Friend 邀货郎喝酒
During the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, there was a merchant named Li Si outside the city of Yangzhou, he was honest and honest, and he was fair in business, and everyone liked to deal with him. Relying on his shoulders to carry the burden of goods and walking the streets and alleys, although Li Si's life is not rich, he is also worry-free.
On this day, Li Si was sorting out the goods at home, preparing to go into the city to sell goods on the second day, when he suddenly heard someone calling the door. Li Si opened the door and saw that it was his friend Zhang Da. This big is idle on weekdays, and he doesn't have a proper occupation, and he often looks for Li Si to eat and drink, although Li Si is not rich, but he doesn't care about the friendship between the two since childhood.
"Fourth Brother Li, there is something good to find you today!" Zhang Da said with a mysterious face.
"Oh, is there anything good that Brother Zhang wants to share with me?" Li Si asked with a smile, he didn't expect Zhang Daneng to bring him any substantial good things, just responded out of politeness.
"Fourth Brother Li, do you know that the kings in the city are happy to have a noble son and want to feast guests for three days?" Zhang Da said mysteriously.
"So what?" asked Li Si puzzled.
"Hehe, Wang Yuanwai's family is rich, and a lot of good wine must have been prepared for this banquet. I've known you for many years, and I know that you like what is in the cup, so I would like you to invite you to come with me?" said Zhang Da with a big wink.
Li Si does like to drink a few drinks on weekdays, but he is a little hesitant when he thinks that he will have to get up early to go into the city to sell goods the next day. However, he couldn't resist Zhang Da's repeated invitations, and finally agreed.
It was night, the moon was dark and the wind was high, and the two took advantage of the night to come to Wang Yuanwai's house. I saw that the house was full of lights, and the voices of people were boiling, so it was not lively. Li Si secretly said to himself, this king is really wealthy.
During the banquet, Zhang Da frequently toasted Li Si, and Li Si couldn't refuse, so he could only drink cup after cup. I don't know how long it took, Li Si only felt dizzy, and the scene in front of him became blurred. He tried to stand up, only to find that his legs felt as heavy as lead.
"Brother Zhang...... I...... I may have drunk too much...... Let's go back first......" Li Si said staggeringly.
"Okay, I'll help you back. Zhang Da said, then picked up Li Si and walked out.
The night wind was cold, blowing Li Si's spirit, he tried to open his eyes to see the road ahead, but he only felt that his eyelids were heavy, and he couldn't open them. After an unknown amount of time, he felt like he was being placed on a soft bed, and then he lost consciousness.
In the early morning of the second day, when the first rays of sunlight shone on Li Si's face through the window, he opened his eyes suddenly. However, when he saw his surroundings clearly, he couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat. He found himself lying in a ruined temple, surrounded by dusty idols and crippled cobwebs.
"What's going on?" Li Si sat up in a panic, only to find that his load and last night's drinks were gone. He tried to get up and find a way out, only to find that his legs were still weak.
At this moment, footsteps were heard outside the temple gate. Li Si hurriedly hid behind the statue and saw a Taoist priest walk in. The Taoist priest was wearing a Taoist robe, holding floating dust, and looked like a fairy wind and bones. When he saw Li Si, he was stunned at first, and then showed a look of surprise.
"Don't be afraid, the poor man is not a wicked person. The Taoist priest smiled and said, "Do you remember what happened last night?"
Li Si was shocked in his heart, could it be that this Taoist priest knew what happened last night? He asked tentatively, "Daoist, I drank too much last night, and I can't remember many things clearly. Do you know what happened last night?"
When the Taoist priest heard this, he sighed lightly and told the truth about last night. It turned out that Zhang Da was not a good person, he had already secretly targeted Li Si's belongings, so he drunk him in the name of drinking, and then took the opportunity to steal his goods and belongings. As for why Li Si appeared in this ruined temple, the Taoist priest explained that Zhang Da abandoned him here.
After listening to the Taoist priest's story, Li Si couldn't help but be furious. He never imagined that his friend who had always trusted him would do such a thing! However, the most urgent task was to recover his belongings and goods. So, he begged the Taoist priest to help find Zhang Da's whereabouts.
