Two generations of military wives compete for time

Chapter 233: The Forbidden City in Beijing, where the emperors of Ming and Qing dynasties held court

After settling the children, Yuan Daoqin accompanied Professor Jiang Yuhan for a walk in the second courtyard and introduced the situation of the entire courtyard.

"Aunt, this courtyard is great, I like it very much. I grew up in an ancient temple, and when I walked into this ancient courtyard, I felt an inexplicable sense of closeness. I sincerely thank Uncle Wang for helping Wang Wei and I settle down in Beijing.

But he died before the day when Wang Wei and I got married. Wang Wei and I were very sad. "Yuan Daoqin said softly.

"Daoqin, the dead cannot be resurrected, so we who are still alive must look forward. Have you contacted Wang Wei recently?" Professor Jiang Yuhan said kindly.

"Wang Wei called me and asked me to visit him in Jiuquan during the summer vacation. I said I wanted to accompany my aunt and children to visit Beijing, and I would go to Jiuquan to reunite with Wang Wei in mid-August," said Yuan Daoqin.

"Okay, when I have time, I will go to the Jiuquan Launch Center to see my son and visit Wang Wei's workplace." Professor Jiang Yuhan said happily.

"It's not good for this courtyard to be idle for a long time. I'm worried about you, a girl, living here alone. Qian Yizhen and I have discussed hiring a housekeeper to take care of the house, clean, and cook.

At the same time, use it as a transit station for relatives and friends who come to Beijing for tourism. Give it a try and start a travel company. What do you think?

Just like today, my children and I came to Beijing, found a comfortable place to stay, and then traveled around Beijing easily." Professor Jiang Yuhan continued.

"Aunt, I was just worrying about this. I don't dare live alone in such a big yard. I'm scared at night. It's a waste to leave it empty. It costs a lot of money for repairs and maintenance every year. Now it's good. With someone living in it, the house will be more lively and age more slowly.

When the travel company is opened, this yard will be able to play a role and generate income, and the cost of repair and maintenance will not be a problem. I firmly support your idea." Yuan Daoqin said happily.

At eight o'clock the next morning, Professor Jiang Yuhan, Junhua, Gao Weizhe, Yongjun, Aijun, Qiangjun, Junyan, Yuan Daoqin, and driver Xiao Sun, a group of nine people, full of energy, rushed to Beijing's Tiananmen Square.

On the bus, Yuan Daoqin announced the travel discipline again: "Don't act on your own, follow the group closely, and listen carefully to the tour guide. Only then can you write a good travel diary. Especially when visiting the Forbidden City, you should pay attention to:

First, do not get close to the sealed courtyards in the Forbidden City, as they usually give off a spooky vibe and are not good for children. Second, do not take photos of areas where photography is prohibited. If you are caught, you will be fined.

Third, the bronze lions in the Forbidden City cannot be touched, and you should not touch or climb on the cultural relics.

Fourth, do not litter or bring metal objects into the Forbidden City.

Fifth, before entering the Forbidden City, go to the toilet first. The toilets in the Forbidden City are not open to the public.

Sixth, do not go back, Meridian Gate → Golden Water Bridge → Gate of Supreme Harmony → Hall of Supreme Harmony → Hall of Central Harmony → Hall of Preserving Harmony → Gate of Heavenly Purity → Palace of Heavenly Purity → Hall of Jiaotai → Palace of Earthly Tranquility → Imperial Garden → Gate of Divine Prowess. If anyone falls behind, they can follow this route and meet up at the Gate of Divine Prowess. Remember this? "The six children listened attentively to Yuan Daoqin's speech with their eyes wide open.

Professor Jiang Yuhan appreciated Yuan Daoqin's every word and action with satisfaction, and secretly praised Wang Wei for finding himself a good daughter-in-law.

An hour later, a row of nine people stood in unison on Tiananmen Square. Junhua, Gao Weizhe, Support the Army, Love the Army, Strengthen the Army and Junyan stood at attention, put the five fingers of their right hands together and raised them above their heads, and saluted the five-star red flag flying high. Yuan Daoqin raised his camera and captured this beautiful moment with a click.

