腊月中旬一直在下着雨，连军事操练都不能正常进行。阴霾的天气让曾国藩的心情雪上加霜。十八日傍 晚，他收到一封信，得知李续宾的尸体已经运到了霍山；同时，他也拿到一份清单，打开一看，六弟的 名字曾国华赫然写在清单的第一列第一名。 "伤哉！" 派出寻找六弟尸首的勇丁陆续回来，全都一无所获。曾国藩又是一阵揪心之痛，他立刻派人再去三河寻 觅六弟的忠骸。幸好，原来与国华关系不错的杨名声、杨镇南、张吟三人自告奋勇前去寻找。 第二天饭后，三人同行上路。彼时，大雨忽止，天气少晴。曾国藩望着三人远去的背影，又抬头看看阳 光，略有沉思："难道天意是告诉我，温弟的尸骨这次可以找回来吗？" 然而转眼间二十多天过去了，却没有任何消息传来，曾国藩十分苦楚，他在日记里写道："念温弟不得 归骨，其赋命太苦，余于手足之间，抱愧多矣。" ▌鞠海 著 早在十一月时，他为弟弟写了一副挽联，运用了丰富的想象，营造出了极为凄凉的人魂喊话。上联 是"归去来兮，夜月楼台花萼影"，下联是"行不得也，楚天风云鹧鸪声"。找不到弟弟的尸首，曾国藩只 能隔空叫魂，喊道："快回来吧，咱们兄弟几人曾在故乡赏月的楼台花景都还在。"然而，弟弟深陷于战 场风云之中，抽身不得，他只 ...

Core Perspective - The book "Covenant: The Spiritual Connotation and Initiation Ceremony of Daoist Talismans" aims to establish a consensus on defining Daoism through the discussion of core concepts like "talismans" and "covenants" [3][19]. Group 1: Intentions of the Book - The primary intention is to define Daoism by creating a coherent narrative from diverse sources, addressing the question "What is Daoism?" [3][19]. - Another major intention is to depict a religious ecology centered around ordinary believers, emphasizing their spiritual practices and life meanings [6][19]. Group 2: Theoretical Framework - The book discusses the need for a pluralistic understanding of Daoism, recognizing its complexity and historical variations [4][19]. - It emphasizes the importance of a self-consistent narrative for Daoist beliefs, aiming for a synthesis of pluralism into a singular understanding [4][19]. Group 3: Historical Context - The organized Daoist community and its doctrines are traced back to Zhang Daoling and the Tian Shi Dao, marking a pivotal moment in Daoist history [5][19]. - The book highlights the significance of the He Ming Mountain event in 142 AD as a foundational moment for Daoist beliefs and practices [19][21]. Group 4: Comparative Studies - The book employs a comparative approach, analyzing Daoism alongside other philosophical traditions like Legalism and Mohism, revealing historical connections [13][19]. - It also compares Daoism with Judaism, focusing on shared concepts of a transcendent existence and the ritual of oaths [14][19]. Group 5: Core Religious Spirits - The book outlines several core spiritual principles, including rationality, liberation, equality, and a sense of shared destiny among practitioners [36][41]. - It emphasizes the transformation of traditional practices, advocating for a more egalitarian approach to religious identity and participation [41][42]. Group 6: Future Directions - The author expresses a commitment to ongoing dialogue and reinterpretation of Daoist principles to ensure relevance across different eras and communities [45][46]. - The work is positioned as a starting point for deeper discussions on Daoism, encouraging further exploration and understanding of its teachings [47].