Chapter 40 Chapter 40 Northwest Scenery

The area north of Hengyang City is relatively small, and because this section of the Zhengshui River soon enters the Xiangjiang River at Shiguzui, the flow rate slows down, the siltation is heavy, and the water and grass are lush, so it is called Caohe River.The Grass River flows slowly from the Daiying Ridge, and after passing through Changhu Town, it gracefully turns a nearly 180-degree rainbow-like bay at the foot of the mountain in the north of the city, known as Huangsha Bay. This Huangsha Bay and the nearby Changhu town in the west of the city are both one of the eight scenic spots in the suburbs of Hengyang. The two scenic spots echo each other and form an interesting contrast.

Changhu Town on the other side, in the west of Yancheng, is named after Changhutang.Changhutang, with a radius of 20 miles, is also the West Lake in one of the eight scenic spots in Hengzhou known as "West Lake with White Lotus at Night", and one of the thirty-six West Lakes in the country.On both sides of the lake, there are 7,000 mu of fertile fields in the fertile fields, which are rich in high-quality rice.The West Lake of Hengzhou and the fishponds and paddy fields beside the lake are full of lotus roots.In midsummer, there are thousands of acres of green lotus and thousands of pink flowers, stretching like brocade.Lianmi Farm is full of lotus.The flower heart flows like golden strands, and the fragrance of the West Lake is far away and clear.If you encounter strong winds and heavy rain, you will see green waves flying into the sky and the sound of lotus, like the sound of golden drums.If there is a breeze and drizzle, then the clear waves will ripple, and the sound of lotus and ding dong will be harmonious like a zither and a zither.If the wind stops and the rain stops, then the mountains will be bright and the water will be bright, and the delicate lotus will be like a beauty out of the bath, with smooth bones and muscles, making people love it.On a clear autumn night, when the moon is halfway across the wall, the lotus shadows are mottled, and the wind moves the shadows, which is lovely.It was nearly cold winter, and the pond was full of residual lotus in the cold wind and drizzle, just to "leave the residual lotus to listen to the sound of rain".

This situation, even if the paradise West Lake in Hangzhou is complex.No wonder, Mr. Zhou Dunyi, a Dali scholar in the Song Dynasty, who is known as the originator of the mountain, was able to study here with great concentration. In addition to gaining enlightenment, he also gained something else. The steamed water on the edge of Changhu town melts, and the styles come from the north, twist and turn to the east, and the south road and the north embankment form a circle.Toli crosses the stone bridge, arching a crescent moon, connecting the two banks.Overlooking the town, the fields are square, the Zhu households are dotted, the long forests are lined up, the lotus roots are green; the flowers cover the fields, and the golden rice is full of fields.The garden scenery in the south of the Yangtze River is an intoxicating and charming scene.

The next Huangsha Bay is the Zhengshui Loop, curved like a beautiful woman's jade arm, about ten miles long, with a deep pool hidden in the middle, and the water is unpredictable.According to legend, if you meet the night of the bright moon, you will see the white lotus blooming, and the world calls it a blessed place.There is a saying: "A bucket of sesame seeds in the Caohe River all depends on Huangshawan downstream."Just imagine: a place where there are as many officials as a bucket of sesame seeds should be an auspicious place.People say: outstanding people.The reverse is also true: the earth and the people.

Every time it is mid-autumn, the moonlight is wonderful.At that time, the sky is high and the dew is clear, the mountains are empty and the moon is bright.Qiu Luan was washed by Su Yue, and she was as beautiful as a wipe.The Qu River is illuminated by the moonlight, and the waves are bright and beautiful, as if the Zhan Palace has just opened.It is most suitable to bring three or five close friends and beauties, invite the moon to sit together, watch the lights of Yancheng, talk about outstanding people in ancient and modern times, dance with Chang'e, and get drunk with Wu Gang.Or hide under the shadowy tree, or flee to the gloomy valley, the sound of the forest is empty, the river and pond are extinguished, and you don't know the whiteness of the east in silence.

This Huangsha Bay is facing steaming water in front, sparkling; behind it is surrounded by hills, with undulating hills.Clouds, bamboos and smoke trees, vegetable gardens and farmhouses, mountains and rivers, flowers and willows, have a different taste in my heart. What a beautiful and gorgeous city of Hengyang.Although the officers and soldiers of the 10th Army have no intention of enjoying the beautiful scenery.But as the location of Fang Xianjue's second home of pity and beauty, the Cangjiao Golden House, he has already seen the beauty and understood it. After the steamed water flows through the Huangsha Bay, it is poured into the broad mind of the Xiangjiang River.The confluence of the two rivers is also a wonderland: a paradise on earth.On one side is the bustling and noisy world; on the other side is a deep and quiet fairyland.Here there is a long stone arch bridge spanning over steaming water.

This is the most prosperous place in Hengzhou city. It has the reputation of "Hundreds of Qingcaoqiaotou Wines" and is one of the famous eight scenic spots in Hengyang.Since ancient times, good wine and beautiful women have been inseparable. After drinking all the good wines from hundreds of houses, walk a little further from the bridge to the city, and you will find the famous Xiaoxiang Street, Xianji Lane, and Siqian Street. There are red lights hanging high there. Brothels gather, laughter and laughter, a place full of luxury and luxury.But seeing pink beauties, posing with heads, rippling glances, and whispering soft words, even if men wander here without reason, their hearts will be beating and their legs will be weak, and their spirits will be as if, and they will involuntarily hurt their spirits.

