In the early years of Yongle (around 1405 AD), Zhu Di, the founder of the Ming Dynasty, inspected Xiangyang and came to Chengen Temple in Cihe. The township officials offered steamed rice from the local area for food. The beauty of the emperor's view is pure, the aroma is fragrant, and the taste is sweet and delicious. The dragon's face is filled with joy, and he is given rice as a tribute to Cheng'en. After Zhu Di returned to the court, he immediately allocated ten thousand taels of silver to repair Chengen Temple in recognition of Cihe's contribution. From then on, the reputation of "Chengen Gongmi" in Cihe, Gucheng, became more and more prosperous over time.

Chengen tribute rice is produced in high-quality rice fields around Chengen Temple in Cihe, Gucheng. The natural environment is beautiful and surrounded by ancient trees. The rice fields are irrigated by two famous springs, Wuyan Spring and Hujiaquan. The water is rich in With more than 20 trace elements such as potassium, calcium, iodine and selenium necessary for the human body, and the production organized in strict accordance with the production standards of pollution-free agricultural products, the rice has excellent quality, unique taste, overflowing aroma and rich nutrition.

The mountains and rivers of Cihe are rare and precious

The fragrance of ten miles of rice is intoxicating

This rice will be honored as tribute rice from now on

Don’t be embarrassed during the autumn and autumn tribute period Xiangyang City, a famous provincial sub-central city, is home to abundant resources and outstanding people. Cihe Town, Gucheng County, 30 kilometers away from the city, is surrounded by mountains and rivers. Provincial Highway 303 passes through it, and the clear Han River flows eastward. The superior geographical location has retained the "August 1st Film Studio" Hubei branch. , rich tourism resources have created the royal temple Chengen Temple, natural mineral water irrigates thousands of acres of fertile land, and excellent natural resources have given birth to a Hubei specialty - Chuyun fermented bean curd. Cihe Town is located on a gypsum mine. Chuyun fermented bean curd benefits from the long-term soaking of gypsum mines in the water of the Han River. This water is used to process tofu. The right amount of trace elements contributes to the color, aroma and taste of Cihe Town tofu. , it can be called “one of the best in Xiangyang”. Fresh tofu is naturally fermented and processed with secret recipes of natural beneficial bacteria and traditional techniques. It is a famous local specialty product in Xiangyang. This product is rich in a variety of lactic acid proteins and amino acids needed by the human body, and has the effects of appetizing, strengthening the spleen, anti-aging, and preventing cancer. The natural fermentation process of Chuyun fermented bean curd is unparalleled, the unique gypsum mineral water is unparalleled, and the unique taste is unparalleled. After researching the products of more than 20 fermented bean curd factories across the country, Chuyun fermented bean curd is superior in color, aroma and taste to these factories, fully displaying the aromatic charm of traditional Chu cuisine. Small products have entered the big market and are favored by consumers. They have been listed on the list of Hubei specialties. They have been developed from ordinary specialty products into good gifts. They are included in the Xiangyang government procurement plan and have become popular in southwest Henan, northwest Hubei, Wuhan and other places. fame.

Cihe fermented bean curd adopts a production method that combines modern technology and traditional formulas, and is refined from more than 10 raw materials such as sesame oil, chili, ginger, and Sichuan peppercorns. It is favored by customers because of its bright color, delicious taste, delicate texture and long aftertaste. The products have been in short supply since they were put on the market, and have been exported to Xiangyang, Wuhan, Beijing and other cities and regions.