There is a famous historical and cultural village in Mentougou, Beijing. The screen wall standing in front of the village was written by Mr. Yang Zaichun, a famous Chinese calligrapher. The courtyards are all made of stones, and the old houses look a little dilapidated, but they are still preserved. The most amazing thing should be that there are a lot of successful people here. The most impressive thing about this village in the surrounding area is the emergence of cultural people. Introduction to Juren Village
The "Juren Village" that has been famous for centuries
Lingshui Juren Village began with the rise of the imperial examination system in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and more and more people have obtained academic titles.
The most famous ones should be Liu Maoheng, Liu Zengguang and other juren. They have fourth-rank official positions and possess both virtue and ethics. This land has gradually produced more juren over hundreds of years. Distribution of cultural relics in Juren Village
The residence of Liu Maoheng, the prefect of the Qing Dynasty
Liu Maoheng’s residence
The foundation of more than 2 meters high and the huge rectangular historical material block make people wonder about this residence Very impressed.
The connection between the stones is reinforced by iron wedges. The foundation of the house has been built since the Ming Dynasty and has undergone several house renovations.
It is said that Liu Maoheng’s former residence was originally a large courtyard with five connected courtyards. After more than 200 years of vicissitudes, it has now been divided into independent courtyards.
Liu Maoheng’s tombstone
You can see it in the field at the entrance of the village. The tombstone is divided into three parts. The stone tablet is also engraved with the seal character "Stele Inscription Tomb Table", and above it is engraved "Stele Inscription". "Tomb Table" in seal characters.
The stone monuments are rarely cared for and some are abandoned on the edge of fields.
The inscription records Liu Maoheng’s life achievements. Although the font has faded a bit, the fact that the inscription can be left behind shows the greatness of his achievements.
Former Residence of Juren Liu Zengguang
The former residence building is a Qing Dynasty courtyard building located at No. 81, Back Street, Lingshui Village.
This is the closest candidate to us. Liu Zengguang attended a private school in Zhaitang when he was young. In the 21st year of Emperor Guangxu’s reign in the Qing Dynasty, he took the Shuntianfu examination and passed the “Jiawu Science” examination.
He once served as the magistrate of Zuoyun County, Shanxi Province.
In 1937, during the fierce battle between the Kuomintang and the Japanese army, the house also became the headquarters of the 10th Division. In particular, the division commander lived in Liu Zengguang's house.
The former residence of "Liu Juren" is an exquisite rectangular courtyard with three entrances, with black bricks and gray tiles, carved beams and painted floors, carved doors, brick walls, and tiled roofs, which is exquisite Chic. The whole house is divided into front yard, middle yard and backyard, with more than 20 rooms. The house is built with screen walls and stone steps, which is antique.