At this time, the craftsmen from Jingdezhen also arrived, and the work resumed.
Tang Shijin planned to build royal kilns in both Jingdezhen and Beijing. After all, Jingdezhen had the best quality porcelain clay - dolomite, which could not be replaced by other places. Moreover, regardless of the climate or water sources, it was very suitable for firing porcelain.
, that’s why it became the capital of porcelain.
Now that the place in the capital has been prepared, and Jingdezhen has also left manpower to build it, Tang Shijin plans to use "Wanhua Brocade" as the main product, and later on, he can also add some flowers and the like.
Wanhua brocade is a type of pastel porcelain in Jingdezhen, and pahua is also called pastel rolled porcelain. It combines pastel and rolled porcelain. It is said that the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Qing Palace called it the "icing on the cake", and it is commonly known as pahua among craftsmen.
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None of these exist yet.
The technique of scratching flowers is very complex. It is based on retaining the traditional pastel technique. On the white body, a layer of color is evenly applied, and then a very fine tool is used to draw out the thin phoenix grass pattern.
, and then cone-carve various patterns of flowers, birds, fish, insects, landscapes, figures, etc. on the colored glaze base, and finally add pastel floral patterns.
Because the tools used are very similar to embroidery needles, the cost is extremely high, and the yield is extremely low, so it is also called the noble on the tip of the needle.
This kind of achievement is not a temporary achievement, so we have to do it slowly. What we need to do for the time being is Wanhua Brocade.
Historically, Wanhua Brocade originated during the reign of Emperor Qianlong and flourished during Jiaqing. The patterns of flowers in four seasons can be traced back to the previous dynasties. It was one of Emperor Qianlong's favorite porcelains... Although Emperor Qianlong's nouveau riche aesthetic was often criticized by later generations.
But as a good start, it is very suitable.
Is it the first product made by the imperial kiln? It is far better to make it elegant than to make it luxurious.
Magnificent, gorgeous, and meticulously crafted, this is in line with the folk's imagination of the palace, and it will be obviously different from the existing porcelain on the market. Only this kind of thing... can make money quickly.
After the name of "Imperial Kiln" is known, it won't be too late to do something elegant.
After all, it was the beginning, so Tang Shijin went directly over and watched the craftsmen working on it.
The craftsmen who were invited were all top craftsmen, and she was cheating. She knew all the ratios and temperatures. When she opened her mouth, the craftsmen thought she was a master and came over from time to time to ask for details, but how could Tang Shijin know that?
She thought she had a deep understanding of craftsmanship, but she never expected that she couldn't understand what they were saying...
She said calmly: "I can't tell you everything, I want to see what you are capable of."
Therefore, most people were fooled by the black-hearted capitalists, and a few smart people only thought that there was a master behind her.
Anyway, everyone took the initiative to study it. Tang Shijin walked around twice with his hands behind his back, and Wu Buzheng came over quickly: "Uncle, the message from Shangguan has been passed over! It's one of a kind! It's no problem after trying it.
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"Really?" Tang Shijin said immediately: "Go and call Ling'er and Jiang Bi'an, tell them not to wear official uniforms or bring any entourage, and wait for me from the city gate. Also call Prince Jing and Mu Er. I'll call them back to the palace.
Yan Baiwei!"
She couldn't wait to ride the horse, so she directly called Tang Jiugai over and returned to the palace.
It happened that Mu Yunxi entered the palace to see the emperor. As soon as Tang Shijin saw him, he said: "Don't go, go back and change clothes quickly. I will ask the emperor to go out together later."
Mu Yunxi was stunned for a moment: "The imperial examination tomorrow, is the emperor free to go out?"
Tang Shijin ignored him and went back to change clothes as fast as he could. Upon hearing this, Yan Baiwei immediately put the matter aside and sent someone to call Xue Yunwen, the deputy commander of the imperial army, and changed into casual clothes and came out with her.
Several people met at the city gate.
When Tang Shijin saw that Mu Yun Subaru was here, he frowned: "Mu Xingxing, what are you doing here?"
Mu Yun Pleiades, also known as Xing Pleiades, because this child was very shy in front of his own people, so Tang Shijin called him Mu Xingxing.
Mu Xingsuba felt aggrieved: "Am I not the one who should be your confidant? I'm in Jinyiwei! Why do you call me dad, my brother, your apprentice, Master Jiang, Master Xue?
Don’t call me!!”
"Okay, okay, we're all here." Tang Shijin said: "Today's matter is very confidential. Even if you are drunk, you cannot tell anyone a word. Do you hear me?"
"I got it, don't worry!" Mu Xingzhu raised his hand and swore, "I won't tell anyone even if I die!"
Tang Shijin laughed: "If I die, I'd better tell you. Although it's very confidential, it's not as important as life."
"Isn't this matter not as important as my life?" Mu Xingzhu scratched his head: "That doesn't sound very confidential!"
Tang Shijin: "..."
She stopped her horse and stared at him. Mu Yunxi slapped her brother on the back of the head and said to her: "Don't worry, although Xing Subaru is stupid, he still has a strict mouth."
In fact, Mu Xingzi belongs to the elite group. During the investigation, it was found that he is proficient in bow and horse, proficient in the art of war, a young hero, and has the style of his father... But in front of his own people, he is almost dull, maybe because of his elder brother
The second brother is much older than him, so his temperament is a bit naive.
She is relatively reassured about him.
A few people left the city for a quick ride and arrived at the secret stronghold.
Far away, I saw a child running out and saying, "Your Majesty! You are here!!"
It's Mu Yongfu.
He was actually here? Prince Jing and others were secretly surprised. In the Tang Dynasty, Jinle stopped his horse and was about to reach out, when Yan Baiwei leaned down and lifted him in front of his horse.
Mu Yongfu didn't care whose horse he sat on, and said with joy: "I tried! I tried many times! It's so good!"
Tang Shijin said: "Did you or Huahuaer make it?"
Mu Yongfu said sheepishly: "It's Master. But I will work hard!"
Tang Shijin was a little surprised: "You took Huahua'er as your teacher?"
"Yes!" Mu Yongfu said: "Master is so awesome! I may never be as good as Master in my whole life..."
Mu Xingsuba asked curiously: "What are you doing?"
Tang Shijin smiled and said, "You will know when we get there."
They got off their horses at the door, and a few people walked in slowly. When they reached the central area, they saw Shangguan Tumi coming out and saluted.
Shangguan Tumi was dressed as a craftsman, with coarse clothes and leggings, but he had a handsome appearance and a gentle temperament. Prince Jing and others really couldn't understand it, so they handed him over and exchanged a few words, which was regarded as acknowledgment.
Then Shangguan Tumi took them to the shooting range.
Tang Shijin asked him: "How many kinds can be made?"
Shangguan Tumi looked at her helplessly: "A kind of..."
Yan Baiwei said: "It's already going very fast. Don't keep thinking about becoming fat in one bite."
Shangguan Tumi smiled and said: "I think the third one you gave me is not practical. I want to make two first, and then after trying it, choose one that is more practical and make more of it... By the way, Your Majesty,
Can you give me a few death row inmates? I want them to try it and see how many times they can use it at most."