中国民间故事钟落村的传说与贡献者名人事迹
在明光市石坝水库东南角，隐匿着一个古老的村庄——钟落村。据说，这个名字源自一口巨大的铜钟从天而降，这口钟至今仍然沉浸于地底深处。 villagers once claimed that the clock was so massive that three sturdy bamboo poles tied together couldn't reach its bottom. Although it's not as deep now, during droughts, the outline of the clock can still be seen.
Legend has it that in ancient times, there stood a small temple on the site where the clock now lies. The temple had only two rooms: one housed a deity's altar dedicated to Guanyin Bodhisattva; and another room served as a residence for an and尚 named Hongneng. Despite being small and remote with scarce resources, Hongneng remained resolute in his devotion to maintaining the temple's rituals.
One day, Hongneng received a divine revelation from South Sea Goddess of Mercy herself, promising to send him an enormous bell on June 6th if he kept his door open until midnight. However, when darkness fell without any sign of deliverance, Hongneng succumbed to sleepiness and closed the door prematurely. Just then, thunderous winds shook the land as dark clouds enveloped everything like nightfall; lightning illuminated flashes before vanishing into blackness.
The sound of creaking doors echoed through wind gusts followed by an explosion-like thud—a colossal bronze bell landed beside him with half buried in ground level! Awe-struck upon realizing his mistake—the consequences—Hongneng wished he could turn back time.
Upon sunrise next morning people gathered around temples' entrance witnessing a half-buried copper bell glimmering under sunbeams at dawn – captivatingly magnificent yet difficult-to-move due to weighty presence amidst awe-filled audience & children curiously trying tapping hands against it produced low rumbling tone but pleasant melody amid silence .
Seeking solution how move this heavy object while pondering what dream suggested about seeking Fei Si (person), recalling those words "find Fei Si" , asking locals nearby towns whether such surname existed among them or someone called Fei Si who might assist moving heavy burden . People informed about residing nearby town having family named Fei , which held son called Fei Si known for strength beyond measure .
Thus they sought ten silver coins worth money from local residents for finding assistance from this person - after receiving permission from mother - brought along with their arrival at village’s location —- little boy round waist strong chest holding large hammer used workman gloves grabbing huge metal rod clamps firmly both ends pulling forward shaking but managed get out some dirt near surface later let off air into palm rub palms twice clenched fists grabbed both handles legs bent kick hard pulled out half submerged deep underground without making loud noise
Following these events legend became famous story shared within generations even though place is forgotten over time still remembered name "Clock Fall Village" till today remains part history since main characters were devoted monk HONGNEUNG AND FEI SI BROTHERS WHO LIFTED THE HEAVY BRASS CLOCK FROM DEEP UNDERGROUND TO BE REMEMBERED AS LEGENDARY HEROES IN CHINESE FOLKLORE
