Zhang Fei quit as soon as he heard this and asked, "Since you learned from Ou Yezi, a master swordsman of the generation, and you have such exquisite iron, why can't you forge it into a sword?"
"Have you ever heard of Ou Yezi's two apprentices?" the old blacksmith said.
Liu Bei nodded and said: "Of course I have heard of it. One is a general and the other is Moye. They were originally a couple."
"Yes, back then King Helu of Wu ordered generals to forge swords at the craftsman's gate. The iron was not ready for a long time and the sword could not come out of the furnace. In desperation, Mo Xie threw himself into the furnace fire. The fire turned green and the sword was completed. This allusion and legend
, everyone knows." The old blacksmith said.
"I've heard it before," Liu Bei said.
The old blacksmith said: "The old man once said that swords and swords are hard to find throughout the ages. In addition to the craftsman's craftsmanship, it can either be obtained from the essence of heaven and earth, or the essence and blood of the human body can be obtained by chance."
"To put it this way, it is really regrettable." Guan Yu said.
The old blacksmith twirled his beard and said, "Is Guan Zhuang really so eager for the sword?"
Guan Yu brushed the blade of the knife with his hand and sighed: "I do have this wish."
The old blacksmith nodded and said: "Forget it, the old man is all about forging knives and refining swords. This sword is considered to be of the highest quality, but it is still not a precious sword. It is better to imitate the predecessors. It can fulfill the great wish of Guan Guanzhuang and leave a lasting legacy for the old man.
Reputation." After saying that, he turned around and walked towards the furnace.
"Old man!" Guan Yu hurriedly stepped forward to stop the old blacksmith and said, "Absolutely not!"
"Only in this way can we forge a sword for the brave warrior Guan and leave a lasting legacy for the old man's unique skills." said the old blacksmith.
Guan Yu shook his head and said: "If this is the case, Guan will be infamous for thousands of years!" Pointing to the sword: "No matter how good the sword is, Guan will not accept it!"
At this moment, there were suddenly several shocking roars and several thunderous explosions in the sky. Liu Bei stroked his beard with his hands, looked up at the sky, and said, "Strange? The bright moon was in the sky just now, but now the clouds have gathered, looking like a crescent moon!" The thunder became more intense.
, streaks of lightning pierced the silence, and within the black clouds, a giant green dragon hovering in the clouds appeared faintly. The dragon's body was seen flying up and down, swallowing clouds and spitting mist, soaring between the sky and the earth.
"Could it be that the strong man Guan was so sincere that he had a miracle from God?" said the old blacksmith.
Suddenly, the giant green dragon opened its huge mouth and erupted with a shocking roar. Two fascinating rays of light flashed in the dragon's eyes. The dragon's body gradually broke away from the black clouds. After circling for a while, the words in its mouth
He said: "No matter where I wander in this life, I will always follow the prince!" Then the giant green dragon leaned forward and rushed towards the furnace.
Seeing this situation, everyone panicked and dispersed, but Guan Yu stood proudly on the spot...
What Qinglong said is a long story. In the last years of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the Han Dynasty's imperial code was corrupted, foreign relatives and eunuchs were monopolizing power, the common people were inferior to pigs and dogs, and the people were inferior to grass and grass. Thieves swarmed everywhere, and the world was in chaos. Years of wars and droughts
As time goes by, people have become destitute of life.
The people lived in dire straits. More than 1,800 years ago, during the 160 AD, the sky was angry and people were complaining. Coupled with the long drought and no rain, not a blade of grass could grow, and all life was in ruins. As the god of rain, the Dragon King of the South China Sea and his follower Qinglong God,
For the sake of the suffering of the people, he went to Nantianmen to plead with the Jade Emperor.
The Green Dragon God was waiting outside the hall, and the Dragon King of Nanhai walked into the hall alone, bowed upward and said, "I, the Dragon King of Nanhai, kowtow to the Jade Emperor."
"Get up and talk," said the Jade Emperor.
The Dragon King of the South China Sea kowtowed: "Thank you, Jade Emperor."
"I've already read the book you posted, and I don't agree with it," said the Jade Emperor.
