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Chapter 821 - Chapter 56: Luoshui River Sacrifice, Toast for Relinquishing Military Authority (Part 1)

"By the banks of the Luoshui River, a desperate farmer lamented, and dreamt of a figure dressed in ancient hemp garments, holding a plough, who guided him to pray for rain at the place where the statue of Gu Kang once stood."

"The following day, the farmer gathered his neighbors, performing the simplest of rituals. To their surprise, dark clouds amassed swiftly, and the blessing rain fell, alleviating the drought across a thousand miles. The people all said, this was the manifestation of Lord Kang Gu, showing compassion for all living beings."

"..."

"It's said that at the beginning of the Great Song's founding, a plague of insects ravaged, devouring what was hoped to be a plentiful harvest."

"The authorities were helpless, and the people were terrified."

"The local official at the time was a disciple of the Gu Clan; mimicking the ancient rites, he led the masses in a grand ceremony by the Luoshui River, praying for the protection of Lord Kang Gu."

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