Zhongjun Pavilion

　　This hexagonal pavilion with a pointed roof is called Zhongjun Pavilion, a relic of the Wagang Army from the end of the Sui Dynasty. According to the *New Book of Tang*, after the Wagang Army leader Zhai Rang was killed by Li Mi, Xu Maogong was wounded in the arm. Later, he led his own army to garrison at Liyang and established a defensive line at Dasha Village (now in Qi County), using it as a strategic stronghold. After the death of Empress Wu Zetian, the seven sons and grandsons of Xu Maogong were all enfeoffed as nobles. The seven stone tablets erected for them stand tall and straight, arranged in the shape of the Big Dipper. Among them, Xu Shiji’s tablet is the most prominent, inscribed with the text “Tomb Epitaph of Duke Xu.” In 1969, during dredging work on the Wei River, a *Tomb Epitaph of Li Mi*, written by Wei Zheng, was discovered west of Luozhuang Village. It holds high historical value.

　　Standing beneath Zhongjun Pavilion and looking out over the land, the ancient course of the Yellow River stretches vast and solemn, evoking a sense of historical reflection. The ancient city of Liyang, with its green trees and tall buildings, and cranes soaring through the clouds, showcases the thriving scene of the nation’s development.