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Authors: Zhao Rui-Yong, Zhou Su
Submitted by Bihailan, in Chinese
Source:
Wu Jing Sina Fan Club
Chapter 8
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That's why most people's prayers won't come true, because they put no
energy into it. They just talk with their mouths or they think very
fleetingly with their weak, feeble energy. Therefore, their thoughts won't
come true; their prayers won't come true. They don't even have enough
energy and supportive spirit to pray. That's not a true prayer. The true
prayer always comes true. Because if there's energy in it, it will attract
the object of their desire. If there are no attracting energies, nothing
comes. If you put two pieces of thing together, one a magnet and the other
a piece of wood which you painted to look like a magnet, the attracting
power of both pieces are not the same. Only the true magnet attracts iron
or metal. The other one would never attract anything. It doesn't matter
how long you put it there, and it doesn't matter how much it looks like a
piece of magnet. Understand?
Therefore, when you, the
practitioners of the Quan Yin Method, pray, it happens, because you
have power. Now you even have the power to pray for what you want.
You didn't have it before. You didn't know what prayer truly meant.
You just said, "Oh! God, give me this. Oh, God, give me that." Do
you think God is so cheap? (Laughter) Even a piece of pin will not
be attracted to a piece of wood or ordinary iron. How would God be
attracted to you, to your "blah, blah" nonsense?! Understand? And
you don't even mean what you say, and don't even believe in what you
pray. So prayers begin after you know a Master, because the Master
awakens in you, the prayer power, the power to pray, the power to
think, the power to use your own energy to make things come true.
~ Excerpted
Start With Nirvana And End Up On Earth
by Supreme Master Ching Hai |
5. Wu Ying Hall
On the wall are the paintings of past Manchurian Emperors.
Kneeling piously in front of the ancestral altar, Yongzheng prays: "Oh,
Imperial Ancestors, I dare not pull wool over your spiritual eyes. Hongli is not the descendant
of Aixin Jueluo, even I am in a flutter. The Imperial Physician diagnosed Niugu Lushi was carrying a male child while Chen
Yuan Long's wife was
carrying a female child.
"It was pouring torrentially and the thunder was roaring when they went into labour.
Segregated by a mere wall, yet the gender of the babies was in wrong order. I
have always thought that, the baby next door ought to be our progeny.
As such, I arranged for the swop. Should the world be turned topsy-turvy, I
should not be held accountable.
"Besides, Hongli is gifted and intelligent, and is doted upon by the late
Emperor Kangxi. It would be hard to imagine him not belonging to Aixin
Jueluo bloodline. When I let him go on plain-clothes inspection circuit, I
shall be sending some assassins to shadow him, to protect him, for the pugilists
from various sects would want him dead.
"O, wise Imperial Ancestors, should Hongli not be Aixin Jueluo's
descendant, then you need not bless him. If he is, then you would surely
be blessing and protecting him. Let his life and death determine his
ancestry. Today, I am entrusting the life of Hongli under your
stewardship."
After crawling out of woodwork in front of the ancestors, Yongzheng sincerely bows
thrice facing portraits on the wall.
6. Tai He Court
Hongli and various Courtiers and Ministers are waiting for Yongzheng to arrive to
conduct the court session.
Chief
Imperial Steward yells, "Here comes His Majesty!"
Yongzheng walks stridently onto the platform towards the Imperial Dragon Seat.
All the Courtiers and Ministers kneel down, "Long live Your Majesty."
Yongzheng, sitting on the Imperial Dragon Seat, says, "Rise."
All Court Officials, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Owing to yesterday's happenings, Hongli
stares at Yongzheng, with an artfulness in his mind.
Yongzheng speaks, "Crown Prince Hongli!"
Hongli, affecting affection, goes on his knees, "Yes, Your Majesty?"
"The crown prince is coming of age. Staying in the palace, managing
its affairs would not help in training you, grooming your capability."
Yongzheng, with an imperious and solemn air, begins his speech.
"The late Emperors had, on many occasions, went on inspection tours, in order
to better understand the life and hardships of the people, their wishes, and also
to find out what the magistrates and officials in various provinces were doing, whether
they were loyal to the Imperial Court, whether they worked for the welfare of the people, whether they were upright and abided by the law.
The late Emperors had personally led troops to fight invaders in the
frontiers. It's on the account of the Ancestor Emperors' diligence that the
Great Qing Empire can enjoy peace and prosperity, striking awe in all
directions.
"As I am tied up by state affairs, I am hardly able to go on field inspections. I am
so ashamed to face the ancestors! Thus, I shall let Crown Prince
go on undercover inspection. This will also afford Crown Prince a chance
to build up his career, to let all the officials, all the commoners see if my
son, is worthy of being the Crown Prince... ..."
A thought suddenly flashes across Hongli's mind. However, forthwith, he
feigns exceptional gaiety.
