The idol creation team further refined the details with the design drawings of the goddess of dreams.

"I recently read a book about Greek mythology. Ji Qingsu looked at it, and suddenly said, "Holding the fire in one hand, and breaking free from the chains, I always feel like Prometheus." ”

"It's a coincidence. "Prometheus didn't break the chains himself, and there was an evil eagle that had been eating his liver. ”

"But Prometheus is great!" Ji Qingsu said, "It is a noble spirit of sacrificing oneself for the benefit of mankind." ”

"Also, the behavior of the fire thief belongs to a great humanistic care. ”

Ji Aojian thought for a moment, "Then that's it, we're next to the idol, plus an eagle with a broken neck." ”

Anyway, the fourth sister came to the Americas to destroy the world, so she thought that this pinched eagle was a bald eagle by default.

Tiandaoquan asked, "The fourth lady became a god, it should be an oriental god, why should it be related to Greek mythology?"

"The Americas are a multi-ethnic place, and the immigrant culture should be an inclusive and inclusive culture. Ji Aojian explained, "So the meaning expressed by the idol is also a good thing to give people enough space for imagination." If foreign immigrants associate themselves with Prometheus and feel the great humanistic spirit, they are more likely to accept this goddess of dreams. ”

"However, the fourth lady is stealing fire with one hand and tearing off the chains with the other, how can she free her hand to strangle the evil eagle?"

Ji Aojian held his forehead, "Hmm, it seems that I want to kill this eagle." It's more difficult. ”

"For a master, it's not a problem. Ji Qingsu immediately came up with a plan, "As long as you throw out the chains at the same time." Wrap the eagle around the neck and strangle it. ”

"It's really easy and straightforward. Ji Aojian sighed, "The image of this goddess is becoming more and more violent. ”

Ji Qingsu said proudly, "The fourth sister is so majestic. ”

The next thing to discuss was the specific budget and construction plan for the statue project.

"Let's start by defining a principle. This statue must be taller than the Statue of Liberty!"

When the Governor had finished speaking, he asked, "How tall is the Statue of Liberty?"

Ji Aojian replied. "Forty-six meters. ”

Then the governor asked, "How high should we make the statue of the Goddess of Dreams?"

Ji Aojian didn't hesitate, "Sixty-two and a half meters." ”

"Why is the height this number?"

"Because the fourth sister's birthday is June 25. ”

Ji Qingsu nodded.

Tiandao Quan asked, "What material is the statue made of?" Is it a stone carving?"

"Nope. A bronze statue should be built. Ji Aojian replied, "The copper plate can be carved step by step, and finally assembled, which not only reduces the difficulty of construction, but also increases the strength of the statue." ”

"So how much copper does a sixty-two-meter-five statue need, and how much does it cost?"

"Very cheap, no more expensive than a sail battleship. ”

"That's the case. It's very easy. Xiao Su is very happy, "With our current finances. Not a problem at all. ”

Ji Aojian shook his head, "Although we can easily afford the cost of building the statue, we should carry out a fundraising campaign from the people. ”

"Why?"

"First, from a religious point of view, the building of an idol is a matter of immeasurable merit, and believers should be given an opportunity to share the merit and strengthen their faith. ”

"Not bad. Ji Qingsu nodded, "Is there a second one?"

Second, this statue is also a symbol of urban culture and humanistic care, and everyone's enthusiastic donation and support will stimulate the enthusiasm of loving the hometown and society. ”

In this way, it is really necessary to raise donations from the private sector, not because of the amount of money, but because people can participate. ”

"When it comes to religious merits, I remember. Tiandao Spring suddenly spoke, "When the statue is completed, the consecration ceremony should be performed. ”

Ji Qing Su Qi, "What does this enlightenment mean?"

For example, after a newly cultivated Buddha statue is consecrated, it is no longer the original wood carving and stone sculpture, but has a sacred spirituality from now on, and can accept the worship of believers and collect the incense wishes of all beings. Tiandaoquan said, "Buddhism has enlightenment, Taoism has enlightenment, and onmyoji also has enlightenment, although I don't know which sect the goddess of dreams belongs to, but I always need enlightenment." ”

"Yes, in the temple view, whether it is a Buddha statue or a statue, it must be consecrated before it can be used with confidence. Ji Aojian nodded, "Even the primitive shamanism has mastered the consecration technique." ”

Ji Qingsu said, "There is no problem with this, when the fourth sister comes back, just let her consecrate the statue." ”

"No, you can't let her open the light. ”

"Why, the fourth sister is a great grandmaster. Besides, doesn't she like to open the light very much?"

