A catastrophe in front of Yunsheng Temple was finally resolved by the "magic power" of Zhenren Zhang. The people of Yizhou became more and more trusting of Zhenren Zhang. Not only did they consolidate their original positions, but a large number of people came here specially
Come to Yunsheng Temple to offer incense and take refuge.
This disaster also disrupted Taoist Zhang's plan. Originally, he planned to set up a sutra altar in Yunsheng Temple to give lectures on sutras and altars, set up a large altar, and invite the villagers to hold a ceremony on the seventh day of the lunar month, the day when the ancestor Zhang Daoling became a Taoist.
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Because of this commotion, the wedding ceremony had to be postponed, so Zhang Yingchen changed the date of setting up the altar to preach the sermon to the fifteenth day of the first lunar month.
The customs of the Ming Dynasty, except for large-scale Taoist temples such as the "Luotian Dajiao" that prayed for "good weather, peace and prosperity for the country and the people, and the unification of the emperor and Ming Dynasty for thousands of years", had various restrictions on etiquette and had little to do with ordinary people. Ordinary Taoist temples
At the altars set up during Taoist festivals such as the Shangyuan, Zhongyuan, and Xiayuan festivals, believers enthusiastically participate and donate money, food, cloth, incense, flowers and fruits, which is called "making offerings".
However, the Pudu Jiao of Yunshengguan in Dadianzhuang is somewhat different. The abbot of Yunshengguan, Zhang Zhenren, told people early in the morning that Taoism aims to save the world and save people. Now that it is a famine year, Yunshengguan does not need to
Devotees donate money and food, and the altar rituals are kept simple. Incense, candles, flowers, and fruits do not need to be offered by devotees, but a petal of incense from the heart is a treasure of merit and virtue as an offering to the saints. Not only that, when Yunsheng Temple holds a memorial ceremony, there are also cereals and pastes to offer.
Among monks and laypeople, this news not only made the refugees inexplicably grateful, but also the squires felt that Zhang Zhen was really cold and humble, a true immortal figure of the first rank, Tieguan Taoist.
I also heard that Master Zhang subdued tens of thousands of hungry people who were instigated by folk religious sects in front of Yunsheng Temple, and avoided a massacre in Yizhou. The local squires were so happy that they inevitably came to join in the fun - even if
Even if you don't believe in any new Taoism, you should at least have a good relationship with this "powerful" Master Zhang.
Especially the other three major wealthy families in Yizhou: Beixing, Zhangxian Wang family, Chunsheng and Yue families in Xiaoliuhang village, and Guan family in Guanjiayao village. These three families, together with the Dadianzhuang bankers, are called the Four Yizhou families.
Famous families, so-called "Dadianzhuang, Beixing Zhangxianwang, Yuejiachunsheng Xiaoliuxing, and the most stewards Xiaoyaoshang". These four families produced many officials and famous scholars in the Ming and Qing dynasties.
The other three families also sent their clan elders to come today to hold a ceremony and donate grains and cotton-padded clothes. Everyone knew that the real person only accepted these for the purpose of relieving the refugees. If it was any other kind of donation, he would definitely not accept it.
With the support of the four wealthy families, Zhang Zhenren's power in Yizhou has become more and more consolidated - even the county magistrate of this county sent food for this wedding. He will also take advantage of this opportunity to donate himself
The influence slowly penetrated into the other three families, affecting their young children.
Early that morning, Zhang Yingchen followed the current Taoist dress code, wearing a Zhuangzi scarf and a crane cloak. He stepped onto the temporary platform set up in front of Yunsheng Temple. Originally, according to his plan, he was supposed to wear a Qing hibiscus crown and legal robes.
That's right. However, the temperature in Yizhou at this time was too low. Small hair crowns such as Shangqing Hibiscus Crown had no effect of keeping warm at all. To be on the safe side, Zhang Zhenren of Sai Chunyang still used Zhuangzi scarf to protect himself tightly.
