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When Ouyang Xiu (a native of Ji'an, Jiangxi) took up his post in Qingzhou, his attitude was simple: "I'm here, so don't be so overly ambitious or work so hard. Just do the bare minimum." He could spend his free time studying bronze ware and its inscriptions, treating the common people, and earning a good reputation. In the first year of the Xining era (1068), the 62-year-old Ouyang Xiu was transferred to the position of Minister of War, then appointed Prefect of Qingzhou and concurrently Pacification Commissioner of the Eastern Circuit of Jingdong. Upon receiving the appointment, Ouyang Xiu was unwilling and submitted three memorials resigning, but he could not disobey the emperor's command and ultimately traveled from Bozhou to Qingzhou to take up his post. After arriving in Qingzhou, Ouyang Xiu continued to implement a policy of "leniency and simplicity without disturbance." Within days of taking office, he reduced most of the government's affairs, and two months later, the government office was as quiet as a monastery. When asked how he could govern with leniency and simplicity without neglecting his duties, he believed that mistaking excessive indulgence for tolerance and omitting necessary tasks for simplicity would lead to administrative chaos and harm the people. True leniency is not harshness or arbitraryness, and simplicity is not cumbersome or trivial. He also used the analogy of a doctor treating an illness, pointing out that a good doctor is one who can cure the disease, and a good official is one who is praised by the people. During his time in Qingzhou, he promoted benevolence and filial piety, educating the local people. In his spare time, he would travel and enjoy nature, gathering with friends at his "mountain retreat" to drink wine and write poetry. The following year, during the wheat harvest, Qingzhou suffered from severe flooding. He was deeply distressed, fasted for three days, wrote the "Qingzhou Prayer for Clear Weather," and petitioned the court to exempt the people from taxes and provide relief, helping them through the crisis. Although Ouyang Xiu served in Qingzhou for less than three years, he left behind many admirable stories. The people of Qingzhou were deeply grateful to him, and later built the Ouyang Gong Temple in his honor.

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The underground parking lot is too small to accommodate many cars, but it's very cheap at 1 yuan per hour. I booked in advance. To be honest, you can tell the local government really put effort into this museum. However, Qingzhou is a small place, so there wasn't much to exhibit. They cobbled together a few things, which was passable. But honestly, the cultural and creative souvenirs were relatively expensive and not good value for money.

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Yunmen Mountain is a more welcoming scenic area... because the steps are better constructed, and the public restrooms are more presentable than those at Tuoshan Mountain, making its overall level higher. As for the grottoes, Tuoshan's are more exquisite, but many elderly people probably prefer to see the iconic "longevity" character, as it symbolizes good fortune. Transportation is quite convenient. We hiked during the off-season, and it was easy to take a taxi back to the old town afterward.

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The scenery of Tuoshan is very good. There are not many tourists climbing the mountain in the morning. There are many steps, but it is acceptable. There are platforms or pavilions to rest after climbing a section. The mountain breeze is also very comfortable. In the distance, you can see the giant Buddha composed of nine peaks, which is particularly spectacular. There are five grottoes near the top of the mountain, which are beautifully carved! Worth going!