Before dawn, the distant farmhouse roared loudly. With the sound of cocks crowing, Liang Mansion woke up from sleep and got busy.
Liang Rong also got up early. Today was an important day, so he got up by himself without being reminded. Under the service of the maid, the little guy carefully washed his face, put on new clothes, embroidered colorful shoes, and rushed to the main room.
In the main courtyard, Liang Feng also got up. Today is Zhengdan, also known as Yuanchen and Yuanchun, which is the beginning of the year. In ancient times, the beginning of the year was not consistent. In the Yin calendar of the Shang Dynasty, the lunar month (December) was used as the first month, and the weekly calendar of the Zhou Dynasty was the winter month (November) as the first month. ) is the first month. It was not until the time of Han and Wu that the Xia calendar of the Xia Dynasty was followed, with Meng Xiyue (January) as the first month. The day of Zhengdan is the first day of the new year in later generations.
When it comes to the Spring Festival, it is natural to celebrate it. Fortunately, "shou Sui" has not become the norm at this time, otherwise it will be both a patient and a child, and I am afraid that it will not be able to recover for a few days. Liang Feng also did not play without authorization, and waited until the first day of the first year.
As soon as I cleaned up, someone reported that Xiao Langjun came. Liang Feng smiled and took his seat in the main hall, when he saw a small dumpling with pink and jade carvings walking into the room with short legs and bowing his head: "My son, I wish father good health and longevity.
Celebrate the New Year for the elders, and worship them properly. Looking at the serious look of the little guy, Liang Feng smiled and said, "Rong'er should be safe and happy this year. Come, this is the lucky money for you."
Not understanding the meaning of New Year's money, Liang Rong blinked, got up and took the things his father handed over with both hands. It was a small pouch embroidered with a tiger's head, and there was something in it. Liang Rong untied the rope curiously, poured it out and took a look, and could not help but let out a soft squeak. It turned out that there were five exquisite and unique coins in it. They were small in size and shaped like five baht. They were also hollowed out and painted like the overwhelming coins, which looked extremely delicate and cute.
Liang Feng touched the little guy's head: "The money is a new year, Rong'er will keep it well, and I will add another one next year."
Liang Rong nodded his head vigorously, and carefully tied the bag around his waist. Liang Feng said to Green Bamboo again: "Today, everyone in the mansion is sending hundreds of articles as money for the New Year's Day."
Baiwen is not too much, but the idea is very good, Luzhu is delighted, and asks: "Langjun, can you burn the bamboo?"
Liang Feng nodded: "Go."
After receiving the order, Lu Zhu and a few servants lit a fire in the courtyard and put three long bamboo poles into the fire. After a while, the bamboo body made a crackling sound. This is also a necessary ceremony for Zhengdan, burning bamboo poles to drive away the evil ghost Shansao. In the era of no gunpowder, the real bamboo was burned during the New Year, and the firecrackers of later generations were commonly known as "firecrackers".
Hearing the sound, Liang Rong couldn't help but look over his head, quite excited by the children of later generations watching the firecrackers. Liang Feng was thinking about the gunpowder in his heart. He naturally knew the formula of black powder, one nitrosulfan and three charcoal. However, this kind of earthwork does not reach the true military level. If you want to use black powder as a weapon, instead of listening to a loud gun battle, you must go through professional purification and fine-tuned proportioning. Such laboratory work is obviously not something that Liang Feng can do by himself.
At the same time, the danger of developing gunpowder is too great, and if those people below who don't understand any chemical principles are experimented, there is a good chance that they will cause trouble. The development of gunpowder, how to put it into use is also a major problem. These are still too far away for the Liang Mansion, so Liang Feng has no plans to launch research in this area immediately. At least you have to find the right talent to give it a try...
Just thinking about it, the sound of the firecrackers slowed down, apparently burning to the end.
Looking at Liang Rong's unfinished face, Liang Feng smiled, took his little hand, and walked to the temple.
In the main hall, people gradually gathered. Today is Zhengdan, and the head of Jifang and all the stewards will also come to celebrate the new year for the owner. The first to arrive were Jiang Jiangtou and Jiang Ni and his son. After the pottery workshop started firing white porcelain last year, the profit alone made tens of millions of dollars, accounting for 10% of the dividend, and the Jiang family and their sons are also different.
