The god of wealth was either extremely rich before his death or was appointed to manage the wealth and titles in the world after he ascended to heaven.
Most of the gods of wealth did not enter the Taoist system, and few classics were handed down. Sacrificing the God of Wealth has entrusted the working people in China with the good wishes of exorcising evil spirits, avoiding disasters and welcoming good luck.
Basic Introduction Chinese Name: mbth, God of Wealth: God of Wealth Identity: Fairy Region: China Birthday: Introduction to the fifth day of the first month, Sacrifice, Li Zhaizu, Fan Li, Bi Gan. There are three worshippers of the God of Wealth in China, namely Li Zhaizu, Fan Li and Bi Gan. Li Xunzu, the god of wealth, is the most popular among the people. His paintings are often juxtaposed with Samsung and Western gods, and are called "Fu", "Lu" and "Shou", which are collectively called "Fu, Lu, Shou, Wealth and Happiness". The portrait of the god of wealth is elegant and distinguished, wearing a crown, a red robe, a white face and a long beard, smiling, holding "Ruyi" in his left hand and "cornucopia" in his right hand, with the words "lucky money and treasure" written on it. The two boys behind him fanned the sun and the moon for him. Zuo Qinglong, you Baihu, spit money and spit gold ingots. It seems that this god of wealth is omnipotent and has inexhaustible gold and silver treasures. During the Spring Festival, people will hang this painting in the main hall and pray for good luck. On the fifth day of the first month, the shops opened for business. In the early morning, golden gongs, firecrackers and sacrifices rang in unison to welcome the arrival of the God of Wealth. According to "Why Miscellaneous Knowledge", "On the fourth day, I pick up the stove in the afternoon and pick up the roadside at night. Everyone hangs two lanterns in front of their little house. Nave displays fruits, rice balls, fish and other things, as well as roadside rice and soup, which is vulgar. " Gu Tieqing, a poet in A Qing, quoted a poem by Cai Yun Zhuzhi in Jia Qinglu, describing the scene of Suzhou people welcoming the god of wealth on the fifth day of May: "Seek financial resources for five days, and be willing to give a reward for one year; Beware of meeting God early elsewhere and rushing to hold the road all night. " "Holding the road" means "welcoming the God of Wealth". In northern China, there is a custom of worshipping the God of Wealth on the first day of the first month and welcoming him on the fifth day of the first month. On this day, every household offers offerings for the birthday of the God of Wealth, praying for the blessing of the God of Wealth, so as to wish the coming year rich in financial resources, abundant crops and happiness. Pu Songling described this custom in his "Poor Chinese Ci": "On New Year's Day, I burned incense, three cups of green tea and kowtowed 10,000 times, so I asked Grandpa God of Wealth to praise me. Busy wishing for praise, busy kowtowing, the god of wealth listens to reason in class; Listen to me from the beginning and tell the poor about the stomachache. " Li Xunzu Li Xunzu was born in Shandong, Wei in the Three Kingdoms period. On September 17, his birthday, he died and was buried in Anshang Village in the east of Quzhou County, where he set up a shrine for sacrifice. People call it "increasing wealth" and "the god of wealth", and it is also called "wealth is expensive", "increasing wealth for the people" and "doing good deeds to accumulate virtue". Emperor Xiaowen of Wei was then the magistrate of Quliang County, clean and loving the people, and good at precipitation. According to folklore, Li Juezu came down to earth for Taibai Venus, and got the Tao as his mother. In the second year of Tang Wude (6 19), he was awarded the title of "Financial Star King" by Tang Gaozong. In the first year of Tang Tiancheng (926), he was awarded the title of "Fu, Kindness and Grandfather"; In the Yuan Dynasty (1295- 1307), he was awarded the title of "Good Father-in-law". Among the three great gods of wealth, Li Xunzu is the most sacred. He looks peaceful and responsive, and he is most willing to help kind men and women. The Taoist classic "The Complete Works of Three Schools Seeking Gods" written in the Yuan and Ming Dynasties (that is, the Complete Works of Three Religions Seeking Gods) has a picture of "increasing happiness and mutual benefit". The God of Wealth was dressed in royal clothes and a prime minister's hat. Folk woodblock New Year pictures are all made by this blessed "xianggong". "The Three Religions in Search of God" said: "Li Xianggong was secretive about his ancestors and was in charge of the affairs of the Prime Minister of Wei Wendi. During the day, he tried unjust imprisonment among the dead, and at night he tried right and wrong in the underworld. He was also in charge of the food, clothing, housing and transportation of officials above the third class of the dynasty, and the living residents would have food and clothing every year. In the first year of Tiancheng in the late Tang Dynasty (AD 926), it was presented as a blessing to the gods. In the Ming Dynasty, the Record of Searching for the Gods, which was collected in Wanli Continuing the Collection of Taoist Scriptures, also recorded: "Zengfu Xianggong was born on September 17th. Li Xianggong was secretive about his ancestors and was in charge of Wei Wendi's government affairs. During the day, Guan Yang asked the central authorities about the injustice of the country. At night, he condemned the Yin government as crazy and wrong, and was also in charge of the food and clothing of officials above the third