Receiving the National Certificate of Archaeology of Ho Phi Tich Tomb and Church
(Baonghean.vn) - Today, March 28, 2015, the People's Committee of Quynh Doi commune solemnly held a ceremony to receive the National Monument Certificate - Ho Phi Tich Tomb and Church Historical Relic. Attending the ceremony were comrade Ho Mau Thanh - Provincial Party Committee member, Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and leaders of Quynh Luu district.
The Ho Phi Tich family relic is located in the Ho Tung Mau tomb relic cluster in village 3, Quynh Doi commune. With a total area of 2,500m2, it worships the Royal Highness Minister District Duke Ho Phi Tich. Ho Phi Tich's real name is Ky, he was born on May 15, 1665, under the reign of King Le Hien Tong, the 3rd year of Canh Tri, in Hoan Hau commune (now Quynh Doi commune, Quynh Luu district), the fourth son of Diem Trach Marquis Ho The Anh. In the year of Giap Ty (1684), under the reign of King Le Hy Tong, the Chinh Hoa era, he took part in the exam and passed the first place in the region, then he continued to take the Huong exam and passed the Huong Cong exam at the age of 20.
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Leaders of the Department of Culture and Quynh Luu district awarded the National Monument Certificate to Ho Phi Tich's tomb and church. |
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Tomb of Ho Phi Tich |
In the year of Quy Dau (1693) under the reign of King Le Hy Tong, the 14th year of the Chinh Hoa era, he passed the Thien Ha Vong Si exam (the Vong exam was a special exam for prestigious people among the scholars to be appointed).
In the year Dinh Suu (1697) of King Le Hy Tong, the 18th year of Chinh Hoa reign, Ho Phi Tich continued to participate in the Huong exam and passed the exam first, and was appointed as a teacher in the Oai district.
In the year Canh Thin (1700) of King Le Hy Tong, Chinh Hoa 21, he passed the second class of doctoral examination (Hoang Giap).
After passing the Royal Examination, Ho Phi Tich was honored to return to his village to pay respect to his ancestors. In November 1700, he returned to take up the position of Academician of the Academy.
In the year of Nham Ngo (1702), he was appointed as the Governor of Hai Duong and Quang Yen provinces. He had contributed to defeating the puppet party and destroying pirates, so he was rewarded with 200 quan of money.
In the year of Tan Mao 1711, the 7th year of Vinh Thinh, he presented the king with a petition about the way to govern the people, including 8 chapters with clear arguments and strategies to benefit the country and the people, so he was praised by the king and rewarded with a lot of silver and silk.
In the year of Nham Thin (1712), he was promoted to the position of Minister of the Ministry of Finance.
In the year of Quy Ty (1713), he was specially assigned to distribute relief in the districts of Thien Loc, Thach Ha, Ky Hoa and Chau Bo Chanh. He worked simply and clearly, and was very much liked by the officials and people of the four districts and Chau, so he wrote a memorial to the king, declaring him to be an honest and diligent person....
In the year At Ty (1725), he was sent to China to re-investigate and survey the Tuyen Quang territory, and reclaimed the Tu Long copper mine.
In the year of Dinh Mui (1727), he obeyed the court's order to investigate lawsuits in the provinces, build dams, and fight droughts. The whole country was excited. In addition, he also had many achievements in helping the people and the country....
This is the 8th National relic of Quynh Doi commune, an event of important historical significance, an honor for the Party Committee and people of Quynh Luu district in general; cadres, party members, people and the Ho Phi Tich family of Quynh Doi commune in particular; expressing respect, gratitude and remembrance of the great contributions of predecessors and ancestors throughout 4,000 years of history of fighting to build and defend the country; admiration for a historical and solemn work that has made the golden pages of the cultural and revolutionary traditions of the homeland of Quynh Doi - a heroic commune.
Nguyen Ba Phuong
Quynh Doi Commune Party Committee