Question 1: Who are the legendary Wu Caishen and Wen Caishen? The statues and portraits are all dressed as civil servants, with a prime minister's gauze hat on their head, a white face and long hair, five long beards, a wishful thinking in their hands, a python robe, and ingots on their feet. It has the meaning of attracting wealth, so gamblers and businessmen admire it. . The main literary gods of wealth include Bigan and Fan Li.
1. Bigan
Bigan was the uncle of King Zhou of Yin. He was loyal and upright. He was disemboweled by King Zhou because of his outspoken advice. Folk legend: Bigan glared at King Zhou, plucked off his heart, threw it on the ground, walked out of the palace, came to the people, and scattered the treasures. Because he has no heart, acts fairly and impartially, he is deeply loved by people and is respected as the God of Wealth and Wealth. Because of his impartiality and selflessness, he is also known as the "Justice God of Wealth".
2. Fan Li
Fan Li was an important minister of the Yue King Gou Jian in the Spring and Autumn Period. After helping Gou Jian achieve hegemony, he feared that the rabbit would die and the dog would be cooked. He bravely retreated and went to Qi to do business and made a fortune. He became extremely rich and named himself Tao Zhugong. He was philanthropic, and repeatedly distributed all his wealth to friends and old friends, and regarded money very lightly. He is intelligent, upright, generous, righteous, and helpful to the world. He has the noble character of God, so he is respected by the world and is regarded as the God of Wealth. Because of his resourcefulness, he is called the "God of Wisdom and Wealth".
Wu Caishen, in folk statues, is a common figure with a black face and thick beard, an iron crown on his head, an iron whip riding a black tiger, and a battle robe. Zhao Gongming, the god of martial arts and wealth who has always been very popular in China, is often worshiped as the god of house control. Another martial god of wealth is Emperor Guan, who is often regarded as the "all-powerful god".
1. Zhao Gongming
Zhao Gongming was originally the Taoist god of the underworld and one of the five plague gods. He could also drive away thunder and lightning, call for wind and rain, eliminate plague and prevent disasters. In the Ming Dynasty, he was named the "Golden Dragon Ruyi Zhengyi Dragon Tiger Xuantan True Monarch" by Jiang Taigong in "The Romance of the Gods". He had jurisdiction over the four gods of attracting treasures, collecting treasures, attracting wealth, and making money, and he truly became a god of wealth. It was quickly accepted by the people and respected as the God of Wealth. Legend has it that his eyes were gouged out and he would not look at others with a snobbish eye. Therefore, he distributed the wealth among the people in the fairest way and was called the "Just God of Wealth." Among the folk gods, the most prominent one is Zhao Gongming.
2. Guan Gong
Guan Gong is the omnipotent god. He was regarded as the "Martial Saint" in the Ming and Qing Dynasties and has the reputation of "the first person of loyalty through the ages". Because merchants respected Guan Gong's loyalty and faith
, they regarded him as the patron saint of the business world and worshiped him as the god of wealth in order to establish a trading order based on "integrity" in the business world. Because Guan Gong is trustworthy and righteous, it is also called "loyalty and righteousness wealth nail".
Partial God of Wealth - Five Gods of Wealth, commonly known as the Five Gods of Wealth, namely Zhao Gongming of Zhao Xuantan, Xiao Sheng of Zhaobao Tianzun, Cao Bao of Nazhen Tianzun, Chen Jiugong, the messenger of wealth, and Yao Shaosi of Lishi Immortal Official Five gods, they are responsible for gold and silver, bringing good luck and blessings. The Five-Way God of Wealth is a common image in folk auspicious New Year pictures, and is most worshiped in the Jiangnan area.
The Five-Road God also refers to the Road God and the Walking God. People pray that people will get wealth if they go east, west, south, north, and middle, so the Five-Road God is also called the Road God.
The Little God of Wealth is mainly beneficial to the City Immortal Official, the Lucky Boy, Bangs, and the God of Wealth. These gods of wealth often appear in the form of boys, and often hold treasure trays or hold ingots, wishful thinking, etc. beside them to wait in front of the civil and military gods of wealth, hence their name.
