Biography of Yang Fei

Chapter 308 Immortality

Unexpectedly, after taking the elixir made by Zhao, Liu and others, Wu Zong became irritable and moody just like his grandfather. Later, he was too poisoned and his face was haggard. He said that at the age of 33, he reported to his grandfather and father.

Tang Xuanzong (810-859, Li Chen), is the No. 13 son of Xianzong, and Wuzong is a half brother.In terms of governing the country, he has the legacy of his ancestor Tang Taizong, and he was called "Little Taizong" at that time.He confronted his elder brother Wu Zong, and as soon as he came to power, he immediately killed and exiled Taoist priests Zhao, Liu and others who poisoned Wu Zong with golden pills;But he has one thing in common with his elder brother, that is, taking pills for longevity.At first, he asked Taoist priests to prepare longevity medicines; Taoist priests knew that longevity medicines were deceitful. Xianzong and Wuzong both fell ill or died due to taking medicines. Then he came up with a strange recipe: 10 catties each of plum clothes, peach hairs, tortoise hairs, rabbit horns, and raw chicken membranes are needed to make the longevity medicine.Such materials, of course, cannot be matched.Xuanzong knew that the scholars shied away with excuses, and made people visit famous doctors all over the place.As a result, a man named Li Xuantong was favored by Emperor Xuanzong, hired into the palace with a high salary of 70 yuan, appointed him as the imperial physician, and ordered him to prepare longevity medicine.Li Xuantong lived up to the emperor's order, worked together with Taoist Yu Zizhi and Shanren Wang Lesan, and finally worked out the "immortal medicine".Unexpectedly, Xuanzong developed a malignant sore on his back after taking the medicine.In August of the 13th year of Dazhong (859), the sore on Xuanzong's back worsened, so that he could not go to court, and he died in a few days with the poison of the golden elixir. He was only 50 years old.

In addition to the above five, there are several Tang Dynasty emperors who were also obsessed with elixir.Emperor Gaozong of Tang Dynasty took elixir in the second year of Kaiyao (5); Wu Zetian took elixir from Taoist Hu Huichao in his later years; Emperor Xuanzong of Tang Dynasty also ordered Taoist priests to practice alchemy in Songyang. After the "Anshi Rebellion" he retreated and became the Supreme Emperor, he still couldn't forget the golden stove to burn alchemy About medicine; Wen Zong in the late Tang Dynasty also took elixir, but after taking the golden elixir refined by Zheng Zhu, his condition improved, I don't know if it is true or not.

The emperors of the Tang Dynasty were obsessed with elixir one after another. In addition to pursuing immortality, another important reason was to cure diseases.There is a genetic disease called "wind disease" in the royal family of Li Tang.According to historical records, people suffering from this disease include Gaozu, Taizong, Gaozong, Shunzong, Muzong, Wenzong, Xuanzong and others. "Wind disease" is now called apoplexy, with sudden onset and high mortality.During Gaozong's period, the reason why Empress Wu Zetian was able to control the government was because Gaozong suffered from wind disease, long-term wind dizziness, heavy head, blindness, and difficulty in handling government affairs, so she took advantage of the loopholes

Hearing Yang Yu's words, the emperor felt restless. He didn't know what to do, but after the death of the concubine, he felt uneasy and restless, and it was useless to read many Buddhist scriptures, so he tried something from Taoism. try.Just hearing what Yang Yu said, he seems to be a little hasty!

It's just that he still wanted to see if the Taoist method could calm his mind and forget his worries. He felt like he was going crazy!

The emperor picked up the scented tea made by Yang Yu, thoughtfully, and said: "Yu'er's words make sense, let me think about it again!" Seeing that the emperor did not listen to her advice, Yang Yu frowned slightly, and said: "Your Majesty, There will be no good end for betraying Lord Buddha!"

The emperor's face changed drastically. Yang Yu's words touched the deepest fear in his heart. He wanted to use the Taoist method of cultivating immortals, but just like what Yang Yu said, he was afraid that if he betrayed the Lord Buddha, there would be a bad end. Confused, he said with a not ugly face: "Yu'er! Be careful when you speak!"

Seeing that the emperor was a little angry, Yang Yu also knew that what she said just now was a little too serious, and said apologetically, "It's the concubine who made a mistake, but the concubine cares about the emperor!" The emperor's expression softened slightly, and he said, "I understand too! It's just that I have my own concerns about this matter, so I don't need to say too much, my concubine!"

After all, the emperor stood up, put down the scented tea, and said, "I still have something to do, so I won't be with you!" Yang Yu couldn't help but feel a little sad. She just said one sentence, and the emperor turned his face. It seems that the emperor His temperament has changed a lot!
Although Yang Yu couldn't see how much he cared about the emperor, it always felt bad to be scolded.

The emperor gradually walked away, Yang Yu sighed, and slowly walked back from the palace gate, but saw Eunuch Diao looking at the emperor's scented tea with a solemn expression.Yang Yu walked into the Hall of Hehuan, walked up to him, took the cup of scented tea, and sighed: "The emperor didn't even take a sip. Is it because my craftsmanship has deteriorated?"

After finishing speaking, he picked up the scented tea and was about to put it in his mouth. Eunuch Diao turned pale with fright and knocked down the scented tea in a hurry. The sound of the broken porcelain was so sharp and harsh that Yang Yu couldn't help being stunned. She just wanted to smell the fragrance of the scented tea. Why is this Eunuch Diao so nervous?

