What is the great use of Huatuo Xianghui Building, the "first building in the world" in Tang Dynasty?

Hey! I believe that many friends who love the film and television works of the Tang Dynasty have heard of a famous building, specifically, the Xianghui Building with Calyx. There is one in The Legend of the Demon Cat, which is called Qingwa Zhuyan. It is absolutely amazing, especially when Yang Guifei boarded Calyx Building hand in hand and enjoyed the cheers of the people. The whole film has reached a small size, which also symbolizes the prosperity under the prosperous Tang Dynasty. The conceptual design of the calyx incense ash building in The Legend of the Demon Cat is also in The Longest Day in Chang 'an. From the beginning of the first episode, it was said that "the sage went to the Calyx Xianghui Building to enjoy the lantern feast". However, until the latest episode, this Tang Dynasty building, which was mentioned by countless people, still did not unveil its mystery in the play. So today, let's talk about, what is the legendary "calyx incense ash building"? I can get such attention from Tang Xuanzong, but whenever there is a grand event, it is always there. In order to understand this problem, it is necessary to talk about the construction background of Erxianghui Building. (hereinafter referred to as Calyx Building) This building was built in the eighth year of the reign of Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty, that is, in 720 AD. This period is the famous "Kaiyuan Shi Sheng" in history, and is considered as the heyday of the Tang Dynasty. It reached the peak of feudal society in all aspects, and Calyx Building, where it was placed, was also regarded as a symbol of its heyday. Calyx Building was built in the west of Xingqing Palace, echoing the "Qinzheng Building" in the south. New Tang book? According to the legend of the June 3rd School, the son of heaven set up a building in the west and south of the palace, with the west called "the building with blooming calyx" and the south called "the building for work-study programs". Location map of Calyx Building This building is not only magnificent, but also full of literary atmosphere. At the same time, it was also an important place to hold a state banquet at that time. For example, on the day of Shangyuan Festival, which we are familiar with, Emperor Xuanzong of Tang Dynasty would wait in this building to enjoy the lanterns and hold a banquet with officials. In the plan of Xingqing Palace, the red boxes are: Xingqing Hall-Hualei Xianghui Building (left)-Qinzheng Building (right) from top to bottom. Speaking of the name of the building, it is quite poetic. It is taken from The Book of Songs Tang Di: China in Tang Di is different from Hubei. (Me: Bright and Beautiful) The general idea is that flowers and calyx combine, and calyx becomes flowers, and the two reflect each other. The ancients compared Tang Di's calyx to brotherhood. The original intention of "Tang Dihua" with the calyx set against each other is a building built by Emperor Xuanzong of Tang Dynasty to express his deep brotherhood with his brothers. But this building is not only symbolic, but also has many functions besides hosting the state banquet mentioned above. Now that the construction background and conception have been determined, let's talk about the specific use of this building. As the largest banquet venue and cultural and artistic center in Chang 'an during the Xuanzong period of Tang Dynasty, Calyx Building has unique functions. According to historical records, the function of Calyx Building has changed obviously, which can be divided into two stages: the first stage, from the eighth year of Kaiyuan to the fourteenth year of Kaiyuan. Calyx Building in this period (720-726) had only one purpose, which was built by Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty to keep in touch with his brothers. If the vassal king who was enfeoffed in other places returned to Beijing, Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty would hold a banquet here to celebrate his return with his brothers. If you remember your brother, you can also hold a party here. New Tang book? According to the legend of the June 3rd School, the Emperor of Heaven set up two buildings in the west and south of the palace, the west of which is called "Calyx Blooming Building" and the south is called "Work-study Program Building". When the emperor heard that the kings were having a good time, he couldn't wait to get up and sit on the same couch, or he was lucky enough to write poems and give money and silks to have fun. Kings returned to the side door of the Japanese dynasty and enjoyed drinking, hitting balls, fighting cocks and riding eagle dogs. If time is limited, they will help each other in their work, and the world will call the son of heaven a friend. The main idea of this paragraph is that the Calyx Xianghui Building is built in the west of Xingqing Palace, and the Qinzheng Building is in the south. Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty, that is, he often went upstairs to play with the kings, or sang and danced, or wrote poems, and finally gave them to his younger brother Jin Bo. "The Legend of the Demon Cat" stills, spend the interior of Lei Xianghui Building (reference) and then pass the last sentence: The world is called the son of heaven, and there is no one like it. It can be seen that Tang Xuanzong actually cared about brotherhood. Even after he ascended the throne, he always played and slept with his brothers. He always spends a few days in contact with his brothers all the year round, which shows that Tang Xuanzong misses his family. Speaking of affection, I can't help saying more about one person, that is, the Prince of Zong Rui, the younger brother of Li Longji, Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty-Li Xian. (Formerly known as Li Chengqi) Tang Dynasty mural "Let the Emperor" Li Xian Hui Ling Tomb (left) In ancient times, people who were willing to give up the position of the prince to others, if I remember correctly, could count it with both hands, and Li Xian was the one who voluntarily gave up the position of the prince to Li Longji. He is not afraid of Li Longji's strength, but he really thinks that his younger brother can become a great leader and make immortal achievements in the future. Biography of the Old Tang Dynasty (Volume 45): At that time, two libraries will be built to make good instruments, and Xuanzong has the power to pacify Wei's, and his intention is uncertain for a long time. When the weapon was finished, he said, "Those who keep the deputy are also public instruments in the world. In times of peace, they will take the lead in making progress, and when the country is in trouble, they will make contributions. If it is lost, it will disappoint the family, not the blessing of the country. I dare to die today. " It's brilliant to cry after a tiring day. At that time, the kings and officials also said that the king of Chu had made great contributions to the country and lived together in the storage room. Rui Zongjia's intention is a promise. This record is about Li Xian (formerly known as Li Xian), that is, after Li Xian was made a prince, he "risked his life to remonstrate", saying that it was difficult for him to become a great leader. If he becomes emperor just because he is the eldest son and because he has no talent, it will inevitably lead to poor governance of the country and disappointment in the world in the future, which is not a blessing to the country. So today, he gave his third brother Li Longji an invitation to die, and then the Minister of Civil Affairs and Military Affairs gave in. It is said that Li Longji, the king of Chu, successfully overthrew the fatuous government of Wu Zetian, and he also strongly recommended Li Longji as the Prince. So Zong Rui took everyone's advice and was glad that Li Xian was willing to step down, so he greatly praised Li Longji and eventually became a prince. Tang Ruizong and Li Dan talked about the friendship between brothers in Li Longji, which is not as despicable as the intrigue between ancient emperors. On the contrary, it is really profound. Especially in the Wu and Zhou Dynasties, the first year of the holy calendar, the prince became a monk and moved out of the palace. Later, Wu Zetian found a house in Jishanfang, Luoyang City, and gave it to Li Longji and other five brothers, so this house was called "the house of five kings". Book of the Old Tang Dynasty, Volume 45: Xuanzong brothers became monks at the beginning of the holy calendar, ranking first in Dushan Jishan Square, and five people lived together in one branch, numbered "House of Five Kings". The red frame in the picture is Jishanfang in Luoyang, the capital of the East, where the residence of the Five Kings is located. Since then, the five brothers have lived together, and in the difficult period of Wu Zhou's rule, they have established an extremely deep brotherhood. Since then, Li Longji has been awarded a mansion