1. Lishi Immortal Official
Lishi Immortal Official is a little god of wealth popular among the people. He is Zhao Gongming’s apprentice, named Yao Shaosi. In "The Romance of the Gods" He was named the Immortal Official of the City of Lishi who welcomes auspiciousness and accepts treasures. "Lishi" means good luck and good luck in common proverbs, and also refers to the profits from trading. Lucky Immortal Officials are most popular among businessmen. Every New Year, they must be posted on the door for good luck and wealth.
2. Liu Hai
His real name is Liu Cao, nicknamed Haichanzi, and he was a poor Taoist priest during the Five Dynasties period. Because the toad is a mascot that wards off evil spirits and bestows wealth, it is rumored among the people that "bangs play with golden toads" and "bangs play with money." Legend has it that the golden toad vomits money and scatters money wherever its bangs go to help the poor, so it is called the "living god of wealth".
3. Hehe God of Wealth
"Hehe" is not the God of Wealth, but the God of Joy. Taking the meaning of "harmony brings wealth", the folk evolved the God of Marriage into the God of Reunion. And eventually evolved into the God of Wealth.
1. The Seventh General Manager of Jinyuan
The local god of wealth worshiped in Jiangsu and Zhejiang since the Ming and Qing Dynasties. A legendary figure who is said to be an anti-Japanese hero. The people hope that these heroes who have benefited the local area can still exert their "remaining heat" after death and continue to protect the local people, build temples to worship them, and worship on the second and sixteenth day of every month, which is called Baili City.
2. Shen Wansan
It is said that in the early Ming Dynasty, Shen Wansan rescued a frog and released it. He got an earthen basin by the pond. His wife accidentally put a coin in the basin and suddenly saw something change in the basin. .....>>
Question 2: Who are the gods of wealth in Chinese folklore? What's the difference between them? The martial gods include Zhao Gongming and Guan Yu, and the literary gods include Bigan and Fan Li. They are all the gods of wealth, the four major folk gods of wealth. Zhao Gongming comes from the Romance of the Gods, Guan Yu comes from the Three Kingdoms, Bigan is also from the Romance of the Gods, and Fan Li is a famous general from the Yue Kingdom and is also said to be the God of Shang.
Question 3: Who are the civil and military gods of wealth? Why is he called the God of Wealth? In the list of gods
The Wen God of Wealth is Bigan
The Wu God of Wealth is Zhao Gongming
Question 4: Who are the four Gods of Wealth in Chinese history and legends? 1. Zhao Gongming, whose real name is Lang and whose courtesy name is Gongming, was born in Zhaodacun, Zhouzhi County, Xi'an under Zhongnan Mountain. He is also known as Zhao Xuantan and Marshal Zhao Gongming. Xuantan refers to the Taoist fasting altar, which also means protecting the law. According to legend, he is the God of Wealth;
2. In fact, Guan Yu is not the God of Wealth, but he is the embodiment of "righteousness". Businessmen are more taboo about committing villains, so Dingjia hopes that Guan Yu can drive away these evildoers. He is a righteous person and blesses them with smooth business. Over time, he becomes the patron saint of businessmen;
3. Bigan: is a god of wealth in Han folk belief;
4. Fan Li: He always maintains a clear head, moves forward and retreat freely, takes self-preservation as the fundamental, and achieves fame and wealth
Question 5: How many gods of wealth are there in Chinese myths and legends? Please introduce the origin of the God of Wealth in detail
Among the various gods of wealth, the civil and military God of Wealth is the most well-known. The martial gods usually refer to Zhao Gongming and Guan Yu, while the literary gods are mostly Bigan and Fan Li. Among them, Zhao Gongming, the god of martial wealth, is the most popular.
The origin of Wu Caishen--the earliest existing written record of the name Zhao Gongming is "Sou Shen Ji" by Qian Bao of the Jin Dynasty. In the story, he was originally a ghost who specializes in taking human lives for God. Will. In the Yuan Dynasty, he appeared as the god of plague again, but gradually transformed into an upright god who could eliminate plague, redress grievances and reconcile.
