Fang Xiaoru's face turned red from holding back, and she could only say angrily: "Xiang Zhang, his clothes and clothes have been passed down since ancient times. This is also the biggest difference between China and barbarians. Prime Minister Zhang advocated expelling the barbarians and restoring China. Now it is difficult to revive China, but it has to be done by scholars.
Wearing something like this...what does this mean?"
Zhang Ximeng laughed and said, "Fang Xiaoru, you are trying to silence me with my words! But I want to ask you, what is the purpose of this costume? Is it to keep you warm and keep out the cold, or to show off your Chinese style?"
Fang Xiaoru was startled and said helplessly: "Of course it's something to keep warm and keep out the cold. It's just that the Chinese barbarians have different clothes. It's really hard to change them casually..."
He wanted to continue talking, but Zhang Ximeng turned his attention to the others, "Huang Zicheng, Qi Tai, and all of you teachers and students who are not satisfied with this set of clothes, please tell me...the shape of this jacket is based on the shape of the battle jacket, and the use
Are clothes made from wool we knit ourselves considered Hufu?"
When this question was raised, everyone fell silent.
Is it considered a Hufu?
It doesn't really matter. After all, I haven't seen any Hulu wearing this kind of clothes. It's just that it's so different from the traditional wide robe and long sleeves. It can be regarded as unconventional at best.
Zhang Ximeng looked at everyone, and then said: "Even if we assume that this suit of clothes is considered to be a Hu suit, King Wuling of Zhao had an act of riding and shooting in a Hu suit. Is this wrong?"
Qi Tai bowed and said: "In reply to Prime Minister Zhang, it is certainly not wrong to ride and shoot in Hufu. The students just think this outfit is a bit weird and cannot accept it for a while."
Zhang Ximeng said: "Then take more time, take a closer look, and maybe you will accept it slowly." Zhang Ximeng glanced at everyone and said seriously: "Actually, in my opinion, the real problem is not the clothes, but the mentality! Such short-term
Clothes are worn by poor people. When carrying bags at the dock or working in the fields, no one would wear Zhu Zi's dark clothes. That person cannot do the work. In fact, scholars and ordinary people are different. The so-called difference in clothing is not only
The distinction between Huayi and Huayi also distinguishes between noble and humble...is this the truth?"
Fang Xiaoru was startled. These words were directed at him, and his tone was not light. Do you still have the dignity and inferiority in your heart?
Maybe, subconsciously, I always feel that scholars are superior to others. Wearing the same clothes as ordinary people only loses the scholar's face and loses his dignity, so he reacts so strongly... Thinking of this, Fang Xiaoru's face suddenly turned red and he hurriedly stepped forward.
He bowed and said, "Sir, the student is confused. The student should not have the heart of a scholar-bureaucrat, and should not be aloof. Nor should he despise the common people... The student is willing to be punished!"
Perhaps this is the valuable thing about Fang Xiaoru. He is firm and decisive, accepts death, and never looks back...but he realizes his mistakes and corrects them decisively. In short, he is a very pure person.
Zhang Ximeng nodded, "Let's talk about clothes. I think clothes should first keep warm and keep out the cold, be convenient and practical, and then be high-quality and low-cost, saving materials. I think clothes of this shape are very good, everyone is sitting in the school.
In it, you can study and listen to lectures, or go out for horse riding, riding and shooting. It is simple and lively, and will not be procrastinating. It is very suitable for young people to wear, especially for students."
"Of course, it would be inappropriate for you to wear this kind of clothes to worship your ancestors and heroes, or to receive orders from the court... My opinion is that it is better to imitate the officials and order a set of uniforms for important ceremonial occasions.
Use. As for clothes of this shape, they can be used as daily clothes."
Zhang Ximeng added: "More than ten years since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, we have rebuilt China and revitalized civilization... In terms of clothing, we must also change customs, introduce the old and bring out the new, and come up with the style that belongs to the Ming Dynasty. Blind retrospection is not allowed. Clothing distinguishes people.
