“The spring breeze blows on the branches of apricot flowers, and the whole village of Shiliyan is all red.” In the warm March, spring flowers bloom in Xinghua Village, and the clusters of apricot flowers are like the smile of nature, brightening the entire circle of friends.
Singing folk songs in Xinghua Village
Xinghua Village, which was pointed out by a shepherd boy more than a thousand years ago, has now become a cultural tourist attraction. As time goes by, vicissitudes of life have changed dramatically, and the ancient village has changed. Fortunately, the "Xinghua Village Chronicle" compiled by the people of the Qing Dynasty during the Kangxi period has survived, allowing us to travel through time and relive the scene of the year through the text.
"Xinghua Village Chronicles"
Xinghua Village is located outside the Xiushan Gate of Chizhou City, Anhui Province, a famous city in the south of the Yangtze River. It is close to the city and the Qu, and is backed by mountains and rivers. During the Huichang period of the Tang Dynasty, Du Mu, the governor of the Tang Dynasty, encountered rain in the spring and wrote the "Qingming" poem that has been passed down through the ages and is known to women and children: During the Qingming Festival, it rains heavily, and pedestrians on the road want to lose their souls. When I asked where the restaurant was, the shepherd boy pointed to Xinghua Village. It uses popular and natural language and beautiful and implicit artistic conception to express the poet's feelings of traveling in the rain when he was out in the spring and thinking about drinking to relieve his sorrow. The village is passed down by poems, and the poems are also passed down by the village, making Xinghua Village famous far and wide and lasting through the ages. The beautiful scenery of the village makes people forget to leave. It is said that "in its peak, there are more than ten thousand apricot blossoms, which stretch across the village for ten miles. It is a dazzling and fascinating sight. It is truly a beautiful scenery." Take everything and sing about it.
Portrait of Lang Sui
In the 13th year of Emperor Kangxi’s reign in the Qing Dynasty, Lang Sui (1654-1739), a 20-year-old native of Xinghua Village, compiled the book after eleven years of hard work out of his love for his native land. The twelve volumes of "Xinghua Village Chronicle" were included in the "General Catalog of the Imperial Sikuquanshu" as the only village chronicle in the country during the Qianlong period. Lang Sui, as an outstanding local chronicler, recorded in detail the history, scenic spots, construction, monuments, characters, poems and other aspects of Xinghua Village in the book. He also described in detail the twelve sceneries of Xinghua Village: Pingtian Spring Rising, Baipu lotus breeze, Xixiang misty rain, tea fields and wheat waves, Santai sunset, Qiyun Songyue, Huanggong Jiulong, Tiefo Zen Forest, Zhaoming Academy, Duwu Fishing Song, Sangzhe Danfeng, Meizhou Xiaoxue.
Picture of Xinghua Village
Xinghua Village is known as "the best poetry village in the world", and poems from literati from all over the country come out like springs when they visit Xinghua Village. "Xinghua Village Chronicles" records that after the "Qingming" poem was published, literati from past dynasties came in droves to follow the footsteps of the poet Du Mu, sing about the scenery and people of Xinghua Village, and wrote nearly a thousand poems, lyrics, and poems, accounting for two-thirds of the entire book. . The forms of poetry are divided into seven-character quatrains, five-character quatrains, five-character ancient poems, seven-character ancient poems, five-character verses, seven-character verses, five-character rhymes, etc., which fully embodies the cultural characteristics of Chizhou's "land of poets for thousands of years", and almost everyone who visits here also Across every state and county across the country.
