Smiling proudly, Liang Tianfu said: "In the porcelain field, in addition to the kiln handle, that is the master of the kiln, just now I said that the success of a perfect porcelain firing is greatly related to the shape of the kiln, the placement of the porcelain sagger into the kiln, the firing temperature, and the flame burning in the kiln. www.biquge.info The firing temperature of porcelain of different porcelain materials is different in different periods, and the average firing temperature is between 1100 °C and 1300 °C. The temperature is different at different locations in the kiln. It is necessary to arrange the porcelain with different temperature requirements in the right position, and this work is completed by a special master, which is called a full kiln, and it is also an experience work. ”

Looking at the smug and confident smile on Old Man Liang's face, Zhao Guohua said in his heart: "This job is indeed an experience job, without long-term accumulation, it can't be done, this job will be at least a technician-level person in the future generations." ”

Thinking of this, Zhao Guohua suddenly thought of a question, there was no thermometer in ancient times, how did the workers of the kiln control the temperature to fire pottery or porcelain?

He was about to ask Liang Tianfu, the old potter in front of him, but Liang Tianfu spoke: "General, is it difficult to burn the porcelain you want to burn?" ”

"It's a little hard to burn." Zhao Guohua said.

Liang Tianfu listened and said: "Whether a kiln can produce good porcelain depends on whether it can find a good kiln handle." ”

"Kiln handles? What is that responsible for? Zhao Guohua asked.

Picked up the teacup and took a sip of tea, wiped his mouth with his hand, Liang Tianfu said: "The kiln head, also known as the pile, his job is to judge the kiln temperature, this kind of person is not easy to find, a good kiln head, it is even more difficult to find, a small worker to the head of the head at least twenty years of accumulation, and not everyone can be the leader." Generally speaking, there are several methods of kiln temperature. When the kiln is fired, the kiln is sealed with bricks, leaving two holes, one for firewood and one for observation. Different flame colors represent different temperatures. In fact, it is not that simple, the quality of firewood and factors such as dry humidity affect the color of the flame. That's where the experience of the head comes in.

Most of the methods adopted by the head are to put a number of porcelain clay pinched cones near the observation mouth in the kiln, with a pointed end and a round bottom, which is called fire. This thing turns red and softens and bends down when it is hot. Clamp the head out with iron tongs every once in a while to see how soft it has become, so as to judge the temperature. Others turn their heads and spit into the mouth of the observer, and the phlegm will turn into small jumping droplets before evaporating. The head judges the temperature according to the height of the water droplets. ”

After listening to what Liang Tianfu said, Zhao Guohua understood how the temperature of the ancient kiln was controlled.

"Judging the temperature is only one part of the kiln. The head also has to control the temperature changes, i.e. the rate of heating and cooling, and the duration of the maximum heat. This had a great influence on the firing of porcelain. More than ten years ago, a large kiln in the town suddenly broke down, and several kilns in a row were all waste, and the boss was in a hurry, so he took twenty taels of silver and asked a famous head to diagnose. asked for fifty taels for his head, and the boss gritted his teeth and gave it. He walked to the gate of the yard of the bad kiln and turned back. The boss chased after him and asked, and said to the worker, you told the workers to wipe the soles of their shoes clean before entering the hospital. The boss went back to do so, and sure enough, it was fine. It turned out that a convoy of ore and soil had passed by, spilling ash and other things on the road, and the workers brought them into the billet house, polluting the billet and glaze. Liang Tianfu continued.

"It seems that the kiln master is quite a remarkable profession, not only with high wages, but also with high status." Zhao Guohua said with a smile.

"Of course, whether the porcelain fired in the porcelain field is good or not, it depends on the kiln head, and the owner of the porcelain field treats the kiln head very well, and he is served with fish and wine every day, which is better than treating his father." Liang Tianfu said enviously.

Zhao Guohua asked with a smile: "Uncle Liang, you have worked in the kiln all your life and are familiar with all the porcelain factories in Jingdezhen, so what do you think is the level of the kiln head of the Wu family's porcelain factory?" ”

Lowering his head and thinking carefully for a while, Liang Tianfu said: "The porcelain that General Zhao wants to burn must be extremely exquisite, and such exquisite porcelain, the level of the kiln handle required must be quite high, and the kiln head of the Wu family porcelain field is also very high" But with the experience over the years, it can be concluded that the kiln head of the Wu family porcelain field may not have the ability to burn the porcelain that General Zhao needs, and he will plan for General Zhao well, so that he can mention to him that his son will follow him in the future. ”

After thinking about these things, he raised his head and said slowly: "The porcelain that the general needs is difficult to burn, and I know the level of the kiln head of the Wu family porcelain field, although it is also very clever, but it is not necessarily possible, for the sake of insurance, I suggest that you still spend a lot of money to invite one or two more intelligent kiln heads from other places to prepare for replacement." ”

Hearing this, Zhao Guohua nodded secretly, and said in his heart: "Bone china is a kind of high-end porcelain that is relatively difficult to burn in later generations, although the level of porcelain in Jingdezhen is also good, but no one may be able to burn it, Liang Tianfu's suggestion is indeed a good way to be prepared." It's just that I don't know how to find a good kiln handle, so it seems that I have to ask him. ”

Thinking of this, Zhao Guohua asked. "Uncle Liang, where do you think the kiln head level is the best in the field?"

