Kunlun one millet

Chapter 221 The regret is too late

Regarding the property that Chu Mengchun collected, Zhao Mi was not polite, and returned some of the money to the local people, and handed over the rest to Jiang Ru and Ding Muqiu to discuss the establishment of a nursing home.

In the Lingtai Hall, Jiang Ru and Ding Muqiu discussed and said, "I think that the Nursing Home must be run properly. In addition to the fields and houses, it is best to arrange them to weave cloth, so as to meet the needs of livelihood."

Ding Muqiu didn't know much about common affairs, so he nodded in agreement and said, "Okay, I'll do as you say!"

Jiang Ru smiled lightly and shook her head: "I'm afraid this is not enough. Let me tell you, the nursing home is only temporarily taking in women, and it's best to find husbands and settle down for them."

Ding Muqiu was not happy when he heard this: "Why? Don't we women have to rely on men for everything? Don't marry or start a family, we must be inferior to others?"

Jiang Ru had no choice but to say: "Of course not, but not everyone has the same cultivation base and mana as you, Daoyou Ding. Ordinary women who don't marry and start a family will inevitably be bullied by hooligans in the countryside."

Ding Muqiu was slightly annoyed: "We don't punish the thugs for this kind of thing, but ask the woman to make a compromise? How can there be such a reason in the world?"

Jiang Ru was immediately stopped by the question, while Ding Muqiu looked at Zhao Mi who was copying and said, "Aren't you going to help out with ideas?"

Zhao Mi kept writing, without raising his head, and said, "Before a local ruffian commits crimes, who would know that he is a ruffian? You can't assume that all men in the world are criminals, right?"

"I think it's similar!" Ding Muqiu snorted coldly, and slapped his palm on the desk: "When I go up to the aristocratic families and go down to the towns and villages, countless men take pleasure in bullying women. I can't get used to it!"

Zhao Mi supported the inkstone and said, "Then you shouldn't ask me for advice."

"Don't worry, you don't count." Ding Muqiu waved his hand casually.

Zhao Mi paused: "I thought you were going to say that I'm not a man."

Jiang Ru covered her mouth and smiled lightly, while Zhao Mi sighed softly: "Friend Daoist Ding, you can ignore things that are too long-term, but if there is no one to take care of them, the Ji Nursing Home is indeed easy to be coveted... I have a way to let Ji As the property of Mingxia Pavilion, the Nursing Home is specially used to take in women, children, orphans and widows. In addition to taking care of them, it can also guide them in their livelihood and management. In addition, Mingxia Pavilion can also select those with excellent aptitude and temperament from among them, and accept them as disciples."

Ding Muqiu thought for a while: "This seems not bad?"

Zhao Mi went on to say: "I have traveled all the way and found that many rural people have drowned baby girls. It is nothing more than ordinary people's inability to raise them. If the nursing home is able to do so, they can come forward to take in the abandoned baby girls."

Jiang Ru asked: "Temporary relief alone may not be enough to adopt so many women and children, right?"

"It's really not possible." Zhao Mi said, "That's why the imperial court needs to set up another government office. In addition to its own land management, the Jiyangyuan also needs to be funded by the state. The Mingxia Pavilion can also participate in it and preside over various affairs."

When Ding Muqiu heard this, it was obviously unexpected. She didn't expect that the matter of rescuing a group of abducted women would be so involved.

"Is this really possible?" Ding Muqiu was dubious.

Zhao Mi took out a document from his hand and handed it to Ding Muqiu: "My thoughts are all on it. If Fellow Daoist Ding thinks there is no problem, I will send someone to write to the court immediately."

Ding Muqiu took over the documents, and Zhao Mi continued: "It's best to ask Ding Shouzuo of your house to come forward, but I remember that at the Yingzhou meeting, Ding Shouzuo proposed to sacrifice water for refining the law and help the people in coastal fishing villages. I want to come here Even setting up nursing homes to help women, children, orphans and widows can also be approved by Ding Shouzuo."

"Well, I'll go back and ask Master right now!" Ding Muqiu stood up without hesitation and said, "You might as well go to the Mingxia Pavilion with me, Master just happens to want to see you too."

Zhao Mi didn't understand for a while: "Ding Shouzuo wants to see me? I don't know why?"

"Uh... you set up mandalas all over the middle school, so you don't plan to come to our Mingxia Hall to have a look?" Ding Muqiu asked again.

Zhao Mi noticed that Ding Muqiu was thinking about him, and didn't go into it, so he nodded and said, "Alright, let's go and have a look."

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Mingxia Pavilion is located in Lianxiao Mountain in the southeast of Huaxu Kingdom, close to the East China Sea. Whenever the sun rises, there will be clouds covering the mountains, lingering for a long time.

According to the legend of the nearby woodcutters, there are immortals walking on the clouds in Lianxiao Mountain to pick up the rays of the sun.