A bird's-eye view of the garden
"I have been seeing spring for a long time, and now I am out of Guo Xing. Apricot blossoms are flying in the rain, and the sound of pipes is heard in the distance. Where can I find the old traces, the east wind is warm Suddenly born. Still drunk with wine, relying on the bright moonlight. "This poem by Cao Tianyou, a native of Guichi in the Yuan Dynasty, writes about the scene when Xinghua Village was prosperous at that time; "In what year, the east wind is beautiful and peaceful. Luo. The hills are full of spring trees, and the sunset is refreshing." This poem by Dai Yi, a native of Shanyin, Zhejiang Province in the Ming Dynasty, describes the joy of visiting Xinghua Village during the Zhonghe Festival;
Xinghua Village Bamboo Garden
"The wind and frost come to the ancient road, which leads to Xinghua Village. I would like to ask the shepherd boy, can the restaurant still exist?" This is a poem written by Yang Hongqi, a native of Puzhou, Shanxi in the Qing Dynasty. From this poem we can see Excerpt: In early winter, the poet came from afar. Although the flowers on the apricot branches had already faded and faded, he still wanted to get off his horse and ask the shepherd boy if there was a restaurant in the village. Xinghua Village is so involved in the poet's heart; "This is the place where poets have lived for thousands of years. This is the village without flowers. The luxuriant forest returns to the hotel, and the fragrant grass comes from Chaimen." This poem by Yang Sen, a commoner in Jiangxi Province, summarizes the characteristics of Chizhou - a poet of thousands of years. It also describes the depression of Xinghua Village during the Qing Dynasty... In the fourth year of the Republic of China, Guichi celebrity Huzheng compiled and published three volumes of "Xinghua Village Chronicles", which is an addendum to Lang Sui's "Xinghua Village Chronicles" and contains a large number of poems. Poems about Xinghua Village and some poems about Xinghua Village.
"Xinghua Village Chronicles"
"Xinghua Village Chronicles" not only records many poems, but also the beauty of pavilions and temples, as well as traces of restaurants, flower villas, and poets. There is also fine wine: "The mangroves in front of you leave the orioles singing, and the fragrant wind falls on the mud outside the curtain. That day, Fanchuan pointed to the place, and people were drunk every year as the sun set in the west."
Huanggong Guangrun Yuquan
The reason why Xinghua Village produces fine wine is because of an ancient well - Xiangquan Well, also known as Huanggong Guangrun Jade Spring, which is located in the Huanggong Jiuqu Scenic Area today. It is said that the fragrance of the spring is like wine, which is endless. Next to it is a six-character stele inscribed by Li Qiyang, a great Yin of the Ming Dynasty, "where Du Cishi went to spring".
On the west side of Xiangquan Well, Baiyang River comes from the south, flows northward leisurely under the bridge, and reaches the river... "Xiangquan Well is telling the story of Huang Sou, and the ruined memorial hall recalls Du Gong." Nowadays, the Xiangquan Well is still there, but people can only remember the poet Du Mu.
Qiupu River
Looking at Xinghua Village from a distance, it is a lush green area. To the north of the village is Duwu, the beach is shaded by green trees, and fishing boats are occasionally seen passing by on the Qiupu River. Qiupu River originates from Shitai County and is the mother river of Chizhou people. It has a total length of 180 kilometers and flows through Xinghua Village for 16 kilometers. Li Bai, the immortal poet, lived in Qiupu and left behind "Seventeen Songs of Qiupu". Therefore, Qiupu River is also known as "the river flowing with poetry". "Qiupu is as long as autumn, and this phrase means eternity. The lake is clear in autumn, and the four mountains are secluded." Lang Sui's poem summarizes the tranquility of Xinghua Village in ancient times by the Qiupu River.
Baipu Lotus Wind
Entering the village along the north entrance of Xinghua Village, the "Baipu Lotus Wind" archway comes into view. Baipu Lotus Wind is the second of the twelve scenic spots in Xinghua Village. The inscription on the archway is a collection of handwriting by Tang Bohu, a great painter of the Ming Dynasty. The calligraphy is unique, graceful, free and elegant, and fits the scene in front of you.
Baipu Wharf
Baipu, also known as Baipu Wei, the name of the lake in front of the village, was originally formed by building a ridge along the Pingtian Lake. Lotuses are planted in the water, and reeds are planted on the ridges. In summer, lotus flowers bring fragrance; in autumn, patches of reed flowers on the shore of the polder are fluttering in the wind. As the saying goes, "The autumn wind suddenly blows up the stream and the reeds are scattered on the shore." Ogihua".
