Tomb of Chen Liang in Yongkang

　　The Tomb of Chen Liang is located on Wulonggang Hill at Mapu Mountain in Yongkang City. This earthen tomb is relatively large in scale, covering an area of about three acres. On both sides in front of the tomb there are wing walls shaped like the character "八" (eight), made of stone. The right one is inscribed with “Radiant as the Sun and Moon,” while the left reads “Eternal Literary Luminary.” In front of and behind the tomb there is one stone stele each. The stele in front is 1.3 meters long, 0.67 meters wide, and 0.14 meters thick, inscribed with the words “Tomb of Chen Gong, the Number One Scholar of Longchuan; Re-erected in the Winter Month of Renyin Year, Wanli Reign, Ming Dynasty.” Despite the passage of time, its relics still remain to this day. According to historical records and local chronicles, Chen Liang (1143–1194), courtesy name Tongfu, style name Longchuan, was a native of Yongkang, Wuzhou (present-day Yongkang, Zhejiang). He was a patriotic thinker, litterateur, and educator. Throughout his life, he opposed peace negotiations with invaders and advocated for resisting the Jin and saving the nation, demonstrating a strong sense of commitment to the world. He held uniquely incisive academic views and earned high international acclaim. In the fifth month of the Shaosheng era (1193) of Emperor Guangzong of Song, he ranked first in the imperial examinations and was appointed as an official in the Jiankang military command. However, he died before taking office in the following year and was buried at Wulonggang.

　　Chen Liang (1143～1194)　　Chen Liang (1143–1194), originally named Runeng and later changed to Liang, courtesy name Tongfu, style name Longchuan, and respectfully referred to as Master Longchuan by scholars. He was a native of Yongkang, Wuzhou (now part of Zhejiang). A thinker and litterateur of the Southern Song Dynasty, Chen was exceptionally talented and had a passion for discussing military affairs. During the Qiandao era of Emperor Xiaozong, he was recommended as the top scholar of Wuzhou but submitted his memorial titled “Five Discourses on National Revitalization” without receiving a response. In the fifth year of the Chunxi era (1178), he went to the capital to discuss state affairs. Later, he was falsely accused and imprisoned twice. In the fourth year of the Shaosheng era (1193) of Emperor Guangzong, he achieved the highest rank in the imperial examinations. He was appointed as an official in charge of the Jiankang Prefecture but passed away at the age of fifty-two before assuming the post. In the early years of the Duanping era, he was posthumously honored with the title “Wenyi” (Literary Integrity). His political essays were vigorous and sweeping, and his poetry bold and unrestrained. His works include... More+

　　Information source: Official Portal Website of Jinhua Municipal Government, China