Emperor Sui Yang

One pound of raw cotton cannot produce much cotton, and naturally it cannot weave much cloth.

The cotton area opened in the Yellow River and Huaihe River last year was less than [-] acres, and all the cotton produced was sent to the Taifu Temple Dyeing Department. After all, the imperial court was currently in the preliminary stage of experimenting with cotton textiles.

The Department of Dyeing has woven a total of more than 600 pieces this year. Each piece is ten feet long, almost 33 meters.

Yang Ming planned to reward them all. A thousand horses were sent to Jiangdu for his father to reward, and the rest he rewarded to the officials in the capital.

The purpose is to make them into clothes and wear them.

New gadgets are always more eye-catching, not to mention that clothes represent status.

The main materials of clothing for nobles in the Sui Dynasty were silk fabrics: satin, silk, brocade, and Luo.

The common people are made of linen fabrics: hemp cloth, linen cloth, muslin cloth, noiled linen cloth, and ruffled cloth.

If a cotton cloth suddenly appears, it will naturally attract everyone's attention, especially if it is worn by nobles, then those wealthy businessmen will definitely follow suit.

Because the laws of the Sui Dynasty stipulated that common people were not allowed to wear silk, damask, Luo, brocade, nor were they allowed to wear gold and silver, but there was no rule that they could not wear cotton.

When the warrior Xun was a businessman, he could not wear silk fabrics. This is why Yang Miaozhi tried every means to give her husband a knighthood. Because Yang Miaozhi could not afford to disgrace this man, her husband wore common clothes when he went out. What is this?
Except for the cotton cloth prepared for his wife and children, Yang Ming rewarded the other officials in the court and asked them to make clothes as soon as possible to see the effect on the upper body.

So when the New Year is approaching, many children of the noble families in the capital wear light blue or blue and white cotton-padded clothes.

Because all the cloths woven by Taifu Temple this time are dyed with the juice of Polygonum (liao) grass, they all come out blue, because Polygonum is the cheapest dye, and this grass is found all over the country.

And the primary color of cotton is white, so there are only blue cotton and white cotton, so the clothes you make will be in this color.

The handsome young man in the TV series likes to wear pure white clothes, but in fact almost no one wears them because they are the same color as mourning clothes.

Pure blue is more stable and majestic, while blue and white show youthfulness and vitality. They both look good when worn.

For a time, all the rich people in the capital were asking where this thing came from. In this way, the reputation of cotton cloth would be established.

After many Hu businessmen found out, they had secretly made up their minds to buy more cotton seeds from the Western Regions and sell them to the people in the Central Plains when the war was over.

The local wealthy families also plan to stock up on cotton seeds in large quantities. After all, many families have their own private weaving workshops.

Yang Guang, who lives in Jiangdu, couldn't put it down when he received this batch of cotton cloth.

Don’t think that Jiangnan is not cold. There are only a few places in China where it feels like spring all year round. Obviously Jiangnan is not among them.

"This cloth is soft and warm, soft and close to the body, and it is a good thing. If you use this as winter clothing, why should you be afraid of the severe cold?" Yu Shiji touched several pieces of cotton in the hall with a look of amazement, and sighed:
"The prince prefers handicrafts. If he were not the crown prince, he would be a great master of his generation."

Yang Guang smiled and said: "My son, I don't even know what to say about him. In his report to me, he hopes that I can give this new cloth to all the ministers for trial use. This is what I want."

Empress Xiao was holding a piece of cotton cloth in her hand, which was cut from the cloth, because she found that this thing was very absorbent, and it was not very suitable for scrubbing.

Silk fabrics are cool in nature, do not keep warm, and are not comfortable for wiping on the face, but cotton fabrics are different. After bathing, they will dry as soon as you wipe them, and you will not feel the coolness.

The more Empress Xiao looked at it, the more she laughed and said, "Leave some more for me."

Out of [-] bolts of cotton cloth, Yang Guang kept [-] bolts for himself, and rewarded the rest. The textile industry in the south of the Yangtze River is relatively developed, and the clothes we woven are more beautiful, because there are differences in the dressing styles between the north and the south.

The north side is mainly for body-fitting, while the south side is mainly for loose and good-looking styles.

Feng Ang is also in the hall now. He has just arrived from Guangzhou.

Now the Guizhou area has begun to fully implement the imperial policy. Although the resistance is not small, Li Shimin is almost dying of worry, but after all, it is developing in the right direction.

But the wealthier Guangzhou has not yet.

"I said, General, the world's policies are unified. Even the old land of Goguryeo is currently implementing national policies. Why are you, Lingnan, special?" Pei Yun sneered: "Do you have to go to the imperial army before you are willing to give up?"

Feng Ang said with a sad look on his face: "I definitely don't want another war in Lingnan, but I have summoned the tribal leaders in Nanhai County to discuss this matter, and almost all of them agree. There is nothing I can do."

Nanhai County is the Guangzhou area.

In later generations, comparing Guangdong and Guangxi, it seems that Guangxi people have a tougher and wilder character, while Guangdong people are slightly better. In fact, this is because after the opening of the sea in ancient times, Guangdong gradually became a maritime trade center, so that a large number of people flowed in. As a result, Guangdong is inclusive of all rivers and rivers, and people's personalities have also changed.

But in the Sui Dynasty, Guangdong and Yunnan areas, they were the most barbaric.Until later generations, the Chaoshan area of ​​Guangdong was untouchable. The Chaoshan area is now Ngee Ann County. This place is extremely difficult to govern.

