The Feng Shui Story of Emperor Taizu of the Northern Song Dynasty, Zhao Kuangyin, on His Adventures Picking Tea

Introduction: In the course of historical development, many Feng Shui stories about emperors and kings have been circulated. Among them, the Feng Shui story about the founding emperor of the Song Dynasty, Song Taizu Zhao Kuangyin, is also very interesting. What Feng Shui story is there about Song Taizu? Next, please follow the editor to learn about it! Let’s take a look at this Feng Shui story that is popular among the people.

Before he became famous, Emperor Taizu of the Northern Song Dynasty, Zhao Kuangyin, was a gambler who spent all his time hanging out in the streets. Because he was bold and loved to stand up for the weak, he caused a lot of trouble.

During a Lantern Festival, Zhao Kuangyin accidentally smashed the flower stand where the emperor was watching lanterns while he was chasing a young man who had robbed a woman. The emperor was furious and ordered the arrest of Zhao Kuangyin. Zhao Kuangyin knew that he had caused a big disaster this time, so he fled the capital overnight. After leaving the capital, we hurried day and night and unknowingly arrived in Jiangxi. Jiangxi was under the jurisdiction of Wu Yue at that time. Wuyue was a small court established by Qian Liu during the Five Dynasties. It was not under the jurisdiction of the Later Han Dynasty. Zhao Kuangyin felt much better. One day I came to a mountain, looked up and saw that the mountain was rugged and majestic, with lush vegetation, and kites flying and cranes calling among the green pines and cypresses.

Zhao Kuangyin was amazed in his heart, thinking that he had traveled to many famous mountains and rivers, but this was the first time he had seen such a beautiful and elegant scenery. I must go traveling today. Zhao Kuangyin asked a woodcutter who was collecting firewood on the roadside about the name of the mountain. The woodcutter told him that the mountain was called Gexian Mountain, which was the place where Ge Hong of the Jin Dynasty practiced alchemy and Taoism. Ge Hong once widely distributed elixirs here to cure diseases and save lives. People in later generations were grateful for Ge Hong's kindness, so they chiseled huge rocks and cut down trees to build a Gexian Temple on the top of the mountain, so they named this mountain Gexian Mountain.

After listening to the woodcutter's story, Zhao Kuangyin thought that this was the place where immortals lived, no wonder it had such charm. Now I am wandering around with an uncertain future, so I went up the mountain to ask for a fortune to inquire about my future. After asking the woodcutter for the way up the mountain, Zhao Kuangyin rode his horse quickly and soon arrived at the foot of the mountain. He tied the horse at an old farmer's house at the foot of the mountain and walked slowly up the mountain steps. Along the way, all kinds of exotic grasses and flowers were blooming, and the gentle breeze mixed with wisps of fragrance made Zhao Kuangyin feel relaxed and happy. Standing and looking up at the top of the mountain, the corners of the paintings and the flying eaves are looming in the mist and clouds.

Zhao Kuangyin quickened his pace and walked forward. After a few incense sticks, he arrived at the gate of the temple. In front of the door, two lifelike stone lions stand on both sides. There are eight big characters written on the walls on both sides: Virtue matches heaven and earth, Tao follows nature. The handwriting is vigorous and elegant. I don’t know which famous artist wrote this.

As you enter the main hall, there is a gilded statue sitting upright in front of a fortune-telling table. On both sides are the Four Great Vajras with frowning brows and glaring eyes, presenting the majesty and mystery of Taoism.

Zhao Kuangyin squeezed in between a few devout believers and bowed down in worship, thinking to himself that his disciple Zhao Kuangyin had been indulging in worldly affairs for so long without achieving any achievement and was still on the run. He would like to ask the immortal to point out a clear path so that his disciple would know where to go. After reciting, sprinkle the divination coins. He reached into the lottery cabinet and took out a lot. When he touched it, Zhao Kuangyin felt something was a little strange, but he didn't take it seriously. He came to the fortune-telling table, handed over the fortune and said, "Master, interpret the fortune." The blue-robed Taoist priest at the fortune-telling table took the fortune and looked at it. His expression suddenly changed and he asked softly, "Sir, is this the fortune you just asked for?" Zhao Kuangyin said in a muffled voice, "Yes, Master, is there anything wrong?" "Nothing, please wait a moment, sir. I'll be back soon." "After saying this, the Taoist priest in green hurried into the side hall.

