Vaudeville Classical Chinese

1. Based on the classical Chinese article "Wolf", use your acrobatic imagination to tell this story

A butcher came home in the evening. The meat in his load had been sold out, and only the bones were left. . I met two wolves on the road and followed them for a long distance.

The butcher was afraid and threw the bones to the Wolf. A wolf stopped when it got a bone. The other wolf still followed him. The butcher threw the bones to the wolves again. The wolf behind who got the bones stopped, but the wolf who got the bones in front arrived again. The bones have been thrown away. But the two wolves chased the butcher together as before.

The butcher was very embarrassed and anxious, and was afraid that he would be attacked by a wolf at the same time. There are wild to see Michael playing a game, the masters of the field to stack firewood in the wheat field to fight, into a hill-like coverage. So Ben butcher ran to lean under the pile of firewood, put down his burden and picked up the butcher's knife. The two wolves did not dare to come forward and stared toward the butcher.

After a while, one wolf walked away and the other wolf squatted in front of the butcher like a dog. After a long time, the wolf's eyes seemed to be closed, and he looked very relaxed. The butcher suddenly jumped up and chopped on the wolf's head with a knife, and then killed the wolf with several more chops. The butcher was about to start now, when he turned around and saw another wolf digging in the firewood behind the pile, trying to get in and attack the butcher in the back. The body has been penetrated halfway, only the *** and tail exposed. The butcher cut off the wolf's thigh from behind and killed the wolf. Then the butcher realized that the wolf in front of him was pretending to sleep, which was originally a way to lure the enemy.

The wolves are too cunning, but two wolves were killed in a moment. How many deception methods can the beasts have? It can only add more laughter to people.

2. Request: The whole process of the performance of the ancient text "The Rope Prostitute", urgent

On August 5, the twenty-fourth year of the Kaiyuan reign of Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty, it was introduced in the imperial palace A rope prostitute (a female artist who performs acrobatics on a rope).

First pull out a long rope, place both ends on the ground, and bury two windlass (wooden runner, similar to the windlass used to draw water in ancient times) to tie the two ends of the rope. There are several poles in the middle of the pulley, and pillars are erected to support the rope (then the pulley is turned at both ends to straighten the rope). The rope is stretched like a string.

Then the geisha stood up on tiptoes from both ends of the rope, walking back and forth, looking like immortals. Some met in the middle of the rope and passed by each other, while others walked on it wearing wooden clogs and calmly bent down and raised their heads.

Some used painting poles tied to their calves, five or six feet high, or stood on stilts. They stacked them three or four on top of each other, then somersaulted and jumped down, and then jumped to the rope to stand. They never fell. down. All marching to the rhythm of drums, it was truly a spectacle.

The bodyguard Hu Jialing wrote a poem "Ode to the Rope Prostitute" dedicated to the emperor, with very gorgeous and fluent words. Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty was very happy after reading it and promoted him to Jinwucang Cao, an official position in the army.

Since the atmosphere of banditry permeated the country (referring to the war caused by the Anshi Rebellion), artists have been dismissed. Only foreign countries have such artists, and they sometimes only perform once in military camps and banquets. 3. Answers to the Chinese reading of Rope Technique

Original text

In the first year of Kaiyuan of the Tang Dynasty, several imperial edicts were given to prefectures and counties. Jiaxing County competes with the supervisory department with its hundreds of operas③ for fine skills. The supervisor is particularly interested. The person who was directly imprisoned said to the prisoner: "If the party is inferior to the county magistrate, we must bear the responsibility. However, if we can do something that is a little impressive, we will reap financial benefits and lament our incompetence." When asked, as for the skills of making tiles and wood, they all seek to attract people. A prisoner in the prison laughed and said: "A certain person has a clumsy skill, and it is limited to arresting people. We are not allowed to briefly explain what happened." The official was surprised and said, "What can you do?" The prisoner said, "I have the skills to untie ropes." The official said He said: "It is inevitable, I should say it for you." He was able to explain to the prisoner what he could do. The officer called to ask about the seriousness of the crime, and the official said: "This prisoner has been tired and has not accepted it. There is nothing else to do." The official said: "People who are skilled in ropes are common, so why is it different?" The prisoner said: "What a certain person did is different from that of others." People are a little different." The officer asked again: "How?" The prisoner said: "Everyone tied the rope at two ends, and then stood up and circled on it.

