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Hua Mulan (412-502), Hua Mulan’s deeds have been passed down to this day. She is a heroine in ancient China, loyal, filial and righteous. She joined the army on behalf of her father to defeat the invading nations and has been passed down through the ages. The emperor of the Tang Dynasty posthumously named her " General Xiaolie".

The spread of the story of Hua Mulan should be attributed to the folk song "Mulan Ci", but Hua Mulan's surname, place of origin, etc. are not accurately recorded in history books.

Hua Mulan’s deeds have been shown in a variety of literary and artistic works, including movies, TV series, singing and dancing Henan Opera, etc.

Hua Mulan is one of the four heroines in ancient Chinese legends. She is a legendary heroine in the Southern and Northern Dynasties of China. Her story is also a tragic heroic epic.

Hua Mulan first appeared in a narrative poem "Mulan Ci" in the Southern and Northern Dynasties. The poem was written around the Northern Wei Dynasty in the Southern and Northern Dynasties and was originally included in Chen's "Ancient and Modern Music Records" in the Southern Dynasties. The monk Zhijiang said in "Ancient and Modern Music Records": "Mulan is unknown." It is more than 300 words long and was later polished by literati in the Sui and Tang Dynasties. [1]

The Ming Dynasty writer Xu Wei adapted "Mulan Poems" into "Female Mulan Joins the Army in Her Father's Place". , lived in Wei County, Hebei Province. My father's name was Sangzhi. He was good at martial arts and was a famous captain in the old days. "From then on, Mulan's father was named Hua Hu, her sister was named Hua Mulian, and her younger brother was named Hua Xiong. , the mother is Hua Yuan. The "Summary of the General Catalog of Quhai·Female Mulan" of the Qing Dynasty also said: "Although the Mulan incident is recorded in detail in the ancient Yuefu. According to the Ming Dynasty, there is an incident of Han Zhennu, which is similar to Mulan, and Wei Gai made it because of this. Mulan is unknown, but it is included in the record. The surname Hua and the marriage to the prince were all written by Wei." Zu Chongzhi's "Shu Yi Ji" and Li Kang's "Yi Zhi" both mentioned Mulan's surname Hua. One theory is that Mulan's real surname is Zhu. "Huangpi County Chronicle" from the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty says: "Mulan, the daughter of the Zhu family in this county, was born in the early Tang Dynasty. ... A fake man joined the army on behalf of his father. ... His family is still at the foot of Mulan Mountain." Jiao Hong also said in his "Jiao's Bicheng": "Mulan, a daughter of the Zhu family, joined the army on behalf of her father. Seventy miles north of today's Huangpi County, Huangzhou, is Mulan County in the Sui Dynasty. There are Mulan Mountain, Jiangjun's Tomb, and Zhonglie Temple. It is enough to fill the gap in "Yuefu Ti Jie". "However, there is a theory that Mulan's surname is Wei, and there is also a theory that Mulan's surname is Han. According to the "New Book of Tang": "The girl Mulan, surnamed Ren".

Historical background

During the Northern Wei Dynasty, the Rouran tribe, a nomadic tribe from the north, continued to harass people from the south. The Northern Wei regime stipulated that one man from each family should go to the front line. However, Mulan's father was old and frail and could not go to the battlefield, and her younger brother was still young. Therefore, Mulan decided to join the army in her father's place, and she began her military life of more than ten years. Going to the border to fight is a difficult task for many men, but Mulan has to conceal her identity and kill the enemy with her friends. This is even more difficult than ordinary soldiers! The good news is that Hua Mulan finally completed her mission and returned home triumphantly after decades. Because of her great achievements, the emperor pardoned her crime of deceiving the emperor. He also believed that she had the ability to serve in the court and was given an official position. However, Hua Mulan refused because she had an old father to take care of at home, and asked the emperor to allow her to return. Township, to compensate and honor parents.

For thousands of years, Hua Mulan has been a woman respected by the Chinese because she is brave and simple. In 1998, the American Disney Company adapted the story of Mulan into an animated film, which was welcomed all over the world.

"Mulan Poetry" has been included in middle school textbooks and has been recited by millions of people from generation to generation. Mulan's deeds and image were put on the stage and have been performed for a long time. Her spirit inspires thousands of Chinese people to defend the country, which is a song and a cry.

Historical Controversy

Hua Mulan

Hua Mulan’s surname, place of origin, etc. are not accurately recorded in history books. Therefore, the Mulan dispute has existed throughout the ages. Where is her hometown? There have been endless debates throughout history.

