Speaking of "Water Margin", probably everyone knows that it is a novel describing a peasant uprising. The word loyalty and righteousness are used throughout, and it also creates a spirit of chivalry between brothers among the people. The plot of this novel is basically

It was made up, but it became a great story in the history of Chinese literature. The main reason is that it created the first vernacular story collection in the history of Chinese literature, and it was in line with the loyalty and loyalty in human nature. The author Shi Naian also occupied a place in the history of Chinese classical literature.

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The background of the story is in the Northern Song Dynasty, more than a thousand years ago. The imperial court was fatuous and Song Huizong was greedy for enjoyment, which led to the government forcing the people to rebel and uprisings everywhere. Shi Naian, whose ancestral home was in Heze, Shandong, wrote this book based on various stories.

The existence of the characters in "Water Margin" has not yet been verified, but this does not seem to hinder the deep feelings for the Water Margin culture in the place where the story takes place.

Especially in Song Jiang’s hometown of Yuncheng, Shandong, people talk about the authenticity of these characters, and there is also a local river called Song Jiang.

Rather than whether the characters and stories are real or not, we are more concerned about how Yuncheng's Water Margin can make us feel about Seoul.

Water Margin is now a national 4A-level scenic spot located in the southern section of Ximen Street, Yuncheng County, Shandong Province.

Yuncheng can truly be called a thousand-year-old county. According to historical records, it has been called Yuncheng County since the Sui Dynasty (1034 AD to 2013 AD).

Travelers said that this place integrates authentic ancient buildings such as the ancient county government office and Chaojiazhuang, as well as the Songjiang Martial Arts School, Gouwa Art Troupe, Water Margin melodrama performances, etc. to form a comprehensive cultural landscape. Every holiday

, there is an endless stream of people coming here to play.

The sun was just right when I arrived, and the buildings showed a classical charm under the light and shadow. All the wood in these buildings was produced during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It was collected and transported from all over the country. After more than ten years, it was finally built into what it is now.

Carved beams and painted buildings.

Among them, Yuncheng Restaurant, Shiyu Tea House, Sun Erniang Inn, Zhongyi Temple, Yuncheng County Government Office, prison cells, etc. constitute important viewing spots in the scenic spot.

Yuncheng Restaurant only appears once in Water Margin, but because it is closely related to the fate of Song Jiang, this restaurant is particularly eye-catching on the left side of the main street of Haohan City. It is now an important dining place in the scenic spot. There is one on the second floor that I have seen so far.

The largest dining table can accommodate 80 people at the same time. Sitting there, you can't see who is sitting across from you.

Here you can experience the passion of drinking and eating meat.

When I saw the words "Sun Erniang Inn", I couldn't help but walked in and took a look. There were some snacks sold inside, and of course "human meat buns". Many people were willing to try it here and bought two buns.

When I came out, a friend who was traveling with me laughed at himself that these were "human meat buns". We joked with him that human meat actually tastes the same as pork, which almost made him vomit. It turns out that in

You still need to go through your own psychological barrier to eat steamed buns here. Yuncheng County Government Office is also a key tourist attraction. It was first built in the Northern Song Dynasty and has been restored and renovated many times. It has a construction area of ??5,400 square meters and has a lobby and a second hall.

, six rooms, back house and prison. The Song Dynasty costumes and antique facilities in the county government can make people feel the solemnity of the distance. The lobby of the county government compound, the county magistrate's office and other offices are all available, and it feels like walking in.

When you are standing in the hall, it seems that there are government servants holding court poles on both sides. Although these buildings were renovated and restored by later generations, you can still notice the architectural art and political (legal) culture of the Song Dynasty when you feel it quietly.

Especially the latter. Perhaps it was because the government was in chaos and the people were suppressed by the officers and soldiers, and various laws and regulations made the memory of that period longer, so that in later generations, only legends such as atrocities, uprisings, and torture devices remained.

Among the many instruments of torture, the most thrilling is the "wooden donkey". Even after thousands of years, it still can't stop the soul-trembling pain that torture brings to the person involved. Just imagine it, it will make people's hearts tremble.

"Donkey" was a form of torture used against female prisoners during the Northern Song Dynasty. Once a woman was caught "unruly" and refused to confess her crime, she had to ride a "wooden donkey" through the streets. The one on the back of the wooden donkey was about two inches thick and more than a foot long.

The wooden prongs stand straight up, symbolizing the female body... Of course, there are not only these classical buildings or political culture, but also folk art.

If you are interested, you can sit on the bench in the Water Margin Bookstore and listen to a Shandong Luozi performance for free. The performer here is Jia Rusheng, an old man in his sixties. He told me that he has never been

I have never left this art form, and many people come here to listen every day. Usually after listening to a song, the audience disperses, and soon a group of people come in and take a seat, and then Jia Rusheng continues to sing with his left hand.

, holding a bamboo board with his right hand, he performs and sings by himself. His singing is rough and bold, and his words are not prolonged, and he shouts directly to his heart.

No one who comes here does not listen to the previous song.