Sign 87: Cheng Yaojin Sells Firewood
Average Fortune
Story
Young Cheng Yaojin made a living selling firewood. Once, he encountered bandits on the road, but instead of being robbed, he seized their horses. Later, he joined the Wagang Fortress and became the "Unruly Devil Emperor." This sign indicates that heroes may hide among the lowly, and when fortune arrives, they naturally rise.
Oracle Poem
On the road selling wood, he met a strong foe; He seized his golden saddle and became a king. Do not mock a humble birth, you know; When time turns, brilliance will take wing.
Interpretation
Career: A humble background does not hinder advancement, but you must seize opportunities. Love: Rough but tender; true character wins true love. Wealth: Speculative gains are strong; gambling may yield profit.
Source：《说唐全传》