[The Happy Adventure of the Lying Baron] The Sword of Baron Rivendell

There is such a book, it is so unique, full of fantastic ideas, with countless twists and turns and bizarre stories woven together, which is eye-opening. It is the famous German children's book - "The Adventures of Braggart". Braggart? You must be wondering, how could a book that lies and deceives become popular all over the world for more than two hundred years? In fact, the "bragging" in this book is not some boring fabrication, but a summary of mankind's outstanding imagination and outstanding sense of humor. Now, let us go on a sea, land and air adventure with Baron Munchhausen!

　(Nemo)

[Writer Connection]

《The Adventures of the Bragg King》was once written by the 18th-century German Baron Min Heehau The story told by Sen was later recreated by German writers E. Raspe and G.O. Bilge. Raspe (1737-1794) was born in Hannover, Germany, and came from a noble family. He is knowledgeable and enjoys literary creation in his spare time. In 1785, he wrote "Baron Munchhausen's Adventures in Russia" in English based on the stories told by the German Baron Munchhausen. It was published in London and translated into German the next year, adding 13 more characters. story. In 1988, "The Adventures of Puff King" was made into a movie by an American director and put on the screen. It became even more popular and the name Munchhausen became a household name. Raspe also became a famous German writer in the 18th century because of "The Adventures of the Braggadocio". Go. O. Bilge was born in 1747 and was a famous narrative poet during the Sturm und Drang period in Germany. His poems are concise, magnificent, and emotional, and the Munchhausen tales he translated and compiled are even more elegant and lively, with bright and humorous language. They are recognized as one of the most wonderful folk tales in Germany in the 18th century.

[Introduction]

Have you heard of the legendary story of the mysterious knight? He is a famous braggart. It is said that he was so strong that he could get out of the quagmire by holding his braid and break a horse's shoe with a single tap. Others say that he has many special powers. The sparks from his eyes can ignite gunpowder, and the milk in his stomach can be processed into cream. He also has countless strange experiences. Flying with a wild duck or pulling a sled with a wolf is a trivial matter. Walking into the belly of a fish is also common. When he is bored, he can sit in the crater of a volcano and even fly to Sightseeing tours on the moon and Mars. Of course, as a knight, he has experienced hundreds of battles. He once flew into the sky with cannonballs and rode half a horse into the enemy camp. But if I told you that he would go crazy even if his coat was bitten by a mad dog, would you still believe it? But these are all his personal experiences. The absurd and bizarre stories told in "The Adventures of the Bragg King" have been attracting readers of all sizes from all over the world for more than 200 years. They are popular all over the world and are known as the treasures of children's literature in the 18th century and the monuments of satirical literature.

[Essential Sharing]

What is bragging? Bragging means telling lies and lies. Who can’t tell lies? However, don’t underestimate speaking big words. Speaking big words also requires a certain level of skill. If you don’t believe it, go and listen to what Germany’s famous braggart, Baron Munchhausen, brags about!

These interesting occasions abound, and I don’t mind them at all, for I also want to tell you some hunting stories of various kinds, which I think you will find interesting. It's strange and interesting! You can easily imagine that, my gentlemen, I have always been very talented and good at dealing with those smart and capable guys. And they are also sophisticated and understand the vast forest and have a lot of room for maneuver. For me, the change of solar terms provides me with different beasts. At the same time, because I have good fortune, I can avoid danger every time. Therefore, I often immerse myself in these overjoyed memories.

One morning, from my bedroom window, I saw a large pond not far away, filled with wild ducks. I couldn't wait to get the gun from the corner of the room, jumped downstairs, and because of my panic, I accidentally hit my face on the door frame.

Hey, stars suddenly appeared in front of my eyes! However, my time cannot be delayed for a moment.

