What kind of industry can be successfully established and develop rapidly in this era?
The agricultural empire where men farmed and women weaved has explained everything. Agriculture, textiles, food and clothing are the themes of this era. Anything that deviates from these two basic needs is a higher-level pursuit.
The cotton and linen cultivation in Datang also provided a good foundation for the development of the textile industry.
During the seventh year of Yuanzhen of the Tang Dynasty, everything was still in its infancy, and people from the Ministry of War were working hard to make the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty wear warmer clothes in winter.
In the battle against Goguryeo, Mianyi displayed a certain degree of power, allowing the soldiers of the Tang Army to maintain their offensive for a period of time in early winter, while their enemies were already frozen in their houses.
Like many stories since ancient times, every innovation will be first applied to the military field, and only after a period of time will it be transformed into civilian applications.
Therefore, the Ministry of War has a very heavy task this year. They must work closely with the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Household Affairs to distribute cotton-padded clothes to the various Tang Army units stationed on the northern borders before winter.
The chief officers of the Ministry of War would go out to the capital for official business one after another. Cheng Dabeard thought that he would no longer have to go out to the capital for official business, because his appointment at the Ministry of War was not a normal job transfer, and he did not really come to work for the Ministry of War.
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"What day is today? You look so happy. Did something good happen to you?"
Cheng Dabeard looked at the dishes on the table and was a little worried... His mother-in-law hadn't given him a good look for a long time. If she did this, wouldn't she want to die with him, old Cheng?
So he didn't dare to move quickly...
Mrs. Sun was in high spirits and said with a smile: "Of course something good has happened. Otherwise, you have just taken office and your salary has not been paid once. Hum, even if it was paid, you would mostly use it to drink. How could I dare to be so extravagant?"
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Cheng Dabeard felt relieved a little and ignored his wife's complaints. He poured himself a glass of wine and drank it to quench his thirst.
"What kind of happy event can happen to our family? This is not a special occasion..."
At this time, he had almost forgotten about his daughter's marriage, and his mind was full of thinking about how to open up a situation in the Ministry of War so that he could be promoted to an official position, so as not to be looked down upon and endured.
Mrs. Sun sat down and filled her husband's glass with wine and served him some vegetables. Cheng Dabeard took two sips and felt that the fatigue of the day had been relieved a lot.
As he got older, even though he didn't take things at home seriously, he still had a warm feeling about his nest without realizing it, and he no longer always wanted to go out and mess around.
Mrs. Sun was actually a standard good wife and mother, but she just followed Cheng Dabeard. After a few days of happiness, her temperament became increasingly aggressive, and she and her husband became very unhappy.
If Cheng Dabeard could live up to his expectations and take care of himself both internally and externally, the Sun family would not be what it is today. He also came from a scholarly family. If he had the blessing of glory and wealth, he would probably not be much worse than the Wang family.
Today, she has settled a matter on her mind, and Mrs. Sun's temper has become extraordinarily gentle. She no longer wants to show off to her husband, but wants to share her joy with him.
"Ms. Wang is coming over today. Our aunt's marriage has been decided. I want you to come to discuss the engagement between the two families later. But I have already said so, so there is no rush.
Uncle Luo has asked Your Majesty to propose a marriage. When the edict for the marriage is received, it will not be too late for the two families to come back to arrange the marriage."
At this moment, Cheng Dabeard was pouring a glass of wine into his mouth. When he was startled, he stopped breathing, spilled the wine on his chest, and coughed loudly.
Mrs. Sun got up funny and came over to give him a pat on the back. It wasn't until her husband, who was coughing and crying, calmed down that he finally said, "You see, you can't be more careful... My aunt's marriage has been decided, so just be tight and come to the door tomorrow."
Let’s talk to Uncle Luo and the others.
People say they are not in a hurry, but we can't just sit still, otherwise it would be very rude."
Cheng Dabeard took a few breaths and asked without thinking, "Luo Sanlang really agreed?"
That is to say, Mrs. Sun is happy today, otherwise the couple would have to quarrel again, because as soon as they heard Cheng Dabeard's words, it was clear that this man did not take his daughter's marriage to heart.
"If I don't agree, can Mr. Wang come to the door? It's been a long time, and I thought there was no hope. I didn't expect them to come anyway. Do you think it's because His Majesty nodded?"
Cheng Dabeard wiped his mouth, "That's for sure. Luo Sanlang listens to the emperor the most. Since he said that the marriage will not happen if the emperor doesn't nod, it's true."
Mrs. Sun smiled from ear to ear, "Thanks to your majesty, my aunt will be blessed when she gets married."
Cheng Dabeard rolled his eyes and became happy. Although he couldn't even look down at the proud and arrogant Luo San, getting married to the Luo family was a good thing after all. To put it bluntly, he was unwilling to admit that it was Cheng Dabeard.
So high.
And with an in-law like Luo Shixin, who in Chang'an dares to touch Cheng Dabeard easily? Even those from high-ranking families are like this.
Sun's thoughts were completely different from what he thought. With her daughter's marriage settled, her son's marriage was about to be considered.
If your daughter marries well, why should you worry about your son's marriage?
