You may be surprised when you see the title. These three "feasts" seem to be a bit out of bounds.
On October 22, 2019, the new Emperor Naruhito of Japan held the enthronement ceremony, and the news mentioned the ceremony of the feast many times, which caught my attention, and the first thought was that the ceremony of the feast must have originated in ancient China, so there was this article that seemed to have no connection and connection.
<h1>First, the interpretation of feasting</h1>
飨宴 pinyin: xiǎng yàn Traditional Chinese: 饗宴. Feasts and drinks for guests.
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Shu Zhi, Zhang Ling": A Feast of Killing Cattle.
"Jin Shu Ming Emperor Ji": Tai Ning March of the first year of the fifth year of Peng Yin Shuo, change yuan, Linxuan, stop the feast ceremony.
<h1>Second, why Zhang Ling wanted to kill the cattle feast, stemming from the realization of the dream of the cause</h1>
1. The famous Shu Han general Zhang Ling. Zhang Ling (nì)(?) –254), courtesy name Boqi, was a famous General of the Shu Han Dynasty during the Three Kingdoms period, and a native of NanchongGuo (present-day Nanchong, Sichuan) in Ba County. Initially county Gongcao. When Liu Bei ding shu, mountain thieves took the opportunity to plunder the county, and Zhang Ling carried the county magistrate's wife behind his back and rescued her, hence Zhang Ling's name.
When Zhuge Liang was preparing for the Northern Expedition, Zhang Ling pacified the thieves who were rebelling in Guanghan. Later, he was appointed as a general of the Tooth Gate, and accompanied Ma Zhong to quell the Rebellion of the Southern Barbarians several times, and was awarded the title of Yue Wei Taishou (越巂太守) for his merits. In the fifteenth year of the county, he quelled the local rebellion, rebuilt the ruined city, and opened the road from Yuewei County to Chengdu, which won the hearts of the people. After being recalled to Chengdu, the Yue people felt sad and were willing to follow Zhang Ling to Chengdu to more than 100 Yue leaders. He was appointed as the General of Langkou and the Marquis of Guannei. In the seventeenth year of Yanxi (254), he was ill and engaged the Wei general Xu Qian, killing more than twice as many enemies, but eventually outnumbered and killed on the battlefield. After Zhang Ling's death, the people of Yuewei County all wept and built a temple for him, which was sacrificed at four o'clock.
2. The original text of the "Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Shu Zhi, Zhang Ling". The original text of the "Three Kingdoms Zhi, Shu Zhi, Zhang Ling Biography": Dingxing, Taideng, and Beishui counties went to the county for more than 300 miles, and the old salt iron and lacquer were produced, and Yi Yijiu fixed himself. The leader of the ling rate was captured, and the administrator was official. Lingzhi to Dingxing, Dingzhi led the wolf Cen and the uncle of the King of Mumu, who was very trusted by the barbarians, and he was angry with himself and did not come to himself. The ridge made the strong men go straight to the harvest, slaughtered them, returned the corpses with their corpses, and gave them generous rewards, metaphorically referring to the evil of the wolf, and said: "If there is no need to move, it is destroyed!" "The kind of salty noodles tied up thanks. Ling slaughtered the cattle feast, reiterated the grace letter, and obtained salt and iron, and used the utensils to use Zhou Zhan.
3. Translation of the Biography of The Three Kingdoms, Shu Zhi, and Zhang Ling. At that time, due to the long-term turmoil in Yuewei County, all aspects of the city were destroyed a lot, so after Zhang Ling served as the Taishou, he recruited barbarians to repair the city together, and Nanyi also believed in Zhang Ling, and they all contributed to the construction of Yuewei County.
