Prose丨Autumn rain meets the ancient road

Late autumn is a good time to stroll along ancient trails. There is always a refreshing feeling when you step on the forest trails. The beautiful scenery of the ancient trails makes it a good choice for hiking in late autumn.

"There are many fallen leaves in the palm garden, and I am relieved to know that it is autumn." When I read Tao Yuanming's "Repaying Liu Chaisang", leaves were falling outside the window. So, in this intoxicating autumn season, I went to the Nanhuang Ancient Road on weekends to look for the charming autumn and feel the tranquility and beauty of autumn.

Nanhuang Ancient Road, also called Huangnan Ancient Road, is located at the junction of Linhai City and Tiantai County, Zhejiang Province. It starts from Qianyang Village, Nanping Township, Tiantai, and ends at Dafan Village, Huangtan, Linhai. It is approximately 12 kilometers. The ancient road was built more than 1,000 years ago and was an ancient trade road.

Starting from Qianyang Village, we follow the ancient road to Huangtan Township, Linhai City. The ancient road is paved with bluestones and moss-covered stones, winding up around the mountains. The vicissitudes of life are fully displayed, and it stands quietly amidst the changes of wind and rain. It tells the story of the simplicity and long history of time.

The ancient road is embedded in the ground with blue and black rocks of different sizes. The stones are also paved irregularly, showing roughness, unruly and boldness. It seems that these stones are not abundant in the surrounding area. It seems that the ancients really worked hard to transport them from far away places and pave them all the way.

What kind of beauty would it be if there were no people? The sky is high, the autumn mountains are silent, and the fallen leaves are flying. Listen to the footsteps of the mountain wind passing through the forest, and follow the dancing posture of the fallen leaves with your eyes. As early as the Yuan Dynasty, the beautiful scenery here has been highly praised by literati. Cao Wenhui, a great scholar at that time, once listed it as one of the ten scenic spots on the rooftop. Emperor Qianlong once ordered officials to draw the "Eight Scenes of the Tiantai", which included the Nanhuang Ancient Road, but at that time it was called "Autumn Colors of Nanshan".

Red maples are planted on both sides of the ancient road. Although it is old, it is immortal and has a kind of beauty that has endured the wind and frost. Perhaps when the ancients planted trees thousands of years ago, they just wanted to get less sun while they were on the road. They never imagined that the roads they took to make a living would still be so busy thousands of years later, but the mentality of pedestrians was completely different. Different, they are leisurely, surprising and calm, with praise and surprise in their eyes.

All the way up the mountain in the mist, the road was basically a bluestone road covered with fallen leaves, which was a bit slippery. Although the red maple trees are not as red as expected, the autumn colors are still pleasing to the eye.

The century-old maple tree has strong branches and complex leaves, showing a colorful color in the Qingming Festival in late autumn. Those yellow-green leaves have been soaked with autumn. They are either standing on the branches, flying in the wind, or falling quietly on the ancient road. The stone steps are covered with leaves, green and orange, so calm and elegant. The lazy and casual posture is full of colorful colors, setting off the dim and blurred autumn charm.

Walking in the autumn time with the red maples in the mountains, leaning down to listen to all the mountains and rivers and the falling leaves, I feel extremely peaceful and moved in my heart. As the seasons go by, I have no regrets. Who promises eternity? Maybe one day the words we have spoken and the road we have walked will become the scenery of the past, left behind in the hustle and bustle of the world.

The bluestone steps are one after another. The flat stones have been stepped smooth by pedestrians. I think I can step out of its loneliness, but I can never step out of its thoughts hidden in the snow.

From time to time, the sound of broken dead leaves can be heard under the feet, which is crisp and clean. The fine rustling sound refreshes the mood and makes people feel a shallow pity in their hearts.

It is cool in the mountains in autumn, and the birds have disappeared, leaving behind a quiet and warm mountain forest waiting for a group of walkers to pass by. Walking among the red maples, the whole person is as light as a leaf dancing on the mountain. Windy forest.

The fog wandering between the mountain peaks became thicker, and it actually started to rain. The rain in late autumn has become a bit chilly. The Nanhuang Ancient Road in the drizzle winds and wanders between the peaks. The thin clouds and mist are sometimes on the hillside and sometimes in front of you, which makes people a little excited and makes them feel... A little hazy, this is the unique charm of walking in autumn in the rain.

