What is the introduction and historical background of the ancient town of Meicheng?
The ancient town of Meicheng was located in Jiande City, Zhejiang Province, with a history of more than 1700 years. It could be traced back to the Three Kingdoms period (225 years). At that time, it was the seat of the county after the establishment of the county. Later, it became the seat of the government of Muzhou and Yanzhou. The ancient town of Meicheng had a superior geographical location. It was located at the confluence of Xin 'an River, Lan River, and Fuchun River. It was located in the north of Wulong Mountain and the south of Sanjiangkou. Its original name was Yan Zhou. In ancient times, it was as famous as Hangzhou Prefecture and Shaoxing Prefecture. Its economy was once second only to Hangzhou. As it was located in the middle reaches of the Fuchun River, it was the hub connecting Huizhou and Hangzhou. It was also located in the traffic throat of western Zhejiang, with convenient water and land transportation. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, with the development of Huizhou merchants, the economy was prosperous and stable. The ancient town of Meicheng got its name from the city wall. Looking down from the sky, the battlements of the city wall were shaped like half plum blossoms, the same as the battlements of Beijing and Nanjing. It was known as "two and a half plum blossoms in the world, one in Beijing, one in Nanjing, and half in Meicheng". The last time the city wall was rebuilt was in the early Ming Dynasty, built by Zhu Yuanzhang's brother-in-law, Li Wenzhong. In history, many famous people had connections with the ancient town of Meicheng. Du Mu, Fan Zhongyan, Lu You, and Liu Changqing once served as officials here. Xie Lingyun, Li Bai, and Meng Haoran once traveled here and left poems. Famous China classical novels such as "Water Margins,""Scholars," and "Golden Lotus" all described the cultural landscape of Meicheng. Although the ancient town of Meicheng was no longer as glorious as it used to be, it retained many historical sites and profound cultural heritage, such as ancient archways such as Jiande Square and ancient city walls. Now, it was an important economic town in Jiande City. It had won the titles of "Top 1,000 National Towns" and "Central Town of Zhejiang Province". While developing the industrial economy, it also used the ancient city as an opportunity to develop the tourism industry.
The historical background of the ancient town of Meicheng
The ancient town of Meicheng had a deep history. Since the establishment of the county in the fourth year of Emperor Wu of the Eastern Wu of the Three Kingdoms (AD 225), it has been a county town for nearly 1800 years. Since the first year of Emperor Wu of the Zhou Dynasty (AD 679), the city of Muzhou has a history of more than 1200 years. It was the seat of Muzhou, Yanzhou, and Jiande County in the past. It was once the political, cultural, commercial, and shipping center of tens of thousands of square kilometers in western Zhejiang. In terms of culture, the only local poetry school in the Tang Dynasty, the Muzhou Poetry School, was born here. It was also the breeding ground of Wuju and Hui opera, an important activity area of the Xin 'an Painting School in the Qing Dynasty, and one of the important engraving places of good books in the Song Dynasty (known as the Yanzhou Book). Many famous China classical novels, such as "Water Margins,""Scholars,""Records of officialdom,""Golden Lotus," etc., all described the cultural landscape here, forming the "Yanzhou Phenomenon." In addition, many high-end talents, such as the top scholar, the Jinshi, and the Juren, were successfully produced here. Dozens of memorial archways were built for this purpose. During the Ming Dynasty, many indicators ranked second in Zhejiang for a long time. In terms of food culture, because it was located at the intersection of the three rivers, it integrated the culture of Wu and Yue and the characteristics of many places, forming its own unique local specialties.
