Yongan Temple Introduction
At the current site of this temple, there is a thatched hall housing three paper mache statues of the deity Wang Ye and several earthen clay generals. At that time, unusual events were happening in the area; the people were experiencing delirium and illness, yet no cause could be identified. In fear and helplessness, the townsfolk prayed for Wang Ye's blessings to ensure their safety. The next day, a fisherman passed by the temple, saw the flames leaping high, and entered to investigate. Suddenly, Wang Ye descended to perform rituals for peace, and thereafter, the region returned to tranquility. The believers burned incense and worshipped, during which the characters "Xue" emerged from the incense burner, leading the local people to respectfully refer to this statue as "Xue Wang Ye." Lu-Kang Yong-An Temple is an ancient temple closely related to the development history of Lu-Kang. Historically, the deity worshipped here, Wang Ye of the Xue family, was officially installed after the establishment of the Lu-Kang naval station in the 23rd year of Kangxi's reign, and was invited to establish the altar for blessing by the naval officer Qiu in the 37th year of Kangxi, marking a long history. The secondary deity, Zeng Da Lao Ye, was a real person known for his military achievements listed in the county annals. Zeng Da Lao refers to Zeng Shao Long, a naval commander who died in service during the Chen Zhou Quan incident in the 60th year of Qianlong's reign. He was later posthumously honored with a family shrine and received the title of Fourth Rank, enshrined in the Chang Zhong Shrine; the current form of the deity in the temple resembles that of a Fourth Rank official. Furthermore, though Zeng Da Lao originated from military service, he was proficient in literature and poetry, privately establishing a school to educate the townsfolk and strongly recommending students to pursue scholarly success in examinations. His efforts initiated the literary culture in Lu-Kang and gained the townspeople's favor, leading to Zeng Da Lao being worshipped similarly to the deity Wenchang Jun, as he became an object of prayer for students hoping for success in scholarly examinations.
