A lot of people gather in this place(人山人海)

A lot of people gather in this place(人山人海)

 

The Song Dynasty in China is divided into two periods by historians.

The first stage was the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127 AD).

The second stage was the Southern Song Dynasty (AD-1127 to AD 1279).

 

In 1129 AD, the Southern Song Dynasty moved the capital to the city (Lin'an), which is the current Hangzhou City of Zhejiang Province.

 

At that time, a person whose pseudonym was (an old man who lived by the West Lake) wrote a book.

 

This book records many customs in Lin'an City, and also depicts the urban landscape at that time and the daily life of people of various identities living in the city.

 

A passage in this book describes it as follows.

 

There are zoning restrictions in Hangzhou City.

Specific entertainment industries can only be opened in specific areas.

This particular area has an interesting name, people at the time nicknamed these places as (Wazi), the word means tile.

 

If you want to see acrobatics, theater, dance, talk shows, if you want to play all kinds of gambling or all kinds of sports, you have to go to a different (Wazi).

 

In addition, there are many different merchandise specialty stores opened in some (Wazi). Various items are sold.

 

According to statistics, the commerce in the city of Hangzhou at that time was very developed, with more than 440 specialized industries.

 

Shops of all kinds sell traditional Chinese medicine, jewelry, fabrics, food, and all kinds of other handicrafts and daily necessities that modern people have never thought about.

 

According to the records of this book, there were five rooms (Wazi) in the city center of Hangzhou at that time, while there were 20 rooms (Wazi) in the suburbs.

 

There was a saying at the time,

 

If you want to buy clothes, you have to go to the (Wazi) in the south of the city.

There are so many clothes over there that you can't count them, like mountains and oceans that never end.

 

If you want to divination, you have to go to the (Wazi) in the middle city.

There are more fortune tellers over there than you can count, like mountains and oceans that never end.

 

If you want to buy special products, you have to go to (Wazi) in (Shangcheng).

There are so many special products over there that you can't count, just like the endless mountains and oceans.

 

If you want to see a show, you have to go to the one (Wazi) in (Xiacheng).

There are so many people performing various performances that you can't count them, just like the endless mountains and oceans.

 

This idiom is used to describe bringing together many, many people.

 

Dear friends, what are your feelings or thoughts after listening to this story?

Are there many artistic and cultural activities in the city where you live? Are there any distinctive markets in the city where you live?

I hope this story will give you something new to gain.

 

                                                                  此圖片來自百度百科

My oath is forever like the mountains and the sea(海誓山盟)

My oath is forever like the mountains and the sea(海誓山盟)

 

Sima Qian is China's foremost historian. His history book is one of the most classic books in China.

The name of this book is (Historical Records).

 

The book had a profound impact on China, and he wrote each person's biography centered on the characters.

Historians of later generations have almost all adopted his style to record famous figures of various dynasties.

 

In this book, he mentions one thing and gives his opinion on it.

 

The name of the founding king of the Han Dynasty was (Liu Bang). After he founded the Han Dynasty, he told all the ministers at a meeting.

 

It is very difficult to create a kingdom.

You follow me and continue to help me.

Together we founded the Han Dynasty under difficult circumstances.

Each of you has worked extremely hard for the establishment of the Han Dynasty.

I will give you corresponding rewards based on your efforts.

 

I promise that I will always remember your contributions. Even if one day, the Yellow River will be cut off and the mountain will be flattened, but my commitment to you will never change.

 

The land I gave you will never be taken back, I will always take care of you, and I will command my descendants to take care of your descendants forever.

 

When I write these stories, more than a hundred years have passed since that meeting.

Among the families of these ministers, only five still retain the title of Marquis.

The descendants of the rest of the families lost their original glory by breaking the law.

 

History is a mirror, and we see these historical stories to remind ourselves not to make the same mistakes.

I write these stories in the hope that people in the future can learn some lessons from them.

 

The meaning of this idiom describes an oath that will never change like the mountains and the sea).

