Ouch, ladies and gentlemen, let's not talk about the dragon lords flying in the sky today, and we won't mention the old yellow calendar of the fox spirit to repay the kindness, let's talk about a strange thing in the water town in the south of the Yangtze River, which is more tortuous than the winding ditch.
Let's talk about the rainy Liuxi Town, there is such a family surnamed Li, there is a family named Li Ming in the family, this guy is so sincere that he can drip water, which is harder than a stone.
Li Ming's family, the thin field left by the ancestors, and the ancestral cemetery, that is the root of their old Li family, and the gold is as expensive as anything.
In spring, the willow trees by the Liuxi River sway gently, and the peach blossoms smile at the spring breeze, which is a good scenery.
But on this day, as soon as Li Ming walked into his ancestral grave, his face was as black as a dark cloud, and he could drip water.
咋回事呢?
It turned out that a corner of the cemetery was occupied, and a small and exquisite pavilion was built, with stone tables and stone benches in the pavilion, and a few landscape paintings were hung, turning a solemn place into a place to play.
Li Ming's anger was more prosperous than the stove, and he immediately went to the village chief.
The village chief was very slippery, and when he heard Li Ming's words, he first pretended to frown, investigated, and finally patted Li Ming on the shoulder, sighed and said: "Li Ming, this matter is tricky, the pavilion was built by Zhang Dashan out of his pocket, saying that it was for the big guys to rest, and the villagers praised it."
When Li Ming heard this, he felt aggrieved in his heart, his ancestral grave was occupied, why did it become a good thing for everyone?
He was about to argue again, but he saw several neighbors behind the village chief probing their brains, and their faces were embarrassed, and some muttered in a low voice: "Li Ming, that pavilion is very convenient, don't worry about it."
This matter, like a spring breeze, spreads ten, ten spreads hundreds, Li Ming has become the unkind "nail household", and Zhang Dashan has become a great benevolent person in everyone's mouth.
What made Li Ming even more chilling was that the school in the town also invited Zhang Dashan to give a lecture, talking about "doing good deeds in the world and benefiting the township".
At the meeting, several young people who looked like students stood up and testified, saying that they saw Li Ming privately supporting the construction of the pavilion, and later regretted it for some reason.
At this time, Li Ming is really dumb and eats Coptis chinensis, and he can't say what he is suffering.
He looked for those who testified one by one, either avoiding them or being vague, as if overnight, the entire town of Willow Creek had become his opponent.
Since then, Li Ming has been like a different person, he doesn't run around, he is bored at home all day long, and he is mysterious when he goes out occasionally.
The townspeople thought he had resigned himself to his fate, but only the few friends who really knew him could see him still working under the lamp late at night, and his desk was full of papers and maps.
It turned out that Li Ming, this kid, was investigating the details of Zhang Dashan's people behind his back, as well as his relationship with those officials and men in the town.
He also secretly contacted several lawyers in other places, preparing to use legal means to protect his rights and interests.
At the same time, he also began to collect evidence of those perjurers, including recordings of their private conversations and transaction records, carefully every step for fear of alarming the other party.
Finally, on a sunny morning, Li Ming held a thick stack of materials in his hand and set foot on the road to the village committee again.
This time, his face was no longer angry and helpless, but a look of determination.
He knew that this struggle had just begun, but he was ready, no matter how difficult the road ahead was, he would ask for an explanation for himself and for the ancestral grave of the old Li family.
"Folks, I, Li Ming, are here today, not to quarrel, but to solve problems.
Standing in front of the gate of the village committee, Li Ming's voice was not high, but it was clearly heard throughout the courtyard.
There was an unprecedented light in his eyes, which was to "Our Liuxi Town, what we pay attention to is the word 'reason', right?"
Although I, Li Ming, am soft-spoken, I can't watch my ancestral grave being occupied, and I have to carry a black cauldron.
Today, I will put all this evidence out one by one, so that the big guy can see if there is a place to reason in this world!
Li Ming said as he took out a stack of documents from his bag and spread them on the table, which made everyone present feel awe-inspired.
"Li Ming, what are we doing here?
We are all from the same village, and we don't see each other when we look up, do we need to be so serious?
The village chief finally couldn't hold back and made a round of sound.
"Village chief, I'm not more serious, I want an explanation!
If I, Li Ming, admit it today, will I have to swallow my anger if anyone's land is occupied in the future?
Our Willow Creek Town, are there any rules?
Although Li Ming was not in a hurry or impatient when he spoke, the resoluteness in his tone made the atmosphere of the whole room tense.
At this moment, there was a sudden commotion outside, and it turned out that the villagers in the village heard about it and came running.
Some of them were holding hoes in their hands, some were carrying flat burdens, and their eyes were full of doubts and expectations.
Rumors of this had spread throughout the village, and everyone wanted to see what was going on.
"Folks, come in, let's be here today, and explain this matter!
Li Ming stood up and greeted loudly.
Everyone flocked to the village committee, and the small house was suddenly filled with people.
Li Ming told the matter from beginning to end again, and every time he said something, the villagers' whispers were either surprised or angry.
"What about Zhang Dashanren?
Let him come out, let's make it clear in front of the gong and the drum!
In the crowd, a man with a rough voice shouted.
"Yes, let him come out!
Everyone shouted along, and the atmosphere reached its peak all of a sudden.
When the village chief saw this posture, he had no choice but to send someone to invite Zhang Dashan.
After a while, Zhang Dashan, surrounded by a group of bodyguards, walked into the village committee.
He originally wanted to put on a high-minded appearance, but when he saw this scene, his heart was also a little empty.
"Li Ming, what do you mean?
What do you want to do with such a big move?
Zhang Dashan asked calmly.
"What?
