Duan Qingyan was born in Dongshili, Junzhou. He was intelligent by nature and studied hard since he was a child. However, he failed in two consecutive homecoming exams. After falling out of bed and taking care of his mother, he hurriedly went to the provincial capital for examination.
It was August and the weather was not very hot. When passing through Guxian County, Duan Qingyan asked the villagers for shortcuts in order to save the trip. Unexpectedly, he lost his direction. It was late, so he took shelter By the side of a river, I intend to curl up overnight.
Sleeping leaning against a tree, in a daze, I saw a figure jumping by the river, taking advantage of the moonlight, I saw this man’s dirty face, black smoke billowing above his head, Duan Qingyan was terrified A jump, he immediately became sober, he usually traveled a lot, this rickety man resembles the epidemic ghost circulating in the market, it is said that if this thing contaminates the water source, nearby villagers will get sick.
Duan Qingyan was originally a farmer and was very strong. He didn’t think much about it now. He ran away with a stride and strangled the epidemic ghost’s neck. If the epidemic ghost was willing to take it, he fought for a long while, no When the winner was divided, Duan Qingyan gradually fell into the wind. At this time, another person emerged from the water, with a pale green complexion and swollen body, Duan Qingyan secretly cried out.
Unexpectedly, this drowning ghost helped Duan Qingyan to fight the epidemic ghost together. It took a long time. The epidemic ghost was bound and couldn’t struggle.
The drowning ghost bowed and said: “In the lower Zhongqiye, unfortunately, I drowned and lived here all the year round. I have never done a bad thing, but I dare not show my true tolerance. I see you today. So brave, can you give Gao the name?”
Duan Qingyan was wary, but not afraid of ghosts, so he reported his name.
Zhong Qiye said: “I have a sheepskin water bag, and I can put the epidemic ghost in it. This scourge is most afraid of people who are prosperous. But you can overcome this. You can visit a temple with incense to let the gods send off the epidemic ghost.”
Duan Qingyan got a sheepskin bag, put it on the head of the epidemic ghost, and somehow drilled it. Into the bag.
Zhong Qiye added: “At the moment, while Mr. Soul is out of his body, he can rush to the temple overnight, and he is guilty of litigation. When it comes to Mao, Mr. Soul will come back. There is still time.”
Only then did Duan Qingyan discover that there was another person next to him who looked exactly like him, sleeping soundly on a tree trunk. Needless to say, it was his body, his eyes fell on the drowning ghost again, surprised. “Why don’t you go with me?”
Zhong Qiye sighed, “I’m a lonely ghost, I can’t approach the temple for half a step, sir, let’s leave now If not, when the epidemic ghost gets out of trouble, the villagers will be revenge.”
Duan Qingyan nodded and followed the guidance, and soon came to a Bailong Temple and saw the divine case. The Shangqing smoke curled up and was slowly inhaled by the god statue. Knowing that the god statue still enjoyed the incense of the villagers, he asked the white dragon god to be the master.
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After three prayers, the idol suddenly said: “Although I was worshipped by the villagers, the epidemic of ghosts is not in my control. I can do nothing. You should go to other temples. “
Duan Qingyan asked him where he was in charge. The White Dragon God said, “You might as well go to the Temple of Medicine, ten miles to the south. After all, epidemic ghosts are ghosts that make people sick.”
Duan Qingyan also thought about it. There was wind under his step, and he carried a sheepskin bag to the Medicine Temple.
After three prayers, the medicine god said, “Does this matter have anything to do with me? Since this epidemic ghost was captured by the river, you can go to Shuibo Temple to find out. “
Duan Qingyan was a little annoyed and inconvenient to attack on the spot, so he hurried to Shuibo Temple.
After Naliuo Shuibo was revealed to the sage, he also declined and said: “The epidemic ghost is the ghost of the Yinsi. These things are under the jurisdiction of the city god. You can go to the city god temple in the county and let them go “
Duan Qingyan heard this, and the ignorance burst into flames, “You are gods anyway, so how are you different from those idle ruffians? This county is fifty miles away. , I rushed to miss the hour, what should I do?”
