In 1983, a small island started from a large farmer

When Li Duoyu came to the Mazu Temple on Meizhou Island, he was still a little unfamiliar, because it was quite different from the ancestral temple in his memory.

Now it is just like Dandan Island, with stones everywhere and only two palaces and temples.

And at this time, there was no statue of the Sea Goddess, and the whole hill looked bare.

In terms of scale, it doesn’t seem to be much bigger than Thean Hou Temple on Tam Tam Island. Everything looks quite ordinary, but there are many believers who come to worship.

Li Duoyu came to a big stone engraved with "Historic Site of Ascension to Heaven" and the staff at the ancestral temple introduced it.

"This is the place where "Mazu" Lin Moniang "transformed into heaven" a thousand years ago. In order to commemorate her, everyone built a temple to worship her at the place where she ascended to heaven. Therefore, the Mazu Temple on Meizhou Island is called the "Ancestral Temple" ”

At this time, the economy of Meizhou Island may be much worse than that of Dandan Island, which serves as the front line of coastal defense.

There is almost no investment, and the infrastructure is very poor. Even their pier is much worse than that of Dandan Island.

However, it seems that in the past two years, the staff of the ancestral temple, in addition to receiving them, also received tourists in suits and ties.

Those tourists were full of curiosity about everything here, especially after seeing their large group arriving, they directly picked up their cameras and took pictures of them.

After seeing the camera, the male compatriots in the team were full of curiosity and showed awkward smiles.

But the lesbians holding the lanterns were much shyer. When they looked at the camera, they were a little embarrassed, and some of them turned away directly.

When he heard their accents just now, Li Duoyu had already guessed where they were from. Logically speaking, they couldn't come over at this time.

Unexpectedly, the other party actually took the initiative to say hello, probably because he saw Li Duoyu walking in front holding the incense burner.

These people asked curiously: "There are so many of you, are you doing some ritual?"

"Separate spirits and offer incense."

When Li Duoyu said this, they understood instantly: "I see, Mazu from our overseas province has not come to offer incense for many years."

"I'll learn from you. Is there anything I should pay attention to?"

Seeing that they were also accompanied by staff from the ancestral temple, Li Duoyu smiled and said:
"I don't understand this very well. I suggest you ask the staff at the ancestral temple. He is more familiar with it than us."

The staff member quickly answered: "Mr. Lin, let me introduce it to you."

When listening to the staff's introduction, Li Duoyu learned that this year was originally the 999th anniversary of Mazu's ascension to heaven, and next year would be the 1000th anniversary.

These believers from overseas provinces came to visit the spot in advance, intending to fulfill their long-cherished wish to visit the ancestral temple on Meizhou Island when Mazu ascended to heaven for a thousand years.

Although there is almost no dialogue between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait, this kind of cultural inheritance and people-to-people ties cannot be interrupted.

After Li Duoyu and the others finished their incense ceremony, they unexpectedly ran into those believers from overseas provinces at the dock.

When the other party learned that the dazzling white fishing boat belonged to Li Duoyu, he was also very surprised.

"Where did you buy this boat? It looks like it was imported from an island country."

Facing compatriots from overseas provinces, Li Duoyu did not hide anything and told them directly about catching a big tuna and giving away a fishing boat.

The other party gave a thumbs up on the spot and praised: "It's really amazing. I have also caught tuna, but the largest one only weighed more than 200 kilograms."

While chatting with the other party, Li Duoyu learned that the other party did not sail directly over.

There is an insurmountable center line there. In order to reach the Mazu Temple, they first detoured to Ryukyu, and then came all the way from Qingdao on the pretext that the fishing boat needed repairs.

And they, like them, are also fishermen and farmers.

In the 80s, the aquaculture industry in overseas provinces was very powerful, especially the shrimp farming industry. It is said that one out of every two grass shrimps imported from island countries came from overseas provinces.

The other party was also full of curiosity about his eel farming technology, especially when he learned that he exported nearly 60,000 eels last year, his eyes widened even more.

"Young man, where did you learn this breeding technique?"

Li Duoyu smiled and said: "I have liked studying eels since I was a child, and I gradually figured it out."

Although this compatriot from the Overseas Department felt that he was bragging, he was too embarrassed to point it out. He still praised him: "It's really amazing."

The two parties exchanged addresses and contact information.

Lin Youjin said: "I am too pressed for time this time. I will definitely visit your Dandan Island on my next trip."

"I also really want to travel to your place. I heard that the scenery there is very good. Then, let's make tea together."

The two looked at each other and smiled: "I hope that cross-strait navigation will be possible soon. When the time comes, I will treat you to some fine mountain tea."

The fishing boat slowly left Meizhou Island and returned to Dandan Island Pier in only two hours.

Even before the boat docked, many villagers were already holding incense to welcome Mazu's return.

After two days of hard work, the escort team just wanted to invite Mazu back to Thean Hou Temple first, and then go home to have a good rest.

