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Core Perspective - The book "The Way of the Ancients: Common Knowledge of Ancient Chinese Life" by author Shi Jiepeng provides a detailed depiction of the everyday life of ordinary people in ancient China, focusing on aspects such as geography, food, clothing, housing, travel, health, values, survival, marriage, communication, and more, rather than grand historical narratives [3]. Group 1: Food and Diet - Ordinary people could rarely afford to eat pork, lamb, or beef, typically consuming offal instead. The staple food was millet, with rice also being consumed in the north, and glutinous millet being a luxury often paired with chicken [4]. - The common diet included porridge-like dishes called "geng," made from rice, flour, vegetables, and sometimes meat, which were convenient for serving with rice [6]. - Historical records indicate that the average daily food intake for adult males was around 1.5 kg for breakfast and 1 kg for dinner, while women consumed about 900 grams daily [10]. Group 2: Water and Salt - Water was primarily drawn from wells using clay pots, which were often broken, leading to disputes among users. By the Tang Dynasty, wooden buckets began to replace clay pots for drawing water [12][14]. - Salt was a crucial part of daily life, with historical accounts highlighting its importance in food preparation and the economy. The state managed salt production, indicating its significance in ancient society [15][16]. Group 3: Sweeteners - Ancient China did not have modern granulated sugar; instead, honey and a type of sweetener called "yi" made from rice and malt were used. These sweeteners were considered luxury items [17][18]. - The production of sugar from sugarcane began in the Six Dynasties period, but the method of making granulated sugar was introduced later during the Tang Dynasty [18].