Nestorian Christianity is actually a branch of Christianity. Due to persecution by the Orthodox Church and being labeled as a heretic, they had to choose to migrate eastward.
When it was first introduced to the Tang Dynasty, no one knew its details. They thought it was a sect that came from Persia, so they simply called it Persian Hu Temple, and its disciples were Persian monks.
Over the years, Nestorianism has continued to go to the court to request officials to rectify its name.
Unfortunately, the court has not responded. Most people still follow the custom and call them Persian monks. In fact, the most correct name should be Jingseng. At the same time, they should not call their sect the Persian Hu Temple——
Which one is more suitable to refer to Zoroastrianism or Manichaeism.
Jing means big, Zhao and bright.
This sounds much better than some Hu temple.
Unfortunately, most people in Chang'an are not interested in Yi religion and just generalize it in one word.
Because of this, Milis feels that he has a long way to go and needs to work hard to spread the teachings and let more people believe in Araha from the bottom of their hearts.
"Persian monk, Persian monk."
At this moment, a group of children were swirling around Millis, who looked strange and wore different clothes, laughing happily.
"Dear benefactors, I am Monk Jing." Milis raised the cross pendant hanging on his chest while handing out candies to the children, "Shang Yuan Ankang."
"Enter my door and you will always be protected by the cross."
"Wear the cross and enjoy peace and happiness."
After leaving two eloquent words for the children, Millis continued to lead the way.
"Mr. Lang, since you are destined to Nestorianism, why don't you join the Nestorian religion?"
Although Qian Rui didn't know what the words Aloha Tianzun ordered from him meant, she could tell that Lu Li did have an old relationship with him.
"Perhaps I am more connected with other sects?"
Lu Li didn't want to answer, so he made an excuse casually.
"Don't be kidding." Qian Rui was in awe of the gods and Buddhas and said seriously: "Being valued by a god is a blessing that has been cultivated for ten generations. How can Mr. Lang be so greedy and expect more?"
To her, Nestorianism does enshrine a true god, and there are not many rules and regulations. It only requires believers to sincerely follow the religion.
Lu Li was quite speechless when he saw Miss Qianrui accompanying him and vaguely becoming a Christian. However, there was nothing to stop her. After all, Jehovah was not an evil god.
At this time, the delicate Qian Rui also vaguely noticed that Lu Li was not interested in talking, so she said no more.
Now, the sun has begun to set.
Chang'an City is becoming more and more lively.
In fact, this city was not the only one enjoying the carnival in the Tang Dynasty.
Hundreds of miles away in Luoyang, there is a moonlit night and the lights are shining like spring. The smoke and clouds confuse the northern palace, and the flute player recognizes the southern neighbor. Luocheng is not closed at all, and Xiaopingjin is even more exposed.
In Yangzhou in the south, there are gorgeous lights and candles, hundreds of opera displays, ladies and gentlemen vying for beauty, and they are dyed in pink and white.
Even in the remote Liangzhou of Gansu Province, it was prosperous, with lights and shadows stretching for dozens of miles, carriages and horses, and many ladies and gentlemen.
It's just that no city can compete with Chang'an. Now, not only the people living in Chang'an go out to play, but the officials from surrounding states and counties also send bands to compete for the leadership position.
The singers dressed up in gorgeous clothes stood on the top of the flower boat to perform, while the musicians sat below and played and sang. Even the cows responsible for pulling the land boats were at their peak. They were either covered in tiger skins or dressed as elephants. , rhinoceros, just like that sentence: swaggering through the market.
"Cai! Cai!"
It was still early in the morning, so several performers couldn't bear the loneliness and found a random place to start performing.
Sumo wrestling, cock fighting and horse dancing, crouching in circles, swallowing steel swords... each one is more eye-catching than the last.
Of course, the most popular ones are beautiful girls. During the Lantern Festival, many good-looking women do not hesitate to bankrupt their family and fortune to make themselves stand out. How much are their corollas and harems worth?
I saw a frivolous man standing on the street, holding snacks in his hands, his eyes wandering, looking for the beautiful woman he liked.
In order not to be blocked by people on the road, Lu Li bought a mask when he passed by a street stall: it had a green face and fangs, which was very scary.
After walking among the crowds for nearly three hours, the group finally arrived at the west side of the city. In fact, Lu Li had been here yesterday, and it was here that he asked a foreign master to help him make the black-maned horse's hairstyle.
However, compared with yesterday, the scene in the West Market has changed greatly. The colorful lanterns that were originally covered with cloth revealed the true face of Lushan Mountain.
Fire phoenixes fluttering their wings, soaring dragons and pillars... stretch for miles, and beside each lantern there are flags and banners with the names of various businesses. This is to show strength. If you stick three feet tall, then I will compare with you. Add half a foot more to let the people watching the lanterns know whose family is more luxurious.
This is called a dou lantern.
When night falls, the whole city lights up.
Since the three of them had serious business to do, they all had no intention of enjoying themselves and walked quickly towards Yiningfang.
However, when leaving the edge of the West Market and passing by the avenue between Liquanfang and Buzhengfang, an accident happened.
Two foreign monks, whose entire bodies were covered by red robes, with only their eyes exposed, blocked the way: "Almsgiver, I have a request to teach Dasha Bao."
But this time, Lu Li recognized the identity of the other party. He was a Zoroastrian priest, the most powerful foreign sect in Chang'an City, with tens of thousands of believers. He was not only believed by the barbarians, but also worshiped by many Tang people.
"You got the wrong person."
Lu Li did not want to be associated with a strange sect, even though the memories he inherited told him that Zoroastrianism was very powerful and recognized by the court.
"Young monk, you don't mean any harm." The monk on the left, covered with red cloth, said diligently: "My teaching is holding a fire sacrificial ceremony in Liquanfang next door. Dashabao invites Lu Qing to come and watch the ceremony."
One sentence revealed Lu Li's identity.
Behind the mask, Lu Li frowned.
Why are so many monks looking for me today?
Could it be that Taoist priests and monks will come to your door one after another?
Do you really think of me as Elder Tang who went to the West to learn Buddhist scriptures? All kinds of monsters and monsters want to take a bite!
On the side, Milis’ face was as dark as water.
Although he didn't mind Lu Li's refusal to join Nestorianism, it didn't mean that other sects could take advantage of it.
"Lead the way."
Lu Li felt like exploring. You know, he had nothing to do with the Zoroastrian Cult, but the other party specially sent a priest to invite him. What on earth was he planning?
Not long after, the three of them were led to the northwest corner of Liquanfang, a complex of buildings that occupies a large area. Outside the door were burning three altars of blazing holy fire and enshrining a giant stone slab.
"Mr. Lang, what is this half-human, half-bird thing?"
At this moment, Qian Rui was staring at Lu Li with a rather strange look.
Millis' tone was unkind and he answered on his behalf: "Ahura Mazda is the highest god representing light and justice in Zoroastrianism. According to legend, believers can communicate with Him by worshiping fire."
If he had to take the noble man back to the temple to take away the sacred object given by Aloha, he would never set foot in the place where the heretics were.
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