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Who is the God of Wealth in China?

The five God of Wealth in China are: Wang Hai (middle), Bigan (east), Chai Rong (south), Guan Gong (west) and Zhao Gongming (north).

There are other gods of wealth in four directions: Duanmu Ci (southwest), Li Zhaizu (northeast), Fan Li (southeast) and Liu Haichan (northwest). These are the nine-way God of Wealth lineup that was once named by Taoism as "one China in all directions".

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The god of wealth is mainly divided into two categories: one is Taoism, and the other is Chinese folk belief. Taoism gives God the title of celestial official, and Chinese folk beliefs are celestial officials and immortals. The God of Wealth is a common Taoist god, and there are many different versions of stories circulating among the people in China. The god of wealth is Wang Hai, and the moon is regarded as the god of wealth. Li Juezu, Bigan, Fan Li and Liu Hai are regarded as the gods of literature, and Guan Gong is regarded as the god of wealth who protects the town house. Di Qing, the god of spring, and Zhao Gongming, the god of wealth of the moon, are collectively called "blessings of spring". During the New Year, Er Shen, the sun, the moon and the moon often put them on their doors. Chai Rong is regarded as the god of wealth of the emperor, in charge of promotion and wealth.