Xu Peng pointed out in the article "Mulan Poems" in the 97th issue of "Chinese Loose-leaf Anthology" published in 1962: "As for Mulan's surname and place of origin... some people say she is from Qiaojun, others say she is from Qiaojun. Some say she is from Songzhou, some say she is from Huangzhou, some say she is from Shangqiu.

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During the Yining period of Emperor Gong of the Sui Dynasty, the Turks invaded the border. Mulan disguised herself as a man and joined the army on behalf of her father. She fought on the battlefield for twelve years and made many meritorious deeds. No one discovered that she was a woman. After returning to the court, she was granted the title of In the Tang Dynasty, he was named "General Xiaolie" and a temple was built to commemorate him.

Mulan Temple was built in the Tang Dynasty during the Taihe Period of the Jin Dynasty (1201-1208 AD), when Colonel Dunwu returned. Wulinda Sahula, the wine director of Yingguo Town, Gushu County, Defu, rebuilt the main hall and three sacrificial halls each, and created a statue of Mulan. In the second year of Yuantong in the Yuan Dynasty (1334 AD), the monument was built. It is now in front of the main hall of Mulan Temple. Liang Siwen, Yin of Suiyang Prefecture, raised money for the reconstruction and expansion in the 11th year of Jiaqing in the Qing Dynasty (1807 AD). It was built by monk Jian Rang and Jian Rang. Ke and his disciples Tian He, Tian Zhen, Tian Song, etc. also raised funds to build the temple and erect monuments. Due to successive renovations, the temple covers an area of ??10,000 square meters, with more than 400 acres of land and more than ten monks living there. /p>

Unfortunately, this quaint temple was destroyed by war in 1943. There are two surviving ancestral monuments. The first is the monument of "General Xiaolie's Statue", which is erected on the east side of the gate of the temple. The stele is made of bluestone, 3.6 meters high and 1 meter wide. Both the front and back of the stele are deeply embossed with Erlong Yunli playing with pearls. The layout is symmetrical and the shape is generous. The seal character inscription is "The Identification of the Statues of General Xiaolie Shrine", and there are inscriptions on the four sides of the stele. The pattern is engraved with two dragons playing with beads in an exaggerated way. The dragon head is large and realistic, and the dragon body is simple and small. It penetrates into the flowing clouds and is vivid and beautiful. Peony patterns are engraved on both sides. The lines are lively and smooth, simple but not vulgar. The main text of the inscription is 31 lines, full of 68 characters. The inscription is exquisite and vigorous. The turtle base is 0.7 meters high, with its head extended and tail straight, its limbs half bent, and it looks like it is lying down. The stone was erected in Tangde, Guide, by Hou Youzao, and carved by Li Kejun and Li Ying of Caozhou. This stele was identified by experts as authentic stone carvings from the Yuan Dynasty. In 1982, with funding from the Provincial Cultural Affairs Bureau, the stele tower was rebuilt with a sedan chair on top. It has a simple and elegant shape, four ridges on the top, tiles and corners, 17-story eaves, front and rear garden gates, and a wall around the stele tower. Another stele is the Qing Dynasty's "General Xiaolie's Correcting the Mistaken Name" stele, which stands at the gate of the temple. On the outer west side. It is 2.14 meters high and 0.78 meters wide. It has a square base. The forehead is engraved with a deep relief dragon, a title in seal script, and the main text of the stele is written by Meng Yuqian, a student in Shangqiu County, Guide Prefecture, and written by Meng Yuhe, a college student in Shangqiu County, Guide Prefecture. Dan, Mangshan stoneworker Zhang Juyu carved stone. In 1993, Yucheng County held China's first Mulan Cultural Festival. my country's famous historians gathered in Shangqiu to analyze the content of "Mulan Ci" and the surviving Yuan Dynasty. According to the stele record, it is agreed that Hua Mulan’s hometown is in Yucheng.

Historical records

The Yuan Dynasty Hou You made the stele "Report of the Statue of General Xiaolie". The text is still clearly legible.

