During the Chongzhen period of the Ming Dynasty, in a small village in Jingzhou Prefecture, Hubei, there lived a young man named Liu San. He was a burly man, with clear eyebrows and beautiful eyes, and although he was still young, he was already a well-known pig plower. The craft of plowing pigs was passed down from generation to generation by his father, and by Liu San's generation, it was already the fifth generation. Liu Santian is intelligent, he has studied with his father since he was a child, and within a few years, he is better than the blue, and the skill and speed are staggering. Therefore, the people in the village affectionately called him "Liu Kuaidao". Social
Whenever the spring flowers bloom and the pigs are jubilant and jumping, it is the busiest time for Liu Kuaidao. He carried the ancestral toolbox on his back, stepped on the morning glow, went out of the village, and operated on the pigs of the villagers. His technique is fast and accurate, and often the pigs have completed the whole process before they even know it. Liu Kuaidao's reputation spread like this.
Ten, ten spread hundreds, not only in this village, but even the people of ten miles and eight villages are admired.
However, Liu Kuaidao, who is omnipotent in the eyes of the villagers, also has his own troubles and concerns. He had a sworn brother named Wu Tong. The two grew up together since childhood, and they are like brothers and sisters. Wu Tong's health has not been very good, and he is often sick, which makes Liu San worried. On this day, Liu San had just finished plowing pigs for a family in a neighboring village, and was about to pack up his tools and go home, when he suddenly heard the news that Wu Tong was seriously ill.
What the? Brother Wu Tong is seriously ill? Liu San was shocked, and the tools in his hand almost fell.
Yes, I heard that he is not very sick this time, and he can't get out of bed for several days. The messenger sighed.
Liu San was very anxious in his heart, he knew that Wu Tong's family was not wealthy, and he couldn't afford to hire a good Langzhong, let alone expensive medicinal materials. He immediately decided to put down his work and rushed to visit Wu Tong.
He hurried back home, took some precious medicinal materials that he had accumulated in silver taels and his usual time, and picked out some food to nourish his body, and put them in a bamboo basket. Then, he picked up the bamboo basket, took a big stride, and hurried towards Wu Tong's house.
Along the way, Liu San was full of worries in his heart, he remembered the happy times he spent with Wu Tong, and remembered the bold words that the two had made together. He couldn't help but speed up his pace, he just wanted to see Wu Tong as soon as possible and see how he was doing.
On the way to visit Wu Tong, Liu Kuaidao's mood was anxious and worried. However, he didn't expect that this mountain road, which he was familiar with on weekdays, would become a battlefield for him to confront a group of vicious monkeys today.
When Liu Kuaidao was halfway up the mountain, he suddenly heard a rapid and sharp scream. He looked up and saw a group of tall monkeys baring their teeth and swooping down on him. These monkeys have dark fur and ** eyes, and they are not easy to mess with at first glance. Liu Kuaidao secretly screamed in his heart that it was not good, he wanted to take a detour to avoid this group of evil monkeys, but it was too late.
The monkeys quickly surrounded Liu Kuaidao and surrounded him. Liu Kuaidao clenched the flat pole in his hand and watched the surroundings vigilantly. He knew that the reason why the monkeys were so arrogant was because they were numerous, and they seemed to be very hungry. He was secretly thinking about how to get out, and at the same time, he was also looking for an opportunity to break through.
At this moment, a burly monkey emerged from the group, which was obviously the leader of the group. I saw it jump onto a big rock and look down at Liu Kuaidao condescendingly, with cunning and greedy light flashing in its eyes. It stared at the rooster in Liu Kuaidao's hand, which he was going to mend Wu Tong's body.
Squeak squeak! The Monkey King let out a shrill cry, as if demonstrating against Liu Kuaidao. It stretched out its furry arm and pointed at the rooster in Liu Kuaidao's hand, and the meaning couldn't be more obvious: hand over the rooster and let you live.
