Historical celebrity: Lian Po, a native of Ling County, Dezhou, Shandong, Han nationality, was born in 327 BC and died in 243 BC. He was 84 years old when he died. An outstanding military strategist of Zhao State during the Warring States Period. The famous generals of Zhao State at the end of the Warring States Period were known as the "Four Famous Generals of the Warring States Period" together with Bai Qi, Wang Jian, and Li Mu.
Dongfang Shuo (154 BC - 93 BC), whose courtesy name was Manqian, was a native of Pingyuan Yanci (a native of Shentou Town, Ling County, Dezhou today, it is said that he was from Huimin, Shandong, which is incorrect). He was witty and humorous, good at rhetoric and poetry, and was a minister and writer during the reign of Emperor Wu. Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty came to the throne and recruited scholars from all over the world. Dongfang Shuo wrote a letter recommending himself and worshiping him as Lang. Later he served as Chang Shilang and Taizhong doctor. Dongfang Shuo's original collection of 2 volumes has been lost for a long time; Zhang Pu of the Ming Dynasty compiled "Dongfang Taizhong Collection" and included it in "Collections of One Hundred and Three Masters of Han, Wei and Six Dynasties".
Cheng Shao (1557-1639 in the Ming Dynasty), courtesy name Gongye, was the Minister of the Ministry of Industry in the Ming Dynasty and was born in Decheng District, Dezhou City. Cheng Shao was a serious and upright man, calm and steady, talented and broad-minded, contemptuous of powerful people, outspoken and outspoken, not interested in selfish interests, decisive in situations, and did not shy away from surrendering due to difficulty.
Tian Wen, a generation Wen Zong, named Lunxia, ??was a native of Dezhou, Jinan Prefecture (now a native of Lujia Street, Decheng District, Dezhou City). From the official position to the left minister of the household department, he was known as Tian Shilang in the world. Tian Wen holds an official position with a strong sense of responsibility, outstanding political achievements, cares about people's illnesses, promotes advantages and eliminates disadvantages, and is respected by people. His life as an official and in politics was also a life of writing. He has extensive knowledge and rich writings, including twelve volumes of "Gu Huantang Collection", two volumes of "Qian Shu", ten volumes of "Changhe Zhiji Kao", four volumes of "Youxue Bian" and "Complete Preparation of Poems", etc. . It was included in the "Sikuquanshu" in the 37th year of Qianlong's reign (1772), leaving a precious cultural heritage for future generations.
Guan Ren (AD 210-256), also known as Gongming, was a warlock of the Wei state during the Three Kingdoms period from Pingyuan County (now Pingyuan County, Dezhou). He was a famous warlock in history and a fortune teller by later generations. Be regarded as the ancestor. Guan Ren wrote a lot of works in his life, mainly including 2 volumes of "Zhouyi Tongling Jue", 1 volume "Zhouyi Tongling Essentials", 1 volume "Pocao Jing", and 1 volume "Zhaoji", leaving precious works for future generations. cultural heritage. After his death, he was buried in the west of Zhouzhai Village, southwest of Pingyuan City, near Shangmiao. Old chronicles record that there was a tomb, but it no longer exists.
Liu Jun (462-521), named Xiaobiao, was a native of Pingyuan County, Dezhou today. Liang scholar and writer in the Southern Dynasties. He once annotated "Shishuo Xinyu", with detailed citations, and was valued by the world. The original collection has been lost, and the Ming Dynasty compiled "Liu Hu Cao Ji".
Mi Heng (173-198), courtesy name Zhengping, was a famous scholar and writer in the late Eastern Han Dynasty. A native of Pingyuan County (now Xiaomijia Village, Deping Town, Linyi County), he was smart and studious when he was young; he was knowledgeable and talented as an adult. He was highly appreciated by Kong Rong, the governor of Beihai, who said that he was "ten times as talented as me". He was proud of his talent, eloquent and competitive, and not afraid of power. The original two volumes of Mi Heng's works have been lost. Later generations have only seen four articles: "Diaozhang Hengwen", "Rufuzi Stele", "Yanzi Stele" and "Parrot Fu".
Young Yinghui was able to write a big book at the age of seven. Good at calligraphy, poetry and painting. He is especially famous for his calligraphy. People in the imperial court bought Xing's books "for the same price as gold." Along with Dong Qichang, Zhang Ruitu and Mi Wanzhong, he is known as one of the four great calligraphers in the late Ming Dynasty. Together with Dong Qichang, it is also known as South Dong and Beixing. The ink marks are collected by the National Palace Museum, the National Palace Museum in Taiwan, and summer resorts in Shanghai, Suzhou, Xi'an, Sichuan, Shenyang, and Chengde; they are also collected in Japan. The Shandong History Museum has his works and paintings in his collection; his works include 29 volumes of "Laiqinguan Ji", 15 volumes of "Nanguan County Chronicles", 15 volumes of "Wuding Prefecture Chronicles", and 16 volumes of "Linyi County Chronicles". Among them, "Wuding Prefecture Chronicles" is praised as a famous chronicle by local historians. There are "Lai Qin Guan Tie" engraved on it, among which "Seventeen Tie" and "Qingqing Tang Tie" are the most famous.
Meng Jiao (751～814), a poet of the Tang Dynasty. The word is Dongye. A native of Wukang, Huzhou (now Deqing, Zhejiang), his ancestral home is Pingchang (now northeast of Linyi, Dezhou). Meng Jiao lived in poverty in his early years, and he was regarded as "a strange, remote and suffering person". Both he and Jia Dao are known for their bitter chants and many bitter words. "Yin of the Wandering Son" is his masterpiece, with the thread in the hands of a loving mother and the clothes on the body of a wandering son. Before leaving, I was afraid of returning late. Whoever speaks of an inch of grass will be rewarded with three rays of spring light.
Ge Shouli was a native of Linyi County, Dezhou, Ming Dynasty. Born in a peasant family, he was poor and eager to learn since childhood. In 1558, he ranked first in the provincial examination, became a Jinshi the next year, and was awarded the title of Zhangde. Sometimes there are long-unresolved injustices that are resolved at the first instance. Emperor Shizong loved his talent and appointed him to guard the mountains and seas. After taking office, he added customs laws to eliminate the long-standing disadvantages, and soon moved to the Ministry of War to take charge. Later, he was promoted to Minister of Rites in Nanjing.
In the first year of Longqing, Emperor Muzong of the Ming Dynasty re-appointed Ge Shouli as Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs. Ge Shouli had an insight into the current situation, criticized the current shortcomings, and tried his best to oppose the "one whip method" and "one string of bells method" at that time. In the third year of Wanli (1575), Ge Shouli retired and returned to his hometown. Emperor Shenzong of the Ming Dynasty issued an edict to grant Ge Shouli the title of Taibao, the crown prince. In the sixth year of Wanli (1578), Ge Shouli, a famous official of a generation, passed away. The emperor gave him the posthumous title of Duan Su as his Taibao.
Historical monuments: Tomb of King Sulu, "Mr. Dongfang's Painting Praise Monument" written by King Yan Zhenqing of Yucheng, Xiajin Dianjiangtai Taishan Grandma Temple, Pingyuan Wenchang Pavilion, Linyi Xing Dong Park, Pingyuan Qian Pagoda, Qihe Shichuanxiang Memorial Hall, Qingyun Island Jinshan Temple.
Historical stories: Liu Guan and Zhang Taoyuan became sworn brothers, the story of Dongfang Shuo’s wisdom and bravery, the anecdotes of Yan Zhenqing’s official career, etc.