Hong Kong Storm: The King of Jobs

Chapter 40 40: Opening the Incense Hall ()

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The so-called fasting and bathing were also very simple. Uncle Wai brought a basin of water in a copper basin and placed it in front of the three people.

Chi Mengli washed her hands first and then her face, then Hei Ahu followed suit, and finally Bo Xidong.

Seeing the three kneeling people wash their faces and hands, Bai Gusheng changed his gestures again, clenching his right hand into a fist, leaving only his thumb facing the sky, and began to recite a poem: "A basin of clear water is clear, but no white dragon is seen in it. The loyal and righteous can be seen, while the disloyal and unrighteous will be caught in it."

"A basin of clear water reaches the sky, and a bowl of white clouds reveals the blue sky"

This is the Hongmen's poem about washing your face and body. After washing your face and body, it means that you will have a completely new look and officially become a disciple of He Anle.

When Lan Bo saw that the three kneeling people had finished bathing, he brought a bowl of water in a rooster bowl. This is the so-called fasting, which is to give a large bowl of water and each person drinks a sip, but the mouth cannot touch the edge of the bowl.

After the three of them drank the water, the fasting and bathing ceremony was over.

The next step is to pay homage to the sect. The ceremonies of opening the incense hall for the Gelaohui, Xiaodaohui, Qingcaobang and Hongmen are roughly the same, but the Gelaohui only has the mop boss and the leader, and the other brothers are in a line.

The Xiaodaohui and the Hongmen recruit disciples for the Five Ancestors and Five Sects. Except for the big boss, everyone is equal. There are high and low positions, but there is no hierarchy among brothers.

The Qingcao Gang is the most special. They worship the old man and pay attention to seniority.

This is what is said in the underworld: the Qing Gang is one line, and the Hongmen is a large group.

However, all gangs in the world, in addition to worshipping their own ancestors, must also worship Master Bodhidharma.

In front of Chi Mengli is a tablet with an imperial decree enshrining the tablet of the founder of the sect, Shangda Xiamo. On both sides are the Five Patriarchs and the Five Sects.

Bai Gusheng lit three incense sticks, first gave them to Chi Mengli, then to Hei Ahu, and finally to Bo Xidong.

Chi Mengli put his palms together, held the burning incense stick facing downwards, and the smoke floated upwards. Bo Xidong and Hei Ahu followed suit and held the burning incense stick facing downwards.

"One bow."

"Two bows."

"Three bows."

"It's done."

After hearing the word "Licheng", Uncle Wai brought another basin of water. On the water was a small paper boat with 3821 written in large letters on it. Then he put up a paper bridge.

There are two roads on the bridge with four big characters on them, the left one is a copper plate and the right one is an iron plate.

It’s not that the Hongmen members don’t know how to count, this is very meaningful.

This paper boat is called Hongying, after Hongmen’s own Prince Zhu San.

In the early Qing Dynasty, the name of Prince Zhu San was strictly monitored by the Qing court, so the people could not directly mention the real name of Zhu Ming's descendants, so the Hongmen used code words instead.

Prince Hongying ascended the throne again and restored the Ming Dynasty.

The riddle "three eights twenty-one" is the result of the strokes of the character "Hong" when it is separated into two parts.

Bai Gusheng spoke again: "What boat is this, brother on the boat?"

"It's the Hongmu boat."

Chi Mengli quickly answered.

"What's on board the five-colored boat?"

"There are twenty-one small warehouses and five large warehouses. The first warehouse is filled with sumac, the second warehouse is filled with watermelons, the third warehouse is filled with scarves, the fourth warehouse is filled with peaches and plums, and the fifth warehouse is filled with stones."

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After hearing the conversation, Uncle Wai immediately moved the basin away, leaving only the paper bridge.

Bai Gusheng continued to ask: "Brother, have you ever been on the bridge or under the bridge?"

Chi Mengli also continued to answer: "I passed under the bridge. Then why didn't I pass over the bridge?"

