The relationship between Zhang Tingyu and Chen Tingjing
Zhang Tingyu and Chen Tingjing were father and son. Chen Tingjing was Zhang Tingyu's father.
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Tomb of Chen Tingjing
Chen Tingjing's tomb was located on Jingping Mountain, 2 kilometers north of Huangcheng Village in Jincheng, Shanxi Province, covering an area of 16000 square meters. At the entrance of the cemetery was a luxurious stone archway with the words "The Emperor's Grace and Blessing, Assistant Minister" engraved in the middle. After passing through the stone archway, he could see the side of the Cave Star. At this moment, it was the Red Leaves Mountain. In the middle of the cemetery, there was a pavilion with elegy carved on it. There were also 10 tall stone tablets by the roadside, which recorded in detail Emperor Kangxi's memory of Chen Tingjing. Chen Tingjing's tomb was known as the "Ziyun Stele Forest". In front of the tomb, there were four pairs of stone statues: a stone tiger, a stone sheep, a stone horse, and a stone man. There were also the graves of Chen Tingjing's parents and other descendants. Chen Tingjing's tomb was well preserved and had now become a national 5A scenic spot.
Introduction to Chen Tingjing
Chen Tingjing (December 31, 1638-May 23, 1712), also known as Ziduan, was a minister and scholar in the Qing Dynasty. He was born in Yangcheng County, Shanxi Province. In the 15th year of Shunzhi (1658), he passed the Jinshi examination. Later, he served as a scholar of good fortune and secretary of the court. He once taught Emperor Kangxi. During the reign of Emperor Kangxi, Chen Tingjing served as a cabinet scholar, a lecture officer, a minister of the Ministry of Rites, a minister of the Ministry of Works, and a minister of the Ministry of Revenue. He had many achievements in government affairs, such as the reorganization of the monetary system, the prohibition of corruption, and the promotion of education reform. Chen Tingjing was also a talented writer and poet. He wrote works such as Wu Ting Wen Bian. The Wuting Mountain Village he built in his hometown was still preserved. Chen Tingjing was praised as a famous official of the Qing Dynasty. His honesty and talent were greatly appreciated.
Tomb of Chen Tingjing
Chen Tingjing's tomb was located on Jingping Mountain in Jincheng City, Shanxi Province. It was also known as the "Ziyun Stele Forest". The cemetery covered an area of 16000 square meters and preserved the elegy stele of Emperor Kangxi's imperial letter and the inscription of Emperor Kangxi's imperial funeral oration. There were four pairs of stone statues on both sides of Chen Tingjing's tomb, namely, stone tigers, stone sheep, stone horses, and stone men, which showed the identity and status of the tomb owner. There were also the tombs of Chen Tingjing's son, Chen Zhuanglu, and grandson, Chen Mingjian, as well as the tomb of Chen Tingjing's father, Chen Changqi. The memorial archway of Chen Tingjing's tomb was engraved with the words "Emperor's Grace", symbolizing the emperor's gift. The environment of the cemetery was quiet and peaceful, giving people a feeling of grace and grace.
Chen Tingjing's Son
Chen Tingjing had three sons, Chen Qianji, Chen Yupeng, and Chen Zhuanglu. Chen Zhuanglu was Chen Tingjing's third son. He was first a Juren and later a Jinshi. He had been a collated officer for many chronicles and also participated in the compilation of the Kangxi dictionary. Chen Zhuanglu had a stubborn personality and valued relationships. He often helped Chen Tingjing, but it often backfired. He died of old age at the age of 69. Chen Tingjing's other two sons, Chen Qianji and Chen Yupeng, also had certain official positions and achievements.
Chen Tingjing's Wife
Chen Ting Jing had one wife and one concubine in his life. His wife was the great-great-granddaughter of Wang Guoguang, the Minister of Civil Affairs during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, who lived in a white alley not far from the Imperial City. As for his concubine, she was from Jiangxi. The book," Prime Minister of the Great Qing ", also mentioned the situation of Chen Tingjing's wife and concubines.
Chen Tingjing's descendants
Chen Tingjing's descendants included Chen Entian, Chen Yupeng, Chen Zhuanglu, Chen Shixiang, Chen Shijian, and others. Chen Entian was a famous scholar and poet of the current era. Chen Yupeng and Chen Zhuanglu were both scholars. Chen Shixiang had been among the best in the imperial examinations and had become a well-known scholar. Chen Shijian passed the examination and was elected as a lucky man. All in all, Chen Ting Jing's children had decent descendants.
Chen Tingjing's Life
Chen Tingjing was a famous official of the Qing Dynasty. He was born in 1639 (the twelfth year of Chongzhen of the Ming Dynasty) and died in 1712 (the fifty-first year of Kangxi). He was Han, born in Yangcheng County, Jincheng City, Shanxi Province. Chen Tingjing was Emperor Kangxi's teacher. He had been the lecturer of the classics feast, the CEO of the Kangxi dictionary, and the Minister of Works, Minister of Revenue, Minister of Justice, and Minister of Civil Affairs. He was famous for his honesty and integrity. He once wrote to the emperor to request for a strict system to change the bad atmosphere in the officialdom. He attached great importance to discovering and putting talented people in important positions, and often recommended talents to Emperor Kangxi. Chen Tingjing was also a writer, and his poems were included in works such as Wuting Wenbian in the Siku Quanshu. The Wuting Mountain Village that Chen Tingjing built in his hometown was still preserved.
Beijing opera Chen Tingjing
The Beijing opera, Chen Tingjing, was a Beijing opera with Chen Tingjing, a famous official of the Qing Dynasty, as the main character. The play described the fierce struggle between Chen Tingjing, the powerful minister Ming Zhu, and the corrupt official Zhang Wei. The plot was full of ups and downs, and the relationships between the characters were complex and changeable. It combined national laws and family rules, human nature and human feelings, responsibility and responsibility. Chen Tingjing, as the representative of honesty, demonstrated honesty and justice by exposing the crimes of Ming Zhu and the others. The play was created by the Shanxi Province Peking Theater, and the wonderful performances of the actors Wang Yue and Shan Na made it even more popular. The Beijing opera, Chen Tingjing, was performed at the Beijing opera art festival and other occasions, and was loved and praised by the audience.
Chen Tingjing's son
Chen Tingjing had three sons, the eldest son Chen Qianji, the second son Chen Yupeng, and the third son Chen Zhuanglu. Chen Zhuanglu was Chen Tingjing's third son. He first became a Juren, then a Jinshi, and was appointed as a scholar. He had also participated in the work of a collate officer for many chronicles, but was later impeached and demoted to editor. Chen Zhuanglu also participated in the compilation of the Kangxi dictionary. He died at the age of 69, so it could be said that he died of old age. Chen Zhuanglu was stubborn and attached great importance to friendship, but his actions often did not require much thought, and sometimes, he brought trouble to himself. Chen Tingjing's other two sons were also scholars.
Chen Tingjing's son
Chen Tingjing had three sons, the eldest son Chen Qianji, the second son Chen Yupeng, and the third son Chen Zhuanglu. Chen Zhuanglu was Chen Tingjing's third son. He first became a Juren, then a Jinshi, and was appointed as a scholar. He had also participated in the work of a collate officer for many chronicles, but was later impeached and demoted to editor. Chen Zhuanglu also participated in the compilation of the Kangxi dictionary. He died at the age of 69, so it could be said that he died of old age. Chen Zhuanglu was stubborn and attached great importance to friendship, but his actions often did not require much thought, and sometimes, he brought trouble to himself. Chen Tingjing's other two sons were also scholars.