Introduction to Hong Clan Ancestral Mountain (Hongcong Cemetery) in Yangjiang City

Renovated in 2018 (Introduction to Hong Cong Cemetery, the First Ancestor of the Ming Dynasty)

The destiny is mysterious, and Hongling Gong was born. The third son of Hongling Gong was named Cong, with the courtesy name Yunling and the nickname Zhaozhen, in the fourth year of Chongzhen in the Ming Dynasty (AD 1631), was forced to leave his hometown of Zhangpu County, Zhangzhou Prefecture, Fujian Province with his wife, son, mother-in-law and nine other people (including four sons and two daughters) to avoid disaster. Yao Village (Huizao Village) moved to Cao Zigang, Xihebao, Nanzhengdu, Fuyang County, Zhaoqing, Guangdong Province [that is, Shanziling, now north of the gas station at the intersection of Siqiao West Road (latitude and longitude position: 22 degrees north latitude, 9 minutes 57 seconds east longitude 111 44 minutes and 11 seconds).

Cong Gong was born in the 38th year of Jiajing reign of the Ming Dynasty (1559 AD), which was already on the 11th day of the 11th year of the Ming Dynasty. On the fifth day of February, he was eighty-four years old. After his death, his brothers became prosperous and gradually chose to live separately: the eldest son Chong Hegong moved to Yangjiang Shuangjie Xinzhou Yangxigui Ling (today's Shajing Village). Chong Hegong had three One son stayed in the local area, one went to Hainan, and one went to Xinzhou. After the clan branch expanded, it branched to Yubei Mountain and other places. The second son, Chonghua Gong, had three sons in nearby Kuimu Lake (now Tangziwei Village). Chongcaigong chose Malang Village, Panshi Township, and later branched to Heshan (Beiciao). Later, his descendants gradually migrated to the fertile Moyang River Basin to settle and start a family. . Conggong's ambition, the rain and wind, gradually established his family business. The descendants of Conggong lived in a wide area. The original Liangyang area had a population of tens of thousands, and its industry was prosperous and talented people emerged in large numbers. The prosperity of the fortune will last for hundreds of millions of years, and it will never decline. It all depends on the geomantic omen of the Cong Gong Tomb, the beautiful bells, the true dragon in the right position, and the shadow of the blessed land.

According to the records of the Hong family genealogy of past dynasties and the original arrival of the current directors. According to the visits and surveys of villages with the surname Hong in various places in Liangyang, and the oral recollections of local Hong family elders, it has been found that most of the descendants of Conggong live in the following villages:

Yangchun: Chuncheng area includes Tangzaiwei, Lizilang, Xincunzi, Rongshutou, Jilinzhai, Zhuanyao Village, Shizizhai, etc., Mashui: Malang, Yuanwu, Huji, Dutoupo, Pitou Lake, Xinchetou, Shitoujiao, etc., Tanshui: Liusanpo Village, Rongshuzai, Heshui, Beimian: Xinmin, Tangwei Village, Huwei Village, Fengshi Village, Gaochetou Gangmei: Gangmeiwei, Yangdong District (in honor of Conggong's spirit): Nalongqulong, Heshan Town. Villages, Heshanwei, Liuyongxin Village, Xindian Village, Liyushan Village, Hongwu Village, Tangjiao Village, Tonggusuo Village, Niulong Village? (under study)

Daba: Dabawe, Maotang Village? (under study), Tangping: Tangpingwei, Ningguang Daditou, Xincunzi, Shuangma, Liangdong Village, Shuangjie: Lingong Village, Xinzhou Village, Beijin Dashan Village, Mashanwei, Shanjin. Wazao Village

Jiangcheng: Buxiang Hongwu Village, Duan Village

Yangxi: Shigang Village (under study), (Guiling Village) Shajing Village, Shigangwei, Yubeishan, Dawo, Maoyuan, Kanniulang, Maoping, Tongxing New Village, Pupai Shijing Village, Zhihui, Pupai Shijing Village, Chengcun Town Hongwu Village, etc.

3. Outside Yangjiang City (based on the outside of the village):

Xuwen City, Zhanjiang City, Huidong Nianshan, Jiangmen City, Kaiping, Foshan City, Shantou City, Panyu District, Guangzhou City, Hong Kong, There are descendants of Conggong in Hainan Island, Guigang, Guangxi, Guanlu, Huadu, Changsha City, Hunan, and San Francisco, USA.

Conggong was originally buried in Guiwei Er, the 16th year of Chongzhen Period (1643). The exact date of the month is lost, but the time is the hour of Diao Gong. There is an allusion to the fact that the second burial was at Haishi (the current tomb) on December 19, the first year of Hongguang in the Ming Dynasty (AD 1645). It was rebuilt on the 24th day of the 12th month of Jihai (Ding Chou) in the 44th year of Qianlong's reign (1779 AD).

