Introduction to Deng Yongqing’s Merit Monument: Deng Yongqing (1920-1998) was a veteran revolutionary who participated in the work during the Anti-Japanese War. After the founding of the People’s Republic of China, he served as the Minister of the Sixth Ministry of Machinery Industry. He made great contributions to national liberation, the founding of New China and the construction of socialism. huge contribution. Mr. Deng collected more than 200 paintings and calligraphy from the Ming and Qing dynasties during his lifetime, and donated them all to his hometown in 1993. Experts' most conservative estimate is that they are worth more than 10 million yuan. For this purpose, the Xuzhou Municipal Government set up the "Deng Yongqing Collection of Calligraphy and Paintings" at the Xuzhou Museum for permanent collection and display, and awarded prizes. However, Mr. Deng immediately donated all of it to Tongshan County and established the "Veterans Education Foundation". In recognition of Mr. Deng's achievements, the Xuzhou Municipal Government established the "Deng Yongqing Commemorative Monument" at Yunlong Academy in Yunlong Mountain in May 1999. This is a unique honor. The inscription on the back of the stele praises: Deng Gong is so strong, he is committed to revolution; he saves his salary and collects treasures, and he is a high-ranking official; he finally offers his family home, with the breeze on his sleeves.