Mr. Guo's answer made the hall very silent for a while. Mr. Guo seemed to wait for the impact of this sentence to leave a deep impression on everyone's hearts, and after a moment of silence in the hall, he continued: "Those who have a husband and a people have their land. The king dwells in his land, and he will protect his people. Therefore, it is diligently seeking the way of Guiyi, fearing that there will be losses, so as to worry about the people. Copying the teachings of the saints because of the simple rites of the customs, they asked the folk customs and approached the people. Don't dare to be selfish! “

Zheng Anping didn't expect the atmosphere to become tense in an instant, so he had to tell a story to ease it down, and said: "The former Zhou Gongzi Lu Gongbo and Jiang Taigong were both enshrined in Dongyi. Lu Gong reported to the government for three years. Zhou Gong said: 'Why late? Lu Gong said: Change its customs and etiquette, it will take three years. Jiang Taigong was only in May and reported to the government of Zhou. Zhou Gong said: 'What is the disease? Taigong said: Simplify the courtesy of the monarch and the courtiers, and follow the customs. Zhou Gong said: 'It is not easy for the husband to be simple and the government is not simple, and the people are not close; 'The teachings of the sages and sages want to be simple and customary. All the ministers help them! ”

The city lord hurriedly took over the words and said: "The monarch has the virtue of a good life, is sympathetic to the lower feelings, and does not change the customs. Wei Shu and others dare not be grateful to Huaide, in order to repay the service. It is to be wholehearted, and dare not be selfish. “

Zheng Anping wanted to end the conversation in the hall quickly, and said: "The sacrifice is like a god, and when the meal is criticized." After the meal, we will go to the suburbs together, feel the changes of heaven and earth, check the auspicious and evil appearance, and there will be those who will get their love. At that time, I also hope that the elders will not be stubborn and dull, and give lessons as soon as possible, so as to open up the foolish! “

The city lord bowed and said, "I obey the order!" "When he went down to the church, he ordered the elders to increase their meals and bring them up one by one. Finally, the city lord saluted and said, "Please eat!" And they all ate together.

After the meal, Zheng Anping asked the city lord to take everyone to inspect the place of sacrifice. Several elders claimed to be unwell and took their leave; Zheng Anping saw that Cao Bao didn't make a sound, so he didn't stay. In addition to the six and the city lord, only four elders followed. Brother Dog and Xiao Si refused to be idle, one led four horses, and said that they would go on a horse.

The lord of the city first brought the people under the shrine tree. This cypress tree stands tall and is very different from its surroundings. Some traces of sacrifice can be seen under the tree. The city lord said: "Yes, the shrine sacrifice also." He also pointed to a small ditch a mile away: "The ditch is the western boundary of the city." Twisting to the north, reverting to the northern boundary. “

Zheng Anping has a deep memory of this area, he once shot and wounded a knight he thought was a Qin swordsman under a bridge not far away. But this was the first time he had a panoramic view of the entire river, as well as the former capital of the country on the other side of the river. He didn't seem to feel that the two were so close to each other.

The lord of the city led everyone to the bottom of the tree and said: "During each shrine sacrifice, each family in the township carries two offerings, which are distributed under the tree, and the micro is placed in the middle. At noon, the villagers gathered, gathered under the trees, stood in order, and the ministers preached and prayed. Elder Master of Ceremonies, salute! The offerings of each family are brought into a tripod, which is cooked together, and the people who participate in the meeting get a lamp and eat it, and the fate is said to be scattered. At night, a bonfire was set up next to the ditch, and everyone was happy. Or those who wish to come from other places will not avoid it. “

Zheng Anping said: "It's a ceremony, what kind of music is played?" “

The city lord said: "Far away from the city, I am happy!" Or those who are capable, with a piccolo, play slang songs, each of which attracts everyone to listen. “

Zheng Anping said: "Why gather people? “

The lord of the city said: "The heads of the families will come to our house at the right time and drive their families out of the city. At that time, Wei Shu and the parents went out of the city, and the ceremony began. No need to gather crowds. “

