When the Yellow River flows through the southwest of Shanxi Province, because the Weihe River is injected from west to east, the Yellow River also bends eastward, forming a big bend. In ancient times, people called a large area in the river bend "Rui". The Book of Songs Daya Gong Liu: "Yi Rui is there", and Zheng Xuan wrote: "Yi Ruiyan is also there", which means that the bend of the river is sunken inward; "On the other side of the water, it is called dysprosium", which means the place where the bend of the river protrudes outward. The meaning of this poem is: Hanoi and the other side of the river are inhabited, from which we can also understand the concept of "Rui" of pre-Qin people.

An ancient country appeared in this area at the latest in the Yin and Shang Dynasties. Because of its geographical environment, it was named Guo Rui. Yu State established by descendants of Shun in the east. About 3000 years ago, there was a "Yu Rui lawsuit" between these two ancient countries, which was later called "Yu Rui dispute".

The reason is that the border people of the two countries fought over the land dispute, the two sides refused to give way to each other, and even the kings of the two countries turned against each other. At that time, Ji Chang, the monarch of Zhou Guoguo, did good deeds and enjoyed high prestige among the governors. Yu Rui and the two monarchs agreed to go to Zhou with him and let Jichang comment on this principle. Who knows that as soon as I entered the surrounding area, I was moved by the civilized and polite folk customs of Zhou people. But see "folk customs all let dragons", "into its territory, the tiller gives way to the shore, and the walker gives way"; "When you enter the city, men and women take different roads, and don't mention it when it's gray"; "When you enter the DPRK, the scholar is given a doctor, and the doctor is given a Qing". The two monarchs blushed and said with shame, "How can a villain like me be a gentleman and be judged by others?" Then both sides voluntarily ceded the disputed land to each other. As a result, both sides refused to cede the land, and the land was idle, which was later called "idle field" or "idle original".

This story is also described in The Book of Songs: "Yu Rui was successful, but the king of letters was defeated", which means that Yu Rui and the king of letters no longer competed with each other, and the influence of the king of letters changed their nature, in order to praise the virtue of Ji Chang, the leader of the Zhou Dynasty. The location where the story took place-Xihou, Hongchi, Lingdi and the eastern part of Monan at the junction of Lu Heping County in Ruicheng County-still has some historical sites such as Idle Field, Maopancheng, Yujun Tomb and Ruijun Tomb.

In the early years of the Western Zhou Dynasty, the descendants of Ji were sent to establish a new country. "Preface to the History of History" says: "Chao Bo came to Chao, and Rui Bo wrote" Homecoming Journey ". This is the Rabe of the Zhou Wuwang era. There is "Sang Rou, Rabe stabbed Wang Ye" in the preface of The Book of Songs Daya Sang Rou. This is Rabe of Zhou Liwang, also known as Rui Fu Liang. There is Rui in Yizhoushu, which shows that Rui is an important official of the royal family and has a high political status. According to Zuozhuan, in 709 BC, Rui's mother's name was Rui Jiang. Because she hated many of Rui's favorite girlfriends, she kicked him out of the house in a rage, so Rui had to live in Wei. Wei is now the ancient Wei city in Ruicheng County. There is Ruibo city site in Zhengcun, about 10 km west of the ancient Wei city, where Ruibowan lives.

In 66 1 year BC, the state of Jin destroyed the state of Wei, occupied the territory in the west, and established Bi Wan, the doctor of Wei. Dali county on the west bank of the Yellow River is also the territory of Rui State, which was annexed by Qin State in 64 1 year BC, and Rui State perished.

Hebei County was established in Guweicheng in the Western Han Dynasty, which was named after its location on the north bank of the Yellow River. In the Western Wei Dynasty, Rong 'an County was located in the west of Hebei County, and the county was now in Zhang Cun. In the second year of Ming Di in the Northern Zhou Dynasty (558), Rong 'an County was changed to Ruicheng County because of Ruibo City. After the county government moved eastward, Ruicheng County has been moved to this day. The publication of the series "Five Thousand Years Civilized Hedong People" and "Xihou Torch Ruicheng People" in Fu Zi is a major event in the cultural history of Ruicheng County. Here, on behalf of Ruicheng County Party Committee and Ruicheng County People's Government, we would like to express our warm congratulations on the publication of this book and express our cordial condolences and heartfelt thanks to all the editors who have worked hard to compile this book!

Ruicheng is one of the earliest birthplaces of the Chinese nation. It has a long history and a rich collection of humanities. In the vast history, in the great practice of the development of human society, generations of Ruicheng children have created brilliant civilization with their diligence and wisdom. Among them, Lv Dongbin, a master of Taoist culture, Duan Ganmu, a teacher of Wei Wenhou Buyi, Zhang Xun who died for his country, Wang Ji, a famous poet, and Yang Laoliu, a famous drama actress, are all elites of the Chinese nation and the pride of ancient Ruicheng. It is a good thing to record and sort out their deeds, and it is our unshirkable responsibility to have boundless merits. The sacred flame of Ruicheng in the Western Hou Dynasty came from the dust of history, which truly reflected the historical achievements, struggles and social achievements of Ruicheng elites in various periods, carried forward Ruicheng's long history and culture, praised the national heroes, elites of the times and outstanding figures emerging in the national crisis and the great cause of rejuvenating China, and publicized the spirit and achievements of Ruicheng elites abroad.

While focusing on the characters, The People of Ruicheng, after the River, also shows the precious cultural relics, natural landscapes, cultural features, product resources, 11th Five-Year Plan, investment policies, myths and legends, and anecdotes of Ruicheng in a large space, which reflects the rich cultural background and historical accumulation of Ruicheng. On the surface, mountains, rivers and cultural landscapes are vividly on paper. This book is not only a well-documented character spectrum, but also an encyclopedia to understand and know Ruicheng.

Ruicheng People and the Flame of Western Hou is the first monograph in the history of our county. Its publication has given Ruicheng a "business card" for publicity, which will surely become a bridge and link for Ruicheng people from all corners of the country to build a beautiful hometown, attract Ruicheng people from all directions to pay attention to Ruicheng's return to Shengzi, and inspire Ruicheng people to follow the example of their predecessors, be determined to start a business, work hard and make selfless contributions.

It is hoped that Ruicheng will produce talents in the great practice of building a harmonious well-off society.