There was a loud uproar in the tent, and the voices were full of surprise, admiration, and realization...

The great witch asked: "Then according to your understanding, what should we people do?"

Su You bowed and said: "Should we build a broad altar, decorate it with beautiful pictures, play solemn music, wear gorgeous clothes, put out exquisite furnishings, and offer rich grain sacrifices?"

"In this way, let the gods know that we have not lived up to the spirituality it bestowed upon us, but have used the spirituality to transform it into ingenuity, creating various exquisite objects and dedicating it to it. Then open our hearts, pray devoutly, and beg for its guidance and blessings.

"

Everyone in the tent suddenly realized that this should be the case both emotionally and rationally.

Shama Pizhi jumped out again: "Little wizard! You want us to perform the courtesy of you Han people!"

Su You was too lazy to pay attention to him and said to the great shaman: "Our Confucian classic, "Book of Rites. Qu Li" states very clearly: 'Sacrificing something other than its own is called obscene sacrifice, and obscene sacrifice brings no blessings.' "Zuo

It is said in "The Biography": 'If ghosts and gods are not of their own clan, do not worship them.' The Analects of Confucius says: 'Sacrifice to ghosts who are not of their own clan is flattery.'"

"In other words, if you are not one's ancestors and gods, offering sacrifices is useless and will often bring disaster."

"The customs of the Han people are different from those of the Erlin tribe, and the ancestors of the Han people and the ancestors of the Erlin tribe are not the same people, so the rituals of sacrifice are naturally not the same."

"Sacrifices are made according to customs, and rituals are made because of sacrifices. This is the right way."

"But now that we know the nature, object, purpose, and method of sacrifice, with your wisdom, the great witch, we can naturally sort out a set of sacrificial etiquette suitable for the Erlin tribe."

"For example, if we use solemn and magnificent music for our sacrifices, why not use the agitated and desolate bronze drums and horns of the Erlin Department..."

"For example, if we use grains and three animals, why not use highland barley and buckwheat, white horses and white cattle..."

"For example, the bronze ritual vessels we use, why don't the Erlin Department use brass and white copper that is as bright as gold and silver..."

"For example, we use wood and soil to build the sacrificial hall. The stone fortress of the Erlin Department is no better than the Chinese-earth buildings..."

"Mr. Fan's advice is just to tell everyone the lessons we Han people have experienced, and to tell everyone that personal sacrifices will not be blessed by the gods. It is not to interfere with the sacrifices of the Erlin tribe, but to ask everyone to abide by the sacrificial etiquette of the Han people."

"The specific choice depends on the choices of the great witch, the great general, and the ghost masters themselves."

The great witch stared at Su You for a long time: "My child, you are from another world."

Su You suddenly broke into a cold sweat: "No...I didn't..."

The great wizard smiled and said: "My child, you haven't learned to lie yet."

Adunpizhi said anxiously: "Great witch, he is just deceiving us."

After speaking, he pointed to Mr. Fan, who was wiggling his beard in the seat and thinking: "It must be him! He seems to be silent, but he asked this child to say these words!"

Mr. Fan cupped his hands and said: "Great wizard, Fan is silent today because you saved his life twenty years ago. A few days ago, Fan has decided that he will teach and educate people in the Erlin Department as long as he lives.

, if you don’t take a step outside the Erlin Department.”

The great witch shook his head to stop him from continuing: "Fan, your mind has never been pure. You can't deceive me."

Mr. Fan just showed a disappointed look on his face, but he heard the big witch change his subject: "But where did you find this child? I have traveled among the Tubo people for a long time, and their pandit told me that there is a kind of child among the Tubo people.

The reincarnated wise man will bring with him the wisdom of his previous life or even several previous lives."

After speaking, he looked at Mr. Fan and said word by word: "This child's wisdom is far deeper than yours, and he is better than you."

Mr. Fan smiled bitterly and held up his hands.

The great witch turned to face everyone again: "It seems that everyone has accepted what this child said."

Everyone in the tent nodded in approval.

The great witch said: "I also think what he said makes sense. In that case, let's prepare human sacrifices."

Su You said anxiously: "Great witch! Tell Su You, is there anything I haven't explained clearly about this?"

The great witch spread his wrinkled hands: "I've made it clear, good boy, but you should know that there is nothing in this world that can be obtained without paying a price."

"In order to gain the trust of the Second Forest Department, Fan has been offering plans and strategies for twenty years, but now he cannot agree to go beyond the Second Forest Department."

"You want us to change the custom of human sacrifice. How can we do such a big thing without paying a small price? What if what you said is wrong and the gods blame it?"

Everyone began to become hesitant again.