There are still people coming and going on the ancient road, and there is a rare sense of comfort and leisure in the brows and eyes. This season brings the kind of leisurely leisurely "walking on the yellow sycamores and yellow leaves" in the rain. .

The continuous autumn rain is not only refreshing, but also brings endless clarity and refreshment. The empty mountain is not only calm, but also has the experience of being buried deep in the hustle and bustle.

The dense rain became heavier and heavier, and light clouds drifted past us. Although I wore a jacket and pants, the rain eventually seeped into my underwear without even realizing it. But I was very interested, falling in love with Qiu Yu, agreeing with Kongshan, going from infatuation to drunkenness, from emotion to scenery. Even the bright raindrops on the branches are shining with the joy of my encounter with the autumn rain on the empty mountain.

Climbing up the newly paved yellow mud steps, you can see the lingering clouds and mist, and the mountain scenery has no end. I raised my head and let the autumn rain fall into my mouth, wanting to wash away all the earthly things in my heart. This indescribable deliciousness brings me a satisfying and unique autumn.

I lowered my head and walked in the rain, feeling the primitive tranquility, walking through the lush mountains and forests of the ancient road, just to explore its ancient and quiet old time.

When I lowered my head and walked to the top of the ancient mountain road, it suddenly became clear and many people stopped. Is there a beautiful view? It turns out that this is the 10,000-acre terraced field that Xu Guangqi, a great agriculturist of the Ming Dynasty, called "outer world terraced fields".

Standing on the high mountains, you can see the deep valleys between the mountains, criss-crossing the mountains, and the gentle slopes with terraced fields winding along the mountains. There are green and golden colors on the terraces. Although the flowers are not as colorful as in spring, they have a different vision in late autumn.

The autumn wind is blowing, and the autumn rain is falling. The scenery when going down the mountain is similar to that when going up the mountain, but it is easier to go up the mountain than to go back down. The road down the mountain after rain is even more difficult.

The fog lingering between the mountain peaks still persists. The boundless sky and winding mountains fully demonstrate the beauty of the season. The thick fog is soaked in the freshness of the wilderness, and the autumn colors are confusing.

Surrounded by the terraces behind the white mist is an ancient village - Dafan Village. Following the road signs down the mountain, you will arrive at this post village that was formed over thousands of years on the Nanhuang Ancient Road. A stream passes through the village, and ancient camphor trees are next to the ancient bridge. The branches of the ancient camphor trees are like several huge arms, trying their best to If you want to reach across the other side, you have to hold hands with the ancient temple on the opposite side. The ancient bridge is connected to the ancient temple, the ancient temple is adjacent to the corridor, and the corridor is adjacent to the stream.

The ancients said: "People live on small bridges and flowing water, and the old roads are full of thin horses in the west wind..." The thin horses in the west wind have disappeared into the smoke of history with the chants of the ancients. Today, there are still ancient roads, ancient bridges, and old roads in Dafan Village. Corridors, ancient trees, ancient temples and a large number of ancient stone houses.

Villagers set up local stalls at the head of the village, on the bridge, and in front of their homes to start a small business, serving hot sweet potatoes, taro, eggs, brown sugar ginger tea, and freshly unearthed radish, green vegetables, and ginger. They have become a hot commodity among tourists. It was cold and wet, so I came across a stall selling brown sugar ginger tea and bought a cup to dispel the cold.

Autumn is a paradise for outdoor people. The tolerant and tolerant Tiantai Mountain has become a dream destination for travel enthusiasts, who insist on "going to the rooftop in the morning and evening" again and again. In late autumn and early winter, the Nanhuang Ancient Road is a healing place for travelers.

If possible, I would like to stay in this empty mountain, quietly leaning against the autumn rain, listening to the whispers of the seasons, chanting distant stories, washing away the years, and leaving myself in the most beautiful place. in time. Be a person with a peaceful mind and no longer feel like your hometown or a passerby in the autumn rainy mountains.

But, I can only think about it. It's good to think about it, at least it will make you feel at ease.