The three counties of Dingxing, Taideng, and Beishui were more than three hundred miles away from Yuewei County, producing salt, iron and lacquer, and the local barbarians took them all for themselves, so Zhang Ling led his army to seize them, and Dingxing Shuai Hao Wolf Cen, the uncle of The King of Panmu, was very trusted by the barbarians, expressed resentment at Zhang Ling's invasion, did not see Zhang Ling, Zhang Ling sent dozens of strong men to take him into custody, and then killed, sending his body back to the tribe, saying that Hao Wolf Cen was too fierce, and said "don't act rashly, move and kill it", so the others thanked Zhang Ling, Zhang Ling also set up a wine banquet, and reiterated his trust. So you get salt and iron.
"Eastern Han Dynasty Salt Portrait Brick"
4. Excavated cultural relics "Eastern Han Dynasty Salt Portrait Bricks". In 1956, it was first excavated from the Han Tomb of Yangzishan in the suburbs of Chengdu, Sichuan Province. Since then, Han portrait bricks with roughly the same picture have been unearthed throughout Sichuan. The bricks have halogen transport scenes, halogen mining frames and salt making processes. It vividly records the method of mining underground salt halide in the Eastern Han Dynasty, and records that the ancestors of Sichuan used the principles of mechanics and machinery to invent a complete set of sinking, brine mining, halogen transportation processes and mechanical facilities to promote the development of salt industry productivity. This portrait brick provides empirical evidence of early salt well machinery and is a precious salt history artifact for the study of salt production and science and technology in Sichuan 1 well in the Han Dynasty.
In the second season of "National Treasures" on December 30, 2018, the "Salt Portrait Bricks Made in the Eastern Han Dynasty" launched by the Sichuan Museum was eye-catching, especially Zhuge Liang's brilliant interpretation of fighting wits and courage with local salt merchants to ultimately benefit the people, deepening our admiration for a generation of sages.
"National Treasure" Zhuge Liang wrestles wits and courage with local salt merchants
5. Salt production in Dingdi County, Yueyue County. Dingdi County (定笮县, in present-day Yanyuan, Sichuan) was a place that produced salt, and the Book of Han and Geography says: "Dingdi, produce salt." However, this place was remote, and by the time of the Shu Han Dynasty, the "Moshayi" there (the ancestors of the present-day Naxi people) did not know how to cook salt, but only knew how to pile up firewood by the salt pond, pour the salt brine taken on it, and after burning, then grab the salt dust mixed with charcoal ash on the charcoal for consumption. The Huayang Guozhi ShuZhi says: "Accumulate wages, irrigate them with Qi water (salt brine), and then burn them to become salt." "We're talking about the local primitive salt-making method. However, the salt making method in the interior is quite advanced, just as the famous Chengdu Sheep Shandong Han Tomb excavated the salt well map portrait brick, the left side of the picture has four people operating on the salt derrick, the derrick is installed on the trolley, the salt brine is introduced into the large vat through the canister, the right is next to the stove with five large cauldrons, one person burns firewood to cook salt, and two people cut firewood. Zhang Ling's hometown was also a place where salt was produced, and the Taiping Imperial Records, vol. 67, quoted from the Yizhou Chronicle, said: "There is a great Kunjing in the west of the Southern Chong Kingdom, that is, the ancient salt well. "Zhang Ling should know the technique of boiling salt.
6. It is most important to promote the technology of making salt in Yuejiao and improve people's livelihood. Zhang Ling knows that salt is indispensable in people's lives, and grasping salt can stabilize society and people's hearts. Zhang Ling was deeply impressed by Zhuge Liang's plan, and as soon as Yue Wei took office, he seized the core and competed with the local salt merchants.
The head of the "Moshayi" in Dingdi County adopted the original salt-making method, the salt was black and bitter, the quality was extremely inferior, the output was not high, the demand near and far was large, the salt price remained high, the profits were very rich, and the people complained. Zhang Ling resolutely decided to take back the right to produce and operate salt and bring the leaders of the disturbances to justice. Zhang Ling slaughtered cattle for a feast to calm the people's hearts. At the same time, Zhang Ling decided to stop the backward local salt production technology, choose high-quality salt springs, use the boiled salt method, produce white salt in large quantities, and have the government run and send salt officials to manage production and marketing, stabilize the market, meet the needs of the local society and the people's lives, and win the hearts and minds of the people.
