Where is Lin Xiangru’s hometown?

I have long heard that Lin Xiangru, the famous Prime Minister of the State of Zhao, was from Yuci. There was a temple built in memory of him in his birthplace, but we have never had a chance to see it. On this day, a few of us drove to visit Lin Xiangru's hometown.

Starting from the city, it takes about 20 minutes to drive to Changning Town, Yuci District. I heard that the "Lin Xiang Temple" is located in the center of the three villages of Xiangli, South and North Linjiao of the town. On the cliff halfway up Beishan Mountain, we followed the road and without much effort, we saw the "Lin Xiang Temple" in the distance, surrounded by green trees and mountains. The temple is not high. It takes more than 200 steps to get to the door from the foot of the mountain. The temple is also very small. It is a small courtyard with only three houses. The temple is built in a cave dug into the hillside. The cave is integrated with the whole mountain. There is a stone statue of Lin Xiangru in the cave. "Lin Xiangru Temple" is written in the center above the temple and there are stone tablets on the side. Although it is not big, the "incense" is quite strong, and red banners with "response to all requests" and red lanterns of different sizes can be seen everywhere. The surrounding villagers seem to be commemorating the heroes and great people in their hearts in this way! "Righteousness captured the strength of Qin's fou and struck the bi to complete the surname to this day. The harmonious and soft arrogant and handsome sky can return to the frost but the spirit is eternal in the mountains and rivers of the ancient society." This couplet records Lin Xiangru's glorious life and will be told to future generations. There are popular stories such as "Returning the Perfect Bibi to Zhao", "Mianchi Meeting", and "The Harmony between Generals and Prime Ministers". In addition to the stories widely spread by the world, there is also the story of "Linjiao Frost-free" that has been circulated here. The stone tablet next to the temple also records: Because the topography here is like a willow leaf, people used to call this area Liu. Ye Zhen. At that time, there was an unwritten rule in the three villages of Liuye Town: every year on the Autumn Equinox, each village would sing opera to celebrate the bad harvest. One year, the "autumn equinox" arrived again, and the crops in these three villages were worse than in previous years. But the opera had to be sung. While the three villages were singing opera with gongs and drums, Lin Xiangru, who held an important position as prime minister, was sighing in the capital of Zhao State, with a sad face. King Zhao felt strange and asked: "Your hometown is singing a good opera." , it is very lively, but you are worried and frowning, why is this?" Lin Xiangru said to King Zhao: "We officials are drinking and having fun in the capital, spending money like water, but don't you know that the people in my hometown are suffering from poor harvests in successive years? Even my stomach is not full!" After saying that, he sighed repeatedly. When King Zhao asked about the reason for the consecutive years of poor harvests, Lin Xiangru said: "In my hometown of Liuye Town, the autumn frost comes early every year, and the crops are hit by frost every year and difficult to mature. Although the village is singing opera, the people are just chewing it. Huang Lian is playing the piano - making joy out of suffering!" King Zhao suddenly felt compassion, and he faced Lin Xiangru and said, "I have given him a frost-free forty miles around Liuye Town." From that year on, the area around Liuye Town became frost-free. It is true that "for forty miles, the frost will not come, the autumn crops will be harmless, and the natives will be blessed by the public." "No frost in Linjiao" has brought endless joy of harvest to the people of the three villages near Liuye Town. For eternity To commemorate Lin Xiangru's achievements in benefiting the people, the people of these three villages later built a temple on the central cliff where "the frost could not come for forty miles". This is today's Lin Xiangru Temple. According to reports, it was built in the 57th year of Qianlong's reign. As time goes by, the inside and outside of the ancient temple have changed beyond recognition. In February 1998, the three villages in the south and north of Linjiao, mainly Xiangli Village, established the Linxiang Temple Reconstruction Management Committee and began to raise funds to repair the temple. On the 28th day of the seventh lunar month of the same year, the "Lin Xiang Temple" was renovated and a grand consecration ceremony was held. The people of the three villages were extremely happy and designated this day as the Lin Xiang Temple Temple Fair. After visiting the Linxiang Temple, we walked into Linjiao and Xiangli Village where he was born and grew up. We seemed to want to discover and get a trace of aura from this beautiful mountain and water, and explore its cultural heritage. Most of the young people in the village have moved or gone out to work, leaving behind mostly the old, weak, sick and disabled. What is impressive is that the folk customs here are still simple and honest. When I met a middle-aged woman, she said that there is no need to worry when you come here, as there are many people in the village. Never lost anything. He warmly invited us into his home and gave us tea. During the chat, we discovered an interesting phenomenon. There was a woman who was the same age as her, and they happened to be sitting side by side under the eaves. Although they were the same age, they were very different: One has a rough and bronze face, one has fair and smooth skin; one has dry and messy hair, and one has a ponytail, showing youthful vitality; one is dressed casually, and the other is stylish, and to the uninitiated it seems that he is at least 10 years old The difference makes me feel that farmers are still suffering! Thinking about it, you should cherish the happiness you already have.

Entering the village, we unexpectedly found that stone roads, stone walls, stone houses, stone gates, and stone caves can be seen everywhere. The simple, natural and quiet beauty makes people linger. The gentleman who was traveling with me kept saying how beautiful it was, and kept pressing the camera shutter in his hand. Especially some walls that have begun to weather after years of exposure to wind, sun and rain, have a strange beauty. The visual contrast formed when a person stands in front of the wall, is it cool? Is it fashion? In the repeated praises that the trip was worthwhile; in the praise that the scenery can be painted naturally; in the sigh that development should be carried out, I was confused for a moment. We appreciate and enjoy the beauty of returning to simplicity, but the poorest farmers Leave it? Is this the tragedy of the times or progress? In the hazy night, we returned home after enjoying ourselves. It is said that Lin Xiangru was born in Hebei, Henan and other places. Maybe his birthplace is not here, but what does it matter? Because his stories have given us a clear understanding of themes such as patriotism, integrity, and intelligence. It is this eternal theme that makes these stories and his name famous and passed down through the ages, and will be passed down forever and inspire. Infect future generations.