Preface
Zhu Yuanzhang took refuge in the widow's house, and when he left, the widow was worried about pregnancy, and he thought of a way to be admired. This fascinating historical episode is like an ancient picture scroll, recording the hardships of Zhu Yuanzhang's exile and the glittering moments of widow wisdom. What is that admirable method in this ancient and touching story?
1. Finding hope in wandering
In 1343, 17-year-old Zhu Chongba had lost his relatives and was wandering alone in the barren countryside. Once upon a time, he also had a warm home and the care of his parents, brothers and sisters-in-law, but the drought took the lives of his loved ones. The young Zhu Chongba put his bags on his back and embarked on a wandering life path.
Sleeping in the open air, the six relatives do not recognize, Zhu Chongba knows what suffering is in the years of wandering. However, his inner tenacity sustained him to continue the arduous journey.
During the days of displacement, he heard the news that the Red Turbans wanted to overthrow the corrupt rule and lead the people to a happy life. This became a glimmer of hope in Zhu Chongba's heart.
He was determined to find the Red Turbans and join them. In order to find the Red Turban Army, Zhu Chongba traveled south and north, slept in the open air, and was exhausted. However, his ambition to seek a happy life for the people supported him to keep moving forward.
2. Swear allegiance in exchange for glory
A peasant boy wants to join the military life of swords and swords, and the road is obviously full of thorns. Zhu Chongba has no martial arts, but with his persistent heart, he was finally recognized by Xu Shouhui, the leader of the Red Turban Army.
Since then, a period of bloody battles with the Yuan soldiers has begun, alternating between success and failure. The war sharpened Zhu Chong's tenacity, and he continued to learn lessons to improve himself, and was eventually promoted to a squad leader.
In several bloody battles, Zhu Chongba and his comrades-in-arms formed a life-and-death friendship. Lay down your life in exchange for a chance to match the enemy. Zhu Chongba knew that in order to gain a firm foothold, he had to do his best, which also made him an innate leader and courage.
In order to be recognized in the Red Turban Army, Zhu Chongba diligently trained martial arts and was strict with himself. He knew that in order to gain the trust of his comrades, he had to do his best to fight side by side in the brutal war. In the battles of life and death, Zhu Chongba established a deep friendship with his comrades.
3. The rescue of a kind young woman
In a melee of battles, Zhu Chongba was seriously wounded. He had to temporarily leave the battlefield and seek shelter from pursuit. A remote village became his temporary refuge. The villagers are also living in difficulty, but they still try their best to help. A young widow named Li Xiu came to treat him and provide food and lodging.
Li Xiu was originally a beautiful and lively young woman in this village. After her husband died, she lived alone in this village. Before meeting Zhu Chongba, she lived a hard and monotonous life. Taking care of Zhu Chongba made her life meaningful.
In the days when he got along with Zhu Chongba for a short time, Li Xiu couldn't help but feel true feelings in his heart. The kindness she paid for it also deeply touched Zhu Chongba.
Li Xiu's kindness and kindness are like a ray of light in the troubled times, warming his heart on the way to wandering. Although the meeting between the two was short but fleeting, it showed Zhu Chongba the touching value of goodwill in the world.
4. "The Oath I Will Protect All My Life"
Before dawn the next day, Zhu Chongba prepared to leave. Li Xiu couldn't help but worry about whether this short night of chaotic love would leave a stain on his innocence. She finally blushed and asked the question that couldn't be avoided between the two: "What if I conceive your child because of this night?"
The young and vigorous Zhu Chong was speechless for a while. He understands that this is a moment of commitment, the beginning of a responsibility. He reached out and picked up the wooden comb on the table—it was Li Xiu's beloved object, the only memento her father had left her.
