Liu Qingshan's tone was full of respect and remembrance for his ancestors, and he was also very close and respectful to Aunt Gu, who was also born in Oroqen.
The two families can be considered family friends, and Aunt Gu watched Liu Qingshan grow up.
But he only just found out about Aunt Gu being a psychic.
In fact, everyone feels puzzled. Normally, channeling is not a shameful thing, but why has Aunt Gu not revealed anything about it all these years?
However, due to the presence of Zhao Zhijia and Xiaolian, others did not say much.
Liu Qingshan also told some other legends about his ancestors.
These things about Oroqen have long been out of the novelty of the villagers. Only Du Jun and I listened very carefully.
Seeing that we were so interested, Zhao Zhijia also told us the story of Dajin Village.
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The reason why there are so many people in Zhaojiawan and Dajin Village is that outsiders have gathered here and there over the years.
The population composition of the village is very complex. Especially during the war years, many people moved to remote places to settle.
There are displaced people, rich people in distress, and even bandits who are running away...
It has been a lot of ups and downs for us to become true fellow villagers.
Zhao Zhijia said very proudly that although our place is remote, there are many capable people.
There are blacksmiths, carpenters, stonemasons, and people who can make clothes in the village... You can basically be self-sufficient.
No matter how turbulent the outside world is, if you close the village door, this is a small paradise.
The village still retains many ancient traditions, such as mountain worship, autumn hunting...
On weekdays, village cadres and several prestigious clan elders jointly manage the village.
There are four major surnames in Murakami, namely the Chen family, the Gu family, the Liu family, and the Yan family.
Among them, the surnames Gu, Liu and Yan are all migrant households.
The Yan family and the Chen family were officials who were in trouble during the Republic of China. They brought a lot of valuable things with them when they came. The village ancestral hall and the village committee compound used to be their property.
Since the backgrounds of the four surnames are quite special, there have always been various rumors about them.
It's just that the backgrounds of the Yan family and Chen family are true and everyone agrees, but the Gu family and Liu family are just rumors, not even a story.
It's because they exaggerate about their ancestors: if you say that your ancestors are rich and have been high officials, even if they have a huge fortune, some people may believe it.
But you want to say that so and so comes from the kingdom of heaven, where there is gold everywhere, what kind of big devil...?
No one would believe that.
So Liu Qingshan is just here to heighten the atmosphere today and tell everyone about the past rumors.
Du Jun was very excited. After such a long time, he finally got some useful news!
He asked quietly: "Qingshan, what about the original tribe you have never been to? What is that place like now! Can you still find it?"
Liu Qingshan shook his head. The Kingdom of Heaven is simply a beautiful imagination that our ancestors had for their homeland. Where can there be such a place?
Similar legends like this exist among all ethnic minorities, just listen to them.
Du Jun thought for a moment and then asked: "Since you and Aunt Gu both came from your hometown, don't you have any treasures left in your family?"
"Our family?" Liu Qingshan scratched his head and said nothing.
"Of course Qingshan's family has it. There are mountains of gold and silver, the golden rice bowl used by the emperor, the jade bed where the empress slept, and the golden incense burner in front of the Great Demon God... they all belong to their family."
Zhao Jin took over the words next to him, and after finishing speaking, several people in Dajin Village laughed.
"You have to let Dr. Zhou and the others know about my father! Your family has gold and silver? That's what my father said after drinking too much." Liu Qingshan quickly denied it.
Du Jun and I were confused.
Xiaolian explained a few words in a low voice next to me. It turned out that there had been a joke in Liu Qingshan's family.
His father, Liu Han, is a famous person in Dajin Village. The old man has developed very good skills since he was a child and is the best hunter in the area. Liu Qingshan's kung fu was all taught by his father.
In addition, Liu Han is also the number one wine god in Dajin Village. He has no other hobbies but likes drinking, but his drinking capacity is very limited. After two drinks, he will be exhausted.
They often say that their family has many precious things. Their ancestors are relatives of the emperor and have been princes...
Some people were dubious at first, but over the years they have come to understand that this old guy is just too drunk to brag.
As time went by, he gradually became a joke in the village, but he was very popular, especially with Zhao Zhijia.
Zhao Zhijia patted Liu Qingshan and said, "I miss brother Liu Han a little bit. It just so happens that he didn't come today. Otherwise, I'll meet your dad for a drink someday when I'm free."
Liu Qingshan said quickly: "Uncle Zhao, don't go. If you go to him for a drink, my father might say something useless!"
