In the Sichuan Provincial Museum, there is a magnificent exhibit that can be called "the treasure of the town hall", and the central focus of this exhibition is undoubtedly the mighty and majestic, rusty giant iron pillar! The vicissitudes of time have not worn away its tenacity and solemnity, but seem to have given it a deeper historical heritage, which makes people can't help but be moved.
Behind this iron pillar, there is an ordinary and great story hidden - its owner is an unknown fisherman Lao Liang.
Do you still remember that sunny morning? Lao Liang drove a small boat out to sea to fish alone, but several nets were empty in a row. However, when the last net was closed, he felt a noticeably different weight than usual.
"This is really a big guy!" Lao Liang secretly rejoiced in his heart, is he going to catch a big fish today? He was full of joy and pulled up the fishing net with all his might, but found that no matter how hard he tried, he could not pull this mysterious "prey" onto the boat.
At this time, an old fisherman passing by saw his predicament and offered to help. The two fishermen worked together to finally drag the heavy "prey" to the surface.
"Oh? It doesn't seem to be. A fish, right?" Lao Liang's eyes widened, his face full of disappointment. It turned out that it was just a rusty iron pillar, and it weighed far more than expected.
A fish, right?" Lao Liang's eyes widened, his face full of disappointment It turned out that this was just a rusty iron pillar, and the weight was far greater than he imagined.
Faced with such a result, the two fishermen had no choice but to drag it back to shore. However, the sky is not beautiful, and when night falls, there is a mixture of wind and rain. Lao Liang returned home in embarrassment, which made his wife worried.
Looking at her husband's tired and lost face, the wife patiently comforted him and asked him to wash and eat first.
It wasn't until after dinner that Lao Liang told his wife in detail about all this. "Oh, I see, as long as you come back safely. The wife said softly, "Although this iron pillar is heavy, you have managed to salvage it."
Tomorrow we can sell it for some money. Hearing his wife's warm words, Lao Liang's mood was finally relieved.
However, they would never have dreamed that this seemingly ordinary "big piece of iron" would actually be a priceless national cultural relic! If Lao Liang really disposed of it as a waste product, what a pity it would be!
In the early morning of the next day, Lao Liang went out to sea alone again with full of longing and expectation. Despite yesterday's disheartening experience, as an experienced fisherman, Lao Liang always believes that it is possible to catch big fish every day and realize his dreams.
Lao Liang set up the fishing nets with bated breath and waited with anticipation for the harvest to come. However, the harvest of several consecutive nets has been extremely lackluster and disappointing.
Just as he was about to collect the net and return home, the last fishing net cast seemed to be tightly hooked by some mysterious force.
"What kind of wonderful thing is it..."Lao Liang tried his best to release the heavy feeling, and there was a heavy feeling in his ears that he had never experienced before.
The excited Lao Liang tried his best, but it was always difficult to pull the fishing net out of the water. Suddenly, a kind old fisherman noticed his plight and immediately stepped forward to help.
"Lao Liu, please help me! What is hidden in this net, so heavy?" Lao Liang called loudly. The two worked together to finally successfully drag this mysterious "prey" out of the water.
"Oh? isn't that... An iron pillar?" After seeing the truth, Lao Liang's mood instantly fell to the bottom. It turned out to be nothing more than a rusty iron pillar, and despite its impressive weight, it was not of any preciousness.
At this moment, the sky was overcast and the wind was blowing, Lao Liang and Lao Liu quickly dragged the iron pillar to the shore to avoid the impending rainstorm. In this way, Lao Liang returned home with exhaustion and disappointment, and in the face of his wife's concern, he could only barely squeeze out a smile.
When the wife saw this, she immediately comforted her husband and said, "Don't worry too much, as long as you return safely, it will be enough." It's heavy, but we can sell it tomorrow and maybe get a little profit.
Hearing his wife's relief, the depression in Lao Liang's heart was slightly relieved.
They never imagined that this seemingly ordinary iron pillar would actually be a priceless national cultural relic! If they really underestimated its value, it would be a blasphemy of a treasure given by God.
Luckily, the heavens have eyes that allow this national treasure to finally return home.
Born into a family that has been fishing for generations, Lao Liang learned the craft from his father since he was a child. However, in his childhood, he did not have much interest in this seemingly boring job, and spent his time doing nothing all day.
"What is there to learn from fishing? It's just a matter of casting a net to catch fish. Drifting on the sea every day, his body is also stained with a strong fishy smell. The young and vigorous old Liang always scoffed at his father's teachings.
Faced with the confusion and helplessness of his young son, as an experienced old fisherman, he was deeply worried that his son would not be able to become an independent person in the future.
In order to guide his son on the right path, he chose to adopt a strict and even overly harsh method, often harshly criticizing and criticizing, hoping to arouse his son's respect and love for the fishing business.
However, although Lao Liang's personality gradually became more determined and distinct, after a fierce quarrel, he made an impulsive decision like a child - to run away from home and find his own turning point in life.
The days of returning to the coastline were not easy, and Lao Liang soon realized that he could not establish himself on the outside with his skills alone. After only a year, he returned home in disgrace and devoted himself to the study of fishing again.
This time, his father did not reprimand Lao Liang harshly, but patiently taught and guided him in a gentle way. Perhaps because he had personally experienced the hardships and hardships of the outside world, Lao Liang finally had a deep understanding and comprehension of the fishing skills taught by his father.
Under his father's careful guidance, Lao Liang gradually grew into an excellent fisherman. Later, he married a beautiful and virtuous wife, and the two respected each other and became more and more affectionate.
Wives always encourage their husbands, saying, "As long as you are steadfast and conscientious, there will be no problems in our lives."
