Gaodu Town, Siyang County, Suqian City, Jiangsu Province

Gaodu town

Gaodu town belongs to Siyang County, Suqian City, Jiangsu Province. Located at the southernmost tip of Siyang County, it is located on the North Bank of Hongze Lake and the East Bank of Chengzi lake. It is adjacent to Peiwei town in the East, Luji town in the north, Hongze Lake in the south, Chengzi Lake in the west, and lakeshore line, 36 kilometers long. The town covers an area of 52.71 square kilometers (2017), with a cultivated area of 36019 Mu and a total population of 28514 people (2017). It governs 8 administrative villages, one neighborhood committee, seven villages related to the lake, and one special village There are 582 professional fishermen in Yiye fishing village.

On July 2, 2020, the people's Government of Jiangsu Province decided to abolish Gaodu town.

brief introduction

In history, when the flood overflowed, all the people who came and went to Xuyi and Sihong crossed the river. There used to be people with the surname Gao who sailed boats to ferry, so it was called gaojiadu, later referred to as Gaodu.

The town governs 8 administrative villages, 1 neighborhood committee and 134 villager groups, with a total population of 28514 (2017). The town covers an area of 52.71 square kilometers (in 2017), with 36019 mu of arable land, 35000 mu of aquaculture and nearly 100000 mu of exploitable water surface. In 2005, the town's GDP was 175 million yuan, the fiscal revenue was 902000 yuan, the investment in fixed assets of 500000 yuan and above was 38.5 million yuan, the added value of listed enterprises was 17.54 million yuan, and the per capita net income of farmers was 3895 yuan.

Historical evolution

On July 2, 2020, the people's Government of Jiangsu Province decided to abolish Gaodu town.

History and culture

Gaodu is the southernmost town in Siyang County. It is separated from Peiwei town by GAOSONG River in the East, Luji town in the north, Chengzi River in the West and Sihong County across the river, Hongze Lake in the South and Laozi Mountain in Xuyi across the lake.

Gaodu is composed of zengzui, caozui, zhougangzui and gaoduzui. These gangling like a dragon into the lake water, forming a lake peninsula. According to textual research, these gangling mountains are extended from Maling mountain in Suqian, with a long history and profound cultural heritage. There are many historical allusions and cultural heritages in the territory.

According to the local chronicles, the former site of the post station and Wujia memorial archway in Song Dynasty was wujiale, namely Wule village. In 1974, when the local people were building water conservancy projects, they found an ancient well on the south slope, which was covered with stone slabs. The walls of the well were built with ancient bricks. After excavation, it is more than thirty feet deep. In the well, there are deer antler, iron pots for alchemy and countless ancient coins. As soon as the digging stopped, the spring gushed out. The spring water is clear and transparent, sweet and delicious. People around often drink this water, health and longevity, all diseases are free. For a long time, the well was said to be a god well, and the spring water was regarded as a fairy water. Every day, people come here to get water.

There is an ancient road in the southwest of the well, formerly known as Yima Road, which leads to Shihua county.

Shihua county was flooded as far back as the middle of Ming Dynasty. Its former site was in the lake about ten li southwest of Gaodu peninsula. When there was little water, the gate tower was still out of the water.

One kilometer south along the Tonghu highway, there is a mound, more than three feet high, covering more than three acres. This is baojiadun. The mystery of baojiadun has not yet been solved. Local people regard it as xiandun. It is said that a long time ago, when the local residents were in trouble, they needed everything. They just burned a stick of incense in front of the pier the night before, kowtowed a few heads, prayed devoutly, and went to get it the next day. After a long time, some people break their faith and can only borrow but can't return it. It's no use praying any more.

There is a lake in the east of the town, less than 20 Li in radius, high around and low in the middle. It is a standard small basin. This is Sunhu. In 1958, all the people searched for mineral resources. Some experts came here. After investigation, they said that there was coal and natural gas buried under the lake. There is also a legend about Sunhu, which is related to the name of Sunhu.

It is said that when the monkey king made havoc in the heavenly palace, he often ate the elixir of the emperor. Because he couldn't help it, he secretly transported the alchemy furnace to a cave in Xuyi. For a long time, the monkey king could not eat the elixir refined by Lao Jun, so he looked around for it. One day, he came to Xuyi in a cloud. He found a stream of green smoke below and smelled the fragrance of elixir. So he immediately went down to the cloud and got into the cave. He saw Lao Jun refining elixir. He was so angry that he smashed the stove to pieces. He lifted the bowl and threw it to the northeast. When it fell, it formed a lake called sun lake.

It is said that during the reign of Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty, there was a Ge Ge in the palace named yan'e, who was dissatisfied with the arranged marriage. He eloped with his son in one fell swoop and hid in the East. Finally, he came to Gaodu, bought a wooden boat and went boating in the lake, living a happy and free life. Unfortunately, it didn't last long. At last, she was found by the court. She would rather die than go back, so she jumped into the lake and died. In order to maintain the dignity of the royal family, she was buried in the wetland by the lake instead of being transported back to the palace. Later, the water rose and was submerged. When the water receded, the tomb of gege could be seen.