The origin and historical background of the ancient town of Meicheng
Meicheng Ancient Town was located in the east of Jiande Town, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province. Its origin was related to the city wall. Looking down from the sky, the shape of the battlements on the city wall was half a plum blossom, which was the same as the plum blossom shape of the city wall battlements in Beijing and Nanjing in history. Therefore, it was named. There was a saying that there were two and a half plum blossoms in the world, one in Beijing, one in Nanjing, and half in Yanzhou. The ancient town of Meicheng had a long history, and its historical background was rich and varied. As early as the Three Kingdoms period, in the fourth year of Wu Huangwu (AD 225), the county was set up, which has a history of more than 1700 years. It can be traced back to the first year of Zhou Wuze Tianshen Gong (AD 679), when the state of Muzhou moved here, it has a history of more than 1200 years. Since the state of Muzhou moved here in AD 697, it has a history of more than 1300 years. It is also the seat of the state, the state and the county. Mei City had always been the political, cultural, commercial, and shipping center of the western Zhejiang region. In history, there had been people coming and going here, and there were more than 100 memorial archways. Many famous people, such as Du Mu, Fan Zhongyan, Lu You, and Liu Changqing, had come here to serve as officials. The poets Xie Lingyun, Li Bai, and Meng Haoran had also traveled here. The ancient city had appeared in the classic novels, Water Margins, Scholars, and Golden Lotus. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, Mei City was located at the mouth of the three rivers. It had convenient waterway transportation, merchants gathered, and the economy was prosperous. It was one of the leading important towns in Jiangnan, comparable to Yangzhou at that time. Before 1959, Mei City had always been the location of the state, government, road, and agency.
The historical background and cultural characteristics of the ancient town of Meicheng
The ancient town of Meicheng was located in the mountainous area of western Zhejiang Province, Meicheng Town, Jiande City, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province. It was at the confluence of Xin 'an River, Fuchun River and Lan River. ** 1. Historical background ** 1. ** City has a long history ** - Since the establishment of the county in the fourth year of Emperor Wu of the Eastern Wu of the Three Kingdoms (AD 225), it has been a county town for nearly 1800 years. Since the first year of Emperor Wu of the Zhou Dynasty (AD 679), the administrative office of Muzhou moved here, it has been a state city for more than 1200 years. If one were to count from the beginning of the Tang Dynasty as the location of the state capital, it would already have a history of more than 1,300 years. 2. ** The position I once held was important ** - The ancient town of Meicheng used to be the government seat of Yanzhou Prefecture (Yanzhou Prefecture) in Shifu, Zhejiang Province. It was as famous as Huzhou Prefecture, Hangzhou Prefecture, Shaoxing Prefecture, Jinhua Prefecture, etc. It used to be a prefecture-level city and had always been the political, cultural, commercial, and shipping center of tens of thousands of square kilometers in western Zhejiang. - During the Ming Dynasty, Yanzhou (Yanzhou) was the country's high-end talent output. The success of the imperial examination allowed many top scholars, scholars, and juren to be admitted here. These people became officials of the court and built dozens of memorial archways for them. At that time, many indicators ranked second in Zhejiang for a long time. - The history of the ancient town of Meicheng was clearly recorded in historical materials. It had experienced the changes of different administrative regions and had a deep historical and cultural accumulation. ** 2. Cultural characteristics ** 1. ** Unique literary culture ** - The only local poetry school in the Tang Dynasty, the Muzhou Poetry School, was born here. Famous China classical novels such as Water Margins, Scholars, Official Records, and Golden Lotus all described the cultural landscape of Meicheng, forming the "Yanzhou Phenomenon." Many literati, such as Meng Haoran, Du Mu, Fan Zhongyan, Lu You, Xie Lingyun, Li Bai, and others, were enchanted by the scenery of Plum City and left behind countless beautiful poems. 2. ** Rich artistic culture ** - It was the breeding ground of Wu opera and Hui opera, and also an important activity area of Xin 'an Painting School in Qing Dynasty. 3. ** Deep book engraving culture ** - It was one of the important places where the good books of the Song Dynasty were engraved. It was known as the "Yanzhou edition." The engraved copies of masterpieces such as "Tong Jian Ji Shi Ben Mo,""Jian Nan Shi Gao," and the first edition of "Liao Zhai Zhi Yi," which was from the Qing Dynasty, were all cultural treasures of the Chinese nation. 4. ** Unique architectural culture ** - The city wall of the ancient town along the river was built into a half plum blossom shaped battlement, known as "two and a half plum blossoms in the world, one in Beijing, one in Nanjing, and half in Yanzhou (Meicheng)". The courtyards in the ancient town were well-arranged, and the long corridors and archways were antique. The buildings mostly used traditional techniques such as white walls and gray tiles, algae decoration, and carved wood carvings and window grilles. They also retained the architectural style of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The narrow bluestone ancient street meandered in it, with ancient residential houses and shops on both sides. There were also a large number of archways in the ancient town (12 were preserved now, and there were more than 100 in history. They were restored and built according to historical records). The shapes and carvings were exquisite and simple. 5. ** Unique gourmet culture ** - As an important waterway transportation road in ancient times, it gathered merchants from all over the world. The snacks were diverse and integrated the characteristics of Wuyue culture and Hangzhou and Huizhou. Snacks such as Yanzhou Bake, Yanzhou Crispy Cake, Yanzhou Machi, Meicheng Wooden Comb Cake, Jiande Tofu Bun, corn cake, Zhuangyuan Wonton, Jindou Pancake, Salty Tangyuan, and Yanzhou Thirty-one Road were very popular.
