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Includes two novels: "The Broomstick" and "Sven in Disguise". "Sweeping the Broomstick" details various manifestations of superstitious customs in the Jiangnan area. It can be described as a magnificent sight. The beginning of the volume is clear. Point out that superstition is a serious obstacle to China's evolution. The protagonist of the novel is Bian Zisheng. Commoners from Wujiang, Jiangsu. His life is devoted to practice. I hate ghosts, gods and monsters the most. Astrological divination and various theories. The first three chapters are devoted to the debate between Zi Sheng and his cousin Yang Xinzhai. Strive to ward off the fallacy of destiny, ghosts and gods. The fourth chapter later narrates the experiences of Zi Sheng Xin Zhai and other people traveling in Suzhou, Hangzhou, Wujiang, Zhenjiang and other places. Such as the blind divination to deceive people. Beaten during the day. Warlock steals oil. The night reveals its traces. Officials confuse Feng Shui. Learn to charm the gods. The city ordered the tower to be built. The idiot built a temple. Ghosts are evil. What nonsense. Frogs become gods. Sacrifices. The fairy sprinkles water to cure diseases. The heavenly master catches demons and collects money. Disgusted with illusions. All sorts of strange things. Witchcraft and sorcery. Completely ugly. Whenever there is an epidemic. The temple is full of incense. The monks and nuns were overwhelmed. Chant with the spirit. Pay homage and release the flame mouth. Light tree lights. Zhai Shi Wang and others. There are many names. Draw talismans and recite mantras. Dance to drive away ghosts. A shady person. Demonic witch. Great profit. Especially strange ones. Monks from Nengren Temple in Suzhou came to Hangzhou to recruit Buddhist monks. Set up a wooden cage in an empty space. There are hundreds of nail locks on the cage door. There is a monk standing in the middle. Step on the knife barefoot. To show self-sacrifice. Give money to those who do good deeds. Can open a lock. Prices vary. Wait for all locks to open. Only this monk can live a full life. Otherwise, he will be killed immediately. It attracts huge crowds of people in Hangzhou. As mad as mad. It took three days. It has exceeded two thousand gold. There are also sutras, chants and scrolls that are offensive to moral customs. On the navel conference and the like. The list goes on and on. Read it today. Lots of fun. "Sven in Disguise" is a novel written by Guangxu Bingwu (1906) when he fled to Lu. Through the protagonist Leng Jingwei's experience, it satirizes the hypocrisy and corruption of literati officials.