Located at the foot of the Great Wall of Qi, surrounded by mountains, the North King said it was a thousand-year-old village, but it still seemed a little wronged. After all, its history can even be traced back to the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period more than 2,000 years ago. It is said that the ancient village was formed at that time, and smoke rose over that history. Most villagers in Wangbei are descendants of Huangshi border guards.
Wangbei is not far from my hometown, less than 10 km. More than 30 years ago, when I was working in Sanjiaowan Township, which belonged to it at that time, I even had the opportunity to get close to it. But at that time, I was young, inexperienced, ignorant of the beauty around me, and didn't pay attention to it, leaving a great regret. With the development of rural tourism and the excavation and development of red scenic spots, I was attracted by its irresistible charm. Because of its remarkable story, concealment and readability in my mind, it is certainly worth studying.
Wangbei is not only surrounded by mountains and rivers, but also the junction of Zhangqiu, Laiwu and Zibo. Huangshiguan, the Great Wall of Qi in Zhuangnan, has been a traffic fortress and a battleground for military strategists since ancient times. Wangbei ancient village has a long history, profound cultural heritage and numerous versions. There is also a well-known legend that Meng Jiangnu cried the Great Wall. Zhangqiu County was also born here.
Knowing the North King for the first time gives people a breathtaking beauty. It is shocking, but it has to be awe-inspiring. There is a river next to Beiwang, which is Wenying River, one of the three tributaries of Dawen River. I am no stranger to this river. When I was a child, I used to catch fish and touch crabs in the upper reaches of the river, and the source was in the area of Ma 'naopo Village, Chiliangquan Village, my hometown. Wenjiang is a seasonal river, but it will not dry up all year round. The mountains and rivers gathered in the rainy season are magnificent. In the rainy season, she still walks like a stream and flows slowly. Sometimes Wen He is like a passionate village girl, and sometimes he is like a calm and elegant person.
By the time we reached Zhuangtou, it was already after breakfast and the sun was just right. Some villagers who got up early went home with lotus hoes, and some villagers carried hoes up the mountain. A flock of sheep are crossing the village bridge, each wearing a satin coat. The shepherd put the whip on his shoulder, held a piece of dirt in his hand, made a backhand gesture to throw it, and kept shouting in his mouth, threatening the disobedient sheep. Wenying River in Wangbei section has a wide riverbed and a small cliff head by the river. There is a bay of clear water under the cliff head, and small groups of village women wash clothes on the beach. Although there is no song, from a distance, some of them seem to be whispering, while others are waving sticks and laughing. Ducks can be seen everywhere, or swim deep for food, or take a leisurely walk on the beach. At the bridgehead of Beiwangzhuang Village, there are three willow trees, one on the left, an ancient well at first glance, and three stone tablets under the tree, which record the history of the ancient well and the merits of the people who donated money to build roads. Under the two willows on the right, there is a huge stone lying on the ground, which looks like a turtle and makes people daydream. There are stone tables and six stone piers beside the boulder, all of which are exquisite bluestones with clear patterns and exquisite workmanship. Willow hangs low by the river. When the breeze blows, it is charming and lovely, just like a girl swinging her waist. Suddenly a burst of flowers bloomed. Looking around, the wild roses near the river are in full bloom over the fence, and butterflies are flapping their wings and dancing. I think, if I have a free day, how pleasant it would be to make a pot of tea in the ancient well, read a book on the stone table under the river willow, or stare blankly.
Looking at the beautiful scenery, I came to Guo Village unconsciously. Village Guo is not big in the village, and the bluestone archway is hanging. Attractive shape and vivid charm. It is covered with plaques praising ancient villages. Although there are many plaques, they are in good order. There are two stone lions in front of Guo, which are full of vigour. When I was invited, Qiu Chenggan, the village party secretary, was waiting for me in front of Guo. After greeting, Qiu Chenggan said that Guo Village was built in Daoguang period. Although not ancient, it has experienced nearly 200 years of wind and rain.
Qiu Chenggan said that the scenic spots in Wangbei Village include Qi Great Wall, Mengjiangnv Temple, Huangshiguan, the former site of anti-Japanese democracy in Zhangqiu County, the battle site of Xiguanshan and the demonstration garden of medicinal materials. Qiu Chenggan asked me where to start the visit, and I said, of course, first look at the former site of anti-Japanese democracy and the battle site of Xiguanshan.