You only need a rope, as thick as a finger, fifty feet, no need to tie it up, just throw it into the air, flip it over, and you can do anything. "The official was greatly surprised and pleased, and ordered it to be recorded. Tomorrow, the officials will lead the theater. After all the plays are done, call this person again and order him to perform the rope technique. Then he holds a ball of rope, counting more than a hundred feet, places it on the ground, and pulls one end. The hand was thrown into the air with force like a pen. The first time it was thrown was three to two feet, the second time it was four to five feet, and everyone was astonished. Then it was thrown up more than twenty feet, and the person's hand was nowhere to be seen. Xun, with his feet off the ground, threw the rope into the air, and flew away like a bird, looking into the sky.

Comments

①酺: Refers to gatherings and drinking. In ancient times, it was a state celebration where subjects gathered to drink.

②Baixi: a general name for ancient acrobatics and music and dance performances.

③ Jiansi: The abbreviation of the local governor who has the power to supervise the state and county. ④Ziu: The name of the legendary animal. Because the zodiac is often painted on the prison door, it is used as a proxy for the prison.

Translation

During the Kaiyuan period of Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty, the emperor issued many edicts to various states and counties to organize large banquets. The county magistrate of Jiaxing prepared a juggling act and wanted to compete with the prison officer to see who had the better skills. I was very eager to participate in the competition. The person on duty at the prison told the jailer at the time: "If our juggling is not as good as those in the county, we will be severely punished. If we can do one better, we will be rewarded." Unfortunately, there is nothing we can do. "They asked each other and began to look for capable people in the prison. Some people who knew how to make some gadgets recommended themselves. At this time, a prisoner in the prison said with a smile: "I am a bit clumsy, but I am in detention now and cannot do it. Let’s look at it slightly. The jailer asked in surprise: "What skills do you know?" The prisoner replied: "I know how to rope." The jailer said, "Okay, I'll go and talk to you." " So the warder told the prisoner's talents to the supervisor. The supervisor asked the seriousness of this man's crime. The warder replied: "This man was implicated by others and stole some taxes. Nothing else. The prison officer said: "Many people know how to do rope skills. Is there anything particularly strange about it?" The prisoner said: "My rope skills are different from others." The prison officer asked again: "What's different?" "The prisoner said: "Other people's rope skills are to tie both ends of the rope, and then stand on the rope to walk or turn in circles. I only need to use a rope, as thick as a finger, fifty feet long, no need to tie it, throw it into the air, jump and fly, there is no action that I cannot perform. "The prison officer was very surprised and asked this person to be recorded. The next day, the prison officer led the prisoner to the theater. Other performances had already begun, and then he asked this person to perform. I saw this person holding a hand that was more than a hundred feet long. Put the rope ball on the ground and throw the end of the rope into the air. The rope was straight for two or three feet at first, and then it was straight for four or five feet, as if someone was holding it. Everyone was surprised. . Later, he threw it more than twenty feet, and when he looked up, he couldn't see the end of the rope. He held the rope in his hand and lifted his body off the ground. Finally, he threw away the rope and flew higher and farther in the air like a bird. Flying away. He took the opportunity to escape from prison that day. 4.

Hello, from your description, maybe it was "Liao Zhai. Stealing Peach"? Bring the original text: Tong Shifu. The county examination coincides with the Spring Festival.

According to the old practice, merchants from all walks of life went to the feudal lord's headquarters for a ceremony called "Spring Performance".

This was the day. There was a crowd of tourists. All the officials in the hall were wearing naked clothes and sitting facing each other. At that time, I didn't know who they were, but when I heard people making noises and shouting, suddenly there was a man with disheveled hair. The child, carrying the burden, seemed to be white; there were thousands of voices, and I couldn't hear what he said, but I saw people in green clothes shouting and making plays.

He responded to the order. Xing asked: "What kind of drama are you doing?" "We talked to each other in the hall, and the officials asked about the director. He replied: "It can turn living things upside down. "

The official was appointed as a white official. After a while, he came down again and ordered to take the peaches.

The magician accepted the promise, took off his clothes and covered his headband, pretending to complain, and said: "The officer is special. No more! The ice has not been broken, how can I get a peach? If you don’t take it, you will be afraid of the anger of those from the south. What can you do! His son said, "My father has promised me this, so how can I say it?" The magician was melancholy for a long time, and then said: "I know it well: there is snow in early spring, where can I find it in the world?" But the four seasons in the Queen Mother's Garden are always not withered, or there are some. It is possible to steal it from heaven.