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At this time, a lot of people had gathered around Yunshengguan, including residents of Dadianzhuang. There were also many refugees who came to Yunshengguan, including Xiao Chuba, who were lucky enough to survive. Although Zhang Yingchen
They are lenient and considerate. They also accept these refugees who were deceived by cults and were lucky enough to survive the war. However, there is a natural distinction among the refugees. Although the "sinners" can also get a mouthful of gruel to die, no matter what
The manager of the banker and the Master Min of Yunshengguan both intended to leave the most painful and tiring work to Xiao Chuba and others.
Xiao Chuba drank a lot in the refugee camp for several days, and got some medicine from Zhenren's disciples. The bitter cold weather prevented his wounds from being infected, and he slowly recovered, regaining energy and strength. Then he went.
Do some simple tasks: clean up and bury corpses dumped on the road, maintain camp sanitation, clean toilets, accumulate fertilizer, pack farm tools...
A large number of refugees die in winter, and there are many corpses lying on the road. If they are not collected and buried in time, the epidemic will easily spread when the weather gets warmer. As for other work, it is to prepare for spring planting: although there have been natural disasters in southern Shandong in recent years, tens of thousands of refugees have been transported
It was not easy. Transporting food in was all done by people and carts, which consumed a lot of money along the way. For a long-term solution, the Taoist leader decided to organize production for the refugees to help themselves after the beginning of spring.
Although there is a lot of work, it is not too heavy, and there are extra rations for those who do heavy work - refugees are generally severely malnourished and do not eat enough. The cold weather consumes a lot of energy, so they cannot use too much energy. Otherwise, Zhang Zhenren's work will be in vain.
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On the day of Dajiao, the refugee camp had a holiday. Except for necessary clerical work, all kinds of work were stopped so that the refugees could come and listen to the Dharma.
Xiao Chuba came early that day to occupy a position, and he had a good foothold. Some local idlers who arrived late and were very enthusiastic about the sermons of Sai Chunyang and the Living Medicine King tried to force him to occupy the place.
Let him out, pushing and shoving and almost trying to give him a "good look". Fortunately, Liu Zhushi in Yunsheng Temple - Liu Sanchu, who was leading a few Taosheng to maintain order, saw Xiao
Chuba was bullied, so he came over and shouted at the idlers.
Nowadays, several trainee Zhushis in Yunsheng Temple have been promoted to the post of Tour Zhushi. According to the rules set by Master Zhang, these Zhushis should be called "Sir" by the believers. Of course, the work of the Zhushis should also be
According to Zhang Yingchen's latest arrangement, Yunshengguan holds half-day classes every seven days. Both the elderly and children can come to the temple to listen to classes and study. Zhu Shi is responsible for teaching. Although Yunshengguan does not teach the Four Books
The Five Classics only teach some introductory courses such as arithmetic and literacy. Zhu Shi can be regarded as a private school teacher, and Mr. Sheng Sheng is worthy of his name.
After being rescued by Liu Sanchu, Xiao Chuba felt that he could rely on him, so he followed Liu Sanchu and refused to leave. The two Taoists around Liu Sanchu were responsible for delivering boiled water from Xiangji Kitchen to the venue. Xiao Chuba then
I shamelessly took this job and delivered boiled water to others.
While carrying the kettle, he watched Master Zhang go up to the podium, followed by Palace Master Min and Aunt Luo. One of them held an ancient sword, the other held a whisk, guarding Zhang Yingchen on the left and right.
Xiao Chuba seemed to have heard Zhang Guanzhu speak: "...Everyone, from the Wanli period to the present, Zhili, Shandong, Shaanxi and even the two Zhejiang provinces, which are known as fertile areas, have been plagued by floods, droughts, locusts, and plagues.
Disaster strikes again..."
