The silver was lost and recovered, but 30 taels became 50 taels? The practice of the prefectural order is admirable
In an old town, there was a merchant named Li Si, who was industrious and thrifty, ran a cloth village, and although his life was not rich, he was also stable. Li Si is generous, helpful, and has a good reputation in the town.
One day, Li Si returned from buying goods from other places and brought fifty taels of silver with him as payment. He carefully hid the fifty taels of silver in the secret room of his house, and prepared to settle the payment the next day. However, when night fell and Li Si was about to go to bed, he found that the silver in the secret room was missing. He panicked and searched everywhere, but the silver seemed to have disappeared out of thin air, and there was no trace of it.
Li Si was anxious and didn't sleep all night. Early the next morning, he went to the county office to report the case, hoping that the county magistrate could help him recover the stolen silver. After listening to Li Si's account, he pondered for a moment, and then sent several arresters to accompany Li Si back to his home to investigate the scene.
After careful inspection, the trappers did not find any valuable clues. However, the county magistrate noticed a detail: when Li Si described the stolen silver, he always said "fifty taels", but as far as he knew, Li Si's purchase price was obviously thirty taels. His heart moved, and he decided to start investigating from this point.
So, the county magistrate called Li Si aside and asked him why he said that the theft was fifty taels of silver, not the actual thirty taels. After Li Si heard this, his face was embarrassed, and he explained hesitantly that he was afraid that if he said that there was less money, the county magistrate would not pay attention to his case. After hearing the county order, he smiled slightly, and he already had a plan in his heart.
He returned to the county office and ordered people to secretly keep an eye on the movements in the town, especially those who had behaved strangely in recent days and whose economy had suddenly become prosperous. Soon, the catchers found a suspicious person - the town's scoundrel Zhang San. Zhang San has suddenly been extravagant in recent days, entering and exiting restaurants and gambling houses, which is very different from the previous poor appearance.
After the county magistrate learned of the news, he immediately ordered someone to arrest Zhang San. After some interrogation, Zhang San finally confessed to his crime of stealing Li Si's silver. It turned out that he had already coveted Li Si's wealth, and sneaked into Li Si's house when the night was dark and windy, and stole the silver in the secret room. In order to hide his eyes, he also deliberately hid some of the silver in a wasteland outside the town.
After hearing the order, the county immediately sent people to search the wasteland, and sure enough, they found the remaining silver. He returned the silver to Li Si and severely punished Zhang San in accordance with the law. Li Si was grateful and praised the wisdom and decisiveness of the county order.
After the news spread, the people of the town were full of praise for the fairness and discernment of the prefectural order. And Li Si also deeply reflected on his mistakes, and from then on he took care of his belongings more carefully.
However, the story doesn't end there. Just when Li Si thought that everything had returned to calm, he suddenly received a letter from a mysterious person. The letter claimed that he knew the truth about Li Si's theft of silver, and hinted that there was a bigger secret in it. Li Si was shocked, not knowing who wrote this letter and what kind of secret it hid.
He decided to meet the mysterious man for a while. After much trouble, he finally found the hiding place of the mysterious man - an abandoned temple. When he walked into the temple, he was surprised to find a ragged Taoist priest sitting inside.
When the Taoist priest saw Li Si, he smiled slightly, and explained the real reason why he had stolen the silver. It turned out that the fifty taels of silver were not extraordinary, but treasures coveted by ghosts and gods. The demons used magic to steal the silver with the intention of taking it for themselves. However, their actions were detected by the heavenly immortals, who sent this Taoist priest to help.
The Taoist priest told Li Si that the reason why he was able to recover the silver was due to the protection of the gods and the discernment of the county order. He warned Li Si to cherish this lesson, and to be more cautious in the future, not to expose his belongings to danger again.
After hearing this, Li Si was deeply ashamed and grateful. He expressed his gratitude to the Taoist priest and promised to be more cautious in the future. The Taoist priest smiled slightly and floated away, leaving Li Si alone to ponder in the temple.
From then on, Li Si became more cautious and cautious, and his cloth business became more and more prosperous. And the story of the mysterious Taoist priest and the legend of the ghost and god also spread in the town and became a good story.
And the practice of the county order not only made the lost owner Li Si grateful, but also let the people in the town see the determination and ability of the government to eliminate harm for the people. His impartiality and perceptiveness have won widespread praise and respect. This town has also become more peaceful and harmonious because of such a good county magistrate.
Although this story is full of mystery and suspense, it conveys the Chinese culture's emphasis on justice, fairness, and integrity. It tells us that no matter how great the difficulties and challenges we encounter, as long as we adhere to justice and integrity, we will be able to overcome all difficulties and usher in a bright future. The silver was lost and recovered, but 30 taels became 50 taels? The practice of the prefectural order is admirable
After listening to the Taoist priest's story, Li Si's heart couldn't calm down for a long time. He didn't expect that because of his greed and credulity, he almost caused the disaster of ghosts and gods. He was deeply grateful to the gods and Taoist priests for their rescue, and he also regretted his previous actions.
After returning home, Li Si told his family what the Taoist priest had said, and decided to reform himself from then on, not only to run his business cautiously, but also to cultivate his self and no longer lose himself for temporary gain.
