<p>At the beginning of the Yuanfu reign of Emperor Zhezong of the Song Dynasty (the Yuanfu period lasted for three years, from 1098 AD to 1100 AD), there was a place called Fengting, sixty li south of Putian. The stream there was connected to the sea, and it was a major thoroughfare for north - south transportation. In the year of Wuyin, during the high tide, a bronze furnace drifted on the water. It had a precious luster and came upstream against the current. The villagers who came to watch gathered in a dense crowd, all marveling and making clicks of wonder. Everyone went into the water to retrieve the bronze furnace and put it away. That night, the people in Fengting all had the same dream. In the dream, a voice said, "I am the god of Meizhou. I want to bring blessings to your village." They told each other about this strange event. Then, they prepared incense and flowers, and carried the bronze furnace to the foot of Jinping Mountain. They built several thatched rooms to worship it. All those who came to pray and make wishes received responses. Lin Wenke, a villager, felt the silent protection of the god. He donated his fields and raised funds with others to expand the place of worship.</p>