Today is the last day of the twelfth lunar month in the third year of Zhenguan.
Ordinary people usually have to personally prepare for the New Year, making rice cakes, wrapping pills, cleaning the courtyard, and preparing various items for worshiping their ancestors during the New Year. They are very busy.
But this is all an adult's business. For children, this is the freest and happiest time of the year. They can have fun and play wildly, but as long as they don't cause any big trouble, the family's
Elders generally don't care.
As for the dignitaries, young ladies, merchants, travelers, knights and knights living in Chang'an, as well as the scholars who went to Beijing to take the exam, there is no need to worry about this at all.
Therefore, the number of people wearing brocade hats, mink fur coats, fragrant cars and BMWs has obviously increased in Chang'an City, making the city seem more lively and prosperous.
There are still many shops, still a dazzling array of things to see, and still crowded with people.
But soon, people discovered that the streets of Chang'an today are somewhat different from those of the past.
Especially those who are studying, their legs can no longer move in an instant.
On the roadside, many stalls that had never been seen before suddenly sprouted up like bamboo shoots after a rain, stalls with red couplets and portraits of door gods.
Looking at those door god statues from a distance, I just feel that they are a little different from the previous door gods, but those bright red couplets are extremely eye-catching.
Not only are the couplets themselves full of festive colors, but also the fonts with different styles are shocking.
Some are dignified and majestic, some are elegant and unrestrained, some are steep and precipitous, and some are painted with gold hooks and iron, as vigorous as a dragon. No word is not wonderful and no word is imperfect.
Where on earth did this fairy boss get interested in selling food on the street and playing games?
As if there were magnets pressed against his legs, the group of scholars gathered around him subconsciously.
When I came over and took a look, everyone was dumbfounded!
Because, they discovered that these calligraphy works that made them so amazed that they could only look up at them were all printed. There were stacks of them there, including the door gods, who paid three pieces for a penny and picked them up at will——
Ah, this——
It is simply, simply insulting to politeness!
Although this kind of work is printed, the power of the words shines through the back of the paper, and the charm is natural. At first glance, it is a master-level work. Even if it is a printed matter, if you take it back and copy it, it is a rare treasure. It is unexpectedly used by these vulgar people.
Merchants put it on the street stalls like junk and wholesale it!
This is really unreasonable!
“Come here, pack it for me, I’ll take all of it——”
A middle-aged man with a brocade hat and mink fur, a round figure and a red face, stared at these couplets, as if he had discovered a delicacy in the world, his eyes sparkling.
"Brother Jin, you've gone too far. No one has ever done this..."
As soon as the young man finished speaking, he was dragged behind him by a group of companions around him.
"Come on, give me three--thirty pairs!"
An old man with a thin build, a gray beard, wearing a thin jacket, and a disheveled face squeezed to the front, carefully took out ten copper coins from his arms, and slapped them on the stall.
Be angry and full of momentum!
"Brother He——"
There was a middle-aged man next to him who saw this and couldn't help but tug on his sleeve.
"Brother He, don't be impulsive, don't be impulsive -"
The old man with a disheveled face looked determined.
"Brother Lu, there is no need to persuade me. At worst, I will only eat one meal a day this month!"
The middle-aged man called Brother Lu couldn't help but smile bitterly when he heard this. This old man was also out of water. He usually wished he could break a coin into two halves, so he only had steamed buns with plain water every day.
When I encountered this couplet, I was stunned.
It’s so crazy!
At this time, he found that he was being slowly squeezed out of the circle. He suddenly felt anxious and jumped around shouting.
"I also want thirty pairs, I also want thirty pairs..."
"I want forty pairs..."
"I want……"
The vendors responsible for selling were a little dumbfounded.
How many times have I sold something, but this is the first time I’ve seen someone like this!
He couldn't wait to raise the price immediately.
But when he thought of his boss's instructions, he barely regained his senses.
But after getting used to it, when I think about how much money I have to make every time I sell a pair, I still can't help but feel cramps. This is all money, money!
Therefore, for this reason, his attitude is not much better. To be precise, it is not that it is not much better, but it is very bad.
Snapped--
Suddenly he slapped the thick couplets.
"Whatever you want to grab, just line up for me, or the old man - cough, the old man will tear him apart -"
Although I changed my words temporarily and didn't shout out, my waist was still straight and full of momentum!
Selling things has never been so tough.
Everyone was a little confused. It was the first time they had seen such a arrogant guy selling things.
However, precisely because of this hawker's arrogance, they were a little confused about the depth of this hawker.
There are crouching tigers, hidden dragons, and purples everywhere in Chang'an City.
