Guardian National Treasure: The Legend of Pan Dayu and the Bronze Ding
At the end of the Qing Dynasty and the beginning of the Republic of China, China's society was in turmoil, surrounded by foreign powers, and many precious cultural relics were lost overseas. It was a time when national treasures were frequently plundered, and it was also a time for ordinary people to show extraordinary heroism. The Pan family, a family with a profound cultural heritage, prospered in the culturally fertile soil of Suzhou for a while because of the outstanding intelligence of their ancestors and their love for art. As the fate of the family withered, a heavy responsibility for protecting the national treasure gradually fell on the shoulders of the young Panda.
The Pan family's old house was quiet, and only the occasional birdsong broke the silence. Pan Dayu sat on a delicate wooden chair, his eyes fixed firmly on the two elders in front of him, Pan Zunian and the loyal butler of the family. Pan Zunian's tone was heavy, and his voice carried the tiredness of years: "Dayu, you are young, but you have to bear such a heavy responsibility. ”
"Grandfather, you just command." Pan Dayu's voice was calm and powerful.
Pan Zunian paused and said slowly: "This Da Yu Ding and Da Ke Ding are not only the heirlooms of the Pan family, but also the treasures of China. You have to protect them and make sure they don't fall into the wrong hands. ”
"I understand that no matter what happens, I will protect them." Pan Dayu replied without hesitation.
With the death of Pan Zunian, Pan Dayu took on the responsibility of protecting the family inheritance alone. She kept it hidden in the crypt's dark room, a secret that only she and a few credible people knew.
Day after day, Panda grew into a woman who was both gentle and resilient. Not only did she manage the family estate, but she also secretly contacted a number of patriotic collectors in search of a safer way to protect it.
The good times didn't last long, and a fire almost burned the Pan family's old house. The fire spread to the cellar, and Panda rushed into the flames in desperation. In the smoke and firelight, she carefully wrapped the two bronze tripods with a damp cloth, and after several difficulties, finally moved them safely.
Pandayu's heroic deeds were widely told in the local area, but they were also coveted by many greedy people. In the darkness of the night, several thieves infiltrated Pan's house in an attempt to steal the national treasure. Hearing the commotion, Panda picked up his family sword and fought the thieves. Although she is extraordinary, she is invincible after all, and when the situation is critical, fortunately with the help of her neighbors, the thieves finally escape.
In the midst of war and turmoil, Pan Dayu's persistence and efforts finally paid off. After the war, the new government paid more attention to the protection of cultural heritage. In 1952, through the joint efforts of Pan Dayu and cultural relics experts, the Da Yu Ding and Da Ke Ding were officially transferred to the National Museum and became the country's precious cultural relics for exhibition. At the opening ceremony of the museum, Panda looked at the national treasure that was once closely linked to the fate of his family, and his eyes glistened with tears. She whispered, "Grandfather, your wish has finally come true. ”
Pan Dayu's story is not only a physical protection of a national treasure, but also a profound embodiment of cultural inheritance. She used her actions to interpret the strength and wisdom of a woman in a turbulent era, and showed the unique value of different genders and ages in a major historical moment of the country. This kind of cultural watchfulness across the ages reminds us that people in every era are the gatekeepers of cultural inheritance. Today, we also have the responsibility to pass on this precious wealth to the future. The spirit of Pan Dayu should become an unquenchable flame in the hearts of each of us, illuminating the way forward and reminding the world that the power of culture is an important weapon of the country that cannot be ignored in any era.