Almighty Appraiser

Chapter 318

Everyone knows how to wash their face, and the methods may be slightly different, but they all lead to the same goal. The ultimate goal is to wash your own face, or the face of others.

Our forefathers, who were as smart as we are, would naturally not be too tight-fisted on issues that concern face.

Shen Yunfeng concluded that the bronze vessel, which was found in the tomb of Zhou Pengyi's grandfather and shaped like a washbasin one size larger, was the face washing utensils of the ancestors.

It's just that it is not used by ordinary people's homes, nor can it be used by ordinary officials. At the very least, it must be the washbasin for the first-class marquis for his own use.

In fact, the ancients were very particular about many aspects, such as the washbasin, which is not called a washbasin, but "washing", and it must be engraved with many beautiful patterns.

For example, if the basin is engraved with fish patterns, it is called fish washing, and if the basin is engraved with dragon patterns, it is called dragon washing. If the basin bottom is carved with dragon and phoenix patterns, it is called dragon and phoenix washing.

These washbasins with different names have been widely used as early as the pre-Qin period.

Of course, everyone knows who can use dragon washing, or dragon and phoenix washing.

Seeing Yang Anran's puzzled look, Zhou Pengyi's expression was a little dodgeful, and Shen Yunfeng continued to explain: "The ancestors discovered a strange phenomenon while using the washbasin. Some washbasins made sounds and even sprayed water droplets. "

"With the continuous improvement of technology, around the time of Tang Gaozong and Li Zhi Dynasty, the washbasin made by skilled craftsmen could be heard endlessly, and the washbasin with constant water spray gradually matured."

"Until the beginning of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang, the founder of the country, in order to let the little emperor's grandson Zhu Yunwen wash his face, specially summoned skilled craftsmen from all over the world to cast a dragon wash called 'cornucopia', as the emperor's grandson, as well as the young princes. Washing utensils."

Yang Anran and Zhou Pengyi nodded at the same time.

The allusion Shen Yunfeng mentioned is indeed a rumor among the people.

Shen Yunfeng took a sip of tea, took the big bronze washbasin in Yang Anran's hand, and said: "It is said that the dragon washing made by the craftsmen ordered by Ming Taizu is made of bronze."

"The pattern along the basin is composed of fretwork and dragon patterns. There are four dragons on the bottom of the basin, and some have two dragons. The same thing is that each dragon has four claws."

"There are two basin ears on the edge of the basin. After filling the water, put your hands on the basin ears and start rubbing hard. After a short time, the copper basin will hum, and the water in it will fog up, vibrate and splash. Layers of spray."

"The most amazing thing is that the dragon's mouth at the bottom of the basin can spray water sprays more than 20-50 centimeters high, which is very wonderful like 'dragon going out to sea' and 'longquan spraying beads'."

Yang Anran and Zhou Pengyi looked at each other again and nodded.

Shen Yunfeng said that every dragon is a four-clawed dragon, which is in line with the habits of the Ming Dynasty. Regardless of the emperor, the princes, or the emperor's grandson, the robes worn by the emperor, as long as there are dragons embroidered on them, without exception, are Five-clawed dragon.

It was only in the Manchu and Qing Dynasties that the saying "five claws are a dragon, four claws are a python", mainly because of the difference in the decorations on the clothes of the emperor and his ministers. The emperor is the son of heaven, and a real dragon is added to his body, so he naturally wears five claws. Claw dragon robe, and the princes and important ministers are all serving the real dragon emperor, so they can only wear python robe.

Seeing Yang Anran and Zhou Pengyi fascinated by listening, Shen Yunfeng smiled, looked at the big bronze washbasin in his hand meaningfully, and said: "According to legend, Ming Taizu specially made the four-dragon wash basin for the emperor's grandson Zhu Yunwen. The drops of water gathered in the air form a square with four sides, which coincides with the bronze dragon wash below to form Huaguo's iconic 'outer circle and inner square'."

"By consulting historical materials, I personally tend to believe that when Bai Letian wrote 'Pipa Xing', what was described in a poem, 'The big strings are noisy like torrential rain, and the small strings are like whispers. Playing, big pearls and small pearls falling on a jade plate' seems to be describing the superb piano skills of the singer, but in fact, it may be some kind of inspiration from washing."

Seeing Shen Yunfeng looking at him, Zhou Pengyi subconsciously blurted out: "Young friend Yunfeng, what do you mean, this bronze ware of mine is a product of the Zhu Ming Dynasty?"

As soon as the words were out of his mouth, Zhou Pengyi knew that he had made a big mistake.

Because just now, Yang Anran asked Shen Yunfeng when this large bronze washbasin was formed, and Shen Yunfeng said with certainty that it was no later than the early Eastern Zhou Dynasty. sexual error.

Regarding Zhou Pengyi's self-defeating behavior, Shen Yunfeng, as a junior, couldn't say anything in person, so he found an excuse and went to the bathroom.

Yang Anran has known Zhou Pengyi for many years, and has been a colleague for more than ten years, so he can say whatever comes to his mind, without any embarrassment, or worrying about refuting Zhou Pengyi's face.

"Old Zhou, what happened to you today?"

Yang Anran frowned slightly, glanced at the bathroom, and said to Zhou Pengyi, who was already looking unnatural.

"Since I suggested that you show this thing to Yunfeng, you are a bit reluctant."

"I just said that kind of thing again. If there are other outsiders in my family today, if it spreads, wouldn't it be used by colleagues in Hanzhong as a conversation piece after dinner."

Zhou Pengyi sighed and said with a wry smile: "Old Yang, to be honest, I have always been a little uneasy these days, especially when I think of my grandfather's bones, which will be buried again in the near future. I can't express my feelings. It's not good."

He stared into Yang Anran's eyes for a long time, scratched his sparse gray hair, and said, "Old Yang, is there something wrong with me?"

Yang Anran shook his head, and said with certainty: "Lao Zhou, don't think too much, we both went to the same hospital and had the physical examination on the same day, and the physical examination report was taken back by Xingwen yesterday. You are healthier than me."

Zhou Pengyi sighed and nodded.

Because her two sons both went to their hometown in Qiannan a few days ago, when Yang Anran asked his son Yang Xingwen to go to the hospital to get his medical report, he asked Zhou Pengyi to be brought back along with him.

Yang Anran called Zhou Pengyi about this matter, and Zhou Pengyi was naturally very happy.

While the two were talking, Shen Yunfeng came out from the bathroom.

In his hand, he still held a small half basin of water.

"Old Yang, Old Zhou, the time to witness a miracle has come."

He placed the washbasin on the balcony with a smile, then picked up the large bronze washbasin from the sofa and placed it next to the washbasin.

Rubbing his hands together, he said to Yang Anran and Zhou Pengyi, who didn't know why: "Should Zhu Yunwen be allowed to wash his face with a cornucopia, and why don't we ordinary people wash their faces with dragons?"

"Nothing like that!"

He waved his hand.

Looking at Zhou Pengyi, he said, "Old Zhou, I have to pour some water into your treasure, do you have any objection?"

Yang Anran, who had already thought about what Shen Yunfeng was going to do next, poked Zhou Pengyi who was a little dazed.

(End of this chapter)