in Xingqing Square and has lived in Xingqing Square for a long time. When Wu Zetian was overthrown and Li Longji ascended the throne, the house in Xingqing Square naturally became the "Xingqing Palace". Even when Li Longji became emperor, he still missed the days when he lived in Jishanfang with his five brothers. During this period, his eldest brother Li Xian took good care of his third brother. "Biography of Old Tang Dynasty" Volume 45: In the first year of Dazu, he was blessed by Xijing and was given the Xingqing Square, also known as the "Five Kings Residence". Xingqing after birth is the old residence of Long Gan, because it is a palace. On the map of Chang 'an in "The Longest Day in Chang 'an", the red box in the picture is "Xingqing Square", so these five brothers have also gone through the same difficulties seriously. Although they are also extremely noble princes, when they think of Wu Zetian's means to deal with the royal family in Li Tang, they may think of their difficult situation at that time. Especially in the case that all the brothers around him died in vain, Li Longji will cherish this hard-won brotherhood even more, and the eldest brother Li Xian's understanding of Li Longji is naturally very profound. At the same time, Li Xian loved to sing melodies all his life and never argued with others. Therefore, in Tang Ruizong, Li Xian and Li Longji's father Li Dan made Li Xian a prince according to the ancient law of "the eldest son is not young", but Li Xian has been like this ever since. He claimed that his talent and wisdom were not as good as his third brother, Li Longji, but he gave way generously, which also moved Li Longji very much. Therefore, after he ascended the throne, he always took pains to give Li Xian all kinds of precious musical instruments and gold and silver jewelry, and tried his best to thank Li Xian for his concession. Even if someone slandered Li Xian for infidelity, Li Longji believed the eldest brother Li Xianen from beginning to end. Later, several other brothers died one after another, leaving only the eldest brother Li Xian. Book of the Old Tang Dynasty, Volume Forty-five: When Wang Shen and others were in the first place, only the constitution was independent, and the loan was particularly good. Every year on Xian's birthday, you will be very lucky and happy at his home. Often, wine, cheese and special dishes are not given every day, but the director of the dish, the four sides offer something. If the food is a little sweet, I will give it to them. This Calyx Building was built by Li Longji to maintain brotherhood. As for why it was built in the west of Xingqing Palace, it was because after Li Longji ascended the throne, he gave Li Xian a mansion, located in the southeast corner of Ye Sheng, next to the southeast corner of Ye Sheng, which is Xingqing Square, also known as Xingqing Palace, so he built a Calyx Building here to facilitate chatting and drinking with his brothers. Xi An Xing Qing Palace Garden was rebuilt on the site of Xing Qing Palace in Tang Dynasty. Whenever Li Longji, Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty, stood in the Calyx Building, he could always hear the music played by his eldest brother Li Xian, and invited him upstairs to drink and enjoy singing and dancing. New Tang book? "Biography of the 63 School": When Xuanzong ascended the steps, he heard the joy of the kings, invited them to ascend the steps and have a feast with them, or was lucky to be the first, and gave them gold and silk as a reward. It can also be seen that Li Longji has a deep brotherhood with Tang Xuanzong, Li Xian and others. Therefore, from the eighth year of Kaiyuan to the fourteenth year of Kaiyuan, the main function of Calyx Building was the drinking place between Xuanzong and his brothers. Whenever he misses his brother or comes back from abroad, Li Longji will hold a banquet in Calyx Building, and the two brothers will talk about the past and the present. Finally, he got drunk and had a good time. However, with the further strengthening of the national strength of the Tang Dynasty in the Kaiyuan period, the specific functions of Calyx Building have also undergone tremendous changes with the development of the times. So there was: the second stage, the fourteenth year of Kaiyuan. This period (726) reached the peak of the flourishing age of Kaiyuan. All walks of life and society were prosperous in the Tang Dynasty, and the use of Calyx Building changed obviously. One of the main reasons, through rummaging