The Eleventh Age, Xuanyuan Yellow Emperor Chapter 20 Baoding sacrifices to the sky

Since the Yellow Emperor merged with the Yandi tribe and all the tribes in the world, he led the people of Yan and Huang to make great efforts to govern the land of China in an orderly manner and achieved remarkable results. It was only at this time that the Yellow Emperor breathed a sigh of relief, but he was also in his twilight years at this time.

One day, when the Yellow Emperor saw himself in the mirror, he didn't know when he was already weathered, and his hair was full of flowers, and he remembered that he was already 100 years old. He began to lament that he was really old, and he was going to be unable to walk.

So, the Yellow Emperor said to himself in the mirror: "Old man, I'm afraid your own time in the world is running out, and your own mission may be about to be completed." Before leaving, if you can travel the world with your loved ones, it should be a good choice, right? ”

On this day, the Yellow Emperor saw the imperial concubine and the ancestor playing with the little grandchildren in the courtyard. The ancestor shouted and screamed happily with the children, but her old appearance was a little out of place with the children.

Suddenly, a child who had just learned to walk started running, and his staggering appearance was worrying. The ancestor was afraid that the child would fall, so she followed after a few steps. However, as soon as the ancestor was about to fall down by herself, the Yellow Emperor hurriedly helped her.

The Yellow Emperor looked at the excited appearance of the ancestor, and said to her: "Imperial concubine, you are so old, but you have to take it easy, I think we can't accept the old man, if we hurt our muscles and bones, it will be a big trouble." ”

The ancestor squeezed his eyebrows at the Yellow Emperor, and said to him: "Heavenly Monarch, my sisters have passed away a long time ago, and our old ministers don't know where they have gone, and now I have become your only favorite, it seems that we are really fated." ”

The Yellow Emperor said a little melancholy: "Ancestor, I only complain that my old ministers don't live long, and I only complain that my concubines are not blessed to spend our good time." Actually, I miss them very much, such as Fenghou, Limu, Chang Xian, Linglun, Cangjie, Lishou These virtuous ministers, as well as Fang Lei's family, Tongyu family, and mother-in-law are no longer there. Now, only you accompany me to the end of this year, so I don't spoil you, who do you spoil? ”

At this time, the ancestor put away his smile and said to the Yellow Emperor seriously: "Heavenly Monarch, your merits in this life are immeasurable, you have developed from a small patriarch in a small land to a generation of co-masters who stand up to the heavens and the earth, and the hard work is known to everyone in the world."

Over the years, we have united all the tribes of Yan and Huang to give our people a stable and peaceful homeland. Then we we've got rid of the wicked who are enemies of the people.

Then we taught our people how to build cars, how to build ships, how to make characters, how to make weapons, how to make clothes, how to revise calendars, how to perfect music, how to keep people healthy, and how to diagnose and treat diseases.

We also taught our people how to cultivate the fields, and let them learn the techniques of domesticating livestock and poultry. Now, most of the children have built huts and cottages. They have food and clothing, and their lives have settled down, and everyone has basically eliminated their worries.

O Heavenly Monarch, I see that we are also old now, so while we still have this breath, why don't we go out of our house, go to every place covered by our land, go to travel in style, and enjoy our great rivers and mountains together. Think about it, what a pleasant and happy thing it was. ”

After the Yellow Emperor heard what the ancestor said, he smiled and said to the ancestor: "Imperial concubine, you have gone to my heart, thank you for taking care of me all the time." Actually, I've been thinking about this all along. Imperial concubine, since the world is in harmony, the two of us have been busy governing the world, and we have not had time to walk out of this palace gate for a long time. You see, this world is not the king's land, if we don't enjoy the pleasure of traveling through this great river and mountain, it is really a pity. I think you'll go out with me tomorrow, and maybe as soon as our trip is over, it's time for us to retire." ”

These words of the Yellow Emperor also spoke exactly to the heart of the ancestor, and as soon as she was happy, a charming big chrysanthemum immediately bloomed on her face.