Now there is another big kiln in the pottery workshop, and the number of potters has increased to more than 20, and many of them are carving and painting craftsmen hired by Jiang Ni. The production of the pottery workshop is not only the original simple dishes, but also the complex objects such as the Boshan stove, the lotus statue, and the chicken head pot have also been trial-produced.
With confidence, the waist is naturally stiff. With the new items for the New Year, Jiang Jiangtou was full of energy, wanting to make a name for himself in front of everyone. However, just standing still, Liu Jiangtou also walked into the main courtyard with his son.
"Ah, Brother Jiang is here first." Liu Jiang smiled, "I wish you a happy New Year and a happy season."
Seeing Liu Mutou and his dull son, Jiang Jiangtou immediately felt a little suffocated. The profit of Taofang is indeed not bad, but the paper workshop is even more amazing. Just selling paper and books, I don't know how much money I made. It was a loss that a lot of business went through Jiang Ni's hands, which made him gain some face.
Hmph, look at the new objects that the pottery workshop has burned this year, can your paper workshop still compare! Jiang Jiang murmured in his stomach, but his face was full of smiles: "Brother Cheng Jiyan, let's make a fortune together!"
The two were chatting and laughing. Later, Ding Jiangtou didn't mean to join in at all. He just said hello and went to think about things by himself. The bookstore was originally in charge of Chaoyu, but she accompanied Xiao Langjun to the temple in the morning. She never came to the courtyard, and was replaced by the master craftsman Wei Fonu. This man has a cautious temperament, he honestly stands aside and smiles, and he doesn't talk much. Even the steward A Liang came, but he didn't dare to approach him.
The few people in the episode were the last to come, but the status was there, and even A Liang came forward to greet him. Yi Yan glanced at the hospital and found that the lord was not there, so he lost his mind immediately, and handed over all the supporting work to Zhang He. He walked to the temple alone.
In this room, Liang Feng had already finished worshiping and bumped into Yi Yan head-on. Seeing the person he was looking for, Yiyan immediately took two steps forward: "My lord, my subordinates are here to celebrate the New Year! May my lord recover quickly and live a long life! This is a jade carved by my subordinate to ward off evil spirits, and I hope my lord will accept it!"
What he was holding in his hand turned out to be a jade pendant with a lot of patterns carved on it, which seemed to be very troublesome.
Liang Feng couldn't help but smile, took the jade pendant, untied the bag from his waist and handed it over: "You have a heart. This is the New Year's money, keep it."
Yi Yan took the bag and opened it immediately, only to see a round silver coin lying in it. With a thump in his heart, he quickly pulled out the rope and hung the pouch on his chest.
Liang Rong, who followed behind, widened his eyes. How can the purse hang on the neck! And why did Grandpa give him special money for the New Year? Shouldn't it be just for yourself
After secretly increasing his seniority, Liang Feng was in a good mood and asked with a smile, "Have everyone in the courtyard arrived?"
"The craftsmen and the battalion squadron are here, along with Ah Liang and Zhou Kan." Yi Yan replied neatly.
"Well, let's go." Liang Feng took a step and walked into the main courtyard.
Seeing that the head of the house was back, the craftsmen and stewards immediately congratulated them in unison. Liang Feng smiled and nodded: "Today is Zhengdan, we should have fun together. Come and prepare a seat."
Unexpectedly, they would be left to eat, and many people blushed. They are just households and craftsmen, with low status, why have they ever shared a table with nobles? However, in addition to being excited, everyone was also deeply grateful. The lord treats them very kindly. If there is no lord, how can they be today? ! This life is given by the master, and it is only when you die for it!
The servants below quickly put the table on the table, and everyone took their seats according to their identities. Seeing that the master was also sitting on the throne, Jiang Jiangtou hurriedly got up and said, "Today, at the beginning of the year, Taofang burned a set of tea cups to celebrate the new year for the master!"
With that, he got up and offered a wooden box.
Unexpectedly, he also brought gifts. Liang Feng smiled and took the box from Green Bamboo and took out the porcelain inside. It was a set of white porcelain cups, a pot and five cups. The body of the pot is round and the belly is painted with lotus patterns, like a budding flower bud. The cup is like lotus petals, the size is the same, bright and clean. Matched together, like a blooming lotus, graceful and elegant, can be called fine.
