From the peach charm to the door god statue, and then to the modern security door, the image of the door god has been evolving. From the original gods and Yu Lei, to the later myths and legends such as Meng Zhang Shenjun, the Supervisor Daojun, and the second general Humm, and then to historical figures such as Qin Qiong, these characters are likely to become the images of the door gods.
So, how did Qin Qiong, a famous general in the late Sui and early Tang dynasties, relate to the door god? Let's take a look at his history.
Qin Qiong, the word Shubao, a native of Licheng, Qizhou, worked under the accounts of Laihu'er, Zhang Xutuo, and Pei Renji during the Sui Daye. Later, he ran among the kings until he served as a hussar under Li Mi's tent, and led the 8,000 internal army together with Cheng Yanjin and others.
After the Wagang army defeated Yu Wenhua, his vitality was greatly damaged, but Li Mi became proud and conceited because of the victory, and no longer sympathized with the generals. Wang Shichong took the opportunity to launch a surprise attack, and after Qin Qiong was captured, he temporarily defected to Wang Shichong and was named General Long Xiang.
However, Qin Qiong was unwilling to join Wang Shichong, so he and Cheng Yanjin and others defected to Li Tang when the Tang and Zheng armies were fighting against each other in Jiuqu. Qin Qiong and Luo Shixin were famous for their bravery in the battle with Lu Mingyue's army, so Li Shimin treated him very politely and gave him the post of head of the horse army, and guarded the Changchun Palace with him.
Since then, Qin Qiong has followed Li Shimin to fight in the south and the north, and has made many military exploits. It is said that whenever there was a military general in the enemy camp who showed off his strength and strength, Qin Qiong would single-handedly kill the enemy general in the crowd.
1.Tang Taizong Li Shimin had difficulty sleeping every night after ascending the throne, and seemed to always hear the cry of unjust souls. In order to help him get rid of this trouble, Qin Qiong took the initiative to apply to guard his dormitory with Wei Chigong.
With these two brave and warlike generals keeping vigil, Li Shimin could finally sleep peacefully. Later, their portraits were pasted on the doors to ask for their blessings.
This story is widely sung in "Journey to the West". 2.After Li Shimin became the emperor, he was harassed by unjust spirits every night and couldn't sleep peacefully. Qin Qiong took the initiative to ask Ying to guard the palace with Wei Chigong to prevent the unjust spirits from entering.
Their bravery and determination finally allowed Li Shimin to sleep peacefully. To commemorate their heroic deeds, their portraits were affixed to the doors in the hope that they would continue to bless the royal peace.
This story is vividly portrayed in Journey to the West. 3.After Li Shimin ascended the throne, he was harassed by unjust spirits every night and could not sleep. In order to help him get rid of this trouble, Qin Qiong and Wei Chigong took the initiative to ask Ying to guard his dormitory.
Their loyalty and bravery finally allowed Li Shimin to sleep peacefully. To commemorate their heroic deeds, their portraits were affixed to the doors in the hope that they would continue to bless the royal peace.
This story is widely sung in "Journey to the West".
Qin Qiong, a brave and warlike, loyal and patriotic general, is a loyal model in the eyes of the people and is highly respected. In the Ming and Qing dynasties, with the prosperity of commerce and the luxury of social life, people began to pursue the trend of hedonism, and various cultural works such as opera sprung up.
Among these works, such as the plot of Li Shimin haunted by resentment in "Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties", and in "Journey to the West"."Wei Zheng beheaded the dragon king, and the general guarded the palace gate"The story has further expanded Qin Qiong's influence and popularity, and also contributed to her becoming a door god.