Chapter 2: The Old Master

I only heard Liu Jinwu say again: "People say that bamboo is in the wind." Slim. Ancient Coats. All love the beauty of its form and inner discipline. In fact, if we talk about it in terms of inner and outer gods. Purple cane has a noble color. The taste is sweet and sweet. Isn't it much stronger than hollow bamboo? So in my opinion. That's just people applying something beautiful to bamboo. There is a way that the country is easy to change. A crow never the whiter for washing herself often. When bamboo is a bamboo shoot, 'the tip of the mouth is thick, the skin is thick, and the belly is hollow'. When he grows up, he combines integrity, tenacity, humility, indifference, and beauty. Isn't that surprising? ”

Chang Sihao smiled slightly. I thought that those literati were very elegant to bamboo poetry. If each person takes a sugar cane and chews it. It's a ridiculous joke.

Liu Jinwu looked at him with a smile: "We have been bullied by the Tartars for many years. This time, Brother Chang, you rode a hundred horses to the camp. Kill me and fall into the water. can give our Daming a bad breath. Ha ha. In the eyes of the younger brother. Brother Chang is not this hollow bamboo. It's not the sweetheart sugar cane, either. You are a great pillar of hard solidity. It has supported the ambition of our Daming. ”

Chang Sihao said: "Don't dare to be." In fact, at that time, there was also a Chen Shengyi, and Brother Chen also rushed to the camp with me. It's just that I'm driving the herd behind. I ran into it again. Killed. It may be preached. More easily known. It also made me lose my name out of thin air. ”

Liu Jinwu smiled: "Brother Chang is polite. That Brother Chen must also be a hero. There will be opportunities in the future. It is necessary to get acquainted. Alas. Speaking of which, the younger brother practiced some family martial arts. Later, he became the leader of the martial arts division of this courtyard in the name of his elders. I yearn for the things of mixing rivers and lakes and killing Tartars. But I never had a chance to go outside. Don't even think about killing enemies in front of the battle. Brother Chang is happy. Tell me about my brother. It's also good for me to get over the addiction. ”

Chang Sihao first came to Beijing and met Jiang Wan and Zhu Qing. And he told the old story once. At that time, I was tasting poems on the wall. Drink wine and eat meat. It's a good conversation. Yesterday I was with Gu Siyi. Again. But it was to persuade her. Now this Liu Jinwu has to talk about it himself. That's not interesting anyway. But look at how passionate he is. If you don't talk about it. Most of them will make him think that he is proud of his achievements. Look down on people. I had to bite the bullet. I briefly said it. Rao is like this, and he can also hear this, Liu Jinwu is elated. Holding his hand and asking for details from time to time. The two chatted for a while. Chang Sihao said: "When I woke up yesterday, I wanted to ask. But I kept missing the opportunity. The virtuous master rescued me in the hands of Dongchang Fanzi. I am very grateful under it. But I never knew the name and surname of the virtuous master. Can Brother Liu give advice? ”

Liu Jinwu smiled: "This is a small matter. For my master, it's just a gesture. It's really nothing. The host said. Brother Chang is a hero. He can get to know you. Rejoicing. Planning what to prepare for a gift. I want to surprise Brother Chang. Tell me and others not to leak it first. That's not fun. My master has no ill will. Brother Chang can rest assured of this. ”

Chang Sihao smiled: "The virtuous master is very playful. He scolded in his heart: "Grandma's." Lao Tzubai told you a lively and lively story. It turned out that my life was just a trivial matter. Even if it's polite, it's too much. Then he thought, "A person like him has not been trained in killing formations." Life and death are just a word in the heart. Live without fear or pain. How can you know this moment. This breath is a great blessing for me. There is no need to force it without experience. Forget it. ”

The two chatted for a long time. Gu Siyi still hasn't returned. Liu Jinwu said to ask. Then he took his leave and left. After a while, it was almost noon. Gu Siyi came back at this time. Said that the end of the year is approaching. The host was busy. I waited for a long time but didn't see him. Chang Sihao said when he heard it: "So I'll leave first." Come back another day to thank you. Gu Siyi couldn't help persuading him. It was already noon. And he commanded that wine should be served. Chang Sihao thought that it was impossible to kill Feng Bao for the time being. I don't know if the eldest grandson Xiaochi and the leader of the Zheng League will meet. What is the outcome of the talks? The leader of the Zheng League is supported by the swords in the alliance. There shouldn't be a big deal. At the moment, what I am most concerned about is the safety of Jing Lingyu and Liao Gushi's brothers and sisters. And the two brothers and sisters fell into the hands of Fang Yinhe at the same time as themselves. Their situation. The owner of this house is mostly clear. This side is going to be seen eventually. Now it's nothing more than waiting. It doesn't hurt. At that moment, he listened to the advice and sat down to eat and drink.