"I can't like it anymore. Ji Aojian said solemnly, "The first principle of enlightenment is that you can't enlighten yourself!"

"Okay. Ji Qingsu somewhat understood, "Then who do we need to invite to open the light for the fourth sister?"

"This man is far away in the sky, and he is close at hand. Ji Aojian laughed, "Xiao Su, it's up to you to enlighten the goddess of dreams." ”

"Why me?"

"All the things that are consecrated are done by the highest. You are a master master, a person with a very high realm, a person who is free from low-level interests, and you are an expert in enlightenment. Ji Aojian pointed out, "In terms of mental cultivation, purity of thought, social status, and demeanor and appearance, there is almost no one who can compare to you in California." ”

Ji Qingsu was stunned, "If you want to say that, brother, you should be more suitable for Kaiguang, right?"

"If I consecrate the idol, the fourth sister may kick me to death. Ji Aojian sighed helplessly, "So only you are the best candidate." ”

Tiandaoquan also spoke, "Miss Su, the matter of opening the light is none other than you, and others are irreplaceable." ”

"Okay then, I'll take the fourth sister seriously. ”

Ji Aojian said with a smile, "When the time comes, we will hold another grand opening ceremony." ”

"Not bad. And if you open the light, you should also choose an auspicious day of the zodiac. Ji Qingsu asked, "What do you think is the best day?"

"June 25th, of course. Ji Aojian said without thinking. "We have designated June 25 as the founding day of Dream City, as well as the Immigration Day, and it is on that day that the inauguration and consecration of the statue of the god are held. ”

Ji Qingsu clapped his hands, "Exactly, the birthday of the goddess of dreams, of course, should be a festival in this city." ”

"Festivals in the capital city. It is also an official holiday throughout California. Ji Aojian smiled and said, "If we really build a country here in the future, it will be National Day." ”

"That's right. On this day, we celebrate the birthday of the goddess and commemorate the festival of immigrants, which is cultural construction. ”

Ji Ao Kendo. "That's it. The completion of the Statue of the Goddess of Dreams represents the history of immigration in the western part of North America, entering a new chapter and opening a new era, which is more valuable as a world cultural heritage. ”

"I said that as long as the statue is built, it will definitely become a cultural heritage. ”

"Moreover, the goddess can play a much more role in terms of culture. Ji Aojian said lightly. "This is not just the heritage of human culture, it can even be a model in cultural heritage. ”

"Can it still be a model for human culture?"

The two girls were taken aback. "How do you do that?"

"As Xiao Su said just now, the image of the god will be reminiscent of the hero who stole fire in Greek mythology. Ji Aojian pointed to the blueprint, "Then do you know that there is also a grand event related to the sacred fire in Greece?"

Ji Qingsu thought for a while, "What my brother said, but it's an Olympia athletic meeting?"

"Yes, this event will usher in a revival at the end of this century and become a representative event of unity, peace and friendship among the peoples of the world. "If we focus on promoting this sport from now on, Dream City will be the place of revival of the modern Olympic Games in the future, and with such an important resource of humanistic care, it will definitely become one of the centers of human culture." ”

Xiao Su couldn't wait to ask, "Then what should we do?"

"Every year during the Dream Festival, in the presence of the sacred flame in the hands of the goddess, the city celebrates the goddess's birthday with a sports day in the name of the Olympic Games. ”

"This is the modern Olympics?"

"Not so fast, but it can be seen as a precursor to the modern Olympics. Ji Aojian said slowly, "At the beginning, this was the sports meeting of Dream City. After that, it will become a California-wide sports event. After that, the rest of the Americas are invited to participate, and it becomes the Games of the Americas. After that, Huaxia was invited to participate in the event, which became the sports meeting of the Asia-Pacific region. When we have accumulated enough fame and influence, we can officially host the modern Olympic Games on a global scale. ”

Ji Qingsu said excitedly, "Doesn't this mean that when the Olympic Games are held, people all over the world will commemorate the goddess of dreams together?"

