Is Zhu Bajie a white pig or a black pig?

Indigenous people are all black pigs, and black pig meat is delicious. ;P

It is said that wild boars were first domesticated in China, and the history of pig farming there dates back to the early and middle Neolithic periods. During the Pre-Qin period, according to the oracle bone inscriptions unearthed from the Yin Ruins, pigs were already kept in shelters during the Shang and Zhou dynasties. As production developed, there gradually arose a need to distinguish between different types of pigs. A major advancement in pig-raising techniques during the Shang and Zhou dynasties was the invention of castration techniques – truly remarkable: lol. During the Han Dynasty, with the development of agricultural production, pig farming was carried out not only for food but also for producing manure. This situation has led to changes in pig farming methods. Although stall rearing existed before the Han Dynasty, free-range farming remained the main method of pig raising until that period. At that time, in pig breed identification, it was already known about the relationship between the physiological functions and external morphology of male and female pigs; P, amazing! This played a significant role in the development of superior pig breeds during the Han Dynasty. During the Wei, Jin, and Southern and Northern Dynasties, a breeding method that combined stall rearing with grazing gradually replaced the grazing-based approach. With the development of the pig farming industry and continuous progress in the economy and culture, expertise in pig farming is growing increasingly. During the Tang and Song dynasties, raising pigs had already become an important means for farmers to increase their income during the Sui and Tang periods as well. During the Yuan and Ming dynasties, the Yuan dynasty made many innovations in expanding the sources of pig feed. In the mid-Ming Dynasty, the pig farming industry suffered severe damage. In the 14th year of the Zhengde era (1519), pigs were banned from being raised because their name sounded the same as that of the Ming emperors, who had the surname Zhu. Within just a few days, pigs were killed everywhere; some were sold at reduced prices or buried and abandoned. However, the ban on pigs did not last long, as some breakthroughs were achieved in pig-raising techniques such as breed identification and feeding methods

This post was last edited by Shutong on 2021-1-16 at 21:59. Many ancient texts have been studied, but they don’t specify whether it’s white or black; although the big white pig was introduced to China in 1974. (Created through crossbreeding between local pigs from Yorkshire, UK, and Chinese pigs, etc.) The Large White pig, also known as the Yorkshire Pig, is native to the UK. Due to its high feed conversion rate, high slaughter efficiency, and strong adaptability, the Large White pig is raised in all countries with developed pig farming industries around the world; it is the most famous and widely distributed dominant lean-meat pig breed in the world. Zhu Bajie lived during the reign of Emperor Taizong of Tang; he wasn’t necessarily black. So the wise man’s answer makes some sense, but there is a lack of evidence: lol

This post was last edited by Shutong on 2021-1-16 at 21:47. By the Zhou Dynasty, pigs were already being used to create various dishes. Of course, only the nobility and royalty could afford to eat it. During the Zhou Dynasty, cows shared the same fate as pigs – they were eaten by people. However, toward the later period of the Zhou Dynasty, cows gradually stopped being slaughtered at an early stage, as people discovered that they could be used for plowing fields; they then acquired a new name: \"plowing oxen\". As pigs are lazy and indifferent to whatever they see, they continue on with their original fate.

Pigs have known supreme glory as well as a disgusting history. The supreme glory refers to the fact that Liu Che, the great emperor of the Han Dynasty, was called “Zhi” in his childhood; in other words, his nickname was pig. As for the horrible part of history, it involves Lü Zhi, who once turned a woman into a \"human pig.\"

Based on local customs, it should be black-haired pigs; white and other mixed colors are likely to be foreign varieties.

Geographical range: The Rongchang pig is mainly produced in Rongchang and Longchang counties in Chongqing, and its production area has since expanded to more than 10 counties and cities including Yongchuan, Luxian, Luzhou, Hejiang, Naxi, Dazu, Tongliang, Jiangjin, Bishan, Yibin, and Chongqing itself. 　　Specific qualities: Based on their coat color characteristics, they are referred to as “Golden Frame Eyes,” “Black Eye Pits,” “Black Heads,” “Black at Both Ends,” “Flying Flowers,” and “Foreign Eyes,” among others. Among them, “black eye sockets” and “blackheads” account for more than half. 　　The Rongchang pig has a medium-sized head with a slightly concave surface; its ears are of medium size and hang downward. There are horizontal wrinkles on the forehead, along with swirl-shaped hairs ； The body is long and well-proportioned, with a slightly concave back; the abdomen is large and deep, the hips are slightly tilted, and the limbs are delicate yet strong ； The mane is white and tough. 　　6–7 pairs of papillae. 　　Cultural Allusions: The Rongchang pig breed has a history of over 400 years since its formation, and it was developed by the hardworking and intelligent people of Rongchang. It is renowned worldwide for its excellent properties such as strong adaptability, good cross-breeding compatibility, stable genetic traits, high lean meat percentage, superior meat quality, and high-quality marbling. In 1957, the Rongchang pig was included in the British publication \"Dictionary of World Livestock Breeds and Famous Species,\" becoming an internationally recognized and valuable pig breed resource. After evaluation by the National Committee for the Management of Livestock and Poultry Genetic Resources, the Rongchang pig was recognized for its high lean meat content, white color, and specific genetic traits; as a result, the Ministry of Agriculture included it in the Seventh Five-Year Plan as an excellent local pig breed that requires top-level protection. In August 2000, the Ministry of Agriculture designated it as one of the 19 pig breed resources to be protected nationwide. In 2001, the Ministry of Agriculture designated the Chongqing Breeding Pig Farm as a **-level Rongchang Pig Resource Farm.