Japanese allusions to the Covenant of Chrysanthemum

The story was introduced into Japan, and was adapted by Ueda Akinari in the Edo period, and included in The Story of Rain and Moon.

Chi Xue and Zhang Bu are very close friends. They meet one day to enjoy chrysanthemums. Red snow was trapped in the city by the duke on the appointed day and could not make it. After careful consideration, in order to fulfill his promise, he committed suicide by caesarean section. A ghost traveled thousands of miles to make an appointment and made a promise.

There was a Confucian scholar named Zhang Bu Zuomen in Jiaguyi. Zuomen is a poor and happy man, who takes books as his friends on weekdays, and doesn't like financial management and family. Zhang's mother is as virtuous as ever, making a living by spinning and weaving all day long, urging Zhang to study and make progress. Zhang's sister married an assistant in her hometown. The Yong family is very rich. He admires the virtue of Zhang's mother and son, so he married his sister, and the two families got married. After getting married, Zuo Yongjia often gave gifts to the Zhang family. Zhang thought, "How can you involve others for yourself!" So, every time I refuse to accept it, I thank you politely.

One day, Zhang Bu went to visit a fellow countryman. The two are talking about the past and discussing the present, with strong interest. Suddenly, they heard a groan of pain from the next room. Zhang asked the host why, and replied, "A few days ago, a man who seemed to be from the west claimed to have been separated from his companion during the trip and asked to stay here for the night. The visitor looked dignified and chivalrous, so he stayed with him. Unexpectedly, the guest suddenly had a fever that night and stayed in bed for three or four days. So far, his condition has not improved, and I don't know who he really is. It's really hard. "

Zhang Bu listened: "This is really unfortunate. No wonder you are upset. Besides, the guests are ill and stranded on the journey, and they are unaccompanied. Pain and anxiety will certainly aggravate his illness. I'm going to see him. "

The master quickly dissuaded him: "I heard that the plague is easy to spread to others, and even my servants are not allowed to go near him." How can I let you in? If you get sick, it will be terrible. " Zhang said with a smile, "The ancients said that life and death have a destiny. We can't believe all the stupid things that plague spreads. " Then he slipped into the room, but he saw that the man was not an ordinary person, just like the master said. It's just that he is sallow and emaciated and heavy. He lay on the broken quilt, looked at his chest and asked, "Can I have some water to drink?"

Zhang stepped forward to comfort: "Don't worry, Sir, I will try my best to save you." Immediately discuss with the host, personally prescribe the medicine, decoct the medicine to feed the rice, and cook porridge for him. Zhang's care for patients is like a brother and sister, and he does his best.

The samurai was deeply moved by her husband's kindness and said with tears in his face, "Mr. Wang has taken such good care of me as a foreign wanderer, and I must pay for my death in the future." The abbot advised, "All infectious diseases have a certain epidemic period, and as long as they pass this period, there will be no danger to their lives. I will take care of you every day. "

It is said that due to the careful nursing of Zhang's department, the patient is getting better and better and his mood is much better. He was very grateful to Zhang for his kindness, saved his life, and thanked his host for the gift. After asking about Zhang's life experience, he also told his own life experience: "I am from Songjiang, my name is Chi Xue, and my name is Uemon. He was hired as a strategist by the Salt Control and Sweeping Department of Futian City Lord because of his slight knowledge of the art of war. Later, he was appointed as an envoy and sent to the nearby Jiangmu government. At this time, the former owner of Futian City, Nizi, gathered in the Shandang Party for a long time and suddenly attacked Futian City on New Year's Eve. Tongbujieda was trapped in the city and died. Izumo is Sasaki's vassal state, and Tombu Jieda takes care of it for him. So I advised Sasaki to help Misawa, Saporta and other heroes to crusade against Nizi for a long time. Unexpectedly, Sasaki is a coward. Not only did he not listen to my advice, but he also stopped my action. I thought it would be better to return to my old country as soon as possible than to commit myself to Nizi and live in a foreign land for a long time, so I escaped. Unexpectedly, when I came here, I couldn't afford to get sick. Thanks to the kindness of this gentleman, I was out of danger. I will definitely pay for my death in my life. "

Zhang Yue said, "Everyone has compassion. I didn't mean to repay you. I hope you have a good life. "

After several days of aftercare, Chi Xue recovered from her illness.

These days, when Zhang met a bosom friend, he talked with Chi Xue day and night. When it comes to the contention of a hundred schools of thought and the art of war, Redology is all proficient. So the two hit it off, and finally became brothers.

Chi Xue is five years older than him. He is his brother. He has always been admired by his uncle. Chi Xue said to Zhang Bu, "My parents died when I was a child, and I was alone. My good brother is very lucky. There is my mother in the hall. My good brother's mother is my mother, so I can let my brother visit me in the hall. I wonder if my mother can accept my filial piety. "

Hearing this, she was very happy and said, "Old Ping worries about her brother alone every day. If she tells her mother her brother's sincerity today, her old man will definitely live longer when he sees you and I become brothers. " So Zhang took Chidong to his house.