Introduction to the Ancient Town of Meicheng and Its Historical Backgrounds
Meicheng Ancient Town was located in Jiande City, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province. It was a town under the jurisdiction of Jiande City. Its geographical location was unique. It was located at the confluence of Fuchun River, Xin 'an River, and Lan River. It was located in the north of Wulong Mountain and the south of Sanjiangkou. It covered an area of 154.9 square kilometers and had jurisdiction over 13 administrative villages and 5 communities. The People's Government was located at No. 39, Back Street, Main Mansion, Meicheng Town. According to the data from the seventh national population survey, there were 38969 permanent residents. The ancient town of Meicheng had a long history. When Jiande County was set up in the fourth year of the Three Kingdoms (225), Meicheng was the county seat. In the first year of Tang Shengong (697), the administrative office of Muzhou moved from Pheasant Mountain (now Chun'an) to Meicheng. From then on until 1959, Meicheng had been the location of the state, government, road, and special office. In history, Mei City was once the government seat of Yanzhou Prefecture in Zhejiang Restaurant. It was as famous as Huzhou Prefecture, Hangzhou Prefecture, Shaoxing Prefecture, Jinhua Prefecture, etc. It was a prefecture-level city and had always been the political, cultural, commercial, and shipping center of tens of thousands of square kilometers in western Zhejiang. It had been the seat of the state capital for more than 1,300 years since the early Tang Dynasty. During the Ming Dynasty, this was the place where the country's high-end talents were produced. The success of the imperial examinations had produced many top scholars, scholars, and scholars. Most of the successful candidates had become officials of the imperial court, and dozens of memorial archways had been built for this purpose. The name of the ancient town of Plum City originated from the section of the city wall beside the river that was shaped like plum blossoms, so it was called Plum Blossom City, or simply Plum City. However, Meicheng gradually declined from a regional city that was almost equivalent to Hangzhou to an ordinary town with only tens of thousands of people. However, it retained many historical and cultural relics. It was now one of the top 1,000 towns in the country, a national health town, and the first batch of central towns in Zhejiang Province. In 2023, it was selected into the list of provincial 4A scenic towns and 5A scenic towns in 2022, successfully creating a 5A scenic town in Zhejiang Province.
Introduction to the Ancient Town of Meicheng
Meicheng Ancient Town was located in Jiande City, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province. It was a town under the jurisdiction of Jiande City. It was located in the west of Hangzhou City and the east of Jiande City. It was at the confluence of Xin 'an River, Lan River and Fuchun River. It was located in the north of Wulong Mountain and the south of Sanjiangkou. It had an area of 154.9 square kilometers, 13 administrative villages, 5 communities, and a permanent population of 38969. The ancient town of Meicheng had a long history. When Jiande County was set up in the fourth year of the Three Kingdoms (225), Meicheng was the county seat. In the first year of Tang Shengong (697 years), Muzhou moved to Meicheng. Until 1959, Meicheng had been the location of the state, government, road, and special office. In its heyday, it was the political, cultural, commercial, and shipping center of tens of thousands of square kilometers in Zhejiang. During the Ming Dynasty, it was the output of high-end talents in the country. The ancient town of Meicheng was named after a section of the city wall near the river that was shaped like plum blossoms. The most popular saying about its origin was that the section of the ancient city wall near the river was shaped like plum blossoms, so it was called Plum Blossom City, or simply called Plum City. The buildings here were full of ancient charm. It was located at the confluence of the three rivers. One could see the two peak towers on the north and south mountains and the white beacon tower in the center of the river. From the ancient city, one could enjoy the magnificent and beautiful scenery. The ancient town was not big, but it gave people a typical Jiangnan misty atmosphere. In 2023, the ancient town of Meicheng was selected into the list of provincial scenic spots above 4A and 5A scenic towns in 2022. It successfully established a 5A scenic town in Zhejiang Province. It also won many honors such as the top 1,000 towns in the country, the national health town, and the first batch of central towns in Zhejiang Province.
