1986: Old Stories in Northeast China

"Old Huang, tell me, we really need to build a mountain temple." Chen Tiezhu said.

"We actually had one in Erdaoling earlier, but it was destroyed because of some things. This year we chose a place and plan to build another one."

"Actually, I don't have too many ideas, and I won't worship statues or anything. Maybe I'll find a stone on the mountain to worship, I don't know if it will work."

"What's wrong with it? The key is not what to worship." Old Huang said.

"Mountain temples, which gods to worship, actually have something to do with local customs. Some worship the horse king, some worship the angry Vajra, and some worship Mr. Hu San."

"Uncle Huang, what is worship? Why do we have to worship Little Confused Egg?" Doudou, who was eating meat, asked curiously.

Hearing her shouting, Little Confused Egg, who was eating, turned around and looked over here.

Just this one look made Old Huang and the other four frown.

Look at Little Confused, then look at Chen Tiezhu.

"Uh..., I've lived with Doudou for a long time, so I can understand some human language." Chen Tiezhu said perfunctorily.

"Doudou, offering sacrifices means eating the fireworks of the world. This is a legitimate god with a shrine." Old Huang explained with a little hesitation.

Doudou frowned, "Then don't let Little Confused go, it's too choking, let Big Gulu go."

After saying that, she ate meat with peace of mind.

Little Confused, who looked back, also turned around and ate the meat in his food bowl.

Old Huang grinned bitterly, he felt a little scared.

In fact, he saw it when he came in, but he didn't take it too seriously.

"Hey, Old Huang, let's talk about business, everyone is waiting." Chen Tiezhu said.

"Well, let's talk about business." Old Huang said, picking up the wine glass and taking a sip.

"Hu..., that mountain god, although some are built according to local customs, they are also righteous gods with a shrine, just like the local gods."

"I know a little about this, just like Lao Li, the police station chief, is similar to the local god." Chen Tiezhu nodded.

"What are you talking about? How can I be so capable?" Li Yinglin said helplessly.

"Why not? Protecting the peace of a place, this is the job of the local god." Chen Tiezhu said.

"Hey, why are you interrupting? Listen obediently." Han Xiuying poked him.

"This is our Queen Mother, everyone has to listen." Chen Tiezhu slipped a sentence.

Doudou and Lu Dan, two careless people, also nodded their heads vigorously.

In this family, Han Xiuying is definitely a dominant existence.

"Let's talk about the past. Building mountain temples and local temples is indeed to protect the peace of a place, and the most important thing is to pray for good weather and good harvests." Old Huang said.

"In addition, the mountain gods, land gods, and city gods are all righteous gods. With the protection of righteous gods, some lonely ghosts will have a place to go. They will stop making trouble and naturally protect the peace of the area."

"Building this kind of seedlings is to accumulate virtue. Not to mention that this is a sincere construction, not for fame. So this matter is up to you, the person in charge."

"No matter what kind of god it is, there are millions of incarnations. So what you choose to worship is not a fixed thing. Whoever you think can represent your mountain, that's it."

"Tsk tsk, you've been talking for a long time, and it seems that there is nothing particular about it, but in fact there are many particularities." Chen Tiezhu said helplessly.

Old Huang was happy, "What else can we do? Let's say we do Feng Shui layout, that's just a simple way to ward off evil spirits. Old Cao also chooses the grave according to the rules passed down by the old people."

"But these rules are different in some places because of different customs. Who can you say is right and who is wrong?"

"Xiao Huang's words make sense." Erye nodded.

"Right and wrong are often not so many unified standards, so don't have such a big burden in your heart. If the mountain temple is really built, everyone can live a good life, then why do we still farm? Just build it and it's over."

"What do you mean, just ask for a place to rely on. In addition, our mountain has indeed lost a lot of lives in recent years, so we just ask for peace and stability."

Listening to Erye's words, everyone nodded.

It can be regarded as a period for this matter, and there is nothing wrong with saying this.

But for the whole village, it must be Chen Tiezhu who has the blessing to build this mountain temple.

Others?

That won’t work.

In ancient times, people who built temples had to be truly kind people, not just for the sake of a good reputation."But your family is really lively." Old Xu added with a smile.

"Hehe, my master is amazing. Last time when we went into the mountains, he played with a big leopard and even dug out the bear's den." Lu Dan said happily.

"Forget it, I'll just drink and eat. It sounds scary to me." Old Xu said with a wry smile.

His words made everyone laugh.

This is not bad. If it weren't for the crowds, everyone would have screamed in fear.

What we discussed today, everyone just listened to the excitement. But for the four people including Old Huang, the meaning is different.

If these things happen alone, they are nothing. But if they all happen to one person, doesn't it mean something?

Just say Chen Tiezhu's luck, who can stop him?

He is the real lucky man.

They were all in a good mood, so they naturally drank more wine.

Doudou was always very focused when eating. After eating and drinking, she felt it was boring to see them still drinking.

She waved to her friends who were squatting on the side, and the group ran out to play with her.

Especially the silly roe deer, who was already very bored, and now started to have fun in the yard.

"Tiezhu, I'll go back and discuss the matter of finding a bricklayer. Let's not find too many. I'll calculate the work and save more money."

Qi Lianshan said before leaving.

"You can do these jobs yourself. When the time comes, just tell me how many people and how much money, and that's it. The company's account will be used." Chen Tiezhu said.

"Think about it carefully when you go back. Our company has started working seriously. Today is the first day. I have to pay everyone's salary and bonus on the tenth day."

When they heard this, everyone was very happy. They didn't want it.

There was no need to say thank you. In Tiezhu's words, it was what he deserved. However, he must be more serious and responsible in the future.

"Tiezhu, can you take the four of us to see the land you chose?"

After everyone left, Lao Huang came to Chen Tiezhu and asked eagerly.

"I know you can't let it go. Let's go." Chen Tiezhu smiled and nodded.

In fact, he was also very curious in his heart. He wanted these four people to help him verify what his "vision" was like.