Chapter Seventy-Three: A Journey to the South Seas (4)
The next morning, reinforcements from a nearby Chinese village arrived. Pen, Fun, Pavilion www.biquge.info It's just that this time Wangjiazhai won easily, and the victory was magical. However, after a few efforts, a group of natives fled in embarrassment. Although the reinforcements did not play a role, they still came after all, and under the hospitality, the people of Wangjia Village still had to be grateful for the hospitality.
The immortals in the world point beans into soldiers, and the divine soldiers descend from the sky to scare off the barbarians!
Is there a more legendary story than this? When the people in the surrounding villages heard the news, they were all dumbfounded and disbelieving.
But this is the reality that everyone in Wangjia Village sees in plain sight, don't you see that the young people in Wangjia Village who want to apprentice and cultivate immortals every day are about to block that small courtyard?
Now there are a lot of people there who refuse to give up.
It is a very honorable thing to have the protection of immortals, and it is worth showing off. Although I am not sure what realm that immortal has reached, whether he will call the wind and rain, whether he can ride the clouds and fog, but at least he is not a mortal for sure. If the Wangjia village is honored! Nature hype. Then with the coming and going of the crowd, the name of the immortal of Lichen expanded dramatically, and no matter how closed the traffic was, it could not stop people's curiosity, and no matter how far away it was, it could not stop the temptation of cultivating to become an immortal.
Not to mention those who want to apprentice to the Tao, even the surrounding villages have suddenly sprung up with countless Taoists. It will not be long before there will be more or less Taoist believers here.
Wangjiazhai was lively, and then Lichen and Zhu Zaikai had a headache.
At this time, the greening of South Asia was almost complete, and the Chinese became one of the very few who refused to convert to the gods. From the point of view of the Green Cult, the one who has not converted is the Kafir and the enemy. This is one of the reasons for the recent sharp conflict between the Chinese and the natives.
Under pressure, some Han Chinese converted to the Green Religion. There is also a part of the conversion to Christ. But no matter which one converts, they are no longer Han Chinese.
Confucianism and Taoism have fallen for thousands of years, and in any way, they have become the cultural identity of China. After abandoning ancestral sacrifices, they are already a different race. For the Han Chinese, they are no different from the natives.
At least that's what Dust thinks.
The Lichen Society came to Nanyang on purpose, naturally to promote the Tao, and also to prevent the Han people from continuing to be reversed assimilation.
Therefore, these people outside, whether they are asking for "gods" or worshipping teachers, must not break their hearts too much.
But it was obviously impossible to collect disciples.
The Tao is not lightly preached, and not everyone is suitable for cultivation. There is no one in ten thousand mortals who have an immortal fate, and even if it is dusty, there is no way to change it.
Fortunately, the old patriarch of the Wang family is a good person, and he has long considered that the immortal chief may not be able to bear the harassment of everyone, so he has already secretly changed a quiet place for Chen and Zhu Zaikai. It's just that the agenda of the Mazu Conference may really have to be changed.
In order for the many Chinese clans to truly unite, at least there must be a very high name and an irreplaceable name.
Among the overseas Chinese in this era, there is no more influential existence than the Ming court and His Majesty the Emperor, and there is no more awe-inspiring village existence than Mazu.
What Lichen took out was just a confession from the Qipin Sea Officer, which made the patriarch of the Ma family almost faint with excitement, and kowtowed to say goodbye with tears streaming down his face, and the whole person seemed to be radiating light. I didn't even care that the seal on it was not the Ming court, but the prince's private seal.
He underestimated the dedication of people in this era to being an official, and also underestimated the temptation of a seven-grade official to a Chinese. Lichen has never felt how noble the officials of the Ming Dynasty are, even in front of the first assistant of the current dynasty, he doesn't feel how noble he is, this is really the starting point of Lichen's life is too high, and he doesn't understand the market.
Of course, the patriarch of the Wang family can recognize the seal of the prince, but the prince is also the prince and the future emperor, whether the current court recognizes it or not, as long as the prince recognizes it. Sometimes, the crown prince is more worthy of the investment than the old emperor. Because that means an infinite future.
As for the truth or falsehood, the old patriarch of the Wang family didn't think about it. But is it necessary for an enlightened immortal to deceive a mortal?
The Wang family was full of celebrations, and they almost didn't mention the dust as an ancestor, but Mazu's Christmas was coming soon.
The patriarch of the Wang family, who has the hope of becoming an official, seems to be ten years younger, and his spirit is different. On this day, the patriarch of the Wang family arrived early outside the gate of Chen's courtyard and asked for advice on Chen, Mazu's Christmas. Except for some strong men who take care of the family, the Wang family basically prepared three animal sacrifices early, with high incense lamp oil, and then helped the old and the young to prepare to go out.