 

Dear friends, what inspiration or thoughts do you have after listening to this story?

Which historical figure is your favorite? Have you read biographies of those people?

I hope this story will give you something new to gain.

 

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They spend a lot of money for the smiles of these prostitutes, they spend a lot of money just to make themselves happy.(買笑追歡)

They spend a lot of money for the smiles of these prostitutes, they spend a lot of money just to make themselves happy.(買笑追歡)

 

The Song Dynasty in China is divided into two periods by historians.

The first stage was the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127 AD).

The second stage was the Southern Song Dynasty (AD-1127 to AD 1279).

 

In 1129 AD, the Southern Song Dynasty moved the capital to the city (Lin'an), which is the current Hangzhou City of Zhejiang Province.

 

After the fall of the Southern Song Dynasty, a scholar named (Wu Zimu) wrote a book.

 

This book records many customs in Lin'an City before the fall of the Southern Song Dynasty, and also depicts the urban landscape at that time and the daily life of people of various identities living in the city.

 

A passage in this book describes it as follows.

 

In the city of Hangzhou, there are zoning restrictions. Hotels can only be operated in certain areas.

 

If you go to these areas, you will see outside the gates of some shops. The shopkeepers use colorful satin and paper to make tall towers. These towers have no foundation, so they can be made very tall and gorgeous and are often replaced.

 

There will also be many wooden shelves painted in red and green at the entrance of these stores to manage the entry and exit of customers.

 

When you walk through the gate, you will first see a garden with many beautiful flowers and tall trees.

 

You keep going forward about 20 steps and you will see a very nicely decorated building.

 

As you enter this beautifully decorated building you will see a large banquet hall.

Lots of people drink and eat at this place. The consumption level of this area is relatively low, mainly the general public.

 

On the second floor of this building, there are many beautifully decorated small rooms, which are independent boxes. Those who are very wealthy will sit in this area.

 

In the lobby you will see a lot of beauties with fashionable makeup and dressed like fairies, these are prostitutes who accompany the drinks, and they gather in the lobby of the main building.

 

 

Those who come here spend a lot of money in exchange for the smiles of these prostitutes.

Those who come here spend a lot of money just to make themselves happy.

 

This idiom means that they spend a lot of money in exchange for the smiles of these prostitutes, and they spend a lot of money just to make themselves happy.

 

Dear friends, what are your feelings or thoughts after listening to this story?

What do you think makes you happy? Do you think you can be happy with money?

I hope this story will give you something new to gain.

 

                                                             此圖片來自百度百科

His attitude is solemn and majestic. (威風凜凜)

His attitude is solemn and majestic. (威風凜凜)

 

The Song Dynasty in China is divided into two periods by historians.

The first stage was the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127 AD).

The second stage was the Southern Song Dynasty (AD-1127 to AD 1279).

 

In 1129 AD, the Southern Song Dynasty moved the capital to the city (Lin'an), which is the current Hangzhou City of Zhejiang Province.

After the fall of the Southern Song Dynasty, a scholar named (Wu Zimu) wrote a book.

 

This book records many customs in Lin'an City before the fall of the Southern Song Dynasty, and also depicts the urban landscape at that time and the daily life of people of various identities living in the city.

 

A passage in this book describes it as follows.

 

In the city of Hangzhou, military review and drills are held every spring and autumn.

On this day, military generals from various provinces and counties will lead their elite troops to gather on the parade ground in front of the barracks in Hangzhou City early in the morning.

 

The atmosphere of the military parade was very serious. The commander-in-chief sat on the review platform. In front of him, the troops of the provinces and counties were arranged in order according to different formations.

 

All the soldiers wore beautiful clothes, the faces of these soldiers were very proud, and the attitude of these soldiers was solemn and majestic.

 

During the review activity, even the participating horses were decorated with gorgeous decorations, many flags were erected on the spot, and there were bands playing.

The atmosphere was very lively.

 

On the day, elites from various counties and cities will conduct group offensive and defensive drills.

