Travel Notes of the Li Family Courtyard in Yuncheng

Maybe it's a little low-key, even though I have been to Qiao Family Courtyard, Shi Family Courtyard, Wang Family Courtyard, Chang Family Manor, Huangcheng Xiangfu, Tianguan Wangfu, Guoyu Ancient City, Diji City, and even Ding Village lives in the Ma Family Courtyard in Pingyao Ancient City, but I have never known the Li Family Courtyard in Yuncheng. Last winter, my nephew Li Heng visited the Li Family Courtyard and sent me a message. At that time, I thought that the Shanxi Courtyard There are many, which should not be surprising. He also said that the scale is 10 times that of the Qiao Family Courtyard, which attracted my attention. After checking the information, I no longer plan to visit the Shanxi merchant "compound" after seeing the Chang Family Manor. "Here I think I should find time to take a look.

The Li Family Courtyard is located in Yanjing Village, Gaocun Township, Wanrong County, Yuncheng City. It is about 3 kilometers away from the Yanjing Exit of the expressway, and the transportation is very convenient.

On April 8, I drove to the Li Family Courtyard, which is also the office of the "Shanxi Charity Museum".

Tickets are 60 yuan, parking fee is 10 yuan (unlimited time).

I read the brief introduction of the Li Family Courtyard at the door. The Li Family Courtyard was first built in the Daoguang period of the Qing Dynasty. There were 20 groups of original courtyards and 280 houses, and there are 11 groups of courtyards and 146 houses now.

I spent 4 hours visiting the Li Family Courtyard. Now the main buildings include Guangshan Gate, Chongning Hall, Bell Tower (Fat Cai Bell), Drum Tower (Peace Drum), Stage, Temple of Wealth, Gongde Hall, Twelve-faced Screen Wall, One-character Screen Wall, Shan Ying Wall, Horse Tethering Stake, Shandao, Thousand Lions Garden, Baiquan Lake, Jingxing Building, Li's Ancestral Hall, Li's Wheat Farm, Jingxinyi Shop (Jingyifang), Xikang Gate, Qinglu Hall, Dongjing Hall, Tongde Hall, Xinputang, Tongshuntang, Tongfutang, Gongzhongtang, Sibutang, Antaitang, Jingputang, and the Chinese and Western gothic Yijing Building and Zimingtang built by Li Ziyi who returned from studying abroad during the Republic of China. It is worth mentioning the small and exquisite back garden near Tongde Hall.

Climbing up to the Jingxing Building, you can overlook the Li Family Courtyard and the distance. It should be collected from the folks, and now they live here in groups. The lake water in Baiquan Lake Scenic Area reflects the rockery and the Jingxiu Hall, which is very beautiful. There is also a peach garden around it, and the green peaches are in full bloom.

The 5.58-meter-high pure copper statue of Guan Gong in Chongning Hall is the largest and heaviest indoor bronze statue in China, weighing 4 tons. Guan Gong’s hometown is in Jiezhou, Yuncheng. , some people have indeed made a fortune, and there are many believers who beat it with their own hands.

I have seen some brick carvings, stone carvings, and wood carvings, and I am often amazed by these exquisite carving skills. The wisdom of the ancient people is vividly displayed. The Chinese nation is very particular about Fengshui. In ancient times, it was very particular about building screen walls. The functions of screen walls are mainly to exorcise evil spirits, gather wealth, and gather popularity. There are also many screen walls in the Li Family Courtyard. Many screen walls are not just simple pictures of fortune, wealth and longevity , there are also some stories and allusions that symbolize good luck and prosperity, such as fishing and woodcutter farming, carp leaping over the dragon gate, and birthday celebrations of the Eight Immortals. The pictures are vivid and exciting.

Carved beams and painted buildings are the ostentation and attention of rich people in ancient times, and here is no exception. Generations of the Li family have spared no expense in building their homes, trying to achieve luxury and style. It can be seen that a lot of work has been spent on the main structures such as melon columns and bucket arches, as well as the components such as supporting wood, pick heads, beam pads, bird falls, etc., as well as the ceilings, barrel fans, and wood carvings on doors and windows that constitute the outer corridor space. It is meticulously crafted.

In Tongde Hall, I was surprised to see the brick engravings on the wall of "Self-restraint" and "Return to Rituals". The first one is to criticize Confucius's remarks of "restraining oneself and returning to the rites". At that time, this was a school, and it was a bit surprising that a group of enthusiastic young people did not "smash" it.

The Li family compound was carefully built by several generations of the Li family. The exhibition hall here shows Li Jiale's benevolent behavior, focusing on the promotion of the word "good". The descendants of the Li family once seized the opportunity to develop prosperity and prosperity, but now they have to find a "breakthrough point" in the development of tourism. No matter what, it is very correct to promote good deeds and do good deeds in an era where class is not valued.

The Li family does not seem to have had any dignitaries. From this point of view, the Li family is better at doing business.

The Li family compound was occupied by the Japanese during the Anti-Japanese War, and was occupied by the Kuomintang soldiers after the victory of the Anti-Japanese War. After liberation, it was used by Yanjing Middle School, Yuncheng Agricultural School, and Yanjing Normal School. Now it has been developed into a tourist attraction and continues to be used by Yanjing villagers. benefit.

There are also many couplets that attract me, and whether they are left over from the past or newly edited, they are very meaningful. However, I think the couplets in scenic spots should be written in block letters as much as possible. After all, not everyone can recognize cursive script, so why not Let’s take a look at a few excerpts:

Goodness can be self-cultivation, farming can be rich, diligence can make up for clumsiness, thrift can be cheap

It is my children and grandchildren, don't complain about the exhaustion of money, the benevolence of the family is enough to enjoy the surplus for generations

Who doesn't love money and has money, see where to use it, I also want to be rich and be rich as poor people

For thousands of years, people only do good deeds. The first kind of good deeds focus on reading

A person who is rich but knows poverty is called a true person, and a person who relieves hunger but is in debt is called a great benevolent person

There is no disaster in the country, and the people can be safe. People have good wishes, and God will bless them.

Is it possible to repay the cause and effect and do good deeds instead of studying for the sake of fame?

Those who are full should feel pity for those who are hungry; when they are rich, they should help those who are poor.

Gold and jade have a heart, Zhilan has a family, benevolence and righteousness are friends, and morality is a teacher

God rewards hard work, diligence, thoughtfulness, and frugality to pass on the family far away, and the hearts of the people are kind, happy, kind, and generous.

The superiority of the words lies in the truth, the Tao has no past and present but its time

Do not offend heaven and earth with your intentions, and leave a good example for your children and grandchildren with your words and deeds

There is nothing difficult in the world, there is Taihe in Bairen Hall

Well, this is the end of writing here, the 4-hour trip is unknowingly, there are no restaurants in the scenic area, and I will find a place to reward myself after I go out.

There is also a Yellow River Farming Civilization Expo Park opposite the Li Family Courtyard, so let’s write about it separately.

exactly:

Kindness is a treasure that is hard to use up,

The heart is a fertile field that will survive forever.

Be human but do good deeds,

The source of good fortune is far away from the descendants.