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來源: 沁縣牛寺鄉(xiāng)人民政府
走馬嶺歷史悠久,是千年古村落,位于沁縣北部牛寺鄉(xiāng)的最北端,被稱為“沁縣的北大門”,歷史上曾經(jīng)有“冀州門戶、潞澤咽喉”的說法。
早在唐宋時期,我國重要的南北通道——太航道開通,成為名震一時的軍事通道。走馬嶺隘口就是太行道上的重要門戶,是古太原通往上黨地區(qū)的咽喉要塞。宋太祖趙匡胤親征北漢王的時候,這里就是前沿重陣。巧奪天工、崎嶇艱險的羊腸小道,成為了歷來軍隊北進太原、南圖上黨的必經(jīng)之路,走馬嶺隘口成為兵家必爭之地。從宋朝時設(shè)立兵站,到明朝時成為官道,再到清朝設(shè)立巡檢司、傳郵所、古驛站,走馬嶺這座雄關(guān)要塞從歷史的深處向我們走來。
清代時期,隨著晉商的步伐,走馬嶺走出了一條新的發(fā)展道路。從康熙年間開始,晉商開辟了一條綿延200多年的漫漫商道,從中國福建一直走到了俄國圣彼得堡,這條商道以販賣茶葉為主,在東西方貿(mào)易中扮演至關(guān)重要的角色,是繼漢唐絲路以后,中華民族歷史上的又一壯舉,被稱為“晉商萬里茶路”。走馬嶺就是這條古茶路上的一個驛站和節(jié)點。那時的茶商為了運輸方便,就在山徑鄉(xiāng)路上鋪上了石板,筑起了石橋。客商們買飯喝茶、歇腳打尖的“茶坊上”,以及“茶坊上”流傳著的皇上垴、看花垴、關(guān)公廟、華嚴庵等的美麗傳說,一代代流傳下來。
伴隨著走馬嶺悠久厚重的歷史文化的,是秀美的自然風(fēng)光和得天獨厚的生態(tài)環(huán)境。走馬嶺西臨涅河水,南傍九龍山。九龍山是沁縣太岳山脈正北部的最后一座高峰,山腳下就是2019年竣工的西湯水庫。九龍山山勢奇峻蜿蜒,海拔最高處1366米,方圓20余平方公里。森林覆蓋率高,水資源豐富。被國家林業(yè)和草原局認定為“國家森林鄉(xiāng)村”,先后獲得“山西省休閑農(nóng)業(yè)和鄉(xiāng)村旅游示范村”、省級“美麗宜居示范村”等稱號。
漫步走馬嶺,春游九龍山,杏花飄香;夏游涅河源,清涼宜人;秋登茶馬古道,遙聽駝鈴聲聲;冬探地道迷宮,追尋歷史記憶。
站在九龍山山頂古樸莊重、雄偉壯觀的廟宇前,遠望北側(cè)西湯水庫,風(fēng)光獨特,魅力無窮。這是一處很罕見的三廟合一的廟宇。龍王殿、上帝王菩薩廟、奶奶廟,有著四百多年的歷史,風(fēng)雨滄桑中巍然佇立。
走在茶馬古道上,仿佛看到了數(shù)百年前的繁榮場面:駝鈴聲聲客商不斷,車隊駝馬隊路經(jīng)此地,上坡時必須喊人推車,遇上陰雨天更加不易,推車的人喊著號子,如同大江里行船的纖夫,聲勢浩大,猶在耳邊。
走在地道迷宮中,看到了明清時藏兵洞的歷史,看到了20世紀60年代,響應(yīng)毛主席“深挖洞、廣積糧、不稱霸”“備戰(zhàn)備荒為人民”的號召,在沁縣人武部指導(dǎo)謀劃下,走馬嶺人民對老舊進行加固和改擴建,形成了現(xiàn)今規(guī)模的能攻、能防、能戰(zhàn)、能守的多功能戰(zhàn)備地道。
走在鄉(xiāng)村記憶館,仿佛從歷史的老舊用品中看到了上山下鄉(xiāng)知識青年的奮斗故事。當(dāng)時,沁縣先后接納知識青年700 多人。走馬嶺村就是一部分人曾住過的村子,這里留下了不少知識青年的奮斗足跡。
走在梅杏飄香的廣闊田園里,走在涅河之畔的清涼水流中,走在走馬嶺的巷道中,每一處風(fēng)景都是一首動人的詩,每一段歷史都是一曲悠揚的樂章。讓我們在走馬嶺的每一寸土地上,用心去感受那份深厚的文化積淀和自然的美麗。
走馬嶺,以獨特的魅力與豐富的內(nèi)涵,期待與您的每一次相遇。
Zoumaling has a long and glorious history. It is an ancient village of thousands of years, located at the northernmost tip of Niusi Township in the north of Qin County. It is known as the "North Gate of Qin County" and was historically regarded as the "Gateway of Jizhou and the Throat of Luze".
