1983 Small Island, Starting From a Large Farmer

When Li Duoyu came to the Mazu Temple on Meizhou Island, he was still a little unfamiliar, because it was quite different from the ancestral temple in his memory.

Now this place is just like Dandan Island, full of stones and only two palaces and temples.

 At this time, there were no statues of the Sea Goddess, and the whole hill looked bare.

In terms of scale, it doesn’t seem to be much bigger than Thean Hou Temple on Tam Tam Island. Everything looks quite ordinary, but there are many believers who come to worship.

Li Duoyu came to a big stone engraved with "Historic Site of Ascension to Heaven", and the staff at the ancestral temple introduced it.

"This is the place where "Mazu" Lin Moniang "transformed into heaven" a thousand years ago. In order to commemorate her, people built a temple to worship her at the place where she ascended to heaven. Therefore, the Mazu Temple on Meizhou Island is called the "ancestral temple" ”

 At this time, the economy of Meizhou Island may be much worse than that of Dandan Island, which serves as the front line of coastal defense.

 There is almost no investment, and the infrastructure is very poor. Even their pier is much worse than that of Dandan Island.

However, it seems that in the past two years, the staff of the ancestral temple, in addition to receiving them, also received tourists in suits and ties.

Those tourists were full of curiosity about everything here, especially after seeing their large groups arriving, they even picked up their cameras and took pictures of them.

 After seeing the camera, the male compatriots in the team were full of curiosity and showed awkward smiles.

The lesbians who were holding lanterns were much shyer. When they looked at the camera, they were a little embarrassed, and some of them turned away directly.

When he heard their accents just now, Li Duoyu had already guessed where they were from. Logically speaking, they couldn't come over at this time.

I didn't think the other party took the initiative to say hello, maybe it was because Li Duoyu hugged the incense burner at the forefront.

These people asked curiously: "There are so many of you, are you doing some kind of ritual?"

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When Li Duoyu said this, they understood instantly: "So that's it, Mazu from our overseas province has not come to offer incense for many years."

“Let me learn from you. Is there anything I should pay attention to?”

 Seeing that they were also accompanied by staff from the ancestral temple, Li Duoyu smiled and said:

“I don’t understand this very well. I suggest you ask the staff at the ancestral temple. He is more familiar with it than us.”

The staff member quickly answered: "Mr. Lin, let me introduce it to you."

When listening to the staff’s introduction, Li Duoyu learned that this year was originally the 999th anniversary of Mazu’s ascension to heaven, and next year would be the 1,000th anniversary.

These believers from overseas provinces came to visit the spot in advance, intending to fulfill their long-cherished wish to visit the ancestral temple on Meizhou Island when Mazu ascends to heaven a thousand years later.

Although there is almost no dialogue between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait, this kind of cultural inheritance and people-to-people ties cannot be interrupted.

After Li Duoyu and the others finished their incense ceremony, they unexpectedly ran into those believers from overseas provinces at the dock.

 When the other party learned that the dazzling white fishing boat belonged to Li Duoyu, he was also very surprised.

“Where did you buy this boat? It looks like it was imported from an island country.”

 Facing compatriots from overseas provinces, Li Duoyu did not hide anything and told them directly about catching a big tuna and giving away a fishing boat.

The other party gave a thumbs up on the spot and praised: "It's really amazing. I have also caught tuna, but the largest one only weighed more than 200 kilograms."

While chatting with the other party, Li Duoyu learned that the other party did not sail over directly.

There is an insurmountable center line there. In order to reach the Mazu Temple, they first detoured through Ryukyu, and then came all the way from Qingdao on the pretext that the fishing boat needed repairs.

 And these people, like them, are also fishermen and farmers.

 In the 1980s, the aquaculture industry in overseas provinces was very powerful, especially the shrimp farming industry. It is said that one out of every two grass shrimps imported by island countries came from overseas provinces.

The other party was also full of curiosity about his eel farming technology. Especially when he learned that he exported nearly 60,000 eels last year, his eyes widened even more.

“Young man, where did you learn this breeding technique?”

Li Duoyu smiled and said: "I have liked studying eels since I was a child, and I gradually figured it out."

　　This compatriot from the Overseas Province felt that he was bragging, but he was too embarrassed to point it out. He still praised him: "It's really powerful."

 The two parties exchanged addresses and contact information.

Lin Youjin said: "I am too pressed for time this time. I will definitely visit your Dandan Island on my next trip."

“I also want to travel to your place. I heard that the scenery there is very good. When the time comes, let’s make tea together.”

They looked at each other and smiled: "I hope cross-strait navigation will be possible soon. When the time comes, I'll treat you to some good mountain tea."

The fishing boat slowly left Meizhou Island and returned to Dandan Island Pier in only two hours.

Even before the boat docked, many villagers were already holding incense to welcome Mazu’s return.

The **** team, after two days of hard work and travel, now just want to invite Mazu back to Tianhou Palace, and then go home to have a good rest.

