The origin of the place name of Xuejia Island Tourist Resort

The place name of Xuejiadao comes from Xue Lu, the hussar general during the Yongle period of the Ming Dynasty. Xue Lu, originally named Xue Liu, changed "Liu" to "Lu" after he became famous. In the early Ming Dynasty, King Zhu Lu of Yan launched the Jingnan Campaign, and Xue Lu joined the campaign. Because of his bravery in battle and his repeated military exploits, he was gradually promoted. In the Battle of Zhending, Li Jian, the left deputy general of Emperor Jianwen, was captured alive. From then on, he was sure to win every battle. In the battle of Shanjiaqiao, his horse lost its front hoof and was held by Ping'an Hou. He struggled to break free, grabbed his sword and killed the guard, then galloped back to fight again, and finally defeated Ping'an Hou's army. Later, they moved to the Zhangde area and captured the commander Hua Ying alive. After Emperor Chengzu of the Ming Dynasty established his capital in Beijing, because of Xue Lu's outstanding military exploits, he was granted the title of Fengtianjingnanshichengxuanli, a military minister. He was specially promoted to the state of Shuan, the official of Ronglu, and was granted the title of Marquis of Yangwu. After Renzong ascended the throne, he was granted the title of Taibao of the Crown Prince and the seal of General Zhenshuo. Xue Lu died of illness in the fifth year of Xuande's reign (1431), and Xuanzong himself wrote an article to commemorate him. Xue Lu was both brave and resourceful. He was sure to win every battle. He had strict discipline and never made any mistakes. He was good at caring for his soldiers and shared the joys and sorrows. Therefore, all his subordinates were willing to serve for him. He was a rare commander at that time. He served in three dynasties and was the best among the heroes of Jingnan. After his death, he was buried in his hometown and in the southeast of Xuejiadao Village. Gaolai is still standing tall in the forest. Most of the residents on the island have the surname Xue, and they are all descendants of Wuhou Xueyang, from which Xuejia Island got its name.