The ancestor grinned and said, "Oops! Speaking of which, it's still my heavenly king, wow. Tianjun, although you are an emperor, in my eyes, you will always be my best husband. O God, I would like to thank you for your compassion for me over the years. For me, even if I suffer with you, I am willing, and I will never complain. Wherever you go, I will follow you, because we are one, and no one can be separated. ”

The Yellow Emperor looked at the open teeth of his ancestor, he laughed again, and said: "Imperial Concubine, you are so unrelenting when you speak, you are still so reluctant." Although we are both old, it seems to me that both your funny personality and intoxicating smile are the same, and they have not changed at all. Imperial Concubine, you will always be the confidant who loves me the most, loves me the most, understands me the most, is the most intimate to me, and is the most confidant in my heart. ”

The ancestor sneered and laughed out loud: "Those who know me are still my heavenly monarch." It's just that where did you come from so much nonsense, you can still say it at a great age, how embarrassing it would be for others to hear it. But let's make up our minds, and let's leave tomorrow. ”

The next day, the Yellow Emperor called his grandson, the son of the second son Changyi, "Zhuan", early in the morning, and the Yellow Emperor wanted him to take over his career. The Yellow Emperor and the ancestor said a few words, and they led a few personal ministers, brought a few changes of clothes and some food, and set off.

Because the Yellow Emperor has been away from his hometown for many years, they are really homesick, and they all yearn to return to the place where they were born and raised when they were children. So, the Yellow Emperor and his ancestor first went to Jishui, the hometown of the Yellow Emperor after a long absence.

The Yellow Emperor and they traveled all the way to the Jishui River, at this time it is the season of spring flowers, flowers and tender grass dress up the spring here, the spring water of the Ji River is flowing to the Yellow River day and night.

The Yellow Emperor and their people walked along the Ji River, the banks of the Ji River are full of grazing people, donkeys, horses, cows, sheep, pigs, chickens, dogs, rabbits and many other animals, the banks of the Ji River are dressed up as animal worlds.

Further on, there are farmers who grow grains in the hollows of the hillsides, wiping their sweat and spreading their seeds into the soil. Such a pleasant scenery is exactly what the Yellow Emperor and his ancestors were looking forward to, and they worked together for so many years in order to see this beautiful picture today.

The husband and wife lived in their hometown for a while, and they went to Tianshui, the hometown of their father, Emperor Fuxi. In order to find the footprints of the emperor, the Yellow Emperor and his concubine climbed the Hexagram Taishan where the Fuxi Emperor evolved the gossip back then.

The Yellow Emperor stood on the Guatai Mountain and climbed high and looked into the distance, a Wei River is flowing endlessly through the middle of the Guatai Mountain, it is like a jade belt to divide the Guatai Mountain into two, so that the Hexagram Taishan and the Wei River form a Zhou Zhou Zhengzheng gossip figure.

In that year, it was here that Emperor Fuxi discovered the Hetuluo book. Later, he used yin and yang to draw hexagrams, one hexagram opened the sky, and created the world's first "Fuxi innate gossip map".

After the Yellow Emperor and the others left the Hexagram Mountain, they went to Jiang Shui, the hometown of Emperor Yan Shennong, and then they went to Lieshan, the hometown of Emperor Yan. When they arrived at Lieshan, the local people came out to welcome them.

Because most of the concubines of the Yellow Emperor are from the Yandi tribe, in fact, the relationship between the Yanhuang tribe is that of relatives and friends. In addition, the Yellow Emperor once treated everyone in the Yandi tribe well, so the people here treated the Yellow Emperor as if they were honored guests.

The Yellow Emperor also paid homage to Emperor Yan Shennong in Emperor Yan's hometown of Lieshan, thanking him for his great contributions to mankind. The Yellow Emperor also went to the capital of the former residence of Emperor Yan Yu "Yichuan" to pay homage to Emperor Yan Yu, who had been deceased for many years.