Introduction to the Ancient Town of Meicheng
Meicheng Ancient Town was located in Jiande City, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province. It had the following characteristics: ** 1. Location and Name ** 1. ** Position ** - Meicheng Town was located in the west of Hangzhou City and the east of Jiande City. It was the confluence of Xin 'an River, Lan River, and Fuchun River. It was located in the north of Wulong Mountain and the south of Sanjiangkou. The land area was 154.9 square kilometers, with 13 administrative villages and 5 communities under its jurisdiction. The People's Government was located at 39 Back Street, Main Mansion, Meicheng Town. 2. ** Name ** - A section of the city wall beside the river was shaped like a plum blossom, so it was called Plum Blossom City, or Mei City for short. There was also a saying that the ancient town of Mei City was also called the ancient city of Yan Zhou. ** 2. Historical Development ** 1. ** In my prime ** - Plum City was originally the seat of the Yanzhou Prefecture in Zhejiang Restaurant (Western Zhejiang). It was as famous as Huzhou Prefecture, Hangzhou Prefecture, Shaoxing Prefecture, Jinhua Prefecture, etc. It used to be a prefecture-level city. - As the seat of the state capital, it had a history of more than 1,300 years since the beginning of the Tang Dynasty. It had always been the political, cultural, commercial, and shipping center of Zhejiang (Western Zhejiang) region with tens of thousands of square kilometers. - During the Ming Dynasty, Yanzhou Prefecture was the place where the country's high-end talents were produced. The success of the imperial examination had produced many top scholars, scholars, and juren. Most of these people served as officials of the imperial court and built dozens of memorial archways for them. At that time, many indicators ranked second in Zhejiang for a long time. 2. ** Decline ** - In the 14 years from 1949 to 1963, Meicheng gradually declined from a regional city that was almost comparable to Hangzhou to an ordinary township with only tens of thousands of people. It was even difficult to find it on the map of the provincial township. ** 3. Current Situation ** - According to the data from the 7th national population survey, the permanent population of Meicheng Town was 38969. Today, it was a thousand-year-old town under the jurisdiction of Jiande City Hangzhou City. The buildings here had certain characteristics, attracting people to enjoy the leisure time, appreciate the flowers and trees of the ancient town, and experience the beauty of ancient buildings. ** IV. Ancient Town of Meicheng in Literature ** - It was described in some poems, such as "The sunset shines on the shoulders, and the ancient town of Mei City is a hidden immortal's home. What is the reason for standing by the river? Show me my talent in poetry." These poems displayed the tranquility, beauty, poetry, and fairyland-like atmosphere of the ancient town of Mei City, allowing people to feel the unique charm of the ancient town, causing the poets to be intoxicated and express their feelings.
A brief introduction to the ancient town of Meicheng
Meicheng Ancient Town was located in the east of Jiande City, Zhejiang Province. It was a thousand-year-old town with a history of more than 1700 years. The ancient town covered an area of 157 square kilometers and had a population of about 50,000. It governed 13 administrative villages and 5 communities. It got its name because the ancient city wall was built in the shape of a plum blossom near the river. The ancient town of Meicheng had a unique geographical location. It was located at the confluence of the Fuchun River, Xin 'an River, and Lan River. It was adjacent to the Wulong Mountain in the north and the mouth of the three rivers in the south. It was surrounded by mountains and rivers and had beautiful scenery. This place had a deep historical and cultural heritage. In ancient times, it was the administrative center of Yanzhou Prefecture. It was once the political, cultural, commercial, and shipping center of tens of thousands of square kilometers in western Zhejiang. It had been the seat of the state capital for more than 1,300 years since the early Tang Dynasty. During the Ming Dynasty, it was the output of high-end talents in the country. The mottled white walls, ancient archways, and quaint streets in the ancient town witnessed the prosperity of the past. The ancient town of Meicheng was also an important economic town in Jiande City. It had won many titles such as the top 1,000 towns in the country and the first batch of central towns in Zhejiang Province. Now, the ancient town was open for free, and the recommended time to play was 1 - 3 hours. There were many scenic spots such as the Clear Gate, Main Street, and the Archway of Marquis Jiande for tourists to visit. There were also special delicacies such as tofu buns and glutinous rice cakes for tourists to taste.
