Hongwu Survival Guide

Chapter 336

The fifteenth day of the first month.

Last night, I rested in the East Wing's Xieyi and Liubai's rooms. I felt that the space was a bit small, but I slept comfortably.

Still get up late.

However, after waking up, the busy day began.

The fifteenth day of the first lunar month is of course a holiday.

However, it was a very relaxing day for the common people, but the court officials did not relax.

The country was just founded last year, the Yuan Dynasty was still alive, and the four directions were uncertain, so the first Lantern Festival in the first year of Hongwu seemed ordinary.

This year is different.

Different from the three-day celebration in the Tang Dynasty and the six-day lighting in the Song Dynasty, from the eleventh day of the first lunar month, under the intentional or unintentional promotion of the government and the public, people in Gyeonggi began to light up lanterns, and it will continue until the twentieth day of the first month. Up to ten days.

Zhu Yuan privately suggested that another ten-day long vacation could be given.

This time Lao Zhu did not agree.

There are also many affairs in the court, so if you take a rest for ten days, is that okay?

Therefore, only from yesterday, there will be a three-day holiday, similar to Tang Dynasty.

Because of the news from Gansu yesterday morning, the meeting was temporary, but today, there is a formal event.

At noon, His Majesty the Emperor will give another banquet to the officials.

This is just the beginning.

In the evening, according to the arrangement in advance, Lao Zhu planned to imitate the old system of Song Dynasty.

Have fun with the people.

The location is Xi'an Gate, west of the imperial city.

Speaking of which, imperial city and Miyagi are two concepts.The imperial city includes Miyagi, but Miyagi is only a part of the imperial city.The specific division, such as the west side of the imperial city, within the Xihuamen, belongs to Miyagi, and from Xihuamen to Xi'anmen, there is a large area in between, mainly various guard camps and treasuries, which are also part of the imperial city.

The imperial city of Jinling no longer exists after hundreds of years, but if you want to refer to it, look at the Forbidden City.In order to show orthodoxy, Zhu Di's construction of the Forbidden City basically referred to the Jinling Imperial City.

Zhu Yuan arrived at the imperial city around noon. This time, the place where the officials gave the banquet was still in the Wulou inside Fengtianmen. There was no way, because the place was big enough.

After the lively luncheon, Baiguan took his leave temporarily.

Zhu Yuan did not return to Xuanwu Lake this time, but went to his new house by the Qinhuai River in the city.

There are also preparations in advance here.

After a short break in the afternoon, in the evening, head directly to Xi'an Gate on Taiping Street.

After all, it is the first time to have fun with the people. In order to avoid any situation, Taiping Street has been arranged in advance. There are parade soldiers wearing casual clothes but whose identities can be seen at a glance. At the same time, there are clear positions at each intersection. guard.

Although having fun with the people, not just any people can come here.

All the squares and cities in the city are screened in advance, and only the elderly, gentry, and children who have clearly identified their identities can enter Taiping Street in the evening after they report to the police.

Speaking of which, Zhu Yuan did not come up with these rules this time.

This is the case in the previous dynasty.

Think about it too, once the emperor, the body of ten thousand gold, how could he just sit on the tower and enjoy the people with no defense, if something happens, it will be a big turmoil, if not done, the country will collapse .

Too much risk.

Although there are many rules in it, as long as you can enter this Taiping Street tonight, it will definitely be a feast for your eyes.

After Zhu Yuan entered the palace, he was summoned by Lao Zhu again. The family had dinner, and climbed up the high Xi'an Gate floor with the clan and officials. The spacious Taiping Avenue is like a colorful stream at the moment.

In the rays of the sun, the flow of people is like weaving, and the light and shadow are moving.

First of all, there are lanterns with various themes, or they are like pagodas, or gate towers, or they are connected in one piece, or they have thousands of shapes.

There are also various performances.

On the street, there is a stage set up every other area, and the faint sound of babbling has been heard.At the same time, there are various kinds of gongs and drums, playing games and so on.

I am admiring it, not far from the city gate.

Suddenly, a brilliant spark exploded.

Like long-lost fireworks.

Even Zhu Yuan could hear the exclamation of a certain little ancestor on the other side of Lao Zhu.

Really nice.

Of course, it's not fireworks, but iron flowers.

Zhu Yuan knew that this was a blacksmith handed down from the Song Dynasty.

As for the fireworks, they were originally available in this era, but when the imperial court strengthened the control over sulfur and saltpeter, they disappeared this year.For a long time to come, there probably won't be any more.

However, compared to later, at present... no one feels regretful.

The lanterns, gongs, drums, and operas all over the street are enough to make this ancient Shangyuan Festival look impressive.

Since there is no shortage of 'sensuality', of course I have no regrets.

Therefore, it is inevitable to think about many, many years later with some emotion.

Because too many traditions have been abandoned, and the remaining bits are lost without knowing it, which makes me feel regretful.Zhu Yuan still clearly remembers that life, the same festival, after hours, all kinds of rules, all kinds of etiquette, all kinds of activities... and then later, it was just a short period of 30 to [-] years , seems to be gone all of a sudden.

Too many people have changed from a rich life to a monotonous existence.

Do not know why.

Ok.

Well... Actually, I know a little bit, but it's useless to talk too much.

His Majesty the Emperor appeared on the city tower, making tonight's carnival even more lively.

However, there is still a process to go.

After relaxing here for a while, the courtesy officer brought some elders, gentry, and children over, toasted His Majesty the Emperor, said the festive words prepared in advance, and chatted about the daily life of the common people. Finally, they received their rewards and left quietly.