The great witch continued: "There is a sacrificial cave in the Erlin Department. So far, none of the human sacrifices we have offered have been rejected. If you are willing to be a sacrifice and can come out safe and sound after entering the cave for three days, then we can consider it

, the gods accepted your plan. You will be our last human sacrifice."

Chen Zhen got angry and said: "Old beggar! I'm afraid you have lost your mind and gone crazy."

Chaogu drew his sword directly and came out: "Let's see who dares! Mingrun, before leaving, Cheng Gong and Long Lao repeatedly warned you to go back unscathed. Don't pay attention to them. We will return today!"

Da Wu looked at Su You: "Look, kid, how easy it is to ask others to give up, change and accept, but once the matter concerns yourself, it will be so difficult."

"To become a great witch of a clan and have the qualifications to change festivals, you need to go through many tests. My child, are you willing to accept such a test?"

Su You lowered his head, thinking wildly in his mind, constantly calculating the risks of gains and losses.

The great witch continued: "If we adopt your guidance, then you will be qualified to practice witchcraft in the land between Dali and Song Dynasty. These things require experience to obtain."

"I promise you that as long as you accept human sacrifice and come out successfully, I will go to the snow-capped mountains barefoot with thorns on my back, confess our ignorance to the gods, and do my best to turn your guidance into a ritual."

"The decision is now in your hands, son, are you willing to pay so much for the Erlin Department?"

Adun Chizun couldn't sit still: "Great witch, why bother forcing me, Erlin Department Mingrun, to forget it, we won't fight anymore, we will just abide by the old customs."

Su You had already made up his mind and saluted Azun Chizun: "General, you need to be careful with your words. Killing is not a crime, and committing obscene sacrifices is a serious offense in the Song Dynasty. If someone is sued by someone who wants to go to the court, the general will seize the official position."

Jue, that's all trivial. The Erlin Ministry and the imperial court have separated from each other, and Meishan Business Road will naturally be closed to the general. The general must still know the consequences."

Adun Chizun's eyes widened angrily: "Shama Bizhi! This is the purpose of instigating the great witch to come here, isn't it?"

Shama Pizhi also stood up and cursed: "Red Lord! You are destroying tradition, are you still reasonable?"

Seeing that the two sides were about to have a conflict, Su You suddenly spoke too loudly: "Everyone, please listen to me first!"

The tent immediately became silent. Su You's behavior today has won the love and respect of most people.

Su You held up his hands to the great witch and said, "Great witch, I promise you."

The Han people, the Adun tribe, suddenly started making noises.

Su You signaled them to calm down, turned around and cupped his hands to the great witch and said: "Great witch, look at the reaction of my tribe and the Adun tribe just now, you should know that human sacrifice is unpopular. The so-called obeying nature and responding to people's hearts.

In fact, it is God’s will.”

"I promise you just because the Erlin Department has newly attached itself to the Song Dynasty, so everyone is inevitably a little wary and can easily cause trouble. It does not mean that I agree with your decision."

"Today I will bring my Han Confucian classics and go into the cave to debate with the so-called gods."

"Su You only wants one thing from you. If the Erlin tribe and the Song Dynasty are united, they will both benefit, and if they separate, they will suffer both harms. This is the general trend. Great witch, you have great virtue and prestige, and your wisdom is even more extraordinary. You should give more guidance to the people and tell them, in addition to

Interests, as well as customs and traditions need to be respected, and we must have a kind heart."

"When you have enough money, you might as well let them invite merchants from far away to drink a cup of milk tea and eat two pieces of glutinous rice cake. Instead of using swords to deal with them."

"Protect them well, and then everyone will get the ironware and spices from Dali, and the fine wine and fine porcelain from Meishan. Only then will we have clothes and cotton to wear, and salt and tea to use. It will make our lives better."

"As for people's hearts, it is indeed the top priority. Then we need to strengthen guidance and cultivation while improving our lives. The school that Mr. Fan is about to organize is designed for this purpose."

"Great Witch, this is not a career for one or two people, nor is it a matter of one or two films. It requires the joint efforts of everyone. So, Su You, please."

After saying that, he turned around and ordered: "Hold on, brother, go get my book box and prepare a bath and change for me."

Then he turned around and held his hands in his hands: "Great Witch, just get ready for whatever you need to do here."

The great witch also made a strange courtesy to Su You: "No matter success or failure, having a child like you in the Song Dynasty has won my respect. I promise you everything you said."

ps: The book is recommended! This time it was Lao Zhou who took the initiative. The title of the book is "Master of Peking Opera", which is quite good. The author discussed it with Lao Zhou before writing the book, and now it is on the shelves. The result is a bit like Lao Zhou's "Mountain Valley", which was just published
Chapter completed!