The life of a young man in the Ming Dynasty

Mondo History Updated on 2024-02-02

In the Ming Dynasty, there was a young man named Chen Yifeng, who liked to study the gossip of the Book of Changes since he was a child, liked to study Taoism, and his favorite thing to do was to travel around, like to record strange things, and his ambitions were different when he was young, and one day he made the decision to run away from home to visit a famous teacher, and his parents couldn't help him, so he had to go.

The boy first went to Zhongnan Mountain to visit the famous teacher. Located in Shaanxi Province, China, Zhongnan Mountain is one of the birthplaces of Taoism and a famous hidden mountain in ancient China. The boy searched in the mountains for several days, and finally found his favorite teacher in a quiet valley. This famous teacher is a Taoist master in his seventies, with white hair, a clear face, and a vigorous posture. He was cultivating in the valley, surrounded by a verdant bamboo forest and several strangely shaped boulders.

After the boy saluted the chief, he began to talk to him. They started with the basic teachings of Taoism, talked about Taoist cultivation methods, and how to achieve the unity of heaven and man through cultivation. The teenager listened with relish, and from time to time raised his own questions and opinions. The Taoist Master patiently answered his questions and gave him some guidance on cultivation.

In the following days, the boy cultivated with the Taoist master. They practice Tai Chi in the morning, meditate at noon, and study Taoist scriptures in the evening. The boy gradually felt the beauty of cultivation, his body became healthier, and his heart became more peaceful.

After two years of learning in Zhongnan Mountain, Chen Yifeng said goodbye to his master and prepared to travel the rivers and lakes to increase his knowledge, and the young man did not have to abide by all the rules of Taoism, because he was just a layman ** righteous Taoist, as long as he did not harm the people, burned, killed and looted.

On this day, the young man met a Taoist friend of Wudang Mountain on the road, the two had a very happy conversation, and learned that the Taoist friend of Wudang was going to help people do things, so he invited the young man to go with him, and Chen Yifeng agreed without thinking about it, so Chen Yifeng followed Wudang Taoist friends to go together. On the way, Daoyou introduced him to the process and precautions of the ritual, and also taught him some spells and spells. Chen Yifeng listened to it with relish, and couldn't help but have a stronger interest in Taoism in his heart.

After arriving at his destination, Chen Yifeng met a grieving family. It turned out that the father of the family died of illness not long ago, leaving his wife and young children to depend on each other. In order to appease the emotions of his family, Wudang Daoyou decided to do a ritual for them to overrun the souls. Seeing this, Chen Yifeng immediately joined the team of Dharma priests and prayed for the blessing of the family with everyone.

In the course of the ritual, Chen Yifeng carefully studied each step and mantra, memorizing them. The ritual lasted a whole day and ended at nightfall.

The young man learned Taoism, practiced it again, felt that many things were useful, and wanted to find opportunities again, and after saying goodbye to Taoist friends, he continued to travel the rivers and lakes alone.

On this day, the young man came to the Lingyin Temple, met a monk, Buddhism is proficient in medical skills, the young man was moved again, so he worshiped the monk as a teacher, the young man and the master said, just want to learn medical skills, help the poor free treatment, want to be a layman**, the master saw him dignified, talk about extraordinary personality and innocence, he agreed to accept him as an apprentice, and asked the young man to stay in the temple for a year, in this year must be done in accordance with the requirements of the Lingyin Temple, Chen Yifeng agreed, so, the young man began his study career in the Lingyin Temple. He studied medicine with the monks, worked diligently, and was deeply loved by his master. In the life of the temple, he strictly abides by the rules of the temple, wakes up early and goes to bed late every day, cleans, and takes care of the sick, and is deeply respected by other monks.

During this year, the young man not only learned medical skills, but also understood many principles of life. He found that the life of the temple, although simple, was full of wisdom and philosophy. He began to understand that medicine was not just a skill, but a form of love and compassion.

A year passed quickly, and the young man's medical skills also improved greatly. He began to treat the villagers around the temple for free, and he was deeply loved by the villagers for his superb medical skills and kindness.

Chen Yifeng learned some skills, very proud and proud, came home and told his parents, his parents were also very happy, and asked him to study poetry and books to gain fame, the teenager's ambition is not here, the young man's family is rich, he has been used to playing since he was a child, he told his parents that he only wants to walk the rivers and lakes, take a look and see, while continuing to look for adventures while curing diseases and saving people, his parents heard him say this, although they were a little disappointed, but they also understood his thoughts. They know that their son has a restless heart and likes to pursue new and exciting things, which is also his nature. So, they decided to support his decision and give him enough freedom to explore the world and pursue his dreams.

Chen Yifeng is grateful for his parents' open-mindedness and understanding, and he began his journey to the rivers and lakes, making many like-minded friends along the way, exploring many mysterious places together, and encountering some adventures and challenges.