<h1>3. The Emperor of Japan's Feast Ceremony</h1>
To celebrate the accession of Emperor Naruhito to the throne, the Japanese government decided to hold a feast. It is understood that compared with Emperor Akihito's "Feast Ceremony" in 1990, seven banquets were held for four consecutive days, and a total of about 3,400 people were entertained. Emperor Naruhito's "Feast Ceremony" was held four times, on October 22, 25, 29, and 31, and hosted about 2,600 people.
On October 12, 1990, Emperor Akihito and his wife took the throne and feasted
1. The first feast: The evening of October 22, 2019, the day the new emperor takes the throne. The first was to entertain the important guests of various countries who watched the enthronement ceremony, including members of the royal family of many countries, such as the king of Sweden and his crown prince's daughter, as well as the king and queen of the Netherlands, etc., in short, the guests of this event were the most gorgeous.
The dinner began at 7:20 p.m. local time and was attended by about 400 dignitaries and royalty members from about 180 countries and regions. At 11:20 p.m., the dinner ended, marking the official conclusion of the enthronement ceremony of the day.
The first feast: The evening of October 22, 2019, the day the new emperor ascends the throne
According to Kyodo News Agency, the "Ceremony of Feasting" inherits the tradition of Emperor Heisei's enthronement ceremony, and the dishes are mainly Japanese cuisine. Officials from the Imperial Household Agency revealed to the Japanese media that they "hope that guests can taste the taste of Japan's mountains and treasures and seas." The Miyakyo-Nikko is equipped with luxurious dishes such as grilled sea bream, steamed abalone, shrimp, and matsutake clear soup. At the same time, it is also concerned about some guests with different eating habits, and the Imperial Household Hall prepares Western dishes such as beef asparagus rolls, and also equipped with Western knives and forks decorated with chrysanthemum patterns symbolizing the Japanese imperial family. For vegetarian guests, the beef in the beef asparagus roll is replaced with other vegetables.
In addition, the imperial family also prepares a variety of drinks for guests, such as Japanese sake, which is indispensable, as well as high-grade French wine. The dinner was handled by the culinary team of the famous hotel, and it is said that the size of the ingredients is measured in millimeters, which shows the degree of care.
The first feast of the dish
So what are the dishes for the dinner party that makes the guests feast? According to reports, from the pastry to dessert, there are 9 courses, which are:
Appetizer: Grilled cod roe, steamed abalone, plus lily root, chestnut, etc., in a wooden vessel made into the shape of a fan;
Cold dish: smoked salmon;
Grilled dish: asparagus beef rolls;
Hot dish: shark fin maitake mushroom steamed egg;
Fried dishes: fried crab, fried sardines, fried chicken platter;
Staple food: bamboo shoots mushroom seabream meat pine mixed bibimbap;
Soup dish: Ise shrimp minced matsutake soup;
Fruits: strawberries, honeydew melons, papayas;
Dessert: Japanese dim sum.
The picture above is the costume of the Emperor and his wife at the first feast: Emperor Naruhito wears a medal, and Empress Masako wears the crown of stars used by the empress, delicately adding a rose collar to the French dress.
2. The second feast ceremony: Held at noon on October 25, 2019 at the Fengming Hall of the Imperial Palace. In addition to the attendance of all members of the Japanese Imperial Family, the main guests of this banquet were more than 400 representatives from all walks of life, including members of the Japanese Diet and Nobel Laureates. Empress Masako's 87-year-old parents were also invited (see photo below).
Empress Masako wore a small pale gold dress, a small white pearl necklace, dressed just right, low-key nobility.