I want you to give me back my ancestral grave, and I want you to apologize to all those you have bought!
Li Ming looked at him without fear.
Zhang Dashanren's face sank, and he was about to get angry, but he was grabbed by the village chief and persuaded in a low voice: "Dashan man, if this matter is big, it will not be good for us, so let's solve it privately."
Zhang Dashan thought about it, and finally nodded.
He understands that resisting in the face of public anger will only make him more passive.
So, in front of everyone, he admitted his mistake and promised to immediately dismantle the pavilion and restore the original appearance of the ancestral cemetery, while apologizing to all those who were used by him.
Oh, look at this Li Ming, the big stone in my heart has finally landed.
Who would have thought that this tough battle, which looked like it couldn't be won, could end like this.
He looked at the villagers, his eyes full of gratitude.
"Everyone has worked hard, without your support, how can I, Li Ming, do it alone.
As he spoke, he bowed deeply.
The villagers gathered around, some patted him on the shoulder, and some handed him hot tea, all of which were concerned and encouraged.
At that moment, Li Ming felt unprecedented warmth and strength.
"Our Willow Creek Town, in the future, we have to rely on everyone to uphold justice together.
If anyone dares to bully us again, let's go together and let him know that the people in our Liuxi Town are not vegetarians!
Li Ming's words ignited the enthusiasm of the villagers again.
Since then, the ethos of Willow Creek has changed.
People are no longer afraid of power and dare to stand up for their rights and interests.
Li Ming, because of his bravery and persistence, has become a hero in the hearts of the villagers.
Since Zhang Dashan publicly apologized and promised to restore the status quo ante, Liuxi Town seems to have changed overnight.
Those neighbors who had lost their way, under Li Ming's insistence and the supervision of the villagers, slowly found their conscience and principles.
After tea and dinner, people no longer talk about trivial matters, but how to build a more just and harmonious home together.
Li Ming, the former "lonely hero", has now become a "peacemaker" recognized by everyone.
He did not become complacent because of the victory, but took a more active part in the affairs of the village, using his wisdom and courage to help the villagers solve problems.
He understood that the real victory was not personal glory, but the harmony and prosperity of the whole village.
In the blink of an eye, it was another year of Qingming, and Li Ming took the whole family to the ancestral cemetery early to prepare to worship the ancestors.
This year's Qingming Festival, because the ancestral cemetery has been restored to its original appearance, and because Li Ming has more relief and firmness in his heart, it is different from previous years.
"Father, mother, the child has brought the whole family to see you today.
I will tell you the good news, our ancestral cemetery has been preserved, and our Willow Creek Town is getting better and better.
Li Ming knelt in front of his parents' graves, tears in his eyes, but he smiled very brightly.
Although his voice was not loud, it was like a hammer, smashing the walls of time and space to crack, as if he could talk to those relatives who had gone away.
As soon as the matter of worshipping the ancestors was over, Li Ming was not in a hurry to leave, he walked around the ancestral tomb, looking at those familiar trees and flowers, and his heart was called a river and sea.
At this moment, he heard footsteps, and when he turned around, yo, isn't this the few folks who used to talk nonsense.
"Li Ming, let's apologize to you.
Lao Liu led his head, lowered his head, and said with a little embarrassment.
"Oh, Uncle Liu, what are you doing here?
It's all over, and we're still a family.
Li Ming hurriedly stepped forward to help Lao Liu and said sincerely.
"No, there has to be an explanation for this.
We were also confused at that time, and we were dazzled by Zhang Dashanren's little money.
Now that I think about it, I regret it to death.
Lao Liu Tou said as he took out a cloth bag from his arms, which contained a few thick tickets, "This is the benefit fee given to us by Zhang Dashanren, we haven't moved a penny, and we will return it to you."
Li Ming looked at the money and had mixed feelings in his heart.
He knew that the money might be a lot of money for the villagers, but they could take the initiative to return it, which was enough to show their repentance and awakening in their hearts.
"Uncle Liu, you can take this money back.
I'm not doing this for money, I just want to fight for our Liuxi Town and ask for an explanation for our old Li family's ancestral grave.
Li Ming excused himself and said.
"No, you have to take the money.
Otherwise, we can't get over this hurdle in our hearts.
Old Liu Tou insisted.
"那行,刘叔。
You can donate this money to the school in the village, so that the children can learn more knowledge, and don't lose their way for a small bargain like us in the future.
Li Ming proposed.
When Lao Liu Tou heard this, his eyes lit up, "Good idea!"
That's it!
He shook Li Ming's hand excitedly, as if he had found new hope.
Since then, there has been a special scholarship in the school in Liuxi Town, called the "Li Ming Justice Scholarship", which is used to reward students who have excellent character and academic performance and dare to uphold justice.
Li Ming's name, like this scholarship, has become a good story in Liuxi Town and even the surrounding areas.
Time flies, decades pass in the blink of an eye.
Li Ming changed from a young and strong young man to an old man with white hair.
But his spirit, like the old tree, has deep roots and never falls.
Whenever the sun sets, he will always sit under the big locust tree at the entrance of the village and tell the younger generation the story about the ancestral cemetery, about justice and courage.
Those who have heard the story have been moved by Li Ming's persistence and courage, and vowed to be like him, to protect this land, and to protect the justice and innocence in their hearts.
In this way, Li Ming's story has been passed down from generation to generation in Liuxi Town, becoming a spiritual force that inspires future generations to keep moving forward.
Oh, the cemetery of the ancestors who used to be in an uproar, now it's good, the years have swept away all the traces with a wave of the big broom.
But this matter is not over, those legendary stories, just like old wine, the older it gets, the more fragrant it becomes, and people say a word to me, and it has been passed down from generation to generation, which is called an enduring.