After bidding farewell to Master Dao Yue, Zhuang Zhou went to the side courtyard to learn about the progress of the Buddhist beads production.

Currently, Master Huairu is in charge of wood carving, and Master Shikong is in charge of Buddhist beads.

Everything is proceeding in an orderly manner.

Especially as for the Buddhist beads, Zhuang Zhou doesn't have to worry at all.

However, the large pieces of wood carving have now been preliminarily processed.

The next step is the most critical carving.

Zhuang Zhou took out the giant panda model he brought with him.

And models of the twelve zodiac ornaments.

Unexpectedly, Master Huairu was attracted by the giant panda model at first sight.

Seeing this, Zhuang Zhou thought that they must have never seen it before.

I was attracted by the cute posture of the giant panda.

"How is it, Master? Isn't this animal cute?"

Who knows.

Then Huai Ru asked in shock:

"Tanyue, isn't this an iron-eating beast?"

"Iron-eating beast?"

Zhuang Zhou's smiling face suddenly froze.

What is this?

"I'm a giant panda!"

Master Huairu took the giant panda model from Zhuang Zhou.

He twirled his chin and took a closer look.

Once again, affirm:

"This is the iron-eating beast, commonly known as the white bear, and in ancient times was called the Pixiu."

"brave troops?"

Zhuang Zhou was shocked again:

"Isn't this the ancient mythical beast from mythology?"

"Indeed!"

Master Huairu smiled faintly and said:

"The Records of the Grand Historian: Annals of the Five Emperors" records that 'Xuanyuan cultivated virtue and strengthened the army, controlled the five elements, cultivated the five grains, comforted the people, surveyed the four directions, trained bears, badgers, pixiu, leopards, and tigers, and fought against Emperor Yan in the Banquan Plain.'

This shows that in ancient times, Emperor Huangdi tamed the Pixiu, which is this iron-eating beast."

Damn it!

Zhuang Zhou was shocked.

It seems that I am really lacking in knowledge!

There is actually such a saying.

"Danyue, what did you call the Pixiu just now?"

"Giant panda."

"Giant panda?"

Master Huai Ru pondered for a moment and smiled slightly:

"That's a good name, it's really rare!"

Is it strange?

The cute giant panda is actually an ancient mythical beast?

This is really rare, isn't it!

Then Zhuang Zhou asked a few more questions with great interest.

Good job!

This is really an eye-opener.

It turns out that in ancient times, giant pandas were called Pixiu.

The key is historical records.

The most famous one is Sima Qian's "Records of the Grand Historian: The Basic Annals of the Five Emperors".

Then Sima Xiangru wrote "Shanglin Fu" and mentioned that the giant panda is a Pixiu.

The Book of Documents and the Book of Songs also record that Pixiu skin (giant panda skin) was a precious tribute to the emperor.

Giant pandas were even used as military flags, symbolizing invincibility.

It is even recorded in the "Classic of Mountains and Seas".

It is said that it looks like a bear, with black and white fur, and is produced in Yandao County, Qionglai Mountain.

It is also said that it eats copper and iron, so it is also called the iron-eating beast.

Zhuang Zhou smiled!

Who could have imagined such a cute animal?

It's actually related to the ancient mythical beast?

What about the panda flag?

The coolest thing is.

Can this giant panda be raised as an animal now?

Doesn't that mean I can keep a few giant pandas in my house in the future?

Quite interesting!

Zhuang Zhou smiled and asked:

"Master Huairu, I'd like to carve this model. Is that okay?!"

"Of course!"

Master Huairu smiled again and said:

“Also, I have instructed my disciples to make a batch of Buddhist beads for you as soon as possible.

However, I would like to remind you that making wood carvings takes time."

Zhuang Zhou nodded:

"Just take your time. I'll go check on Yuchi Yiseng first."

Zhuang Zhou bid farewell to Master Huairu and went to find Yuchi Yiseng.

"Brother Zhuang, where did you go last night? I waited for you for half the night."

You old glass, do you have any feelings for me?

"Why are you waiting for me?"

Zhuang Zhou was puzzled.

"Didn't you give me many paintings of beautiful women?"

Yuchi Yiseng said excitedly:

"I've finished observing and am ready to start copying."

Oh my god!

He is indeed a gifted guy!

How much time has passed!

You have already figured it out.

Zhuang Zhou smiled and encouraged him:

"Okay, I'm looking forward to your masterpiece coming out."

Then.

There is another sentence behind it:

"So I can take it back to modern times and exchange it for money."

But this was naturally not said.

This is a work of art.

How can you say exchange money?

Tacky!

I am bringing back the treasures that have been buried in history to the modern era.

Promote classical culture.

Go global!

right!

The level of coolness was raised immediately!

Next.

Yuchi Yiseng devoted himself to copying the painting of ladies.

And Zhuang Zhou didn't disturb him.

I just helped out and learned how Yuchi Yiseng painted.

Think of this.

Zhuang Zhou suddenly had an idea.

Should have brought my phone.

Even without internet access.

You can use it to shoot videos!

These can serve as proof of the provenance of later paintings.

etc.

Can't Ural record videos?

Zhuang Zhou slapped his forehead and decided to keep Ural with him at all times in the future.

And then!

Please print out more classic paintings next time.

For Yuchi Yiseng to learn and refer to.

It was around 3:30 in the afternoon.

Yuchi Yiseng completed the copy of the first painting of a lady.

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