Gaodu has been the ferry to Sihong since ancient times. A long time ago, there was a father and son with the surname of Gao who took the pole to ferry here, so it was called gaojiadu, or Gaodu for short.

During the Anti Japanese War, general Peng Xuefeng led the fourth division to fight in the East and west of the lake. He once crossed the lake in zhaojiaxiaogou, which is called jiangjundu by local people. During the Anti Japanese War, the New Fourth Army Arsenal was located in Zhaojiazhuang, Gaodu village. The local people sent the wood and steel they used to build houses and coffins to the engineer factory to make guns and bullets to support the fighting of devils in front of them.

After graduating from junior high school, his family advised him to study medicine, and his relatives and friends advised him to go into business. But he decided to join the army. After joining the Chinese people's Liberation Army, he was brave and good at fighting, and made many achievements. He served as a soldier, platoon commander and battalion commander. In the Huaihai Campaign, he personally picked up explosives to blow up the enemy's blockhouse and made a heroic sacrifice. He died at the age of 28.

From August 15, 1946 to January 15, 1947, Yuan rufa, Secretary of the district Party committee of our local government, and Xue Shengbao, district head, led the local armed forces to the reed marshes by the lake to wage a guerrilla war with the enemy. They persisted for several months, but later died in Gaodu because they ran out of ammunition and food. The enemy cut off his head and sent him to Xinji street for public display. After his death, his eyes were still wide open and he was gnashing his teeth. Their fearless spirit and heroic quality are worthy of being the excellent sons and daughters of Gaodu people.

On the 15th of the first month of 1947, we withdrew some local cadres from Shandong. Under the leadership of Feng Yutong and Wang Jishao, we rushed back to Gaodu to burn sun's gate in the starry night. We captured sun Yulin, the head of the Kuomintang Township, alive, and ended the rule of the Kuomintang reactionaries in Gaodu. From then on, the people were liberated.

During the war of liberation, the people of Gaodu spontaneously organized small convoys and stretcher teams to transport grain and forage to the front. Rescuing the wounded, following the army to fight in the north and south, made great contributions to the victory of the war of liberation.

Gaodu has profound cultural heritage and unique natural landscape. Between gaoduzui and caozui, mirages often appear on the vast lake surface. Local people say that this is the reappearance of Shihua County, and that it has happened twice in three years. It shows that there are many times. I have seen this kind of spectacle with my own eyes. When the mirage appears, the lakeside is like a city, with pavilions, traffic, people coming and going. It's very lively. It's either bright or dark. Sometimes it's like a movie, and it's a little shaking. Before and after the experience of a few minutes or even dozens of minutes. After the spectacle, the lake is still the same.

Gaodu's food culture is also very rich. Everyone can make fish potstickers, and everyone likes to eat them. It is well-known far and near. Lake fish is boiled in lake water, and the soup is white and thick. The taste is excellent, and the nutrition is better than milk.

According to legend, Emperor Qianlong came to Gaodu in a private visit. He walked around and looked around. It was time to turn on the lights when he came back to the town, and several big hotels were closed. I'll see you later. There's a hotel in the west of town. The light is still on. The owner of this hotel is Chen Dashi. As soon as he sees visitors, he enthusiastically takes them in. Just ask: my guest, what would you like? Emperor Qianlong's entourage replied: if you have any good wine or dishes, please serve them. Chen Dayi heard the tone, and knew that it was not small. He thought that he was either a high official or a rich businessman. He took out the best Lake fresh, used his skills, made four dishes and one soup, and sent a pot of Yanghe old wine. The first course is fried prawns; the second course is crab bean curd; the third course is braised carp; the fourth course is steamed turtle and boiled crucian carp soup. Eat rice is water chestnut rice under porridge, corn noodles pot stickers. Emperor Qianlong, who ate too much, kneaded his stomach several times and repeatedly praised good wine, good food and good rice. When Emperor Qianlong came back to the palace, he was tired of eating delicacies, and thought of those he ate in Gaodu. No matter how serious the cook was, he could not cook a meal to the satisfaction of Emperor Qianlong. It is said that several chefs were killed as a result. After all, why are these Royal chefs inferior to Chen Dashi? Because Chen Da Si is not only skilled, but more importantly, the fresh water and sweet spring produced in Hongze Lake. No matter how skillful the Royal chef is, how can he do it without these basic conditions?

Gaodu has zengzui, caozui, zhougangzui and other peninsulas extending into the lake, and the lake coastline is winding. From the east to the west, from the south to the North Lake, the shore is about 70 Li. The wetland is vast and the water and grass are luxuriant. When you look at the lake, you can see the clear and Lingling water, the white sails on the water, and a hundred geese compete with each other; there are flocks of cattle and sheep on the shore, and the sky is full of Osprey and larks, singing like a poem and painting.

Gaodu has fertile land and rich products, rich in wheat, rice, corn, potato and watermelon. Gaodu potato, red skin and yellow heart, has been sold to Nanjing, Gaodu watermelon, green skin and red flesh, everyone wants to taste. Gaodu lake is rich in lobsters, crabs, green shrimps, and so on

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