There are many ancient towns, large and small, scattered in the beautiful land of western Sichuan. They are like bright pearls embedded in green mountains and green waters. We planned to visit the nearby Shuimo ancient town after visiting the Wenchuan earthquake site, but it was near afternoon, the weather was not very good, and we were worried about mudslides, so we went back to Jiezi ancient town.

Jiezi Ancient Town is 50 kilometers away from Chengdu and located on the back of Qingcheng Mountain. It is known as "the back garden of Qingcheng Mountain". Walking into the ancient town, the whole street with carved columns and painted columns is an old house built in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It follows the composition of the typical low-eaved wooden door Qingshi Road in the ancient town of western Sichuan. The clear river flows along the streets on both sides, showing the simplicity and elegance of Jiezi ancient town.

Before I came to this ancient town, I never knew it was the former residence of the poet Tang Qiu. It was not until I saw his statue and the words in Tang Qiu's hometown that I was shocked by the long history and culture of Sichuan and Sichuan. According to historical records, this poet was the magistrate of Qingcheng County during the Ganfu period in Tang Xizong, but later he retired to Sang Zi because he saw through the world of mortals and lived a life of poetry and wine. I often ride a green cow back and forth between Lin Qiong and Qingcheng, learning from the teacher, chanting and listening to the piano, and often come home drunk at dusk. Tang Qiu writes poems with whatever he gets, no matter how long or short, and writes them down at will. After writing the poem, he crumpled it into a paper ball and put it in the ladle he carried with him. Therefore, later generations called him a "poet". One of his most famous poems, The Traveler, is praised by the world. "Up and down the mountain, Wan Li sorrow. Trees with wild bridges, lonely autumn rain. Looking from the north to the south, the boat is in the east and the Xijiang River. The world spends more money than gold. "

Stepping on the bluestone slab of the ancient street, the beautiful Jiangwei River flows slowly in the sunset, reflecting the Ming and Qing residential buildings along the coast, which is quiet and harmonious. This is Ruilong Bridge, with carved columns and painted columns. In my opinion, it looks like the "South Bridge" in Dujiangyan. I think it should be a building of the same period.

There are more than ten tall ginkgo trees near Ruilong Bridge, and the big branches and leaves stand luxuriantly on the edge of the dam at the entrance of the ridge. Next to the ginkgo tree, there is an ancient pagoda built in the late Qing Dynasty with fine workmanship. Whenever the mountain wind blows, the small copper bell on the tower will make a pleasant sound. Approaching the ancient pagoda, you will know that this pagoda is called "font library". In my hometown, the ancient pagoda is a symbol of Buddhism, or a place for offering sacrifices or supplementing geomantic omen or storing treasures. And this tower is called "font library", which should be quite exquisite. This is a brief introduction to the "font library", which is clear at a glance.

Jiezi ancient town is a paradise for food and snacks. Have a bowl of pork intestines powder, and keep your lips and teeth fragrant. Another small bowl of sad bean jelly, the taste buds are wide open and meaningful. How many lovers have eaten sad bean jelly in an ancient town in western Sichuan, and then lingered in the blue water and bluestone alleys of the ancient bridge to feel the life in the sunset. Then I will be suddenly enlightened at a certain moment and laugh and forget my hatred!

Jiezi ancient town is also a place full of seclusion legends. According to the General History of China, Zhu Yunwen, the son of Zhu Yuanzhang, the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty, disappeared mysteriously in history. According to many folk experts' research, Zhu Yunwen actually lived in seclusion near the Shanggu Temple of Yan Guang Temple in Jiezichang. I have lived in the mountains for more than ten years since 1404.

Legend is a legend after all, and we can't verify it, but the simplicity and tranquility of Jiezi ancient town and the poems and songs left in the pavilions and courtyards make me linger.