Mazu Temple is more than 40 miles away from Wangjia Village, facing the mountain and facing the sea, and it has been several decades since it was built. Originally, it was just a blessing palace built by Chinese maritime merchants and fishermen. Later, it gradually became an annual temple fair between the Chinese clans within a radius of 100 miles.
It is not only to beg for divine blessings, but also to connect with the villagers. After all, we are all overseas, and we all face the same threat. It is necessary to use Mazu Christmas to contact each other and discuss matters together.
This year's Mazu Christmas was originally just an annual ritual. Now that the dust has appeared, and will preside over the sacrifice to the gods, out of respect for the living immortals, and cherish such a hard-won opportunity, may miss the opportunity to never be seen again, all the villages near Wangjia Village have decided to temporarily raise the specifications. Seeking protection, and secondly, isn't there something to discuss?
The weather was fine on this day. The Chinese who came to participate in the Mazu Christmas festival gradually gathered into a huge flow of people. Lichen and Zhu Zaikai were a little surprised, they couldn't have imagined that there would be so many Chinese in this small place.
The twenty-odd miles were only a few hours away, and if there was a horse-drawn cart, or an ox-cart, it might be a little faster. There are several Chinese villages scattered around the Mazu Temple. It can not only maintain and guard the Mazu Temple, but also provide a place to stay for Chinese pilgrims who are far away.
The Mazu Temple that Lichen saw was not big, with an area of more than ten acres, located on a small hill, and a sea of jasper could be seen in the distance. Decades of wind and rain have made the original golden temple a little mottled, but it has also added a heavy atmosphere of time.
Mazu Temple has a temple blessing. Responsible for the daily maintenance of the Mazu Temple and the reception of pilgrims. Because there is no real Taoist priest to preside. So the folk atmosphere is a little stronger. (Mazu is a Taoist goddess and has nothing to do with Buddhism.) At least that was the case in the Ming Dynasty)
Lichen took Zhu Zaikai's hand and climbed the mountain to worship the temple surrounded by the patriarchs of all ethnic groups. The temple Zhu of Mazu Temple already knew that there would be a fairy-like Taoist coming to Mazu Temple today, so he waited in front of the temple early, and saw that Chen and Zhu Zai were very stunned, although both of them were indeed dressed in Taoist costumes, but they were really far from the appearance of the gods in the heart of Miao Zhu.
Shouldn't the gods all be old people with crane hair and childish faces? How did a young man and a child come?
Miao Zhu with doubts and caution (afraid of dust and snatching jobs!) The temple where the incense is flourishing, the income is very considerable) followed the dust directly to the outside of the Tianfei Palace. This is the main hall of the Mazu Temple.
Mazu is still red, dressed in red palace clothes, the statue of the god stands high on the platform, and the treasure statue is dignified and compassionate. Perhaps because Mazu is a deity in the world, and she is also a real person in Fujian and Guangdong, so Fujian and even overseas Chinese are particularly affectionate to this goddess of the sea. It can be seen from the title of Mazu.
Lichen walked into the main hall with a serious face of Zhu Zaikai. rejected the high incense sent by the temple, but shook his hands, and there were six more very delicate fragrances in his hands.
These incense sticks are naturally not ordinary, they can really be used as an existence that calls the gods and reaches the heavens.
Zhu Zai followed a Taoist priest, and the temple and palace view naturally entered a lot. I am very familiar with the ritual of burning incense and worshipping God. Zhu Zaikai silently took over the three sticks of incense from Chen, and after three knocks, he directly inserted the incense into the incense burner. The fragrance spontaneously combusted without fire, and the temple next to it was so shocked that the eyeballs were about to come out.
After being the head of the dust god and the three pillars of fragrance, there was suddenly no wind and waves on the sea not far from the Mazu Temple, and the bells in the temple were even more shocking, and bursts of light surged on the sea, and then it spread towards the Mazu Temple.
Colorful streamers, glowing. The Chinese inside and outside the temple were all stunned by this miracle, and when they could react, the mountain was already full of devout believers. Kagura sounded in the sky, and the sounds of heaven and earth came from nothing, and all the believers in a radius of ten miles of Mazu Temple suddenly felt a sense of tranquility and serenity in their hearts, like a stormy sea, as if the heavens and the earth were suddenly much wider.
Inside and outside the temple, countless devout people wept with joy, praising the gods of the heavenly concubine and thanking the gods. Until the glow fades and the bell returns to silence. Miao Zhu woke up from the miracle, and when he looked at Chen and Zhu Zaikai again, he no longer had a trace of doubt.
Nothing strengthens the faith of believers more than miracles, and nothing is more awe-inspiring than the "name of God."
With this miracle, the deliberations of the patriarchs were unintentionally much smoother. After all, the establishment of an overseas country is a good thing for all Chinese. In the country of the Chinese, the Chinese are naturally all nations. When the patriarch of the Wang family took out the edict covered with the seal of the prince, it undoubtedly dispelled the doubts of many patriarchs and increased the incomparable temptation.
