Sacrifice in Tonghuai Guan Yue Temple

The sacrificial ceremony of Guan Yu's son rose with the improvement of Guan Yu's title. The solemnity of its sacrifice began in the late Ming Dynasty when Guan Yu proclaimed himself emperor, but its sacrifice ceremony was still not regulated by the emperor's worship. Even Confucius used only six Shu in the early Ming Dynasty, and was promoted to eight Shu in Chenghua. Jiajing was promoted to Dahele in nine years.

"Shu" is a kind of dance team, and the emperor uses eight Shu for music and dance, that is, eight people are arranged vertically and horizontally, and sixty-four people; Governors can only use six Shu, that is, six people arranged vertically and horizontally, with * * * 36 people; Doctors use four rows, that is, four people are arranged vertically and horizontally, *** 16 people; There are two scholars, that is, two people arranged vertically and horizontally, and there are ***4 people.

During the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, Guan Yu proclaimed himself emperor, and the temple was named Wu Temple, also known as Confucian Temple. Therefore, its sacrificial ceremony has been continuously upgraded, and finally it is equivalent to offering sacrifices to Confucius.

In the forty-third year of Qianlong reign in Qing Dynasty (1778), the monument of Guandi Temple in Tonghuai Street in the whole county was rebuilt: "The state built a Confucian temple to worship Confucius, and then built a Jianwu temple to worship Guandi. The temple has an imperial system, offering sacrifices from the capital and all provinces, counties, prefectures and counties at the age of three, and its instrument is slightly lower than that of the former teacher and higher than that of the country of Ershen ... offering sacrifices to the former teacher, attending academies, learning righteousness, and releasing drinks are not allowed; It is forbidden to pray in giant towns and temples in remote and desolate areas except by the order of the Emperor Guan. Therefore, love and respect are broad and generous, and the private wishes of scholars and women are also happy. "

Qing Daoguang's "Jinjiang County Chronicle 16 Temple Chronicle": (Wu Temple) is on the left side of Putisi, the second meeting, and was originally the prefect's eastern teaching field. In the twenty-seventh year of Kangxi (1688), Zhang Yunyi, the commander in chief, built a shrine, called Wu Temple, which was burning incense and offering sacrifices to the Spring and Autumn Period. However, the Temple of Rank Sacrifice is still in Tumen Temple (Guandi Temple). During the Jiaqing period (1796— 1820), the viceroy strictly observed the British military rank and moved to this temple. The back middle temple is broken. In the eighteenth year of Jiaqing (18 13), the Earl's military school was allowed to donate repairs, and the abbot met Dong. "

Regarding the ritual system of Guandi's sacrifice, Qing Daoguang's "Jinjiang County Records Volume 15 Sacrifice Records" records: "Sacrifice fee is 24 taels of silver every year, and the sacrifice is held on the auspicious day of February and the 13th of May in the Spring and Autumn Period. Silk, white. White porcelain lords three, one, two, two, two, X, X, Niu Yi, I, I, I, I, I, I, I, I, Zhu Wen: brave, loyal to the sun, advocating orthodoxy, showing faith, greatly shaking Kyushu. Loyalty after the festival, the name of the Three Kingdoms. The challenge area is full of immortals; The spirit should be bright and fragrant throughout the ages. Repeatedly collecting different traces shows the help of the group. Respect auspicious days and follow sacrificial ceremonies. Feast the aged water beans and drink a few drinks to sacrifice the mash. Shangyi. "

The members of Dahele include: Yi Hui, Yi Zhu, Yi Yi, Qin Liu, Seer, Zhong Qingge 16 people, Yu Er, Chier, Si, Sheng Si and Di Si. Beat: Drum two, you want to drum like it. Musician 38, singer 6, singer 2, singer 36, Zhai Ruzhi. There are thirty-eight dancers. Products: Zhu Wen, music, musical instrument notes and systems. Musicians and dancers are all urban children, and they are taught by special people. The roles played by Taoist priests are Xun, Chi, Xiao, Di and Ying Drum.

On the day of sacrifice, it is not allowed to pick meat and urine at the gate of Yingchun. The Guan Yue Temple and the sacrificial pavilion are connected by the ceiling. Take part in sacrifices, fast for three days, and exercise in the ritual hall.

On this day, the bells and drums of the Ritual Pavilion rang and the sacrifice began. The master of ceremonies sings, and the musicians and dancers step into the main hall accordingly and stand in their positions. Playing music, dancing and worshipping, officials, gentry and directors lined up to worship. The priest is a highly respected person who recites the message.