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Confucius said: "Hee! Can the sky rise by steps? Said: "There is a skill." "Then he opened his robe, took out a rope of about tens of feet, arranged its end, and threw it into the air. The rope was hanging in the air, and if there was something to hang it on.

After a while, the rope got higher and higher. He disappeared into the clouds, and the rope in his hand was gone. He called to his son, "Come on, son!" I am tired, heavy and unable to walk, so you can go. "

Then he taught his son with a rope and said: "With this, you can climb up. The son felt embarrassed when he was being roped, and complained: "I am also very confused!" Such a thin rope, I want to attach it to reach the heights of ten thousand feet. If the middle way is cut off, how can the bones be left? The father whined again and slapped him, saying: "I have lost my words, and I regret it too much. I am annoying my son."

If you steal it, you will be rewarded with a hundred gold, and you should marry a beautiful woman for your son. "The son then held the rope and circled upwards, moving his hands and feet to follow, like a spider taking advantage of the silk, gradually rising into the sky and never to be seen again.

After a while, a peach fell as big as a bowl. The magician was delighted and held it. The court said it for a long time, but they didn't know whether it was true or not. Suddenly the rope fell to the ground, and the magician exclaimed: "It's dead!" Someone above breaks my rope, how can I support my general? "While moving, something fell down. I looked at it and saw that his son's head was there.

Holding it and crying, he said, "I will definitely steal the peach and the prisoner will find out." My son is gone! "And when he moved, one foot fell; nothing, the limbs fell one after another, and no one survived.

The magician was so sad that he picked them up one by one and closed them, saying: "I'll stop here, and I'll follow you later. I travel north and south. I accept my strict command, but I didn’t expect to suffer such a tragedy! It should be removed from the burden. "

Then he went up to the hall and knelt down, saying, "For the sake of peach, you will kill my son!" Just as you take pity on a small person and help him with his burial, you should repay your ears with a knot of grass. "The officials were astonished, and each of them was given gold.

The magician accepted it and wrapped it around his waist. Then he buckled his shirt and called out: "Eighty-eight children, what will I do if I don't thank you for the reward? "Suddenly, a boy with an unkempt head came out with his head on the hood, looking north to see his son. His technique was amazing, so I still remember it.

Later I heard that the White Lotus Sect was able to do this technique. Translation: When I was a child, I went to Jinan Prefecture to take an exam. It happened to be the Spring Festival. According to the old custom, on the day before the Spring Festival, people from all walks of life in the city had to carry colorful towers. I went to the Chief Secretary's Yamen to celebrate the Spring Festival, which is called "spring show".

I also went there with my friends to watch the fun. There were many tourists, and the crowds were like a wall.

There were four officials sitting in the lobby, all wearing red robes, facing each other. I was still young at that time and didn’t know what officials were.

The noise of people and drums was deafening. Suddenly, a man, leading a disheveled boy and carrying a load, walked up to the hall. He seemed to have said something, but the crowd was so loud that he could not be heard. What, I saw people in the lobby laughing.

Then, a government servant in black asked them to perform. The man agreed, and just as he was about to perform, he asked again: " What kind of trick? "The people in the hall discussed with each other for a while, and then saw a Yamen servant walking down the hall and asked him what tricks he was good at.

The man replied: "I can reverse the seasons of living things and make them grow. Come up with all kinds of things. "After the yamen servant returned to the hall to report, he came down again and asked him to perform to get peaches.

The juggler nodded in agreement, took off his clothes and covered it on the bamboo box, deliberately pretending to complain. Said: "The officials really don't understand the truth. The ice has not melted yet. Where can I get the peaches?" If you don't go and get it, you're afraid of making the official angry. What should I do? His son said: "My father has already agreed, so how can he refuse?" The juggler was in trouble for a while and said: "I have thought about it seriously. It is still early spring and the ice and snow have not yet melted. Where can I find a trick in the world?" Only in the Queen Mother's peach orchard, which is like spring all year round, there may be peaches. However, you have to steal it from the sky to get the peach. "

The son said: "Hee! Is it possible to walk up to the sky as if there are steps? The juggler said, "I have my own way." "After that, he opened the bamboo box and took out a bunch of rope, about dozens of feet long.

He took out a rope end and threw it into the air. The rope hung in the air, as if there was something there. It's like something is holding me back.

Watching the rope continue to rise, rising higher and higher, vaguely rising to the clouds, the rope in my hand is also used up.