Of course, to establish a country, there are still too few people. The total number of clans present was no more than 10,000 people. Founding a nation is not child's play. It is necessary to contact everywhere and gather greater strength to face the counterattack of the natives after the founding of the country and the possible actions of the Westerners.
As for how to establish a country, it is natural to discuss it after the Mazu Niangniang Christmas sacrifice, and it should not take several years to prepare. And whether it is successful or not, it is not enough to rely on the edict of the patriarch of the Wang clan, but also to be recognized by the officials of the Ming Dynasty in person. It is only with the support of the mother country that the establishment of a nation is possible.
But as long as the clan patriarchs are willing to make an oath in front of Mazu Niangniang at tomorrow's sacrificial ceremony, half of the country will be set when the country is founded.
As the beginning of God's favor, Lichen and Zhu Zaikai have undoubtedly become the focus. How can a living immortal who is not a living immortal with Taoism be so favored by Mazu Niangniang. After all, only immortals can have a relationship with immortals, and only people with destiny can let Mazu Niangniang personally show miracles.
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The sea in the moonlight, gentle and mysterious. Lichen stood on the cliff near the Mazu Temple, and with the hazy mist on the sea, Lichen's figure looked very mysterious under the moonlight.
Dust came here to be a half-spoof, half-serious thing to choose an address.
I don't know why, when Lichen saw the harbor in the distance of this mountain cliff, he thought of a picture that he had often seen in his previous life.
Statue of Liberty!
Well, if Dust did it, it wouldn't be Lady Liberty. China has its own tradition, and as a symbol of the founding of the country, an expression of a pioneering spirit. There is no better thing to be in this newborn overseas country than Mazu, the goddess of the sea.
Go someone else's way and leave others with no way out. While the United States has not yet begun to conceive. First erect a statue of Yanhuang Mazu here. In later generations, even if the United States is still born, it must be embarrassed to plagiarize.
Kindness! An America without the Statue of Liberty. Undoubtedly, it can make the destined enemies of the Chinese nation much less wonderful and proud.
Of course, this Yanhuang Mazu statue will undoubtedly let the Ming court send it, better!
Because meaning is always important. Whether it is for the Ming Dynasty or for this Chinese country that does not know when it will be established.
It's a recognition, a bond, a symbol of blood connection.
Tell the Chinese here that they don't forget that they are still descendants of Yan and Huang, and they can't let their ancestors come from.
It is not a simple matter to look at the sea and fix the water. Since Lichen wants to plan a thing to control the country, he naturally has to choose a better place. Mountains have earth veins, and sea veins have water veins. In this seaside place, it is natural to survey the water potential.
It's just that the result undoubtedly disappointed Chen.
Not only is it not suitable for building a capital, but it is also not suitable for building a port.
Just as the dust was about to turn around, suddenly the wind and waves on the sea magically stopped. Lichen was shocked, and he hurriedly took two steps forward and said to the sea: "Fusheng Immeasurable Heavenly Venerable!" The disciple has seen the Heavenly Concubine Niangniang! ”
A faint glow surged on the sea, and a woman in a red dress appeared on the surface of the sea. The sea is as calm as a mirror. And the woman in the red cloth stepped on the mirror. It seemed that the lotus step was moving lightly, but it seemed to be slow and urgent, and in the blink of an eye, he stood in front of the dust, standing in the air.
Lichen was suddenly embarrassed, and quickly took a few steps back, giving way to the nine-foot land.
"Giggles! The gods are also gods, and they are the same way. Why bother with so much courtesy" Mazu Niangniang suddenly chuckled, her body was like a silver bell, and her smile was like smoke. A smile and a smile really turn all beings upside down, but it still makes people not have a trace of blasphemy.
The sea fog on the cliff of the sea rises and becomes more and more dense. quickly covered the figure of Lichen and Mazu Niangniang.
If Lichen wants to establish Mazu Niangniang as the god of protection of the Chinese sea frontier, and even the god of protecting the country, he will undoubtedly have to discuss with the deity. It is a matter of priesthood and incense willingness, so it is natural that it cannot be ignored.
For Mazu, there are also pros and cons. The power of incense and the priesthood are the same thing, and if it is related to a country, it will undoubtedly involve huge cause and effect. This small country that is about to emerge is prosperous, but if it is destroyed, it will undoubtedly involve the gods themselves.
The Xuanniao of Shang, the lesson of Chu Zhi's fate, cannot help but wake up all the gods.
"If you want to open the port again, you need to pull the water vein, and ask Niangniang to agree" Lichen knew that the matter was big, and Mazu Niangniang naturally couldn't make up her mind immediately. So I suddenly changed the subject and talked about something else.
"The Divine Monarch can be transformed into a public opinion, moving mountains and gathering waters, and he can do it himself, why do you want to ask me?" Mazu asked strangely.
"Niangniang is the god of the sea, and the affairs of the sea are naturally under the jurisdiction of Niangniang," Lichen replied.