New Story of Lv Bu

On the ninth day of August, at the hour of the hour, the solemn and solemn ceremony of praying for rain in Luoyang City, the capital of the Han Dynasty, finally began preparations.

As the actual person in charge of the ceremony of praying for rain, Zheng Xuan appeared at the north gate of Luoyang City early in the morning. He was followed by Taichang Ma Rixi, Henan Yin Wangwei, and Luoyang County Magistrate Chen Qun, as Zhang Liao who held Jinwu. Naturally, he is also responsible, but he is responsible for the vigilance of the ceremony. Behind these officials, followed by their respective staff, there are hundreds of people together.

Zheng Xuan did not sleep well last night. This time praying for rain can be regarded as his first battle in the court. If this battle is done well, Mr. Kang Cheng’s reputation will rise and he will be called together with Mr. Ziyu. One of the second Mr. Jingcheng. However, there are always huge risks that accompany huge benefits. Zheng Xuan's move is tantamount to betting on his life's reputation and even his wealth.

If there is no rain on August 13th, or if the rain does not come as scheduled at the turn of the morning, or if it does not end for seven days, Mr. Kang Cheng will immediately be drowned by the spitting stars of the scholars of the world, let alone those. The Chaozhong hundred officials waiting to see the jokes. Situ Wang Yun and Shao Fu Xun You had long since settled on the idea of ​​watching the excitement. Without it, it's just a farce, what's the matter with him!

It didn't rain for days, but the people who suffered the most were very calm. They just looked at all this with amazement. There was no joy, no sarcasm and worry, just a little curious. In their opinion, the thief does not rain, and cannot blame others, probably because the thief is upset, who knows which muscle the thief has suffered? Why are you upset? How can Mr. Kang Cheng know?

Although Mr. Kang Cheng is a living saint, he is not a thief after all. Mr. Kang Cheng can think of a way to pray for rain for the big guys, which is already very good, much better than those who can't pray for rain but who are talking strange things on the sidelines. It's natural to pray for rain. It doesn't matter if you can't get up. Just blame the thief for being chewy. Who knows which bite is good for the thief? Isn’t it necessary to ask God to enter the temple?

Last night, Zheng Xuan made a careful calculation again, that's right, August 13th, the turn of Chenwei, the heavy rain will continue for seven days! Above the court, he also laid an ambush, only saying "Seven days without end", but did not say "Heavy rain for seven days". Zheng Xuan was quite disdainful of Dong Zhongshu's blindfolding methods, but there are many foolish people in the world, and that's what he believes. Zheng Xuan had to open "Chun Qiu Fan Lu", find the chapter "Pray for Rain", bring up the pen, write a rule eloquently, and then rest.

After waking up early in the morning and having breakfast, Zheng Xuan straightened his clothes, and walked out of the mansion gate of Gaomi County.

"The ancients said that the cloud follows the dragon, and the tiger follows the wind. This line of cloud and rain is the duty of the dragon. Therefore, praying for rain, the trick is how to attract Yulong to come. Since entering Chuping three years ago It has not rained in July, and August is still a leap month. If it starts on the 13th and rains on the 7th, the drought this year will be greatly alleviated, and the grain yield per mu may be a normal year."

Zheng Xuan slowly took square steps, walking forward in large strides, and pointed his finger on how to deal with it. Henan Yin Wangwei and Luoyang county magistrate Chen Qun accompanied him, listening carefully as they walked. Behind Wang Wei and Chen Qun, followed by dozens of staff members, while walking, holding a writing brush, carefully memorized every word Mr. Kang Cheng said in a small notebook.

"Ma Taichang, is this rain-praying technique really effective?" Zhang Liao asked Ma Taichang with some doubts. The two of them slowly followed behind, listening quietly, and naturally there were some people holding a small notebook to write down. Zhang Liao followed Mr. Kang Cheng to investigate the route this time. It was just a gesture. When the police went in and out, the subordinates were naturally responsible, and Zhang Wenyuan was absolutely not bothered by him.

"Wen Yuan, Zi does not talk strangely, pray for rain, the Five Classics says very little. Mr. Kang Cheng is a Confucian master, a generation of outstanding people, he said so surely, he must have full confidence in his heart, otherwise, Didn’t he smash the golden sign of his Confucian master? It’s up to you and me to be a supporting role. Once you pray for rain, you will naturally be happy, and it will be covered with rain and dew."

"Since ancient times, praying for rain has always been a trick to deceive the ordinary people. It's not true. Whether it rains or doesn't come, it's just like seeing Yulongman. That’s all. What do you want to expect? Just like a great wise teacher? Besides, Zheng Kangcheng is not worried. Are you worried about a fart? You really worry about eating carrots!"

Ma Rixi looked at Zhang Liao and said with a smile. Matthew Chang, who has always been famous for his seriousness and sternness, was so considerate, which surprised Zhang Liaoda. It suddenly occurred to him that he was drinking with his father-in-law again, and when he was half full, his father-in-law once said: People have two faces. He didn't realize it at the time, but now he is a father, and he has gone through battles and turmoil on the battlefield, and he has a little understanding. When I heard Matthew's words today, I suddenly felt like a divine enlightenment, and suddenly realized it.

