Ladies and gentlemen, let's not talk about those demons and monsters, nor mention the feats of those heroes, let's talk about a strange thing that happened in the water town in the south of the Yangtze River, this matter, we have to start with a buddy named Li Dazhuang.
When you hear this name, do you think this guy is very real?
Don't jump to conclusions, he's not easy.
We have to say, the water town in the south of the Yangtze River, the fog, the small bridges and flowing water, and the households, that is called a tranquility.
Li Dazhuang is an inconspicuous stonemason on the edge of this water town, and his craftsmanship is so good that he has nothing to say, especially the inscriptions, every stroke and every stroke is full of strength, as if he can hook out the souls of the dead.
But this craftsman has a small problem - good wine, he gets drunk when he drinks, and when he is drunk, he likes to do stupid things that make people cry and laugh.
One year, the old rich man of the Zhao family in the town unfortunately passed away, leaving a large mess of family business and a belly of grief to the two children.
It stands to reason that this tombstone has to find a capable person like Li Dazhuang to do it.
The old rich man Zhao was kind and charitable during his lifetime, and his reputation was outside, and this tombstone had to be carved both solemnly and magnificently.
Li Dazhuang took this job, the beauty in his heart, thinking that he could take this opportunity to show it well, and maybe he could get a few jars of good wine to drink.
So, he closed the door, worked hard every day, the carving knife seemed to be alive in his hands, flying up and down, and the stone tablet gradually showed the merits and demeanor of the old rich man Zhao's life.
But just when it was almost completed, Li Dazhuang's old problem was made again.
That day, he got a pot of old wine out of nowhere, and hid in the backyard alone, facing the stone tablet, drinking and pondering the last few strokes of the inscription.
After three rounds of drinking, people are already a little floating, and the carving knife is a little disobedient.
As soon as the words came out, Li Dazhuang himself was stunned, the wine woke up a little, and the regret in his heart was better than wine.
At this point, Li Dazhuang could only bite the bullet and make a mistake, thinking about finding a way to remedy it early the next morning.
But that night, the wind and rain were heavy, and the thunder was roaring, as if even God was sighing for the typo.
Li Dazhuang lay on the bed, tossing and turning, and didn't sleep all night.
Early the next morning, the sun shone through the clouds and shone on the bluestone slabs of the water town, and the Zhao family was busy preparing for the burial.
Li Dazhuang followed the funeral procession with fear, and he was afraid that if this typo was discovered, it would not only ruin his reputation, but also attract the anger of the Zhao family.
But who would have thought that when the tombstone was slowly erected and displayed in front of everyone, not only did it not cause blame, but it attracted a lot of admiration.
Oh mom, you look at the four words "anointed to look at the public", after such a baptism of wind and rain, it is a different kind of smell, as if to say that Zhao Yuanwai's good deeds before his death, like spring rain, moisturize things silently, warm the hearts of the people, let them all "get anointed", but also "look at the public".
This wrongly carved tombstone became a good story for a while, and everyone talked about it, saying that this was a gift from God, and it was the reward for Zhao Yuan's good deeds.
The two children outside Zhao Yuanwai were so grateful that they were in tears, not only did they not blame Li Dazhuang, but they also paid him a lot of money, and specially prepared a table of sumptuous wine and food for him to express their gratitude.
Li Dazhuang thought that this matter would be over like this, and he could enjoy this delicious wine and food, but who would have thought that more bizarre things were still to come.
That night, it was as dark as the bottom of a pot, and the wind was so strong that it could blow people away, Li Dazhuang was drinking wine at home alone, when suddenly, there was a rapid knock on the door outside.
When he opened the door, he saw that the good guy was Zhao Yuanwai's favorite black cat before his death, the cat's eyes flashed with unusual light, and there was something in his mouth.
Li Dazhuang was curious, and when he took it, it turned out to be an antique jade pendant, engraved with complex totems, and glowing faintly.
As he pondered, the black cat jumped lightly, jumped on his knees, rubbed his hand with his head, and then turned around and disappeared into the night.
