The formation of funeral customs in old Beijing is related to people's hope that the soul will not die after death. Since there is the theory of "ghost", the funeral arrangements after death have become an extremely important matter. As relatives of the deceased, regardless of poverty,
People who are rich will sell everything they can and try their best to use the money for daily affairs, hoping to make them grand and perfect, so that after the deceased enters the underworld, they can enjoy wealth without suffering.
Regarding Yu Min's passing, Master Yu felt even more heartbroken. Needless to say, he wanted a grand burial. But due to feudal ethics, he couldn't get involved at all. So how to arrange Yu Min's eternal destiny for thousands of years?
, and how it would be done, he became more and more uneasy and worried.
In those days, a standard civil engineering composite burial process roughly went through many procedures such as laying on the kang, opening the funeral ceremony, enclosing, announcing the funeral, wearing mourning, receiving the three, sending the three off, staying with the family, giving the funeral, and burial. At the same time, it also required at least one
There are several types of industries such as coffin shop, pole house, shroud shop, Mingyi shop, kouzihang, shed maker, and Mr. Yin and Yang to provide services.
Moreover, Yu Min's death was not a normal death, but a "ghost outside" who died unexpectedly, which inadvertently added a lot of taboos and troubles. Not only was it difficult to find suitable materials and shrouds for the last time, but also it was not possible to set up a mourning hall at home.
It can be sent to the temple for burial. In addition, Yu Min has been dead for many days, so it is impossible to follow the normal way. The rules of setting off flames, turning curses, and chanting sutras all have to be changed.
In this way, if you really want to handle this matter smoothly, there will be too many rules, red tape, and trivial matters. Even Master Yu himself understands that if he expects Yu Min to have no social experience
When dealing with the careless Lei Sheng, they can only be blind and incapable of doing the job.
Fortunately, at this time, the concept of friends finally emerged. Although Li Yaochen, who was entrusted by Master Yu, could not help himself due to his seniority, he also sent his two sons to help. One of them became the boss.
The general manager is responsible for handling all external matters. The other one is responsible for advising Yu Min and Lei Sheng, teaching them how to prepare funeral reports, burials, mourning, and placement of shadow booths, which must be done by relatives personally.
After Liu Boqian, Rui Wu Ye and Wan Ba Ye gained the trust, they each brought their experienced nephews or apprentices to visit. As a result, with the help of these close friends, in just a few days,
Yu Min's posthumous affairs were arranged smoothly and in place.
The longevity coffin was bought from others by Liu Boqian, the honorary shopkeeper of the coffin shop, who entrusted it to the real shopkeeper Yongtai. It is a five-inch yew wood "big gourd material" second only to nanmu (banner coffins are inherent in the coffin).
style, also known as "purse wood". The upper parts of the two sides of the coffin become slope-shaped, and the lower part is vertical to the bottom. The entire coffin is a large hexagonal shape. A large wooden gourd with the same thickness as the coffin lid is installed at the front end of the big lid to close it.
The pages are connected and can be folded back. Hence the name.) It only cost 700 oceans, which is considered a friendly price.
In addition, it was too late to make temporary wrapping clothes. Since Mr. Wan Ba was already over fifty and the tallest in stature, he gave up the shroud he had prepared for himself and used it with Yu Min first. Not to mention
, Lan Ning satin robe, official hat with red and green top, red and blue mandarin jacket, crepe cotton jacket and cotton trousers, white cloth trousers and underwear, white cloth cotton socks, Ning silk green boots, this is a complete set of funeral robes for the banner people.
After being modified by a tailor, it looked very decent and comfortable when worn on Yu Min.
Also, the Ming Yi Shop was found at "Yihe Zhai" in Maoer Hutong, Di'anmen Street. Li Yaochen's eldest son came forward and ordered a mourning hall.
A complete set of firework was required. Therefore, as a sign of "outside respect", the shopkeeper also promised to present a pair of large "Qi Si Feng" lamps and a pair of spiritual flowers as a memorial gift.
The Gangfang hired the "Sixteen Gangs" from the "Hexing Gangfang" located on the north side of Gen Road in Donghuang City outside Di'anmen, and had hosted the funeral of King Luo Fujin of Alxa Palace in Mongolia (Royal Palace of Luo). Although it is not as famous as
The "Wynn Gong Room" is known as the "King of Gongs", but after all, it can be regarded as the second best in the capital. In particular, the shopkeeper of "Hexing Gong" also agreed to use the ruler when triggering (the command to raise the bar), and guaranteed to let the opponent go.
