Introduction to the mountain gate: Passing through Jingzhongfang is the mountain gate. It faces south and is a three-bay building. The fan-shaped walls on both sides are inlaid with reliefs of rolling dragons playing in the water. A pair of stone lions stand on the left and right in front of the door. There is a row of huge plaques under the eaves of the mountain gate, which read "Serve the country with loyalty", "Haoran righteousness" and "Temple food for thousands of years". They are the handwritings of contemporary calligraphers Shu Tong, Chu Tunan and Xiao Lao. Embedded on the bright pillar are couplets written by the contemporary writer Wei Wei: "Keep the majestic righteousness; strengthen the mountains and rivers of your hometown." There is also a couplet on both sides: Kneel down before you with unkempt hair and dirty face, thinking about the prime minister back then; sit down with your crown hanging down, and take a look. General today."

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