It is said that the well in the pavilion was dug by King Yao himself so that the people could not be restricted by the water volume of the river. It is said that Yao's well could lead to the sea. The

It is said that the well in the pavilion was dug by King Yao himself so that the people could not be restricted by the water volume of the river. It is said that Yao's well could lead to the sea. The spring water under the well is still gurgling and clear enough to drink. A small well can also be seen that he always considers the people and regards the needs of the people as the direction of his efforts. Next to Yaojing Pavilion are some rare trees dating back more than 1,600 years from the Han Dynasty, including Cypress Sophora japonica, Cypress Baohua Catalpa, Minglu Cypress, and Night Smiling Cypress. The Yao Palace behind Yaojing Pavilion is also called Guangyun Palace. It is the place where King Yao summoned his ministers to discuss state affairs. It is the main building in the temple. The palace is tall and spacious. The tour guide said that this is a Tang Dynasty building with a history of more than 1,300 years. In the main hall, there is a 2.8-meter-high statue of King Yao, with two prime ministers and two pavilion elders standing on both sides. They all have kind faces and peaceful expressions. In front of Yao's palace, there are two wooden pillars on the left and right. These are the famous slander trees. They were used by King Yao to open up channels of speech, receive public advice, and listen to people's opinions. In order to dispel everyone's concerns and ensure that the speaker is innocent and can speak freely, these two slander trees were specially erected. With the passage of time, the slanderous wood evolved into beautifully carved stone pillars, forming a gorgeous watch with dragons entwining it. It became a decoration in the palaces of emperors and a symbol of emperor's dignity. However, the vivid images of Cambodian ministers will remain forever. Entered into history. Zou Ji used his own experience of the "Me Incident" to warn King Qi that people who say good things to him must have concerns and must open up their voices so that they can hear more criticism; Wei Zheng in the Tang Dynasty dared to speak out and give advice, and was praised by the Tang Dynasty. Taizong called it a mirror. Are these historical figures and events merely a warning to the emperors of the feudal era? Isn’t it also reminding us that every tourist who comes here should listen to good advice and be able to make friends?

To the left and right of Guangyun Hall are the palaces of Emperor Shun and Emperor Yu respectively. When Yao was in his later years, he asked everyone, who could inherit the throne according to the time of heaven? Everyone first recommended his son Danzhu to him, but Yao thought that Danzhu was stupid and stubborn and liked to strive for credit, so he could not take on important responsibilities. They also recommended him to Danzhu. Yao thought that Danzhu was good at words, had eccentric intentions, and was superficial. Respectfully, it’s a heinous crime and cannot be used. Finally, he asked the princes from all over the world to recommend talents who were hiding in the countryside, and the princes all recommended Shun to him. Shun used filial piety to treat his unethical blind father, vicious stepmother, and arrogant and unreasonable younger brother, so that they could improve themselves and do good and avoid evil. Yao then married his two daughters to Shun and asked them to observe Shun's words and deeds. After twenty years of hard work, he finally gave up the throne to Shun. Don't appoint people based on nepotism, and choose them based on their virtue. Everything is for the benefit of the tribal alliance, without any selfish thoughts. This is the upright Emperor Yao in the minds of future generations. I don’t know if the emperors of later generations looked at the statue of Emperor Yao and asked themselves when they visited the Yao Temple, and whether they felt ashamed for fighting for power and greed for enjoyment. I also don’t know how many of the people who come to visit the Yao Temple today do so to save their souls. Come. Standing in front of the great Emperors Yao and Shun, all souls are selfish and small and need to repent.

Behind Guangyun Hall is the bedroom, which contains the statues of King Yao and his wife. It is said that King Yao's wife was called Deer Fairy and she was born in Gushe Mountain. Legend has it that King Yao was almost injured by a python when he visited Gushe Mountain, but he was saved by the Deer Fairy. As a result, the two fell in love at first sight and were committed to each other for life. Soon, they used the Deer Fairy Cave as their new house and held their wedding. That night, the Candle Mountain opposite was dazzling, illuminating the Fairy Cave as if it were daytime. Later, people called the wedding night "the night of flowers and candles in the bridal chamber." After the marriage, Yao was busy managing tribal affairs, and the deer fairy often took care of the horse ranch in Shegu Mountain. The next year, the Deer Fairy gave birth to a boy. Yao was very happy and named him "Zhu".

After coming out of the palace, we went to the bell tower where the Drum Tower, known as "the best drum in the world", and the "Hua Di Yao Bell" are housed. The name of the drum "Dare to Remonstrate Drum" is the same as the slanderous wood. It aims to publicize Emperor Yao's achievements in opening up the way of speech, opening up the holy audience, accepting advice and eliminating malpractices, and pioneering democratic governance. The drum is made of a whole cowhide and is more than three meters in diameter. It is said to be included in the Guinness Book of World Records. The bell is 366 cm high, 240 cm in diameter, and consists of 12 teeth. They are metaphors for the 366 days, 24 solar terms, and 12 months in a year. It is intended to praise Emperor Yao for creating the Yaotian Holy Day with its bells ringing at its peak.

The last classic of Yao Temple is the "Yao Dian Wall". Standing in front of the 300-meter "Yao Dian Wall", my thoughts seem to have traveled through the time and space of history, listening to the emperors from generation to generation, one by one. Celebrities and scholars praised Emperor Yao for his great achievements. "Eternity is like the sun, towering and doing good deeds." No star's light can be compared with the sun, and no one's achievements can surpass that of Emperor Yao.

Emperor Yao - every descendant needs to look up and see him.