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The stone tablet of "The Identity of the General Xiaolie Temple" is followed by the entire poem "Mulan Ci", which begins: "General Wei's son, whose name is Mulan...is south of Suiyang, eighty miles to the east, and is called Yingkuo, which is the ancient Bofang area and the ruins of Xiaolie's former residence. A temple statue was also built, and the natives also paid tribute on April 8, when the general was born. "According to Volume 11 of "Shangqiu County Chronicles: Lienu": "Mulan's surname is Wei, and she is a virgin. Legend has it that the Khan was recruiting troops, Mulan's father was old, and his younger siblings were all immature. I acted generously and took the armor and quiver. Cao Ge gallops away on horseback. Over the years, there are eight battles out of ten, but no one can recognize them. When Hou Kai returned, the emperor praised his merits. Except for Shangshu, who was not accepted, he sincerely asked to visit his relatives. When he returns home, he takes off his military uniform and wears his old clothes. His fellow travelers were horrified and reported the incident to the court. A temple statue was also built, and the natives also paid tribute on April 8, when the general was born. "According to Volume 11 of "Shangqiu County Chronicles: Lienu": "Mulan's surname is Wei, and she is a virgin. Legend has it that the Khan was recruiting troops, Mulan's father was old, and his younger siblings were all immature. I acted generously and took the armor and quiver. Cao Ge gallops away on horseback. Over the years, there are eight battles out of ten, but no one can recognize them. When Hou Kai returned, the emperor praised his merits. Except for Shangshu, who was not accepted, he sincerely asked to visit his relatives. When he returns home, he takes off his military uniform and wears his old clothes. His fellow travelers were horrified and reported the incident to the court.

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He was summoned back to Que, hoping to be accepted into the palaces. Mulan said: "I cannot match the courtesy of the king." She refused with an oath of death, and was forced to refuse to obey, so she committed suicide. The emperor was shocked and pity him, and gave the general the posthumous title of 'Xiao Lie'."

It means that Mulan's surname was Wei, and she resigned after joining the army for her father. After the emperor knew the truth, he wanted to summon her to the harem, but Mulan refused and committed suicide. The emperor was shocked, so he gave Mulan the title of "General" posthumously. There is still a Mulan Temple built in Yucheng, Henan. There is a statue of Mulan in the temple, and two ancestral steles have survived. One is the Yuan Dynasty "General Xiaolie's Statue Distinguishing the Correct Name" stele, and the second is the Qing Dynasty "General Xiaolie's Correcting the Mistaken Name" stele. , the story of Mulan joining the army is also left in various local folklore and songs. [4]

In the Sui Dynasty, a heroine appeared in our country who disguised herself as a man. This was the well-known Hua Mulan. In order to worship her, later generations built Mulan Temple in her hometown, Yingguo Town, Yucheng County. The temple was first built in the Tang Dynasty and has been renovated and expanded many times. By the Qing Dynasty, it occupied an area of ??more than 10,000 square meters. The original ancestral hall has more than 100 rooms including the main gate, the main hall, the dedication hall, the back building, the side rooms, and the monks' quarters. Inside and outside the wall, there are tall locust trees and cypress trees. In the entrance aisle, there is a statue of Mulan's war horse, and there are statues of Hua Mulan's family on top. Inside and outside the ancestral hall, there are more than ten poems, calligraphy and painting inscriptions by celebrities and officials from past dynasties praising Mulan. Du Mu, a famous poet of the Tang Dynasty, wrote in a poem: "I am a man who bends his bow to fight, and I have been with the thrush in my dream. I have thought about returning the wine several times, and I have piled it on the clouds to wish my concubine Ming." A poem written by Zha Qichang in the Qing Dynasty said: "With the handkerchief bowed and the waist out of the pavilion, the monument was rolled up in Zhang Ying Guo. The girl was left to take the flower name, and the spring breeze blew every year."

The original temple was destroyed in 1943. War. The stone monument is now connected in two ways. The first is the Yuan Dynasty stele "Diagnosis of the Statues of General Xiaolie Temple", which is erected on the east side of the gate of the temple. It is 3.6 meters high and 1 meter wide. In 1982, the stele tower was rebuilt, with a sedan-shaped top and four pointed ridges. It has tiled corners, seventeen-story eaves, front and rear garden gates, and is simple and elegant. The first is the Qing Dynasty's stele "Record of Bian Ming Mulan at the Shrine of General Xiaolie", which stands on the west side outside the gate of the temple. It is 2.14 meters high and 0.78 meters wide. The main content of the two stele squares is to examine the Bian Zheng Mulan. The era, hometown, deeds, Mulan Temple, Mulan statue, etc.

