Volume 3 "Water Rock, Waterfall"
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The waterfall was originally formed naturally due to the sudden and almost vertical fall of the flowing river, which made the falling cliff collapse under the strong impact of the current and made the waterfall swim upward and backward.
Retreat reduces the height, and finally causes the waterfall to disappear naturally. The river bed is flat, so it is impossible to form waterfalls. The formation of waterfall wonders needs to meet cliffs.
Wen Zhenheng mentioned two ways to build artificial waterfalls in gardens: one is to use natural rainwater as water source, and the other is to store water artificially at the top of the mountain. Obviously, he likes to build waterfalls with rain, which can form great wonders when it rains, and it is elegant and natural. In fact, artificial waterfalls are unnatural, and it is not easy to connect mountain springs to form waterfalls in gardens.
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It's easier for waterfalls to draw water from mountain houses. To do this in the garden, it is necessary to cut down bamboos of different lengths, slip through the eaves, meet hidden stones in the middle, split the stone base with an axe, cut out a small pool to hold water, and stand a stone forest below. It is also amazing that the flying spring can be thin and gurgle in the rain. It is even more breathtaking to visit the pines and cypresses around Zhu Yi. Some people store water at the top of the mountain, guests go to the sluice, and water is injected directly from the air. Finally, it is better to slide in the rain. The cover is always artificial, especially close to the natural ear.
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(1) Slippery eaves: running water in the gutter.
② xià: the crack of the stone.
3 axe chopping stone: this refers to rockery.
4 thin: impulsive and restless.
⑤ chányuán: The appearance of water flow.
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It is easy to form waterfalls by connecting mountain springs from high to low in villages and mountains. To do this in the garden, it is necessary to use bamboos of different lengths to take over the running water in the eaves gutter, introduce crevices in a hidden way, overlap the base with rockery rocks, dig a small pool below to hold water, and put some stones in the pool. When it rains, it can make flying springs agitate and flowing water gurgle, which is also a great spectacle. It is especially suitable for Panasonic and full of green in bamboo forests, which is even more impressive. Some people still store water at the top of the mountain. When the guests arrived, open the sluice and water fell from the sky. But after all, it is not as elegant as running water in the rain, because the water storage at the top of the mountain is always artificial and still close to nature in the rain.
Volume 3 "Water Rock, Open Caisson"
Notes on the title or background of a book.
In ancient geomantic theory, there are many taboos about drilling wells and paying attention to dates and locations. However, Wen Zhenheng advocated drilling wells under bamboo forests, setting pulleys to extract well water, and designing simple and elegant well railings, not from a secular and practical point of view. Interestingly, at the end of the article, Wen Zhenheng categorically said that there is a god in the well water, and suggested that spring water be used to pay homage at festivals. Whether there is a god or not, the ancients did believe that well water can bring blessings. Although Wen Zhenheng said that well water has an odor and can't be cooked, Li Mingzhizhen's Compendium of Materia Medica records that well water can clear away heat and detoxify, and drinking more is beneficial to human body.
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Well water tastes turbid and can't be cooked, but watering flowers, washing bamboo, washing inkstones and rubbing a few hands are all indispensable. Digging a well must be under a bamboo tree, and the spring vein is deeply visible. Put a pulley on it to draw water, or build a small pavilion. Shi Lan's ancient name is "Silver Bed" (3), which is the largest in the old system and put on it. There is a god in the well. You can put a stubborn stone by the well, chisel a small niche, and drink a glass of water when you are old.
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① Bamboo grove: bamboo and trees.
(2) Pulley (Lü lú): Drum-shaped wooden shaft with handle and rope, which is mostly used for water lifting and pumping.
③ Silver bed: well site.
4 four years old: one year, four seasons. Years, years. When? Spring, summer, autumn and winter.
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Well water tastes bad and can't be used for cooking and drinking, but watering flowers, planting trees, bamboo and washing inkstones are essential. Dig wells under bamboo forests or trees, and dig deep springs. To put a pulley on it to pump well water, you can also build a small pavilion on it. Stone railings were called "silver beds" in ancient times, and were placed on the well platform with the largest antique old railings. There are gods in the well, hard rocks can be placed by the well, a small shrine can be carved, and a cup of clear water can be offered on holidays, which is also very affectionate.