Yipin Farmer

The most important thing after the New Year’s dinner is to greet the gods. The time is when the old and the new are changing. There is no certain time when the gods will come and the direction to greet them. Business people receive the God of Wealth, and ordinary people welcome the God of Happiness.The Meng family is a businessman, so it is natural to welcome the God of Wealth.

There are four gods of wealth in the folk, Fan Li and Bigan, the gods of wealth and wealth, Zhao Gongming and Guan Gong, the gods of wealth and wealth.Among them, Marshal Zhao Gong is the most common, and the Kaifeng mansion where the Meng family is located worships Guan Gong.

Ting Shuang is really curious. Master Guan hangs a seal to seal the gold, treats treasures like dung, and seems to have nothing to do with money. Why do you want to make him the God of Wealth?I endured it and couldn't help it, and finally asked.

Meng Kejian gave him a hard look: "If you dare to be disrespectful to gods and Buddhas, be careful, I will beat you up."

Ting Shuang was taken aback, and Yang whispered to him, "Master Guan is loyal and upright, so businessmen regard him as the patron saint of monitoring integrity in business."

Oh, there is a bit of truth in this statement. Businesses also have to cooperate with others. Partners have to be honest and loyal, and of course they have to be honest with customers.Therefore, it seems barely reasonable to seal Guan Gong as the God of Wealth for this reason.

But after a pause, Ting Shuang asked another question.

The offerings to welcome the gods are very characteristic of Henan. There are pig heads and Zaoshan buns, which are beautiful jujube buns piled up high in a tower shape, like a mountain.There are also ginkgo, red dates, walnuts, chestnuts, and persimmons arranged in five tubes, called tribute fruits.That's all, but why is there a plate of ordinary and shabby tofu.

Ting Shuang was so curious that she couldn't help it, and secretly asked Mrs. Zhang.

This custom has been around for a long time, and everyone is used to it. As for why it is so, Mrs. Zhang doesn't know.When Yang heard this, she explained to them, because when the gods came down to earth and saw this house offering tofu, they would think that this house was very poor, and would give them more luck in the new year.

Ting Shuang found it very interesting, it was fun to deceive the gods.

It is also a unique custom in this area to light sky lanterns during Shijiaozi. A pole about [-] meters high is specially erected in the courtyard to hang the sky lanterns, and it does not go out all night.Ting Shuang asked curiously, "Why did you hang the lamp so high?"

"Idiot!" Meng Kejian scolded him.

"Stop scolding, be careful that the child is really stupid." Yang finished her babbling and then patiently explained, because the Stove Lord said good deeds on the 23rd of the twelfth lunar month. The Jade Emperor was very happy and rewarded a lot of gold and silver treasures. The Stove King came back on New Year's Eve Days, if you don't light a lamp for him, he won't be able to find his way, and he won't be able to bring back his money.

"Immortals can get lost too." Ting Shuang laughed until old man Meng glared at him.

After welcoming the gods, it is to sit around the stove to watch the new year. The whole family sits together, having a good time.The two little ones were so sleepy that they gradually fell asleep on the kang.Ting Shuang also felt a little sleepy, but she couldn't bear to sleep.This is the first time he has had such a happy New Year. In his previous life, he lost his parents and was most afraid of the holidays. His classmates and friends all went home to reunite. Only he wandered around the campus alone, went to the street to find something to eat, and came back. Playing games and filling posts, having no place to go during the Spring Festival, eating dumplings with other homeless people at school, and watching the increasingly boring Spring Festival Gala.

In this world, although there is no electricity or internet, the whole family gathers to celebrate the New Year lively, eating dumplings, welcoming the God of Wealth, and lighting sky lanterns. It is much happier than watching the Spring Festival Gala, and there is still money for the new year.

Ting Shuang ate and drank excitedly, and played games with her younger brothers. The ancient games were interesting and educational.

