The meaning of some of the plaques on the Fourth Archway of Xinghua

First place in the subject. Meng Gongli when he was a Jinshi in the Southern Song Dynasty. Shi Menggong was the first liberal arts scholar recorded in the history of Xinghua, and he once served as the magistrate of Tonglu County. Mr. Lin Jiandan, an inscription calligrapher, is a creative review member of the Chinese Calligraphers Association, vice chairman of the Zhejiang Provincial Calligraphers Association, and president of the Wenzhou Painting and Calligraphy Academy.

The loyal and filial compatriots were Gu Shilu, the filial son of the Ming Dynasty, and Gu Shisheng, the prefect of Zhizhou. Gu Shilu once assisted Xu Da in conquering Yancheng, Baoying, Xinghua, and Huai'an and made great contributions. After Jianghuai was pacified, he returned to his hometown to serve his grandmother. His younger brother Gu Shisheng served as magistrate of Meixian County in Sichuan in the 13th year of Hongwu. He died fighting the rebels and was later awarded the official title of magistrate. The inscription calligrapher is Mr. Gu Tinglong, a famous scholar, librarian, and calligrapher. He once served as director of the Shanghai Library and consultant to the State Council’s Leading Group for Collection and Publishing of Ancient Books.

The first hero was Zhang Qili, Zuocheng of the Ming Dynasty. At the end of the Yuan Dynasty, Zhang Qi followed Zhang Shicheng in the uprising and stationed in Hangzhou and Huzhou. Later, he surrendered to the Ming Dynasty and served as Jiangxi Provincial Political Consultant and Zuocheng. He was regarded by Xinghua people as a hero with outstanding merits. The inscriber is Mr. Zhao Puchu, a famous scholar, calligrapher and president of the Chinese Buddhist Association.

Liaocheng Han Festival was for Lu Rongli, the chief minister of the Ming Dynasty. During the Hongwu period, Lu Rong was selected as the head of the Ministry of Rites. Because he was good at rhetoric, he was ordered to go to North Korea twice and completed the task brilliantly. The calligrapher is the late Mr. Wu Zhongqi, a famous contemporary calligrapher and chairman of the Jiangsu Provincial Calligraphers Association.

Enrong Sanxi was established by Shao Bin, the magistrate of the Ming Dynasty. Shao Bin once served as the magistrate of Yongning County. He was honest and upright, loved by the people, and had a high reputation. He was rewarded many times by the court. Mr. Jin Yi'an, an inscription calligrapher, is a famous contemporary Manchu calligrapher. He has served as a director of the Chinese Calligraphers Association, the honorary chairman of the Jilin Provincial Calligraphers Association, the honorary president of the Jilin Provincial Academy of Calligraphy and Painting, and a librarian of the Jilin Provincial Museum of Literature and History.

Taiwan Yangui was Shu Chuli, the censor of the Ming Dynasty. Shu Chu was appointed as Sichuan Taoist Censor in the second year of Yongle. He had outstanding political achievements and was quite famous. Mr. Wu Jianxian, an inscription calligrapher, is a famous calligrapher, director of the Chinese Calligraphers Association and vice chairman of the Shanghai Calligraphers Association.

Educating talents all over the world Ma Zhongli was a Jinshi in the Ming Dynasty. Ma Zhong once served as an assistant teacher at the Imperial College. Inscription calligrapher Mr. Zhou Zhigao, whose ancestral home is Xinghua, is now the executive director of the Chinese Calligraphers Association and the editor-in-chief of the magazine "Chinese Calligraphy".

A veteran of the Five Dynasties was Gao Guli, a great scholar of the Ming Dynasty. During his political career, Gao Gu went through the five dynasties of Ming Dynasty including Chengzu, Xuanzong, Renzong, Yingzong and Jingzong, so he was known as the elder of the Five Dynasties. This plaque is a copy of the old plaque, and the calligrapher of the inscription is unknown.

