Yanmen Beacon Fire Ethnic Harmony

The northern border of Xinzhou is characterized by treacherous mountains and rivers, as well as numerous passes. The flat gates of Jinyanmen, Tongpiantou, Tieningwu, and pig iron have been like sturdy national gates since ancient times, guarding the vast land of the Central Plains for thousands of miles. Among them, Yanmen Pass was already famous in the Spring and Autumn Annals of Shan Hai Jing: "Yanmen, flying geese come from among them." In the Qin Annals of L ü Shi, it was widely known: "There are nine passes in the world, and one of them is marked." In the Jin Annals of the Dao Dao, it was named as the top of the world: "There are Lu dragons and flying foxes in the world, and Yanmen is the first." However, if we start counting from the 17th year of King Mu of Zhou's (960 BC) patrol of the Western Regions and the Queen Mother of the West's "Jueyu Pass", it has been 3000 years of smoke and clouds. With its long history, perilous terrain, complete system, important position, frequent wars, it ranks first among the famous passes in China. Luo Zhewen, the chief expert in the study of the Great Wall of China, gladly inscribed it as "the first pass in China".
Iron Blood Sand Field Gate: "Thinking of Dongting River in the south and Yanmen Pass in the north". In ancient China, Yanmen Pass and Dongting Lake were synonymous with northern and southern Xinjiang. Here, "the throat is all in Jin, and the power controls the Central Plains." From Zhao Xiangzi presiding over the division of the three Jin families to He Long commanding the ambush of Yanmen, over the past 2500 years, Yanmen Pass has recorded more than 200 wars in official history. The Han Dynasty attacked the Xiongnu, the Tang Dynasty defended against the Turks, the Song Dynasty ruled against the Khitan, and the Ming Dynasty blocked the Wa Ci. Therefore, there is a saying that "gaining Yanmen leads to gaining the heavens, and losing Yanmen leads to losing the Central Plains. The 3000 years of bloody battles have turned Yanmen Pass into a magnificent cultural epic of the borderlands, embodying too many blood, tears, and grudges of the Chinese nation. Zhang Heng, a great scientist and writer of the Han Dynasty, passionately sang, "I am thinking about Yanmen, and I want to go to it where snow falls. I turn north and see tears in my face.
The cradle of famous generals: famous generals emerge from famous passes. For over 2000 years, King Wuling of Zhao, Hu Fu, rode and shot, Li Guang and Li Mu fought against the Xiongnu, Wei Qing and Huo Qubing attacked the northern desert, Guo Ziyi quelled the An Lushan Rebellion, Xue Rengui launched an eastern expedition to Goryeo, and Yang family generals defended the outer three passes. Famous generals have emerged and shone in history. The Guangwu Tomb Group outside the Great Wall buries the heroic souls of the defending warriors, while the Yang Zhongwu Temple, Liulang Temple, Liulang Edition, Mao Ji Tomb, Zhao Wuling Wang Temple, Li Mu Temple, General Temple, Guo Ziyi Temple, and Xue Rengui Temple inside the Great Wall continue the glorious spirit of famous generals throughout history.
Yiji Trading Port: The special geographical location of Yanmen Pass has played different roles in different periods. During war, "black clouds press down on the city and it is about to be destroyed, and the golden scales of armor light bloom in the sun." During peace, "there are multiple economic routes in the commercial port, and financial resources flow like water to replace the state." It has become an important port for the exchange of goods and border trade between China and Senegal. In "Water Margin," it is described that after Lu Zhishen punched the Guanxi area, "he wandered aimlessly for more than half a month, but arrived at Yanmen in Daizhou. When he entered the city, he saw the bustling streets, crowded population, cars and horses galloping, and 120 rows of merchants buying and selling goods, all of which were neatly arranged “
The Monument to the Unity of the People: "Farewell to the Lord from afar, even to Yanmen Pass. Yellow clouds cover a thousand miles. When will the wanderers return?" Yanmen Pass separates agriculture and nomadic life, and separates the Inner and Outer Gates. Although it is said that "wild families outside Yanmen Pass do not plant mulberry, elm, or hemp. In June, rain falls on the mountains and snow, and strong winds bring up yellow sand everywhere." Although it is said that "happy and joyful are the Fen River Bay. Crying and lamenting are the Lvliang Mountains. Even if they make do with the southeast of Jin, they will never go to Yanmen Pass." However, the history of Yanmen Pass has not been lonely and desolate because of this. The thousand year old ancient road that passes through Yanmen Pass is not only the iron and blood battle path with thick smoke, but also the road for Zhaojun to pass through the border, the road for Wenji to return to Han, and the road for Jin merchants in the Ming and Qing dynasties to meet Europe and Asia. The pilgrimage route of Mongolian and Tibetan people to Wutai. The Chinese nation has blended, united, unified, and grown through breaking through the barriers and advancing southward, launching counterattacks against Vietnam, opening and closing off markets, and engaging in self preservation, as well as making pilgrimages upon entering and leaving China.