The carriage sank into a mud puddle, and the three men pushed it out, and the father said to worship them
In the ancient land of China, there are many mysterious legends of ghosts and gods. These legends are often closely related to people's lives and are full of mystery and suspense. Today, I'm going to tell you a story that happened in a remote mountain village.
The village is nestled in the midst of rolling mountains, surrounded by mountains and picturesque scenery. The villagers work at sunrise and rest at sunset, living a simple and peaceful life. However, in this seemingly peaceful land, there are many hidden secrets.
Zhang Laohan in the village is a hard-working and simple farmer, and he has a son named Zhang Erniu. One day, Zhang Erniu drove a carriage to the town to sell mountain goods, and on the way back, the sky was gradually darkening. Suddenly, the carriage jerked and sank into a mud puddle. Zhang Erniu hurriedly got out of the car to check, only to see that the wheels were deeply trapped in the mud and could not move.
Zhang Erniu looked around anxiously, hoping to find someone to help. At this moment, he saw three figures walking slowly in the distance. When I got closer, it turned out to be three middle-aged men in shabby clothes. With kind smiles on their faces, they took the initiative to ask Zhang Erniu if he needed help.
Seeing this, Zhang Erniu was overjoyed and hurriedly nodded in agreement. Without saying a word, the three men started to help push the cart. Their strength seemed surprisingly great, and in a few moments the carriage was pushed out of the mud pit. Zhang Erniu was grateful and thanked him repeatedly.
However, just as he was about to drive away, the three men blocked his way. They said to Zhang Erniu mysteriously: "We helped you roll out the carriage, but you have to remember that at this time of year in the future, you will come here to worship us once." Otherwise, you will meet with misfortune. ”
With that, the three men disappeared into the night. Zhang Erniu was stunned in place, and an inexplicable fear surged in his heart. He didn't know what he had encountered, or who the three men were.
After returning home, Zhang Erniu told his father Zhang Laohan about it. After hearing this, Zhang Laohan said with a solemn face: "Erniu, you may have encountered ghosts and gods in the mountains. In our place, there are many legends about ghosts and gods. Some spirits will help people, but they will also make some demands in return. The three men you meet are likely to be such ghosts. ”
After Zhang Erniu heard this, he was even more uneasy in his heart. He didn't know how to deal with the situation and could only do what his father said. So, every year at this time, he would come to the mud pit with offerings and worship the three mysterious men.
However, as time passed, Zhang Erniu gradually discovered that something was wrong. He found that after each worship, the family's harvest was surprisingly good and the livestock were exceptionally strong. Moreover, other people in the village began to encounter similar things one after another, some people were helped by mysterious forces in times of crisis, and they were later told to come here to worship.
Gradually, this mud pit became a sacred place in the hearts of the villagers. On certain days, people come to worship spontaneously and pray for the blessings of the gods. And Zhang Erniu also became a legend in the village because of this special experience.
However, the story doesn't end there. One day, a Taoist priest from another place passed by the village and decided to come and find out about the legend. He made his way to the mud pit, took a closer look at his surroundings, and frowned.
The Taoist priest said to the villagers, "There is indeed a ghost here, but it is not what you imagined. These three men are actually three heroes of ancient times who sacrificed themselves to protect the village. Their Heroic Spirits have always watched over the place, helping those in need. However, their power is not endless and needs to be believed and worshiped by the people to sustain it. Therefore, by worshipping them every year, you are actually giving them strength. ”
After hearing this, the villagers suddenly realized. They have expressed their desire to worship these three heroes more reverently to thank them for their protection and help over the years.
Since then, life in the village has become more harmonious and peaceful. The legends of those three heroes have been passed down from generation to generation and have become the eternal faith and guardianship in the hearts of the villagers.
This story teaches us that ghosts and gods are not all terrifying beings. Sometimes, they also appear in our lives in a special way to help us get through it. And we should face them with a heart of awe and gratitude, and cherish the help and shelter they give us.
Of course, this is only the first half of the story. The story in the second half will be more exciting and suspenseful. Stay tuned, I will continue to tell you about this mysterious folklore. The carriage gets stuck in the mud, and the three men push it out, and the father says to worship them (second half)
As the days passed, the peace and tranquility of the village did not seem to have changed because of the legend of the three heroes. However, under the calm, there is an undercurrent.
This year, the village was hit by an unprecedented drought. The river dried up, crops withered, and the villagers' lives were in dire straits. Zhang Erniu and the villagers tried various methods, but they could not alleviate the drought.
Just when everyone was helpless, Zhang Erniu suddenly remembered the words of the Taoist priest. He thought to himself that since those three heroes had once guarded the village, and now that the village was in trouble, they would definitely not stand idly by.