As early as the Tang and Song dynasties, the Taihang Road, an important north-south passage in China, was established and became a famous military passage at that time. The Zoumaling Pass was a key gateway on the Taihang Road and a strategic stronghold from ancient Taiyuan to the Shangdang area. When Emperor Taizu of Song, Zhao Kuangyin, led his troops to conquer the Northern Han King in person, this place was the frontline position. The ingeniously constructed, rough and dangerous sheep intestine trail became the necessary route for troops to march north to Taiyuan and south to Shangdang. Thus, the Zoumaling Pass became a contested place for military strategists. From the establishment of military stations in the Song Dynasty to the formation of an official road in the Ming Dynasty, and then to the establishment of inspection departments, postal stations, and ancient post stations in the Qing Dynasty, the magnificent and strategic Zoumaling has marched towards us from the depth of history.
During the Qing Dynasty, following the footsteps of Shanxi merchants, Zoumaling embarked on a new development path. Beginning in the Kangxi period, Shanxi merchants opened up a long commercial road that lasted for over 200 years, stretching all the way from Fujian, China, to St. Petersburg, Russia. This commercial road mainly dealt in tea and played a vital role in the trade between the East and the West. It was another remarkable feat in the history of the Chinese nation after the Silk Road of the Han and Tang dynasties and was called the "Ten-Thousand-Mile Tea Road of Shanxi Merchants". Zoumaling was a post station and node on this ancient tea road. At that time, for the convenience of transportation, tea merchants paved the mountain paths and rural roads with stone slabs and constructed stone bridges. The "Tea House", where merchants bought food, drank tea, and took breaks, and the beautiful legends such as the Emperor's Knoll, the Flower-Watching Knoll, the Guanyin Temple, and the Huayan Nunnery that circulated in the "Tea House" have been passed down from generation to generation.
Accompanying the long and profound historical culture of Zoumaling are the beautiful natural scenery and unique ecological environment. Zoumaling is adjacent to the Nie River on the west and Jiulong Mountain on the south. Jiulong Mountain is the final peak in the northern part of the Taiyue Mountains in Qin County. At the foot of the mountain lies the Xitang Reservoir, which was completed in 2019. Jiulong Mountain has a strange and tortuous terrain, with the highest altitude reaching 1,366 meters and an area exceeding 20 square kilometers. It enjoys high forest coverage and abundant water resources. It has been recognized as a "National Forest Village" by the National Forestry and Grassland Administration and has successively received titles such as "Demonstration Village for Leisure Agriculture and Rural Tourism in Shanxi Province" and a provincial-level "Beautiful and Livable Demonstration Village".
Strolling in Zoumaling, you can enjoy the fragrant apricot blossoms on Jiulong Mountain in spring; feel the coolness at the source of the Nie River in summer; ascend the ancient Tea-Horse Road and listen to the distant camel bells in autumn; explore the underground maze and trace historical memories in winter.
Standing in front of the simple, solemn, and magnificent temples on the top of Jiulong Mountain and looking far to the Xitang Reservoir on the north side, the scenery is unique and charming. This is an extremely rare temple that combines three temples. The Dragon King Hall, the God and Bodhisattva Temple, and the Grandma Temple have a history of more than 400 years and stand firm despite the elements.
Walking on the Tea-Horse Road, it seems as if you could see the prosperous scene hundreds of years ago: the continuous sounds of camel bells and the constant flow of merchants. When caravans and camel teams passed through here, people had to be called to push the carts when going uphill. It was even more difficult on rainy days. The people pushing the carts shouted chants, just like the trackers on a big river. The momentum was huge and still seems to echo in the ears.
Walking in the underground maze, you can witness the history of the hidden soldier caves in the Ming and Qing dynasties. In the 1960s, in response to Chairman Mao's call to "Dig deep tunnels, store abundant grains, and never seek hegemony" and "Prepare for war and prepare for famine for the people", under the guidance and planning of the Qin County Armed Forces Department, the people of Zoumaling strengthened, expanded, and renovated the old ones, forming the current-scale multi-functional combat-ready underground passage that can attack, defend, fight, and hold.
Walking in the Rural Memory Hall, it seems as if you could sense the struggle stories of educated youth going to the countryside from the old items of history. At that time, Qin County accepted more than 700 educated youth. Zoumaling Village was where some of them lived, leaving behind many remarkable footprints of the educated youth.
Walking in the vast fields filled with fragrant plum and apricot blossoms, in the cool water flow by the Nie River, and in the alleys of Zoumaling, every scenery is a touching poem, and every period of history is a melodious movement. Let us feel the profound cultural accumulation and natural beauty on every inch of the land of Zoumaling with our hearts.
Zoumaling, with its unique charm and rich connotation, awaits your encounter with eagerness.