In the Ming Dynasty's popular novel "The Romance of the Gods", Zhao Gongming was a general of the Shang Dynasty. He assisted Grand Master Wen in resisting the Zhou army's attack, but was killed by Jiang Ziya using the technique of "wearing off victory". He was conferred the title of "Golden Dragon Ruyi Zhengyi Longhu Xuantan True Monarch" on the altar of gods. He has four jurisdictions: Zhaobao Tianzun Xiao Sheng, Nazhen Tianzun Cao Bao, Wealth Envoy Chen Jiugong, and Lishi Immortal Official Yao Shaosi. god. Among them, Chen Jiugong and Yao Shaosi are Zhao Gongming's apprentices, but Xiao Sheng and Cao Bao are the sworn enemies who helped Jiang Ziya collect Zhao Gongming's treasure. Since the four gods under him are all rich in the meaning of the God of Wealth, the image of Zhao Gongming as the God of Wealth has become deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
In folklore, Zhao Gongming did whatever he wanted in his life. With his good magic skills, he beat Jiang Ziya to pieces. However, later the magic was broken and he surrendered even before his death. The Emperor of Heaven took pity on him. He was loyal and blind, and he was not blind to the financial resources of the people in the world, so he was named the "Martial God of Wealth". Wu Caishen's mission is to collect people's debts and to uphold justice. Preside over the wealth justice of the world. Although his subordinates are not directly related to wealth, but they have to go through them to get wealth. Therefore, he became the most important god of wealth among the people. In addition, Zhao Gongming is also a god in the Taoist pantheon. When the Taoist altar is built, worship must be performed in order to invite him to preside over the gold and silver treasures dedicated to the gods.
A quick look at many restaurants will reveal that they all worship Guan Gong and regard him as the God of Wealth. In fact, Guan Yu is one of the many gods of wealth who is famous for his fortitude and integrity. His story can be said to be a household name. Not only was he not involved in money, but he even had a seal to seal gold. He had a bit of an anti-wealth tendency of abandoning treasures like rags. Although his character does not look like the God of Wealth who manages money, Guan Gong's image is deeply loved by the public. , especially the loyalty and courage he showed in novels and various legends, is also what ordinary people want from their work partners and partners. Therefore, many businessmen not only regard Guan Gong as the god of money management, but also as the patron saint of monitoring integrity in business.
The origin of the Wen God of Wealth - Among all the Gods of Wealth, Tao Zhugong and Fan Li are probably the most temperamental of the God of Wealth. Fan Li was a famous minister who assisted King Goujian of Yue in the late Spring and Autumn Period. After successfully annihilating Wu Xueshi, he resolutely left Goujian, who knew that adversity could not bring peace and happiness, and engaged in business incognito. He first lived in seclusion in Qi State. Because of his proper management and upright business, he quickly accumulated wealth. But later, in order to escape the burden of fame, he dispersed his family property, and then went to Tao Kingdom, calling himself Tao Zhugong. He soon regained wealth that was far greater than before, and became one of the most famous tycoons in history. As time went by and the story became legendary, Fan Li was regarded as the God of Wealth by later generations. Among the four gods of wealth, Fan Li has the closest relationship with wealth, and he was the representative of the rich man's god of wealth during his lifetime. His ability to advance and retreat appropriately, his attitude of not being obsessed with fame and fortune, and his superb business methods are important factors for him to be regarded as the God of Wealth.
Compared to Fan Li, Bigan was regarded as the God of Wealth because of his loyalty. Bigan was a minister of the Shang Dynasty. Because he was loyal to King Zhou, Daji framed him. He lied that all saints have exquisite hearts with seven orifices, and asked King Zhou to gouge out their hearts to see. Unexpectedly, the heart that was dug out really had seven orifices, but Bigan was dead. Or it could be that Daji was pretending to be ill, pretending that she needed Bigan's Seven Orifices Exquisite Heart to use as a medicine to get rid of loyal ministers in the court. He was upright during his lifetime but unintentional after his death, so he would not be biased and biased, so he was suitable as a god who managed and distributed wealth. Obviously, this is to regard fairness and integrity as the qualities that the ideal God of Wealth should have, and it also reflects the general public's desire for fair distribution of wealth.
Wen Caishen is often seen in folk sculptures and woodblock New Year pictures. Most of them are in brocade clothes, jade belts, crowns and boots. They have fair faces and smiles. They are suitable for the New Year celebrations and are displayed in halls.