It is an extremely rare condition to come from the "punch of hair" who has the highest amount of paper money in the whole capital.
As for the temple for "temporary resting place for spirits", it was also arranged by Rui Wuye's apprentice. Yuye belonged to Xianghuang Banner, and his ancestral tomb was near the Sun Palace in Dongba River. It was a long way to go after leaving the city from Dongzhimen. So from the geographical point of view
In terms of location, Dongyue Temple located on Jingdong Road is naturally the most convenient. Moreover, Dongyue Temple is dedicated to Emperor Dongyue, who is the commander of hundreds of ghosts and the great god in charge of the affairs of the underworld, so it is still possible to park the coffin here.
From this point of view, it is most appropriate to receive God's protection and protection.
In short, all the matters involved in the specific process were not worried about by the Yu family at all, and they were all handled very considerately and properly. The only thing that seemed unsatisfactory was that none of Yu Ye's relatives were inbred.
Although there were more people to express condolences, there were fewer people. Therefore, even though we invited monks to recite Sutras for seven days and spent a lot of money, no one mourned and the situation was still deserted.
On the second day after Yu Min moved to the Dongyue Temple, Yu Ye, who still had bandages on his chest, abdomen and right arm, couldn't bear to see his son. So he ran to the mourning hall to see Yu Min despite violating the rules. In his
In his heart, this should be the last time he and his son see each other, and it is also the prelude to something big that he is about to do.
The Dongyue Temple in the capital has a solemn and gloomy atmosphere, with six front and back entrances and interconnected courtyards. There are eighteen levels of hell inside, with all kinds of terrifying and ferocious statues. This created a specific emotional atmosphere. Even though it was close to noon, the mourning hall
There are also colorful "Golden Boy", "Jade Girl", "Spiritual Man", "Spiritual Flower", "Chitou Table" and "Four Seasons Flower Pot", etc., but once people enter it, they can't feel it.
A trace of Yang Qi, but instead seemed to be trapped in an invisible dullness and loneliness, making me feel more and more miserable.
Master Yu was dressed as usual and walked into the mourning hall amidst the chanting of monks and the surprised looks of everyone. He walked directly to the coffin without paying any attention to anyone.
Seeing this scene, both Yu Min and Lei Sheng opened their mouths in surprise. Fortunately, before they spoke, they were grabbed by Li Yaochen's eldest son and woke up in time. Then they were speechless and let Yu
I went to look at Yu Min's body by myself.
Yu Min, who was lying in the coffin, had a peaceful face, fair and delicate skin, and looked young and knowledgeable. He was covered with a "Dora Sutra Quilt" made of yellow silk and printed with red Sanskrit. Except for the faintness, it could not be completely removed.
The bloody aura makes it impossible to tell that he was shot six times and died tragically...
Master Yu stood next to Yu Min's body and looked at it for a long time. He couldn't help but recall Yu Min's life. His son was worthy of being emulated by many children. He was diligent, studious, filial and respectful. He was supposed to have a bright future, and there was hope for it.
He worked hard to bring glory to his family. But he happened to have a good time in life, and they left him before he even got married and had children.
Thinking about it now, maybe he really wasn't a competent father. The harshness and severity he gave to his children far outweighed the caress and tenderness. He only knew how to urge his children to practice hard and study hard since childhood, but he neglected the relationship with his son.
The intimacy and care between them made it so rare for them to spend happy and leisurely time together only a few times...
Now, his son has passed away like this. Under his eyes, a young man with youthful years and unlimited future died so easily and simply.
What was most difficult for him to accept was that his son actually died to protect him. Originally, he thought that he would send his son away when the enemy was brought to justice. But now, his father, who relies on his son to survive, has not been able to get his son back.
A fair one.
And those who murdered their sons not only managed to escape the severe punishment of the law by relying on their cowardice, but they would even receive generous salaries from high-ranking officials. He boasted of his wrestling skills in vain, but in the face of this dark world, what does he mean?
