Zhejiang Travel Memory

When traveling in Shaoxing, you can hear the story of Yue King Goujian everywhere.

The reason why Shaoxing cuisine is "salty and smelly" is because when Gou Jian was a prisoner in the state of Wu, he tasted the feces of King Wu Fu Chai, so the people began to make smelly dishes to express their support for Gou Jian. The Shaoxing people's food, and even the tradition of Shaoxing people eating salty and smelly food has been passed down to this day;

Shaoxing's rice wine has official written records, which began when Gou Jian was the king of Yue. However, at that time, rice wine had not yet been rated as one of the "three major ancient wines in the world". Instead, it was a symbol of identity and status, and was awarded to those who have made meritorious deeds as a noble reward;

The ten years when Gou Jian worked hard on the job The orchids grown here are still Shaoxing's "specialties".

According to the "unofficial history" circulated among the people, in addition to "tasting courage", Gou Jian also tasted many other things: Shaoxing fermented bean curd, fish Xingcao, torreya, bamboo shoots, pearl tea, etc., it can be said that they are lying in the firewood, suffering in the heart, and the stomach is not idle...

In short, whatever merchants in Shaoxing sell now, just Talk about what Gou Jian ate and used...

Gou Jian is from Shaoxing.

This is a character with a special personality and charm, who has many legends and even shines with the glory of a hero. Regarding his history, the most famous one is the story of Yue and Wu.

The Kingdom of Wu is located in today's southern Jiangsu and northern Zhejiang, and the Kingdom of Yue is to the south. It is a country with a profound history. It has a history of 2000 years of city building and has experienced several emperors. Gou Jian is just one of them. He is also the most "dishonest" one.

The reason why he became a prisoner of the Wu State was actually his own "doing". He insisted on attacking the Wu State and was unable to stop him until he was trapped on a small island in Taihu Lake by the King of Wu Fucha. superior.

So Gou Jian asked for peace from his husband, saying: "Gou Jian, please be my minister, and my wife my concubine." This means that if I lose the battle, I will admit it. My daughter-in-law will belong to you, and I will belong to you.

From then on, in order to get revenge, he did all the low-profile things: holding horses for the King of Wu, serving the King of Wu, tasting the King of Wu's feces...

Fortunately, he was on his own The country was very prestigious, and the people were more submissive to him. The King of Wu was also more arrogant. He did not annex or destroy the country, but regarded the country of Yue as a dependent territory.

Later Gou Jian worked hard to govern, and 20 years later, he destroyed the state of Wu in one fell swoop.

This is probably such a story.

The reason why Gou Jian is praised is that he is indeed a very inspirational figure - a gentleman is never too late to take revenge after ten years; Come and chop me down - these positive "chicken soups" can be tasted in his personal life story.

When traveling in Shaoxing, from time to time you will hear passers-by, tour guides, and commentators (forcibly) linking the scenery in front of you with Gou Jian. Just like when we go to Qufu, Shandong, our ears will be filled with the name of Confucius.

When a famous historical figure emerges from a land and he has a relatively positive image, the faces of the people will also be brighter, which will benefit future generations and make people feel unprecedented. A heightened sense of "life value".

Everyone can only live this life. Some people will be famous for centuries and have been praised for thousands of years; Nothing is as fleeting as it has ever been.

I came across many stories like this while traveling, and I began to think deeply about what I could leave to the world.

For the short life of human beings, only by living sincerely, vigorously, sincerely and without perfunctory can this life be truly worthwhile.

Most people would say: I am very content if I live a happy and peaceful life! But if you ask them whether they are really willing to be ordinary, the answer will mostly be negative. When I was young, I was always adding to myself, and as I got older, I was constantly subtracting. Finally, I discovered that I have only done one thing in my life: giving back.

Every minute and second you waste today will give you a "make do" result in the future, and vice versa.

The ultimate meaning of a person's life still depends on what he can bring to the people around him, what he gives back to society, and what value he leaves in the world. The most precious "value" in the world is often not measurable by money. People live a lifetime, and what they don't bring with them after death is ultimately not worth mentioning. However, the spirit can last forever.

For Shaoxing, Goujian is a kind of spirit.

Every Shaoxing person has his own Goujian in his heart, just like every Shandong person has a different Confucius in his heart.

Confucius said: Wouldn’t it be great to have friends come from far away? Isn't it a gentleman who doesn't know something but doesn't get upset? Simple and easy-to-understand sentences can be different encouragements and comforts in everyone's heart.

Being able to be a person who brings encouragement and comfort to many people is a supreme feeling.

I am Sister Dahong, an audio radio travel channel anchor, a professional travel player, focusing on niche gameplay and sharing unpopular destinations. Travel is not an attitude, it is life itself.