# ability training # The introduction comes from the surname Zi. According to Lu Shi records, there was the state of Yao in the Spring and Autumn Period, and they were descendants of the Shang clan. His descendants took the state as their surname and called themselves the Yao family. The following is the Chinese classics "Hundred Family Surnames" shared by kao.com: Yao surname. Welcome to read and reference!
There are three origins of the Yao family
1. It comes from the surname Gui. It is said that Shun, one of the Five Emperors, was born in Ruoshui and lived in Diqiu. Since he was born in Yao Xu, his descendants took Di as their surname and called them Yao. It is also said that before Shun became emperor, Siyue recommended the Tao Tang family to Yao. After Shun inherited the throne, he married his two daughters to him and let them live by the Gui River. Some of their descendants who stayed by the Gui River took Gui as their surname. After King Wu destroyed Shang, he found Guiman, a descendant of Emperor Shun. King Wu married his eldest daughter to Guiman and granted him the title of Chen. It is said that during the reign of Nian Zhongjing, he changed his surname to Gui because he was living in Wu County to avoid Wang Mang. After passing on for five generations, the surname was changed to Yao.
2. Comes from the surname Zi. According to Lu Shi records, there was a state of Yao in the Spring and Autumn Period, and they were descendants of the Shang clan. His descendants took the state as their surname and called themselves the Yao family.
3. His family changed his surname to Yao. According to relevant historical data, there was a Qiang leader Yao Gezhong in the Western Jin Dynasty. He was originally a descendant of the Shaodang clan of Xiqiang in the Han Dynasty. They claimed to be descendants of Emperor Shun, so they changed their surname to Yao.
Distribution of the surname Yao
There are roughly two birthplaces of the Yao family, namely Suzhou, Jiangsu and the area in Longxi, Gansu today. In the early days, due to the lack of family power. Therefore, development and reproduction were relatively slow. Starting from the Jin Dynasty, the Yao family grew stronger due to the descendants of the Qiang leader Yao Gezhong from the Longxi area of ??Gansu Province and the tribes he brought as the Yao family. In other words, most of the Chinese people of the Yao family today come from these two branches. These two Yao families later continued to multiply and spread, and before the Tang Dynasty they had become prominent families in today's Wuxing, Zhejiang, and Longzhou, Gansu. Later, a Yao family from Wuxing and Wukang moved to Shaanxi County and developed into a prominent local family in the Sui Dynasty. After the Tang Dynasty, the Yao family spread more widely and spread all over the country. Among them, the Yao family's migration was the most popular in Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Henan, Shaanxi, Shanxi, Hebei, Shandong, Guangdong, Sichuan, Anhui, Hubei and other places. Most of the Yao surnames in Sichuan and Yunnan migrated from Gansu or Shaanxi and Henan. Among them, counties such as Yao'an and Dayao in Yunnan have the most Yao surnames, so Yaozhou was established in the fourth year of Wude in the Tang Dynasty. Yao's entry into Fujian began in the Tang Dynasty. According to historical records, when Chen Yuanguang entered Fujian and opened Zhangzhou, he was assisted by the Yao family. Later, another Yao family moved from Fujian to Guangdong and other places.
County Wangtang No.
Wuxing County: Wu Baoding established the county in the first year of the Three Kingdoms period, and its administrative seat was Wucheng. It is equivalent to the northwest of Lin'an, Yuhang, and Deqing in Zhejiang today, as well as Yixing in Jiangsu and other places.
Nan'an County: A county was established in Hanyang in the fifth year of Zhongping in the Eastern Han Dynasty. Its administrative location is on the east bank of the Weishui River in Longxi, Gansu today, which is equivalent to the eastern part of Longxi County, Dingxi, Wushan and other counties in Gansu today. Abandoned in the early Sui Dynasty.
Hall number:
Shengren Hall: Emperor Shun was the most benevolent and sage emperor.
The surname Yao also took the county magistrates "Wuxing" and "Nan'an" as their hall names.
