Famous figures in Xipu Village
Xipu, an ancient village with a history of more than 1,000 years, has witnessed the emergence of numerous talents and continuous imperial examinations since the founding of Miao Lu in the Tang Dynasty. It has successively given birth to nearly 20 people including Miao Chan, the "special number one scholar"; Miao Changdao and Miao Shouyu; Jinshi Miao Congyou, Miao Zhengshu, Miao Mengbi, etc., as well as countless Juren, Gongsheng and Tai students.
Miao Chan. His courtesy name was Shengzhi, and he was ranked number one in special music in 1229, the second year of Shaoding reign of Emperor Lizong of the Southern Song Dynasty. In the fifth year of Shaoding's reign, Emperor Lizong chose Miao Chan as a son-in-law for his aunt Princess Lin'an. He named Miao Chan the first in the imperial examination and renamed him the "number one scholar". In the poem "Linxuan Strategist", Princess Zhao Anchang of Lin'an was granted marriage, and Miao Chan became a vassal. Emperor Lizong praised Miao in his edict as "a valuable instrument in Guilin and a precious jade in Kunshan. He was admitted to the imperial examination at a young age, and he was the first to be admired for his leadership. His talent and appearance are among the best in the world, and he expresses his loyalty diligently. He is a jade tree that stands in the wind, and a pearl that shines upon the sun." Miao Chan was awarded the title of Xiuxian, then transferred to Confucianism, Doctor of Martial Arts, and was promoted to Prince Taifu and Minister of Rites. Miao Chan has three poems handed down from generation to generation: "Ying Ju's Morning Departure", "Going to a Banquet in Qionglin", and "Thanksgiving to the Court". Although there are not many poems and essays handed down from generation to generation, they are all in great detail and each word is exquisite. Miao Chan gave birth to two sons, the eldest son Junmo and the second son Junbao. They both became Jinshi during the Xianchun period of Duzong of the Song Dynasty.
After that, the descendants of the Miao family in Xipu recorded this edict of Emperor Lizong and the Qilu "Linxuan Strategist" in their genealogy, and they were proud of it.
Miao Conglong. Among the many famous figures in the history of Xipu Village, Miao Conglong is a figure with extensive and long-lasting influence in the land of eastern Fujian. According to the old records of Fu'an: Miao Conglong, whose courtesy name was Yunsou and whose name was Donggao, was from Xipu, Fu'an (today's Xipu, Shouning). He was a Jinshi scholar in Shaoxing in the Song Dynasty in the 30th year. His official position was as a direct student of Guozijian, and as a captain of Lanxi County. Because he felt the corruption of the government at that time, he abandoned his official position and traveled around. When he met a stranger who taught him the secret, he went to Baiyun Mountain in Fu'an to practice and become an immortal. His Taoist followers are all over eastern Fujian, and he is the founder of Taoism in eastern Fujian. Today, there is Miao Xian Peak, the highest peak in Fu'an named after him, as well as many palaces and temples built in his honor.
Miao Shouyu. According to the records in the first section of Section 1 of "Election Chronicles" of Volume 5 of "Shouning County Chronicles" published by Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty: "Miao Shouyu, courtesy name Xiyan. He was from Yidu (now Xipu). In the fifth year of Chunxi's reign, he was awarded the title. The chief register of Huangpi County in Huangzhou (the other two refer to a group of Chen Hongzhen, one refers to Miao Chan, and Shou Yuzi...). Shouyi is set up as a self-view, and the names of the previous dynasties are both Fu and Zheng. The honor and reputation of these three people's ruins are still illustrious in people's eyes and ears, and they cannot be lost because of their ambition."
Miao Jingxin. The courtesy name Maofu was a Jinshi during the reign of Emperor Shenzong of the Song Dynasty and the magistrate of Huating County.
Miao Changdao. The courtesy name was Jingyu. In the second year of Chongning, Emperor Shenzong of the Song Dynasty, he was appointed as the chief secretary of Longxi. He was transferred to the general secretary and the magistrate of Shenglongxi County. He was awarded the title of general judge of Zhangzhou Prefecture and a member of the Ministry of Industry. The government should be tolerant and simple, and the officials and the people should be virtuous. There are five poems handed down from generation to generation called "Mottoes for Training the Family".
Miao Mengbi. The courtesy name is Yan, and he was a Jinshi in the Liang Ke Family Ranking of Gengchen Ke, Shaoxing, Song Dynasty. Professor Chaozhou.
Miao Chun. In the 8th year of Chunxi reign of Emperor Xiaozong of Song Dynasty, Xinchou (1181) was ranked as a Jinshi.
Miao Zhonghu. The word Yongzhi was awarded Jinshi by Zheng Qiao in the fifth year of Emperor Xiaozong's reign (1169). When judging Xinghua, the officials will be discussed in court.
Uncle Miao Zheng. His courtesy name is Uncle Zhi, and he was a Jinshi in the second year of Shaoding reign of Emperor Lizong of the Song Dynasty.