Introduction and characteristics of the ancient town of Meicheng
"The Ancient Town of Mei City: The Forgotten Pearl of History" Meicheng Ancient Town was a thousand-year-old town located in Jiande City, Hangzhou City. It was like a dusty pearl, emitting a low-key and charming light. From the long river of history, the ancient town of Meicheng had a deep foundation. Its history could be traced back to the Three Kingdoms period, and it had been established for nearly 1800 years. It was once the seat of the ancient Yan Prefecture and occupied an important position on the stage of history. In its heyday, it was as famous as Huzhou Prefecture, Hangzhou Prefecture, Shaoxing Prefecture, Jinhua Prefecture, etc. It was the political, cultural, commercial, and shipping center of tens of thousands of square kilometers in western Zhejiang. Since the beginning of the Tang Dynasty, it had been the seat of the state capital for more than 1,300 years. During the Ming Dynasty, this place was the place where the country's high-end talents were produced. The results of the imperial examinations were remarkable, and many top scholars, scholars, and juren were produced. Dozens of memorial archways were built for this purpose, and many indicators ranked second in Zhejiang for a long time. Many famous scholars such as Du Mu, Fan Zhongyan, Lu You, etc. were officials here. Wu Zixu, Zhu Maichen, etc. also left their footprints here. They were either officials, lecturers, or reclusive travelers, leaving behind countless allusions and good stories. The ancient town of Meicheng had a unique geographical location. It was located at the confluence of Xin 'an River, Lanjiang River and Fuchun River. It was the main waterway connecting Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Guizhou, Jiangxi, Fujian and other places. It was also the water transportation hub and main commercial port of western Zhejiang, southern Guizhou and northeastern Jiangxi. Before the Xin 'an River dam was formed, this was the only way from Hangzhou to Wannan. The architectural features of the ancient town were distinctive. The ancient city wall was first built in the 18th year of Muzhou. The shape of the battlements was half a plum blossom. Looking down from the sky, it was unique. It was the same size as the plum blossom battlements in Beijing and Nanjing. Therefore, it had the good name of "Two and a half plum blossoms in the world, one in Beijing, one in Nanjing, and half in Yanzhou (Mei City)". There were many ancient buildings in the town, such as the former site of Xinhua Bookstore, the old post office, Sanxing Street, Sifan Square, Jiandehou Square, etc. Although some of the buildings were imitations, the real ancient buildings had a unique charm. Many brick and tile buildings had exquisite stone carvings on their doors and windows. Although the surface of the ancient wooden buildings had been dyed dark brown by time, it was carved with exquisite patterns. Jiande Archway stood in the middle of the main street. The ancient and exquisite stone sculptures seemed to be telling the glory of the past. The city walls of Yan Prefecture were tall and majestic. Although some of them were newly built, the overall view was still magnificent. The city walls were very wide. On one side was the river, and on the other side was the ancient city. There was a seven-story pagoda on each of the mountain peaks in the north and south of the town. The South Peak Pagoda and the North Peak Pagoda faced each other across the river and soared into the clouds. They were called the Twin Towers Towering Clouds. The natural scenery of the ancient town of Meicheng was also extremely beautiful. It was surrounded by mountains and rivers, and it had the exquisite beauty unique to Jiangnan. The scenery of the small bridge and flowing water was picturesque. Climbing up the city wall, one could see the beautiful Xin 'an River landscape gallery. It was shrouded in smoke and fog, and the light boat sailed past like a natural amorous painting. Boating on the small lake was surrounded by the beautiful scenery of ink painting, which made people feel relaxed and happy. However, such an ancient town with a rich history, culture, unique architecture, and beautiful scenery was now little known. Although there were no tickets, there were fewer tourists. Although there were many shops on both sides of the stone street, many shops were deserted. They were so low-key that they were almost forgotten in the modern tourism market. The ancient town of Meicheng was like a beautiful woman in her twilight years, quietly waiting for more people to discover its beauty and regain its former glory.
