Chapter 11: The Divine Ancestor (I)
Guo Kang and Wu Han pushed open the door and walked into the temple hall, where they found a fat man in a gorgeous costume, looking around as if no one was around, surrounded by several Greek priests, standing beside him at a loss. Seeing Guo Kang come out, they all approached him like chickens finding old hens.
Not to mention that Guo Kang has seen Sun 100,000, even if people who don't know him can guess who the owner of this nickname is when they see him.
The man is of medium height and has a round face. Although he has a wide figure, it can be seen that he is actually very strong, and he is not the kind of sedentary and fat person that Guo Kang was common in his previous life.
He wore a crown of jeweled hair on his head and a heavy garment. These silks are amazingly thin, although they are layered on top of each other, and they seem to be a lot, but they don't add up to look bloated.
If you look closely, each piece of clothing has more than one color, and it is a fine pattern woven on high-end fine silk. Even a pure layman like Guo Kang can see that they are superb in craftsmanship and valuable in their price.
His belt buckles were all gold, decorated with agate and precious stones. On the waist is a string of warm-colored high-quality jade pendants, and on the other side hangs a scimitar with gold and silver sheaths—probably the work of a Celestial Sect craftsman in North India. Even the soap-colored slippers on the feet are just right inlaid with jade buckles.
It's a colorful one, like a Christmas tree—though it's probably not popular in Europe yet. The whole person almost wrote "I have money" on his face.
He was followed by several guards. Seeing them, Guo Kang only felt that he subconsciously wanted to use his internal strength. Looking at the side, Wu Han's eyes also sharpened. Without him, just because these people are all in shape and murderous, I am afraid that they are all experienced masters.
However, it is not surprising to think about it. Sun Shiwan dared to wear this outfit to swagger through the market, and these people are probably the main reason. Along the way, it is estimated that there is no less cordial communication with the Greek Diao people outside, and it is not strange that they are nervous.
Seeing Guo Kang, Sun Shiwan came over with an enthusiastic face, and made a gesture when they met: "Guo Gongzi is also here, and Sun is flattered." ”
"Sun Daguan is too polite." Guo Kang hurriedly replied: "Mr. has been visiting my country recently, have you enjoyed it?" If you need anything, just tell your juniors. ”
"Nothing, nothing." Sun Shiwan waved his hand indifferently, but he still glanced at the surrounding altars and statues: "I heard that Suo Niangniang of your temple is quite effective, it is the first famous temple in Rome, and I specially brought tribute, I want to come to worship." Who knew that these monks said that there was no Suo Niangniang in the temple. ”
"Childe also knows that Sun has been doing business at sea all the year round, and he will inevitably be a little concerned about this ghost and god thing. Therefore, the famous temples and temples that you pass by, no matter which country or religion, you must sincerely visit and pay homage to the gods to the satisfaction of the gods, so that it is convenient to continue on the road. ”
He shook his sleeves, paused, turned to Guo Kang, and said, "It's just, why is there no Niangniang in this Niangniang Temple?" Is there any taboo about not seeing outsiders? Or do you think that Sun's shot is too shabby, and everyone in the temple can't look down on it? ”
Although he was still smiling, he was obviously very unhappy when it came to this. However, Guo Kang was stunned for a long time and found that he never seemed to have thought about this problem.
He turned his head to look at Wu Han again, and found that the other party was also at a loss. Obviously, he doesn't know this problem either.
However, Wu Han only hesitated for a moment, and quickly took the initiative to speak: "Sun Daguan is too worried. This temple, since its completion, has never been sacrificed to the god called Suo Niangniang. ”
"This has always been our Roman Temple of Heaven, dedicated to the Heavenly Father Aroha, and it has not changed for thousands of years. This is recorded in the archives that have been handed down. He explained.
"As for Suo Niangniang...... In ancient times, the local natives worshipped a small rural god, and they were probably worshiped here, so they left a common name. In fact, the real Niangniang Temple was abandoned a long time ago, but the people left the name. Just like in some cities, there is no City God Temple in the shops called City God Temple, because the temple has been moved. ”
When Guo Kang heard this, he couldn't help but sigh, it was worthy of being taught by Wang Da Lama himself, and this time he showed his level. In his case, he would definitely not be able to make it up so neatly.
"So that's it?" Sun Shiwan still looked a little puzzled: "But this Suo Niangniang, is there no sacrifice at all?" ”
"It can't be helped, doesn't it work. Over time, everyone left her alone. Wu Han explained: "If it is really more spiritual, why has everyone sacrificed to Arohe Tianzun for so many years, not to her?" So don't worry. ”
"If you don't feel at ease, you can go and worship the next Heavenly Venerable." He pointed to the altar not far away and said, "You have traveled from south to north, and you must have seen a lot of Daqin Temple. However, we are the largest and most orthodox temple in Rome, and the merits of worship here are not comparable to those of the small temples outside. ”
"Oh?" As soon as he heard that this was the largest Tianzun, Sun Shiwan immediately put the idea of worshipping Niangniang behind: "Then please ask Mr. for guidance, Sun also wants to worship." ”
"Your side, please." Wu Han greeted him skillfully and walked towards the altar at the end of the hall.
Sun Shiwan followed him with his entourage and did not doubt it. Because as far as the most intuitive concept of "biggest" is concerned, Wu Han is indeed telling the truth.
"This lobby is nearly 30 zhang long and more than 20 zhang wide. You see, this vault is also nearly 20 zhang high. Wu Han introduced as he walked: "When I designed it back then, I deliberately made the main part into a single room. There is such a large hall built in the temple, which has never been so large in other places. ”
"It's magnificent." Sun Shiwan looked at the numerous decorations around him and the huge holy icons on the walls, and said, "The palaces of the Song and Yuan dynasties, I'm afraid there are no halls of this size. It is estimated that only in Datang will there be more than it. ”
"Hey, don't talk about the Central Plains, our side can't build such a big one now. I don't know why, everyone is not as good as one day at a time. Maybe this is the era of the end of the law. Wu Han shook his head and sighed: "Hey, maybe I'm too pessimistic." It would be nice if Datang could come out again and prove that what I said was wrong. ”
The two missed Datang for a while, and sighed for a while. The Greek priest next to him looked at each other, not knowing whether to help explain.
Guo Kang told them that these two people were seeing things and thinking about things, and in the time of Justinian, who missed Seris, everyone was busy with their own affairs, so they didn't need to follow. So the Greeks showed expressions of surprise and dispersed.