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Relics of ancient
emperors such as Taihao, Shaohao, |
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Xuanyuan and Huangdi can be found in Jining which
enjoying |
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the honorable title of "native
capital of Confucius and |
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Mencius, origin of ancient civilization", is the
birthplace of five |
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great sages including Confucius, the
ideologist and |
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educator during the Spring & Autumn Times
and War |
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Period, and his adherents Mencius, Yanzi, Zengzi
and Zisi. |
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The well-known poet Li Bai of Tang dynasty lived here
for |
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ten odd years. In its south lies the Weishan
Lake, a vast |
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expanse of misty and rolling waters. In its west
towers the |
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world famous Liangshan Mountain. |