The man released 99 herrings, and at night the herring dreamed: move the courtyard gate 9 inches to the left
In a small mountain village away from the hustle and bustle of the city, there lives a man named Li Tian. He is kind by nature, he fishes for a living on weekdays, and in his spare time, he likes to go fishing by the stream outside the village to enjoy the closeness to nature.
One day, Li Tian caught 99 herring fish by the stream. These herring fish have a bright color and a vigorous body, which is very different from ordinary herring. He thought to himself that these fish must be spiritual, and if they were put back into the stream, they would benefit one party. So, Li Tian decided to release all these herrings.
He carefully lowered the herring into the stream one by one, and muttered words in his mouth, praying that they would live in peace and reproduce. The herring fish, swimming happily in the water, seemed to understand his words, and nodded to him in thanks.
When night fell, Li Tian returned home and went to bed early after dinner. In the haze, he seemed to see a school of herring swimming into his dream. They swam around him, foaming in their mouths and seemingly saying something. Li Tian listened carefully, and only heard the largest herring fish say: "Engong, we will remember the grace of your release today. To repay you, we have something to tell you. The location of your courtyard gate is wrong, blocking the feng shui of our house. If you can move the courtyard door 9 inches to the left, you will avoid misfortune and your family will prosper. ”
Li Tian woke up from his dream, and his heart was uncertain. He recalled the scene in his dream, and the words of those herring fish were still in his ears. He thought, maybe he thinks about it day and dreams at night. However, there was a faint sense of uneasiness in his heart, as if something was about to happen.
Early the next morning, Li Tian got up to check the courtyard gate. He took a closer look and found that the location of the courtyard gate was indeed a little skewed, and it seemed to be not in harmony with the surrounding environment. His heart moved, and he remembered the dream he had had last night. Could it be that what the herring fish said was true? He hesitated for a moment, and decided to do as the herring fish instructed.
So, Li Tian called a few neighbors to help and moved the courtyard door to the left by 9 inches. With this move, he was surprised to find that the originally somewhat crowded courtyard became more spacious and the air seemed to be fresher. He was secretly surprised in his heart, and at the same time felt an inexplicable ease and pleasure.
However, he didn't tell anyone about it, just silently waited for what would happen. A few days have passed, and everything is normal at home, and nothing seems to have changed. Li Tian began to wonder if he was too superstitious, maybe those herring fish words were just a coincidence.
Just when Li Tian was almost about to forget about this incident, an unexpected thing happened. One day, a group of thieves came to the village, and they planned to take advantage of the dead of night to steal in the village. However, when they came to Li Tian's house, they found that the location of the courtyard gate had changed, and the place that was originally easy to climb was now extremely steep. The thieves failed to climb several times and were admitted to the hospital, so they had to leave in a huff.
After Li Tian learned about this, he suddenly realized in his heart. It turns out that those herring fish are true! They are really secretly protecting themselves and their families. He was grateful and decided to cherish the harmonious relationship with nature even more in the future, do more good deeds, and give back to the society.
Since then, Li Tianjia's life has become more and more prosperous. He not only has more exquisite fishing skills, but also often helps the villagers to solve various difficulties. And the herring in that creek also seemed to feel his kindness and gratitude, and they swam happily in the water, guarding this beautiful land.
Whenever night falls, when Li Tian lies in bed, he always thinks of that weird dream and those spiritual herrings. His heart was filled with gratitude and awe, and his belief in living in harmony with nature was strengthened.
And this story also spread in the village and became a good story. People have sighed at the magic and incredibleness of nature, and they also cherish the harmonious relationship with nature even more. Li Tian has become a celebrity in the village, and his good deeds and stories inspire more people to care for nature, protect the ecology, and give back to society.
As the days passed, Li Tian's life became more and more peaceful and fulfilling. He always remembered the herring fish's entrustment, not only to abide by his good deeds, but also to often persuade the villagers to live in harmony with nature and respect every life.
However, the calm days did not last long. One year, the village was hit by a once-in-a-century drought, with streams drying up and fields cracking, leaving the villagers' lives in dire straits. Looking at the sad faces of the villagers, Li Tian had mixed feelings in his heart. He wondered, could it be that he had done something wrong, and why did he suffer this natural disaster?
