Tomb of Wei Jing

Tomb of Wei Jing

The Tomb of Wei Jing is a cultural relic protection unit of Suzhou City.

The Tomb of Wei Jing is located on Li'ao Mountain in Shipu Town. It was originally the site where he secluded himself to study, hence its former name "Zhuangyuan Mountain" (Scholar-Mountain). The tomb is actually a cenotaph for Wei Jing.

The existing earthen mound is about 4 meters high with a base diameter of around 10 meters. It was designated as a cultural relic protection unit of Kunshan City in 2004.

Wei Jing: A native of Qiandeng, Kunshan, with the courtesy name Qingshu and the pseudonyms Houlè Jūshì (Recluse of Joy Hereafter) and Xiyuán Jūshì (Recluse of the Western Garden). He was the top scholar (zhuangyuan) in the Jiachen year (1184) during the Chunxi era of Emperor Xiaozong of the Song Dynasty, and is recognized as the first zhuangyuan from Kunshan. Born in the 29th year of the Shaoxing era (1159) during the reign of Emperor Gaozong of the Song Dynasty, he passed away in the 2nd year of the Baoqing era (1226) during the reign of Emperor Lizong. Wei Jing served through four imperial reigns, held office both inside and outside the capital for over forty years, devoted himself to the country while setting aside personal concerns, and maintained unwavering integrity throughout his life. He once said, “Official positions are preordained, but one’s reputation and principles endure through the ages.” In court, he remained independent and upright, unafraid of the powerful, and was on good terms with Zhu Xi, even publishing some of Zhu's posthumous works. He authored the 20-volume collection titled Hòulè Jí (Collected Works of Rejoicing Hereafter).

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