"Xiao Lin, it's really nothing to ask about the ancient tombs, but I did hear some legends about the local Huishan clay figurines."
"However, a story is a story, and a legend is just a legend. No matter how interesting it is, it has nothing to do with our mission this time."
Lei Zi said helplessly, but this legend made Qin Yujie interested. ,
He smiled and said: "Brother Lei Zi, the mission won't start until tomorrow anyway, and we don't have any rest now. Let's talk about it.",
Lei Zi glanced at me, and I cursed in my heart: You idiot, what do you think I'm doing? Do you dare to offend this aunt? If she wants to listen to you, speak quickly.
Lei Zi and I immediately exchanged a look, and understood in our hearts, we spoke: "This legend is called, the legend of Wuxi Huishan clay figure Ah Fu."
"It is said that in ancient times, Huishan had towering trees, and a ferocious beast often came down from the mountain to hurt people. Later, the family gave birth to a pair of twins, a boy and a girl, named Afu.
Strangely enough, the ferocious beasts were very docile when they saw Ah Fu, so every household in Wuxi liked to place Ah Fu among the Huishan clay figurines.
The most familiar and beloved one is Huishan Da'afu. Speaking of Da'afu, there is still such a folk legend circulating in Huishan.
A long time ago, there were many wild beasts running rampant in Huishan area, endangering children. There is a child named "Shahaier" who bravely fights fierce beasts and eliminates harm for the people.
In order to commemorate this "Sand Boy", people used Huishan clay to create a brave "Sand Boy" image.
Later, after continuous processing and creation by artists of all generations, this artistic image that entrusted people with their yearning for a better life has survived in people's hearts. "
At this time, Lei Zi took a sip of water from the table next to him and said again: "However, there is another legend about Big Afu."
"It is also said that in ancient times, there was a monster named Nian. It ate the sun during the day and the moon at night. It played with the sun and moon at any time, disrupting the sun and moon, and making people's lives very uneasy.
Later, Ah Fu conquered Nian and held it in his hands. Nian obeyed Ah Fu's words obediently, so that everyone's life was peaceful.
Later, with the changes of the times, people changed the image of Ah Fu into the image of a child, hoping that their children would be as energetic as Ah Fu.
There is a kind of historical evolution process, and it gradually evolved into a mascot now. In the early days, the shape of Dafu was an upright sitting posture with big ears, and the face showed the compassion and auspiciousness of Buddhism.
The peony on his head, the longevity lock on his chest, the big green lion in his arms, and the court boots on his feet respectively represent auspicious meanings such as preciousness, longevity, warding off evil, and the success of a young man.
Ah Fu's shape is round and plump, with many physical details removed. The whole work has no edges and corners, and is full and plump.
Surface undulations, no matter how big or small, must be completed with arcs. The round and delicate shape adds a Jiangnan charm to Huishan clay figurines.
This combination of round sculpture and relief also establishes the basic style of Huishan clay figurines. "
At this time, Qin Yujie, who was listening with gusto, also said: "Brother Lei Zi's talk is more comprehensive. Master and I have traveled all over the country."
"Of course I also know some legends about this clay figurine in Wuxi, but my master and I just passed by here and didn't stop."
"The shape of Big Ah Fu is said to come from a myth and legend: there are two gods, one female and one male, in the Jiangnan area."
"They have a kind of charm. This charm is very Chinese. It's that kind of weird thing that's not very brave."
"He is a very feminine person. When he smiles, his enemies will laugh and fall into his arms, letting him devour them."
"So, his smile has a strong Chinese cultural flavor. He has a kind of tolerance, a kind of generosity, a kind of atmosphere."
"Its suppression of the enemy is based on the enemy surrendering to itself without sacrificing his life. Da Afu usually has a smile, but behind that is a kind of conquest."
Listening to Qin Yujie's story about another legend about clay figurines, I also smiled and said, "Hey, Miss, where did you get this legend? Why are you getting more and more amazing?"
Qin Yujie glared at me and said, "I just heard it, and I didn't say it was true. Besides, aren't we just chatting about clay figures when we have nothing to do?"
"The most famous thing here in Huishan is the clay figurines. The man and woman in the underground passage have a treasure of clay figurines in their hands. Are you not going to get it?"
Qin Yujie's words naturally touched me. I glanced at everyone and said, "We must get it. I have a strong premonition that this man and woman are here for us."
"Okay, everyone, get your things ready. I will give each of you three Liuding Liujia amulets to prevent any evil spirits from appearing in the tomb."
After finishing speaking, I took out a stack of talismans from the Eight Treasures Ruyi Bag. There were about twenty of them, which I drew when I came back from Kunlun Mountain.
Each person was given three talismans and asked everyone to put the talismans on the inside of their clothes before entering the ancient tomb.
After checking the basic situation with a few people, and having everything ready, I went to bed peacefully and waited for tomorrow.
Early the next morning, just after dawn, my cell phone rang. When I picked it up, it was Liu Che.
I picked up the call randomly and heard Liu Che's voice. I listened for a while and then hung up.
Hearing my cell phone ringing, Lei Zi, who was sleeping next to me, woke up, looked at me and asked, "Is it Liu Che?"
"Well, it's him. Tell the girl to get up and let's go."
Lei Zi didn't waste any time. He immediately got up and walked towards the room where Lone Wolf slept.
He stood at the door and knocked on the door, and soon heard Lone Wolf's answer.
I also took advantage of this moment to knock on Qin Yujie's door. A few seconds later, I heard Qin Yujie getting up.
"Brother Feng, are you leaving now?" Qin Yujie asked directly after opening the door.
"Yes, Liu Che has informed me that the people they are waiting for have arrived, and this time there are experts going down with them."
Qin Yujie frowned and said, "Brother Feng, why are there experts going to the grave together? Why didn't Liu Che say anything?"
I shook my head: "I don't know, that's what he said on the phone just now."
"Brother Feng, since there are so-called experts going to the grave together this time, will there be anything wrong?"
"How many people are going down this time? There are at least a dozen of Liu Che's soldiers, and there are several experts here. It's not easy to consider safety."
"Yu Jie, it's okay. Let's just wait and see what happens. It seems that this expert is also going to study this Warring States tomb."
"Liu Che said that many people died in this ancient tomb. Naturally, the meaning above is to understand it. With us following, the experts will be safer."
"However, no one can predict what the situation inside will be like. Let's see what Liu Che wants to do first."
At this time, Lei Zi and Lone Lang had completely packed up and were standing in the yard of Yu He Song's house waiting for us.
Yu Hesong seemed to sense our movement, and got up and came out to check. He saw that we had packed our belongings and looked like we were leaving.
He said to us: "Young man, are you leaving?"
I nodded and said, "Yes, uncle, our work is about to begin. When we come back, we will be guests here again."
Yu Hesong nodded and said, "Okay, young man, after your work is completed, I welcome you to continue to be my guests."
After exchanging a few words, the four of us waved to Yu Hesong and rushed towards the destination guided by Liu Che.
And our goal this time is the most famous "Huishan" here