There are also many individual combat skills competitions for different events.

 

Soldiers with the best individual scores and teams with the best team scores will receive high bonuses.

 

There were a lot of people watching, so there were many people at the scene who were responsible for maintaining order around the scene.

 

When all the activities are over, it is usually already evening.

 

This idiom means to describe a person with a solemn and dignified attitude.

 

Dear friends, what are your feelings or thoughts after listening to this story?

Have you ever been to a military parade? Has anyone in your family served in the military?

I hope this story will give you something new to gain.

 

                                                          圖片出處為維基百科

A thousand peaks and ten thousand valleys(千巖萬谷)

A thousand peaks and ten thousand valleys(千巖萬谷)

 

The Song Dynasty in China is divided into two periods by historians.

The first stage was the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127 AD).

The second stage was the Southern Song Dynasty (AD-1127 to AD 1279).

 

In 1129 AD, the Southern Song Dynasty moved the capital to the city (Lin'an), which is the current Hangzhou City of Zhejiang Province.

 

After the fall of the Southern Song Dynasty, a scholar named (Wu Zimu) wrote a book.

 

This book records many customs in Lin'an City before the fall of the Southern Song Dynasty, and also depicts the urban landscape at that time and the daily life of people of various identities living in the city.

 

A passage in this book describes it as follows.

 

There is a mountain in Yuhang District of the city of Hangzhou. The name of this mountain is (Dadi Mountain).

There is a famous Taoist temple on the mountain. The name of this Taoist temple is (Dongxiao Palace).

 

According to the records of history books, (Dongxiao Palace) was established in the Han Dynasty, and it has a history of more than 1900 years in the Song Dynasty.

 

In the past 1900 years, in addition to the continuous expansion of the main building, many ancillary buildings have been built around.

Therefore, the area covered by (Dongxiao Palace) is very vast.

There are five famous chained caves in this area, as well as nine high and low peaks.

 

Over the years, many famous Taoist monks have practiced here and achieved good results. There are also many strange birds and animals on the mountain.

 

If you stand in the Taoist temple and look out, you will see countless peaks and valleys, and you will feel grace and peace.

 

(Dongxiao Palace) is built against the mountain wall. When the mountain spring flows down from the mountain, it splashes onto the red eaves, so you will hear the pleasant sound of water.

 

When it was cloudy, clouds surrounded the altar in the square.

When it is sunny you will feel the soft and warm sunshine.

 

The trees here are always in the state of spring and autumn regardless of the four seasons, and the spring water here seems to have magic power.

When you stand in this place, you will feel that you can cultivate yourself into a better state in this space.

 

The direct translation of this idiom means a thousand peaks and ten thousand valleys.

This idiom is used to describe many peaks and valleys.

 

Dear friends, what are your feelings or thoughts after listening to this story?

Have you visited any Taoist buildings? Have you ever read any books on Taoist thought?

I hope this story will give you something new to gain.

 

                                                        此圖片來自百度百科

 

Compassionate for orphans and caring for those living in hardship(恤孤念苦)

 Compassionate for orphans and caring for those living in hardship(恤孤念苦)

 

The Song Dynasty in China is divided into two periods by historians.

The first stage was the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127 AD).

The second stage was the Southern Song Dynasty (AD-1127 to AD 1279).

 

In 1129 AD, the Southern Song Dynasty moved the capital to the city (Lin'an), which is the current Hangzhou City of Zhejiang Province.

 

After the fall of the Southern Song Dynasty, a scholar named (Wu Zimu) wrote a book.

 

This book records many customs in Lin'an City before the fall of the Southern Song Dynasty, and also depicts the urban landscape at that time and the daily life of people of various identities living in the city.

 

A passage in this book describes it as follows.

 

In this city, many wealthy businessmen are not local, they are mostly from other provinces in China.

 

Many of these wealthy businessmen were very benevolent and kind.

These people have great respect for the elderly and pity for the poor.