There is no need to wear clothes like 3, 6 or 9. Use whatever clothes are convenient and practical. As a student, you should be the best at accepting new things. You cannot be young and close your eyes and ears first, and see everything.
It’s not pleasing to the eye, that’s not okay!”
Zhang Ximeng's words simply shocked everyone.
This group of people who came to ask questions aggressively were all speechless. Who would have thought that Mr. Zhang would actually support the new clothes? Isn't this outrageous?
On Zhu Di's side, the two Crouching Dragon and Phoenix chicks were even more shocked. They were even more surprised than the other side. Oh my god!
Zhang Xiang is actually on our side, and the clothes we made are actually supported by Zhang Xiang?
Happiness comes so suddenly, why can't you believe it?
And with the support of Zhang Xiang, doesn’t it mean that sales will open up, and they will also make a fortune from now on?
Li Jinglong and Hua Wei looked at each other, suddenly hugged each other, and burst into tears.
After coming to Peking for so long, I finally got lucky.
Heaven and earth, finally all the hardships have come to an end!
Mr. Zhang is so wise!
The two of them just wanted to lie down on the ground and kowtow to Zhang Ximeng.
A dispute was resolved in advance by Zhang Ximeng. The teachers and students dispersed to class with various moods. Zhu Di and the others chased Zhang Ximeng to his residence.
"Thank you sir, you really helped me a lot!" Zhu Di bowed repeatedly and took the lead in saying thank you.
Zhang Ximeng said, "I am not enough. Please go back and write a letter to Zhu Biao and ask your elder brother to help. Please ask your Majesty to issue an order to give you some convenience in the area of clothing."
At this point, Zhang Ximeng raised his head and said: "Zhu Di, at this point, can the wool spinning in Peking be continued?"
Zhu Di was stunned for a moment, and finally said: "If this doesn't work, then you really should find a piece of tofu and kill him!"
Zhang Ximeng said meaningfully: "Even so, don't take it lightly. If developing industry and commerce was so easy, there would be no need for me to be so cautious."
Zhu Di thought for a moment, then nodded vigorously, "Disciple understands."
…
Zhu Di returned to the palace and immediately wrote a letter to Zhu Biao... In addition to writing the letter, he also asked Li Jinglong to prepare some new clothes and send them together.
The next step is to see what Yingtian means.
Zhu Di was naturally not the only one who could write to Zhu Biao. For example, the letter from Jin King Zhu Fan was delivered to Zhu Biao several days in advance.
"Brother Prince, it's not easy for my younger brother. There are internal and external troubles, we have to build the Great Wall, we have to farm, and we have to immigrate... But the fourth brother bullied me and forced me to send businessmen there. The eldest brother wants to help the younger brother make the decision and help me.
Speak to my mother and ask for justice, otherwise my little brother will not survive!"
This guy has also learned how to cry loudly and open his mouth to benefit from it.
However, his letter had no effect. Zhu Biao suppressed it directly without handing it to Zhu Yuanzhang or telling Empress Ma.
A few days later, Zhu Di's letter arrived, including several woolen clothes.
After Zhu Biao read it, he took two letters, including gifts from Zhu Di, to see Lao Zhu and Queen Ma.
The two couples looked at the letters from Zhu Fan and Zhu Di with different expressions. Zhu Yuanzhang said: "Look at this, the fourth child is indeed too much, and the third child is indeed wronged... Zhu Biao, as the elder brother, what do you think?
of?"
Zhu Biao sighed slightly, "Father, if you want your child to say it, it's best to leave it alone."
"Why?" Zhu Yuanzhang said displeased: "Zhu Biao, are you trying to favor Zhu Di?"
"My child is indeed partial, but in my eyes, there is no difference between these two younger brothers." Zhu Biao said firmly.