The older Chen Huotan and Chen Yuanshan looked even more tired, because they were the two of them who handled all matters.

Including the connection with the ancestral temple, as well as various details and customs, Li Duoyu was relatively relaxed after this trip. He only had to be responsible for worshiping and throwing the Holy Grail.

But it’s just a relaxing two days. Early tomorrow morning, Mazu Empress will officially patrol the entire Bufu Island.

As the boss, he has to hold the incense burner and walk at the front, which will definitely not be easy.

After placing Mazu Empress in her original location in the Tianhou Palace, it stands to reason that Li Duoyu, the big boss, would continue to guard the temple.

Lao Li knew that he was too tired these two days, so he came to keep vigil for him.

After Li Duoyu finished all his work, it was already past nine o'clock in the evening when he returned home, and little Tutu had already gone to bed.

Zhou Xiaoying brought him a basin of hot water and said, "Are you tired? Take a shower quickly."

Li Duoyu grinned and said, "It's not bad. How can I be tired when I help Mazu?"

Zhou Xiaoying was stunned for a moment, and her thoughts were instantly brought back to three years ago, also in this place. At that time, Li Duoyu, who was keen on smuggling, did not say this.

"If Mazu was so powerful, so many fishermen wouldn't have died."

Zhou Xiaoying relaxed his shoulders for him.

However, at this moment, Li Haoran wanted to eat dried fish secretly, but Chen Huiying discovered it.

"If you eat meat, you won't be able to go into battle tomorrow and join the security patrol."

Little Fatty said with a guilty conscience: "Grandma, I didn't eat it, I just smelled it. We have been vegetarians for so many days and there is not even meat oil. I always feel like we are not full."

"Not even smelling."

Li Duoyu fell asleep immediately after lying on the bed. When he opened his eyes again, it was already early the next morning.

This time, since it was co-organized by the two villages, there were a lot of teams on the tour and many more routes were added.

Not only do we have to walk every road in the two villages, but we also have to go to Li Duoyu's eel factory, the new wharf led by Xunan Beilan, and even the "big windmill".

It is no exaggeration to say that the route of this security patrol is the longest in the history of Dandan Island. It is estimated to be 20 kilometers to complete, and it is expected to take a whole day.

The most strenuous ones were those who had to carry the mikoshi. This time, my brother-in-law, Li Qingguang, Li Shuguang, and Li Yuanguang were also asked to carry the mikoshi.

If the bearer is tired, he can be replaced at any time, but Li Duoyu does not have this kind of treatment. As the leader, he must lead the team to complete the journey.

"Dong dong dong..."

the next day.

Before dawn, waves of gongs and drums were heard coming from all directions in Xiasha Village towards Thean Hou Temple.

Some of the people from Chenjiacun came over on tractors, and some simply came over by boat. The villagers gathered around the gate of Thean Hou Temple early in the morning to watch the excitement, while Li Duoyu shouted loudly:
"For those who did not participate, please give in. There are more people this time and the scene is more chaotic."

However, the sound of gongs is not the signal for the patrol to begin. The real signal to start is the sound of cannons.

This is a kind of folk cannon with only a short length. It is usually only used during temple fairs, and is intended to clean up the filth from all directions.

If this thing is slightly modified and a round pipe is added, it will immediately become a powerful firecracker.

As the iron cannon exploded, Mazu's security patrol officially began. The entire team was at least more than 300 meters long.

It was almost around eight o'clock in the morning.

A grandmother in Mazu costume carried out the soft statue of Mazu who went to the Mazu temple to offer incense.

Then put it in the sacred sedan chair, put it upright, arrange the statue, and dress the phoenix robe and crown neatly.

Followed by.

Li Duoyu inserted three sticks of scented incense into the incense burner in front of the statue, and the other two heads also inserted them respectively.

Temple Zhu shouted:

"I respectfully invite Mazu to take off and patrol the entire island of Ambufu."

With a "clang" sound.

The gong sounded.

Li Duoyu, who was in the front row and dressed as a waiter, started walking with an incense burner in one hand and a sword in the other.

Behind him were the gods Clairvoyance and General Shunfeng Er, who were the guardians around Mazu.

On the day of the patrol, as the trailblazer, the security guard had to carry a 30 to 40-pound idol all the way and accompany the patrol team throughout the entire journey.

Next are two golden lions, which were paid by Thean Hou Palace from other places. Their skills are quite good. They can blink their eyelids and dance in various postures according to the sound of gongs and drums behind them.

Further behind are the waist drum troupe and parachute troupe of Chenjiacun.

The most eye-catching ones are the 36 fisher girls in Mazu costumes from the two villages. They surround the statue of Mazu, some holding lanterns and some holding flower baskets.

In the team, there were many children carrying command flags. Li Haoran was also among them, and his command flag was different from others.

Other children had triangular colored flags, but his flag was rectangular with a golden dragon embroidered on it and the words "Our Lady of Heaven".

