In Yonghe Town, Ji'an County, Ji'an City, Jiangxi Province, there is a modern cultural and tourism park called Jizhou Kiln Scenic Area, which is built on the Jizhou Ancient Kiln Site Group that originated in the late Tang Dynasty. The central location of the scenic area is a thousand year old ancient temple - Qingdu Temple. The ancient temple blends harmoniously with several surrounding ancient kiln sites, Jizhou Kiln Museum, Zhou Bida Memorial Hall, and Benjue Temple Pagoda. In addition, Su Shi, a literary figure of the Northern Song Dynasty, and his disciple Huang Tingjian wrote poems and discussions here, leaving behind timeless stories. For thousands of years, Qingdu Temple has silently witnessed the historical vicissitudes of Yonghe Town, the rise and fall of China's porcelain industry, and the exchange and integration of Confucianism and Taoism. It is a Taoist temple with rich cultural connotations but low-key and introverted. Due to porcelain, it flourished and was named Ji'an City. In ancient times, it was called Luling County and Jizhou. Luling has enjoyed the reputation of "Jiangnan Wangjun" since ancient times, and "the prosperity of Luling lies in Yonghe". Yonghe Town, located along the Gan River, is the hometown of the ancient famous kiln in China - Jizhou Kiln. It flourished due to water and fire. In the Eastern Han Dynasty, Yonghe was established as the county seat of Dongchang County and opened a port, hence the name Dongchang. During the late Tang and Five Dynasties periods, people living here began to build kilns, pottery, and temples. The prototype of Qingdu Temple was first prepared during this period. Qingdu Guanzhao was based on the Baoda period of Emperor Yuanzong of the Southern Tang Dynasty (943-957 AD), and is said to be the place where the White Crane Immortal was promoted during the Jin Dynasty. At that time, there was already a towering stone platform in this area, which was "several zhang wide, several zhang high, and abrupt from afar", and the locals called it the West Platform. During the reign of Emperor Yingzong of Song in the Northern Song Dynasty (1064-1067), the temple was granted the title of "Qingdu Temple", which has been used to this day. In the Song Dynasty, porcelain became the main tool in social life, and firing porcelain became an important handicraft industry. Jiangxi's porcelain industry entered a period of great development, and porcelain kilns were widely distributed. The porcelain produced by Jizhou kiln blends the interests of Song Dynasty literati with the local customs of Luling, and is appreciated by both the refined and the popular. At this time, the porcelain industry was thriving, promoting the development of commerce, and Yonghe became the commercial center of Luling. By the Southern Song Dynasty, Yonghe porcelain kilns were densely distributed and the kiln industry was thriving. At that time, Jizhou Kiln was one of the most innovative kilns in the world from the 12th to the 13th century, and its original "Wood Leaf Tianmu", "Paper Cuttings Decal Tianmu", "Tortoise Turtle Tianmu" and other famous kilns at home and abroad. Tianmu "refers to black glazed porcelain, and Jizhou kiln is famous for its black glaze. During the Southern Song Dynasty, tea drinking culture was popular, with active participation from the imperial court, Taoist priests, and literati. At that time, there was a great demand for tea cups, and black glazed tea cups produced in Jizhou kiln were widely favored. From the unearthed cultural relics at the ancient kiln site, the majority are black glazed tea cups and bowls, as well as bowls, jars, bottles, plates, and injection pots. Qingdu Temple is only a hundred steps away from Jizhou Kiln, and there are many Jizhou Kiln ceramics hidden inside the temple, such as teapots, tea cups, altar vases, etc. The Jizhou kiln wooden leaf patterned bowl often used by the Taoist priest of Qingdu Temple is a typical style of conical hat bowl in the Song Dynasty. This bowl has a wide and heavy body, resembling a bamboo hat, hence it is called a "bamboo hat bowl". The edges of the bowl are natural and free spirited, and the bowl body is decorated with leaf patterns of various shapes, which have high artistic and aesthetic value. At the same time, Jizhou kiln porcelain was also influenced by Taoist immortal culture and longevity culture, and many auspicious animal and plant patterns from Taoism appeared, such as the deer, which was called the "benevolent beast" by ancient people. The Taoist temples in our country are scattered everywhere when we are immersed in the bustling streets, many of which are built in famous mountain scenic spots, such as the Dai Temple in Mount Taishan Mountain, the Louguantai in Zhongnan Mountain, and the Zhengyi Temple in Longhu Mountain. In the eyes of Taoism, this kind of immortal cave receives the natural spiritual energy of heaven and earth, and is rarely visited by humans, which is conducive to diligent cultivation. But Qingdu Temple is quite different in its charm. It is situated among the hustle