introduction
The term "cultural relics" first appeared in the Zuo Zhuan. In the Second Year of the Duke of Huan, it is recorded: "Fude, frugal and moderate, ascending and descending, cultural relics in the order of discipline, declaration to send it; to illuminate the hundred officials, the hundred officials are afraid and do not dare to change discipline." The "literature and materials" mentioned here only refers to the ceremonial music system, which is different from the modern meaning. Then there is Du Mu's "Title Xuanzhou Kaiyuan Temple Water Pavilion Excellency Wanxi Jiaxi Juren": "The cultural relics of the Six Dynasties are in the sky, and the sky is light and cloudy, and the present is the same.". At this time, the cultural relics referred to are closer to the modern meaning.
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When it comes to cultural relics, there are many types of cultural relics, and all the items with historical, artistic and scientific value left by human beings in social activities can be called cultural relics, not only all kinds of calligraphy and painting antiques, but also architecture. Each of them has great economic, cultural and historical value. With the development of the times and the advancement of the annual rings, many cultural heritages have now disappeared or are dying, such as the Beijing Courtyard, which was once everywhere, but now due to the needs of urban planning, many have been demolished, and only a few courtyards have been protected.
▲Recent photo of Beijing Courtyard
With the continuous acceleration of urbanization, most cities are now planning for future development, so demolishing some old houses is inevitable, which leads to a word called "demolition household". This is a happy thing for many people, because the special location of the house can get a large amount of demolition fees that many people can't hope for, especially in first-tier cities. Therefore, dreaming of becoming a demolition household is a thing that many people look forward to, compared to struggling in life, a huge and effortless demolition fee can at least make them struggle for decades less, why not enjoy it?
▲Recent photos of demolition
However, there will always be a slightly darker side in front of interests, which leads to another word - "nail household". After all, not everyone is willing to accept the demolition fee within the normal range, in the face of low-hanging fruit, many people in order to make a big profit, began to sit on the ground starting price, so in the process of demolition, there are many "nail households", they try their best to prevent the demolition action, show extreme non-cooperation, and the developer is deadlocked, and the final purpose is only to get more benefits and demolition fees. But there are exceptions to everything, in Zhengzhou, Henan Province, there are "nail households" who have refused 100 million yuan of demolition money, and claimed that even if the developer gave him 8.8 billion yuan, he would not agree to the demolition. In the face of such a huge wealth, why is he not at all moved, is it too little and wants more money?
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It is understood that the owner of this house, Mr. Ren, is not a rich man, nor does he have a family fortune, but just an ordinary working family. The main reason why he is reluctant to demolish is not because he has lived for a long time, nor because he wants to get more benefits from this maneuver, but because of the house itself. This house has been built since the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, with a special Qing Dynasty house style, built by four generations of Mr. Ren's family, and passed down through several generations, and has been passed down to this day. In addition, this house also witnessed the history of dynastic change, after hundreds of years of blowing, it is still well preserved in front of our eyes, so this is not only an ordinary house with residential functions, it also carries a strong cultural charm and a heavy sense of history.
▲ Aerial photos of the Ren family's old house
During the Qing Dynasty, the Ren family was also a large family, so they built such a magnificent house. The furniture in the home is made of high-quality materials, so although more than two hundred years have passed, the old objects inside and outside the house have not been seriously damaged and corroded, and the overall remains intact. In addition, what is more important is the large plaque above the main entrance of this house, which reads the four big characters of "Auxiliary Wing Guozheng", which was given to the ancestors of the Ren family by the Daoguang Emperor in that year, so the value and significance of this house can be seen.
▲ Wood carving on the door of the Ren family's ancient house
From the perspective of economic value, it does have a value that is difficult for ordinary houses to reach, but more importantly, it contains historical and cultural connotations, and the cultural value it represents is much higher than the economic value. It is precisely because Mr. Ren understands this in his heart, so he does not want money, but wants to protect this house well and preserve the family property of the ancestors, so he refused the developer's compensation of up to 100 million yuan, which became a "nail household" with a bad reputation.
▲Renjia ancient house plaque
Later, Mr. Ren found a local cultural relics expert to come and check it out. After careful examination, experts said: This house is a building left by the Qing Dynasty, and it is true that it cannot be demolished, and it will be regretted if it is demolished. In order to preserve this significant house for a long time, Mr. Ren and experts decided to apply for protection by the state, so they proposed to the Zhengzhou Museum to declare a cultural relics protection museum for the old house, which is also a perfect solution. Mr. Ren is not greedy for immediate interests and is not a short-sighted person. The reason why cultural relics have extremely high value is because they embody the wisdom and labor of the Chinese people. Brick by brick was created by the ancestors with hard work and extraordinary wisdom, and they represent the characteristics of that era.
epilogue
In that era without the assistance of advanced scientific and technological means, many cultural relics can withstand the forging of time and still survive to this day, making people have to marvel at the exquisite skills and wisdom of the ancients. The convenience and development in the modern good life are also created on the basis of the wisdom of the ancients. Therefore, for those historical monuments that are still intact, we must cherish and cherish them even more, and what cannot be measured by money is the real priceless treasure.
Resources:
"Zuo Chuan Huan Gong 2nd Year"
"Title Xuanzhou Kaiyuan Temple Water Pavilion Excellency Wanxi Jiaxi Resident"