Lei Lulu, originally from Hunan, was born on the second day of the twelfth lunar month in the 39th year of the Qianlong reign (December 2, 1774) in Luobieguanzhai, Langdai Ting (now Guanzhai Village, Xinfang Township, Anxi District, Zhenning County), and died on the second day of the tenth lunar month in the 11th year of the Daoguang reign (October 2, 1831) in the vegetable garden at Changba. He made a living primarily by operating “silver mines” (lead and zinc mining operations), notably managing the Chuanyandong lead-zinc mine and Wanfu Factory, and was widely known as “Lei the Big Steward.” Through decades of operation, he became extremely wealthy in the region. The Shuicheng County Annals – Biographies section records: “Whenever temples, bridges, or roads were repaired, he generously contributed silver, often donating many times more than others.” He made significant contributions to local public infrastructure and was also “renowned for his filial piety.” On June 3, 1989, his tomb was designated as a county-level cultural relics protection unit.
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