Ju, you, wine and others.

what is the combination of ju and you? Wine. This is not a problem, the question is, why is it a combination of them and not other combinations?

Juglans mandshurica, the radical of Chinese characters, three points of water; Unitary, here represents the hour, people are about after dusk; Look at the shape of "You" again. Is it like a bottle?

Three drops of water, Youshi and a bottle constitute a story, the story of Du Kang brewing wine.

Du Kang is a minister under the Yellow Emperor.

After Shennong tasted a hundred herbs and distinguished grains, and Huangdi established a tribal alliance, people began to cultivate grain. Legend has it that the Yellow Emperor ordered Du Kang to take charge of grain production, and Du Kang was very responsible. Because of the fertile land, favorable weather and bumper harvest every year, there is more and more grain. At that time, because there was no warehouse and no scientific management method, Du Kang had to pile up the harvested grain in the cave. Over time, due to the humidity in the cave, the food was all moldy. When the Yellow Emperor learned about this, he was very angry. He dismissed Du Kang from his post and told him to take care of the food. The Yellow Emperor said: If the grain goes bad again, Du Kang will be put to death.

Du Kang was suddenly reduced from a minister in charge of grain production to a storekeeper, and he was very sad. But he thought of Lei Zu, Feng Hou, Li Mu, Cang Xie and other ministers, who all made inventions and made great contributions, but they didn't make any contribution and committed a big crime. When he thought of this, he didn't complain, so he made up his mind to do a good job in keeping food.

Du Kang thought for several days and nights. One day, he found an open field in a vast forest, and several big trees died around it. The tree head is gone, leaving only a big tree body, which is all empty. Du Kang had a brainwave and thought, wouldn't it be safer to put the grain in a hole in a tree and never be afraid of mildew? Du Kang discussed the matter with people around him, and people all agreed with Du Kang's idea. Everyone hollowed out and repaired all the dead trees in the forest. In a few days, all the grain was put into the tree hole.

who knows, it won't last long. After more than two years, the grain contained in the dead tree has slowly begun to ferment after a long period of wind, rain and sun. One day, Du Kang went up the mountain to check the food storage situation, and suddenly found some goats, wild boar and rabbits lying around a tree hole filled with food. He thought that these wild animals died of illness here, so he took a closer look and found that they were all alive and sleeping. Du Kang couldn't figure out what the reason was. While he was wondering, a wild boar suddenly woke up and ran into the Woods. Then the goats and rabbits woke up and ran away. Du Kang suffered a false alarm and was about to go back when he found two goats approaching the tree hole where the grain was loaded, and looked up and licked the tree hole with their tongues. Du Kang hurriedly hid behind a big tree, trying to find out. Unexpectedly, two goats licked it for a while, then staggered, and after a short walk, he lay down on the ground. Du Kang hurriedly ran to grab two goats, tied them with his hands, and looked at what was in the hole in the tree in detail. If you don't look at it, it will scare Du Kang.

The hole in the tree where the grain was originally stored has been cracked and seeped out constantly. Goats, wild boars and rabbits fell asleep after licking the water. When Du Kang heard it, the seeping water was particularly fragrant. He couldn't help licking it and felt a little spicy, but the smell was particularly strong. He took a few more sips, and the more he tasted it, the more he wanted to taste it. He drank a few mouthfuls involuntarily, and suddenly he felt very dizzy, and he fell down involuntarily and fell asleep.

He had a dream, in which he dreamed of an old gentleman. The old gentleman told him that the seeping water was a magical drink, but it had to be specially treated, otherwise it would be toxic. Du Kang eagerly asked Taishang Laojun: "I would like to hear more about it."

"Remember, starting from tomorrow, you will go to the mouth of the mountain for three consecutive days, and you will meet a person. No matter who he is, you must take a drop of blood from him and mix the blood of these three people with the seeping water. In a few days, the water will become people's favorite drink. The Yellow Emperor will reward you for this. "

hearing this, Du Kang was very happy. After waking up, Du Kang followed the advice of the old gentleman and gradually implemented it.

