In ancient China, heroic legends and folk tales have always been an important part of cultural inheritance. Especially in the Sui and Tang dynasties, countless heroes and their heroic deeds were compiled into romances and commentaries, which have been passed down to this day. These stories are not just entertainment, they reveal the values of the society and the hero-worshipping psychology of the people at that time. In works such as "Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties", heroes with infinite strength, such as Li Yuanba and Xiang Yu, have become objects of admiration. The stories of these strong men not only show their strength, but also reflect their indomitable spirit in the face of difficulties.
On a moonlit evening, the elders of the village sit around the ancient locust tree, the fire dancing dimly, and a gray-haired old man is telling an old story, the legend of the Nine Hercules.
"Cao Kerang, who is he?" A child asked curiously.
The old man smiled and waved his hand, and said: "Cao Kerang is the hero in "Cao Jiajiang", the son of the king of the town. His strength is said to be 'the power of three dragons, two tigers and nine oxen', which is equivalent to a huge force that ordinary people can hardly imagine. ”
"And how did he show his power?" Another young listener couldn't wait to ask.
"Once, when an enemy army invaded from the north, Cao Kerang stepped forward and single-handedly turned the tide of the war. He is able to lift boulders with one hand, blocking the path of enemy troops, leaving them intimidated. ”
Another hero, Xue Kui. "He is an iron and stone star official who came into the world, and he has done everything he can." The old man continued to speak affectionately.
"In Xue Kui's most famous battle, he faced an enemy army several times his size. He laughed three times, swung his great axe, and with one stroke of the axe, he actually split a hill, and the enemy was shocked by this magnificent scene, and their morale was greatly reduced. ”
Then there is the story of Xue Rengui. "Xue Rengui is an invincible general in "Xue Rengui's Expedition to the East". The old man's tone was full of admiration.
"He has been invincible in battle, and no one can stop him. Once, he went deep into the enemy line alone, smashed a bloody path with his sledgehammer, and directly defeated the enemy general. ”
The stories go on one after another, and the heroic deeds of each Hercules keep the listeners hooked. From Xiang Yu's bravery and fearlessness to Hu Yanping's strategy and strength, each Hercules has demonstrated in their own way what true power is.
As the night wore on, the old man's story came to an end. He whispered: "These strong men, although their strength is amazing, but more important is their courage and wisdom. Strength is only part of their heroic nature, and their righteousness, courage and sacrifice are what we should really learn. ”
The children pondered silently in the light of the fire, and these stories gave them a new understanding of strength, not only physical strength, but also spiritual tenacity and integrity.
The story is gone, but the stars are still there. The legend of the Nine Hercules, like the brightest stars in the night sky, guides us forward. Their stories go beyond mere power contests to reach deeper levels of courage, wisdom and sacrifice. These ancient stories are not just echoes of the past, they are like a mirror, reflecting our inner heroic dreams and the pursuit of good qualities.