Shui Bo snorted, “Mortals don’t know good or bad, if you ask me kindly, I can shrink. The method, let you blink, and now you are making a loud noise, looking at the gods lightly, don’t you hurry back, wait for me to get angry?”
Duan Qingyan still wanted to argue, and suddenly felt a The stock struck vigorously, like a gourd, and retreated from the Shuibo Temple.
My heart was very anxious. Although my soul was out of my body, I felt tired, but it was not much faster than usual. I ran all the way to the Chenghuang Temple. Two gatekeepers stopped him and said Master Chenghuang is doing business, no one can bother.
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Duan Qingyan explained that he caught an epidemic ghost and had to give it to Master Chenghuang to send it off. The two gatekeepers looked at Duan Qingyan, and Duan Qingyan asked For a long time, they were not moved.
Suddenly heard a rooster crowing, the east vomited white, Duan Qingyan saw a flower in front of his eyes, the scenery and things disappeared cleanly, opened his eyes and found that he was still under the big tree by the river. It’s really fantasy.
The masters in the temple are all pushing the three and four. Duan Qingyan stood up violently, but a sheepskin bag rolled down, empty and empty.
“This leather bag?” Duan Qingyan was horrified, recalling what Zhong Xiye said in his dream, big beads of sweat suddenly appeared.
My heart was palpitating. I walked east for five miles, and there really was a White Dragon Temple. I asked the villagers passing by that the direction of the Shuibo Temple Medicine Temple and the City God Temple was the same as Mengli.
Duan Qingyan became more and more frightened, and when he arrived in the provincial capital, he barely settled down.
Hou QiuweiAfter the war, I made a special trip to Gu County when I returned home. However, as soon as I arrived in the county, I heard that an epidemic had occurred in Heihe Village, and more than ten people had died of intestines.
For an instant, Duan Qingyan burst into tears, his chest was blocked, and he almost vomited a mouthful of old blood. He cursed loudly. These clay statues are usually incense and anointed by the people. The trivial things that could be avoided, but because of inaction, caused the epidemic to run rampant in vain, hurting Tianduo’s life.
Back to Heishui Village, smashed the nearby Bailong Temple Shuibo Temple Medicine Temple, and smashed it to shreds, madness, and went to the Chenghuang Temple to smash the idols. The county residents noticed it Fighting, saying that only Master Yi Ling can move this Chenghuang Temple, and no one else is allowed to touch it. Duan Qingyan was hurt all over, so he didn’t say anything, just cried.
A few days after returning home, a good news came that Duan Qingyan won the sixth place Yakui.
The next year I went to Beijing for a test. The fortunes were good and I was on the list. I stayed in Shuntian for half a year and transferred to a local post. It was a coincidence. Gu County.
Duan Qingyan was so worried about the inaction of the gods. As soon as he took office, he ordered all the gods to be flogged, cut off the mud heads, and reshaped the city god statues. Zhong Qiye, the drowned ghost at night, looked like he did.
The raging epidemic suddenly disappeared somehow.
A few months later, when he had a dream, Zhong Qiye changed his outfit and thanked Duan Qingyan, saying that he was now a city god and was in charge of the underworld in Gu County.
Duan Qingyan stunned: “Could the Yi Ling be able to control the Yinsi?”
The new Chenghuang waved his hand and explained the reason.
Only then did Duan Qingyan know that although there are statues of gods in the county, they are easy to be coveted by evil things, covet incense, hide in the gods, and enjoy them privately. It seems to be superb, but in fact it is. The evil spirit, only knows to beg for food, and is in a fight with the evil spirit, how can you bless the villagers? After the deity of the city god was flogged and had his head cut off, he was known by the Yinsi, and because of Duan Qingyan’s self-supporting deity, he pushed the boat along the river and let the drowning ghost become the new city god.
During the period when Duan Qingyan was in charge of Gu County, he was conscientious and conscientious. The public knew his temper and did not dare to slow down. The atmosphere was very upright. At the time, people called him Duan Qingtian and made him a statue. monument.