Chapter 590: Xixia History and Civilization Exhibition

The third master saw a motorcade approaching from afar, and many cars still had some empty space. He stood up and said, "I don't believe what other officials say. This time it's Tanhua Lang himself, so it's true! Here we are.

When the time comes, you sign up to grab the land first, and I will pick it up for you later."

After saying that, he squinted his eyes and looked at the crowds on the road: "Nowadays, Shaanxi changes completely as soon as we come out. Wait, I'll ask the convoy if they can take us a little way. If we can arrive a day earlier, we can

It’s a day’s travel expenses for free!”

Seeing Mr. San standing on the side of the road waving, the driver of the leading car shouted at him: "I'm not afraid of breaking your arm, old man! Get out of the way, what are you doing!"

A middle-aged man dressed as a businessman got out of the car behind him. He hurriedly came to the third master and bowed and saluted: "I got the handlebar style from Yuezhou. I don't understand Weizhou etiquette. Don't argue with this old man."

The third master hurriedly returned the gift: "My lord, I saw that there are still some empty seats in the car, so I would like to ask the lord to take me with you. I wonder if it's possible?"

The middle-aged man waved his hand: "It's just a small matter. Let's invite the boys to get in the car. Brother, I'm in the car with you!"

The third master was overjoyed and waved his hand quickly: "Li Ergou! You are so stupid and bring someone over here! The official agreed!"

When they got into the car, the middle-aged man raised his hands and asked, "I wonder if I am a hero who follows the explorers to guard the Anzhai village, or is a hero who follows the county king to hunt down the Xia Lord?"

The Third Master said proudly: "Back then I was a valet with a lance under Xianqing! I could also drive away the Xia people herding sheep."

The middle-aged man smiled: "That's easy to say! My surname is Dong Mingfei. When you left Weizhou, many of the carts used by the infantry belonged to my family! We are old friends."

After a few words, the two became intimate.

Dong Fei chuckled and said: "I have been running back and forth on the business road. Last year, I went to Jinghu according to Tanhua Lang's advice. Now that I heard that he is coming to Shaanxi again, I hurried over to see if there is any benefit."

The third master turned to look at the rear team and said to Dong Fei: "You are doing such a big business, right? The trucks are all farm equipment, right?"

Dong Fei nodded: "Businessmen are most concerned about news. What is the situation in Shaanxi now? I can't tell the truth even if I read the tabloids. I have to tell you, brother."

The third master smiled: "I am in the countryside, and I just listened to the talented kids who are engaged in land measurement. Anyway, now the kids in the countryside are interested."

Dong Fei said: "What about the big households in the village? Isn't the land empty?"

The third master said: "So now the big family in the village has lowered the rent to two and a half cents this year! We can't bear the people leaving. There are rumors that they are busy bringing in new plows, cattle and machinery from Shangzhou, oh.

By the way, we also have a fish pond.”

"I heard that the plow is very powerful for plowing the land. Tanhua found it in a book. There is also a water wheel that can grind flour and cut grass."

Dong Fei smiled like a fox who stole a chicken: "So, farm equipment and small machinery for small country workshops are the hottest businesses in Shaanxi recently, right?"

…

Bianjing, Wang Anshi's residence.

Wang Anshi was finally added to the post of Tong Zhongshu and became the prime minister of the Song Dynasty.

And Luoyang, Xijing, became a gathering place for conservative ministers who wanted to serve as officials.

The twenty-acre independent paradise built by Su You for Sima Guang became a new model for Luoyang gardens.

Clear water, fish, green bamboos, clusters of flowers, grass pavilions, tile houses... are all local products, and the cost is not high. The slightly more expensive things are peonies sent by friends who have retreated here.

However, it is quiet, elegant, exquisite and pleasant, and every step of the way, you can enjoy the scenery in all seasons.

Especially since life is very convenient, the real keys are all invisible.

Sima Guang had no idea that the garden created by Su You would have such an effect. He was so satisfied with it that he wrote an article "The Story of a Solitary Paradise" about it.

"Throwing a pole to catch fish, holding a mantle to collect herbs, cutting canals to irrigate flowers, and using an ax to cut bamboo." It is full of the joy of life.

"The master is a saint, and the subordinates are all sages. I have a glimpse of the origin of benevolence and righteousness, and explore the mood of etiquette and music." If you have nothing to do, you can discuss philosophy and ethics with your friends.