"Reporting to the Jade Emperor, according to the decree of the Jade Emperor, there has been no rain for eight consecutive months. Now the earth is cracked and the rivers have dried up. Not only can we not cultivate the fields and grow food, but even the drinking water has dried up, and the people have no way to make a living.
That's why I have the courage to tell you." said the Dragon King of Nanhai.
The Jade Emperor waved his hand and said: "You don't need to plead for mercy for the world. The world has long been full of animal desires and lawlessness. Officials are greedy and dishonest, and people who serve the people are prone to killing each other. If you don't warn them, how can you know what God's will is and what will happen to you?"
For God’s damnation!”
"However, there are also good officials with awe-inspiring righteousness and good people who are content and happy with their jobs. I respectfully request the Jade Emperor not to cover up the situation and harm innocent people." The Dragon King of the South China Sea begged again.
The Jade Emperor was furious: "No need to say more, I have my own opinions. When it should rain, I have my own will. If you sympathize with the world and rain without authorization, I will demote you to the world and punish you severely!"
He snorted angrily and waved his hand: "Go down!" Full of indignation, the Dragon King of the South China Sea returned to the Dragon Palace of the South China Sea, and immediately issued an order to prepare to spread clouds and rain.
On the outskirts of Jiecheng, Puzhou Prefecture, Shanxi Province, there is a Pujiu Temple. There is an old monk with profound spiritual knowledge in the temple. When he was sitting in meditation that day, he suddenly saw the Dragon King of the South China Sea. At this time, the Dragon King of the South China Sea had arrived.
In front of him, the Dragon King of the South China Sea was destined to him, and he came to him in a dream to help him with the task of making rain against the sky.
"Great monk, he came to say goodbye to a certain family."
"Where is the Dragon King going?".
"More questions, after noon tomorrow, there will be sweet rain."
"The Dragon King is merciful."
"Please first cover the thatched pavilion in the backyard with a yellow curtain, and please spread the cassocks of the great monks on the stone table in the pavilion, tens of thousands... tens of millions..."
"What's the reason for this?"
"..."
The old monk asked several times, but no one responded. After opening his eyes, he saw that the Dragon King was no longer there, and he thought to himself for a while...
The next day, the great monk really arranged everything as requested by the Dragon King. Although he was puzzled, he still copied it. Then he knelt in front of the incense table and recited the Heart Sutra silently... At noon, it was just as expected, just as the Dragon King said.
, heaven will bring nectar.
On the 24th day of the sixth lunar month in AD 160, which was the day Guan Gong was born, sweet rain fell on the earth, lifting the drought. The people were very happy and knelt down to thank the sky.
The Dragon King of the South China Sea defied heaven and suffered divine punishment and was sent to heaven.
The Jade Emperor was furious and almost roared: "I have repeatedly ordered you to disobey the order and make rain fall on the earth without authorization. It is an unforgivable crime!"
"I think that the world has been suffering from drought for a long time and the people are in dire straits. As long as I can save the people from hanging upside down, I am willing to accept any punishment from the Jade Emperor." said the Dragon King of the South China Sea.
When the Jade Emperor heard this, his eyes widened: "Any punishment?!"
"yes!"
"Okay! Since you sympathize with the human world!" the Jade Emperor decreed: "The heavenly soldiers and generals will take off his dragon scales, pluck out his dragon tendons, and demote him to the human world to suffer!"
"Wait a minute!" At this time, the Green Dragon God suddenly rushed in. The pagoda king Li Jing held the pagoda to stop the Green Dragon God. The three-pointed double-edged sword in the hands of Yang Jian, the God of Justice, Erlang God, hit the Green Dragon God's back, and only hit the Blue Dragon God's mouth.
Vomiting dragon blood, he fell to his knees.
"Bold!" the Jade Emperor said angrily.
"To the Jade Emperor, I am the one who really makes clouds and rain. I am willing to die on behalf of the Dragon King." Qinglong God begged.
"There is no substitute for the crime of the Dragon King of the South China Sea. As a member of the South China Sea, you knew the crime of raining in violation of the order, but did not report it to the heaven. Your crime is also unforgivable! I punish you by not returning to the South China Sea from now on, and banishing Liuyunzhi
I will wander all my life." The Jade Emperor said.
"Blue Dragon!"
"No matter where I wander in this life, I will always follow the prince with this body and ambition!"
