I created Qin Tianjian in modern times

Of course they knew Jingshan, which is a famous scenic spot in the Xicheng District of Beijing and was once the royal garden of the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties.

When the Forbidden City was built in the Ming Dynasty, it was also called "Coal Mountain" because coal was piled there.

The last emperor of the Ming Dynasty, Chongzhen, hanged himself in Coal Hill.

But what they don’t understand is why Zhu Qingyang chose to go to Jingshan, and how to explain the so-called “asking for help from gods and spirits”?

Zhu Qingyang did not explain much, but urged the team members to act quickly.

After the group hurriedly packed up, they followed Zhu Qingyang out of the antique shop with confusion. The leader of the Dragon Team quickly assembled the team and followed closely behind.

In the antique shop, only Wang Kaixuan was sleeping on the floor, snoring loudly, and Xu Hao was sleeping soundly after tossing and turning all night.

I wonder how the two will feel when they wake up and find that everyone is gone.

In the 1970s, China broke through the economic blockade of the United States and the Soviet Union, and the international economic situation improved.

But the domestic movement had just ended, and the capital's economic development still faced severe challenges.

At this time, the capital was in the planned economy period and shopping required coupons.

From grain and oil coupons, bicycle tickets, TV tickets, and air tickets to cloth coupons, meat coupons, and sugar coupons.

All supplies are limited in quantity and are supplied by tickets, so you may not be able to buy them even if you have money.

Therefore, long queues formed at the supply and marketing cooperatives early in the morning.

Zhu Qingyang and his group set off by car and, according to his instructions, led by the Dragon Group, headed for Jingshan in Xicheng District.

It was quite rare to see a motorcade on the street at that time.

In the alley not far away, children were jumping rubber bands and playing hopscotch, chanting:

"Malan blooms twenty-one"

In front of the small roadside shops, fruit leather and popsicles at five cents each are displayed to attract customers.

Next to it is Liubiju, where people come specifically to buy authentic pickles.

The vehicle passed by Tiananmen Square, which had not yet become a popular tourist attraction at that time.

There were few people in the square, and some people were even setting up stalls to sell agricultural products such as radishes and cabbages.

If this scene happened in the 21st century, it would be unbelievable.

The streets of the capital are monotonous in color, mainly blue, gray and black.

The most fashionable clothing is the green military uniform, and occasionally you can see beautiful little girls wearing white skirts.

Flowery skirts are only worn by little girls who are not yet in school.

The vehicle passed by several courtyards, which were the hometowns of the old Beijingers.

Old neighbors live in the compound. Housewives wash rice and vegetables at the faucet, and children do their homework at small tables.

Of course, there was also a crowd of workers at this time, and the entire street was almost filled with workers preparing to go to work in the factory.

Even when driving, it is difficult to drive fast.

Aning and Chen Tian looked out the window curiously. This was their first time in Beijing and they felt everything around them was new to them.

Zhang Qishan's eyes softened a lot. Perhaps it was the worldly atmosphere that could most soothe people's hearts.

Shen Wenzhe didn't pay much attention to what was outside the window. She borrowed the notebook in which Zhu Qingyang had recorded everything that happened that night and took a look at it.

It records the history of the Qing Dynasty and the crimes committed by Emperor Qianlong, and also mentions the deeds of Emperor Chongzhen.

[The Qing cavalry was lurking outside Shanhaiguan, but the war in the Central Plains was intensifying.

Li Zicheng led his army to attack, and Emperor Chongzhen issued an edict of self-criticism, admitting his mistakes in governing the country.

He mobilized troops from all over the country and asked princes, ministers, relatives and dignitaries to donate their wealth as military pay, but no one responded.

The words "I am not a king who has lost his country, you are all ministers who have lost your country" reveal the helplessness and sadness of Emperor Chongzhen.

Li Zicheng attacked the city gate with the help of both inside and outside forces. In order to prevent the empress and princess from being humiliated, Emperor Chongzhen forced the empress to hang herself and personally chopped off the arm of the 15-year-old princess.

In the end, he and Wang Chengen both hanged themselves in Coal Hill.

On his lapel, Emperor Chongzhen left his last words:

“I am of low moral character and have offended the majesty of Heaven, but it was all my ministers who misled me.

After I die, I will not be able to face my ancestors, so I will take off my crown and cover my face with my hair. Let the thieves divide my body, but do not harm any of the people!"]

Every word was so powerful that Shen Wen was moved.

My will clearly stated that it was the ministers in the court who had delayed state affairs. You can dispose of my body as you like, but do not harm my people!

The last emperor of the Ming Dynasty cared about the people until his death.

"parking!"

When Shen Wen was still immersed in this history, Zhu Qingyang suddenly shouted and brought her back to reality.

The driver was a member of the Dragon Group. He stopped the car immediately and signaled the car in front to stop as well.

