Zhuzi Temple Introduction
The Zhusi Shrine in Kinmen was established in the 26th year of the Kangxi reign (1687) and is located within the Wujiang Academy. In the 35th year of the Qianlong reign (1770), magistrate Cheng Yu proposed building a hall due to the cramped conditions of the academy, but this plan was not realized as he left office. Later, a local gentleman, Huang Rushi, purchased the site, repurposing it as an academy, and dedicated it to Confucius, the Star of Examination, Wenchang Dijun, Fude Zhengshen, and local scholars such as Xu Sheng, Lü Dakuai, Lin Xiyuan, Wang Lixing, Qiu Kui, and Xu Xie. In the 46th year of the Qianlong reign (1781), the original site of the academy was requisitioned for the county magistrate’s office, and a new academy and Zhusi Shrine were established on the site of the charitable school on the west side. The Zhusi Shrine features a three-bay Xieshan-style building with dual eaves, surrounded by colonnades and a platform extending out front for ceremonial purposes, exuding a simple yet solemn atmosphere. Within the current area, there are the "Wujiang Academy Fireplace Inscription" from the 18th year of the Daoguang reign (1838), the "List of Donors for the Fireplace," and a plaque bearing the characters "Zhusi Shrine," inscribed by the renowned sinologist Qian Mu, all of which are valuable cultural relics.
