Rebirth of Hong Kong Island, I, the rice class leader

Chapter 331 Chapter 331: If you are given the opportunity to sing your name, good luck!
Che Gong, also known as Marshal Che, was originally from Wufu, Nanchang. He was a brave general in the late Southern Song Dynasty. He once led troops to quell the chaos in Jiangnan and was valued by the Song Emperor at that time.

At the end of the Southern Song Dynasty, the Mongolian army invaded the country, and the Song army was unable to resist. Emperor Bing of the Song Dynasty went south to seek refuge, and was escorted by Che Gong all the way to Hong Kong Island. He was loyal and loyal, but unfortunately he died of illness while stationed in Saigon.

To commemorate his loyalty and bravery during his lifetime, the villagers built a shrine for him at the entrance of Ho Chung Village in Sai Kung. It was originally just a small temple.

At the end of the [-]th century, a plague broke out in Sha Tin. Villagers prayed at his temple, and the plague was eliminated. Therefore, a formal temple was built in Sha Tin to reshape his golden body. Later, he was regarded as a god by Taoism in Hong Kong Island.

Every year on the second or third day of the Lunar New Year, many believers go to the Che Kung Temple in Sha Tin to spin windmills, worship, pray and make wishes. The incense is very popular.

For the public, it is also very important to ask for fortune-telling for Hong Kong Island in the coming year. However, in the past, each family had to do their own divination.

For example, in the New Territories, the Sha Tin Rural Committee usually goes to the Che Kung Temple in Sha Tin to ask for fortune-telling fortunes in the coming year during Che Kung's birthday.

However, due to the Japanese occupation, the framework of the Lok Sin Tong in Kowloon was not yet established, and the reorganization of the rural committees in various places was naturally not completed.

So this divination became a private activity again.

This time it was different. After being reminded, Gao Yao led a group of elites from the Chaozhou Chamber of Commerce to the Che Kung Temple in Shatin to ask for the signature.

As soon as the news came out, villagers from all over the country came to watch the ceremony.

There have been many disasters in the past few years, and everyone hopes that the master (god) will send blessings to all parties, but no heavyweight has come to ask for a fortune, which makes everyone disappointed and anxious.

Well now, Dr. Gao, who is well-known in the land of Liangjiang, came to ask for the signature in person, so his luck must be good.

Yes, asking for a signature is of course asking for a signature.

A few years ago, one session of the Sha Tin Rural Committee came to ask for a signature, but it was rejected by the neighbors. The neighbors scolded them to death on the spot, and the current rural committee was collectively forced to step down...

Therefore, the folks are very simple, and asking for a visa is also a risky job...

He lit candles, burned incense, and performed three bows and nine kowtows. Only then did Gao Yao take the lotus tube brought from the temple. He said loudly: "If I can win the favor of Lord Che, I will show my disciples a clear path and bless them with peace." If everything goes smoothly and successfully, the disciple will surely reshape the golden body for the Grand Marshal."

Gao Yao shook the bamboo stick with both hands, and a bamboo stick fell to the ground.

All the eyes of the audience immediately fell on this bamboo stick. Is it good or bad?

We'll see right away.

The Taoist boy picked up the bamboo stick and handed it to the interpreter.

The sign interpreter took the bamboo stick with a solemn expression. Che Gongmiao had not solved such a large sign for several years. To be honest, he was also very nervous.

After seeing the signature, the interpreter's eyes suddenly brightened with joy. He read it carefully again, and then shouted loudly: "Pack up your trip and go to the Imperial Capital. Your name will be mentioned to the minister; if you go deep into Cheng'en towards the Golden Tower, you will be given a biography." Sing names.”

"Sign up and everything goes well!"

The sign interpreter immediately returned the bamboo stick to Gao Yao, and he emphasized again: "Doctor, everything goes well and everything goes well."

