Chapter 125: First visit to Shaolin
Zhengzhou, the provincial capital of Henan, is a famous historical and cultural city in China, known as "one of the eight ancient capitals of China", and is also the hometown of Xuanyuan Yellow Emperor, the ancestor of Chinese humanities.
Here, everywhere is filled with the atmosphere of ancient humanities, and the culture has long taken root here, which is regarded as the source of China's urban civilization. Among them, the most familiar Shaolin Temple in the world is located in Zhengzhou, and the world cultural heritage Dengfeng "Heaven and Earth" historical buildings, shopping mall ruins and other historical places of interest are also famous in the sea.
Early this morning, Yan Lao, Hong Tianbao and others stepped on the plane to Zhengzhou. Their next stop was the quaint city, but they planned to stay here for only two days. Although Zhengzhou has a long history and rich antique resources, the collection here is not heavy.
There is no doubt that the person who came to pick up the airport this time was none other than Cao Ze, the owner of the Zhengzhou Museum. Speaking of Zhengzhou Museum, Cao Ze was helpless. They have a lot of antique cultural relics in Henan, and the collection of Zhengzhou Museum is also extremely rich, which is much stronger than Shanghai. But their museums have always been lukewarm, and many museums in China are really not ranked.
The reason for this is actually very simple, it is the success of Xiao He and the defeat of Xiao He, the ancient style of Zhengzhou, Henan Province still exists, the historical traces are too heavy, and you can see historic sites everywhere. In this case, why should people go to museums to see them? There are many tourists who visit Zhengzhou every year, but almost all of them come to scenic spots such as Shaolin Temple.
When Hong Tianbao and the others went out to the reception hall, they saw Cao Ze leading more than a dozen old men looking around. Elder Yan walked over with everyone, and Cao Ze immediately saw this group of people, and they immediately greeted him.
"Elder Yan, all the experts have worked hard all the way." Cao Ze greeted him as soon as he came up.
"Huh! I've kept you waiting. Yan Lao said with a smile, and also responded enthusiastically to the other party's group of people one by one.
Like Shanghai, Cao Ze also arranged for Yan Lao and others to settle down in the hotel. However, it is not as high-profile as Shanghai, it is just a very ordinary hotel, and it is not a four-star hotel. Yan Lao and others are not picky people, just have a place, and this hotel is near the museum, which is convenient.
After arranging everything properly, Cao Ze said apologetically: "I have wronged Elder Yan and waited for so many people." What else is missing? I let people arrange. ”
"Alright, we're not here to have fun." Yan Lao shook his head, I have been to this place in Zhengzhou a lot, it is an old place, and it is the same wherever I live.
Curator Cao breathed a sigh of relief, and then looked at the mechanical watch in his hand. Seeing that it was already past ten o'clock, he looked up and said, "It's not early now, let's go have a meal together!" By the way, where are you going to go in the afternoon? I'll also have people arrange the vehicle. ”
Because there are not many people appraising porcelain, although Yan Lao and the others will stay for two days, Director Cao estimates that it can be done in one morning or afternoon. Therefore, on the first day, I was not going to hold an appraisal to let Yan Lao and the others take a break.
"Huh! Where to go? At most, visit old friends. What about you? Elder Yan said that at the end, he looked at Hong Tianbao, Tang Xin and Sun Moba.
"Unfamiliar, what are the good places to go in Zhengzhou?" Hong Tianbao asked.
Director Cao smiled slightly, Zhengzhou is a tourist attraction, of course there is a place to go! Without thinking about it, he said: "There are many places, such as Shaolin Temple, have you heard of it?" Heaven and earth are all good places to play. ”
Hearing the words "Shaolin Temple", Hong Tianbao's eyes lit up, this place has been heard since he was a child, although he doesn't want to shave his head and become a monk, but he still looks forward to this place. Since he arrived in Zhengzhou, there is naturally no reason not to go, and he has already made up his mind to go shopping.
Sun Moba pursed his lips and said, "A group of bald heads, what's there to see?" If I don't go, I'll be annoyed when I see it. ”
Tang Xin originally thought the same way, but when she heard Sun Moba say this, she immediately changed her words and said duplicitously: "I have long heard of the prestige of Shaolin Temple, so of course I have to go and see it this time." After speaking, he looked at Sun Moba defiantly.
"Okay! Since the little witch wants to go and see, then I will sacrifice my life to accompany the gentleman! If you don't go, stay in the hotel! Hong Tianbao said. Tang Xin was speechless, obviously he wanted to go, but he was so upright.
"Hey! Ay! I'm going too, who says I'm not going? "Sun Moba doesn't want to stay by himself, otherwise he will be suffocated to death.
Hong Tianbao rolled his eyes, didn't you say it yourself just now?
Director Cao led everyone to a private room in the hotel and ordered a large table of good dishes for everyone. After the meal, Hong Tianbao and the three young people drove the vehicle provided by Director Cao and rushed to the Shaolin Temple.
Shaolin Temple is a well-known Buddhist temple at home and abroad in our country, located at the west foot of Zhongyue Songshan Mountain, 13 kilometers northwest of Dengfeng City, Henan Province, backed by Wuru Peak, surrounded by mountains, the peaks and peaks are connected, and the natural barrier of Shaolin Temple is formed. Songshan Mountain is Taimur Mountain, west is Shaomur Mountain, each has 36 peaks, the peak is famous, Shaolin Temple is under the five milk peaks of Shaolin Mountain in the dense bamboo forest, so it is called "Shaolin".
