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In this post, we present a reference piece titled 'Example 4'.
Ngô Tử Văn, a well-known and upright scholar, couldn't bear the haunting influence of a ghost from a defeated general. To protect the people, he burned down the shrine of the ghost. The vengeful spirit threatened Tử Văn and took him to the underworld. However, Tử Văn received advice from the local deity, who revealed the truth behind the ghost's identity and crimes, as well as how to handle the situation. When brought before the King of Hell, Tử Văn fearlessly exposed the villain's wrongdoings. Thanks to evidence provided by the local deity, Tử Văn's words were validated, and justice prevailed. The ghostly general and corrupt officials were punished, the deity's position was restored, and Tử Văn was resurrected. He was later recommended by the deity to take up the role of a judge at the Tản Viên Temple, overseeing legal matters.
2. Bài tham khảo số 5
Ngô Tử Văn người đất Lạng Giang, vốn khẳng khái, nóng nảy, thấy sự gian tà thì không chịu được. Cuối đời Hồ, có tên giặc tử trận vào đền Tản Viên rồi tác yêu tác quái trong dân gian. Tử Văn tức giận bèn châm lửa đốt đền. Về nhà, chàng lên cơn sốt rồi mơ thấy tên giặc kia đến dọa nhưng mặc kệ, cứ ngồi thản nhiên. Chiều tối lại có ông già đến, tự xưng là Thổ Công. Ông già kể cho Tử Văn rõ mọi sự tình rồi bày cho chàng cách ứng xử khi bị bắt xuống âm phủ.
Tử Văn bị quỷ sứ bắt đi. Trước mặt Diêm Vương tâu rõ đầu đuôi sự việc, lời lẽ rất cứng cỏi, không chịu nhún nhường chút nào. Diêm Vương sinh nghi bèn cho người đến đền Tản Viên để lấy chứng thực. Quân lính về tâu, nhất nhất đúng lời Tử Văn. Diêm Vương tức giận liền sai tên lính đầy tên giặc giả danh kia xuống ngục Cửu U. Tử Văn sống lại, cùng dân làng mua gỗ dựng lại tòa đền. Viên Thổ Công cảm kích bèn mời Tử Văn về làm Phán sự cho Đức Thánh Tản ở đền Tản Viên. Tử Văn nghe nói, vui vẻ nhận lời, bèn thu xếp việc nhà rồi không bệnh mà mất ngay sau đó.
3. Bài tham khảo số 6
Ngô Tử Văn was a straightforward and honorable scholar. In the village where he lived, there stood a sacred temple. However, after a Ming dynasty general was killed near the temple, his restless spirit began to wreak havoc in the area. Angered by this, Tử Văn set fire to the temple to rid the villagers of this curse. Afterward, Tử Văn fell ill, and during his fever, he saw the vengeful spirit threatening him, demanding the return of the temple and threatening to drag Tử Văn to the underworld to face judgment. But by evening, the Earth God appeared to commend Tử Văn for his bravery. The Earth God revealed the evil spirit's actions and instructed Tử Văn on how to deal with it. That night, as Tử Văn's illness worsened, he saw two demons sent to take him to the underworld. Before King Yama, Tử Văn presented evidence of the evil spirit's crimes. Justice prevailed as the spirit was imprisoned in the Nine U Pit, the Earth God was restored to his position, and Tử Văn was returned to the mortal world. A month later, the Earth God came to express gratitude, recommending Tử Văn for the role of judge at the Tản Viên temple.
4. Reference Article No. 7
Ngô Tử Văn, born Soạn, from Yên Dũng, Lạng Giang, was a hot-tempered, straightforward man who couldn't tolerate injustice. During the late Hồ period, a restless spirit of a defeated Ming general began to haunt the Tản Viên temple, causing trouble in the area. Upon hearing of it, Tử Văn became enraged, bathed and prayed, and then set the temple on fire. Afterward, he fell ill and dreamt of the ghostly general threatening and accusing him in the underworld, but Tử Văn remained calm. That evening, an old man, claiming to be the Earth God, appeared and explained the situation to Tử Văn, advising him on how to handle the underworld encounter. Later, two demons came to take Tử Văn to the underworld. When facing King Yama, Tử Văn confidently and calmly defended himself. The spirit of the general, though cunning and apologetic, was imprisoned in the Nine U Pit, and Tử Văn was appointed as the judge at the Tản Viên temple. Not long after, Tử Văn passed away without being ill.