"Since the beginning of time, before the beginning of form, and beyond the four infinities, the principles of things are gathered to the present." Occasionally, you can also study science and engineering.

The final conclusion is: "How can an old man compare with a gentleman if he is a fool? He may not be able to enjoy himself well enough to reach others. What's more, what the old man enjoys is humble and despicable, and is abandoned by the world. Even if he recommends it to others, he will not be able to reach others.

If you don’t take it, how can you be strong? There must be people who are willing to share this joy, so they will worship and offer it again. How dare you dedicate it to it!"

The words seemed to have eaten lemons, saying that some people said that I am not a gentleman if I enjoy myself. In fact, I have insufficient moral character. I like things that the world has abandoned, even if I give them to other people, I don’t want them.

If there really is someone who knows how to appreciate it, I will definitely offer it respectfully. How can I dare to truly enjoy myself?

Sima Guang piled up five thousand volumes of books here, and Du Paradise became a place where big men often hang out.

Wang Anguo, Professor of Imperial College in Xijing, came here for the first time and couldn't help but exclaimed: "If you are so pure and elegant, we will all fall into the world!"

Sima Guang laughed and said, "I don't have a single elegant bone in my body. It's all thanks to Su Mingrun!"

In any case, Sitong Construction Company is very popular.

The advertising effect of "The Story of a Single Paradise" was so great that it even began to form the aesthetic style of high-end courtyard architecture in the Song Dynasty - natural, harmonious, elegant, the perfect integration of architecture and landscapes and trees, the interior decoration was elegant and simple, and the furnishings and decorations abandoned gold color and vermilion paint.

All use transparent varnish to maintain the original color of the building materials.

When another layer of patina is used, the impetuous tone and dry texture turn into sediment, maturity, calmness and gentleness, the charm will be even more perfect.

…

In Bianjing, a "Xixia History and Civilization Exhibition" is being held in Mi Pavilion.

It can be said that most of the officials who were promoted to the imperial court had truly come into close contact with the Xixia opponent for the first time.

At the entrance of the exhibition hall, there is a huge topographic map of Shaanxi, Qingtang, and Xixia. It shows the trends of mountains, rivers, tribes, desert areas, Xixia cities, and military divisions.

Walking through the map is a description of the historical origins of the Xixia. How this small tribe, which first attached itself to Tubo in the Songpan Plateau, grew into a powerful country that today occupies the Hexi Corridor and most of the Hetao Plain. The ins and outs and outlines are all Su You asked Sima Guang.

's handwriting.

After history, there is people's livelihood, including tools, farm implements, looms, hydraulic equipment, and even cattle, sheep, camels, horses, various grains, cotton, hemp, dates, Yellow River fish, grapes, melons and other colors on the Hetao Plain.

Lead drawing book.

There are also iron ore, rouge, green salt, gold and silver and other minerals from the Qilian Mountains.

After people's livelihood, there is military affairs, most of which are in kind.

Strong crossbow, Qingfeng sword, Guduo, bow and arrow, tumor armor, chain harness, iron kite equipment, Bubazi equipment, Poxi army equipment, return artillery, large siege vehicle, city defense equipment, tents, orders

The flag, as well as a large number of graphics and text, describe their military system, tactics, and advantages and disadvantages.

After the military, there is the political structure, which uses a concise diagram to describe the governance and management pyramid of Xixia society, as well as collected yamen plaques, official seals, uniforms, torture instruments, and legal documents.

Then there is culture, including Xixia writing, literature, religion, etiquette, astronomy, painting, sculpture, ritual vessels, musical instruments, food utensils, nobles' clothing, carriages and horses, ceremonial guards, women's jewelry, embroidery, and a large number of pictures and texts

, explain its festival celebrations, weddings and funerals and other customs and habits.

At the end of the exhibition, detailed statistics were made on Xixia's population, military strength, grain production, green salt production, gold, silver, copper, iron production, cattle and horse production, the income structure of various groups, and the scale of economic exchanges in the Song Dynasty.

It displays government orders, archives, private letters, contracts and many other contents in Xixia script.

Officials of the Song Dynasty have always had a biased view of Xixia. This exhibition allows people to see a relatively complete Xixia.

Su You wanted to use this exhibition to remind the officials and people of the Song Dynasty that their opponent was a royal country with a complete system, tight organization, and efficient operation. It was not some rough tribe of chiefs in a remote countryside, but a real civilization, an extremely
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