Dajin royal family

Chapter 93
People are always forgetful, and within a few days of the Tang Ji case, which was still making a fuss, people's attention shifted from that matter to another matter.That is New Year's Day, commonly known as New Year's Eve.Generally speaking, you need to start shopping for New Year’s goods more than ten days in advance for the New Year. The theme of the New Year’s Day is roughly three items: sacrifice, wear, and play.Except that the first sacrifice is slightly different from later generations, the other two are similar.

People in this era worship heaven and earth, worship their ancestors, buy pens, ink, paper and inkstones, and burn incense and candles to worship their ancestors.Pen, ink, paper and inkstone were not used to write couplets. There was no such thing as couplets at that time. They were used to write sacrificial texts and burn them to ancestors. There are generally three types of content in them.The first type is those who are wealthy at home, so the content of the sacrificial oration is to tell the ancestors that everything is fine at home, you can rest assured below, and bless us safe and healthy by the way.The second type is those who are not doing well at home. The content of the sacrificial oration is to hope that the ancestors will take good care of the descendants.

The last one is the royal sacrificial rite, which is more powerful. It is not only burned to the first emperor, but also to "heaven", praying that they will bless the country and the people, and the weather will be good, etc.

To wear is to wear new clothes, which have not changed for thousands of years.Rich people and aristocrats will invite good craftsmanship to their homes, use silk and satin as materials to make clothes, and wear vocal music around them, wearing gold and silver, so that they can show their status as rich people. Simply put, they are dazzling. rich.The common people’s house is much simpler. There are some people who know how to sew, and they buy some fabrics to make clothes. If there are no people who know how to sew, they can only ask the neighbors.

Playing is usually played by children, and of course there are some gamblers who go to gambling houses when the year is over.Children's toys generally include kites, clay figurines, shuttlecocks, bamboo horses, lanterns, rattles, jigsaw puzzles, nine chains, Luban locks, and sachets.To be honest, Jiang Chengxiao looked down on these boring toys, but Leping had a great time playing them.

Although he has opened the mansion this year, he still needs to go back to watch the new year with King Zhao, Princess Zhao, and Leping during the Chinese New Year.What's more, before that, because of his clan status, he had to enter the palace with King Zhao, accompany the emperor, and jointly sacrifice to the previous emperors of the royal family.

On the 27th of the twelfth lunar month, there are still three days before the New Year's Eve. Jiang Chengxiao took his eldest grandson Qingyi back to Zhao Wang's Mansion, so as to avoid the trouble of running back and forth during the New Year.In the main hall of the palace, the whole family gathered in the hall.King Zhao and Concubine Zhao naturally sat in the main seats, Jiang Chengxiao and Changsun Qingyi were in their second seats, and Le Ping was also on the side.The other aunts and concubine daughters all stood on both sides, looking like servants.

Mrs. Zheng chatted happily with her eldest Sun Qingyi, because when her daughter-in-law came, she told her shyly that they had consummated their marriage.Mrs. Zheng is naturally happy about this, so she dragged her eldest Sun Qingyi to chat about private conversations between women. Le Ping wanted to go up and listen, but was reprimanded by Mrs. Zheng, so she pouted with an unhappy expression on her face. Killing time with Jiulianhuan.

As for Zhao Wang and his son, there was nothing in common between them, so they talked about government affairs.

"Your Majesty plans to recruit 50 Guanzhong civilians next year to dig the Grand Canal, dredge the north-south water system, solve the barrenness in the north, make the water system of the whole country interoperable, and then speed up the integration of people from all over the country." Zhao Wang frowned, seemingly worried, seemingly helpless, with thick eyebrows They knit together unconsciously.

Grand Canal?
Hearing his words, Jiang Chengxiao was a little dazed, and said calmly: "This is a good thing that benefits the country and the people. If the Grand Canal is really dug, then the merits will be in the present and the benefits will be in the future. Your Majesty's move should be recorded in the annals of history." above."

Zhao Wang rolled his eyes angrily. Every time he faced this son, he always treated those court officials with bureaucratic accents. It was really difficult to hear something from him.Zhao Wangdao: "Can't you see the inappropriateness of this move? This is at home. There is nothing to say between you and my father and son."

He was a little unhappy, although he had a deep talk with this kid when he came back, but the result of that time did not satisfy him.He could feel that this kid had an inexplicable defense against him, never said what was in his heart, and was very thoughtful.Even though he knew this, he couldn't be harsh. After all, it was his fault for not being a godfather. He really didn't teach him much in these years, and it was natural to be unfamiliar with him.

He thought, these things should not be rushed, just take your time.Anyway, he may never leave Chang'an to lead troops to fight, and there will always be time to mend relations with him.

Hearing this, Jiang Chengxiao said: "What the father thinks is inappropriate is the 50 people in Guanzhong?"

This kid, Yu Shinan was right, he was very spiritual, and he could see the crux of the matter at a glance.King Zhao looked at him and said, "Go ahead."

"Father is worried not about the figure of 50, but about Guan Zhongminfu." Jiang Chengxiao said softly.In fact, considering the vast area of ​​the main hall, the conversation between him and King Zhao was basically inaudible to other people.
This time King Zhao was not pleased with his intelligence, but surprised by his deep thinking, and he was able to point out Guan Zhong's husband. This kid really didn't learn from Yu Shinan in vain all these years.Zhao Wang nodded slightly, and said with emotion: "Nine out of ten of the land in Guanzhong are in the hands of nobles. Those peasants are all tenants. Your Majesty means to move them out of Guanzhong by digging canals and distribute them to various places. It is also possible to let them open up wasteland and grow food." At this point, King Zhao suddenly paused and fell silent.

"Isn't this a good thing, what are you worried about, father?" Jiang Chengxiao didn't seem to hear what Zhao Wang omitted, and he still looked as plain as water.

"Boy, I'm just reminding you of you as a father." Zhao Wang's face was dark, and this little bastard would shrink his head at every turn, as if I didn't understand anything, which really made him grit his teeth.

Jiang Chengxiao's slight smile made people feel like a spring breeze. He understood Zhao Wang's words, so he said: "Father is worried that someone will not want to?"

Zhao Wang glanced at him approvingly, and finally he was serious, "Then tell me, who are those people."

"This blue sparrow really doesn't know." His face was sincere.

Don’t know? This is impossible. In fact, the land merger in Guanzhong is so serious that it can drive those people crazy. As King Zhao said, nine out of ten lands are in the hands of nobles, and less than [-]% of the land is owned by farmers. Most of them are from various families. tenant.For example, in their Prince Zhao's Mansion, there are ten thousand hectares of fertile land in Guanzhong, and there are also lands in Bashu and Jingxiang.With land in their hands, there will be refugees who voluntarily become tenants, and these tenants often develop into domestic slaves in the end.

It's fine if it's not common, but what if it's common?The most indispensable thing in Chang'an City is the rich family, noble generals, not to mention the Guanzhong nobles who have been operating in Guanzhong for a hundred years. How can the emperor not know the benefits and disadvantages.

Therefore, he knew exactly who was unwilling.But he wouldn't say it, he would suffer if he was too smart, let alone facing these officials who were in the middle of the court.

Seeing this, King Zhao didn't continue to question him. After all, it's useless to let him know too much now, so he said instead, "You should be an official next year. Do you have any ideas? Listen to me as a father listen."

(End of this chapter)