Chapter 354 Land Sacrifice Ceremony, Evil Intention

Author: Taiqing Yaodao

Chapter 354 Land Sacrifice Ceremony, Evil Intention

Fang Xiangshi, wearing a black background with gold threads, a wide robe with big sleeves, and a red and black Nuo face, kept dancing Nuo opera on the huge square mound.

Shaking his head with a smile, shaking his shoulders in anger, hooking his feet and bending his body, pointing quickly, his wrists rebounding, and his hands and feet moving sideways simultaneously.

It seems a little funny, but there is a vague feeling that the world is in harmony.

Heaven and man are one.

There is some truth that Nuo opera can be passed down for countless years and still occupy a place despite the attacks of Taoism and Buddhism.

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Li Xuan, wearing a crimson official robe of the fifth rank, stood under the square hill with her hands tied up, looking solemn and solemn.

The people around him were not driven further; they were part of this huge ceremony.

Nuo opera is a dance inherited from the Shang and Zhou dynasties to worship gods and dance ghosts, to ward off plagues and to pray for Anqing.

The government must hold a large-scale ceremony at least once a year, similar to offering sacrifices to the land.

Invite Fang Xiangshi to perform a Nuo opera and pray for God's blessing, a good harvest and the health of the people.

Li Xuan stood at the front, followed by Zhang Yi, Du Bixing, Yan Tao, Han Jiang and other Wuzhou officials.

Yu Ze and Wang Bo stood on the left and right sides. Although the two of them had no official official positions in Wuzhou, one was a editor in the royal palace and the other was a world-famous literary figure. They happened to be guests to witness this grand event.

On both sides of the surroundings, there were more than a dozen Taoist, Buddhist, and Dharma masters in purple robes, all standing there respectfully.

Even they respect the ancient inheritance of Nuo opera.

Perhaps it is also because the myths and legends inherited from Nuo opera have a great supplementary effect on the spiritual systems of Taoism and Buddhism.

Or perhaps, Nuo opera has gradually declined, and even if the Taoist and Buddhist families don't take action, they will die out soon.

Not to mention that it can pose a threat to Taoism and Buddhism. They themselves have no core belief system of their own.

Throwing aside her long red sleeves, Fang Xiangshi retreated slowly and respectfully.

At this moment, Li Xuan took the lead in taking steps, step by step, and strode forward, reaching the long table at the front.

At this moment, the long table was filled with grains, various fruits, meats, cakes and drinks.

The incense candle was lit, and Li Xuan respectfully inserted it into the copper tripod.

The curling green smoke immediately flew up into the indescribable void.

Under the gaze of everyone, Li Xuan stood in front of everyone, opened the paper in his hand, looked at the table in front of him, and the sky in the sky, and read loudly: "

In the second year of the Yuan Dynasty in the Wei Dynasty, the year of Yihai, the day of Renwu and Renzi in the sixth month, Wuzhou Biejia Li said:

The good god of the land holds the power of mountains and rivers; all things are nurtured and full of vitality.

All things are born in the soil, and the earth emits a thousand auspiciousness; the benevolent gods spread their gifts and benefit the world.

Wu people have lived here for generations, and the dragon silently protects them.

Carrying forward the past and linking up the future, Yongtai Kangning.

Keep in mind the merits of good deities and do not feel guilty whenever offering sacrifices.

Lasts forever and never falls!

Fu Wei, Shang Xi!"

"Shang Xiang! Shang Xiang!" Many officials and people present chanted loudly at the same time.

The voice kept echoing in the air. Li Xuan put the article on the table with a respectful look, then took a few steps back and stood in front of everyone.

It was at this time that the Buddhist and Taoist families began to recite scriptures at the same time.

"Those who rule the Kun and Yuan Dynasties in an authentic way will respect the nine bases of the territory; those who are virtuous in other areas will guard one area. An inch of land and a foot of land will be the title of the state; a minor official will be in charge of the affairs of Lu Yan. Xun

Those who are called elders will be called the God of Fortune for a long time." This is "Tui Chao Ke".

"The land here is the most spiritual one. It ascends to the sky and reaches the earth. It goes out of the underworld and enters the underworld. It is a memorial for me. It cannot stay. On the day of merit, the name book will be clear." This is the land's divine curse.

"The ritual of surrendering one's heart to one's destiny. A place of earth and grain, thousands of people named God of Fortune, loyal and righteous, helping the country and defending the people, inheriting the simple order, holding a place of control, and the common people looking up to it..." This is the "Edict of the God of Good Fortune and Righteousness".

