The photo, taken on March 29, shows actors portraying Jiang Ziya, a mythological figure from the novel "Fengshen Yanyi" (or "The Investiture of the Gods" ), adjusting their beards during a pre-job training in the Tanhe Ancient Town Scenic Area in Ningxiang City. (Photo/Chen Sihan)

In order to increase the income of elderly groups in rural areas and to improve tourists' travel experience, the Tanhe Ancient Town Scenic Area decided to hire elderly farmers to portray Jiang Ziya, a mythological figure from the novel "Fengshen Yanyi" (or "The Investiture of the Gods"). After receiving specialized pre-job training, the first batch of nearly 60 farmers officially started their work on March 29, which added a unique scenic charm to the ancient town.

The aerial drone photo, taken on March 29, shows actors portraying Jiang Ziya, a mythological figure from the novel "Fengshen Yanyi" (or "The Investiture of the Gods"), fishing in the Tanhe Ancient Town Scenic Area in Ningxiang City. (Photo/Chen Sihan)

The aerial drone photo, taken on March 29, shows actors portraying Jiang Ziya, a mythological figure from the novel "Fengshen Yanyi" (or "The Investiture of the Gods"), fishing in the Tanhe Ancient Town Scenic Area in Ningxiang City. (Photo/Chen Sihan)

The photo, taken on March 29, shows an actor portraying Jiang Ziya, a mythological figure from the novel "Fengshen Yanyi" (or "The Investiture of the Gods"), playing Chinese chess with a tourist in the Tanhe Ancient Town Scenic Area in Ningxiang City. (Photo/Chen Sihan)