The place of Sanfu in Chang'an is a bustling scene.
Chang'an and Lingyi are generally regarded as the prototypes that are closest to the big cities of later generations. Residential areas, commercial areas, agricultural areas, and industrial areas all took initial shape under Fei Qian's planning, and there was almost no time to stop on the official roads.
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Except for the heavy snowfall in the past few days, it seems that Chang'an has slowed down a little.
However, when the New Year is approaching, even heavy snow cannot suppress people's enthusiasm for the New Year.
In the streets and alleys, there are crowds of people everywhere.
Needless to say, there are long queues at ordinary grocery stores, such as grain stores, dried fruit stores, and miscellaneous sauce stores. Even the spice and silk stores are busy with people coming and going.
Even those who have lived a tight life in the past year still managed to squeeze out some money to buy some things during the New Year, such as making some white bread and dumplings, or grabbing some cloth to buy clothes. Even those who couldn't afford cloth could not afford it.
Also find some leftover materials, or half of a red headband, etc. Anyway, when the New Year comes, there is always something new to wear.
Talking about dumplings, they actually existed a long time ago. After all, Fei Qian, a greedy guy, has invented dumplings, so he definitely has no reason to let go of dumplings.
There is a theory that the origin of dumplings is related to Zhang Zhongjing. It is said that the original name of dumplings is "Jiao Er". Zhang Zhongjing made it by wrapping cold-repelling ingredients in dough to look like ears in order to help poor people treat frostbitten ears.
Jiaoer soup to dispel cold, later people imitated the method of making Jiaoer and made food, which became dumplings.
Actually, just listen to this statement.
Just like cooking cakes evolved into steamed buns, dumplings also evolved from wontons. It has nothing to do with Zhang Zhongjing or Er Er, it's just to find a place to talk.
The evolution process of dumplings from wontons is very long, and the name has been changed many times, from "Lao Wan" to "Bian Shi", and then from "Dumpling Bait" to "Fan Jiao". In Feiqian, it was not changed to dumplings.
Before, it was also called "Crescent Wonton".
If Fei Qian had not entered, this thing would have been renamed "jiaozi" in the Song Dynasty, and it was not really called "dumplings" until the Qing Dynasty.
For the New Year, a little white flour, a little meat, a little vegetables, the joy of reunion and the expectations of the New Year are all included in the food, which has become something that every household in Sanfu, Chang'an, is busy with.
Because there is a certain scale of poultry and livestock breeding, meat is not so scarce in the Sanfu area. In addition, the two sides of Sanfu, Longxi on the left and Hedong on the right, are both connected to the livestock land, so
Beef and mutton are still available, and even if you are in trouble, you can buy some pork. Therefore, before the New Year, the butcher's butcher's shop is so crowded that it is difficult to even turn around. The butcher's shop clerk is so busy that he is sweating profusely and his voice is hoarse.
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If there is meat, there will naturally be wine. After all, there is no separation between wine and meat.
Of course, wine is not as crowded as a butcher shop, because in addition to specialized wine shops selling wine, grocery stores also sell wine, and there are even sellers selling loose wine on the streets and alleys, carrying two jars of wine, a corner and a corner.
I would give the scattered pieces to people in need of drinks and earn some hard-earned money.
The streets and alleys are full of laughter.
The faces of the people are also full of expectations for the coming year.
They believe that not only in the coming year, but also in the future, they will live better day by day...
Ordinary people really don’t have much demand.
Someone who stutters, someone who wears something, and a place to stay, that's it.
This New Year, the people of Sanfu, Chang'an, are in a happy mood. To use official language, they are full of joy and confidence in victory. Everyone is closely surrounding...ahem...
Whether a country has hope or not can be seen on the faces of its people.
The frightening situation in the early years has been constantly changing. If the confidence of the people of Sanfu in the past few years was not so strong, then now when the people of Sanfu in Chang'an mention Qiusi, it is like...
Worship like a god.
When people who know each other meet, they give blessings. Bright red peach charms are pasted on the lintels, and colorful silk cloths are wrapped around the archways, bringing joy to the whole city.
Hope and light are all around you.
Shitou finally decided to replace Li Er. Shitou also asked many people, and they all said that taking the money directly was not a good idea. After all, Shitou had never done any business. After taking the money, Shitou would at most buy another four or five acres.