The second feast was held at noon on October 25, 2019 at the Feng Ming Hall of the Imperial Palace
3. The Third Feast: Held on the evening of October 29, 2019 at the Fengming Hall of the Imperial Palace. The guests attending the "Feast Ceremony" included members of the Japanese Diet, representatives from various places, and national honorees including Olympic champions, and about 700 VIPs.
The dinner was a buffet style and lasted about 4 hours, with the first 3 hours of standing at the "Fengming Hall" before the guests moved to talk to the Emperor and his wife during the "Spring and Autumn Period".
Empress Masako wore a pale blue silk dress, and the wooden ear collar generously added a touch of liveliness and playfulness, which was in line with the theme of the banquet.
The third feast was held on the evening of October 29, 2019 at the Fengming Hall of the Imperial Palace.
4. The Fourth Feast Ceremony: Held on the evening of October 31, 2019 at the "Fengming Hall" of the Imperial Palace. This time, the ambassadors to Japan and traditional Japanese artists were entertained, and this was also the last of the "Feast Ceremony".
As the empress of Japan, Masako wears a warm beige kimono with intricate patterns, which look gentle and moving under the soft lighting.
When Emperor Naruhito's husband signaled a toast to the audience, Empress Masako, who was singing with her husband, smiled and raised her glass. Although it is already 56 years old and half a hundred years old, it still vaguely reveals the style and glory of that year. No matter from the rosy appearance, the refreshing spirit, and the smooth foreign language communication with many foreign ambassadors, it seems that the sharp woman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has returned.
The fourth feast was held on the evening of October 31, 2019 at the "Fengming Hall" of the Imperial Palace.
<h1>4. Kitaro's music "Feast" by Kitaro of Japan</h1>
"Feast" is music from The Ancient Chronicles of Mr. Kitaro, Japan, from his 1990 album. With this album, Kitaro established himself as a world-class music master, and was unanimously recognized by music critics around the world. The first tracks of the album are wonderful, especially "Longing" and "Feast".
The 9-minute song "Feast" is considered the pinnacle of the album. In particular, the ensemble in the second half stirs the heart. The whole music is ups and downs, sonorous and powerful, magnificent, melodious, majestic, grand and open.
From the title of the song, it was conceived that this was a big tribal gathering. The curtain is opened by the sparse and dense drumming layers, and the ancient ancestors who gathered together held wine bottles in their hands and held aloft qiong brews, offering sacrifices to heaven, earth and distant ancestors. The sound of taiko drums, from weak to strong, sonorous and powerful singing, people full of enthusiasm, magnificent historical pictures are full of oriental civilization's breadth and depth.
When "Feast" is put into the martial arts drama, it is temporarily separated from the background of "Ancient Events" and is given a layer of heroic color of chivalry. The paragraph at the end of "Feast" appears in 1995's "Divine Eagle Fairy", 1996's "Smiling Proud of the Jianghu", and 1997's "Tianlong Babu".
In a trance, like a lonely and righteous swordsman, his clothes fluttering, his pride in the world, the vivid image of the sword walking the world jumped on the paper like this, oh no, jumping in front of his eyes.
Listening again, it was as if I had come to a distant ancient battlefield, as if I could hear the heavy drums, the crashing hooves of horses, and the loud trumpets rolled up the flying dust.
The whole piece of music, like the plot of an ancient martial arts film, from beginning to end, is full of thunder and falls, sometimes killing, arrogant and cloudy; sometimes tender and tender, rigid and soft, very harmonious. The tightening of the drums is gripping, and the sound of the whistles and drums creates an exciting melody that really inspires people.
<h1>Fifth, enlightenment</h1>
Your life needs a perfect combination of music and food, and a perfect combination of dreams and food. The perfect combination of dreams, music and food is the perfect way to live up to the good times of life.
Thank you for reading! You can also click on the audio file to listen to kitaro's music "Feast" by Kitaro Japan!