Zheng Anping said: "Is what each family is dedicating? “

The city lord said: "The rate is not bad, it has a slight increase and loss, and the amount of water added to the cover is also." “

Zheng An calmly asked, "Do the elders have any lessons?" “

An elder said, "Although each family is different, there is a surplus and a void. Around the tripod and put it, its deficiencies, Xu returned and made up for it. From the self-set offering to the sacrifice, the offerings can be supplemented to seek great blessings. Only the two elders were ordered to guard it, and it was forbidden to steal, but he couldn't help it. “

Zheng Anping said: "Can it be withdrawn? ”

The elder said, "If you want to live less, you might as well withdraw." ”

Cao Bao said: "Each family has two families, and their families are either many or widowed. Many of them, many of them, and many of them, and those who are few, shall be unharmed? ”

The elder said, "The blessings of the multitude are thin; The widow is blessed and generous. What's the gain? ”

Zheng Anping said: "Zi said, the courtesy is lost and the wilderness is begged. Believe Lost! ”

Turning to the south, opposite the small city, is a cultivated acre, about the size of eight or nine cities. Although the acres have been cultivated, they are obviously poorly maintained, overgrown with wild grass, disordered, and unclear from the surrounding wasteland. When the people came to the edge of the field, the lord of the city stopped at a place near the ditch on the field and said, "This is the place where the god of grain is worshipped." Every time you get something new, you get rid of it here, and you get drunk with wine. There are only three or five households in the city. ”

Zheng Anping said: "What do you get? ”

The city lord said: "There are thousands of acres of fields outside the city, and the households are only three or five dings, but they are planted with millet ears." Thousands of stones. If there is no other disturbance, you can barely go hungry. But when they are famine, they will have to buy food to help them. ”

Zheng Anping said: "Where is the place where the city lord is stumped? ”

The lord of the city pointed to the ground and said, "About the left." ”

Zheng Anping said: "Since you are sick, why don't you see the seedlings?" ”

The city lord was stunned for a moment, and then bowed: "The teaching of the micro doctor, the micro master is a few mistakes for life!" The micro sacrifice is not as good as the law, and the gods are blessed! The emperor is like this, but not blind is a fool! ”

Zheng Anping said: "God Fu Fu also, Yu Sui got a thousand stones, and Fu Ye, rich and princely!" ”

The city lord said: "How dare Weishu! God is blessed with the virtue of doctors! ”

Several elders behind him also seemed to have an understanding, and they all bowed together: "It's all thanks to the doctor's virtue!" ”

Walking along the city, to the east of the city, a road that has been trampled out by countless people runs through the eyes, and the Great Wall of Wei is faintly in the distance.

Zheng Anping said: "There is no sacrifice in the east of the city? ”

The city lord said: "The east of the city and the north near the avenue are not allowed to be sacrificed. ”

The people turned to the north of the city, and the small river that formed the western boundary of the city was not far ahead. Mr. Guo, who had not made a sound, suddenly asked: "I heard that there is still a big river north of this river?" “

The city lord said, "Yes." He is also a river of golden water. Or say that Zheng Minde's virtue is not subject to gold, but it is a river of investment, hence the name. “

Cao Bao said: "Looking at it? “

The city lord said: "If you want to cross the river and watch it, Wei Shu calls the dog to hold the staff to open the way." There are insects and snakes on the north shore from time to time, and I am afraid that there will be harm. “

Several elders who followed out of the city for a turn were already unbearable and said goodbye one after another. Zheng Anping saluted and sent them into the city to respectfully resign. The lord of the city called out his four sons, each with a stick, and made the way in front of him, crossed a bridge, and entered the north bank of the river.

If the south bank of the river is still just barren, the north bank is simply barbaric. The grass is waist-high, and small animals pop out from time to time, indicating that there are few people here. Under the alarm of the four sons of the city lord, all kinds of small animals jumped out and ran away. After only five miles, we arrived at the Jinshui River.