class of the dynasty. The residents living there must have food and clothing every year. By the end of the Tang Dynasty, Mingzong was given to the emperor in the first year of Chaotian Cheng. "Quzhou County (Quliang County) where Li Xunzu works also has Li Xunzu's tomb and temples. In the 22 nd year of the Republic of China, Quzhou County Records recorded that Li Zhaizu, a native of Zichuan, was honest and clean, benefited the people and the people, dredged rivers and treated saline-alkali land, took the lead in setting an example, lived frugally, and all his salary was distributed to the poor. He was an honest official who was loved by the people. After his death, people built a memorial hall to commemorate him. Zengfu Gong Li Temple, also known as the God of Wealth Temple, is located in the north of Dongjie Road in the city, offering sacrifices to Li Jue, the envoy of the Northern Wei Dynasty. During the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty, the Ministry of War of the Yi nationality was rebuilt by Wang Yi, and it was rebuilt in the 24th year of Guangxu in Qing Dynasty. Wang Yi 'e, a member of the Ming Wanli Military Department and Qu Zhou, recorded in "A Brief Introduction to the Ancestral Temple of Zengfu Gong Li": "The ancestral temple worships the old city public. Case County Jing, public Zichuan, Wei Wendi Chaoshan Quliang people. When the demon blocks the water, he longs for the people to hide, which makes him blessed. After his death, people sacrificed to him in the temple. Gai can resist disasters, defend against disasters and consolidate sacrificial ceremonies. If the Tang Dynasty bestowed blessings and the Yuan Dynasty bestowed blessings, the temple would be built far away! In the Ming dynasty, the famous ministers of the Jin dynasty were worshipped, but they were still sealed in the Tang dynasty. Recommend them to enjoy the convenience, and those who pray for disaster relief are more spiritual, and every prayer should be answered. In the early years of Jiajing, according to the order, the temple was destroyed, and the temple was discussed and preserved. The temple system consists of five halls, five corridors on the left and right wings, Qianbai Gate, Erle Building and Houyan Palace. After years, the two corridors and the Yan Palace were buried, and the villagers Song Yuan and others arrived at the end of B. Please wish Hou Dounan and propose to donate money to gather materials and make concerted efforts. The new superstructure is full of jade, resplendent and magnificent, with algae eaves and Zhu Dong, and decorated with colorful walls. The people are happy and will be completely new in a few months. What's more, it is necessary to build more cloisters and Guangsheng halls in order to follow the classics and the times, so the temples are well prepared! /kloc-at the age of 0/8, the people sacrificed to the temple, and the public grave was in Anshang Village. Zhu Yi's so-called descendants love me, not as good as Tongxiang people! Then the mass body is willing to be here, solid and worshipped by famous officials, immortal. "Gong Li, a native of Zichuan, Shandong Province, worked as a county magistrate in Quzhou in North Wei Wendi. At that time, the water demon made an insurrection and injured the people. Gong Li managed to get rid of demons and did many good things for people. After his death, the people were grateful, so they built a ancestral temple to commemorate him. Later, in the Tang Dynasty, Gong Li was named "Fu Xianggong", and in the Yuan Dynasty, it was named "Fushan Shipinggong", so this temple has a long history. After the establishment of the Ming Dynasty, the titles of the Tang Dynasty were still used. In order to make people better sacrifice, pray, pray and make wishes, Gong Li was also very spiritual and responsive. In the early years of Jiajing, * * * approved the folk sacrificial place, and the ancestral temple in Gong Li was preserved because of its advantages. The scale of the temple is five halls, with five corridors on the left and right wings, a gate, a music building and a Yan Palace. At the end of B, the villager Song Yuan pleaded with Zhu Dounan, the county magistrate, and offered donations to rebuild Zengfu Temple. The government and the people echoed, so the decoration was renewed. Gong Li's grave is in Shore Village, southeast of the county seat. Zhu Yi in the Western Han Dynasty said that even future generations would pay homage to me, which is not as good as Tongxiang people's feelings for me! Gong Li dedicated his life to Quzhou. It seems that he only sacrifices in the temple of famous officials every year, but in fact he occupies an immortal position in the people's minds. Zichuan Li Cemetery is a famous Taoist poem recorded in Quzhou County Records of Qianlong Tongzhi in Qing Dynasty. This was written by Miracle, a tribute to Qu in Qing Dynasty. The content of the poem is this: a river bank is covered with spring grass. The wind and cloud bury the sword and shoes, and the years are old. The old site is lost, and the monument is not broken. How to trace the divine power and listen to the woodcutter's song at sunset. There is a folk song "Ballad" in Handan, which is closely related to the origin of Li Xunzu's worship: Grandpa's surname is not Cai, and the treasurer is invited the next day. Wearing gold and silver, holding a cornucopia in your arms. With a cash cow in his hand and snowflake silver rolling at his feet. The jade horse is tied to a cash cow, and the jade horse and unicorn lie here. Kirin shakes three times here, and Jin Yuanbao blocks the door. I haven't swept the floor for three days, and the gold ingot is three feet