Folk favorites - the Immortal Official of Lishi and the Xingjun of Caibo.
As mentioned earlier, one of Zhao Gongming's generals was the Immortal Official Yao Shaosi. He was far more popular among the people than the other three generals. Many of the portraits of the God of Wealth were not limited to Zhao, Guan, Bi, Fan and others. The Immortal Official of the City was accompanying him, and even the Immortal Official of Li Shi appeared alone. Although he is only a general of the God of Wealth, his name is very auspicious and he is favored by many people who dream of making big profits. This is not due to his own deeds, but to the fact that his professional title touches people's hearts.
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Question 6: Who is the God of Wealth? The God of Wealth is the god in charge of financial resources in Han folklore. It is mainly divided into two categories: 1. It is granted by Taoism, and the second is the folk belief of the Han people. Taoism conferred the title of Tianguan Shangshen, and Han people believed in it as Tianguan Tianxian. The Taoist conferment is not called the God of Wealth, but the deity is added to the official position. There are also gods of wealth in Chinese Mahayana Buddhism: the Northern King of Heaven and the Good Wealth Boy. In modern times, in order to cater to everyone's psychological needs, online God of Wealth and Electronic God of Wealth have also been launched. At present, there are seven main gods of wealth worshiped by the Chinese people, namely: Li Kuizu, the magistrate of Quzhou County in Hebei Province during the Northern Dynasties, Duanmu Ci (Zigong: the ancestor of Confucian merchants), Fan Li (Zhejiang merchant), Guan Zhong (Hui merchant), Bai Gui (Shan merchants), Guan Gong (Guandi Pavilion), Bigan (the God of Wen Cai, the ancestor of Hebei merchants), Cai Bo Xingjun, and Zhao Gongming.
There are many opinions on who is the God of Wealth, and they vary from place to place and industry. Only the numbers are listed below.
Five Gods of Wealth: Zhao Gongming, the real king of Xuantan in Zhongnan Mountain, Shaanxi, and the four gods of wealth, Zhaobao Tianzun, Nazhen Tianzun, Lishi Immortal Official, and Wealth Envoy, are responsible for attracting wealth and blessings. Collectively, this is also the broadest statement.
Bigan: In "The Romance of the Gods", Bigan was a loyal minister of the Shang Dynasty. The Emperor of Heaven pitied his loyalty and because he was unintentional and unbiased, he was named the "God of Wealth". And because Bigan was a civil servant, Therefore, he is also called the God of Wealth and Wealth.
The True Monarch of Increased Blessings: Li Guizu, an official during the reign of Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei Dynasty, loved the people like a son, and often gave his salary to the poor, and the people regarded him as a virtue. After his death, he was regarded as the God of Wealth.
The Great Emperor of Heavenly Officials: In Taoism, the three great emperors of Heavenly Officials are responsible for conferring blessings, pardoning sins, and eliminating disasters. Among them, the Official Officials of Heaven can only bring blessings. The Chinese have a saying of "the Official Officials of Heaven bestow blessings."
The God of Land: Most Taiwanese people believe that the God of Land can bring wealth to the people. Hong Kong also has the custom of worshiping the God of Land and Wealth. Budai Monk: According to legend, Maitreya Buddha transformed into a Budai monk. The Budai monk's smile and cloth bag are often considered to symbolize joy and wealth, and are regarded as the God of Wealth. The Three Immortals of Fortune, Luxury and Longevity: also known as the Three Stars, the three famous gods in China: the Fortune Star, the Lucky Star and the Longevity Star, which represent good fortune.
Duanmuci: He is the "Zigong" of the ten philosophers of Confucius, a disciple of Confucius. He is good at speaking, famous for his business, and rich in wealth.
Fan Li: A politician of the Yue Kingdom, he later abandoned his official position and became rich in business, and was known as "Tao Zhugong".
Guan Dijun: Legend has it that he is good at bookkeeping methods and can protect business interests. This is more common in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macao, and Southeast Asia.
The Two Saints of Harmony: Also known as the "Two Immortals of Harmony". Hanshan and Shide were eminent monks during the Taizong period of the Tang Dynasty. According to legend, they were the incarnations of Manjusri and Samantabhadra. The two had a harmonious relationship, symbolizing harmony and "harmony brings wealth". Many New Year pictures have this theme.