According to the analysis of inscriptions, "Guide Prefecture Chronicles" and relevant documents since the Tang Dynasty, Hua Mulan was not named Hua, but Wei and Mulan. She was born in the Northern Zhou Dynasty and died in the Sui Dynasty. His hometown was Guobeiweizhuang (now abandoned) in Yuchengying. During the Northern Zhou Dynasty, the Han Dynasty was recruiting troops. Mulan's father was originally recruited, but he was old and weak and found it difficult to apply. And the only Mulan brother who can replace him is young. Reluctantly, Mulan disguised herself as a man and joined the army on her father's behalf. He fought on the battlefield for twelve years and made many military exploits. When he returned from the border defense, the Northern Zhou Dynasty was already dead and he met with Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty. Emperor Wen granted her the title of Minister, but she refused to do so. After returning home, he took off his military uniform and put on old clothes, revealing his daughter's true face again. Later, when the court heard about it, they summoned her to Beijing and wanted to make her their concubine, but Mulan refused with death.

According to current research, the "Mulan Poetry", which has been passed down through the ages and is well-known to every household, was written by Mulan based on her own experience. In the Tang Dynasty, Mulan was posthumously given the title of General, with the posthumous title of Xiaolie, and a temple was built in his former residence to commemorate her.

Burial Place

Mulan Temple was built in the Tang Dynasty. Wulinda Sahula, the wine director of Yingguo Town, Yucheng County, Yucheng City, rebuilt three main halls and three sacrificial halls, and created a statue of Mulan. In the second year of Yuantong in the Yuan Dynasty (1334), Suiyang Prefecture. Yin Liang Siwen proposed to raise 2,500 yuan for reconstruction and expansion. In the 11th year of Jiaqing in the Qing Dynasty (1807), monks Jianrang and Jianke of the temple and their disciples Tian He, Tian Zhen and Tian Song also raised funds for the construction. A monument was erected in the temple. Due to the reconstruction in the past dynasties, the temple covers an area of ??10,000 square meters, with more than 400 acres of land and more than ten monks living there.

Relevant records

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The story of Hua Mulan (one says she was born in 412 and died in 502 at the age of 90; another says she was born in 406) has spread far and wide and has been well-known for more than a thousand years, but her surname There are still different opinions about her surname, former residence, and year of birth.

As for her surname, some people say it is Zhu, some people say it is Mulan, and some people say it is Wei. It is said in the book that her surname is Hua and her given name is Mulan. Her father Hua Hu (some say Zhu Wenlu) is a reserve officer. Her eldest sister is Hua Mulian, her younger brother is Hua Xiong, and her mother's surname is Yuan. They are a family of five. This is still accepted by everyone today. a way of saying.

After the Ming and Qing Dynasties, after hundreds of years of artistic re-creation, the artistic image of "Mulan" has become increasingly perfect. So far, more than 20 types of Mulan Opera have been performed, including Peking Opera, Yue Opera, Han Opera, Kun Opera, Qin Opera, Ping Opera, Huangmei Opera, etc. Especially the national tour of master Chang Xiangyu's "Mulan", "Mulan" has become popular among the people. The influence is even more profound, and the title "Mulan" has gradually become "fixed" in people's minds.

Besides, the surname "Zhu" is Mulan. Bai Juyi of the Tang Dynasty said in "A Play on Mulan": "It's strange that Mulan is so beautiful and pink. Mulan was once a girl." Du Mu also wrote a poem "On Mulan Temple": "I bent my bow to fight as a man, and in my dream I was with Huamei. After thinking about returning the wine, Fuyun pushed her to Zhu Mingfei. This shows that the story of Mulan was already popular in the Tang Dynasty. Du Shili's Mulan Temple is located in today's Yucheng County, Shangqiu City, Henan Province. There are still Mulan Temple, Mulan Tomb, Jiangjunfang and other ruins to this day. There are Mulan Mountain, General Tomb, and Zhonglie Temple, which are enough to make up for the shortcomings of "Yuefu Ti Jie". "Based on the above historical data, some experts and scholars believe that Mulan should be surnamed "Zhu".

In addition, there are also theories such as "Han" surname Mulan, people from Langzhong, Sichuan, compound surname "Mulan", people from Xianbei people, etc.? Check out The most authoritative "Cihai Ci Volume" explains: "Mulan's surname may be a flower, a vermilion, or a wood, but there is no conclusive evidence.