After a while, the Taoist priest in green came hurriedly again. Sir, our temple master invites you to come in for a chat. "Zhao Kuangyin became more and more puzzled and followed the old Taoist into the side hall without saying a word. The side hall was a different world, with tables and chairs all elegantly arranged. The landscape calligraphy hanging on the wall exuded a strong scent of books. An old Taoist with white hair and beard in Taoist robes was looking at him with a smile. Zhao Kuangyin stepped forward and saluted, and the white-haired old Taoist returned the salute and whispered: "Young master, please come this way. "Zhao Kuangyin sat down at the tea table and asked, "Master Taoist, I am here to interpret the divination. Do you have any advice for me?" "The old Taoist with white eyebrows said: "Young master, there is no rush to interpret the divination." Let me tell you a story first! ”

Looking at his solemn expression, Zhao Kuangyin couldn't help but concentrate and look at him. The Taoist priest with white eyebrows looked at Zhao Kuangyin's face and said, "Sir, do you know what lot you just drew?" Zhao Kuangyin said, "I don't know. Please teach me." The Taoist priest said, "Sir, you have a very noble character, so you can draw this lot. This lot is called Song, and it was made by the ancestor Ge Xian himself. Although this lot is only a size, it is heavier than gold and iron. Only people with destiny can draw it.'

Only one person has obtained this fortune stick since it was made by Ge Xian in the hundreds of years since then. He was Emperor Wu of Song, Liu Yu, who established the Liu Song Dynasty during the Southern and Northern Dynasties. When Liu Yu drew this lot, he did something to benefit the people living at the foot of the mountain. However, he failed to achieve his goal.

"Hearing this, Zhao Kuangyin bowed and said: "Excuse me, Taoist priest, what should I do to benefit the people?" "The old Taoist with white eyebrows sighed and said, "This Gexian Mountain has been inheriting a strange disease for the past few hundred years. People who are sick are as strong as crazy and have great strength. They will pick up iron tools and stones to destroy their limbs and die. If the patient is tied up by his family, he will scream and eventually bite his tongue to death. It is so tragic that hundreds of people die from this disease every year! " After that, the old Taoist sighed again. Zhao Kuangyin was shocked and asked, "Is there no way to cure this disease, Taoist priest?" The old Taoist said, "Sir, this is why I asked you to come here to talk. This disease is actually a kind of fire disease, but this kind of fire disease is different from ordinary fire diseases. It must be controlled by the most yin and cold things in the world. According to Ge Hong's Baopuzi, there is a dark turtle in the world, hiding in a deep cave. Its body is so cold that only those with pure yang energy can get close. This disease can only be cured by boiling objects related to the dark turtle with water from the spring.

Zhao Kuangyin asked anxiously: "Where can we find objects related to the underworld turtle?" The old Taoist nodded slightly: "To be honest, there is a cliff behind this mountain. Thirty meters below the cliff, there is a cave that leads directly to the ground. There is a huge turtle shell embedded in a stone slab under the ground. There is a tea tree growing on the turtle shell. You can only pick the tea leaves from the tea tree and then cut off a small piece of the turtle shell."

Zhao Kuangyin asked: "Didn't you send anyone in to look for it in all these years?" The old Taoist sighed again and said: "If ordinary people could obtain this thing, would this fire disease have plagued the people for so many years?" Only people with pure Yang Qi can resist the cold of the dark tortoise." Then how can people know that he carries pure Yang Qi? Zhao Kuangyin asked.

"A person who can pick up a Song Dynasty stick with his fingers has pure Yang energy!" After saying this, the old Taoist looked at Zhao Kuangyin. Hearing this, Zhao Kuangyin stood up. "Master, there is no need to say more. Saving people from danger is the nature of a man. Take me to the cave entrance now. I will talk to you after I collect the herbs!" Upon hearing this, the Taoist was overjoyed. "Young Master is really kind-hearted. It is a blessing for the people of the world. I don't need to say anything in front of you. He turned around and told the Taoist in green clothes, "Go and prepare the items needed to go down the cave to collect herbs."

The Taoist priest in green turned and left in a hurry. The old Taoist priest said, "Young master, please remember, if you cannot resist the cold in the cave, do not force yourself. Hold on as long as you can. Do not sacrifice your life in vain and make me feel uneasy. Zhao Kuangyin said, "Master, rest assured, I will consider it. Please lead the way!" Then, good young master, please follow me. After that, he led Zhao Kuangyin through several courtyards and came to the door of a storehouse.

The Taoist priest in green clothes brought out a box of items. The old Taoist priest said, "Master Zhao, these are the necessary items for going down the cave. See if you are missing anything." Zhao Kuangyin looked at the items in the box, a bundle of ropes, a short knife, a few fire starters, and a few medicine bags to drive away poisonous insects. "Nothing is missing. Taoist priest, let's go."