The predecessor of Mingxia Pavilion, Mingxia School, is a sect of cultivating immortals that has been passed down for a long time. However, compared to the famous names of Shangjingzong and Chongxuan Pavilion, Mingxia School has only quietly guarded the East Sea for a long time. of a small sect.

Even Yanxiake, the patriarch of Mingxia Pavilion, is just a casual cultivator of unknown origin who travels in mountains and rivers.He gave a lecture on the magic method of the immortal family in Lianxiao Mountain, enlightened several disciples, stayed for a while, and then set off for the East China Sea. Since then, he has not been heard from.

If there is anything special about the Xia Sect, it is that it has always only accepted female disciples. However, there are not no other sects similar to Xiuxian, so it is not too different.As for the method of cultivating immortals that Fan Xia admired, it was by no means unique to the Mingxia School.

Perhaps because of this, the Mingxia faction was not greatly affected by the wars in the past, and the disciples of the disciples also kept quiet, never involving heroes from all walks of life in the struggle for supremacy.

The only thing that affected the Mingxia Sect was decades ago when Liang Tao used the name of the Huaxu Kingdom to set up a Guanxi system to sweep away all the sects of cultivating immortals and seize the Fudi Dojo.

With the strength of the Mingxia faction, it is definitely not Liang Tao's opponent, so he chose to take the initiative to change the sect into a museum and obey the national rules and regulations.

But perhaps it is the school's practice of only accepting female disciples, which makes Mingxia Hall very popular with noble women's families, and even some noble women who want to escape marriage arrangements try their best to worship Mingxia Hall.

In this way, the reputation of Mingxia Pavilion will naturally increase.If Mrs. Zhu Zi was not the elder of the current king, maybe the first Ding Feiling would be praised as the number one female cultivator of Hua Xu.

When Zhao Mi and his entourage came to Lianxiao Mountain, they found that Mingxia Pavilion was located among strange rocks, beautiful water and fragrant peaches and plums.Looking up and looking around, the haze between the peaks and mountains is really extraordinary.

"Climbing the mountain to the east here, you can see the sea. Every morning and evening, we go to the high place to admire the clouds." Ding Muqiu introduced it triumphantly, and raised his finger to the distance: "That apricot grove is our medicine field and spiritual garden , I heard you talking about the layout of the garden these days, if you are free later, please give us some pointers."

Zhao Mi nodded, indicating another place where the smoke was steaming: "Where is that place? I sensed a hot breath, could it be a hot spring?"

"That's right." Ding Muqiu lifted his chin slightly: "That's where our disciples from the Mingxia Pavilion bathe, so I won't take you to see it."

"It is indeed a blessed place to cultivate true virtue." Zhao Mi looked around and nodded in praise.

In fact, Lianxiao Mountain is far inferior to Yunyan Peak and Lingtai Ruins, but its success lies in its meticulous care.As for arranging the mandala, there is no need for it. This place has not been taken by the Chongxuan Hall, except that the Mingxia Sect surrendered in time, and it is probably because the scale of this place is too small to get into Liang Tao's eyes.

"Marquis Zhenming took the time to come, but we are far behind to welcome him."

At this time, I saw Ding Fei Ling, the head of the Mingxia Pavilion, floating in. She was dressed in plain clothes and held a dust whisk in her hand. She looked Zhao Mi up and down, smiled and nodded: "I haven't seen you for a while, but the Marquis of Zhenming has improved again, and the weather around him is strict. Quite like the dragon and the tiger returning to the furnace, and returning the alchemy nine times."

"Ding Shouzuo's absurd praise." Zhao Shu bowed his thanks, but felt strange in his heart. When Ding Feiling described his cultivation, why did he use the language of outer alchemy?In his impression, Mingxia Pavilion doesn't seem to be good at alchemy.

"Master, Zhao Mi has already agreed to help set up the Jiyangyuan, and I just need a word from you." Ding Muqiu said impatiently.

"It's not big or small." Ding Feiling flicked the whisk and lightly slapped Ding Muqiu's head: "Marquis Zhenming is busy with everything, and he is willing to help, but you call people by their first names. You are really rude. It seems that you want to Retreat?"

Ding Muqiu shrank his head and immediately dared not speak, Zhao Mi smiled and said, "Don't blame Mr. Ding, I came here as a junior, and the titles and titles are all in vain, so it's not a hindrance to call them by my name."

"Forget it." Ding Feiling led Zhao Mi to a quiet courtyard, and asked at the same time: "I received news before that you killed Chu Mengchun in Lingtai Ruge?"

"That's right." Zhao Shu frowned and replied, "I have already written a letter to the King about this matter, explaining the cause and effect."

Ding Feiling nodded lightly: "This is the most appropriate way. Chu Mengchun has brought the blame on himself, and there is no need to cover up the act of killing. This can also deter Xiaoxiao's generation, so as to avoid endless disasters."

Zhao Mi asked: "Does Ding Shouzuo know something?"

