| Summary: | 碩士 === 國立中正大學 === 台灣文學與創意應用研究所 === 106 === The name “Chiayi” originated from the Lin Shuangwen rebellion in Taiwan, which event was commemorated by Qianlong Emperor who gave the area its modern name with the remark “praise the defenders’ royalty” (the name is an abbreviation of the remark in Chinese). The “Commission to Build the Fuk'anggan and Other Accomplished Officials Lifetime Temple in Taiwan to Commemorate the Event” monument (also known as “Fuk'anggan and Other Accomplished Officials Lifetime Temple Monument”), which was built to commemorate the historical event, was in need of further study in the face of daily erosion. This paper approaches the subject of the monument from its origin and present condition to put the historical relic into context. By comparing the context with the original intent of Qianlong Emperor, it investigates the connection between the monument and the collection of monuments of Fuk'anggan and other accomplished officials that were originally located in the capital of Taiwan Prefecture and their relocation. This paper also explains the original intent and method adopted by Qianlong Emperor in setting up the lifetime temple and monument, and their impact on Taiwanese lifetime temple by studying the inscription. Further, the paper studies the current condition of lifetime temples in Taiwan and the related issue of the commissioning of Fuk'anggan and Chai Daji to quell the rebellion.
This paper investigates the integrity of the tablet and pedestal of Chiayi “Fuk'anggan and Other Accomplished Officials Lifetime Temple Monument” from the perspective of the historical records, and compares the reality and legends concerning the installation of the “bixi” pedestal. In addition, it compares the size of the tablet as presented in the historical records and the real object, in an effort to evaluate the degree of erosion and the proper ways of preserving the monuments. On the other hand, the paper examines the accuracy of the textual records, the change of the Chinese inscription before and after the installation of the monument and the many articles covering the subject by conducting comparisons to help revise and supplement modern literature regarding the monument.
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