At this time, he called his son to his side and said, "Come here, son. I am old, tired and clumsy, and can't go up. You can walk for me." Then he took the rope He handed his head to his son and said: "Grab this rope and you can climb up."

The son took the rope, with a very embarrassed look on his face, and complained: "Dad is really stupid. Such a thin rope allows me to climb to the sky. If the rope breaks halfway, I will be shattered into pieces."

My father said coaxingly and seriously: "I have already. I promised you that it’s too late to regret it. Don’t be afraid of trouble. If you can steal some peaches, you will definitely be rewarded with a hundred gold, and I will definitely marry you a beautiful wife.”

The son had no choice but to hold the rope with his hands and climb upwards in a circle. His feet moved upwards with his hands, just like a spider walking through a silk web, and gradually disappeared into the clouds and became invisible. After a while, a peach fell from the sky, as big as the mouth of a bowl.

The juggler was very happy. He held the peach in both hands and presented it to the hall. The officials in the hall looked at it for a long time, but they couldn't tell whether it was true or false.

At this time, the rope suddenly fell from the sky, and the juggler shouted in panic: "Oh no! Someone in the sky has cut the rope. How can my son get down?" Another time passed. 5. Translation of the classical Chinese text "Float Skill"

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There was a man in the capital who was good at performing ventriloquism. Just in time for someone to hold a banquet to entertain guests, an eight-foot-wide screen was set up in the northeast corner of the hall, allowing the ventriloquist performers to sit in the screen. There was only a table, a chair, a fan, and a piece of wood. That’s all. Many guests sat around the screen. After a while, only Xingmu patted the screen, everyone was silent, no one dared to speak loudly.

I heard dogs barking in the distance in the deep alley, and then there was the sound of a woman waking up, yawning and stretching. She shook her husband and talked about things between husband and wife. The husband talked in his sleep and didn't agree with her at first. The woman kept shaking him, so the voices of the two gradually became separated and mixed, and the bed made a "clatter" sound. After a while the child woke up and cried loudly. The husband asked his wife to soothe the child and feed him milk. The child cried with his nipple in his mouth, and the woman hummed and sang to comfort him. The other older child on the bed woke up and started nagging loudly. At this time, there were the sounds of the woman slapping the baby, humming to comfort the baby, the baby crying with nipple in mouth, the older child just waking up, bed making, her husband scolding the older child, all at the same time When it sounds, all kinds of wonderful effects are available. All the guests in the house stretched their necks, squinted their eyes, smiled, and admired silently, thinking it was wonderful.

After a while, the husband snored, and the sound of the woman patting the child gradually stopped. The sound of mice activity was faintly heard, basins and utensils were tilted, and the woman coughed in her sleep. The guests relaxed a little and gradually straightened their sitting postures.

Suddenly I heard someone shouting "Fire!" The husband got up and shouted, the woman also got up and shouted, and the two children cried together. After a while, hundreds of people shouted loudly, hundreds of children cried, and hundreds of dogs barked wildly. There were also sounds of banging and crashing, houses collapsing, fires and explosions. Thousands of voices sounded together with the whistling wind; there were also hundreds of voices calling for help, the sounds of people pulling down the burning house, the sounds of rescuing things, and the sounds of splashing water. There is no sound that should be present. Even if a person has a hundred hands and each hand has a hundred fingers, he cannot point out one of them; if a person has a hundred mouths and each mouth has a hundred tongues, he cannot point out one of them. At this moment, none of the guests changed their expressions. They left their seats, rolled up their sleeves, stretched out their arms, their legs were trembling, and they almost ran away.

Suddenly he woke up and all the sounds disappeared.

Remove the screen and look again, there is only one person, a table, a chair, a fan, and a piece of wood.

Suddenly a few times and suddenly suddenly

1. Suddenly: suddenly

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3. It means happening one after another: Yes

4. It means it happens within a specific time: Yes time

5. It means it happens after a short time: Er Er Shao In a short time

Hui: coincidentally, just in time to catch up.

Banquet: hold a banquet.

Hall: hall, living room.

Shi: Set up, place.

Barrier: refers to things such as screens and tents used to block sight.

Fu Chi: A prop used by artists for performances, also called "awakening wood".

Danwen: only heard. But: only. Smell: hear.

Ran:. look.

The whole place was silent: the whole place was silent. Sit, pass "seat" seat.

Barking: dog barking (sound)

Waking up: yawning and stretching after waking up. Stretch: yawn, stretch.