After all, land prices are high near Chang'an.
When I moved to Longxi, on the one hand, I could have an official position, and on the other hand, I could also get some monetary compensation from the difference in house prices between the two places, which could be used to marry Yue Meizi, settle the family business, and provide Yue with money.
The girl’s father is taking care of himself until the end of his life…
Of course, what was lost was the household registration in Chang'an Lingyi.
After the New Year, Shitou will go to Longxi to take up his post. Yue Meizi and Dad are both going with him. So this time, it can be regarded as the last New Year they spend in this old house.
These days, they have been cleaning. Although they don't have to do this at all, after all, they have cleaned it, and it is not their residence. But whether it is Shi Shi, Yue Meizi, or the father who has even more inconvenient legs and feet, they all
I didn't slack off, but became more serious. Every corner was cleaned, and even the broken tiles on the roof were replaced with new ones.
Li Er came here. In order to thank Shitou for his willingness to exchange, he personally sent a mule to Shitou. He was afraid that Shitou would not accept it, so he said that it would be included in the exchange money.
If horses are considered four-wheeled carts in later generations, then mules can be regarded as three-wheeled agricultural vehicles. With such a mule, it is much more convenient to travel along the way, carry gifts and so on.
Then Li Er saw Shi Shi cleaning the old house so clean, and was very moved. He repeatedly said that there was no need for this, and he would just ask someone to clean it when the time came. But he couldn't resist Shi Shi, so he finally smiled and left.
The luggage is almost packed.
Among the chickens raised in the yard, in addition to keeping some for the New Year and taking them on the road, the remaining one hen and several chicks that luckily escaped with their lives were given to Uncle Wang. There were still some that could not be taken away.
People came to make reservations one after another for things that they didn’t need when they left, and they were waiting to be divided up when Shitou and others left.
Of course, these people didn't come here for free. They would bring some dry food, white flour, salt cubes, tea cakes, etc. to the Shitou family. If they didn't have any, they would collect a few coppers as a token of appreciation. Basically, they didn't say anything.
Beggars take advantage of others.
After all, Shitou still has half an official body, and the inspection that has not yet been taken up is also an inspection.
What's more, when Shitou and Yue Meizi got married the day before yesterday, even Chang'an City's inspection chief Cao Li Yong came to congratulate him personally. Shitou didn't expect Li Yong to come. In addition to letting Shitou rest assured to take up the post in Longyou, Li Yong also told Shitou,
It was Li Er who told him that Shitou was an honest man and worthy of friendship, so he came.
That's how things are, that's how friendship is established.
Yue Meizi went to the backyard to lick some grass for the mules. When she came back, she saw Shitou standing in the yard, touching the tree trunks in the yard with a little reluctance. "Brother Shitou..."
Shitou turned around and smiled, "It's okay. Trees will die if you move them, and people will live if you move them. This is a good thing!"
"Well...Brother Shitou..." Yue Meizi asked with some longing, "We...will be better next year?"
"Yes!" Shitou looked at the sky, "Don't worry! Next year, it will definitely be better!"
However, not all places in Han Dynasty are so happy when the New Year comes.
Compared with the bustling Sanfu in Guanzhong, during this period of time in Yuzhou and Xu County, where the Emperor of the Han Dynasty was located, actually life was not very good.
Perhaps for ordinary people, living in the manor of a small peasant economy day after day, they have no channels to contact the outside world, nor the ability to see beyond the original barriers, so even if they have feelings, they may not have any ideas.
But the problem is that in Yuzhou, which was originally the area with the largest number of Han nobles, these people faced the current difficult situation of the Han Dynasty, and it can be said that they have a deeper understanding...
But the problem is that they only have knowledge but no solution.
This was also demonstrated in the subsequent Jin Dynasty.
I see a problem but don't know how to fix it.
I thought it was too troublesome, so I gave up, lay down, and lived in a state of intoxication.
Anyway, since I feel that the future prospects are not very good, it is better to seize these peaceful years, live one day at a time, and have a good time.
It is said that there is another problem in Youzhou, and there is also a problem in Hanoi. Various rumors are circulating in the community, and there is also talk that the Hussar General may send troops to Hangu in the coming year and attack Yuzhou directly.
If you want to resist, what can you use to resist?
If you have to hold on, how long can you hold on?
If you want to escape, where should you go?