After thinking about it, Liang Tianfu said: "When I was young, I heard my master say that the best time for porcelain to be fired was in the Song Dynasty, and the Song Dynasty had five famous kilns: Ding, Ru, Guan, Ge, and Jun. ”

Dingru Guan Ge Jun five famous kilns, in the later generations is famous, each of the five famous kilns in the future that is worth hundreds of millions of national treasures, since the ability to burn the national treasure level porcelain, the level of the kiln head is quite smart, to find those places to find the kiln head, is indeed a good idea, so when Zhao Guohua listened to Liang Tianfu put forward this suggestion, he knew that the old man was really helping himself, so he made a decision, decided to let the old man go to the birthplace of the five famous kilns to find a kiln head for himself. ”

"Uncle Liang, I want to ask you for a favor, I wonder if Uncle is willing?" Zhao Guohua said.

Liang Tianfu arched his hand and said, "You say." As long as you can use the little old man's place, the little old man will never refuse. ”

Looking at him, Zhao Guohua said: "Uncle, I want to ask you and Xizi to go to the location of the five famous kilns of Ding, Ru, Guan, Ge, and Jun, and invite a few clever kiln leaders to come to Jingdezhen for me, I don't know if it's okay." ”

Hearing this, Liang Tianfu hesitated for a moment and said: "General Zhao looks down on Xiao Lao'er and entrusts Xiao Lao'er to do this matter, Xiao Lao'er is very happy to do this for the general, but Xiao Lao'er is worried that after he and his son leave, the old wife and daughter-in-law and a pair of grandchildren at home will have no one to take care of. ”

Haha smiled, Zhao Guohua said: "Uncle, don't worry, after you and Xizi go out, I will take them to Jingdezhen, and I will never let them freeze and starve." ”

"Since the general is so thoughtful, then the little old man's father and son will go to the field for the general and invite a good kiln for the general, but I don't know how much the general's salary is, can you give the little old man an approximate price?" Liang Tianfu said.

After thinking about it, Zhao Guohua said: "Uncle Liang, people who have left their hometown to do things for me, I can't treat others badly, the salary can be given within three times of his local salary, and if there are family members who want to come, we are responsible for providing food and accommodation for family members." ”

Hearing this wage, Liang Tianfu's heart was hot, and he said: "This General Zhao is really good at doing things, my father and son must not be wrong to follow him in the future, I must invite the best kiln leader for him." ”

Thinking of this, he said: "General, thank you for your trust in Xiao Lao'er, the dog and I plan to leave tomorrow." ”

"Yes, go early and come back early, and when the matter is done, I will not treat your father and son badly. Liu Wu, Zhao Bin, Chen Sihai, the three of you go back with the uncle, take all the people in the uncle's family to the city, I will invite them to dinner, and practice for Uncle Liang's father and son. Zhao Guohua commanded.

"Thanks to the General." Liang Tianfu happily bowed and bowed.

Out of the inn, hired a carriage, and the three guards of Zhao Guohua followed Chen Laohan to Liang Xi's "Jiaweiju", and when they arrived at the door, as soon as they entered the door, the boss Hou Cai saw Liang Tianfu, couldn't help but be stunned, and said curiously: "Old Liangtou, didn't you let people bring a letter saying that you were sick and let Liang Xi go back?" Why did you get sick so quickly? ”

"Who said I was sick? Which one is chewing the tooth bone? What about Liang Xi? Liang Tianfu said with an unhappy face.

Looking at the three strong men behind Liang Tianfu, Hou Cai said, "Liang Xi has been gone for half an hour. ”

"It's broken. Hurry, hurry to your house. Zhao Bin said. Hearing this, he knew that someone was going to be unfavorable to Liang Laohan's family.

Liang Tianfu also reacted at this time, and hurriedly said: "Yes, yes, yes, let's go back quickly." ”

Several people got into the carriage and hurried to Liangjia Village, where Liang Tianfu lived. When they arrived not far from home, Zhao Bin and the other three got out of the carriage and walked lightly to the door of Liang Tianfu's house, looking through the crack in the door, they saw a strong man sitting in the courtyard, and it was quiet in the courtyard that it was obvious that the people of the Liang family were controlled in the house.

In order not to startle the snake, Zhao Bin walked away from the door lightly, came to Liang Tianfu's side and told him about the situation at home.

"I'll go in and save them." Liang Tianfu said that he was about to rush over.

Zhao Bin said: "If you mess around like this, not only will you not be able to save your family, but on the contrary, you will harm them. ””

"Why?" Liang Tianfu asked.

Looking at him, Zhao Bin said: "They must have more than one person, but there was only one person in the courtyard, and obviously the rest of the people were hiding in the house waiting for you to enter, and as soon as you entered, you fell for their tricks." ”

After thinking about it carefully, this is indeed the reason, and Liang Tianfu asked, "Then what should I do?"

Zhao Bin said: "You go to the village to find a few strong postnates, and then you go in again, just don't go into the house, just in the yard, the gangsters in the house will inevitably come out of the house when they see you go back. In this way, we can know their reality and numbers, and we can see the right time, and we will lead people to kill them, so that we can wipe out the gangsters. ”

"Yes, this method is good, but I am a little strange, and I haven't messed with those people, why should they be against me." Liang Tianfu said understandingly.