The seemingly simple process took more than half an hour before I knew it.

Then, the atmosphere relaxed again.

Continuing to enjoy the lively scene on Taiping Street, Lao Zhu drank and had fun with his descendants, civil and military officials, and reciting poems and prose was indispensable.Zhu Yuan made preparations in advance this time, and asked his family Luoshui to help write a short poem. Although it was not comparable to Xin Tiezhu's father's "One Night Fish and Dragon Dance", it was very face-saving when read out.

A family with talented women is an advantage.

Bringing a pocket watch remade by Jin Dahu again, the bustle started at six o'clock and lasted until nine o'clock, and Lao Zhu still couldn't get enough of it. After all, he was a night owl, so he didn't forget that he could return early if he sent Zhu Yuan.

Zhu Yuan didn't refuse either.

Before leaving, the pocket watch was taken by a certain little ancestor again.

This time it doesn't matter.

There are still at home.

Probably figured out the way, and recruited more craftsmen. If it weren't for the watch engraving workshop, the main focus was on making accurate large-scale engraved watches. Jin Dahu could make a bunch of pocket watches for Zhu Yuan in a short time. come out.

Of course, the accuracy is not to mention.

The hairspring escapement technology still takes time, and the requirements for the material of the mini pocket watch are too high after all, even if the thing is made, the use time will not be too long.

Leaving the imperial city, I plan to rest in the city tonight.

First, I left the bustling Taiping Avenue westward in a small sedan chair, and arrived at another road that was not so lively but also full of lanterns. Then I changed into a carriage, and surrounded by a group of guards, I walked slowly through the crowds for a while. After an hour, I finally arrived at the mansion on the south bank of the Qinhuai River in the southeast of the city.

This road is not boring.

Close to the car are two girls, a sack, and a grandson... Ye... Hu... Er... Nothing wrong, it's Zhu Erniang.

This is a freehand arrangement.

After watching it a few times in private, Xieyi felt more and more that if Zhu Erniang could stay by her adult's side, she would be much more reliable than a little girl who likes to pretend to be dumb.

This woman is really powerful.

Ok.

It's just... like Wutong, it's too edible.

Besides, outside the car, there are all kinds of lively scenes along the way.

Speaking of which, since Lao Zhu captured Jinling more than ten years ago, this city has been stable for more than ten years. Although Chen Youliang invaded Longwan during this period, the result was no danger.Now that the Ming Dynasty has been established again, the Yuan Dynasty has collapsed, and great victories are coming one after another from afar, the hearts of the people in Jinling City have completely settled down.

After the heart is at peace, what is it?
is prosperous.

Just like Zhu Yuan's "Economics", um, in the later economics, consumers are full of hope for the future, the market will prosper and the economy will develop.

on the contrary……

Uh.

Not much to say.

When I came to the new house after the opening of the two houses, freehand brushwork and blank space were already waiting.

Welcomed my adults to a two-story building in the inner house.

This is seen during the day.

The small building is close to the Qinhuai River, so you can enjoy the scenery of the Qinhuai River from the upstairs window.

It was originally a study, but Zhu Yuan ordered it to be turned into a bedroom, and he will rest here tonight.

The two Xieyi disagree. There is no earth dragon here, and they are afraid that their adults will be frozen at night.However, Zhu Yuan took last night as an example, and the two ladies could no longer refute.What's more, Zhu Yuan has other ideas, always living in the conservatory... It's not good either.

How do you remember that word.

This is called...

Greenhouse flowers!

The side of the window, which was temporarily covered with glass to block the night wind, after washing up, got on the bed and did not lie down, but continued to lie down by the window, admiring the lively lights on both sides of the Qinhuai River.

For a moment, I felt like a spectator.

I thought of a very literary tone in later generations: the more lively, the lonelier.

Xie Yi leaned over and persuaded softly: "My lord, it's late at night, should you rest?"

Zhu Yuan shook his head lightly, and patted his side: "Come...all come."

Hearing the words, he took off his shoes and carefully went up to the couch, followed by Lu Bai and the sack, and the other maids tactfully ignored the invitation from the adults. To go up, or not to go up?

I am very conflicted in my heart.

Seeing that the mulberry pickers hadn't moved, Zhu Erniang gave up and stood obediently not far away.

Inexplicably still a little lost.

The three girls fell into a slump, first wrapped up their adults together, and then looked out the window.

After a while, Liu Bai said softly: "It's very beautiful."

Zhu Yuan simply pushed the window open, no longer through the glass, felt the cold wind at night, felt a little comfortable, then moved forward, leaned on the window sill, and said: "In the next few days, you can also go out for a stroll , you don’t have to stay at home all the time.”

Liu Bai failed to prevent Zhu Yuan from opening the window, and together with Xie Yi on the other side, they stretched out their hands to wrap up their adults tightly, leaving only their heads, and then subconsciously shook their heads: "Where can it be."

He wrote: "There are also ones at home, and they are even more beautiful than those outside."

sack:"……"

Zhu Yuan didn't say any more, and after a while, he suddenly said: "Hum a song for you, remember it, and forget it after hearing it."

"Ah."

After a while, a strange yet familiar tune and a shallow male voice sounded in this lonely and lively night in another time and space: "A lamp of sorrow, standing alone at the window. I'm behind the door, pretending that you haven't left yet. Revisiting the old place again, the full moon is even more lonely. The candlelight that wakes me up in the middle of the night, I can't bear to criticize me..."

(End of this chapter)