These people care for the poor and have mercy on the orphans.

 

These people usually observe the people they know around them, and if they find that some people are living in poverty because of accidents, they will give them appropriate money to help them through the difficulties after a thorough understanding.

 

In this city, there are many people with extremely difficult lives.

In some families, the male owner died very young, and his wife and young children did not have the money to hold a funeral for him.

These people will assist these widows with funeral matters.

 

In the cold winter, some disadvantaged families have no way to go out to do odd jobs, and the lives of these disadvantaged families are in trouble.

These people secretly stuff some gold or silver into the cracks in the doors of these homes at night.

When people from these vulnerable families wake up the next day to see the sudden appearance of gold, they thank God and bless the stranger who provided their help.

 

Still others do not have enough cold clothing and lack food.

They will give these people enough food and warm clothing.

 

There is a saying. God will give many blessings to those who do good deeds, and will bring great misfortune to those who do bad deeds.

I think this saying has a great influence on people, so these people are willing to do a lot of good things.

 

This idiom means caring for orphans and caring for those who live in hardships

 

Dear friends, what are your feelings or thoughts after listening to this story?

Do you believe that good and evil are rewarded? Do you have a habit of helping those who are in trouble?

I hope this story will give you something new to gain.

 

                                                         此圖片來自維基百科

Start a family and start a business(成家立業)

Start a family and start a business(成家立業)

 

The Song Dynasty in China is divided into two periods by historians.

The first stage was the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127 AD).

The second stage was the Southern Song Dynasty (AD-1127 to AD 1279).

 

In 1129 AD, the Southern Song Dynasty moved the capital to the city (Lin'an), which is the current Hangzhou City of Zhejiang Province.

 

After the fall of the Southern Song Dynasty, a scholar named (Wu Zimu) wrote a book.

 

This book records many customs in Lin'an City before the fall of the Southern Song Dynasty, and also depicts the urban landscape at that time and the daily life of people of various identities living in the city.

 

A passage in this book describes it as follows.

 

Since the Southern Song Dynasty moved the capital to Hangzhou, the city's population has grown.

 

According to the records of history books, the Sui Dynasty conducted the first household census in Hangzhou, and there were a total of 15,380 households here.

 

The Tang Dynasty conducted two household censuses, and the number of households here grew from 35,710 to 86,258.

 

The last population and household census conducted by the Song Dynasty showed that there were 391,259 households with a total population of 1,240,760 people living here.

 

In this city, many wealthy businessmen are not local, they are mostly from other provinces in China.

 

There is a mountain in the city of Hangzhou. Although the mountain is not high above sea level, there are many tall and beautiful trees on the mountain. If you look at it from a distance, the mountain looks like a phoenix about to take off.

 

Therefore, the mountain was named Phoenix Mountain.

 

These wealthy businessmen believe that as long as they hide under the phoenix's wings, the phoenix will protect and look after their families and businesses.

Therefore, their residences are clustered in the vicinity of Phoenix Mountain.

 

Most of these wealthy merchants were engaged in shipping and trading, some specializing in river transportation, and some in sea transportation.

 

Many of the gigantic ships they owned traveled across vast rivers and endless seas.

 

Goods from all over the world are therefore gathered in this huge city.

 

In this huge city, many people have established their own families and started their own businesses.

 

This idiom means to start your own family and build your own business

 

 

Dear friends, what are your feelings or thoughts after listening to this story?

Comparing family and career, which one do you think is more important? Have you started your own business?

I hope this story will give you something new to gain.

 

                                                        此圖片來自百度百科

The houses are laid out layer by layer like fish scales or comb teeth. (鱗次櫛比)

 

The houses are laid out layer by layer like fish scales or comb teeth. (鱗次櫛比)

 

The Song Dynasty in China is divided into two periods by historians.

The first stage was the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127 AD).

The second stage was the Southern Song Dynasty (AD-1127 to AD 1279).

