Wutong Township is the Home of Phoenix
by Written By Zhang Sensheng And Edited By Xia Chunjin
About This Novel
This book is divided into four volumes. In terms of content, it mainly focuses on the investigation of the characters, literature, history and documents of Tongxiang. In it, Mr. Zhang's love for books as a senior bookworm cannot help but be revealed. The first part is about certain issues in the study of rural history, either examining historical facts or clarifying facts, adhering to the truth-seeking spirit of saying something with every basis. This is in sharp contrast to those behaviors that exaggerate the historical achievements and cultural influence of rural sages out of thin air and narcissistically. The second and third volumes are a collection and introduction of the materials of dozens of sages in Tongxiang from ancient times to the present. Among them, there are references to the past events of famous celebrities, such as Zhang Luxiang's good words and deeds, Lu Liuliang and Wu Zhizhen's righteous deeds, Bao Tingbo and Wu Qian's contacts, Lao Naixuan's reform of Chinese characters, Mao Dun's literary creation, Feng Zikai's anecdotes, etc. There is also an investigation of the deeds of little-known characters, such as Zhao Ruyu's loyalty to the sun and the moon, Li Le's self-improvement and love for the people, Wu Kexie's wandering life, Shen Qi's political achievements like plum blossoms, etc. Whether these people were once high-ranking princes or low-ranking officials, most of them have lost their fame in later generations and their influence is very limited. However, most of the authors can focus on their merits, either exalting their spirit or commending their qualities, using historical figures from their hometowns and close examples of sages to rediscover the fine humanistic traditions and reshape the local cultural spirit. Their good intentions are worthy of admiration. The fourth volume is a set of reading essays and memories of past events, several of which were written at the author's request. Nowadays, the author is no longer alive, but the text is still passed down, which is in line with the old saying that "paper and ink outlast metal and stone".
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