In The Romance of the Gods, Jiang Taigong did not make Zhao Gongming a god of wealth, but made Zhao Gongming four immortals, namely, Tan Xuanzhen Jun, Zhao Bao Tian Zun Xiao Sheng, Na Tian Zhen Zun Cao Bao, Lucky Messenger Chen Jiugong and Lishi Xian Guan Yao Shaosi, specializing in welcoming auspicious blessings and receiving blessings. Later, people thought that Zhao Gongming was in charge of the four little gods related to wealth, namely Zhao Bao, Na Zhen, Cai Zhao and Shi Li, so he became the god of wealth.
The statue of the god of wealth in the Taoist temple now, because Marshal Zhao Gongming once guarded the Dan room for Zhang Tianshi, was later posted on the door as a door god to pray. Dark figure with beard, riding a black beard, holding a silver whip in one hand and an ingot in the other, all dressed up. The statue of God of Wealth should be Wu Caishen Zhao Gongming, that is, Marshal Zhao Gong. It can drive thunder and electricity, ask for rain, eliminate epidemics and malaria, and eliminate diseases and disasters. In case of litigation, it can show that fairness, buying and selling are money, interests are harmonious and everything goes well. "The original sacrifice was to avoid the plague and had nothing to do with wealth.
According to Lu Gu's Jia Qinglu (Volume 3) in Qing Dynasty, March 15th is Zhao Gongming's birthday. On this day, people should make sacrifices to the God of Wealth, build a temple or make a statue at home. Among them, it is the most common for businessmen to sacrifice to the god of wealth. "Hebei Yangyuan County Records" said, "God of Wealth, every businessman offers his own number of offerings. The first month of every year is a special time for people to worship the god of wealth, such as heaven and earth. Every February 18, I also pay for the play.
Ke Bocheng, an expert in folklore, said that the main purpose of offering sacrifices to the God of Wealth was to "clear away obstacles", which was the main reason for Marshal Zhao Gongming's magnificent turn of sacrifice purpose. The most horrible plague can be removed, and business obstacles are of course a piece of cake. Therefore, those who have many obstacles in seeking wealth are best suited to worship the God of Wealth in Zhao Gongming. Therefore, it is not appropriate to pray for the god of wealth just to send money to their families or win the lottery.
Folk expert Ke Baicheng revealed that there are steps to sacrifice the god of wealth. Although Wu Caishen Zhao Gongming is a dignified image of the god of plague, it is best not to choose meat food in the offerings, but to choose ordinary light vegetarian dishes, which will be delicious at home sooner or later.
When asking the God of Wealth for money, light incense and tell him his name, date of birth, occupation and address, and pray that the God can remove the obstacles to seeking money and add incense and fuel to the temple as you like. When you worship, you will say a mantra silently, "Please ask Zhao Gongming, the marshal of the God of Wealth in the middle road, to secretly help reverse the obstacles of Gankun and clear them. Turn the clock three times and you will get it."