 The older Chen Huotan and Chen Yuanshan looked even more tired, because they were the two of them who handled everything throughout the process.

 Including the connection with the ancestral temple, as well as various details and customs, Li Duoyu was relatively relaxed after this trip. He only had to be responsible for worshiping and throwing the Holy Grail.

 But it’s just a relaxing two days. Early tomorrow morning, Mazu Empress will officially patrol the entire Bufu Island.

As the boss, he has to hold the incense burner and walk at the front, which will definitely not be easy.

 After placing the Mazu Empress in her original location in the Tianhou Palace, it stands to reason that Li Duoyu, the head of the family, will continue to guard the temple.

 Lao Li knew that he was too tired these two days, so he came over to keep vigil for him.

Li Duoyu finished all the work. When he got home, it was already past nine o'clock in the evening, and little Tutu had already gone to bed.

 Zhou Xiaoying brought him a basin of hot water and said, "Are you tired? Take a shower quickly."

Li Duoyu grinned and said, "It's not bad. How can I be tired when I help Mazu?"

Zhou Xiaoying was stunned for a moment, and her thoughts were instantly brought back to three years ago, in this same place. At that time, Li Duoyu, who was keen on smuggling, did not say this.

“If Mazu was so powerful, so many fishermen wouldn’t have died.”

 Zhou Xiaoying relaxed his shoulders for him.

However, at this moment, Li Haoran still wanted to eat dried fish secretly, but Chen Huiying discovered him.

"If you eat meat, you won't be able to go into battle tomorrow and join the security patrol."

Little Fatty said with a guilty conscience: "Grandma, I didn't eat it, I just smelled it. We have been vegetarians for so many days and there is not even meat oil. We always feel like we are not full."

　　　“Not even smelling it.”

Li Duoyu fell asleep immediately after lying on the bed. When he opened his eyes again, it was already the early morning of the next day.

This time since it was co-organized by two villages, there were a lot of teams going out and many more routes were added.

Not only do we have to walk every road in the two villages, but we also have to go to Li Duoyu’s eel factory, the new wharf led by Xun’an Beilan, and even the “big windmill”.

It is no exaggeration to say that the route of this security patrol is the longest in the history of Dandan Island. It is estimated to be 20 kilometers to complete, and it is expected to take a whole day.

The most strenuous ones were those who had to carry the mikoshi. This time, my brother-in-law, Li Qingguang, Li Shuguang, and Li Yuanguang were also asked to carry the mikoshi.

 If the bearer is tired, he can be replaced at any time, but Li Duoyu does not have this kind of treatment. As the boss, he must lead the team to complete the journey.

 “Dong dong dong…”

the next day.

Before daybreak, waves of gongs and drums were heard coming from all directions in Xiasha Village towards the Tianhou Temple.

Some people from Chenjiacun came over on tractors, and some simply came over by boat. The villagers gathered around the gate of Tianhou Temple early in the morning to watch the excitement, and Li Duoyu shouted with a loudspeaker:

“For those who did not participate, please give in. There are more people this time and the scene is more chaotic.”

However, the sound of gongs is not the signal for the patrol to start. The real signal to start is the sound of cannons.

This is a folk cannon with only a short length. It is usually only used during temple fairs, and is intended to clean up the filth from all directions.

With a slight modification to this thing and the addition of a round tube, it will immediately become a powerful firecracker.

With the sound of iron cannons exploding, Mazu's security patrol officially began. The entire team was at least more than 300 meters long.

 It’s almost eight o’clock in the morning.

An old woman in Mazu costume carried out the soft statue of Mazu who went to the Mazu temple to offer incense.

Then put it in the sacred sedan chair, put it upright, arrange the statue, and dress the phoenix robe and crown neatly.

 Following.

Li Duoyu put three sticks of incense in the incense burner in front of the statue, and the other two bosses also put them in respectively.

Miao Zhu shouted:

 “I sincerely invite Mazu to take off and patrol the entire island of Anbufu.”

 With the sound of "clang".

 The big gong sounds.

Li Duoyu, who was in the front row and dressed as a waiter, started to walk, holding an incense burner in one hand and a sword in the other.

 Behind him were the gods Clairvoyance and Shunfenger General, who were the guardians around Mazu.

On the day of the patrol, as a pioneer, the security guard had to carry a 30 to 40-pound idol all the way and accompany the patrol team throughout the entire journey.

 Next are two golden lions, which were hired by Thean Hou Temple from other places with money. Their skills are quite good. They can blink their eyelids and dance in various postures according to the sound of gongs and drums behind them.

 Further back, there are the waist drum troupe and the Niang Umbrella troupe of Chenjiacun.

The most eye-catching ones are the 36 fisher girls in Mazu costumes from the two villages. They surround the statue of Mazu. Some are holding lanterns and some are holding flower baskets.

 There were many children carrying command flags in the team. Li Haoran was also among them, and his command flag was different from others.

Other children have triangular colored flags, but his flag is rectangular, with a golden dragon embroidered on it and the words "Our Lady of Heaven".

