This is the birthplace of Jingxi coal industry. Since Liao and Jin Dynasties, large and small coal mines have spread all over the mountains. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, millions of people in Beijing relied on coal from the Western Hills for cooking. Tianqiaofu once became the political, economic and cultural center of the circle gate area.
With the historical changes, since the early years of the Republic of China, the political, economic and cultural centers have gradually moved eastward. Flyover floats have also begun to decrease. Temples, old houses and ancient roads are all buried in the ruins of history.
There is a ballad circulating in Mentougou: "There are four gates in Mentougou, and talents come forth in large numbers in Qimaliang section. Liang's family is a boat, Duan's family is Yuquan, and Qi Tiemao's family is prosperous, and one is prosperous ...".
Speaking of Ma Hanlin, he is a proud figure among the floating people on the overpass. He was born in the 14th year of Daoguang (1834). His name is Ma, which is similar to his words. Qing Xianfeng became famous in nine years and entered the Hanlin Academy. Later, he worked as a civil servant, suggestion, criminal law, etiquette, military science and engineering. Because he "has the ability to be sensitive, to distinguish things carefully and carefully, and to win the favor of colleagues and people", and because he is diligent, honest and loyal to the public. During the reign of Tongzhi and Guangxu, the official position rose all the way to the governor of Shaanxi, ranking second. He is by far the largest certified official in Mentougou. The site of his former residence is on the high platform on the north side of the old locust tree in the village. After liberation, the descendants of the Ma family donated the old house to the government and later turned it into a sheepfold.
The former residence is an arc-shaped cultural wall, which surrounds the garden. It is said that it used to be Ma's house. There is a dark room on the north wall, which is very strong, and a dark tunnel leads to nowhere. In front of the courtyard, ancient streets, lawns and pavilions form an idyllic picture.
There is a saying that "when you see a bridge, you don't take the bridge, and when you walk the bridge, you don't look at the bridge." "Don't take the bridge when you see it" refers to the crossing bridge at the east entrance of the village, which is the landmark building of the floating village with overpass. The ancient Sanyi Temple on the bridge has been renovated. It used to be a forum for villagers drifting in Tianqiao, and also a place where Ma Xiangru and Wang Jindu, editor-in-chief of Qijia Temple, run schools together.
In modern history, Tianqiao Piao also won a heavy prize, that is, the famous "Tianqiao Piao blocking war" in the liberation war. 1948 65438+ 10, the independent regiment of Beiyue Army Division fought with Zhongwanping County Committee, cooperated with the People's Liberation Army to attack the south exit, and contained the Kuomintang troops stationed in Mentougou. Up to now, on the ridges on both sides of the bridge, the fortifications built by Kuomintang troops are still intact. A group of newly-built battle sculptures stand in the southeast corner of Sanyi Temple.
Now, you have to go around the road to get into Tianqiao Floating Village. A newly-built street-crossing building stands at the south entrance of the village with great momentum, adding some weight to the overpass.
Today, when we float on the overpass again, the traces of history are re-excavated and restored from weeds. The glory of a hundred years ago made the drifters on the overpass regain their confidence! Let Mentougou people see a bright future!
Source | Mentougou District Culture and Tourism Bureau