First of all, most of the ancient hermits and immortals lived in the Yellow River Basin before they "attained Taoism". Finding a nearby mountain to settle and study is the cheapest way. Walking from Chang'an to Kunlun Mountain is not something ordinary people can do. , Zhongnan Mountain became the first choice. Moreover, the Qinling Mountains naturally stretch for thousands of miles and are rich in resources. There is no shortage of water and food. Winter and summer are distinct, making it suitable for life. The trees planted in the ground are enough to feed them for a year, so the hermits have no problem living here. For example, Wang Wei, a poet of the Tang Dynasty, lived in Lantian Mountain and "sat and watched the clouds rise."
The most important thing is that Zhongnan Mountain is very close to the capitals of the Zhou Dynasty, the Qin Dynasty, the Han Dynasty, the Sui Dynasty, and the Tang Dynasty. You can go to Chang'an or Luoyang at any time to serve as an official in the court. , Conquer the world. Most hermits "are born to better enter the world." This does not mean that they can become immortals by living in the mountains. Most people still want to gain social recognition for their wisdom. Even when they are old, they can guide young people to succeed. Guiguzi is This type.
Also, the ancient Zhongnan Mountain and the current Zhongnan Mountain refer to different mountains. The mythical Zhongnan Mountain extends all the way to the Kunlun Mountains in Central Asia. This seems to be the only way to become an immortal. The reason is very good; and the current Zhongnan Mountain is just a small place near our Chang'an, and most of today's hermits just have a sentiment.
Since ancient times, hermits have not hidden themselves. Superpowers and wisdom have always been used to benefit society. The highest level of a hermit is an "Internet celebrity hermit". Everyone wants to see her, but no one can find her, such as Lao Tzu, Gui Guzi, and Wang Chongyang. There are also many groups who only live in the mountains. They can only be said to be city dwellers who come to experience life, not hermits.