In desperation, some of the gentry children in Yuzhou developed a morbid escape mindset. They couldn't solve the future problems anyway, so they would just eat, drink and have fun, and that would be the end of it. This also caused the Xuxian County in Yuzhou area to
The same pathological exuberance emerged.
On Xuxian West Street, a new sign has been put up.
Yushitai.
Xi Xi, the imperial minister who had been appointed as the new official, was somewhat depressed.
Although the Yushitai was open for business, nothing happened. Although he was the Yushi doctor, he still had nothing to criticize. After all, the Yushi at this time was very different from the Yushi in the early years of the Han Dynasty.
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When the Han Dynasty was founded, the Yushitai had overwhelming power!
In the Western Han Dynasty, the prime minister and the imperial censor were equal, and even the imperial censor was a head taller than the prime minister! The prime minister's palace and the imperial censor's palace were collectively called the second mansion. On all military and state affairs, the emperor often made decisions together with the prime minister and the imperial censor.
If there are vacancies, the imperial censor is usually directly promoted to the position. The censor is also closer to the emperor, so the ministers usually convey matters to the emperor by the censor, and the emperor usually issues edicts to the censor first.
After reaching the prime minister again, the princes and kings may guard and serve as prime ministers.
But what about now?
Although there was a sign posted, there was no government affairs at all. In addition, the New Year was about to come, and all officials, big and small, had sealed their offices until after the New Year. It made Xi Liu feel like he would grow hair even in his spare time...
But what can be done?
Is it really possible to follow the emperor's idea and go to the ring with Cao Cao and Prime Minister Cao?
He came here to get an official job, to put money on his face, but not to really risk his life and get blood all over his body.
Even if blood is really spilled, it may not be able to splash on Prime Minister Cao, so why bother?
Moreover, many petty officials knew that Xi Lu had suffered a big setback before.
Although it was not directly related to Kong Qian's incident, it was also found out that the Qingzhou soldiers incident was passed on to Kong Qian by Xi Lu. Xi Lu escaped outside Xu County at that time, but the question is whether this matter will happen in the future.
It’s unknown whether it will be moved out to be exposed again...
At this moment, in a small pavilion in the backyard of the Yushitai Yamen Office, Xi Lu held a small cocktail party, drinking and chatting with several of his close aides. A curtain was put up in the small pavilion, and a
The charcoal basin doesn't seem too cold.
It's just that my heart feels cold.
Although the scene after the snow is a unique sight, when thinking about their own future or money, several people here are hesitant and confused, and naturally they have no intention to enjoy the snow scene.
After drinking a glass of wine, Xi Lu slightly opened some curtains and looked outside.
The cold wind rushed in suddenly and hit Xi Lu's face, making him shiver and couldn't help but sigh: "It's a pity that the scenery now is not what it used to be~!"
In front of the Emperor Liu Xie, of course Xi Lu showed his attitude by slapping his chest, but after retreating from the main hall, he really encountered some troublesome places, and Xi Lu couldn't help but slap his thighs and buttocks.
It's not difficult to say nice things.
The difficulty lies in doing things beautifully.
He is the imperial censor...
But now, not to mention him, even the entire Yushitai, how many things can be done, and how much authority does it have?
Cao Cao had monopolized power and was in charge of people's livelihood and political affairs. Even Xun or Xun had to leave Xu County to avoid suspicion when Cao Cao was cleaning up Yingchuan in Yuzhou.
Even Xun or Xun has been made small, could it be that Xi Wu still jumps out?
Of course, the emperor Liu Xie hoped that Xi Lu could jump out, so he proposed to rebuild the Yushitai at the court meeting. However, the name of the Yushitai was delayed again and again, and it was only now that it was reluctantly hung up.
It made everyone feel discouraged.
People here are really depressed.
Hearing Xi Lu sigh, with a hint of decadence in his tone, a confidant couldn't help but comfort Xi Lu and said: "Tai Zun, Yushitai has finally returned for the first time... Although the weather is slightly off... but the emperor is paying attention to it.
With our great efforts, with a little delay, the scenery of Yushitai can be restored again!"
"Yes, your Majesty, you can be relieved..."
"There will definitely be a new atmosphere in the new year!"
Several of his confidants, like Xi Liu, were basically from lower backgrounds. They finally saw some bright spots, but they clung to them and never let go.
