A mysterious place with the charm of the Republic of China - Jiuruli Mansion.

A mysterious place with the charm of the Republic of China - Jiuruli Mansion Deep in Changsha, a famous historical and cultural city, there is a mysterious place full of the charm of the Republic of China - Jiuruli Republic of China Mansion. On a sunny day, full of curiosity and expectation, I stepped into this place that carries memories of years. Walking along the granite road polished over the years on Chaozong Street, after a short walk, you came to the entrance of Jiuruli. Looking up, the tall inner door stands quietly like a loyal guardian. The inner door is about 6 meters high and 2.5 meters wide. It is made of machine-made red bricks and has a mountain-shaped top. The white marble stele inlaid in the middle, although it has been eroded by wind and rain, still exudes a simple temperament, as if telling every visitor the former glory of this place. Walking into Jiuruli, it feels like you have traveled back to the Republic of China in an instant. The red brick walls glow slightly under the sunlight, which are traces left by the years. Most of the mansions here were built around 1916-1918, when nine decent families lived there. Each mansion has a unique style and charm. They are not only masterpieces of architectural art, but also witnesses of history. I first came to Mansion No. 4. Its door is one of the few remaining original doors in the entire mansion complex. The bottom layer is made of wooden boards, with bamboo slices on the outside to create exquisite patterns. The outermost layer is originally wrapped with metal sheets, which fall off to expose the iron nails inside. This unique approach has both defensive and decorative functions, and people can't help but sigh at that time. The ingenuity of the craftsmen. Gently touching the slightly mottled door, it seems that you can feel the scene of the former owner when he came in and out. Mansions No. 2 and No. 6 also appeared in front of us in turn. The architectural style of these mansions not only retains the solemnity and elegance of Chinese architecture, but also incorporates the romance and refinement of Western architecture. There are many unknown stories circulating in Jiuruli. During the Republic of China, Xin Hengruo, the president of the Changsha Branch of the Central Bank, and Cao Boyen, the then president of the Hunan High Court, all lived here. The "Golden Case in Troubled Times" that happened here made Xin Hengruo and Jiuruli the focus of the public. In 1948, in order to stabilize Hunan's price base, Cheng Qian, then chairman of the provincial government, decided to purchase tens of thousands of taels of gold and hundreds of thousands of silver at prices higher than those on the black market. He ordered more than 35,000 taels of gold to be shipped to Guangzhou overnight, causing an uproar in public opinion. Today, these stories have become part of history, but they add a mysterious color to Jiuruli. Wandering in the alleys of Jiuruli, you can feel the tranquility and simplicity. There is no hustle and bustle of the city here, only the charm accumulated over time. The stone roads in the alleys are slightly uneven, which are the footprints left by the years. The flowers, plants and trees on the roadside sway gently in the breeze, as if showing their vitality to people. Occasionally, you can see a few old people sitting at the door, basking in the sun and chatting. Their faces are filled with smiles of peace and happiness. When I left Jiuruli, I couldn't help but look back. The red brick walls, the quaint inner gate, and the alleys full of stories were all deeply imprinted in my mind. Jiuruli Republic of China Mansion is not only a building, but also a piece of history and a cultural heritage. It has witnessed the changes and development of Changsha, and also carries the memories and emotions of countless people. I believe that no matter how time passes, the charm of Jiuruli will remain forever.