The old Taoist led Zhao Kuangyin slowly to a cliff at the back of the mountain and pointed with his hand: "Young Master, please look there!" Zhao Kuangyin looked closely at the place where the old Taoist pointed. Thirty meters above the cliff, there was an old pine tree with tangled roots. Next to the old pine tree, there was a cave entrance that was faintly visible in the mist.

"I see. Taoist priest, please wait here. I will collect the herbs even if it costs my life." After saying that, Zhao Kuangyin tied the rope to a big tree nearby and made a knot. Then he tied the other end around his waist and climbed down the rope. Soon he reached the cave entrance. The cave entrance was about two people high. Zhao Kuangyin untied the rope and walked into the cave.

After entering the cave, Zhao Kuangyin took out the fire starter in his arms and illuminated the dark surroundings. Holding the fire starter, Zhao Kuangyin slowly moved forward. The poisonous insects such as snakes and scorpions in the cave fled to both sides. Zhao Kuangyin knew that the medicine bag in his arms had taken effect. As he walked deeper and deeper, Zhao Kuangyin felt waves of cold air coming. Zhao Kuangyin quickened his pace and ran towards the place where the cold air came from.

After walking for an unknown amount of time, Zhao Kuangyin suddenly felt his feet slip and he sank. When he stopped, he felt that he had landed on a mound of earth. A bone-piercing coldness that penetrated his internal organs attacked him from the mound. He shuddered and found a new fire starter from his bosom to light it. A tea tree with a hint of red in its dark green color was right in front of him. He looked at the mound of earth under his feet again, and the cracks on it were exactly the back shell of the dark tortoise.

Zhao Kuangyin was overjoyed to find that he was right on the back of the turtle. He quickly took out the walking bag he had prepared and came to the tea tree, picking the newly sprouted tea leaves one by one. As he was picking, he found that his hands and feet were gradually losing control, and the biting cold was seeping into every pore of his body. He felt that his blood had been frozen by the cold air emitted by the turtle shell. Zhao Kuangyin gritted his teeth and picked the tender leaves from the tea tree one by one. In a daze, the tea tree was finally picked clean. But he found that it was difficult for him to take every step. Zhao Kuangyin thought to himself that he should get out quickly while he still had some strength, otherwise he would die here.

Zhao Kuangyin was about to go out with a staggering step, when he was tripped by something. With the help of the firelight, he saw a short knife stuck in the crack of the tortoise shell. Looking at the short knife, Zhao Kuangyin felt extremely ashamed. This short knife must have been left by Emperor Wu of Song Liu Yu when he was cutting a tortoise shell. After picking tea leaves, he didn't even think about cutting a piece of tortoise shell. He was so greedy for life and afraid of death that he was unworthy of being a man. Thinking of this, Zhao Kuangyin thought that if he didn't cut a piece of tortoise shell today, he would never go out even if he died here.

He tied the tea leaves around his waist, squatted down, pulled out the knife from his cloud shoes, and inserted it into the crack of the tortoise shell. As soon as he inserted it, a sharp cold air instantly spread from the short knife. His hand had no feeling at all. Zhao Kuangyin knew that if he went out now, he could still save his life. When the cold poison blocked the veins in his body, he would not be able to leave even if he wanted to. But he thought about it again. If he went out like this, he would have to see the people suffering here. He made up his mind and used his other conscious hand to hold the short knife and cut again. But as soon as he exerted force, the cold air that penetrated from the tortoise shell paralyzed his other hand. In a trance, he felt that the cold poison on his hand had invaded his internal organs, and Zhao Kuangyin was no longer able to support himself and fell to the ground.

Just when he was about to lose consciousness, he suddenly felt a heat in his dantian, and a warm current instantly extended to his limbs and bones, and the coldness in his body suddenly decreased. He stood up and felt that he had strength again. He thought that this was probably the rebound of the pure yang energy in his body under the extreme cold. Regardless of the reason, he cut off the turtle shell first. He grabbed the short knife and pried and cut it off in a short while. He hid the cut turtle shell in his arms, climbed up along the way he came, and unknowingly came to the cave entrance in excitement. He grabbed the rope hanging at the cave entrance and tied it around his waist and shook it a few times.

The old Taoist priest and the Taoist priest in green were waiting at the top of the cliff. When they saw Zhao Kuangyin coming out of the cave, they were overjoyed and quickly pulled Zhao Kuangyin up. When Zhao Kuangyin reached the top of the cliff, he took off the tea leaves from his waist and took out the tortoise shell from his bosom and handed it to the old Taoist priest, saying, "Master, I have fulfilled my mission. Here are the tea leaves and tortoise shell. Please boil the medicine to save people." The old Taoist priest took the tea leaves and tortoise shell and said, "Mr. Zhao, please go to the wing room to rest and recover some energy first. I will go to the alchemy room to boil the medicine to save people." After that, he asked the Taoist priest in green to help Zhao Kuangyin go to the wing room first.

