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Chapter 23 Hubei: Eternal and Present
Shennongjia

History never appears in an obscure manner, so the savages in Shennongjia have the greatest freedom; history never forgets sorrow, so there is a sigh of "white clouds are empty for thousands of years"; history never forgets the rivers and lakes, so the people on Wudang Mountain Only a refined young man will look around frequently, waiting for a relationship.

This is a special area, full of unknown and magical.At the moment of stepping in, you may wish to live in seclusion here and become a member of that group.

There are mountains, savages, exotic fruits, and countless creatures here.Between the mountains and the dense jungle, it naturally turns into a huge umbrella, "Shennongjia".

Looking around, Shennongjia's permeable emerald green beauty makes people intoxicated physically and mentally.Here, there are countless high mountains and canyons, and Shennongding, which is known as "the first peak in China", includes virgin forests and thousand-year-old firs.

Shennongjia is a paradise on earth, or "Wonderland" in Bandari's music.There is no need to look for its trace, the trace comes from itself, there is no need to look into the origin, the origin emerges from itself.After the rain, Shennongjia is even more charming.Mountains are surrounded by clouds and mist, and the faces of the peaks can be seen vaguely, but I am not sure whether the real mountains in the perspective are real.Let's take this cloud and mist as fairy energy for a while, and imagine yourself as a feather and become a fairy.After the clear sky, the blue sky is like washing, and the rainbow hangs high in the sky, making Shennongjia more and more charming.The gorgeous colors are breathtaking, and the light clouds and rainbows play together, showing a rare relaxation.

Autumn is the harvest season, and it is also the season for picking holy fruits in Shennongjia.That is the harvest of nature, whether it is a forest or a stream, whether it is an animal or a plant.The fruits all over the mountains and plains let the animals store up for the winter, and the birds and beasts have mixed feelings during this season, for fear of missing every feast.In a piece of golden yellow, the mountains are all dyed into a uniform color, which is so neat that it is convincing and beautiful.

Then came the snowy winter.The reason why Shennongjia is beautiful is not only because of the tranquility, but also because of the dazzling white light in the cold.Shennongjia in winter is a world of ice sculptures and jade, full of endless nature and beauty.At this time, the eucalyptus and Qiongzhi are very attractive, the gurgling of the stream and the roar of animals are gone, but the throbbing life under the ice layer and the lazy snoring in the cave can be vaguely felt.

Wudang Mountain

For a long time, in the works of Master Jin Yong, the handsome and carefree Wudang School has made people yearn for it.And Wudang Mountain, which bears this yearning, is even more shocking because of its unique peculiarity and precipitousness.

Wudang Mountain, located in the northwest of Hubei Province, is a famous Taoist holy place.In this "[-]-mile radius", it borders Xiangfan in the east, Shiyan in the west, a virgin forest, and an artificial freshwater lake.

"The unparalleled scenic spot in ancient times, the most fairy mountain in the world", people have a high evaluation of Wudang Mountain.The famous fairy mountain blessed land, in addition to the thick earth atmosphere, also has a special geographical environment and natural advantages.Tall and majestic in the high and dangerous, gurgling streams flow out in the deep.The majestic momentum is like a flying dragon in the sky; the shy beauty is like a fairy descending to earth.

Prince Slope, as the first scenic spot in Wudang Mountain, is destined to be deeply rooted in the hearts of the people because of its unique momentum.Also known as "Fuzhen Temple", it is one of the main mountain paths of Wudang Mountain.According to legend, the prince of Jingle Kingdom went to the mountain to practice Taoism at the age of 15 and lived here.The five-story building is majestic and tall, with twelve beams supported by one piece of wood. It is a masterpiece in the history of Chinese architecture.

If you go straight to the topic, you will go to the Golden Palace of Tianzhu Peak.Along the way, the gurgling sound of the water, the faint sound of the birds, and the luxuriant scenery everywhere you see, make people feel refreshed.

The Golden Palace of Wudang Mountain is also called "Golden Summit", which is located on the top of Tianzhu Peak, the main peak. It was built in the 14th year of Yongle in Ming Dynasty.It is the largest existing copper-cast building in China so far.The entire Golden Palace is extremely wide, with three depths each.The whole structure is built like wood, but copper is used to cast gold.Looking around, the double eaves and overlapping ridges show a magnificent momentum, and the wing angles fly up to show off the infinite spirit.I don't know what language to use to describe this resplendent palace. The exquisite architectural craftsmanship makes people sigh, and even the surrounding stone railings are somewhat exquisite.