The Taoist priest pondered for a moment and said, "Leave this matter to me, donor and wait here for news." With that, he turned and departed.
Li Si waited anxiously in the temple, with mixed feelings in his heart. He didn't know if he would be able to recover his lost belongings and loads, let alone how he would face this harsh reality.
At that moment, he suddenly felt a bout of nausea, and then he fell to the ground and vomited violently. To his horror, what he vomited was black liquid! What was going on? How could he suddenly vomit black water when his body had always been healthy?
Li Si's heart was full of fear and uneasiness. He remembered the wine he had drunk last night, could it be that there was something wrong with the drink? But why did Zhang Da want to hurt him? Haven't they been friends for many years?
At this moment, the Taoist priest returned. He saw Li Si lying on the ground vomiting, and his face showed a solemn look. He squatted down and carefully examined Li Si's vomit, then took a deep breath and said, "Don't panic, don't panic, this is a good thing." ”
"A good thing?" Li Si raised his head in astonishment and looked at the Taoist priest, "I vomited black water, how can it be a good thing?"
The Taoist priest smiled and explained, "This black water is caused by toxins and turbidity in your body. You were poisoned by Zhang Da in the wine you drank last night, but fortunately you drank well and didn't die on the spot. And this poisonous wine accumulates in your body all night, and finally it is rejected by your body and spits out black water. This is also a blessing in disguise. ”
After listening to the Taoist priest's explanation, Li Si suddenly realized. He felt a moment of fear, if it wasn't for his body being strong enough, he would have died long ago. He looked at the Taoist priest gratefully and said, "Thank you Daoist for saving your life!
The Taoist priest waved his hand and said, "Poor Dao is Qingfengzi, the donor doesn't need to thank you." You can recuperate here for a few days and be back to normal. ”
With that, Qingfengzi turned and left. Li Si watched his back fade away, his heart was full of gratitude and respect, and he secretly vowed to repay this Taoist priest for saving his life if he had the opportunity in the future.
A few days later, Li Si's body really returned to normal. He picked up the load and started his career as a merchant again. And that big man had disappeared without a trace since he stole his belongings, never to be seen again.
After this incident, Li Si cherished his life and his relatives and friends around him even more, he worked hard, kept his family thrifty, gradually accumulated some wealth, opened a grocery store in the town, and lived a better and better life. And the experience of that night has become an unforgettable memory in his life, always reminding him to cherish the present and be grateful to all those who have helped him.
One day a few years later, Li Si was busy in the store when he suddenly saw a familiar figure walking in. When he looked up, he saw that it was the Qingfengzi Taoist priest who had saved him back then! Li Si greeted him in surprise, held the Taoist priest's hand tightly, and said, "Daoist, you are finally here! I have been looking for you for many years!"
Qing Fengzi looked at Li Si with a smile and said, "How is the donor doing now?"
"Okay, good, thanks to the Dao Chief's life-saving grace back then!" Li Si said excitedly, "Dao Chief, please sit down! I'll make you tea!"
Qingfengzi waved his hand and said, "Tea is not necessary, Poor Dao came this time to ask for something." ”
"Dao Chief, please speak, as long as I can help, I will do my best!" Li Si said without hesitation.
"Poor Dao has traveled all over the world for many years, and now I want to build a Taoist temple here, make good connections, and promote Taoist culture. I wonder if the donor is willing to fund one or two?" Qingfengzi said slowly.
After hearing this, Li Si agreed without hesitation: "Don't worry, Daoist! I will bear all the expenses required to build the Taoist temple! It is a great honor for me to make a modest contribution to the cause of Taoism!"
Soon after, a magnificent Taoist temple was erected under the financial support of Li Si. Qingfengzi took on the position of the master, made good connections, and promoted Taoist culture. And Li Si often went to the Taoist temple to worship and pray for blessings, and became a good friend with Qingfengzi. The friendship and trust between them has also become a well-known story in the local area.
Construction of Taoist temples
After the completion of the Taoist temple, the incense was flourishing, and there was an endless stream of believers. Qingfengzi Taoist is not only profound, but also has superb medical skills, often treats the people for free, and is deeply respected and loved by everyone.
