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Did you know? China already had the world’s first specialized treatise on citrus fruits during the Song Dynasty.

In "The Complete Tale of Yue Fei," there’s a vivid passage describing how the young general Han Yanzhi, just sixteen years old, bravely faces off against the invincible Crown Prince of the Jin Dynasty, wielding his formidable tiger-head silver spear. Han Yanzhi, whose courtesy name was Ziwēn, hailed from Shaanxi province and came from a family deeply rooted in military tradition. He was the son of Han Shizhong, a national hero and renowned general celebrated for his steadfast resistance against the Jin forces. Beyond his extraordinary martial skills, Han Yanzhi was also remarkably intelligent, resourceful, and brimming with talent. In the fourth year of the Chunxi era of the Southern Song Dynasty (1177 AD), General Han Yanzhi was appointed as the magistrate of Wenzhou. Upon taking office, he not only personally led his troops to combat coastal pirates, capturing the bandit leader alive—but also initiated ambitious projects to improve local infrastructure. He oversaw the renovation of irrigation systems, cleared and widened vital waterways, and actively promoted agricultural development across the region. Known for his exceptional blend of literary and martial prowess, coupled with his approachable and benevolent demeanor, the people of Wenzhou affectionately nicknamed him "Magistrate Xi Ju"—a tribute to both his administrative success and his knack for fostering prosperity.

2024-11-14

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