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Zhang Xian Memorial Temple

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The Zhang Xian Memorial Temple was built to commemorate Zhang Xian, a brave general of the Southern Song Dynasty. Born in Langnanqiao at the foot of Jinping Mountain in Langzhong, Zhang Xian showed an early passion for martial arts and later joined the Yue Family Army. Renowned for his bravery and unmatched combat skills, he earned numerous military achievements and was promoted to Deputy Commander-in-Chief. On December 29th of the 11th year of the Shaoxing reign (1141) during the Song Dynasty, he was falsely accused and executed along with Yue Fei and his son at Fengbo Pavilion, at the young age of 27…

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The Zhang Xian Memorial Temple was built to commemorate Zhang Xian, a brave general of the Southern Song Dynasty. Born in Langnanqiao at the foot of Jinping Mountain in Langzhong, Zhang Xian showed an early passion for martial arts and later joined the Yue Family Army. Renowned for his bravery and unmatched combat skills, he earned numerous military achievements and was promoted to Deputy Commander-in-Chief. On December 29th of the 11th year of the Shaoxing reign (1141) during the Song Dynasty, he was falsely accused and executed along with Yue Fei and his son at Fengbo Pavilion, at the young age of 27. During the reign of Emperor Xiaozong of the Song Dynasty, he was posthumously honored as the Commandant of the Four Divisions of the Dragon Divine Guards and as the Observer of Langzhou, and later granted the posthumous title “Liewen Hou” (Martyred and Cultured Marquis).