Historical celebrities
Yao Fan: a native of Tongcheng, a litterateur in the Qing Dynasty, a Jinshi during the Qianlong reign, and served as the editor and editor of Sanliguan.
Poetry, but his main achievement lies in prose.
Yao Wentian: Qing scholar. His courtesy name was Qiunong, a native of Gui'an, Zhejiang Province, a Jinshi in Jiaqing, and a minister of the Ministry of Official Etiquette. His scholarship was based on Confucianism of the Song Dynasty, and he also drew on the strengths of Chinese studies.
Yao Guangxiao: A native of Changzhou, Suzhou in the Ming Dynasty, he was a confidant of King Yan at first. After Zhu Li seized the throne, he became the prince's young master. He once participated in the compilation of "Records of Taizu" and "Yongle Dadian" and other grand works.
Yao's eldest son: A native of Kuaiji, Zhejiang Province in the Ming Dynasty. In the 34th year of Jiajing's reign, Japanese pirates entered the county and forced him to serve as a guide. He led the enemy to the altar of transformation, which was surrounded by water on all sides, and secretly ordered the villagers to withdraw from the bridge in advance to cut off their escape route. The Japanese pirates fell into the trap and were surrounded and annihilated by the Ming army. Yao's eldest son died as a result. Afterwards, he was respected as a hero by the villagers.
Yao Shou: Painter, Jiashan native, served as an official to the censor, and a noodle house in Yongning, Jiangxi.
Yao Pingzhong: a famous general in the northwest of the Song Dynasty.
Yao Silian: a historian in the early Tang Dynasty, a native of Wuxing, Jiangsu Province, who later moved to Guanzhong and was a native of Xi'an, Shaanxi Province today. He has compiled 50 volumes of "Liang Shu" and 30 volumes of "Chen Shu". His grandson Yao Shoubo was involved in classics and history, and educated his talents in debate. During the reign of Empress Wu, he served as a local official and Shangshu.
Yao Chong: A politician in the early Tang Dynasty. He and his family were very successful in politics. Yao Chongguan rose to prime minister, and served as prime minister of Wu Zetian and Xuanzong of Tang Dynasty. He was honest and honest in government and won public praise. Later, Song Jing succeeded him as prime minister and was known as "Yao Song" in history. Yao Chong's great-grandson, Yao He, was a Jinshi in Yuanhe and eventually became secretary and supervisor. Because he was awarded the title of Master of Martial Arts, he was known as Yao Martial Arts. The poetry style he created is also called martial arts style. Yao Mao, the great grandson of Yao Chong, was a Jinshi in Changqing and the governor of Hu and Chang prefectures.
Yao Gezhong: Born in the Yongjia period of the Western Jin Dynasty, he was the leader of a Qiang tribe. He led his tribe to move from Chiting to Yumei, and was moved to Guanzhong in the Later Zhao Dynasty. In 323 AD, he was appointed as the Grand Governor of Western Qiang and led tens of thousands of Qiang people to live in Qinghe. In 352 AD, his fifth son Yao Xiang led his troops back to Guanzhong and was killed in Sanyuan. Yao Xiang's younger brother took advantage of the Feishui Rebellion to invade Chang'an and established the powerful Later Qin Dynasty. The capital was established in the northwest of Xi'an, Shaanxi Province.