In the Golden Hall, the statues and offering vessels are both made of bronze.Emperor Zhenwu is enshrined in the center, showing a burly and majestic appearance.This is the most beautiful and delicate statue of Zhenwu God existing on Wudang Mountain. The main reason people come here is to see the face of the statue.

Come to Wudang Mountain, watching the sunrise in the morning and the sea of ​​clouds in the evening, the happiest thing in life is nothing more than that.Wudang, the name is like a seed in the heart of a young man, which can penetrate rocks in the moist air and take root; Wudang Mountain, the foothills that seamlessly combine fortitude and magnificence, once climbed to the top, it will be unforgettable forever.

Yellow Crane Tower

The old man left the Yellow Crane Tower in the west, and the fireworks went down to Yangzhou in March.The lonely sail is far away, the blue sky is gone, only the sky of the Yangtze River can be seen.

Among the three famous buildings in the south of the Yangtze River, besides the Yueyang Tower in Hunan, Tengwang Pavilion in Jiangxi, and the Yellow Crane Tower towering majestically in Wuchang City.For a long time, it has been praised as "the most beautiful scenery in the world" by later generations.According to legend, it was originally built for military purposes, but with the passage of time, it has gradually become a must-visit place for literati and inkmen, and left many well-known poems.

The legendary Yellow Crane Tower, according to the records of "Ji En Lu", was originally a hotel opened by the Xin family.In order to thank her for her kindness, a Taoist priest took up a brush and drew a crane on the wall before leaving. He said that the crane could dance lightly and make the diners happy.Since then, the hotel business has been booming, and 10 years have passed in a flash.One day, the Taoist priest came here again. The moment the flute blew, the Taoist priest stepped on the yellow crane and flew away.In order to commemorate the Taoist priest, Xin named this place "Yellow Crane Tower".

Wuhan Three Towns
In the Yellow Crane Tower Scenic Area, after passing through the Ancient Music Palace and climbing up the stairs, there are patches of verdant green everywhere.Breathing the fresh air, people looked at the Yellow Crane Tower, which frequently appeared in their dreams.

"The moonlight is immaculate, and the river flows with sound." On the pillars in Baiyun Pavilion, the Chinese character horoscope is reflected. It seems that the ancients left such emotion when looking at the moon here.On the way forward, the face of the Yellow Crane Tower gradually emerged from the water, the hazy outline, but it was difficult to conceal the majestic atmosphere, under the setting sun, it was a mess of beauty.

On the plaque on the first floor, the four characters "Painting Scroll Qiankun" are the first to catch people's attention.Walking into the Yellow Crane Tower, I can't help but be deeply attracted by the couplet: "When the refreshing air comes from the west, the clouds and mists sweep away the regrets of the world; when the great river goes east, the waves wash away the sorrows of the past and the present." Thinking, such a pair really makes people sigh with emotion.On the second floor, there are no digital painting couplets displayed.Continuing upwards, the four walls of the hall on the fourth floor are hung with the works of famous contemporary artists. In addition, there are well-equipped four treasures of the study for visitors to express their feelings.

Wuchang, Hanyang, and Hankou were merged into the "Three Towns of Wuhan".At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty and the beginning of the Three Kingdoms period, in order to win Jingzhou with Liu Bei, Sun Quan moved the capital from Jianye to E County and renamed it "Wuchang".The origin of Hanyang comes from the old saying "the north of the water is yang, and the south of the mountain is yang", because at that time Hanyang was on the north side of the Han River and south of Guishan Mountain.However, Hankou did not develop independently until the Han River diverted in the Ming Dynasty.

Standing on the promenade of the Yellow Crane Tower and strolling, feeling the arrogance of the Yangtze River Bridge in the distance, I suddenly found that the arrogance in that aura is only external, a gesture, but not the whole of the heart.

Standing on the Yellow Crane Tower seems to reopen the perspective, to experience everything in sight with the senses of a bystander, and the sensibility is no longer hidden.A leisurely breeze blows on the face, and when sober, it seems to realize the true meaning of life. The evaluation of history, the comment of the world, and the exploration of oneself have risen to a new level again.

In the sunset, looking back at the Yellow Crane Tower, I don't know where to start with the feeling in my heart.The Yellow Crane Tower becomes soft in the orange embellishment, but it deeply touches people's heartstrings.

"In the past, people have gone by the yellow crane, and the Yellow Crane Tower is vacant here. Once the yellow crane is gone, it will never return, and the white clouds will be empty for thousands of years." No wonder, the poet will leave such a sigh.

(End of this chapter)