Taoist Dragon and Tiger Mountain?

From the fourth generation of Zhang Sheng in Shi Tian at the end of Han Dynasty, Shi Tian lived here for generations, and the sixty-third generation was hereditary and orthodox, which lasted for more than 1900 years. They were worshipped and canonized by the feudal dynasty for many times, and they were the highest and most important officials, forming one of the two big families in China's cultural history and inheriting the hereditary "south hole and north hole". When Taoism flourished in Longhushan area, there were 10 Taoist temples, 81 Taoist temples, 50 Taoist courtyards and 10 Taoist temples, showing its prosperity.

Zhang Sheng, the fourth generation of Shi Tian, returned to Longhu Mountain, where he restored the ancestral Shi Tian Tan Xuan and Danzao. Every year, he preaches at Sanyuantan. During this period, Longhu Mountain was in the stage of seclusion in the mountains and devoted to cultivation, enriching and reforming its teachings and ideas, but did not have a wide impact on society, especially the belief and affirmation of the upper class. At that time, there were "Northern Daoism" headed by Kou, Southern Daoism founded by Ge Hong and Lu, and Maoshan Shangqing School founded by Mrs. Wei, which formed the situation that Longhu Mountain, Gezao Mountain and Maoshan Mountain were called "Three Mountains" together.

After a long period of improvement and innovation, Zhengyi Taoism has completed the historic transformation from folk Taoism to official Taoism, and its influence has appeared since the Tang Dynasty. The emperor of the Tang Dynasty praised Taoism and claimed to be a descendant of Laozi, thus establishing the status of Taoist imperial clan. In this context, Longhushan was supported by the imperial power. In the seventh year of Tianbao (AD 748), Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty personally summoned Zhang Gao, the 15th generation, and ordered him to set up an altar in the capital to distribute books, give him a golden seal, exempt the family from all kinds of taxes, and set up a special "grant house" in the capital. Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty personally awarded Zhang Tianshi the title of "Master of One Generation" and inscribed "Sacrifice to the Ancestor and Teacher". When Tang Suzong wrote a letter to the incense burner, it was built in Longhu Mountain. Master Wu summoned Zhang Chen, a Shi Tian of the 20th generation, to "see the official and not worship", and gave him gold and silk to build a temple on the mountain, and a royal book to "view the true fairy". In 860 AD, he was ordered to build a golden basket. In 865 AD, the ancestor was named as "the Three Heaven Cults who helped to publicize and exorcise demons". With the strong support of the rulers of the Tang Dynasty, Longhu Mountain has developed rapidly and its social influence is expanding day by day.

After the Song Dynasty, Longhu Mountain was further developed, and Shi Tian's position was substantially improved. The emperor not only ordered Shi Tian to lead Sanshan Taoism, but also asked Shi Tian about the strategy of governing the country. In the fifth year of Song Zhenzong Dazhong Xiangfu (10 12), Zhenzong changed the view of true immortals on Longhu Mountain to the view of supernatant, hence the name of Qingzhen on Longhu Mountain. In the eighth year of Dazhong Xiangfu (10 15), Zhenzong awarded the title of Mr. Zhen Jing to Zhang Zhengsui, the 24th generation of Shi Tian, which was the first time that the emperor awarded the title to Shi Tian. In addition, Song Zhenzong has also set up a mansion for Zhang Tianshi in the capital, and provided Tang Yin with opinions on expanding Longhu Mountain. By the end of the Northern Song Dynasty, there were many social crises. Song Huizong believes that Taoism has the effect of saving the world. He summoned Shi Tian of Zhang Jixian many times, not only asking him to live forever, but also asking him to enter politics in time. Huizong bestowed the title of Mr. Zhang Jixian as Mr. Xu Jing, and granted him a mansion on 1 105. This is also the first time for the government to build a mansion for Shi Tian.

In the Southern Song Dynasty, Zhang Ke Da, a Tianshi of the 35th generation, was also highly valued by the emperor. He managed Zong Jiaxi for three years (1239), gave Zhang Ke a large-scale temple, promoted to Sanshan, taught the imperial palace official affairs, and commanded Longxiang Palace. This is a milestone event. Since then, Taoists in Longhushan, Gejujube hill and Maoshan have taken charge of Taoism. Zhang Tianshi became the orthodox leader of Taoism, and Tianshifu became the activity center of Taoism in Jiangnan.

From the Yuan Dynasty to the Ming Dynasty, we will continue to develop together. At the end of the Song Dynasty, Yuan Shizu sent Wang Yiqing, an envoy, into Longhu Mountain to beg for his life from Zhang Keda, the 35th generation of Shi Tian. After the establishment of the Yuan Dynasty, Sai-jo summoned the 36th generation Zhang Zongyan, ordered him to lead Taoism in the south of the Yangtze River, and gave him a silver seal. When Wu Zong ascended the throne, he summoned the 38th generation to make a pilgrimage, and "gave Dr. Jin Guanglu a special honor, sealed lord protector and gave him a golden seal". The support of the rulers of the Yuan Dynasty for Taoism in Shi Tian was almost passed down from generation to generation, and basically every emperor gave gifts to Shi Tian's lineage. There was a Yuan Dynasty, a prominent religion, which was recognized and worshipped by the imperial power, further consolidating its leading position in Taoism. After entering the Ming Dynasty, before Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang proclaimed himself emperor, he sent an emissary to the 42nd generation of Zhang Normal University, asking him to write a letter to heaven and award a letter of authorization of "Heaven's blessings" to create a public opinion atmosphere of theocracy. In the first year of Hongwu (1368), Zhu Yuanzhang gave Zhang Sijiao a real person, took charge of the affairs of the world, gave silver seals, ranked second, set up assistants, praised teaching, wrote books, and made it a system. Shi Tian in and out of the post horse and post ship, the treatment is extremely high. Zhu Yuanzhang also donated money to rebuild Shi Tian Mansion, and all previous dynasties wrote praises for Shi Tian. In the first month of the second year of orthodoxy (1437), Ming Yingzong hosted a banquet in honor of the 45th generation Zhang, and specially invited the Duke of Sage Descendants to give Python and Zhu Lu, further confirming the pattern of the two families. In the third year of Chenghua (1467), Zhang Yuanji, the 46th generation of Shi Tian, won the title of 25 words. From the 47th generation to the 50th generation, Shi Tian's wedding ceremony was presided over by the emperor, and the royal memorial tablet was given to Shi Tian. From the early Qing Dynasty to the Yongzheng period, the imperial court still favored Zhengyi religion. Zhang Yingjing, the 52nd generation Shi Tian, was awarded the title of Zhengyi Heir, who taught real people and was in charge of Taoist affairs in the world. In the ninth year of Yongzheng, another 102,000 yuan was given to overhaul the Longhushan Palace Temple and buy fertile land to support Taoist priests.

From then on to the Republic of China, Zheng He gradually declined. After Daoguang in Qing Dynasty, the system of China's entering Beijing was cancelled.