Don't these confidants know the current embarrassment of Yushitai? Yes, but they not only pretend not to know, but also comfort Xi Liu. Not only have they formed a master-servant relationship with Xi Liu, but also
The important thing is that they left Xi Lu and left Yushitai, but they had nowhere to go.
In fact, strictly speaking, none of these people, including Xi Liu, can be said to have "nowhere to go" in absolute terms, but "nowhere to go" relative to the ideal in their hearts. Once they leave the current situation,
Positions, whether based on their abilities, reputation, or other indicators, cannot support them in obtaining comparable positions and incomes.
Therefore, Xi Lu could only continue to hug the emperor Liu Xie's lap, and Xi Lu's confidants could also only follow Xi Lu's promiscuity.
It's just that the Yushitai has been restored for the first time, and there are many positions, so these confidants are also eyeing some pits. If they can squat for a while, they can be regarded as people who have squatted in that pit, even if they may be removed in the future.
Therefore, when these people saw that Xi Lu was showing some signs of decadence, they all wanted to help Xi Lu cheer up, try to do something in his career, and plan for the future.
Xi Lu forced a smile, "Someone heard some rumors... Prime Minister Cao will continue to rectify the government after the new year... I don't know when this fire will stop..."
This was said sadly, and it was indeed what Xi Liu was worried about at the moment.
Xi Lu knew how much his family weighed.
When he was in Chang'an Sanfu, Xi Liu knew that there was a certain gap between his talents and some guys. It was not easy to stay on the scene and grab a slot, so he took the opportunity to turn around and come to Shandong, thinking that he could open up a new team.
Xintiandi, but I didn’t expect that I would still have to face similar problems even if I changed jobs.
Not only was Xi worried that he could not stand firmly, but even the emperor...
This time, Kong Qian and others were bruised and swollen, and secretly lost their virginity... Ahem, losing their power also made Xi Liu feel hairy in his heart, and he began to doubt whether his behavior of riding on the wall would end up hurting him?
Perhaps, invite yourself to a certain county and become a prefect?
According to the practice of the Han Dynasty, these three ministers and nine ministers must have at least some qualifications as local governors, and then ascend to the Three Sophora Hall, and then they can be regarded as serious "important ministers" with a lot of disciples and former officials.
, you can stand up and speak when the situation is unstable...
For example, Xi Lu, even though he was now a censor, no one listened to the calls of the big cats and kittens around him.
Living outside, Xi Wu could still maintain a somewhat unfazed attitude on the surface, but now he was in the backyard of Yushitai, surrounded by his own people, and with some worry and wine, it was inevitable that his true attitude would be revealed.
Several close aides looked at Xi Liu's behavior and looked at each other privately, and they couldn't help but sigh in their hearts. However, they were all promoted by Xi Liu, and they could be regarded as Xi Liu's disciples. In the officialdom, it is important to stand in line, and they have already marked it.
He had a brand associated with Xi Lu, and his relationship with Xi Lu was one of mutual prosperity and loss. Therefore, for the future of his own family, he had to cheer up Xi Lu.
Several staff members looked at each other. After a while, an older man pondered for a moment and said with a smile: "My lord, I have an idea. I don't know whether to talk about it or not..."
"Say it." Xi Lu said slowly.
The older staff member coughed, "Since the north wind is blowing now... then why go against the wind? It's better to go with the flow..."
The senior staff member gestured with his hands, and then showed a smile, "Impeach...Kong..."
"Kong?!" Xi Lu immediately drank the wine glass.
The older staff member was startled, and his face turned a little pale. "Master, this, I'm... Ahem, um, I mean..."
"What a great idea!" Xi Lu suddenly clapped his hands, "What a great idea! That's it!"
Xi Liu agreed so readily that the surrounding aides were a little in disbelief.
Because even if we don’t mention how Xi Lu and Kong Qian called themselves brothers before, they still have the reputation of being the successors of Confucius...
Xi Liu looked around and cursed in his heart that drinking was causing trouble. Then he coughed and added: "This is the emperor's intention! Corrupt officials are the harm of the great man! It's natural for us to share the emperor's worries! You can't do it because of it!"
A small loss but a big loss, due to personal expense and public expense..."
The staff listened, then looked at each other from left to right, and finally said in unison, "What the Master said is true!"