Later, the Yellow Emperor led everyone to the coast of the East China Sea, the hometown of Limu, and the hometown of Limu. The Yellow Emperor thanked the Empress of the Wind and the two virtuous ministers of Limu for their assistance during his lifetime, and the Yellow Emperor went to worship them one by one.

The Yellow Emperor and they went west to the "Chicken Head Mountain" in Kongtong; They went east to the sea, and they also went to Mount Tai to worship the gods of heaven and earth; They went south to Xiongxiang's "Bears Ears Mountain"; To the north to the Yellow Emperor had made many pilgrimages to meet the princes of "Pusan".

Finally, they went to the ancestral hometown of the Yellow Emperor's master Guangchengzi, the "Xiangcheng" by the Zeshui River, and they also went to Kongtong Mountain, where Guangchengzi cultivated. Then they went to Huashan, and from Huashan they went to the place where Nuwa Niangniang created people.

There are still a lot of Servals in the former residence of Nuwa Niangniang, and there are abundant water and grass in Servusawa, and there are many birds and beasts. Because it is still more suitable for nomadism, the people there are still mainly nomadic herders.

The Yellow Emperor and the ancestors traveled all over the world, and they stopped and stopped all the way, playing while walking. After many years of running, we finally came to a mountain on this day, this fairy mountain is called "Qiongtai Mountain".

The Yellow Emperor and the ancestor supported each other, and they crossed the forest sea to the mountain. As far as the eye can see, the mountain is full of clouds and mist, the idle clouds are all over the sky, the spring water is tinkling, and there are also gentle bird cries from time to time, just like arriving in a fairyland.

The Yellow Emperor helped the ancestor to sit on a rock, and he said to the ancestor with emotion: "Imperial concubine, we have also traveled to a lot of places, and we are about to lose our way." It stands to reason that we should stop here. Imperial Concubine, since we have discussed leaving the world, I think before we leave, we have to leave something for future generations as a souvenir, what do you think we should leave behind? ”

The ancestor smiled, she looked at the Yellow Emperor and said, "Heavenly Monarch, your decision is correct, I will listen to you." In my opinion, let's leave a 'Baoding' in the world. You see, 'Ding' is not only a necessity in our daily life, but also a symbol of abundant food and clothing for our people.

And the Baoding made of metal is very expensive, and its value is even more extraordinary. Baoding represents not only the sacrosanct majesty and dignity, but also the supreme power and wealth in the world. Therefore, Baoding should be a priceless and incomparable supreme treasure in the eyes of the people! Heavenly Monarch, what could be better than this? ”

The Yellow Emperor said with satisfaction: "Imperial Concubine, what you said is so right, for this world, although we have nostalgia, but our best happiness is giving." Being able to give our children and grandchildren the best spiritual and material wealth will enable us to go away without regrets. So, since we've decided like this, let's just do it! ”。

After the matter was settled, the Yellow Emperor led the ministers to inspect around Qiongtai Mountain. Then, they gathered local craftsmen to collect some extra-large rocks. A few days later, they made a large golden furnace on the top of the mountain.

After the golden furnace was built, the Yellow Emperor sent people everywhere to inquire about what metals were produced in the surrounding area. Later, they found out that there was a "first mountain" not far from here, and the first mountain produced copper ore of high purity. After receiving this good news, the Yellow Emperor immediately ordered people to mine copper ore.

Then, the Yellow Emperor and the ancestor led everyone to start refining copper day and night. For a few months, the Yellow Emperor and his wife ate and lived by the stove, their faces were burned red, and their hands were worn out.

However, when they found out that their dream was about to come true, they still smiled happily, because Baoding was finally cast. Around the glittering Baoding, the Yellow Emperor and the ancestor were excited to put it down, and they put their cheeks on the Baoding with tears in their eyes.