The incense has always been burning in Conggong Cemetery, and many uncles, nephews and clan sages come to pay their respects. This shows that the clan members cherish their relatives and remember their ancestors. They remember their origins when drinking water and never forget their ancestors when they get rich.

However, due to the heavy typhoon and heavy rain in mid-August 2018, the tomb of Conggong was moved up the mountain by a large wall (in 2012, the original tomb of the ancestor Conggong and the old tomb were renovated. When climbing the stairs, the cement reinforced concrete wall built (due to the weak foundation) collapsed and rolled down the tomb of Cong Cemetery, destroying the mountain hand, horse waist, middle plate, outer plate, tomb head and Xiaoming platform beyond recognition. People are sad.

Today is a prosperous time, when the country is prosperous, family culture is in the ascendant, and the whole society inherits the family tradition of filial piety and brotherhood. Our Hong family has always abided by etiquette and paid attention to the virtues of our ancestors and fulfilled the long-cherished wishes of our people. For this reason, we initiated the restoration of the mausoleum of the founder Cong Gong for future generations to pay their respects. As a result, the example of ancestral virtues will be preserved through the ages, and the moral principles will be passed down to future generations. On August 18, 2018, a clan representative meeting of Yangjiang City (formerly Liangyang County), the descendants of my Conggong, was convened in Yangchun City (presided over by Heshan Hong Shangzheng) to elect a new Yangjiang City Hong clan. The Preparatory Committee of the Clan Clan Council initiated an initiative to repair the Shizu Mountain to raise money and donations from the clan members, and posted the initiative to villages in various places. The executive directors went to villages with the surname Hong that they had not contacted in the past. They were pragmatic, truth-seeking, and down-to-earth. To do things, call on the tribesmen to donate generously, contribute their wisdom and energy, donate money, show their filial piety, achieve a cause for the ancestors, and accumulate merit for the descendants.

The auspicious day for the construction of the mountain was chosen to be the tenth day of September in the year 2018 (Wuxu). With the strong support of brothers and sisters in the clan and the wise men of society, the suggestions of the board members, and the full planning, control, command and supervision of the executive director, the renovation was finally completed according to the blueprint on December 10, 2018. Successfully completed.

This renovation project mainly includes: renovation of Conggong’s tomb (the tombstone and sitting orientation are kept as they are); renovation of Grandma Tai’s tomb and Chongruigong’s tomb from mud graves to gray tombs and installation of stone tablets; filling of soil The mountain worship hall and the slope protection in front of the mountain worship platform were widened and enlarged; pines and cypresses were planted around the mountain tomb; the boundary of the twelve mountain piles (Hongling Mountain boundary) was installed; the ladder path up the mountain was repaired; the true name of the cemetery was restored: Huang The cemetery of Hong Cong, the founder of the Ming Dynasty, was engraved with a huge yellow wax stone with the name of the cemetery placed at the entrance of the cemetery, adding splendor to the entire cemetery.

The ancestors have spirits and will bless each house to be prominent and prosperous for generations to come.

Message on the history of Conggong Cemetery

The name of this mountain is Xiangditou, also known as Cuowangtou. (Recorded in Yangchun County Chronicle)

Since the founder of the Hong family, Gonganju, has lived a convenient life for several springs and autumns. He has created houses, pigs, cattle, livestock and birds, plows and farming tools, and built a family business. . One day in the spring of the twelfth year of Chongzhen, a Kanyu (feng shui master) passed by the house. Conggong received him. He stayed in the house and stayed there during the day and night. The reception was attentive. For three months, he did not reveal his name or where he came from. No questions asked, no questions asked, continuous life, eating and living together, becoming a family member, walking together day and night, helping with work, everyone in the family is called sir. It is the ninth day of September, which belongs to the Double Ninth Festival. This Mr. Kanyu is playing and climbing , stopped at the foot of the tower, and looked east, west, north, and south. From then on, I climbed high day by day, looked far away, chased the dragon and found its cave, passed by the hilltop fortress, took my eyes into my arms, discovered Huangshan Mountain, and was secretly happy in my heart. I went home and sighed. He said, "Chongzhen is blessed." Brother Chonghe asked Mr. why he was so envious. Mr. Kanyu said, "Chongzhen is blessed, time, fate, and luck." The four brothers asked the gentleman together, if the emperor is blessed, he must be blessed, if he has destiny, he must be blessed, if he is rich, he must be blessed, and if he is rich, he must be emperor. Mr. Kanyu said that it is not the blessing of the emperor. Kneeling down, he thanked Xuantou and asked him his surname. The gentleman said, "What is the use of my husband's name? What is the blessing of the Hong family?" Mr. Conggong and his family said, "How blessed is our Hong family?" Mr. Kanyu said: "The Hong family will be happy in the future." Marrying the emperor's concubine in the palace, Hong family's feng shui brings the dragon, ninety-nine peaks, chasing the dragon to find its cave, encountering the sand table, the green dragon dominates the horse, the red flag floats east, the desk and pen stand, the appointment of the warehouse, the jade seal on the desk, the soldiers and horses welcome the dragon, The peaks and mountains are winding around, the officials wear cloaks, the incoming water is strong, and the outgoing water is sealed. The husband replied to this, and the family waited, and bowed their heads to express gratitude.

