amaotonovel Chapter 322
Chapter 322
Due to a timing error, tomorrow's chapter was mistakenly posted. An irrelevant paragraph will have to be used instead; please skip this chapter.
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The following are all from Baidu.
Tianjingfang: "Tianjing Lane, formerly known as Tongzhe Lane, slightly west of Longshetou (Dragon's Tongue)." There was once a Black Dragon Pool within this lane, which, according to legend, was connected to the Zhejiang River (Qiantang River), hence the old name Tongzhe Lane. There are two theories about the name Tianjing Lane. One is that when Bai Juyi was the governor of Hangzhou, he worshipped the dragon god of this Black Dragon Pool and renamed the pool Tianjing (Heavenly Well), hence the name. Another theory is that there was once a large well at the entrance of this lane, dug in the second year of the Qingtai era of the Later Tang Dynasty, hence the name.
Ganquanfang: "At the entrance of Xiangguojing Lane, opposite Jingting Bridge." Ganquan means sweet spring water. There is a large well in the lane, which was dug by order of Li Bi, the governor of Hangzhou during the Tang Dynasty. Later, because Li Bi was promoted to prime minister, this well was also called Xiangguojing Well, and Ganquanfang was also called Xiangguojing Lane.
Ninghai Lane: "East of Jianqiao Bridge, facing north." Ning means peace and stability. During the Southern Song Dynasty, there was a four-eyed well in the lane, which was said to have water that could dye purple, so it was later called Yijing Lane, which was later mistakenly called Yijing Lane.
Dengpingfang: "East of Heningmen Gate". Dengping means a bountiful harvest and refers to peace and prosperity. There is a Dengping Bridge inside Dengpingfang, hence the name. This neighborhood was only called Dengpingfang during the Chengchun era. In the early Southern Song Dynasty, it was called Xiangguofu Lane because the Prime Minister's Mansion was located inside the neighborhood.
Xin'anfang: "North of Jieminfang, commonly known as Xinqiaolou Lane." There is a Xin'an Bridge in front of this neighborhood, hence the name.
Liufu Archway: "West of the prefectural seat." Fu means good fortune or luck, so Liufu means that good fortune passes by. During the Song Dynasty, a small river called Fugou flowed through this archway, hence the name.
Dongxiangfang. Also known as Zhongshaxiang, it gets its name from its location on the west bank of the Zhongsha River, which was called Maoshan River before the Tang Dynasty.
West Alley Lane: "Located east of Jianqiao Bridge, facing south, commonly known as Upper Zhongsha Alley." The common name of this lane is related to the Zhongsha River that flows through this area. Because it is located above Zhongsha Alley, it is called Upper Zhongsha Alley.
Baohefang: "Opposite to Anguofang, it is commonly known as the brick street." Baohe means to maintain a peaceful mind and a comfortable body. The alleys in this ward are mostly paved with bricks, hence the common name.
Zimin Archway: "In front of Qiantang County." Zimin means to govern and manage the people. In the Yi Zhou Shu • Ben Dian, it is written that "the way of governing the people is born from rites and music." This archway was erected in front of the prefectural government office because the then prefect Qian Shuoyou recorded the two instructions "Zimin" and "Mumin" personally inscribed by Emperor Duzong of Song.
Pingyifang: "In front of Qiantang County". Pingyifang and Ziminfang are both located in front of the Qiantang County Government Office and are connected. Its name means peaceful and simple.
Huaiyuan Ward: "North of Anguo Ward, commonly known as Juntousi Alley." Huaiyuan means to pacify people in remote areas. Huaiyuan signifies the hope for peace and tranquility on the border. This ward is named after Huaiyuan Post Station, which was a place for receiving foreign guests and envoys in the early Southern Song Dynasty. Because the Juntousi (Military Headquarters) was also located within this ward, it was commonly called Juntousi Alley. Juntousi was a government agency in the Song Dynasty responsible for the security of the Wensi Academy and the Imperial Carriage Academy.
Huaixin Lane: "The opposite of Baomin Lane, commonly known as Cituan Lane." Huaixin means to embrace loyalty. In the "Nine Chapters: Crossing the River" of the Chu Ci, it is written, "Embracing loyalty and despair, suddenly I am about to depart." Jiang Ji's annotation is: "Huaixin means to embrace loyalty and faith." Caotuan refers to the dumplings made by the Wu people on "Daogao Day" by cooking new glutinous rice and red beans for worship. This common name should be related to this custom.
Zhonghefang: "Loudianwu Lane, formerly known as Jingyinfang." Zhonghe is taken from the *Doctrine of the Mean*, which states, "Before the feelings of pleasure, anger, sorrow, and joy are aroused, it is called equilibrium; when they are aroused and all attain their proper measure, it is called harmony. Equilibrium is the great foundation of the world; harmony is the universal path of the world." This lane originally contained the Jingyin Temple Pagoda, hence its former name, Jingyinfang. During the Southern Song Dynasty, the Jingyin Temple was expanded into a government office, which included the Zhonghe Hall; therefore, later generations renamed Jingyinfang to Zhonghefang. Furthermore, because a government office, Loudianwu, was located within the lane, it was also known as Loudianwu Lane at that time.