What is the story of the Luban brothers and sisters betting on building a bridge?

According to legend, in ancient times, Lu Ban, the grandfather of a carpenter, led his sister Jiang Lu across the Nanyanhe Ferry in Zhaozhou, Hebei. A huge white river blocked the way. The river was wide and deep, with high winds and waves.

People are pushing cars, carrying loads, selling onions and garlic, riding horses to catch the exam, pulling donkeys to catch the temple fair, making noise and competing to cross the river and enter the city. There are only two boats swaying from side to side in the river, and few people can cross it for a long time.

When Lu Ban saw it, he asked them, "Why don't you build a bridge over the river? You don't have to shuttle in the river every day! "

People say, "The river is wide, the water is deep and the waves are urgent. Who dares to repair it? " ! You can't find such a skillful craftsman who can play lanterns! Hearing this, Lu Ban agreed with his sister Lu Jiang to build two bridges for pedestrians. Therefore, Lu Ban said to his sister, "Let's build a big stone bridge first, and then a small stone bridge!" Lu Jiang said, "All right! Lu Ban said: "Building a bridge is hard work, so don't be afraid of pain! Lu Jiang said: "Not afraid!" Lu Ban said: "It's good not to be afraid. Your heart is all thumbs, and you will be in trouble if you are afraid of suffering again. " This sentence made Lu Jiang unhappy. She said, "Don't think I'm all thumbs. Now, we will fix it separately. You fix the big one, I'll fix the small one. Let's compare with you and see who can fix it quickly and well. " Lu Ban said, "OK, let's have a competition! When will the construction start and be completed? " Lu Jiang said, "As soon as it gets dark, the stars will start to work, and chickens will call it morning. "

It's a deal, so the brother and sister began to prepare separately.

Luban leisurely headed west towards the mountains. When Lu Jiang arrived in the west of the city, he hurried to do it. As she repaired it, she thought, Wait and see! I must win! Sure enough, she repaired the small stone bridge before midnight.

Later, Lu Jiang quietly ran to the south of the city to see what her brother had done. When she came to the south of the city, there was not even a bridge on the river. Luban is not by the river either. She thinks her brother will lose this time.

When Lu Jiang turned his head, he saw a man rushing down the mountain with a flock of sheep on the Taihang Mountain in the west. She took a closer look, and it turned out that her brother was herding sheep.

Brother, which is the flock! Obviously, what we arrived at were pieces of stones as white as snow and as smooth as jade. These stones came to the river and turned into processed stones in a blink of an eye.

There are square bridge foundation stones, rectangular bridge deck stones, crescent-shaped arch ring stones, beautiful railings and beautiful watchtowers, and everything used on the bridge is available.

Lu Jiang was shocked when he saw it. How strong it would be to build a bridge with such a good stone! In contrast, the one I made is not good, and I need to find a way to remedy it quickly. It's too late to rebuild, so it's better to work harder than brothers in carving!

Lu Jiang quietly returned to the west of the city and began to work. On the railing, he carved Pangu Tiankai and Dayu to control water, and also carved Cowherd and Weaver Girl and Feng Dan facing the sun. What rare birds and animals, exotic flowers and herbs, carved like real ones. Carving birds can spread their wings and fly, carving flowers and smelling incense.

Lu Jiang was so satisfied with this exquisite carving that she ran to the south of the city to peek at her brother.

At first glance! She was completely stunned. How did Changhong in the sky fall on the river? When she took a closer look, it turned out that her brother built the bridge, except for the last sentry on the bridge.

Lu Jiang was afraid that his brother would beat him, so he played a joke on his brother. She crouched behind the willow tree, pinched her throat and stretched her neck to learn a cock crow.

Her cry attracted chickens from nearby families. Lu Ban had just finished decorating the middle of the bridge when he suddenly heard a cock crow and really thought it was dawn. He is the most trustworthy person and abides by the agreement. He quickly installed the last sentry on the bridge and the bridge was completed.

In this bridge-building competition between brother and sister, they have their own merits. The big stone bridge project is huge, and the small stone bridge railing carving is even better. Although my brother Lu Ban lost, he was very happy with his sister's superb skills.

The two bridges, one large and one small, are very beautiful.

The big stone bridge in Luban is magnificent and durable. The small stone bridge built by Lu Jiang is exquisite and beautiful. Zhaozhou built two bridges overnight, and the next day it caused a sensation in the nearby prefectures and counties.

Everyone saw it, and everyone praised it. Skillful craftsmen come here to learn skills, and girls with good skills come here to draw patterns. People who come to visit every day are like running water.

This miracle soon reached the ears of Zhang, a fairy from Penglai Fairy Island. He rode a donkey and rushed over to watch the fun. On the way, he met Chai Jun, who was pushing a cart, and a rickshaw puller, so the three of them came to the riverside in the suburbs to see the bridge. After seeing Zhao Zhouqiao, all three people secretly marveled at Luban's exquisite skills.

In order to test Lu Ban, Zhang bet with Lu Ban that if the three of them can cross the bridge smoothly and the bridge does not fall, they will ride the donkey backwards from now on. Lu thought, this bridge can be crossed by mules, horses and carts. What are the three people? Let them get on the bridge.

When three people stepped onto the bridge, Zhang turned to cast spells, collected the sun, moon and stars, and put them in his wallet. Prince Chai and Wang also used magic to gather the five mountains together and quietly put them on the cart.

Due to the sudden increase of load, before the three of them reached the middle of the bridge, the bridge could not stand it and began to shake.

Seeing something bad, Lu Ban jumped into the water and supported the east side of the bridge with his hands. Only then did the bridge turn a corner, and Zhang and his three men successfully crossed the bridge. Zhang conceded to his face and started riding the donkey backwards.

Because Luban supported the bridge with great strength, he left handprints under the east arch of the bridge. As a result, the bridge left donkey's hoof prints, driveway ditches, knee prints left by prince chai falling, and a round pit left by Zhang's hat falling on the bridge.

This bridge is a legend built by Lu Ban, and it is also a story of riding a donkey backwards, which has been passed down from mouth to mouth and spread widely. One of the most famous is the popular folk song "Little Cowherd", which sings: Who trained Zhao Zhouqiao? Who will leave the jade railing? Who rode the donkey bridge? Someone pushed a ditch with a cart ... it was repaired by Lord Lu Ban, the jade railing was left by a saint, Zhang rode a donkey bridge, and Prince Chai rolled a ditch with a cart. ...