No wonder, despite the coming of the war, the generals and lieutenants of the 10th Army could not restrain their ecstasy when they entered the city.But due to the strict military orders of Commander Fang Xianjue, no one dared to go one step further.Fortunately, these men and women soon disappeared and went their separate ways.If it doesn't make the army's morale slack, why fight! However, at the confluence of the two rivers at the south end of Caoqiao Bridge, there is a small stone mountain standing in the water in the vast mist, and there is a small bridge connecting it to the bank.This is where the Immortals live - "Shigu Academy", one of the four major academies in the Song Dynasty.Both Zhang Shi and Zhu Xi gave lectures at festivals, and cultivated a large number of Confucianism masters and useful talents. They echoed Yuelu Academy and Luoyang Academy in the north, and their reputation was close to that of Bailudong Academy, which was rising in Lushan Mountain.

Step across the small Jiuqu bridge and pass through the small gazebo in the middle of the bridge.There is a couplet on the gazebo post saying: This is so green and clean, I can't spit on it, I'm really thin, and I will endure it This couplet was written by Chen Yuntai, then magistrate of Hengyang County.Seeing that the ancients paid so much attention to environmental sanitation and environmental protection; they were so humble and eager to learn, I really feel ashamed of myself, and should examine myself three times a day.Sheting crosses the bridge, picks up the pole, and comes to the front gate of the academy.I saw couplets on both sides of the gate saying: "Stone out steaming Hunan attack wrong jade drum ringing Hengyue Zhennantian This couplet has far-reaching meaning and grand momentum, and the first word is inlaid with the word stone drum."It was written by Zeng Guofan's staff, Mr. Wang Kaiyun, the most talented scholar in the Qing Dynasty, and it was written by the arrogant imperialist who persuaded Zeng Guofan to take advantage of the situation, add a dragon robe, and change the dynasty to become the emperor.Passing through the mountain gate, there is a huge stone drum on the first side of the courtyard, about two or three meters in diameter, and the brake is magnificent.The mountain has this name, and the academy also has this name.Then go up to the main building of the academy - the academy building, which is where the gentlemen preach, teach, and solve doubts.There is another couplet at the entrance of the main hall: Guangsha builds all talents, reports that Jiaolong rides the waves;What do you mean? Guess for yourself!

Of the eight scenic spots in Hengyang, this place ranks second.Not only has the scholarly Mohan of "Thousands of Poems in Zhuling Cave", but also the beauty of the finale of "Splendid Flowers of Shigu Rivers and Mountains"!This is not only the best place for cultivating the mind and character, reading and studying, and writing books, but also a good place for enjoying flowers and moons, and fishing with gold wires. This Zhuling Cave is on the cliffs facing the river in the northeast of Shigu Mountain, connected by steep and narrow stone steps.The stone walls in the cave are engraved with poems and songs of dignitaries, literati and inkmen of all dynasties, which can be called precious cultural heritage of calligraphy and fragrance!It is said that this Zhuling Cave is deep and unpredictable, and it is connected to Yuelu Mountain in Changsha.Lu Dongbin, who was not yet a fairy, played Go here with Uncle Cao, and whoever loses will be treated.At that time, Lu Dongbin lost a game of chess, so he had no choice but to treat him.Ask Uncle Cao Guo what he wants to eat?Uncle Cao Guo opened his mouth and said: The stinky tofu from Changsha Fire Palace.I thought it would be hard for you now.See what you do!I saw that Lu Dongbin had no scruples and said: "Please wait a moment, I will come back as soon as I go!"In less than an hour, Lu Dongbin came back.When he took out a basket of stinky tofu from his arms, Uncle Cao Guo was dumbfounded, the stinky tofu was still hot!

The entire Shigu Academy is cliff-shaped according to the terrain, and is arranged step by step along the hillside. The same color of blue bricks and tiles, red walls and mahogany carved doors and windows are rigorous and winding.In the courtyard on the mountain, there are luxuriant trees, fragrant flowers and plants, and the human architecture and natural features are closely intertwined, as if they are one and natural.Ingenious, but so be it.It can be seen that the architects and craftsmen at that time had unique ingenuity and exquisite skills.But they took pains and put a lot of effort into it.Even a grass, a tree, a stone, a sand, a ditch and a hole are not easy to move.This has withstood the ups and downs of thousands of years and has survived to this day. Thinking of these treasures handed down by the ancestors with great difficulty, they were about to be destroyed under the enemy's artillery fire, Fang Xianjue felt like he was crying blood in his heart. Not long ago, on May 29, 1944, I held a press conference here to meet friends in the press.With his arms wide open, he chanted loudly, shouting: "When the strong wind rises, the clouds fly, Vega comes back to his hometown, and Andy's warriors guard the four directions!".He stated sonorously and forcefully in public: "Our Tenth Army is determined not to leave Hengyang City. The army is the backbone of the country and the hope of the nation. The wish of the Tenth Army: Xiang Yu's defeat has become history; we must fight hard to refresh history , strive to return home like the King of Han Wei Jia Hai Nei Xi!" At 3 o'clock in the afternoon of the same day, there was a room next to the war room of the Tenth Army Headquarters stationed in Hengyang. on the roof.This house is newly painted, and the roof and walls are as white as snow.After lunch, Commander Fang entered the room and stood like this for 3 hours. Since Fang Xianjue became the regiment commander, every time before a battle, he would set up such a room, or stay in it for two or three days, or stay in the room for three to five hours a day at a certain stage. The decision is made, the planning is over. In order to preserve these ancient cultural heritages, Fang Xianjue immediately ordered the removal of all movable cultural relics immediately.There is no defensive position on Shigu Mountain, and obvious signs are set up facing the Japanese army to show that this is an undefended area. Please do not fire at it, and take great pains to make the academy escape the flames of war. Yet the flames of war are relentless.This is just Fang Xianjue's wishful thinking.The priceless Shigu Academy was still destroyed by the hateful Japanese artillery and aircraft bombing.It was not until recent years that the Hengyang government restored it, but it is difficult to restore it to its original state.