Gao Yao then raised the bamboo stick in his hand and faced the crowd with the signature. He said loudly: "Sui Ci Wuzi. The signature: Pack up your trip and go to the imperial capital. Your name will be mentioned to the minister; if you go deep into Chengen and face the Golden Tower, you will receive a gift." Call your name and sign it, and everything goes well!"

"Long live!"

The crowd cheered: "Che Gong bless you."

They swarmed up and looked at the bamboo stick in Gao Yao's hand, God's will, God's will.

Everyone was smiling from the bottom of their hearts: "Hong Kong Island will definitely be prosperous this year."

"Send this lot to the Governor's Palace."

Gao Yao handed the bamboo stick to Lin Sheng, and then walked to the temple to pray. He wrapped his left hand in his right hand and said, "Master, thanks to the protection of Che Gong, I have the luck of Hong Kong Island."

The temple minister smiled brightly: "He is also a doctor of piety."

Gao Yao smiled slightly: "I plan to expand the temple for Che Gong, please contact the Hua Temple Association to register separately."

The Chinese Temple Fair’s full name is the Chinese Temples Committee. It is a non-profit organization established in accordance with Article 7 of the Chinese Temples Ordinance. Its purpose is to improve the operation and management of Chinese temples on Hong Kong Island.

It directly manages 24 temples and entrusts the management of 20 temples. This Chegong Temple is directly managed by Hua Temple Fair.

If you want to expand, you must obtain the consent of the Hua Temple Fair.

Of course, generally speaking, no one would object.

Che Kung Temple in Tai Wai has a long history. It is one of the four major temples on Hong Kong Island along with Man Mo Temple in Sheung Wan, Wong Tai Sin Temple in Chuk Yuen and Fo Tong Mun Temple.

Che Kung Temple's incense has always been good. Not to mention other places, only in the New Territories, the folks like to come here to burn incense.

It's just that the Chegong Temple has a large gate, allowing pilgrims to come and go freely without charging any fees. The temple's operation mainly depends on the money from some good believers who add sesame oil.

There is no difference in kindness. The extra money for sesame oil can be used for the operation of Chegong Temple, but if you want to expand or renovate it, it will definitely not be enough.

It is necessary to go for alms.

However, Hong Kong Island has suffered disasters in the past few years, and the villagers' pockets are empty, so the group of Taoist priests in Che Kung Temple have never thought of troublesome the villagers at this time.

Although they really want to expand Che Kung Temple...

Because after Chongguang, the popularity of Chegong Temple was at its peak. In terms of its current scale, Chegong Temple is already a bit overwhelmed.

The temple blessing was overjoyed: "The generalissimo must be very happy."

Gao Yao smiled slightly: "The most important thing is that everyone is happy."

He looked at the current temple, which was actually a small temple. It was not like those temples contracted by others in later generations. They were all grand and magnificent, and there were bald men wearing big gold watches chatting and laughing.

Looking at the Miao Zhu and others in front of them, one can tell that their clothes have been washed many times.

"My son-in-law."

Of course, it is impossible to pray to gods for divination without having a meal. He not only worships the Second Master Guan, but also worships the Grand Marshal Che. As long as he is a god, he worships them all.

The main feature is a sky full of gods and Buddhas.

Baifanyu happily walked to Gao Yao and said, "The copper windmill in front of the Grand Marshal's altar is extremely efficacious."

There are couplets to prove this.

"As soon as the car turns around, all the ugly hearts in the world will become better, and everything in the nine covenants of public support will turn misfortune into auspiciousness."

Those who come to Che Kung Temple to offer incense will turn the copper windmill in front of the altar after offering incense to pray for good luck and new opportunities in the new year.

Miao Zhu said: "What good believers say is that sincerity leads to spiritual success, and the Generalissimo will definitely bless you."

Gao Yao looked back and saw that everyone's eyes were very eager and they all seemed to want to install the windmill.

It is absolutely unacceptable to not believe in these traditions here on Hong Kong Island.

Gao Yao laughed and immediately stepped forward to turn the ventilator clockwise.

