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The History of Fuk Long Gong Temple in Kehu Village, Zhudong Town During the Daoguang era of the Qing dynasty, in the 14th year of the Jiawu calendar (1834), the Taiwan prefecture of Danshui, "Tongzhi" (Li Si'ye), entrusted and authorized a Guangdong native, Jiang Xiu-lan, to develop the mountainous area southeast of Zhuqian. The government subsidized 1,000 taels of silver, and a Fujian native, Zhou Bang-zheng, also participated in the development. They collectively raised funds from Fujian and Guangdong people, creating 24 shares, thus forming a joint government-private development venture. The land was rented under the name "Jin Guangfu" (Golden Guangfu), and Jiang and Zhou became the leaders of their respective groups. "Jin" referred to the official capital, "Guang" referred to people from Guangdong, and "Fu" referred to people from Fujian. At that time, the Kehu area was surrounded by mountains and a central basin, with dense forests. The indigenous people controlled the strategic high ground, making it difficult for the developers to enter. The developers then changed their approach, entering through Sanjiaocheng (Triangle City), a small area known as "Xiaojiangcai" and "Xiaoweng". That night, the indigenous people saw three kings leading troops descending from heaven, and they retreated in fear. An old woman who couldn't move was left behind in the Fan she (indigenous village), now known as the Wangye Temple grounds. The Han Chinese entered Kehu and learned from the old woman that the three kings were the Three Mountain Kings who had manifested themselves. A simple temple was built to enshrine them, called the "Wangye Temple". The surrounding 3.75 acres of land were jointly managed by Jiang, Zhou, and other shareholders, with a portion set aside for the temple's maintenance. During the Japanese colonial period, the temple was known as a public temple. The Han Chinese developed the area, cultivating paddy fields and dry land. The region was fertile, surrounded by mountains with no strong seasonal winds, and a clear, winding stream. Crops thrived, and the population grew rapidly. The locals believed this was due to the blessings of the gods. From Zhuqian City to Shuqilin (now Xinzhu to Zhudong), there was no road, but a cowcart path connected Zhuqian City to Kehu. The Wangye Temple grounds had a transfer station, and goods were carried on people's shoulders to open up the "Dafang" area (now Beipu and Emei). Thus, butcher shops and general stores gathered, and the area prospered. In the 21st year of the Guangxu era (1895), during the sixth month, Japanese troops entered Zhuqian City, and the Kehu area organized a militia to resist. They built defensive structures on the seventh neighboring mountain and guarded them day and night. The Japanese, angry at the Han Chinese resistance, burned down the Wangye Temple and adjacent villages. After the war, in the 23rd year of the Guangxu era (1897), the fifth month, people raised funds to rebuild the Wangye Temple, constructing a main hall with five rooms and six side rooms using earth and bricks. In the 23rd year of the Republic of China (1934), on the 25th day of the first month, the Three Mountain Kings' statues were renovated. That May, the kings manifested themselves again, saving people from suffering, and thousands of people came to worship and seek blessings. After Taiwan's recovery, in the 35th year of the Republic of China (1946), the temple was renamed Fuk Long Gong Temple. Weathering and erosion took their toll on the earth and brick structure, causing it to deteriorate. In the 70th year of the Republic of China (1981), people raised funds for renovation, and the first management committee was established, rejuvenating the temple. In the 79th year of the Republic of China (1990), the temple organized a group to visit the mainland, Mazu Temple in Meizhou, Nanputuo Temple, Litian Temple in Jiexi County, and the ancestral temple of the Three Mountain Kings, to worship and invite the incense urn of the Three Kings' wives. Upon their return, a five-day celebration was held, praying for favorable weather and national prosperity. This is recorded as a commemoration.