Old name and new face
The immortal legend of Yingxing Tower through the ages
Once upon a time, it was named after the star, facing the "Chushi Star" in the distance, which has been the ancient Chuzhou for thousands of years. Witness of history.
Afterwards, it suffered from repeated floods and wars, with two buildings and two destroyed. In the end, only an empty ruins and a few words in history books remained.
Nowadays, it has been rebuilt according to the times, and the old name and new appearance have become a symbol of Lishui’s brilliance from the past to the present.
Yingxing Tower stands proudly and majestically on the bank of Nanming Lake in Lishui City, in a place called the Riverside Landscape Zone with Urban Imagery.
To this end, we visited Huang Junfeng, chairman of Lishui Water Conservancy Development Co., Ltd., and listened to his talk about the long history of Guyingxing Tower and the reconstruction process of Xinyingxing Tower.
“Yingxing Tower carries the millennium history of Chuzhou and tells an immortal legend. Its reconstruction now reflects the Lishui Municipal Party Committee, Municipal Government and Municipal Water Conservancy Bureau’s insistence on ‘simultaneous development of three cities’, The wisdom of 'building an ecological civilization and a comprehensive moderately prosperous society'"
Yingxing Tower has a thousand-year history in ancient times
Lishui, formerly known as Chuzhou, has a history of 1,419 years. . When the state and county were established in the ninth year of Emperor Kaihuang's reign in the Sui Dynasty (AD 589), it coincided with the division of the Shaowei Chushi star in the sky, so it was named Chuzhou, and the mountain opposite the Xiahe River (south of today's Zijin Bridge) was named Shaowei Mountain. Regarding this, the "Dictionary of Ancient and Modern Place Names in China" records: "Shaowei Mountain is located ten miles southeast of Lishui, Zhejiang Province. It is called Daqishan Mountain. The county is the star of Shaowei Chushi, so the mountain is named Shaowei, and the state is called Chuzhou."
"The ancient scholars were polite and well-mannered, and they heard about Eastern Zhejiang... The virtuous people born in the sky must have bells and bells, not the spirit of the mountains, but the essence of the stars. Looking up at the Qianxiang, there are four small things. If the star is in the west of Taiwei, it is the position of a scholar-bureaucrat. If the Ming Dynasty is big and yellow, the wise man will be promoted. "Ye Zonglu's "Yingxinglou Ji of Chuzhou" in the third year of Kaixi believes that the county corresponds to the Shaowei Chushi star, and the auspicious star is high. According to the photo, "My state is known as Toshi, and its clothing and cultural relics are prosperous". All benefited from this, Chuzhou has a large number of talents, and the science and technology is prosperous. Therefore, there are many buildings corresponding to astronomy. In addition to Shaowei Xingjun Temple, there are also Shaowei Pavilion (built by Guan Jinghui, the governor of the Northern Song Dynasty, in the west of the back hall of Zhouzhi, near the Yanyu Tower in Wanxiang Mountain today), and Yingxing Tower (built by Wang Tingzhi, the governor of the Southern Song Dynasty, at Yingxing Bridge in Xiahemen side). Now these three ancient buildings no longer exist. Shaowei Xingjun Temple and Shaowei Pavilion are both outside the city, and the exact location of the original site is difficult to determine. Only Yingxing Tower in the city has many clear records in old chronicles: "It is located southeast of Fuxue (the site of today's Lishui Middle School)...the water flowing south in the city comes out from under it." "The Record of Yingxing Tower in Chuzhou" also records that Yingxing Tower is located "more than three hundred steps southeast of the state." The sporadic records in history books, with their thousands of years of testimony, carry the soul of Chuzhou culture for thousands of years.
Tracing back to the beginning of the construction of Yingxing Tower, according to the records of "Chuzhou Yingxing Tower", the ancient Yingxing Tower was originally built by Cui Yu, the county governor during the Jiayou period of the Northern Song Dynasty (1056~1063). When the stone embankment was first built, the bridge house was built on Yingxing Bridge. It is also recorded in "Liang Zhejiang Jin Shi Zhi" that there is a water gate under the bridge, and a dedicated person is responsible for opening and closing the water gate to prevent floods. It can be seen that the Yingxing Tower and Yingxing Bridge at that time were integrated into one, and also had water conservancy and flood control functions.
