Zhuzi Temple Introduction
The Zushi Shrine in Kinmen was established in the 26th year of the Kangxi reign (1687) and is located within the Wujing Academy. In the 35th year of the Qianlong reign (1770), Chen Yu, the district magistrate, proposed to build a hall due to the narrowness of the academy, but it was not realized because he left office. Later, the gentry Huang Rushi purchased the place, converted it into an academy, and worshipped Zhuzi, the God of Examinations, the Wenchang Dijun, the God of Wealth, as well as local worthies Xu Sheng, Lü Dakui, 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 at the original site of the Yi School on the west side, the academy and Zushi Shrine were rebuilt. The Zushi Shrine features a three-bay, hipped roof structure with overhanging eaves around it and a platform in front for ceremonial purposes, presenting a simple yet solemn appearance. Within the current premises, there are precious artifacts such as the "Gao Huo Stele of Wujing Academy" from the 18th year of the Daoguang reign (1838), the "Donations for Gao Huo Renowned Names List," and a plaque inscribed with the words "Zushi Shrine" by the renowned scholar Qian Mu above the main gate.
