The decoration on the top of the Jinluan Palace is different from that of other palaces. The most obvious place is the decoration on the main ridge and the forked ridges on the top of the palace. Not only are the decorations made of yellow glazed tiles used, but the chasked beast on the top of the palace is the only one among the ten.
The decoration on the main ridge of the Jinluan Hall, which is complete in all aspects, is called "Owl Kiss". It is made of thirteen hollow yellow-colored glazed tiles (called "Thirteen Pieces" in ancient buildings). It is the legendary "Dragon Born Nine".
Regarding this dragon son, there have been various legends since ancient times. One is that it is decorated on both ends of the main ridge of the roof because this dragon son can spray lang into rain. The other is that it means to suppress fire;
The beasts at both ends of the roof ridge are commonly known as "spine-swallowing beasts". They look like dragons but not dragons. They face inward with their mouths wide open, as if they want to swallow the entire ridge of the palace. There is also a sharp sword stuck in its back, only the sword.
The handle is exposed outside the body
At this time, the Jinluan Hall of the Wei Dynasty must be the tallest double-eaves verandah-roof building in the world. In addition to a main ridge on the roof of the palace, there are four vertical ridges on each of the two layers of double eaves, and there are eight on the two layers of double eaves.
Each vertical ridge is decorated with immortals and animals with different images: on the eight vertical ridges, there are a total of 88 immortals and animals, but the decorations on each vertical ridge are the same.
It is recorded in "Wei Huidian" that the first one is the "Fengqi Immortal", and the following order is dragon, phoenix, lion, Pegasus, seahorse, Suan Ni, Yayu, Xiezhi, and bullfighting. Xingshi has different images for these ten images.
Each of the animals has its "origin". The dragon is a sacred symbol of imperial power: the phoenix is the king of birds; the lion is an auspicious animal;
It is a strange beast in the sea. It is said that it is an expert in making clouds and rain, extinguishing fires and preventing disasters; bullfighting is a kind of horned dragon in ancient legends. It is an auspicious animal that can eliminate disasters...
Even the decorations of the vertical-ridged beasts in palaces are strictly differentiated by grade. Only the top of the Jinluan Palace has ten kinds of vertical-ridged beasts, while the Hall of Harmony and Baohe Hall only have nine. Although there are also animals on the vertical spines of other palaces, they are
All have to be reduced step by step
Luoyang is still Luoyang, the palace is still the palace, and the Jinluan Palace is still the Jinluan Palace. The only difference from the past is that there is a new guest at today's court: Yun Zheng, the hereditary prince of Yun Guogong
The title of Crown Prince was the plan that Yun Lan reported to Luoyang on the day of the crowning ceremony for Yun Zheng at a cost of six hundred miles. Yun Zheng went to the palace today to fight with those officials from a poor family who objected to the emperor's special decree to grant him the title of Tanhua.
The "debate" with the rival factions of the family headed by the Prince and the Gu family is not only related to whether he can get the title of Tanhua, but more importantly, it is related to the face of the Yun family and the Shen family, and even to a certain extent, he is also responsible for
The emperor's expectations of balancing and controlling the civil and military forces of the Wei Dynasty were so important that it was naturally not unimportant.
However, Yunzheng is particularly relaxed today, and can even look at the layout and scenery of the Jinluan Palace with the joy of traveling. The so-called leisurely and contentedness is his current portrayal.
"Your Majesty, my hereditary son Yun Zheng, the hereditary prince of the state of Yun, Yun Chengfeng, kowtows to my emperor, long live, long live, long live! I wish you holy peace." Yun Zheng saluted and paid homage, and said in his heart: I'm really not used to this kind of kowtow... ugh
, forget it, just treat it as your father-in-law.
"Haha, my dear Yun, please get up." Emperor Wanchang, who was sitting high on the throne, originally had some worry in his eyes, but after seeing Yun Zheng, he laughed happily and said from a distance: "Yun Xiao'ai
The first battle under your leadership ended in victory with the defeat of 50,000 Liao troops. You are truly worthy of the children of the Yun family and worthy of your father's reputation!"
Yun Zheng was sweating in his heart. This young marshal's first battle was really... a lucky win. According to his father's words, it was really terrible. I didn't expect it to be such a bad battle. Take it out and put it in the court.
As soon as he said it, it immediately became a big victory. "Big victory" was nothing, but this "big victory" was all attributed to Yun Zheng and ignored those brave and fearless Yanyun cavalry. This made Yun Zheng like this.
My face can't stand it anymore and I'm going to have a fever.
"Returning to the emperor, I dare not be greedy for credit. This victory can only be won by relying on the emperor's great fortune, my father's prestige, and the desperate efforts of the soldiers under his command. I really have no merit worth mentioning."
"Hahahaha..." Emperor Wanchang laughed loudly and tapped Yunzheng with his finger: "Xiaoyun Ai... Hehe, Chengfeng, I thought this was strange because you couldn't talk when you were young.
It's hard, it should be your thing, it's your credit, whenever others dare to argue with you, you just deal with it with your fists, how come you've changed your temper now that you're older?"
Yun Zheng said: "Your Majesty, I didn't know anything when I was young. Now I have already performed the crown ceremony. I should act and speak in accordance with etiquette and law..."
"Haha, it is right to abide by etiquette and law, but..." Emperor Wanchang interrupted Yunzheng with a smile: "Although your temper was a bit stubborn before, it was generally good, at least you were upright and upright enough!
If it's yours, then it should be yours. Don't hear anyone say it's not yours, so don't fight for it yourself. Although I like to see people who come after me be polite, I still prefer those who dare to take responsibility.
"Xiao Yunzheng who is afraid of what others say"
Huh? There is something in these words, "If it's yours, then it should be yours. Don't hear anyone saying that it's not yours, so you won't fight for it yourself." I'm afraid this is not just a casual comment, it must be referring to yourself now.
The hat on his head has not yet been securely worn. He is telling himself not to care about what others say or think, just get it and wear it securely.
As soon as Emperor Wan Chang said these words, the expression of the prince sitting below changed, but he was not stupid enough to interrupt. Gu Heng, the head of the Gu family, moved his eyes slightly, glanced at Yunzheng, and then lowered his eyes, as if nothing happened.
Mr. Shen Cheng stood at the head of the civil servants on the left side of the hall. From the time Yun Zheng came in until now, he had not opened his eyes and glanced at Yun Zheng. Even when Emperor Wanchang said such words, which were simply explicit rather than implicit, his demeanor was...
There was no change at all. With his eyes closed, it was as if he was asleep.
Yun Zheng thought in his heart: This old prime minister is so arrogant. The emperor is talking, but you are just dozing down there so openly?
"How dare I disobey the emperor's teachings? However, although I have spoken a little more politely, my temper has not changed. It belongs to me. Unless the emperor refuses to give it, then...it must belong to me."