As the days passed, Li Si's cloth business became bigger and bigger, and his reputation spread more and more in the town. He always kept in mind the teachings of the Taoist priests, was honest and trustworthy, and was helpful, winning the respect and trust of everyone.
And the county magistrate was also rewarded by the imperial court for his impartiality and discernment. His deeds were widely praised among the people and became a model in the hearts of the people.
Just when Li Si thought that everything had returned to calm, the Taoist priest in the abandoned temple suddenly appeared in front of him again. The Taoist priest told him that although the ghosts and gods were controlled by the gods, they did not completely eliminate evil thoughts, and they were still secretly coveting the treasures of the world. In order to protect the peace of the people, the gods decided to give Li Si a magic weapon so that he could resist the invasion of ghosts and gods.
After Li Si heard this, he was grateful and took the magic weapon handed over by the Taoist priest - a talisman that shimmered with mysterious light. He solemnly hung the amulet on his chest and vowed to use it to keep himself and his family safe.
Since then, nothing strange has happened to Li Si's cloth village. He often lent amulets to the people of the town to help them ward off evil spirits and keep them safe.
This town has become more peaceful and peaceful because of good people like Li Sihe and the county order. And the story of the mysterious Taoist priest and the legend of the ghost and god has also become a good story passed down from generation to generation in the town.
Over time, Li Si's children and grandchildren have also carried on his fine tradition, and they are honest and helpful, and carry forward the family business. And that amulet has also become a family heirloom, passed down from generation to generation, guarding the peace and happiness of the family.
This story teaches us that integrity and kindness are the fundamentals of being a human being, and only by adhering to these principles can we earn the respect and trust of others. And those who harbor evil thoughts will only end up reaping the consequences of their own evil and will be punished as they deserve.
At the same time, this story also shows us the awe and respect for mystical forces in Chinese culture. Although the theory of ghosts and gods is ethereal, people's exploration and awe of the unknown world are eternal. It is this spirit of awe and exploration that drives the continuous progress and development of mankind.
In this story, we also see the wisdom and decisiveness of the prefectural order. He did not despise the case because the amount of Li Si's report did not match the reality, but found clues from it and finally cracked the case. This kind of discerning, fair and selfless spirit is worth learning and inheriting from each of us.
In short, this story has become a beautiful landscape in Chinese culture with its compact and wonderful plot, full character creation and profound cultural connotation. It allows us to appreciate the story while also thinking about the meaning and value of life. The silver was lost and recovered, but 30 taels became 50 taels? The practice of the prefectural order is admirable
Since having that talisman, Li Si's family and the entire town have lived a peaceful and peaceful life. The amulet does seem to possess magical powers, protecting them from evil spirits day and night. Li Si regards this peace and happiness as the most precious treasure, and always reminds himself and his family to cherish the present and not forget the lessons of the past.
As time passed, Li Si's children and grandchildren gradually grew up, and they inherited the integrity and kindness of their ancestors, and ran the family's cloth business well. As a family heirloom, the amulet is carefully kept, and each generation regards it as a sacred object to protect the family's tranquility.
However, quiet days are always short-lived. One day, a group of bullies suddenly came to the town, they ran rampant, oppressed the people, and did all kinds of evil. Li Si's cloth village was also looted by them, and the family's belongings were looted, even the amulet was not spared.
Li Si's grandson, Xiao Li, looked at the mess at home, and his heart was like a knife. Aware of the importance of the amulet to the family, he decides to go to the bully's lair alone to retrieve the amulet. He mustered up the courage to embark on this dangerous path.
After some twists and turns, Xiao Li finally found the hiding place of the bully. He skillfully infiltrated it, and after a fierce battle, finally recaptured the amulet. However, in the process of escaping, he accidentally discovered a shocking secret - it turned out that this group of bullies turned out to be the minions of the group of ghosts and gods who had been subdued by the gods before!
Xiao Li was shocked in his heart, and secretly said that it was not good. He understands that this incident is not a simple robbery, but a conspiracy controlled by ghosts and gods. He had to tell his family and the county order as soon as possible so that they could be prepared.
So, Xiao Li quickly returned to the town with the amulet and told Li Sihe the truth of the matter. They were shocked when they heard this, and immediately gathered the people of the town to discuss countermeasures.
Under the wise leadership of the prefectural order, the people of the town united as one to resist the infestation of ghosts and gods. They used the power of the amulet to subdue the spirits and their minions one by one. Eventually, in a fierce battle, the ghosts and gods were completely destroyed, and the town returned to its former tranquility.
This incident made the people of the town more deeply aware of the importance of integrity and kindness. They have expressed their desire to learn from the fine traditions of the Li Si family and pass on honesty and kindness from generation to generation. And the county magistrate has also won the respect and love of more people because of his wisdom, decisiveness and impartiality.
Since then, nothing weird has happened in the town. The Li Si family's cloth business has also become bigger and bigger, and it has become a well-known big family. And that amulet continues to guard the peace and happiness of the family, and has become an eternal legend of the family.
This story teaches us that in the face of difficulties and challenges, we need to maintain strong faith and courage, and unite as one to resist evil. At the same time, we should also cherish and inherit those beautiful traditions and values, and let them become the guide and strength on our way forward.