Patriarch Zhong Liquan and Patriarch Lu Chunyang: also known as the "Two Immortals of Zhong and Lu". Some gold miners or businessmen regard the two immortals as the gods of protection and wealth because it is said that Zhongli Quan and Lu Chunyang, their masters and disciples, can "turn stones into gold" (turn stones into gold).
Shen Wansan: According to folklore, the reason why Shen Wansan, a businessman of the Ming Dynasty, became rich was because of the "cornucopia". It is said that Shen obtained a cornucopia, and no matter what he put in the basin, it would become a treasure.
Han Xin: Legend has it that Han Xin, the Marquis of Huaiyin in the Han Dynasty, invented many gambling equipment for soldiers to have fun. Some gamblers will worship it and call it the "God of Wealth".
Liu Hai: According to folklore, Liu Hai, the founder of Quanzhen Taoism, could play with golden toads. Golden toads are sacred objects and can spit out money to serve people.
Question 7: Who are Lu Buwei, the four gods of wealth in ancient China?
Although Fan Li is regarded as a symbol of the rich in business, he has always been regarded by future generations as the ancestor of businessmen. , but Fan Li was a general of King Goujian of Yue before he started doing business. After retiring, he would definitely have considerable gold and silver as capital for doing business. Therefore, there are objective conditions for Fan Li’s success in doing business. On the other hand, Lu Buwei started from scratch, starting from a small business. At a young age, he became the richest man in Handan, the capital of Zhao State. In comparison, it is more appropriate to regard Lu Buwei as the originator of businessmen. It is still unclear how Lu Buwei, who started from scratch, got his first pot of gold, but becoming the richest man in the country at an unmarried age was definitely not achieved by selling vegetables and a few meat buns; combining history and The geographical location of Zhao State at that time, and the analysis of Lu Buwei's way of making money are also very enlightening to contemporary people; from this we can also see his genius in business, and he is worthy of the title of the originator of businessmen.
Shen Wansan
Wansan refers to the three outstanding figures among ten thousand households, so it is also called Sanxiu. As a nickname for the wealthy, he was born in the late Yuan Dynasty and early Ming Dynasty.
Shen Wansan, the largest businessman in Jiangnan during the Ming Dynasty, lived in a small town in the south of the Yangtze River and did business all over the world. He dared to smuggle salt with the martyrs in northern Jiangsu, and did large-scale maritime trade with the knights on the sea. Later, he became a giant in Suzhou occupied by the martyrs.
However, heroes will inevitably show off their strength, and Shen Wansan was unavoidable because he was rich and wanted to reward Zhu Yuanzhang's million-strong army. Soon Shen Wansan was sent to the army by Zhu Yuanzhang and spent the rest of his life in Yunnan.
Shen Wansan left his footprints in Zhouzhuang, Suzhou, Nanjing and Yunnan. Shen Wansan always regarded Zhouzhuang as the place where he established his business; Wansan's residence is about half a mile northwest, that is, the Dongzhuang land, Yinbang, warehouse, garden pavilion and residence are connected with each other. Wansan's family's dilapidated house still exists in Zhouzhuang. Although he was rewarded by Zhang Shicheng and Zhu Yuanzhang, he was unwilling to leave this treasured land. It can be seen that he even wants to stay in this wealthy land and spends a lot of money to train his own children and grandchildren to make the Shen family prosperous for a long time.
Hu Xueyan
Born in 1823 in Jixi, Anhui. His father died when he was young and his family was poor. He worked as an apprentice in a bank since he was a child. Because he was born in poverty, Hu Xueyan understood from an early age: To do things, you must rely on friends, and to help others is to help yourself. According to "The Complete Biography of Hu Xueyan" written by Taiwanese writer Gao Yang, when Hu Xueyan was about 20 years old, he met Wang Youling, a poor scholar. This scholar was very talented and had the opportunity to become an official, but he lacked the financial means to travel to Beijing and the capital to become an official. Although Hu Xueyan was not familiar with him, without saying a word, he immediately privately borrowed 500 taels of silver from the bank and gave it to Wang Youling. Although he lost his job, he paved a bright future for himself. After becoming an official, Wang Youling felt his kindness and regarded him as a close friend of life and death. Hu Xueyan, who became powerful, also took advantage of Wang Youling's prosperity in the officialdom and opened a bank, pawnshop and drugstore to sell silk tea and quickly became rich.