5. Reference Article No. 8
Ngô Tử Văn hailed from Lạng Giang, a place known for its honest and brave people. He could not tolerate the misdeeds of an evil general who caused harm to innocent villagers. In a fit of rage, Tử Văn set fire to the temple associated with the general. Afterward, he returned home and suddenly fell ill, plagued by a fever and delirium. In his delirium, he dreamed of the vengeful spirit of the general, threatening to drag him to the underworld for his actions. But by evening, the Earth God appeared to express admiration for Tử Văn’s courage. The Earth God revealed the villainous general's crimes and whereabouts, offering advice on how to confront the spirit. Later that night, Tử Văn was taken by two demons to the underworld. There, he presented evidence of the general’s wrongdoings and the suffering caused to the people. In the end, justice prevailed: the evil general was punished, and Tử Văn was revived, returning to the mortal world. The Earth God assigned him the role of judge at the Tản Viên temple.
6. Reference Article No. 9
Ngô Tử Văn, whose real name was Soạn, came from Yên Dũng in Lạng Giang. He was known for his resolute, straightforward, and hot-headed nature, unable to tolerate injustice. In his village stood a sacred temple, originally under the care of the Earth God, but it was overtaken by a defeated general from the northern dynasty. The general’s ghost caused disturbances among the villagers. Outraged, Tử Văn set the temple on fire. When the ghost, disguised as the Earth God, came to threaten him, Tử Văn stood unfazed. Due to the ghost's malice, Tử Văn was taken by demons to the underworld, where he was interrogated. However, with his firm stance on justice, and aided by the Earth God, Tử Văn exposed the ghost’s wrongdoings and ensured the spirit was punished. Tử Văn was granted life once more by King Yama. Grateful for his strength, wisdom, and character, the Earth God invited Tử Văn to take the position of judge at the Tản Viên temple. Tử Văn accepted the role happily but passed away without illness shortly after. Some claim to have seen Tử Văn riding a chariot through the mist, quietly saluting, before vanishing like the wind.
7. Reference Article No. 10
Ngô Tử Văn was known for his strong character and straightforward nature. Furious that the village temple, said to be sacred, had become associated with the ghost of a dead enemy general, he set the temple on fire. Afterward, he felt unwell and developed a fever. During his fever, a tall man wearing a helmet appeared in a vision, claiming to be a hermit and demanding the temple be restored. Tử Văn remained unfazed, but the man threatened to sue him in the underworld. Later, an elderly man, who turned out to be the local deity, appeared and explained that the ghost was a fallen general who had taken over the temple. The elderly man advised Tử Văn to recount the events to the King of Hell if he was ever questioned. That night, two demons came to take him away, and in the underworld, Tử Văn was accused of severe crimes. However, he pleaded his innocence, and after a lengthy argument with the helmeted man, the King of Hell decided to investigate. It was confirmed that Tử Văn's story was true, and the false general was sent to the deepest level of hell. Tử Văn returned home only to discover that he had died two days prior. The general’s tomb had been destroyed, and his remains shattered. A month later, the local deity recommended Tử Văn to be the judge at the temple, and he accepted. Tử Văn passed away without illness, but some later claimed to have seen him riding in a chariot, traveling with the wind, rumored to be the 'judge of the temple.'
8. Reference Article 11
Ngô Tử Văn, from Yên Dũng, Lạng Giang, was known for his integrity and his commitment to justice, earning the respect of the people. In his village, there was a famous temple believed to be dedicated to a fallen general from the north. Angered, Tử Văn burned the temple to the ground. Upon returning home, he felt ill and feverish. In a dream, he encountered a northern man, dressed as a hermit, demanding that Tử Văn rebuild the temple. The hermit scolded Tử Văn for his actions and threatened dire consequences if the temple was not restored. In another dream, Tử Văn met an elderly man who identified himself as the local deity and explained that the man in the previous dream was a spirit of a defeated general trying to take over the temple. The deity advised Tử Văn to explain the situation to the King of Hell if he ever died. True enough, Tử Văn passed away and was led to the underworld by two demons. There, he recounted his story to the King of Hell, who, after investigation, confirmed the truth of his words. The false general was thrown into the deepest hell, and Tử Văn was recommended by the deity to take the position of a judge at the Tản Viên temple. Tử Văn accepted, and after his passing, people claimed to see him riding in a chariot in the wind, forever remembered as the 'judge of the temple.'