Not far from the village entrance along Shiban Road, the house number of "the former site of the first county of Zhangqiu County Committee and the former site of anti-Japanese democracy in Zhangqiu County" is impressive, and the red wooden signs of "the former site of Zhangqiu anti-Japanese martial arts team and the former site of Zhangqiu anti-Japanese logistics department" are hung at two nearby gates respectively. When I studied the brand of "Former Site of Zhangqiu Anti-Japanese Armed Forces" with a puzzled face, Qiu Chenggan said, It's a long story. In fact, Zhangqiu Anti-Japanese Armed Forces was earlier than the Anti-Japanese War. According to the old people, in September of 1939, in order to expand the anti-Japanese base areas and strengthen the anti-Japanese work in Zhangqiu, Taian appointed more than 70 people to form a working group to mobilize the masses to carry out anti-Japanese activities in Wangbei and several nearby villages. At the same time, the Taishan Special Committee approved Zhangqiu County to set up an anti-Japanese working committee, and the anti-Japanese armed forces entered our village for the first time. The Wushu team held many training courses for anti-Japanese activists, secretly developing party member, which greatly improved the political consciousness of the masses. After a period of publicity, Zhangqiu quickly established several anti-Japanese Zhu Min Town * * * and anti-Japanese democratic joint offices. After the anti-Japanese democracy had a broad mass base, the Taishan Special Committee thought that the conditions were ripe for the establishment of the Zhangqiu County Committee, and approved the establishment of the Zhangqiu County Committee with Qi as the secretary and Wu, Wu, Wu and Wu as members, which was called the "Eighth Route Army Office". Soon, the Taishan Special Committee established an anti-Japanese democratic organization in Zhangqiu County, with Wu as the county magistrate.
As soon as I entered the gate of the former site of anti-Japanese democracy in Zhangqiu County, I saw the word "AnShao" hanging on the wall. Qiu Chenggan said that there is a partition on the gate with a two-story structure. When I walked into the gate, I could clearly see and hear what was happening in the street. The gate is connected to * * *' s office, and * * will know the news as soon as there is an enemy situation. I looked up and really saw two windows on the mountain. The county party committee and county * * * work separately. The office is plastered with a yellow wall, a rectangular table, Yuan Kui chairs, old tables and chairs, oil lamps and inkstone ink on the table, and an abacus hangs on the wall of the * * * office, which always makes people feel that there is a cautious figure shaking. Every old object seems to be talking, telling the hardships of the war years. On the back wall of the county office, there is a window one meter square, and there is an eaves road behind it. Qiu Chengqian said that the pregnancy director of the Women's Rescue Association in our village was evacuated from Xiguanshan before the battle started.
Although the former site of the Anti-Japanese Armed Forces is not a deep house compound, compared with other old houses in the past, it is much more luxurious in scale and architectural quality. Stone-wood door, suspended roof, relief ruler, hollow horizontal plaque. The old house is bluestone from top to bottom, and each stone is square, so knock it carefully with a chisel. The whole wall fits perfectly. Although it is a grass roof, it is absolutely warm in winter and cool in summer. The screen wall of the front door is beautifully carved and beautifully patterned. Coming out of the former site, Qiu Chenggan said that this is the former residence of Gao Wanxiang, an enlightened person, and the first free office space used by the Eighth Route Army. His family is rich, and his father Gao Kuimin was betrayed by traitors when preparing materials for the Eighth Route Army. He was stoned to death by the enemy at Wenying River Beach in Laiwu section. The house in the former site of Zhangqiu Anti-Japanese Democratic Logistics Department is full of looms and spinning wheels, and there are more than ten mills in the yard, which makes people see the busy scene of women going in and out to cook and wash clothes for the Eighth Route Army during the Anti-Japanese War.
Qiu Chenggan's home is on the Wenying River. There is no wall in the yard. All kinds of seasonal vegetables are planted in the courtyard covered with fence. There are ridges in the green eyes, and there is a shade under the grape trellis. A low Mazar-e, a small square table, a pot of tea soaked in warm river, charming rural life. "Today, saute spicy chicken seems to be synonymous with farmhouse music. Try the difference between our Wangbei saute spicy chicken. " Qiu Chenggan's words drew my eyes back to the table of the Little Eight Immortals, and I saw a large plate of steaming stewed chicken with vermicelli in front of me. The appearance of a large plate of chicken aroused my appetite. Qiu Chengqian said that chicken is a pheasant on Xiguan Mountain, and vermicelli is a special dish processed in our village. In addition to dried tangerine peel, pepper and star anise leaves, the most important thing is that we also use our own pepper, ginger and Zhangqiu green onions. I said, no wonder. While speaking, Qiu Chenggan took out a bottle of Qingzhao wine, probably remembering that I came by car, with a hint of regret in my expression, and said, don't drive next time. I said jokingly, well, I don't drive, I ride a horse. In fact, buses in the city can almost reach the village head now, and it is very convenient for villagers to travel.
From a distance, the mountains are full of beautiful flowers, but from a distance, we can hear the warm rivers are affectionate, the willows are swaying and the breeze is blowing. Wangbei's village is simple, with an open vision and intoxicating sunshine, filled with fragrance and refreshing. The peaceful atmosphere interweaves a beautiful and fresh pastoral picture. Although the idea of coming here is too sudden, it seems logical. Meng Haoran, a poet in the Tang Dynasty, wrote in Passing Old People's Village, "Prepare chicken rice for me, old friend, and entertain me on your farm". If he is still alive, I really want to cross the Tang Dynasty and invite the North King. Perhaps Mr Meng Lao will write more wonderful pastoral poems.