"Occasionally, I heard that the Chu family in Yi'an gathered people in their hometown to practice spear and stick battles and prepare for making crossbow armor." Ding Feiling said: "If you do such a thing, you may have different intentions. Chu Mengchun's attack on you is a sign of trouble. .”

In fact, Zhao Mi also expected this, shook his head and said: "With such actions, they are planning to make a last-ditch effort."

"You think so?" Ding Feiling asked suddenly.

"The four surnames of Chongxuan are like the big beetles of the country. If they sit idly by, the country of Huaxu will perish." Zhao Shu's tone was somewhat decisive: "If they work together and move hand in hand, the imperial court will have no way of doing it. Fortunately, the four surnames have their own thoughts. In addition, Liang Guoshi can't retreat, so we can defeat them one by one."

Ding Feiling asked: "But have you ever thought about how you would deal with yourself if Liang Guoshi came to Sunrise Pass?"

Zhao Mi once asked Chu Mengchun this question because he was so confident that he would not be held responsible for killing Chu Mengchun.

But now Zhao Mi gradually figured out that what he really has to bear is the resentment and hatred of the four surnames of the immortal family towards him.What's more, Zhao Mi is now powerful and unscrupulous, which will also attract the envy and hatred of many people.

"Since ancient times, those who cut down the powerful and the right and suppressed the powerful have always aroused resentment, and even died." Ding Feiling looked at Zhao Mi and said, "You are also a person who cultivates immortals, so you should think about the way to protect yourself."

Ding Muqiu couldn't listen anymore, and retorted: "I don't think Zhao Mi has done anything wrong. Isn't the four surnames Chongxuan bullying men and women, and doing evil? I heard that Wang Zhongding died by hanging himself, but I think it's a pity. It is not too little to kill thousands of times for this kind of scourge!"

"Ignorant and arrogant." Ding Feiling flicked the whisk, and twitched again: "Do you think that Zhao Mi can deal with the four surnames of Chongxuan with his blood? Get things done easily?"

Ding Muqiu pouted her lips coquettishly, and Zhao Mi smiled faintly: "If I say that I put life and death aside, that would be a lie. To tell you the truth, there are some things that I didn't think about at first, but I really just rely on my passion to make it happen." did it.

However, when he came to his senses, there was no way out.At this time, I can only advance and cannot retreat, otherwise I will fall straight into the abyss and never recover. "

Hearing this, Ding Muqiu also became serious: "You are so smart, is there really no way to resolve it? At the beginning, Jianjia Pass was so difficult, didn't you also deal with it?"

Zhao Mi replied: "When I was in Jianjia Pass, I only had to concentrate on dealing with foreign enemies, and everyone could share the same hatred. Although it is difficult, there is always a way. But my current situation is precisely what I created, and I can't think of what to do. How to deal with it."

Ding Muqiu patted his thigh: "What are you afraid of? If you can't do it, you will abandon your official rank and hide in the deep mountains and old forests to become a hermit!"

"Nonsense!" Ding Feiling yelled loudly: "What do you know? Now that Zhao Mi represents the authority of the imperial court, he can naturally deal with the nobles in the country. But if Zhao Mi abandons his official position and goes back to seclusion, all people will immediately rush up and retaliate wantonly! "

"It's not that Zhao Mi is powerless, with his cultivation, who would dare to bully him?" Ding Muqiu asked back.

Ding Feiling shook her head again and again: "Two fists are hard to beat with four hands. Facing an enemy that swarms you, you will eventually lose your magic power and relax your mind. This is why I always forbid you to act rashly in the past. Once the hatred is formed, It is difficult to resolve it.”

Zhao Mi also had to agree with Ding Shouzuo's words, even if he was as powerful as Liang Tao and acted ostentatiously, it still aroused resentment from all parties.

"Cultivators of immortals pay attention to tranquility, inaction, kindness, thrift and non-competition, which is the magic way to avoid disaster and protect oneself." Ding Feiling pointed out: "You are too competitive, and it will not be beneficial to practice in the future."

"Master, this is wrong!" Ding Muqiu stood up and contradicted: "In this world, if you don't fight, others will bully you. If you fight back, others will blame you for resisting. Could it be that you have to back down step by step after being bullied? "

Before Ding Feiling could explain, Zhao Mi said: "The so-called non-dispute is to understand the impermanence and indetermination of the world, and to understand that there is no such thing as constant strength. Today's strength, prosperity, and dominance are bound to overthrow and decline." One day. Compassion can tolerate change, thrift can know opportunities, and only by not fighting can you grasp the beauty of movement and stillness, this is the way to live a long life."

"Very good, it seems that you have indeed understood something." Ding Feiling nodded in approval, and signaled Ding Muqiu: "You still have to watch and study hard, and don't see injustices, so you can't wait to interfere."

Ding Muqiu was obviously not convinced, but he couldn't refute it verbally.Zhao Mi let out a long sigh: "I've heard of similar words before, but I often have to experience it myself to understand. But when I figured it out, I was already in endless troubles and couldn't get out. It’s too late to regret now.”

(End of this chapter)