The Yao Temple is located in Linfen, Shanxi, and is the most important protected cultural relic in Shanxi. Yao's achievements are described in many ancient Chinese books, which are highly praised, and Yao is regarded as the source of Chinese civilization. Many ancient Yao temple buildings have been built, and cypress trees that are more than 1,000 years old are still growing among them. The history of Emperor Yao
Chinese Confucianism has always highly praised Confucianism. The most representative of Confucianism should be Emperor Yao, the most typical representative of Confucian virtuous kings. He is also the most respected figure in Confucianism. Confucius also praised Emperor Yao in the Analects of Confucius. Sima Qian even spoke highly of it in historical records.
When Emperor Yao was still alive, the atmosphere of democratic politics was very strong. Leaders represented by Emperor Yao and his ministers often walked together to discuss major world affairs. In the development of the times, very advanced ancient democratic politics and the concession system emerged.
At the beginning, there was also a channel for ministers to give advice.
Flood control was also a very significant achievement at that time. The calendar was formed and officials were reorganized, all in an effort to seek development for the people. Later generations remembered his achievements and built a temple of Yao in Yao's capital to commemorate Yao. Introduction to Yao Temple
The Yao Temple was built in the Han and Wei dynasties and was located in the ancient Pingyang City. It was moved to Fendong Plain in the Jin Dynasty. Then it was moved to its current location in Linfen during the Tang Dynasty, and was expanded in subsequent dynasties.
In the early Qing Dynasty, Kangxi also issued an edict to hold a month-long temple fair on March 18 every year to commemorate Yao and celebrate. Distribution of Yao Temple Attractions
There are many attractions in Yao Temple, the most interesting of which should be the four very peculiar ancient cypress trees. Ancient cypresses surround Yaojing, and there are two trees on the west side, namely "cypress suppressing catalpa" and "cypress embracing pagoda".
In April and May every year, red catalpa flowers bloom among the trees, which is amazing. There is also a legend that the Sophora japonica trees were transplanted from Ci'en Temple in Xi'an more than 600 years ago. Every summer, Sophora japonica trees bloom in the cypress trees. The flowers bloom and are fragrant, making it a very impressive sight.
There are two ancient cypresses on the east side, one of which is called "Minglu Cypress". It is said that in the Tang Dynasty, when Emperor Yao and his wife, the Deer Fairy, were sculpting the Holy Oak in the palace, a pair of sika deer suddenly ran up and chirped happily under the cypress tree. And to this day, its branches still look like sika deer antlers, so it is called "Sika Deer". Deer Cypress". The other tree is called "Yexiao Cypress". It was transplanted from India by a monk in ancient times. Every New Year's Eve, the cypress tree will make a rustling sound. The sound is very similar to human laughter, so this tree is also called "Night Laughing Cypress".