Chapter 194 Guanyin Mountain
Guanyin Mountain, as the name suggests, is mainly for worshipping Guanyin and is most popular among the wives and mothers-in-law of Huangyang County.
Every fifth day of the New Year, I will definitely go to worship.
Su used to be a frequent visitor to Guanyin Mountain. After Sun Shan was born, he changed his visit to once a year.
Sun Shan had never been to Guanyin Mountain. Firstly, the journey was long, and secondly, he had to climb the mountain. He was not in good health, so the Sun family would not take him out.
Guanyin Mountain is located in the southwest corner of Huangyang County, about 40 minutes away from the county seat. It is neither far nor near. It is a famous tourist attraction in Huangyang County. The only difference is that this scenic spot is free of charge and is entirely based on donations.
Mr. Hong and Mr. Huang led their students along the road, walked out of the city gate, and passed through the fields.
Passing by a large rice field.
Huang Xiucai said with appreciation: "The land that the county magistrate arranged for people to reclaim can finally be used to grow crops. This year will definitely be a good year for the harvest."
Hong Xiucai stroked his half-white beard and said in agreement: "We planted soybeans on the fertile land in the past two years, and this year we can plant rice. It can be said that our efforts in reclaiming wasteland have not been in vain."
Huang Xiucai said cheerfully: "I think this field will become a top-grade field if we continue to plant it."
Hong Xiucai pointed to a newly repaired canal not far away and said happily, "That canal is well built."
Sun Shan looked in the direction where Mr. Hong pointed, and saw that there was indeed a newly repaired canal.
Suddenly I remembered that Sun Boming said that the service in early spring was to repair a canal outside the county town. It seems that this is the one being repaired.
I looked at the large field again. The green seedlings were full of vitality. Perhaps this field also had the sweat of the people of Sunjia Village.
After sorting out his thoughts, Sun Shan followed behind the team.
Because he was the youngest and shortest, Sun Shanzi walked at the end, chasing the students in front.
Uncle Hong couldn't bear to see this anymore, so he snatched the sack of food from Sun Shan and said with a smile, "Shanzi, I'll help you carry it, so we can walk faster."
He patted Sun Shan's shoulder and said with concern: "You should eat more so that you can grow taller. I think we should upgrade the food to the third level next month. The second level won't do. It's not enough for you."
Sun Shan was speechless. It seemed that Uncle Hong didn't really care about him, but was just trying to increase the canteen's income.
I have always recommended the third tier of food to Sun Shan.
I really suspect that he gets a commission, otherwise why would he be so enthusiastic and persistent in recommending?
He didn't know how long he had walked. Sun Shan wiped the sweat from his forehead and when he looked up, he finally arrived at the foot of Guanyin Mountain.
Mr. Hong and Mr. Huang stopped.
He smiled and said, "Are you ready? We are going to climb the mountain."
Sun Shan looked at the Guanyin Mountain in front of him and thought, seeing it in person is worse than hearing about it.
Mount Tai and Mount Huang are towering into the clouds, majestic and spectacular, while the Guanyin Mountain before us is delicate and graceful, like a beautiful girl next door.
It is spring now, and everything is full of vitality and colorful.
Uncle Hong asked with concern: "Shanzi, can you climb up?"
Sun Shan looked at his small body and said confidently, "Uncle Hong, don't worry, I can definitely climb up. My family is a farmer, so I have the strength to do that."
Zheng Hongwen chuckled and Sun Shan touched his head embarrassedly.
The person here who is most familiar with Sun Shan’s family background is Zheng Hongwen.
Although Sun Shan's family is a farming family, he doesn't farm.
What I just said was a lie.
He smiled and said to Sun Shan: "Ashan, if you get tired halfway up the mountain, just tell me and I'll carry you up."
Sun Shan looked at Zheng Hongwen suspiciously. The young boy had a well-proportioned body, but he was too thin.
Although he is taller and fatter than Sun Shan, he is not a big guy, so I don't believe he can carry it.