Time flies quickly, after Chen Yifeng walked on the rivers and lakes for a period of time, he felt that although he knew a lot of people and learned a lot of skills, although he lived a chic life, he always felt that something was missing, it turned out to be the yearning for romantic love in his heart, so the young man decided to go to Suzhou to see, whether he could meet his favorite person Chen Yifeng came to Suzhou, and the beautiful scenery and prosperity here made his eyes shine. He strolled through the streets and alleys, admiring the exquisiteness of the gardens and the scenery of the lakes and mountains, and feeling the romantic atmosphere of the city.

One day, he came to a place called "Willow Lane", and the beautiful scenery here made him stop. The willow trees on both sides of the willow lane, the small bridge and the flowing water, like a natural ink painting. Here, he met a woman named Liu Ruyan. She was dressed in a pale green dress, her long hair was fluttering, her face was like a peach blossom, and there was a hint of tenderness in her eyes.

Chen Yifeng was deeply attracted by Liu Ruyan's beauty and temperament, and the two fell in love at first sight. They strolled through the willow alleys, chatting and laughing. Chen Yifeng played his guqin, and the melodious sound of the piano seemed to tell his inner emotions. Liu Ruyan danced a beautiful dance, dancing gracefully, like a light butterfly.

As time passed, the relationship between the two grew deeper. They enjoyed the flowers, tea, and rain together, enjoying every beautiful moment. Chen Yifeng wrote a lot of beautiful poems for Liu Ruyan, recording the bits and pieces between them.

However, the good times did not last long, Liu Ruyan had a serious illness, Chen Yifeng himself diagnosed and treated her and boiled medicine for her did not get better, and also took Liu Ruyan to Lingyin Temple, but there was no cure, and finally Liu Ruyan regretfully died in Lingyin Temple, the masters spent three days and three nights for her, Chen Yifeng was in pain, Liu Ruyan's death hit Chen Yifeng very hard, he felt that he was powerless, unable to save the life of his beloved, and life became boring. He just repeats his life mechanically every day, as if his soul has left him.

Frustrated, Chen Yifeng returned home to accompany his parents, rarely went out at home to play the piano and write poems at home all day, a few years have passed, Chen Yifeng has grown from a young man to a young man, and his face is full of beard is more haggard, his parents can't bear to see this, want to explain his family affairs for Chen Yifeng, persuade him to cheer up, Chen Yifeng did not agree, and suddenly decided to leave the house again, this time may not come back for a long time.

Chen Yifeng put on a Taoist uniform this time, wandered around, helped people tell fortunes, and also helped people heal, and people became more stable and sophisticated. After a period of travel, Chen Yifeng's knowledge and experience have been greatly enriched. Not only did he become more sophisticated in Taoism, but he was also proficient in Buddhism, and he spoke with wisdom and wisdom.

Chen Yifeng's medical skills and Taoism have a high reputation among the people, and his name has spread to every corner of the Ming Dynasty. He not only suffered many incurable diseases, but also helped many people to achieve good fortune and misfortune. His Taoist and medical skills were not only widely spread among the people, but also attracted the attention of the imperial court.

One day, Chen Yifeng received an invitation from the imperial court to enter the palace to treat the emperor. He knows that this is a rare opportunity for him and a stage for him to display his talents. So, without hesitation, he accepted the invitation and came to the palace.

In the palace, Chen Yifeng successfully cured the emperor's illness with his superb medical skills and Taoist skills. The emperor was grateful to him and praised him. Chen Yifeng has received extremely high honor and status in the palace, but he has not forgotten his original intention.

Knowing that his mission was to help as many people as possible, he asked to leave the palace and return to the people to continue his Taoist and medical traditions. Although the emperor was reluctant, he still respected his choice.

Chen Yifeng, who returned to the folk, continued his traveling life. He traveled to every corner of the Ming Dynasty, treated countless patients, and helped many people. His name is widely spread among the people, and his deeds have been praised by future generations.

In the end, Chen Yifeng returned to Zhongnan Mountain and began his secluded life.

Chen Yifeng built a small thatched hut here, surrounded by all kinds of flowers and trees. He would be woken up every morning by the song of birds, and at night he would quietly contemplate life under the stars. He spent many peaceful and fulfilling days here and also met many like-minded friends.

He began to devote himself to the study of Taoist thought, and learned many mysteries about nature, life, and the universe. He discovered that the meaning of life is not the pursuit of fame and material wealth, but the pursuit of inner peace and true happiness. He began to try to achieve inner peace and harmony through meditation, meditation, and spiritual practice.

During his seclusion, Chen Yifeng also wrote many beautiful poems and essays, expressing his understanding and perception of nature, life and the universe.

In the end, Chen Yifeng spent his life in Zhongnan Mountain, and his story became a good story.

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