Introduction to the statue of Yong Chi: Yong Chi (? - 192 BC) was a native of Peixian County, Sishui County in the late Qin and early Han Dynasties. In 209 BC, Liu Bang rebelled against Qin and claimed the title of Duke of Pei, with Yong Chi following him. However, Yong Chi underestimated Liu Bang. The next year, when Liu Bang was in the most difficult time, Yong Chi surrendered Feng County to Zhou City of Wei State. Liu Bang was furious and attacked Feng Yi several times but failed, so he had to go to Xue to defect to Xiang Liang. Therefore, Liu Bang hated Yong Chi. Hate it very much. Later Yongchi belonged to Zhao, and then surrendered to Liu Bang. In 206 BC, Liu Bang, the emperor of the Han Dynasty, rewarded the meritorious officials and made them marquises. He heard that some people were dissatisfied and complained every day. Liu Bang asked Zhang Liang for advice. Zhang Liang said that his Majesty would reward whomever he hated the most, so that everyone would have hope of receiving a reward. Liu Bang then granted Yongchi the title of Marquis of Shifang (2,500 households). In the 3rd year of Emperor Hui of the Han Dynasty (192 BC), Yong Chi passed away and was given the posthumous title Suhou.

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