Xiao Peng's family in the village just finished building the house and lost the last beam. On this day, he called his younger brother and several helpers and went up the mountain early in the morning. They are going to the village forest to find Liang and Liang. Although the public forest belongs to the whole village, every family has a care area. According to regulations, this beam should be "stolen" from someone else's forest.
There are rules for people in Shuangfeng village to "steal" beams: young trees don't steal, old trees don't steal, and old trees don't steal. Generally speaking, fir or cypress will be chosen, because these trees will grow new branches from their roots after cutting off their trunks, and they will become useful in about ten years. The old carpenter calculated the diameter and length of the tree with rich experience. After discussion, everyone chose a good beam. However, before putting down the axe, there is another important ceremony: worshipping the mountain god. Light some incense and burn some paper. Only in this way can we feel at ease in this "stealing". Many years ago, "stealing the column" still needed the right time and had to be done in secret before dawn. Because it is said that every grass and tree on the mountain is in charge of Meishan God. In order not to disturb the mountain gods, they only take the form of "stealing". Liang's "stealing" was completed before dawn the next day, and the mountain god acquiesced when he saw the incense offered.
In addition, "stealing" beams also needs attention. When stealing the bait and switch, you must make a little noise and make every effort to let the owner of the tree find it. Why is this? For "stealing" the beam, the owner will not be angry, but will be happy that his mountain has become a pillar of talent. However, he wants to respond by scolding Liang, which is the customary practice in this village. The more fierce you scold, the more prosperous your family will be.