Lao Zhu couldn't help laughing, "Zhu Biao, how come you have learned such nonsense! If there is no difference, why do you watch Zhu Di bullying Zhu Fan? Indulge Zhu Di and poach from Zhu Fan? It's the third child's fault.
What's the point of bullying Zhu Di when he is already in a more difficult situation than Zhu Di?"
"It's for the Ming Dynasty!" Zhu Biao gave the answer.
"Ming Dynasty? What do you mean?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked puzzledly.
Zhu Biao then said: "Does your father know about the silk workshops in Suzhou?"
Zhu Yuanzhang was stunned for a moment, "What does this have to do with anything? We heard that the workshops in Suzhou are very good, right?"
Zhu Biao shook his head slightly, "No! In fact, the silk workshop in Suzhou failed."
Lao Zhu was greatly surprised. Every year, Suzhou exported millions of pieces of silk, contributing millions in fiscal and tax revenue. Moreover, Suzhou's people's livelihood was very good, and the market was prosperous. Looking at the places south of the Yangtze River, it was one of the best, even higher than Yingtian.
But the son said that the silk workshop in Suzhou failed?
Is this kid out of his mind?
At this time, Queen Ma suddenly said: "Zhu Biao, please speak more carefully. Your father's brain is not that good and he can't understand."
Lao Zhu's IQ was once again despised by Empress Ma, but he did not dare to refute and could only listen angrily.
Zhu Biao said seriously: "Father, in fact, Suzhou was innovating looms a few years ago. At that time, there was already a loom that could spin sixty-four threads at a time."
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded subconsciously, "We know this, and we even issued a decree to reward him."
Zhu Biao said: "But this loom has not been popularized. At present, Suzhou is still dominated by old-fashioned looms."
"Why?" Zhu Yuanzhang was very puzzled. "Since it is a good thing, why not promote it? Don't we need to issue an order?"
Queen Ma suddenly said: "Your will is so effective? If everything could be done according to your will, the national treasury would be full and the world would be peaceful! Now the number of weavers in Suzhou has exceeded 150,000! Where is the need?
A new loom?”
Zhu Biao also nodded, "That's true. Everything is developing according to Mr. Zhang's original vision. We have not broken through the bottleneck."
Zhu Yuanzhang frowned, and he seemed to remember that when Zhang Ximeng was analyzing Suzhou's silk textile industry, he mentioned that labor costs were too low and they were competing with each other. Textile workshops expanded their production capacity by simply increasing the number of employees.
As a result, the development of silk in Suzhou cannot produce disruptive results.
"We remember that Mr. Zhang encouraged female workers, rewarded inventions, and raised the price of raw silk to benefit farmers... After doing all this, why can't Suzhou's silk industry make a breakthrough?"
"Because not only is Suzhou a city, but also the surrounding Songjiang, Changzhou, Huzhou, Jiaxing, and even Hangzhou... The population here is densely populated, and everyone wants to develop. Using new machines is far less convenient than increasing the number of weavers."
Zhu Yuanzhang fell into deep thought. He could not figure out the reason for the moment, but he also knew that Zhu Biao would not lie to him.
"Then according to you, if Suzhou can't do it, the hope lies in Peiping?"
Zhu Biao nodded, "Father, do you know how many dishes third brother eats in a meal?"
Zhu Yuanzhang was stunned, "How do we know this?"
"Ba Dao!" Zhu Biao said simply: "The fourth child only has one meat and one vegetable dish. He invested most of his money in schools and factories... and in the future, he will continue to make even greater investments.
It takes more investment!”
Zhu Yuanzhang frowned, thoughtfully, "In that case, Lao Si is not useless! But why is it so difficult to develop industry and commerce, and even Suzhou City can't do it? Zhu Biao, find a few more people and tell us about this matter.
Let’s make it clear. We want to know what’s going on!”
Lao Zhu had a strong desire for knowledge. He really couldn't imagine why Zhang Ximeng had arranged a very good thing. Why did it go wrong? This is unreasonable!