"There are three people guarding it. Who are they?"

"The Holy Emperor is at the head of the bridge, the Goddess of Mercy is in the middle of the bridge, and the White-bearded Eunuch is at the end of the bridge."

"It's done."

Bai Gusheng nodded with satisfaction. This guy, Handsome Sheng, has a really good memory.

As expected, he is a top student who went to junior high school!
Hearing that the ceremony was over, Uncle Lan came over with a wooden tray with a peach and two plums on it.

"In March, peach blossoms turn red, and three rivers converge and turn eastward."

"We are truly brothers, and we bow three times to change our surname to Hong."

After Lan Bo finished reciting the poem, Chi Mengli and others took the peaches with both hands, while Hei Ahu and Bo Xidong each took a plum.

Seeing the two people next to him taking the peach, Chi Mengli took the lead in eating. The peach was really big, weighing at least half a pound. He ate the whole peach, leaving only a peach pit.

Eating a peach means gaining a new surname "Hong", while eating a plum means further investigation.

Next, Chi Mengli whispered to the two people beside him, "Don't move," then he stood up and took three steps forward.

"Brother Jie used a three-foot-long scale to weigh two catties and thirteen ounces of rice."

"Muyang City is recruiting brothers, and all the people are coming to the court to protect the King Ming."

Bai Gusheng continued to recite Hongmen poems. Uncle Wai and Uncle Lan cleared away everything in front of them, brought a copper basin, lit three folded yellow papers, and threw them into the brazier.

While the fire was still small, Chi Mengli quickly stepped over and inserted the incense in his hand into the incense burner.

Uncle Lan brought another basin of water with a towel on it. Chi Mengli quickly soaked the towel and wiped his face.

"Wearing mourning clothes by the river, they swore to destroy the Hu people. With an army of 100,000, they were determined to conquer Wu. Just look at how they crossed the natural moat with a whip. I don't believe that the Central Plains is not named Zhu!"

The whole ceremony had been mostly completed. At this time, Chi Mengli was already considered a disciple of the Hongmen, so he quickly knelt back down.

The immortal Jin, the leader of the altar, stood up and Bai Gusheng took a step back.

"The world is in chaos nowadays, so I'll appoint you as my elder brother tonight. If you need help from me, I'll send you to Pinghu."

"Big brother is better at arranging flowers and hanging red flowers than Zhao Zilong of the previous dynasty. If brothers have something to ask of you, you will be asked to work at that time."

"Brother, wear a golden flower on your head. The world is in chaos now. The Five Ancestors have conferred the title on you. Let's gather together to fight for China."

Shenxian Jin began to recite the song to honor the hero, lit three and a half sticks of incense in his hand, handed them to Chi Mengli, then took a wooden stick wrapped in red cloth from Bai Gusheng and walked behind the three men.

"This stick came from Baonan Mountain. The Five Ancestors passed it down to fight against the guards. It is specially used to fight against the lawless sons of the Hong family. One hundred and eight will determine the country."

Shenxian Jin recited poems while walking, and then hit Chi Mengli on the back.

"Brothers or gold?"

"Love brother!"

After hearing Chi Mengli's answer, Shenxianjin continued to walk forward and came behind Hei Ah Hu, knocking him on the shoulder with another stick: "The position of Bai Shan is to manage clerks, to support the princess in Muyang City, to manage the two capitals and thirteen provinces, and the official position is Ding 415."

"Brothers or gold?"

"Love brother."

After getting the answer he wanted, Shenxianjin continued to move forward, came behind Bocaidong, and knocked him on the waist with a stick: "The straw sandals originally had five dragons, and they were to pass on the Hong family's information. The Hong family wrote without any changes, and the iron notice was all Hong."

"Brothers or gold?"

"Love brother."

Shenxian Jin turned back to Chi Mengli, placed the short wooden stick wrapped in red cloth on his arm, and then sat back in the chair.

"It's done."

Bai Gusheng shouted at the right time.

(End of this chapter)