Zhu Jinyize smiled and shook his head and said: "You asked a good question. The boneless lantern got its shape in the Tang Dynasty and its spirit only in the Song Dynasty. But no matter how magical the technology is, it has its historical life, just like guns, grenades, etc.
With the emergence of hot weapons, cold weapons such as swords, arrows and axes can only be sent to museums. With the emergence of tank teams, the cavalry has gradually withdrawn from the war stage and become a guard of honor. No one can stop this trend."
Jin Huabin pointed to the hanging boneless lantern and said with emotion: "However, the story has been handed down and has become the memory of our history."
Several tourists heard the voice and came up to listen to his story. When Zhu Jinze saw that they spoke with accents from other provinces, he immediately became interested, raised his voice twice, and pointed at the boneless bones above his head arranged in the shape of the Big Dipper.
Huadeng said: "In the legend, the boneless lantern is not only used for lighting and viewing, but also a magical instrument. You have all read the Romance of the Three Kingdoms and heard that Zhuge Liang conquered Wei and lit the seven-star lantern in Wuzhangyuan.
Is it a matter of destiny? Let’s talk about the time when Zhuge Liang attacked Wei and left Qishan in the sixth year. His hard work was exhausted day by day. He soon realized that he had entrusted the generals with the future affairs. Jiang Wei said that he could use the method of praying for longevity to save his destiny. Zhuge Liang set up seven-star lanterns to walk all day long.
Gang stepped on the fighting to fend him off. Sima Yi looked up at the stars and knew that Zhuge Liang would be alive soon, but he did not dare to believe it, so he sent Xiahou Ba to lead his troops to explore him. Unexpectedly, Wei delayed in recognizing the robbery stronghold, rushed to the tent to report the news, and stamped out the lantern.
Zhuge Liang threw his sword and sighed: "Life and death are irreversible." A few days later, a large meteor fell on Wuzhangyuan, and Zhuge Liang died of illness. If the lanterns used were boneless lanterns and hung in the air, they would not
If the lamp is stepped on or blown out by the wind, maybe Zhuge Liang can extend his life by 12 years."
The tourists raised their heads, looked at the lights on the top of the corridor, and nodded in unison.
He smiled mysteriously and said, "You know why Lord Doumu, also known as Tianmu, transformed two fireflies into gods?"
The tourists' curiosity was piqued and they quickly asked: "I don't know, can you tell us why?"
"Firstly, because fireflies are kind and have saved hundreds of villagers, and secondly, because fireflies can emit light and are connected with Doumu Yuanjun's mission, Tianmu made this decision by chance."
Everyone nodded and said oh. He continued to explain: "The life of fireflies is very short. The larvae mature underground for half a year, and the lifespan of adults is only twenty days at most. There are thousands of species of animals on land that may emit light.
There is only one kind of life, the firefly. When it flies up, it flashes like the stars in the sky. Doumu Yuanjun is the mother of stars and is in charge of all the stars in the sky. There is a mutual relationship between the light of the gods in the sky and the light of the creatures on the ground.
Due to the mysterious connection, the lamps made by fireflies have the spirituality of the living organism itself, and are more powerful than those made by ordinary fairies."
The tourists both exclaimed, "So effective? Where can the boneless lanterns you mentioned be sold? We have to buy some back after we go down the mountain and hang them at home during the Chinese New Year for good luck."
Seeing that his father was only interested in talking to the tourists, his son refused. He held his sleeve, shook his hand and said, "Dad, let's tell a story first. What happened to the firefly spirit?"
He touched his son's head and said: "Last time, when Dou Mu Yuanjun fought with the sea god Poseidon, he was almost defeated by him because there was no starlight to guide him. Therefore, Yuanjun thought of using lanterns to form a lantern array and connect them.
The spirits of the stars in the sky protect the caves and palaces. In this way, even if an opponent uses the black mist formation, it will be ineffective.
Why are there violent storms, thunder and lightning? The sky is just as uneven as the earth. For example, in the east, Doumu, the mother of stars, rules the stars, and in the west, Astraeus, the god of stars, rules the sky. The names on both sides are
Different, the ones in the East are called constellations, such as the Qinglong Qisu in the East, the horned wood, the dragon, the golden dragon, the earth, the raccoon dog, the house, the sun, the rabbit, the heart, the moon, the fox, etc. The Western ones are called constellations, such as Gemini, Aries, Leo, etc. But they are actually the same universe.
, Therefore, Astraios often looks for opportunities to fight with Tianmu Yuanjun." At this point, he pointed his hand around and said: "The last war happened here." p>
The son said urgently: "Who won?"
"With the help of the Boneless Lantern Array, Tianmu naturally won. From then on, there will be the Shunxing Festival on the eighth day of the first lunar month every year. It will be here in a few days, and everyone can go to Botan Ancient Street to enjoy it.
For a moment." He stretched, stood up and said, "I have to take a few breaths of the aura between the valleys to wake up, and I will tell the rest of the story on the eighth day of the lunar month."
Just at this time, a gust of wind blew, and the air full of negative oxygen ions was sucked into everyone's lungs. Everyone felt refreshed. A male tourist asked curiously: "I heard that on the 15th day of the first lunar month, Yuanxiao
People who celebrate the festival with lanterns, I have never heard of the Shunxing Festival where lanterns are put out. Can you tell us about it?"
"It's a long story, so I'll make it short." After he finished speaking, he paused and wanted to wave his fan to help his tone. Whoever wanted to exhale suddenly, the fan cracked after opening it, so he had to smile.
Said: "Doumu Yuanjun defeated the attack of the Western god Astraeus, and the stars came to Tianmu Mountain to celebrate him. This celebration day is the eighth day of the first lunar month. Therefore, the people regard the eighth day of the first lunar month as the lower realm of the stars.
On that day, small lamps are made and burned to worship the star, which is called Shunxing, also known as "sacrifice to the star" or "receive the star". On the night of the eighth day of the first lunar month, people go to the temple to offer incense to the star king (i.e. Shunxing), etc.
After the stars appear in the sky, each family will hold a star-sacrifice ceremony. When sacrificing the stars, they should place a "golden lantern" on the desk, stove, threshold, pot, etc. and light it, which is called "scattered lantern flowers".
", which means to avoid bad luck. The ceremony is held at night. Rich people put up 108 lanterns, and poor people can put up 49 or 9 lanterns, representing the sun, moon, water, fire, wood, metal, earth, and Luo.
Hou and Jidu, the nine people, illuminate the stars in the fleeting years to win the favor of the star officials and bless them with a smooth year. After the star worship is over, the whole family gathers together to have a Lantern Festival meal. This lantern has many names, including the Twenty-Eight Constellations Lantern.
Bagua lanterns, twenty-four gas lanterns, ten-square lanterns and five-square talismans, thirty-six heaven talismans, twenty-eight constellations talismans, three clear and four royal talismans, etc.
Because Doumu Yuanjun, the mother of all stars, is stationed here, and the stars gather here every year, the Shenxianju Scenic Area, which was called Tianmu Mountain in ancient times and is now called Weiqiang Mountain, is also known as the hometown of stars."
"Hometown of stars?" The tourists looked at the sky, which was cloudless. Just like camping on the top of the mountain at night, without the interference of lights, you can really see the stars in the sky. So, looking up blankly, it seems like now