Where is the Lutoujiang Family Courtyard?

Jiang Family Courtyard is located in Donglutou Village, Reuters Township, Shexian County, Hebei Province. It was built during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty and has a history of more than 200 years. It consists of more than 50 courtyards and east-west gardens. The architectural layout is divided into two parts, one is the gatehouse with cornices and arches, the other is the typical architectural style of China residential buildings, and the other is based on the national residential style, which absorbs some European styles and has the artistic connotation of combining China and Europe. The gatehouses of these courtyards are all engraved with stone couplets and thin-framed lintels, totaling 50 pieces. Couplet calligraphy includes regular script, running script, cursive script, seal script and official script, which are varied and have their own characteristics. There are wood carvings and stone carvings on the plaque, with diverse textures and exquisite craftsmanship.

Its strong historical and cultural atmosphere can be seen everywhere in Jiangjia Courtyard. There are more than 30 stone couplets here, among which, one stone inscription after another, whether it is positive, grass, line or official, is meaningful and intriguing, which can arouse your interest in exploration. What is particularly exciting is that there are not only the big characters of Liu Yong and Lin Zexu, but also the calligraphy of He and Zeng Guofan's samurai Yang Fang. Liu Yong's two paintings are: discussing with the old school and keeping it secret; The cultivation of new knowledge has deepened. With a heart and a guard, you will live a long life. Lin Zexu, a national hero, wrote a motto of Chen Wengong: Caring for food and clothing is not only wealth but also happiness; Seek fame, profit, twist and help. He Ji Shao, a great calligrapher in the Qing Dynasty, left a pair of couplets: listening to the autumn sound and moving the bamboo mother; Sleep peacefully and cool the moon, pillow Tong Yang. General Yang Fang's words are: know the secret and keep the loophole; Look down on things. Aren't these ancient family precepts or hopes a good warning to us today?

Why are there so many famous Mo Bao in this small village deep in the mountains? Probably two statements may be more accurate. First, Li Zhongxiang, a calligrapher in the late Qing Dynasty and early Ming Dynasty, collected a large number of celebrity handwriting, and later lived in the Chiang family because of poverty, and these Mo Bao also lived in the Chiang family. Secondly, when Huang was in office, he had a close relationship with his colleagues and became brothers. Later, Wang was promoted to Jing. At this time, Huang Ying, who lives at home, often visits him in Beijing. Maybe he met some famous people, and Jiang himself likes calligraphy and collects it carefully, so he got the calligraphy rubbings of these famous people.

Traffic guide

Address of scenic spots: Donglutou Village, Reuters Township, Shexian County, Handan City, Hebei Province

Bus route: Shexian can take the shuttle bus to Reuters Township.