Although it is a documentary called "The Forbidden City", it is actually impossible to only visit the Forbidden City. When you come to the Forbidden City, of course you will have an in-depth tour of everything.
Curator Yu is an expert with a rich foundation of knowledge. When he talks about the stories here, he can easily pick them up. There are stories between the lines, which is fascinating.
While touring, Zhang Tan and others could encounter cats from time to time.
There are calico cats, civet cats, big orange cats, white cats, black cats and so on.
These cats are not afraid of people. They roam freely in the palace with leisurely steps and lazy expressions, as if they are the owners here. They just slept on the royal bed and now they go out to relax. By chance, they meet a few cats.
The shit shoveling officer in the palace.
Xiaobai and Xier liked it very much. They screamed and rushed over to touch it.
But how could the cat master let the poop scraper touch him? They looked at the two children rushing towards them calmly, motionless, with a helpless look in their eyes, just like a parent looking at naughty children.
But when Xiaobai and Xi'er were about to touch them, they immediately jumped away and ran very fast.
I couldn't even see which way they were running, I could only hear a "meow" sound coming from the high wall.
"I heard that many of these cats are descendants of former royal cats?" Zhang Tan asked Curator Yu.
Curator Yu was stunned and said: "Maybe there are, but I don't know. I only know that some are stray cats from outside. The staff feeds them every day and doesn't bother to raise them.
Life here is actually very good. There are some cats in the palace that can catch mice and play a role in protecting cultural relics."
"Hahaha~~~"
Zhang Tan smiled awkwardly. He had done some research before coming here. He heard people say that the cats here are descendants of royal cats, so he asked this question. It seems far-fetched on the Internet. There are many people who are talking about wild cats.
Raised to the height of a royal cat.
However, this is not harmful, but it makes people feel that there are many stories in it.
Speaking of royal cats, naturally the royal cat exhibition guards come to mind.
Xiaobai and Xi'er were still looking for the cat everywhere, calling for the cat to come out quickly. They didn't use their umbrellas, and snowflakes fell on their bodies and hair.
Zhang Tan called them over, held up his umbrella, and then continued walking forward with Director Yu.
We walked through the Hall of Supreme Harmony, the Hall of Zhonghe, and the Hall of Baohe one after another. These three palaces are where the emperor exercised his power and held grand ceremonies. While feeling the magnificence of the royal palace, walking in the square felt the kingly aura of holding the world in his hands.
This was the former center of power and the center of the world in people's minds at that time.
Liu Chuyuan said with some emotion: "There are many ups and downs in the world, and the plants and trees have their own measure."
Director Yu said: "There are many stories in the Forbidden City, so it is very necessary to shoot a documentary to tell the stories here to everyone."
Liu Chuyuan said: "Yes, the feudal dynasties are gone, but the brilliance and wisdom created by the Chinese nation cannot be lost. We have a history of five thousand years and have stood firm among the nations of the world. This is culture.
It’s national integrity.”
Zhang Tan also said: "Five thousand years ago, we faced floods like the Egyptians. Four thousand years ago, we played with bronzes like the ancient Babylonians. Three thousand years ago, we thought about philosophy like the Greeks. Two thousand years ago, we were like the Romans.
Fighting everywhere, we have been as rich as the Arabs for a thousand years, and now we are competing with the Americans! Time turns, and the years change. For five thousand years, we have been playing chess on the world's chessboard, but the opponent has changed several times.
Turn player."
Liu Chuyuan's eyes lit up, "That's the truth."
Children cannot understand what adults say.
Children are interested in the cats here, the snow here, and the plum blossoms here.
They are also interested in the mythical beasts on the red walls and glazed tiles, and the lions on the white marble railings.
Curator Yu patiently explained to them that these are the nine sons of the dragon, what they are, what they control, etc.
The two children learned a lot.
Passing through the three main halls, we entered the Cining Palace, which was the former residence of the Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang, the Chuxiu Palace, the residence of Cixi, and the Jingyang Palace, known as the coldest palace, where the miserable Concubine Wang Gong was imprisoned.
Thirty years.
There is also Zhenfei Well, where poor Concubine Zhen was drowned by Cixi.
After a brief explanation, Director Yu said: "Under the grand narrative, there are countless humble lives, even in the eyes of ordinary people, the lofty imperial family."
The Forbidden City is too big. It would be tiring for adults to walk through it all at once, let alone children.
Therefore, Director Yu was very considerate. Halfway through, he stopped and prepared a tea break for everyone. They sat indoors to drink tea, eat snacks, and replenish their energy. The heating in the room was turned on fully, and it was snowing heavily outside. It was a unique experience.
After you have rested enough, continue the rest of the trip.
Zhang Tan originally wanted to leave Xiaobai and Xi'er here and let Wang Xuehui stay and take care of them, but he was worried that they would be exhausted.
But the two children insisted on going with him. Since they were out to play, they must persist to the end and not get tired in the middle.
Wang Xuehui gave them a big thumbs up, so the group continued the tour without leaving anyone behind.
It was not until 12 o'clock in the afternoon that we finally ended our morning trip and left from Shenwumen.
We had lunch together at noon. Zhang Tan especially thanked Director Yu for his wonderful explanation today, which helped him learn a lot.
"You're welcome, I look forward to your masterpiece." Director Yu said modestly.
Zhang Tan smiled and said: "You have contributed to the work."
Curator Yu quickly expressed his modesty and said that he did not dare to take it seriously.
After that, Zhang Tan said goodbye to Liu Chuyuan and Wang Xuehui. The work schedule was over, and their personal schedule was next.
When we returned to the hotel, the two children were already wilted. They were tired. After all, Jiojio was sore after walking all morning.
Zhang Tan smiled and said: "We are going to continue playing tomorrow, can you insist? Do you want to cancel and let's go home?"
Xi'er also nodded and said weakly: "Huh, don't look at me tired, but I am very strong. I still want to play. I haven't had enough yet~"
Xiaobai tried to discredit her: "You look like you are almost exhausted."
Hearing this, Xi'er groaned and tried to refute, but was unable to do anything about it.
Zhang Tan walked up to her, grabbed one of her little jiojios, which were like little steamed buns, and pinched them. Xi'er immediately burst into laughter.
"Itchy~hiahia~"
"I'll squeeze it for you. Do you feel comfortable?"
“Comfortable~”
"I'll take you to a hot spring, then massage your feet and relax completely."
Xiaobai asked: "Pediatric massage?"
The first thing she thought of was the children's massage place that Liuliu often went to.
Zhang Tan: "It's not a massage for children, it's a hot spring bath. You can even massage your feet after bathing."
Xi'er asked with concern: "I know the hot spring. Is the hot spring very hot? Will it kill us?"
Zhang Tan: "As long as you don't stay in it all the time, you won't die."