There are only two of these flags in the entire team, and the responsibility is relatively heavy. Li Duoyu said: Good flags can be left to you, but you must complete the entire journey.

Li Haoran, who only wanted a good flag, didn't realize the seriousness of the problem at all and agreed.

At the beginning, Little Fatty still took bold steps and showed a majestic feeling. His face said: My flag is different from yours.

But when the patrol team kept walking, taking every road in the village, and even going to Chenjiacun and Beilan, Xiaopangdun was completely panicked.

In the courtyard of Li Duoyu's new family, Zhou Xiaoying is holding little Tutu, while Chen Huiying is leading Zhang Lin and Zhang Yun. There is an Eight Immortals table at the entrance of the courtyard, with an incense burner on it and tributes, most of which are vegetarian dishes. and cookies.

As the sound of cannons exploded, they already knew that the security patrol team had arrived, and as the sound of cannons got closer and closer.

The eldest Zhang Linsui said excitedly: "I saw my uncle."

"Thousands of clairvoyances, please follow the wind."

Li Duoyu, who was holding an incense burner in his hand, led the team past the door of his house. Li Duoyu grinned at them.

When the two waking lions saw this different house, they started to fight and dance very interestingly.

Chen Huiying stuffed a red envelope into each of the two lion awakenings, and this is also one of the incomes of the lion awakening team.

If they go to a richer and more generous village and perform lion dances for people, they can earn a lot of money in a month.

In addition to the lion dance, the waist drum team and the umbrella team also performed seriously in front of Li Duoyu's new home.

Even when the Mazu palanquin passed by Li Duoyu's new home, it obviously slowed down a lot, and the temple blessing stopped and said a lot of nice things. This is the unique benefit of the Datou family.

Every time they say something nice, A Niang and Zhou Xiaoying have to shout "Okay", and in the good words of the temple, in addition to the blessings of "Peace and wealth", there are also blessings such as "I wish you a boy".

Zhou Xiaoying was so confused that she didn’t know how to answer it, but her mother-in-law shouted with joy: "Okay."

It was almost half past one in the afternoon.

The patrol team then visited Xiasha Village, including Li Duoyu's eel factory.

The team took a break at Dandan Island Primary School and had lunch here.

The little fat man walked with a limp, and after walking for four consecutive hours carrying the flag, he actually got blisters.

When he finished eating some noodles and was about to take a rest, the leading uncle actually started walking away again.

"There's not enough time, let's keep going."

Next, the patrol team set off for Chenjiacun, also visiting every road and every household.

Finally, we went to the new dock and walked around the four large fans that had not yet been installed.

By the time Mazu Empress returned to the Tianhou Palace, it was already dark, but the ceremony was still not over. They, the heads of the family, as well as the village elders and the Chenjia Village Board of Directors.

Then they gathered at the Tianhou Temple and knelt down to worship Mazu. At the end of the temple ceremony, they had to shout some prayers.

I pray for the fishermen of Dandan Island to have safe sailing, happy families, and a bumper harvest of kelp.
The people who came to participate in this feast were not only from Dandan Island, but also from Langqi Island and Shangqi Village.

Most of them come to join in the fun, and some come to Dandan Island to worship Mazu.

After seeing the people on Dandan Island celebrating happily, they couldn't help but feel sad.

Especially Langqi Island, there used to be a Mazu temple on their island.

It's a pity that their Mazu temple could not survive those unspeakable ten years. The inheritance of more than two hundred years was broken, everything was destroyed, and even the statues were used as firewood.

This made them feel quite guilty, and they were even too embarrassed to go to the ancestral temple to ask for a ghost spirit to come back. If they wanted to worship Mazu, they could either sail directly to the ancestral temple, or come directly to Dandan Island to worship.

Lantern Festival is the day.

Mazu Queen Mother visits Ambufu Dandan Island, and Dandan Island welcomes tourists from all over the world.

I don’t know who leaked the news. Secretary Chen Shulin and the others were not the only ones here during this security patrol.

Chen Yuanyu and Zhao Jialu also came together. Unfortunately, as the leader, Li Duoyu had to follow the team the whole time, so he couldn't welcome them at all, so his family could only take care of them.

But even on such an important day, the second brother Li Yaoguo, his father-in-law Zhu Jianmin, and Chen Wenchao all stayed at the eel factory.

The current stage of eel farming is a critical stage and requires careful care, with no room for any loss.

This also resulted in them not participating in this security patrol.

Another thing is that there have been too many people from outside the island in the past two days, and many of them came just for the eel factory.

They had stopped many "lost" strangers and wanted to visit the eel factory. However, after seeing Zhu Jianmin with a rude look on his face, they were too scared to take another step forward.

There are even strangers who pick up their cameras and take secret photos near the eel factory.

At the beginning, the second brother tried to stop him once or twice, but it was useless to take pictures. It is the most pitiful thing to learn with half a bucket of water.

Maybe it will be like the Haixin eel factory. When the time comes, it will only lose more. (End of chapter)