Li Xiang looked around, he was engaged in architecture in his previous life, so he was also particularly interested in ancient architecture. Pen | fun | pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 The buildings in the Yamen of the official kiln are much higher than the ordinary houses, the lobby is seven or eight meters high, that is, the pentagonal pavilion is four or five meters high, a huge wooden pillar supports the eaves of the pavilion, and the beams on the top of the pavilion are also huge trees, I really don't know how many century-old trees, how many white marble boulders and blue bricks were used in this era to build this yamen, as for Lin'an, which has a population of more than two million, how many trees and stones are used, it is really difficult to calculate.

As soon as he entered the lobby, a shout suddenly came from behind him, which seemed extremely harsh in the quiet and solemn lobby: "My lord, my lord, it's a big thing, it's a big thing!" ”

Li Kang turned around and saw that it was his own steward, so he showed his official authority and shouted: "What's the panic, what's the big deal?" ”

The steward said in a panic: "My lord, last night, the last batch of raw blanks cracked more than a dozen pieces, but I am afraid that the last batch will not succeed!" ”

When Li Kang heard this, his face became solemn: "Careless, how did you do it?" Now that even a small teacup can't be burned, and this little thing can't be done, how can this official give an account to the emperor? ”

Steward Hu looked at Li Xiang on the side, and said in his heart, why did the little young master still come here at this time, does he still understand this? couldn't care about it so much, Steward Hu hurriedly said: "My lord, this matter is really evil, a few of us have summed it up, do you think we should sacrifice the kiln?" Maybe it's because of what makes Master Zu unhappy, or if we burn these two times, there will only be a few finished products? This has never happened before! ”

The super 3D printer in Li Xiang's body moved with his consciousness at this time, showing the information of the Song Dynasty sacrificial kiln, and there is a legend in the data that there was a woman named Ye Qingji in ancient times, whose father was a craftsman who fired celadon for the palace, but he could not fire the perfect celadon that the emperor wanted.

Until one day the emperor ordered that if he could not burn the celadon that satisfied him, he would punish his whole family...... During that firing process, Ye Qingji desperately threw herself into the kiln fire, sacrificed herself to the kiln, and finally fired the celadon required by the emperor. Since then, Ye Qingji has been regarded by the local people as the Nine Heavens Xuannu who protects the firing of celadon, so she has also become one of the gods that the potters must worship before firing the kiln.

Of course, there is not only one kiln god who sacrifices to the kiln, but several. In addition to the Nine Heavens Xuannu, on the shrine of the sacrificial kiln, there is also Emperor Yu Shun, Lao Tzu on the right, and Lei Gong on the left. According to legend, Shun once worked as a potter and was the originator of pottery; Lei Gong is the god of the kiln and it is easy to understand, in the myth, Lei Company fire, the success or failure of pottery is a fire. But why worship Lao Tzu as the god of kilns? In the Song Dynasty, Taoism was extremely prosperous and was highly respected by the rulers, and Lao Tzu, as the head of Taoism, naturally had a lofty position in all walks of life.

The firing temperature of celadon is about 1180-1230C, and it generally takes about 40 hours to fire continuously by using the dragon kiln firing method; During this period, the potters were not allowed to speak, put their chopsticks on the bowls, or touch the table during the meals...... The reason why there are so many taboos is to avoid disturbing the gods and ensure the tranquility of the kiln firing process.

After the celadon blank is completed and modified and formed, it is necessary to choose the date of three, six and nine to enter the kiln, and it is strictly forbidden to pass through the filth to prevent filth from entering the kiln.

In addition, there is an unwritten rule, that is, whether building a porcelain kiln, a tile kiln or a charcoal kiln, a "kiln gong" must be set up next to the kiln, and every time the kiln is opened and lit, the "kiln gong" must be sacrificed before the fire, commonly known as the kiln blessing. In the ancient era when dragon kiln firing was used and the yield rate was very low, praying for the blessing of the gods through the way of sacrificing the kiln could at least allow the potters to obtain an inner stability - if the kiln was missing and the kiln was fired directly, perhaps the potters would always feel that something was missing in their hearts, and it was difficult to obtain peace of mind, which might affect the success rate of the kiln, and the existence of the kiln ritual would have unusual significance from this point.

Therefore, the steward said that he needed a sacrificial kiln, in fact, he was afraid that the last firing would fail, and if it really failed, they stewards and even the potters could not escape the involvement.

Li Kang nodded and said, "It's come to an end, that's all!" I hope that this time Master Zu can bless us and others, and burn the things that the official family wants, and live up to the official family's grace! Steward Hu, you go to prepare immediately, and the official will go to the kiln after a while. ”

Steward Hu hurriedly said, "Yes, my lord!" After speaking, he turned around and exited the lobby, and when he left, he looked at Lord Li's son again, and was very puzzled in his heart, didn't he hear that his son's son was seriously ill? Why are you still here today? He couldn't care so much, after all, he was about to prepare the sacrificial kiln.

Li Xiang comforted beside him: "Father, you don't have to worry too much, the child believes that this time God and Master Zu will definitely bless us!" By the way, how come this office has two lobbies? ”

Li Kang nodded and said, "I hope so!" The other lobby is the yamen of the Imperial Interior Division, where there is also a Liu Daren who manages the pottery industry. Speaking of which, the Imperial Inner Jurisdiction Division is in charge of the official kiln, but the official kiln was built in the Lifting and Repair Inner Division, so there is such a situation. Naturally, friction and struggle between the two families are indispensable, so Lord Liu is not a good match, maybe at this time, he is still waiting to see his father's joke. ”

Li Xiang said loudly: "Father, this time we must disappoint that Lord Liu!" Father, you are the best. ”

Li Kang smiled and said, "Okay, Xiang'er, let's go to the kiln with my father, the kiln ceremony will start soon." Don't you want to see the remnants of the previous one? You can see it when you get there. ”

Li Xiang nodded and silently followed behind his father. The kiln was not far from the government office, and the two soon arrived at the kiln.

After a short time, the ritual of sacrificing the kiln begins. One of the most atmospheric events before the ceremony is the welcoming of the idols and shrines. There are more than 10 people in the special invitation team, some are responsible for inviting gods and gods, some are holding sacrifices, and some are holding yellow flags and umbrellas.

After the procession of welcoming the gods was assembled, the main priest, Li Kang, announced the beginning of the ceremony. The first item is "Ask God." The person holding the statue and the throne of the god walked up to the altar with the sound of suona, and placed the statue and the seat on the table; This was followed by offerings; The chief priest reads the sacrificial text, puts incense, and bows three times and nine bows to the statue and the god; Then down is the steward, and the potter offers incense and prostrates.

I saw Li Kang walking with a steady pace, slowly ascending the mound altar, and bowing to him. His face looked extremely pious, and Li Xiang also silently prayed for his father in his heart, although he had a super 3D printer to help his father, but in the face of the ancestor gods, Li Xiang couldn't help but be infected by the atmosphere of the scene.

At the end of the ceremony, Li Kang, several stewards and potters lit the fire, and the officiant Li Kang announced the completion of the ceremony.