Visit the tombs of the four famous officials of the late Qing Dynasty and Zhongxing Dynasty
There are two versions of the four famous officials of the Zhongxing Dynasty in the late Qing Dynasty. The first theory is Zeng Guofan, Zuo Zongtang, Li Hongzhang, and Zhang Zhidong. Statement 2 Zeng Guofan, Zuo Zongtang, Hu Linyi, Peng Yulin. This article mainly describes the process and findings of visiting the tombs of Zeng Guofan and Zuo Zongtang.
Changsha is really a city full of historical charm. Two of the four famous officials are buried here. The tombs of Zeng and Zuo, one is on the west bank of the Xiangjiang River and the other is on the east bank of the Xiangjiang River. The two people who witnessed the historical changes in modern China also witnessed the prosperity of the city of Changsha.Zuo Zongtang's tomb is located in Baizhu Village, Tiaoma Town, Yuhua District, Changsha City. Cross the Dongshan Bridge from Huangxing Town, Changsha County, and go south for about 2 kilometers. You can see the "Reconstruction of Zuo Zongtang's Tomb Stele" on the side of the highway. Climbing dozens of stone steps from behind the stele, "the tomb of Duke Zuo Wenxiang, Jinghou, a great scholar of the Qing Dynasty" comes into view. There is a stone platform in front of the tomb, equipped with a stone table, a stone drum and a stone incense burner. The couplets engraved on the two sides of the watch read: "The Han Dynasty and the Tang Dynasty established the western frontier forever; the Qinchuan Long Road is blocked by willow trees forever."Although the Zuo Tomb is right next to the road, the road condition is actually not very good. Due to long-term truck damage, the county road passing through Zuo Tomb has become dilapidated. When driving there, be very careful about the potholes on the road. The original left tomb was more spectacular and larger in scale. Due to historical reasons, only its current appearance remains, and it was rebuilt in the 1980s. Having made outstanding achievements during his lifetime, it is not a shame to end up like this after his death.Entering through the iron gate on the roadside is the tomb area.On the left side of the stairs, there are cultural relic protection inscriptions and a brief introduction to Zuo Zongtang.There are also reconstructions of tombstonesThere is a stone statue at the top of the steps. Theoretically, they should be in pairs. There is only one here.Turn left after the stone statue and you can see Zuo Zongtang’s tomb.Tomb and tombstone, according to Baidu Encyclopedia, when it was renovated in the 1980s, the inscription did not have the word "Emperor", but now there is the word "Emperor" on the tombstone, and it clearly feels like it was added later. I don't know who did it.Stone pillars on both sidesLooking from the front, the view is quite broad.
Zeng Guofan's tomb is located on Fulong Mountain behind Tongxi Temple, Pingtang Street, Yuelu District, Changsha City, Hunan Province. It is the tomb of Zeng Guofan, a famous minister in the late Qing Dynasty and the founder of the Hunan Army. Qing Dynasty In the eleventh year of Tongzhi (1872), Zeng Guofan was buried here. The tomb is a mixed pile of Sanhe mud and gravel, paved with granite, in a semicircular shape, with a bottom diameter of 5 meters and a remaining height of 2 meters. The tomb is surrounded by a granite wall. A three-way stele was erected behind the tomb, with a white jade center. The main stele is 3 meters high and 2 meters wide. The regular script inscription is engraved with "The tomb of Mrs. Ouyang, the first-rank wife of Zeng Wenzhenggong, a great scholar of the Imperial Qing Dynasty", with 22 characters in total, attached The monuments are all reliefs with dragon patterns. There is a worship platform in front of the tomb, with a sacrificial platform of about 50 square meters, and a stone tower on the east and west sides.
The current situation of Zeng's tomb is similar to that of Zuo's tomb, but it is located at the foot of the mountain, without the noisy cars, making it appear clean. However, the place has now been developed into a tourist attraction, and a temple has been built not far to the east. It is estimated that Wen Zhenggong will not be able to keep quiet. Zeng's tomb is on this mountain.There is an archway up the stairsThen there are the left and right stone pillarsstone statueThe tomb is at the top of the stairsFront of Zeng's tombOn the side, Zeng Guofan's tomb is actually a joint tomb, and Zeng Guofan's wife is also buried in the same tomb.The temple built to the east of Zeng's tomb is actually at the foot of the mountain from Zeng's tomb. The architectural style is not very temple-likePostscript: Zeng Guofan and Zuo Zongtang were both capable ministers who assisted the Qing Dynasty, and both had outstanding achievements. He was the initiator and main participant of the Westernization Movement, and also founded the Hunan Army. His literary thoughts also had a profound influence on later generations. Zuo Zongtang's most well-known achievement is the recovery of Xinjiang, which was an event that had a significant impact on modern China and even modern times. However, the tomb of Er Gong seems simple and low-key. Maybe someone felt that it was too public and offended Er Gong. There are also several important officials of the late Qing Dynasty, such as Li Hongzhang and Zhang Zhidong, who will visit again when the opportunity arises. Talking more with historical celebrities will make you feel that life is not so boring.Next time, where to go? ? Is there anyone who wants to get there? I'll post it on WeChat and welcome comments and recommendations for interesting places. In the past, only one bicycle could ride all over Changsha, let alone a small four-wheel bicycle now. Hahaha, don’t wait any longer. It’s so sad to have a gray head! ! !
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