On the first day, Du Kang arrived at the mouth of the mountain on time, and sure enough, he saw a man walking slowly. It turned out to be a gentle scholar. Du Kang explained his purpose, and the scholar generously answered, so Du Kang took the first drop of blood.

The next day, Du Kang arrived at the mouth of the mountain on time, and sure enough, he saw a man coming quickly. It turned out to be an impassioned warrior. When Du Kang explained his purpose, the samurai was skeptical, but let Du Kang draw the second drop of blood.

On the third day, Du Kang arrived at the mouth of the mountain on time, and sure enough, he saw a man staggering along. It turned out to be a dancing madman. When Du Kang explained his purpose, the madman refused to promise, and Du Kang and others swarmed, forcibly drawing the third drop of blood.

Du Kang mixed the blood of these three people into the water. After some days, he scooped up a bowl and tasted it. It was much sweeter and more mellow than before. He invited people around him to drink together. After drinking the first bowl, everyone praised this magical drink for its delicious taste, and praised Du Kang's good leadership, which led everyone to create great achievements. After drinking the second bowl, some people began to take credit for Du Kang, saying that they had made great contributions, and they were flushed and locked in a quarrel. After drinking the third bowl, the quarrel escalated and the scene was very chaotic. Some people say that the Yellow Emperor is not a thing, and they want to execute Du Kang. The Yellow Emperor was very angry when he heard this, and ordered Du Kang and his gang to be put to death on another day.

On the day of execution, Du Kang and other people cried injustice, and the Yellow Emperor angrily asked, "What's wrong?" Du Kang then told the Yellow Emperor and other ministers about the dream of the great old gentleman and how he acted according to the plan. "The old gentleman said that you would reward me." Du Kang recalled the words of the old gentleman in his dream, and he was very confident.

After listening to Du Kang's report, the Yellow Emperor tasted the strong perfume brought by Du Kang, and immediately had a discussion with the ministers. Ministers agreed that this is a vitality in food, not poisonous water. The Yellow Emperor did not punish Du Kang, but ordered him to continue to observe and study, and ordered Cang Xie to give him a name. Cang Xie was originally a sage of word-making, and after listening to what Du Kang said, he blurted out: "This water is fragrant and mellow, and it will get the spirit when you drink it. The old gentleman on the throne intends to grab the essence of the three people. Three drops of water are the proper meaning of the name and are also taken at the right time. The combination of Ju and You should be named' wine'." The Yellow Emperor and his ministers agreed to this name. The wine-making industry in ancient China began in the period of the Yellow Emperor. In memory of Du Kang, later generations called him the ancestor of brewing.

Since then, wine has become a magical drink. It plays a magical role in internal affairs and diplomacy, weddings, funerals, wars, love, sacrifices, parties and other occasions: it is both wonderful and memorable; It's terrible, and it makes people talk about wine color change. When I was a child, I often witnessed the process of two uncles drinking: at first, you respected me and I respected you, and the wine was very warm. I think this is the first water to drink, because it is the essence of scholars, and everyone is gentle; It wasn't long before you advised me and I advised you that the voice was louder and the language was worse. I knew they had a second drink of water and the essence of samurai. After a while, two uncles began to fight. One tore the RMB into pieces, one took out a kitchen knife to cut off his own hand, one slammed his head against the wall, and the other ran to his grandparents' grave and cried bitterly ... Alas, needless to say, they drank the third point and the essence of a madman.

Alas, when I grew up, I enjoyed it, and I drank from the first point to the third point many times, making a lot of big noise, making others laugh and shaming myself. For example, the day before yesterday, I wrote about it in Yesterday ... Sorry, I'd better not say it.

Li Bai said, "sober men of olden days and sages are forgotten, and only the great drinkers are famous for all time". You drinkers, you can drink wine, but don't drink until the third point, it's easy to have an accident!

I heard this story from my old father. Scholar Education's comprehensive education portal "Look up the dictionary" has contributed to this article, and I would like to thank you! )