Cooking pottery requires a very high temperature. If it is burned in the open air, even if it is successfully fired in the end, it will become a defective product due to insufficient temperature.

Therefore, a good earth kiln is very important.

Thanks to his previous life experience, Chenbei knew how to build a good earthen kiln.

Because it needs to be used for a long time, Chenbei did not use yellow mud to make earth kilns, but used clay.

Compared with yellow mud, earth kilns made of clay are not easy to crack, and are much more sealed and naturally they are more solid and difficult to use.

The first step, and mud.

"Crash!"

A bucket of water was poured into the pit in the middle of a pile of clay. Chenbei continued to stir it with a stone hoe to make the clay even after it was dipped in water.

Then, he even went in barefoot and stepped on the clay with his feet until he stepped on a large pile of clay to be tough and like dough.

Then, Chenbei dug a rectangular earth pit at the place where he was scheduled to be used to build the earth kiln, and then started building the kiln with clay.

"Bang!"

A large ball of mud was slapped next to the soil pit. Chen Bei kneaded it into a square shape with his hands, and then continued to add a ball of mud.

After piles of mud, an oval earth kiln slowly formed.

On the top, Chenbei added many branches and then covered them with clay, leaving only a chimney behind.

The chimney is much taller than the stove. When the fire is burned, the air circulation will accelerate and the fire will be greater.

On the side of the earth kiln, Chenbei opened a hole to place the pottery clay. After the placement, the hole will be sealed with mud until it is burned before opening.

Chenbei spent a whole day building a earthen kiln.

He did not rush to burn the fire, but let the earth kiln air-dry it first.

If the mud is still wet, burning the fire directly will cause the earth kiln to crack, and air leakage will be everywhere when burning the pottery, which requires continuous repair.

After building the earthen kiln for a week, Chenbei felt that the earthen kiln was almost dry and was about to start firing the kiln.

Parts of pottery were placed in the center of the earth kiln, and then Chenbei asked people to find a large number of dried pine trees.

Pine trees contain pine resin, which is very flammable and lasts for long-lasting burning, making it an ideal fuel.

"Okay, light the fire!"

Under the expectant gaze of the crowd of the Mang tribe, Chenbei used a torch to ignite the firewood piled under the earth kiln.

The first thing to ignite was the pine needle, followed by the small branches, and finally the big branches were ignited, and the earth kiln was burned red.

“Huhhhh…”

After the earth kiln is heated, the internal air expands and rises along the chimney. New air will be pumped into the bottom of the kiln, forming a cycle, and the flames are getting higher and higher, just like a blower is installed.

"Chief, how long will it take to burn?" Lie asked nervously.

Chen Bei stared at the kiln fire and replied, "Burn the pottery red and burn it thoroughly."

"Chief, why don't I come and burn the fire? Go and have a rest."

"Okay, if you want to burn it, let it burn it."

Lie volunteered to go to burn the fire, but Chen Bei did not refuse. He walked to the dead tree next to him and sat down, staring at Lie's fire.

Burning fire is also a technical job. If it is not burned well, it will only emit thick smoke and even extinguish it. If it is burned well, there will be less smoke and the flame will be very strong.

Lie was obviously experienced. He set up the branches together and burned them, and used a stick to drain the air under the branches to allow the air to flow smoothly. The kiln fire burned very vigorously.

Burning a kiln is a time-consuming and boring thing. Starting from lighting the kiln fire, for most of the day, you will constantly add firewood and observe the status of the pottery in the earthen kiln from time to time.

When it was almost dark, Chenbei observed the pottery clay in the earthen kiln again and found that all the pottery clay was completely red and burned thoroughly.

"Okay, no need to burn the fire."

Chen Bei asked Lie to stop burning the fire, then sealed the kiln with stones, and applied mud, and even the chimney was blocked with stones.

"Don't be on guard anymore, go back and wait until the earth kiln is cold tomorrow."

After Chen Bei finished speaking, he took the lead in walking back. He was very tired after guarding the kiln fire here for a day.

Chen Bei left, so the others had to leave, especially Lie, who almost turned around every three steps. Seeing that attitude, he wanted to stay here at night.

Chenbei was not so worried about gains and losses because he was confident that most of the pottery in this kiln would be fine, and some burns were inevitable.

I was speechless all night, and early the next morning, the earthen kiln was surrounded by people again.

"The kiln has been opened, the kiln has been opened!"

Chenbei stood next to the earth kiln, rubbed his hands, and then poked the mud blocked from the opening reserved on the side of the earth kiln with a stone knife.

After the layer of mud on the surface was poked off, there was a large mud ball burning like a big brick inside. Chen Bei unloaded the whole piece.