There is another way of saying it
1. The Four Gods of Wealth
The God of Wealth, as the saying goes, God of Wealth, the traditional God of Wealth Fenwen Wealth God and Wu Wealth God,* **There are four.
(1) Guan Gong: As the "all-powerful" god of civil and military affairs in China, the God of Wealth is only one of his functions.
(2) The God of Wealth and Wealth
In old New Year paintings, the God of Wen and Wealth is dressed as a civil official, wearing a prime minister's gauze hat, holding Ruyi in his hand, wearing a python robe, and stepping on ingots. He has a kind demeanor and a smile on his face.
1. Bigan: The uncle of King Zhou of Yin in the Shang Dynasty. He was loyal and upright. He was disemboweled and disembowelled for his advice. According to folklore, Bigan was later revived by Jiang Ziya using a miraculous medicine. Because he has no intention, he is impartial and impartial, and he is fair and honest. Bigan was regarded as the God of Wealth and Wealth because of his loyalty and lack of heart.
2. Fan Li: An important minister of the Yue Kingdom in the Spring and Autumn Period. He helped Gou Jian to revenge and destroy Wu, and retired after his success (one theory is that he escaped). There are many folk legends. The legend about business is that after Fan Li fled, he went to Qi to engage in agriculture and commerce. He made money three times and distributed wealth to the poor three times. Later he settled in Taoyi and was named "Tao (a metaphor for "escape") Zhu (the color of the red robe of a high-ranking official) Gong". Because of his ability to make a fortune and his willingness to spread wealth, he was regarded as an idol.
(3) Zhao Gongming, the God of Martial Arts
Zhao Lang, courtesy name Gongming, also known as Zhao Xuantan ("The Romance of the Gods"); also known as Marshal Zhao Gong or Black Tiger Xuantan ("The Encyclopedia of Searching Gods of Three Religions"), a native of Zhongnan Mountain, Shaanxi Province, and the same hometown as Zhong Kui.
1. In the Jin Dynasty's "Sou Shen Ji", it is called "Three Generals Zhao Gongming" and appears in the form of the God of the Underworld.
2. During the reign of Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty, it was said that Zhao Gongming and other five plague gods came to the world to bring down plagues, and Zhao Gongming became one of the plague gods.
3. In the Ming Dynasty, Zhao Gongming became one of the eight ghost commanders who did many evil things, specializing in spreading "dysentery" (dysentery) to the world, and was later surrendered by Zhang Tianshi. In the novel "The Romance of the Gods", Zhao Gongming became a Taoist immortal who practiced in Luofu Mountain in Mount Emei. He was highly skilled in martial arts, rode a black tiger, held an iron whip, and was equipped with treasures such as Dinghai Pearl and Dragon Binding Rope. He later went out to help the tyrants and was shot... ....>>
Question 8: Who is the God of Wealth in mythology? The God of Wealth does not only refer to one person. The God of Wealth can be divided into two categories: the Wen God of Wealth and the Wu God of Wealth. The literary gods of wealth are Bigan and Fan Li. Bigan was the uncle of King Zhou of Yin, and he was loyal and upright for the country. When he saw that King Zhou doted on the demon concubine Su Daji, was dissolute and corrupt, and harmed loyal people, he remonstrated with King Zhou many times, which made King Zhou furious and ripped out Bigan's heart. . Because of his frankness, loyalty, fairness and selflessness, later generations will respect Bigan as the God of Wealth; Fan Li was a minister of King Goujian of Yue during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. He was resourceful and resourceful, and asked King Goujian of Yue to "sit down on fuel and taste gall"; he also sent beautiful women to make Fu Chai, the king of Wu, dissolute and lose his political power, making the king of Yue Achieved dominance. When the King of Yue rewarded meritorious ministers, Fan Li retreated incognito. He expected that the King of Yue "could deal with adversity but not wealth." Later, after King Gou Jian of Yue came to dominate, he massacred the heroes, which proved Fan Li's farsightedness. After Fan Li left the King of Yue, he changed his name and went to Qi State to do jewelry business. He made a lot of money and became a wealthy man. However, he had a high moral character and distributed all the money he earned to relatives, friends and poor people. Finally, he settled down in Taoyi to spend his old age, calling himself "Tao Zhugong". Fan Li was commendable for his ability to gather wealth and disperse it. Therefore, later generations worshiped him as the God of Wealth and Wealth as a role model. Wu Caishen is Zhao Gongming, a fantasy character in the novel "Feng Shen Bang". It is about Zhao Gongming of "Luofu Cave" in Mount Emei. Instead of practicing diligently in the cave, he went down the mountain to help the tyrants. Unexpectedly, after his death, this villain was actually named "The God of the Golden Dragon Ruyi Zhengyi Dragon Tiger Xuan Zhenjun" by Jiang Ziya, leading four "zhengbao", "nazhen", "lucky" and "benefit market". "God" welcomes good fortune and receives blessings.