Sun Shan rolled his eyes and said crisply, "Brother Hongwen, thank you. I'm tired, so you can carry me up."
When he said this, the classmates who heard it laughed out loud.
Zhan Chao said cheerfully, "Awen, if you can't carry it anymore, you have to speak up. I'll carry it."
He stood up straight, patted his chest and made a solemn vow.
Sun Shan looked at Zhan Chao, and then at the students of Huang's School.
Among so many people, Zhan Chao is the most handsome, with delicate eyebrows and a pair of big watery eyes.
But his personality is also the funniest.
It's fine if you don't talk, but once you talk, your image is ruined. You can only watch, but can't have a deep conversation.
The two old men, Hong Xiucai and Huang Xiucai, were walking in front. Although they were old, they were very strong. They walked with great vigor, like an old horse in the stable with a thousand miles to go.
In contrast, the students following behind were panting after climbing, and they had drunk all the water in their water bags, but they still hadn't reached the top of the mountain.
Guanyin Mountain is not high and the mountain road is not steep.
I don't know whether it was built by monks or ordinary people. A 1-meter-wide road winds through the mountains, and it is not difficult to climb up.
Sun Shan walked and stopped, climbed all the way, and was out of breath.
Uncle Hong couldn't stand it anymore and asked, "Ashan, let me carry you."
Because Uncle Hong was bribed by Sun Bomin's small favors, he took unusual care of Sun Shan.
In particular, every time Sun Bomin went to the provincial capital, he would bring some provincial specialties to Uncle Hong, which gave Uncle Hong something to brag about outside. The more he talked with Sun Bomin, the more they got along, and they almost signed a brotherhood agreement.
Sun Shan quickly waved his hand and shook his head: "Uncle Hong, I will climb the mountain by myself. It is better not to climb the mountain if I don't climb the mountain by myself."
Suddenly, Mr. Huang in front shouted, "Well, that's right. If you want someone to carry you up the mountain, don't go up the mountain at all. You have to walk your own way."
Huang Xiucai looked at Sun Shan with appreciation, patted Hong Xiucai on the shoulder and said, "You are a good student."
After a pause, he continued, "But my body is too weak. I need to strengthen my muscles and bones."
Then he said to every student present: "You too, the imperial examination not only tests your knowledge, but also your health. If your health is not good, no matter how great your knowledge is, it will be in vain. Did you hear that?"
The student quickly responded: "I understand, teacher."
Sun Shan also knew the importance of health, so he exercised whenever he had the chance.
There is no need for any exercise method. Just walking and high jumping.
He walked around the yard every day, and when he had walked almost the entire distance, he would jump up and down.
His roommate curiously asked Sun Shan why he was jumping around. Sun Shan honestly replied that he wanted to grow taller.
And he used Tou Han, the imperial physician of the city, to speak for himself.
As a result, the students of Zheng's School would jump high whenever they had free time.
It seems that everyone likes being tall.
Especially Yao Zhi, who was said by his classmates to be secretly hiding at home and jumping around.
While climbing the mountain, Huang Xiucai and Hong Xiucai explained to the students the origin of Guanyin Mountain.
Suddenly, Mr. Hong and Mr. Huang stopped and pointed to a bare rocky mountain not far away, which was shrouded in mist and said, "Look, that is the Lotus-Reclining Guanyin."
The so-called Lotus-lying Guanyin refers to Guanyin lying on her side with her hands clasped together on a lotus throne carved from stone lotus leaves, implying that whatever you ask for will be granted.
It seems that Su was praying for a child in the wrong place. He should have prayed to Guanyin, the Goddess of Childbirth. But then he thought, if you pray, it will be granted, so it can be related.
There is always one that suits you.
Sun Shan stopped and looked carefully. There were two bare peaks connected together, with a concave in the middle and green all around.
Looking left, right, up and down, Sun Shan, despite his poor eyesight, saw only two stone mountains and could not discern the posture of Guanyin lying on a lotus.
Look everyone, does it look like the Reclining Lotus Guanyin?