Maybe soon, no one will remember this incident anymore. But if so, if he meets his son underground a hundred years later, how can he see his son again?
No! If you owe a debt, you must pay a debt! If you owe a life, you must pay a life! He wants to seek justice for himself!
Tearless sorrow and wordless silence, the pain comes from the bottom of my heart.
Finally, a burst of sadness poured out from the bottom of his heart. Although Yu Ye forced himself to swallow the tears and tried hard, the tears still fell. He simply put away all the frustration, annoyance, and pain he had felt for many days.
Cry. Just throw out the tears from the bottom of my heart, throw them out without any scruples...
At this moment, Master Yu, who had always maintained a strong image in front of his son and apprentice, was completely replaced by weakness, emptiness, loss, and sadness. In an instant, he almost fell to the ground while holding the coffin.
As for Yu Chan and Lei Sheng, they were completely dumbfounded.
Fortunately, it didn't take long for Master Yu to regain control after completely venting his anger. He touched Yu Min's stiff hand for the last time, and then ran straight out the door with a solemn expression.
No one present at the time expected that after Yu Ye stepped out of the Dongyue Temple threshold, he did not go home. Instead, in order to avenge Yu Min, he went directly to the door and kicked out the whole family within a day.
He took the lives of Yin Falcon and Tong Shanhe! And Mr. Yu himself was imprisoned for it!
Although the police suppressed the news about this incident, the details quickly spread like wildfire. Especially people who had watched the competition in the ring immediately uncovered the now-defunct shooting case and connected it with it.
Two days later, the specific process of Yu Ye’s murder could no longer be concealed, and it was finally revealed in the newspapers:
Yu Jin, a famous official wrestling master, lost his son in a shooting incident at the Chengnan Amusement Park and had not recovered from his gunshot wound. Within the same day, he went to the "Shanhe Martial Arts Gym" and the "Eagle Claw Gate" to kick the gym. He signed the samurai orders in sequence.
After the order (that is, the status of life and death), he successively competed with the two gym owners who were rumored to be the culprits behind the scenes. The winner was decided within a quarter of an hour in both competitions. Tong Shanhe Tiebu, the owner of the "Shanhe Martial Arts Gym"
The shirt and iron leg skills were all useless. Not only were his legs broken under Yu Jin's legs, but he was also killed by Yu Jin's killing move "Three Daole Da De He". And Yin, the head of the "Eagle Claw Sect"
Falcon's eagle claw skill also failed in duel wrestling. Not only were both arms broken, but Yu Jin's head and neck were also broken off with the power of his fingers, killing him on the spot...
Beijing was shocked!
No one would have thought that under such great tragedy, Master Yu would use this method to seek justice for the deceased Yu Min, and at the same time, he would also build dignity for himself!
In fact, everyone has the answer to what happened. Master Yu has proved his character with practical actions!
Afterwards, leaving aside the fact that Li Yaochen and others were running around trying to make peace with Yu Min, doing everything in their power, and hiring a lawyer, the number of people who came to Dongyue Temple to express their condolences to Yu Min suddenly became an endless stream. Some of them they knew, some they didn’t know, people from the south city, people from the north city, all admired.
What I admire is that except for a few members who were bodyguards at that time, there are no other people in the martial arts world...
On the day of the ceremony, sixteen pole bearers of the "Hexing pole" lifted Yu Min's coffin. Amidst the sound of drummers playing the drums, "a handful of hair" beat the ruler and raised the paper money, and Yu Min carried the flag.
, Lei Sheng led Yingting, followed by the "Yihe Zhai" cook, and walked slowly on the street to Dongzhimen.
Whenever someone asked who was buried on the road, someone would always take the initiative to tell him that it was Yu Min who died protecting his father in the Chengnan Amusement Park shooting case - that is, the son who killed Yu Ye for his son. Passers-by would say, then
I have to give it away.
As a result, people continued to join the funeral procession along the way, and as a result, the procession became longer and longer. There was a long queue for more than a mile, all the way to the outside of Dongzhimen. Even many shops passing by on the way, some
They would also bring out a bench and place it in front of the coffin, bring out a wine glass, and offer sacrifices to Yu Min on the road.
On this day, the funeral procession was magnificent and glorious.
In the sky, there is a sad and strange red cloud. Scarlet red like blood!