"Wen Yuan, you are still young. You see mountains as mountains, and water as water. When big things happen, you will see a lot. Wind, frost, rain and snow, and turbulence are all used to it. At that time, looking at mountains is not a mountain. Looking at the water is not water. At the age of Mr. Kang Cheng, looking at mountains is still mountains, looking at waters is still water, but the mountains and waters are no longer the original mountains and waters!"

Ma Taichang took a deep look at Zhang Liao and sighed with emotion. Then, he flicked his sleeve and strode forward. "Mr. Kang Cheng, is there a tea stand here? It can also be used to replenish the drummers??????" What? Looking at mountains is still mountains, looking at water is still water? Now, I have just realized that looking at mountains is not a mountain, and looking at water is not water. Zhang Liao grinned, touched his head, and showed a puzzled expression. How could this Ma too often become a magic stick today?

"At this time of the severe drought, there was not enough food to eat, water shortages, material resources, and people's livelihood. Therefore, in this rain prayer ceremony, we must live within our means, be diligent and thrifty, and we must not waste money. In the past. The colored doors inside are all built with silk and cloth, and they are all removed this time! Even paper flowers are not needed. Just use branches to build a dragon door. It should not be too high. One foot is as high as Just look like this???" Zheng Xuan said as he walked, Wang Wei and Chen Qun were greatly admired. This old man has huge hills and gully in his heart. It contains mountains and rivers, and rivers, lakes and seas are in his belly. He is really the prime minister's talent!

From the tenth hour of August, the ceremony of praying for rain officially began. The main venue of the ceremony is located on the huge square in front of the south gate of Beigong. In the middle of the square, a huge sand table of the 13th State of Han Dynasty is made of red bricks and various kinds of soil. The north side of the sand table is the altar, the square altar. Level three, two feet high, one feet three feet wide, twenty steps outside the altar, bounded by white ropes. Plant bamboo branches on the altar, Zhang Hualong. In the picture, the upper part is painted with a black fish looking to the left, surrounded by ten stars in the sky; the middle part is a white dragon, spitting out clouds in black; the lower part is a water wave, there is a turtle looking left, breathing black air like a line, and gold and silver Zhudan decorated with a dragon shape . Also set up soap flags, put the goose neck blood on the plate, and sprinkle the willow branches on the water dragon

On the left and right sides of the altar, there is a circular pool with a circumference of 800 steps and a depth of two feet. There are hundreds of koi swimming in the pool. In the middle of the pool is a dragon gate built with branches, more than a foot away from the surface of the water. From time to time, koi leaps over the dragon gate, causing bursts of applause. These sand tables, altars, and pools will be preserved forever after the ceremonies. As a landscape of Luoyang City, the capital of the Han Dynasty, staying with the people to enjoy the summer and cool down is a good thing Luoyang County has done for the people!

On the altar, a statue made of clay is a monster with a human head and a cow body. Beyond the four hooves, there are two hands, one large and one small. This is the drought, the monster that caused the drought in the myth of this dynasty. "The Book of Songs? Daya? Yunhan": "Drought is a torture, such as burnt." The first volume of "Zibuyu", "Drought" is described as: "Dry-shaped hair, walking with one foot".

Today's clay figurines of the Drought Man are lifelike, with carved beams and colorful paintings that look like teeth and claws, which are very vicious. It is a pity that he was carved into a shape tied to a copper pillar, appearing in the name of a sacrifice. On the altar, the gods of the **** Xuantian and the dragon kings of all roads are enshrined. Under the gods, incense is filled with sacrifices of three animals, fine wines and delicacies, and all kinds of seasonal fruits are everywhere.

When the time came, Da Sima Lubu led the Three Officials, Jiuqing, and Civil and Military Officials. Before they came to the altar, under the guidance of Zheng Xuan and Ma Taichang, they held the incense and offered sacrifices. After three bows, they read the prayers of praying for rain aloud.

"This July is not rainy, since the first month of the year. The dust rises from the water. The millet will die, and the locusts will also breed. Although the government may be bad, what is the crime of the people? It is good for the people to mourn. The mountain, the river of water, can still be blessed with the people, and the tin has years. How can it be like Mount Tai, a cloud in the morning, and the world in the twilight, its power is easy, and it is easy to turn round. But compared to Toli, Gu can’t Pity. It's almost impossible to tell, or ungodly??????"

The life of the husband and the people is also difficult to cover, without storage and storage, and heavy troubles. Rape ignorance, or when riding, gather for thieves, in order to punish the barbarian. Follow the law and work safely, and the people in the field will die with them. You must not hurt! Bu was ordered by the emperor to guard the vassal in the west, daring to fast with strictness, and report to the heavens. However, Shen Min's disease, the work of helping the year, rained suddenly, and changed from glutinous to abundance. Shang Bismin, with cattle, sheep and millet, you have to endure infinite things??????"

"Hey, my husband, my people, I sacrificed to Beiyan. To answer the meaning of yin, yang does not return, from spring to autumn, until winter, no rain, worry about the year old, screaming for the people, I would like to report the illness , Given the rain and snow, the people dare not repay! The gods eat in the society, built for thousands of years, and even the holy lord, can not move. The roots are far-reaching, love the people, the rain should respond from time to time, and the guilt of God, the society is only God , I am only human, not far from me, I should be my people??????"