The monuments and rich history of Yeyi Ancient City

The long history of old counties and townships has given birth to a splendid culture. According to the records of "Sikuquanshu" and "Ye County Chronicles" of the Qing Dynasty: there were eight major scenic spots in ancient Kunyang, namely Wanlongxiantai, Lishui Long Bridge, Three Kings Ancient Tomb, Meiwan Crescent, Taili Xianzhuang, Huxian Taoist Temple, Baijia Gudu and Wang Qiaofeifu. Whether it is the names of people, places, rivers or temples, there is a little-known anecdote here.

Chu Great Wall. Today, the city wall of Yeyi Ancient City, which is 3 meters high and more than 2,000 meters long, is located 300 meters west of Zhongcun Village, Jiuxian Township, surrounding the entire Yeyi Ancient City in a ring. The Chu Great Wall was built with piles of rammed loess. Before liberation, nearby farmers slightly damaged it in order to open up wasteland for farming. Today, the Chu Great Wall remains majestic, with a variety of weeds and shrubs growing on it, and on both sides it is growing happily. Wheat field. According to expert research, this is the only Chu city south of the Yellow River. At that time, it was responsible for defensive attacks and protecting the military and civilians.

Burning cars and rivers. The source is in Baoan Town. Because Shaoche River has many tributaries, it was also known as Wanquan River in ancient times. According to the 80-year-old Yuan Tianxi from Mengzhuang Village, Jiuxian Township, the Shaoche River was originally called Shaoshui River and Wanquan River, and its name can be traced back to the Battle of Kunyang. After Liu Xiu defeated Wang Mang's army, he wanted to march into Wancheng. He captured the damaged chariots and supplies of Wang Mang's army and burned them in this river. Later generations renamed this river Shaoche River to commemorate the Battle of Kunyang. According to nearby villagers, where Liu Xiu burned his car, there is still a river with water that is half cold and half warm, similar to a hot spring. The Shaoche River meanders for nearly 10 kilometers and finally merges into the Li River. It is a tributary of the Li River. Since there are three small and medium-sized reservoirs built in the upper reaches, its water flow is not greatly affected by the flood season and it can always maintain a certain flow rate. During the dry season, more than 10,000 acres of fertile farmland along the coast can be irrigated with water, and the harvest is guaranteed despite droughts and floods. It is called the "Mother River" by the local people.

Ginkgo tree of Han Dynasty. The Ginkgo tree is known as a "living fossil" because of its long growth history and high archaeological value. In the Liuxiu Temple in Beicun Village, Jiuxian County, there are still two ginkgo trees from the Han Dynasty growing, with lush branches and full of vitality. The ginkgo tree stands tall in the sky and has weathered the wind and rain side by side with Liuxiu Temple for more than two thousand years. In the hearts of the local people, the ginkgo tree has become a psychological totem for them to pray for good fortune.

Lishui Long Bridge. According to the "Ye County Chronicles" of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the Lishui Long Bridge was located on the Baoli River in Nankunyang, Ye County. It was covered by sand in the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China. Due to years of river erosion, the wonder of the Lishui Long Bridge, which had been buried for decades, finally appeared again. To this day, the majestic Lishui Long Bridge can be clearly seen on the river near Ye Gong Middle School in Jiuxian County . According to the four-sided inscription standing at the head of the bridge, the Lishui Long Bridge was built in the Tang Dynasty and was built by Yang Yuhuan, the noble concubine of the Tang Dynasty. There are 72 holes in the Lishui Long Bridge, each hole is about 10 meters long, and each hole is equipped with a dragon-shaped water control beast. The Long Bridge on the Lishui River shows people the generosity and kindness of the rulers of the Tang Dynasty and their concern for the people's livelihood. In ancient times, the Lishui Long Bridge was a major bridge on the official road and the only way to travel between Yunnan, Guizhou and Youyan. According to the memories of Shen Lao'an, an old man from Zhongcun in this township, the bridge played an important role in ancient times and was still passable in the early Republic of China. It was only later buried after it was washed away by floods.

Plum Bay Crescent. Meiwan Village is located on the left bank of the Lihe River about 4 kilometers northwest of Jiuxian Township. According to the "Ye County Chronicles" of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, Meiwan is two miles long. The ancient name of Meiwan was derived from Mei Yaochen in the Song Dynasty. Meiwan Village is the hometown of Mei Yaochen. The Li River here comes from the southwest and flows northeast after half a circle around the village. Meiwan Village, surrounded by the water of the Li River, is in a semicircle shape, like the first appearing crescent moon. Hence the name Plum Bay Crescent. In such a village of less than a thousand people, the economic income is based on planting and breeding industries. The production and life of the villagers are in order. This may be because it is the hometown of historical celebrities. According to the villagers, the students here are very smart and quick-thinking. It is an old county and township. The famous college student village has more than 40 college students in the village of nearly 300 households. The old people said happily that they are all influenced by the fairy spirit of the Mei family.

Ye Yiguan. Located in Jiuxian Old Street, Jiuxian Township, it was the southern gate of Chu State at that time. An ancient stone bridge at the pass is well preserved. The stone bridge is paved with large pieces of bluestone. Each huge stone weighs more than a thousand kilograms. The entire stone bridge is arched. The spaces between the stones are covered with moss. The texture of the bluestone slabs is clear. There is a stone tablet on the left side of the northern end with "Yeyiguan" written on it. The stone bridge is still impregnable and carries the traffic of the entire street. Ye Yiguan was selected as one of the 100 Great Wall Passes commemorative envelope by the China Great Wall Society and the Chinese Philatelic Federation in 1997.

The ancient city and culture of Yeyi are like a rich history, tempting people to explore and discover here. There is a rich cultural heritage here, a harmonious development environment, and a strong entrepreneurial atmosphere. In recent years, Jiuxian County and Township have expanded and strengthened the tourism economy around Ye Gong Culture, and the entire township has shown good development of entrepreneurship, stability and harmony. situation.

The ancient city of Yeyi has been passed down for a long time, and the hometown of Ye Gong has shown a new look. This heavy ancient city in Jiuxian County is striding towards a well-off society with a brand-new attitude and the triumphant song of the new century...