Hearing his wife's comfort and encouragement, Lao Liang bowed slightly, feeling extremely satisfied with this plain and warm life. He never had the luxury of becoming rich in the fishing industry, but only hoped to support his family through his hard work.
Without his wife's firm support and encouragement, I'm afraid Lao Liang would not be able to stick to this family inheritance. It was this unpretentious couple, day after day, year after year, who worked silently to create the amazing legend of the "unexpected treasure".
When Lao Liang was about to sell the abandoned iron pillar as scrap, a strange old man passing by suddenly stopped him.
"Sir, do you have any advice?" asked Lao Liang suspiciously. Although this old man was dressed simply, he had an extraordinary temperament and sharp eyes, and he was obviously not an ordinary squire.
"Please wait a moment, the words on this iron pillar seem to be a little special. The old man said slowly.
"Bird seal ancient text?" Lao Liang and his wife looked at each other, their faces full of confusion. They had never heard of this unfamiliar word.
Sensing the confusion of the two young men, the old man couldn't help but smile with satisfaction, and said: "The bird seal inscription originated from the ancient Han Dynasty, and now it has disappeared in the long river of time for hundreds of years.
Before the words fell, the old man did not hesitate to make a request to take the iron pillar back to the residence and investigate it one by one. Walking into the quiet and elegant courtyard, Lao Liang and his wife were instantly attracted by the dazzling array of antique treasures in front of them, and the old man was undoubtedly a leader in the field.
Sure enough, after the old man's careful observation and scrutiny, the truth was finally revealed to them: "I'm right!
Lao Liang and his wife were stunned and hurriedly asked the old man about the origin of this mysterious writing. It turns out that this precious legacy of the Han Dynasty has long been lost in the long river of history for hundreds of years, and only a few clues can be found in a few special cultural relics.
Although the old man was confident in his judgment, in order to ensure that it was correct, he specially invited local cultural relics experts to visit the site for identification.
This iron pillar originated in the time of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty and played an important role as a pillar of the bridge. ”
When they heard the valuation of up to 300 million yuan, Lao Liang and his wife were dumbfounded, and their hearts were mixed. In the face of the temptation of such a huge amount of wealth, it is difficult for ordinary people to resist its temptation.
"Although this artifact was salvaged from the water, it should have belonged to the state and should have been properly collected and protected, not possessed by us laymen.
Lao Liang's tone was firm, and every sentence was full of deep meaning.
The wife nodded frequently, indicating that she fully agreed with her husband's point of view. She turned around and said earnestly: "Cultural relics are of vital value for the study of the long history of our great Chinese nation.
They carry the wisdom and spirit of our ancestors and should be preserved forever, not discarded or wasted. ”
Looking at this simple and kind couple, everyone present was moved. The cultural relics experts were even more sincerely admired and spoke highly of the noble quality of Lao Liang and his wife.
At the same time, in recognition of their selfless dedication, they immediately applied for a heavy award of 200,000 yuan.
Mr. Liang nodded with a smile and explained sincerely: "The reason why we made such a decision is not to get any material feedback from it, but more out of high respect and deep respect for the excellent traditional culture of the land of China.
To be able to contribute to this national talent is enough for us to be satisfied and happy."
His beloved wife shared the same sentiment and said, "Although these treasures may seem like a great fortune in our hands, we will be sincerely pleased and proud to be able to preserve this precious relic forever."
As a result, the "iron pillar" salvaged by Mr. Liang himself has become the most eye-catching and priceless treasure of the museum after careful cleaning and carving by the Sichuan Provincial Museum.
This precious cultural relic, which originated from the period of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, stands quietly in the center of the exhibition hall, attracting countless domestic and foreign tourists to come to see it.
Every time they see this priceless treasure, I believe that a strong sense of pride will spring up in the hearts of Lao Liang and his wife. It is precisely because of their selfless dedication that this national treasure has been properly preserved to this day, contributing an indispensable force to the cultural inheritance of the mainland.
Looking back at the scene when Mr. Liang captured that "iron pillar," now that I think about it, it was really a great joy! Originally just an obscure little fisherman, he became a potential candidate for a billionaire overnight.
With such a heavy "piece of iron", experts gave an astonishing estimate of up to 300 million yuan on the spot. For an ordinary family like Lao Liang's family, this wealth is undoubtedly enough to change their fate, and even allow them to enjoy the luxurious life of several generations.
However, what is admirable is that Lao Liang and his wife were not moved by the huge wealth, but firmly chose to donate it to the state to promote the protection and research of history and culture.
There is no doubt that in our materialistic society today, most people are in pursuit of fame and fortune, and money is paramount. Even if someone is lucky enough to obtain a rare treasure, their first reaction is often how to use it to make more profits, and few people can maintain an open and selfless heart like Lao Liang and his wife.
Only the simple and innocent human virtues can prompt them to obtain more precious gifts than material wealth—that is, the praise of people all over the country and even the world, and the fragrant humanistic spirit they convey.
In the world of personal accident insurance and electronic contracts worth 300 million yuan, Mr. Liang and his wife, who are over 60 years old, have unreservedly donated not those material wealth, but on the contrary, they have left behind an incomparably precious intangible cultural heritage.
An ordinary family of fishermen, with their deep love and unwavering loyalty to the motherland and the nation, is undoubtedly a model and example that contemporary young people should follow.
We should absorb from this simple and unpretentious couple the spiritual strength that comes from the craftsmen of the great country, as well as their satisfaction with life and professionalism in their work.
Only in this way can our nation forever maintain its unique style, stand firm in the torrent of the times, and always maintain a sober direction.
What Mr. Liang donated is not only a cultural relic, but also a monument that symbolizes the national spirit!