After the revival of spiritual energy, the Daomen of Xia State rose, and the power of various religions declined, especially Buddhism closed its doors, and there were very few monks left. The four hundred and eighty temples in the Southern Dynasties have long since disappeared.
Nowadays, people all believe in belief, or believe in practice, but believe in it, but at the national level, they cannot catch them all, and the spread of other religions is explicitly prohibited.
Throwing it internationally, no country would do this... oh, except for the religion.
Therefore, in terms of policy, we still uphold the previous freedom of religion, but in terms of non-government operations, it is difficult for each religion to move forward. It's not that the Taoist sect deliberately suppressed it, but that the common people don't support it, because it's not easy to trust you.
As a result, for more than twenty years, the number of old ladies who babble on the subway, hold a booklet, and persuade you to believe in religion has become less and less. (I have never understood this point, why are the believers in China like this.)
"Where are you from?"
The older woman was very enthusiastic and let Gu Yu into the house. It was originally the main house of the Patriarch of the Bai family, but now it is converted into a church chapel.
The area is quite large, with two rows of long benches covered with clean white cloth. There are blackboards and podiums at the front, signs are hung on the walls, and some basic teachings are written on the blackboards.
There is a sense of piety in the simplicity.
Gu Yu didn't sit down, but stood at the door and replied, "I'm a tourist from other places. I heard that the Bai Family Courtyard is quite famous, so I'll take a look."
"Oh, then you are traveling by car, and ordinary tourists don't come here."
The woman poured a glass of water and said, "We are not locals either. Those who moved here have jobs. We usually gather here when we have nothing to do."
Her posture made Gu Yu very curious. He had seen many believers in the past. They were basically chattering, full of scriptures, the kind who caught people and made them believe in religion.
This woman is different, plain and gentle, more suitable for contact.
The two chatted casually, and he learned that the church was only established last year, with the approval from the local government. It is remote and low-key, and has no sense of presence. There are only about 20 church members, most of whom are middle-aged and elderly people.
Others were disgusted at first, but later found that it was nothing more than a group of old men and old ladies drinking tea and chatting, chanting scriptures, and they didn't bother to pay attention.
As for this woman, her name is Qian Guirong, and she has been a believer in religion for over thirty years.
Before the revival of spiritual qi, believers accounted for a considerable proportion in Xia Kingdom, and most of them were vulnerable groups. Women account for 70% of the population, and their educational level is generally low. Qian Guirong is one of them.
"How did I hear that you are very clever and responsive to every request?" Gu Yu said.
"Spirituality and inspirituality are in the heart, and those who believe will have eternal life."
A devout smile appeared on the rough face of the woman, as if possessed by a holy light.
Old Gu was noncommittal, chatted for a few more words, and when he was about to leave, he suddenly saw a woman running in from outside in a panic, crying, "Sister, please save my husband, save my husband!"
"what happened?"
"He was smashed in the mine, and the gang is hopeless... Please help!"
"Why didn't you send him to the hospital?"
"Buried, buried...I kneel down for you!"
The woman spoke incoherently, and she was about to kneel down as she spoke, but was pulled up by Qian Guirong, "Don't worry, I'll go take a look with you."
A few people hurried out of the compound, and Gu Yu followed unhurriedly.
The Ling mine area is not far from the town, a few kilometers away. When they arrived, they saw a lot of people surrounded the scene, all of them were monks who had learned superficial exercises and possessed a weak aura.
A pile of boulders were piled inside, and the mountain should have collapsed, burying people in it.
When everyone saw someone coming, they stepped aside one after another. Qian Guirong leaned forward and squatted down, didn't move much, closed his eyes and sensed for a while, "I still have anger, but the situation is not very good, and I need to dig it out as soon as possible."
"Dig it out... but how?"
The woman panicked again, looking around, "Where's the foreman? Where's the foreman?"
"I've gone drinking! Didn't I just say that if such a big stone hits someone, it won't save him if he digs it out. I don't want to waste mana. You should prepare for the funeral, and you can get some compensation." One person said.
"That can't be buried! If something happens in the mining area, don't you care?" The woman shouted frantically.
"I don't care, the non-adjustable grapple machine is coming, just wait!"
The matter was simple and clear, the foreman didn't want to take the effort to save a low-level helper whose life and death were unknown, so he had to use conventional means. But with the efficiency of the grapple machine, when people are dug out, they will die if they don't die.
The woman was extremely at a loss and turned to look at Qian Guirong.
Qian Guirong said: "I can only maintain his vitality for a while. You should contact the ambulance first, and then dig together."
After the words fell, she stretched out her hand to hold a stone, with a concentrated expression, as if she was transmitting power into it.
The grapple machine over there also came over and began to move rocks and earth. The woman seemed to be crazy, digging with bare hands regardless of the sharpness of the gravel. Seeing this, the few believers who followed hurried forward to help.
"..."
At first, the others were watching the fun, pointing, talking and laughing.
But seeing the woman with blood on her hands, she didn't care about it, and several believers who were older than her mother were also doing their best to help, and felt a little uncomfortable.
"When iniquity abounds, love grows colder."
Qian Guirong suddenly sighed, and said slowly: "Not long ago, her husband was your companion and brother. He didn't ask for your money and benefits, but just helped others and moved some stones. Wouldn't that be unwilling?"
"..."
The atmosphere was dull for a while, and after a while, a young man stepped forward silently and lifted a big stone with all his strength. Then, several people joined in, and finally most of them came to help.
The progress was greatly accelerated, and after a short while, an arm was already seen, and then half of the body. Bloody, cracked scalp, but obviously still breathing.
When the person was rescued, the ambulance arrived, and the doctor was very surprised. In theory, this person could not last long.
Needless to say, the woman is grateful for the fact that the man is not dead.
"..."
Gu Yu has always looked coldly at the bladder, and found that Qian Guirong's so-called "magic power" is very weak, almost non-aggressive, but has unique features in stimulating the potential of life and repairing the essence of life.
A rural woman who had believed in religion for thirty years suddenly had "mana".
Ho!
Lao Gu looked up at the western sky, stepped forward and said, "Saving someone's life is better than building a seven-level pagoda, admiration."
"Hey, are you here too?"
Qian Guirong was a little surprised, and said again: "It's all the glory of my lord. People in the world should help each other and love each other, and it's not my credit."
"It's too modest, I'm an eye-opener today, and I'll come to pay respects another day..."
Before he could utter a single word, he heard the commotion outside, and a group of people walked over surrounded by a man.
"Brother!"
"Brother!"
Everyone greeted quickly with a respectful attitude, and it seemed that the foreman was in charge. And he looked at the field, with a gloomy face, and asked, "You saved Cripple Xue?"
"Thanks to everyone's help, I just..."
"Stop talking nonsense, this is my Hulingmen territory, what do you mean by being here?"