Zhang's mother answered the door and said happily, "My son ignores me and everything he has learned is out of date, so it is difficult for him to achieve his goal of success. If you don't give up, I hope I can give you more advice as a brother in the future. " Chixue made a visit ceremony and said, "As a samurai, righteousness is the most important thing, and fame and fortune are not worth mentioning. Now that I am loved by my foster mother and respected by my good brothers, where can I ask for anything else? " Later, Chi Xue lived in Zhang Bu's home.

As time flies, I don't know it's early summer when I see the cherry blossoms blooming on my tail and the cool sea breeze blowing from the sea.

One day, Chixue said to Zhang and his mother, "I escaped from the river and came back and forth. I didn't expect to stay here for so long." Please allow me to go back to my hometown for a while and come back in a few days to serve my mother and repay my kindness. " Zhang asked, "I wonder when my brother will come back?" Chi Xue replied: "The sun and the moon fly like a shuttle, but this autumn at the latest." Zhang added: "It's autumn now, and I hope my brother can set a date to welcome me there." Chi Xue replied, "Let's make it the Double Ninth Festival." Zhang said, "It's a deal, brother. Don't miss the date. I will prepare a chrysanthemum and a bottle of thin wine for my brother then. " The two brothers had another farewell talk, and Chixue set off for Izumo.

Suppose time passes like running water. The dogwood in the forest is dyed red, and the wild chrysanthemums are in full bloom under the hedge. It's September in a blink of an eye. On the Double Ninth Festival, Zhang got up early, swept the thatched cottage, put two or three yellow and white chrysanthemums in the bottle, and prepared wine and rice.

Zhang Mu said, "Izumo country is at the end of the mountain vagina, thousands of miles away. Chidong may not be able to come back today, and it is not too late to prepare wine and rice when Chidong comes. " Zhang Yue said, "Chixue is a great warrior, and a faithful man will never forget his promise. Isn't it a pity to prepare wine and vegetables in a hurry after the arrival of red snow? " So I bought wine and prepared fresh fish under the kitchen.

On the Double Ninth Festival, the weather was clear, there were no clouds in Wan Li, and tourists were constantly flowing. I heard someone say, "an adult happened to go to Beijing today, which is a good sign." I saw two soldiers in the same costume, aged about 50, nagging at a teenager in his twenties: "The sea is calm. If you had boarded the boat at Akashi this morning, you should have arrived at Niuchuang Port by now. You are such a timid young man that you have wasted a lot of travel expenses. " The young man argued: "When adults go to Beijing, it is dangerous to take a boat from Otaru Island to Shimojin. Everyone panics at the thought of the dangerous situation people are talking about. Don't blame, go to the fish bridge over there and treat you to a bowl of buckwheat noodles. " Another porter, full of anger, patted the saddle and shouted, "This damn horse took a nap with his eyes closed."

It's past noon, and there's still no sign of the red hole. As the sun sets, pedestrians rushing to check in also speed up their pace, and Zhang is still staring at the road and intoxicated.

The old mother said to her husband's office, "Even if people's hearts are not as changeable as autumn, the date when chrysanthemums bloom may not be today. If he comes back sincerely, he will keep his order even in the rainy season. What can he complain about? Why don't you go in and have a rest until tomorrow? " Zhang was helpless, so he had to put his mother to sleep and go out with a glimmer of hope. I saw the Milky Way hanging high, the waning moon was clear, and the lonely shadow was bleak. Some dogs are barking, and the waves on the coast are roaring and close at hand.

The moonlight faded behind the mountain, and Zhang was about to enter the house and close the door. Suddenly, he saw a vague figure floating in the wind, which was very strange. When he looked again, he actually lived in Uemon.

Zhang was surprised and said happily, "I waited until late at night from morning, but I'm glad my brother really kept his promise." Please come into the house quickly! "I saw the red hole just nodded and made no answer. Zhang asked Chi Xuemian to sit down and said, "Because my brother came home late, my mother was anxious to wait until tomorrow and went to bed. Let my brother wake her up. " ChiXue shook his head and stopped, but still didn't say a word.

Zhang Bu said, "Brother is exhausted on the road day and night. Let's have a rest before a glass of wine." After that, I warmed the wine, brought the food to the table, and covered my face with my sleeves in the red hole, as if I didn't like the fishy smell. Zhang Bu said, "Water, wine and coarse vegetables are not enough to entertain my brother, but they are sincere. Please don't refuse. "

ChiXue didn't answer, just sighing. After a while, Chi Xue finally spoke: "My good brother is so sincere, how can it be offensive?" . Now, I don't want to hide it from you. I should tell you the truth, my dear brother. Don't panic. I am not a secular person, but a filthy soul. Now I am a ghost to fulfill my promise. "

