Xiushui Village, situated in Chaodong Township, Fuchuan County, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, has been known for many generations as a village of palace graduates. In recent years, some of its young residents have enrolled in many of China's most famous universities, including Tsinghua and Peking universities.

A Treasured Place

In the 13th year of Tang Emperor Li Longji's reign (712-756), Mao Zhong, then-governor of the ancient Ci Prefecture of Zhejiang Province, arrived at what is today's Xiushui Village to conduct an inspection. Mao was surprised by the beautiful landscape-the mountains and rivers, vast land, verdant and luxuriant trees, singing birds and fragrant flowers. He decided that it was a treasured place, and that he would live there during his retirement.

Years later, Mao realized his dream. He built a home, with the help of his youngest son, Mao Fu, at foot of Carp Mountain, beside Xiushui River. Today, the place is called Bafang Village, and it is one of the four sections of Xiushui Village. Since then, Mao's family has prospered and grown, generation after generation.

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