Yongnian Mingshan Wang Zhaohui Temple

At the foot of Mingshan Mountain, there is a huge temple surrounded by green trees, and there are many pavilions in the temple. The moss of ancient wood shows the vicissitudes of history here, and the ancient words inscribed on the tablet tell the prosperity of the past here. The main hall, facing east from west, is magnificent and dedicated to the spirit of Lingshan Mountain. The statue is dignified, wearing a flat crown and a yellow dragon robe, which is majestic in the world. Enjoy sacrifices from generation to generation, and become the protector of local people in Handan, seeking happiness and avoiding disasters. This temple is also called "the Temple of King Zhao Hui".

However, in what year was this temple built and dedicated to Wang Zhaohui? Not only do modern people don't know what to do, but it can be traced back to the Ming and Qing Dynasties and even the Tang Dynasty. Check the inscriptions in Qianlong period of Qing Dynasty, saying, "Who is ungrateful?" There is also an ancient monument in the late Yuan Dynasty and early Yuan Dynasty, which contains Lu Yong's prayer for Zhishan: "The God of Zhishan has existed since ancient times, and I don't know what he did." From this point of view, the origin of Wang Zhaohui Temple disappeared 1200 years ago.

According to the existing inscriptions and historical records, Mianshan Temple Scenic Area existed as early as the Western Han Dynasty, and the ancient Cong Shan Scenic Area was called the first of the "eight scenic spots in Gan Ping". History: Ada, the king of the Qing Dynasty in the Western Han Dynasty, was named Gan Ping. Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty sent him to Guangping and changed Guangping to Gan Ping. Ada, king of the Qing Dynasty, was good at Confucian classics and history, loved literature, set up schools widely, advocated education, and liked to visit places of interest. He arranged eight scenic spots in Guangping, including Lingshan, Wang Zhaohui Temple, Maosui Tomb, Zhushan Stone Carving, Zishan and King of Zhao Monument, as "Eight Scenes in Gan Ping", and Lingshan was listed as the first scene and named as "Yunxiu in Cong Shan". This happened in the second year of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty (9 1 year BC) to the second year of Emperor Xuandi Wufeng of the Han Dynasty (56 BC). It can be seen that Lingshan Zhao Hui Temple scenic spot was famous in the world as early as the early Western Han Dynasty. So, which emperor is this Zhao Hui Mingshan God King?

According to historical data, in the sixty years before Emperor Wudi of the Western Han Dynasty, seven princes of Zhao were blocked.

Zhang Er, the first king of Zhao, was sealed in the fourth year of Emperor Gaozu (203 BC) and died after one year in office. In July of the following year, Zhang Ao, his son, succeeded Zhao to the throne. In the ninth year of Emperor Gaozu (BC 198), Zhang Ao was arrested by Liu Bang and sent to Chang 'an, where he was named Xuanping Hou. At the age of ten, he moved to Wang Ruyi as a prince of Zhao. By BC 195, Liu Ruyi was in office for only four years, Liu Bang died, and Lv Hou recalled Ruyi to Chang 'an and was poisoned. BC 194, Lu Hou established Liu You, Huaiyang Wang and Zhao Youwang. In the fourteenth year of his reign, in the seventh year after the Han Dynasty (BC 18 1), Lu You was recalled to Lv Hou and imprisoned. Liu Hui, the king of Liang Dynasty, was made king, and Liu Hui committed suicide six months later. Lv Hou named his nephew Lv Lu King of Zhao, but he still lived in the capital, but he didn't arrive in Handan. The following year (BC 18 1), Lv Hou died and Zhu Lu, including Lv Lu, was killed. In the first year of Wendi (BC 179), Liu Sui, the son of Liu You, was made king of Zhao. In the third year of Emperor Jingdi (BC 154), Liu Sui was involved in the "Seven Kingdoms Rebellion", and Emperor Jingdi sent Zhou to attack Zhao, which led to the bull's head filling the city and Liu Sui's territory breaking and committing suicide. Withdraw from Zhao the following year.

Judging from the fate of the seven princes of Zhao, Zhang Er, Zhang Ao, Liu Ruyi, Liu Hui, etc. were in office for a short time and made no achievements. Liu You was imprisoned by Lv Hou and killed in Beijing; Lv Lu never went to Handan to be the king of Zhao, and Liu Sui was killed by Emperor Jing for rebellion. To be sure, none of the seven kings of Zhao in the early Western Han Dynasty could establish a temple as king.