I immediately raised my gun and fired; however, when I aimed the gun at the target, I realized that the flint on the gun bolt had been knocked off because of the impact just now, and I couldn't help but feel Great frustration. What should I do? At this critical moment, time cannot wait for me. Fortunately, I suddenly remembered what just popped out of my eyes. So, I quickly removed the ignition plate from the gun and aimed my gun at the group of wild ducks. I clenched my fist and placed it in front of one eye. Following his fierce punch, Venus flew everywhere again, and gunshots rang out. With this shot, I actually killed five pairs of wild ducks, four red-necked birds, and three or two water chickens.

Heroes’ actions are often born out of improvisation. Soldiers and sailors owe their narrow escapes to it, and hunters owe their prosperity to it.

Once, I went hunting and saw dozens of wild ducks in the lake. They were near and far away, and they were swimming very scattered, so it was difficult to shoot them all with such a shot. It was on; and, as luck would have it, there was only the last bullet left in the chamber. However, I am eager to catch them all. Because just in the past few days, I want to be a host and entertain a large group of close relatives and friends over for dinner. At this time, I suddenly remembered. There is still a small piece of lard in the pocket of my hunting jacket, which is the dry food I carry with me. I took out the piece of lard, tied it to a very long dog leash, and straightened the leash. Well, at least stretched it to four times its original length. So I hid among the reeds on the shore and threw the piece of lard out. I saw the nearest duck swimming toward me hungrily and swallowed the lard in one gulp. I felt indescribably happy. In the blink of an eye, other ducks followed the first one one after another, but the slippery piece of lard tied to the rope was not digested at all. It quickly slipped out of the duck's buttocks, but was immediately eaten. The second one was swallowed. One after another. Soon, the piece of lard made a special journey in all the duck bellies, but it was still firmly tied to the rope. But those ducks are like pearls on a line, all strung together. I couldn't help but be ecstatic, so I dragged them to the shore, put the rope around my shoulders six or seven times, and then started on my way back.

I still have a long way to go home, and this large pile of ducks has simply become an unbearable burden to me, so even though I returned home with a full load, I feel very regretful! However, a strange thing happened to me, which suddenly freed me from the predicament. Originally, these ducks were all alive and kicking. After they calmed down for a while and took a short rest, they began to flap their powerful wings, which made me soar up and into the sky.

If it had been anyone else, he would have been unable to do anything right now. Only I can give full play to my advantages according to the specific situation: I paddle the hem of my clothes and fly away in the clouds and mist towards the place where I live. In a moment, I had reached the sky above my house. In order to land safely on the ground, I broke off the duck's heads one by one, and then slowly dropped them from the chimney of my house to the kitchen stove. In my belly, I’m so lucky. There happened to be no fire, so my cook was not in the least frightened.

On one occasion, the situation was the same as before. I caught a bunch of grouse at once. At that time, I came to the outskirts and wanted to test the new musket, but the few shotshells I had left had long been used up. At this time, a group of grouse happened to pass by my feet. I wish I could get a few of them to help with dinner! This desire can't help but make me anxious. My gentlemen, if you encounter difficulties in the future, I bet that you can give my method a try!

I saw that the group of grouse had just stopped somewhere. I quickly loaded the gunpowder in the gun. Although I didn’t have shotguns on hand, fortunately, I was quick with my hands and feet and immediately installed an iron tip with a sharp tip. Then he walked step by step towards the grouse, just waiting for them to flap their wings and take off. I just squeezed the trigger.

Hoo! I didn't even have time to be happy when I saw it: Unexpectedly, my iron drill skewered seven grouse at once, and then slowly fell to a place not far away. They will definitely be surprised, thinking that they have not been caught at all, why have they been skewered with an iron drill! Didn't I say before that in life, you must use your brain to find a way!

Baron Munchhausen is a cheerful adventurer and a famous "braggart". His strange stories may be jokes and madness, but they are full of imagination and wit. Don't take it seriously, but don't take it false either, just laugh with him and you will get unexpected happiness in his thrilling adventures.