Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge was completed in September 1 0955, and the main bridge was completed in July 1, 1 0957. In the same year1October 15 was officially opened to traffic. Standing on the bridge, you can see many different scenery. However, there is a scenic spot under the Yangtze River Bridge in Wuhan, but few people know about it.
Under the south slope of Sheshan approach bridge of Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge, not far from the bridge head of Wuchang, there is a peasant emperor's tomb, which is also the only feudal emperor's tomb in Wuhan. The tomb faces south, with a height of 2.2m and a circumference of12m. The mausoleum is built on the hill, and the words "Chen Youliang's Tomb" are engraved on the tombstone. Yes, the owner of the tomb is Chen Youliang, the leader of the peasant uprising at the end of Yuan Dynasty.
Chen Youliang, formerly known as Chen Jiu IV, was born in Mianyang, Hubei. He was born in a fisherman's family and studied martial arts. 135 1 year, Xu Shouhui uprising, established Tianwan regime. Chen Youliang, 3 1 year-old, saw corruption in the Yuan Dynasty, and the people were in dire straits, and his luck was exhausted. He took refuge in Ni Wenjun, the general of Xu Shouhui, and was promoted to marshal because of his outstanding exploits.
1357 September, Ni Wenjun attempted to murder Xu Shouhui, thus usurping his position. As a result, I failed and had to flee to Huangzhou to go to Chen Youliang. The latter took the opportunity to kill him, annexed his army, claimed to be a diligent king and attacked Jiangxi, Anhui and other places. With the increasing relieving power in Chen Youliang's hands, his ambition is growing. 1359, killed Zhao Pusheng, the general of Tianwan regime, took Xu Shouhui hostage, moved the capital to Jiangzhou, and established himself as Hanwang.
The following year, Chen Youliang captured Taiping, killed Xu Shouhui, and then became the Emperor of Han Dynasty, which changed his sense of justice. He appointed Zou Pusheng as a teacher and Zhang Bixian as prime minister to assist in state affairs. But he's not the only one who wants the world. Zhu Yuanzhang, a peasant, also wanted to unify the whole country and ascend to the throne. There is no room for two tigers in one mountain, and the two sides have launched a fierce competition.
1363, Chen Youliang led 600,000 troops to fight Zhu Yuanzhang in Poyang Lake. Chen Youliang was defeated and fled to Jiujiang, where Zhu Yuanzhang came after him. When he broke through, he was shot by a flowing arrow at the age of 44. Both Chen Youliang and Zhu Yuanzhang were born in poverty and had great ambitions. Unfortunately, Zhu Yuanzhang succeeded, but he failed.
After Chen Youliang's death, he was buried in Snake Mountain. According to the standard of imperial tombs, Chen Youliang's tomb is undoubtedly very simple. However, according to the standard of the tomb of the king of national subjugation, his tomb is quite acceptable. With the passage of time, Chen Youliang's tomb gradually deserted.
19 13 years, the tomb was repaired in Hubei province. From 65438 to 0956, the Wuhan Municipal Government further renovated Chen Youliang on the original basis. At the beginning of the same year 1 1, the tomb was listed as a cultural relic protection unit in Hubei province. It is said that many locals don't know this scenic spot hidden under Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge. Interested people can go and have a look.