What are the historical allusions in Xuchang?

Xuchang, located in the Central Plains, is a famous cultural city with a long history. In the Western Zhou Dynasty, it was Guo Xu. At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, Cao Cao welcomed Liu Xie, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, to move to Xuchang, and the famous "Jian 'an Culture" originated from this. In the Three Kingdoms, Cao Pi built Wei and Xuchang was one of the five capitals. Xuchang has been a county or state administrative agency for a long time and has made due contributions to the glorious civilization history of the Chinese nation. Many great events have happened in Xuchang history, and many historical celebrities have emerged, which is praised by the world. In the long historical development process, many idioms and allusions with rich meanings have been formed and left behind. Some of them are still widely used by people today.

Xu you hangs the ticket

According to legend, in ancient times, the chieftain of Dongyi tribe was good at governance and won favor and esteem. Yao gave way to the world, but he was not insisted on "retiring at the foot of the Yangshan Mountain in Zhongyue". Later, he led the troops down the river. So far, the eastern part of Xuchang County has been grazing (Yuan flows through the territory of Xuchang County today), hence the name "Promised Land". When grazing, Xu You often goes to Ying River to scoop water to drink, and someone gives him a ladle to facilitate him to drink water. He hung the ladle on the tree, and the wind made a ticking sound. Xu You was not happy to hear this voice, so he simply threw away the gourd ladle (there is a site of "Xu You hanging gourd ladle" in Qilidian, Weidu District today). The story of Xu You's hanging gourd ladle is very early, and later generations often use it as a metaphor for seclusion.

Interfere in other people's affairs beyond one's authority

According to legend, when Emperor Yao was old, he wanted to give the world to a hermit for permission. Xu You resolutely refused to accept it, and replied: "Smart women and birds nest in the depths of the forest, occupying only one branch. The mole went to the river to drink water, but the water was full. What's the use of people like me wanting the whole world? Even if the chef doesn't go to the kitchen to cook, the person in charge of the festival must never go beyond his duties and put down the sacrificial vessels to go to the kitchen instead of him. " This means that even if you leave this world, I will never rule this world instead of you. Later generations used the metaphor of "stepping over one's shoulder" to go beyond one's own authority to deal with things that others were in charge of, and sometimes it was also a metaphor of arranging instead.

I passed a man's home three times without going in-I was too busy to go home.

In the era of ancient Yao Di, Yuzhou area in Xuchang City was the center of tribal activities in Xia Houshi. Yu used to be the leader of the tribe. Because his father failed to control water for nine years, Shun was in charge of state affairs and killed him, so Yu replaced his father to control water. Determined to work out a way to control water, Yu worked hard and ran around. Thirteen years have passed, and I passed the house three times, but I didn't go in. He took advantage of the trend, dug a canal to divert water into the sea, and finally managed the flood. Because of his achievements in water control, Shun chose Yu as his successor. After the death of Shun, Yu succeeded to the throne. Later, it is often used to describe that "you can't get in through the door" and you are enthusiastic about your work, forgetting the public and the private.

diligently

Ancient legend: Shun is a very modest person. On one occasion, Shun invited everyone to express their opinions on politics. When asked about Yu, Yu said, "What's the point? I think about it every day. " I don't have a good opinion. I just tirelessly think about doing a good job in water control every day. Later, I used "tireless" to describe diligence.

Hard-working and frugal

Legend has it that Dayu was resourceful and thrifty in managing water. He surveyed mountains and rivers and traveled all over Kyushu, carrying tools in his hand, carrying dry food on his back, working with the masses, eating and living on the construction site. Spoke highly of Yu. Praise: "Diligent in the country, frugal at home." This means that Yu Can strives to govern the country and contribute to water control; You can be frugal at home and don't pay attention to personal enjoyment. Later, "thrifty housekeeping" was used to mean managing the country or the family.

A complete stroke damages a moderate income.

Ancient legend: In the late period of Shun Di, there was a chaos among Miao people. Shun ordered Yu to conquer Miao, but some Miao people refused to accept it. A man named Yi advised him, "Only virtue can move the sky, and heaven can make a fortune. Full of losses, modest benefits. " After listening to Yi's words, Yu felt very reasonable. He should be convinced by virtue, so he transferred his troops back to the DPRK. Later, he encouraged people to be modest with "full of losses and modest benefits". It means that complacency will bring harm, and modesty will bring benefits.

Yuxing shunqiu

Yu was the first emperor of Xia Dynasty, and Shun was the heir of Yao. Xunzi is not twelve sons: "Zhang Zhizi takes imitation as a base Confucianism." It means: Yu follows Shun closely, Shun follows Yao quickly, Wang acts according to Shun's policy, and Yu Shun acts according to new rules. Later, he followed his predecessors with the metaphor of "Yuxing Shunchao", and he did not innovate.

Once upon a time, the monarch cared about the people.

Once, after Shun was transferred to Yu, Yu went out to see a prisoner and got off the bus to ask what the man had done. He couldn't help crying. The people around him asked, "This man broke the law himself and deserved it. Why does the king cry so much? " Yu Answer: "In the period of Yao and Shun, people took the kindness of Yao and Shun as their heart. Now that I am the monarch, everyone is selfish, so I feel very sad. " The book says, "If the people are guilty, it's my fault alone." Liang Shu? "Biography of Wang Monk and Confucianism": "Get off the bus and cry." Later, "the crime of getting out of the car and crying" was often used as a tribute to the feudal ruler's "benevolent government."