Liu Kuaidao was extremely angry in his heart, this rooster was specially selected by him, fat and tender, and it was a good thing for Wu Tong to replenish his body. How could he easily hand it over to this group of evil monkeys? But the situation is stronger than people, and now is not the time for him to be strong. He took a deep breath, forcibly suppressed the anger in his heart, and said to the Monkey King in a calm tone as much as possible: "Lord Monkey King, this rooster is what I gave to my friend, and I can't give it to you. Raise your noble hands and let me go. ”
However, as if he hadn't heard him, the Monkey King still stretched out his arm and pointed at the rooster. The other monkeys also let out threatening cries, as if to say, "Don't try to pass through here without handing over the rooster!" ”
Liu Kuaidao's heart sank, he knew that he couldn't be good today. His hand trembled slightly, and his mind quickly weighed the pros and cons. Eventually, he sighed helplessly and threw the rooster in his hand at the monkeys.
There was a commotion among the monkeys, scrambling for the rooster. A hint of pride flashed in the monkey king's eyes, and he jumped on the big rock, jumped high, and grabbed the rooster. Then it waved its arms triumphantly, as if to show off its victory to Liu Kuaidao.
Although Liu Kuaidao was extremely angry in his heart, he also knew that this was not the time to attack. He took the opportunity to leave this place of right and wrong, but he didn't expect the monkeys to let him go. They seemed to find it amusing to tease the human, and jumped up in front of him, baring their teeth and scaring him. Some of the monkeys even took the opportunity to pull his clothes and grab his hair, as if to humiliate him.
Liu Kuaidao was shocked and angry in his heart, he knew that this group of evil monkeys would not let him go easily. He waved the pole in his hand, trying to disperse the monkeys, but to little avail. The monkeys leap and dodge nimbly, as if playing a game of cat and mouse.
After a stalemate like this for a while, Liu Kuaidao was already exhausted, panting and sweating. He was anxious in his heart, and this was not the way to go. He'll have to find a way to break through!
Suddenly, he remembered a trick his father had taught him to deal with wild beasts. He took a deep breath and shouted, "Duh! At the same time, he stomped his feet vigorously and waved his flat pole to make a desperate appearance.
It worked! The group of monkeys, who had been arrogant, were startled by his sudden shouts and movements. They took a few steps back, looking at him warily. Liu Kuaidao took the opportunity to wave the flat pole and rushed out of the encirclement, running all the way.
Behind him, there was the angry screams of monkeys and the sound of chasing footsteps, but Liu Kuaidao couldn't care so much. He ran forward as hard as he could, and did not dare to stop and rest until he was sure that the group of monkeys had not caught up.
Recalling the thrilling scene just now, Liu Kuaidao still had palpitations in his heart. He wiped the sweat from his forehead, secretly glad that he was finally out of danger. At the same time, he also made up his mind: when he walks this road in the future, he must be cautious and prepared!
Liu Kuaidao stumbled all the way and finally came to Wu Tong's door. He was disheveled, his hair was disheveled, and his face still had traces of being scratched by monkeys. He took a deep breath, adjusted his emotions, and then gently knocked on the door of Wu Tong's house.
The door soon opened, revealing a haggard and anxious face, it was Wu Tong's wife, Liu. When she saw Liu Kuaidao's appearance, she was stunned at first, and then hurriedly pulled him into the house and asked with concern, "Brother Liu, what's wrong with you?" How did you get this way? ”
Liu Kuaidao shook his head with a wry smile, and briefly said what happened to the group of evil monkeys encountered on the road. Liu Shi was shocked when he heard this, and a trace of fear flashed in his eyes: "Those monkeys are so **! You can't even deal with them, so what's the matter? ”
Liu Kuaidao sighed: "Yes, those monkeys are indeed difficult. But I'm more worried about the situation of the Wu Tong brothers now. How is he? Is there any better? ”
Liu's face suddenly darkened, and she shook her head slightly: "No, he is still the same." Lying on the bed, unable to move, he couldn't even speak. The doctor said that he was injured by the group of evil monkeys, and he was frightened again, and needed to recuperate for a while to recover. ”
Liu Kuaidao's heart sank, he didn't expect Wu Tong's injury to be so serious. He clenched his fists, and a flash of anger flashed in his eyes: "Those abominable monkeys! Someday I'll make them pay! ”
Liu smiled bitterly: "Brother Liu, don't be too impulsive." Those monkeys are cunning**, and the people in our village have tried all kinds of methods to deal with them, but without success. ”
Oh? What methods have you all tried? Liu Kuaidao asked curiously.
