仙人的金牛
編譯：Zheng Jian，Dora Li，Dajiyuan
長沙的西南，有個山岡，叫做金牛岡。這個金牛岡有個神仙故事的典故，紀錄在古籍《湘中記》中。
那是漢武帝的時候。一天，有個老農夫牽著一頭金毛牛在趕路。趕著趕著來到了一條江邊。江上有條小船，船家是個老漁翁，他雙手握著槳，看樣子就要開船了。
老農夫對著老漁翁大聲地喊道：“餵，我要搭你的船渡江！”
老漁翁面有難色回答說：“我這船這麼小，能載得了牛麼？”
老農夫回答說：“只要你讓牛上船，我保證不會讓你的船吃水。”
老漁翁是個忠厚的人，就讓老農夫牽牛上船了。船果然紋風不動一般，沒有稍稍往下沉。
那紅毛牛安靜地、動也不動地站在船中。就在到江心時，牛卻撒起糞來了，而且一泄不止。老漁翁見了，眉頭都皺起來了。一旁的老農夫卻若無其事般，指著牛糞笑瞇瞇地說：
“我沒帶過渡錢，就把這個送給你吧！”
老農和金毛牛過了江、下了船，老漁翁一人對著滿船的牛糞，不禁氣得連鬍鬚都翹了起來！他帶氣地用木橈將牛糞撥到江里去。
然而，等到他就快撥完時，才發現牛糞不見了，剩下的竟然是閃閃發亮的黃金！老漁翁驚訝不已，心想對方鐵定不是凡人，準是個神仙。他連忙跳下船，追趕上去。
追著，追著，只見老農夫和金毛牛的背影。後來，他們的背影也消失在山嶺的一個小洞裡。老漁翁從後頭氣喘噓噓地趕到洞口，已經不能見人影了。他就用鋤頭去掘，可是徒勞無功！
這個掘過的地方就叫金牛岡，現在還在，人們看到它就會想起到過這裡的神仙和金毛牛的故事。
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16 評論
A legendary story.
So inspiring are all stories. Humility,
innocence , wisdom and pure love
are qualities from within. Children when still young and innocent will gain a lot from such inspiring stories. The stories have an impact and will be imbibed by most who are sensitive to NATURE and all forms of life.
Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for sharing it with us.
Where is the link of the Chinese version?
( your stories will make most wonderful books for kids growing up here (U.S.A) with Chinese heritage.)
we must all be kind and if we can help someone, why not?
we should always help with a compassionate heart.
It’s inspirational. Should have a section, like Epoch Times “SHARE” with others.
Sometimes I think I gets annoyed like the fisherman when things go wrong or not the way I want. But it’s true, later always comes with new look. Like it was said, things are never the way what they seem for the first sight. Let’s stay calm to watch what will come till the end.
Cheers all.
Wonderful to read this story
I see that the fisherman was kind and had compassion for the old man and his cow and even when the cow relieved itself the fisherman showed forbearance and was patient it was like a test and then the truth about his doing what was right was revealed by a reward. It’s good to be kind.
Where is the link of the Chinese version?
I like this story, and many others you put up on your web site. They are all very educational and inspiring, especially for young Chinese kids growing up in the U.S. I don’t know if anyone has ever thought about publishing these fabulous stories in a book or even a series of books. If not, I would strongly suggest so. It is a big market too, and I will the first one to buy without hesitation, as they serve as great gifts for my kids and grand kids. In fact, I have been looking through Amazon for kid’s favorite stores, fables or fairy tales. They have some, but your stories will make most wonderful books for kids growing up here (U.S.) with Chinese heritage.
I learn a lot from the story to be humble and helpful very inspiring story.
What a lovely story. It shows you how to reflect the goodness that life has to offer us everyday. Thank you for sharing it with us.
What a wonderful story.
What a fortune to even read this story. 🧡
This story enables you to stop and reflect what goes on around us every day.
Thank you for sharing this amazing story.
I loved this legend. It’s very inspiring 💖💖💖.
Thank you for once again reminding me and others that we must all be kind and if we can help someone, why not?