Two Dynasties Loyalty was established for the Ming Dynasty's Minister Cheng Wang. Cheng Jing served as the magistrate of Yuzhou County and the chief envoy of Beiping. When Chengzu went to the north, he slept and rose with the prince. After his death, he was successively appointed as Minister of the Ministry of Personnel and Minister of the Ministry of War. His grandson Chengxie died in the battle with Anda. This plaque is a copy of the old plaque, and the calligrapher of the inscription is unknown.

The number one prime minister was Li Chunfang, the chief minister of the Ming Dynasty. Li Chunfang was a Jinshi in the 26th year of Jiajing reign of the Ming Dynasty, the number one scholar, and later served as a bachelor of Jianji Hall, a minister of the Ministry of Personnel, and a bachelor of Zhongji Hall. Mr. Sha Menghai, an inscription calligrapher, is a famous contemporary calligrapher. During his lifetime, he served as honorary director of the Chinese Calligraphers Association, honorary chairman of the Zhejiang Provincial Calligraphers Association, and honorary director of the Zhejiang Provincial Museum.

Central Plains Talent was Zong Chenli, deputy envoy of Fujian Province in the Ming Dynasty. Zongchen was a Jinshi in the 29th year of Jiajing in the Ming Dynasty. He offended Yan Song and became a counselor in Fujian. When the Japanese invaders invaded, Zongchen led his troops to fight against them. With outstanding military exploits, he was promoted to deputy envoy of Fujian Inspectorate and admiral of academic affairs. Zongchen was one of the "seven sons" of Jiajing in the Ming Dynasty. Mr. Xie Ruijie, an inscription calligrapher, is a famous contemporary calligrapher. He has served as honorary director of Chinese calligraphers, chairman of Henan Calligraphers Association and Artists Association.

The Sage of the East China Sea was Han Zhenli, a philosopher of the Ming Dynasty. Han Zhen was born into a poor family. When she became an adult, she devoted herself to learning and became a descendant of the Taizhou School. She often carried out civilian education and helped the poor. This plaque is a copy of the old plaque, and the calligrapher of the inscription is unknown.

The second Jiongqing was Zhao Songli, the constitutional deputy of the Ming Dynasty. Zhao Song was a Jinshi in Jiajing of the Ming Dynasty. He served as Deputy Envoy of Ningwu Bingbei in Shanxi and Minister of Xingtaipu Temple in Shanxi. He served in Jiajing and Longqing dynasties and was upright, honest and self-sufficient. Mr. He Yinghui, an inscription calligrapher, is currently the Vice Chairman of the Chinese Calligraphers Association, Chairman of the Sichuan Provincial Calligraphers Association, Vice Chairman of the Sichuan Provincial Federation of Literary and Art Circles, and Vice President of the Sichuan Provincial Poetry, Calligraphy and Painting Academy.

The best title to the emperor was Li Borili, the young master of the Ming Dynasty. Li Boring is Li Chunfang's father. Because his father was noble, he was given the title of Young Master, so he was called the "Excellent Prince". This plaque is a copy of the old plaque, and the inscription is unknown.

The famous provincial ministers are Gao Gu, a great scholar of the Ming Dynasty, Wang Jin, a minister, and Yang Guoli, a minister. Praise them as well-known figures in the country's central institutions. Liu Jiang, an inscription calligrapher, is a famous contemporary calligrapher, director of the Chinese Calligraphers Association, vice chairman of the Chinese Calligraphy Education Research Association, and professor of the China Academy of Art.

The famous official Chuanfang was established by Yuan Yingqi, the chief minister of the Ming Dynasty. Yuan Yingqi was a Jinshi in the second year of Wanli in the Ming Dynasty and the head of the household department. He made great contributions to his hometown, and an ancestral hall was built in his hometown to worship him. This plaque is a copy of the old plaque, and the inscription is unknown.

Qing Suo’s famous admonition was written by Huang Jianzhong, the imperial censor of the Ming Dynasty. Huang Jianzhong was appointed as the censor, and he dared to write letters and speak out, which was feared by many powerful people. "Qingsuo Mingjian" means "the famous admonishing officer in the palace gate". Inscription calligrapher Zhou Hui Wangjun is a famous contemporary female calligrapher, vice chairman of the Chinese Calligraphers Association and chairman of the Shanghai Calligraphers Association.