through historical books, I personally think that it should be due to the successive deaths of Wang Shen, Ba Li and other brothers, which led to the fact that Emperor Xuanzong of Tang Dynasty was no longer in the mood to feast in Calyx Building. Along this line, let's look at the time of death of other brothers: (zǒng, also known as Li? Wéi), the second son of Tang Ruizong, the second brother of Li Longji, Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty, died in 724 AD, that is, on December 15th, the twelfth year of Kaiyuan. Book of Old Tang Dynasty Volume 86 Biography 36: (Kaiyuan) In the 12th year, when he was ill, the book was given to Prince Zhuang Hui and buried with Qiaoling. Ba Li (in red) Li Fan, the fourth son and fourth brother of Qi Wang in Yuan Renfa's Drunk Five Kings, died in 726 AD, that is, on April 19th, the 14th year of Kaiyuan. New Tang book? Biography of the Sixth and Third School: Huiwen Wang Fan, formerly known as (Li) Long Fan. Li and Li, Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty, avoided the emperor's taboo and went to the second place ... Since Emperor Xuanzong punished Princess Taiping, they have been named as meritorious deeds ... In the fourteenth year of Kaiyuan, the emperor cried and was often tired of eating, and ministers encouraged him to reply. (In fact, it can be seen from the "Emperor's Cry" that Emperor Xuanzong was very sad about Li Fan's death. (Note: hūng, in ancient times, refers to the death of a vassal or minister. Li Fan Li Ye, the King of Qi in Yuan Renfa's Drunk Five Kings, was the fifth son of Tang Ruizong, the fifth brother of Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty. Although he did not die in the 14th year of Kaiyuan, he was convicted in the 13th year of Kaiyuan because Princess Wei Bin's younger brother had a private discussion with the temple supervisor (Emperor Xuanzong). After the Wei Bin incident, he was punished by Xuanzong. New Tang book? Biography of the 63 School: The emperor was unprepared, his wife and brother Wei Bin, the temple supervisor Huang Fuyao, talked nonsense, took the blame on himself, died while sitting in the seat, and degraded Jinzhou secretariat. The princess was afraid to surrender to sin, but she was afraid to enter the DPRK because of karma. When the emperor heard this, he cried out, begging his royal highness for karma. When the emperor approached, he held his hand and said, "I guess it's my brother's fault!" " The historical data about Ye Li, the king of Qi, in Yuan Renfa's "The Five Kings Drunk" can be clearly stated. "Ye Feidi" refers to Princess Ye Li's younger brother, namely Ye Li's brother-in-law, Wei Bin and Huang Fuyao, who had a private talk, and then died. The princess was naturally afraid, and Ye did not dare to go into the palace to see her. In addition, Li Longji and other brothers, in fact, in the early years, there was a Sui King Li Longti in Tang Ruizong, the youngest son of Li Dan, but he died young at the age of ten, so he didn't count it. (Li Longti, Sui Wang: 692-702) So I believe it is clear that the fourteenth year of Kaiyuan was actually a very sad and even painful year for Li Longji. Ren Yuanren's Drunkenness of the Five Kings is the death of his second brother, Gu Li (December 15th, 12th year of Kaiyuan). However, a year later, in the thirteenth year of Kaiyuan, the princess brother of the fifth brother Ye Li, that is, Wei Bin, Ye Li's brother-in-law, made a scandal of "privately discussing Xuanzong", which led to the relationship between Ye Li and Li Longji being frozen again. Another year passed, and my fourth brother Li Fan (April 19th, 14th year of Kaiyuan) passed away. At this time, all five brothers have gone to the second place, leaving only the eldest brother Li Xian and the fifth brother Ye Li, as well as Li Longji of the Tang Xuanzong. However, as mentioned above, Ye Li has not yet entered the palace at this time, and has moved away from home to avoid Li Longji's accountability. Although Li Longji didn't punish him from beginning to end, after all, it was because of her princess, and Ye didn't dare to go back even if she wanted to, so in fact they have become more and more alienated. Therefore, in the 14th year of Kaiyuan, the only five brothers who can tell the truth with them are the eldest brother Li Xian. This is also the main reason why I think Li Longji stopped entertaining the Calyx Brothers after the 14th year of Kaiyuan. Because of the death of brothers and the divorce in the palace, it can be said that