Some people may ask, how is this Shaolin Temple Zhengzhou City and Dengfeng City. In fact, Dengfeng City is also a subordinate area of Zhengzhou City, so this Shaolin Temple is quite far from the center of Zhengzhou.
Hong Tianbao and others saw that the car was parked in a large parking lot at the foot of Songshan Mountain, and then went on foot.
At the foot of the mountain about 300 meters west of Shaolin Temple, there is a tower, which is the burial place of the abbots and monks of Shaolin Temple since the Tang Dynasty, a total of more than 250. This is the largest Tallinn in our country. The size of the towers varies. The shapes are different, most of them have carvings and inscriptions, reflecting the architectural styles of various eras, and are the treasure house of ancient brick buildings and carving art in our country.
Hong Tianbao also learned that the current Shaolin Temple is not original, and many of them were rebuilt later. In 1928, the warlords were in a scuffle, and the warlord Shi Sanyou burned down the Shaolin Temple. The main buildings such as the Tianwang Palace, the Dahong Treasure Palace, the Dharma Hall and the Bell Tower were all destroyed in one burn; Many precious scriptures, temple chronicles and boxing books were burned to ashes.
Here, there are many more things to see. Among them, the more famous natural landscape is the Three Emperor Village. Sanhuangzhai is the most concentrated natural landscape in Songshan area, the most steep and spectacular landform, and the strange mountains formed by quartzite in Songshan are unique among many famous mountains in China.
The tickets bought by the three of them were all joint tickets for Shaolin Temple Scenic Area + Songyang Scenic Area, which cost 180 yuan. As soon as they were about to go to the mountain gate, they noticed a number of people walking towards them. Tang Xinxiu's eyebrows furrowed slightly, she had the most experience, and she could see at a glance that these people were scalpers and black guides in the scenic spots.
"These scalpers are really everywhere!"
When Hong Tianbao heard this, he was also a little disappointed, and turned his head to Sun Moba and said, "Little Overlord, you go and send them, remember not to do it." ”
Sun Moba was choked half to death, his most powerful thing is to do it, Hong Tianbao doesn't want him to do it, how can he send those people? Sun Moba couldn't do it, so he had to put on a fierce and vicious look and swagger towards those people.
The men were smiling and about to speak. But seeing Sun Moba's appearance, several people suddenly dispersed, parted ways, and didn't dare to go this way anymore.
The mountain gate of Shaolin Temple is also magnificent, and the plaque of "Shaolin Temple" hanging on the door is said to be written by Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty. Along the way, the three of them saw many tourists and monks from the Shaolin Temple. Hong Tianbao secretly wondered, there is really a scene here every step of the way, and it is strange everywhere.
"Little Overlord, you'd better not talk nonsense here!" Hong Tianbao has long heard that there are many taboos in Shaolin Temple, especially speech, if you are not careful, you will offend a large group of monks.
"What? Can't even speak? Forget it, I'm a foil this time anyway, if I don't say it, I won't say it. What a broken temple? Sun Moba promised not to talk nonsense in the previous sentence, but scolded others in the latter sentence.
"With this guy present, I can guarantee that he will be kicked out before he enters the mountain gate. Didn't they say it? The world's martial arts are out of Shaolin! Don't bother us then. Tang Xin said with a squeeze.
Sun Moba said disdainfully: "Flower fists and embroidered legs, will my old grandson be afraid of them?" Joke! ”
Hong Tianbao smiled bitterly, it seems that he is going to remind this guy a few words. Otherwise, Tang Xin's language would really come true, and he hurriedly said to Sun Moba: "First of all, don't call indiscriminately, it's easy to be angry." The monks and Taoists of the temple should be called 'teacher' or 'master', and the presiding monk should be called 'elder', 'abbot' and 'Zen master'. The monks in the lama temple call them 'monks' or 'lamas', and they are not called 'monks'. ”
Seeing that Sun Moba still looked like a dead pig who was not afraid of boiling water, Hong Tianbao kicked over and scolded: "Did you hear it!" If you really provoke a group of monks to come out, I'll leave you alone. ”
Sun Moba flashed, and immediately nodded again and again: "Understood, understood!" My grandson should be okay if he doesn't speak, right? Hey! This temple seems to be a monk's lair, right? How can there be Taoists? ”
"You don't speak? Jokes, right? Who doesn't know that you black charcoal is a big mouth? I guess I cut my tongue out, and my nostrils can hum words. Tang Xin immediately retorted.
Hong Tianbao explained angrily: "Who said that Shaolin Temple can't have Taoist priests? Also, when talking to monks, one should not talk about killing, marriage, or eating fishy meat, so as not to arouse the monk's disgust. At the same time, do not make loud noises, point and discuss, ridicule or walk around, mess with the temple things, especially do not touch and carve statues, in case of Buddhist activities, you should stand silently or leave quietly. ”
"What a hassle! You can't speak, you can't even move your hands and feet, isn't it uncomfortable to come here? Sun Moba said unhappily.
Originally, there were some precautions, but seeing that Sun Moba had no intention of listening, Hong Tianbao didn't bother to waste his saliva, so he could only keep an eye on this guy for a while.
The three of them climbed all the way, and there were also many cultural relics on the road, exuding a faint treasure, and Hong Tianbao naturally would not let it go.
(To be continued)