Tongzhong Town, Zhengyang County, Zhumadian City, Henan Province

Tongzhong town

Tongzhong town is located in the North Bank of Huaihe River in the south of Zhengyang, 25 kilometers away from the county seat. The provincial highway Kaifeng gongjiapeng runs through the whole town from north to south. In the East and northeast, it is adjacent to the intersection of Xixian county and Sunmiao township. Covering an area of 108.4 square kilometers, it has 19 stations, hospitals, social organizations, 15 village committees and a total population of 34697. The town's ecological agriculture and efficient agriculture developed rapidly. Tongzhong town has a long history and outstanding people. The infrastructure is perfect and the folk culture is rich. There is Liangmatai, a cultural site of Longshan period in Tongzhong village. Up to now, legends such as "old bronze bell", "two hundred harmony pagoda" and "Hanjing" have been widely spread in Tongzhong village.

geographical position

Tongzhong town has 15 village committees: Tongzhong village, cuitang village, Dali Village, Jian'an village, Wangzhai village, Beiwang village, Dahuang village, Tuqiao village, Dasheng village, Wangzhuang village, yaozhai village, Yaoqian village, Xiaoli village, Yanzhuang village and xiaohuzhuang village. In Tongzhong Town, there are many tourist attractions, such as Dahuang village agricultural comprehensive development demonstration park, Shili Yangliu Qingshui River, Dazhaigou, Huzhuang Dayu lake, lovers dike and so on, as well as famous cultural relics and Historical Legends: Jian'an village has Han Dynasty Jian'an city ruins (now under the jurisdiction of Wangzhai Village).

Characteristic economy

Tongzhong town has fertile soil and warm climate. The annual average temperature is 14 ℃ - 16 ℃, the annual precipitation is 800mm-1000mm, and the frost free period is 240 days, which is very suitable for the growth of crops. The area of high-quality peanut and wheat is more than 80000 mu, and the extension area of high-quality rice is 20000 mu, forming the three pillar industries of Tongzhong town. Breeding is a local traditional industry, with more than 200000 live pigs and 287000 Sanhuang chickens. Bacon, bean curd and native chicken and other characteristic agricultural products are well-known both inside and outside the county. the town's ecological agriculture and efficient agriculture are developing rapidly. Peanut, rice, wheat and other major crops have become the leading brands. The annual planting area of high-quality peanut is more than 80000 mu, high-quality rice is more than 20000 mu, and high-quality wheat is more than 80000 mu. Pig, cattle, goat, Sanhuang chicken and other breeding industries gradually formed scale. The town has developed 15 large pig farmers with an annual output of more than 500, 3 cattle farms with an annual output of more than 100, and 27 large sheep farmers with an annual output of more than 100.

Status of education in Tongzhong town

In recent years, the educational infrastructure has been strengthened, the overall quality of teachers has been improved, and the number of students is increasing. There is a teaching building with 18 classes in the Central School of the town. There are 13 primary schools in the town. The annual average number of pupils is more than 4500, and the enrollment rate of school-age children reaches 100%.

Achievements of health construction in Tongzhong town

Tongzhong town has made remarkable achievements in health construction. In recent years, by implementing the integrated management of rural health organizations, carrying out the construction activity of "hospital supporting hospital" and taking the road of new rural cooperative medical system, the medical and health conditions of the whole town have been greatly improved. There are 40 village doctors in 13 village clinics, covering all villages in the town. Tongzhong town health center is a first-class hospital integrating medical treatment, prevention and health care. It covers an area of 80 mu and a medical room area of 5000 m2. There are internal medicine, surgery, gynecology, obstetrics, pediatrics, orthopedics, facial features, traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture and massage, Radiology, medical imaging, laboratory, vaccination, etc., with an annual business income of about 500000 yuan.

The history of Tongzhong town and the origin of its name

Tongzhong town is one of the four famous towns in Zhengyang County, with a long history and outstanding people. It is said that one night a long time ago, there was a sudden strong wind and the sound was loud. After the wind stopped and the sound was still, a huge bronze bell shaped like a millstone and weighing 800 Jin landed on "Tongzhong Street". With this bell, people ring the bell to call the police and contact the four sides, so the name of "bronze bell" is far-reaching. the legendary "Tongzhong Street" used to be built in today's Gaotang village, Xiaoren village and Dui in the southeast of Tongzhong Street (formerly known as songdui). After several evolutions, it became today's Tongzhong street. According to experts' research, Tongzhong street was an ancient market in the Warring States period. The central area of Tongzhong street is more than one meter above the surrounding ground, and the excavation is more than one meter deep, full of bricks and debris.