Alas, I thought of all the ways I could. Liu sighed, "Someone proposed to poison them with poison, but those monkeys were so smart that they weren't fooled at all. Others tried to shoot them with bows and arrows, but the monkeys were so agile and agile that they couldn't hit them at all. ”
There are also people who try to attack with fire, smoke, flood, etc., but they have not succeeded. The monkeys were like spirits, always able to detect our plans ahead of time and escape skillfully. ”
Liu Kuaidao frowned after hearing this, he knew that it was not easy to deal with this group of evil monkeys. But he also firmly believes that man will win the day, and as long as everyone works together and brainstorms, they will definitely be able to find a way to deal with those monkeys.
He asked Liu again: "What happened to the Wu Tong brothers who were injured by the monkey?" Can you tell me more about that? ”
Liu nodded and began to recount what had happened that day. It turned out that Wu Tong happened to be returning from chopping firewood from the mountains that day, and when he passed by the woods, he met the group of evil monkeys. They suddenly surrounded him from all sides and attacked and bit him. Although Wu Tong tried his best to resist, he was finally knocked to the ground by them and seriously injured.
He was lying on the ground covered in blood, unable to move. Liu's eyes moistened as he spoke, "If it hadn't been for the people in the village who found him in time and rescued him, I'm afraid he would have ...... long ago."”
After hearing this, Liu Kuaidao was extremely angry in his heart, he clenched his fists and slammed them on the table: "Those hateful monkeys! It's so rampant! We must find a way to get rid of them and avenge the Wu Tong brothers! ”
Liu wiped his tears and said, "Brother Liu, you're right! We can't let those monkeys continue to plague our village! But we also need to take a long-term view and not act blindly. ”
The two discussed for a while and decided to go to see Wu Tong's situation before making plans. When they came to Wu Tong's bed, they saw him lying on the bed with his face pale and his eyes closed, unable to move. Seeing this scene, Liu Kuaidao became even more determined in his heart to get rid of those evil monkeys.
He clasped Wu Tong's hand and said, "Brother, don't worry, I will definitely avenge you!" I won't let go of any of those abominable monkeys! ”
Wu Tong seemed to hear his words, opened his eyes slightly, and a faint smile appeared at the corner of his mouth......
Hearing what happened to Wu Tong and the villagers, Liu Kuaidao's anger burned in his heart. He gritted his teeth and said, "These monkeys are too deceitful! If you don't give them some color, they really think we humans are easy to bully! ”
Liu looked at him worriedly: "Brother Liu, I know you are angry in your heart, but don't act impulsively. Those monkeys are cunning**, you have to be careful. ”
Liu Kuaidao took a deep breath and tried to calm the anger in his heart. A trace of determination flashed in his eyes: "Sister-in-law Liu, don't worry, I won't act blindly." I've got a plan for dealing with the monkeys. ”
He returned home and began to get ready in full swing. He took out the sharp knife he usually used to chop pigs, and found some mulled wine and firecrackers. He already had a preliminary plan in mind: to use sweet wine to get the monkeys drunk, and then take the opportunity to take revenge on them.
He poured the liqueur into a large jar and added some spices and herbs to give it a rich aroma. Then he carried the jar to the vicinity of the woods, and found a conspicuous place to put it down.
Liu Kuaidao hid behind a big tree and observed from a distance. It wasn't long before he saw a group of monkeys running up from a distance. They are clearly attracted by the aroma of sweet wine.
The monkeys chattered around the jar, as if arguing about who would drink first. Finally, the Monkey King jumped out, staring at the sweet wine in the jar with wide eyes, and then looked up at Liu Kuaidao, who was hiding behind the tree.
Liu Kuaidao's heart tightened, but he tried his best to remain calm, smiled and nodded to the Monkey King. The Monkey King seemed to be bewildered by his smile and nodded his head in friendship. Then it stretched out its furry arm and scooped a spoonful of sweet wine from the jar into its mouth.
The sweet wine is sweet and fragrant, and the Monkey King's eyes suddenly lit up and the corners of his mouth rose. It squeaks loudly to indicate that it is delicious, and motions for the other monkeys to come and taste it.
Seeing this, the monkeys gathered around and scrambled to drink the sweet wine. In a short time they drank all the sweet wine in the jar.
Liu Kuaidao was secretly happy when he saw this, but he did not act immediately, but continued to hide behind the big tree and observe, waiting for the time to come.
The monkeys began to become lethargic after drinking the sweet wine. They staggered to and fro on the ground and snored, apparently drunk.
