Chapter 209: Mulan Temple
General Xiaoyeol is referring to the heroine Mulan.
Mulan's original surname is Wei and she is a native of Yucheng, Shangqiu. Zhou Zhi once went to the Temple of General Xiaolie once in later generations, that is, the Mulan Temple, commonly known as the Xiao'er Temple. It's just that the Mulan Temple that Zhou Zhi has been to is in Mulan's hometown of Yucheng County, Henan.
Zhou Zhi clearly remembered that the Mulan Temple in Yucheng County was built in the Tang Dynasty, and then rebuilt and repaired in the Jin, Yuan and Qing dynasties. Mulan Temple covers an area of more than 10,000 square meters, the building is magnificent, there are more than 100 rooms, there are gates, halls, dedication halls, back buildings and partial room formulas. In later generations, I naturally did not hear of the Mulan Temple in Wanxian.
But Zhou Zhi came to Wanxian a few days ago, and contacted Zhang Jian, Wang Tingxiang and others, only to know that there was also a temple of general Xiaolie in Wanxian at this time, also known as Mulan Temple.
The legend of the people in Wanxian County to Mulan is that in 166 BC, the Xiongnu entered the fortress in a big way, burned, killed and looted, and did all kinds of evil, and the people were killed and injured countless times at that time. Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty ordered the people of the world to defend against the Xiongnu, and Mulan's father should go on the expedition. But Mulan's father was too old at that time, and Mulan's younger brother was still young.
Mulan felt sorry for her father, so she disguised herself as a man and went in place of her father. At the beginning, Mulan was just a soldier, but later she was promoted to a junior colonel because of her meritorious service in the battle, and then made great contributions and became a general. It is stationed in the area of Wanxian County under this Taihang Mountain.
When Mulan was stationed in the area of Wanxian, she galloped on the battlefield, slashed the flags, conquered the city, and was invincible, scaring the Huns into fear. On the battlefield, Mulan fought for 12 years, and after returning, the Son of Heaven was named Shangqing, but Mulan refused to accept it and begged to go home.
When she returned home, she changed into her daughter's outfit, and the soldiers who followed her learned that she was a woman. Everyone was very surprised, thinking that this was a strange news in the world, so they made a report to Emperor Wen of Han. When Emperor Wen of Han heard this, he immediately summoned Mulan again and wanted to accept Mulan as a concubine. But Mulan resolutely refused to accept it, refused to die, and crashed to death on the Golden Palace.
Later, in the Tang Dynasty, he posthumously presented Mulan as "General Xiaolie".
Because Mulan's fight against the Xiongnu was in the area of Wanxian County, the people of Wanxian County built the Mulan Temple of General Xiaolie in order to commemorate her.
Whether Mulan really existed in history, which dynasty she was from, and what her surname was and where she was a person, there are many opinions in later generations. However, in this Wanxian County, there is indeed such a Mulan Temple of General Xiaolie.
Every time Zhou Zhi saw Kou Peihan's happy appearance, he was very happy in his heart. Kou Peihan, a beautiful woman, seems to be very fun-loving, and playing can make her happy.
In fact, if a man wants a woman to be happy and happy, he does not necessarily need to give her any glory and wealth, sometimes it is just a simple companionship, sharing joys and sorrows with her, which is a very happy thing for women.
Kou Peihan is his beloved woman, at this time, hearing Kou Peihan say that he was going to go to General Xiaolie Temple tomorrow, although Zhou Zhi was a little worried, he still agreed very happily.
After a night of silence, the three of them had breakfast on the second day, stepped on the morning sun, and came out of the north gate of Wanxian County. Breathing in the fresh air of the mountains, I felt a sense of relief. After walking no more than six or seven miles along the official road, he turned west and walked on a muddy and uneven gravel road.
Along this gravel road, I walked for about seven or eight miles, and there was a waist mountain in front of me. In fact, the waist mountain, like the Yiqi Mountain, is also a lonely mountain.
However, this waist mountain is different from Yiqi Mountain, maybe a long time ago the waist mountain was just a low hill, but after the vicissitudes of life, this waist mountain has become like an axe, straight and steep. There is only one path up the mountain, and it is winding and very difficult.
The temple of General Xiaolie was built on the summit of Waist Mountain. Zhou Zhi learned from Zhang Jian and Wang Tingxiang that the peak of the waist mountain was a wide and flat place. But the road up the mountain is extremely dangerous, and it is for this reason that there are many fewer people going to the temple of General Xiaolie over the years, unless those who are physically strong and brave take the risk of climbing the mountain.
The three of them stood at the foot of the mountain, looking up at the waist mountain, the top of the mountain towering into the clouds, very majestic and dangerous. Kou Peihan is a person who practices martial arts, so he naturally has the spirit of adventure, and turned his head to Zhou Zhijiao and smiled, "Zhou Zhi, the mountain is high and the road is steep, gurgle, if you are timid, don't go up, just wait for this girl to come down at the bottom of the mountain!" ”
"Miss Peihan, have you ever heard of 'cold-faced people slaughter'? That nickname isn't for nothing! Zhou Zhi said with a smile.
Zhou Zhi just likes Kou Peihan's tasteful brutality, and sometimes has a little humorous character.
"Oh, what a man! Then let's climb the mountain and see who gets to the top first. Kou Peihan smiled coquettishly, and had already set off to climb the mountain.
Zhou Zhi smiled and followed.
I have to say that Kou Peihan is indeed clever and fast, and she was worried that she would be in danger when she went up the mountain, but at this time, Zhou Zhi saw her pretty and heroic back, and he was amazed, and he liked it even more.
Qi Yanwu's figure is actually more neat, if he is climbing the mountain, he will definitely be no worse than Kou Peihan. But Qi Yanwu is Zhou Zhi's bodyguard, and he must protect Zhou Zhi's thoughtfulness everywhere.
The mountain road was steep, and Qi Yanwu simply followed closely behind Zhou Zhi, guarding him every step of the way, worried that Zhou Zhi would slide down if he was not careful.
"Xiao Wu, go catch up with your sister-in-law, don't worry about me, I don't believe it, I'm no better than a woman!" Zhou Zhi frowned, and his feet sped up.
Zhou Zhi's body was already strong, and he used to always do some physical work, but at this time, it was not much slower than Kou Peihan.
Kou Peihan turned back to Zhou Zhi from time to time and smiled playfully, "Zhou Zhi, come on, you really can't compare to this girl!" ”
Talking and laughing along the way, it is not difficult to climb this steep mountain. After about a stick of incense, the three of them climbed to the top of the waist mountain.
The peak is indeed as Zhang Jian said, it is an extremely flat and vast land. Sitting on the north and facing south, there is a small temple.
In front of the temple, there is a statue that is two feet high.
The statue has been exposed to the sun and rain for a long time, although it has faded a lot, but it can be clearly seen that it is a woman riding a war horse, wearing a helmet on her head, wearing a battle robe on her body, and holding a long sword in her hand, she is like Mulan.
Standing under the Mulan statue and looking up, the vigorous and heroic spirit emanating from the Mulan statue instantly infected everyone.
Kou Peihan frowned slightly, and muttered, "Zhou Zhi, General Xiaolie is so powerful, this girl will also be a woman like Mulan in this life." ”
Although it was a low whisper, Zhou Zhi heard it clearly, and said with a smile, "Pei Han, the legend says that this Mulan has never been married, doesn't Pei Han want to marry in this life?"
Then I'll be lucky! No one will ever force me to study all day long! ”