Si Gong is an ancient drinking vessel.

It was very popular during the Shang and Zhou dynasties. There is a line in the Book of Songs: "I will drink wine from you."

This crystal vase is imitated from the Shang and Zhou bronzes in terms of shape and decoration. It is not as heavy as the bronzes, but it is superior to its very special crystal material, which is colorless and transparent, smooth and pure, and exquisitely carved.

The crystal si gong looks like a simple piece of work, but it is meticulous in every aspect. The overall shape is like a si, with a two-horned animal head carved on the cover and a Kui-style handle. The shape is unique.

The greeting gift given by an old man is of course very meaningful.

What is "兕"?

"Si" refers to an ancient auspicious animal that looks like a rhinoceros.

The most famous among the "Si" is the Banjiao Qingniu, the mount of Taishang Laojun.

"Kao Gong Ji·Han Ren" says that Si Jia has a lifespan of two hundred years. The world will be prosperous and will appear in this world.

What is "Kui"?

Kui is also a strange beast in ancient legends. The dragon patterns on bronze vessels are often called Kui patterns and Kui dragon patterns.

"The Book of Mountains and Seas" says that "when it enters and exits the water, there will be wind and rain, its light is like the sun and moon, and its sound is like thunder. The Yellow Emperor got it, and used its skin as a drum, and the prongs were made of the bones of thunder beasts, and the sound could be heard for five hundred miles.

To prestige the world."

Derui.

Bouvet.

Longqing.

Huaijie.

Chang Xian held the crystal and drank, his hands trembling slightly.

This is an important weapon, it is expectation, sustenance, blessing and inheritance.

The autumn wind squeezed in from outside the door. It was originally gentle, but suddenly became violent. The old wooden door was slammed against the wall. The cold wind carried the fresh air of the vegetation and blew up the white hair of the two old men.

"The wind has picked up, and rain is coming. Brother Jinyu, please go back."

The old man lifted his eyebrows covering his eyes and pulled out a piece of paper from the corner on the ground: "Son, just buy books according to this book list and come back tomorrow morning."

Chang Xian took the book list respectfully, took a rough look at it, took a breath, and decided that the first thing he did after going back was to throw away the collected magazines on the bookshelf.

The book list is densely written:

Sun Yingzhou:

"Talking about Geru Er Kiln", "Identification of Colored Porcelain from Chenghua Official Kiln", "My Preliminary Views on Early Blue and White Raw Materials", "Examples of Identifying Counterfeit Porcelain"...

Chen Wanli:

"Collection of Chen Wanli's Ceramic Archeology", "Re-discussing the Export of Chinese Porcelain in the Ming and Qing Dynasties", "The Achievements and Characteristics of Porcelain Fired in China in the Past Dynasties", "Problems in the History of Chinese Ceramics", "The Palace Museum's Research on Ancient Porcelain in the Past Ten Years"

"Investigation of kiln sites", "Talk about the color of Chenghua kilns", "Investigation of ancient kiln sites since 1950", "Introduction to three stationery utensils from Longquan kilns", "Talking about porcelain",

"Three Pieces of Blue and White Porcelain with Yongle Mark", "Short Notes on Investigation of Ancient Kiln Sites in Southern Fujian", "Impressions of Hebi Collection"...

Wang Shixiang:

"Modern Ceramic Technology", "Pottery Figurines", "Recent Survey of Ancient Kiln Sites", "Xing, Yue Er Kiln and Ding Kiln", "Pottery Pillow", "Talk about Dangyang Yu Kiln", "Survey on the Two Plains of Hebei Province"

"Report on Ancient Kiln Sites", "Northern Folk Porcelain of the Song Dynasty", "Travel to Yuzhou", "Illustrated Collection of Yueqi" Collection of Painting Studies", "Compilation of Examples of Craftsmen's Works in the Qing Dynasty, Buddhist Works and Door God Works", "Bamboo Carving Art"

", "Appreciation of Bamboo Carvings", "Explanation of Painting and Decoration", "Appreciation of Ming Style Furniture", "Ancient Chinese Lacquerware", "Complete Collection of Chinese Art - Bamboo and Wooden Corner Ware", "Complete Collection of Chinese Art - Lacquerware", "Ming Dynasty

"Research on Style Furniture" (also available in English), "Beijing Pigeon Whistle", "Bamboo Carving", "Collection of Cricket Scores", "Speaking of Gourds", "Collections of Ming Style Furniture"...

Ma Heng:

"Outline of Chinese Epigraphy" and "Fan Jiangzhai Epigraphy Series"...

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The next day, Chang Xian finished breakfast and drove his Daifa to Huangyuan.