A famous minister from the right province was Wei Yingjiali, the minister of the Ming Dynasty. Wei Yingjia was a Wanli Jinshi in the Ming Dynasty and served successively as Grain Officer of Runan, Taichang Qing, Dali Taipu Qing, and Right Minister of the Ministry of War. Mr. Xu Yiyiben, an inscription calligrapher, has served as a director of the Chinese Calligraphers Association, a member of the Creation Review Committee, a member of the Academic Committee, the Vice Chairman of the Hubei Calligraphers Association, and the Vice President of the "Calligraphy News".

The fifth son, Jimei, was granted the title of Censor Xie Ruji by the Ming Dynasty. Xie Ruji taught his children well, and all five of his sons became prominent. Mr. Pan Zhulan, an inscription calligrapher, is a famous contemporary calligrapher. During his lifetime, he served as vice chairman and consultant of the Fujian Calligraphers Association, vice president of the Fujian Academy of Painting, librarian of the Fujian Provincial Literature and History Research Center, and consultant of the Chinese Poetry Society. In 2001, together with Qi Gong, he won the first national calligraphy professional academic award jointly sponsored by the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles and the China Calligraphy Association - the "First Chinese Calligraphy Franchise Lifetime Achievement Award". Died in 2001.

Loyalty and integrity. Long Li was an interpreter of the Ming Dynasty's ministers. Jie Xuelong was a Jinshi in the 41st year of Wanli in the Ming Dynasty (1613). He was promoted to the right minister of the Ministry of War and the governor of Jiangxi. In the Hongguang Dynasty of the Southern Ming Dynasty, he was appointed as the Minister of the Ministry of Punishment. Be loyal, upright and selfless as an official. When the Nanming Dynasty fell, he committed suicide by throwing himself into the river and died in the line of duty. Mr. Hu Wensui, an inscription calligrapher, is a famous contemporary calligrapher in my country, an executive director of the Chinese Calligraphers Association, and a librarian of the Shanghai Literature and History Research Institute.

Pingzhang Lun Pavilion was established by Wu Sheng, a great scholar of the Ming Dynasty. Pingzhang, an ancient official name, means prime minister; Lun Pavilion is the place where confidential documents are prepared for the emperor. Pingzhang Lun Pavilion praised Wu Shengsheng for his high position and authority. Mr. Cao Baolin, an inscription calligrapher, is an academic member of the Chinese Calligraphers Association, a researcher at the Culture and Art Center of Jinan University, and the director of the Calligraphy and Seal Engraving Research Office.

Guan Chu Lian Neng was Gu Shiqi, the magistrate of the Ming Dynasty. Gu Shiqi once served as the magistrate of Jianghua and other counties in Hunan. He was well-known for his diligence, thrift and honesty. Qian Juntao, a calligrapher and calligrapher, is a famous contemporary seal engraver, calligrapher and painter. He has made great achievements and contributions in poetry, calligraphy, painting and sealing. He has served as the executive director of the Shanghai Calligraphy Association and the Artists Association, and the deputy publisher of Xiling Seal Society. Chang, professor at East China Normal University. Died in 1998.

Qionglin Shiyan was established for the five Jinshi of the Ming and Qing dynasties: Chen Changdao, Chen Aizhen, Chen Lvzhong, Chen Yixun and Chen Guangdao. The Chen family has gone through the Ming and Qing dynasties and produced five Jinshi: Chen Changdao, Chen Aizhen, Chen Lvzhong, Chen Yixun, and Chen Guangdao. Qionglin, the name of the garden, was used to entertain new scholars here in the eighth year of the founding of the Song Dynasty, and it became a regular practice thereafter. Therefore, participating in the Qionglin Banquet is a sign of obtaining Jinshi status. Mr. Zhang Hai, an inscription calligrapher, is currently the chairman of the Chinese Calligraphers Association, director of the Academic Committee of the Chinese Calligraphers Association, chairman of the Henan Federation of Literary and Art Circles, and chairman of the Henan Province Calligraphers Association. He is an expert with outstanding contributions to the country.