deep. Sister Huang San, listen to the folk song "God of Wealth" in Quzhou, and you should also listen to it when you pass by. When I came to your Quzhou County, I could see many neat streets. Come to our Zengfu Temple and be served by the old gods. Grandpa "xianggong" is well molded, which makes the master happy. The hall above five floors is clean and tidy, and the ceiling is glittering. Sister Huang, you are listening. God listens to me when crossing the road. Grandpa God of Wealth is not surnamed Cai, he is the next day. Gold, silver and snowflake rice have all come down. A golden couple, the emperor's sister Otome, came to pay tribute. Let's do the work, let's do the work, let's do the work. Wan (now Nanyang, Henan Province) was born in the Spring and Autumn Period. A famous politician, strategist and industrialist in the late Spring and Autumn Period. Later generations called it "Shangsheng". He was born in poverty, but he read widely and had a deep understanding and interaction with Chu Wanling's style of writing. Dissatisfied with the political darkness of Chu at that time, non-nobles were not allowed to enter the official, and they went to Yue to assist Gou Jian. He helped Gou Jian to prosper the State of Yue and destroy the State of Wu. He retired, put on a white robe, went out of Gusu with his teacher, and went boating between the five lakes and seventy-two peaks. During this period, he became rich in business three times and distributed his wealth three times. His name is Tao Zhugong, the originator of Confucian businessmen in China. The reputation of the world: "loyalty is the country; Wisdom protects the body; Because of his age and legendary story, Fan Li was honored as the God of Wealth by later generations. Among the gods of wealth, Fan Li has the closest relationship with wealth. He was the representative of the rich god of wealth before his death. Proper advance and retreat, indifferent attitude towards fame and wealth, and superb management methods are important factors that make him regarded as the god of wealth. Tao Zhugong's management wisdom has always been admired by people, so many rich businesses have been entrusted to Tao Zhugong. For example, "eighteen taboos in business": be diligent in business and avoid laziness; The price should be specific and not vague; Save money and avoid extravagance; Credit should be recognized and abused; Goods should be inspected face to face, and abuse is strictly prohibited; Be careful when entering and leaving, and avoid doodling; Use people to be square and avoid evil; Advantages and disadvantages should be subdivided and not confused; The goods should be trimmed and must not be sloppy; The deadline should be agreed, not sloppy; Buy and sell in a timely manner and avoid delay; Be careful with your money to avoid being confused; Do your duty in case of trouble, and avoid false entrustment; Accounts should be audited, not lazy; Acceptance should be moderate and not violent; Be quiet, not rude; Speak appropriately, don't be impetuous ... 18 Avoid the experience of businessmen, and use Tao Zhugong's name. Thus, as a god of wealth, he is a wise image in the eyes of folk businessmen. Fan Li worked hard all his life and accumulated tens of thousands of dollars; Good at management, good at financial management, can spread money widely, naturally known as the god of wealth. Never put off till tomorrow what you can, surnamed Zi, was born (now in the north of Weihui City). Born in Yin Wuyi, Bing Zi's Seventh Festival (BC11the fourth day of April in the 25 th summer calendar), he died in BC 1063. He was loyal to the monarch and patriotic all his life, and advocated that "people should take Ming Dow and scholars should take Tao as their purpose". He is the son of Taiding, a noble merchant of Yin and Shang Dynasties. Bigan has been smart and studious since he was a child. At the age of 20, he assisted Di Yi as a high surname and was assisted by Di Xin. After more than 40 years in politics, he advocated tax reduction and share sharing, encouraged the development of agriculture and animal husbandry, advocated smelting and casting, and made Qiang Bing rich. Bi Gan is the second son of Yin Di Ding, the younger brother of Di Yi, the uncle of Di Xin (Zhou Wang), and the official to the prime minister Shao Shi. Entrusted by his brother Di Yi, he faithfully assisted my nephew. Di Xin Wuyin was killed by Zhou Wang on October 26th, at the age of 63 (BC 1063). Compared with Li Zezu and Fan Li, Bigan is regarded as the god of wealth because of his loyalty. The death of Bigan can be divided into fairy tale version and historical material version. The mythical novel Romance of the Gods was framed by da ji's fake design. He lied that all saints have seven delicate hearts, and asked Zhou Wang to dig out their hearts as a medication guide. Unexpectedly, there are really seven hearts that have been gouged out, but Bigan is dead. Historical records show that Bi Gan's death is mainly described in Yin Benji and Song Weizi's family in Historical Records. Because Zhou Wang drank too much wine, indulged in torture, and lost the hearts of the people, he forced Bigan to remonstrate with Zhou Wang, but Zhou Wang was very angry, saying that I heard that the sage's heart was seven orifices, that is, seven orifices were exquisite, so the dead Prince Bigan ignored his heart. He was honest before his death and careless after his death, so he was impartial and suitable for managing and distributing wealth as a god. Obviously, this is the quality that regards fairness and integrity as the ideal god of wealth, and also shows the general public's desire for fair distribution of wealth.