Liu Kuaidao was overjoyed when he saw this! He immediately jumped out from behind the tree and rushed at the already drunk monkeys with a knife in his hand!
However, just as he was about to succeed, something unexpected happened! The Monkey King, who was already drunk, suddenly jumped up from the ground, it stared at Liu Kuaidao with wide eyes, and a trace of cunning and ** light flashed in its eyes!
It turned out that this monkey king was not completely drunk, he had been pretending to be asleep, secretly observing Liu Kuaidao's movements! At this moment, seeing that he had revealed his intentions, it immediately let out a sharp cry and summoned the other monkeys to come and besiege!
Liu Kuaidao secretly screamed in his heart that it was not good, he knew that he had fallen for the monkey king's scheme! He hurriedly waved the knife in his hand to break through, but it was too late! The other monkeys had already come up from all sides and attacked him fiercely!
Although Liu Kuaidao is extremely brave, his two fists are invincible to his four hands, and the heroes can't stand the wolves, not to mention that this is a group of ** cunning monkeys! He soon fell into trouble, with multiple injuries and blood on his body!
Sizzle-" A sharp whistle sounded, Liu Kuaidao's eyes lit up, and the group of monkeys suddenly stopped attacking, took a few steps back, and looked at him vigilantly.
Liu Kuaidao took the opportunity to catch his breath, looked up, and saw an old man wearing a Taoist robe and holding a dust whisk slowly walking slowly from the depths of the woods. The old man's beard was all white, and he was not an ordinary person at first glance.
The old man walked up to Liu Kuaidao and said with a slight smile: "Young man, you have to be forgiving and forgiving." Although these monkeys are stubborn, they are also living creatures after all. If you kill them today, I'm afraid you'll get into more trouble. ”
Liu Kuaidao's heart moved, and he vaguely guessed the identity of this old man. He hurriedly bowed down and saluted: "Junior Liu Kuaidao has seen seniors. The younger generation also wanted to take revenge on these monkeys on the spur of the moment, and did not really want to kill them. ”
The old man nodded and said, "Well, the son can be taught." Since you know that you are wrong, then this is the end of today's business. But you have to remember that everything is spiritual, and you can't hurt it lightly.
The next day, as soon as the sky was bright, Liu Kuaidao got up early. He remembered what had happened yesterday and the old man's teachings, but he was also determined to teach those stubborn monkeys a profound lesson. So, he made some careful preparations, and took a vat of sweet wine and a large string of firecrackers to the place where he encountered the monkeys yesterday.
As soon as Liu Kuaidao arrived at his destination, he saw a group of monkeys frolicking in the woods from a distance. They obviously didn't expect Liu Kuaidao to appear again, let alone that he already had a plan to deal with them.
Liu Kuaidao took a deep breath and calmed down his nervous mood. Then he shouted loudly, as if he were selling something. His voice spread through the woods and soon caught the attention of the monkeys.
A few curious monkeys in the group of monkeys were the first to run over, and they chattered around Liu Kuaidao. Liu Kuaidao looked at them with a smile, as if welcoming their arrival. Then, he opened the lid of the vat, and suddenly a rich aroma of wine came to his nose.
Wine! Wine! Liu Kuaidao deliberately exclaimed loudly, "This is a first-class wine!" Would you like to try it? ”
The monkeys couldn't hold back the smell of the wine for a long time. They scrambled around to snatch the delicious sweet wine. Liu Kuaidao was secretly happy when he saw this, but he didn't immediately let the monkeys drink, but deliberately teased them.
He picked up a spoon and scooped a spoonful of mulled wine to the mouth of a monkey, then abruptly took it back. The monkey jumped up in a hurry and stretched out his arm to snatch the sweet wine from the spoon. Seeing this, the other monkeys followed suit, and the scene became very chaotic for a while.
Liu Kuaidao was secretly amused in his heart, but he did not forget his purpose. He took the opportunity to push the vat between the monkeys and exclaimed, "All right, all right! Don't rob it! There's enough mulled wine for you to drink! But you have to drink slowly, don't waste it! ”
The monkeys still listen to him? They scrambled around the vat to drink, and soon the vat was drained. Liu Kuaidao was overjoyed when he saw this, but he pretended to be helpless on the surface and said, "Oops! You're all drunk! I haven't drunk it yet! ”
The monkeys began to become lethargic after drinking the sweet wine. They staggered to and fro on the ground and snored, apparently drunk. Seeing this, Liu Kuaidao immediately untied a long rope from his waist and began to move to get up those drunk monkeys one by one.
