What are the secrets of the original Buddha and Master Wen in the Romance of Gods?

Let's talk about the tragic figure Wen Taishi in the Romance of Gods.

Forty-one times in the Romance of Gods, Shang Tang's encirclement and suppression of Xiqi failed one after another, and Master Wen finally couldn't sit still. In such a grim situation, he decided to go into battle in person and cut off the cancer in the west in one fell swoop.

But this time, it doesn't seem to go well. Two things happened during this period.

The first thing happened before he left, when Shang Tang held a huge military parade. Originally, this was a good thing, which could greatly boost the morale that was slightly depressed because of the defeat. But just when Master Wen made a grand appearance in the public eye, the accident happened.

Let's look at the original description. "Mo Qilin haven't fought for a long time. Today, when Master Wen wanted to ride, Mo Qilin gave a cry and jumped up. He threw Master Wen down, and the officials were frightened and helped him up from left to right. "

At this point, readers can't help wondering that the border of Shang Tang has not been peaceful for many years, and a surname also has many on-the-spot commands. How can Mo Qilin have been fighting for a long time? There is a simple reason. After several rebellions in various places, Master Wen seems to be nothing more than scabies. Although it can't be eradicated, Mo Qilin, the mountain of the town, doesn't need to get on the horse. But this time is different. In other words, it shows that the Taishi attached importance to the crusade against Western Shu, and even expressed his determination to cross the rubicon.

The accidental fall of a surname is not a good sign.

Sure enough, from time to time, Wang Dafu changed, and the prelude said: "A surname sent his troops to ride today, which is ominous; You can order another expedition. " A Buddhist monk got up, but he was still in a trance, and then he was busy sorting out his clothes. He smiled. "The doctor sent a man and a minister to be a country and forgot his home. He got on the horse and left his life, and the general went into battle without death or injury; This principle is common, so why is it different? Generally speaking, this ride has not been played for a long time and has not been tried, so the bones and muscles can't stretch, so there is a loss. Fortunately, the doctor didn't say anything. "

Maybe, Wen Zhong didn't let go of some anxiety in my heart? There must be. However, his loyalty to the Shang Tang Empire pushed him forward without hesitation. As the commander-in-chief of the three armed forces and the soul figure in the military field, he must show calmness and courage under any circumstances. At the very least, people must do this in front of them and give everyone a reassurance.

The second thing happened when the conquering army crossed Huangshan Mountain.

Along the way, it was with the constant encouragement of Master Wen that the morale of the conquering army was high. "The fierce flag is flying and murderous, and the horse is like a dragon." But just as the troops were marching, a surname suddenly looked up and saw a stone tablet with the words "The Dragon Mausoleum" written on it. What is the reason for this "absolutely Longling"? It turned out that a surname worshipped the Virgin of Dolly in Biyou Palace as a teacher, and went down the mountain after learning. His teacher once told him, "You can't be absolute in your life." Later, with the development of the plot, Master Wen was really killed by the commentator and died in Juelongling.

As you can imagine, the inner feelings of the Taishi after passing under the stone tablet are quite complicated. The subordinates probably saw the boss's unhappiness and asked why. A surname airily stated the old reason and growled at the sky, "This is really a good mountain. If the song is quiet, I will be happy to come to Huanghua Mountain for quiet and leisure. " Unfortunately, Master Wen can't wait for the day of retirement after all, and when he sees you again, he has already entered the deity.

It is worth mentioning that, in fact, there are many stories in classical novels, such as troops going out or marching, and repeatedly encountering plots without warning. It is even said that this is a general narrative routine. For example, in Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Liu Bei marched two ways to capture surprisingly, and Pang Tong, a military adviser, led all the way, and the road was "a phoenix slope". Pang Tong Road. "Feng Chu" was not spared after all. Later, when Kong Ming went to rescue Guan Yu, Jingzhou Army gave Guan Yu a handsome seal. When Guan Yu received the national seal, he made an oath to defend Jingzhou to the death. Kong Ming was already unhappy when he heard that Guan Yu would call "death". Sure enough, Guan Yu finally lost in Jingzhou. Another example is "The Water Margin", in which the Liangshan hero Classical wanted to lead an army to attack Zengtou City. During the war, a sudden gust of wind blew on the flagpole, and Song Jiang advised Classical not to do so in the name of nobody. Classical didn't listen and died.

It can be seen that the novel is used to this kind of scene setting, which undoubtedly gives readers a feeling that the number of days has been fixed. At the same time, it echoes a sad footnote of the ending of the characters in the novel. On the other hand, in The Romance of the Gods, Master Wen's expedition was repeatedly warned but faced with many difficulties, giving readers the impression that "it is impossible to do it". Among the villains headed by the notorious Zhou Wang, there is a positive figure loyal to the country. This contrasting character setting should be very successful in shaping the structure of the whole novel.

Of course, the subtlety of The Romance of the Gods is by no means limited to these, because it tells a fairy tale.

Look back in 88, when featuring the legion has cut off most of Shang Tang's wings, and it is striding forward all the way, aiming to cross the Yellow River, singing in the center of the imperial city. As soon as I got to the river, "I heard the Yellow River was rough and the wind was strong, and the dragon boat of King Wu was moored in the waves. King Wu pushed open the hatch and saw the white waves of the Yellow River, which was endless and scared to death. " From the traditional point of view, this crossing the river is unlucky. Obviously, under the existing political order at that time, Shang Tang was the land of parents, not the sum of heaven. Interestingly, there seems to be similar traces in the history of cracking down on businessmen. There is a saying in "Xunzi Confucianism", "The punishment of Wu Wang is also taboo. On the day of the trip, it is to meet the elders in the east, to be wide, to be pregnant and bad, and to be a mountain tunnel for * * *. Uncle Huo is afraid of five disasters in three days. Why not? " From astronomical observation alone, we can see that the battle of cutting Zhou was not auspicious. But these did not stop Wu Wang's determination to reduce businessmen.

So, how did Jiang Ziya get rid of the troubles of King Wu when he described an illusion from heaven in his novel?

Just like the story of crossing the river, Jiang Ziya did a trick and a carp jumped out of the cabin. King Wu prayed for good luck or bad luck. Jiang Ziya was overjoyed. He took the hand and said, "If fish enter the king's boat, the Lord should destroy it and the surrounding room should be prosperous." Featuring doubts, but looking at Jiang Ziya intriguing smiling face, also no longer argue what, went straight back to the cabin.

Of course, the reason why Jiang Ziya dares to ignore the so-called number of days and actively promote military action against businessmen. The fundamental reason lies in the support of this deity. Just like at the swearing-in meeting, the Buddha promised at the beginning of the year, "You have worked hard for forty years, and now you are the teacher of the emperor. You should not be underestimated. You have made great contributions to the East and the construction of industry. You have divided the land into different parts, and your children and grandchildren are far away, extending the country. Being original is here to invite you today. " Jiang Ziya clearly realized that there was a big coffee in Kunlun Mountain behind him. How could he be invincible?

Conclusion: The two positive and negative examples of Taishi's expedition and King Wu's attack on businessmen just reflect the irony of the novels of ghosts and gods. The so-called number of days is nothing more than artificial manipulation. What determines fate is the strength of those who operate behind the scenes. The number of days is only an official explanation.