Breast: Breastfeeding.

Wu: Refers to humming softly to put a child to sleep.

Less: Slightly. Slightly: adverb of time, according to "Etymology", it is interpreted as "soon", here it is gradually.

Name: Say.

Share: Thigh.

Go: run away.

Absolutely: disappear.

A little bit: gradually.

The word has multiple meanings

1. Sitting: all the guests sit together (sit down), full of silence (same as "seat", seat)

2. Breast: The woman strokes the baby's milk (feeding) and the baby cries (***)

3. And: The baby wakes up (the end of the adverb indicating time, not translated) The woman pats and whines (conjunction, Tables are juxtaposed)

4. Miao: All the wonderful things are prepared (wonderful point), thought to be wonderful (good)

5. Finger: The hand has hundreds of fingers (fingers), you cannot point to one end (Point out)

6. Jue: Thinking it is wonderful (extremely) After the group has finished the sound, Jue (stop) 6. Classical Chinese translation of Rope Technique in Yuan Hua Ji

Vernacular interpretation:

The warder led the prisoner to the theater. Other performances had already begun, and then he was asked to perform. I saw this man holding a rope more than a hundred feet long, placing it on the ground, and throwing a rope end into the air. The rope was straight.

It was thrown two to three feet at first, and then to four or five feet. The rope was very straight, as if someone was holding it, and everyone was surprised. Later, it was thrown more than twenty feet, and when he looked up he couldn't see the end of the rope, so the man held the rope in his hand and lifted his body off the ground.

Finally, he threw away the rope and flew higher and farther in the air like a bird, flying into the distance. He took the opportunity to escape from prison that day.

Original text:

Tomorrow, officials will lead the theater. After all the plays are done, call this person next time and order him to perform the rope technique. Then he held a ball of rope, measured more than a hundred feet, placed it on the ground, threw one end into the air with his hand, and it was as strong as a pen. The first time he threw it was three to two feet, and the next time he was four to five feet. He raised his head upright as if someone were holding it, and everyone was amazed.

After that, he threw it more than twenty feet high, looking up into the sky with no clue. This person follows the rope with his hands, lifts his body and feet off the ground, and throws the rope into the void. His momentum is like a bird, flying far away and looking into the sky. I can escape and do evil on this day.

This article comes from "Yuanhua Ji" written by Huangfu of Tang Dynasty

Extended information

Writing background:

Guanglu The Tu Zhe Tiao records events during Wenzong's reign (827~835), and the book is dated to the Kaicheng and Huichang years. After the article "Huatingyan Dian" there is a comment "Dongtingzi said". "Dongtingzi" may be the title of Huangfu's family, and the author may be from Jingchu.

The book contains many supernatural stories about immortals visiting Taoists or eminent monks and alchemists, but there are also some that break superstition. The more eye-catching one is "Painting the Pipa", which is written more vividly.

In addition, the book also contains some stories about female heroes, which are also quite distinctive. "Tongzhilue" recorded one volume, and "Taiping Guangji" collected more than 60 lost articles, which are now compiled according to "Taiping Guangji".

A collection of ancient Chinese legendary novels. Written by Huangfu. The narrated content mainly focuses on the retribution of gods and ghosts and the transformation of dragons and tigers. The content is simple and often follows the previous works. For example, the chapter "Zhou Han" is taken from Pei Chuan's "Legend of Zhou Han", but the length is only one-quarter of the latter. .

It is divided into ninety-two major categories according to the theme, and further divided into more than 150 sub-categories. For example, animals are divided into cattle, horses, camels, donkeys, dogs, sheep, hogs and other details. Check It's more convenient to get up.

From the content point of view, the most popular collection is the story. In fact, it can be said to be a collection of stories before the Song Dynasty. Many of these books have been lost, and their remains can only be seen in this book. Many stories from the Tang Dynasty and before the Tang Dynasty have been preserved by "Taiping Guangji". 7. Classical Chinese text on the wonderful method of flower arrangement