A group of nine people came to the Tiananmen Gate Tower and looked at the huge portrait of Chairman Mao. Junhua said, "This is the first time I have seen such a large photo."

The tour guide Xiao Jiang said: "The portrait of Chairman Mao on the Tiananmen Gate Tower is 4.6 meters wide and 6 meters high, as high as two floors. It is replaced every year, which greatly makes up for the limitations of photos. The painters also pay attention to the fact that there cannot be too much difference between the portrait of Chairman Mao that is replaced and the new one that is hung every year. Therefore, they have to be particularly careful when making it, and the coloring cannot be too dark or too light."

While explaining, the tour guide Xiao Jiang took the camera from Yuan Daoqin and gestured for everyone to line up and pose for photos with the Tiananmen Gate Tower.

After taking the photos, the tour guide Xiao Jiang announced the precautions and routes for visiting the Forbidden City. Professor Jiang Yuhan and his group of nine people began their tour of the Forbidden City.

The tour guide Xiao Jiang began to ask: "Do you know why Chairman Mao did not enter the Forbidden City?"

Professor Jiang Yuhan said: "Chairman Mao regarded himself as a commoner and liked to stand with the common people. He believed that the Forbidden City was a symbol of feudal imperial power and was not suitable for entry."

Yuan Daoqin said: "Chairman Mao led the Chinese people in revolution and opposed the feudal system. Entering the Forbidden City may be used by people with ulterior motives and cause unnecessary trouble."

The driver, Xiao Sun, said: "Chairman Mao believed that entering the Forbidden City would be associated with feudal imperial power, which was incompatible with the new China he led."

Junhua said: "Chairman Mao led the poor to rise up and be liberated. He believed that entering the Forbidden City was disrespectful to the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the revolution."

Yongjun said: "Chairman Mao stressed serving the people, and he believed that entering the Forbidden City would go against the spirit of serving the people."

The tour guide Xiao Jiang said: "Your tour group is great. I have led many groups before, but this is the first time I have seen you answer questions at such a high level. I like you."

"Everyone follow me. There are many people at the scenic spot. Don't get separated. The Forbidden City is very big and it is easy to get lost. Everyone look straight ahead. Standing in front of us is the Hall of Supreme Harmony.

Also known as the "Golden Throne Hall, the Supreme Golden Hall, and the Golden Throne Hall", it stands in the center of the Forbidden City, with a construction area of ​​2377 square meters. It is the largest palace in the Forbidden City (Palace Museum).

It is called one of the three great palaces in the East. It is the central meridian of the capital city. It goes up to the three platforms along the dragon-patterned stone road and passes under the throne of the emperor. It is the highest-regulated ancient palace building in China and the place where the emperor held important court ceremonies. " said the tour guide Xiao Jiang.

A group of nine people followed the direction pointed by our tour guide Xiao Jiang and ran towards the Hall of Supreme Harmony. Aijun said, "I saw the emperor's throne. Haha, it must be made of gold."

The tour guide Xiao Jiang explained: "The emperor's throne is located in the center of the Hall of Supreme Harmony, between the golden pillars, on a high platform, where the throne - the Dragon Throne (a throne with gilded lacquer and cloud dragon pattern) is placed. It is decorated with gilded lacquer and cloud dragon pattern, and is the only Ming Dynasty emperor's throne preserved in the Forbidden City.

It was built during the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty. Each layer is decorated with auspicious dragon patterns. Thirteen golden dragons are coiled around the chair ring, and a dragon stands in the middle of the chair back. The chair looks golden, but it is not made of gold. Instead, it is made by lacquering wood to look like gold.

"Look, Qianqing Gate! It's where the morning court is held," said Qiangjun.

"Aunt Daoqin, the word '门' is written wrong. It's missing the vertical hook." Junyan said.