Cultural relics in Shangqiao Town

Xiaoshang Bridge was built in Huang Kai in the Sui Dynasty for four years (AD 584), and was called Xiaoxian Bridge in ancient times. It is the earliest stone arch bridge in China, four years earlier than Zhao Zhouqiao. The bridge is located between Linying and Yancheng, Henan Province, which is 9 kilometers away from National Highway 107 809, adjacent to National Highway 107 in the east and Beijing-Guangzhou Railway trunk line in the west, which is very convenient for sightseeing and inspection.

Shang Xiao Bridge is 2 1.3 meters long, 6.5 meters wide and 6.55 meters high. It is an open-shouldered arch bridge. The rise-span ratio of the main arch is close to 1/5, and the side-by-side masonry method is adopted. The main arch and the small arch are built side by side, with a total of 20 arch ribs, and there is no transverse connection device. The river bottom under the bridge is paved with 12 rows of bluestone slabs, and there are stakes under the slabs. The abutment is made of six layers of red sandstone, and each corner of the abutment has a relief lux supported by both hands and arched by both shoulders. Falcon grooves are cut on the top surfaces of the two abutments, and the corners of the main arch ring are embedded in the grooves. Stone carvings include lotus, peony, gastrodia elata and Cai Yun. Used for bridge arch inlay. On the bridge, there are 18 green stone pillars and bluestone horizontal plates, carved with patterns such as stone lions and arhats, which are exquisitely carved and antique.

Xiaoshangqiao has experienced ups and downs of 1400 years, suffered dozens of earthquakes and floods, and the main arch is safe and sound. The discovery of this stone arch bridge in Sui Dynasty caused great repercussions in domestic academic circles. After investigation and study by many experts in the bridge industry and cultural relics department, it was designated as "the first bridge in the world".

Xiaoshang Bridge is the earliest existing stone arch bridge in China and another miracle in the history of bridges in the world. On March 29th, 2003, the State Post Bureau issued four special stamps of the ancient bridge in China for the first time, among which "Xiaoshangqiao" in the Sui Dynasty in Luohe was one. Yang Zaixing's Tomb is located 300 meters east of Xiaoshangqiao, south of Linying County12km. It is called "Zhong Tomb" in the world and "Yang Cemetery" locally. The cemetery is more than 20 mu, rectangular, green with pine and cypress, and has 1 memorial temple, which was built in Qing Dynasty. There are five stone tablets in front of the gate during the reign of Kangxi, Yongzheng, Daoguang and Tongzhi, including two in the reign of Kangxi. One is the "Song Zhiyang General Cemetery" monument, 2.6 meters high, with large characters and strong fonts; 2. The monument of General Yang Cemetery in Song Dynasty is 2.6 meters high, with the font size 1 inch. From the hand of the famous minister Shen, from the hand of Teng Zhihu. The inscription expressed admiration for the general. Other inscriptions record the achievements of the general and the eulogy of future generations. Behind the temple is a tomb, 6.6 meters high. There is a broken stone tablet in front of the tomb, and the handwriting is illegible. I can vaguely recognize the word "resurrection tomb". Legend has it that it was carved by Yue Fei's spear head.

Yang Zaixing, a native of Jishui, Jiangxi Province, was originally from Xiangzhou, Henan Province (now tangyin county, Henan Province). When I was a child, my family was poor and I followed my father to fish for a living. At the age of 18, he joined the army in Cao Cheng and was later promoted to the Ministry in Cao Cheng. In the second year of Shaoxing (1 132), Yue Fei defeated Cao Cheng and Yang Zaixing voted for Yue Fei to resist gold. In the battle of Yuegujun against Jin, Yang Zaixing was brave and made meritorious military service, and was promoted to the rank of commander. After the Battle of Yancheng, Yang Zaixing led a patrol of 300 cavalry, met the nomads from outside Xiaoshangqiao, launched a fierce battle, killed more than 3,000 people, and was eager to capture Wu Shu again. Unfortunately, the nomads from the river are trapped in the small business river, and the nomads from the river are in full swing. The general lost his temper and died heroically. Everything is dead. Legend has it that Yue flew into Xiaoshangqiao to mourn the general, incinerated the body and got two liters of arrows, so he buried the ashes in the sun of Xiaoshanghe. 1963 was announced by the provincial government as a provincial-level cultural relics protection unit.