While chatting and laughing, the topic turned to things like dancing masters and foxes. These people all knew the cause of the matter, and they all scolded Sun Debiao and his wife.
It wasn't until late at night that everyone dispersed.
Zhao Zhijia arranged for us to rest at the village headquarters first, and wait for two days to build a large courtyard for educated youth.
Du Jun and I had a separate room because of our special status.
"The hard work pays off! Finally we found some clues! Do you think the Oroqen tribe that Aunt Gu and the others used to belong to is right next to the treasure?"
Du Jun couldn't wait to ask me.
"I think it's disgusting. The more specific this rumor is, the more false it is, and it doesn't match up in terms of time.
Most of the Oroqen tribes are hundreds or thousands of years old, so how old is the treasure?
I shook my head.
As Liu Qingshan said, such rumors are common in ethnic minority areas, and almost all Oroqen people believe in shamans, so it is normal to worship a big demon.
Du Jun always felt that the clue to the tribal paradise was very valuable. Besides, it was clearly written in the geographical records. There was probably Duanyun Mountain on the map in this primeval forest.
We finally discussed and decided not to go back to Zhaojiawan tomorrow, but to have a good chat with Liu Qingshan’s father.
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The next day, I said hello to Zhao Zhijia and Xiaolian, and went to Liu Qingshan’s house carrying some gifts.
Liu Qingshan was very happy, but when he saw the wine in our hands, he said with a headache: "What are you doing with these? We have agreed not to drink with my father!"
Du Jun smiled: "Look what you said, I came here just to see Uncle Liu. If I don't have a drink with him, will the old man be happy?"
While talking, Liu Han had already come out of the back room. The two men looked very similar, but they had two different personalities when they came into contact.
Liu Han was very enthusiastic, and his eyes narrowed when he saw the wine in Du Jun's hand: "Oh, my two eldest nephews, come here, what else can you bring?
"Qingshan, hurry up and take the things over. How can you let the guests carry them?"
Liu Han turned around and pulled the two of us: "Hurry into the house, I've been waiting for you to come. Qingshan has always mentioned you two in my ears. One is a famous miracle doctor, and the other is a second god."
The over-enthusiasm made me get goosebumps all over my body. Although we and Liu Qingshan are already life-and-death friends, we have only known each other for two days in total.
Are you still expecting us to come? This old guy's ability to deceive people is no worse than Du Jun's!
One good thing about dealing with this kind of people is that you don’t have to wonder if there is no topic. After sitting down, they will talk about everything.
Du Jun brought the topic to the deep mountains and old forests, and we found that when Liu Han talked about hunting, mountains, and nomadic life... the horse changed into a different person.
Not only is he much more serious, but he also reveals a kind of domineering attitude.
The topic came to him and Aunt Gu. I mentioned the legend in their tribe, and Du Jun tentatively asked about the Kingdom of Heaven.
The result was a huge disappointment. Liu Han told us bluntly that the so-called kingdom of heaven is passed down from generation to generation, and there is no such thing at all. Who must have made this up? It is estimated to date back to the Song Dynasty and Yuan Dynasty.
In other words, this story has been circulated for nearly a thousand years, and it is completely inconsistent with the treasures of the Qing Dynasty.
Du Jun refused to give up and asked again: "I heard that my aunt Gu has some good things brought back from her hometown. Do you have any here? Can you open the eyes of the younger generation?"
Liu Han smiled: "Where did this treasure come from? If I had it, why would I let my son hunt every day and learn to drive a cart?
"Oh, you're talking about something good. I really have it here. I exchanged it for precious furs and people. It contains a weird thing and a treasure."
After Liu Han finished speaking, he sent Liu Qingshan to the house and took out his two treasures.
Liu Qingshan stood still: "Dad, how many times have you sold that thing? Doctor Zhou is an adult in our village. It's better not to take your brick-breaking stuff out."
Liu Hanhan glared: "What do you mean by rags? That's because they don't know the goods. Besides, I'm not selling them to Dr. Zhou. Isn't this just for us to open our eyes to?"
"Yes, Qingshan, Uncle Liu said so. If you have any good stuff, please show it to us quickly."
When Du Jun heard that there was a treasure, he came immediately.
"What kind of treasure is it? How can it be so evil? It's just a piece of silver and a notebook!"
Liu Qingshan muttered, took out something wrapped in red cloth from the box, and placed it on the table.
