Chapter 66: Yinghuo Shuxin

The palaces where Zuo Ci and Yu Ji preached were named Tianshi Palace, and some of them would make people mistakenly think that it was Tianshi Taoism. This was also done on purpose by the two. As for Taoism, Taoism at that time was shallow, one was Taiping Taoism and the other was Tianshi Taoism, both of which originated from the Taoist sects that originated in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period.

Zhang Jiao and Yu Ji had an intersection in their early years. When Yu Ji preached in Langya Palace, he used the "Taiping Qing Program" and when he arrived at Zhang Jiao, it became the "Taiping Jing". In fact, there is no difference in essence. However, Zhang Jiao launched the Yellow Turban Uprising, and Taiping Taoism also became the evil devil in the eyes of outsiders.

Although Guo Jia entered Yizhou and his soldiers and many people believed in Taiping, if the two openly established a Taiping Road, Guo Jia would definitely not agree. This is why Guo Jia changed the Yellow Turban Army to Taiping Army. Under the name of the Yellow Turban Army, he was a rebel who was publicly cited in the world. Changing the Taiping Army was a new force. He was still a rebel at first, but at least it was a nominal connection with the Yellow Turban Army. Guo Jia would definitely not be willing to take the blame for what the Yellow Turban Army did before.

Those who are interested in Taoism will turn to the Taoist Taoism. This was the benefit of Zhang Lu, Hanzhong, to promote the Five Dou Rice Sect, but it was strangled by Guo Jia when it was budding. Now Zuo Ci established a religion and preached by Ji. Using the name of a palace, people can mistakenly think it is the Taoist Taoism of Tianshi. In fact, the teachings of their preaching are still the "Taipingqing Program" or the "Taiping Jing", which is typical of selling dog meat with the title of sheep.

The layout of the palace is simple and peaceful.

Confucianism cultivates oneself, Buddhism cultivates the mind, Legalism governs people, and Taoism governs the world. In fact, every school can rise, which is essentially good, but it is just that the development school’s organization is improperly used or uses public interest for personal gain, which leads to the decline of the school or criticism of the world.

Guo Jia works diligently every day and sometimes takes a break from his busy schedule. In addition to talking about love with his beautiful wife and concubines, he also likes to occasionally listen to others and talk about the truth and speak humbly. He judges whether it is right or wrong by himself, which is always beneficial.

Zhen Jiang and his sisters were led by Ji to visit the Taoist temple and do some rituals to pray for blessings. Guo Jia listened to Zuo Ci's preaching in the main hall of the Tianshi Palace.

"...There are no ones that are born, the difficulty and ease are formed, the length and short are compared, the height and the lower are inclined, the sound and sound are harmonious, and the front and back are followed."

After listening to Zuo Ci's sermon for most of the day, Guo Jia was hard to say, but before sunset, he cheered up and bowed to Zuo Ci to express his gratitude to the sermon.

"You little grandpa, why not stay for a few more days and try the vegetarian dishes here." Zuo Ci wanted to keep Guo Jia for a few days.

Guo Jia refused, "No, the autumn harvest has just passed, and there are many political affairs. It is rare for me to have a few days off for myself to travel around the mountains and rivers. Haha, by the way, Zuo Laodao, you used to teach your children martial arts in Yingchuan, but in the future, as always, how about?"

Zuo Ci smiled faintly and nodded in agreement. Taoism is a compulsory practice of physical and mental cultivation. Strengthening the body and body is a compulsory homework. Helping Guo Jia teach some children martial arts. Zuo Ci doesn't think it is a big deal. He teaches his disciples on weekdays, but it's no different to have more children.

Turning around and planning to go down the mountain, Guo Jia joked: "I will declare in advance, don't instill the children I sent to indoctrinate the concept of practicing Taoism since I was a child. I don't force them to take any path, and don't turn around and add disciples to yourself."

Zuo Ci, who was amused and crying, sent Guo Jia out and said, "The little grandfather only allows me to accept up to fifty disciples a year, and I can only choose carefully."

After Zhen Jiang and his two sisters who were waiting outside saw Guo Jia and Zuo Ci come out, Zhen Jiang saluted Zuo Ci, Yu Ji and a group of Taoist disciples first, and said goodbye: "Thank you for your hospitality. If you have time in the future, you will definitely come and visit again."

Zuo Ci returned the gift with a smile and watched Guo Jia and his group go down the mountain and leave.

Standing outside the Tianshi Palace gate and looking down at Guo Jia's back as he went down the mountain, Zuo Ci suddenly said seriously: "Little Taigong, it's still the little Taigong's fate after all."

Upon hearing this, Yu Ji looked up at the sky, and the sun shining with red clouds was as beautiful as fire.

"A few years ago, I was born with a strange phenomenon, and Ying Huo guarded my heart. I thought it was Dong Zhuo who secretly occupied the Longting, but I didn't expect that the demon star appeared in the world. The heart star was severely injured, and the imperial court was in danger. Dong Zhuo's life is not long, but the demon star is still brilliant. It seems that I misread back then. The real demon star turned out to be..."

"The demon star appears in the world, and the faults of the ministers in the world are responsible for the chaos and troubles of soldiers, and the destruction of monsters. The fate of the young Taigong is unpredictable, and there may be a turning point in the future. In his early years, the dragon energy flowed to the southwest. When he entered Yizhou, the young Taigong had the power of hidden dragons. After returning from Jingzhou, the dragon elephant dispersed, but the dragon energy still lingers in the southwest. If the young Taigong had no emperor's fate, either the descendants behind him would have a hidden dragon, or in Yizhou, there were people who usurped the destiny in Yizhou." Guo Jia's fate was an eternal problem in Zuo Ci's heart. From Guo Jia's eyes when he saw him in childhood and asserted that it was Jiang Taigong's reincarnation, Guo Jia was in a hurry, and his fate seemed to have returned to the origin, but it was just longer than Zuo Ci's early life.

