Generally, they are around 150 mm (25 mm longer than the Leshan and Wutongqiao signboards), and the width is still about 25 mm, and the back of the signboard is red. Fans who are used to playing cards with a length of 125 mm are not used to the feel and vision when they first come into contact with "long-character cards".
The traditional name plate appearance style is basically white paper surface, floral paper backing, 125 mm long and 25 mm wide. The difference is the change of the floral paper on the backing. A common small red sunflower with a round center in the middle and eight petals surrounding it. This style has been used to this day and has become the main style of word plates in Zhong District, Qianwei and Wutong Bridge of Leshan City. The small sunflower backing also appears in green and blue.
In the late 1970s and early 1980s, in order to save money, people began to use insulating paper to make signboards. The insulating paper is stiff and not easy to peel off. The disadvantage is that after being soaked in varnish, the surface of the card will be dark and the writing will not be eye-catching. For a long time, flower-backed signboards were left aside, while insulated paper signs "ruled" more than half of the country. Most of the insulating paper signs use red backing, and some leave the original color of the insulating paper without any treatment.
With the gradual improvement of packaging art, the outer packaging boxes of nameplates have also changed from the original simple packaging of paper to various types. The earlier ones include the "Jinfeng" brand and "Refined Bridge brand" produced by Wutongqiao. The entire outer packaging has a red background, with "Two Seventy" printed in gold on the left and "Twenty Seventy" printed in black on the right. On the back there is a brief introduction to the legend, techniques and production of the brand. Later, the production technology of calligraphy plates was further improved, and Wutong Bridge produced "authentic bridge cards" (the name is a bit inaccurate), with the words "Produced by Master Ma" marked on the bottom of the front. There are three small green characters "Ma Jiu Yun" written on each of the cards with Chinese characters inside, which is probably Master Ma's name.
As the demand for nameplates in the Leshan market has increased significantly, many foreign manufacturers have also entered the ranks of nameplate production. For example, the packaging boxes of "Tianwang" and "Jinzhong" from Chongzhou Jinzhong Card Factory. The former has an auspicious picture of dragons and phoenixes with a red background and gold rim, which is very popular; the latter has a picture of roaring dragons and phoenixes with a silver-gray background, which is very beautiful. The nameplates produced by Suining Minghua Color Printing Factory have the three traditional Chinese characters "Fa, Fa, Fa" on the sides that are particularly conspicuous. In particular, after Zhejiang Binwang Poker Co., Ltd., which has the title of famous trademark in Zhejiang Province and boasts to be a well-known brand in the Chinese playing card industry, joined the "Two Seven Shi" production team, the production and packaging of playing cards has taken a step forward. "Binwang" uses high-quality and exquisite special paper, which is resistant to folding and wear, has good smoothness, and is not easy to crack or peel. Its packaging is lined with yellow characters on a dark green background and the word "Super" at the bottom, which indeed gives it a noble image. The company boldly reformed and widened the width of the nameplate by 2 to 3 mm, making the nameplate wider and more eye-catching and more comfortable to the touch.
As for Erqishi, we can refer to three documents. The first one is (Qianwei County Chronicle). This historical chronicle, compiled and published in 1900, contains some records of Erqi Shi. Interestingly, it is recorded as "gambling" alongside tobacco, drugs, banditry and superstition. Here is an excerpt: "Gambling spread to all classes of the poor in the old society, forming a disease that cannot be eradicated. During the Republic of China, there were casinos in 48 towns and villages in the county. Qing'ao is a famous water pier with many people coming and going. Brother Pao, the Kuomintang garrison, Tobacco gangs, businessmen and coal bosses often gather here, so Qingxi Casino is extremely busy." "In addition, there are many private casinos with gambling taps at home. There are countless small gamblers during traditional folk festivals and weddings and weddings." "Commonly used gambling equipment in the county: Mahjong, played by 4 people, according to the four styles of 'south, east, north and west' Taking turns to play mahjong, 4 rounds are played. The style of playing mahjong is very common among the people. There are more people playing mahjong than 3 people, 30 tiles are played in a round, and the stakes are very high. "After liberation, gambling is strictly prohibited." The second part is (District Chronicle of Shizhong District, Leshan City). This historical chronicle was started in 1988 and completed and published in 2000. It took 14 years of continuous work by three editorial committees to complete it. Interestingly, there is not a single word in this 1.4 million-word historical chronicle that says "Two Seven Shi".
What’s even more interesting is that Shizhong District was the successful applicant to apply for the 27 Shi Shi as “Leshan City Intangible Cultural Heritage”. In May 2008, it was officially included in the 5th Sports Festival of Shi Zhong District. Sports meeting! The third part is "Wutongqiao District Chronicles". This historical record was written in the 1990s, and listed the 27 Shis in the "Cultural and Entertainment" chapter, and gave a more detailed description. Since it will be discussed in detail below, it will not be excerpted here. "Those who govern the world should take history as a mirror. "Those who govern the country should take their aspirations as a mirror." He compiled the annals in the prosperous times. After reading these three reference books on "advising the government", people have a lot of doubts. Why are county-level institutions under the leadership of the Communist Party of China not responsible for How can there be such a huge cognitive difference between the same thing - Erqishi? Jianwei County is an ancient historical city, and Erqishi culture has a deep roots here. Why do the modern authorities only see its negative impact when compiling the annals? , but cannot be excavated and organized from a cultural perspective? In contrast, the emerging Wutongqiao City (on August 8, 1951, the key to Wutongqiao, Niuhua, Zhugen, Jinsu, Jinshan in the eighth district under the county jurisdiction , Huishan was placed under Wutongqiao City, and later changed to a district), but from the perspective of reform and opening up, Erqishi was raised to the level of "culture" and affirmed - although it has only taken this step, this is already very remarkable. ! As for the Shizhong District Chronicle Compilation Authority, although they did not write a word about Erqi Shi, judging from the "intangible cultural heritage" declaration and the inclusion of sports events, it is enough to prove their new understanding of governance. The cognitive level of the authorities plays an important role in the development of the local politics, economy, culture, etc.! Asking the people for government, asking the people for their needs, asking the people for their plans, how important it is for the implementation of the Scientific Outlook on Development What a profound meaning?