Chapter 602
Su Miao and her father looked at the ID. The young man's name was Jiang Xu. The father and daughter looked at each other.
"Echo"? That was fate. Su Yuanzheng asked his daughter, "It's still early, should we go see it? It seems to be a famous tourist attraction."
Su Miao nodded: "Okay! Then let's go and take a look together."
They got into a taxi parked on the side of the road. When the driver heard they were going to Tengwang Pavilion, his hand on the steering wheel paused, his eyes darting between the three of them:
"Are you sure you want to go?"
Jiang Xu nodded and said, "Yes! We all came here because of its reputation."
"Okay, let's go. It's not far, just across the river."
In the car, the three of them started chatting. It turned out that Jiang Xu wanted to interview the travelers after the tour.
Because he had been cold during an interview before, he was afraid that no one would pay attention to him there, so after coming out of the memorial hall, he simply asked if anyone was willing to accompany him.
If we all go together, and then ask for an interview later, the chances of success will be higher.
Su Miao and Su Yuanzheng nodded and accepted the interview invitation. Since they didn't want to use their real names, they could just treat it as a chat. It was no big deal.
Jiang Xu was so happy that he paid the fare first when getting off the car.
But when the three of them stood in front of this magnificent building, they found something wrong.
There are barriers placed around the Tengwang Pavilion, and a sign saying "Internal repairs, temporarily closed" is hung at the entrance.
Several workers were pushing material carts in and out, and there was a faint smell of paint in the air.
An old man was sitting with his feet up in a makeshift booth listening to the radio. When he saw them, he said:
"You're here too early. Go back first. It will be fixed in a few months."
Jiang Xu asked frustratedly, "Uncle, I saw on the news that it was completed last October, so why is it still sealed off?"
The old man replied, "The reinforced concrete structure was completed in October, but many of the ancillary facilities are still being completed. For example, the interior decoration and the small garden over there are not yet completed.
It was open for a while before, but there were so many people that it was dangerous for the construction team to have them play while they were working, so the management decided to temporarily close it until the main pavilion was fully completed.
Su Miao recalled the driver's reaction just now. He probably knew that Tengwang Pavilion was temporarily closed. It seemed that this trip was in vain.
Jiang Xu also looked frustrated. In his plan, Tengwang Pavilion occupied an important part. Now that he couldn't get in, he would have to make major adjustments.
Seeing that both of them looked disappointed, the old man said with a look of confusion:
"Although this building is beautiful, you can only admire it from a distance. It has been rebuilt more than 20 times since ancient times, and even the location has changed. It is no longer the original Tengwang Pavilion. It is just a thought."
Su Yuanzheng took out a pack of good cigarettes from his pocket, put it into the doorman's hand, and said in a gentle voice:
"Uncle, we have come here from far away because of your reputation. This young man works for a magazine. Could you please be flexible and let us in to take a look?
We are just strolling around and it will definitely not affect the construction."
The old man glanced at the cigarette in his hand, thought how generous he was, and then put the cigarette in his pocket.
"Alright, seeing that you guys are cultured people who follow the rules, I'll make an exception and take you in for a tour. But you must pay attention to safety and you can't sneak off to other places on your own."
Seeing the three people nod obediently, the old man led them through a small door in the fence and into the Tengwang Pavilion scenic area which was under renovation.
Although sand and stones are still piled in some places and the scaffolding has not been completely removed, the main pavilion already stands tall, with wing-like eaves and bright red paint that sparkles in the sun.
Walking up the high steps and arriving at the main entrance of the main pavilion, Su Yuanzheng looked up and sighed:
"I originally thought that Tengwang Pavilion was similar to some of the towers in our area, but I didn't expect it to be so big and magnificent!"
The old man led them along slowly, with his hands behind his back, muttering:
"Of course it's magnificent, otherwise how could it be passed down through the ages? But this Tengwang Pavilion, since it was built in the Tang Dynasty, has been destroyed and rebuilt, rebuilt and destroyed, and rebuilt over twenty times. Even this location was chosen later. Hehe, so the poet wasn't standing here when he wrote the poem."
Su Miao listened intently and asked, "Master, which dynasty was this one built according to?"
The old man pointed to the eaves of the main pavilion and said, "How would I know? It's probably rebuilt according to the style of the Qing Dynasty, but with a lot of modern technology added. In fact, every dynasty would make some changes during reconstruction. After all, no one has seen the original appearance, so we can only study it based on the few drawings that have been passed down."
Su Yuanzheng suddenly thought of his daughter's major and said excitedly, "Miaomiao, you're studying archaeology. Maybe you'll find an ancient tomb in the future that contains drawings that record the original appearance of Tengwang Pavilion. Then we'll know!"
Su Miao nodded seriously: "Everything is possible!"
"Wow! The little girl is an excellent student. Not bad, she has a bright future."
The old man agreed with interest, while Jiang Xu was already immersed in the charm of Tengwang Pavilion, taking pictures left and right.
It’s a pity that we can’t go up to the main pavilion now, so we can’t feel Wang Bo’s mood and feelings when he faced the river.
Su Miao walked slowly along the corridor, his fingertips gently stroking the carved railings.
Suddenly, she noticed a piece of wood in the corner that was a slightly newer color and seemed to have something engraved on it.
She squatted down, brushed off the dust, and found a line of small words: "Rebuilt here in the autumn of 1989. May this famous building last forever."
Su Miao called his father over: "Dad, look at this, is this what the workers left behind during the reconstruction?"
Su Yuanzheng took a closer look and sighed, "Maybe. Just like what the old man said, this building has been rebuilt more than twenty times, and people in each era have protected it in their own way."
At this time, Jiang Xu also came over and pointed the camera at the wooden board:
"This detail is fantastic! It's a perfect ending for this article. Tengwang Pavilion is not just a building, but a cultural memory protected by countless people."
Suddenly, an old man's voice came from a distance: "Come here quickly! The construction team is bringing in materials!"
The three of them hurried back and happened to see a group of workers pushing a cart full of stones passing by.
In the sunlight, sweat slid down their dark cheeks, but everyone's eyes were extremely focused.
When they left, the old man walked them to the door and said, "Come back when it's officially open. Then you can go upstairs and look at the river. When the night lights are on, it will be spectacular."
Su Miao felt that Tengwang Pavilion was no longer just a building, but a nation's adherence to its culture and an echo that lasted for thousands of years.
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