Before dawn, Qin Wangzhuang was almost empty. The seven concubines of King Qin, as well as Kinderman, Wu Zhao, and all the first-class maids, as well as nearly a hundred second-class maids, as well as three hundred female cavalry guards, five
The Hundred Guards left the village, and their target was naturally Tianchi.
Cuihua Mountain has beautiful mountains and clear waters, and the scenery is picturesque. The most fascinating thing is Tianchi at the top of the peak. Tianchi is surrounded by mountains, rippling blue waves, as clear as a mirror, and spotless.
Since the Qin and Han dynasties, it has been established as the royal "Shanglin Garden" and "Imperial Garden". King Yingzheng of Qin once hunted and relaxed here; Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty once set up a heaven-sacrifice dojo here to pay homage to the God Taiyi.
Li Yuanxing chose this place for the tea party because he thought it was like a fairyland!
Everyone went to Tianchi, but Li Yuanxing was still practicing calligraphy in the small living room.
Three peaks rise together to insert the cold clouds, and the four walls lie horizontally around the stream;
In the world of snow ridge, there are no gods and humans, and the sun shines brightly on the ice pond, making it difficult to watch.
The depth of the rock can protect you from swords and soldiers, and the abundant water can nourish crops and dry them;
The north of the famous town is the first, and no one writes about it.
"Your Highness's calligraphy has improved very quickly, but it is still intangible. I believe that Your Highness should no longer write posts. Only when you have your own style can you be truly spiritual. Your Highness's poetic talent is unparalleled. The artistic conception of this poem is unique and only Taoist."
The smell is too strong and not suitable for the general public to appreciate, but a few gods will definitely like it."
Li Yuanxing knew in his heart that this poem had a strong Taoist flavor and was written by the Taoist Qiu Chuji.
Chu Suiliang commented on Li Yuanxing's calligraphy and pointed out the deficiencies in his writing.
"Your Highness is not at peace, but you don't know what is going on?" You can see his mood from the words. Chu Suiliang is worthy of being a master of calligraphy. In his opinion, words come from the heart.
Li Yuanxing nodded: "I am very concerned about the closing of the bridge in the past few days!"
"The only thing missing from His Highness's Yaozhou to Chang'an Straight Road is this bridge. Not to mention Your Highness, His Majesty has summoned officials from the Ministry of Industry every day in recent days, requiring that the progress, manpower, financial and material resources of the bridge be reported every morning and evening. Priority must be given to ensuring
, the bridge must be completed in one go without any mistakes." Chu Suiliang was now a sixth-grade civil servant. In modern terms, he was Li Er's confidential secretary.
Li Yuanxing knew in his heart that Li Er also cared about his reputation as the King of Qin. After all, this bridge was Li Yuanxing's first major project that everyone in the world could see.
"Your Highness, Your Highness, a big interesting story!" Lu Maofeng rushed in from outside.
As soon as he came in, Chu Suiliang scolded him: "Why are you so flustered? You have lost your manners in front of His Highness."
Lu Maofeng just smiled, ignored Chu Suiliang, and said to Li Yuanxing: "Your Highness, the Holy Father's decree of marriage was issued early this morning. That boy Duer was thrown into a cold water tank by his subordinates before he woke up. He...
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Before Lu Maofeng finished speaking, Li Yuanxing interrupted him: "How did the Thunder Riders react?"
When it came to business, Lu Maofeng did not dare to laugh and answered seriously: "Your Highness, the Thunder Riders are very excited. Being able to marry the Princess of the Tang Dynasty is beyond their wildest dreams."
"Arrange some matchmakers to see if there is a girl from a private family in the Tang Dynasty who is willing to marry Lei Qi!"
"Yes!" Lu Maofeng saluted and ran out again.
Chu Suiliang said again: "Don't you, Your Highness, go to Tianchi?"
"Go ahead, I want to be quiet. There is nothing in Tianchi that attracts me. There will be a poetry competition tonight. Mr. Yu is one of the main judges. You go and help me. By the way, tell the contestants, take
The person who wins the championship will also receive a special reward from the Qin Palace, and his articles or calligraphy and paintings will be printed in the Tang Dynasty newspaper!"
"Yes! I'm leaving now!" Chu Suiliang saluted and withdrew.
Tianchi!
This was not the first time Li Er came here, but this time after coming to Tianchi, Li Er laughed and cursed in front of Li Yuan: "Wulang is very naughty. Such a beautiful place is excellent as a royal garden, but now
But it was occupied by Wulang. When I first came, there was nothing special about this place except this pool of water."
"When it comes to eating, drinking and having fun, you can't keep up with Wu Lang!" Li Yuan.
"This building, on the other hand, is unique."
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty!" Li Chunfeng said from the side: "His Royal Highness the King of Qin built this place with the formation of two rituals, containing the way of heaven and earth. This place was originally made by heaven and earth. With the modification of the day after tomorrow, it has this beautiful scenery. Especially the Tai
The place built by Yiguan is like the finishing touch, showing the majesty of the mountain!"
There was a lot of praise, and the seven princesses of Qin all felt happy when they heard it.
Wu Zhao knew very well that Li Yuanxing was taking the essence. Tianchi Scenic Area has been renovated many times in later generations. Li Yuanxing eliminated those houses built purely for making money, and what was left can naturally embellish the beautiful scenery. Especially
Every building, in terms of location and design, needs to be visited by the Qin Palace.
The master of Taiyi Temple is a Taoist priest in his fifties, who has won among thousands of people discussing Taoism.
The royal people live in the temple, and the rest of the guests can set up tents at designated locations.
In the view, seventy-two tea merchants are arranging their formations, preparing for a big competition. Even members of the Xihang Tea Business Association have to compete with each other. They have different origins, different tea-frying techniques, and their respective names.
