Introduction to Zhushan Academy: Zhushan Academy is located on the bank of Jianjiang River. It was built in the 20th year of Qing Emperor Qianlong's reign by the uncle Cao Wenzhi, the Minister of Household Affairs, Qian Ping, and his biological father Qing brothers. It covers an area of ​​about 2,000 square meters. The layout of the academy is divided into "Wenhui" and "Wenhui". The two functions of "Academy" are organically combined in the form of a classical garden, which is divided into two parts: lecture hall and garden. The main buildings in the garden include Qingkuang Pavilion, Wenchang Pavilion, Baihuatou Tower, Tiaofan Pavilion, etc.
As a representative of the academy, Zhushan Academy has cultivated many talents. Among them, Cao Wenqi, the father-son minister, served as the minister of household affairs, while Cao Zhenyong served as the minister of military aircraft. According to historical records, only in the Ming and Qing dynasties, there were students named Cao from Xiongcun. There were as many as 52 successful candidates, including one champion, and Zhushan Academy was known as the first ancient academy in Jiangnan.

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