Back in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, five people were called Wang Hui: Zhao Huiwen, the capital of Handan; Chu Wanghui, the capital of Jiangling, Hubei; Wei Huiwang, the capital of Kaifeng, Henan; Qin Wanghui, the capital of Xianyang, Shaanxi; Yan, the capital is in Beijing today. Except Zhao Huiwen, these five Huiwang are far away, so it is impossible to build a temple here. Only Zhao Huiwen can become the "King of Zhao Huiwen".

King Huiwen of Zhao is the heir of King Wuling of Zhao. King Wuling of Zhao ascended the throne in the 26th year (299 BC) and reigned for 33 years. Died in 266 BC. In the history of Zhao, the 60 years from King Wuling to King Huiwen was the most glorious period of Zhao's transformation from weak to strong, making Qiang Bing a rich country and one of the Seven Heroes. It is natural that Zhao Haoqi Huiwen is worshipped among the people and regarded as a god.

According to Zhao Ce, the Warring States Policy, Zhao Huiwen's mother, Wu Yao, was deeply loved by King Wuling. She lived in Yangcheng Shinto Palace on the north bank of the Ming River for a long time, so Shinto Palace is also called Wuji Palace, near Lingshan. According to the textual research of Mr. Cheng Shihe, who has lived under Lingshan for a long time, Lingshan should be a place of worship for Zhao Wanggong. When the princes of Chair Zhao establish their country and then become kings, there must be a place for offering sacrifices in the suburbs in order to become a gift for offering sacrifices to heaven. Emperors of all ages sacrificed to Mount Tai, which is why Shannan was attracted from the East and got the sun first. The suburb of Kaohan, located in the east of Zhao Jiang, is abrupt and majestic. It is the best place for princes to worship heaven when they are the first Lingshan, just between Handan and Yangcheng. Sacrifice on the outskirts of Lingshan must be accompanied by his ancestors, so there should be an ancestral temple dedicated to Zhao in the arms of Lingshan. In order to pray for the blessing of the gods of the former king, the descendants of Wang Zhao and Zhao will continue to sacrifice at the foot of Lingshan, which will be passed down from generation to generation, so that the incense of sacrifice on Lingshan can be continued. In this way, it seems that it can be inferred that the "shrine" is the ancestral temple of Zhao. With regard to the word "Zhao" in Wang Temple, according to the burial system and customs of Zhao Tomb, the five Zhao Wangbeitai in Sanling Township and Yongnian Wenyao in Handan County all face east, and the "Lu Shen" is built in the east, with the east-west straight and inclined from bottom to top. Among them, 1 Wen Yaoling is the highest. According to the ancient patriarchal clan system, ancestral halls or tombs are arranged by generations, with ancestors in the middle, the first, third and fifth generations on the right side of ancestors, called Mu, and the second, fourth and sixth generations on the left side of ancestors, called Zhao; According to Mr. Cheng Shihe's inference, Handan has been the capital of Zhao since Hou Jing, Zhao. Since then, the princes of Zhao have been buried at the foot of Zishan Mountain in the northwest of Handan. If Zhao is the ancestor's tomb, then on the left is North Zhao and on the right is South Mu. If Yongnian Wen Yao 1 is in the middle, then the tomb of Sanling Village should be on the right. Although there is no closed soil in the corresponding north, there are also tombs underground. Sanling Village's Sanling is the tomb of Zhao Sanwang, and Lingtai should also be the tomb of Zhao. There should also be a tomb of Wang Zhao near Smart Mountain in the north. King Huiwen of Zhao was buried in the north to honor the grandson of Hou IV, so he was called "Zhao". If so, then the "King Temple" should be the temple of King Wen. Moreover, in many pre-Qin ancient books, Zhao Huiwen is called Zhao Wanghui, and Zhao and Zhao have the same pronunciation. It is very likely that several generations mistook Zhao Wanghui for Zhao Wanghui.

From this point of view, the temple may be the oldest ancestral temple of Zhao ancestors. Handan is the capital of Zhao State, where Zhao State founded, prospered and became famous all over the world. The descendants of Zhao at home and abroad came to Handan to find their roots and ask their ancestors, and came here to worship their ancestors Zhao Huiwen, trace back the stories of the previous dynasties and pin their thoughts on the past. It is also a grand event to carry forward the past.

Mingshan Mountain has Yangshao Cultural Site in Beishikou, a national cultural relic protection unit, Wang Zhaohui Temple, a provincial protection unit, the first scene of "Eight Scenes in Gan Ping" and "Yunxiu in Cong Shan". In the 11th Five-Year Plan of Handan City, it has been decided to build the Handan Botanical Garden at the foot of the mountain, and the "South-to-North Water Transfer Project" is also on the back, which is becoming the "back garden" of Handan City. Yongnian county has developed valuable historical resources accordingly.