Yongzheng, "Crown Prince Hongli, do not let down your Emperor
Grandfather's and my hopes, as well as that of the Great Manchurian
Dynasty."
With firmness, Hongli replies, "I shall bear it in my mind."
All Officials reverberates, "Your Majesty is sagacious! Your Majesty is
sagacious!"
Yongzheng stands up, walks to the edge of the platform and embraces
Hongli.
Hongli, pretending that there are ants in his pants, enquires eagerly,
"Emperor Father, may I know whom would you send to accompany me?"
"Governor-General, Li Wei ," calls Yongzheng.
"Yes, Sire," Li Wei steps out.
"I summon you back to the capital so that you may go with Crown Prince to
the Southern Regions. Let Hangzhou, the province under your charge, be the
boundary of your travel."
Li Wei, "Zha!"
"Hongli, you may pick an Imperial Guard to leave the capital with you."
Hongli, "Zha!"
Yongzheng asks Li Wei, "Do you have anything else to report? Bring it up
in the presence of all the Courtiers."
Li Wei pauses and then speaks, "I have one matter to report: When Crown
Prince is heading south on inspection tour, it is inevitable for him to run into
corrupt officials. I beseech Your Majesty to bestow Precious
Sword of Shangfang upon him, so that he has the power to decapitate anyone as he deems
fit and submits a report later."
Yongzheng is startled. He scrutinises Li Wei menacingly, then, turning into laughter,
he says, "I shall grant you your wish. Chief Imperial Steward, issue
Hongli with Precious
Sword of Shangfang."
Chief
Imperial Steward, "Zha!"
The Court Officials murmur among themselves, filling the entire Imperial
Court with buzzing sounds.
Imperial Chief Steward, "Crown Prince, receive the sword."
Hongli dashes onto the platform, kneels in front of Yongzheng, "Thank you,
Your Majesty."
Yongzheng hands over the sword, "You must not kill the innocents with this
sword."
Hongli, "Your Son obeys your edict!"
Hongli takes Precious
Sword of Shangfang and leaves the platform in high spirits.
A Court Official speaks, "Your Majesty, it's not quite right for the Crown
Prince to have only one Imperial Guard with him on his inspection
travel. What if something bad happens? I dare not speak any deeper."
Many of the Court Officials add, "Your Majesty, please reconsider your
decision. The safety of the Crown Prince is related the the safety of the
Imperial Court. Your Majesty, please ponder carefully."
Yongzheng thunders in exasperation, "Is it so serious? Hongli, tell us,
how many people should you be bringing along?"
Hongli speaks, "One Imperial Guard is sufficient. Should any mishap
happens to me, it means I am not worthy of the post of Crown Prince. The
well-being of the Imperial Family is decided by Heaven. Should I return to
the capital safely, it's on the account of the blessings of Aixin Jueluo
Ancestors and the fortune of the Emperor. Fret not, Your Majesty and all
Court Officials."
All the Officials applaud, "Excellent! Excellent!"
Yongzheng speaks, "Excellent. What an excellent Hongli. Such lofty
ambition. I can put my mind at ease now."
Imperial Chief Steward, "Court dismissed."
7. Hongli's Study
Hongli, caressing the Shangfang Precious Sword chirpily, talks to Zhao Hui,
"This is what Governor-General Li Wei asks to be given to me. Hahaha. I now
possess Precious
Sword of Shangfang. I now possess Precious
Sword of Shangfang. I
have the right to behead anyone without having to seek permission
beforehand. I can now get rid of all the corrupt officials and magistrates,
saving the people from turmoil of depravity. Zhao Hui, who dares not fear you and
me, eh?"
Hongli gleefully unsheathes the sword and begins brandishing it like an
ordinary weapon.
Zhao Hui bites his nails, "The drunkard's intention lies not on the wine.
Waving the sword in Xiang Village... ..."
"His aim is Pei Gong?"
"That's right. The Emperor instructs you to leave the palace, so that he
can kill with borrowed sabre! " Zhao Hui points out his worries, "Think
about it, there are countless anti-Manchurian factions, swordsmen among
the pugilistic fraternity. They will vent all their abomination of the
Emperor and the Imperial Court on you."
Hongli appears to be not the least daunted, "Huh? Really?"
Zhao Hui laments, "It's tantamount to a goat entering the tiger's
mouth, a rabbit falling into the snake's lair - walking right into their
trap."
"Hahaha, and be their expensive, top-of-the-line, single-course dinner, eh?"
says Hongli with a wry sense of humour.
"Moreover, among the Imperial Family, the various princes, or maybe your
own brother Hong Zhou wouldn't be able to sit quietly in their studies.
They wouldn't be so kind as to let go of the eagle on seeing the rabbit, to
let slip such a golden opportunity to harm you."
"Let them come. Whoever wishes to kill me, come over, all of them." says
Hongli, as cool as a cucumber.
With a swoosh, he slashes the curtain. The tawny curtain drops onto the
floor. Zhao Hui is still on tenterhooks.
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