 

In 1129 AD, the Southern Song Dynasty moved the capital to the city (Lin'an), which is the current Hangzhou City of Zhejiang Province.

 

After the fall of the Southern Song Dynasty, a scholar named (Wu Zimu) wrote a book.

 

This book records many customs in Lin'an City before the fall of the Southern Song Dynasty, and also depicts the urban landscape at that time and the daily life of people of various identities living in the city.

 

A passage in this book describes it as follows.

 

There is a hillside on the south side of Hangzhou City, and there is a road on this hillside.

There are many houses on both sides of this road.

If you stand in the city of Hangzhou and look towards this road, you can see these houses are arranged up layer by layer like fish scales or comb teeth.

 

The name of this hillside is Wansongling.

If the name is directly translated, it is a hillside with more than 10,000 pine trees.

 

Ancient Chinese literati often used the word 1000 or 10,000 to describe a large number.

Therefore, from the name, we can know that this hillside is full of many pine trees.

 

Why is there this name here? The source is because of a famous official and poet in the Tang Dynasty.

This person's name is (Bai Juyi).

 

Bai Juyi had served as governor of this place in 822 AD.

One day, he went to the outskirts of Hangzhou to play, and he came home late that day.

He went home and wrote a poem, describing the scenery he saw and the feeling in his heart when he came home.

 

The translation of the first four lines of the poem is as follows.

 

I waved my whip lightly, and I heard the light tapping of the metal fittings on the saddle.

I was a little drunk, and I rode slowly on the east side of the West Lake.

 

I saw that green hillside in the distance, full of countless pine trees.

I saw the silver-white West Lake in front of me, and the long embankment on the lake.

 

Because of this poem, later generations named this hillside (Wansongling).

This idiom means layer upon layer like fish scales and comb teeth.

This idiom is used to describe dense buildings.

 

                                                            圖片出處為百度百科

Many people are singing and playing musical instruments, and these people's emotions are like a pot of boiling water.(笙歌鼎沸)

Many people are singing and playing musical instruments, and these people's emotions are like a pot of boiling water.(笙歌鼎沸)

 

The Song Dynasty in China is divided into two periods by historians.

The first stage was the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127 AD).

The second stage was the Southern Song Dynasty (AD-1127 to AD 1279).

 

In 1129 AD, the Southern Song Dynasty moved the capital to the city (Lin'an), which is the current Hangzhou City of Zhejiang Province.

 

After the fall of the Southern Song Dynasty, a scholar named (Wu Zimu) wrote a book.

 

This book records many customs in Lin'an City before the fall of the Southern Song Dynasty, and also depicts the urban landscape at that time and the daily life of people of various identities living in the city.

 

A passage in this book describes it as follows.

 

There is an important festival on the third day of the third month of the lunar calendar every year, and the name of this festival is (Cold Food Festival).

The direct translation means that no fire can be used to cook any food on this day.

This day is also the day when underage men and women hold their coming-of-age ceremonies.

 

After the (Cold Food Festival), the fifth day of the third month of the lunar calendar is another very important festival. This festival is the (Qingming Festival).

On this day, no matter the king, nobles or ordinary people, everyone will go to the cemetery on the outskirts of the city to hold a worship ceremony to honor their ancestors.

 

On this day, almost everyone has to go out of the city, so there will be traffic jams from morning to night.

 

On the grass or in the garden in the suburbs, you can see many families sitting on the grass eating and drinking together after the worship ceremony.

On the lakes or rivers in the suburbs, you can see many families sitting on boats to eat and drink together after the worship ceremony.

 

On this day every year, the suburbs of Hangzhou are very lively.

You will hear many people singing and playing musical instruments on the outskirts of Hangzhou city, and these people's emotions are like boiling water in a pot.

 

There were a lot of people and everyone was laughing and talking very loudly.

Even if you are standing in heaven, you should be able to hear the laughter of these people on this day.

 

The event will be held until the sun goes down and the moon comes out. All the talents returned to their homes in the city one after another with satisfaction.

