Let's talk about the mountains and rivers of my hometown of Naiman
Author/Sun Shuheng
One
After so many years outside, I have always been proud of Naiman, and everyone knows that one is the red-tailed carp of our Naiman West Lake, and West Lake has become a permanent regret. One is our Baiyinchang's Maifan Stone, but the Maifan Stone has no momentum, and it is not Baiyinchang's, only Changshou Village is still there. More importantly, the reputation of the Naiman people, honesty, kindness, and ability, which is also the spirit of our Naiman people.
When I returned to my hometown of Naiman in August, I was invited by my classmate Li Jun to his farmhouse.
The farmhouse is next to the West Lake Reservoir, which we were once proud of in Naiman Banner, but it has long since dried up, and it is the death of our Naiman people.
Naiman West Lake, a medium-sized reservoir formed in the Yuan Dynasty and with a history of more than 500 years, was once the pride of the Naiman Banner people. According to historical records, the lake was formed in the Yuan Dynasty and has a history of more than 500 years. In the Ming and Qing dynasties, it has been known as "Chagan Naoer", "Tari Gan Naoer", etc., and in the 50s of the 20th century, it was given the elegant name of "West Lake". The water area of Naiman Lake is vast, with a total area of more than 2,733 hectares, and the maximum water surface can reach more than 1,333 hectares. The aquatic plants here are abundant, and the fish and shrimp are in groups, especially the red-tailed carp, which is famous for its long whiskers and red tails, handsome body and delicious flesh. When former Japan Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka visited China, he specially tasted the red-tailed carp here and praised it. In 1990, on the occasion of the 80th birthday of North Korean leader Kim Il Sung, the mainland government selected 80 red-tailed carp from Naiman West Lake as a congratulatory gift, which shows its preciousness and uniqueness.
The legend of the golden cabbage and the golden foal has cast a veil of mystery over Naiman's West Lake. In the year of drought, the mother-in-law in Tsing Yi and the carp in red planted golden cabbage, summoned Ganlin, and saved the people. The protection of the golden cabbage and the golden foal has witnessed the miracle of nature and people's yearning for beauty. However, the greed of the Southern Warlock challenged this tranquility, and although it did not succeed, it also left behind infinite reverie. The golden cabbage and the golden pony may be quietly waiting for the next protection and return.
Naiman Lake dried up completely in May 2001. The golden cabbage is gone, and large patches of golden corn grow.
The fate of Lake Naiman, revealing the inadequacy of water management or the degradation of the ecological environment in the region. The drying up of the lake has not only affected the local natural landscape, but also has a profound impact on the ecosystem, agricultural production and people's lives. It reminds us that it is everyone's responsibility to protect water resources and maintain ecological balance.
We Naiman people deeply understand that "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets" is a good ecological environment and a precious wealth. After several generations of struggle, 8,137.6 square kilometers have been renovated in a way that includes "Nanshan, Zhongsha, Beihechuan, Liangshan, Liusha, and Erping". The magnificent mountains, meandering rivers, deserts and oases complement each other, forming a moving landscape painting. Qinglong Mountain, Jiaolai River, Busy Niu River, Laoha River, Baoguotu Desert, Mengjiaduan Reservoir...... Every place is a symphony of nature and humanity, and each scene carries the unique story and feelings of Naiman Banner. It is known as "the pearl of the sand sea, Chimei Naiman." ”
Two
I can say that I live at the foot of Qinglong Mountain, sitting on the kang head of Bai Yinchang's old house, and I can clearly see the outline of Qinglong Mountain, and the withered glory of those clusters of mountains and forests.
Qinglong Mountain, like a sleeping dragon, lies quietly in the southern part of the Naiman Banner, and like its legendary story, guards the peace and tranquility of this land. The mountains are majestic, the peaks are stacked, and the mountains are shrouded in clouds and mist, like a fairyland. In spring, the mountain flowers are splendid, peach blossoms, apricot blossoms, and azaleas compete to bloom, and Qinglong Mountain is dressed up as extraordinarily enchanting; In summer, the trees are shady and the cool breeze is blowing, making it a good place to escape the heat; When the autumn breeze is cool, the mountains are full of red leaves like fire, and the forests are dyed, which is beautiful; In winter, it is covered in silver, which is extraordinarily enchanting, showing a quiet and solemn beauty.
Qinglong Mountain not only has a charming natural landscape, but also has a profound cultural heritage. According to legend, it was once a sacred place for ancient nomads to worship and pray for blessings, leaving behind many ancient legends and relics. The temples, grottoes, and inscriptions in the mountains all witness the vicissitudes and changes of history. Climb to the top of the mountain, look into the distance, only to see the mountains continuously, clouds and mist, as if in a magnificent landscape painting, make people feel refreshed and happy, forget the hustle and bustle. When I was a child, I went to Qinglong Mountain with a few friends to play with homemade gunpowder guns, accidentally, a little friend gun misfired, broke his leg, bleeding nonstop, a few of our friends took turns to carry, twenty miles, two hours, back to Baiyinchang Hospital. This is the first shot I want to fire in my life.