The autumn wind suddenly blows and the white color of Xitou is rising
Going westward along the road, you will see a beautiful pastoral scenery and the endless charm of Tang style tea. The Tang Tea Village is located near the mountains and the lake, with several thatched huts, tea pavilions and earthen houses. Tea masters are performing the Tang Dynasty tea ceremony for tourists. At the tea ferry crossing, there is an old boat lying across the river. Next to the ferry is a simple courtyard with a plaque inscribed with the words "Tea Buddha Yi Yi Yi". The way of tea follows nature, the Dharma of Buddha follows fate, and the taste of tea and Buddha not only refers to the integration and development of food culture and religious culture, but also the materialized embodiment of the idea of ??"pulling out the weeds of ignorance and looking into the mysterious wind of the Buddha."
Tang Tea Village
There is a Wenxuan building on the tea mountain on the left side of the courtyard. Wenxuan Building, also known as Wenxuan Pavilion, was originally located behind Wenxiao Temple. Wenxiao Temple is located in the west of Chizhou City, so it is also called the West Temple by the local people. It was originally the palace and dormitory of Xiao Tongxing, Prince Zhaoming of Liang Dynasty. Over time, it was eroded by wind and rain. According to the catalog in Guancun Chronicle, in ancient times there was a green hillside behind the Wenxiao Temple, surrounded by towering ancient trees and surrounded by bamboo trees. The forest was quiet and the birds were noisy, and travelers and monks were enjoying themselves there. Unfortunately, it has all fallen into ruins now. The reconstruction of Wenxuan Building in Xinghua Village is to remark a symbol and rewrite a memory. The Wenxuan Building is mainly the place where the "Selected Works" is stored. Today, the Wenxuan Building displays the statue of the prince, but the "Selected Works" is missing. "Qiupu Tower passes Wenxuan Tower, and follows Liang's famous monuments in Chizhou. If you look closely, everything has gone in vain, and it is not as good as the Zhaoming surname." This is the best interpretation of Wen Yi Zaidao.
Wenxuan Building
The Shili Bridge and Xixiang Bridge in the village span the Xinghua Stream. There are many waterwheels in the stream that have no practical function, but they are a scene in the village. When it gets up, it creaks and creaks, as if telling ancient stories that once happened in the village. Among them, the story of peeking into the garden makes people think.
A bird's-eye view of Xinghua Village
Peering into the garden, it was built by Dong Mo, a scholar in Shezhou during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty. Dong Mo, courtesy name Zixiu, was a descendant of Dong Zhongshu, a great scholar in the Han Dynasty. "Hanshu" records that Dong Zhongshu concentrated on his studies when he was young, and had no time to appreciate the scenery in the garden for three years. There is an idiom about not peeking into the garden. And Dong Mo "followed his example, saying: 'I use my peeping, and imitate my ancestors' not peeping.'" Dong Mo imitated his ancestors in concentrating on studying hard, but did not forget to appreciate the scenery outside the window. Not only did he want to "peep at the garden", but he also built this garden, and also asked Huizhou Lu Xieya to write an article "Peeping into the Garden at Lakes and Mountains", saying that here he "looked up at the mountains, looked down at the lake, and looked at the bamboo trees, clouds and rocks." … chant loudly and read deeply, learn how to whistle when you are in high spirits.” “I walk on my feet to explore the secluded place, and wander my eyes to see the distance... The pure taste is taken from the water, and the pleasant nature is taken from the mountains.” "Net, you don't have to recite the good quotes of the past, but you can describe your own ambitions, which is enough to be intoxicated." It is really a model of learning and living.
Overlooking Zuihu Thatched Cottage
"Zuohu Thatched Cottage" was originally Dong Zixiu's study, because there is a sentence in "Looking Up at the Mountain, Looking Down at Zuihu Lake" in "Peeping into the Garden", It faces Xixiang Lake, hence its name. Zuohu Thatched Cottage, with a Tang-style architectural style, is now the Xinghua Village Customs, History and Culture Exhibition Hall, which mainly displays the Xinghua Village folk culture and historical books about Xinghua Village. Not only can you appreciate the precious collection of Xinghua Village cultural relics here, but you can also drink tea, communicate, and write ink. The most precious item in the historical books display area is the "Selected Works" of Chiyang County Zhai published by You Mao in Guichi in the eighth year of Chunxi reign of the Southern Song Dynasty.
