There is a strange custom that has been going on for thousands of years: when a person dies and is buried, the people behind him or her will put some money in his coffin or tomb; the rich and powerful will put some gold and silver ingots, but the poor and the poor will not Those who think of ways to do this should also think of ways to put a few copper coins in. This custom is called burial.
Why give money to the dead?
One of them said that silver coins are also called Tongbao, and people think that they can be used in both Yin and Yang worlds. The deceased has just arrived in the underworld. If there is no money messenger around him, he will return to the upper world to find the living. In order to avoid being entangled by ghosts, his family members put some money in his coffin and tomb in advance.
Money, through yin and yang, distinguishes between high and low, has endless magical power, and is the source of all evil in the world together with "power".
If anyone in the world says that he does not love money, it is absolutely untrustworthy, unless that person is Zhang Suiguang.
"Two hundred thousand taels? In recent years, Zhao Qianming has been really greedy! Well" after Zhang Suiguang said this, he actually burped, but he was full of wine. Although his stomach could no longer hold it, he still couldn't bear to put down the wine gourd in his hand. He put his feet on the bamboo chair, reclined and said with satisfaction: "Well, my father-in-law is truly a wine master! This wine Bai' looks as bland as water, but it tastes more potent than the 20-year-old 'Zui Danyang'. Haha, it's amazing! It's really amazing!"
Bodhicitta heard what Zhang Suiguang said, but he didn't say anything. He just stood beside him quietly with his hands lowered and bowed.
"You are good at martial arts and have a lot of money, but you don't like drinking. You don't like to laugh. You are really boring!" Zhang Suiguang saw his dull face and shook his head gently, with a look of helplessness on his face. sighed. "Oh, what did you just say? I'm a little drunk. Tell me more." He suddenly raised his body half up and asked with a smile.
Bodhicitta was speechless, thinking: "You are so good at martial arts, it is very possible to say that you are the best in the world, how can you get drunk? Besides, who doesn't know that the leader of the Salt Gang has an unparalleled drinking capacity in the world?" However, these words are natural. He could only mutter in his heart, but he replied righteously: "Early in the morning, Zhao Qianming sent his younger brother Zhao Zhiming to find me, saying that he was willing to pay two hundred thousand taels of silver to ask the eight masters of the Nine Halls to help him kill Xia Muchao. "This is the biggest deal he has ever seen. Of course, the target he assassinated had the biggest background so far.
"Damn it! This Zhao Qianming is actually so rich? Do you think he has a lot hidden at home? I really don't know how he can be so greedy! If I were the emperor, I would kill him immediately and confiscate his house! I would fine him and confiscate him property! Alas!" Zhang Suiguang said with an indignant look on his face. After that, he lay down again, closed his eyes, and said angrily: "If you don't accept it, we won't do business with a corrupt official like Zhao Qianming."
"What do you call this? The patrons of Jiudian have always been corrupt officials and rich households. It's not like they have never accepted anyone worse and more greedy than Zhao Qianming." Bodhicitta did not dare to speculate on his thoughts, nor did it dare to ask, but just kept silent. Stand still.
"Zhang Suiguang, where are you staying?" An old man's joyful shout came from outside the courtyard.
"Oh, it's my father-in-law! Now he's finally here!" Zhang Suiguang stood up, pulled out the cork from the mouth of the gourd, and drank the rest of the wine. More than a kilogram of glutinous rice went into his belly, which was really full and uncomfortable, so he exerted his inner energy, and a strong steaming mist actually rose up from his right palm.
A tall, fat old man with yellow beard and white hair was walking quickly towards the pool where the two of them were, cursing and saying something along the way.
"Father-in-law, why are you here?" Zhang Suiguang put down the wine gourd and stepped forward to greet him with a smile on his face: "I was chatting with Bodhicitta just now, but I didn't hear my father-in-law calling."
The tall, fat old man with yellow beard and white hair said with disdain: "You stupid boy, you have no integrity, you lie as if you are telling the truth, only a ghost will believe you!" Then he looked at Bodhicitta and cursed fiercely: "Every time I see I’m so angry with you Jiudian people! Zhang Suiguang was originally a good young man, but he’s causing trouble to you! Get out of here! Get out of here!”
His bodhicitta was so painful that he turned around and bowed to him, then said to Zhang Suiguang: "I'm going down now!" He was about to turn around and leave, but was stopped.
"Hey, do you understand what I'm saying? I'm telling you again, I won't accept this corrupt official's business, let him think of his own ideas!" Zhang Suiguang smiled at him, winked at him, and said in a clear voice.
"Yes, I understand." Bodhicitta naturally already understood his plan: "Currently, our strength is not enough to confront the imperial court. Even if we want to get rid of Xia Muchao, we must not use people from the Nine Halls. Otherwise, if we investigate If it goes out, the consequences will be disastrous."
Seeing that Bodhicitta had left, the tall, fat old man with yellow beard and white hair cursed several more times at his back, then turned to Zhang Suiguang and said: "The family fortune I gave you is already big enough, how can you still be greedy?" Are you thinking about Jiudian? None of them are humane!" After a pause, he said to himself: "No, you bastard has never been a serious person!"
This inconspicuous old man, his father-in-law is Shi Yinheng, the former leader of the Salt Gang, a top master who once dominated the world, and was also Zhang Suiguang's great talent!
