Xushu Temple

Xushu Temple

Xushu temple is located in danjiazhuang, the northern suburb of Nanzhang County, 50 km southwest of Xiangyang City, a famous historical and cultural city with more than 2800 years and the birthplace of the Three Kingdoms culture. It is the first batch of key cultural relics protection units in Hubei Province.

Xushu temple, also known as Shan Gong Ci and Xu Gong Ci, was built in the first year of Jiaqing (1796) of the Qing Dynasty. It faces south from the north and has a quaint style. After the destruction, there are three main halls and two verandas. There is a statue of Xu Shu in the hall. In 1981, it was copied according to the stele of "hometown of Xushu in Han Dynasty" erected in 1812.

brief introduction

Xu Shu temple is also called Shan Gong Ci and Xu Gong CI. In the northern suburb of Nanzhang County, shanjiazhuang. The temple was built in the first year of Jiaqing (1796) of the Qing Dynasty. It faces south from the north and has two courtyards, both of which are ancient and elegant. After the destruction, there are three main halls and two verandas. There is a statue of Xu Shu in the hall. In 1981, it was copied according to the stele of "hometown of Xushu in Han Dynasty" erected in 1812.

Historical legend

In the 13th year of Jian'an (208 AD), Emperor Xian of Han Dynasty, Cao Cao led his army to the south of Jingzhou. At this time, Liu Biao died, and his son Liu Cong died without fighting. Liu Bei led more than 200000 soldiers and civilians to withdraw to the south. When Cao's army reached Changbanpo in Dangyang, Liu Bei was outnumbered and fled in defeat.

Unfortunately, Xu Shu's mother was also captured by Cao Jun, and Cao Cao sent someone to forge his mother's letter to call him to Xudu. Xu Shu was so sad that he said goodbye to Liu Bei with tears in his eyes. He pointed to his chest and said, "I was going to work with the general for the great cause of the king. I can only express my heart by heaven. Unfortunately, my mother has been taken captive. Even if I stay at the general's side, it will not help. Please allow me to say goodbye and go north to serve my mother. "Although Liu Bei is reluctant to let Xu Shu leave himself, he knows that Xu Shu is a famous filial son. He can't bear to see his mother and son separated. He is even more afraid that his mother will be killed and he will be charged with leaving others' flesh and blood, so he has to leave Xu Shu with tears.

After Xu Shu went north to return to Cao, he was still very attached to his old master Liu Bei and his good friend Zhuge Liang. Although he had outstanding strategy and talent, he didn't want to give advice for Cao Cao, and was against Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang. As a result, Xu Shu had never done anything in politics and military affairs for decades in the Cao Wei calendar, and almost disappeared. This is what people often say: "Xu Shu entered caoying without saying a word.". During the reign of Emperor Wen of Wei and the beginning of Huang Dynasty (220-226), Xu Shuguan went to youzhonglang general and was the censor Zhongcheng.

In the third year of Taihe (229), Zhuge Liang went out of Qishan three times and made a northern expedition to the Central Plains. When he heard Xu Shu's experience after returning to Cao and entering Wei, he couldn't help sighing for his friend's life. Throughout Xu Shu's life, however, his life was full of ups and downs. In the end, he didn't make any earth shaking achievements. However, his character of honesty, filial piety and recommendation will be passed on forever.

Geographical culture

Xushu temple is located in the shadow of wuduo mountain, Cihe Town, Gucheng County, 50 kilometers away from Xiangfan City. It is the first batch of key cultural relics protection units in Hubei Province, and also a famous Buddhist temple in Northwest Hubei. It is a rare place of interest today, with mountains and ridges, wind accumulating gas reservoirs, water flowing through, lush forests and no pollution. The temple was first built in Sui Dynasty and was named Baoyan temple at the beginning. It was destroyed by fire at the end of Yuan Dynasty. It was rebuilt in 1421 A.D. in Yongle of Ming Dynasty, and in 1443 A.D. in Zhengtong of Ming Dynasty, it was at its peak. It was repaired many times in Qing Dynasty. At present, there are 75 halls, such as Da Xiong hall, Tian Wang hall and bell tower.

There are magical springs, precious cultural relics and unique scenery in the temple. There are eight scenic spots around the temple, which are "Shifeng Yanyun", "Longchi Dangui", "niuchi Yeyue", "jade belt God", "bell tower Wantong", "Xiangwang Yujie", "Changqiao suofeng" and "Jinshan Crane Dance". There is a pool beside the temple, which is called woniu pool. It is said that it is related to the daughter of emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty. This place can also be enjoyed by tourists.

Xu Shu, character straight, Yingchuan (now Xuchang Henan) people. He was a famous scholar in the late Eastern Han Dynasty. Liu Bei was an official at the beginning, and later became a subordinate of Cao Cao. Xu Shu was fond of fencing when he was young. Later, he went to school and traveled all over the country. When Liu Bei was in Xinye, Xu Shuhua took part in the war with Liu Bei and was worshipped as a military adviser. Xu Shu gave advice to Liu Bei, defeated Cao generals LV Kuang and LV Xiang, defeated Cao Ren, and took Fancheng. Before long, Cao Cao's counselor Cheng Yu saw through Xu Shu's identity and said that Xu Shu was ten times as talented as himself. Cao Cao wanted to woo Xu Shu, so Cheng Yu took Xu Shu's mother and made Xu Shu come down with fake books. Before leaving, Xu Shu "recommended Zhuge to Liu Bei and vowed to" never set up a plan for life "in caoying. Later, Xu Shu followed Cao Cao to participate in the battle of Chibi. At Pang Tong's suggestion, he took the initiative to ask for orders to defend Ma Teng and Han Sui and escape the fire of Chibi.

Xu Shu was a famous scholar in the last years of the Eastern Han Dynasty. After returning to Cao, he went to the right Zhonglang general, the censor Zhongcheng. As for Xu Shu, because of his wonderful description in the Chinese classic Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Chinese people know him as a household name, as well as women and children. Although many plots in the book are different from those in the official history, he is filial to his mother and strongly recommends Zhuge. travel guide

Nanzhang has 12 hotels integrating food and accommodation, including 4 two-star hotels and 4 medium-sized hotels, with a total of more than 1000 shops, which are suitable for medium and small-scale group tourism accommodation. Among the hotels, the modern business hotels with luxurious decoration and high-end style are: Nanzhang Hotel (two star), Shuijinghu Resort (two star), Jinqiao Hotel (two star), Jieyun Hotel (two star)

）The pavilion style hotels integrating ancient architectural art and modern architectural art include: Caiyuan Hotel, tobacco Baihe mountain villa, electric power Hotel and Public Security Bureau Guest House

In terms of transportation, you can take a bus from Xiangfan to Nanzhang, and then to danjiazhuang. However, there are not many such buses. They start at a fixed point every day.

Address: danjiazhuang, Nanzhang County, Xiangyang City

Longitude: 111.85935211182

Latitude: 31.791025161743

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