"Good ingenuity, good mood." Liang Feng couldn't help sighing. In just half a year, the aesthetic taste and carving skills of the pottery workshop have grown by leaps and bounds. It seems that the new recruits are of good quality.
Full of joy being praised by the master, Jiang Jiang sat back with his head held high. Who else can overshadow the limelight of Taofang
Unexpectedly, before he could sit still, Liu Jiangtou stood up: "Mufang also has something to celebrate the new year for the master."
As he said that, Liu Lin, who was behind him, took out an object from his bosom and presented it respectfully. Liang Feng just glanced at it and said happily, "Has the waterwheel been made?"
"Reporting to the master, the villain and several other craftsmen tried to make it for two months, and finally succeeded!" Liu Jiang replied loudly with a flushed face.
In front of Liang Feng was a wooden waterwheel, very similar in shape to later generations, in the shape of a wheel, with a wooden trough for drawing water on it. As long as it was placed in the river to create a water level drop, the wheel could be propelled by water power. , drain the water ashore. The original keel rollover was driven by people stepping on it. With this waterwheel, water can be easily drawn from the river without manual labor. It is definitely a weapon!
Liang Feng had already told Mufang about this idea, but due to the limited technical level, the finished product has never been successfully trial-produced. Who would have thought it would appear in his case now. It seems that the carpenters who entered the palace with the refugees before are quite good. The more the technology is communicated, the more advanced. If there are more craftsmen, I am afraid that things like improving the textile machine will not be a dream.
"Everyone has worked hard and made a lot of money! With this thing, the family will have a good harvest this year!" Liang Feng praised with satisfaction.
Tao Fang was immediately pressed down, but looking at the extremely complicated windmill, even Jiang Jiangtou couldn't say a word. Afterwards, the paper workshop offered dyed new paper, the iron workshop offered the Bailian dagger, and the bookstore offered exquisite Buddha statues. Everything is carefully prepared.
Ah Liang smiled and said: "Every workshop has new things, thanks to the guidance of the master. Last month, another 260 people were added to the house, all of them young and strong, and there will be more when the spring starts. Those who are available, serve the Liang Mansion!"
Yi Yan also said: "The 200 auxiliary soldiers have been recruited, and the original number will be replenished, and the training can be completed before the spring ploughing."
Zhou Kan coughed: "I also picked out twelve children here and began to teach counting. If it goes well, there should be a small success in half a year..."
All the same, it's a happy event. Liang Feng looked around at everyone's excited expressions, and sighed inwardly. How could he have imagined such a scene a few months ago? Holding the wine glass in his hand, he said to everyone: "The changes in the mansion are all due to the princes. I just hope that in the coming year, I can climb the stairs again!"
This is the wine toasted by the lord, and everyone present was very excited and toasted and drank.
The steaming dishes were also served. There is meat, eggs and vegetables in front of everyone, and a bowl full of dumplings. However, in this era, dumplings are different from those in the north where they are dipped in seasonings. They all come with soup and are called "wontons". Stuffed with mutton, mixed with chopped radish, bite down, full of soup and oil flowers, sweet and delicious. Coupled with a bowl of full-flavored broth, those who can eat will feel refreshed.
Big bowls of soup, chunks of meat, not particular about partying, but delicious and appropriate, just like an ordinary family banquet. In the face of such a banquet, how can everyone still be restrained, feasting, and the whole room is happy!
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With a snap, Bai Yuruyi fell to the ground and broke into several pieces. Sima Teng angrily said, "That thief dares to walk on the same level as His Majesty!"
Luoyang sent back the news that on the day of Zhengdan, Sima Ying walked on the same stage as the emperor, and walked up to the hall with swords and was worshipped by hundreds of officials. As the prime minister, with such behavior, it is simply obvious that he wants to do Wei Wu things. How could those sly officials not smell the meaning of it, many people wrote to ask Sima Ying to be the emperor's younger brother. If that person really becomes the emperor's younger brother, how many more days can the emperor live
It's a pity that the thief is too fast! The generals in the hall were cleaned before Sima Ying entered the city, and then replaced with the Yecheng lineage. Before the plan for the uprising was ready, it was cut off. Now Brother A doesn't dare to act rashly in the city, so he can only act perfunctory. However, Luoyang had already been devastated by the war and the looting of riotous soldiers. Sima Ying, who wanted to come and love extravagance, would not stay in this empty city for too long.