"Not bad. At that time, we will have enough reason to set the anniversary of the modern Olympic movement as June 25. ”

Xiao Su raised his hands high, "Brother, your idea is amazing!"

Tiandaoquan's expression was also very excited, "In this way, if the goddess of dreams wants to become a model of human culture, it won't work!"

Ji Aojian smiled and nodded, looking out the window, as if he had faintly seen a giant statue of a goddess standing in the clouds, and thousands of ships under his feet were shuttling non-stop.

I didn't spend Christmas with you because I wanted the whole world to celebrate your birthday.

......

"Now only one last question remains. Ji Qingsu's voice pulled him back from his distant thoughts, "When will we be able to repair the statue, it will take about a few years?"

"Just this year. "On June 25th, we celebrate the completion of the Dream City, consecrate the statues, celebrate the spirit of immigrants, and hold a sports day. ”

"What?" the two girls couldn't believe it, "Is it possible that in a few months, you can build a statue of a god more than sixty meters high?"

"No problem, it's just a shell made of copper plates, it's much easier than a man-made battleship. Ji Aojian said confidently, "Leave it to me, and I promise that it will be completed by then." ”

"You mean, you're going to do it alone?"

"Exactly. ”

"Brother, it's not right for you to do this. Ji Qingsu was unhappy, "How can I take over all the work, I also have to contribute to the statue of the fourth sister!"

"If you want to erect an idol before June 25, a large number of people may not be useful. Ji Aojian explained, "I have entered the highest realm with all my heart, and maybe I can carve a statue of a god in one go in the shortest possible time." Moreover, this is also a way of cultivation, and maybe I will break through the innate through this. ”

Tian Daoquan said, "If a huge statue of the god stands high in the harbor a few months later, it will be a miracle in the eyes of ordinary people, and they will definitely be more convinced of the divine power of the goddess." ”

Ji Qingsu was relieved, "Since that's the case, then let my brother do it independently." ”

"You will not be idle, there are many important things to do. Now it is time to start preparing for the consecration ceremony, preparing for the festival, organizing competitive competitions, and inviting guests from all over the world. ”

"That's right. The Governor began to conceive, "A statue of the god that was quickly completed will show a great miracle, and when the time comes, the fourth sister will come down with great radiance and bless everyone......

Ji Aojian said, "She can't come." ”

"Why is that?"

"Modern society is an era of separation of church and state, and although the Dream Festival has a certain religious component, the most important thing is that it is a cultural festival. "Ji Ao Kendo," as an official, can admit that religion is an objective cultural phenomenon, and can also tacitly accept the existence of the belief in the goddess of dreams among the people. But on the bright side, one must not admit that someone is a goddess, otherwise the divine right will affect the authority and ability of the government. ”

These words sounded very complicated, and Ji Qingsu struggled to understand, "Are you saying that we can use religious beliefs, but we can't openly admit the existence of gods in this world?"

"Of course, we are not a theocratic society, and the worship of the goddess at the Dream Festival can only be regarded as a folk custom. ”

"Isn't that fourth sister too pitiful, this is her own festival, but she can't appear. ”

"No, she can still play. ”

The Governor wondered, "Didn't you just say she couldn't come?"

"She can't come as the goddess of dreams, but she can appear by 'playing' the goddess. Ji Aojian explained, "Every festival in various countries that celebrates a certain god, there are always some people dressed as gods. ”

"Oh, I see. Ji Qingsu said, "You mean, the fourth sister said that she was disguised as a goddess, and she could appear on the stage." ”

"That's right, when the time comes, the official will announce that she is an actress and do some 'blessing' actions for everyone to liven up the festive atmosphere. ”

Ji Qingsu nodded, "She will definitely act well." ”

"Of course. ”

"However, if the fourth sister hadn't come back before the Dream Festival. Ji Qingsu was a little worried, "When we consecrated the statue, didn't she miss the opportunity to perform?"

"I have a hunch that she will come back then. ”

Ji Aojian thought to herself, last time I had already told this thing that I was going to make her birthday a holiday, and when June 25 approached, she would definitely not be able to help but come back to take a look.

"Even if she really doesn't have time to come back, the person who plays the goddess can always be found. (To be continued......)