Foreign clergyyears in China.
The Yellow River Loop has suffered numerous disasters due to the flooding of the Yellow River in history, but only this place has become a rich land because of its unique geographical environment. In the last years of the Qing Dynasty, a large number of refugees from Shanxi, Shaanxi and Hebei fled to the Hetao area, which gradually became a gathering place for various ethnic groups, where the cultures of different ethnic groups blended with each other.
In 1893, the Catholic Church established the Bishop's Office in Sansheng Gong, and gradually established its own sphere of influence in the region, forming an independent region similar to the state.
A large number of foreign clergy are often active in this area.
The church in Inner Mongolia, our group came to the Heshuo Gong Zhongken District. This reclamation area was established in 1935 by the National Executive Yuan with an allocation of 50,000 oceans, and was established by Zhu Shouqing, Jiang Menglin and other well-known people.
The main purpose of this reclamation is to collect poor displaced people, and it is currently inhabited by about 400 people. After two years of hard work, there are now several rows of mud houses, as well as quite a few flocks of horses and chickens.
A ring of mud walls had been built around the house, and forts had been built on the four corners, which were patrolled day and night. We had a meal of millet rice in the dining room of the reclamation area.
The grain size of millet rice is similar to that of sorghum and has a yellow color, but when cooked, it is so dry and hard that it is almost impossible to swallow and has no aroma. Workers in the reclamation area feed on it all year round, and as for the side dishes, there are only a few slices of pickled melon and half a bowl of potato soup.
Foreign clergy roam around China, almost completely control the social situation in China, and even know the people's livelihood in China better than China**. In my observation, almost one out of 10 residents in the Houtao area is a big tobacco addict.
Such hobbies not only deplete their possessions, but also make their lives miserable. In contrast, women's lives are more difficult. Men can smoke big cigarettes at home all day and all night, while women have to be busy with their lives, planting crops, grazing sheep, taking care of men and children, ......
China's smoking habits are actually influenced by British culture. In the harsh living environment, the concept of chastity among the Mongolian and Han people gradually faded.
In most of the counties and villages in Suiyuan, people have gradually developed a custom called "visiting the door", and I will describe the experience of "visiting the door" twice.
Yes, this is my little daughter. ”
The beauty of Mongolian women is not only reflected in their appearance, but also in their inner qualities. Their independence, tenacity, enthusiasm and intelligence are impressive.
They are the treasure of the Mongolian nation and the pride of the nation.
The Mongolian region has a tradition of visiting people since ancient times. The next day, we continued our journey north on the desert sand, and walked about six miles to the town of Paozi Bulon.
There are only a dozen shops in the town, and it is said that it only began to prosper after the reclamation area was opened. At the end of the town is a 30-year-old Jesus Church that also sells oil and salt groceries.
Our target this time is a Han family in No. 8 sub village. The family consisted of a young couple who warmly invited us to sit on their clay kang.
The man was a little honest but smiling, while the lady was busy pouring tea for us. I suggested that the man sing a local tune for us, and although he was a little hesitant, he still sang in a shrill voice: "Send the lover to Wulipo, and then send it to Wulipo, and if someone asks on the road, you can say that your cousin will send your cousin."
Sending the lover to the Weishui River, he looked up and saw two geese, the male goose walked in front, and the female goose followed by the brother. After the man finished singing, we all leaned forward and leaned back with laughter.
Then we invited the young woman to sing, but she was a little shy and politely declined.
When Mr. Bai left the Mongolian woman's house, although he did not give any copper plate as a thank you, their warm farewell and the words of looking forward to our next visit made us feel very warm.
We are deeply grateful for their hospitality and respect for us.
Mr. Bai told the priest that the people in the Houtao area can enjoy all kinds of conveniences as long as they have money, and no matter where they go, as long as they give some change, the women will obey your command, even in front of their husbands.
Men will even offer their preferences, such as men like to smoke, women like women, and we like different. From these experiences, the foreign priests gained an in-depth understanding of the lives and customs of the ordinary people in the Hetao area.