After work, I participated in the basic construction of farmland in the small watershed of Qinglong Mountain, sat in the car of Master Sun of the soil and water conservation station, and the 212 jeep was speeding on a very steep mountain road, known as the "mountain jumping rabbit" The driver I admired the most in my life. As for Qinglong Temple, when I returned to Naiman on Qingming Festival last year, I went to visit with a few classmates of Xuan Jide, but it was deserted and the incense was light, maybe there was no spring flowers. Xuan Jide said that now that the mountainous areas are rich, planting and breeding and diversified management are the business consciousness of the people in the mountainous areas, and you can see that there are two or three cars parked in front of each house.
In the depths of this season, it seems that even time has slowed down, gently, quietly, into a lonely picture.
Three
In ancient times, the Naiman tribe was named after eight small rivers, and later the territory of the Naiman Department evolved into the Naiman banner, called Naiman after the Qing Dynasty, and now several rivers on the vast land of more than 8,000 square kilometers of Naiman are no longer the rivers of the year, and the Jiaolai River, the Busy Niu River, and the Laoha River are like three silver ribbons, crossing the mountains and rivers, nourishing all creatures in this land. They are either rushing or gentle and meandering, showing the beauty of the mountains and rivers of Naiman Banner to the fullest.
The Kyolai River, known for its crystal clear waters. The river is murmuring, the banks are lined with green trees, and the birds are singing and fragrant. The Busy Niu River is known for its abundant water resources, which gave birth to the agricultural civilization of Naiman Banner. The Laoha River, as one of the mother rivers of the Naiman Banner, has witnessed the rise and fall of this land and the vicissitudes of life. Its river nourishes every inch of land in Naiman Banner, and also gives birth to the perseverance, diligence and courage of the people of Naiman Banner.
I can't help but remember that one year, there was a flood in the Jiaolai River, which flooded a large area of land in Guri Banhua and Zhanggutai, and was seriously affected. This experience is not only a personal tempering for me, but also a deep understanding of responsibility and responsibility, which has had an important impact on my life values.
Four
In our Naiman, no matter where the river is blessed or the land where the water is beyond reach, it can grow amazing fruits, which is the portrayal of the indomitable spirit of the Naiman people.
Speaking of the strange willow forest, which is caused by flood alluviality, it is undoubtedly a unique scenery in the land of Naiman. With its tenacious vitality, the strange willow takes root and grows in the harsh desert environment, forming a spectacular green barrier. Their twisted branches, as if they are sculptures given by nature, make people marvel at it, but also full of awe of the tenacity and perseverance of life.
Since the 70s of the 20th century, we have adhered to the "ecological flag" unswervingly, adopted the governance model of "combining trees, shrubs and grasses, and building and sealing and flying simultaneously", and implemented major ecological engineering projects such as the "Three Norths" shelter forest, returning farmland to forest and grassland, and integrating the protection and restoration of mountains, rivers, forests, fields, lakes, grasslands and sands, forming a regional ecological protection system, and effectively improving agricultural production conditions, water resource utilization efficiency and farmland production capacity through small watershed management, farmland infrastructure construction and agricultural development in the southern mountainous areas. These measures have enabled the local area to get rid of the dilemma of relying on the weather for food, planted economic forests, developed characteristic agriculture, increased farmers' income, laid a solid foundation for rural revitalization and sustainable development, and put the southern mountainous areas on the road to prosperity. Whole grains are available in mountainous areas, and no one is missing.
The Naiman Biosphere in the middle is a unique ecological region that not only grows crops in the marshes, but also serves as an important base for studying ecological balance and species diversity. The whole league has promoted the typical experience of Baiyin Tara Sumu, I remember that Su Muda was Zhang Zhenguo at that time, and Zhou Dehai, the secretary of the League Committee at that time, came to inspect and lived there, and the squatting was Shi Wenli of the Political Research Office.
The cultivation of rice in the northern desert is a successful fusion of human wisdom and natural challenges. In this seemingly impossible desert where rice can grow, people have made rice thrive in the sea of sand through scientific irrigation technology and careful field management, bringing the joy of harvest to the local area, and showing the world the great power of human beings to transform nature and use nature. The rice is fragrant and I haven't eaten it for many years.
Seedless watermelon, this delicious fruit, is a gift from the land of Naiman. The construction of the Three-North Shelterbelt and the United Nations project Xinglongmarsh Forest Farm complement each other, which is not only a model of international cooperation, but also a vivid practice of ecological restoration and protection. Every time I go back to my hometown, I become a fruit bowl on the table with the peaches of Tuchengzi.
For us Naiman, sweet potatoes, millet, buckwheat ... They are all specialities, and when you think of them, you think of us Naiman.