Since that night, Li Dazhuang's life has been turned upside down.
His stonemasonry seems to have been endowed with magical powers, and what he carves always brings about magical things.
That jade pendant has become his talisman, and every time he encounters a problem or danger, he can always turn evil into good fortune.
As for the origin of the black cat and the jade pendant, and why they found Li Dazhuang, this matter is still a mystery.
Some people say that this is Zhao Yuan's reward for him from the spirit of the outer heavens; Some people also say that this is Li Dazhuang who inadvertently triggered some ancient mechanism and activated the wheel of fate.
Well, let's move on.
Since beating Li Dazhuang and getting the jade pendant, the days have become more and more mysterious.
Every day when he opened his eyes, either someone asked him to carve an object to keep him safe, or someone came to see the legendary "wrongly engraved inscription".
Li Dazhuang knew that this matter was not simple, but he still had to pretend to be confused.
One day, a Taoist priest came to the town, his robe was washed white, and he was holding a dusty whisk in his hand, and his eyes were as bright as light bulbs.
As soon as the Taoist priest arrived in the town, he went straight to Li Dazhuang's house, saying that he wanted to see the tombstone of "blessing and misfortune".
Li Dazhuang's heart tightened, thinking that this old way must not be simple, but he still dared to invite people in.
The Taoist priest circled around the tombstone a few times, chanting words in his mouth, and finally stopped in front of the four words "Anointing the people", frowned, and spoke for a long time: "Donor, although this inscription is wrong, it is secretly in line with the heavens, and it is not something that we mortals can understand." "Oh, this jade pendant and Li Dazhuang, that's really a couple." As soon as Li Dazhuang heard this, he quickly took out the jade pendant and handed it to the Taoist priest.
The Taoist priest took the jade pendant, looked left and right, and frowned: "This jade, an old antique, hides the aura of heaven and earth, which can protect people's hearts and block evil spirits."
It picks you, which means that you and our land, the fate is not ordinary. Speaking of this, the Taoist priest changed his words: "But the world is unpredictable, and blessings and disasters are always accompanied."
You get this jade pendant, although you can enjoy some blessings, but you also have to bear the responsibility.
If there are any difficulties in the future, remember to have good thoughts in your heart, so that you can turn the danger into a disaster. Li Dazhuang was a little confused when he heard it, but he remembered the words of the Taoist priest firmly in his heart.
Since then, he has paid more attention to his words and deeds, and he has been more attentive when carving the monument, for fear of causing some trouble if he is not careful.
The jade pendant, he never leaves his body, in the dead of night, he always likes to take it out and touch it, as if he can feel a warm current.
In the blink of an eye, a few years have passed, Li Dazhuang's reputation has become more and more famous, and even outsiders know that we have a stonemason here who can "turn mistakes into corrects".
But he is still so simple, greets every customer with a smile, and never puts on a score.
But the good times didn't last long, and a flood suddenly struck, turning the water town upside down.
The villagers cried and fled in all directions, but Li Dazhuang stayed at home with an iron heart, guarding the tombstone with the "wrong inscription". "This monument is the soul of Zhao Yuanwai, and I have to protect it." He swore in his heart.
He found ropes and planks, strengthened the tombstones, and carried sandbags to fence them, and fought against the flood for three days and three nights.
In the dead of night, he always took out the jade pendant and prayed silently, hoping that God would bless everyone with safety.
On this day, Li Dazhuang was squatting in the courtyard, holding a carving knife in his hand, concentrating on carving the new stone tablet.
Suddenly, there was a rush of footsteps outside, and he looked up, and the good fellow, a middle-aged man who was very well-dressed, with a delicate wooden box in his hand, hurried in. "You're Master Li Dazhuang, right?" The middle-aged man asked with a gasp. "Well, it's me, what's the matter?" Li Dazhuang put down the carving knife, stood up, and wiped the stone chips on his hands with his sleeve.
The middle-aged man hurriedly opened the wooden box, and inside was a piece of crystal clear jade that still shone with a little light. "Master Li, I heard that you are very good at turning rags into treasures.
