## Section 1 *[Image caption: Gu Jingzhou at the Huanghuagang Martyrs' Memorial in Guangzhou during National Day 1960]* This opened the door for young people to devote themselves to the Yixing pottery enterprise. After the establishment of the Yixing Pottery Factory, Gu Jingzhou took on the role of director of the factory's Technical Research Institute, responsible for technical guidance work. He personally participated in writing and reviewing the *Yixing Zisha Craft Production Manual*. Utilizing knowledge and skills in mineralogy, thermal engineering, and other fields, while maintaining traditional handcrafted Yixing pottery production methods, he actively developed new products and advocated for the use of wheel-throwing in Yixing pottery production. He researched and developed slip-casting molding techniques for Yixing ware, organized and participated in the research, development, and production of corrugated plates and cylindrical beer mugs, as well as the research, development, and trial production of colored Yixing clay and glazes, among many other technical innovation activities. He worked tirelessly to contribute ideas and strategies for the enterprise's large-scale production development. In the first half of 1964, Gao Haigeng returned from his studies at the Central Academy of Arts and Crafts and was transferred to the Research Institute of the Yixing Pottery Factory. At that time, the Research Institute had three members: Gu Jingzhou, Xu Hantang, and Gao Haigeng. Under Gu Jingzhou's guidance, Gao Haigeng researched and developed tea kneading plates and polished teapots. Subsequently, under Gu's direction, he designed and created famous Yixing pieces such as the "Jiyu Teapot," the "Ju [incomplete character] Teapot," and the "Huanlong Tripod Teapot." Gu Jingzhou devoted himself wholeheartedly to cultivating the next generation of Yixing pottery talent and actively engaged in the Yixing pottery enterprise. However, during the "Cultural Revolution" period, he suffered unjust and inhumane treatment. In 1966, he was targeted by rebel factions as a "reactionary authority..."