Double Locust Tomb Adventure
Jiang Baobing
According to the old chronicle: "The north and south mounds of the double locust, in the south of Qin Laozhuang, the two mounds are half a mile apart, and there are ancient locusts on the top, hence the name." Folk legend says: "Those who damage their branches and leaves have seedlings in their families, so in the wilderness, their trees are unique." There is a large mound in the east and southeast directions of Qin Laozhuang in the urban area of Yucheng City, and the two mounds are one kilometer apart. Because these two mounds each have a thousand-year-old locust tree on it, it is called "Double Locust Mound".
According to legend, long ago, the Double Locust Tomb was the place where the "Immortal Family" lived. On the evenings before and after the Spring Festival, people nearby can see these two mounds illuminated by lantern torches like daylight. On the road separated by the two mounds, there are also lanterns and torches coming and going, just like the market, which is very lively. Once, there was a daring person in the nearby village who walked into the lantern torch and tried to find out, but when he saw many fireballs around him, he was dizzy, and he didn't know the east, west, north and south, which scared him to the bone, sweated, and finally ran out. From then on, no one dared to boldly move forward.
Playing in Han locust park on the weekend, I saw that the han locust on the high platform had begun to bloom, which was the original "North Tomb". There is a thousand-year-old locust tree on the mound, with lush foliage. In October 1954, the Shandong Provincial Cultural Relics Management Committee organized personnel to excavate and archaeologize the tomb. After research, this tomb is the tomb of the Eastern Han Dynasty prince more than 1800 years ago, and the tomb is in the shape of a "twenty" character with two doors and 13 rooms, which is a combination of arch and bucket type tombs. More than 40 artifacts were excavated here, of which 12 lotus lanterns are rare cultural relics, which are now in the Beijing History Museum, and there are 22 five-baht coins and a section of silver chain. In order to protect this cultural heritage, when the garden was built, it was surrounded by large bluestone and the ancient locust of the tomb was enclosed by an iron fence. Its existence provides strong evidence for proving that Yucheng is a famous historical and cultural city. Since the establishment of Hanhuai Park, it has been bustling here, playing cards, dancing, fitness in an endless stream, people enjoy the prosperity of the world.
Thinking that the legendary "Nanzuka" had never met before, my heart suddenly began to seek adventure. Let's go, get on our bikes, and head straight for the train station along two stops. I heard that "Minamizuka" is just south of the train station. Since the completion of the high-speed rail east station, the former bustling railway station has gradually shown a decaying scene, and the number of passengers is decreasing, and now it mainly undertakes the task of freight. After the box office, about 500 meters south along the railway line, through a bungalow staff quarters area, gradually inaccessible, on the left is a reed bay, on the right seems to be a freight yard, high fence, inside the faint sound of dogs barking.
Coming here, I am in a dilemma, I am afraid that there are dogs in front of me, and I am a little unwilling to retreat. I think of what Wang Anshi said in "The Journey to the Zen Mountains" that "the wonders of the world, the wonders, the magnificences, and the extraordinary views are often in danger." While I was hesitating, a passerby came to me, and I quickly asked where the "South Tomb" was, and the man reached out and pointed to the south, saying, "It's not far ahead." I was worried that there were dogs in front of me, and the man said, "It's all right, the dogs are all closed in the door." "I decided, just in case, that I would pick up two bricks and put them in the bike basket just in case I needed them. Continue along the rugged trail, around Reed Bay, not far south along the railway, and sure enough, a black stone stele is found. It reads "Dezhou City Cultural Relics Protection Unit Double Locust Tomb Ruins", and below it is "Announced by the Dezhou Municipal People's Government on April 26, 2005, and established by the Yucheng City People's Government". Go behind the stone tablet and see the "Double Locust Tomb Ruins Introduction: ... The south mound is in the shape of a temple, the surface is covered with various pottery pieces, and the surrounding area is surrounded by ponds. The site provides more detailed information for the study of the distribution of Neolithic cultural settlements and regional types in the Central Plains...".