General Couplet of Ancestral Hall
Four-Character Couplet
Calligraphy of Wei and Jin Dynasties; History of Liang and Chen: The first couplet can be attributed to the painter Yao Shou of the Ming Dynasty, whose courtesy name was Gong. Shou, named Gu'an, Yundong Yishi, Jiangxi Yishi, also known as Mr. Danqiu, was from Jiashan. During the Tianshun period, he was a Jinshi, an official supervisory censor, and the magistrate of Yongning, Jiangxi. He is good at painting landscapes, taking the techniques from Wuzhen and Wang Meng. He is good at painting the winding scenery of Sha'ao, with green ink; he also writes bamboo and stone; he also writes cursive script, taking the techniques from the Wei and Jin Dynasties; he is also good at poetry, and has "Ge'an Collection". Xia Lian Dian refers to the historian Yao Silian in the early Tang Dynasty, whose courtesy name was Jian Zhi. He was originally from Wuxing, but later moved to Guanzhong and became a Wannian native. His father, Yao Cha, served as Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs in the Chen Dynasty in the Southern Dynasty. He entered the Sui Dynasty and wrote the two histories of Liang and Chen, but he died before completing the work. He studied Han history from his father since he was a child and gained family education. In the Sui Dynasty, he was a student of Yang You, the king of Dai. Based on family manuscripts and other books, 50 volumes of "Liang Shu" and 30 volumes of "Chen Shu" were compiled.
Stone man. He successively served as prime minister of Wu Zetian, Ruizong and Xuanzong. During the reign of Emperor Ruizong of the Tang Dynasty, he was demoted because he petitioned Princess Taiping to leave the Eastern Capital to weaken her power. In the early years of Kaiyuan, she was appointed prime minister and granted the title of Duke of Liang. She once petitioned to prohibit eunuchs and noble relatives from intervening in government affairs, prohibiting the construction of Buddhist temples and Taoist temples, and rewarding groups. The minister advised and remonstrated on ten matters, corrected the bad habit of not daring to hunt and kill locusts at that time, and implemented the burning and burial method, which alleviated the disaster. Xia Lian Dian refers to the essayist Yao Nai during the Qing Dynasty, whose courtesy name was Ji Chuan, whose family name was Xibaoxuan, also known as Mr. Xibao, and who was born in Tongcheng, Anhui Province. During the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, he was a Jinshi, a doctor in the Ministry of Officials and Punishments, and a registered censor. He has been in charge of academies in Jiangning, Yangzhou and other places for 40 years. His studies focus on classics, as well as history and poetry. He is the main writer of the "Tongcheng School". There is "The Complete Works of Xibaoxuan".
Learn from Hong and Han Dynasties; write about Liang and Chen: Shangliandian refers to Yao Sui, a Hanlin scholar in the Yuan Dynasty, whose courtesy name was Duanfu and a native of Liucheng. I traveled less from Xu Heng and had the style of the Western Han Dynasty. There are "Guotong Lihe Table" and "Mu'an Collection". Xia Lian Dian refers to Yao Cha, a regular attendant of Sanqi during the Sui Dynasty. He worked hard on his studies, was awarded the title of Secretary Cheng, and was commissioned to write the history of Chen and Liang. Before he was finished, he was about to die.
Civilization Shize; Yuande Family Voice: The Shangliandian indicates that Shun was born in Yao Xu, so he took his surname. The era of Yu and Shun was the beginning of Chinese civilization. The lower couplet refers to Shun's surrender to Yu, which is Yuan (great) virtue.
Bachelor of Hongwen; Family Biography of Lu Tomb: The Shangliandian refers to Yao Silian during the Tang Dynasty, a bachelor of Leiguan Hongwen. The lower couplet refers to Yao Qiyun and his sons, grandsons, and great-grandsons during the Song Dynasty. They were filial piety for four generations and finally died in the tomb.
Five-character universal couplet
The mountains are far away and the city is close; the sun is setting and the trees are shaded: This couplet is a verse couplet from Yao Lun, a poet in the Tang Dynasty, from "Guozhang Xiucai Luoyang Guesthouse". Yao Lun, in the Tang Dynasty, he served as the governor of Yangzhou and joined the army.
The grand ceremony shines on China; the article shines on Tongcheng: The first couplet mentions Yao Guangxiao, a poet and painter from the Ming Dynasty, who was born in Cheung Chau. In the 14th year, he was a monk, skilled in poetry and painting, and knowledgeable in the art of yin and yang, and was a confidant of the King of Yan.