After he finished turning and got out of the way, everyone cheered and then stepped forward to turn the ventilator according to their age.

The temple was not big and could not accommodate many people, so Gao Yao and Miao Zhu walked outside. He took a look at the terrain and couldn't help but sigh: "If the mountains are not high, there will be immortals."

There are three rivers converging in front of the village where the Chegong Temple Fair is located, and there is a steep mountain behind it. As the saying goes, the mountains manage the people but the water manages the wealth. It is really a geomantic treasure.

Miao Zhu praised: "Doctor is really a discerning eye."

"Doctor, you see, the pillow mountain is the round lunar Venus, so the sages specially built the temple at the foot of the mountain on the left side of the mountain, which is the lunar corner. There is a toad stone (Yingxing stone) guarding the top of the mountain, and there is a toad stone (Yingxing stone) on the top of the mountain. Lion Rock and Wangfu Mountain guard the place, and there is Needle Mountain on the right front to protect the nobles."

"You can protect where you are."

"well."

Gao Yao said with a smile: "In my humble opinion, I will build a new temple when the time comes. It turns out that this temple will not accept believers."

"Nature, nature."

After hearing the temple blessing, it turns out that Dr. Gao is not renovating, but building a new temple?He was overjoyed immediately, the new one was good, the new one was good.

"I thanked the doctor for his kindness."

Gao Yao waved his hand, he had Mao's kind heart.

This temple construction can promote local production. For example, workers must be recruited from the local area, as well as materials, etc., which will benefit the villages in the Shatin area.

In disguise, Dr. Gao's reputation is spread in the New Territories.

Secondly, is the visa application only for one year?
I must ask for it every year.

Che Kung Temple is one of the four major temples in Hong Kong. The first incense sticks released at the beginning of the new year are no less than the incense sticks released by those big temples in later generations.

From another perspective, as Hong Kong Island develops better and better, the first draw of the new year at Che Kung Temple will have more and more political meaning.

Then wouldn’t the people who ask for signatures on behalf of everyone be the ones who are expected to do so every time?
People from the Chaozhou Chamber of Commerce walked out of the temple one after another. It was a good day and everyone was in a good mood.

"President."

Everyone said congratulations: "Good sign, great good sign."

Gao Yao smiled and said, "It's also God's blessing."

"Let's go."

Chegong Temple is only so big. They make a lot of noise here, making it difficult for other villagers to come.

It's not beautiful.

After the people from the Chaozhou Chamber of Commerce left, the villagers who came to watch the excitement rushed to catch the sign interpreter: "Taoist priest, Dr. Gao said it was a sign?"

"That is."

The interpreter said: "Everything goes well."

Everyone rejoiced: "As expected of Dr. Gao, he is very lucky."

"Good luck, good luck."

Also spread by word of mouth was the news that Gao Yao was planning to build another Chegong Temple.

There was a lot of public opinion for a while.

Everyone is happy that Dr. Yu Gao asked for a signature for Hong Kong Island. This is a great thing, but they are also curious why Dr. Yu Gao wants to build another Che Kung Temple because of this?
"What's so strange?"

Zhou Xinian, who also led others to ask for signatures at Man Mo Temple, felt regretful. Dr. Gao just liked to play tricks.

Che Kung Temple is very famous in Hong Kong Island. Although it is far away in Shatin, believers always visit it once or twice a year no matter how far away it is.

Nothing else, Che Gong is proficient in medical skills and loves the people deeply. He is not only dedicated to defeating thieves, but wherever he goes, epidemics will be stopped immediately.

The villagers all believe in the power of Che Gong.

In addition, the copper windmill in front of Che Gong Altar can bring good luck.

The two are superimposed, and the people worship Che Gong very much. The fortune obtained there has always been better than other places.

Otherwise, in the past, the Hong Kong government would not send people to Chegong to ask for New Year visas.

"I'll give you a lung."

Zhou Xinnian beat his chest and feet in pain and said, "If you spend millions, you can definitely get the chance to get the top lottery ticket."

