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Chapter 99

Baochai chuckled when she heard the words: "Second elder brother is really stupid. March [-]th is the birthday of Zhao Gongming, the God of Wealth and Martial Arts. Everywhere must worship it!"

Martial God of Wealth Zhao Gongming?After Xue Hong thought about it, he understood that the Gourd Temple was an ancient temple, and because it was very narrow, if any unpopular gods were enshrined, the incense in this small temple might be cut off.

However, Zhao Gongming, the god of wealth and wealth, is different.

There are many merchants in the south of the Yangtze River, and honesty is the first priority for merchants.

According to legend, Zhao Gongming was originally from a poor family and made a living by working for timber merchants.Because of his honesty and willingness to endure hardships, he is often rewarded by his boss.He himself is also a smart person, and gradually changed from working for others to taking a job by himself and becoming a timber merchant.

He was originally a genius in business, with a benevolent nature, a far-sighted vision, and a broad-minded mind. Over time, his wealth became more and more abundant.

And Zhao Gongming, who has a lot of money, is willing to help those in need around him.Someone borrowed Zhao Gongming's hundred gold to do business, not wanting to encounter a natural disaster and lose the money, and was unable to repay the debt owed to him.Zhao Gongming only asked him to repay a pair of chopsticks to offset the debt.

As a businessman, Zhao Gongming is truly rich and benevolent, and reaps both righteousness and profit.

Not only that, but Zhao Gongming, who is born with supernatural power, is also a fierce general.When the country was in trouble, he not only subsidized the imperial court's military expenses, but also personally led the troops to fight against the enemy Anbang.

Many statues of Zhao Gongming in the Temple of Wucai are riding a black tiger with a silver whip in their hands. This is exactly what he looked like when he went out to fight.

Although the story of Zhao Gongming is a legend, and the longer it is passed on, the more it is mythical by the common people, but such a talented and virtuous businessman image has won the respect and admiration of merchants. Most merchants worship Zhao Gongming. Gongming.

The wealthy relatives built temples and sculpted golden bodies for Zhao Gongming. Ordinary people who have a good vision for life, whether they invite a statue of him or a portrait, will respectfully pay a visit sooner or later. Stick incense.

The sacrifices to worship Zhao Gongming are even more particular.Especially on the first day of the Lunar New Year, there is a custom of burning the first stick of incense.

The faithful men and women stayed up all night on New Year's Eve. As soon as the rooster crowed for the first time, they rushed into the Temple of Wealth, lit the first stick of incense and offered it respectfully. It is said that just this stick of incense can bring you a blessing. Year of good luck.

Every year, March [-]th is Zhao Gongming's birthday, and June [-]th is Zhao Gongming's death day. During these two days, all temples dedicated to Zhao Gongming must have large-scale sacrificial activities. There are also those open for seven days, which are very lively.

Even on weekdays, on the first and fifteenth day of each month, the pilgrims who offer incense to Zhao Gongming can break through the temple gate. You said that this little gourd temple does not rely on the God of Wealth to collect some incense money, and it should take money. What to continue?
As a modern person who is very interested in traditional culture, Xue Hong knew this cold knowledge, but he forgot it for a while. If Baochai hadn't reminded him, he would still be in the fog until now.

Xue Hong blushed, but there was a plan in her heart.

When they arrived at Zhen's house, Zhen Shiyin prepared first-class opera wine, he was the one who thanked him endlessly for the gentlemen's banquet, and Zhen Feng's catering for the female guests, so busy that they never touched the floor.

Baochai and the others laughed and laughed around Baoxiang and Yinglian, they didn't even have a serious meal, Xue Hong and the others were separated by a screen, although they were still some distance away, they could still hear the girls talking There was laughter, and all the fathers and brothers in the men's table showed gratified smiles.

After a while, Xue Hong saw that all the parents at the banquet had already exchanged greetings, and Zhen Shiyin had also written a lot of poems. He suddenly showed a troubled expression: "Father, uncles, Hong'er has something wrong. If it sounds good, think it over and over again, and feel that it is better to say it here, if there is any offence, I hope everyone will consider my young age and don't care about me."

As soon as Xue Hong said this, everyone looked at each other in blank dismay.

Xue Yi was sitting beside him, and whispered, "You worry-free child, what are you going to say?"

Xue Hong also had a look of helplessness: "Father... I... I have to say it because of the dream I had last night..."

When Xue Yi heard that Xue Hong had another dream, his heart skipped a beat and his face turned pale.Naturally, he was also curious, so he didn't stop him and just listened carefully to what Xue Hong said.

"Ahem, that... what I want to say is related to Uncle Wu and Master Zhen."

Wu Shuxuan smiled: "Oh? There is still my business here? What is it, nephew, just tell me."

Xue Hong smiled, and narrated the "dream" he made up bit by bit: "The thing is like this, after I went back to sleep late last night, I dreamed of a man riding a black tiger. , a strong man with a silver whip in his hand. I know this man, isn’t he Zhao Gongming, the god of wealth and wealth? I’m still wondering why the statue in this temple still moves?
Although I was puzzled in my heart, when I saw the true God, I had to go forward and salute.Unexpectedly, before I opened my mouth, Zhao Xuantan sighed deeply, which startled me.

It turned out that Mr. Zhao was very uncomfortable.He travels to the next generation and arrives in the first generation of Suzhou. His real body is resting in the Calabash Temple at the bottom of the alley. Because he is overwhelmed by the landscape, Mr. Zhao plans to stay here for a longer time, and he also wants to leave after his birthday.

It's just that the longer he stays here, the more he feels that what the foolish monks in the Gourd Temple are doing is not authentic. They only say that these monks are true except for their bald heads, and there is no truth in their mouths. It is to coax money from the hands of pilgrims in various ways.

Mr. Zhao was very angry and said that when the monks in the temple exploded the offerings on March [-]th, they would set a fire to punish them.

Speaking of this, I thought to myself that this is your old man's business, so what does it have to do with me?

Master Zhao said again that it was because the Zhen family who lived next to the Calabash Temple was a benevolent family, and even the wealthy Master Wu's family was also kind.Now the god set fire on purpose but couldn't bear to worry about harming the two families.It is because you know people from these two families and have a relationship with this god, so I entered your dream to remind you one or two, if you are righteous, go back and tell Wu and Zhen to make preparations, and say that it is me According to Zhao Gongming, there will be a big fire on March [-]th, so you tell them to take care of their belongings.

After saying these words, I woke up with a start. After waking up, I was covered in cold sweat. I only felt that the words of the gods in the dream were still in my ears, so I had no choice but to say them. I also asked Uncle Wu and Master Zhen to make plans early. "

Zhen Shiyin is a single-minded scholar. After hearing Xue Hong's words, he naturally didn't believe them. He just smiled and said, "I'm afraid that my nephew was frightened by the abductee yesterday. That's why I have a strange dream. How could the words in the dream be true?" Seriously? I think it's quite unnecessary."

(End of this chapter)