You Miao's postscript of the "Selected Works of Zhaoming" in Chiyang County Zhai
The relationship between Prince Zhaoming Xiao Tong and Guichi is very close. Guichi is the prince's fiefdom, and the name "Guichi" The name was given by Xiao Tong. After the Tang Dynasty, when literati took the imperial examination and became officials, "Selected Works of Literature" was a required subject. There is a folk proverb that "if the "Selected Works of Literature" is bad, the scholar will be half-qualified." Appreciating these precious collections, you will not only appreciate the ancient historical accumulation, rich cultural heritage, and unique village customs of Xinghua Village, but also be amazed by the profound historical and cultural heritage of Xinghua Village.
Interior view of Muzhilou
Tang poetry has been passed down for thousands of years, and Xingcun is famous all over the world! In order to commemorate Du Mu, the people of Xinghua Village built the "Mu's Tower" in the village. Its name comes from "Du Mu, courtesy name Mu Zhi, and name Fanchuan Jushi". It mainly displays Du Mu’s relationship with Chizhou and Xinghua Village, his poetry writings and brief stories, etc. The bronze statue of Du Mu in the building frowns and looks up. The image of a character who is worried about the country and the people and depressed is lifelike and ready to be seen. The background of the statue is an enlarged copy of Du Mu's only authentic calligraphy work "Zhang Haohao Poetry Scroll". The brushwork is vigorous and the momentum is continuous. Because it is a poem manuscript, it shows its simple and unpretentious beauty. There is a constant flow of tourists here, and it is already an important attraction in Xinghua Village.
Huanyuan
There are two gardens in the village: Huanyuan and Qiyuan.
Huanyuan was the residence where Lang Wenshao, the great minister of the Song Dynasty, lived in seclusion in Xinghua Village when he entered the Yuan Dynasty. The Lang family gradually became a prominent family in Xinghua Village. Later, Lang built several houses on the abandoned Huanyuan site. , in order to inherit the previous ambitions, in this ancient house, Lang Sui spent eleven years compiling "Xinghua Village Chronicles". Lang Sui's father, Lang Biguang, built the "Huan Pu Tang" here. He called himself Huan Pu Jushi and was a scholar. There are 12 kinds of "Huan Pu Tang Compilation Series" handed down. He had a great influence on Lang Sui's ambition.
A bird's-eye view of Qiyuan
Qiyuan was originally called Xiyuan. "Xinghua Village Chronicles" records that "the first resident of the village, Chen Yiyun, studied at the school". "Half a village and half a country, it is also a fine house. After the rain, the new clear weather makes you feel comfortable. The mist is light and the trees are growing, and the garden vegetables grow slowly and tenderly." Nowadays, there are no garden vegetables growing in the Xiyuan, but it is a place for tourists to enjoy tea and rest. A good place...
Qingliangjing
"Xinghua Village Chronicle" records that there were many historical sites in the village, but only a few remain today: Xiangquan Well, Qingliangjing, Jiehe Spring, Towering in In the original article, the Duzhufang and Shi Suanni in front of the Xiaomiao Temple are the remains that show people the beauty of Xinghua Village back then. Xinghua Village was spread because of Lang Sui's "Xinghua Village Chronicles". As time goes by and the vicissitudes of life have changed dramatically, Chizhou people should always remember this "Xinghua Village Old Man".
Tangcha Village is nestled against the mountains and near the lake
As dusk approaches, smoke is curling up from the kitchens in Xinghua Village, and fishing fires are lit along the Qiupu River. Year after year, time carves the village, and scenes of ancient people The life is gone, but the misty rain, the lush vegetation, the fragrant apricot blossoms, and the gentle wind in the willows are still there.
Sakura Garden
Green water flows around the village, and the branches are full of flowers. Walking on the stone paths filled with the fragrance of flowers, you can still feel the fragrance of poetry, and the mellow aroma of wine. As time goes by, on the banks of the Qiupu River where "poetry flows", the "No. 1 Poetry Village in the World" has traveled through thousands of years.
Old House in Binhu Village
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