Collection of strange powers and chaotic gods

Chapter 116 Li Zhuo persuades ghosts

According to legend, during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, there lived a Fujianese named Li Zhuo.

In the Gengwu year, Li Zhuo was selected as a tribute student. In the same year, he set off from Fujian and took a boat to Beijing to participate in the provincial examination.

When passing through Yizheng County in Jiangnan Prefecture (now Yizheng County, Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province) on the way, Li Zhuo had heard about the beautiful scenery of Yangzhou for a long time, and specially ordered the boatman to dock and make a short stop to let him go and have some fun.

After he finished the tour and wanted to board the boat to continue his journey, he met a man who wanted to take his boat.

The man claimed that his surname was Wang Mingjing and that he was from Luoyang County, Henan Province. He was also going to Beijing to take the exam. But because I didn't have much money with me, I asked Li Zhuo to give me a ride.

Li Zhuo thought that it didn't matter if there was one more person on the boat. It was a long journey and one more traveling companion could eliminate the boredom of the journey. So, he agreed immediately.

The two hit it off and talked happily on the boat.

Wang Jing showed Li Zhuo the articles he had written. They were all very elegant and well written, but the articles were not long.

Not long after, Li Zhuo discovered something strange.

Every time the two of them eat together, Wang Jing always scatters the rice on the ground. Every time I lifted my rice bowl, I just smelled the smell, but didn't swallow a grain of rice down my throat.

slowly. Li Zhuo became suspicious. Because only ghosts and gods do this. So it is inevitable that I hate him in my heart.

Wang Jing seemed to understand his thoughts, so he explained to him: "Sir, don't be surprised! I have diaphragm disease, difficulty swallowing, and can't eat rice, so I behave like this. Please don't be surprised, sir."

Only then did Li Zhuo's doubts ease.

Not long after, the two arrived in the capital.

Li Zhuo is going to the city to rent a house as an apartment.

When he was about to enter the city, Wang Jing suddenly knelt on the ground and kowtowed to Li Zhuo.

Li Zhuo felt puzzled and said to him quickly: "Why do you need to give such a big gift? If you have anything to do, let's talk about it after you get up!"

Wang Jing still knelt down and said: "I have to tell you the truth. Please don't be afraid after hearing this! I am not a human being, but a ghost!"

When I was alive, I was a scholar in Luoyang, Henan Province. I was considered talented and learned, so I should have been selected as a tribute student.

But because the inspector accepted bribes, he was not elected. I became angry and agitated, depressed, and even fell ill and died.

Now that I have come to the capital, I am ready to seek revenge on that school inspector! But I can't go into the city alone. I need you, sir, to take me in with you. "

After hearing this, Li Zhuo remained silent.

Wang Jing continued: "Actually, it's not too troublesome. As long as the city gate god blocks me when entering the city gate, please ask your husband to whisper my name three times, so that I can enter the city with you. "

Li Zhuo became even more hesitant. Because the certain inspector Wang Jing mentioned was actually Li Zhuo's teacher.

Li Zhuo was unwilling to bring his teacher's enemies into the city, and he was afraid that Wang Jing, who had turned into a ghost, would turn around and harm him.

He thought about it again and again and felt that he still couldn't do anything to disgrace his teacher. So, he bluntly told Wang Jing that he was his teacher and politely rejected Wang Jing.

Wang Jing's expression suddenly changed, stood up, and threatened: "If you want to protect him and reject me because he is your teacher, then you are not a good person! If that is the case, then don't blame me for causing trouble in the future. It’s hurting you!”

Li Zhuo was frightened by him. I had no choice but to do as he said.

After entering the city, renting a house and settling down, Li Zhuo hurriedly went to see his teacher.

As soon as they walked outside the door of their house, before they had time to step through the door, they heard loud crying coming from inside. It seemed like the whole family was crying bitterly.

Li Zhuo didn't know what happened, so he quickly handed his invitation to the concierge and asked him to go in and inform him.

After a while, Li Zhuo's teacher, the inspector so-and-so, came out to receive Li Zhuo.

After the teachers and students saw the ceremony, Li Zhuo asked why there was such a commotion in the teacher's house and whether something big had happened.

The teacher sighed and said sadly: "I have a son who I love very much. Quanzi is nineteen years old this year. He is smart and handsome. He is the best talent in our entire family!

I don’t know why, but I suddenly went crazy last night. And this condition is also very strange. He took the knife and wanted to kill someone, but he didn't want to kill anyone else. He specifically chased me to kill me.

I had several doctors come to see me, but they didn't know what the disease was. Do you have any ideas? I'm at the end of my rope and don't know what to do! "

When Li Zhuo heard this, he immediately thought that Wang Jing must be causing trouble.

He thought for a while and said to the teacher: "Let the disciples go in and visit the master. See what is going on, and then make a decision."