and bustle of the porcelain capital, hidden in the city, living next to the people and connected with the local production and life. The incense has always been very prosperous. At the peak of the Qingdu Temple, there were many halls, such as the Sanqing Hall, Beiji Pavilion, Xiaoyao Hall, Guanfu Hall, Chaoyuan Pavilion, etc., which combined the Tai Pavilion, Xuan Pavilion, Chi Marsh, and An Shi in one view. The water springs were clear and the pine forests and bamboo paths gave people a feeling of being in the natural mountains and forests. Due to its close interaction with local society, when the fire of Jizhou kiln in the Yuan Dynasty gradually extinguished and the bustling scenery of Yonghe ceased to exist, the incense of Qingdu Temple continued to burn. There are numerous immortals in Taoism, forming a vast system of divine groups. The deities worshipped in Taoist temples include not only the famous immortals such as Sanqing, Siyu, Yuhuang, and Sanguan, but also various functional gods that the people pray for and worship, such as the God of Wealth, Emperor Wenchang, and Empress Dowager Cixi. In addition, there are local gods that protect the local people and ensure the safety of the area. Qingdu Temple worships these types of local gods. Every year on the 21st day of the seventh lunar month, Qingdu Temple holds a temple fair to worship the local deity Ouyang Taibao. Local people spontaneously came one after another. In addition to offering incense and worshiping, the highlight was to invite the statue of Ouyang Taibao out of the temple and carry it around the countryside amidst the sound of gongs, drums, and firecrackers. This activity is called "wandering gods", symbolizing the visit of the Grand Protector to every household and the protection of peace in all directions. According to historical records, Ouyang Taibao was a local of Yonghe Dansha, known far and wide for his simple temperament, honesty, and selflessness. He had been practicing Taoism at Yonghe Fushun Temple before his death, sweeping and serving incense in the temple on weekdays, and often going out to seek alms. Because he is gentle and simple in dealing with people, they are willing to lend a helping hand and have great respect and trust in him, regardless of age. Ouyang Taibao used the proceeds from persuasion to build temples and buildings without any ulterior motives. After the immortal death of Ouyang Taibao, the villagers were grateful for his achievements during his lifetime and erected a statue of him in the Qingdu Temple, with a dignified and devout appearance. Ouyang Taibao's dedication to serving the people and the countryside was not accidental, but closely related to the infiltration of his family culture. Among his ancestors was a local sage named Ouyang Wenxian, who was known for his generosity and kindness. In the second year of Yuanyou in the Northern Song Dynasty (1087), he funded the construction of twelve roads for Yonghe, making it convenient for people to travel. Tracing its origins, it can be seen that the temple fair of Qingdu Temple actually integrated the historical tradition of protecting the people and loving the country with the folk customs of Jizhou, reflecting the people's ideal of seeking a peaceful and happy life and their simple thoughts and emotions of gratitude and gratitude. It is a respect and praise for the loyal, righteous, and patriotic people who can resist disasters, defend the land, and protect the people. As the center of Yonghe Taoist belief, Qingdu Temple has had many exchanges with various Taoist schools in Jiangxi. With its beautiful natural scenery and strong Confucian style, it attracts many high Taoist and Confucian scholars, witnessing the exchange and integration of Confucianism and Taoism. In the third year of the Yuanfu reign of the Northern Song Dynasty (1100 AD), Su Shi, who was exiled to Hainan, was pardoned and returned to the north. The following year, he passed through Luling and visited the local scenery. At the Qingdu Temple in Yonghe, he drank tea with the Taoist priest Xie Zihe. Su Shi, who was 64 years old at the time, couldn't help but feel emotional when he saw Xie Daochang, who was the same age as him, with crane hair and youthful appearance, while he himself had aged due to repeated demotions. He wrote, "The imperial decree of Jinghu bestows upon Lao Jiangdong, unlike the jade bureau Weng who returns to the west. The restrained pillow does not allow the spring dream to break, and the Qing capital is like a silent existence. Every time I bring my child to a beautiful place, I ask the passing years to be with me. I laugh at myself for the rest of my life, and the half pole clear rises to a hundred empty beaches." The poet compared his wandering and unsettled life with the clear and serene view of the Qing capital, resolving the regrets of life with the transcendent realm of Taoism. While admiring the radiance of Daoist Xie, Su Shi praised the Qingdu Temple with a poem: "To see the face of Qingdu, a river flows eastward in spring. It surges