There are throwing pots derived from archery, wooden shooting similar to modern bowling, jigsaw puzzles, and guessing riddles.I was having a great time when I suddenly heard a loud noise outside the door.

"Shuang'er, go and have a look," Yang told him, "It's probably for the God of Wealth, if there are too many people, just say 'take it', don't say no, this is the rule, don't be as stupid as last year boarded."

Ting Shuang has a black line in her heart. Who says I'm stupid? Look at my wise eyes and shiny forehead. You can tell that I have an IQ of [-] at a glance.

When I got to the gate, I saw that a group of poor children were holding branches with small copper coins hanging on them, shaking and shouting: "Send to the God of Wealth".Ting Shuang also understood that this was to ask for a reward. There were dozens of snot-nosed children, and it would not be very good to refuse. If they just said "Yes", these children would be very disappointed, and their faces would look pale. Glorious.

Ting Shuang gritted his teeth and gave each child a new copper coin, which was the new year's money he just got.

However, seeing this group of children jumping happily to the next house also tainted their excitement, spending dozens of new copper coins to make a group of dolls happy, this deal is quite a bargain.

It was a new time, and people came and went to pay New Year's greetings. People who were not close to each other sent New Year's cards as New Year's greetings, which saved both the host and the guest.Otherwise, you have to go to the hall and enter the house, and make a lot of noise in the New Year, and it is very tiring to go to each family.

The Lantern Festival is the last climax of the Chinese New Year. The whole city of Kaifeng is decorated with colorful lights and fireworks are set off everywhere.Lion dances, dry boats running, stilt-walking and lantern riddles on the street attracted many people to watch. The most spectacular is the "Lamp Mountain" where countless lanterns are tied into the shape of a mountain forest. Legends of immortals and Buddhist stories are painted on the lanterns.It's really fiery trees and silver flowers, shining brightly.

Ting Shuang has spent many years in the modern society with a deserted festival where burning is prohibited. It is the first time that she has experienced such a lively festival with a strong festive atmosphere. Hei took his younger siblings out to watch the lights.

With snacks in one hand and colorful lights in the other, a group of people had a great time.

Suddenly, the southeast was brightly lit up, illuminating half of the sky, and with the street lights all over the front, the effect was really...somewhat strange.

Ting Lan jumped up and down cheerfully, stretched out her little finger and called, "Look, the fireworks are more beautiful over there."

Ting Shuang squinted her eyes for a while, felt that something was wrong, and exclaimed: "That's not a light, it's a fire." Ting Hui on the side reacted the fastest, and shouted first: "That direction is... our shop is in the That direction..."

Ting Shuang felt his head was hit like a lightning strike, and rushed forward regardless.

Because of the Lantern Festival, he gave the guys a holiday, and left a man on duty in the store. In case something happened, there was no fire brigade or insurance in this world, so it would be over.

While running, he prayed, hoping that the fire would be extinguished quickly so that his shop would not be harmed.

When I ran to the place to have a look, I almost fainted. The shop that caught fire happened to be Meng’s shop. Although many soldiers and civilians worked together to put out the fire, it was a pity that the wind helped the fire and the shop was flammable. The fire burned all night. , When dawn came, nothing was left of the fire.

Ting Shuang called for firefighters, her voice was hoarse with anxiety, her heart was cold, her legs were so weak that she couldn't stand, she knelt down on the ground, unable to get up.

A hand helped him up.

Ting Shuang looked up and saw that it was Mr. Bao whom he had seen in the gambling arena.

"Are you OK?"

Ting Shuang didn't even have the strength to speak, and shook her head feebly.

"I just went to have a look. Fortunately, everyone is fine, and only the house and goods were burned."

Ting Shuang nodded, but still didn't speak.

Mr. Bao advised him again: "As long as the people are free, it's fine. If the shop is gone, you can open it again."

Seeing that Ting Shuang was still weak and in a trance, Mr. Bao took him home in his own car.

