Legacy of the old dynasty

In the past few years, Wu Xie stayed at home. Although he still studied, he never went to the examination room again.Stereotyped essays have long been unfamiliar, but I have read a lot of essays by local sages.Only then did he slowly realize that life is far above fame and fame, and there are countless interesting things waiting for him.

Mr. Qi was brought to the Wu family by Zhang Qiling.Mr. Qi is from Linjiang Mansion, and he has inherited kiln firing skills from his ancestors. He specializes in porcelain sculpture.This is the ethos of the dynasty, everything is luxurious and refined, and Mr. Qi has a long-standing reputation for his excellent craftsmanship.The things made are often hard to find, and have become the objects that craftsmen scramble to emulate.

But Mr. Qi is an unrestrained person by nature.Seeing that the local porcelain making is also well developed, often what he makes will be everywhere in less than half a month, and it is always uneasy in his heart.He had dealt with Zhang's family in the early years, this time Zhang Qiling took advantage of coming to the river to receive the goods, packed up his belongings, boarded a boat and left the shore together, hoping to find a new kiln and start a new business.

Mr. Wu Xie and Qi felt that they hated seeing each other late.He thought of Master Wang who built the garden back then, and he didn't know where he is now.But Mr. Qi is more interesting than Master Wang.He was about the same age as Zhang Qiling, Zhang Qiling called him "Brother Qi", he saluted and said "Brother Zhang", but he raised his head and winked at Wu Xie.

It turned out that he had a disease in his eyes. He said he was suffering from sparrows, so he couldn't see clearly at night.But his carving is almost natural, Wu Xie couldn't believe it when he saw it, and he admired him deeply in his heart.In addition, he himself loves these things, so he immediately wants to learn from his master and learn how to make porcelain.

How dare Mr. Qi accept him.Not to mention that he didn't plan to live permanently, he had seen a son like Wu Xie before, and he never took it seriously when he got interested in playing for a few days.But he underestimated Wu Xie's stubbornness, and when he was really entangled, he complained in front of Zhang Qiling.Who would have thought that this one is still talking to that one.

Mr. Qi couldn't help it, so he had to let go in the end. It's okay to teach, but he can't go around talking about it.And only teach some fur skills.The real carving technique is kept secret.

Wu Xie laughed and said, "Enough is enough, as long as you can burn a few porcelain cups."

Because he was not a serious apprentice, he didn't give a big gift.But after all, it is a gift, and we still have to pay respects to the patriarch.When talking about what to worship, Mr. Qi said to worship Nuwa.

Both Wu Xie and Zhang Qiling were taken aback, and asked, "Why do you want to worship Nuwa?"

Mr. Qi said: "Back then, Nv Wa used 5000 yuan of stones to mend the sky and smelted five-color stones to quell the chaos in the world. Look at our kilns, ordinary earth and stones go in, and they are refined in the furnace. When the utensils come out, isn't it the same as what Nuwa did?"

It was the first time the two heard such a statement, and they didn't know how to refute him.

Waiting to pray, it really looks like that again.In the side yard of Zhang Qiling's house, there is a portrait of Nuwa hanging in the middle hall, and I don't know where it was bought.A pair of red candles were lit in front of the hall, and a few offerings were placed, nothing more than snacks, rice cakes or something.Because Mr. Qi is a teacher, he sat at the head.

The two people were still poking in the hall, Mr. Qi smiled when he saw it, and joked: "You two are still going to pay a visit to the hall with your posture?"

Who knows that the speaker has no intention, but the listener is shocked.Wu Xie blushed with a "shua".Zhang Qiling was calm, walked up to Master Qi and sat down, took a sip from his teacup.

First he worshiped the statue of Nuwa, and then he worshiped the master.Zhang Qiling was barely considered an elder, so he also received a bow.After respecting the master for a cup of tea, the three of them shared the offerings on the table, which was regarded as a gift.

After eating, Wu Xie muttered: "Today's cake is too sticky, don't buy this one next time. The one at Tianjia Lane is very good..."

Mr. Qi laughed: "Ancestor, don't embarrass me. This time is enough, and there must be no next time."

In this way, the teacher is not like a teacher, and the apprentice is not like an apprentice.

In the White Crane Garden near the bamboo forest, a corner was carved out and a small kiln was built.The outer room is made of local materials, two bamboo sheds and thatch roof, even if it is completed.

Not long after the filial piety period, Wu Sansheng returned to Beijing to take office with a document from the imperial court.Wu Xie's father was getting old, so he simply resigned and stayed at home.Therefore, I came to the garden for a walk if I had nothing to do.

Coming out of the bamboo grove, I heard two people talking from a distance, but I couldn't make out what I said.When he got closer, a person came up to meet him. He didn't pay attention at first, but after a closer look, he realized that it was his son.

With a cloth scarf wrapped around his head, a short jacket, and trouser legs rolled up, it's no wonder the old man couldn't recognize him. At first glance, he thought it was a handyman in the courtyard.He is also a bit darker, not like the pampered young master who is usually pampered.

A person came out from behind, and followed Wu Xie to say hello.Master Wu took a closer look, and found that the person behind him was wearing a long gown, and with a long face, he must be Mr. Qi.He looks not much older than Wu Xie, but he is already a famous master all over the world.

Accompanied by Mr. Qi, Mr. Wu looked around the kiln.He asked Mr. Qi suspiciously: "It has been more than half a month since the porcelain has been made, why haven't I seen a finished product?"

Mr. Qi said with a smile: "Master doesn't know that there are sixteen processes in porcelain making, from stone quarrying to kiln firing. What we are doing now is just refining the clay."

"Why, isn't the soil here suitable for burning?"

"That's not necessarily the case. One place, one product, just like the white porcelain produced by the Ding kiln, the glaze of the Ru kiln is green, the glaze color of the Jun kiln is reddish, and the glaze of the official kiln is green with powder. The soil quality of the cover is different, and the porcelain fired naturally has its own merits. " Mr. Qi replied.

Master Wu murmured: "So, why not transport the soil from the place of origin to burn?"

Mr. Qi said: "It's not difficult to transport the soil, but the water, the soil, and the water and the soil complement each other. I'm afraid that if the soil is transported back, it will not be reconciled with the local water, and the things made must not be the same."

Mr. Wu nodded: "That's the reason. In this way, it is not known what the result will be if the local water and soil are used to fire it, and I don't know what kind of good fortune it is. It is really a work of nature, and it cannot be speculated."

Mr. Qi said yes with a smile.

Master Wu looked around and gave Wu Xie a few more instructions before leaving the kiln.It was noon, and everything was quiet.As autumn is approaching, even the sound of cicadas has quieted down.He now feels that life is more enjoyable. Back then, he was suffering in the officialdom day by day, and he was indescribably depressed.The emperor lived in the deep palace for a long time, and gradually he did not even go to court.Think about those who are the first assistants, how many of them ended well!It's so cold at the top!But this cannot be told to outsiders.

He is also considered old.The Wu family is not prosperous, the second child has long stated that he will not marry in this life, and the three provinces have married in the early years, young couples, love each other deeply, but they are hard-fated, they passed away after three years, and they did not even leave The next man and half woman.Wu Sansheng was deeply hit, and vowed never to marry again in this life, which is also the reason why he is unwilling to turn back after joining the officialdom.

The Wu family may only have this descendant.

He has nothing to ask for now, if Wu Xie lives a safe life, it will be his greatest comfort.