Tea was served at the end of the meal. Gu Siyi asked, "You chatted with Jin Wu in the morning." ”

Chang Sihao nodded. Gu Siyi said: "This kid likes to be lively. People are very nice. It's just a burst of loss. The host loved him. Not surprising. ”

Chang Sihao smiled: "It would be nice if the lost needle Li was there." Just take in a good apprentice. ”

Gu Siyi smiled. said: "Don't be anxious. Li Shizhen can't be found for the time being. But we are in the capital. To talk about medical skills. I'm afraid that no one is as tall as Mr. Liu. Friends he knew. They are all medical families. Let's take a closer look. Maybe I can figure out a way to heal you. ”

Chang Sihao said: "I'll confess it." What is the disease still curing it? Gu Siyi exclaimed, "What did you say." The body involuntarily stood up. Chang Sihao smiled: "Don't worry. I'm not saying I'm uncomfortable. Rather, it means that the house and the courtyard are empty. I'll stay all morning. It's already half dead. Stay longer. I'm afraid that this life will be fully confessed. Gu Siyi sat down slowly. Muttered, "Oh. That's right. "It's a little bit of a bumper. And he said, "You don't know anything." Our side was originally where the old master used to live. The old master likes to say that he is virtuous. He loves to be quiet. I was here to eat. Later, the old master died. All of his things were removed. The servant guards were also withdrawn. So it was deserted. Each yard is left with one or two old people to take care of it. ”

Chang Sihao smiled: "Are you also an 'old man'?" Gu Siyi nodded and muttered, "Why don't you count." I came fourteen years old. 15.16...... Well. Isn't. It's been ten years. Chang Sihao saw that her expression was a little gloomy. I thought that her best youth in the past ten years has been serving others. Most of the time it doesn't taste very good. You should make her happy. Diverting the conversation, he quipped: "What do you mean by the old master stirring up trouble here?" ”

Gu Siyi was stunned. Then I understood. smiled: "What a 'trouble-stirring disaster'." It's Jiao Zhai. It's the prohibition of alcohol. Vegetarian diet. No femininity. Incense is burned here. Worship the gods. Chang Sihao said: "It turned out that I was a Taoist priest at home. Many rich people just go to the temple to give money. Your old master is also reliant. Gu Siyi said: "What's the use of just giving money." The old master said. The Tao is to be cultivated. No one else can replace it. Even if the world's gold and silver mountains are moved to the temple. I can't become an immortal myself. Today's people have thrown away the cultivation of the mind. All that remains is to seek the heart. Worship the wood carved clay puppets for thousands of years. It's also useless. ”

Chang Sihao smiled: "That's a good point. The mud bodhisattva crosses the river. A sitting duck. That's it. Your old master seems to be a man who understands. ”

Gu Siyi nodded and said, "The old master has studied the metaphysics in the "Tao Sutra" very deeply. Everyone else said that he had won the true meaning of Lao Tzu. Now most of them are in the heavenly immortal class. ”

Chang Sihao thought to himself: "The Tao is drowning in." It's strange that your old master can become an immortal when he studies feces and urine at home. Ha ha. "I wanted to say it to tease her. I'm afraid it's not good to think of making fun of someone's deceased master. Barely holding back. Smiled: "Yes." Be. The avenue is boundless. Inscrutable. It's naturally very powerful to be able to learn and understand this thing. But you may also be wrong. Isn't Lao Tzu's knowledge called "Tao Te Ching". You seem to be saying the opposite. ”

Gu Siyi shook his head: "That's not true." The old master said that the books printed by the world were wrong. Tao Te Ching. It is actually the "Book of Virtues". This scripture is divided into two parts. A "Book of Virtues". A "Tao Sutra". Most of them were copied and sorted out by later generations. Got the order wrong. The Tao is a ladder to heaven. The most important thing to pay attention to. Cultivate virtue and enlightenment. It is virtue before the Tao. If you don't cultivate virtue, you can't understand the way. And the people of the world think that the way is enlightened and virtuous. It's putting the cart before the horse. Miss by a mile. Virtue is accumulated. It didn't come out of nowhere. So in the millennium. Very few people can attain enlightenment. That's why. ”