Then, according to "The Record of Yingxing Tower in Chuzhou", due to "the passage of time, the rain and wind, and the humbleness of the water mouth," in the third year of Kaixi of the Southern Song Dynasty (1207), The county governor Wang Tingzhi "removed the old and replaced the new with a tall building" near the head of Yingxing Bridge. The building is three stories high, with an empty center. On the top floor stands a three-dimensional statue of Kuixing, the young virgin star. At this time, the Yingxing Tower in the true sense was built, and a monument was erected to immortalize it.
“The buildings are soaring, you can look around at the pavilions, the mountains and the water are beautiful, Confucian officials and Taoist temples, thoroughfares and shops, row upon row, all living in the present.” About ancient Yingxing from "The Story of Yingxing Tower in Chuzhou" The description of the building shows its grand scale and extraordinary splendor. And among them, there is another saying: "On a good day and a clear night, all the sounds have been collected, and not a single dust can be seen. Looking up into the distance, the sheep (wandering) on ??it are like riding on the wind, like a floating spiritual chariot, like holding the head of a giant ao, like a great fortune." The wings of Peng are soothing and soaring, and the stars can be plucked, which are enough to help those who are in the chest." It describes the sudden feeling when climbing up the stairs and the refreshing feeling of climbing up and looking far away.
Looking at the historical picture, there are very few historical records in the next 800 years. We can only vaguely find it from the historical development context. Yingxing Tower was destroyed twice due to floods and wars. the fate of reconstruction. According to the records of "Guocang Jinshi Zhi" written by Li Jinlan during the Daoguang period of the Qing Dynasty, the building had been destroyed at that time, and the stele "Yingxing Tower in Chuzhou" was found "in the wall outside the door of a small temple".
The 1926 edition of "Lishui County Chronicle" still has clear written records that "Yingxing Tower is located southeast of Fuxue (the site of today's Lishui Middle School)...the water flowing south in the city comes out from under it." The 1926 edition of "Lishui County Chronicle" records that due to repeated river erosion, the old building no longer existed. In the 27th year of the reign of Emperor Guangxu of the Qing Dynasty (1901), the county governor Zhao Liangxi rebuilt it at the site. We found a building signed "Yingxing Pavilion" on the 1935 survey map of Lishui City. However, at this time, the building address was no longer at the water outlet of "the water flowing south in the city flows out below it", but was moved to the outlet. Near the water mouth. Later, according to historical records, Yingxing Tower was burned down by Japanese soldiers during the second occupation of Lishui by the Japanese invading army in 1944, but the original site was intact. The whereabouts of the stele "Records of Yingxing Tower" have been unknown since then, and the rubbings of the stele are now in the collection of the National Library of China. Destroyed several times and rebuilt several times, the heroic appearance of Yingxing Tower was mottled in the rolling torrent of history, and finally disappeared in the flames of war. Unfortunately, due to the lack of ancient recording methods and the constant changes in history, what remains in people's memory is only the vague outline of Guyingxing Tower by the older generation. However, for Lishui people, Yingxing Tower is deeply engraved in their hearts with its strong historical connotation and is unforgettable, so much so that the newly built Yingxing Tower has stirred up waves among the public.
Built in response to the times, the re-construction of Yingxing Tower has attracted much attention
In the southeast corner of Lishui City, adjacent to Lishui Nanming Lake, there is a thousand-year-old ancient street, which gathers the Jin, Tang, Song and Yuan dynasties. The historical relics and sites of Taoism, Buddhism, Confucianism and regional culture from the six dynasties of Ming, Ming and Qing dynasties. This ancient street existed after the city was built in the Yuan Dynasty. It was the eastern section of Nanheng Street in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and it was called Yingxingqiao Street in the Republic of China. In 1940, in order to inspire the people's resistance to the war, Lishui named three streets after three famous anti-Japanese generals in the Ming Dynasty: Qi Jiguang, Lu Yi, and Yu Dayou. Yingxingqiao Street and Nanmingmen Street from Dashuimen to Xiaoshuimen were combined into one street. Named Dayou Street... there are several extremely important historical sites such as the water gate, Yingxing Bridge, Yingxing Tower, Xunfeng Pavilion, Guanqian Well, Laojun Temple, and the ancient city wall (including Liuji Iron Dam). The sluice gate, Yingxing Bridge, Xunfeng Pavilion, Guanqian Well, Laojun Temple, and the ancient city wall (including Liuji Iron Dam) are all well preserved. Only Yingxing Tower only leaves empty ruins, which can only be remembered in the vast history. .