Two autumns have passed.

Mr. Cong passed away and he chose a day for burial. There was no day to choose. For several days in a row, there was no funeral period. I was driven out of patience and decided to bury him on the day of mourning. Mr. He said, if the day is not good, some noble people should be buried with him. If there is any difficulty, he will give it to you. He will tell you: People are riding horses, horses are riding people, wearing iron hats, carps are climbing trees, and yellow grass is touching ears. At this time, immediately After burial, he chose the yellow grass and shot an arrow to the east. After speaking, the four brothers carried the coffin up to the top of the mountain and opened the dragon's throat to wait. Jie Qiao had a county magistrate who rode on horseback and took office. From there, he passed by the horse rider, and there was a man behind him. The Taoist priest entrusted two paper horses to do meritorious deeds. The horses were being ridden by people. There was also a man who was entrusting a cooking pot. It was raining lightly, and he used the potting pot to protect himself from the rain. He was carrying an iron cap on his head. There was also a woodcutter carrying a pot of rice. Carrying firewood, hanging a fish on the firewood, and a carp hanging on a tree. After waiting for a long time, no one passed by. The brothers discussed that there was a yellow thatch on the side. If you walk close to compare, you can't get higher than it.

, squatted down, five inches higher than the ear, and was buried immediately. After worshiping the gods and drinking wine, someone passed by carrying a load of yellow grass. Only then did he realize that the burial was early. Unable to bear the instructions, he chose the yellow grass and shot an arrow eastward. Shoot the palace bell. The emperor immediately felt a severe cold and had no clothes to keep him warm. He immediately called for emergency medical treatment. However, no treatment could be found. The emperor immediately issued an imperial order and investigated for nine months, but nothing could be done. After the Hong family was buried on the mountain, the sound of bells, drums, and jade flutes on the mountain at midnight spread throughout the city. The Hong family continued to be prosperous and prosperous, shocking the world, and famous all over the world. The emperor heard about it and stirred up the princes, generals, farmers and workers to dig the tomb. , Digging Hongjia Mountain into a deep ridge,

There are no corpses. Tomorrow morning, the mountain will be transformed into a new one. The princes and generals will be famous throughout the land. At the third watch of the night, the bells, drums and jade flutes will sound together, inviting the ministers to gather. Staying in the mountains for the night, the bells, drums, and jade flutes did not sound that night. The mountain gods of the mountains and graves demonstrated their power and said: "I am not afraid of thousands of soldiers and horses, but I am not as good as a golden rooster. I am not afraid of heroes. I am most afraid of silver needles and black dogs' blood." When the ministers heard about it, they returned to the court to report to the emperor. The emperor ordered three silver needles, six feet long and as big as a pole, to be placed in a thousand holes on the top of the mountain. Use three black dogs to worship the mountain tomb, kill the dogs to make wine, and pay homage to the mountain tomb. Immediately, the corpses of officials and officials slipped to the foot of the mountain. The ruins on the mountain are said to be royal. The ruins at the foot of the mountain are now the great prince. A god title was erected at the edge of the village. The passing king was worshiped by morning incense and evening lanterns. The bones of the Hong family were sniffed with gold in hand. Later, the Chongzhen Empire collapsed and was buried under the old tomb. It was the forty-fourth year of Qianlong. On the twenty-fourth day of the twelfth month of the second lunar month, the monument was rebuilt and erected on the 24th day of the twelfth lunar month.

Chong Rui Gong was only twenty-two years old when he was buried in the mountain. He was killed by the imperial court. When Chong Rui Gong was buried in the mountain, he was so angry that he screamed injustice to the court. How come the bones of my Hong family could not fall to the ground and made a big fuss? The court was unreasonable and unreasonable. The emperor was tried publicly and violated the laws of the court. He was immediately imprisoned without questioning. He was trained with iron chains and the bones of lamps and lamps. He died in prison and lost his heir. Chong Ruigong was buried in the first hole on the right side of Conggong Mountain for the convenience of future generations. Congong’s maternal grandmother, Yan, was buried in the second cave on the right side of Conggong Mountain to facilitate descendants’ grandson’s sacrifice.

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