Before the teacher and student had finished speaking, they heard a burst of laughter coming from inside.

The teacher said: "That means the dog is going crazy again!"

The son laughed in the room inside and said, "I know it is my benefactor who is here! Ordinarily I should thank you, but this little kindness cannot solve my problem!"

Li Zhuo walked into the room and stepped forward to hold his son's hand. The son immediately calmed down.

The two seemed to have known each other for a long time. They held hands and whispered for a while, as if chatting about family matters.

Everyone in the teacher's family didn't understand the situation and why their young master stopped going crazy when he saw Li Zhuo.

Everyone was shocked and asked Li Zhuo what was going on.

Li Zhuo told everyone the ins and outs of the incident.

When the teacher heard this, he suddenly realized and couldn't help but regret what he had done back then.

Ashamedly, he took his whole family and knelt in front of Li Zhuo, asking him to intercede in the middle.

Li Zhuo said: "It is my duty to do so!"

He turned around and said to his son (actually Wang Jing's ghost): "Sir, you have gone too far!"

Wang Jing said unconvinced: "I died because of him, why not come to take revenge now?"

Li Zhuo shook his head and said: "No, no! Sir, he was angry to death because he was not elected as a Gongsheng student! Although there was an indirect reason from my teacher, after all, it was not my teacher who killed you directly!

If you kill his son today and cut off his bloodline, there is absolutely no reason to retaliate directly!

What's more, my husband and I still have a close relationship, so I also have a crush on you, right? Don't you think about me alone? "

Wang Jing was speechless by his words. After thinking about it for a long time, he stared and said: "What Mr. said makes sense! But your teacher accepted three thousand taels of stolen money at that time, how can you let him enjoy it in peace? I have to destroy it before leaving! Only then can we solve the problem." The hatred in my heart?”

No one in Li Zhuo or the teacher's family dared to say no.

Wang Jing pointed in one direction and said, "There is a jade vase in that room. How much is it worth? Bring it to me."

The teacher's family hurriedly went to get it.

Wang Jing threw the jade bottle on the ground and broke it.

Then he pointed in another direction and said: "There are some mink furs in a box over there. They are worth a certain amount. Bring them to me."

After the family got it, Wang Jing ordered it to be lit with fire and burned.

After doing this, Wang Jing laughed and said: "Now I have no resentment! For the sake of you, I will let this old slave go!"

After saying this, he said goodbye to Li Zhuo, and the teacher's son's madness was cured.

Li Zhuo passed the Jinshi examination and passed through Dezhou, Shandong Province when he was returning home. Unexpectedly, he met Wang Jing again.

At this time, Wang Jing was wearing an official hat and dignified clothes, and there were majestic followers in front of him to clear the way.

Li Zhuo was very curious and asked him: "Have you been made a god?"

Wang Jing smiled and said to him: "Speaking of which, I have to thank you sir! I listened to your advice and the Jade Emperor thought that my revenge did not kill innocent people indiscriminately and was fair, so he appointed me as the city god of Dezhou City.

Now I still have something to ask sir. "

Li Zhuo said hurriedly: "Sir, if you have any questions, please tell me. I will do my best!"

Wang Jingdao: "The City God Temple here in Dezhou has been controlled by monsters because of the vacancy of the City God God. They have usurped the throne and occupied the incense for twenty years.

Now that I am going to take office, those monsters will definitely resist. However, I am also prepared. I have already selected three thousand divine soldiers for a decisive battle with the monsters.

Sir, if you hear the sound of swords tonight, don't go out to check out of curiosity, lest you get hurt. There is a saying that if evil cannot prevail against good, the monsters will definitely be defeated.

But the people around me don’t know the reason for this, and they may not be willing to worship me!

Therefore, I would like to implore you, sir, to write an inscription for me to record this incident and let the residents know about it! "

Li Zhuo agreed wholeheartedly.

Finally, Wang Jing said with some sadness: "Sir, he will definitely be a high official and well-paid in the future, and he will also have extraordinary achievements! But from now on, it will be difficult for me to see him again!"

After saying that, he said goodbye to Li Zhuo, said goodbye to each other, and left with tears.

That night, Li Zhuo heard the noisy sounds of soldiers and horses inside and outside Dezhou City, and it didn't quiet down until the fifth watch.

After Li Zhuo got up in the morning, he rushed to the Chenghuang Temple to burn incense and write an inscription.

The Taoist priests in the temple had already polished ink and laid out paper, waiting for his arrival.

Li Zhuo asked him in surprise: "How did the Taoist priest know that I would arrive?"

The Taoist priest said: "The king arrived last night and entrusted me with a dream to the poor Taoist, telling me to prepare everything and come back to greet you!"

Li Zhuo immediately wrote an article, which was eloquent and full of words.

Later, Taoist priests engraved Li Zhuo's articles on stone tablets.

That stone tablet still stands outside the East Gate of Dezhou!