Original text

The number of flowers should be single rather than double. Each bottle should be of one color and not two colors. The mouth of the bottle should be wide and not narrow. Small, wide and relaxed. From the fifth or seventh flower to the thirty or forty flower, they will surely rise in a cluster in the mouth of the bottle. It is better not to be loose, not crowded, and not leaning against the mouth of the bottle. The so-called "the handle should be tight". Some are graceful and graceful, some are flying and slanting. The flowers should be picked unevenly, with stamens in between, to avoid the disease of flying cymbals playing on the disk; the picking should not be messy; the stem should not be strong; it is better to hide it with a needle, and cut it with a long needle, so that the needle does not reveal the japonica, so-called "the mouth of the bottle should be clear" also. Depending on the size of the table, a table may have anywhere from three to seven bottles, and if there are too many, the eyes will be indistinguishable, just like the chrysanthemum screen in the market place. The height of the pieces ranges from three or four inches to two feet, five or six inches. The heights must be varied to take care of each other, and the top should be connected with the momentum. If the middle is high and the two are low, the back is high and the front is low, and they are arranged in rows, it violates the custom of "brocade". "Heap of ash". Whether it is dense or sparse, entering or exiting, it all depends on understanding and getting the meaning of the painting.

Translation:

Most flower arrangements are suitable for odd numbers, not even numbers. Choose one color for each bottle, not two. The mouth of the bottle should be wide, not narrow. The wide mouth will allow the flower branches to stretch out and be unrestrained.

Regardless of whether there are five or seven flowers or thirty or forty flowers, they must be gathered into a cluster in the mouth of the bottle and bloom in full bloom. It is best not to be scattered, crowded, or leaning against the mouth of the bottle; this is what is called "The handle should be tight". Some are slim and graceful, and some are flying and slanting. The flower demons are arranged at random intervals and interspersed with flower stamens, so as not to resemble the cymbals and pots on a juggling carousel. Choose leaves that are regular and not messy, and stems that are not stiff. When using bamboo needles, they should be hidden and not exposed. If the bamboo needle grows long, it is better to break it than to let a bamboo needle be exposed from the flower stem; this is the so-called "the mouth of the bottle should be clear". It also depends on the size of the table. Three to seven bottles are enough on a table. If there are too many bottles, it will be unclear, just like the chrysanthemum exhibition on the market. Depending on the height of the case, it is enough to insert three or four inches to two feet, five or six inches. They must be of different heights, take care of each other, and be able to communicate with each other with momentum. If the middle is high and the sides are low, or the back is high and the front is low, or they are inserted in rows and pairs, this is what the proverb calls a "heap of brocade ash". Whether it is dense or sparse, entering or exiting, all this depends on the understanding of the artistic meaning of the flower arrangement. 8. (Wonderful Rope Skills) Ancient Chinese Translation

Translation: On August 5, the 24th year of Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty, rope prostitutes (women who performed acrobatics on ropes) were introduced to the Imperial Palace. artist). First, pull out a long rope, place both ends on the ground, and bury two windlass (wooden runner, similar to the windlass used to draw water in ancient times) to tie the two ends of the rope. There are several feet in the middle of the pulley, and pillars are erected to support the rope (then the pulley is turned at both ends to straighten the rope). The rope is stretched like a string. Then the geisha stood up on tiptoes from both ends of the rope, walking back and forth leisurely, looking like a fairy. Some met in the middle of the rope and passed by each other, while others walked on it wearing wooden clogs and calmly bent down and raised their heads. Some used painting poles tied to their calves, five or six feet high, or stood on stilts. They stacked people three or four high on top of each other, then somersaulted and jumped down, and jumped to stand on the rope. They never fell down. All marching to the rhythm of drums, it was truly a spectacle.

The wonders of rope skills Original text:

On August 5, the 24th year of Kaiyuan of Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty, rope prostitutes were set up in the imperial building.

The craftsman first leads a long rope, with both ends attached to the ground, and buries the windlass to tie it. He also erected pillars several feet high to hold up ropes, which were as straight as strings. The skilled woman crept up from the end of the rope, coming and going quickly, looking at her like a fairy. There are those who pass sideways when they meet in the middle, those who walk in clogs, and those who look down indifferently. Some people use a painting pole to connect their shins with a height of five or six feet, or some people jump on top to reach the third or fourth level. After that, they turn over and throw it down. When they get to the rope, they return their bets. No one has ever fallen or lost. All in compliance with the strict drum festival, it’s a true spectacle.

Notes:

1. Yin (pull)

2. Genus (zhǔ, connection)

3. Windlass [( lù lú), originally a device installed on the well to winch the water bucket, this refers to the device for twisting the rope]

4. Tie (tie)

5. Rope [ Support rope]

6. End (head) creep (niè, step on)

7. Shu (shū, all at once (describes fast)

8. Clogs [(jī), wooden-soled shoes]

9. Yan Gu (rapid drum sound)