Chapter 1664 Walking away
Chinese people like to talk about things at dinner parties. This has been a dinner party culture since ancient times, and today is no exception. After the wine was full, Zhu Pingan heard the main table begin to talk about offering sacrifices to the sea. , so he raised his ears.
“Regarding the sacrifice to the sea, I wonder when and where Mr. Zhao is going to sacrifice to the sea?” Someone at the main table asked Zhao Wenhua.
“The Japanese plague is becoming more and more serious, so the sooner the sacrifice to the sea is carried out, the better. The sooner the Japanese plague is eliminated, the sooner the Japanese plague is restored, and the earlier the people return to peace and tranquility. Of course, it is faster, but we must also choose a It will only take a good time."
Zhao Wenhua replied.
"Yes, you must choose a good and auspicious day to ensure good luck and success. By coincidence, the famous Jinshan Temple is not far away in Zhenjiang. It is this temple that the White Snake refers to as the water overflowing the Jinshan Mountains. I am an old acquaintance with Zen Master Huishan, the host of Jinshan Temple. Can come forward Please ask Zen Master Huishan to choose a good and auspicious day for worshiping the sea.”
When it came to a good time and auspicious day, an official couldn’t wait to recommend Zen Master Huishan from Jinshan Temple. His family invited Zen Master Huishan for all weddings and funerals. , all went smoothly.
"Ahem, Mr. Wang is greedy for drinking again, why are you talking about drinking. There are many famous Taoist temples near us, so we should ask a few Taoist priests with great virtues and profound spiritual practices to choose a good time. What an auspicious day."
The official next to him coughed and said slowly.
Today’s saints practice Taoism and choose a good and auspicious day. You recommend an eminent Buddhist monk. What do you mean?
If you follow the above guidelines, does it mean that in your eyes, Buddhist eminent monks are more powerful than Taoist Taoists? Is Buddhism more powerful than Taoism? Is Buddhism more reliable than Taoism? Aren't you trying to lose face?
"Ah, yes, yes, I am too drunk and talking nonsense. Mr. Zhao and other adults must not take my drunk words seriously."
Master Wang also realized the problem. The seriousness of it was all over the place. I was dripping with cold sweat on my forehead. I felt regretful and wanted to slap myself in the face. What could I do if I just started trying? What kind of eminent monk could I recommend? It was such a sin. I hurriedly apologized at this moment.
"It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter. Mr. Wang is dedicated to serving the public. Even if he drinks too much, he never forgets to offer his words and suggestions for the occasion of worshiping the sea. What he says is also out of good intentions. However, what Mr. Zhang said Yes, I still invite you on auspicious days Several Taoist priests with high virtues and profound spiritual practices are choosing an auspicious day that is most suitable for worshiping the sea."
Zhao Wenhua said with a smile and an open mind, defining Mr. Wang's words as a good intention to drink too much. words.
"Thank you, Mr. Zhao, for your understanding and consideration." Mr. Wang looked at Zhao Wenhua with a grateful face, and thanked him repeatedly.
With Zhao Wenhua’s endorsement, he doesn’t have to worry about getting into trouble with his remarks just now, and he has no worries at all.
Master Zhao is really a kind and kind person. Master Wang was immediately grateful and admired Zhao Wenhua, and he felt the same way...
Seeing that Zhao Wenhua is so tolerant and generous, he always does everything for himself and others. After thinking about it, all the officials put aside their worries and made suggestions one after another. On the one hand, they wanted to increase their presence in front of Zhao Wenhua, and on the other hand, they also hoped to have their names on the credit book in the future.
“As for the place to offer sacrifices to the sea, there is no doubt that it is the seaside. Although our coast south of the Yangtze River is thousands of miles long, the places suitable for offering sacrifices to the sea are nothing more than those coastal cities with beautiful scenery and good Feng Shui.”
"You can't just choose beautiful scenery and good Feng Shui, but you must also pay attention to safety. Nowadays, Japanese pirates are becoming more and more rampant. More than half of the land along the Jiangnan coast is unsafe. Ligang, Zhoushan, Zhejiang, is occupied by Japanese pirates Wang Zhi. They robbed coastal areas such as Taizhou, Wenzhou, Ningbo, Shaoxing, Suzhou and Huaibei; Huating, Zhelin, Chuanshawa and other places in Songjiang Prefecture were occupied by Japanese pirates. According to investigations, more than 40,000 Japanese pirates had gathered, and they came out to rob from time to time. All over Songjiang Prefecture...these damn Japanese pirates have ruined so many blessed places with good fortunes. Even if we catch them and cut them into pieces one by one, it will not be able to eliminate their karma!"
"I think Jiang Huai is a It’s a good one.”
“No, no, no, it’s better to go further south.”
The big guys at the main table started to discuss each other. More and more enthusiastic.
