saw before their eyes were buildings and palaces that seemed like illusions in a dream, plus waves of Taoist disciples coming from their ears.

The hallucinatory effect of chanting sounds is an important means for Tianshi Dao to confuse Taoist disciples, not to mention ordinary people. Even the officials around Li Yuan gradually became immersed in it, and their eyes became blurred.

"Climb high and look far. I can't help but the fog." After Li Yuan was startled, his heart became clear. All things in spiritual religion are just illusions, and the blending of emotion and scenery is more just to make people feel better.

People believe in the supremacy of doctrines. Zhang Liang's skills may be useful to others, but to Li Yuan, they are nothing more than a joke.

Walk, walk, walk.

The important place of Tianshi Dao located on the mountainside of Zhongnan Mountain is composed of a large bamboo forest and bamboo houses. This kind of bamboo house is made from local materials and the construction cost is quite low. The meaning of bamboo itself also means nobility, self-admiration, and non-conformity.

, which is in line with the teachings of Tianshi Tao advocated by Zhang Liang. As for whether the teachings are truly independent of the world and isolated from the world, only Zhang Liang, the Taoist leader, has the right to say.

Li Yuan guessed Zhang Liang's real intention as he walked upwards. After a while, he saw a group of people wearing linen clothes, wearing Taoist crowns on their heads, and wearing straw shoes at the mountain col in front of them, looking up.

The person at the front has a thin body and an unreal face. But his eyes are very large, taking up a third of the entire face.

Li Yuan had never seen Zhang Liang in person, but his portrait had been painted by an artist in his early years. Although Zhang Liang has become a bit older in the past two years, he still looks sixty or seventy percent like him.

"Master Zhang, Emperor Shenwu has arrived. Why don't you come and greet him quickly?" Before Li Yuan could say anything, Xiao He who was standing beside him had already shouted anxiously.

Zhang Liang came forward after hearing the words. He had no intention of shrinking back. Over the years, with the stability of the Qin State, the pursuit of the remaining Chu and Han tribes in the past has been relaxed a lot. In this regard, Li Yuan did not care too much.

This can be seen from his informal use of Xiao He, Zhong Limei and others. It is precisely because of this that Zhang Liang took the initiative to welcome them. Otherwise, he would probably live in seclusion in the mountains and die in the forest.

"Many people have heard the name of Heavenly Master, but never thought that he was an old friend." Li Yuan laughed and walked towards Zhang Liang.

"Your Majesty, the past has become like a dream. I can't remember it. Today, the world of Qin is peaceful and the people are prosperous. It is all due to your Majesty's achievements. The name of Tianshi means that Qin is a gift from heaven. It is given by the gods.

All sentient beings must not violate the decree." Zhang Liang said with a solemn expression.

The general trend is irresistible.

Five years after the unification of Qin, Zhang Liang finally lowered his head, and the idea of ​​returning to Korea no longer existed. During these days of seclusion, his main interest was in religion.

The Way of the Heavenly Master.

At the beginning, it was a belief group secretly established by some reclusive hermits and shamans who made a living by making alchemy and curing diseases. At the beginning, it did not have many profound theories on morality. Later, after Zhang Liang joined and took the lead,

, its spiritual morality began to transform towards anesthesia and enlightenment of beliefs. It was this transformation that allowed the Tianshi Sect to gradually break away from the local witchcraft and heresy and begin to develop to a more profound level.

"With that said, I am about to listen carefully to Tianshi's explanation of morality." Li Yuan nodded. The meaning of Zhang Liang's words has clearly shown that the purpose of the creation of Tianshi Dao is not to confront the Qin State.

On the contrary, he wanted to use another kind of spiritual power to help Qin achieve long-term peace and stability. His statement made Li Yuan immediately interested.

Secularity and religion complement each other.

Without one side, it will be difficult for the other side to survive alone for a long time.

The reason why the Qin State under the rule of the First Emperor collapsed in a short period of time was not only the brutal and reckless behavior of Hu Hai and others, but also the lack of spiritual religious support. If the people did not have a sense of awe, thugs would rise up, and we must maintain

The stability of a huge country requires, in addition to a strong military, the spiritual anesthetic of religion.

Throughout ancient history, no matter how glorious a civilization is, in addition to secular rule, the central role of religion cannot be ignored. The Qin State ruled the country by law, with a strict system of laws, complete laws and punishment measures, all of which allowed

The Qin State was able to gather strength in a short period of time, allowing the Qin State to rise.

But while the material life is rich, whether the spiritual life of the Qin people can keep up is the fundamental guarantee for the longevity of a great country. Without the anesthesia and support of spiritual power, a country built on sand dunes is nothing more than a country on sand dunes.

Just a castle.

Therefore, in this sense, the emergence of Tianshi Dao is just right. What interests Li Yuan even more is how Zhang Liang guessed that Qin State has this level of demand. In other words, he

Did he rely on something to figure out Li Yuan's mind? Was it relying on his resourcefulness and good judgment, or some other reasons.

If Zhang Liang is really determined to help Qin achieve spiritual unification, Li Yuan will not mind the promotion of Tianshi Tao in the thirty-six counties across the country. In other words, as long as he gives the order, Tianshi Tao will become Qin's

There is nothing wrong with the state religion, but this requires Zhang Liang to reveal his true feelings.

In the past few years, although there are still small-scale unrest in Qin State, generally speaking, they can be calmed down at the county level. There are not many things that really require Li Yuan's personal intervention. When he has time,

Li Yuan really took good care of his body, which had been in short supply in the past few years.

Getting up early every morning, running around the palace a few times, and then taking a group of guards to hunt in Mount Li was a compulsory course that Li Yuan would take once in a while. Such a leisure time was very important for a warrior.

For veterans of more than ten years, this is an extremely rare opportunity to sort out their mood and replenish their energy.

However, to be content with the status quo is to die. Li Yuan has been the emperor of Qin for five years, and the country is peaceful and the people are safe, and Qin's national power is also booming. If this momentum can be maintained for fifty years, it will undoubtedly usher in a new era of prosperity. But what will happen next?

Where to go next? This question has troubled Li Yuan for a long time.

The choice is before us, whether to continue to stay in this era and be an overlord like the First Emperor or the Emperor Wu and Tang of Han Dynasty, or to find another path that no one else has taken, and to use his words, deeds, and actions to lead the people of the country to continue.

Forge ahead, not rest on your laurels, and create a great era that future generations will yearn for and admire.
Chapter completed!