1943, Xiao Shuming, who was still studying in Ya 'an Mingde Girls' Middle School, was selected by Labaochen, the toast of Lugu Lake. At the age of 16, Liu, then governor of Xikang Province, was married to the toast yamen of Lugu Lake.
As a "pro-ambassador", Xiao Shuming married Mosuo's daughter country for more than 50 years. He was in charge of Tusi India, managed Mosuo's internal affairs and put down bandits' rebellion. After experiencing splendor and legend all his life, he was called "contemporary Wang Zhaojun" and made extraordinary contributions to the development and national unity of primitive matriarchal clan society along Lugu Lake.
Xiao Shuming is a 75 year old man. He spoke with a calm breath and a firm expression. He is eloquent, quotes from time to time and writes well. The publication of Lugu Lake and Xiao Popo's Mosuo Princess has aroused curious readers' strong interest in Mosuo culture and questioned-how can there be a "princess" in the "daughter country"?
Lugu Lake lies between Yunnan and Sichuan Province.
The surface of Lugu Lake is 60 square kilometers, and there are more than 45,000 Mosuo people living around it.
Among the 56 ethnic groups in China, only this mysterious group is not among the seats, so people have to call it Mosuo instead of Mosuo.
About the end of the Yuan Dynasty (around AD 1368), a Mongolian army retreated to Lugu Lake after its defeat. Seeing the beauty and tranquility here, I couldn't bear to leave, so I combined with the local aborigines for marriage and reproduction, which was passed down from generation to generation.
The word Mosuo is still a mystery. The word "Mosuo" was recorded in the Book of the Later Han Dynasty more than 2,000 years ago.
It is speculated that the word "Mosuo" may be the earliest tribal name or the name of the chief, which needs to be verified in the future.
Mosuo people have a long history, ranging from 6 thousand years to tens of thousands of years.
In this matriarchal clan society where women are the masters, it stands to reason that she should be ruled by women, whether she is called king or tribal chief. In a word, she should be a woman.
On the contrary, it is men who rule this matriarchal society.
It turns out that outside the Peach Blossom Garden in Lugu Lake, it is still a male-dominated world. Since the reign of Kangxi in the Qing Dynasty, the rule of Lugu Lake was handed over to men, and it was still used in the Republic of China, called "Tusi".
"Tusi" is a local official, a local official, and the highest official in this place.
In the 1940s, the local official who ruled Lugu Lake was called La Baochen, a Mosuo, who took over the post of Zuo Suo Tusi.
At that time, he was in his thirties and was in his prime.
La Chen Bao was on pins and needles, in the position of toast in Zuo Zuo.
As far as dealing with foreign official business is concerned, he only knows a few Chinese characters and speaks a few Chinese. It is difficult to communicate with the government, and he doesn't understand. He wolfed down dates and often joked.
In managing the internal affairs of Lugu Lake, women are in charge everywhere. A big man broke into women's nests, which made people make irresponsible remarks and often made them blush and sweat.
He wants to get rid of this dilemma. He yearns for a good plan that will not offend the upper level, will not delay the work of the yamen, and will be appreciated by the Mosuo people.
Finally, he thought it was more appropriate to marry a Han woman.
First, good writing, can handle official documents and business.
The second is diplomacy.
Madam, diplomacy was very popular at that time, and the top management didn't know it. Nominally, the title of toast is him, but the actual work is done by the lady. How nice it would be! It happened that Liu's commander informed the leaders of various ethnic minorities to go to Ya 'an for a meeting.
Taking this opportunity, La Chen Bao expressed his wish. After Liu became a matchmaker, Xiao Shuming took off Hanfu and became a princess in her daughter country.
Xiao Shuming 16 years old married Tusi Labaochen as his personal envoy. For more than 50 years, he has been known as "contemporary Wang Zhaojun" because he has been communicating with China and Morocco and promoting national unity.
The trip to Beijing was very short, and the publishing house specially helped Xiao's mother-in-law realize her dream for decades-when she saw the square, the old man kept saying "thank you" excitedly.
The old man's only wish now is to get Lugu Lake out of poverty. She is willing to pay for this for the rest of her life, so that more people can care about Lugu Lake, protect the last matriarchal clan relics of mankind, and let her sing original, simple, quiet and unique songs forever.
Today, friends can go to the work place arranged by Lugu Lake Scenic Area Administration for Xiao, chat with Xiao, talk about life with Xiao, and learn about past lives of Mosuo people.