With the help of my in-laws and son-in-law, it would probably not be difficult to wait for the eldest son to grow up in two years, whether he takes the scientific examination or directly joins the officialdom.
After starting a family and starting a business, everything can be taken care of. As for the husband... let him go by himself. Anyway, she wants to enjoy happiness with her son and daughter.
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In the evening, Cheng Dabeard took advantage of being slightly tipsy to exercise with his wife. Then he took the opportunity to lick an old face and asked if he could take a concubine. Needless to say, Cui's widowed daughter was too.
Cui Xin, who was not the commander of Qi County, had already left the capital. He was promoted to the prefect of Jiujiang County and his official position was solidly promoted. Moreover, Jiujiang County was promoted to a superior county. Cui Xin left the capital with satisfaction.
This shows that he did a good job in his tenure in Shandong. His main contribution was actually effectively ensuring the logistics and transportation of the East China Sea Army. Many Shandong officials benefited from this in the sixth year of Yuanzhen and had opportunities for promotion.
The person who made the greatest contribution in this regard was actually Yu Wenshiji, the governor from the east, but this person just couldn't move. There was no way. Yuwenshiji had incurred too many debts, and now he had to pay them back.
When Cui Xin left the capital, Cheng Dashu showed him off attentively. In fact, the two of them had already agreed on the concubine, and there was no need to make any fuss. As long as Cheng Dashu was willing, he would come from Luoyang soon.
Marrying a wife requires an open matchmaker, and the scene is unlikely to be big. If you take a concubine, it is usually done quietly. A carriage and a few servants are enough.
Sun's inability to stop this, and Cheng Dabeard's request to beg, only shows that this guy's courage is weak, and he feels guilty even for taking a concubine.
Mrs. Sun didn't have much to say. Her daughter's marriage was already decided, so there was no point in stopping her husband from taking a concubine, so she simply nodded and warned her husband that in order to avoid complications, he had to wait until his daughter was married before letting anyone in.
Cheng, a bearded man, was doing his best and said in a formal manner, "If you have a wife like this, what else can a husband ask for?"
Mrs. Sun lazily answered the man, turned her back and excitedly began to think about her daughter's marriage. First, the two families wanted to ask for names, names, and betrothals, and then Najib...
The Luo family is not an ordinary family, and the situation will definitely not be small by then. Moreover, Luo Cheng is only twelve years old. After the engagement, he will have to wait for two or three years before getting married.
Thinking of this, Mrs. Sun couldn't help but laugh to herself, I'll drag you to death, you old bastard...
Of course, this is just to make her feel happy. If her husband wants to bring someone in after the engagement, she will not disagree.
Two or three years is a long time, so I have to visit frequently so that my daughter and Luo Cheng can see each other often...
The dowry must be prepared early, and it cannot be too shabby. The things that the husband brought back from Tubo are really untouchable. Alas, the family is still too weak, and he is marrying a rich woman. If the dowry is too small, both families will lose face.
nice.
What is reassuring is that if the emperor really proposes the marriage, there is no need to worry that the Luo family will regret the marriage and marry another. The two families only need to discuss and choose a wedding date, and their daughter will be able to marry sooner or later.
In addition, the Luo family's youngest daughter is four years old this year, and she has an older sister who is six years old. They are all children born after the emperor came to Beijing. She is very lucky. If she can ration her own son...
Sun entered dreamland with a smile on her face, and her dreams were also extremely wonderful.
Cheng Dabeard is equally happy. A beautiful wife, a beautiful concubine, and a luxurious house are what Old Cheng has been pursuing all his life. So far, he has only achieved half of it. The good days are yet to come.
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Queen Li Bi is also worried about her children's marriage. Her son is about to leave the palace and live there. Next, she is worried about her son's marriage. This is true for all mothers, and the Queen is no exception.
The marriage of the emperor's eldest son was beyond what Sun could have imagined.
Naturally, we need to choose from thousands of relatives, and they are all from well-known families, and those who are slightly inferior will not be suitable.
The Xiao family in Lanling, the Dou family in Fufeng, and the Dugu family in Chang'an are all traditional relatives of relatives. No matter who comes to power, they will be inextricably linked with them.
In addition, the Hongnong Yang family, Guangling Chen family, and Wang Pei Zheng Cui Xie Wei and other large families with Han surnames are also on the list.
There are so many things to consider in a royal political marriage. Li Yuan himself has no room for resistance. As long as Li Po and Li Bi choose whoever Li Yuan chooses, Li Yuan will marry whomever.
Free love? What do you think?
In the evening, the lights in Qingning Palace flickered. Li Po was a little tired after dinner. Li Bi sat behind him and massaged his head.
Li Bi brought up her son's marriage as usual in gossip. She wanted to see what her husband meant first. She gave a very good reason. Her son was living alone outside the palace, and it would be awkward to not have a mistress in such a big mansion.
Li Po's reaction at this moment was on par with Cheng Dabeard's, and he said perfunctorily: "Why are you so anxious? What kind of woman do you want a nine-year-old to marry?
Two dolls sitting in the hall, playing together, what do you think it looks like?"