Starting with the disaster year, many refugees were already sentimental. The temporary meeting place was suddenly buzzing with whispers. Xiao Chuba couldn't hear Zhang Guanzhu's words even if he wanted to hear them. But amid the noise, he seemed to hear them again.
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"Everyone, in the days of Yao and Shun, the floods were overwhelming. The weapons of Kyushu were not as useful as they are today, and the people of Kyushu were not as prosperous as they are today. However, King Yu could not enter his house three times. He passed through three gates, drained the floods, and settled the land of Kyushu, so that we, the people of China, could not enter.
It has continued to multiply until today. What King Yu relies on is the four words that man can conquer heaven."
Man can conquer heaven, how can God be against him? Xiao Chuba thought blankly, holding a big kettle in both hands.
"People, many of you were hit by natural disasters and abandoned your family business to earn a living. Some of you died of hunger and cold on the way, and some of you were bewitched by evil spirits and heretics and died in the chaos. Speaking of which,
It is sad and pitiable, but during the three generations of Yao and Shun's rule, the world was flooded, the Tang Dynasty was established, and the world was severely drought. Because Yao and Shun were both saints, disasters were everywhere in the world, but the people were able to live and work in peace and contentment.
"People, most of you are not local residents of Yizhou. You all came here to escape famine after hearing that you could find a way to survive here. It should be noted that Yizhou also encountered a major disaster. However, the elders of Yizhou adhered to the teachings of the ancient sages and learned
The principles of the ancient saints have just created this forest of merit for the people of Shandong in these famine years.
"Everyone, when you are living here, you should see the wise and think about each other. Those who farm should learn the principles of farming, those who work should learn the principles of work, and those who have families should learn the principles of human ethics. In this way, in the future
Everyone in the world has learned the teachings of the ancient saints and followed the actions of the ancient saints. How could the tragedies you are experiencing now be there? You have seen along the way that parents abandoned their children, and children and grandchildren abandoned their grandfathers, just to get a bite of food.
Water, the young and the strong harm the old and the weak, and even people imitate the ways of animals and eat each other. All kinds of sins are caused by you not understanding the teachings of the ancient saints and not following the principles of the ancient saints. In the peaceful years, there are still national laws to deter you.
If you don't do evil, when the disaster comes, you will show your true colors one after another. You will act like a good person, and finally you will be punished in front of Yunsheng Temple! Everyone, if you are interested, please help me.
In front of this altar, please quickly become pious and repent early!"
It was late at night, and there was no sound in the Zhuang family's courtyard. Only the light in Master Zhuang Qianzhuang's study was still on.
Zhuang Bi, the third master of Zhuang, was sitting next to Zhuang Qian. They each had a cup of tea in front of them, which was Li Mu Mountain Oolong tea sent by Zhang Yingchen.
"Third brother," after a long silence, Zhuang Qian spoke first, "I am increasingly confused as to who this Guanzhu Zhang is. I thought he was a first-rate alchemist named Li Shaoweng, but upon closer inspection,
But he is just like a Confucian scholar. But now it seems that this king has great plans, and he is more like Zhang Lu in the late Han Dynasty."
Zhuang Ben was silent for a long time, but after listening to these words, he shook his head: "It is inappropriate to compare with Zhang Lu. In my opinion, this Zhang Jiao's behavior is quite different from Zhang Jiao and others who use talisman water illusions to dazzle the ignorant people, and even more so.
He is dignified and upright. I have chosen two people among the yellow crowns and silk robes, which is quite similar to this gentleman."
"Oh, which two are the third brother talking about?"
"Ge Zhichuan, who put an end to the rebellion in Yangzhou, and Yao Gongjing, who helped establish the emperor's legacy."
Ge Zhichuan is Ge Hong, and Gongjing is the posthumous name of Yao Guangxiao, Zhu Di's famous monk advisor. Zhuang Qian shook his head when he heard this: "Comparing these two princes, they are overly praised." (To be continued...)