He was quick and skillful in his movements, and soon tied a dozen monkeys to a strong knot. Then he found a few more trees and hung the monkeys one by one.
At this moment, there was a sudden rush of running from the depths of the woods, followed by a group of undrunk monkeys rushing out! They obviously came to the rescue of their companions, and when they saw their companions hanging from the trees, they immediately let out a sharp cry and launched a fierce attack on Liu Kuaidao!
Liu Kuaidao had already prepared, and he quickly lit the firecracker in his hand! Suddenly, the sound of "crackling" firecrackers resounded in the sky, and the fire splashed and the smoke was filled! The undrunk monkeys were frightened by the sudden loud noise and firelight, and they scattered and fled!
Liu Kuaidao took the opportunity to announce loudly: "You stubborn monkeys, listen! Today is your end! I'm going to give you a taste of what I'm awesome! With that, he pulled out his sharp pigg-cutting knife from his waist and walked towards the monkeys who were hanging from the trees.
Liu Kuaidao's behavior that day not only made those stubborn monkeys unforgettable, but also stunned the onlookers. They had never seen such a decisive and decisive approach, showing no mercy to the monkeys who were usually showing off their might. The pig knife in Liu Kuaidao's hand shimmered in the sun, and every swing was accompanied by the heart-rending screams of the monkeys. The male monkeys were castrated by him one by one, and the female monkeys suffered from flower picking. During the whole process, Liu Kuaidao's eyes were always firm and cold, as if to say: "This is the price of your wrongdoing!" ”
The monkeys understood the power of Liu Kuaidao in the pain, and also deeply realized the determination and strength of human beings. They curled up on the ground, shivering, their eyes full of fear and remorse. At that moment, they finally realized that in this land, humans are the real masters.
As the villagers watched this scene, their hearts swelled with indescribable awe and gratitude. They stepped forward one after another to thank Liu Kuaidao, praising him as a hero in the village and removing the troubles for them. Liu Kuaidao just smiled faintly and waved his hand to indicate that this was just what he should do.
Since then, the group of evil monkeys no longer dares to do evil in the village. It seems that overnight they have become docile, no longer robbing villagers of food and belongings, and no longer wantonly destroying crops and houses. Instead, they begin to learn to live peacefully with humans, and sometimes even help the villagers do what they can.
The villagers have also learned to use pig knives to deter the occasional monkey. Whenever a monkey wanted to make trouble, they would take out the cold and glistening pig knife and shake it at the monkey. Those monkeys immediately remembered Liu Kuaidao's terrifying methods, and they were so frightened that they hurriedly fled.
As the days passed, life in the village gradually returned to peace. The villagers no longer have to worry about harassment and destruction by the monkeys, and they can farm and support their families with peace of mind. And all these changes are due to Liu Kuaidao's wisdom and craftsmanship. He not only brought peace and tranquility to the villagers with his actions, but also made them understand a truth: only by bravely facing evil forces can they win true respect and freedom.
Liu Kuaidao's deeds soon spread in nearby villages. He was praised as a true warrior and wise man, and his wisdom and skill not only terrified the monkeys, but also set an example for the villagers. Since then, whether in the fields or in the teahouse and wine shop, people can hear the story of Liu Kuaidao and his heroic deeds.
And Liu Kuaidao himself did not become complacent or stop because of this incident. He is still busy getting up early and working late every day, providing all kinds of help and services to the villagers. His pig plowing skills have become more and more exquisite, and even some people have begun to come to learn from him. Liu Kuaidao always patiently imparts his experience and skills, hoping that more people can master this craft and bring benefits to more people.
In that turbulent era, Liu Kuaidao used his wisdom and craftsmanship to hold up a peaceful sky for the villagers. His story has not only become a good story passed down from generation to generation, but also a spiritual force that inspires people to bravely face difficulties and defeat evil forces. When night falls, when the villagers sit around the fire and tell the story of Liu Kuaidao, their faces will always be filled with happy and satisfied smiles. Because they know that with courage and wisdom in their hearts, there is no difficulty that cannot be overcome.