straight into the sea, reaching the top of Penglai." At that time, Su Shi was also invited by Daoist Xie to write the three words "Qingdu Terrace" for Qingdu Temple. Huang Tingjian, a disciple of Sushi and one of the "Four Scholars of Sumen", came to accompany his teacher in the nearby Supervisor of the County county of Taihe. The two of them were composing poems, drinking tea, and discussing Taoism on the Qingdu Terrace. Huang Tingjian later left a poem to commemorate it: "As soon as I ascended the Qingdu Terrace, my light train was draped over the autumn scenery. At night, I was surrounded by the Dudong Pavilion, and the old immortal moon of Dongpo came down." Huang Tingjian imbued the Confucian scholar Su Dongpo with the charm of immortal style and Taoist bones, depicting his style of both Confucianism and Taoism, which can be said to deeply resonate with Dongpo. Afterwards, people referred to this place as the 'Su Huang Lecture Platform'. The convergence of Confucianism and Taoism formed during the Northern and Southern Dynasties since the Wei and Jin dynasties is vividly reflected in the Yonghe Qingdu Temple. The activities of Master Su Huang and his disciples here have added a stronger cultural heritage to the Qingdu Temple. Su and Huang also left many famous relics for Yonghe Qingdu Temple, and the pond in front of the ancient temple called "Money Pool" is one of them. Volume 9 of the "Jiangxi Gazetteer" records: "The Money Pool is located in Yonghe City, south of Fucheng City. Song Dynasty poet Su Shi Huang Tingjian visited Qingdu Temple and played throwing money into the pool. The flowers in the pool bloomed like money, surpassing the ever blooming flowers." It is said that Su Dongpo once went fishing here, but couldn't catch any fish for a long time, so he threw a few copper coins into the water to lure the fish. This move is quite meaningful. Fish feed on bait, how does copper coins work? Su Shi has a poem called "Fish", which says, "When fish roe moves up the lake, they are not afraid of humans at birth. Since they recognized the bait, they wanted to see the five reasons for it." This means that bait is full of temptation, but once a fish takes the bait, it will risk its life. That square copper coin is not used for fishing, it's clearly used for fishing people! Later, a four leaf goldenrod appeared on the edge of the pond, with flowers resembling copper coins. Legend has it that this flower was transformed from a copper coin thrown into the water by Su Dongpo, so it is called the Money Flower and the pond is called the Money Pool. The Money Pool and Qingdu Observatory are both included in the prestigious "Dongchang Fifteen Scenic Spots". Zhou Bida, a famous politician and writer of the Southern Song Dynasty, also visited Qingdu Temple multiple times. He recorded his visit itinerary and thoughts in detail in his travelogue. Among them, the famous works left by "Su Huang" are particularly touched by Huang Tingjian's poem, "My heart wanders thousands of miles to fish in Wei Que, and I dream of cooking millet in Handan. I am also full of vegetables and soup, and the leaves of Xiaoyao Tang are scattered. It can be imagined that the heroic spirit of "Journey to Wei Que" and the Taoist style realization of "A Dream of Handan" are mutually stirring in his heart. Zhou Bida was a talented and accomplished pragmatist, but he was impeached due to his fearlessness of the powerful and his strong integrity, which is quite similar to the situation of Su Shi. Witnessing the famous works of Su Huang, one should feel a sense of kinship. Nowadays, the Prime Minister's Reading Platform, where Zhou Bida studied at a young age, is also one of the "Fifteen Scenic Spots of Dongchang". After a thousand years of Su and Huang, the mountains and waters have been long for nine autumns. "Following Su Shi and Huang Tingjian, Ming dynasty literati Liu Song, Luo Hongxian, Chen Jiamo, Fang Yizhi, and others came to Qingdu Temple to exchange ideas and experience the spirit of Taoism's emptiness, openness, and inclusiveness towards all things. They either wrote inscriptions, travelogues, or poems to express their admiration for the ancestors of previous generations and their thoughts on sea bass. After generations of accumulation since the Southern Tang Dynasty, the Qingdu Temple has accumulated a profound cultural heritage. It rose with the prosperity of the kiln porcelain market town, and in the vicissitudes of history, it has become a trusted spiritual temple and historical site for the people to protect the country and the people. It serves as a guarantee for the town and a reliance for thousands of merchants. The Qingdu Temple witnesses the exchange and integration of Confucianism and Taoism, safeguards a rural area, embodies the aspirations of the people, echoes the changes of the times, and remains fresh over time. (New Press) (Author Jiao Yuqin, Wan Linyi Unit: School of Chinese Minority Languages and Literature, Central University for Nationalities, Taoist Association of Ji'an City, Jiangxi Province)