He broke the wooden comb with force, handed half of it to Li Xiu, and said solemnly: "If you are really pregnant with a child, take this half of the wooden comb to find me." No matter where I am, I will do my best to take care of you and our flesh and blood all my life. ”
Li Xiu held the half of the wooden comb tightly, and tears came out of her eyes. She didn't expect Zhu Chongba to give her such a solemn promise. This not only allowed her to see Zhu Chongba's sincerity to herself, but also let her see the beautiful side of human nature. The section of a wooden comb has become a heavy oath between the two. Li Xiu held the wooden comb, tears were full of emotion, she knew that this man was worth waiting for her life. 5. Guarding the concern for family members in the midst of war
Time flies by in the baptism of war. Zhu Yuanzhang has made small achievements in one victory after another, and gradually emerged. Whenever in the dead of night, he looked up at the starry sky, and the oath of the wooden comb appeared in his heart with Li Xiu's figure, and the warmth of the countryside was the sustenance of his soul.
In the delivery of news again and again, Zhu Yuanzhang learned that Li Xiu was now pregnant with his flesh and blood. A little life is about to be born, and the joy and sense of responsibility as a father arise spontaneously. He began to wander between the battlefield and his family, worried about delaying the righteousness, and he could not bear to be unkind. After all, at a dawn, Zhu Yuanzhang decided to personally send the good news to Li Xiu and start a new life with her.
When he learned that Li Xiu was pregnant, Zhu Yuanzhang burst into tears with excitement. He is finally going to be a father and have children of his own. His mind was full of images of Li Xiu holding their child.
At the same time, however, he had to face the reality that he was still fighting on the battlefield and had no time to spend with his family. This ambivalence made him miserable, but it also strengthened his determination to end the war as soon as possible and marry Li Xiu.
6. Keep the oath and wait for the growth of the son to witness the heart
In tears, Li Xiu hugged her and greeted her with a pleasant surprise. Zhu Yuanzhang stroked the flesh and bones in the swaddling clothes, and his eyes were full of love. He built the Old Summer Palace for Li Xiu's dormitory and respected him as Concubine Hui.
When he turned the half of the wooden comb in his hand, Zhu Yuanzhang smiled with satisfaction, he finally fulfilled the promise he made that night. He hopes that when the child grows up, he can tell that story as a testimony of gratitude to Concubine Hui for saving her life.
Zhu Yuanzhang used the wealth he had accumulated in the war to build a dormitory for Li Xiu. He sent people to purchase the best fabrics, furniture, and decorations to decorate Li Xiu's new home. Li Xiu jumped from an ordinary village woman to a concubine who was waited on by 10,000 people, and she shed tears of gratitude with excitement. Zhu Yuanzhang was also pleased that he could finally let Li Xiu live a decent life and no longer need to work hard.
Watching the child grow up day by day, Zhu Yuanzhang's joy was beyond words. He did everything he could to take care of this child, pinning his thoughts on Li Xiu. When the child became sensible, he also told the story of his acquaintance with Li Xiu in detail, so that the child could understand the greatness of a good mother.
7. Thou hast appeared in my night, the brightest star
The story of Zhu Yuanzhang and Li Xiu has been carefully preserved in the cracks of time and has become a good story across the ages. That bumpy encounter blossomed because of a wooden comb covenant. It reminds us that the most precious thing in life is often the love that is enriched by a commitment. The wooden comb section is urging Zhu Yuanzhang not to forget his original heart all the time, and to watch the lighthouse hope in the wind and rain of his family and country.
Zhu Yuanzhang remembered Li Xiu's kindness all his life. Every time he became famous, he would think of the kind young woman who saved his life when he was injured many years ago. If it weren't for her care, she wouldn't have been able to do anything later. Zhu Yuanzhang sincerely thanked Li Xiu for his kindness. At the same time, that experience also made him understand the value of warmth and kindness in life.
epilogue
The most worthy thing in this world to protect with your life is the starlight that you inadvertently walked into my night. That night of encounter, cherished forever by a vow. I am willing to use time to verify that you are the brightest star in my heart. No matter how the years go by, you are the place that cares about my heart.