Seeing Yang Yu's scorching eyes staring at him, Eunuch Diao couldn't help feeling a little guilty, and hurriedly closed his eyes, saying: "This tea is already cold, your mother's health is not good, drinking it cold is not good for your health!"

Yang Yu looked at him suspiciously, "Oh? I want to thank my father-in-law for his concern. It's just a cup of scented tea. Is my father-in-law making too much of a fuss?"

Eunuch Diao didn't answer, but just said: "Your servant will clean up here, and you should go in and rest!" Although Yang Yu was full of doubts, she also knew that Eunuch Diao would not tell her. She felt that there was something wrong with the flower tea, but she also said Not sure why, but she brewed the scented tea by herself, she never gave it to someone else, besides, she also drank a cup, nothing happened?
If this Eunuch Diao had done something wrong, why would he be fine?What is his intention?

Yang Yu just felt that he couldn't make sense of this mess, and couldn't help sighing, maybe it was because he was thinking too much!Actually nothing at all!
The emperor returned to the Feishuang Palace, the Imperial Physician Han was still waiting, but the emperor hesitated. He had to admit that Yang Yu's words still shocked the emperor. He was actually afraid of death. If he failed to cultivate immortality, he would be offended If the Lord Buddha is lost, what should we do?
Doctor Han saw that the emperor's face was cloudy and uncertain, and he knew that Mrs. Chu must have said something, but he was unwilling to give up this opportunity to promote Taoism in front of the emperor, so he smiled and said: "Your Majesty! Today we will not talk about cultivating immortals." , just talk about the origin of the Taoist family, if the emperor is interested, just listen to it, if not, I will stop at any time!"

The emperor felt that this method was very good, and he had time to think about it, so he nodded slightly, agreeing.The doctor Han got up slowly, and said: "Chinese Taoism has a long history of cultivation. It is said that since the ancestor of Chinese Taoism, Xuanyuan Huangdi, began to seek Taoism in Guangchengzi, it has experienced a long development process. It can be seen that before the Yellow Emperor, the ancestors had already started I have practiced the golden elixir avenue. "Hetu" and "Luoshu" are the historical records of the origin of the radiant golden elixir avenue in this period. The holistic view model of the three talents who opened the world is also the original model of "Yi Xue" that runs through ancient and modern times. "Book of Changes" "is the oldest classic in our country. "Yi" tells people: everything is changing, but the change has rules to follow. The principle of "Yi" is the change of one yin and one yang. The incisive description. The theory of change is the theoretical basis of the golden elixir. Mastering the law of yin and yang, mastering the melody of the universe, and mastering the rhythm of the human body are the secrets of practicing the golden elixir.

Laozi and Zhuangzi of Chinese Taoism are both good at self-cultivation.Sima Qian's "Historical Records" records: "I am more than [-] years old, or more than [-] years old, and I live by practicing Taoism." It shows that Laozi is very long-lived.In his writings, Zhuangzi has described the methods of self-cultivation such as sitting and forgetting, fasting the mind, guiding, exhaling, exhaling and supervising, and heeling and resting.From Chinese Taoism to Taoism, although religious ceremonies and other content have been added to the form, the main purpose of its practice has always been run through, and it has become a fine tradition of Chinese Taoism.Chinese Taoists of all dynasties have used their own body and mind as experiments to conduct valuable explorations of human life, created a broad and profound Chinese cultivation science, and formed a complete system of principles and laws.

Lao Tzu's "Tao Te Ching" pushed the theory of Jin Dan Dao to the first peak in the history of development.His "Tao produces one, one produces two, two produces three, and three produces all things", "inaction is self-transformation, quiet and self-righteous", "doing nothing without doing nothing" is the foundation of his moral concept, and it is also a classical Taoist technique (high-function qigong) ) high-level generalization of the theory.Especially his "the god of the valley is immortal, it is called Xuan Min, and the gate of Xuan Min is called the root of heaven and earth." Everything in the world is born from being, and being is born from nothing. "" Get one, everything is over. ""Kong De's appearance, only the way is to follow. "And other incisive expositions provide a solid theoretical basis and rich experience for practicing Jindan Dao."

The emperor couldn't help being fascinated, and said: "It seems that the foundation of this Taoism is quite deep!" Han Taiyi couldn't help being a little happy when the emperor interrupted, and said: "Buddhism was only introduced to China during the Han Dynasty. In 64 A.D., the seventh year of the Ping Dynasty, 12 envoys were sent to the Western Regions to seek Buddhism. In 67 A.D., they returned to Luoyang with two Indian monks, Kasyapa Moten and Zhu Falan, brought back scriptures and Buddha statues, and began to translate some Buddhist scriptures. The "42 Chapters" is an essential translation of the "Agama Sutra". At the same time, China's first Buddhist temple was built in the capital, which is the White Horse Temple that still exists today. Therefore, when it comes to this age, it should be Taoist Far better than Buddhism!"

The emperor was fascinated by hearing this, and couldn't help admiring, "It makes sense!" He became more and more fascinated by the Taoist theory of magic numbers, and couldn't help asking: "I don't know how many immortals exist in this world, can I have a chance to meet them?"

Seeing the emperor yearning for him, Imperial Physician Han secretly rejoiced, but replied cautiously on his face: "Xuanyuan Ji, the ancestor of Luofu, is still alive. If the emperor can get his guidance, there will be hope for immortality!"

The emperor couldn't help his eyes brighten, then dimmed again, "I also know this Xuanyuan Ji, he is an expert in this world, if the former emperor can't invite him, what can I do?"

　Spring is shining, little grandma asks for support!
　　
　
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