It was approaching the Mid-Autumn Festival, and although there was still a bit of heat left, the temperature difference between morning and evening began to increase. I heard Chang Xian's footsteps and two dog barks, long and distant in the silent morning wind.

An old man of unknown age lives here with no one to serve him but a native dog of unknown age.

It seems that there is an endless distance from this world.

The old man has no name, or has forgotten his name.

Dogs have names.

The nameless old man and the named dog sat on the white marble board of the pavilion, watching the rising sun fall on the deserted garden, and covering themselves little by little.

Chang Xian walked a few steps and said respectfully: "Master!"

Then he touched the native dog's head and said, "Xiao Man!"

This local dog was adopted by the old man on the day of Xiaoman, so it was named Xiaoman.

A little full means full without loss, full without overflowing, full without overflowing.

Two people and a dog were walking slowly along the deserted path.

"My apprentice doesn't need to serve me with food and daily living. There are no such idiots. Apprentices are not used to do this. If you need someone to serve you, just find a servant girl."

The old man spoke frankly and solemnly: "It's funny to say that I have never accepted a disciple in my life, nor have I ever thought about accepting a disciple, so my teaching method must be very different from others. Now that you join my sect, you should be mentally prepared."

Prepare."

Seeing Chang Xian nod solemnly, he continued: "Nothing can be accomplished without rules. I value rules the most in my life. Do you know Su Qipai? I can also be considered a Su Qipai."

Su Qigai is a well-known person in Tianjin, Chang Xian has heard of him.

Judging from the "favor note" written by the old man solemnly, he said that he was Su Qigai, which can be regarded as an accurate positioning.

Su Qikuan, whose real name was Su Jinsan, was the most famous orthopedic surgeon in Tianjin during the Republic of China. Even foreigners who broke arms and legs during horse racing came to seek help from him.

Once a person has ability, his temper will be different.

Dr. Su has various rules. Anyone who comes to see a doctor, no matter rich or poor, must first put seven silver coins on the table before he is willing to see a doctor. Otherwise, he will never pay attention to him.

People scolded him for recognizing money rather than people, and his ability was worth seven dollars. For some reason, he got a derogatory nickname: Su Qijia.

He called him Dr. Su to his face and Su Qigai behind his back. In the end, he didn’t even know his real name, Su Jinsan.

Su Qikuai liked to play cards. One day when he was free, two card friends came to play. Three of them were short of one, so they invited Dr. Hua, a dentist not far to the north of the street, to join them at the table.

We were in the middle of the game when suddenly tricycle driver Zhang Si broke in and leaned against the door, holding his left elbow with his right hand. His head was dripping with sweat and the jacket around his neck was soaked. He obviously broke his arm and was in pain.

strong enough.

But the tricycle driver earns and eats every day, so how can he get seven silver dollars?

He said that he owed Dr. Su first and would definitely pay it back later. He also groaned and complained of pain when he spoke.

Unexpectedly, Dr. Su didn't listen to the game at all. He still looked at the cards, counted them and played them. He was happy or worried or surprised or pretended not to be surprised. His mind was all on the card table.

A poker player couldn't see it and pointed his finger at the door. Dr. Su still kept his eyes on the cards, and the nickname "Su Qipai" was unequivocal.

Dentist Dr. Hua was famous for his kindness. He excused himself from going to pee, left the card table and walked to the backyard. He got out of the back door and went around to the front street. He quietly called Zhang Si who was leaning by the door from a distance, and took out the seven

A silver dollar was given to him.

Without waiting for Zhang Si to be grateful, he turned around and went back the way he came, went into the room and sat back at the card table, and continued playing cards as if nothing had happened.

After a while, Zhang Si walked into the room crookedly and slapped seven silver dollars onto the table.

Faster than ringing the bell, Dr. Su was already standing in front of Zhang Si, rolled up his sleeves, put Zhang Si's arm on the table, squeezed the bones a few times, pulled left and right with his hands, pressed down and up, Zhang Si

He hunched his shoulders, hunched his neck, closed his eyes, and bared his teeth, preparing to receive a few hard blows, but Doctor Su said, "I'll take it."

Immediately, he applied ointment, put on a splint, and gave Zhang Si several packets of oral medicine to promote blood circulation and relieve pain.

Zhang Si said that he no longer had money to pay for the medicine. Doctor Su just said: "I gave you this medicine" and returned to the card table.

After the card game was over and on his way out, Dr. Su stretched out his hand to stop Dr. Hua. After the two card players left, he took out seven silver coins from the pile of silver coins in front of his seat and put them into the palm of Dr. Hua's hand.
Chapter completed!