Chen Tian looked outside the car and said:

"Master Cat, we haven't reached Jingshan yet."

Zhu Qingyang opened the car door and said:

“I know, let’s buy something first.”

Everyone followed Zhu Qingyang out of the car, only to find that the car was parked in front of a paper-making shop.

The leader of the Dragon Team was about to get off the car, but Zhu Qingyang said first:

"Just wait in the car, don't scare others"

The leader of the Dragon Team had no choice but to give up, but his heart was full of doubts. Why did they suddenly want to go to the paper-making shop?

Shen Wen asked Zhu Qingyang curiously:

“Should we buy these?”

Zhu Qingyang nodded:

"You can't go to Jingshan empty-handed. You have to go in and prepare some things first."

Not only Shen Wen, but other members of Team 788- were also puzzled by this.

Until now, they still don’t know what Zhu Qingyang is going to do.

"We still don't know enough."

"Although Master Mao is not very reliable, he is very capable and has rich combat and mission experience. No wonder the commander asked us to watch and learn from him carefully."

"Yeah, I wonder what tricks Master Cat has hidden this time?"

The members of Team 2 whispered to each other, and they had mixed feelings about Zhu Qingyang. He was usually unremarkable and sometimes even disliked, but his strength was recognized by everyone.

Now, everyone is curious about what Zhu Qingyang is going to do.

This paper-making shop is quite famous in Beijing.

People don’t know when this store was opened, they only know that the owner is an old lady known as Granny Shi.

Granny Shi is one of the best paper-making craftsmen in the area. She is over sixty years old and a native of Beijing.

She has been doing funeral supplies business since she was a child, following the previous generation.

She is very experienced in making funeral clothes, paper-made items, feng shui, and wedding and funeral ceremonies.

There are paper horses and cows in front of the paper shop.

Men burn horses and women burn cows. This is the rule passed down from the older generation.

However, due to the situation in the past few years, Granny Shi's business was not doing well.

Fortunately, it is all over now, and this small store is enough to gain a foothold in Beijing.

At this time, Zhu Qingyang led his team members into the paper-making shop, and the unique smell of incense filled their noses.

The white-haired old woman sitting in the room is Granny Shi.

She looked up at the few people and glanced at Shen Wen with some surprise.

Obviously, in this era, soldiers should not be here.

"Boss, give me three pounds and six ounces of paper money, and some offerings.

Three sticks of bamboo incense, some yellow paper money, and a paper man."

Zhu Qingyang skillfully listed several items, and Granny Shi looked at him curiously:

“He’s young, but he’s an expert.”

The hoarse voice reached everyone's ears, and they all looked at each other.

Although Chen Tian was born into a Taoist family, he had always stayed in the mountains and didn't know much about this aspect.

He only knew that Tianzhu incense was a special kind of incense, and the production method had almost been lost. Only some people of the older generation still knew how to make it.

The requirement of three pounds and six ounces for paper money is also the rule of the older generation. It needs to be weighed with two special scales in the store, and it cannot be more or less.

But Chen Tian didn't know what the paper man was used for.

Granny Shi slowly stood up and walked unsteadily into the house. She quickly weighed the paper money and prepared the yellow paper money.

Then she took out three dark brown incense sticks, looked at Zhu Qingyang and asked:

"What kind of paper figurine do you want?"

Granny Shi has been in this business for many years, so she naturally knows the uses of paper figures.

The so-called "Paper replaces the debt of the deceased" is a folk sacrificial method.

For example, if there is a patient in the family, someone will make a paper man to replace the patient in order to change the bad luck.

Granny Shi has also made paper dolls for many people. The one that left the deepest impression on me was a few years ago when a big man from the north asked her to make a paper doll for his daughter-in-law.

The requirements for making paper figures are very strict and need to be described in great detail.

The height, body shape, gender, and what's in the paper man's belly, heart, and hair all need to be clearly stated.

The slightest mistake can lead to disaster.

The strong man from the north even asked to do the orchid finger gesture.

Therefore, unless you are here to purchase ready-made paper figures and can choose freely, otherwise, if you need a specially customized paper figure, you have to ask very detailed questions to avoid failing to meet the employer's requirements and delaying their work.

If things go wrong, the employer's family will be in trouble and you may also be implicated.

Therefore, Granny Shi asked very carefully, which shows that she is a real craftsman of the older generation.

After hearing the mother-in-law's question, Zhu Qingyang thought for a moment and said:

“The paper figurine should be a man, with a face that looks like that of an emperor.

The clothes you wear must be nine-dragon robes. Yes, and the sedan chair you make must also have dragon and phoenix patterns, the kind used by the royal family!"

When Granny Shi heard this, she was a little surprised:

"Young man, you can't just make paper figures like this!"