Zhang Suiguang has always been decisive, flamboyant and unruly in his actions. Only the old man in front of him is the person he truly respects and admires deep in his heart. Zhang Suiguang turned out to be just a small leader in charge of water transportation in the salt gang. On the way to transport salt, he met Shi Yinheng, who was also a drinker, and was actually appreciated by him. Then, Shi Yinheng promoted him all the way to the elder level, and finally even gave him the position of gang leader and his only daughter. Zhang Suiguang has always remembered such deep affection and kindness. Even though Shi Yinheng repeatedly scolded and scolded him, he didn't mind and accepted it with a smile.
"Father-in-law, your '酅白' is good, but it's a bit spicy in your throat. Drinking too much makes your mouth really dry." Zhang Suiguang said to Shi Yinheng with a smile.
Shi Yinheng was not surprised at all when he heard what he said. He burst into laughter and pointed at him with his right index finger. He said for a long time: "Heroes really see the same thing! You kid, you have a lot of weird problems, just This is right for my temperament! Haha! I had this shortcoming when I drank the white wine last time it came out of the cellar. I have been thinking of ways to change the formula for the past month, and finally I tried it out. Let’s go Let’s go! Go to my wine cellar, I’ll open a jar of new wine, and we’ll drink a few kilograms of it!”
"Haha! How bad! I really want to taste the spicy taste of this white wine! Let's go!" In Zhang Suiguang's view, there are two great joys in life: one is to ascend the throne of the emperor, and the other is to ascend the throne of the emperor. Then he and Shi Yinheng drank wildly.
Zhang Suiguang took the wine gourd, and the two of them walked out of the courtyard laughing.
"Madam, the young master is back! The young master is back!" The guards of the Yanyun Government Office hurried to the inner courtyard, shouting all the way. When he walked to the side hall of the inner courtyard, he saw Mei Yuanchen and Bai Lisi sitting opposite each other on the tea table, talking, and he couldn't help but murmur in his heart: "This, the master's footwork is too fast! "
"I know, you go down first!" Bailis smiled and told him. Seeing that the guards had left, she asked Mei Yuanchen again: "Chen'er, why didn't your father come back with you?"
When Mei Yuanchen heard Bai Lisi's question, he couldn't help but tighten his heart and thought, "I wonder if dad is feeling better now?" He had already expected that his mother would ask this question, so he had already prepared the words in his heart: "Mother , after many days of hard fighting in Suzhou City, nearly 100,000 people on both sides of the enemy and us were killed. Although the war stopped at this time, there were still many funeral matters to take care of. Several state officials in Suzhou seemed to be incompetent, and they were afraid that they would be embarrassed by such a big task. , Dad was worried, so he stayed there to supervise the situation. He will come back when the aftermath of the incident eases up a bit."
After hearing this, Bai Lisi sighed softly and said: "Your father has such a hard life, and I can't blame him. I didn't expect that the Shatuo army would be so fierce this time? Even though you said it, Qingqing, how can I not know what kind of life-and-death battle you have experienced?" After saying that, tears flowed down.
"Mother!" Mei Yuanchen called softly.
Bai Lisi wiped away her tears and said with a smile: "I hope you and your son are safe! I hope you are safe! Chen'er, you can come back safely. Mom is so happy!" Her husband and his only son were on the front lines fighting against enemies many times larger than theirs. Fighting, life and death are uncertain, no one knows how much worry and fear she has been suffering these days. Seeing that her beloved son had returned and that her husband was safe and sound, her tense heart suddenly relaxed, and it was no longer possible to conceal her joy.
"Mom, my child wants to eat the Qingxi Bamboo Shredded Chicken you made for dinner!" Mei Yuanchen watched her mother cry and laugh, feeling extremely warm in her heart and couldn't help but coquettishly said. "With all the suffering in the world, it is a rare blessing that I can have my parents watching over me! I hope the wars in the four realms of Great China will cease as soon as possible, the weapons will be put into the warehouse and the horses will be released in Nanshan, the wind and rain will go smoothly, and the people of the world will live happily!" "Mei Yuanchen silently prayed to heaven.
"What's the problem? Mother will prepare it in a moment." Bai Lisi stood up from her seat and said softly. At this moment, he suddenly remembered King Jia's instructions and called Mei Yuanchen again: "Chen'er, the prince told me yesterday that if you return home, go to the general's residence to find him."
"My foster father arrived yesterday? He is actually at the general's residence? Why doesn't he live in our residence?" Mei Yuanchenqi asked. He never thought that his adoptive father would end up in the general's residence.
Bai Lisi smiled and replied: "Your Majesty, I arrived yesterday at noon. Your Majesty is so wise. He lives in the General's Mansion and has his own considerations. You will know when you go there soon." At this time, the Military and Political Department, the Resident All the family members of the General's Mansion have been imprisoned in the Salt Transport Government Office. Although Xia Muchao did not tell her clearly, with her knowledge, she had already understood his intentions and couldn't help but admire him secretly. At this time, Mei Yuanchen came to ask, but she did not tell him. Xia Muchao had never said it personally, and although she had guessed it, she should not talk too much, even to her own child. Secondly, he was going to see Xia Muchao soon. He already knew everything after the meeting, so why bother talking about it again?
Mei Yuanchen heard that his adoptive father was anxious to see him, so he expected that he would have something important to tell him, so he didn't waste much time at the moment, left Baili Si and went to his house.