Li Longji at this time must miss the good times of brothers' honor and disgrace. As the saying goes, when Li Longji boarded Calyx Building, he was sure to feel uncomfortable when he remembered how beautiful his five brothers were before, because it was a sense of * * *, which was inevitable, so he simply stopped entertaining Li Xian, the eldest brother upstairs. Then, what purpose should the landlord of Xianghui, a calyx, have after the 14th year of Kaiyuan? The answer lies in official banquets, Tang Xuanzong's own birthday and regular celebrations during festivals. The rest of the time, if foreign delegations visit, they will also hold a banquet in this building. Old Tang Book, Chronicle of the Eighth Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty: (Kaiyuan) In the seventeenth year ... In August, Guihai was celebrated and a banquet was held downstairs in the calyx. Please take August 5th every year as the Millennium Festival of Liao Bai table. The maharaja presented a mirror and a dewdrop bag, and all the countries in the world made a feast, rested for three days, and still gave orders to do it. "Bookstore Yuan Gui? Volume II: Imperial Department, Birthday Hallows: On August 5th, 2003, a banquet was held in Calyx Building. But if the use of Calyx Building has changed so much because of the successive deaths of other brothers of Xuanzong, I still feel a little imprecise. After thinking about it, I think we should combine the changes of the current situation and sum up four macro-level reasons: First, the national strength of the Tang Dynasty reached its peak, both economically and culturally. Therefore, under the influence of the "prosperous New Year", a large number of foreign envoys and nomadic leaders came here. Therefore, in order to entertain and entertain these foreign guests and meet the political needs of foreign exchanges, there must always be a suitable place, and magnificent calyx naturally becomes the first choice. Secondly, since Li Longji ascended the throne, the former Xingqing Square has become Xingqing Palace, which has been the political center of the whole Tang Dynasty for more than 40 years when Li Longji was in power. Therefore, the nearest calyx to Xingqing Palace, Xianghui Building, naturally became the most convenient place for Xuanzong and the most suitable place to entertain foreign friends. Third, in the middle and late period of Xuanzong's rule, the military layout of the Tang Dynasty changed because of the establishment of our envoys. In order to reward our envoys guarding the border, Xuanzong invited meritorious officials to Huatuo Xianghui Building, which is also a political need. Fourth, during Xuanzong's reign, he paid special attention to the imperial examination, and even went to the palace to take the examination as many as eight times in person. After he ascended the throne, there were more than five court examinations, all of which were held in Calyx Building. This is also an encouragement to scholars all over the world to set up a career. The Calyx Building next to Xingqing Palace shows that Xuanzong wanted to express his attention to the imperial examination and encourage talents. Li Longji, Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty In short, as a very special banquet place in Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty, Huaxie Xianghui Building also played different political roles in different periods. In the early days, it could be regarded as a family banquet place for brothers in Xuanzong of Tang Dynasty, but in the middle and late period, it assumed more political functions and played an important role in welcoming foreign friends and encouraging imperial examinations. However, with the chaos in Huang Chao at the end of the Tang Dynasty, after hundreds of years of wind and rain, as a unique symbol of the prosperous times of the Tang Dynasty, the Calyx Xianghui Building was completely burned down, thus disappearing into the long river of history. Up to now, many literati still regard this building as a haunted place. Imagine that year, Xuanzong took Yang Yuhuan's hand and stood on the floor with the calyx shining * * * to enjoy the splendid scenery of the prosperous Tang Dynasty. It must be unique. Unfortunately, history comes and goes in a hurry. Thousands of years later, everything went down the drain. —————— Pay attention to the author: Qian Pinju, learn more historical and cultural anecdotes and take you to discover a bigger world ~! ————————— References: "New Tang Book? According