Lasnica v krapovem trebuhu

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Lasnica v krapovem trebuhu

A man of Nanzhou sent an official to present Sun Quan with a rhinoceros-horn hairpin. As his boat passed the Gongting Temple, the official prayed there for divine protection. Suddenly the god pronounced, “I require your rhinoceros-horn hairpin.” The official was too terrified to reply. A moment later, the hairpin lay before the god. The god spoke again: “When you reach Stone City, I shall return your hairpin.” With no other choice, the official continued on his way, convinced that the hairpin was lost and that he would be condemned to death for it. When he reached Stone City, a great carp, three feet long, suddenly leaped into his boat. He cut it open and found the hairpin inside.