Hou Youzao's "Record of the Identification of the Statues in the Shrine of General Xiaolie" said: "General Wei was originally a virgin son, named Mulan. Over the years, there were eight out of ten battles, and twelve rounds of honors. During the pilgrimage, The emperor was pleased with his merits and prowess, and was granted the honorary title of Minister. I didn't see him. The guards came back to the court and called him back to the palace. He wanted to go to the palace. The posthumous title of filial piety and martyrdom is also given..." The spread of Hua Mulan's deeds to this day is mainly due to the swan song of the folk song "Mulan Ci". This long narrative poem praises the legendary story of Hua Mulan who disguised herself as a man and joined the army for her father.

Chronological research

As for the year of birth, Yao Ying said in "The Journey of Kang Fou" that she was the daughter of Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei Dynasty

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She was from the time of Emperor Xuanwu; Song Xiangfeng's "Guo Ting Lu" said that she was from the time of Emperor Gong of the Sui Dynasty, and Cheng Dachang's "Yan Fanlu" said that she was from the early Tang Dynasty. According to the Northern Dynasties folk song "Mulan Ci" (also known as "Mulan Poetry") and other descriptions, there are currently two main folk theories about the historical date of Mulan:

The first theory Yes:

During the reign of Emperor Taiwu of the Northern Wei Dynasty, Hua Mulan joined the army for her father and participated in the Northern Wei Dynasty's campaign to defeat Rouran. No one discovered that she was a woman. After the war, the imperial court wanted to grant her the title of Shangshulang, but she politely refused.

The second theory is:

This theory comes from the novel "The Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties" written by Chu Renhuo in the Qing Dynasty. During the Yining period of Emperor Gong of the Sui Dynasty, the Turks invaded the border. Mulan disguised herself as a man and joined the army on behalf of her father. She fought on the battlefield for many years and made many meritorious deeds. Later, she fought with Dou Xian Niang and was captured. Xian Niang confirmed her female identity and became a sister with her. When Dou Jiande was defeated, Xian Niang asked Hua Mulan to send a letter to Luo Cheng. Mulan returned to her hometown to visit her parents on the way, but Khan accidentally learned that Hua Yingxiong was born as a daughter and wanted to recruit her into the palace. Hua Mulan handed the letter to her sister Hua Youlan, asked her to deliver the letter on her behalf, and then committed suicide. ("Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties" Chapters 56, 57, and 60[2]).

Character Culture

The Hometown of Mulan in China

Yucheng County, Shangqiu City, Henan Province was named the "Hometown of Mulan in China" by the Chinese Folk Literature and Artists Association. In order to commemorate Mulan, people have built Mulan Middle School, Mulan Railway Station, Mulan Hotel, Mulan Resort, Mulan Industry Group, Mulan Militia Company, Mulan Giant Statue, etc. in Yucheng County, Shangqiu, Henan. Shangqiu City has also established the Mulan Martial Arts Association, the Mulan Drum Team, and the Mulan Dragon Dance Team. Every year on the eighth day of April, Mulan's birthday, people come to worship her. There are huge crowds of people and the temple fair is grand.

On the morning of October 26, 2009, the newly completed Mulan Cultural Plaza in Yucheng County was filled with gongs and drums and colorful flags.

The much-anticipated 5th China Shangqiu International Mulan Cultural Festival was grandly held here. Mulan culture has a long history, and the story of Mulan is well-known to every household. "The Legend of Mulan in Yucheng County" was included in the first batch of intangible cultural heritage in Henan Province in March 2007, and was recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage by the State Council in June 2008. In order to better promote the Mulan spirit and national culture, Shangqiu City has held a series of activities of the Mulan Cultural Festival since 2000, and has been successfully held for five sessions. Nowadays, the name of the heroine Hua Mulan is not only well-known in our country, but also due to the huge influence of the cartoon "Mulan" produced by the American Disney Company, which cost a lot of money, her reputation has spread all over the world. The American news media wrote a poem praising "In ancient times, there was a Chinese Mulan, who was famous for joining the army in place of his father; today there is a cartoon "Mulan", which is integrated into China and the West and spreads all over the world. As Shangqiu Yucheng County's reputation as the "Hometown of Mulan in China" continues to Far EasTone, the Mulan brand has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. In addition to spiritual wealth, the heroine Hua Mulan left behind to future generations, it also allowed smart people in her hometown to borrow the name of the ancients to sing the Mulan brand drama in the new era.

