Wang Dexing (Qing Dynasty, birth and death unknown) from Daming Wangzhuang (now Zhaozhan Township), later moved to Daming Chengguan Town. "Ermao" was the entrepreneur of "Mao Shao Chicken Shop". "Ermao Roasted Chicken" is one of the eight famous local flavors in Handan .
He started his business around the 14th year of Jiaqing in the Qing Dynasty (1809 AD). Due to his low status, the person called him "Ermao", and the chicken he cooked was called "Ermao Roasted Chicken". According to legend, the civil and military students, officials and wealthy people who took the exam at that time praised him after eating the chicken he cooked, and passed on them to each other. Therefore, the reputation of "Ermao Roasted Chicken" is becoming increasingly popular. Wang Guozhen, the second generation descendant of "Ermao Roasted Chicken Shop", was considered elegant, so he took the name "Zhen" as the first name, and established the name "Zhenjicheng Roasted Chicken Shop", which has been passed down to this day. However, people still call it "Ermao Roasted Chicken" according to custom.
"Ermao Roasted Chicken" has a unique flavor. Its characteristics are excellent in color, fragrance, taste and shape. The meat is ripe and free from bones. , fresh, mellow, delicious, long aftertaste, and can maintain a week's flavor during the hot summer season. Moreover, its condiments have many medicinal ingredients, so after eating it, it can harmonize the stomach, eliminate phlegm, promote qi, increase appetite, and have a strong and stomach-strengthening effect on the elderly and weak. In 1956, the "Ermao Roasted Chicken Shop" was incorporated into the state-owned enterprise, and Wang Liangtian, the third-generation grandson of Ermao and Wang Xiansheng, the fourth-generation grandson of Ermao, served as the private manager and chef of "Treasure of Roasted Chicken Shop". They inherited the ancestral technology, strive for excellence, and maintained the traditional flavor. At present, Wang Xiansheng, Wang Xianwei and his son are contracted for business, and their business is booming, and the supply is in short supply.
Wang Xiangyun
Wang Xiangyun (dipped around 1821 AD), originally from Jinan Prefecture, Shandong Province, came to Daming to make a living, and first worked as a chef in the government office.
In the first year of Daoguang in the Qing Dynasty (1821 AD), he opened a shop west of Guandi Temple (now People's Theater) on Daming Street, Daming City, to make a business in making sausages and cooked meat products. He then settled in Daming. Because Daming was five hundred miles away from Jinan, the store was named "Five Hundred Ju". The sausages made by Tian Yuhe were delicious and served as the government office and banquet at that time. The best food, so "Five Hundred Vacations" has become the name of precious sausages.
"Five Hundred Vacations" sausages have pure color, even bars, mellow and thin fragrance, both fat and thin, soft and smooth, soft and smooth, and not greasy, the more you eat, the more fragrant it becomes, the more you chew, the aftertaste, and the unique style. It is long-lasting and durable, and it is not rotten or edible in the hot summer and hot summer. Before liberation, it was exclusively operated for more than 100 years and is well-known at home and abroad. In 1956, it was merged into the state-owned market and is one of the "eight major flavors" in Handan.
Now, "Five Hundred Vacations" is run by Wang Taocheng and his wife, the fourth generation grandson of the entrepreneur. They inherit their ancestral skills and maintain their unique flavor. They are delicious foods for local cadres and the masses to welcome guests.
Guo Zhizhong
Guo Zhizhong (Qing Dynasty, alive around 1895), is originally from Dahandao Village, Xiweizhuang Township, Daming County. He is the founder of "Guo Ba Huo Shao". He once went to Beijing to learn art.
In the 21st year of Guangxu in the Qing Dynasty (1895 AD), he returned to Daming and opened a business in the county town. Because he returned from learning from Beijing ( Shuntianfu ) and hoped that his business would be prosperous, he named it "Tianxing Huoshaopu". Guo Zhizhong’s nickname is Ba, so people call him “Guo Ba Huo Shaoshang Shop”.
"Guo Ba Huo Burnt" has a unique flavor, many layers and thin layers, golden and shiny on the outside, pomegranate seeds, crispy skin, burnt and delicious, and has a long and attractive taste. "Guo Ba Huo" has been passed down to three generations. The traditional flavor of "Guo Ba Huo Shao" has been maintained for many years.
In 1965, when Chairman Li Xiannian inspected Daming, he tasted "Guo Ba Huo". In the spring of 1966, when Premier Zhou Enlai came to Daming for inspection, he also tasted the fire burning of Guo Ba. He met Guo Ba’s heir Guo Rui, and praised his skills in fire burning and said, " Lao Guo , your fire burning is really good, thank you."
Hujiuxu
Hujiuxu (Qing Dynasty, 1857-1924), whose courtesy name is Yilun, was from Dahuzhuang, Hongmiao Township, Daming County. The father called him to pass on the middle. Both father and son love to engage in local public acts such as building bridges and embankments, and enjoy public expectations. Hu Jiuxu studied when she was young, was smart and loved to study, and was a scholar in the early years of Guangxu in the Qing Dynasty. Later, he was appointed as the chief general, was loyal and generous, and was enthusiastic about handling local affairs.
Hujiuxu's hometown is located in a low-lying area west of Weihe , and the small river is close to the west of Dahuzhuang Village. The water rises every summer and autumn and is often affected by water. Especially in autumn, if you don’t receive it for nine out of ten years, the local people live in extreme poverty.In order to eliminate floods and floods, Hu Jiuxu has to lead the masses to make various efforts every year, and put in a lot of financial resources and a lot of manpower. In the fifteenth year of the Guangxu period (1889 AD), the Zhangshui River moved southward and flowed eastward from Baishui Lake southwest of Daming City. Hu Jiuxu was ordered by the magistrate to lead the people to open canals and build embankments to attract the people of Zhang to guard the people. At the turn of summer and autumn in the 20th year of Guangxu (1894 AD), there were severe storms and heavy rains, and the rivers of Zhang and Wei overflowed, and the plain water could be used for boats. At this time, the Weihe River West Dike broke through in the Nanqiaokou of Jintan Town, and hundreds of villages flowed westward. Jiuxu took a small boat to the gate and led his crew to fight against the flood day and night. After efforts, he blocked the break and overcome the danger. Because he has made contributions in water control over the years, the magistrate applied to the fifth-rank award.
In the following year, whenever there was a dispute between this village and neighboring village, he was dissatisfied with it. Especially every spring, he is busy starting a vocational service for poor households. He will collect the grain service when the wheat is back in autumn, and forget it if he doesn't pay it back. He has worked for the local area for more than 30 years and has won the trust of the local people. Later, he became ill due to labor. Hundreds of people were attending funerals after their death, at the age of 67