Nine Generations and One Rank was established for nine generations of the Li family including Li Xiu, Li Xu, Li Boring, Li Chunfang, Li Maocai, Li Sicheng, Li Qi and Li Nan in the Ming and Qing dynasties, saying that they were all first-class senior officials. Inscription calligrapher Gao Shixiong is a famous contemporary calligrapher. He has served as executive director and consultant of Shanghai Calligraphers Association, deputy secretary-general of Xiling Seal Society, and librarian of Shanghai Literature and History Research Institute.

Kingmen Zhongxiao was Li Xinli, the magistrate of the Ming Dynasty. Li Renxin was the magistrate of Heping County in Huguang. Qing troops came to attack. Li Xin and his two sons held on to the city. The city was broken and they were killed if they refused to surrender. This plaque is a copy of the old plaque, and the inscription is unknown.

Jidian Qingshuang was established by Wu Yuanlai, a patrol patrol of the Qing Dynasty. Wu Yuanlai was a tribute student in the 17th year of Shunzhi in the Qing Dynasty. He successively held positions such as Lang Guan from Zhongshu, and was promoted to Zhili Inspector. Jidian refers to the area around Kyoto, and Qingshuang describes it as an upright official. Inscription calligrapher Zhu Puntian is a famous contemporary calligrapher, director of the Chinese Calligraphers Association, vice chairman of the Zhejiang Provincial Calligraphers Association, and director of the Xiling Seal Society.

Li Xiaogetian was established by Chen Jiamo, the filial son of the Qing Dynasty. In the early years of Shunzhi in the Qing Dynasty, Chen Jiamo's father was wronged and was about to be executed. Chen Jiamo wrote a blood letter to vindicate his father's injustice and threw himself into a river to die, which moved everyone. This plaque is a copy of the old plaque, and the calligrapher of the inscription is unknown.

The General Constitution of All Nations was established by Li Nan, the imperial censor of Zuodu in the Qing Dynasty. Li Nan was a Jinshi in the twelfth year of Emperor Kangxi's reign in the Qing Dynasty. He served successively as Imperial Examiner, Cabinet Bachelor, Minister of Works and Household Affairs, and finally Zuodu Censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate. The Metropolitan Procuratorate is in charge of the censors of the world, and Zuo Du Censor is the chief official of the Metropolitan Procuratorate. Li Nan corrected many wrong cases during his tenure, so he is known as the General Constitution of All Nations. Mr. Qi Gong, the inscription calligrapher, was a late famous contemporary scholar and calligrapher. He served as the chairman of the Chinese Calligraphers Association and the chairman of the National Cultural Relics Appraisal Committee.

The famous Xian Dingwang was Xu Huodan and his brother Xu Xili, the chief envoy of the Qing Dynasty. Xu Huodan was promoted from Jinshi to Chief Envoy of Guangdong and had great political achievements. His elder brother Xu Xi was willing to give up the imperial examination and go home to take care of his mother because his younger brother went out to serve as an official. Mr. Wa Weng, an inscription calligrapher, is a contemporary famous calligrapher and seal engraver, epigrapher and calligrapher. He is the honorary president of Suzhou Dongguan Seal Society and a librarian of the Jiangsu Provincial Literature and History Research Institute. Died in 2008 at the age of 100.

Brothers Lianfang were magistrates of counties in the Qing Dynasty. Wei said Qi and Wei Yuli. Wei Yue Qi and Wei Yue Yu were awarded Jinshi at the same time in the 21st year of Kangxi. They later served in Gaoxian County, Sichuan and Tanping County, Fujian respectively. They both died in office. Mr. Fang Chuanxin, an inscription calligrapher, is a director of the Chinese Calligraphers Association, a director of the Shanghai Calligraphers Association, and the leader of the calligraphy editing team of Shanghai Painting and Calligraphy Publishing House.

