Explore Qing Dynasty Classification Battles in Miaoli by Steles：A Case Study on Min-shan Ci in Houlong

• Main Authors: TSAO,CHIA-LING, 曹珈菱
• Other Authors: WANG,YU-HUA
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2016
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/59012314323041558150

碩士 === 國立聯合大學 === 臺灣語文與傳播學系碩士班 === 104 === This study focuses on the categories and reasons of Qing Dynasty classification battles by comparing and analyzing steles and documents in Miaoli area to understand how Qing Dynasty Literati faced and dealt with the classification battles. Houlong Min-shan Ci is the main topic of this study. By arranging the historical data of Min-shan Ci, we could see the whole picture of Qing Dynasty classification battles, deification phenomenon and the situation of the shrines for now. This study utilizes literary analysis and field investigation for qualitative research in a mutually validated way. The research found that the economic issue is the main reason for Qing Dynasty classification battles. The pirate Tsai Chien aroused conflicts between Chang and Chuan people in Lukang and affected Houlong area indirectly. This conflict caused many people injured and died seriously in Houlong area. After the event, the leader of Houlong Du Ming-Zhu built and set up the stele and Min-shan Ci to comfort those killed in conflict. Du Ming-Zhu, the author of Min-shan Ting Inscriptions, can not be traced and found. However, it could be confirmed that Du Ming-Zhu is equal to Du Guang-Yu, the militaries juren of Qing Dynasty, by comparing literatures and historical materials. The objectives and characteristics of classification battles’ steles are villager-governed immigrant society, descriptions of disasters, and the promotion of the Taiwanese community. The authors of steles used parallelism, rhetorical question and climax to enhance reliability and criticize the classification battles. In this study, the deification progression of Min-shan Ci is analysed which is from orphan souls, ancestors to Yang deity. But as time goes by, descendants ignore the management of Min-shan Ci. Hence, the deification of Min-shan Ci moves to ancestors again. Through understanding and analyzing the steles of historical events, we could realize the trauma caused by classification battles deeply. The presence of Min-shan Ci is important and essential for Miaoli people. By digging history profoundly, we could get more energy and wisdom to face future.