Five
Also in the middle of our Naiman, there is a tourist area called the Baogutu Desert, which is like a vast golden ocean, which is in stark contrast to the green mountains and green waters. In the middle of the desert, the sand dunes are undulating, like the waves of the sea. When the sun sets, the sky is dyed with a brilliant orange and red, and the golden sand dunes are even more dazzling in the light of the setting sun. Walking in the desert, every step is the echo of history and the rhythm of nature. There are many ancient secrets and legends hidden in the desert waiting to be explored and discovered.
Here, you can ride a camel and feel the steadiness and calmness of the "Desert Boat"; You can also drive an off-road vehicle, speed between the sand dunes, and experience the collision of speed and passion; You can also sit quietly on the top of the sand dunes, look up at the starry sky, listen to the whisper of the wind, and let the soul be completely relaxed and purified.
In short, the Baogutu Desert Tourist Area is a comprehensive tourist resort integrating natural scenery, history and culture, and adventure experience. With its unique charm, it attracts countless travelers to visit and becomes an unforgettable desert memory in their hearts. Here, you can feel the magic of nature, and you can also appreciate the profundity of human civilization. You can't help but indulge in this ancient and mysterious atmosphere.
Six
To the north of Naiman, the Mengjiaduan Reservoir spreads out quietly, like a pearl carefully carved by time, shining brightly, and a wetland park is embedded in the vast chest of the earth.
All around, the jungle is surrounded by a gentle attitude, they do not speak, but with the verdant greenery, they weave a natural barrier for this water. In the forest, the green leaves sway gently, as if it is the most melodious music of nature, adding a bit of mystery and remoteness to this water and soil.
The surface of the water is like a mirror, reflecting the blue sky and white clouds, and also reflecting the colorful colors of the four seasons. In spring, everything recovers, and the area around the reservoir is full of vitality, and the tender green grass pokes its head out, echoing with the new green in the mountains in the distance, weaving the poems of spring together.
In the scorching summer, it has become a paradise for people to escape the heat, swimming, rowing, fishing, laughter rippling on the water, dancing with the breeze, and singing with the sun.
When the autumn wind rises, the Mengjiaduan Reservoir has a different look. The autumn leaves of the mountain are like a burning flame, and the rippling blue water surface is intertwined into a moving picture, which is intoxicating.
The arrival of winter makes this place clothed in silver, and the snowflakes dance lightly, covering all the hustle and bustle, leaving only tranquility and purity, making people feel a kind of tranquility and beauty beyond the world.
Not only that, but the Mengjiaduan Reservoir is also a paradise for many birds. In spring and autumn, the weather is warmer, migratory birds begin to migrate from south to north, these days, Mengjiaduansha Lake has ushered in tens of thousands of swans, geese, gray cranes, cormorants, wild ducks and other migratory birds, enjoying this rare tranquility and serenity. Their arrival has not only added infinite vitality and vitality to the reservoir.
The whole fish feast in Mengjiaduan Reservoir is indeed a delicious feast with endless memories. Imagine the tender fish, with its unique seasoning and cooking techniques, every bite is the ultimate temptation for the taste buds. Here, fish is not only an ingredient, but also a transmission of culture and emotion. Each dish of the whole fish feast contains the ingenuity of the chef, so that people can feel the gift from nature and the unique style of Mengjiaduan Reservoir while tasting the food. Whether it's steamed, braised, stewed, or fried, each cooking method can bring out the best in the flavor of the fish, making people linger and have an endless aftertaste. Such a gastronomic experience undoubtedly adds a bit of unforgettable color to the trip to Mengjiaduan Reservoir. It also allows those of us who have returned home from afar and tourists who have come from afar to get a glimpse of the beauty of harmony and symbiosis in the natural world. Even if I am far away from home, I can also eat dried white fish from Mengjiaduan Reservoir during the New Year's holidays, and grass carp with a height of half a person, Mengjiaduan Reservoir, a place integrating natural beauty, humanistic feelings and ecological harmony.
The beauty of the landscape of Naiman Banner lies not only in the magnificence and beauty of its natural landscape, but also in its profound historical and cultural heritage and simple folk customs. The majestic upright Qinglong Mountain, the nourishing irrigation of the Jiaolai River and other rivers, the vastness of the Baoguotu Desert and the rippling blue waves of the Mengjiaduan Reservoir together constitute the unique landscape painting scroll of Naiman Banner. The people living in this land have created a rich and colorful national culture and a splendid historical civilization with their own diligence and wisdom. They have passed down ancient legends and stories from generation to generation, and have inherited the spirit of perseverance, diligence and bravery. The beauty of the mountains and rivers of Naiman Banner will forever be engraved in people's hearts and become an eternal memory
(Author's file: Sun Shuheng, pen name Hengxin Yongzhi, Nei Mongolia Naiman banner people.) Member of China Financial Writers Association, Member of China Essayists Association, Member of Inner Mongolia Writers Association, Member of Inner Mongolia Poetry Society, Deputy Secretary-General of Inner Mongolia Tea Road Research Association, Deputy Secretary-General of Inner Mongolia Popular Literature and Art Research Association, Senior Researcher and Deputy Secretary-General of Inner Mongolia Poetry and Calligraphy Research Association)