Zhang was frightened and said, "Why did Brother say such a strange thing? None of this is a dream. " Chi Xue said: "After parting from my good brothers, I went all the way back to my hometown, so the people of my country succumbed to the enduring power and forgot the benefits of salt therapy." One day, I went to Futian to visit my cousin Chi Xuedan. Danzhi told me that the situation was grim and introduced the Duke for a long time. Later, I had the right to listen to Danzhi's persuasion and stay and observe it carefully for a long time. For a long time, although he has improper courage and is good at leading troops, he is suspicious, jealous and has no confidant. It was useless to think about it for a long time, so I was told that I had been dating my brother for a long time, which meant I was going out of town. After listening for a long time, his face turned sour and he ordered Danzhi to forbid me to go out of the city. To this day, if I don't keep my appointment as scheduled, what kind of person will my good fraternity take me for? After much deliberation, there is no way out. It is often heard that' people can't walk the Wan Li Road, but the soul can walk the Wan Li Road'. Thinking of this, I died by caesarean section. Tonight, I will drive away the evil wind and ask chrysanthemum out. I hope my good brother sympathizes with me. "Speaking of this, tears came to my eyes." "Let's say goodbye today," he added, hoping that my good brother would be more filial to my mother. "When I got up, I soon disappeared.

Zhang hurried forward to stop him, only to feel a gust of evil wind blowing on his face. His eyes were dark and he couldn't tell the direction. He fell to the ground and burst into tears. The old mother woke up and saw the class full of banquets, and her husband fell to the ground. Mother quickly lifted him up and asked what had happened. Zhang just sobbed. The old mother said, "You're so angry because you missed the appointment with Red Snow? If he comes tomorrow, you can still ask him to explain why he missed the appointment! How can my son be so confused and ignorant? " After a long time, Zhang replied, "Brother has just come to keep Chrysanthemum's promise. My son gave way to wine and food, but my brother refused again and again and finally told the truth. For various reasons, seeing that I couldn't keep my promise, I died by caesarean section, and ghosts came all the way. Say it and disappear. Please don't blame the child for crying loudly and disturbing the old mother. " Then I cried again. The old mother said, "People say that prisoners dream of forgiveness and long for dreams. My son must be the same. He should calm down and rest. " Zhang shook his head and said, "What the child said is not a dream. My brother really came just now. " Say, burst into tears. At this point, the old mother is no longer confused. That night, mother and son sobbed until dawn.

The next day, Zhang bid farewell to his mother: "My son studied calligraphy since childhood, but he failed to serve the country faithfully and become a family dutifully. He was born in heaven and earth. My brother died for loyalty. Today, I am determined to go out and collect my brother's bones without hesitation. Mothers should take care of themselves and let their children leave. " The old mother said, "My son must go on this trip and come back as soon as possible, lest his mother worry. Don't stay too long, lest today's farewell is useless." Zhang said, "Although life is like a bubble on the water, it is difficult to protect it sooner or later, but my children will definitely come back as soon as possible." Then I cried goodbye to my mother and left home. I went to Zuo Yong's house again and entrusted this matter to my mother.

Zhang was hungry and cold on the road, so he cried and called Chixue in his dream. He walked for ten days and arrived in Dacheng, Futian.

Zhang Bu first went to Chixuedan Zhifu to sign up. When Danzhi went out to meet him, he asked doubtfully, "How do you know there is no letter from Hongyan? It's really strange. "

Zhang Bu replied, "No matter how rich and glorious a soldier is, he only values faith. My brother lives in Uemon, and he keeps his promise. He committed suicide and went to an appointment thousands of miles away. In order to report my brother's letter, I came here day and night to ask what you learned on weekdays. Once upon a time, Premier Wei was ill in bed and went to see him personally, holding his hand and asking, "Who will manage the state affairs in case the Prime Minister is a hundred years later?" ? I hope you can tell me. Uncle's answer is this:' Shang Yang is young and promising. If the king doesn't use this man, he would rather kill him than leave the country. If it is sent to other countries, it will be a future trouble. After leaving, my uncle said to Shang Yang privately,' I recommended you to him, but Wang was reluctant and told him,' If you kill him, you can use it. This is the monarch before the minister. Go to another country quickly to avoid being killed. "Dan zhi, how about comparing this matter with you and living in Uemon? "

Danzhi lowered her head and was speechless. Zhang Bu stepped forward and said, "My brother lives in Uemon, and he doesn't forget the old salt. He has refused to perform military service for a long time and can be called an upright man. Today, you abandoned the old Lord's salt rule and took refuge for a long time. You are not a real upright person. Your brother fulfilled Chrysanthemum's promise and gave his life for the date. His beliefs are extremely heavy. And you flatter for a long time, blame the brother of the same flesh and blood, and make his brother die. What is your belief? Even if it has been banned for a long time, we should remember the love of flesh and blood and do our best to serve the friendship of Shang Yang. You only seek self-interest, but you don't have the virtue of samurai. It's a timeless family style. How can such a brother live here for a long time? For the sake of faith, I will leave your notoriety to future generations. " Just at that moment, Zhang will draw his sword and go straight for Dan. While my servants were in a hurry, they rushed out of the door.

According to legend, Steve heard about it for a long time, and felt that Chixue and Zhang Bu were brothers, so he didn't pursue it. In this way, you should never make friends with frivolous people.