When King Yan was established, he ranked first in meritorious service and worshiped the prince as his master. He supervised the compilation of "Records of Taizu" and compiled "Yongle Dadian". Xialiandian refers to Yao Nai (1731-1815 AD), a prose writer from the Qing Dynasty, whose courtesy name was Ji Chuan and a native of Tongcheng. Qianlong Jinshi, selected Hanlin Academy Shujishi. Participated in the compilation of "Sikuquanshu". After resigning, he presided over Jiangnan Ziyang, Zhongshan and other academies. Gong Guwen, together with Fang Bao and others, are representatives of the "Tongcheng School". They advocated the ancient literary tradition of the Tang and Song Dynasties and had a great influence on the classics and literature of the Qing Dynasty. His landscape articles such as "History of Climbing Mount Tai" are praised by future generations. There are "Compilation of Ancient Chinese Ci", "Collected Works of Xibaoxuan", "Collection of Zhu", etc.
Father and son have a history of twins; the brothers are named Yao: the Shangliandian refers to Yao Cha, a regular attendant of casual cavalry during the Sui Dynasty. Xialiandian refers to Yao Lin, the capital commander of the Song Dynasty, whose courtesy name was Junrui. He established the Xiong Dingwu Army in Jiedu and used many unique strategies in the military deployment of Shen Yi. Don't boast about your merits, run the army strictly, and use it with pleasure. Both brothers have made great contributions and are famous for a while. They are called "Er Yao" in Guanzhong
Six-character universal couplet
Jiande will last for a long time; Xiahu Pi Zhenjia's reputation: This couplet is Yao Clan Ancestral Hall, Guichi City, Anhui Province. According to the Shangliandian, the Yao family of this branch moved from Jiande County. The second couplet shows that the temple is the former site of Xiah Lake (named for the production of large white shrimps)
Seven-character universal couplet
But I feel that business is full in front of me; it should be noted that there are many suffering people in the world: this couplet It is a self-titled couplet by Yao Wenran, a Jinshi during the Ming Dynasty. Yao Wenran, courtesy name Ruohou, was born in Tongcheng. After entering the Qing Dynasty, he was awarded the title of Shujishi of the Academy of National History, and was appointed as the Minister of the Ministry of Punishment. He knows everything about the interests of the country, the gains and losses of official administration, and the stakes of people's livelihood. The memorials and poetry collections he wrote are all of solid and mellow quality and have an ancient style. His posthumous title was Duanke.
Stand firm on your heels and raise your spine; open your horizons and calm your mind: This couplet is a self-inscribed couplet by Yao Wen, a Jinshi and calligrapher during the Qing Dynasty. Yao Yuanzhi, courtesy name Boang, was born in Tongcheng. From the official position to the censor of Zuodu. His calligraphy and cursive writing are also exquisite. There is "Zhuye Pavilion Miscellaneous Poems".
The sky is open and the scenery is beautiful, the wind and clouds are calm; spring has arrived and the world is new: This couplet is a spring couplet written by Yao Chen, the general magistrate of the Ming Dynasty. Yao Chen, whose courtesy name is Xianbi, was born in Chaoyang. From Fuzhou Tongpan, he was moved to Shuntianzhizhong. After serving as an official for three days, he went back to beg and support his family as a filial piety. Many villagers were influenced by him.
The village master eventually became a noble lady; the governor's daughter got an occasional husband: the Shangliandian refers to the Yao Xiong Shidian in the Song Dynasty. Xia Lian Dian refers to Yao Chong Shi Dian, a minister of the Tang Dynasty.
Sixteen-character general couplet
Resistance to ancient times, let it go; it contains life elements, and everything must be true: this couplet is a regular attendant of Sanqi during the Sui Dynasty Couple from Yao Cha's "Famous Paintings".
It is both a warning and a warning, and it will benefit China; it will be announced in the next ten days, and the jade will be in Taiyuan: This couplet is a gift from Jiang Bishan to Yao Liangfu.