When Sima Ying returns to Yecheng, Brother A will be able to free up his hands and come to Qing Jun's side, right? Thinking of it this way, the more arrogant and domineering Sima Ying is, the more convenient it is for them to act. Hmph, he wants to see how the Yecheng man will deal with all the troops in full force!
The anger in his heart finally subsided a little, and Sima Teng said coldly, "I heard that there is trouble on the left side of the Xiongnu?"
Someone immediately replied: "There was a group of rebels, but they were completely wiped out by Gao Du's defense, and they were sent along with their heads. There are more than 400 records!"
"Anything else?" The frost on Sima Teng's face lightened slightly. The group of Huns has always been a big worry for him. The five departments surround Taiyuan, and they are so sharp that he is always remembered by the governor of Bingzhou. Now that one level of defense can wipe out four or five hundred rebels, how can he not be in a good mood
"Where is that person from? Submit the good news." Sima Teng was not a diligent person, but now he urgently needed to find something to calm his anger.
The confidant below did not know, and quickly found out the good news of Wuling that day and presented it. After reading the battle report in one glance and three lines, Sima Teng laughed: "This son can be used! Seal a broken prisoner general and reward you with 100,000 yuan!"
Wu Ling's original job was to supervise the school captain of a thousand people, and he was the sixth grade. The generals of the broken prisoners are fifth-rank, and they are directly promoted to the first level, which is also considered preferential treatment. But 100,000 yuan is not a big amount. Sima Teng has always been stingy with his subordinates, and he is already in a good mood to give so much money.
After thinking about it again, Sima Teng added: "He is currently guarding Taihangxing, which happens to be near Gaodu. Let him guard it together."
These two roads are the main roads leading to Sizhou, and they are very close to the left side of the Xiongnu. Since Wu Ling can fight, let him do more work together. It is really hard to find a general, and his confidants still have to stay in Baixing and Fukouxing, where is the best way to enter Yecheng from Bingzhou.
After arranging errands casually, Sima Teng was about to put down the paperwork when he suddenly said, "The Liang Mansion mentioned in the good news is that Liang Feng's mansion?!"
"It's Liang Zixi..."
"This Shuzi!" Seeing Liang Feng's name taboo, Sima Teng immediately became furious. This trip to Luoyang was all caused by this bastard. If he didn't want to show the anti-epidemic method, why should he be trapped for months without getting out
"The order goes on and asks Liang Zixi to go to Jinyang quickly. I want to ask why the anti-epidemic method doesn't work..." Sima Teng gritted his teeth and said bitterly.
"I'm afraid this is inappropriate." The chief clerk standing by the side finally said, "Now that the general is about to make a big deal, how can he be slow to treat famous people? That Liang Zixi rescued the Bingzhou epidemic, and then made porridge in the city. His life. He also has a close relationship with the Taiyuan Wang clan and the Wenxi Pei clan. If he is easily questioned, wouldn't it hurt the face of the two families?"
Unexpectedly, in just a few months, that person has made so many connections. Sima Teng frowned: "Isn't there no way to punish him?"
"Such a noble family has no power to hold a chicken, and it is very easy to want to punish the crime. However, the King of Chengdu killed Lu Pingyuan, which has caused countless nobles to be distracted, and the court and the public are completely discredited. If you want to achieve great things, I am afraid that you have to invite famous people. , with the help of the power of valve reading..." The master patiently persuaded.
"Is it just like Brother A reused Wang Yan?" Sima Teng frowned.
He had always disliked Wang Yan, and he was slanderous, most of which were unremarkable. However, this person is very famous, and he has won a lot of talents for Brother A. It is precisely because of this that Brother A's reputation among the gentry is getting better and better.
"Exactly. If there is no golden horse bones, how can there be thousands of miles of famous horses?" The chief clerk laughed.
"Forget it. Then recruit him to the General's Mansion as his vassal." Sima Teng snorted coldly, but he was cheap.
"The general is gracious!" The clerk secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Before Sima Teng was not in Bingzhou, he did not know the secret of Liang Feng's relationship with Wang Wen. To be able to recruit Liang Feng into the general's mansion, isn't it selling the favor of the Taiyuan Wang family
As for that Liang Zixi, when he became an official at the General's Mansion, wasn't he at the mercy of others? As long as Sima Teng can let out this bad breath, everything will be easy to say...