Putting a large piece of mud beside him, Chen Bei looked inside and saw that in the earth kiln, mud pieces were burned into dark red pottery, lying quietly among the ashes.

Chen Bei reached in, took out the nearest pottery bowl first, and carefully checked it, but no cracks were found, and it was obviously burning very successfully.

"Clay bowl, fired successfully!"

With Chen Bei's announcement, the crowd jumped up excitedly.

"Mine, mine, there are also my carved beast teeth on it!"

Chen Bei smiled and handed the pottery bowl to his teeth, saying, "Wash it well after taking it back. Be careful when using it normally, don't break it."

"Thank you, leader, I will be careful."

Ya was smiling and laughing. He held the pottery bowl high, attracting many envious gazes.

Chen Bei took out another pottery jar, which was one of several pottery made by him, and it was carved with orchids, which was very conspicuous.

"Clay pot, fired successfully!"

As Chenbei took out one pottery after another, the crowd burst into cheers. Anyone who participated in the production of pottery basically got their own pottery.

Of course, some other people's pottery failed to be fired.

For example, a pottery barrel made by Yun is relatively large and not well-pinched. When firing, cracks appear on the bottom.

Yun Luo held the cracked pottery bucket in his hand. He originally wanted to make a big pottery, but he didn't expect it to fail.

Chen Bei patted his shoulder and said, "Don't be so frustrated. This time I didn't burn it successfully. I will definitely succeed in burning a few more next time."

Yun nodded, but he was still not in a good mood, especially the people around him were showing off their pottery.

In the crowd, Lie became more and more nervous because his pottery basin had not been taken out yet. Although he made two pottery basins for insurance, he was still feeling up and down.

"Chief, has my pottery basin succeeded?" Lie couldn't help but ask.

Chenbeidao: "Don't worry, you have to take out the pottery one by one, and your pottery basin will be immediately."

Chen Bei took out a few more pottery pieces, and there were only two pottery basins left in the earthen kiln.

Chen Bei pulled one of the pottery basins a little outward, and then took it out with both hands.

The pottery basin is dark red and is not rough when used, because it is very careful when making it. After firing, there are no cracks or deformation on it.

"The pottery basin has been fired successfully! Lie, congratulations, your son has a gift."

Chen Bei smiled on his face and handed the pottery pen to Lie with both hands.

He took the pottery pot excitedly. On the side of the pottery pot, there was a word "fish" engraved by him, which was his son's name.

"Thank you, thank you, leader..."

Lie thanked repeatedly, a stout man was so excited that he burst into tears at this moment.

"Don't worry, there's one more."

Chen Bei took out the last piece of pottery from the earth kiln, which was still a pottery basin, almost exactly the same as the one in Lie's hand.

Chen Bei folded the pottery with the pottery basin in Lie's hand and said with a smile: "Good things come in pairs."

Lie thanked again, and then carefully carried the two pottery pots home. He wanted to share the news with his wife and children.

"Okay, this time the pottery is over. If you haven't made it successfully, don't be upset. If you are careful when firing next time, you will definitely be able to burn your favorite pottery."

The crowd gradually dissipated, and Chenbei took home a vine basket, three pottery jars and six pottery bowls. These were all made by him.

After returning home, Chenbei left two pottery bowls and one pottery jar himself, and then sent two pottery bowls and a pottery jar to the elder.

There was a pottery jar and two pottery bowls left, and Chenbei gave them to Qingzhu.

"Witch, this clay pot can be used to hold medicine and has a lid on it. The clay pot can be used for meals, which is much better than the wooden bowl."

Chenbei placed the clay pot and pottery bowl on the table.

Qingzhu picked up the pottery jar and observed it carefully. There was a piece of orchid carved with simple strokes. Although it was simple, it made people feel comfortable.

Qingzhu looked at the pottery bowl again, which was also carved with orchids, which was very distinctive.

Girls are more delicate in their minds, and these details can make them more pay attention and move.

"The stuff is very good, I like it very much, thank you, leader."

Chen Bei smiled and said, "It's good to like it. Next time if you need other pottery, tell me, I'll burn a few more pieces. I'll go back first if there's nothing to do."

Chen Bei turned around and walked outside.

"etc……"

Qingzhu called Chenbei.

Chen Bei turned around, looked at Qingzhu in confusion and said, "Is there anything else?"

"Wait a minute, I have something for you."

Qingzhu hurriedly turned around and entered the inner room, took a small bamboo tube and walked out, stuffed it into Chenbei's hand.

"This is the best healing medicine I have prepared, you can take your self-defense."

"Okay, thank you Witch."
Chapter completed!