When Jiang Ziya consecrated Zhao Gongming, who was called the "God of Wealth" by later generations, he already pointed out his fatal injury: "He has no choice but to have a hot heart, which is like being entangled in a delusional state. Once he falls into a bad realm, he has no way out." The heart is so hot that one can have wild fantasies, and one can fall into a bad situation and be unable to return to reality. It is the author who uses Jiang Ziya's words to advise the world not to have delusions, but to get good words and advice from down-to-earth experiences. Just like a couplet: If you have a few cents, you can ask for it, and he can ask for it, and give it to whomever is best; if you don't do anything, you can pray in the morning or at night, whatever you want. This is just a blow to those who worship the "God of Wealth" day and night. In addition, it is said that there was a "God Temple" in the old days, which was very popular. A literati who did not believe in God wrote a couplet: It's strange that all the powerful men who walked into my door became eccentric; they didn't move to New San Francisco. China raises the whip of winning politics in vain. This couplet uses two allusions. "Heqiaoqi" refers to Heqiao, the young prince of the Western Jin Dynasty. His family was extremely rich, he was stingy, he plundered endlessly, and he loved money as much as his life. He was called "money addict" and "win-win". "Zheng" refers to Qin Shihuang, who was patrolling to Penglai and wanted to cross the sea to watch the sunrise. He raised his magic whip to drive stones to build a bridge. A careful appreciation of these two couplets will make those who respect the "God of Wealth" think deeply.
Question 9: Who is Wen Caishen and what is Wu Caishen’s name? 10 points The God of Wealth has many folk names, such as: Fan Li, Cai Bo Xingjun, and Lu Xing among the three stars of Fortune, Luxu, and Longevity. The God of Wealth and Wealth is often seen in folk sculptures and woodblock New Year pictures. Most of them are in brocade clothes, jade belts, crowns and boots. They have fair faces and smiles. They are suitable for the New Year celebrations and are displayed in halls. The God of Wealth and Wealth may have been extremely wealthy during his lifetime, or he may have been promoted to immortality and was ordered to manage human wealth and title. Most of the literary gods of wealth have not entered the Taoist pantheon, and few scriptures have been handed down.
Wu Caishen is divided into Zhong Kui and Guan Yu. Zhong Kui holds an ingot in one hand, a sword in the other, and Guan Yu, the god of martial wealth in Guandi Pavilion. Most of the statues of the God of Wealth in Taoist temples today have black faces and thick beards, ride on black tigers, hold silver whips in one hand and ingots in the other, and are fully dressed in military uniforms. The statue of the God of Wealth should be the God of Wealth, that is, the statue of Marshal Zhao Gong. The marshals of Zhao Gong were Zhao Gongming and Zhao Xuantan.
God of Wealth Decoration
In the traditional Chinese folk concept, the God of Wealth is believed to be the god in charge of the world’s wealth; if you get his blessing and care, you will definitely be able to make a lot of money and have a prosperous home. wide. Therefore, many people often place statues of the God of Wealth at home in order to have peace of mind and hope for good omens. And some people even offer incense and worship day and night. , but many people have the same question, that is, there are many types of folk gods of wealth. Which one is suitable for you to display or worship? Although there are many folk gods of wealth, they can be roughly divided into two types: the literary god of wealth and the martial god of wealth. kind.