“Thank you for your suggestions, sir. However, the location for the sea sacrifice was jointly selected by the cabinet, the Ministry of Rites and the Qintian Supervisor before I came here. It was decided between Jiangyin and Changshu, where the Yangtze River’s dragon vein extends. The place where water and sky meet.”
Zhao Wenhua said with a smile and cupped his hands.
“This location is well chosen. The dragon veins extend and water and sky meet. Moreover, there are few Japanese pirates in Jiangyin and Changshu, so it is relatively safe.”
“Very good, very good. ”
The officials present praised it one after another.
“Now that the location for worshiping the sea has been selected, please ask the Taoist priest to choose an auspicious day and start worshiping the sea as soon as possible.”
Zhang Jing said, hurry up and sacrifice to the sea, and then take Zhao Wenhua to inspect the troops and send him away as soon as possible.
“What Governor Zhang said is absolutely true.” Zhao Wenhua nodded in agreement.
“For the sake of safety, firstly, the time and location of the sea sacrifice must be kept secret and not allowed to be known to the outside world; secondly, the scale of the sea sacrifice must be strictly controlled. I think it is up to us at this table to Everyone will accompany Mr. Zhao to worship the sea. I will send troops around
Strictly, within a radius of three miles, no other people are allowed to approach; thirdly, it is not appropriate to make a big deal out of the ceremony of worshiping the sea, save energy by saving red tape, simplify the process, and complete the ceremony of worshiping the sea quickly."
Zhang Jinglu. He was wearing a beard, glanced at Zhao Wenhua and the officials present, and spoke slowly and methodically.
The officials present naturally have no objections to this. The scale of the sea sacrifice and the complexity of the procedures do not matter to them. Moreover, it is for safety, so they will naturally not refute Zhang Jing's face.
However, Zhao Wenhua shook his head slightly.
Since arriving in Yingtian, Zhao Wenhua has always followed the good deeds, like a good gentleman, what Zhang Jing said is what it is, and Zhao Wenhua has not mentioned the imperial envoy's office that is not suitable for long-term residence, as well as the shabby reception banquet and so on. With just one opinion, everyone accepted Zhang Jing’s arrangement.
This was the first time that Zhao Wenhua had different opinions on Zhang Jing’s arrangements, and Zhang Jing couldn’t help but frown.
“Governor Zhang, the purpose of offering sacrifices to the sea is to pray to gods, destroy Japanese invaders, and bring peace to the people. It cannot be kept secret, let alone the scale of the offering to the sea. On the contrary, the offering of sacrifices to the sea must be large, grand, grand, and widespread. Propaganda, make sure that everyone knows it, to show the determination to destroy the Japanese pirates, to scare the Japanese pirates, and to encourage the common people; officials of fifth rank and above and local officials in Jiangnan area, regardless of rank, must participate In addition, all the famous gentry in the south of the Yangtze River can participate, and ordinary people can also watch the ceremony. Famous Taoists and immortals from the south of the Yangtze River are widely invited to participate in the sea ceremony. In short, it must be widely participated, and there will be a sea of people; in addition, the process of the sea ceremony cannot be simplified. , must be carried out in strict accordance with the process, so as not to be disrespectful to the gods, make the gods displeased, and reduce the effect of sea worship.”
Zhao Wenhua said with a serious face, demanding big things to do, which was completely opposite to Zhang Jing's opinion.
"What? A grand event? Everyone knows it? There are huge crowds of people? How to ensure safety? What if the Japanese pirates take the opportunity to cause trouble?! How much money will be spent with such a huge momentum?! So much money, not as good as Use it to reward the generals of the three armies, and reward the brave warriors for destroying the Japanese!"
Hearing this, Zhang Jing's brows instantly wrinkled, he snorted, and patted the table hard.
"Governor Zhang, the purpose of worshiping the sea is to exterminate the Japanese pirates. If we just start a small fight because we are afraid of the Japanese pirates, what will happen? We cannot abandon our martial arts for the sake of safety."
Zhao Wenhua insisted.
"I don't agree!" Zhang Jing shook his head vigorously and said decisively.
“Governor Zhang has organized a grand ceremony to hold a sea sacrifice, which has been reported to the imperial court for approval. Moreover, the imperial edict has just been read out, and the emperor has ordered me to preside over the sea sacrifice. Jiangnan officials are cooperating. Could it be that Governor Zhang wants to disobey the edict and disrespect it? "
Zhao Wenhua said softly.
"You, hum! You are so troublesome! I still have important military affairs to deal with, so I won't accompany you!" Zhang Jing immediately scolded Zhao Wenhua for being troublesome without mercy, and then looked displeased. He walked away!
Since he became the governor, no one has disobeyed anyone. Zhao Wenhua retorted in public, how could he bear it!
You are an imperial envoy sent by the imperial court, and I am also a governor sent by the imperial court, and my official position is much higher than yours!
You have the support of the emperor behind you, and I also have the support of the emperor behind me, and I also have the emperor." What about the edict of "doing things cheaply"!
Who are you, Zhao Wenhua!
(End of this chapter)