In the middle of Jiang County.
The common people did not know that Wu Nian's hands had already stolen money from gods and Buddhas. But they saw the list published by the government.
General Fu Han wants to pray for rain for all the people.
The people like to hear about this.
Even in modern society, there are people who believe in Buddhism and Taoism. Some people even euphemistically say, "The end of science is metaphysics."
If there really are gods and Buddhas in this world. People burn incense and worship Buddha, seeking retribution, health, peace, and wealth.
If everyone gets retribution, why would we need laws? Everyone is healthy and doctors are going to lose their jobs. If everyone is safe, no one will die in vain.
If everyone is rich, then wealth is worthless.
But this is ancient times. There are few people like Wu Nian. The people all believe in Buddhism and respect Taoism. Nowadays, due to natural disasters, everyone is experiencing misery. The crops were deserted, and Wu Nian's promise was still there, so they were not afraid of starving to death.
But if there is no water, they will either die of thirst or become refugees, leaving the land and seeking life where there is water.
Neither of these two paths is a good choice.
The Han people settled down and relocated. It’s hard to leave your homeland, how can you abandon your ancestors’ graves?
But when people are desperate, they naturally place their hopes on [metaphysics]. Worshiping gods, monks, and Taoism are all things that the common people are willing to do and see.
When a family member dies, no matter how poor they are, they still have to ask someone to recite sutras. no?
What's more, the general who assisted the Han Dynasty personally set up an altar to pray for rain?
When the news spread, and when temples and Taoist temples in the second government and even Nanhai Prefecture responded to Wu Nian and gathered in Jiang County, the people were very happy.
I feel that the general's overwhelming power and the combined efforts of so many monks and Taoists will surely move God and send rain.
The patience of the Han people is really strong. As long as they endure it a little longer, they can get over it.
Whether it's the end of the world or not, there are twists and turns. Although the darkness is long, the dawn is only in the next moment.
The people need this kind of spiritual sustenance.
The altar is located in the east of the city. The Fuhan General's Mansion came forward and bought a large piece of land. If this kind of thing happened in the past, people would definitely be reluctant to part with it. But when Wu Nian encircled the land this time, the people were very willing to do it. Some people said that it was a meritorious deed for no money.
Wu Nian sent troops to open up the mountain, took down huge stones, and built a huge altar. Making the ritual utensils needed to pray for rain is done step by step very calmly.
This did not cost the Fuhan General's Mansion a single copper coin, but left a surplus.
Fu Han General's Mansion, in the backyard and in the pavilion.
Wu Nian and Liu Zhixing sat face to face on the stone bench across the table and talked. Gongsun Sang stood aside, respectfully. After all, he is a young man and still very energetic. Looking at this pavilion and this backyard, I feel very excited.
"This is the general's backyard. The outer courtyard and the backyard are clearly separated. In the past, only the chief historian, Sima, and meritorious officers could report their work here. Unexpectedly, I would also be here today."
For everyone, the taste of power is wonderful.
Wu Nian's Fu Han General's Mansion was not only an anti-Mongolian organization. It also represents a thriving new force.
No matter what the purpose is, anyone who can do things and do good things is a good official.
"General. The results have been calculated. This time we exploited the monks and Taoists and set up an altar to pray for rain. After spending all the money, we still have 35,232 taels of silver left."
Liu Zhixing smiled and opened the last page of the account and handed it to Wu Nian.
Wu Nian reached out and took the account, looked at it casually and then put it down. With a happy look on his face, he said: "Thirty-five thousand, two hundred and thirty-two taels of silver. Although it can't satisfy the appetite of a general supporting the Han Dynasty with hundreds of thousands of elite soldiers. But it can be regarded as a fat gain. .”
"Gongsun. This matter was well done." Wu Nian raised his head and praised Gongsun Sang.
"Thank you for the compliment, General." Gongsun Sang was very excited inside, but kept calm on his face as he bent down and said.
"Yeah." Wu Young nodded lightly, not hiding his appreciation.
"These monks and Taoists have spent so much money just to get close to me, lest I kill them and kill the goose to get the eggs. In this case, I have to give them some face. There will be a fasting banquet tomorrow, and all monks and Taoists, big and small, are invited. I Have a fast meal with them.”
Wu Nian looked up at Liu Zhixing and said.
"Yes." Liu Zhixing responded.
Immediately, he and Gongsun Sang said goodbye together, left the pavilion and the backyard, and returned to the front yard to work.
"It's the same sentence. All roads lead to Rome, and a living person cannot be choked to death by urine. There is no hurdle that cannot be passed. So as a human being, you must be open-minded."
Wu Nian stood up with his hands behind his back, a smile on his face
Although the road ahead is filled with steep mountains and turbulent rivers. But when I encounter mountains and cross mountains, I encounter rivers and cross rivers, I will eventually walk out on a broad road and be invincible in the world.
The next day.
Wu Nian, a great butcher who had never practiced good deeds and was good at killing people and setting fires, entertained monks and Taoists at a banquet. Sitting at the same table with the abbot of Hongfa Temple, the master of Huilong Temple, and other famous monks and Taoists, the hall was full of monks and Taoists.
For a while.
Wu Nian, the great butcher, seemed to have turned into a benevolent man, with a kind look on his face.
And these monks and Taoists who were afraid that Wu Nian would raise the butcher's knife and kill the chicken to retrieve the eggs also took a long breath, chatted and laughed with Wu Nian, and ate vegetarian food.
The auspicious day has arrived.
Early this morning. Before dawn. In the year of Wu, he sent tens of thousands of troops to the altar along Jiangxian County to put them on strict guard.
Musicians, ritual officials, monks, Taoists, Confucians, as well as officials and prominent figures in Jiang County, prayed for rain outside the city. The people were moved upon hearing the news, not only the people inside and outside Jiang County, but also people from all over the country who came with their own dry food after hearing the news.
There were even people from Nanhai Mansion.
There was a huge crowd of people, hundreds of thousands of people.
People need someone to rely on.
And Wu Nian gave this sustenance.
Although the Fuhan General's Mansion was a small court, it did not have a uniform dress. For this matter, Wu Nian had someone design a dress. That is, a red gown and a black veil on the head.
Wu Nian himself wore a purple brocade robe, a golden crown on his head, and carried a sword. Mighty and noble. Leading the officials, amidst the music of musicians and the chanting of monks and Taoists, a ceremony was held to offer sacrifices to heaven.
More than 100,000 people gathered, men, women, old and weak, and worshiped the sky, praying for rain. This scene is extremely grand.
Although Wu Nian did not believe in heaven, Buddha or gods. But he was also a marionette. Although he was sweating profusely, he behaved very well and did not act recklessly.
At the end, he knelt down and worshiped the sky, praying to the Emperor, Heaven and Queen for rain. Say it silently in your heart.
"Huang Emperor Xuanyuan, Yan Emperor Shen Nong. Although I don't believe in heaven or gods and Buddhas, I respect my ancestors. I also know that people cannot be resurrected after death."
"But I think it should rain today. You guys say. Right?"
Just then, the sky flickered.
There seems to be a dragon flashing.