to the legend of the June 3rd School, the son of heaven set up a building in the west and south of the palace, with the west called "the building with blooming calyx" and the south called "the building for work-study programs". New Tang book? According to the legend of the June 3rd School, the Emperor of Heaven set up two buildings in the west and south of the palace, the west of which is called "Calyx Blooming Building" and the south is called "Work-study Program Building". When the emperor heard that the kings were having a good time, he couldn't wait to get up and sit on the same couch, or he was lucky enough to write poems and give money and silks to have fun. Kings returned to the side door of the Japanese dynasty and enjoyed drinking, hitting balls, fighting cocks and riding eagle dogs. If time is limited, they will help each other in their work, and the world will call the son of heaven a friend. Biography of the Old Tang Dynasty (Volume 45): At that time, two libraries will be built to make good instruments, and Xuanzong has the power to pacify Wei's, and his intention is uncertain for a long time. When the weapon was finished, he said, "Those who keep the deputy are also public instruments in the world. In times of peace, they will take the lead in making progress, and when the country is in trouble, they will make contributions. If it is lost, it will disappoint the family, not the blessing of the country. I dare to die today. " It's brilliant to cry after a tiring day. At that time, the kings and officials also said that the king of Chu had made great contributions to the country and lived together in the storage room. Rui Zongjia's intention is a promise. Book of the Old Tang Dynasty, Volume 45: Xuanzong brothers became monks at the beginning of the holy calendar, ranking first in Dushan Jishan Square, and five people lived together in one branch, numbered "House of Five Kings". "Biography of Old Tang Dynasty" Volume 45: In the first year of Dazu, he was blessed by Xijing and was given the Xingqing Square, also known as the "Five Kings Residence". Xingqing after birth is the old residence of Long Gan, because it is a palace. Book of the Old Tang Dynasty, Volume Forty-five: When Wang Shen and others were in the first place, only the Constitution was independent, and the loan was particularly good. Every year on Xian's birthday, you will be very lucky and happy at his home. Often, wine, cheese and special dishes are not given every day, but the food director and the quartet offer something. If the food is a little sweet, I will give it to them. New Tang book? "Biography of the 63 School": When Xuanzong ascended the steps, he heard the joy of the kings, invited them to ascend the steps and have a feast with them, or was lucky to be the first, and gave them gold and silk as a reward. Book of Old Tang Dynasty Volume 86 Biography Article 36: (Kaiyuan) In the twelfth year, he was terminally ill, and the book was given to Prince Zhuang Hui and buried with Qiaoling. New Tang book? Biography of the Sixth and Third School: Huiwen Wang Fan, formerly known as (Li) Long Fan. Li and Li, Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty, avoided the emperor's taboo and went to the second place ... Since Emperor Xuanzong punished Princess Taiping, they have been named as meritorious deeds ... In the fourteenth year of Kaiyuan, the emperor cried and was often tired of eating, and ministers encouraged him to reply. New Tang book? Biographies of the June 3rd School: The emperor failed to taste the truth, and his wife and brother Wei Bin and the temple supervisor Huang Fuyao talked nonsense, taking the blame, and the guest sat down and died in Jinzhou. The princess was afraid to surrender to sin, but she was afraid to enter the DPRK because of karma. When the emperor heard this, he cried out, begging his royal highness for karma. When the emperor approached, he held his hand and said, "I guess it's my brother's fault!" " Chronicle of Xuanzong in the Eighth Tang Dynasty: In the seventeenth year of Kaiyuan, he returned to the sea in August, celebrated his first birthday, and held a banquet downstairs in Calyx. Please take August 5th every year as the Millennium Festival of Liao Bai table. The maharaja presented a mirror and a dewdrop bag, and all the countries in the world made a feast, rested for three days, and still gave orders to do it. "Bookstore Yuan Gui? Volume II: Imperial Department, Birthday Hallows: On August 5th, 2003, a banquet was held in Calyx Building.