9. Reference Article 1
Ngô Tử Văn, renowned in Lạng Giang for his integrity and boldness, lived in a village with a sacred temple. However, a malevolent spirit near the temple often caused trouble, and local legends spoke of its misdeeds. In a fit of rage, Tử Văn decided to set the temple on fire to rid the area of this evil influence. After the temple burned down, the spirit threatened to sue him in the underworld. Later, Tử Văn fell ill and, in his delirium, had a vision of being dragged to the underworld. That evening, an elderly man arrived and introduced himself as the Earth God. Grateful for Tử Văn’s bravery, the Earth God revealed the true identity of the malicious spirit and gave Tử Văn instructions on how to confront him. That night, Tử Văn’s condition worsened, and two demons came to escort him to the underworld. Before the King of Hell, Tử Văn presented a full account of the spirit’s wrongdoings, along with proof. After confirming the truth, the King of Hell punished the evil general, restored the Earth God’s position, and granted Tử Văn a second life. Upon returning from the underworld, Tử Văn was appointed as the judge of the Tản Viên temple.
10. Reference Example 2
Ngô Tử Văn, the main character in this excerpt from the traditional tale, is a resolute and bold individual. In the village, there was a temple that once belonged to the northern invaders, causing harm. Tử Văn, in a fit of rage, set the temple on fire despite warnings from others. After returning home, Tử Văn felt uneasy, developing a fever. In a dream, he encountered a monk demanding the return of the temple, threatening consequences if it wasn't restored. Despite the ghostly threat, Tử Văn remained unfazed.
Later, Tử Văn met the Earth God, who revealed the true identity of the wandering spirit that had taken over the temple. The Earth God suggested reporting the invader's actions to King Yama.
Tử Văn's condition worsened, and that night he was taken to Yama's realm. Standing before Yama, Tử Văn accused the invader of seizing the temple and fabricating lies to harm him. Yama, upon verification, confirmed the truth. The spirit of the northern invader was punished, the Earth God regained his former position, and Tử Văn was resurrected.
The Earth God thanked Tử Văn by recommending him for the position of Chief Judge of the Tản Viên Temple.
11. Reference Example 3
Ngô Tử Văn, hailing from Yên Dũng, Lạng Giang, was known for his courage and fiery temper, disdaining all forms of deceit. He was widely praised for his integrity. Nearby stood a sacred temple, where a ghostly apparition of a fallen enemy soldier from the Ngô army haunted the people. Enraged, Tử Văn set the temple on fire, despite the warnings and fears of those around him. Afterward, he fell ill and encountered a mysterious figure from the north, who rebuked him for disrupting the temple and threatened dire consequences if he did not rebuild it. Later, an old man dressed in humble attire, introducing himself as the Earth God, visited Tử Văn and explained the origins of the vengeful spirit. The ghost had been a high-ranking official in the Lý Nam Đế era, whose spirit, displaced due to the destruction, sought refuge in the temple. Tử Văn was urged to resolve the issue with a powerful court figure, lest the spirits seek vengeance. As Tử Văn's illness worsened, two demons appeared to take him to the underworld. They traversed a dark and eerie realm filled with countless malicious spirits. At the end of the journey, Tử Văn was brought before the King of Hell, who accused him of misconduct. However, Tử Văn pleaded for his innocence, and after a brief exchange, the truth was revealed, clearing his name. Tử Văn was praised for his bravery, while the malevolent ghost was imprisoned. When Tử Văn awoke, he learned that he had been dead for two days. The village, astonished by his tale, rebuilt the temple, while the ghost's remains mysteriously disintegrated. A month later, the Earth God returned with news that Tử Văn had been appointed as a judge in the temple. He lived free of illness until his passing in 1444, when a witness saw him traveling in a grand procession, only for him to vanish without a trace.
