Houpuzhuy Temple Introduction
Wumiao, also known as Neiwumiao, was originally a Guandi Temple. After the establishment of the Republic of China, this temple, like many Wumiao across Taiwan, added the deity Yue Fei for worship. In 1926, a wave of superstition-breaking swept across Taiwan, leading to the destruction of the statues in the temple. After the Taiwanese military was stationed in Kinmen in 1949, the temple served as an office for the military government and the wartime administrative committee for material supply and tax collection. It was later reclaimed and renovated by the temple authorities in 1984, and was rebuilt to its current appearance in 1987. Couplets: Main entrance couplet: "With both literary and martial skills, the everlasting merit shines through history; As a saint and a god, the heroic spirit will forever strengthen the mountains and rivers." Inner pillar couplet 1: "Returning drunk from Hebei, furious at defeating Cao Jian with six generals; Attending a feast in Jiangnan, laughing while drinking three cups with Lu Su." Inner pillar couplet 2: "The past is clear and will be passed down for millions of generations; With unwavering loyalty for thousands of years, it remains in the human realm." Inner pillar couplet 3: "In a quiet night, reading the Spring and Autumn Annals, a flickering candle shines through the ages; On a solitary boat, standing for Wu and Wei, the noble spirit spans the universe."