There are only two flags of this kind in the entire team, and the responsibility is relatively heavy. Li Duoyu said: Good flags can be left to you, but you must complete the entire journey.

Li Haoran, who only wanted a good flag, did not realize the seriousness of the problem at all and agreed.

 At the beginning, Xiaopangdun still walked boldly and showed a majestic feeling. His face said: My flag is different from yours.

But the patrol team kept walking, and they had to take every road in the village, and when they had to go to Chenjiacun and Beilan, Xiaopangdun was completely panicked.

In the courtyard of Li Duoyu's new family, Zhou Xiaoying is holding little Tutu, while Chen Huiying is leading Zhang Lin and Zhang Yun. There is an Eight Immortals table at the entrance of the courtyard, with an incense burner on it and tributes, most of which are vegetarian dishes. and cookies.

With the sound of cannons exploding, they already knew that the security patrol team had arrived, and as the sound of cannons got closer and closer.

The boss Zhang Linshui said excitedly: "I saw my uncle."

“Those who are clairvoyant, please follow the wind.”

Li Duoyu, holding an incense burner in his hand, led the team past the door of his house. Li Duoyu grinned at them.

When the two waking lions saw this different house, they started to fight and dance very intelligently.

Chen Huiying gave each of the two lions a red envelope, and this was also part of the income of the lion awakening team.

If they go to a richer and more generous village and perform lion dances for people, they can make a lot of money in a month.

In addition to the lion dance, the waist drum troupe and the umbrella troupe also performed seriously in front of Li Duoyu’s new home.

Even when the Mazu palanquin passed by Li Duoyu's new home, it obviously slowed down a lot, and the temple blessing stopped and said a lot of nice things. This is the unique benefit of the Datou family.

 Every time they say something nice, A Niang and Zhou Xiaoying have to shout "Okay". In the good words of the temple, in addition to the blessings of "Peace and wealth", there are also blessings such as "I wish you a boy".

 Zhou Xiaoying didn't know how to answer it, but Aniang shouted with joy: "Okay."

 It’s almost half past one in the afternoon.

The patrol team then visited Xiasha Village, including Li Duoyu’s eel factory.

 The team took a break at Dandan Island Primary School and had lunch here.

Little Fatty walked with a limp, and after walking for four consecutive hours carrying the flag, he actually got blisters.

 When he finished eating some noodles and was about to take a rest, the leading uncle actually started walking away again.

 “There’s not enough time, keep going.”

 Next, the patrol team set out for Chenjiacun, also thoroughly visiting every road and every household.

 Finally, we went to the new dock and walked around the four large fans that had not yet been installed.

By the time Mazu returned to the Tianhou Palace, it was already dark, but the ceremony was still not over. They, the heads of the family, as well as the village elders and the board of directors of Chenjia Village.

They gathered at the Tianhou Palace and knelt down to worship Mazu. At the end of the ceremony, they had to shout some prayers.

Pray for the fishermen of the island, go to the sea, be happy to the family, the family is happy and happy, and bless the kelp harvest

The people who came to participate in this feast were not only from Dandan Island, but also from Langqi Island and Shangqi Village.

Most of them come to join in the fun, and some come to Dandan Island to worship Mazu.

 Seeing the people on Dandan Island celebrating happily, they couldn't help but feel sad.

Especially Langqi Island, there used to be a Mazu temple on their island.

It is a pity that their Mazu temple could not survive those unspeakable ten years. The inheritance of more than two hundred years was broken, everything was destroyed, and even the statues were used as firewood.

This makes them feel quite guilty, and they are even too embarrassed to go to the ancestral temple to ask for a ghost. If they want to worship Mazu, they can either sail directly to the ancestral temple, or if not, they can go directly to Dandan Island to worship.

 The day of Lantern Festival.

 Mazu Queen Mother visits Dandan Island in Anbufu, and Dandan Island welcomes tourists from all over the world.

I don’t know who leaked the news. Secretary Chen Shulin and the others were not the only ones here during this security patrol.

Even Chen Yuuyuan and Zhao Jialu came together. Unfortunately, as the leader, Li Duoyu had to follow the team throughout the whole process, so he couldn't welcome them at all, so his family could only take care of them.

Even on such an important day, the second brother Li Yaoguo, his father-in-law Zhu Jianmin, and Chen Wenchao all stayed at the eel factory.

 The current stage of eel farming is a critical stage, which requires careful care and no loss is tolerated.

This also led to the fact that none of them participated in this security patrol.

 Another thing is that there have been too many people from outside the island in the past two days, and many of them came just for the eel factory.

They had stopped many "lost" strangers and wanted to visit the eel factory. However, after seeing Zhu Jianmin with a rude look on his face, they were too scared to take another step forward.

There were even strangers who picked up their cameras and secretly took photos near the eel factory.

 At the beginning, the second brother tried to stop me once or twice, but it was useless even if they filmed it. It would be the most pitiful thing for them to learn half a bucket of water.

 Maybe it will be like the Haixin eel factory, and it will only suffer more losses. (End of chapter)