And Li Si's grocery store is also thriving, he operates with integrity, and he is not bullied, and has won an excellent reputation. Whenever someone asked him about the secret of his success, he always smiled and said, "It's all the blessings of the Qingfeng Zi Dao Chief." ”
However, the good times were short-lived, and a sudden disaster shattered the peace of the town.
On this day, it rained heavily and the river swelled, and the town instantly turned into an ocean. Many houses were flooded and people were displaced and miserable. Li Si's grocery store was not spared, and the goods were soaked in water and suffered heavy losses.
Li Si stood in the rain, looking at the flooded home, with mixed feelings in his heart. He knew that the disaster was undoubtedly a heavy blow to the town. But at this moment, he saw a ray of hope—it was the figure of the Taoist priests busy in the rain led by Daoist Master Qingfengzi.
Daoist Qingfengzi not only organized Taoist priests to help the affected people, but also personally boiled decoction to ward off cold and cure diseases for everyone. Their acts of kindness gave Li Si hope to rebuild his homeland.
"Dao Chief, I'm here to help too!" Li Si took off his coat and joined the rescue team.
Under the leadership of Daoist Qingfengzi and Li Si, the residents of the town worked together to resist this disaster. They clean the streets, repair the houses, rebuild the shops...... Everyone is trying to rebuild their homes.
After a period of hard work, the town gradually regained its former vigor and vitality. The good deeds of Daoist Qingfengzi and Li Si have also been passed down as good stories, inspiring more people to do good deeds and accumulate virtue and help others.
And Li Si also understood many truths in this disaster: wealth is important, but what is more valuable is the friendship and trust between people; in the face of difficulties, only by working together can we tide over difficulties; and real success is not only personal glory and wealth, but also being able to contribute to society and help others solve problems.
Therefore, Li Si decided to donate part of the profits after the reopening of the grocery store to the Taoist temple for charity, and he also encouraged the town's merchants to participate in public welfare undertakings to contribute to the development of the town.
With the joint efforts of Daoist Qingfengzi and Li Si, the town has become more and more beautiful, and their stories have inspired more people to pass on positive energy and pursue the realm of truth, goodness and beauty.
As the years passed, the story of Li Si and Qingfengzi was widely circulated among the people. Their good deeds not only touched the residents of the town, but also attracted believers from far and wide to come and worship. The Taoist temple funded by Li Si has gradually become a holy place in people's hearts.
However, as time passed, Li Si also gradually grew old. He knew that he could not escape the natural laws of birth, old age, sickness and death, but he was not afraid. Because he believes that under the guidance of Qingfengzi, his soul will get eternal peace.
In the last moments of Li Si's life, Qingfeng Zidao stayed at his bedside, reciting scriptures for him and praying for heaven's protection. Li Si closed his eyes peacefully amid the sound of the Taoist chanting, and he had a satisfied and serene smile on his face.
At the moment when Li Si passed away, a dazzling light suddenly bloomed in the Taoist temple. People walked out of their homes and looked in the direction of the Taoist temple, only to see the light soaring into the sky, as if telling the end of a legendary story and heralding a new beginning.
Although Li Si passed away, his spirit will remain in people's hearts forever. The story of him and Michicho Seifuko has become a timeless legend that has inspired generations to pursue kindness, sincerity, and trust. And that Taoist temple has also become a beacon in people's hearts, guiding them to a bright future.
Years later, whenever night falls, a melodious bell rings from the temple. The sound of the bell passed through the tunnel of time and space, echoing in the hearts of every kind person. It seems to tell an ancient and beautiful legend – a story of friendship, trust and legend.
Today, the town has changed dramatically, but the story of Li Si and Qingfengzi is still talked about. Their kindness and sincerity have been integrated into the blood of this land and have become the most precious spiritual wealth of the town.
And the Taoist temple still stands in the center of the town, witnessing the changes of history and the vicissitudes of time. Whenever someone walks into the Taoist temple, they will feel a mysterious and solemn atmosphere. They seemed to be able to hear the conversation between Li Si and Qing Fengzi echoing in their ears, and felt their spiritual power surging in the depths of their hearts.
This is the story of Li Si and Qingfengzi, a story of friendship, trust, and legend. It will forever be in people's hearts, inspiring us to pursue a higher realm and become a better version of ourselves.