There is also a huge difference.
As far as the Xihang Tea Business Association is concerned, they have launched 18 types of tea, including five types of Longjing alone.
West Lake Longjing is a well-known famous tea, but there is also another one named Big Buddha Longjing. It was taken from the tea garden of Xinchang Big Buddha Temple. It was studied by merchant tea and monks in the Buddhist temple under the inspiration of Li Yuanxing's Immortal Tea Sutra, so it was named Big Buddha.
Longjing. Li Yuanxing cleaned up the temples around Chang'an, but he did not beat the Buddhists to death with a stick.
As long as Buddhism can abide by Li Yuanxing's regulations, there will be room for its existence.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, dear ladies and gentlemen. I, the Xihang Tea Business Association, will conduct an internal evaluation of the top ten famous teas this time. In addition to the outstanding tea products, a total of eighteen teas will participate. The top ten famous teas are: West Lake Longjing, Kaihua Longding
, Yuexiang Longjing, Dafo Longjing, Songyang Silver Monkey, Jingshan Tea, Wuyang Chunyu, Anji White Tea, Green Sword Tea, and Thousand Island Jade Leaf ten kinds!"
"Excellent!" Li Er nodded slightly.
After the leader of the Xihang Tea Business Association stepped down, two more people stood up at the same time. After looking at each other, they both bowed and gave in. Dongyue Tea Business Association and Bashu Tea Business Association. But they understood
, it would be rude to argue at this time, so give in at the same time.
"Let's talk about Dongyue first!" Li Er was very satisfied with the courtesy on both sides.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, ladies and gentlemen, our Dongyue Tea Business Association has also rated the top ten famous teas. Jixian Dahongpao, Yunwu Oolong, Anxi Lvwu (Tieguanyin), Benshan Longxu, Yongchun Buddha's Hand, Yongchun Narcissus, Anxi
Plum fairies, Luo Yan gold, clouds and mist white hair, heavenly fairies snow green."
These names are somewhat similar to the names of later generations.
But Li Yuanxing rejected the name Guanyin Tea, and Li Yuanxing's tea was called Immortal Tea Way, so tea merchants named it based on the place name, often adding the word "仙".
Let’s talk about the Bashu Tea Business Association.
Bashu is also a land of famous tea. This time, the poorest Bashu Tea Business Association can be said to have the full support of several of the richest business associations in Bashu, just to strive to win a good one in this competition.
Come and win glory for Bashu.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, dear empresses! We, the Bashu Tea Business Association, are the poorest and the land of Bashu is the most miserable. With the great love of His Highness the King of Qin, we have given you the method of immortal tea. We, the Bashu Tea Business Association, have one hundred thousand tea farmers, and we will present the most exquisite tea at this conference.
I just want the world to know that I also have good tea in Bashu."
Bashu also submitted ten tea names, but there were also more than a dozen kinds of good teas participating.
Tea merchants from all over the country signed up one by one.
At this time, a woman wearing floral blue cloth came out, first performed a courtesy that no one could understand, and then followed the Han courtesy, and then said: "Lingnan is also a member of the Tang Dynasty, and we tea merchants are leaving.
After traveling thousands of miles, I only brought seventy-two beetroots with me, and nine were lost on the way. Only sixty-three beetroots entered Chang'an!"
"Reward, I must reward you generously. You have worked hard along the way. I feel the same for you!"
"Thank you, Emperor Tang!" This thank you was wrong, but Li Er was happy, so how could he punish him.
This woman is obviously from the Miao family.
"We also have the top ten teas! Although it was a little late to get His Royal Highness the King of Qin's tea book, our Lingnan tea also has other flavors, especially the newly made Tianxian Red, Lingtou Green, Fengwu Xianhong, and Ancient Stone Oolong are also top-grade.
Especially the ancient stone oolong, which happens to be made from autumn tea leaves, will definitely compete with the famous teas in the world!"
Confucianism values humility.
But the woman from the Miao family is straightforward. She came to Chang'an only for two things. The first is the main thing. She wants to compete for a place for Lingnan tea. The second is to meet her man, the second son of the Feng family, Feng Zhi.
Wear.
"Okay, I will give you the first product, the ancient stone Oolong!" Li Er is giving face to Lingnan Feng Ang.
Because this time, Feng Ang gave the Tang Dynasty enough face. He first came to Chang'an in person and left behind two sons. Now even the tea party has Lingnan tea delivered to him. This is Feng Ang's sincerity.
Wu Zhao personally walked to the tea table and sat down, while the tea merchants secretly exclaimed.
Although the royal family is here to taste the tea, the ranking must also be based on the tea tastings of all the celebrities in Tianchi, that is, the top ten famous teas are determined based on the opinions of the people in the world.
But Princess Mingyue has an extraordinary identity.
Let’s not talk about identity, let’s talk about tea. When tea was introduced, it was Princess Mingyue who was the first to brew fairy tea.
What an honor it was for Princess Mingyue to brew this ancient stone oolong herself. All the tea merchants congratulated the Lingnan tea merchants just for this honor.
Wu Zhao stretched out his hand, picked up dozens of tea grains with his slender jade fingers, and threw them into the tea bowl.
When the tea grains collide with the tea bowl, a crisp sound comes out.
"It's autumn tea!" Wu Zhao said softly, and then said: "Autumn black and green tea has a tight, thick, solid, and heavy appearance. Dry tea is tightly knotted and the sound is crisp when thrown into the cup!"
The Wuqing that Wu Zhao refers to is what later generations called Tieguanyin.
When Wu Zhao said how to identify autumn tea, scribes immediately recorded it, and tea merchants also took pens to write down it. (To be continued. Please search Piao Tian Literature, the novel will be better and updated faster!)