This piece of jade is my family heirloom, but in the past few years, the family has not been smooth, I would like to ask you to carve an object to see if it can be transferred. Li Dazhuang took the jade, looked at it carefully, and secretly sighed in his heart, this jade is not an ordinary thing, it is full of aura, but it seems to be pressed by some force, and it looks a little dim.
"Okay, I'll try." Li Dazhuang nodded in agreement, but he pondered in his heart, there must be a story behind this jade, so be careful.
For the next few days, Li Dazhuang closed his door and concentrated on carving this piece of jade.
He worked day and night, and the carving knife seemed to come alive in his hands, moving nimbly on the jade.
In the dead of night, he always took out the jade pendant that had been used for many years and prayed silently, hoping to get some inspiration and strength.
Finally, on a stormy evening, Li Dazhuang completed his masterpiece.
It was a small and delicate statue of Jade Guanyin, with a kind face and deep eyes, as if it could see through people's hearts.
The originally dull jade has been carved by Li Dazhuang's skillful hands and has become dazzling.
When the middle-aged man saw this statue of Jade Guanyin, he was so excited that he almost shed tears, and thanked him repeatedly, saying that he would reward Li Dazhuang with a lot of money.
But Li Dazhuang waved his hand and said, "Money, things outside the body, can help you."
But you have to promise me something. "What's the matter?"
You say! The middle-aged man asked eagerly. There may be a story behind this jade, you go back and check the family tree to see if there are any clues.
Also, do more good deeds, accumulate virtue and do good, and naturally turn evil into good fortune. Li Dazhuang said earnestly.
When the middle-aged man heard this, he nodded again and again, promising to do so.
Before leaving, he also specially invited Li Dazhuang to his home as a guest, but Li Dazhuang politely declined.
The days quietly returned to that tranquility again.
Our Li Dazhuang is still busy working in the work of the stonemason every day, and from time to time he also takes out the jade pendant and the jade Guanyin statue, looks at it, touches it, and feels beautiful in his heart.
He knew in his heart that he was inseparable from these mysterious things in his life, and he was willing to use his own hands and heart to protect this fate and help those who needed help.
In the blink of an eye, winter is here again, and the snow is fluttering, and the whole water town is dressed like a bride wrapped in silver, which is so beautiful that people are intoxicated.
Li Dazhuang's house was also lively, and a few uninvited guests came, the middle-aged man's family, who came to visit him with full gratitude.
It turned out that the middle-aged man listened to Li Dazhuang's words, went home and looked through the family tree, and really found out a dusty secret.
Because of a misunderstanding, their family offended a master, and as a result, the family's fortunes plummeted.
That piece of jade, which was left by the master, contained powerful spiritual power, but it was also cursed.
After the middle-aged family knew the truth, they felt guilty in their hearts, so they decided to change their ways, do more good deeds, and make up for their past mistakes.
Under Li Dazhuang's skillful hands, that piece of jade not only unraveled the curse, but also activated the spiritual power inside, bringing good luck and blessings to the family.
"Master Li, you are really the savior of our family!" The middle-aged man's family said excitedly, "We have specially prepared this gift, and we hope you can accept it." As he spoke, they took out a heavy gift and wanted to give it to Li Dazhuang.
But Li Dazhuang is still the same Li Dazhuang, he politely declined, saying: "I do this business, not for money, but for the love of art and respect for life."
I have received your heart, and the gift will be forgotten. ”
The middle-aged family listened to it, and admired Li Dazhuang's personality even more, and decided to build a temple in the town to enshrine the jade Guanyin statue carved by Li Dazhuang, thank him for his kindness, and also ask Guanyin Bodhisattva to bless the people of the water town with peace and auspiciousness.
The temple was completed, the incense was very prosperous, and it became a beautiful scenery in the water town.
Li Dazhuang's name has been engraved in people's hearts and has become a legend.
Whenever he is mentioned, people always have respect and gratitude, as if to say: "Look, that is the patron saint of our water town - Li Dazhuang!" ”