 

This idiom means that many people are singing and playing musical instruments, and these people's emotions are like a pot of boiling water.

 

Dear friends, what are your feelings or thoughts after listening to this story?

Is there a holiday in your family where the whole family has to get together? If you think you are very happy, what adjectives would you use to describe it?

I hope this story will give you something new to gain.

 

                                                                  此圖片來自百度百科

Firewood, Rice, Oil and Salt. (柴米油鹽)

 

Firewood, Rice, Oil and Salt. (柴米油鹽)

 

The Song Dynasty in China is divided into two periods by historians.

The first stage was the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127 AD).

The second stage was the Southern Song Dynasty (AD-1127 to AD 1279).

 

In 1129 AD, the Southern Song Dynasty moved the capital to the city (Lin'an), which is the current Hangzhou City of Zhejiang Province.

 

After the fall of the Southern Song Dynasty, a scholar named (Wu Zimu) wrote a book.

 

This book records many customs in Lin'an City before the fall of the Southern Song Dynasty, and also depicts the urban landscape at that time and the daily life of people of various identities living in the city.

 

A passage in this book describes it as follows.

 

Hangzhou is a large city, and there are many people living in the city.

 

This city has a feature that other cities don't have, that is, there are many shops that make and sell dried fish everywhere.

I don't know how many shops there are in total selling dried fish, but I guess there are about 200.

 

These shops will not be opened in very lively commercial areas, but will be opened near residential areas.

There are also some merchants who will carry a bamboo basket with dried fish and shuttle in the alley to sell.

In addition, some merchants will set up street stalls to sell dried fish.

 

 

There is a saying that there are seven things everyone uses every day.

Firewood, rice, oil ,salt, sauces,vinegar and tea.

 

I think people living in the city of Hangzhou should have eight items that they use every day. The eighth item is dried fish. .

 

Hangzhou has a variety of dried fish made from seafood, which is an important ingredient that both rich and poor people will definitely use in their daily cooking.

 

This idiom is used to describe all the necessities of life.

 

Dear friends, what are your feelings or thoughts after listening to this story?

Are there any special ingredients or foods in the city where you live? What kind of food taste from your hometown do you miss the most?

I hope this story will give you something new to gain.

 

                                                 此圖片來自於百度百科

This place has beautiful lakes and mountains.(湖光山色)

 

This place has beautiful lakes and mountains.(湖光山色)

 

The Song Dynasty in China is divided into two periods by historians.

The first stage was the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127 AD).

The second stage was the Southern Song Dynasty (AD-1127 to AD 1279).

 

In 1129 AD, the Southern Song Dynasty moved the capital to the city (Lin'an), which is the current Hangzhou City of Zhejiang Province.

 

After the fall of the Southern Song Dynasty, a scholar named (Wu Zimu) wrote a book.

 

This book records many customs in Lin'an City before the fall of the Southern Song Dynasty, and also depicts the urban landscape at that time and the daily life of people of various identities living in the city.

 

A passage in this book describes it as follows.

 

Hangzhou has beautiful lakes and mountains.

 

In addition to the beautiful scenery, this place has a special feature.

From Qin Dynasty, Han Dynasty, Jin Dynasty, Tang Dynasty to Song Dynasty.

Many outstanding and special people in Chinese history were born or lived in this place.

 

Among these people, some were learned civil servants, and some were brave generals.

Some are very filial, some are very brave.

Some are very righteous, some are very loyal.

Some are very respected teachers, some are very knowledgeable scholars.

Some serve as senior officials of the central government, and some are very talented but refuse to serve in the central government.

These people are all recorded in the history books and are worthy of our study and imitation.

 

This idiom is used to describe a place with lakes and mountains and beautiful scenery.

 

Dear friends, what are your feelings or thoughts after listening to this story?

Have those famous people lived in the city you live in? What kind of person do you want to be?

I hope this story will give you something new to gain.