Chang Sihao thought to himself that if people accumulate more virtue and do good. Peace of mind. Naturally, it's a joy to live with. For the worldly avenue. Most of the time, it will be able to break through. And I want to be a god. Hold a book to practice. Most of them are seeking fish from the wood. It's a fork in the road. It seems that the old master of his family studies feces and urine. I really studied the roll call and came out. smiled: "No wonder my sister is so beautiful." It turned out to be a character next to the old fairy. I've heard that the priests pay attention to one person's enlightenment. The chickens in the house. Dogs will follow the heavens. The old immortal family knows that I will be in trouble in the future. Someone has to help. Deliberately left my sister. Didn't bring you back to Heaven. Chang Sihao's sin is not small. ”

Gu Siyi smiled: "Fortunately, he didn't take me there." Otherwise, wouldn't I be a chicken or a puppy? ”

Chang Sihao said: "Ahhh If so. I'm afraid that the world will be in chaos. Gu Siyi said: "Then why." Chang Sihao said: "If the chickens and dogs are as good-looking as my sister." The people of the world are afraid that the fields will not be cultivated. and the land is no longer planted. I have to go stealing chickens and dogs all day long. Gu Siyi chuckled. The tea bowl in his hand is unstable. The water was splashed out.

This boastful remark was originally heard by Chang Sihao from the eldest grandson Xiaochi. Just a slight change. I didn't expect to make Gu Siyi so happy. "It looks like women are all the same. Praise them for their good looks. It's easy to do anything. He laughed at the moment: "Sister." It's okay for us to be bored here. Your master is rich. Presumably, the attic houses are all well repaired. It's a good day. Why don't you take me out for a walk? ”

Gu Siyi hesitated. He said, "It's okay." But there are people in each house. It's inconvenient to see each other. The house is much the same. There's nothing to see. Let's go out into the garden and take a look. You'll have to follow me. If you see something good, you will run into it. I'm afraid that I will be punished. ”

Chang Sihao smiled: "I'm a rough person. But you can also know the etiquette. Sister rest assured. I'll go out and listen to you. I will never bump into the ladies of your house. Gu Siyi nodded. The two of them came out of the house with warmth. Explain to the samurai of the courtyard again. Only then did he lead Chang Sihao out of the hospital.

Chang Sihao thought that this house was good. I didn't want to come out and take a look. This outer wall courtyard is staggered. More sophisticated and sophisticated. Bamboo trees are planted in the courtyard. Some are as green as new. Some of them are withering. It is scattered around the house. Seemingly random. But it has an exquisite layout. Most of the houses here are not built high. Occasionally, a corner of the palace flies over the wall. Pointing straight to the sky. The lion dragon monster face carved on it. Strange and majestic. Awesome. I thought that if Jing Lingyu was there. She understands the science of civil engineering. I will be able to tell what kind of temple it is, what kind of tent it is, or whether it is built with pillars, or by subtracting pillars, and so on. I can only look at it freshly. Seeing that Gu Siyi seemed to be afraid of being seen. The footsteps are in a hurry. But this way has come. There was no sign of anyone either. However, the courtyards are connected. The roads are complicated. There are many twists and turns. I thought I would let myself go. I'm afraid I can't really find the direction to come and go. The moment followed closely behind her.

I don't know how far I have traveled along the way. I was so dizzy. It didn't take much effort. There is a brick road under your feet. Embark on the bluestone trail. I saw that both sides were pale and yellow. The grass is bleak. Clumps of deciduous bushes seem to have been unpruned for a long time. Fragmented in the residual snow. Shoulder to shoulder. It still makes people want to see the scenery of the past. A few small finches are jumping and pecking in the wilderness. I saw someone coming. Shocked to soar. A few feathers dropped. Chang Sihao found it interesting. Volleyed one in the air. Stick it on the head. Seeing Gu Siyi hiding his mouth and smiling.

The two walked through the courtyard. In front of it, there is an arch in the middle of a row of low walls. Underneath is a small circular door. Gu Siyi looked at no one left and right. Push the door and go out. Chang Sihao then followed. There was a sudden pain in his eyes.