From wilderness to palace

Chapter 152 What is the origin?
Compared with the miniature version of the double-eave pavilion, the physical version of the double-eave pavilion is undoubtedly more magnificent and beautiful.Although there have been fewer updates recently, after the release of this video, Liu Yaozu's account has once again become the focus of netizens' browsing attention.

In recent years, the country has also begun to promote the inheritance and promotion of intangible cultural heritage.For many young people, there are fewer and fewer opportunities to come into contact with carpentry.The so-called furniture factories basically realize mechanized operations.

Like Liu Yaozu's pure handwork, he built such a simple and elegant pavilion with double eaves through mortise and tenon technology without using a single nail or even glue.

Compared with the previous shelters built in the mountains, the technical content required to build this pavilion with double eaves is undoubtedly higher.Not to mention the admiration of netizens who watched the excitement, even those who are professional and knowledgeable in carpentry will be amazed after watching it and admire Liu Yaozu's craftsmanship.

If it were the elders who built such a pavilion, these professionals would not be surprised.In some remote mountainous areas in rural areas these days, there are still many elderly people who know carpentry.But building this kind of pavilion does require some skills and experience.

The various mortise and tenon structures adopted by the double-eave pavilion alone have opened the eyes of these professionals.As the pavilion gradually took shape under Liu Yaozu's skillful hand-stitching, these professionals felt more and more that Liu Yaozu was really not simple.

In addition to the pavilion with double eaves that has attracted much attention, the couplet written by Liu Yaozu for the pavilion, the word "Ting" written in Xiaozhuan on the hanging eaves, and the couplet inlaid with columns and beams on both sides, let the outside world see that he is proficient Calligraphic side.

"Sit leisurely in the pavilion and travel freely in the world", ten seemingly simple characters, but Liu Yaozu described them in official script.Coupled with the small seal character "Ting" hanging in front of the pavilion, the antique atmosphere of the whole pavilion is instantly improved a lot.

Netizens who watched the video quickly commented: "I really didn't expect that Azu would do this!"

"Treasure Boy, I'm sure!"

"What is the word hanging on the top? Why don't I know it?"

"Xiaozhuan on the top and official script on both sides, it seems that Azu is well-educated, no wonder the scholarly temperament is so strong!"

Compared with the messages of these netizens, Liu Yaocheng, who is in charge of managing the private messages in the background of the account, looked at a private message sent, but was a little surprised and said: "Brother Azu, this is a letter from the Imperial Capital Wood Art Museum, do you want to take a look at it?" ?”

"Wooden Art Museum? They also followed my account?"

"You should pay attention! If you don't pay attention, how can they send us a private message?"

Looking at this private letter from the Imperial Capital Wood Art Museum, the above content first praised Liu Yaozu's inheritance of carpentry skills and carried it forward, which is very worthy of recognition.Secondly, I hope to get in touch with the studio.

For the contact invitation sent by the Wooden Art Museum, Liu Yaozu was still very cautious and checked the Internet first.After searching on the Internet, I learned that this wood art museum is one of the few museums in China that specializes in the collection of ancient wood products.

Unlike other domestic museums that collect items, the Wood Art Museum is not well-known, and many of its collections are modern imitations.The purpose of setting up the museum is also very clear, which is to let modern people understand how powerful the ancient carpenter's craftsmanship is.

After learning about this information, Liu Yaozu was also very surprised and said, "Is it possible that this pavilion I built is also valuable for collection?"

Faced with Liu Yaozu's doubts, Liu Yaocheng smiled and said: "That's not sure! It's rare to see a pavilion built without a single nail in China, right? Although I don't know how to do carpentry, I think this pavilion is meaningful. Same."

"Is that so? Then you first get in touch with the name of the studio and see what they want to do? If you really want to collect it, isn't my pavilion built for nothing? I think you can give them the design drawings. "

"The design drawings should be very precious, right? Just give them away for nothing?"

"Then what do you want to say? For today's carpenters, it must be a great honor to have a piece of work collected by a museum? Although carpentry is not my job, I can contribute. Can.

The important thing is that in the process of building the pavilion, although I use a lot of mortise and tenon techniques, if others are willing to delve into it, they can learn it by watching my videos.It is not difficult to do carpentry, what is difficult is to be willing to study hard and try. "

Although I know in my heart, many of the mortise and tenon techniques used in the construction of double-eave pavilions cannot be found on the Internet.But Liu Yaozu believes that he should not be the only carpenter in China who knows this kind of mortise and tenon technique, but he just shows it.

Moreover, there was a popular saying among the people in the early years, that is, 'the disciples of the church starve to death of the master'.Many master carpenters with truly superb skills will face the loss of their craftsmanship if they do not find trustworthy and talented successors.

This situation does not only exist in the profession of carpenters, but also in other types of work.Perhaps knowing this, the country has also begun to attach importance to the inheritance of this aspect, and engaged in the selection and publicity of "intangible cultural heritage" among the people.