Mr. Guo observed the relationship between Guan Guo's capital and this place. Guandu is simply a treasure of feng shui, surrounded by two rivers, almost forming a natural moat. On the east and west sides, there are large areas of wasteland, and as long as they are reclaimed, they are fertile fields. Near the intersection of the east of the old capital and the north of the small city, near the bank of the Jinshui River, there is a small piece of terrace, which can be used as a place of sacrifice.

A group of people stood on the platform, overlooking the surroundings, with a wide field of vision and an unobstructed view of the surrounding scenery. As you can see from above, there are rivers flowing through the east and west, and it is simply a place of worship. After crossing the bridge, Brother Dog and Little Four let go of the reins and let the horse play freely. Himself followed the crowd.

Mr. Guo said: "The altar of the king's sacrifice is located here. The day before the festival, hunting is bounded by the four rivers. After the hunt, it will be set on fire in Henan, in the middle of the river, and the land will be cultivated for acres. What does the lord think? “

The city lord said: "Respectfully serve the doctor! “

Mr. Guo said: "The sacrifice of the society is also, Mr. is his appearance, but what? “

The city lord said: "Wei Shu is afraid, He De is here!" “

Mr. Guo said: "Mr. has been here for a long time, and he is familiar with the community sacrifice, which is exactly right!" …… The sacrifice of Nanmu, the lord of the city, the lord of the city! Praise to you. “

Zheng Anping was also a little frightened, and said: "Why should you praise the lord with the lord and the king?" “

Mr. Guo said: "Persuade the farmer to work in the field, and the job of the order is also." Command its Lord! “

Zheng Anping had no choice but to respond: "Be careful! “

Mr. Guo said to the city lord: "Weishu will return to Daliang, repay the king, and have a sacrificial ceremony." I intend that the three prisons can be reached tonight, and the city lord will be in prison. Kindness. “

The city lord said: "The micro is self-resettled." “

Mr. Guo said: "The three prisons are enjoyed by God, and they must be pure. “

The city lord said: "Respectfully! “

Mr. Guo said: "The sacrificer only has three sons, and there are butchers in Guiyi who are powerful, can they help?" “

The city lord said: "The butcher of the neighboring township, Zhu San, see that he is in the city with him, please help!" “

Mr. Guo said: "Good! Pig San is in the city, can you see it? “

The city lord said: "The savages in the countryside are afraid of colliding with the sages." “

Mr. Guo said: "It involves sacrifices, so I have to be careful!" “

The city lord said: "The minister called to see him." “

Mr. Guo said, "I'll ask for it." “

The city lord said: "Savage, why should you be a doctor's invitation!" “

Mr. Guo said: "If it is virtuous, why hinder." “

The most important sacrificial things were decided, and the time of each event was set in special detail, Brother Dog and Xiao Si grabbed the horses, and the group opened the way from Si'er and returned to the city.

After entering the city, Brother Dog and Xiao Si tied their horses, everyone rested a little, and the city lord first reported to the reverse brigade that there was a visit from Xinling Junmen. When he was young, the city lord came back, followed by Feng Sanyi.

As soon as the city lord finished the introduction, Mr. Guo immediately got up and said with a long voice: "I was going to visit the strong man, but I dare to work hard for the strong man to come to the door." I heard that there are no strong men together, where is the present? “

Pig Sanzuo said: "The common people and others are all reckless savages, and they dare not see the nobles. Walking together is to push the common people to receive orders under the seat of the nobles. “

Mr. Guo said: "How many accomplices are there for the strong man, such as the strong man?" “

Pig Sandao: "There are four people with the common people, and they are all stronger than the common people." The common people are the most unsuccessful, so they have to deal with it! “

Mr. Guo said: "There is a strong man who slaughters three animals, what does the strong man mean?" “

Pig Sandao: "The common people take slaughtering livestock as their business, and there are servants for slaughtering, so they dare to resign!" Dare to ask what it's worth? “

Mr. Guo said: "This slaughter is extraordinary, it is sacrificed to the ghosts and gods of heaven and earth. “