In all her years, Granny Shi had never heard of such a request.

This is not just making a paper figure, it's actually making a paper emperor!

What's your family's background? How dare you use the emperor as a stand-in?

Aren’t you afraid that you won’t be able to enjoy it?

Although Granny Shi didn't say these words, her eyes had revealed them. Zhu Qingyang smiled and said:

"Boss lady, I know the rules, just do it.

In the underworld or in the world of the living, I have no taboos about anything..."

After hearing Zhu Qingyang's heroic words, Granny Shi didn't say anything more. Since the employer was not afraid, there was no need for her to persuade him anymore. So she turned around and went into the house.

The art of making paper figures cannot be performed in front of outsiders, as there are some particularities involved. Living people watching paper figures being created from nothing, as if a person were created out of thin air, can easily be overwhelmed by the scene and be bewitched by evil spirits.

So Granny Shi went into the house alone and nothing happened.

Zhu Qingyang simply sat down, not having any taboos about this place.

Aning looked at Zhu Qingyang in surprise and asked:

"Master Cat, why does the paper figurine you want to make have to wear a dragon robe and have the appearance of an emperor?"

Zhu Qingyang smiled mysteriously:

"When you get to Jingshan, you'll understand..."

The team members became increasingly curious about Zhu Qingyang's decision.

Although this temporary captain is not very reliable most of the time, he was personally instructed by Zhao Qi after all. Someone who is ranked among the five immortals should not be underestimated.

There must be a hidden meaning behind his request.

Several people waited in the paper-making shop for several hours.

Finally, the tattered curtain was lifted, and Granny Shi came out of the house. At this time, a lifelike paper sedan chair appeared in front of them.

Sitting in the sedan chair was a paper figure wearing a dragon robe and looking like the emperor.

But this paper figurine has not yet had its eyes painted...

"I have done it as you requested, but I can't do it for the eyes..."

Granny Shi looked at Zhu Qingyang and said that she was a little embarrassed. The reason was also easy to understand.

The paper figure comes to life when you add the finishing touch!

This is a folk saying, and it does not mean that the paper figure can really be resurrected, but because the paper figure looks like a living person after the eyes are painted, it looks scary and too realistic, which can easily attract evil spirits to possess it.

But if it was an ordinary paper figure, it would be fine, but for this paper figure of the emperor, Granny Shi was worried that she didn’t have the ability to add the finishing touches.

Zhu Qingyang nodded immediately:

"No problem, that's all. Come on, move the sedan chair onto the car..."

Upon hearing this, Chen Tian and Zhang Qishan moved the sedan chair out and put it on the car.

This puzzled all the members of the Dragon Team who were waiting in the car. They actually made a paper sedan inside, which was awkward no matter how you looked at it.

Zhu Qingyang readily took out some money and handed it to Granny Shi. The money was enough to buy these things.

"Keep the change, please……"

Zhu Qingyang said this, picked up the remaining things and was about to leave.

At this time, Granny Shi's voice came:

"Young man, you should worship the gods when you enter a temple, call people when you enter a house, and be fearful in your heart..."

Obviously, Granny Shi was still frightened by Zhu Qingyang's paper-making request, and reminded him that as a young man he should not be too arrogant and should be respectful of ghosts and gods.

But Zhu Qingyang just smiled and nodded without saying anything more.

Back in the car, Zhu Qingyang signaled the convoy to set off.

At this time, Zhang Qishan asked in some confusion:

"Master Cat, where do you get so much money?"

Zhu Qingyang shrugged:

"I asked Xu Hao for it. We need some funds for the operation..."

Everyone was immediately upset. Xu Hao was really being taken advantage of.

"Mr. Cat, what did you buy these things for?"

Shen Wen looked at Zhu Qingyang curiously and asked.

Zhu Qingyang heard this and thought for a moment before saying:

“I’m not deliberately keeping you in suspense, but this kind of thing is really hard to talk about.

When you get to Jingshan, you will understand everything..."

The two cars quickly drove into Xicheng District and headed straight for Jingshan.

At this time, Jingshan is still in a closed state, but with the Dragon Group here, this is not a problem.

After the leader of the Dragon Team showed his credentials, the group was able to pass through unimpeded.

However, the guard looked at the sedan chair carried by several people with curiosity and a confused look on his face.

This was the first time he had seen such a scene.

Soon, the group arrived at the foot of the mountain. Everyone looked at Zhu Qingyang, obviously waiting for him to arrange the next move.

But Zhu Qingyang looked up at the sun in the sky, then shook his head:

"Not now, we have to wait until dark..."

Everyone could only sit there and wait in boredom. In this era without mobile phones, there were really few entertainment activities, not even squatting on the roadside to look at beautiful women. There was no other way, with nothing to do, a few people drew a Gobang board on the ground and started playing Gobang.