Wan’an Zaokou Cliff

　　In 1129, during the reign of Emperor Gaozong of the Song Dynasty, the court was incompetent and the Jin army launched a massive southern invasion. One force chased Emperor Gaozong all the way south to Fujian, while another marched from Hubei into Jiangxi in pursuit of Empress Dowager Longyou. Empress Dowager Longyou managed to flee from Nanchang to Ganzhou before finding a moment to catch her breath. "Pu Sa Man · Inscribed on the Wall at Zaokou, Jiangxi" was written in 1176 by Xin Qiji, who was then serving as the Judicial Commissioner of Jiangxi. As he passed by Zaokou, the scenery moved him to compose this piece. Gazing at the river water beneath Yugu Pavilion, he was reminded of the blood and tears of the refugees fleeing that year, thought of the Central Plains under enemy occupation, and couldn’t help but feel sorrow over the loss of the nation and the inability to reclaim it. The poem expresses the renowned poet Xin Qiji’s discontent with the misguided policies of the time, as well as his deep patriotism and concern for the reunification of the country.

　　Zaokou Cliff is located in Changqiao Village, Shiping Town, Wan’an County, within the Wan’an Lake area. It faces the Wushu Guanyin Temple from afar and is adjacent to the Changqiao Cage Fish Viewing Ecological Leisure Spot in Shiping Town. The surrounding area is enveloped by lake waters, with rippling waves, beautiful scenery, and enchanting landscapes. There is no industrial or mining pollution, and the forest coverage exceeds 95%. The location enjoys convenient transportation, accessible both by land and water. The site is 16 km from Wan’an County, 140 km from Jinggangshan City, 55 km from Ganzhou City, and 18 km from National Highway 105. Pu Sa Man · Inscribed on the Wall at Zaokou, Jiangxi

　　Xin Qiji

　　Beneath Yugu Pavilion flows the clear river water—

　　How many exiles’ tears are in between?

　　I gaze northwest toward the ancient capital;

　　Pity the countless mountains in between.