Yang Guang is also a shrewd person. When he was the governor of Yangzhou, he suggested that Yi'an County be included in the Yangzhou government and be under the jurisdiction of the governor of Yangzhou, but it didn't work.

At that time, Yang Guang also suggested that all the criminal officials who were exiled to Lingnan be exiled to Ngee An County in order to civilize the local area. However, the result was that this place was extremely xenophobic and those who were exiled did not end well, so the exile could only be changed to Nanhai County.

Therefore, Nanhai County is currently the place with the most developed agricultural production, trade and handicrafts in the entire Lingnan.

Yang Guang was also worried. He really couldn't use any more troops at the moment. When Mai Tiezhang's army returned, there was a mutiny on the way. Fortunately, it was not a big one. Mai Tiezhang suppressed it and killed more than 2000 people. people.

It was all caused by military pay, and the imperial court indeed had no money to allocate, but it could not force local wealthy businessmen to pay for it. After all, this was the south of the Yangtze River, not the north.

The Grand Canal has only been open for a few years, and Jiangnan has not yet completely returned to its homeland.

"Main counties and cities should at least follow the imperial policy first. As for the tribal chiefs who object, they can take their time," Suwei suggested.

Yu Shiji shook his head: "The Lingnan West Road is already progressing step by step. If the East Road does not change, there will be disadvantages in implementing policies for the Prince Consort in the West Road."

What he said is right. Guangxi people will think, why do we have to change, but Guangdong people don’t?Then we won’t change it.

If this happens, something will happen.

"You still have to drink a bowl of water to get it right," Yang Guang frowned for a moment and said to Feng Ang: "I canonize you as the Lingnan East Road Xingtai Shangshu Ling, responsible for implementing policies. Don't complain to me, you don't have the same suffering as me."

Feng Ang lowered his head in defeat.

There was no way around it. Guangdong needed to change. Yang Guang couldn't change his mind. Although he knew that Feng An couldn't change, he still had to strictly order the other party to change. This was an attitude.

So that the people in Guangxi know that Guangdong is also changing, but it’s just slower than them.

In this way, Guangxi will not feel at a disadvantage.

When the imperial court recovers for a year or two and regains its composure, or when the Turkic matter in the north is resolved, Yang Guang will be tough.

In history, he conquered Goguryeo three times and did not hesitate to bring the country into the abyss. On the one hand, he wanted to save face. If he could not defeat Goguryeo, it would affect the stability of the imperial power and his prestige as the emperor would be greatly damaged. Furthermore, without a son, no one could Stop him.

Although Yang Xian was still alive at that time, he had been abandoned by Yang Guang and was not regarded as his heir at all.

But in this life, because of Yang Ming, the atmosphere of the entire court was completely different. Yang Guang's impatience was somewhat reduced. After all, Goguryeo was destroyed, and his reign was not insulted to his great cause.

Now, he really wants to save some capital, because Lingnan is not his ultimate great cause. His idol is Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. He wants to destroy the Eastern and Western Turks and eliminate future troubles for the Sui Dynasty.

After the court meeting, Feng Ang went to meet his good friend Ning Changzhen. The latter was now Xianyun Yehe. All the birds in Ningyue County Mansion were also sent to Jiangdu. Now he keeps company with birds every day. .

"Brother, please give me an idea. I really don't know how to explain to the chiefs when I go back this time," Feng An said with a bitter face.

Ning Changzhen smiled, teased the caged bird, and said lightly:
"Your Majesty has authorized me to attend court meetings every day. After listening to it more, I have a better understanding of the current situation. We are in Lingnan. If the emperor in this life can't handle it, he will definitely deal with us in the next life. Let's make plans early. .”

Feng Ang sighed: "Has the end of the Feng and Ning families arrived?"

"It depends on how you deal with it," Ning Changzhen turned around and said: "The current situation is that the imperial court is powerful and I am weak. To try to be strong is to use a mantis' arm as a chariot. The imperial court has talents. Li Shimin can even out my Guizhou. You It’s already hard to support a tree alone, how long can it last?”

Feng Ang said sadly: "If I don't want to implement it, I am caught between the imperial court and the wealthy families of Guangzhou. I am in trouble from both ends. I am not a human being inside or outside."

"It's hard to be a human being, and it's even harder to be a good person. As an elder brother, I advise you to go down and do as you are told. If you offend those chiefs, there is still a chance of survival. If you offend the court, there is only death. I can see it. In my life There's no way we can go back," Ning Changzhen let out a long sigh, feeling like a hero in his twilight years.

Feng An frowned and said, "Ning's family is in Guizhou, and they are already assisting Li Shimin in handling government affairs. Huizao is now the Secretary of the Xingtai Ministry of Civil Affairs. If my brother wants to return to his hometown, there will be opportunities in the future."

Ning Changzhen shook his head: "Impossible, remember, if the emperor summons Feng Xuan, he must try to refuse, if he comes to Jiangdu, the end will be the same as mine, the two of us are not you, you are with the emperor He is a loyal and honest person, we two are rebels."

"Brother's teachings will be kept in mind. My brother bids farewell."

Feng Ang stood up, bowed his hands deeply towards Ning Changzhen, and was about to leave when he was stopped by Ning Changzhen:
"Work for a few more years, then just retire, or ask to go to Beijing. Don't miss the power. The court will not allow someone with excessive authority in Lingnan to control it for a long time. You, be careful and have a good relationship with the prince. You will be able to do it in the future." He is the only one who can keep you safe.”

Feng An took a deep breath, nodded, and turned to leave. (End of chapter)