Introduction to the Ertian Gate: At the end of the ladder is the Ertian Gate. Nearby are the statues of the four heavenly kings, Ma Guanghua, Zhao Gongming, Wen Qiong and Yue Fei. They are the four great protector marshals of Taoism, among them Ma Guanghua is the great emperor; Zhao Gongming is one of the gods of wealth, the god of water and wealth. According to legend, he is a native of Zhongnan Mountain, which can make business fair and make wealth abundant; Wen Qiong is Marshal Wen, who can drive away evil , punish crimes and rebellion, patrol Shinji, protect merchants, and attract wealth; Guan Gong is the king of Guan Shengdi. Because of his "loyalty, filial piety, and justice", he is the only king jointly worshiped by Taoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism. Taoism calls him the Martial Saint. Emperor, Buddhism calls him the God of Jialan, while Confucianism calls him the Martial Saint.

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