"It's a great deal."

His eyes were rolling wildly. Although the lottery at Man Mo Temple was not bad, this place used to be a place where eminent Chinese people presided over discussions.

It is too far away from the people and out of touch with the people.

Chegong Temple is better, it is believed by the people.

This fox is really cunning and cunning.

When he heard that Gao Yao actually sent the bamboo stick he had obtained to the Governor's Mansion, Zhou Xinian could only sigh: "I should be like Dr. Gao when I have a son."

Speaking of this, he looked at his two sons a little bit picky.

"Your Majesty the Governor will be extremely happy this time."

Of course Zhou Xinian's guess was not wrong. Grantham was indeed very happy. On the first New Year's Day after he came to Hong Kong, people asked for the signature. Its political significance is absolutely extraordinary.

"Dr. Gao is planning to renovate Chegong Temple?"

"Yes, Your Excellency."

The clerk said: "It's because the Chegong Temple is small."

At present, most of the temples on Hong Kong Island were built by villagers who raised money voluntarily and were built with sincerity. The temples are basically not big.

Grantham pondered, and the Chinese asked for signatures every year.

The places where people can apply for signatures are Che Kung Temple in Tai Wai, Man Mo Temple in Sheung Wan, Wong Tai Sin Temple in Chuk Yuen, and Fo Tong Mun Temple.

Among them, Che Kung Temple connects the upper and lower parts, including the New Territories and Kowloon, and can appease most of the villagers.

Originally, the Hua Min Administrative Affairs Office took the lead in asking for signatures several times, but according to records, the best one the Hua Min Administrative Affairs Office asked for was the middle and lower number.

Let the villagers in each township be directly sprayed as unworthy of human rights.

After that, members of the Shatin Jiuyue came forward to ask for signatures. However, due to the war, the request for signatures was interrupted.

After waiting for the light of day, the elders in Sha Tin Township mainly focused on handling rural affairs and rationing rice, sugar, cooking oil, etc. to help the villagers to relieve the people's poverty.

I really don’t have the energy to take care of asking for signatures.

Grantham tapped the table with his right hand. This was his habit. He had to do this before making a decision.

At present, the Tai Po Municipal Council has begun to mobilize various districts in the New Territories to organize rural affairs groups, and encourages each village to elect representatives to be responsible for rural affairs, and has agreed to allocate land and allocate half of the construction fees to fund the construction of clubs...

Grantham suddenly remembered something and asked, "How is the Kowloon Lok Sin Hall?"

Lok Sin Tong's political overtones are too strong, and it was once regarded as a non-governmental self-governing organization in the New Territories and Kowloon, so the Hong Kong government has always recognized it.

The clerk hurriedly said: "It is said that the Chaozhou Chamber of Commerce is in charge of the reconstruction of Leshan Hall."

Grantham took another look at the bamboo stick in his hand. Even if Shatian re-elected rural affairs representatives, the influence of these people would probably not be as high as that of Gao Yao.

Naturally, the signature they seek is difficult to be recognized by the general public.

This has become a fact.

"Please discuss it with the Hua Ming Administration Department and the Hua Temple Association, and we must pay attention to Dr. Gao's proposal to renovate the Che Kung Temple."

The Hua Min Administrative Affairs Department is an organization that specializes in dealing with Chinese people, and the Hua Temple Association is the superior organization directly in charge of Che Kung Temple, so it is natural for them to come forward.

Soon, Gao Yao had received the news. He smiled at the people around him and said, "Your Majesty the Governor will be the icing on the cake."

The Chinese Civil Affairs Bureau and the Chinese Temple Fair participated at the same time, representing the Hong Kong government's recognition of this matter and their willingness to endorse it.

Correspondingly, the annual signature-seeking representative that Gao needs will naturally become his exclusive one.

As Zhou Xinian said, spending millions to get such a fixed and unique quota is really a bargain.

(End of this chapter)