Miao Yuande. With a long character, he was a Jinshi in the Mengyan Ranking in the fourth year of Chunyou (1244), Emperor Lizong of the Song Dynasty.
Miao Junmo. His courtesy name was Tingfan, the eldest son of Miao Chan. Duzong of the Song Dynasty was a Jinshi in Xianchun, was awarded the title of Jielang, and joined the army in Luzhou.
Miao Junbao. The courtesy name is Tingzhen, the second son of Miao Chan. Duzong of the Song Dynasty became a Jinshi in Xianchun and was awarded the title of Taiping Magistrate.
Miao Junyue. The character is straight. He was a Jinshi in Xianchun Wuchen (1268), Emperor Duzong of the Song Dynasty, and was awarded the title of Shilang.
Miao Zhongning. Jinshi of Song Dynasty, Di Gonglang.
Miao Shizhong. Jinshi of the Song Dynasty, magistrate of Ningyuan County, Tongzhou.
Miao Juan. Hu was a Jinshi in Song and Yuan Dynasties. Bong Li Lang.
Miao Xie. Emperor Duzong of the Song Dynasty was awarded Jinshi in Xianchun Wuchen (1268) and studied in Changhua County.
Miao Yangchun. Song Duzong Xianchun Yichou (1265) was ranked as a Jinshi, and he was the magistrate of Wuping County in Tingzhou.
Miao Yu. His courtesy name was Shixian, also known as Longwei. Deyou Yihai (1275), Emperor Gongzong of the Song Dynasty, promoted martial arts and was awarded the title of General Manager of Zhejiang East Road for his merits. Bingzi (1276) followed him to Guangzhou and died for his country.
Xipu Village is rich in beauty, not only famous people in ancient times, but also talented people in modern times. During the Second Civil Revolutionary War, there were 40 heroes who walked out of Xipu Village. Among them, Miao Hongji once served as the secretary of the Shoutai County Party Committee of the Communist Party of China. He was arrested in Shizhuzhou, Jiakeng, Shouning in March 1937, and later died heroically in Taishun and Dengping. Miao Tudi served as the commander of a certain unit of the Chinese People's Liberation Army and died heroically when liberating Nanjing in 1948... Miao Chao (1902-1940), courtesy name Chaofan and nickname Yanshuang, graduated from Fujian Provincial Wushishan Normal University and served successively in Xiapu, Fujian Supervisor of schools in Ding, Fu'an, Shouning and Ningde counties and acting Ningde County Magistrate. Throughout his life, he was an upright man, honest in government, caring for the people, and highly respected by everyone. Miao Cechen (1904-1980), also known as Caoqing. A famous entrepreneur, runs Wenzhou Gongfu Business, started from scratch, and has accumulated capital of more than 10 billion yuan...
According to incomplete statistics, after the resumption of the college entrance examination, there are nearly 200 college and technical secondary school graduates. Among them, 5 are graduate students and 4 have obtained master's degrees.
The reason why Xipu Village continues to hold imperial examinations and produces talents in large numbers is inseparable from the fact that Xipu Village attaches great importance to education.
Xipu Village has a long history of establishing education. Because his ancestors came from Shaoxing, the hometown of poetry and calligraphy in Zhejiang, he brought Shaoxing's literary style to Xipu and founded a private school when he was founded. It was not until the 41st year of Jiajing in the Ming Dynasty (1562) that the ancestors of the Miao family built the "Dengyun Tower" library on the original site of the Zhuangyuan Study Hall in the village ancestral hall. Miao Shengzhi of the Qing Dynasty built the "Yueyuxuan" and set up a private school next to the stream. During the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty, villagers established a private school in Nanyang Temple in Xipu. In the 13th year of the Republic of China, Miao Zuyuan and Miao Zuming, former Jinshi scholars in the Qing Dynasty, initiated the establishment of an education board and founded Xipu National School, with Miao Zuming as the principal. The school was located in a private house in Xibatou, Xipu Village, and moved back to the ancestral hall on the eve of the Cultural Revolution. In 1969, the school developed into a complete primary school with 8 teachers and more than 200 students. In the early 1990s, it moved to a spacious and bright new school building built on the bank of Guantan River in Xipu Village. In November 2004, the primary school moved again to the unused building of Xixi River Main School at the foot of Jinzhong Mountain in XJTLU. The school has 14 teachers and more than 200 students, and offers 6 teaching classes.
In early 1970, Xixi Middle School, which had just opened for one semester, moved from Xixi Village to XJTPU. In 1976, a high school was added. In 1989, the ordinary high school was converted into a vocational and technical education high school, and the name was changed to XJTLU Vocational High School. It became an independent junior high school in 1990. In 1999, a branch was established in Xixi Village (formerly known as Beipu), where the township government is located, and Xixi Junior High School, located on the bank of Xipu Gongchan Pond, was established as the main school. In order to improve school conditions, the main school of Xixi Middle School was moved to the new campus in Panlonggang in the east of the village in the autumn of 2003.