Yu Jishen nodded with consent and frowned and said, "Mrs. Zhen is the wife of the young lady, but she is rich and has no fate to nurture Qianlong. Could it be that there are really people around Xiao Taigong who usurped his life? If this is the case, we still need to warn Xiao Taigong."

Raising a smile, Zuo Ci smiled and shook his head and said, "The secrets of heaven cannot be revealed, and the little grandfather will not believe what you and I say. Demonstrating the secrets of heaven will only make the little grandfather suspicious and ineffective. The Tao follows nature. Let's see where the destiny of heaven will come to the future. Who can dominate the universe and rule the world."

After returning to Chengdu, Guo Jia began to prepare for the spring exam next year. This was his second scientific exam to implement the imperial examination system. How many people will come to take the exam? He was not very optimistic, but the preparations were not tolerated.

After the autumn harvest, after the tax and grain collection, after statistics, although Guo Jia reduced the tax, the grain tax collected this year was actually 10% higher than last year. The reason was that the farmers who had previously been privately kept were included in the naturalized population and were no longer exploited by local tyrants. The results of labor were not confiscated by local tyrants. Moreover, the people who followed Guo Jia's Taiping Army to Yizhou south also increased the number of farmers this year, and the income was naturally greater than before.

This is a win-win situation. The people's income has increased exponentially than before, and the government's income has not plummeted. It is a good start. Now the population of Yizhou is more than five million, and there are also constant foreign populations coming to Yizhou to take refuge, which not only provides productivity, but also has advanced technology and talents in the north.

Guo Jia was deeply happy that he could have a good start in the early stages of reform and reform. Only by strengthening his troops and having enough food to make his rule more stable and the basis for external expansion.

The Hundred Schools have been completed. After the autumn harvest, the people found that their income increased. They not only were self-sufficient, but also had surplus food. Some people who were under low pressure in life were happy to see their children from home and go to Hundred Schools to study in order to make a name for themselves in the future. Because if you want to be an official in Yizhou, you rely on talent and no one needs to recommend it. The spring exam every year is the best stage.

Cai Yong played a good example and leading role as the most famous figure in the Hundred Schools. Some exiled northern scholars were unwilling to serve Guo Jia, but they were unwilling to work in the fields. Seeing that Cai Yong taught in the Hundred Schools, he also went to apply for lecturers in the school. Those with qualified talents could receive the salary paid by Yizhou Prefecture, although they were not officials in name.

A hundred schools are just one, and Guo Jia does not expect to receive rewards from it within a few years. Education is a matter that benefits the present and the future, and it cannot be achieved overnight. Ten years of trees and a hundred years of cultivation can only gradually become effective only after accumulating work.

Since Guo Jia cleared the Taiping Army last winter and suppressed rebellions in various places one after another, the new year has been good weather and the people live and work in peace. Compared with the earthquake caused by the Yizhou official earthquake when he sent officials to take office last winter, more than 40 rebellions occurred in one month. In this year, less than five small rebellions occurred, and the damage caused was very limited. Now, Guo Jia will not show mercy to any of the original Yizhou gentry and wealthy clans, because he is already supported by the people and a veritable ruler of Yizhou. No matter how ignorant the people are or have no culture, after a year of hard work, there is more or less food in their hands and whether the officials bully them is obvious. There is no need to make a big decision. People's hearts are full of flesh, and they know the good and bad.

As spring approaches, Yizhou Prefecture once again welcomes scholars from all over the world.

The last scientific examination was the winter of the previous year. At that time, Guo Jia had no choice but to do it because he needed to quickly promote a group of officials to replace the officials of Yizhou gentry. The second scientific examination will be held in this season more than a year later. The plan for the year lies in spring.

Because of the effect of the last scientific examination, talents from all over the country also understood Guo Jia's intention. He did not want to use talent to humiliate scholars, but to select officials through scientific examinations. This method is like washing sand with big waves. Whether the gold drowned in the mud and sand can shine depends on their own ability.

There was also a martial arts competition. Guo Jia sent ten children from his personal guards who were superior to martial arts as a group of examiners, and sent a total of hundreds of examiners. Those who can win one game will directly appoint the sergeant commander. Those who can win three games in a row will directly appoint the leader. Those who can win five games in a row will appoint the centurion. Those who can win seven games in a row will appoint the minor commander. Those who can win nine games in a row will appoint the commander. If they can win ten games, Guo Jia will test the military strategy again. If they can pass the test, they can be the right general in the army and command three thousand soldiers.

In spring, everything revived and the earth warmed up. Guo Jia watched his son Guo Ye practice calligraphy in the mansion, but he took the tea and savored the tea leisurely.

There are fewer talents participating in the scientific examination this year than the last time, but there are also many, with nearly 700 people. The marking work is coming to an end. Guo Jia is waiting for Xi Zhicai and the others to reply.

Qin Mi walked into the hall with his head held high and his chest raised, bowed to Guo Jia and said, "Lord, there are not many people with outstanding talents in the scientific examination this year, but there are two of them who are very literary and talented."

Guo Jia put down the teacup and smiled and said, "There are probably not many people who can be described as talented by Zi Ji. What are their names?"

"Fa Zheng, Huang Quan."...
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