In recent years, with the enhancement of people's brand awareness and inspired by the successful experiences of Linzhou, Henan and Tai'an, Shandong, people in Shangqiu and Yucheng have gradually become aware of the "Mulan" brand. The popularity and influence of a well-known legendary figure will be a huge intangible asset if used as a tourism product brand. The county has repeatedly hired nationally renowned experts and scholars to conduct academic research on how to use Mulan, and allocated special funds for it. Since the registration of the Mulan trademark, we have vigorously promoted Yucheng as the hometown of Mulan through the People's Daily, CCTV and other news media, and promoted Yucheng's Mulan products and Mulan culture, achieving the goal of promoting Yucheng and promoting Mulan. The purpose of Yucheng's products has greatly increased the popularity of Yucheng at home and abroad.

Farmers who have tasted the benefits have realized the role of brands in promotion, so the county has launched a craze for registering trademarks for agricultural products. By the end of 2009, more than 50 agricultural products in the county had registered the "Yuguo Hua Mulan" and "Mulan" trademarks

Mulan's hometown, Yucheng County, is quietly experiencing a "Mulan" craze, ranging from shops and hotels to small businesses. Shops and alleys are all named "Mulan". There are nearly 600 enterprises, products and various facilities named after Mulan, such as Mulan Food Company, Mulan Hotel, Mulan Avenue, Mulan Martial Arts School, and Mulan Snack Bar. The name "Mulan" is a gratifying scene to achieve your and my career.

From Mulan culture to industrial brand

Excavate - revitalize - expand, and ultimately realize the coexistence of culture and economy. Mulan culture is in Yucheng County is famous and famous!

Where is Mulan’s hometown? There has been endless debate in history. "" pointed out: "As for Mulan's surname and place of origin... some people say she is from Qiaojun, some say she is from Songzhou, some say she is from Huangzhou, and some say she is from Shangqiu. "According to historical records, whether it is Qiaojun, Songzhou or Shangqiu, they all refer to Xiaoweizhuang, Zhouzhuang Village, Yingkuo Town, Yucheng County.

Mulan Temple is located in Zhouzhuang, Yingkuo Town, Yucheng County In the village, there are two memorial steles from the Yuan and Qing Dynasties that record Mulan's life experience, as well as the mausoleum where Mulan died. According to historical records, during the Jin Taihe period, three main halls and three dedicated halls were built here. , and a statue of Mulan was rebuilt and expanded in the second year of Yuantong in the Yuan Dynasty. In the 11th year of Jiaqing in the Qing Dynasty, the temple was built and a monument was built. The three-section courtyard of the temple has more than 100 rooms including a north-south gate, the main hall, the dedication hall, the back building and the east and west rooms of each courtyard. Inside and outside the ancestral hall, there are more than 60 inscriptions, poems, calligraphy and incense steles written by famous people from past dynasties. Unfortunately, the ancestral hall was destroyed by war in 1943. There are two surviving ancestral steles: one is the "Dialectical Notes on the Statues of General Xiaolie" in the Yuan Dynasty. 》 stele, the inscription details Mulan’s life experience, heroic deeds and the construction of the temple in the past; one is the stele of the Qing Dynasty’s “Record of the Mistaken Name of General Xiaolie Temple”, which was erected in the 11th year of Jiaqing.

A large number of them. Historical data proves that Mulan’s hometown has long been recognized by everyone in Yucheng.

The "Chinese Dictionary of Famous Places" published in 1981 included Mulan Temple as an entry and indicated that it was in Yucheng. The "China Surveying and Mapping Atlas" published in 1990 marked: Mulan Temple in the southwest of Yucheng.

The influence of "Mulan Culture" lies in its profound "Mulan Spirit". In the early 1990s, Yucheng took the lead in trying to excavate and develop Mulan culture, promote the Mulan spirit, build a cultural brand, and explore the road to "revitalizing the county through culture" through cultural protection and promotion. In 2007, Yucheng was officially named the "Hometown of Mulan in China" by the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, and the "China Mulan Culture Research Center" was established; Mulan Temple was included in the "Chinese Dictionary of Famous Places"; in June 2008, "Legend of Mulan" was listed It is included in the national intangible cultural heritage list. Yucheng actively transforms characteristic culture into the "engine" of economic development, turning the former national-level poverty-stricken county into "China's Steel Tape City", "China's Most Potential County for Private Economy, Best Investment County", "National Advanced Science and Technology Progress" County", "Top 20 Apple-Producing Counties in the Country", National Grain Advanced County, Henan Province's "Advanced County in Soft Environment Management", "Advanced County in Safe Construction", "Key County for Opening to the Outside World", "County with the Most Investment Value in the Central Plains". The land of Yucheng, where Mulan's spiritual blood flows, has truly realized the coexistence of culture and economy!