Zhao Kuangyin fell asleep in the wing room. When he woke up, he saw two stoves of red charcoal burning beside his bed. A group of elders were surrounding his bed. Zhao Kuangyin turned over and wanted to get up to pay his respects. The old Taoist held him down and said, "Young master, you are lying down and talking. You are still cold and you should not be too tired." After that, the old Taoist introduced several elders around him to Zhao Kuangyin one by one and said, "They are the elders of the villages at the foot of the mountain. They have been waiting for you here for three days. Zhao Kuangyin said, "Master, have I slept for three days?" The old Taoist said, "Yes, you have slept for three days. You have a lot of cold in your body. We gave you a lot of cold-dispelling medicine soup, but it had little effect. It was the pure yang energy in your body that drove out the cold poison. After that, the old Taoist took out a book from his arms and said, "I and the elders have agreed that you are a hero of the time. We decided to give you this military book handed down by our ancestors.

Zhao Kuangyin immediately shook his head and said, "No way, how can you give me the treasure passed down by the ancestors?" The old Taoist said, "Sir, please don't refuse. There are frequent wars in the world today. Only heroes like you can possess this "Ge Hong Bingjian" and save the people of the world from danger." Zhao Kuangyin wanted to refuse, but the old Taoist and the elders insisted on sending him off. Zhao Kuangyin couldn't refuse it because he was afraid of refusing the kindness of the elders.

After everyone left, Zhao Kuangyin picked up the "Ge Hong Bing Jian" and read it carefully. He suddenly felt that the book was infinitely varied and all-encompassing. It was quite detailed about killing, military exploits, the way of generals, and the strategy of governing the country. Zhao Kuangyin stayed at home for several days and read by lamplight at night. Gradually, he understood some ways to govern the country and maintain peace. There were also some things that he did not understand, which he kept in mind.

Ten days later, Zhao Kuangyin felt that his spirit had recovered and he packed his luggage to say goodbye to the Taoist priest. The Taoist priest said, "I will not keep you if you want to leave, but I want to ask you where you are going. Zhao Kuangyin said, "To be honest with you, Taoist priest, I really don't know where I am going, so I will take it one step at a time!" The Taoist priest twisted his long beard and said, "Sir, I observed the sky at night and saw purple air hovering over Chanzhou. If you have nowhere to go, you can go to Chanzhou to join the army!" Zhao Kuangyin bowed respectfully and said, "I will listen to you, Taoist priest. Anyway, I have nowhere to go, so I will go to Chanzhou." The Taoist priest laughed and took out a piece of exquisite paper from his arms, saying, "Sir, this is the prophecy of the Song Dynasty left by the ancestor, you can keep it for yourself.

Zhao Kuangyin took it and saw four prophecies written on it: The country is now in danger, but the future is boundless. I will always pity the suffering of the people, and the dragon will rise in Chenqiao in the future. Zhao Kuangyin asked in confusion: "Master, I am not very knowledgeable and do not understand the profound meaning of this. Can you show me something?" The old Taoist laughed and said: "The secret cannot be revealed. You will understand it in the future." Hearing this, Zhao Kuangyin bowed and clasped his hands and bowed deeply: "Well, Master, we will say goodbye here. If there is a chance in the future, we will meet again." After saying this, he turned around and strode down the mountain.

On his way to join the army in Chanzhou, Zhao Kuangyin met Chai Rong, the Emperor of the Later Zhou Dynasty. The two of them joined Guo Wei, the then Chanzhou Defense Commissioner. Later, Guo Wei led his army to destroy the Later Han Dynasty and ascended the throne. After Guo Wei's death, Chai Rong took over the throne. Zhao Kuangyin assisted Chai Rong in his campaigns to the east and west, and to the south and north with the help of a book called "Ge Hong's Military Mirror". He was deeply loved by his generals and the people. After Chai Rong's death, a six-year-old child ascended the throne. Because the emperor was young and the ministers were flattering, Zhao Kuangyin's generals were indignant. When the army reached Chenqiao, the generals put a yellow robe on Zhao Kuangyin and knelt down to ask him to accept the throne.

At the request of the generals, Zhao Kuangyin was crowned emperor and established the Northern Song Dynasty, which was famous in history. This also ended the chaotic separatist situation of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms. This also fulfilled the prophecy left by Ge Xian: Now the country is shaking in the rain, and the boundless future is about to be rescued. I will always pity the suffering of the people, and the dragon will rise in Chenqiao in the future.
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