Where is the "border town" in Shen Congwen's works?

When writing this article, I feel inexplicably nervous, because this is the hometown of writer Shen Congwen. It's a little tricky here, but I really like it. I have to write it down.

Tuojiang river water flows slowly under the diaojiao building, and the love with Nuo is also growing. This small town, located at the junction of Jishou, Hunan and Tongren, Guizhou, was once praised as the most beautiful town in China by the famous New Zealand writer rewi alley. With longing for this small town, I set foot on the train to Jishou. From Jishou to Fenghuang, I need to change trains at the bus station. The ticket is about 10 yuan, and it takes about 30 minutes to arrive at Fenghuang bus station.

Outside the bus station, as in other places, there are "illegal" tricycles and motorcycles waiting for you. Here you can fully feel the hospitality of Hunan people. Although the town is small, it still takes a long time to walk from the bus station to the center of the ancient city. Finally, I chose a simple guy and drove his motorcycle into the city.

The inn I booked is in the center of the ancient city, only a few steps away from the former residence of Shen Congwen, a literary master. Now I can totally accept the influence of culture. In Phoenix, the best inn is not in the central city, but beside the Tuojiang River. I went on the eve of May Day, less than ten days before May Day. But the house by the river here has been reserved. And houses by the river are usually about twice as expensive as those in other places. The advantage of living there is that you can enjoy the quiet ancient city flowing slowly with the river at night, and your inner fatigue is reduced a lot.

On the eve of May Day, it was not the rainy season in Phoenix or even Jiangnan, but I arrived that afternoon. As soon as I got off the motorcycle, it rained for a while. Fortunately, I brought an umbrella. Hurriedly walked into the scheduled "Flower on the other side" inn. At this time, there was a very emotional inn with a warm boss and a kitten. I originally booked a big bed room, but later my boss told me that the big bed room was booked by someone else and changed it to a standard room for me. I don't know which couple or young couple ordered it. It doesn't matter if I raise single dog anyway, but it's a bit wasteful for me to live in a standard room. After all, I need an empty bed. Are you looking for one? ...

After taking a nap, I got up and started activities. At this time, it was discovered that the night had begun to slowly arrival. At this time, my stomach began to protest. After all, I am hungry after running all night. My hungry stomach and I searched the street for a place to provide him with food. Before I came here, I heard a lot of Phoenix specialties, such as blood duck and ginger candy ... but these are snacks, which can't satisfy my hunger for the time being. Walking in the street, I found a small restaurant very popular, so I walked in. When I went in, I found that the guests were almost full, so I went up to the second floor step by step, and the view was really good. The layout of this small restaurant is also very distinctive. The only drawback of wooden tables and chairs is that they are a little expensive, and tableware costs money.

Unique tables and chairs.

After dinner, I want to go back to rest today. I'm really tired during the day. Walking in the street where I live, I see a hotel not far away. I have a hobby, which is drinking. I can't miss such a distinctive restaurant. I bought glutinous rice wine on the recommendation of my boss. Wine is packed in plastic gourds. Of course, you can also choose a real gourd, but there is a charge. When he left, the boss didn't forget to say,' Although this wine is sweet, it is strong, so drink less.' When I came back, I opened it and took two sips. It's not really delicious, it's a little sweet and refreshing. When I was excited, I forgot my boss's advice and drank all the Jin I bought. ...

After drinking a lot of glutinous rice wine, I feel a little "don't laugh at farm wine"

As a result, I got up very late the next day and walked all the way along the Xiangjiang River. Taking advantage of the sunshine, you can see the main sculpture of Fenghuang ancient city-a phoenix that wants to spread its wings and fly.

Sculpture of Fenghuang Ancient City, Phoenix is flying.

Below the diaojiao building, it also flows through the Tuojiang River, the mother river of Fenghuang. On a small bridge in Phoenix, you can clearly see the rising sun shining on the earth. Traveling to many places is a fun thing, that is, getting up early in the morning to watch the sunrise. Traveling is hard work, and you need to get up early and run around, but as long as you see the sunshine in the morning, you will understand that all the hard work and efforts are worth it.

Sunshine from the bridge

Out of the bridge, all the way forward, you can walk to the former residence of Shen Congwen, a great literary master. It has also become one of the must-see destinations for many young artists and literary lovers. Shen Congwen played truant and caught bugs in primary school, just like you. I will also meet my beloved girl, who is too shy to speak. Thanks to the matchmaker, they have a good story. Shen Congwen died of illness in Beijing. After his death, his ashes were transported back to his hometown of Fenghuang for burial. His heroic spirit will always rest in the hills south of Phoenix, with the Tuojiang River flowing below, and fishermen fishing and doing business in an orderly way. The master of literature can always see his relatives in his hometown. Crossing the old street, he came to his graveyard. In front of the cemetery, Huang Yongyu wrote "A soldier will either die on the battlefield or return to his hometown". Summarize Shen Congwen's life. He was born in the border town of Phoenix, became a master in Beijing, and returned to his hometown after his death. On the edge of Tuojiang River, there is an essay "Wet Miss" written by Shen Congwen's granddaughter Shen Hong to mourn her grandfather. "Grandpa, one day I will send you back, gently, back to your land and your scenery. In the storm, in the transparent sunshine, in the transparent running water, I miss you wet forever. " This sentence has also become a sentence that I often think of when I miss Phoenix. When I came to Congwen Cemetery, I didn't take any photos out of respect for the deceased, but I still took some photos of my former residence.

Shen Congwen's former residence is full of tourists.

The water in the Tuojiang River has nurtured the Phoenix people and made the Phoenix unique. The ancient city and Shuidu are very clever. There are many scenic spots around Tuojiang River where you can rent traditional Miao costumes. Many girls who come here will wear Miao costumes to take pictures. It also leaves beautiful memories for youth.

Girls in Miao costumes taking pictures.

There are many bridges on the Tuojiang River, including the Phoenix No.1 Bridge and No.2 Bridge, as well as small wooden bridges and column bridges similar to plum blossom piles. Walking on the bridge, you can also feel the "sigh of the deceased" and beautiful imagination brought by the day and night flowing of the Tuojiang River. Tuojiang River water has nurtured good people in Phoenix and Xiangxi. Here, people are self-reliant, and even the elderly and children come out to find some jobs. On the edge of Tuojiang River, I met my grandparents and grandchildren who picked up mineral water bottles. While contributing to environmental protection, it also gives one more source for one's life.

This little girl is very beautiful and lovely. When she saw me patting her, she turned away shyly.

Many people say that Phoenix is as commercialized as other ancient cities. But what I want to say is that commercialization is sometimes not necessarily a bad thing, because it provides tourists with more convenient services. She doesn't delay her feelings for this ancient city. Sitting by the Tuojiang River at night or early in the morning and looking at the water in the Tuojiang River can lead to countless reverie. Traveling around the world, the trip to Phoenix brings me good memories and people I care about. Phoenix brought me a wonderful encounter, although we were not together in the end. But the days of encouraging me are unforgettable. I believe this will also be my lifelong memory. Encourage me when I am in trouble and spend a wonderful afternoon with me.

Standing on the bridge like a plum blossom pile on the Tuojiang River, I saw the Tuojiang River flowing slowly.

Fenghuang ancient city was once pushed to the hot news because of charges and floods. I used to worry that there would be an irreparable disaster in this century-old town. There is also news of heavy rainfall in Hunan this year. Fortunately, they all survived. Thank you for bringing me good memories. I will definitely go again when I have the chance. Go to the place where we first met; Go to drink glutinous rice wine; Go to the Tuojiang River for one night. ...