Although this old man looks unattractive, he sells top-notch calligraphy works, yet he is so arrogant. Who knows if this man is the manager of some family, or if a certain big boss personally goes to the sea to play the game and himself
Are you here to have some fun for yourself?
So, don't tell me, if this throat comes out, everyone will really queue up.
The old man selling the couplets was a little uneasy at first, regretting his rashness. When he saw this reaction, he suddenly became angry.
Who said scholars are hard to take care of?
How obedient!
"How much do you want?"
The old man cleared his throat and looked at his first guest.
He is a middle-aged man wearing a brocade hat and mink fur coat, with a round figure and a rosy face.
"One hundred pictures! Let me tell you, I am just trying to give face to the group of friends behind me, otherwise I, Lao Jin, will be the one to cover them all for you..."
Who knows, before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by the old man setting up the stall.
"No, please slow down, how much did you just say you wanted?"
Jin Dachuan was startled for a moment and looked at the old man with some confusion.
"A hundred pictures——"
Who knows, the old man frowned and looked him up and down, then shook his head resolutely.
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Jin Dachuan:......
He was so angry that he took out a piece of gold cake on the spot and slapped it on the stall.
"I'll add money!"
Looking at the shining golden cakes, the old man's eyes were dazzled.
But when he thought of his master's instructions, he couldn't help but swallow secretly, and forcefully took back his outstretched hand, which made his heart hurt even more.
Looking at this fat man with a greasy face, he gritted his teeth and made a decision.
"No selling! You bought too much——"
Everyone was dumbfounded.
Are you worried about customers buying too much when you sell things?
Weird things happen every year, especially this year. But when I thought that this might be a certain big shot playing the human world for fun, I suddenly realized something in my heart.
Unknowingly, I looked at this old man with a little more awe in his eyes.
"Excuse me, how much can your elders and younger generations buy?"
The old man selling couplets stretched out his dry palm with difficulty and gestured with a number. Jin Dachuan looked at it and stamped his foot at the end.
"Okay, six mates will be six mates!"
He just saw that there are six types of fonts for these couplets. It seems that this big man only needs to buy one set of each font. Naturally, this type of font is rare but cannot be found. Although he cannot buy them all, he can
Buying one is also an unexpected surprise.
Taking the couplets and door god statue rolled up and handed over by the old man, Jin Dachuan bowed deeply to the old man.
"Senior, junior, take leave -"
After saying that, he turned around and left.
"Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahha, I, I haven't asked you for money yet --"
"Keep the change, please--"
It was okay if the old man didn't shout, but when he shouted, Jin Dachuan ran faster.
It's rare to meet such a master who plays the human world. Wouldn't it be foolish not to form a good relationship with him?
The old man couldn't catch up with him, so he had to give up.
I can only sigh secretly in my heart, this group of scholars have made people stupid by reading. They don’t know how to bargain when buying something, but they still give more money. It’s really——
Tsk!
Looking at Jin Dachuan's back, there was a look of pity on his face.
After Jin Dachuan's incident, the people behind him no longer shouted to buy dozens of pairs. They all waved copper coins and lined up obediently. One person bought six pairs and left.
This scene made Cheng Yaojin and Niu Jinda, who were hiding in the carriage behind and waiting to watch the excitement, couldn't help but curse with anger.
Could it be that these bitches are blind!
The portrait of me is so majestic, can't you see it?
He was so angry that he wanted to rush over, grab these dogs by their collars and curse them.
But fortunately, the last bit of reason prevailed.
"Let's go, change to a stall, I don't believe no one has discovered my power-"
Looking at the carriage quietly walking away behind him, the old man selling couplets couldn't help but wipe the cold sweat from his forehead.
These two gentlemen are finally gone!
However, when he turned around and looked at the empty stall, his face instantly fell.
What’s the point of leaving now?
Heartache——
The same scene, at the same time, was quietly staged in Chang'an City.
But the only difference is that the other vendors who set up stalls are not as tough as the old man just now, and there is no spectacle of queuing. Basically, after being discovered, they disperse in a hurry and rob them all.
If I have to say, what they have in common is that the stall owner can only buy six pairs per person and will not sell any more.
This bizarre regulation is simply shocking and has become a legend for a while.
At that time, many people wanted to take advantage of their background to find fault and destroy the stall, but when they looked back, they saw that many people from the noble families were buying paintings there, and they quickly swallowed their small thoughts.
Of course, there are some who are blind and want to cause trouble. Who knows that as soon as they start jumping around, a strong man like a wolf and a tiger rushes over there. Without saying a word, he pulls him aside without even asking his identity. Just crackle.