Through publicity, it is hoped that young people who have talent and potential in this area can be discovered, and these skills that belong to their ancestors can be passed on and carried forward.It is not possible for future generations to hear about this kind of skill and craftsmanship, and it is only limited to a certain book.

With Liu Yaozu's consent, Liu Yaocheng began to contact the Imperial Wood Art Museum in the name of the studio manager.It was learned that Liu Yaozu was willing to provide the design drawings for the construction of the pavilion, as well as the drawings of all the mortise and tenon techniques used in the pavilion.

I wanted to know about these museums, so I was naturally very happy, and said that I would definitely promote Liu Yaozu.Originally Liu Yaozu planned to refuse, but finally decided to accept after thinking about it.

There are no other material rewards, more just a piece of gratitude from the museum, and after the pavilion is copied in the future, it will be marked in the exhibition hall as its donation.This can be regarded as a disguised reward from the museum!
After Liu Yaozu sent the design drawings and the full version of the video to the museum, the Wood Art Museum quickly named the Weishi account of 'Shanye Azu' on its official Weibo account, which instantly attracted the attention of all parties.

Many netizens who love wood art culture saw the museum's official Weibo to express their gratitude, and then entered the Xile video to inquire about Liu Yaozu's video account.As for the Xile platform, it is natural that such a publicity opportunity will not be missed.

"Azu Shanye, a folk craftsman! The mortise and tenon pavilion with double eaves donated to the museum for free. This behavior deserves great praise!"

Different from the number of followers of the Wood Art Museum, the official WeChat account of Xile Video naturally has more followers.After some joint publicity, the number of followers on Liu Yaozu's video account immediately entered a stage of soaring.

Looking at the ever-increasing recognition value, Liu Yaozu was also quite happy and said: "It seems that the recognition value spent on promoting carpentry skills to a high-level level, if this wave comes down, it will probably be paid back soon. In this way, it is really quite good!"

When it comes to official propaganda, local governments will naturally pay attention.When the local publicity department of Baishan learned of the news, it immediately reported the situation.It turned out that the city quickly sent reporters to conduct interviews.

But what everyone didn't expect was that when he heard that there was a reporter visiting, Liu Yaozu said directly: "Uncle Zhong, I will not get involved in the interview. Winter is coming soon, and I will send another batch of supplies into the mountains. The matter of reception You are in charge.

Regarding publicity matters, it is best to ignore my existence and promote the village more.As for the reporters coming, my assistant will communicate with them.It's not that I don't cooperate, but that I really don't adapt to this kind of thing, and it's not a big deal. "

After listening to Liu Yaozu's explanation, although Liu Zhong was puzzled, he didn't stop him too much.When the county leaders and mayor Zhao accompanied the reporters from the city to Kaoshantun, they learned that Liu Yaozu had entered the mountain.

The leader of the county that accompanied him said very angrily, "Mayor Zhao, didn't you notify me in advance?"

"Leader, you have been notified! But, alas, Village Chief Liu, what is going on?"

Just when Liu Zhong was a little embarrassed and didn't know how to answer, Sun Lijun, who was left behind by Liu Yaozu, stepped forward and said, "I am Azu's assistant, if you have any questions, please tell me directly!"

"Assistant? Isn't this playing the piano randomly? The reporter came down to interview him. Why didn't he cooperate?"

Facing the dissatisfaction of the leader, who didn't even take himself seriously, Sun Lijun said again: "Have you asked about the position and name of the leader? If possible, please let me know. Azu is really inconvenient to accept interviews, please forgive me! "

Hearing that Sun Lijun actually asked about his name and position, the leader was very angry.But just when he was about to get angry, he saw Sun Lijun take out a document from his pocket.After reading the certificate, the leader's heart trembled instantly.

Not daring to stab again, he quickly revealed his position and name.On the other hand, Sun Lijun took out his mobile phone, made a call, whispered a few words to the other party, and then turned around and said, "This leader, someone wants to talk to you!"

The leader who took the mobile phone was beating his heart, but still bit the bullet and took the mobile phone.After chatting with the people inside, he said simply: "Leader, please rest assured, I will definitely cooperate with this interview."

As a result, what the reporters who came here did not expect was that the interview team that came here for Liu Yaozu finally made a wave of publicity for Kaoshantun and Yuanshan Town.In the promotional video, Liu Yaozu more often uses the name of 'Shan Ye Azu' or video blogger instead.

Accompanying him, Zhao Zhicheng sent off the county leaders and the interview team, and said cautiously, "Old Liu, tell me the truth, what is the origin of your nephew from the same family? The assistant should be a bodyguard, right?"

"Hey, Mayor! I don't know the specific situation. Even if some things are clear, you can't say them, otherwise you will easily make mistakes."

Although Liu Zhong was also guessing in his heart, what hidden identity did the seemingly ordinary Liu Yaozu have.But as an elder and village head, he knows one thing, it is a good thing for Gu Shantun to have such a 'big man' in the village!

(End of this chapter)