The beast returns to the cageAll parents are looking forward to this day.
But with it comes distressThat is, mothers have to get up early and work on the exquisite and delicious breakfast.
In this cold early spring, it can be a huge challenge to get up in the morning in the dark and get out of the warm bed.
If it weren't for the support of mother's love and the countless reminders of the mobile phone alarm clock, I am afraid that no one would be able to get up early.
When I think of this, I can't help but think of the ancientsIn those days when there were no mobile phones and no alarm clocks, the night was so silent.
The ancients were able to go to court early and farm on timeDo they rely on talent or do they have a unique tool called wake-up?
Today, let's take a look at how the ancients got up on time.
Sometimes I really have to sigh at the miracle of the Creator, because even in ancient times there were no alarm clocks.
But in order to remind people to have a regular routine, nature still gives us a lot of tools that can help us wake upFor example, animals in nature.
In ancient times, there was no traffic, more of a quiet society.
So when dawn comes, the ancients will hear all kinds of crisp bird calls.
WhileThis beautiful ** after another has become a special alarm clock for the ancients
Do you know any birds that are particularly fond of chirping in the morning? Their calls really have their own unique patterns.
The most famous isCuckoo, its voice 4 times in a rowIt's very pleasant to the ear. Such an alarm clock really doesn't seem to be worse than the shrill ringtone of a mobile phone.
In addition,Turtle doves also like to chirp at sunrise, although its sound is not as pleasant as that of the four-voiced cuckoo.
But it also has its own unique charm. EspeciallyThe turtle dove is a bird that is very widely distributed in farmland
So to speakThis kind of sound also travels through the village all the time, so that the ancients heard it early to get up.
In addition to this, there are many birds that love to cry in the morning.
For example:Cuckoos and magpies, as we all know, make their cries in the morning.
This kindThe unique bird call is the most natural alarm clock that nature has given to humansMany ancients also woke up from this cry.
Just imagine,That's hundreds of birds chirping, much more powerful than a mobile phone alarm clock, so this is also one of the reasons why the ancients were able to get up early on time.
In addition to the sound of birds, it is more well-known"Smell the chicken and dance".Finish.
Definitely,In ancient times, basically every household had a big rooster.
And when the dawn breaks, the loud and unique crowing of the big rooster has become a must-have "alarm clock" for every household.
If you can wake up when the rooster makes its first sound, thenAfter all, this family is a hard-working person, and there are many people who study for scientific examinations and go to study when they hear the sound of roosters.
So to speakThe crowing of the rooster had a unique meaning in ancient times, and it was also the embodiment of people seizing the opportunity of the morning.
The ancients were really very industrious in this respect, and those who were lazy would naturally live a poorer life.
In addition to being one of the essential animals in every household in ancient times, the rooster is more important than that, and people also like to raise the rooster to be particularly strong.
EspeciallyThose shiny roosters are a representative of the pride of the owner.
In ancient times, there was also a special form of entertainment such as cockfightingIn this way, the status of the master is revealed. ‘
And the reason why the rooster was so valued in ancient times must have something to do with its ability to wake up early.
Because no matter the wind or rain, the rooster will always make a loud crow on time.
It is also the most loyal and reliable companion of mankind. "Fight for a hundred birds to call the morning, a rooster sings the world is white".The industriousness of the ancients is far from what modern people can imagine.
According to scientific research, the reason why the rooster crows every time the dawn breaks is yesBecause of a unique melatonin secreted by the body, the rooster will crow under the stimulation of light.
But although the sound of the animal's cry is very effective, it does not guarantee that it will be punctual all the time.
After all, there are many uncontrollable factors in it, such as the well-known story of Zhou Papi, that isArtificially created chicken crows
SoIn order to avoid this from happening, the ancients also invented many aids to allow themselves to get up on time.
The wisdom of the ancients is really reflected in all aspects, and sometimes seeing those timekeeping tools invented by the ancients really makes people feel that human beings are really great.
Probably the most important invention of antiquity was the sundial.
ActuallyThe so-called sundial, as the name suggests, is a timekeeping tool that relies on the shadow cast by the sun's rays to determine the hour.
Nowadays,In the Palace Museum, the equatorial sundials of ancient times are still on display
A large disc with the hour hand depicted on itWith an iron rod inserted in the middle to judge the hour by its projection, it can be said that this invention is very accurate, which also represents a major breakthrough in the field of astronomy.
The appearance of sundials has been around for thousands of years
It's really emotional, how did the ancients publish such a major invention?
At the earliest,In the Book of Han, the relevant information of the sundial has been recorded。And with the change of times, sundials have become more and more sophisticated.
By the time of the Qing Dynasty,The sundial has become a decorative work of art
But sundials also have a very significant drawback, which you should have thought of, that is, they can only function on days when there is a sun.
ButWhen it rains or clouds, the sundial will not be effective。Clever ancients at the same time alsoOther timekeeping tools were invented, in order to remind the ancients to get up on time and know the time accurately.
One sentence"The weather is dry, be careful of the candles",Not only can it break the silence of the night, but it also makes people go back to ancient times thousands of years ago.
In ancient films and television, we often see the figure of a husband.
And the watchman is the necessary "tool man" specially set up in ancient times, and their role isEvery 2 hours, they come out to announce the time to remind people what time it is
This is an essential tool to ensure that the ancients were able to wake up on timeThe role of the husband was especially important in ancient times
Their role is to be a security guard, but in fact they are more like patrol police in ancient times.
After all, they not only have to ensure accurate time reporting, but they are also tasked with patrolling at nightAs you can imagine, the task of changing husband is very heavy.
But the husband is also an ordinary person, how do they know what time it is?
ThatNaturally, it is inseparable from the unique timekeeping tools that the groom is equipped with.
*The department will equip the husband with a special incense, this special incenseThe burning speed and length are fixed.
When the incense is finished, a ball will drop, "Bang", the husband should pack up his clothesGo out and tell the time accurately.
Compared to the uncertainty of the sundial,The accuracy of burning incense is very high
When the specially made spices are burned out, they must accurately calculate the time.
In addition to this, the ancients also invented many special timekeeping tools, such as:Hourglass, water drop timer tooland so on, all of which have evolved over a long period of time and finally formed accurate timekeeping tools.
But such a more sophisticated timing instrument was only available to large families in ancient times, and yesThose ordinary people, they rely more on the animals of nature to estimate the time.
ButWhether it is a dignitary or a common person, they were very industrious in ancient times
They all like to go to bed early and get up early, so in ancient times, it was rare to see people who stayed up late, and sudden death rarely occurred. This is because the ancients had a healthy law.
In fact, whether it is ancient or modern, practice has proven,Mornings are indeed a very critical time
If people can not stay up late at night and get up on time in the morning.
Not only can you enjoy the beautiful morning air, but also make the day full of energy
So instead of relying on the alarm clock, we should let ourselves rest early in the eveningGo to bed early and get up early to have a good body
The body is the capital of the revolution, and I hope that everyone can continue to work hard in the new year.
On the way home is the New Year