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35. Lu Song and Zhu Wencao (1789: 2/8a). 36. Li (rep. 1833–49: 36b–37a). 37. Wanli Qiantang xianzhi (rep. 1833: jizhi/2b). 38. Lu Song and Zhu Wencao (1789: 2/8a-b). 39. Ibid. 4/2b. 40. Lu Song and Zhu Wencao (1789) says that the Changsheng chapel, one of the chapels of the temple complex, ‘is the temple of the textile trade’ (5/2a). In 1779, the six ‘Left Chapels’, including the Changsheng chapel, burned down. As the emperor was due to visit, various officials stepped in to repair the various temples.
1833: jizhi/2b). 38. Lu Song and Zhu Wencao (1789: 2/8a-b). 39. Ibid. 4/2b. 40. Lu Song and Zhu Wencao (1789) says that the Changsheng chapel, one of the chapels of the temple complex, ‘is the temple of the textile trade’ (5/2a). In 1779, the six ‘Left Chapels’, including the Changsheng chapel, burned down. As the emperor was due to visit, various officials stepped in to repair the various temples. The one who repaired the Changsheng chapel was Provincial Administration Commissioner Sheng, acting Silk Manufactory Intendant.
The prefecture in question [Hangzhou] has within its borders, important mountains, rivers, and walls and moats. Despite this, the prefect does not get to preside at sacrifices. The Provincial Administration Commissioner unites under his jurisdiction eleven prefectures. He acts as chief of ceremonies only in the one prefecture in which he has his yamen. This kind of organization of ritual is awkward. 31 It is clear from essayists that there was much more enthusiasm for the more local prefectural aspect of worship than for the provincial aspect.