I saw that the treasure was more than a foot high, a few feet wide, and the four tripod feet were like four thick elephant legs. Baoding is engraved with the auspicious dragon and phoenix of the clouds and fog respectively, and there are all kinds of divine beast patterns around the dragon and phoenix.

Baoding is built, but I don't know what its function is? The Yellow Emperor and the Emperor were not relieved, so they personally experimented with the function of Baoding on the mountain. In order to be on the safe side, the Yellow Emperor asked people to prepare some dry firewood and water in advance.

Strange to say, people just filled the bottom of the stove with dry firewood, and the bottom of the stove itself ignited a fire. As soon as people added water to the ding, the water in the dingzhong began to overflow, and people did not add any food to the dingzhong, and there was a burst of fragrant fragrance in the ding

The more the Yellow Emperor looked at it, the more strange he felt, so he asked the ministers around him: "Who of you knows, this Ding does not burn and boil, does not draw complacency, does not add food and has all five flavors, what is going on?" Everyone shook their heads together.

Soon, the Yellow Emperor created a magical treasure tripod, and thousands of people knew about it, and they rushed to tell each other. People flock here from far and wide to feast their eyes.

You see, even the gods in the sky are not willing to be lonely, and they also descend to the earth to see the wonders. When the Qiongtai Mountain was crowded with people, suddenly I saw a hundred flowers blooming all over the mountain, the warblers singing and dancing, and there was a jubilant scene everywhere.

The Yellow Emperor saw that people's interest was high, and the momentum was so huge, not to mention that this was his last moment in the world. So the Yellow Emperor immediately decided to take this opportunity to hold a grand meeting to worship the heavens on Qiongtai Mountain.

As soon as they heard that there was going to be a festival to the heavens, people donated their food from their homes, and for a while, three livestock, four animals and five grains were placed all over the place. The Yellow Emperor lit a pillar of incense in front of Baoding, and he led everyone to kneel, and they prayed to the gods to bless the land of China with prosperity, strength, health, and prosperity.

As soon as the ceremony ended, I suddenly saw a golden dragon descending from the sky, and the dragon emitted a dazzling brilliance, and it illuminated the surroundings in colorful colors, just like day. The dragon landed steadily in front of everyone, and the beard on its chin hung down to the treasure ding.

When the ancestor saw the divine dragon, she understood a little in her heart, and she happily said to the Yellow Emperor: "Tianjun, have you seen it?" It's time for us to return. This must be the Heavenly Father and Heavenly Mother who knew that we were waiting here, and asked the dragon to come and take us to heaven, so let's hurry up and get on the road. ”

When the Yellow Emperor heard this, he smiled knowingly at the ancestor, and he quietly said to the ancestor: "Imperial concubine, you are right, it must be like this." Imperial Concubine, hurry up and hold on to me, the two of us can't be separated, if we want to go, we have to go together. ”

After the Yellow Emperor finished speaking, he pulled up his ancestor and walked towards the dragon. Their actions have long been seen by their subjects, and people have followed them to move closer to the dragon. Just when the Yellow Emperor and his wife had just stepped on the dragon's back, and they had not yet sat down, they saw a group of ministers also rushing up.

The Yellow Emperor saw that there were more than seventy people sitting behind him, and because the dragon's back couldn't bear it, it shook its head and shook its tail and no longer settled. The Yellow Emperor saw that the dragon's back could no longer accommodate more people, so he asked the dragon to take off quickly.

At this time, those who couldn't go up were red-eyed, and they pushed and shoved and scrambled to squeeze up. However, because the dragon's back was too smooth, there was nowhere to catch it, so people had to grab the dragon's beard.

Since Shenlong couldn't stand the pain, he shook his body more and more. In this way, those who grabbed the beard were thrown down the mountain. Then as soon as the dragon raised its head, it carried the Yellow Emperor and the ancestor into the air, and disappeared into the clouds in a blink of an eye.