Looking east from the stone tablet, the south tomb is in front of you. A large tree stands tall on a large mound, and there is no sound around it, which is even more mysterious. The wind swept through the yellow reeds, and there was only a desolate scenery in front of you. Looking at the barren grassy "South Tomb", I couldn't help but fall into meditation, what does "Tsukasa" mean? The "tomb" is a tall tomb! The "Double Locust Tomb" is an ancient tomb marked by a locust tree. The "North Tomb" was excavated in 1954 and identified as an ancient tomb of the Eastern Han Dynasty. The "South Tomb" has not yet been excavated, but judging from the mane-foot grate pottery pieces that were picked up, it is a typical Longshan cultural site. There must be an ancient tomb below here. Two ancient tombs are far away, one is bustling and lively, and the other is desolate and desolate. One is the height of a temple, one is far away from the rivers and lakes; one is like a prominent high-ranking official, and the other is like a hermit of the river. It's all because of the location!
Here, I just feel that time has stopped! Without the bustling world, without the bustling spring, I was there for a long time. It wasn't until I saw a scavenger coming from afar that I woke up. I quickly greeted the old man with a smile and asked how to get out, as if grasping the life-saving straw, and the man compared for half a day, and I did not figure out how to go on the trail he said, so I had to decide to return along the same road.
When we returned to the gate of the yard along the same road, a thrilling scene occurred! A half-sized yellow dog came out from under the gate and rushed frantically toward me with its sharp teeth, while screaming "Wang, Wang, Wang". I was so frightened that I immediately stayed there, motionless like a prick. Just when the mad dog was about to rush to me and was about to open its mouth to bite down, I saw the brick in the basket of the car, immediately took it in my hand, lifted it up to make a threat, and the dog braked sharply and confronted me. I quickly got into the car and fled. Who knew that the pedaling was too strong, and the bicycle actually "clicked" and dropped the chain! My brain went blank, and in a yard behind me, there were also a burst of dog barking, and the sound was a big wolf dog! If another big wolf dog is sprang up to make me suffer from the enemy, then I will die!
In this moment of life and death, my brain woke up. While holding up the bricks, threatening the yellow dog on the other side, he used the afterglow of his eyes to look in the direction of the sound coming from the big wolf dog. One hand slowly pushed the bike back and forth. It was as long as a year had passed, and my eyes were fixed on the mad dog on the other side, and cold sweat dripped from my head. Step by step back, and then back. Thankfully, the big wolf dog didn't show up, just shouted across the wall in support of the yellow dog outside. Persistence is victory! I gradually calmed down, and my eyes also stared fiercely at the yellow dog on the other side, and I stepped back step by step, and finally withdrew from the yellow dog's sphere of influence. By this time, my back was already soaking wet.
When I came to safety, I was almost in a state of collapse, so thrilling! Almost let the mad dog bite today! However, seeing the legendary "South Tomb" of the Double Locust Tomb with your own eyes is also worth it! This expedition is good to be thrilling, but it is also impressive! Thank God! It is true that "the accumulation of virtue does not need to be seen by others, and it is known to do good." Although the blessings of man have not yet come, the evils have been far away."
About the author: Jiang Baobing, Zi Jian Mei, Number Sword Mei Lou Lord, Qingfeng Hall Master. He is a member of the Chinese Essay Literature Association, a member of the Whole Committee of the Dezhou Writers Association, a member of the Dezhou Calligraphers Association, a director of the Yucheng Writers Association, and an editorial board member of Yucheng Literature.
The work "Night Reading Lu Xun" won the second prize of the national "Walking with the Republic, Good Books Grow with Me" Reading essay competition, and "Looking at Social Changes from Dietary Changes" won the first prize of the National Day Essay contest for the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. "The Green Plane Tree" won the third prize for outstanding literary and artistic works in practicing the core values of socialism. "Growing Up with the Great Motherland" won the first prize of the "Lucky Color Cup, I and New China" with an award for essays. "The Ancient Road of the Yellow River" won the Excellence Award in the Prose Group in the 4th China Xiajin Yuguo Poetry (Prose) Competition.
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