If Laojun Temple and the ancient city wall are the best witnesses of Chuzhou’s status as a thousand-year Taoist holy land and a thousand-year urban civilization, then Yingxing Tower is the soul of Chuzhou culture and the roots of Lishui people. In recent years, with the large-scale construction and renovation of Lishui City, Lishui's urban cultural taste has been greatly improved. Following the ancient city wall protection area and the ecological landscape area, the Municipal Water Conservancy Development Co., Ltd. has designed and constructed an urban image area on the urban riverside landscape belt that "embodies the relationship between people and water, interprets the charm of the green valley, and highlights the culture of the ancient city", expressing Lishui's The history, humanity and folk customs of different periods of urban development are displayed through memorial buildings, celebrity cultural sculptures, etc., to display the image of Lishui city. The planned reconstruction of Yingxing Tower, a famous building in Lishui during the Southern Song Dynasty, has become a key construction project in this area to express the "Chushi Star" in Lishui City in the sky, state the historical origin of Chuzhou's place name, and explore the history of Chuzhou for thousands of years. Historical traces reflect Lishui people’s nostalgia for history.
As for the original appearance of Yingxing Tower, there are only written descriptions in history and no pictures. Therefore, it is difficult to restore the original appearance. Therefore, the owner re-planned and designed the building as a landmark building in Lishui City with reference to the Yellow Crane Tower in Wuhan, the Yueyang Tower on the Dongting Lake in Hunan, and the Liuhe Tower in Hangzhou.
As soon as the news came out that Yingxing Tower would be rebuilt, it caused a strong response in Chuzhou. The rebuilt landscape building was named "Yingxing Tower" and became the focus of public attention. Some people in the community believe that Yingxing Tower should be developed on its original site. However, after many discussions, the new landscape building under construction was named "Yingxing Building" and was quickly recognized by the general public.
According to the recollection of expert Wu Keqiu, there is a precedent for the site selection and reconstruction of the Yellow Crane Tower in history. The site selection and reconstruction of the Yingxing Tower also relies on the people of Lishui to trace their history. The owner will move the rebuilt Yingxing Building 150 meters forward from the original site, which is considered to be built on the temporary site. It is of great significance to inherit the cultural context of Lishui City and enrich the cultural connotation of the urban image area. The reconstruction of Yingxing Tower will evoke people's memories of history.
The old name is Xinyan, the immortal legend of Yingxing Tower through the ages
Lishui is famous for its "green mountains and green waters", and water is the soul of Lishui. Lishui will be built into a modern city with profound historical and cultural heritage, unique natural landscapes, and a strong flavor of the new era. Water carries the city’s dual mission of seeking development and demonstrating its individuality.
The new location of Yingxing Tower was chosen on the bank of the rippling Nanming Lake. It is quietly towering and echoes the agility of the water. The rigidity of the building complements the softness of the lake, making it a natural fit.
A hundred miles of embankment, a thousand years of stability. In recent years, Lishui Water Conservancy Bureau and Water Conservancy Development Co., Ltd. have adhered to the scientific concept of development as a guide and combined the construction of Lishui flood control embankments with urban landscapes. This not only ensures urban flood control safety, but also builds a riverside urban landscape belt with unparalleled scenery. It is the icing on the cake for the central city of Lishui. It not only meets the leisure and entertainment needs of the general public, but also becomes a city window for Lishui to open to the outside world. The urban image area project will also become a landmark project reflecting the history and future of Lishui City.
