The lingering charm of the main street
A bay of Raohe River passing by the city, an ancient street market that has experienced wind and rain, an old city temple that has experienced vicissitudes of life, and ancient buildings that are full of rich water towns. The old city tower, this is the main street of Poyang, a large freehand splash-ink painting of the land of plenty, a historical picture accidentally left on the bank of Poyang Lake by time.
1. Market
She is the wettest annotation in the history of Poyang. The narrow, curved bluestone floating towards the street like a ribbon has ancient inscriptions written on it. The bustling and noisy old streets of Raozhou.
Walking on the old streets paved with granite, and counting the deep tracks carved by wheels year after year on the stone slabs, one can appreciate the history behind this ancient market. Those old city houses built along the streets are not empty furnishings. They were once the leading bustling commercial streets in Poyang County from the Ming and Qing Dynasties to the liberation period.
Poyang Old Street stretches for about five miles, across the entire Poyang Town, and runs east-west. Jiefang Street in Poyang was originally the main street of the old city, also known as Zhongzheng Street or Zhijie Street. The ten-mile long street, with its ordinary people and thousands of lights, speaks of the old prosperity of this old street. Today, there is still a section of ancient market in the area from Zuojia Alley to Zhangwang Temple at the east end of Jiefang Street, in which the remnants of the heyday of the Qing Dynasty are clearly identifiable. From the mansions with raised eaves on both sides of the old street, we can still get a glimpse of the prosperity of ancient Raozhou in those days. Those ancient roof ridges are all made of clay bricks and tiles, and the ancient column bases carry the rich history of ancient Raozhou, which seems to be pointing towards the ancient times. People talk about the prosperity of the past.
In the past, both sides of the old street were bustling with activity. There were various shops like combs and scales, including shops specializing in local products, antique shops displaying calligraphy and calligraphy, and prosperous shops selling exquisite handicrafts. There are tea from Fuliang and porcelain from Jingdezhen, as well as gourmet shops selling all kinds of freshly made snacks, such as tofu skin, pearl dumplings, sugar cakes, deep-fried dough sticks wrapped with hemp seeds, rice dumplings, etc. Of course, there are also some famous local teahouses, Yongjinquan and Yongjinquan. The entire street market reveals the elegant style of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and really has the prosperous charm of "Jinxiu Jiangnan Fish and Rice Township".
Poyang Old Street has many characteristics, the most distinctive one is its long streets and deep alleys. There are many long alleys on both sides of the old street. They are the old people who have witnessed the glory of the old street. To this day, the old city of Poyang still retains the streets and lanes urban pattern of the Song Dynasty. The old street has Chopstick Alley, Xianyu Alley, Jiaji Alley, and Daxiangkou. , Jingdesi Alley, Shuixiankou, Huaguang Alley, Zhonghe Alley, Inspector Alley, Minghui Alley, Porcelain Alley, Chaijia Alley and other alleys. The name of the alley also reflects its inclusiveness.
Walking into the quiet alley, I feel an inexplicable sense of peace. The winding alley is like a ghostly tunnel, twisting and turning, walking through it, with towering houses and courtyards on both sides, and the light shines through the cracks. When the light shines in, the mottled light spots are projected on the jagged stone road, which looks very elegant and quiet. The stone strips are exactly the width of an alley, spreading one after another into the distance. However, the ancients deliberately placed them unevenly. But it also shows a kind of disparate beauty, giving the alley a layer of deep mystery. Whenever the rain hits the wet bluestone, the splashing water leaves an inexhaustible Jiangnan water town flavor in the alley surrounded by mist and rain. That scene, that feeling, that sound, that rhyme are so memorable!
The markets, ancient houses, and alleys are the most beautiful ink paintings of the old streets. Nowadays, the prosperity of ancient times has gradually faded away and been replaced by the tranquility of today. Old Street, which has lost its status as a commercial center in Poyang, just like the ancient Raozhou, has brought endless thoughts to Poyang people. That kind of nostalgia is like a glass of Raozhou wine, clear and mellow, echoing in the hearts of every Poyang person for a long time.
2. Ancient Temple
Laojie is a philosopher who inspires people infinitely. Its history is glorious, and so is the culture of Laojie. The bustling old street always has a spirit and a belief. The most glorious and representative one in the old street culture is a hero. Zhang Xun, a famous patriotic minister in the Tang Dynasty.
At the top of Poyang Old Street, there is a majestic ancient temple. It is the Zhangwang Temple built in Poyang by Yan Zhenqing, a famous calligrapher in the Tang Dynasty. Zhangwang Temple has a history of thousands of years in Poyang. Like the old street, it has experienced ups and downs.
The earliest Zhangwang Temple was destroyed during the war. The current Zhangwang Temple was rebuilt at the top of Poyang Old Street in 1995.
In ancient times, Poyang celebrity Hong Mai wrote about the touching deeds of Zhang Xun's righteousness in his book "Rong Zhai Essays". Today, people in Poyang say: "The Zhangwang Temple Fair is a carnival for Poyang people.
"From ancient times to the present, Zhang Xun has been deeply loved by the people of Poyang, especially the people of Laojie. One of the most touching stories happened in the turbulent years. The archived documents and historical materials and sacrificial vessels in the Zhangwang Temple were destroyed. Later, a group of devout disciples, led by senior laymen Jiang Fengmei and Liu Lamei, in order to promote their patriotism and better preserve Poyang's foreign history and culture, the people of Laojie voluntarily donated money to rebuild the Zhangwang Temple and built it into what it is today. Temple. In this way, Zhang Xun’s patriotism and Poyang folk culture have continued in the history of Laojie and have been preserved in the Raohe River Basin by Poyang Lake.
Zhang Xun is not from Laojie. , but the people of Laojie worship him devoutly, which shows his status in the hearts of every Poyang people. He has always been a "god" who is approachable and can eliminate disasters and diseases. The patriotism spirit of "taking care of everyone" deeply infected the people of Lao Cai. In order to protect the lives and property of the southern people during the Anshi Rebellion, Zhang Xun's heroic deeds of patriotism and love for the people, including killing thousands of troops, defending Suiyang, and protecting the Yangtze River and Huaihe River, have always been remembered. This is spread and praised by the people of the old street. Every year, people on this old street will commemorate this hero and spontaneously organize and hold a grand King Zhang's outing ceremony. The sound of firecrackers, gongs, drums, and laughter make the streets of Poyang lively. The alleys are buzzing with excitement. Nowadays, a temple fair is held in Poyang Zhangwang Temple on November 23 of the lunar calendar. The lively scene is really a carnival for Poyang people.
Now Zhangwang Temple is very important to the old street. For the people, it is a temple, a regional name, a platform for Poyang folk customs, and a business card of Poyang's business culture. Zhangwang Temple is not only a temple believed by Poyang people, but also a deep-rooted representative of Poyang's regional culture. Symbols are the beautiful spiritual sustenance of the people of Poyang who love their country and their hometown.
3. The aftertaste
There is a kind of scenery that you can’t help but miss when you walk in the water town. , how many times "small bridges, flowing water, people", how many times the fishing boats passing through have left ripples in the surging Rao River, and the ancient small towns, old streets, and ancient temples have left idle footprints , the tranquil Jiangnan Zhicheng is confusing in the soft ribbon-like Poyang River.
Poyang Main Street, this is a thousand-year-old street full of lingering charm, bustling markets, quiet alleys, and antique old houses. , simple folk customs, and the patriotic hero respected by the old street people - Zhang Xun.
A water, a street, and a temple have created the most glorious history of Poyang Main Street.
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