1. The God of Wealth and Wealth: There are two Gods of Wealth and Wealth, divided into the Star Lord of Wealth and Silk, and the Three Stars of Fortune, Luxury and Longevity.
(1) Caibo Xingjun: He has a very handsome appearance. He is an elder with a white face and a long mustache. He wears brocade clothes and a jade belt. He holds a gold ingot in his left hand and a sign with the words "call" written on it in his right hand. The scroll of "Wealth and Treasures" looks like a rich man. According to legend, he is the Taibai Star in the sky and belongs to the God of Gold. His title in the sky is "Lord of the Star of Making Wealth in the Sky" and he is responsible for the gold, silver and silk in the world. Therefore, many people who seek wealth respect him very much, and some even Offer incense day and night.
(2) Three Stars of Fortune, Luxury and Longevity: The "Lucky Star" holds a child in its hand, which symbolizes the blessing of having a child and everything will go well. "Lucky Star" wears luxurious court clothes and holds a jade Ruyi in his hand, which symbolizes promotion to an official position, wealth and wealth. The "birthday star" holds longevity peaches in his hands and shows a happy and peaceful smile, symbolizing health and longevity. Among the three stars of Fortune, Luxury and Longevity, only the "Lucky Star" is originally the God of Wealth; but because the three stars are usually a trinity, the two stars of Fortune and Longevity are worshiped together as the God of Wealth. If the three stars of fortune, wealth and longevity are placed in the financial position, with these three stars shining over you, the whole house will be auspicious. Feng shui aside, you will feel very comfortable visually and psychologically. Those who hold civilian positions and those who are employed should place or worship the Wen God of Wealth; as for those who are business owners, as well as those who serve as soldiers and engage in military duties, they should place or worship the Wu God of Wealth.
2. Wu Caishen: There are two Wu Caishen, one is the black-faced Zhao Gongming, and the other is the red-faced and long-bearded Guan Gong.
(1) Zhao Gongming: Also known as Zhao Xuan, he is a majestic and fierce general. Zhao Gongming, the god of martial arts, is said to be able to subjugate monsters and demons, and can also attract wealth and profit, so Many merchants in the north like to enshrine it in their shops; while most merchants in the south enshrine Guan Gong.
(2) Guan Gong: Guan Gong, whose original name is Guan Yu and whose courtesy name is Yunchang, was a famous general in the Three Kingdoms era. With a majestic image, he is not only loyal and brave, but also able to attract wealth, protect wealth and avoid evil. One thing that must be noted is that the directions for placing the Wen Wealth God and the Wu Wealth God are different, and they must be clearly distinguished! The Wen Wealth God with a peaceful face, whether it is the Lord of Wealth, Silk Stars, or the Three Stars of Fortune, Luxury, and Longevity, should face the inside of his house, not the outside. . Otherwise, wealth will be sent to the outside of the house! As for the majestic God of Wealth, it should face the outside of the house, or face the door. This way, it can not only attract wealth into the house, but also guard the door and prevent external evil from invading.
3. The seating orientation of gods and Buddhas
The Chinese have always been a nation that worships many gods and has freedom of belief, so there are people who believe in and worship all kinds of gods. Even in Hong Kong and Singapore, which are quite Westernized societies today, there are still many people who preserve traditional customs, setting up sacred tables at home and offering incense religiously day and night.
According to custom, there are some taboos when placing the sacred table:
(1) The sacred table should face the door: The sacred table should face the door. If you don’t believe it, please tell me If you look at Taoist temples, big and small, all the statues of gods face the door, you will know that this statement is true. Except for some statues of gods at home that should face the door, the rest do not need to follow the rules; for example, "Guandi" and "Landlord God of Wealth" should face the door, but others do not need to be so. "Guandi" is the god of martial arts and wealth, with dragon eyebrows and phoenix eyes, holding a green dragon and moon sword. Not only is he extraordinary in power, but he is also righteous and awe-inspiring, so that he can scare evil spirits away. Therefore, most families regard him as the god of house control. If it is facing the door, it will have the function of guarding the door.
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