The moon was hazy, the night was silent, and the streets were deserted. The lights flickered, the conspiracy was quietly brewing in the dark, and the long shouts of the watchmen were heard in the distance - in the middle of the night, watch out for the candles.
As the gong of the watchman faded away, only the shouts of the watchman echoed in the darkness. Gauntlets, one of the important occupations of the ancient people, they worked every once in a while at nightfall to report the time to people.
In ancient times, when there was no watch alarm clock, the change of husband was almost the only way for people to know the exact time. With the development of technology, we can check the time anytime and anywhere, which is very convenient.
However, the ancient givings preserved a unique memory of time for us in their beloved work.
The modern method of timekeeping used by modern people is the 24-hour system, while the ancient Chinese used the 12-hour system. It is rumored that as early as thousands of years ago in the Western Zhou Dynasty, people had begun to use the 12-hour system, and in the Han Dynasty, people improved it, naming the 12 hours of the day as Rooster Song, Night and Midnight, etc., and using the twelve earthly branches to refer to each hour.
For example, 23 p.m. to 1 a.m. can be called either midnight or sub-hour, and the next two hours can be called rooster crow or ugly time. The ancients divided an hour into four quarters, each with 8 quarters and 15 minutes each.
Therefore, the third quarter of the child is 23:45 p.m., and the sixth quarter of the sub hour is 24:30 in the morning. Although this method of timekeeping is not as accurate as modern mechanical watches and electronic devices, it is actually a very practical way of keeping time that can provide relatively accurate time at the level of ancient technology.
Text 1: It is not enough to have a timekeeping system, we also need a timekeeping method that is suitable for this timekeeping system in order to know the time accurately. It is generally accepted that the smallest unit of time most commonly used is the second.
However, the definition of this second has been changing over the past hundred years. The International Conference on Weights and Measures once defined the second as 1 86400 solar days, and now we use the cesium atomic transition 919'263 '177 '0 times the standard time required is taken as one second.
Therefore, we can see that the accuracy of timing is closely related to the advancement of timing tools, and the more advanced the timing tools, the smaller the error. Text 2: It is not enough to have a timekeeping system, we also need a timekeeping method that is suitable for this timekeeping system, so that we can know the time accurately.
In general, the most commonly used smallest unit of time is the second. However, the definition of this second has been changing over the past hundred years. From the International Conference on Weights and Measures (ICMEC), which defined the second as a solar day of 1 86400, to the present day, the cesium atomic transition 919 is used'263 '177 '0 times the standard time required is taken as one second.
Therefore, we can see that the accuracy of timing is closely related to the advancement of timing tools, and the more advanced the timing tools, the smaller the error. Text 3: It is not enough to have a timekeeping system, we also need a timekeeping method that can be applied to this timekeeping system to know the exact time.
In general, we consider the smallest unit of time most commonly used to be the second. However, over the past hundred years, the definition of seconds has been changing. The International Conference on Weights and Measures once defined the second as 1 86400 solar days, and now we use a cesium atomic transition of 919 per second'263 '177 '0 times the standard time required.
Therefore, we can see that the accuracy of timing and the advancement of timing tools are closely related, and the more accurate the timing tools, the smaller the error. There are many kinds of timekeeping tools in ancient China, such as the common sundial, gui watch, and missing engraving.
A sundial consists of a dial and a dial needle, and the time is queried by comparing the projection left by the dial on the dial and the scale on the dial.
The history of gentry can be traced back to the Qin Dynasty, where they were generally accepted and became an essential profession among the people. However, the timing tools used by the givers were not always so advanced and precise.
Watches and omissions are both precision timekeeping tools, but they cannot work without sunlight or rain, while incense burning is the most commonly used, simple and convenient timekeeping tool.
Although incense burning does not provide precise timing, its practicality and ease of use are unmatched for those with meager incomes.
Watchmen were an important part of the ancient civil service, and they were recruited by the government, mainly young, strong, and energetic men. Their main job is to signal the time when night falls and families go to sleep behind closed doors.
The existence of watchmen is not only the need for time management in ancient society, but also the safety guarantee of people's lives. In ancient times, a night was divided into 10 hours, and a change was reported every 2 hours.
Although their work is hard, they always stick to their posts and perform their duties. Their hard work provided an important guarantee for the stability of ancient societies and the lives of the people.
In the middle of the night, the voice of the husband became the most anticipated voice in every resident's home. They need to have a loud, loud and penetrating voice, so that they can deliver the message to every corner and remind the residents of the passage of time.
The husband reports five times a day, and the content of each report is different. The first time I reported the shift, that is, between 7 and 9 o'clock in the evening, the husband would say: "At the end of the day, the weather is dry and dry, be careful of the candles."
The meaning of this slogan is that it is already late, and everyone is reminded to rest early and turn off the lights in case of a fire. The second time the watch, that is, between 9 and 11 o'clock in the evening, the husband will say: "At the second watch, close the doors and windows to prevent theft and theft."
At this time, most of the residents have fallen asleep, and the husband's reminder is to protect everyone's property and prevent thieves from taking advantage of it. Finally, at one o'clock in the evening, that is, at the third watch, the husband will say, "It's safe."
This is a prayer for a safe night and the best wishes for the residents. Whether it's a stormy night or a silent night, the sound of a husband always brings people a sense of peace of mind.
Gendhorns were night watchmen in ancient societies who were responsible not only for telling the time, but also for police, cameras, tape recorders, and firefighters. They reminded people to be mindful of the time, to keep a curfew in place, and to avoid the penalties that come with breaking the night.
In the coldest ugly hour and the dawn of the day, they will remind people to go to bed early and get up early to take care of their bodies. They were an important part of ancient societies and maintained order and security in society.
During the night watch, the husband not only reminded the residents to observe the curfew, but also carefully patrolled the streets and alleys, and immediately reported anyone or behavior that violated the curfew.
At the same time, the husband will also keep an eye out for any anomalous movements, as these anomalies may be clues to criminal behavior. In addition to emphasizing the importance of being careful of fire candles and preventing theft, the husband will also play the role of a catcher and firefighter in the event of a fire and theft.
In ancient times, most of the buildings were thatched and wooden houses, which had poor fire performance, and fires could spread quickly and cause serious consequences. Therefore, it is necessary to have keen observation and determination when patrolling, and to detect and prevent fires in time.
Conclusion: Grooming was a unique profession in ancient societies, and they played the role of timekeeper and time in labor production, so that the poorest people could also know the time.
At the same time, the husband also provided a certain guarantee for the safety of people's lives and property at night. Although the chronograph function of electronic devices has now replaced the groomer, we still have to marvel at the wisdom of the ancients, who provided such a convenient way for the people. February** Dynamic Incentive Program