 

                                                          圖片出處為維基百科

Who is more beautiful in their competition.(斗美誇麗)

Who is more beautiful in their competition.(斗美誇麗)

 

 

The Song Dynasty in China is divided into two periods by historians.

The first stage was the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127 AD).

The second stage was the Southern Song Dynasty (AD-1127 to AD 1279).

 

In 1129 AD, the Southern Song Dynasty moved the capital to the city (Lin'an), which is the current Hangzhou City of Zhejiang Province.

 

After the fall of the Southern Song Dynasty, a scholar named (Wu Zimu) wrote a book.

 

This book records many customs in Lin'an City before the fall of the Southern Song Dynasty, and also depicts the urban landscape at that time and the daily life of people of various identities living in the city.

 

A passage in this book describes it as follows.

 

Walking in the city of Hangzhou, you will see the street vendors selling groceries decorating their stalls beautifully.

You'll see street food vendors preparing elaborate plates and bowls.

They hope to attract the attention of guests in this way.

 

Since the capital was moved to the city, the king often ordered his servants in the palace to buy groceries and street food for him at the street market.

The standard and taste of food in the whole city has also been greatly improved.

 

Walking in the city of Hangzhou, you can tell everyone's occupation from the clothes they wear.

People from different industries will wear different clothes and hats that match that industry.

 

So as long as you see what this person is wearing, you can judge his industry and standard of living.

 

But since AD ​​1241, these traditions have been gradually broken, and some young people like to wear strange clothes, they wear strange hats. They don't dress according to their own status and occupation. These young people compete with each other for who has the most beautiful clothes and whose clothes are more special.

 

These young people are annoying to me, and I feel like our good old traditions are fading away.

 

This idiom means that they are in a race to see who is more beautiful.

 

Dear friends, what are your feelings or thoughts after listening to this story?

Does your profession have those distinctive dresses? Do you feel like those good traditions are disappearing around you?

I hope this story will give you something new to gain.

 

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The country is stable and the people live in peace(國泰民安)

The country is stable and the people live in peace(國泰民安)

 

The Song Dynasty in China is divided into two periods by historians.

The first stage was the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127 AD).

The second stage was the Southern Song Dynasty (AD-1127 to AD 1279).

 

In 1129 AD, the Southern Song Dynasty moved the capital to the city (Lin'an), which is the current Hangzhou City of Zhejiang Province.

 

After the fall of the Southern Song Dynasty, a scholar named (Wu Zimu) wrote a book.

 

This book records many customs in Lin'an City before the fall of the Southern Song Dynasty, and also depicts the urban landscape at that time and the daily life of people of various identities living in the city.

 

A passage in this book describes it as follows.

 

Inside and outside the city of Hangzhou, there are many temples, each of which worships different gods.

 

Some temples enshrine the gods of nature, such as the god of the earth, the god of the mountain, the god of the sea, and the god of the river.

Some temples enshrine ancient kings with great achievements, ancient warriors who sacrificed their lives to defend the country, ancient famous people of high moral character, and ancient famous wise men.

 

In the city of Hangzhou, there is a mountain next to the West Lake, this mountain is called Wushan. There is a temple on this mountain. This temple enshrines the god who is in charge of managing and defending the city of Hangzhou.

 

Many high-ranking officials of the central government will come to the temple to offer sacrifices, praying that farmers will have a good harvest and that there will be no floods or droughts.

Many civilians will come here to offer sacrifices and pray for good health and freedom from disasters.

 

There is another temple on Mount Wu. This temple worships a famous general named (Wu Zixu) of the Wu Kingdom in the Spring and Autumn Period. This temple was built during the Tang Dynasty.

 

This temple uses the Taoist way of offering sacrifices. Every year, a grand peace offering is held. The king will order important officials to write a prayer, praying for the stability of the country and the peace of the people.

 

This idiom means that the country is stable and the people live in peace.

 

Dear friends, what are your feelings or thoughts after listening to this story?

Have you visited any temples that impress you? Are you religious?

I hope this story will give you something new to gain.

 

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