1686. Chapter 1686 The strong have their own strong hands [10]
It is said that as you go further north, many places will be covered with snow and it is difficult to see human habitation if you walk for several days and nights.
When the temperature is low, the snow does not melt through the winter and is compacted into ice.
People who are not used to it will inevitably stumble when walking on it.
Fortunately, when Shen Mingzhu and the others came out, they were riding horses that the Jin people were good at running on the ice, and the carriages they were riding in were not the previous carriages.
It is a sledge designed by Shen Mingzhu, Hou Shou and others.
It's not an ordinary sledge.
From the appearance, it looks like a carriage, decorated with various jade, shells, mica, and thick curtains to block the wind. It has windows on both sides and is inlaid with thick and clear glass.
Because there are no restrictions on wheels, the interior is more spacious than a carriage. In addition to a soft couch, there is also a lattice shelf against the wall of the carriage, on which various snacks and books are placed.
Under the soft couch, there are some brocade cushions or small stools, as well as a Kang table, with tea stoves and other utensils placed.
Glazed lamps are hung at the four corners of the compartment wall. In addition to longan-sized luminous pearls, they are specifically biogas lamps, which are bright and luxurious.
The walls of the carriage are painted with specific spices, so they are warm and fragrant. With the smoke cage and incense burner placed in the carriage, the aroma can be fresh or fragrant according to the owner's wishes, which is very convenient.
The spacious carriage is located on a sledge pulled by six or eight horses, and has a special shock-absorbing mechanism, so it runs more smoothly and comfortably than a carriage.
There will be no disturbance when people sleep on the soft couch.
There are three or two of this special cart, one for each of Xiao Xian, Shen Mingzhu and Shen Mingfu.
Of course, the shape and decorations must match the identity of the character. For example, Xiao Xian's outer curtain is yellow and black, embroidered with four melons and golden dragons.
Hers is the one that fits the style of a princess, while Shen Mingfu's is the one that is used by ordinary ladies in government.
It's just that there's a lot of thought behind it.
This time when they went north, they also brought a convoy with them, which contained gifts for the emperor and others, as well as a very eye-catching honor guard, which was huge and numbered about two hundred people.
Because Yelu Feixiong personally ordered the crown prince, the second prince and King Beiqi to come out of the city gate to greet him, the reception was very solemn and grand.
Everything is in line with the etiquette of interaction between the two countries.
Ten miles outside Shangjing City, Xiao Xian, Shen Mingzhu and others were personally received by the prince and others. After everyone exchanged greetings, the prince took Xiao Xian's hand and boarded the emperor's chariot.
That is the emperor's respect and love for the princes of friendly countries.
In addition, the prince and others also brought a large number of royal supporters to play and play, which was very lively.
The main road in the city was lined with soldiers, blocking the people on both sides.
The people were all excited, especially the young Jin men and women, waving their red and white gauze and shouting something.
Some people even openly threw sachets and various sachets into Xiao Xian's carriage. Some took the lead, while others threw them like crazy.
Only halfway through, the carriage Xiao Xian and the prince were riding was almost full.
Yelu Jin chuckled and said, "His Royal Highness, King Yan, is so charming. I have never seen such a grand occasion."
While Xiao Xian was practicing his martial arts to resist the severe cold, he smiled lightly and even waved his hands to the people on both sides in a good-tempered manner. It made people look like he was an extremely amiable and kind prince, and he was definitely not the cold-blooded murderer Yama in the legend.
For a time, the people who came to Beijing were all excited, and they were all shocked!