Zhao Gongming was born in Zhaoda Village of Qin Dynasty. Legend has it that he was born at dusk on March 15, and it was dark the day after tomorrow. Zhao Gongming, whose real name is Zhao Minglang, also known as Xuan Lang, has an open name. Zhao Gongming kept his word, helped the poor, learned Taoism and practiced, and was good at keeping secrets. Only by combining various virtues can future generations respect Zhao Gongming as the God of Wealth.

The Records of Historic Sites in zhouzhi county, compiled in the 14th year of Qing Qianlong, records: "Zhao Gongming, the God of Wealth, is a native of Zhao Da Village, and there is Zhao Gongming Temple in the village." Since then, it has been included in the county annals.

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Zhao Gongming is the god in charge of financial resources in China folklore, and the god of wealth is mainly divided into two categories: one is the seal of Taoism, and the other is the one of Chinese folk beliefs. Taoism gives God the title of celestial official, and Chinese folk beliefs are celestial officials and immortals.

In the novel "Romance of the Gods", Jiang Ziya did not name Zhao Gongming as the God of Wealth, but only named Zhao Gongming as "Tan Xuanzhen Jun". The commanders of the four immortals: Zhao Bao Tianzun Xiao Sheng, Natian Zhenzun Cao Bao, lucky messenger Chen Jiugong and Lishi Xian Guan Yaoshaosi, specialize in welcoming auspicious blessings and receiving blessings.

Later, China people thought that Zhao Gongming was in charge of four small gods related to wealth, namely Zhao Bao, Na Zhen, Cai Zhao and Shi Li, and thus became the God of Wealth. The God of Wealth devoted himself to the simple feelings of the working people in China, and placed his good wishes for living and working in peace and contentment.

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