The younger brothers were not asleep, looking at him anxiously.Ting Shuang came back to her senses and realized that at this critical moment, she must not fall down. After thinking for a while, she entered Yang's room.

Yang Shi also didn't sleep all night, her face was haggard, but her eyes were still firm and steady, looking at him encouragingly.

Ting Shuang knelt down and buried her head in her knee.

"Mother, what should I do? What should I do?"

Yang gently stroked his head: "Don't be afraid, child, as long as there are people around, as long as you don't get discouraged, there will be no difficulties."

Hearing these comforting words, Ting Shuang burst into tears, choked up and said, "It's all my fault, it's all my fault..."

He thought he could support the family business, but he ended up like this. He only cares about making money, but ignores safety management. The more holidays there are, the more he should be careful. When he hears about watching the lights, he only cares about having fun, so he should stay It is better to watch at the shop, or to stay behind with well-arranged people.The large water tanks for firefighting should also be prepared every day.

Hearing his self-reproach, Yang hugged him to comfort him: "Natural disasters and man-made disasters are inevitable, don't be so sad, a man must have the courage to face all difficulties, and if he has the time to complain, it's better to think about how to deal with it."

Being held in her mother's arms, Ting Shuang felt her strength regained, and began to think of ways to deal with the crisis ahead.

"Let's keep this matter from Daddy, he is not in good health." Ting Shuang made this decision first, and then said: "The goods in the shop have not been paid for yet, it is estimated to be three or four thousand silver, and our family still has 4000 The banknotes of the two Fukang Banks can be used to give the money to others. As for the money for reopening..."

Ting Shuang hesitated for a moment, and said, "Didn't Daddy take out a part of the proceeds from the shop every year to buy the property as a dowry for Xiaolan? If you want to restock and open up again, you have to embezzle that sum first, and then borrow some, which is barely enough. You Don't worry, I will work hard, and I will rebuild the family business within ten years and prepare a generous dowry for Xiaolan."

As he said that, Ting Shuang mustered up his pride, and the more difficult it was, the more he had to cheer up.

Yang didn't say anything, got up and went to the dressing table to take out a carved box and put it in his hand.Said: "This is my jewelry, you take it for emergency."

Ting Shuang opened it and saw that it was all gold and silver jewelry, some of which were inlaid with gems. One of the complete sets of hair was specially made for her by her father on this year's birthday. This box contained all the things she had accumulated over the years. private room.

Ting Shuang wanted to cry again, saying that maternal love is the greatest. She not only gives warmth at ordinary times, but also gives the most precious and selfless encouragement and support in difficult times.

With the support and trust of relatives, are you afraid of any difficulties ahead?

Just after the New Year's Eve, there was a sudden disturbance in Kaifeng Mansion. Teams of officers and soldiers arrested people and sealed the gates in the street, causing a panic and panic. People didn't know what bad things would happen to them.

Ting Shuang buried her head on the table, just wanting to escape like this, she really didn't know how to go on the road ahead.

A warm hand touched his head gently.

"Son, what's the matter? Is something not going well?"

Ting Shuang raised her head and saw Yang's worried and kind eyes.I don't know where to start, but I have to let my parents know about this anyway, and I don't care about the consequences.

"I went to the Fukang bank to withdraw money, and only then did I know that the bank was blocked." Ting Shuang regretted it very much. She really shouldn't have put such a large amount of money in the Fukang bank because of the Luo family's affection. It is the capital of the magistrate, and there is no problem with the reputation. I never expected that the officialdom is dangerous. The prefect Luo was short of public funds. He was dismissed and investigated. His family property was confiscated. waste paper.

He never expected that the two things would come together, and the current difficulties could no longer be overcome. It was said that the rich could not survive the third generation, but his family did not even survive the second generation.

After hearing this, Mrs. Yang's expression remained unchanged, her voice remained calm, and she said, "It's a big deal, I'll go back to my hometown to farm again. Our family entered the city from the village. It's okay to go around and return to the original point at most."