Although the land has a lower status in the Taoist god system, it is a real god of good fortune and meritorious service to heaven and earth.

Li Xuan turned her head and looked to the other side.

There, a group of Buddhist monks in cassocks had gathered together and began to chant loudly:

"...The Great Compassion and Great Vow, the Great Sage and the Great Mercifulness, I, the Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva Mahasattva... wish to use this merit to adorn the Buddha's Pure Land. Upward, I can repay the fourfold kindness, and downgrade, I can relieve the sufferings of the three journeys.

If anyone sees and hears it, and arouses bodhicitta, after completing this Sambhogakaya, we will be reborn in the Land of Ultimate Bliss.

Namo Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva."

"Ksitigarbha Ten Wheels Sutra".

Li Xuan understood for a moment that in the Buddhist inheritance system, it is Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva who blesses the land to become more fertile, with good weather and abundant food harvests.

But it seems that apart from Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, there seems to be no other Buddha or Bodhisattva in Buddhism who is in charge of the land.

Buddhists just recite the "Ksitigarbha Ten Wheel Sutra", "Ksitigarbha's Original Vow Sutra", and other Buddhist scriptures over and over again.

Be patient and motionless like the earth, meditate deeply and secretly like a secret.

Li Xuan stood in front of everyone, listening to this verse in her ears and remembering it in her heart.

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Among the crowd, a young man wearing a gray robe, a hat on his head, a straight nose and bright eyes looked at all this with a solemn expression.

Unconsciously, a trace of worry flashed across his eyes.

All around were people who had fallen silent, praying silently.

Pray that the land will grant abundance and peace.

For some reason, the man suddenly turned around expressionlessly and walked back without waiting for the ceremony to end.

Soon, he got out of the crowd and left Fang Qiu's location.

There were more than a dozen carriages parked around the straight road.

As soon as the young man reached the mainland, four young men wearing black robes with swords across their waists surrounded him from left to right.

These young men protected the young man's body, and then sent him to a blue-covered carriage.

The carriage moved forward slowly, heading towards Zhoucheng.

Sitting in the carriage, the young man nodded slightly and looked solemn.

He was thinking about the current situation inside and outside the city of Wuzhou, and at the same time, he was also thinking about the situation in the entire city and nine counties of Wuzhou.

Especially what the next step should be.

The carriage quickly drove into the city, but at this moment, the carriage suddenly slowed down and almost stopped.

The young man opened the car curtain and asked impatiently: "What's going on?"

"Qilang, the two sides are setting up a stage, we need to wait." A capable guard immediately came over and said a few words about the situation.

Needless to say, Shichiro has now seen it clearly.

A large group of soldiers from the state capital were building wooden platforms on the left and right sides of the empty field in front of the city gate. The workers were all craftsmen transferred from the state Yamen Shicao.

It seems to have been built for a while and it looks like it is almost ready.

"Go and ask what's going on?" Qilang whispered, then looked at the restaurant not far ahead and said, "Go to Xuanming Tower!"

One of the guards turned around to investigate the situation, while the others took the carriage to Xuanming Tower not far away.

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"Qi Lang, we have found out clearly. The King of Nanchang invited real Buddhist and Taoist masters to give lectures and debate here." The guard in black stood at the door of the private room, holding the handle of the knife in his hand, and reported.

"Lectures on scriptures and debates?" Qilang frowned slightly and asked quickly: "Have you ever asked, what scriptures are you talking about and what methods are you arguing?"

"No, there are only a few little Taoist priests there now, little Shani. They don't know anything at all." The guard in black couldn't help but shook his head.

"It seems like there's something going on here?" Qilang vaguely noticed something, then looked at his men and said: "Go out and tell the brothers to eat whatever you want. We have to stay here a little longer today, let's see.

What kind of tricks is this King of Nanchang playing?"

"Here!" The guard in black immediately turned around and came out.

Shichiro walked to the window, where he could see a similar high platform built in the distance.

Qilang glanced around, and several familiar faces suddenly came into view.

These are the leading figures of the younger generation of Wuzhou aristocratic families.

It seems that everyone is beginning to wonder about the words and deeds of the Nanchang County Prince.

He walked back to the table and sat down. The table was full of wine and food, but Qilang didn't have the appetite to move his chopsticks. He picked up the wine bottle and poured himself a glass.
To be continued...