Just as Li Tian was meditating, he dreamed of those herring fish again. They swim around in the water, and although the environment is difficult, their eyes reveal determination and bravery. The leader of the herring fish swam in front of Li Tian and said, "Engong, this drought is not caused by you, but the will of heaven is unpredictable. But don't worry, we've worked out a solution that might help you get through this. ”
The herring leader told Li Tian that there was a spring deep in the mountain behind the village, and that if it was found and dredged, the stream would flow again and alleviate the drought. After Li Tian woke up, he followed Qingyu's instructions and took a few young villagers to embark on a journey to find the spring.
After several days of arduous trekking, they finally found the spring deep in the back mountain. I saw that the spring was blocked by a boulder, and the water could not gush out. Li Tian and the villagers worked together to finally remove the boulder, and the clear spring water gushed out, forming a small stream that slowly flowed into the village.
With the return of the stream, the drought in the village has been alleviated. The fields were moistened and the crops were revitalized. The villagers cheered and thanked Li Tian for his bravery and wisdom. And Li Tian said modestly: "All this is the credit of the herring fish, it is they who guided me to find the spring and save our whole village." ”
Since then, Li Tian's gratitude to herring has become even deeper. He not only built a herring temple in the village to worship those spiritual herrings, but also often took the villagers to the stream to worship, praying for good weather and abundant crops.
And the creek became clearer and more beautiful because of the blessing of the herring fish and Li Tian's good deeds. It bears witness to the miracle of harmonious coexistence between man and nature, and also bears a beautiful story of kindness and reward.
Time flies, and Li Tian eventually grows old, but his story has been passed down from generation to generation and has become an eternal story in the village. Whenever people mention him, they are filled with emotion and praise for his kindness and wisdom. The creek and the herring fish temple have become sacred places in the village, attracting countless tourists to visit and pray for blessings.
Although Li Tian is getting old, his spirit is becoming more and more vigorous. He often sat in front of the herring fish temple and shared his experiences of youth with the villagers, telling the story of the herring fish supporting their dreams and guiding them to dredge the springs. The villagers listened with relish and sighed at the magic of nature and the harmonious coexistence between man and nature.
One year, the village was hit by another flash flood. The floods raged like beasts, many houses were washed away, and the villagers were left homeless and their lives were thrown into chaos. Li Tian looked at the tragic situation in front of him, and his heart was mixed. He thought of those herring fish again, and silently thought in his heart: "Herring fish, herring fish, now that the village is in great trouble again, can you still guide us through the difficulties again?"
Just as Li Tian was praying, the sky was suddenly covered with dark clouds, lightning and thunder. A bolt of lightning streaked across the sky and struck the mountain behind the village. When the thunder subsided, the villagers were surprised to find that there was an extra stream in the back mountain. The creek meanders like a dragon at the back of the village, channeling the flood water and alleviating the damage to the village.
The villagers cheered and thanked the heavens for their favor. And Li Tian knew that this must be the reappearance of the herring fish. He led the villagers to build a new herring temple next to the stream, dedicated to those spiritual herring fish, and thanked them for their protection again and again.
As the years passed, Li Tian finally passed away peacefully. His story, along with the legend of the herring, has become an eternal legend in the village. Whenever a new life comes, the villagers will bring their children to the Qingyu Temple to tell the story of Li Tian and the herring, teaching them to live in harmony with nature and cherish every life.
And those herring fish also seem to be silently guarding this land and the people here. When night falls, the villagers can always hear the sound of fish jumping on the water from the stream, as if the herring is singing happily.
In this way, the story of Li Tian and the legend of the herring fish have been passed down from generation to generation in the village, becoming a kind of faith and strength. It inspires the villagers to cherish the harmonious relationship with nature more and live and work harder. The creek and the herring fish temple have also become sacred places in the village, witnessing a bright future where man and nature coexist in harmony.
At the end of this story, we see not only the mysterious connection and interdependence between man and nature, but also the power of kindness and wisdom. They can transcend time and space, and become an eternal beacon in our hearts, guiding us to a better future. Let's remember this story, cherish every moment with nature, and protect this beautiful planet together.