So, Zhang Erniu gathered the villagers and prepared to hold a grand sacrifice to pray for the protection of the three heroes. They prepared rich offerings and invited village shamans to preside over the rituals.
On the day of the festival, the sun was shining and the sky was blue. The villagers gathered around the mud pit and worshipped the three heroes reverently. The sorcerer's mouth was full of words, and the magic weapon in his hand shone faintly.
At this moment, there was a sudden strong wind and dark clouds. A bolt of lightning pierced the sky, followed by thunder. The villagers were terrified and fell to their knees, praying for the gods' protection.
That's when a miracle happened. I saw three vague figures appear in the sky, holding magic weapons, wearing battle armor, majestic. With their appearance, the dark clouds gradually dispersed, and the sun fell on the land again.
The three heroes said to the villagers, "We have felt your sincerity and faith, so we have decided to help again." You need not be afraid, we will solve the drought for you. ”
With that, they turned into a golden light and disappeared into the sky. Immediately afterward, a light rain began to fall in the sky. Rains moistened the land, dried rivers flowed again, and withered crops were revived.
The villagers cheered and thanked the three heroes for saving their lives. From then on, they worshipped the three heroes even more reverently, passing on their legends from generation to generation.
However, the story doesn't end there. Although the three heroes solved the drought, their strength was also depleted. They need a long period of recuperation to recover. In the process, the village encountered other difficulties and challenges.
Every predicament is a test of faith and unity for the villagers. But no matter how difficult it is, they will remember the legend of those three heroes, and remember their help and protection. This gives them the courage and confidence to face all difficulties.
In this way, under the protection of the three heroes, the village has always maintained a harmonious and peaceful life despite the wind and rain. And that small holy place by the mud pit has also become the eternal faith and protection in the hearts of the villagers.
To this day, whenever someone passes by that remote mountain village, they hear legends about those three heroes. And everyone who hears this story will be moved by the faith, unity and courage it contains.
This is the mysterious folklore, a story of ghosts, beliefs, and guardians. It tells us that no matter how great the difficulties we encounter, as long as we have faith, unity and courage in our hearts, we will be able to overcome the difficulties and usher in a better future. The carriage sank into a mud puddle, and the three men pushed it out, and the father said to worship them (continued in the second half)
As the years passed, life in the village remained calm and peaceful. However, the gratitude and awe in Zhang Erniu's heart have never diminished. He often stood by the mud pit and prayed silently to thank the three heroes for their protection of the village.
One day, when Zhang Erniu was chopping firewood in the mountains, he accidentally discovered a hidden cave. Curious, he walked into the cave and saw that the stone walls of the cave were carved with ancient words and patterns. After some identification, he was surprised to find that the words and patterns were actually related to the three heroes.
It turns out that these three heroes are not ordinary ghosts, but ancient gods. They used to subdue demons and protect the people in this land. Later, they fell due to the exhaustion of their divine powers, but their heroic spirits turned into three forces and continued to guard the land.
Zhang Erniu told the villagers about the discovery. After hearing this, everyone sighed at the greatness and selflessness of those three heroes. So, the villagers decided to build a temple in front of the cave and enshrine the statues of the three heroes as a token of gratitude and respect for them.
After the temple was built, the villagers often came to pay their respects. On festivals or special days, grand temple fairs are held. Gradually, this remote mountain village became famous because of the temple, attracting many tourists from outside the city.
However, as the village grew, new problems began to emerge. Tempted by the outside world, some young people have begun to distance themselves from traditional beliefs and are no longer interested in the stories of the three heroes. They pursue a modern way of life and gradually forget the beliefs and traditions left by their ancestors.
When Zhang Erniu saw this scene, he was worried. He knew that if young people lost their faith and traditions, the future of the village would be in jeopardy. So, he decided to take action to reawaken the faith and respect of the three heroes among the young people.
He organized a series of activities to tell the stories of the three heroes to young people, taking them to visit temples and shrines by mud pits. He also invited village elders and shamans to teach traditional rituals and folk beliefs to the youngsters.
Thanks to Zhang Erniu's efforts, young people gradually began to re-examine their beliefs and traditions. They began to understand that the three heroes were not just a legend, but also a symbol of the foundation and spirit of the village's culture. They began to re-engage in rituals, learn traditional folk skills, and pass on the beliefs and traditions.
Over time, the beliefs and traditions of the village have been revived. The story of those three heroes is also known and praised by more people. And Zhang Erniu is also known as the "Guardian of Faith" by the villagers because of his efforts and contributions.
This story teaches us that faith and tradition are the foundation of a people and culture. No matter how times change, we should cherish and pass on these precious treasures. Only in this way can we maintain our identity and charm and move towards a better future.