A fierce kick.
The remaining people immediately silenced themselves.
Isn’t it nice to live well?
These people got up, still a little unconvinced. Just when they were about to say a few harsh words, they were quickly grabbed by an acquaintance next to them. Then they pulled him secretly to the stall and motioned him to look at the statue of the door god next to him.
This guy endured the pain of being beaten, opened his eyes and glanced up, and suddenly took a breath of cold air.
This is just great.
My waist is no longer sore, my legs are no longer painful, and I can run several miles in one breath without any effort——
He disappeared in a flash.
I dare not even think of revenge. Who is painted on this?
Wu Guogong Wei Chi Jingde, Yi Guogong Qin Shubao, Su Guogong Cheng Yaojin, Wuwei General Niu Jinda!
These four were sold as door gods——
Who dares to cause trouble?
Of course, it wasn’t because I was careful, I bought a few copies secretly and ran home in a hurry.
"Father, look -"
With a face full of joy, Cui Yu gently opened the door god statue he had just bought and displayed it in front of his father.
"These guys are so brave. They dare to sell themselves as door gods. They really don't know whether to live or die..."
However, before he could finish his words, he was kicked by his father.
This time, Cui Jue was greatly wronged.
"Father, you——"
"You stupid idiot - do you think they dare to do this without His Majesty's permission? Go back to the backyard and study hard. If you fail to pass the exam next spring, I will break your legs -"
Cui Jue:......
Wu Guogong Wei Chi Jingde, Yi Guogong Qin Shubao, Su Guogong Cheng Yaojin, and Wuwei General Niu Jinda were painted as door gods, and the news of selling them on the street spread.
For a while, it became a hotly discussed story in Chang'an city.
While people were speculating one after another, the Datang Evening News that they had been looking forward to all day suddenly arrived.
Soon, there was a burst of exclamation from the crowd.
"That's it, that's it--"
Immediately, the story of the Dragon King of Jinghe changing the rules of heaven out of anger, Wei Zheng killing the Dragon King in his dream, the Dragon King crying to the Manlu Palace, and the four generals guarding the gate of the house spread throughout the streets and alleys of Chang'an City.
Now the truth finally came out.
Since the beginning of Zhenguan, there have been constant natural disasters in the past three years. It is the Dragon King of Jinghe who has tampered with the rules of heaven. The reason why Wu Guogong, Yi Guogong, Su Guogong and General Niu became door gods is because of His Majesty's canonization!
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Whatever the common people are willing to believe, they are willing to believe such stories about gods and ghosts.
What's more, this story involves the emperor on the spot, the prime minister on the spot, the duke on the spot, and the general on the spot!
In particular, after the spread of "Heroes of the Sui and Tang Dynasties", these heroes such as Qin Shubao, Yuchi Jingde, Cheng Yaojin and Niu Jinda have long been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, and the belief that Li Shimin was destined to die was also firmly believed by the people.
Under such circumstances, the emergence of this new door god was accepted by the people almost instantly.
Those who were lucky enough to buy it were very happy. Those who didn't bought it asked around to see where there was such a door god for sale.
The reason is very simple. Should you let the god Tu Yulei, who has never been seen before, protect you and reassure you, or should you let your own people who can be seen and touched protect you and reassure you?
Needless to say?
Of course it’s one of our own!
Among the crowd, Cheng Yaojin and Niu Jinda, who was dressed in a handsome white robe, walked with their hands behind their backs, looking very proud and energetic.
I have become a doorkeeper, and I seem to be very popular!
It's a pity that the two of them walked around in the crowd with their chests puffed out and hands behind their backs for a long time, but no one could recognize them...
This is very embarrassing!
The two of them seemed to have forgotten that the statue of the door god was indeed very majestic and domineering, but for this majestic and domineering look, Wang Zi'an beautified the two of them a lot, as if they had a super beautification function, and they looked a lot like them.
It's pretty good if they are similar.
Don’t even think about recognizing him on the street!
Wang Zi'an never thought that the game he created on a whim would sell so well.
Therefore, when the news reached him, he was drinking tea at the Zhenguan Grand Theater and immediately decided to add another 30,000 copies!
I strive to have every household in Chang'an city put up Spring Festival couplets with me and change the door god.
Gee, this is much more comfortable than wearing it at home.
He had just finished giving the instructions, thought about it, and then turned around and gave another instruction.
"Go and deliver some copies to the old neighbors in the east of the city -"
It’s Chinese New Year, if everyone doesn’t put up Spring Festival couplets and it’s prosperous, what can we say?