Introduction to the characteristics of Meicheng Ancient Town
The ancient town of Meicheng was located in Jiande City, Zhejiang Province. It had many characteristics: ** 1. History and culture ** 1. ** Long History and Political Status ** - The ancient town of Meicheng had a history of more than 1700 years or even 1800 years. It was once the seat of the government office of Yanzhou Prefecture. In its heyday, it was as famous as Huzhou Prefecture, Hangzhou Prefecture, Shaoxing Prefecture, Jinhua Prefecture, etc. It was originally a prefecture-level city and was the political, cultural, commercial, and shipping center of tens of thousands of square kilometers in western Zhejiang. It had been the seat of the state capital for more than 1,300 years since the early Tang Dynasty. - During the Ming Dynasty, this place was the place where the country's high-end talents were produced. Many top scorers, scholars, and juren were successful in the imperial examinations, and dozens of memorial archways were built for this purpose. 2. ** Rich historical sites ** - In the ancient town, there were historical relics such as the clarification gate, the main street, the memorial archway of Jiande Marquis, Fuqian Street, the Qing Post Office, the German Cultural Center, the Shilu Cultural Center, and the Westward Moving Hall of Zhejiang University. These places allowed tourists to appreciate the charm of culture while enjoying the ancient charm. ** 2. In terms of architectural style ** - Most of the buildings in the ancient town were in the Hui style. The mottled white walls and tiles, the ancient archway, and the simple streets and alleys told the story of the once prosperous scenery. The ancient city was still well preserved. Walking in it was like going back in time. Every brick and tile was filled with the length of time. ** 3. Cuisine specialties ** - There were fish balls, which were fresh and delicious, and the soup was mellow. Deda's wrapping was thin and the filling was sufficient, and the taste was delicious. The glutinous rice paste was sweet and soft, and the corn was sweet and delicious and nutritious. The outer skin of Yan Zhou's scones was crispy, and the filling was delicious. Although the stinky tofu had a unique taste, it melted in the mouth. There were also special delicacies such as Jiande Tofu Buns, which were very suitable for tourists to eat and drink. ** 4. Location and Landscape ** - The ancient town was located at the intersection of Xin 'an River and Lan River in the upper reaches of Qiantang River. It was backed by Wulong Mountain and faced the mouth of the three rivers. Its geographical location was unique. Looking down from a high place, one could see the magnificent scene of the confluence of the three rivers. The natural scenery was charming and moving. It had the majesty of the mountains and the agility of the water, forming a beautiful landscape painting.
The historical allusions of the ancient town of Meicheng in Jiande
The ancient town of Mei City had many historical allusions. Its name originated from the plum blossom shape built on the riverside section of the city wall. There were two and a half plum blossoms in the world, one in Beijing, one in Nanjing, and half in Yanzhou (Meicheng). The ancient town of Meicheng was the seat of the ancient Yanzhou government. In ancient times, it was as famous as the Hangzhou government and the Shaoxing government. It had been the seat of the state government for more than 1,300 years since the early Tang Dynasty. Jiande County was established in the fourth year of Wu Huangwu of the Three Kingdoms (225), and Meicheng was the county seat. In the first year of Tang Shengong (697), the state seat of Muzhou was moved from Pheasant Mountain (now Chun'an) to Meicheng. From then on, until 1959, Meicheng was the seat of the state, government, road, and special office. This place was once the political, cultural, commercial, and shipping center of the Zhejiang region, which was tens of thousands of square kilometers. During the Ming Dynasty, it was the place where the country's high-end talents were imported. The success of the imperial examination led to the emergence of many top scholars, scholars, and juren. Dozens of memorial archways were also built for this purpose. Many famous people in history had interacted with Mei City. Du Mu, Fan Zhongyan, Lu You, and Liu Changqing had all served here as officials. Poets Xie Lingyun, Li Bai, and Meng Haoran had traveled here. The ancient city had also appeared in the classical novels Water Margins, Scholars, and Golden Lotus. Wu Zixu, Zhu Maichen, Yan Guang, Jiang Gongwang, Zhu Xi, Pan Tianshou, etc. had also been officials, lectured or lived in seclusion here, leaving behind many allusions and good stories.