Sanfeng Heming was established by Sun Zhaokui, Sun Zongxu and Sun Qi, who were Jinshi of the Qing Dynasty. Sun Zhaokui was a Jinshi in the 42nd year of Kangxi's reign, and was appointed magistrate of Wuyuan County, Guangxi. Later, he served as director of the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Personnel. He was very knowledgeable. His younger brother, Sun Zongxu, became a Jinshi in the 51st year of Kangxi's reign and was appointed magistrate of Anyang County, Henan Province. He became ill due to overwork and died in office. His younger brother Sun Qi became a Jinshi in the fifty-seventh year of Kangxi's reign and advocated solar terms. The three Sun brothers were all Jinshi in the same school, and they all had good reputations, so they were called Sanfeng Heming. Mr. Liu Xiaoqing, an inscription calligrapher, is a member of the Academic Committee of the Chinese Calligraphers Association, vice chairman of the Shanghai Calligraphers Association, and a librarian of the Shanghai Museum of Literature and History.

Luanting Shimei was established for Yao Gengsheng, the first person in the Ming Dynasty. Yao Hou, the distant ancestor of Yao Gengsheng, revolted from Emperor Gao and worshiped the commander of the Tongguan capital, and his descendants inherited it hereditary. Yao Gengsheng's father, Yao Zhen, served as the magistrate of Lianjiang and Zhenyuan counties. He was kind and frugal, and Yao Gengsheng was also a high-ranking official. Mr. Hu Gongshi, an inscription calligrapher, is a famous contemporary calligrapher and a native of Yancheng, Jiangsu. Before the founding of the People's Republic of China, he served as the personal secretary of Mr. Yu Youren, the patriarch of the Kuomintang. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, he served as a director of the Chinese Calligraphers Association, the honorary chairman of the Ningxia Calligraphy Association, and the honorary president of the Ningxia Painting and Calligraphy Academy. . In December 1991, he was transferred to the deputy director of the Jiangsu Provincial Research Institute of Literature and History. He died in 1997.

The Jade Office in Qinghua was established by Zhao Bingzhong, the general of the Qing Dynasty. Zhao Bingzhong was a Jinshi in the tenth year of Qianlong's reign. He studied in the Common Hall for three years. After leaving the hall, he served as editor of Wuying Hall. Emperor Taizong of the Song Dynasty once gave the Hanlin Su Yi Jian the "Jade Hall Qing Dynasty", and later generations also called the Hanlin Academy the "Jade Office". The Common Hall of the Qing Dynasty was similar to the Hanlin Academy of the Song Dynasty, so "Jade Office Qinghua" was used to praise Zhao Bingzhong. Mr. Wang Xuezhong, an inscription calligrapher, is a famous contemporary calligrapher. He was the vice chairman of the Chinese Calligraphers Association and the chairman of the Tianjin Calligraphers Association. He is currently the consultant of the Chinese Calligraphers Association and a professor of Tianjin University.

The famous poets and painters of the Qing Dynasty are Lu Canglang, Lu Zhen, Li Yi, Li Yudan, Gu Fuzhen, Gu Yuguan, Li Hui, Li Huihuo, Li Benchun, Wei Biao, Wang Guodong and Gu Xijue. stand. The calligrapher is Mr. Ying Yeping, the late famous calligrapher and painter in Shanghai, professor at the Academy of Fine Arts of Shanghai University, and librarian of the Shanghai Research Center of Literature and History.

Caibu Qizi was Zheng Xieli, a Jinshi of the Qing Dynasty. Zheng Xieguan loved the people like his own children in Shandong. He was excellent in poetry, calligraphy and painting, and was known as the "Three Wonders". Mr. Fei Xinwo, an inscription calligrapher, is a famous left-stroke calligrapher in my country. He once served as a director of the Chinese Calligraphers Association, a consultant of the Jiangsu Provincial Calligraphers Association, and a first-class artist of the Jiangsu Provincial Traditional Chinese Painting Academy. Died in 1992.

Ci Lin Shuowang was written by Huang Bentai and Huang Benlun, writers of the Qing Dynasty.

Mr. Su Juxian, an inscription calligrapher, is a former Qing Dynasty scholar, a famous contemporary calligrapher, a member of the Chinese Calligraphers Association, an honorary director of the Shanghai Calligraphers Association, and a librarian of the Shanghai Literature and History Research Center.