The Lishui City Riverside Landscape Belt surrounding Yingxing Tower is a "green corridor", "cultural corridor" and "leisure corridor" unique to Lishui. The flood control project on the south side is The dike is bounded by Kuocang Road and Xiaoshuimen Bridge in the west, and Shuidong Bridge on Liqing Road in the east. The total length from east to west is 4,310 meters, the depth from north to south ranges from 30 meters to 175 meters, and the total area is about 394,000 square meters. The entire landscape zone is divided into five functional areas: ancient city wall protection area, urban image area, waterfront park area, ecological landscape area, and children's activity area. At present, the ancient city wall protection zone, waterfront park area, and ecological landscape area have been basically completed and opened to the public, attracting a large number of citizens and tourists for sightseeing and leisure, and becoming a bright color in Lishui's urban construction. Whenever night falls, the flood control embankment is always crowded with people, singing and dancing, laughing and chatting. The riverside landscape is intoxicating, with neon lights and beautiful buildings.
The urban image area is an important part of the riverside green leisure and cultural corridor in Lishui City. The entire area is located between Dazhong Street and Dayang Road. It is about 700 meters long and covers an area of ??more than 80,000 square meters. . From west to east, it consists of three areas: Oujiangyuan Scenic Area, Shuishafeihong Scenic Area and Yingxinglou Scenic Area. It is expected to be completed in the Spring Festival of 2010 and open to the public.
On June 18, 2008, Lishui Water Conservancy Development Co., Ltd. started construction of Yingxing Tower in the urban image area. The newly built Yingxing Tower is the main building in the urban image area. It imitates the ancient architectural style of the Song Dynasty and is a large tower with an upturned corner. The main building has 9 floors with three open and three dark floors connected to the base, with an elevator inside. The total construction area is 3874.36 square meters, and the total height from the basement is 45.75 meters. The three bold characters "Yingxing Tower" on the plaque above the main entrance of Yingxing Tower are handwritten by Chen Ronggao, Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee. They are vigorous and powerful, adding to the cultural atmosphere of Yingxing Tower. The buildings are surrounded by unique historical and regional sentimental gardens that reflect the characteristics of Lishui, creating an atmosphere of historical imagery.
Nowadays, the main building of Yingxing Tower has been successfully roofed and has entered the final finishing stage. It stands proudly on the "green corridor" extending along the river. With its overhanging eaves, it is tall and majestic. Together with the Zijin Bridge across the river, it will become another new landmark of the entire Lishui City. The undulating garden design surrounding Yingxing Tower is reminiscent of the natural style of Lishui, a city with pleasant scenery and leisure, and is confirmed by the view of Zijin Bridge and Shaowei Mountain across the river.
When the beauty of Yingxing Tower first appeared, some literati couldn’t wait to write about it. Netizen "Chuzhou Zhuming" wrote a poem called "Looking for Spring at Willowside Pavilion" on his blog: "The sun is warm and the wind is green, and the grass is green. I come to Jiangting to write a sentence in search of spring. The plum blossoms keep their word and chant three times, and the willow eyes first open. When I woke up from the dream, the winding sails followed the shore, and I went up to the fence to listen to the Qiong Tower, which is hundreds of feet away from the clouds. "When will I climb up to pick up the stars?" (Note: Qiong Tower refers to the Yingxing Tower under construction). The expectation of "climbing to reach the fighting stars" in the future. Ye Weiping, a poet from Chuzhou, also wrote a poem "Reflections on Yingxing Tower": "A skyscraper gathers spiritual light, and jade bricks produce hidden wealth. Overlooking the clear pond, I wonder about the treasure mirror, and wandering around the green grass to feel the scorching sun. The bright star shines high in the sky and the mountains are far away, and it is low in the night. "The poem is full of ink, named Qitengge Biaohuazhang", which expresses deep admiration for the reconstruction of Yingxing Tower.
The Yingxing Building under construction carries the expectations of the people of Lishui. Regardless of the ancient site or new location, regardless of the ancient building or new building, they are all called "Yingxing Tower". The ancient Yingxing Tower has long disappeared in the torrent of history, but now the Yingxing Tower has reappeared in Lishui City with its majestic and towering momentum, adding a strong ancient charm to the thousand-year-old city, leading the people of Lishui to experience the time thousands of years ago. history and appreciate the vicissitudes of Lishui over the past millennium.
When the Yingxing Tower is completed and opened to the public, tourists will definitely come in droves, rushing to climb up the tower and lean on the railings to look out. This allows people to feel the vicissitudes of the Yingxing Tower during historical changes, and at the same time appreciate the scenery of the lakes and mountains, and the beautiful scenery of the lake and mountains. You can have a panoramic view of the old and new appearance of Lishui City.