Historical sites of Tongzhong town

There are ancient Zhaihe and zhaiqiang ruins in Tongzhong street. The Zhaihe is 5 meters wide, 2 meters deep and 5000 meters long. The wall is 5 meters wide at the bottom, 2 meters wide at the top and 4 meters high. It forms a natural moat with the Zhaihe River, forming a solid barrier to defend Tongzhong street. When someone dug earth in the northeast and northwest corners of the wall, they found Han bricks, 25 cm long, 10 cm wide and 5 cm thick, which were as big as adobe. There are many historic sites in Tongzhong street. At the north end of the street is the Yuhuang Palace (commonly known as Tianye Temple), which is now the central school yard of Tongzhong town. On the opposite side of the temple, there is a theater; on the east side of the street, there are Shanxi guild hall and Guanyu temple. On the other side of the temple, there is a theater; on the other side of the street, there is a Hubei guild hall, and on the other side, there is an old big white fruit tree. Five people encircle so thick, about 15 meters high, canopy covering an acre of land. In 1948, when the people's Liberation Army went south, the tree was cut down for bridge timber. In the southeast corner of Tongzhong street, there is a temple of fire (now the site of Tongzhong Central Primary School); in the northeast corner, there is a great immortal temple with a statue of LV Dongbin; in the southwest corner, there is a Square Pavilion. In the main hall, the statue of Guan Yu is erected, in the back hall, the statue of Bai Suzhen is erected, and in the East and West Wing rooms, the statue of Guan Zi Niang is erected. In addition, there are three large Buddhist temples outside the Xizhai wall. The largest one is called the Great Buddha Temple. There is a Buddha statue standing in it. On both sides there are eighteen Arhats 4 feet high. In the east of the Great Buddha Temple, there is the saying of "two hundred harmony pagodas". In fact, there is a small pagoda behind two big cypresses. Every year on April 12 in Tongzhong street, an ancient temple fair is held in Dafo temple. In Dafang garden, which covers an area of more than 200 mu, there are many vendors, circus, acrobatics, storytelling, etc. The temple fair lasted five days and was very lively. There is an old well at the southwest corner of Tongzhong street. It is said that it was dug in the spring and Autumn period. The well is 25 meters deep and 1.5 meters square. The well water is sweet and moist, and never dried up in a dry year. The site of this well is a barren slope, so it is called "barren slope well". It is said that general Yao picked up the well face bluestone with an umbrella because he failed in the exam. General Yao was born in the Warring States period. There is a general's grave in Dongyao building, and the grave trace still has a high slope. There is a pawnshop in the west of Nantou Road, Tongzhong street. It was built by Shanxi people in Tongzhong pawnshop in the 13th year of Jiaqing in Qing Dynasty. There is a chastity archway opposite the pawnshop. It is said that during the Jiaqing period of the Qing Dynasty, the daughter of a stronghold leader surnamed Wang married a young master in Luoshan county. Unfortunately, the young master died of illness in his childhood. The girl remained unmarried all her life. The memorial arch was famous in the local area and was damaged during the cultural revolution. there is a "hate ditch" in Tongzhong street, which starts from Dougou town in the West and ends at Xiaoli village in Tongzhong town in the East. It is actually a 100 meter wide alluvial field. It is said that it was excavated by Emperor Yang of Sui Dynasty. Yang Guang is a licentious man who collects excessive taxes, so he is called "hate ditch". There is a legend about "one mile and thirteen bridges" in Tongzhong street. In fact, there are three stone arch bridges within one mile. On the South Bank of Qingshui River in the north of Tongzhong street, there is a high platform with a radius of 100 mu. It is said that it was a place for training soldiers and horses and practicing martial arts in ancient times, so it was named "hang Ma Tai". It has been listed as a cultural relic at the county level. At the bottom left of the horse drying platform is the turning Bay of Qingshui River. There is a deep pool, more than two feet deep, called "laolongdang". When the Qingshui River is cut off in other places, this place will not be cut off. There are many old turtles in dangli.

Surrounding towns

There is a Jian'an village ten miles north of Tongzhong street, which was once the ancient capital of Han Dynasty. There is an ancient temple in the east of Jian'an village, which is listed as a cultural relic at the county level. It is said that it was once the site of Zhengyang County. Because there were no prisoners and the prisoners could not be locked up, it moved to Zhengyang County overnight, so it got the name of "ancient city". There is also a minority village in Tongzhong Town, called Yanzhuang village. There are mosques and imams telling the Koran Bible all the year round.

Folk customs and feelings

The people of Tongzhong town are honest and upright, simple and kind-hearted, hardworking and simple, down-to-earth and willing to work. Tongzhong and daliuzhuang residents generally follow the traditional "three festivals".

Festival Customs

The Spring Festival (the first day of the first lunar month) is a traditional festival for celebrating the new year. On this day, people dressed in costumes and prepared dishes to celebrate the harvest of the year and treat visitors with special leniency. On New Year's Eve, every family celebrates the festival with lanterns, couplets, New Year pictures, fireworks and fireworks. The Lantern Festival (the 15th day of the first month) is also known as the new year and the new year. It has the same delicious food and wine as the Spring Festival. People like to put flowers at night, roll dragon, dance lion, play dry boat and perform in villages and alleys during the day. On the Dragon Boat Festival (the fifth day of May), every family will fry fried dough sticks, boil eggs and make zongzi to commemorate the patriotic poet Qu Yuan. There are newly engaged youths. Most of them invite their girlfriends to their home for the festival. When their girlfriends return to their mother's home, the boy will give them a "seal". A "Fengzi" can cost hundreds of yuan at least and thousands of yuan at most. the Mid Autumn Festival (August 15) is a time when the air is crisp and the fruits are fragrant. Every family not only killed chickens, but also prepared moon cakes, fructose and other food, with a strong festive atmosphere. Killing chickens is a signal of the Han people expelling Tartars. At the same time, the most lively Mid Autumn Festival is to enjoy the moon, eat cakes, get together and so on. In addition, there are also two festivals that local people attach great importance to. On the morning of Qingming Festival (the fifth day of March), every family sweeps the graves of the dead old people to show their successors. As the saying goes, "early Qing Dynasty, tomorrow and evening 11", it means that it is not too late to sweep the grave to mourn. After five o'clock in the afternoon on the first day of October, villagers have the custom of burning paper to worship the dead in the cemetery, also known as "Ghost Festival".

The long history of bronze bells

During the reign of Yongzheng in Qing Dynasty, 15li was renamed as 15bao, namely zhengyangbao, rouyuanbao, guihuabao, nanhebao and Leshan

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